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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture).
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3 Credit Hours d.b.a. A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200).
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3 Credit Hours Yearly This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this capstone experience. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course explores the political systems which operate within our dynamic global village. Special attention will be given to specific articulations of political systems (i.e., transitional democracy, authoritarianism, and liberal-commercial republic), and how they compare to one another with reference to ethical criteria for cultural, economic, and environmental responsibility. In addition, the course will place special emphasis on the temporal-spatial congruence of political systems vis-Ã -vis socio-economic systems. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social/Cultural Foundational Experience.
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3 Credit Hours Fall/Spring Sems. This course introduces students to the field of psychology. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context, examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of nature versus nurture in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, language, and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Psychology (PSY 101).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. Organizations, like organisms, go through a constant process of change and unless modified will experience a life cycle of varying length. The symptoms of failure are not always evident. Often, these symptoms are systemic in nature and indicative of the manner in which the organization is designed and led. This course will focus on identifying these systemic issues while the student becomes aware of the relationships of culture to performance, the evolution of business structure, and the inevitability of change brought on by transformation of national and global economic environments. (3 hours lecture).
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3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This is a study of the developmental, therapeutic, and related benefits of exposure to the natural world, from built-up environments like gardens to the wilderness. Developmental benefits focus on self-actualization, skill development, and self concept. Study of nature's healing benefits-physical and psychological-will form a major part of the course. Among other topics covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, and environmental therapies. A major research paper is required. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Two Social Science/ Humanities courses or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours Fall Sem. This course introduces the student to the public and private fields of recreation. Students become familiar with basic terms and concepts, public park systems and operations, private recreation enterprises, landscape esthetics, park planning and design principles, carrying capacity and the general management of park visitors, recreation activities, and recreation areas. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab).
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3 Credit Hours Fall/Spring Sems. Students will learn the safe, comfortable and environmentally-friendly practice of select outdoor adventure activities. They will use labs and weekend days to practice and hone activity skills. There are two 10-person sections per semester as offered. Outdoor adventure activities will rotate and vary according to instructor availability and activities will be different in each section so that students may repeat a sequence in order to acquire additional skills. 1. Supplemental fees may be charged for some activities. 2. Adventure Skills Development I is the sequential course to Adventure Skills Development II; students acquire increased levels of competency in skills and knowledge introduced in the preceding course. (8 hours lecture, 16 hours lab per 4-week block).
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