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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the historical emergence of science and technology as social actors which come to define central features of modern life. Following a roughly chronological line, the course engages "big moments" in the emergence andadaptation of the technoscientific environment, including the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions. Students will explore, through time, the mechanization of nature, the depersonalization of knowledge, the mechanization of knowledge making, and the use of these technologies to achieve social, political, and ethical ends. By the end of the class, students should have a richer perspective on the historical emergence of science and technology within society, as well as how doing historical analysis shapes and is shaped by the contemporary world. Co-requisite: HUMN 112 & 100-level history class, or permission on instructor 3 credits (3 lecture Hours) fall semester These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the relationship between the natural world and human attempts to understand it (science) and control it (technology). The distinction between what is natural and what is technological often informs human discourse in terms of what is permissible and what is possible. Students will survey and critique the ethical, social, and scientific distinctions between the natural world and the human world. To this end, the course will take a broad view of technology to include human artifacts and technological systems, but will also grapple with objects at the boundaries of technology and nature - domesticated animals, designed babies, and other genetic and biological "enhancements" and "reassignments.Prerequisites: STS 201, or PHIL 201 or permission of instructor. 3 credits (3 lecture hours) fall semester. These credits count towards the Humanities (list A) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on a specific set of issues relating to how science and/or technology engage the larger social world. The issue set is examined in detail from a variety of perspectives (historical, philosophical, sociological, etc.). This course is designed to give upper-division students in the major an opportunity to explore a rapidly changing world in-depth. Topics vary from semester to semester. Topics selected will center around the social dimensions of recent or highly influential developments in science and technology, and might include subjects like gender and technology, modernism and science, or non-western scientific traditions. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor 3 credits (3 lecture hours) fall or spring semester These credits count towards the Humanities (list A) or Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation depending on topic.
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3.00 Credits
A refinement of the connection between the technical and critical skills developed throughout the STS major's coursework. In this course, the students will learn how to think critically and conceptually about the practice of STS. Each student in the course will produce a senior thesis. Spring semester, 3 credits These credits count towards the Humanities (list A) or Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation depending on topic.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an advanced hands-on course in theatre production. In this course the students will participate in the creation of a theatrical production from casting to performance in one of these four areas: acting, design, directing, or stage management. In acting the student will develop the ability to create a character through the rehearsal process while increasing confidence and poise. In the design areas the student will research past productions, develop a design concept for the production, and execute the final design. In directing the student will choose a production for performance, research said production, develop a production concept, hold auditions, and hold rehearsal for said production up to the last performance of said production. The Stage Manager will work with the director to coordinate all aspects of a given production and also be responsible for the back stage areas during performance. Students will also explore the significance of theatre in our society. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor For 1 credit, 2 credits, or 3 laboratory credits offered both fall and spring. Student must accumulate three credits (in any combination) to meet SUNY General Education requirement in the Arts. Students may successfully complete a combination of four credits of THEA 150 or THEA 160 toward graduation These credits count towards the Humanities (List A) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
This course is for the student who wishes to work back stage or in the front of house for a chosen theatre production. The student will work with the stage manager and director to coordinate the front-of-house and backstage elements of a performance. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor For 1 credit, 2 credits, or 3 laboratory credits offered both fall and spring. Does not meet SUNY General Education requirement in the Arts. Students may successfully complete a combination of four credits of THEA 150 or THEA 160 toward graduation These credits count towards the Humanities (List A) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
This course approaches geography from a travel industry perspective. Basic geographic regions, country locations, and landmarks of significance to the travel industry are presented. 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
This course is a basic introduction to the travel and tourism industry. The course explores the roles played by the various components of the industry including air transportation, maritime transportation, surface transportation, the hotel industry, the tourism industry wholesale and distribution companies and the food service segment. The course also explores potential career options available in the industry. The course focuses on team building. 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester (Hospitality, Casino, and Tourism students only), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
Presents the concepts, procedures and formulas necessary for a working understanding of American Airline's SABRE Computer Reservation System. Students practice what they learn in a simulated SABRE environment with intensive hands-on computer exercises, case studies and role playing, travel reservations and bookings, travel agency and airline accounting, and legal issues affecting both. Prerequisites: TOUR 101, TOUR 106, OFFT 111/112 Co-requisites: TOUR 152 3 credit hours
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with a basic understanding of travel agency and airline operations and administration as well as the legal environment of the travel industry. Topics include the role of ARC and IATAN, travel agency location and staffing, travel sales techniques and customer service skills are emphasized. Prerequisites: TOUR 101 and TOUR 106 or permission of instructor 3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester
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