Course Descriptions

This course is an exploration of the history and genre of drama. By analyzing some of the best-known plays throughout theatre history and how they were performed, students will deepen their understanding of dramatic literature and performance. During the course students will decide on a particular area of research in order to write a critical analysis focusing on one or more play(s). The course culminates in a project focusing on one creative endeavor and reflecting on their chosen area of study. This course is appropriate for students in the Theater track or Humanities track, and also meets the general education Humanities or Art requirement. This course carries SUNY General Education Humanities and The Arts credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-102 or ENG-103 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is an introductory course into the skills of the practicing media content producer with an emphasis on the study of newsgathering and news writing across platforms. Students will employ these skills in the production of material suitable for publication in print and electronic media. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

In this course students will be involved in the publication of an international literary journal founded at FLCC. Students will have the opportunity to garner online submissions, select pieces for publication, and promote the journal on campus. In addition, students will maintain an online presence for the journal. This is a hands-on course and students with creative writing, digital media, or visual art backgrounds will benefit from participating in creating and maintaining a literary community. This is a required course for the AA Creative Writing program. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-102 or ENG-110 or DIG-100 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

In this applied learning course students will be involved in the production and distribution of podcast and promotional content for the Bare Hill Review Podcast. Students with creative writing, communication, digital media, or visual art backgrounds will benefit from participating in skills in content generation, scripting, interviewing, and post-production, while also exploring audience engagement strategies. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101.

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The lasting influence and power of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga is undeniable - and seeing more mainstream success only with the release of a critically acclaimed series of films and an award-winning massively multiplayer online game. The purpose of this course is to look critically at such things as the books, the films, the game, and other 'versions' to explore how different media handle the same material. We will, as a class, discuss such issues as character and plot development, themes and literary elements, story-telling styles, cultural and historical contexts, benefits and limitations of various media, identity and role-playing games, and the role of audience in storytelling. Placing three different media into socio-cultural contexts will allow us to explore such issues as the role of story-teller, the importance of the visual, and the role of 'game' in today's society. Students in this class can expect to engage in activities such as reading the novels, watching the films, playing the game, writing, discussing and participating in individual and/or group projects that delve into the Tolkien's work and the power of translation. Prerequisite: Take ENG-102 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Fiction Writing continues to develop students' skill in the elements of fiction, including structure, character, and plot development. Students will critique and revise their writing in workshop seminars. Students develop critical expertise and technical language to better discuss works-in-progress. Prerequisite: English 101. Previous experience in fiction is not required, but the student is expected to be proficient in the mechanics of writing. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course focuses on the writing of Creative Nonfiction. Techniques and skills of the various forms of creative nonfiction, such as The Personal Essay, Memoir, Literary Journalism, Flash Nonfiction, and the Travel Essay are examined in class and practiced in student writing. Students will learn and practice strategies for brainstorming, drafting, critiquing, and revising their work, as well as refining the critical expertise and technical language to help them better discuss works-in-progress. Previous experience in creative non-fiction is not required, but the student is expected to be proficient in the mechanics of writing. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course focuses on the writing of Poetry. Various forms and styles of poetry such as the sonnet, sestina, free verse, and ekphrasitic will be composed. Students will learn and practice strategies for brainstorming, drafting, critiquing, and revising their work, as well as refining the critical expertise and technical language to help them better discuss works-in-progress. Previous experience in poetry is not required, but the student is expected to be proficient in the mechanics of writing. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The Creative Writing Capstone requires students to meet regularly with a member of the program faculty to develop and polish a completed manuscript in preparation for a final public reading that incorporates interdisciplinary elements. Each student will propose a project for the semester, set goals in cooperation with the manuscript and/or interdisciplinary advisors, and provide regular submissions for review. Additionally, the project prepares students for the submission of their work to publishers. Co-requisite: ENG-231 or ENG-232 or ENG-233 or COM-215.

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3-1) Contact Hour(s)

• English
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

An introduction to various branches of engineering using descriptive and quantitative perspectives. Topics include modeling and mathematical analysis of basic engineering problems related to chemical, mechanical, and electrical systems with incorporation of topics of sustainability and clean environment. Problem solving, critical thinking, and technical writing skills are emphasized throughout the course. Co-requisite: MAT-145.

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-2) Contact Hour(s)

This course includes technical sketching, visualization, design, and the use of computer aided design (CAD). Topics include geometric construction and modeling, lettering, freehand sketching, orthographic projection, isometric projection, oblique projection, sectional views, dimensioning, working drawings, and the use of CAD software. Emphasis is on developing both manual sketching and CAD skills to convey engineering designs in accordance with industry standards.

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (1-5) Contact Hour(s)

A first course that introduces a variety of fundamental computational techniques to the engineering student which are essential in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. The course utilizes the software packages of MATLAB and LabVIEW as the main computational tools. Topics include modeling, simulation, numerical analysis, data acquisition, data visualization, and instrument control. Both the structured text and graphical programming approaches are used in the course. Co-requisite: MAT-145.

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-3) Contact Hour(s)

• Engineering Science
• 4 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in Engineering Mechanics. It presents the theory and application of the principles of statics for use in subsequent courses and in engineering practice. The subject of statics deals with bodies at rest or in equilibrium, including a study of force systems, vectors, analytical methods of solution, friction, center of gravity, centroids, and moments of inertia of areas. Prerequisite: Take MAT-272 and PHY-151 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in Engineering Mechanics. It presents the fundamental laws of Newtonian dynamics for particles and rigid bodies, provides a rigorous methodology for solution of problems, and presents a wide variety of examples of application. Subject areas discussed are kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies including rectilinear, relative, curvilinear, rotational and, plane motion; Newton's Laws, dynamic equilibrium, angular momentum, work-energy principle, impulse-momentum principle, and angular momentum. Prerequisite: Take ESC-211 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A study of the basic concepts of strength of materials; stress and strain in external loading, shear and torsion; centroids and moments of inertia; shear, moment, and stress in beams; load, shear, and moment diagrams; design and deflection of beams (statically determinate and indeterminate); combined stresses; welded, bolted and riveted joints. Prerequisite: Take ESC-211 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed as the introductory course in linear circuit analysis normally offered to engineering students in the sophomore year. It provides an introduction to the theory of circuit analysis. Subject areas include Kirchhoff's Laws, node and mesh analysis, source transformation, Thevenin and Norton theorems, RC, RL, and RLC circuits, sinusoidal response, phasors, and power. An introduction to op-amps is included. There is a strong emphasis on problem solving in the course. Co-requisite: PHY-152.

• Engineering Science
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

This is a first course in thermodynamics. It introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics. The topics covered are: first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes as applied to perfect gases and pure substances, energy analysis of heat engines including Carnot, Otto, Diesel, and Stirling, Brayton cycle, gas turbines, jet propulsion, Rankine cycle, power plants, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems. Prerequisite: Take MAT-271 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

An introductory course in engineering design where student teams are guided through a comprehensive engineering design-build project. In this course, students will learn about programming microcontrollers, using machine tools, fabricating mechanisms, designing circuit boards, and selecting engineering materials. Teamwork, problem solving, prototype testing, and troubleshooting are skills that are emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: Take MAT-272 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Engineering Science
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-3) Contact Hour(s)