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3.00 Credits
A musician and a historian present an intensive study of those political and societal forces that led to the creation of totalitarian states and societies in Germany and Russia. The roles played by music, art, dance and film in promoting the Nazi worldview and the Soviet doctrine of dialectical materialism will be examined. Slides, cuts from films and recorded and live performances of musical pieces will animate the course, set within the context of historical events of the 20th century.
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3.00 Credits
A course of advanced study for individual students whom the director of the visual arts program considers qualified. The proposed study requires approval from the supervising faculty member, the department chair and the dean of arts and sciences. A copy of the proposal is kept on file in the dean of arts and sciences’ office. Prerequisite: permission of the program chair prior to registration.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for those with no previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). It will introduce learners to the basics of grammatically correct ASL and communication techniques used within the deaf community. Conversational skills will focus on asking and answering questions, exchanging personal information and talking about everyday activities. This course will present an overview of the various customs, norms and traditions within deaf culture. This course may not satisfy foreign language requirements at Le Moyne College. However, this course can be applied toward the language requirements for New York state teacher certification.
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3.00 Credits
This course expands the principles mastered in ASL I. It provides a more complete understanding of the language as it is used in conversation with an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar and syntax. It will introduce the use of discourse strategies in ASL including: classifiers, use of space, appropriate choice of register and clear transitions between ideas. ASL II teaches the learners to use cultural protocols and ASL grammar for giving direction, describing family, occupations and attributing qualities to others. This course may not satisfy foreign language requirements at Le Moyne College. However, this course can be applied toward the language requirements for New York state teacher certification.
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1.00 Credits
The First Year Advisement Seminar enables students to plan their academic careers while also encouraging them to explore their scholarly interests, to define their needs and talents, and to increase their awareness of, and commitment to, the mission statement of Le Moyne College. In addition to meeting with their first year advisor, students will also choose from a variety of “short courses” designed aroundvarious topics, from life skills issues to current events to academically oriented topics. This seminar assists first-year students in developing the skills necessary to make valuable decisions throughout their academic career and in their transition to college.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the physiology of exercise, including concepts of work, muscle contraction, energy transformation, metabolism, oxygen debt, nutrition and athletic performance. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and respiratory function in relation to physical activity and training. Three hours lecture per week. Does not carry biology major credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the experience of scientific discovery as part of our culture within the framework of the biological sciences. The goal is to have the student achieve a better understanding of nature and of human life as part of nature. Three hours lecture per week. Does not carry biology major credit.
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3.00 Credits
This course draws upon human paleontology, cultural anthropology, psychology, human physiology and evolutionary biology to examine both modern human biology and culture. Issues such as mate choice, mate fidelity, aggression, “drug” dependence are just a few of the factorsthat were once considered to be exclusively determined by culture but which might have a more evolutionary source. For these reasons, the study of human origins has the potential to enormously impact our understanding of what it means to be human. Three hours lecture per week. Does not carry biology major credit.
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3.00 Credits
The term paleobiology encompasses the study of any ancient life, but this course focuses on a single group, the dinosaurs, an incredibly diverse assemblage of animals that dominated the ancient landscape for over 130 million years. The public appreciation and fascination with dinosaurs has grown steadily in the 180 years following their modern discovery. This course uses dinosaurs as a vehicle for a broader investigation of the biological and physical systems that comprise planet Earth, and the interrelated nature of these systems as they relate to the evolution and extinction of Earth’s inhabitants over the vastness of geologic time. Does not carry biology major credit.
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3.00 Credits
This is a basic course in human embryology. After an introduction to prenatal development, the growth of the human fetus is followed to parturition. Risks to the fetus through the use of drugs, alcohol and environmental agents are presented and discussed. Three hours lecture per week. Does not carry biology major credit.
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