The University at Albany does not offer complete online undergraduate degree programs. Individual courses may be offered by some departments.
Fall 2008
Educational Administration and Policy Studies
EEST 300 Social Foundations of Education (3) - Class # 3714
Inquiry into educational policies, purposes, and ideas based upon the resources and insights of the humanities and the social sciences. Only one of E Est 300 and E Est 301 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.
Unless otherwise noted all Summer 2008 courses will be offered on Blackboard Learning System CE 6.
Please note that course and session information is current as of 1/8/2008.
The most current course information can be accessed using the Schedule of Classes search tool.
- Africana Studies
- Communication
- English
- History
- Judaic Studies
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Music
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
College of Computing and Information
Nelson A. Rockefeller School of Public Affairs and Policy
AAAS 213 History of Civil Rights Movement (3) - Class # 1837 - 4 Week 2
This course is designed to introduce the student to the historical development and maturation of the movement for civil rights in the United States. It will examine the development of resistance movements and the philosophies of those involved within the movements during the antebellum, Post Civil war and contemporary times.
ACOM 100 Human Communication: Language and Social Action (3) - Class # 1930 & 2036 - 6 Week 2
Introduction to human communication in terms of an examination of the communication needs, processes, and results that typically occur in different social settings.ACOM 201 Interpersonal Communication (3) - Class # 1929 - 12 Weeks
Introduction to those aspects of communication which typify interpersonal relationships. Included are experientially acquired insights into, and theoretical considerations of, interpersonal communication.ACOM 369 Theories of Organizational Communication (3) - Class # 1278 - 6 Week 3
Theoretical models and empirical studies of communication within complex organizations. In-depth case study of one or more organizations. Prerequisite(s): A Com 265 or permission of instructor.ACOM 371 Theories of Intercultural Communication (3) - Class # 2377 - 6 Week 2
Communication between people from different cultures and/or subcultures, including racial and ethnic groups. Focus is upon appropriate theories, concepts, research findings, and practice in intercultural settings. Prerequisite(s): A Com 265, or permission of instructor.ACOM 378 TV: History of the Idiot Box (3) - Class # 2106 - 6 Week 2
This online course will explore the history of TV around the world, though much of the focus of the class will be on television in the United States. Though the course is strongly historical, this does not mean we will ignore the craft of television–acting, cinematography, editing, set design, and so on–or theoretical approaches to television. The course is as much about how TV programmes are made as about the history and analysis of television.So how will this class work? Students will be required to read a series of lectures that will be available on Blackboard, read a number of essays on the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer which can be accessed via Blackboard, and watch a number of TV programmes from around the world that will be available on Blackboard. As for assignments you will be asked to contribute to discussions on the lectures and essays we will read and the TV programmes we will watch. These, in turn, will serve as the basis for the major assignment for the class, the journals which will be handed in on Blackboard at the end of class.ACOM 386Z Persuasion and Film (3) - Class # 2224 & 2118 - 6 Week 3
This course will examine cinema as a vehicle of persuasion. Cinematic themes will be analyzed for their manifest and latent advocacy of various positions and points of view. A variety of films will be critically evaluated, including those that raise issues about race, gender, power, and politics. Contemporary thinking about persuasive message design will be drawn upon to investigate the cinematic presentation of these and other issues. A Com 368Z is the writing intensive version of A Com 386; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor.ACOM 393Z Seminar in Operational and Applied Communication Theory (6) - Class # 1718 - 12 Weeks
Advanced applications of rhetoric and communication theory. Participants will complete a major project describing in detail each segment of their work. Each participant will also complete five ten-page analytical papers in addition to a series of weekly seminar papers. (Open only to rhetoric and communication majors and minors, except with permission of instructor.) Yields credit toward rhetoric and communication major or minor. Co-requisites: A Com 392 and permission of instructor.ACOM 465 Interacting with Organizations (3) - Class # 2105 - 6 Week 1
This course examines how individuals negotiate their relationships with organizations – both as employees of organizations, and as consumers of services offered by organizations. In the context of internal stakeholders, or employees of organizations, the course addresses topics such as organizational assimilation, identification, resistance, and the management of work and personal-life interrelationships. Relationships of external stakeholders to organizations are also considered, with primary focus on consumers of health care services.ACOM 465/ACOM659 Interacting with Organizations (3) - Class # 2458/2104 - 6 Week 1
This course examines how individuals negotiate their relationships with organizations – both as employees of organizations, and as consumers of services offered by organizations. In the context of internal stakeholders, or employees of organizations, the course addresses topics such as organizational assimilation, identification, resistance, and the management of work and personal-life interrelationships. Relationships of external stakeholders to organizations are also considered, with primary focus on consumers of health care services.
AENG 202Z Introduction to Studies in Rhetoric and Poetics (3) - Class # 2092 - 4 Week 1
An introduction to writing as it is informed by rhetoric and poetics. Features extensive student writing. Emphasis on key concepts and basic terminology, analysis of both literary and student texts, and workshop pedagogy.AENG 355 Studies in Film (3) - Class # 2098 & 2116 - 6 Week 1
This course will explore representations of the Middle Ages in film, considering the relationship between the medieval literary text (and/or historical document) and its transformation into film narrative. We will also consider how the medium of film comments on things medieval and, conversely, how the Middle Ages are used to comment on modern British and American cultures. Students will increase critical acumen and heighten historical awareness while developing critical writing and thinking as well as presentation skills. Films to be viewed include new flicks as well as classics, art films as well as popular blockbuster hits. In addition to viewing films, students will read pertinent literary, critical, instructional, and historical texts, participate in active discussion on the bulletin board, and lead that discussion from time to time. Much of the work will be done through the discussion board, where students will engage in thoughtful and detailed discussion of the films, readings, and other materials and formulate thoughtful and considerate responses to each other's work. Other assignments include completion of history tutorials, two short papers, and quizzes. Please note: this is an online course, so students will need to have a dependable computer with high-speed internet access to ensure proper and timely viewing of films and completion of assignments. Questions may be directed to Helene Scheck at hscheck@albany.edu.
AHIS 100 American Political & Social History I (3) - Class # 2119 - 6 Week 1
Survey of American history from early times to the Civil War, with emphasis on the development of our political, constitutional, economic, social, and cultural institutions. A His 100Z is the writing intensive version of A His 100; only one may be taken for credit.AHIS 101 American Political & Social History II (3) - Class # 2120 - 12 Weeks
Survey of American history from the Civil War to the present, with emphasis on the development of our political, constitutional, economic, social, and cultural institutions. A His 101Z is the writing intensive version of A His 101; only one may be taken for credit.AHIS 130 History of European Civilization I (3-4) - Class # 2121 - 4 Week 3
Survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the West from its origins to the 18th century.AHIS 131 History of European Civilization II (3) - Class # 2421 - 6 Week 1
Survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of the West from the 18th century to the present.AHIS 158 The World in the 20th Century (3) - Class # 2122 - 4 Week 2
The twentieth century witnessed tremendous social, political, cultural and economic change and the course explores these changes in a global perspective. The course draws upon select themes that have been points of connection and contention in the modern world. Course content will emphasize the increasing interdependence between societies and regions and the forces which shaped the lives of people around the globe.AHIS 300 The History of American Indians and the United States (3) - Class # 2425 - 4 week 3
A detailed survey of the history of the North American Indians, particularly those now within the territory of the United States, as communities and nations, from the period of first contact to the present. A His 300Z is the writing intensive version of A His 300; only one maybe taken for credit.
AJST 225 American Cinema and the Jews (3) - Class # 2125 - 6 Week 2
An examination of the history of Hollywood and the Jewish relationship to the American motion picture industry. Investigates a representative sample of films and movies and explores the impact of the fictionalized landscape of the Jewish mind on American culture and values. Only one of A Arh, A Jst 225, or A His 225 may be taken for credit.AJST 275 Antisemitism in Historical Perspective (3) - Class # 2303 & 2536 - 4 Week 1
Explores ancient and medieval forms of anti-Jewish hatred, the manifestation of anti-Semitism in the modern period, and several of the current debates on antisemitism. Explores the instrumentalization of anti-Semitic hatred through several case studies and provides the means to assess critically both current antisemitic attacks and charges of antisemitism. Only one of A His 275 & A Jst 275 may be taken for credit.
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
ALCS216 Music and Society in Latin America: Past and Present (3) - Class # 2126 & # 2449 - 4 Week 1
This course will deal with two basic issues: the evolution of musical thought throughout Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present, and the relationship between musical manifestations and the prevailing social order in which those activities took place. A Lcs 216Z & A Mus 216Z are the writing intensive versions of A Lcs 216 and A Mus 216; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit.
AMUS 216 Music and Society in Latin America: Past and Present (3) - Class # 2004 & 2450 - 4 Week 1
This course will deal with two basic issues: the evolution of musical thought throughout Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present, and the relationship between musical manifestations and the prevailing social order in which those activities took place. A Lcs 216Z & A Mus 216Z are the writing intensive versions of A Lcs 216 and A Mus 216; only one of the four courses may be taken for credit.
ASOC 115 Introduction to Sociology (3) - Class # 2423 - 6 Week 2
Nature of culture and of human society, personality development, groups and group structure, social institutions, the processes of social change.
AWSS 281 Women and the Media (3) - Class # 2130 - 6 Week 1
This course will explore how intersections of race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality, age, and (dis)ability shape representations of women in mass media and popular culture. We will also learn to research and analyze various media sources, as well as engage in creative projects to examine such representations and challenge issues of sexual objectification and societal dominance. Recommended (as opposed to required) courses prior to or during enrollment: A Wss 101, A Wss 220, or A Wss/A Aas/A Lcs 240.AWSS 361 Gender and Nation in World Cinema (3) - Class # 2448 - 6 Week 1
The aim of this course is to apply critical race, postcolonial and feminist theories to the examination of intersections between gender and nation that occur in cinematic representations from different world regions. We will explore national cinemas in historical, transnational, cultural, and political contexts and reflect on these issues through critical thinking and writing exercises. In a given semester, the course may focus on—through the cross-cultural lens—one geographical region, cultural tradition, or theme. May be repeated once for credit if course content changes. This course fulfills the general education global and cross-cultural perspectives requirement. Prerequisite(s): Recommended but not required: A Wss 281 or A Wss 282.
College of Computing and Information
ICSI 103 Web Programming 1 (3) - Class # 2446 - 6 Week 1
An introduction to creating customized, functional, and dynamic websites. An emphasis will be placed on coding. Topics covered will include client/server technology, HTML, Javascript, Perl, and PHP. Must be familiar with an Operating System (such as Windows or Mac). Some previous programming experience is recommended.
Educational Theory and Practice
ETAP 487 Institute in Education: Teachers' Lives (3) - Class # 2387 -12 Weeks
A special program, not part of the pattern of regular offerings, designed to meet particular nonrecurring needs. Available for department use and subject to department approval. This course offered through the Blackboard Learning System CE 6. Permission of instructor is required.
Educational Administration and Policy Studies
EEST 300 Social Foundations of Education (3) - Class # 1181 - 6 Week 2
Inquiry into educational policies, purposes, and ideas based upon the resources and insights of the humanities and the social sciences. Only one of E Est 300 and E Est 301 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.
ESPE 460 Introduction to Human Exceptionality (3) - Class # 2137 - Mini Session: May 27 - July 17, 2008
Characteristics of individuals whose cognitive, physical, or emotional development differs from typical individuals. Special education history and laws are discussed, as is the process leading to the development of individualized education plans and special education services. Selected strategies for students with special needs are also presented.
Nelson A. Rockefeller School of Public Affairs and Policy
Politcal Science
RPOS 102 Comparative and International Politics (3) - Class # 2337 - 6 Week 3
The characteristics and development of statehood and power; conditions of stability; constitutions and the comparative political processes; the international order and the nation-state system.RPOS 335 The American Supreme Court (3) - Class # 2339 - 6 Week 3
The role of the Supreme Court in American political life. Topics include: access to the court; the nature of Supreme Court decision making; the selection of Supreme Court justices; the relationship between the Supreme Court and the executive and legislative branches of government; and the major substantive issues with which the Supreme Court has been concerned.RPOS 346 Law, Civil Rights, and Sexual Orientation (3) - Class # 2005 - 6 Week 1
The course will examine relevant court cases as well as local, state, and federal laws that define the boundaries for legal recognition of sexual orientation and personal sexuality in the 20th Century.
Please note that these Spring 2008 courses will be offered on Blackboard Learning System CE 6.
EEST 300 Social Foundations of Education (3) - Class #3903
Social Foundations of Education is the inquiry into educational policies, purposes, and ideas based upon the resources and insights of the social sciences and humanities.ETAP 487 Institute in Education: Teachers' Lives (3) - Class # 9337
A special program, not part of the pattern of regular offerings, designed to meet particular nonrecurring needs. Available for department use and subject to department approval. This course offered through the SUNY Learning Network. Permission of instructor is required.
