May 09, 2024  
2020-2021 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 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.

 

Sociology and Criminal Justice

Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.

  
  • SOCI 661 - Sociology of Human Services


    3 Credit(s)

    Individualized study consisting of a critical review of human services as social phenomena.


Spanish

  
  • SPAN 101 - Spanish Level 1 Comic Visions


    3 Credit(s)

    SPAN 101 Level 1 introduces and reinforces present tense concepts and basic vocabulary in Spanish, and it also provides cultural touchstones regarding Latin America and Spanish cultures. Emphasis is placed on acquiring cultural awareness as well as basic oral and written communication. Topic Changes. Fall and Spring.

  
  • SPAN 102 - Spanish 2 Level 2 Film and Fantasy


    3 Credit(s)

    SPAN 102 Level 2 Film and Fantasy introduces past tenses and reinforces present tense concepts are in Spanish, as well as provide cultural touchstones regarding Latin America and Spanish cultures. Emphasis is placed on acquiring cultural awareness as well as basic oral and written communication.  Fall and Spring.

  
  • SPAN 103 - SPAN Level 3 Gender Identities


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: ML credit.
    Sequel to SPAN 102 . Emphasis on basic grammatical concepts and reading techniques. Fall and Spring.

  
  • SPAN 195 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • SPAN 196 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • SPAN 203 - Oral and Written Spanish I


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: ML credit.
    Intensive, systematic review. Phonetics, grammar, syntax and vocabulary building. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 103 .
  
  • SPAN 204 - Oral and Written Spanish II


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: ML credit.
    Continuation of SPAN 203 . Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203 .
  
  • SPAN 213 - Intermediate Conversation


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: ML & SI credit.
    Extensive practice in oral Spanish to develop listening comprehension, speaking and vocabulary. Spring, even years.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203 .
  
  • SPAN 295 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • SPAN 298 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • SPAN 301 - Current Idiomatic Spanish


    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced grammar and syntax and composition. Vocabulary building. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 .
  
  • SPAN 303 - Culture of Spain


    3 Credit(s)

    Cultural history of Spain, from Roman era to present. Spring, even years

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 .
  
  • SPAN 304 - Culture of Latin America


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: XC credit.
    Cultural history of Latin American, From Spanish conquest to present. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 .
  
  • SPAN 305 - Culture of Hispanics in U.S.A.


    3 Credit(s)

    Cultural background, history and literature of the Spanish-speaking population of the United States. Spring, even years.

    Note: Minimum of Sophomore standing.
  
  • SPAN 306 - Readings in Hispanic Literature I


    3 Credit(s)

    Readings and analysis of Spanish and/or Latin American literature. Focus on the four genres, including poetry and drama. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203  and SPAN 204 .
  
  • SPAN 308 - Readings in Hispanic Literature II


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AC credit.
    Basic principles of literary analysis through contemporary Spanish and/or Latin American literature. Focus on narrative: short stories, a novela, significant authors. Emphasis on building a sophisticated vocabulary in the field.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203  and SPAN 204 .
  
  • SPAN 315 - Spanish Composition


    3 Credit(s)

    Extensive practice with written Spanish. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301 .
  
  • SPAN 395 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • SPAN 398 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • SPAN 461 - Literature Seminar I


    3-6 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AC credit.
    May be repeated for credit. Topics selected from different periods in Spanish, Latin American or Hispanic literature. Recent offerings: “Afro-Caribbean Movement: La Negritud,” “Poetry Translation(s).” Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 306  and SPAN 308 .
  
  • SPAN 462 - Literature Seminar II


    3-6 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AC & WI credit.
    May be repeated for credit. Topics selected from different periods in Spanish, Latin American or Hispanic literature. Recent offerings: “Border Crossings,” “Spanish Romanticism.” Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 306  and SPAN 308 .
  
  • SPAN 495 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • SPAN 498 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)


Statistics

  
  • STAT 100 - Statistics


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: FM credit.
    Variability, uncertainty, techniques of data description, sampling, hypothesis testing and regression. Not open to students who have completed another entry-level statistics course. High school algebra or equivalent required.

  
  • STAT 195 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • STAT 198 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • STAT 200 - Correlation and Regression


    3 Credit(s)

    Correlation, regression and their related bivariate and multivariate techniques like discriminant function analysis, path analysis, cluster analysis, factor analysis, etc. Emphasis will be place on the application of these statistical procedures in psychological and social research and theory. Students will gain some experience using SPSS. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 100  or MATH 125  or CIS 125 .
  
  • STAT 295 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • STAT 298 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • STAT 300 - Statistical Methods


    3 Credit(s)

    T-tests, F-tests, multiple regression, analysis of variance, basic non-parametric techniques, some multivariate techniques of hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 100  or other introductory statistics course.
  
  • STAT 395 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • STAT 398 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • STAT 495 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • STAT 498 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)


Studio (Music Majors Only)

  
  • MUCS 195 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCS 198 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCS 210 - Secondary Applied [instrument]


    1 Credit(s)

    Applied studio instruction for Crane students on instruments other than their major instrument, or, in limited circumstance, for non-music majors. Weekly lessons (30 minutes per week) with faculty instructor. Concurrent registration in a major ensemble may be additionally required. Instructor permission required. As warranted.

  
  • MUCS 295 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCS 298 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCS 395 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCS 398 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • @MUCS 420 - Performance Class


    2 Credit(s)

    Studio instruction on a specific performance medium for those degrees requiring two credits. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCS 430 - Performance Class


    3 Credit(s)

    Studio instruction on a specific performance medium for those degrees requiring three credits (B.M. Performance). Fall and Spring.

  
  • MUCS 495 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCS 498 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)


Technical/Professional

  
  • @MUCC 101 - Oboe Reed Making


    1 Credit(s)

    An overview of oboe reed making with an emphasis on the skills and techniques necessary to independently make oboe reeds. May be repeated for credit. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 102 - Bassoon Reed Making


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to develop skills in bassoon reed making. May be repeated for credit. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 103 - Reed Making for Non-Oboists


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is an exploration of the equipment and steps needed to make a functioning oboe reed. Each student will have the opportunity to play on their own reed at the end of the course. As warranted.

  
  • @MUCC 123 - Trumpet Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach trumpet for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 124 - Horn Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    For Music Education Majors. Students will learn to explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of playing the horn, and accurately use pedagogical techniques and materials for teaching horn in the public schools. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 125 - Trombone Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach trombone for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 126 - Tuba Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach tuba for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 141 - Violin Playing


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play violin for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 142 - Viola Playing


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play viola for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 143 - Cello Playing


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play cello for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 144 - Bass Playing


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play string bass for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 161 - Flute Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach flute for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 162 - Oboe Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach oboe for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 163 - Clarinet Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach clarinet for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 164 - Saxophone Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    This course will focus on how to teach the saxophone through discussions on fundamentals, equipment, and study material. Students will also learn trouble shooting techniques for common problems that arise with young saxophone students. Students will learn how to play the saxophone on a fundamental level. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 165 - Bassoon Techniques


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students will learn to play all chromatic pitches Bb1 up through F4. Students will also explore the fundamental techniques needed for proper tone production and articulation and will create materials for addressing these techniques in the classroom. Fall and Spring.

  
  • MUCC 195 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCC 198 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • @MUCC 200 - Guitar Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach guitar for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall, even years.

  
  • @MUCC 201 - Functional Keyboard-Choral/General Music I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCB 102 .
  
  • @MUCC 202 - Functional Keyboard-Choral/General Music II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 201 .
  
  • @MUCC 203 - Functional Keyboard-Band/Orchestra I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCB 102 .
  
  • @MUCC 204 - Functional Keyboard-Band/Orchestra II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 203 .
  
  • @MUCC 241 - Violin Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to teach violin for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 141  or violin as primary instrument.
  
  • @MUCC 242 - Viola Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to teach viola for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 142  or viola as primary instrument.
  
  • @MUCC 243 - Cello Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to teach cello for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 143  or cello as primary instrument.
  
  • @MUCC 244 - Bass Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play string bass for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall & Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 144  or bass as primary instrument.
  
  • MUCC 295 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCC 298 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • @MUCC 301 - Functional Keyboard-Choral III


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 202  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 302 - Functional Keyboard-Choral IV


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 301  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 303 - Functional Keyboard-Piano


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with functional skills needed to use the piano effectively in various public school and piano teaching situations, to broaden students’ ability to apply theoretical concepts to keyboard playing, and to improve students’ keyboard sight reading skills. Fall.

  
  • @MUCC 330 - Percussion Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach percussion instruments for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 340 - Band Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Techniques in teaching approaches and fundamental performance skills of various woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments for students in choral, orchestra, and general music education tracks. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 341 - Choral Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Techniques for teaching K-12 choir for Crane students whose performing emphasis is instrumental (not vocal/choral) teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 342 - Orchestra Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Techniques in teaching approaches and fundamental performance skills of violin, viola, cello, and string bass instruments for students in choral, band, and general music education tracks. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCE 306  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 350 - Vocal Techniques I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course examines the anatomical and physiological components of healthy vocal production. The students will identify, analyze and discuss the basic mechanics of the singing voice, as it pertains to healthy vocal techniques, vocalizes, body & breathing awareness, tone production and word formation. The students will discuss, experience and perform appropriate solo & choral repertoire with musical maturity, clear diction, style, and artistic communication. As this course is designed for future music educators, the students will also identify and discuss methods for teaching all learned concepts in both applied voice and choral settings. Fall.

  
  • @MUCC 351 - Vocal Techniques II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is a continuation of the examination of the fundamentals of healthy vocal production introduced in Vocal Techniques I. The students will also continue to explore a variety of approaches to teaching healthy, efficient vocal production in choral and applied settings, with its major focus on K-12 education. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 350 .
  
  • @MUCC 370 - Harp Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Technique for pedal and non-pedal harps. Instructor permission required. As warranted.

  
  • MUCC 395 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCC 398 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • @MUCC 420 - Jazz Techniques


    2 Credit(s)

    Survey of pedagogical sources and techniques for the prospective teacher of jazz. Large and small ensemble rehearsal techniques, literature, and educational publications are discussed. Fall, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCB 105  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • MUCC 495 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCC 498 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)


Theatre

Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.

*Note: All students enrolled in a Senior Project are required to attend a weekly seminar, facilitated by a faculty member. During these sessions students will share the issues that arise during the development of their projects, and offer ideas and suggestions to their colleagues. As well as meeting weekly with the seminar group and facilitator, each student will meet regularly with a senior project mentor. (Acting faculty will mentor acting projects, design faculty will mentor design projects, etc.)

  
  • DRAM 100 - Mind of the Artist


    4 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: FS & AC credit.
    An introduction to the nature of art and the process of its creation, with special emphasis in the study of dance and theatre. Cross-listed with DANC 100 . Fall and Spring.

  
  • DRAM 101 - Introduction to Performance Studies


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AC & FC credit.
    An introductory course that explores the theories and evidence for the origins of performance and how different cultures create performance arts events and rituals. Cross-listed with DANC 101 . Fall.

  
  • DRAM 110 - Alexander Technique


    2 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: PE credit.
    The Alexander Technique is a safe, self-care method to stop pain, stress, and muscular tension caused by everyday misuse of the body. The technique can be applied to improve use of the body in such areas as acting, instrumental and singing techniques, dance, athletics, and daily life activities. Fall and Spring.

  
  • DRAM 120 - Performance Explorations


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AE credit.
    An introductory interdisciplinary course designed to provide students of dance and theatre with fundamental skills in personal expression, improvisation, and communication as a performing artist. Cross-listed with DANC 120 . Fall.

  
  • DRAM 195 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 198 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 205 - Production Techniques: Dance/Drama/Music


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AE credit.
    Basic skills and procedures in producing theatrical productions, including basics of lighting, costuming, running crew, and set construction. Laboratory time required. Cross- listed with DANC 205 . Spring.

  
  • DRAM 206 - Fundamentals of Technical Theatre


    4 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AE credit.
    Basic skills and safety procedures in technical theatre, including set and costume construction, scene painting and stage lighting. Laboratory time required. Fall.

  
  • @DRAM 207 - Technical Theatre Production I


    1 Credit(s)

    This practicum course comprises hands-on work in the shops and back stage areas during the production process. Students will apply the knowledge and experience gained in DRAM 206  or @DRAM 223  towards completing a minimum of 20 total hours of shop-related work for the semester, as well as fulfilling a production-related responsibility (various back-stage and related crews, front of house, publicity, for ex.) attached to a department-supported production. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 206  or DRAM 223 .
  
  • DRAM 208 - Orientation to Theatre


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: AC credit.
    An introductory and appreciation course on the art of theatre, principles of dramatic theory and criticism, and study of representative historic periods and stage conventions. As warranted.

 

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