Course Descriptions
Each course listed in this section is expected to be taught at least once during each academic year. Some courses are not scheduled on a regular basis. Courses not listed in this catalog may also be offered as the College continues to expand its curriculum. The descriptions are general in nature and are not intended to include all topics which may be part of the course. more detailed information about each course can be obtained by requesting a course outline from the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. For the most current and accurate information, please refer to the Browse Course Catalog link located in Self-Service Banner.
Course Catalog
For a complete listing of course descriptions per catalog year, please visit our Browse Course Catalog link in Self-Service Banner.
Numbering of Courses
In general, courses numbered from 100 through 199 are for first-year students; those numbered above 200 are for second-year students, or require a prerequisite. Courses numbered 001 through 099 are non-degree courses.
Course Requirements
In general, a semester hour indicates attendance at class one hour each week for a semester. Implicit is the requirement that each hour of class requires two hours of outside work by the student. Two or three hours of laboratory work count the same as one hour of lecture- recitation.
A full delineation of assignment of credit hours is provided below:
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Class type
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Definition
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Minimum instructional time
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Lecture
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Classroom instruction
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1 hour lecture = 1 credit hour
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Lab
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Lab work predominantly done within the class time
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3 hours of lab = 1 credit hour
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Studio/Lab
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Lab or studio work done in and out of class time
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2 hours of lab = 1 credit hour
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Independent study
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Study given initial guidance, review and final evaluation of student performance by a faculty member
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45 hours = 1 credit hour
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Internship
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Supervised academic activity that provides learning considered necessary for program study
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40-45 hours = 1 credit hour
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Notes:
- A Fall or Spring semester is 14 weeks plus one week for exams.
- A typical semester credit hour equates to one-55 minute session per week. Therefore, a standard 3 credit lecture course would be offered as:
- Three 55-minute sessions or
- Two 80-minute sessions or
- One 180-minute session (with one 15- minute break)
- Equivalent amount of material/week presented in online or hybrid format
- Credit hours may be earned in short sessions (summer session, intersessions, half-semester, etc.) proportionately for the same activity during a regular semester normally at no more than one credit per week of full-time study.
- Implicit in each credit hour of class, regardless of discipline or mode of delivery, is the requirement of two additional hours of outside work by the student.
Computer Usage
Many courses require computer use. It is expected that students will have basic computer literacy, such as word processing and familiarity with the internet. In addition, faculty may require students to access and submit classroom information/activities/assignments via the SUNY Adirondack on-line classroom network or world wide web. Individual course requirements are specified on the faculty course syllabi.