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2018-2019 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

@ = Indicates a non-liberal arts course. Please refer to College Credit Policies  for a description of non-liberal arts credits.
 

Mathematics

Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated. Where possible, the academic term the course is generally taught has been provided. All other courses are taught as demand warrants.
  

  • MATH 152 - Calculus II

    4 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: FM credit.
    Differentiation of transcendental functions, integration with applications, sequences and series. Required for Mathematics majors. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 142  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 195 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 198 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 253 - Multivariate Calculus

    4 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: FM credit.
    Real vectors in two and three dimensions, relations and functions in several variables. Partial differentiation and iterated integrals. Required for Mathematics majors. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 152  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 295 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 298 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 340 - Set Theory and Logic

    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: WI credit.
    Elementary logic, including sentential calculus and mathematical induction. Basic properties of sets, relations and functions. Denumerable and non-denumerable sets. Designed as an introduction to the nature of mathematical proof. Required for Mathematics majors. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 152  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 375 - Linear Algebra I

    3 Credit(s)

    Theoretical development of finite dimensional vector spaces and linear transformations; the relationships among matrices, systems of equations and linear transformations. Required for Mathematics majors. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 340  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 390 - Differential Equations

    3 Credit(s)

    Existence and uniqueness of solutions of classes of ordinary differential equations and techniques for finding such solutions. Spring

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 253  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 395 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 398 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 404 - Elements of Geometry

    3 Credit(s)

    Foundations of Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometry; nature of axiomatic systems; Hilbert’s axioms for plane Euclidean geometry; the geometry of Bolyai-Lobachevsky and transformational geometry. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 340  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 423 - Modern Algebra I

    3 Credit(s)

    Elementary theory of groups and rings. Required for mathematics majors. Required for Mathematics majors. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 340  with minimum grade of 2.0. (MATH 375  recommended.)
  

  • MATH 425 - Applied Combinatorics

    3 Credit(s)

    Basics of combinatorics; basics of graphs, including trees; recurrence relations and applications; other selected topics as time allows.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 340  or CIS 301  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 451 - Advanced Calculus I

    3 Credit(s)

    Sequences, completeness of the Real Numbers, metric spaces, limits and continuity of functions, connectedness, compactness. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 253  and MATH 340  with minimum grade of 2.0. (MATH 375  recommended.)
  

  • MATH 452 - Advanced Calculus II

    3 Credit(s)

    Integration, spaces of functions, sequences and series. May be used for major elective. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 451  with minimum grade of 2.0. (MATH 423  recommended.)
  

  • MATH 460 - Problem Seminar

    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: SI & WI credit.
    Students demonstrate mathematical maturity by solving problems selected from different areas of mathematics. Required for mathematics majors. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 375  and MATH 423  and MATH 451  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 461 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I

    3 Credit(s)

    Probability, random variables, distributions, stochastic independence, moment generating functions, limit theorems and their applications, estimation. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 253  with minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 495 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 498 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 522 - Number Theory

    3 Credit(s)

    Divisibility, simple continued fractions, congruencies, diophantine equations and quadratic residues.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 340  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 524 - Modern Algebra II

    3 Credit(s)

    Topics in the theory of groups, rings and fields, such as factorization and Galois theory.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 423   with a minimum grade of 2.0. (MATH 375  recommended.)
  

  • MATH 526 - Linear Algebra II

    3 Credit(s)

    Selected topics: inner product spaces, canonical forms, bilinear and quadratic forms. Instructor permission required.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 375  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 541 - Introduction to Topology

    3 Credit(s)

    Open and closed sets, continuous functions, compactness, connectedness, separation properties and product spaces. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 451  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 542 - Introduction to Algebraic Topology

    3 Credit(s)

    Concept of homotopy, fundamental group, covering spaces, integral homology and cohomology.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 541  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 543 - Topics in Topology

    3 Credit(s)

    Topics such as surfaces and manifolds, knot theory, geometry of the hyperbolic plane, dimension theory, geometry in higher dimensions. May not be repeated for additional credit. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 375  and MATH 423  and MATH 451  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 547 - Theory of Sets

    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: WI credit.
    Theoretical set concepts, axioms of set theory; axioms of choice and Zorn’s lemma, ordinals and cardinals, transfinite induction. By invitation only. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 340  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 553 - Concepts of Geometry

    3 Credit(s)

    Topics from Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries: theory of transformations of the plane, elements of projective geometry, etc. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 375  and MATH 423  or permission.
  

  • MATH 562 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II

    3 Credit(s)

    Sampling distributions, tests of hypotheses, linear regression, nonparametric methods, sufficient statistics and further topics in statistical inference. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 461  with a minimum grade of 2.0.

     
  

  • MATH 567 - Complex Variables/Applications

    3 Credit(s)

    Complex numbers, analytic functions, contour integration, power series, conformal mapping, residues and poles. May be used for major elective. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 451  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  

  • MATH 595 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 598 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 661 - Topology I

    3 Credit(s)

    Ordinals and cardinals, topological spaces, metric spaces, Cartesian products, connectedness, identification topology, weak topologies, separation axioms. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 451 or permission.
  

  • MATH 662 - Topology II

    3 Credit(s)

    A continuation of MATH 661 . Second countable spaces, filter bases, compactness and function spaces.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 661  or permission.
  

  • MATH 671 - Abstract Algebra I

    3 Credit(s)

    Groups, Sylow theorems, rings, modules. Fall only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 375  and permission.
  

  • MATH 672 - Abstract Algebra II

    3 Credit(s)

    A continuation of MATH 671 . Galois theory, structure theorem for semi-simple rings, injective and projective modules, introduction to homological algebra. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 671  and permission.
  

  • MATH 681 - Complex Variables I

    3 Credit(s)

    Complex numbers, holomorphic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem and formula, Taylor and Laurent series, residue calculus, analytic functions and analytic extension. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 451 and permission.
  

  • MATH 682 - Complex Variables II

    3 Credit(s)

    A continuation of MATH 681 . Conformal mapping, Riemann mapping theorem and Dirichlet problem, representation of entire functions and meromorphic functions.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 681  and permission.
  

  • MATH 691 - Real Variables I

    3 Credit(s)

    Real number system, comparison of Riemann integral and Lebesgue integral, measurable functions, Lebesgue Dominated Convergence Theorem. Fall only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 451  and permission.
  

  • MATH 692 - Real Variables II

    3 Credit(s)

    A continuation of MATH 691 . Normed linear spaces, Hilbert spaces, modes of convergence, Radon-Nikodym theorem, Riesz representation theorem, Fubini’s theorem. Spring only.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 691  and permission.
  

  • MATH 695 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MATH 696 - Advanced Topics

    3 Credit(s)

    Seminars in advanced topics from various branches of mathematics. May be repeated if content changes.

    Prerequisite(s): permission.
  

  • MATH 698 - Tutorial

    3 Credit(s)

    Study of current topics in mathematics as found in research articles or reference texts.

    Prerequisite(s): Four of the 600-level graduate mathematics courses required for the MA degree and permission of the department chair. May be repeated if content changes.

Modern Languages

Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
  

  • LANG 195 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • LANG 198 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • LANG 292 - Languages, Cultures, Differences

    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: XC credit.
    This course examines the phenomena created by the intermingling of Hispanic/Latino and American cultures, and the intersection of English and Spanish. Students will scrutinize films, videos, magazines and also canonical pieces of literature to understand layers of differences (gender, race, ethnicity, and others) operating between and within Hispanic and American cultures. Globalization has forced us to understand cultural differences as a significant quest of ethical value for contemporary society. Participation is expected and different perspectives are emphasized. Fall and Spring.

  

  • LANG 295 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • LANG 296 - European Languages & Cultures: The French Case

    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: WC credit.
    This course presents the cultural and linguistic characteristics of contemporary France. French society will be studied as a nation forged by a diversity of cultures. The focus will be placed upon both the economic and political integration and development of such diverse cultures and also their resistance to such integration. France, as a European nation, will be identified as a nation struggling with attractive poles; homogeneity and heterogeneity. Fall.

  

  • LANG 298 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • LANG 395 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • LANG 398 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • LANG 495 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • LANG 498 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)


Mohawk
  

  • MOHK 101 - Mohawk Language I

    3 Credit(s)

    Fundamental elements of spoken and written Mohawk, integrating the language with the culture. Every fourth semester.

  

  • MOHK 102 - Mohawk Language II

    3 Credit(s)

    Sequel to MOHK 101 . Emphasis on spoken language with practice reading and writing Mohawk. Every fourth semester.

    Prerequisite(s): MOHK 101 .
  

  • MOHK 103 - Mohawk III

    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: ML credit.
    Sequel to MOHK 102 . Emphasis on spoken language with practice reading and writing Mohawk. Every fourth semester.

    Prerequisite(s): MOHK 102 .
  

  • MOHK 195 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MOHK 198 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MOHK 295 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MOHK 298 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MOHK 395 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MOHK 398 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • MOHK 495 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MOHK 498 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)


Museum Studies
  

  • ARTM 270 - Museum Studies

    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: XC credit.
    History and purposes of museums; types and varieties; organizations; role in culture and community; study of collections, curation, exhibition, research, grant writing, conservation and education.

  

  • ARTM 420 - Museum Practices

    3 Credit(s)

    Exhibition design and implementation. Students learn basic theory and methodology related to how a professional art museum functions, then apply this to organizing and installing temporary exhibitions, as assistants, in the Gibson Gallery.

  

  • ARTM 470 - Museum Internship

    3 Credit(s)

    Students apply basic museum experience to an internship within the Gibson Gallery or off campus in a nearby gallery, museum or historical agency. Advanced independent study, with academic and experiential learning, is developed with instructor. Specialization may be in registration, curation, preparatory, interpretation, or research.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 370, ANTH 370 , ARTM 420 , or ANTH 420.
  

  • ARTM 495 - Special Topics in Museology

    3 Credit(s)

    Individual students design and execute advanced projects under advisement as a capstone to their museological studies. This may involve undertaking research on collection objects, carrying out basic research and feasibility studies for future exhibits, writing grants for programmatic funding, or preparing scholarly papers on their work for publication or presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTM 370, ANTH 370 , or ARTM 420 .

Music Education (Music Majors Only)

Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.
  

  • @MUCE 140 - String Seminar

    0.5 Credit(s)

    The first course in the string music education sequence focusing on the principles of string playing and setting a vision for string study. Other topics include issues in performance, essential string repertoire, resources for the string player, and the expectations and components of the string education program. Orchestra track only. Required for Freshman string music education majors; open to all string majors. Fall.

  

  • MUCE 195 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MUCE 198 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • @MUCE 205 - Principles of Music Education

    3 Credit(s)

    Introduction and topical discussion of the foundations and principles of music education. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal view of teaching, surveying educational history and philosophy, understanding current education contexts, describing the status of contemporary children, interpreting classroom learning theories, establishing successful classroom environments, teaching lessons in today’s classrooms, outlining school organization and leaderships, examining schools and their partners. Topic understanding is facilitated by student special interest groups and field-based experiences and activities that are faculty guided. Fall and Spring.

  

  • @MUCE 206 - Sophomore Evaluation

    0 Credit(s)

  

  • MUCE 295 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MUCE 298 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • @MUCE 306 - Music Teaching and Learning

    3 Credit(s)

    Research and study of the social music thinking process with application of pedagogical principles to achieving musical goals across diverse educational contexts. Emphasis is given to projects focused on researching content and pedagogical knowledge needed for (a) instructional design aimed at early, middle, and late childhood learners; (b) curricular and cultural concerns related to teaching and learning; and (c) developmental issues related to student achievement and musical learning. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 205 .
  

  • @MUCE 307 - Practicum in Elementary General Music

    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to acquaint students with the professional world of music education while providing teaching experiences. Emphasis is placed on developing teacher competencies in planning, organizing, evaluating, and teaching with elementary students.

  

  • @MUCE 311 - Practices in Classroom Instruments

    3 Credit(s)

    The course is designed to prepare preservice music teachers in a variety of instructional approaches, materials, and techniques for the creative use of classroom instruments in the elementary and secondary general music classroom. Techniques and practices will be consider for, but not limited to, body percussion, harmony instruments (e.g. guitar, ukulele), pitched instruments (e.g. barred instruments, recorder), non-pitched percussion instruments (e.g. gourds, woods, homemade/found instruments,), and tools for technology based music production. Topics will include, but not be limited to, developmental sequences, pedagogical approaches, laying assessments, and technique for cooperative composition and improvisation for use in teaching classroom instruments. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306 .
  

  • @MUCE 314 - Suzuki Teaching Principles

    3 Credit(s)

    This course introduces students to Shinichi Suzuki’s educational philosophy and educational system, and applies it to various teaching situations. Spring.

  

  • @MUCE 316 - General Music Practices: Secondary

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to acquaint students with the professional world of music education while providing teaching experiences. Emphasis is placed on developing general music teacher competencies in planning, organizing, evaluating, and teaching with middle/high school students in general music classrooms. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306  and @MUCE 307 .
  

  • @MUCE 318 - Practicum Secondary General Music

    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to acquaint students with the professional world of music education while providing teaching experiences. Emphasis is placed on developing general music teacher competencies in planning, organizing, evaluating, and teaching with middle/high school students in general music classrooms. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306  and @MUCE 307 .
  

  • @MUCE 334 - Practicum in Elementary Choir

    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides the undergraduate choral music education student the opportunity to conduct and rehearse young artists in a choral context. Students will gain practical understanding of the developing child’s voice as they observe, study, rehearse, conduct, and perform a wide variety of choral literature for children’s voices. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 338 .
  

  • @MUCE 335 - Wind Practices-Elementary

    2 Credit(s)

    Development of the skills and understandings to organize and direct an elementary wind band program in a comprehensive and effective manner. Primary focus on instructional procedures and strategies for teaching the private/small group lesson and full band rehearsal, elementary wind band literature and related instructional materials, curriculum development and assessment, and administrative tasks associated with the elementary band program. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCP 309 .
  

  • @MUCE 336 - Practicum in Teaching Beginning Instruments

    1-5 Credit(s)

    Development of the organizational, pedagogical and administrative skills to operate and direct a school band program. Topics include curriculum planning, rehearsal and lesson strategies, recruiting procedures, scheduling, programming, repertoire and student evaluation. Focuses on elementary methods and practices. Fall and Spring.

  

  • @MUCE 337 - Wind Practices-Secondary

    2 Credit(s)

    Development of the skills and understandings to organize and direct a secondary wind band program in a comprehensive and effective manner. Primary focus on instructional procedures and strategies for teaching in the middle school/high school band rehearsal, the systematic development of performance and non-performance skills, secondary wind band literature and related materials, curriculum development and assessment, and administrative tasks associated with the secondary band program. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCP 309 .
  

  • @MUCE 338 - Choral Practices-Elementary/Middle School

    2 Credit(s)

    This course develops students’ musical and teaching competencies to effectively teach in elementary and middle school vocal music programs. Students engage in a variety of learning experiences including reading, analyzing, presenting, collaborating, peer teaching, reflecting, and researching, plus they are provided with opportunities to observe/participate in a public school middle school chorus. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCP 309 . It is recommended that students co-register for @MUCE 334 .
  

  • @MUCE 339 - Choral Practices-Secondary/Adult

    2 Credit(s)

    Development of practical knowledge, skills, and understanding to organized and direct a middle school/high school band program. Focus on rehearsal techniques and strategies, the impact of state learning standards on the band curriculum, secondary wind band repertoire, and miscellaneous administrative tasks associated with the secondary instrumental music program. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCP 309 .
  

  • @MUCE 340 - String Practices: Elementary

    2 Credit(s)

    Focus on practical organization and development of public school string organizations. Topics include curriculum planning, rehearsal and lesson strategies, recruiting procedures, scheduling, programming, repertoire, and student evaluation. Course emphasizes elementary methods and practices. Fall.

  

  • @MUCE 341 - String Practices: Secondary

    2 Credit(s)

    Focus on practical organization and development of public school string organizations. (See @MUCE 340 ). Course emphasizes secondary methods and practices. Spring.

  

  • @MUCE 342 - Practicum in String Teaching

    1 Credit(s)

    Focus on practical organization and development of public school string organizations. Topics include curriculum planning, rehearsal and lesson strategies, recruiting procedures, scheduling, programming, repertoire, and student evaluation. Course emphasizes elementary methods and practices. Fall and Spring.

  

  • MUCE 345 - Introduction to Music Therapy

    3 Credit(s)

    Examines the historical context and theoretical premises of music therapy, populations served by music therapists, the relationship between music education and music therapy, music therapy in special education, professional issues in music therapy, and the role of research. Fall and Spring.

  

  • @MUCE 378 - National String Project

    1-2 Credit(s)

    Students will experience the role of lead teacher for several hours per week, guiding the learning of community string students who participate in the National String Project. Supervising faculty work one-on-one to help these developing educators in the planning, teaching, and reflection processes. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 340 .
  

  • MUCE 395 - Special Topics

    1-12 Credit(s)

  

  • MUCE 398 - Tutorial

    1-3 Credit(s)

  

  • @MUCE 406 - Teaching Piano to Non-Majors

    1-15 Credit(s)

    Students teach a weekly piano lesson to a college non-major. Student teachers are responsible for writing a studio policy and developing an individualized plan of student learning for the semester. Students may teach one student for one credit or two students for two credits.

  

  • @MUCE 410 - Music Education in Early Childhood

    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to help students develop ways of thinking about teaching and learning that will serve students throughout their career as music educators. Specifically, students will develop skills and techniques essential for planning delivering, and evaluation general music instruction for young children in ages Pre-2. Students will become familiar with the philosophical, physiological and pedagogical foundations for general music education in early childhood. Fall and Spring.

  

  • @MUCE 417 - Teaching Opera to Children

    3 Credit(s)

    New York State boasts a rich heritage of opera from the Metropolitan, to Lake George, and Glimmerglass. Opera incorporates all of the performing and visual arts, as well as many other disciplines. Opera belongs in the music education curriculum because of its intrinsic social value as well as its conceptual and pragmatic connections across the academic disciplines. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306 .
  

  • @MUCE 418 - Directing Musical Theatre

    3 Credit(s)

    Directing Music Theatre is a course designed to explore the processes of directing musical theater for the stage. The major points of exploration will be: interpretation and analysis of form, concept development, script/score analysis, musical theater singing and instrumental considerations, basic stagecraft and directing as related to music theatre and production management within an educational setting. This course may be particularly helpful to music and theatre education majors who are typically charged with directing musical theater productions. You do not need to have previous directing experience, but having some aspect of participating in musical theater beyond a singer/actor/dancer will be helpful. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. As warranted.

  

  • @MUCE 431 - String Pedagogy

    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced shifting, vibrato and bowing techniques. Materials for advanced classes and individual instruction employing the concepts of Suzuki, Galamian, Havas and Rolland. Instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 340  and @MUCC 341 .
  

  • @MUCE 435 - Orff/Kodaly Techniques and Materials

    3 Credit(s)

    Music education principles and practices developed in Germany by Carl Orff and in Hungary by Zoltan Kodaly. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCE 201.
 

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