Course Offerings

Current COURSE OFFERINGS:

ACCT-200 - Financial Accounting - 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including the nature of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, basic accounting concepts (including the accrual basis of accounting versus the cash basis of accounting). transaction analysis, and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. The course will also introduce the use of data analytics and data visualization in financial accounting.  (ATTR: ADM, BUS, ISP)

ASTR-100 - Astronomy - 3 credits

This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles of Astronomy. The course is taught at a non-technical level and is intended both for non-science majors. Topics include the history of Astronomy, the Solar System, stars, galaxies, the structure and evolution of the Universe, and the origin and evolution of life. Emphasis is placed on the quantitative and qualitative description of astronomical objects, the methods of scientific deduction, and the implications of astronomical knowledge. Opportunities for field and laboratory work will be provided. (ATTR: ARTS, CAN, CDN)

CHEM - 100 - Introduction to Forensic Science -  3 credits 

A course that serves as an introduction to the basic principles of forensic science. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of forensic science by examining the current techniques and instrumentations that are commonly used to analyze chemical, physical and biological evidence. This course will cover the basic science (chemistry, physics and biology) that is required to understand these analytical techniques, but assumes no prior science background from the students. In addition, this course will examine the societal impact brought about by the advance forensic science in various aspects of American society, including law, culture and media. (ATTR: ARTS, CDN, FCSE, JMN)

CHEM - 110, 111 - General Chemistry I -  4 credits (3 credits + 1 credit lab)

Lecture covering the fundamental laws and principles of chemical structure and reactivity. This can include the study of atomic models, stoichiometry, periodic trends, molecular theories, reaction types, nuclear chemistry, gasses and kinetic molecular theory. 

CHEM - 120, 121 - General Chemistry II - 4 credits (3 credits + 1 credit lab)

Lecture covering topics in properties of solids and solutions, intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry.

CREA-200 - Drawing I - 3 credits

An introductory level studio course covering the practice, history, and theory of drawing. Students will use a variety of media and techniques to study still-life, landscape, and the human form. Students will inquire into the purpose of drawing and analyze the historical and contemporary uses of the media. Emphasis will be placed on the creative application of the media. (ATTR: CAA, CDA, EXCA)

CREA-204 - Digital Photography I - 3 credits

A beginning studio course exploring the history of photography, the mechanics of making pictures, and the range of conceptual approaches found within this expansive medium. Students develop a digital workflow using Lightroom, Camera RAW, Photoshop, and Epson Inkjet Printers. Aesthetic issues regarding composition, light, subject matter, and photographic vision are stressed. A DSLR Camera is required. Some Manual Mirrorless Cameras may be approved by the instructor. Contact the instructor with any questions about cameras. Basic Design Fee. (ATTR: ADN, CDA, ENTR, EXCA, FILM, FLMB, FLMC, MUMD, NOEX)

CSIS-110 - Introduction to Computer Science - 3 credits

This course is a broad introduction to a variety of fundamental topics in computer science through a contemporary theme such as robotics, the web, graphics, or gaming. Students will consider problems in the application area that can be solved with software. Using the theme of the course, students will be introduced to important areas of computer science including abstraction, computer organization, representation of information, history of computing, ethics, and the development and evaluation of algorithmic solutions using an appropriate programming environment. Themes may differ across sections. (ATTR: ARTS, BNSM, CAQ, CDQ, INRM, REC, STVN)

CSIS-120 - Software Development - 4 credits

An introduction to the object-oriented design paradigm with an emphasis on problem-solving, algorithm development, and implementation of algorithms as computer programs in an object-oriented language. Other topics will include data representation, programming style, program testing and analysis of algorithms. (ATTR: CAQ, CDQ, DASC, INRM)

CSIS-180 - Web Design - 3 credits

Web Design is a hands-on course covering the history and development of the Internet, the Web and the core technologies used to implement modern websites. Students will design and implement websites using sematic markup languages, style sheets, and various software tools and applications. The course will include techniques for integrating a wide range of media formats, and design fundamentals needed in implementing effective, user- friendly websites. (ATTR: ARTS, MUMD)

EDUC-210 - Issues in Contemporary American Education - 3 credits

This introductory course orients the student to the professional field of education and schooling in the United States. Issues researched and discussed include but are not limited to the following: history and philosophy of education; purpose and role of public education; rights and responsibilities of all educational stakeholders; governance at the local, state, and federal level; and interactions among the school, home, and community that support and enhance student learning. In particular, this course will explore the issue of educational access, emphasizing student diversity within the full range of disabilities and special needs. A fifteen-hour field experience is required (transportation is the responsibility of each student). For students pursuing Siena's certification sequence, the field experience must be at the secondary level (grades 7-12). (ATTR: ADM, ARTS, AMSC, CAS, CDS)

EDUC-231 - Infant, Toddler, Pre-School Education and Guidance - 3 credits

This course will focus on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments and curriculum for very young children. State and national standards and legal guidelines will be addressed. Developing home, school and community relationships will be a focus. Students will develop plans for learning environments to support growth across the domains of social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, physical and aesthetic growth and development. Theoretical models will provide the background for the integration of learning experiences for children with the full range of abilities and cultural backgrounds. Students will focus on the development of models of instruction that emphasize learning through play, inquiry, cooperation, and creative expression. Assessment and evaluation related to identifying individual needs and progress, curricular goals and objectives, and program effectiveness will be a focus.  (10 hours of fieldwork is required.)

ENGL-101 - Introduction to Literature - 3 credits

This course offers students practice in critical thinking, reading, responding to, and analyzing a wide variety of literature. Because the course is writing-intensive, students will gain experience in writing and revising critical essays about literature. Readings will include literature from diverse classic and contemporary authors, as well as various literary genres. Same as ENGL 011. (ATTR: ARTS, CDE)

MATH-100 - Number, Logic, Chance, and Change - 3 credits

There are at least five reasons to learn mathematics. Learning mathematics: 1) is useful, 2) develops critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, 3) is important for participating intelligently in a democracy, 4) helps us understand our world and universe, and 5) allows a person to experience some of the most beautiful ideas and creations of humans. All five of these reasons for learning will be addressed with mathematical content that includes number theory, mathematical problem solving, mathematical modeling, financial applications, probability and basic statistics, and applications involving change. (ATTR: ARTS, CDQ)

MUMD-225 - Digital Art and Design - 3 credits

This fundamental course explores the multitude of ways that digital applications are used in the field of art and design. Essential software programs in the Adobe Creative Suite will be introduced as students build familiarity with the use of line, shape, texture and color in order to create designs that build a sense of space, time, and motion. Projects such as photo collage, pattern design, and character animation will help students develop familiarity with concepts of harmony, scale and proportion, and contrast and emphasis. Knowledge of these tools and how they work will help students better understand art and design aesthetics for 2D mediums such as screen based and print media as well as photography, film, and animation. (ATTR: EXCA, MUMD). 

PHIL-105 - Logic - 3 credits

Logic is the study of what follows from what. It concerns what conclusions we can legitimately draw from a given set of premises. Thinking carefully about logical consequence has played an important role in philosophy and mathematics throughout their histories, and continues to shape how we think about arguments, inferences, language, and learning. Logics are formal models with their own rules that we can use to study logical consequence, and this course will introduce students to two formal models that have shaped much of the development of logic, mathematics, and computer science: propositional logic and predicate logic. Students will learn how to use these logics to study arguments in natural languages, and also some basic philosophy of logic, including the nature of truth and paradox, and the ways in which good reasoning does, and sometimes doesn’t, live up to the standards of logic. (ATTR: ARTS, CDP, PLG). 

PHYS-110 - General Physics IA  4 credits

An introductory course in physics for students of the life sciences emphasizing kinematics, Newtonian dynamics and energy. Also includes rotational motion, fluids, heat and thermodynamics. Applications to biological systems are discussed. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period a week. (ATTR: ARTS, CAN, CDN, STVN)

PHYS-120 - General Physics IIA - 4 credits

A continuation of PHYS-110 for life science students, treating electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, waves and optics, and elementary topics in atomic and nuclear physics. Includes applications to biological systems. Three hours of lectures and one three-hour laboratory period a week. (ATTR: ARTS, CAN, CDN, STVN)

PSYC-100 - General Psychology - 3 credits

A study of the basic topics in psychology that lay the foundation for courses leading to a major in psychology and are relevant to assisting students in understanding themselves and others. This course is recommended to students seeking an elective in psychology and as the initial course for psychology majors. (ATTR: ARTS, CAS, CDS, STVS). 

WRIT-220 - Rhetoric and Oral Communication - 3 credits

WRIT-220 is designed to help students gain confidence and fluency in communicating arguments orally. Introducing students to basic theories and concepts of public speaking, this course explores how verbal and nonverbal communication impacts the rhetorical effectiveness of public speakers. Students will critique, analyze, compose, and perform original persuasive speeches. No exam. (ATTR: ARTS, WRIT)