Courses | Undergraduate Colleges (2024)

The tools and therapies for diagnosis and prognosis of diseases and symptoms revolve around three important aspects – diagnostics, devices and drugs. Innovative discoveries and inventions are bringing about a paradigm shift in biomedical research. Innovation can propel a simple finding in basic science to a concept that can be of immense value to society. While applying these novel innovations that came out by studying the basic mechanisms, an offshoot of applied branch emerged. This field which is now widely referred to as Translational Research utilizes basic science findings and translates these findings into novel concepts for the benefit of mankind. The students will be introduced to different aspects of biomedical research topics in this course.

This class meets over in the Health Sciences Building, on East Campus.

This course will examine the tools and techniques used for creating animated, textured, 3D models via modeling software. Students in this course will do hands-on exercises using modeling tools and will create their own animated characters using Blender3D.

Topics: 3D Concepts, Using Blender3D, Meshes, Materials, Textures, 3D Animation, Using Models in Games

This course is about exploring stories of transformation as we identify coming of age themes on film. We will consider the cinematic representation of transformation from child to adulthood, and we will analyze the development that leads to transformation in individuals in diverse films. Together we will discover how the coming-of-age story on film is used to reflect prevailing cultural norms, ethical mores, societal structures and ideologies, and will focus on the use of film as a means toward connecting to coming of age moments of our own.

In this course, I will present a general overview of physics: from the standard model of particle physics to cosmology. In this trip to the heart of physics, I will cover the most relevant aspects of physics and how they interconnect with each other. Alongside this effort, I will emphasize real-world applications of physical models covered: stock market, cryptography, metrology, medicine, space sciences, atmospheric sciences, geology, and paleontology, just to cite a few.

This course is about exploring stories of transformation as we identify coming of age themes on film. We will consider the cinematic representation of transformation from child to adulthood, and we will analyze the development that leads to transformation in individuals in diverse films. Together we will discover how the coming-of-age story on film is used to reflect prevailing cultural norms, ethical mores, societal structures and ideologies, and will focus on the use of film as a means toward connecting to coming of age moments of our own.

What makes a design successful? What causes a technical discovery to be of great significance? This seminar course will focus on the qualities that lead to discovery and advancement. Topics discussed but not limited to the following:
What is creativity and is it only limited to human kind? Is it uniquely human?
What is the nature of problem solving? How are engineers and scientists trained in problem solving?
What are the roadblocks encountered in the creative process?
How does creativity relate to the psychological and social sciences?
What Is the difference between technical /scientific creativity and artistic creativity?
What causes inspiration and motivation and are they related.
The course will be conducted as a seminar with in class participation required in class exercises and discussions. Two papers will be required. Grading will be based on 40 percent class participation and 60 percent on assigned papers. Papers will be approximately 8- 10 pages in length. It is assumed the students have no technical or scientific background.

Students will learn how to think outside the box. I want students to approach situations in a more unconventional way and figure out that there is not just one way to come to a solution. I want students to use their creativity to find solutions for different types of scenarios they might be in, whether it be in life or in a classroom. We are surrounded by technology in every direction. I want them to use technology to their advantage, but also not to rely on it.

Students will learn how to think outside the box. I want students to approach situations in a more unconventional way and figure out that there is not just one way to come to a solution. I want students to use their creativity to find solutions for different types of scenarios they might be in, whether it be in life or in a classroom. We are surrounded by technology in every direction. I want them to use technology to their advantage, but also not to rely on it.

Basic Elements of Indian Classical Music, such as the Raga music, Tala (Time Measure), different schools or Gharanas, classical forms such as Dhrupad, Khayal and Thumri are studied through the analysis of historical and contemporary masterpieces. The role of specific stringed and percussion instruments such as Tanpura and Tabla is studied. The intimate relationship exists between music, religion and ethnicity, especially in liturgical and popular music. A key ingredient of the phenomenal impact of Hindi Cinema (Bollywood) has been its rich and vibrant music. This course explores the classical foundation of popular Hindi film songs of the 20th century, 1950 to 1970. Using videos and audio samples of the great classics and masterpieces students will learn to identify and appreciate basic elements of Indian Classical Music.

Basic Elements of Indian Classical Music, such as the Raga music, Tala (Time Measure), different schools or Gharanas, classical forms such as Dhrupad, Khayal and Thumri are studied through the analysis of historical and contemporary masterpieces. The role of specific stringed and percussion instruments such as Tanpura and Tabla is studied. The intimate relationship exists between music, religion and ethnicity, especially in liturgical and popular music. A key ingredient of the phenomenal impact of Hindi Cinema (Bollywood) has been its rich and vibrant music. This course explores the classical foundation of popular Hindi film songs of the 20th century, 1950 to 1970. Using videos and audio samples of the great classics and masterpieces students will learn to identify and appreciate basic elements of Indian Classical Music.

Investigate the creative power of computers using the Processing computer language. The Processing computer language was designed for the sole purpose of teaching the fundamentals of computer programming in a VISUAL context. In this course students will develop the necessary skills for using this language in a range of fields including:
The arts: Make simple animations and design your own creative patterns. Simple optical illusions will be explained and designed in processing. The medical and biological sciences: Learn how to manipulate digital images and apply a variety of digital filters to enhance and modify images (edge detection, smoothing, sharpening). Learn how to create visual representations of scientific data. Open to students with an interest in computers, mathematics, or the arts. No prior computer programming skills are required, but those already possessing some background will allow for an easier and smoother transition.

This course will examine the tools and techniques used for creating animated, textured, 3D models via modeling software. Students in this course will do hands-on exercises using modeling tools and will create their own animated characters using Blender3D.

During this course, we will explore a few of the languages created for literature and movies, such as Elvish and Klingon. We will look at examples, compare the vocabulary, structure and sound system of these languages to non-fictional tongues we are familiar with, and in the meantime, learn about key terms and tendencies in language study.

It could almost be said that mathematics is what makes the world go round. Yet, the mere mention of the word can cause such an adverse reaction in people's minds, which oftentimes shows on their faces. How can it be that something so beautifully intricate and yet so applicable to our lives in simple ways could cause such a reaction? The purpose of this course is to pull back the curtain and take a closer look at this "monster", and understand it for what it really is. Each week we will discuss simple, yet practical ways that math is used in our lives and, hopefully, in the process, see it for the beauty it really has.

This seminar will present and discuss the scientific explorations and research focused on the continent of Antarctica. We will have weekly lecture, group discussion, movie shows, and paper-readings that allow us to dive into the historic and contemporary explorations to that continent.

This course will study how technology and our modern society are changing. We all use technology in our day-to-day lives, but what does the future of modern society look like to us? We will explore technology trends and changes in the world that may change our viewpoints on the future.

This seminar is designed to use science fiction movies as a jumping off point to discuss bleeding edge and near future trends in science and technology.

In Information and Technology Studies - Technology Innovation.
The student will perform the following to achieve this:
This section of freshmen seminar will investigate current events in technology. The topics will include:
- The areas of technology in society
- An assessment of the effects of the technology in our society.
- The management and control of the technology, either by government (laws, & regulations), industry (specifications, & standards) or businesses (patents, trade secrets & licenses).
These will be fully reviewed and discussed during class meetings and lecture. Specific topics in technology today will then be chosen for the class.

In Information and Technology Studies - Technology Innovation.
The student will perform the following to achieve this:
This section of freshmen seminar will investigate current events in technology. The topics will include:
- The areas of technology in society,
- An assessment of the effects of the technology in our society.
- The management and control of the technology, either by government (laws, & regulations), industry (specifications, & standards) or businesses (patents, trade secrets & licenses).
These will be fully reviewed and discussed during class meetings and lecture.
Specific topics in technology today will then be chosen for the class.

What makes comics unique as expressive visual art? In this course students will go beyond the casual reading of comics to analyze the methods that comics writers and artists use to create visual/ literary narratives. In addition to exploring the work of two pioneering innovators in the field students will work on individual projects to experience firsthand what is required for combining words and pictures for this unique art form.

What makes comics unique as expressive visual art? In this course students will go beyond the casual reading of comics to analyze the methods that comic book writers and artists use to create visual/literary narratives. In addition to exploring the work of two pioneering innovators in the field students will work on individual projects to experience first hand what is required for combining words and pictures for this distinct art form.

What is information technology in the 'real world' - business, healthcare and financial.

What is information technology in the 'real world' - business, healthcare and financial.

Through a selection of television sitcoms and dramas of various formats, we'll explore how perceived societal “norms”, story structure and visual language for the "small screen" have played a pivotal part in some ground breaking and innovative episodes in television that have been informed by and then, in turn, impacted American culture spanning the decades from I Love Lucy to the early 2000s.

Through a selection of television sitcoms and dramas of various formats, we'll explore how perceived societal “norms”, story structure and visual language for the "small screen" have played a pivotal part in some ground breaking and innovative episodes in television that have been informed by and then, in turn, impacted American culture spanning the decades from I Love Lucy to the early 2000s.

This course will examine the tools and techniques used for creating animated, textured, 3D models via modeling software. Students in this course will do hands-on exercises using modeling tools and will create their own animated characters using Blender3D.
Topics: 3D Concepts, Using Blender3D, Meshes, Materials, Textures, 3D Animation Using Models in Games

This course will examine the tools and techniques used for creating animated, textured, 3D models via modeling software. Students in this course will do hands-on exercises using modeling tools and will create their own animated characters using Blender3D.
Topics:3D Concepts, Using Blender3D, Meshes, Materials,Textures, 3D Animation, Using Models in Games

This course is about exploring stories of transformation as we identify coming of age themes on film. We will consider the cinematic representation of transformation from child to adulthood, and we will analyze the development that leads to transformation in individuals in diverse films. Together we will discover how the coming-of-age story on film is used to reflect prevailing cultural norms, ethical mores, societal structures and ideologies, and will focus on the use of film as a means toward connecting to coming of age moments of our own.

"What will our environment look like in twenty years? Fifty years and beyond? How will that affect our cities, towns, shorelines, industries and lifestyles? Sustainability in a changing world does not only mean developing technologies that reduce our climate impact, such as alternative energy sources. It also means adapting our built infrastructure to a changing climate and all the environmental changes which result. This course will consider how engineers, urban planners, scientists and others are developing new technologies, materials and methods to meet the challenges of climate change in a just, equitable, safe and reliable way.

"What will our environment look like in twenty years? Fifty years and beyond? How will that affect our cities, towns, shorelines, industries and lifestyles? Sustainability in a changing world does not only mean developing technologies that reduce our climate impact, such as alternative energy sources. It also means adapting our built infrastructure to a changing climate and all the environmental changes which result. This course will consider how engineers, urban planners, scientists and others are developing new technologies, materials and methods to meet the challenges of climate change in a just, equitable, safe and reliable way.

Is listening to a 2-hour lecture in a large lecture hall the best way to learn? This course provides an overview of effective ways to learn and succeed in college by introducing ground-breaking learning theories that shifted the paradigm of learning and teaching. The course applies student-centered active learning strategies to engage and empower college-level students and prepare them for a successful journey at SBU.

Is listening to a 2-hour lecture in a large lecture hall the best way to learn? This course provides an overview of effective ways to learn and succeed in college by introducing ground-breaking learning theories that shifted the paradigm of learning and teaching. The course applies student-centered active learning strategies to engage and empower college-level students and prepare them for a successful journey at SBU.

The course will introduce mathematics needed in different academic disciplines, from mathematics itself as an art to applications in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, economics and finance, and yes, politics. In particular, it will introduce the role of mathematics in the computer era including mathematics in computer science and computational mathematics.

This course explores color from a variety of perspectives, from literature film and art to science and technology. Topics include color symbolism; color harmonies; simultaneous contrast; color scripts; color systems and models; color in 3D. Students are not expected to be artists or technologists, though all are welcome. Over the semester, students will develop an ePortfolio showcasing their explorations in color.

This course presents serious mathematical and algorithmic puzzles that are mostly counterintuitive. The presented puzzles are simultaneously entertaining, challenging, intriguing, and haunting. This course introduces its readers to counterintuitive mathematical ideas and revolutionary algorithmic insights from a wide variety of topics. The presented solutions that are discovered by many mathematicians and computer scientists are highly counterintuitive and show supreme mathematical beauty. These counterintuitive solutions are intriguing to a degree that they shatter our preconceived notions, shake our long-held belief systems, debunk our fundamental intuitions, and finally rob us of sleep and haunt us for a lifetime. Multiple ways of attacking the same puzzle are presented which teach the application of elegant problem-solving strategies.

This course introduces students to well-known interesting problems and logical puzzles. In addition to solving the puzzles and problems, we also discuss their implications and applications. Knowledge of basic algebra in middle school and high school is required. No programming experience is required, but can be interesting to use.

Who are we online? Who are we 'broadcasting' to from our smartphones? What is the 'glue of the self' when we feel pulled from every direction? Texting while driving has become the leading cause of traffic accidents. Why? This is a course that explores the self using a number of open source software, wild interfaces, and social media sites. Design the zero-distance space! The university of the future. Critically look at the construction of your 'self' on all your social media sites! Add as many human-computer interface devices as possible. We will play with the Kinect and the Neuro-sensor cap to have gesture and emotion move motors, film, and sound! We will work on the design juncture between machines, HCI, and BCI. The focus of this semester's work will be STEM to STEAM and the big ideas behind a technocratic culture. We will work on a staged transmedia production, kickstarter sites, a blog, and a mixed reality lab.

"Who are we online? Who are we 'broadcasting' to from our smartphones? What is the 'glue of the self' when we feel pulled from every direction? Texting while driving has become the leading cause of traffic accidents. Why? This is a course that explores the self using a number of open source software, wild interfaces, and social media sites. Design the zero-distance space! The university of the future. Critically look at the construction of your 'self' on all your social media sites! Add as many human-computer interface devices as possible. We will play with the Kinect and the Neuro-sensor cap to have gesture and emotion move motors, film, and sound! We will work on the design juncture between machines, HCI, and BCI. The focus of this semester's work will be STEM to STEAM and the big ideas behind a technocratic culture. We will work on a staged transmedia production, kickstarter sites, a blog, and a mixed reality lab."

This course will review how images and visuals are used in a variety of ways in education. We will review how to present information using visuals based on the way we learn best and how drawings can be used to enhance your study sessions. Bring your favorite drawing materials (pencils, colored pencils, crayons, etc.) as we explore drawing and doodling in class. No prior drawing experience is needed.

Do we read comics or do we watch them? How does the grammar of comics function? What is semiotics and what does it have to do with comics? How does this mode of simultaneous seeing and reading complicate conventional approaches to a text?
In this course we will examine a number of twenty- and twenty-first century comic books and graphic novels, focusing on how they manage to convey many intricate layers of meaning.

Do we read comics or do we watch them? How does the grammar of comics function? What is semiotics and what does it have to do with comics? How does this mode of simultaneous seeing and reading complicate conventional approaches to a text?
In this course we will examine a number of twenty- and twenty-first century comic books and graphic novels, focusing on how they manage to convey many intricate layers of meaning.

This course will provide an introduction to biomedical engineering research and an overview on how technology development affects biomedical research. Various standard techniques will be introduced; topics on trends in new biotechnology, health care needs, and biomedical research needs, will also be discussed.

We will explore the role and influence of technology and innovation on healthcare processes and health outcomes. We will review the US healthcare system and current trends in the healthcare industry at a macro level, as well as explore the role of innovations in improving healthcare processes and healthcare technologies such as electronic medical records, telehealth, mobile health, and artificial intelligence in healthcare.

“Cult cinema.” Surely you’ve heard the term before, but the films attached to this vague epitaph are incredibly diverse — tonally and by genre. Even financially, they span from indies made in someone’s basem*nt, to movies like Donnie Darko which had a 4.5 million dollar budget. In this class, we’ll watch and discuss a survey of cinema — from campy flicks like John Waters’ Pink Flamingo, to Hollywood hits such as Super Fly. We’ll attempt to reconcile what makes them “cult” favorites, by considering factors such as theme, audience legacy, and the cultural climate in which they were filmed.

“Cult cinema.” Surely you’ve heard the term before, but the films attached to this vague epitaph are incredibly diverse — tonally and by genre. Even financially, they span from indies made in someone’s basem*nt, to movies like Donnie Darko which had a 4.5 million dollar budget. In this class, we’ll watch and discuss a survey of cinema — from campy flicks like John Waters’ Pink Flamingo, to Hollywood hits such as Super Fly. We’ll attempt to reconcile what makes them “cult” favorites, by considering factors such as theme, audience legacy, and the cultural climate in which they were filmed.

This is an introductory drawing class. Skills are developed while learning form and space, linear perspective, mark making, value, form, line and line quality. Students work primarily in black and white media on a variety of papers to create work while observing still-life and nature. Climate change’s impact on various species will be explored with an emphasis on creating hybrids and new forms. No prior drawing experience required.

Think of your favorite TV shows. Why do you like them? Is it the characters? Is it the world and the genre? Television is the "little big screen" and though it follows the same principles of traditional storytelling, there are nuances that make this format entirely unique. We will dive into the vast world of television and discuss how writers tell their stories by watching scenes and reading scripts. By the end of the course, you will understand how a writers room operates and come up with your very own idea for a television series.

Think of your favorite TV shows. Why do you like them? Is it the characters? Is it the world and the genre? Television is the "little big screen" and though it follows the same principles of traditional storytelling, there are nuances that make this format entirely unique. We will dive into the vast world of television and discuss how writers tell their stories by watching scenes and reading scripts. By the end of the course, you will understand how a writers room operates and come up with your very own idea for a television series.

This course will take a deep dive into the importance of a mission, vision, and associated values at both the professional and personal level. Classroom learning will review the key components of each domain, analyze specific companies’ mission, vision, and values, and have students craft their own. Students will work in groups to select a company and present out on them, and ultimately conclude with presenting who they are and where they are looking to go as they embark on their undergraduate careers. Key themes will include: mission statements, organizational and personal culture, goals, values, personal purpose and values, strategic alignment, and strategy formulation. Harvard Business Publishing materials will be used as supplements for the course.

This course will take a deep dive into the importance of a mission, vision, and associated values at both the professional and personal level. Classroom learning will review the key components of each domain, analyze specific companies’ mission, vision, and values, and have students craft their own. Students will work in groups to select a company and present out on them, and ultimately conclude with presenting who they are and where they are looking to go as they embark on their undergraduate careers. Key themes will include: mission statements, organizational and personal culture, goals, values, personal purpose and values, strategic alignment, and strategy formulation. Harvard Business Publishing materials will be used as supplements for the course.

Think of your favorite TV shows. Why do you like them? Is it the characters? Is it the world and the genre? Television is the "little big screen" and though it follows the same principles of traditional storytelling, there are nuances that make this format entirely unique. We will dive into the vast world of television and discuss how writers tell their stories by watching scenes and reading scripts. By the end of the course, you will understand how a writers room operates and come up with your very own idea for a television series.

An interdisciplinary journey that wanders through various manifestations of a circle in disciplines ranging from astronomy, economy, mathematics and art history to softer truths found in idioms, sayings and literature.

An interdisciplinary journey that wanders through various manifestations of a circle in disciplines ranging from astronomy, economy, mathematics and art history to softer truths found in idioms, sayings and literature.

In this class, we will look at current events and innovations in technology. Topics will include how technology is changing and how society changes alongside. We will look at the past and how recent technological advances have affected us as well as future innovations to come.

In this class, we will look at current events and innovations in technology. Topics will include how technology is changing and how society changes alongside. We will look at the past and how recent technological advances have affected us as well as future innovations to come.

This course will explore how a globally-connected population, climate change and ecological disturbances may impact the spread of both emergent and existing infectious diseases, and how both the STEM disciplines and the Social Sciences may shape our responses. Topics discussed may include : (1) the biology of infectious disease; (2) modeling and data-analysis of infectious disease dynamics; (3) impact of climate change on tropical disease distributions; (4) the impact of ecological disruption on zoonotic transfers; (5) impacts of urban planning and design on epidemic dynamics; (6) impacts of global sociopolitical structure on pandemic dynamics; (7) the challenge and promise of AI in detecting emergent epidemiological threats.

This course provides students with a clearer understanding of women’s health and a greater appreciation for the mental, physical, and social health risks women face on a global scale. Also, women’s experiences of health and health care vary according to social position, including social class, race, age, and sexual identity. Through engagement with course materials and facilitated in-class discussions and group work, students gain a critical awareness of the psychological, socioeconomic, family, and cultural factors that shape health and affect health issues, the quality of life, and the well-being of women.

The world's largest cities play a significant role on human lives both and are often associated with unmitigated negative consequences. This class explores the role of big cities have on the global economy, environment and human lives and how those consequences might be mitigated through public policy. The class will look at recent case studies of public initiatives intended to improve recent issues in public health, race, social justice and community concerns including housing and opportunity.

This class will help guide you through the process of applying for jobs, resume building, planning and executing engaging presentations and public speaking. There will be a special focus on education and your career path/major. There will be a focus on the certification process and a review of the hiring processes used by many schools on Long Island and across New York State.

Music has a beneficial effect on brain chemicals such as dopamine and oxytocin, which is linked to feelings of pleasure and general happiness. Music can also help lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. It can help energize our mood and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings. Music can even help us work through problems in our lives. This course will explore how music gives us energy and motivation. When we're worried, it can soothe us; when we're weary, it can encourage us; and when we're feeling deflated, it can re-inspire us.

This course will explore how a globally-connected population, climate change and ecological disturbances may impact the spread of both emergent and existing infectious diseases, and how both the STEM disciplines and the Social Sciences may shape our responses. Topics discussed may include : (1) the biology of infectious disease; (2) modeling and data-analysis of infectious disease dynamics; (3) impact of climate change on tropical disease distributions; (4) the impact of ecological disruption on zoonotic transfers; (5) impacts of urban planning and design on epidemic dynamics; (6) impacts of global sociopolitical structure on pandemic dynamics; (7) the challenge and promise of AI in detecting emergent epidemiological threats.

Music has a beneficial effect on brain chemicals such as dopamine and oxytocin, which is linked to feelings of pleasure and general happiness. Music can also help lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. It can help energize our mood and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings. Music can even help us work through problems in our lives. This course will explore how music gives us energy and motivation. When we're worried, it can soothe us; when we're weary, it can encourage us; and when we're feeling deflated, it can re-inspire us.

Medicine is the science, art and philosophy dedicated to health of body, mind and spirit. Through hom*o sapiens history, medicine has been practiced as skill, knowledge, way of thinking and relationship between humans (or animals). It is this very complexity, unpredictability, and interactions that make it art. Increasing dependence on computers, information/automation, biotechnology and business administration put tremendous pressures on the most important aspect of medicine: the wholeness of of the individual, the wellbeing of human and humanity, or quality of human relationships. This course is dedicated to future Renaissance of modern medicine that goes to its very roots: taking care of each other.

The course is an analysis, using modern and historical examples, of just how the powerful institutions of Media and Medicine intersect. Moreover, we describe the consequences of the dominance of these institutions on culture--and on each other.

In this course students will read and discuss articles on scientific studies related to running and training. A major focus will be the biochemistry of energy generation and sources of energy at different distances. Other topics will include types of muscle fibers, causes of fatigue, and running mechanics. The class will discuss how scientific studies relate to accepted training methods in track and other sports. The course will involve discussions of the assigned article for the week as well as student-prepared presentations.

This course will help to explore and recognize how humans communicate in order to influence and impact the world around them.

This course will help to explore and recognize how humans communicate in order to influence and impact the world around them.

As a student do you find yourself struggling to find that perfect combination of life and work? Does this struggle result in your feeling overwhelmed, stressed and dissatisfied with many aspects of your experiences? If so, then this course may be one resource to help you help yourself. The course's focus will be on stress and coping and it will incorporate self exploration, practicing of hands-on techniques and the development of skill sets to empower you to combat your sources of stress.

As a student do you find yourself struggling to find that perfect combination of life and work? Does this struggle result in your feeling overwhelmed, stressed and dissatisfied with many aspects of your experiences? If so, then this course may be one resource to help you help yourself. The course's focus will be on stress and coping and it will incorporate self exploration, practicing of hands-on techniques and the development of skill sets to empower you to combat your sources of stress.

This course will introduce the students to contemporary global health through the lens of cultural perceptions about health and disease in diverse communities worldwide. Through ethnographic case studies, we will explore how culture may impact health beliefs, health status, and access to health services. Students develop an awareness of the complex and interrelated issues that influence community health and well-being around the world with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. This course will explore the diversity, sociocultural contexts of disease, and disparities with regard to accessing quality healthcare. The overall purpose of the course is to expand students' awareness and understanding of the political, socioeconomic, and cultural dimensions of the serious health problems facing particularly vulnerable populations. There are no prerequisites for this course.

In the Cultural Competence course, students will learn about culture in general and cultural competence in health service organizations and will review the literature on diversity as it relates to disparities in health status and access to quality care. The long-term goal of cultural competency in healthcare delivery is to decrease disparities in health. Units in the course offer basic information on the general characteristics and traditions of several cultural and religious groups, while teaching the student to avoid stereotypes, over-generalize, or characterize all members of multicultural groups as alike.

This course will be modelled off of the Science of Well-Being curriculum developed at Yale University. It will aim to address misconceptions about how we achieve and experience happiness and empower students to experience more happiness in their day-to-day lives.

This course will be modelled off of the Science of Well-Being curriculum developed at Yale University. It will aim to address misconceptions about how we achieve and experience happiness and empower students to experience more happiness in their day-to-day lives.

Through the 18th-20th centuries, most energy was provided through fossil fuels, with a few minor other sources. By the end of the 20th century, the reasons to switch away from fossil fuels had become clear, numerous and compelling – but the transition has been difficult to initiate. Twenty years into the 21st century, change finally seems to be starting, so that we now seem to be on the cusp of an energy revolution. We’ll look at where we’ve come from and where we’re headed, in providing energy for humanity in the future.

Through the 18th-20th centuries, most energy was provided through fossil fuels, with a few minor other sources. By the end of the 20th century, the reasons to switch away from fossil fuels had become clear, numerous and compelling – but the transition has been difficult to initiate. Twenty years into the 21st century, change finally seems to be starting, so that we now seem to be on the cusp of an energy revolution. We’ll look at where we’ve come from and where we’re headed, in providing energy for humanity in the future.

While the natural world has shaped and conditioned human experiences, over time, man has made increasingly far-reaching alterations to their surroundings. Thus, this course will be an exploration of how natural environments have been transformed by mankind and how those environments have shaped man’s thinking about nature. Through case studies of places such as Easter Island and themes such as disease and war, we will study how nature is both natural and cultural.

This course seeks to address several fundamental knowledge areas in those interested in global health with emphasis on group brainstorming.

This course is divided into three areas in order to explore the connection between dental health and your body: 1) Preventive Dental Care: Evaluating Human Tooth Morphology and various influence that effect the dentition, (2) The Mouth-Body Connection and (3) Social Habits and How They Affect the Oral Cavity

This undergraduate course offers an exploration of issues related to disabilities within the media, providing students with a understanding of how the media shape and reflect perceptions of disability in society. Students will critically analyze the portrayal of individuals with disabilities across various media forms, including television, film, news, advertising, and social media.

Goals of the course:
- Learn about disability rights, inclusion, media literacy, and critique and analyze media as it relates to disabilities.

Explore the different aspects to wellness and how they tie in with personal, community, and global health, as well as health equity.

This course will provide students with an introduction to the eight stages of life according to Erik Erikson. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the eight stages of life, list the major tasks in each stage, and analyze information from an interview to present to the class. The course will include lecture, small group work, and in-class activities to support the learning objectives.

This course will provide students with an introduction to development and influences of global cities. Discussion regarding the emergence of cultures and the impact of geography will raise students’ awareness of the intersection of these elements. The course will include lecture, small group work, and in-class activities to support the learning objectives.

This course takes students on a historical adventure​ of the origins of famous West African drumming pieces such as ​Agbadja,​ ​Kakagbo​ and ​Gbon​ also called ​Yawoitcha​. It provides a vibrant learning experience by giving an insight on those pieces’ instrumental composition. It consists of lectures on the history of those pieces, performance videos watching, followed by questions, debate and discussion. And the fun part of it, is the learning of dances and songs which delve into ethnomusicological realities in West African countries such as Benin, Togo and Ghana.

This course takes students on a historical adventure​ of the origins of famous West African drumming pieces such as ​Agbadja,​ ​Kakagbo​ and ​Gbon​ also called ​Yawoitcha​. It provides a vibrant learning experience by giving an insight on those pieces’ instrumental composition. It consists of lectures on the history of those pieces, performance videos watching, followed by questions, debate and discussion. And the fun part of it, is the learning of dances and songs which delve into ethnomusicological realities in West African countries such as Benin, Togo and Ghana.

"Did I just hear what I think I heard?
Did I just see what I think I saw?"
From first impressions to lasting relationships, our perception of what is going on around us has a tremendous impact on our communication skill and effectiveness. Here, we’ll discuss the basics of perception as it applies to communication, common and not so common behaviors that lead to misperceptions, why differences in perception occur, and how media affects our perception. Then we’ll figure out ways to be more accurate and discerning when deciding what’s happening in our lives.

This course delves into health and wellness, moving beyond individual happiness and towards a multi-level understanding of how interactions with others and the environment impact self. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, students will learn the seven dimensions of health and wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, environmental, and community, and how they interact to create healthy living habits.

This course delves into health and wellness, moving beyond individual happiness and towards a multi-level understanding of how interactions with others and the environment impact self. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, students will learn the seven dimensions of health and wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, environmental, and community, and how they interact to create healthy living habits.

An active learning course that builds awareness of self and knowledge of career fields, focusing on preparation for experiential learning. Students will gather and organize knowledge, skills, strengths, and artifacts of their collegiate accomplishments, and apply a strategic marketing lens for designing their professional brand by crafting a resume, cover letter, personal brand statement, LinkedIn profile, elevator pitch and cover topics such as imposter phenomenon. Students will actively apply for experiences on and off campus as part of the course.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of how corporations impact the natural environment. In doing so, we will also consider their impacts in the United States and abroad. We will pay special attention to how other actors including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and non-governmental organizations either constrain or enhance the impacts of corporations on the environment.

Music has a beneficial effect on brain chemicals such as dopamine and oxytocin, which is linked to feelings of pleasure and general happiness. Music can also help lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. It can help energize our mood and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings. Music can even help us work through problems in our lives. This course will explore how music gives us energy and motivation. When we're worried, it can soothe us; when we're weary, it can encourage us; and when we're feeling deflated, it can re-inspire us.

Social media and other forms of computer-mediated communication are important resources when it comes to information seeking and social support for health-related concerns. In this course, students will critically analyze health information disseminated through social media, and will explore how health literacy and media literacy play a pivotal role in the information seeking process. Students will also examine how social media plays a role in their own health behavior and decision making processes.

This course takes students on a historical adventure​ of the origins of famous West African drumming pieces such as ​Agbadja,​ ​Kakagbo​ and ​Gbon​ also called ​Yawoitcha​. It provides a vibrant learning experience by giving an insight on those pieces’ instrumental composition. It consists of lectures on the history of those pieces, performance videos watching, followed by questions, debate and discussion. And the fun part of it, is the learning of dances and songs which delve into ethnomusicological realities in West African countries such as Benin, Togo and Ghana.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of how corporations impact the natural environment. In doing so, we will also consider their impacts in the United States and abroad. We will pay special attention to how other actors including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and non-governmental organizations either constrain or enhance the impacts of corporations on the environment.

A critical skill that impacts personal relationships, leadership, and general well-being is emotional intelligence. Students will explore the five components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills through experiential learning.

This course introduces students who are interested in the nursing profession to the evolution of nursing from the days of Florence Nightingale in the 1800s to social media nurse influencers of today. Topics that will be explored are the perceptions of the nursing profession and the roles within, varying careers within nursing (inside and outside the hospital), advanced practice nursing roles (nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, and midwifery), and other contemporary topics in national and global nursing.

This class is designed to introduce the students into the science and engineering
community through emphasis on modern-day technologies and industries. The topics of
the course include:

- Introduction to Biotechnology and the use of living organisms or other biological
systems in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and other products.
- Introduction to Nanotechnology and its applications for obtaining materials and
consumer products with improved properties that can ameliorate our everyday life.
- Green Chemistry and Utilization of Biomass for the environmentally friendly production of energy (biofuels).

The goal of this class is to provide a light introduction of research, writing, and multidisciplinary work. During this class, students will think critically about problems in terms of various perspectives, and enhance their research and writing skills.

Introduction to basic accounting and financial concepts for nonbusiness majors. Includes an understanding of financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flow. Focus will be on basic accounting concepts with emphasis on analyzing company financial information, understanding the role of accounting profession plays in business ethics and fraud. Other topics include Personal Finance and budgeting, financial reporting and analysis needed to make informed business decisions. Through a combination of discussion, brief lectures, review of financial data and illustrative exercises, students will gain basic financial skills personally and professionally.

This course explores the concept of happiness and the various ways in which individuals pursue it. Through readings, discussions and exercises students will examine the psychological, social and cultural factors that contribute to happiness and well-being. Topics covered include positive psychology, mindfulness, gratitude, relationships and personal values. This course explores the concept of happiness and the various ways in which individuals pursue it. Through readings, discussions and exercises students will examine the psychological, social and cultural factors that contribute to happiness and well-being. Topics covered include positive psychology, mindfulness, gratitude, relationships and personal values.

Rock and Roll and its influence on American society and culture.
The class will examine the influence of the music of the rock and roll era (1950-present) on American society, culture, politics, fashion, religion and the popular arts. Discussion will focus on artists, songs, musical trends and styles. Video screenings, readings, group and individual projects will be component parts of the course experience.

Rock and Roll and its influence on American society and culture.
The class will examine the influence of the music of the rock and roll era (1950-present) on American society, culture, politics, fashion, religion and the popular arts. Discussion will focus on artists, songs, musical trends and styles. Video screenings, readings, group and individual projects will be component parts of the course experience.

Rock and Roll and its influence on American society and culture.
The class will examine the influence of the music of the rock and roll era (1950-present) on American society, culture, politics, fashion, religion and the popular arts. Discussion will focus on artists, songs, musical trends and styles. Video screenings, readings, group and individual projects will be component parts of the course experience.

What does current research tell us about how a college student’s physiology and behavior influence learning and memory? How do sleep, exercise and stress affect the rate of learning? Does diet impact concentration? What study methods are best for memory retention? You’ve probably received mixed advice regarding these topics from parents, professors, advisors, and friends. In this seminar series, we will discuss the scientific literature and explore our current understanding of the complex behavioral and physiological mechanisms that relate to learning.

What does current research tell us about how a college student’s physiology and behavior influence learning and memory? How do sleep, exercise and stress affect the rate of learning? Does diet impact concentration? What study methods are best for memory retention? You’ve probably received mixed advice regarding these topics from parents, professors, advisors, and friends. In this seminar series, we will discuss the scientific literature and explore our current understanding of the complex behavioral and physiological mechanisms that relate to learning.

While climate change is clearly a scientific and political issue, what role can art, film, and literature play in our understanding of this topic? What aspects of the problem of climate change can the arts help us to reveal or understand that science cannot?

To engage with these and other questions, we’ll look at art and movies, we’ll read poems and newspaper articles, we’ll listen to podcasts, among many other engagements, in order to consider what the role of the arts might be in helping to address the generational challenge of climate change.

In this seminar, students compare Americans' reactions to new technologies roughly 100 years ago with current reactions. Older technologies we explore might include the telephone, the automobile, the radio, and the player piano. Newer technologies might include generative AI, smartphones, e-bikes, and audio/video streaming services. Information resources serve as the centerpiece of the seminar. An important goal is to use a variety of fun and interesting sources from both library and open web sources -- from historic advertisem*nts, stories and letters to current YouTube videos, social media posts, and scholarly articles -- that help us examine not only society's reaction to new technologies, but also how these reactions are documented in a variety of sources throughout different time periods.

How does the act of remembering (or forgetting) certain events, people and places become a shared experience with the power to shape a group's identity, create a sense of belonging (or exclusion) and guide future action? This course considers the "technologies"--past, present and future--that produce public memory and explores the power and dangers of public memory. We will think together about the potential of new technologies to contribute to the creation of more accessible and inclusive forms of public memory. Student will have the opportunity to contribute to a digital public memory project focused on Long Island's cultural and natural history.

This course will explore current cases and controversies related to Social Justice, Equity and Ethics through landmark Supreme Court decisions, core constitutional principles, and shared civic values to frame discussions that build capacity for student voice and civic engagement.

Hailed as the world’s first renewable energy economy, Germany has been a world leader in implementing policies and technologies focused on sustainability. In this course we will take a closer look at the social and political debates surrounding Germany’s Energiewende (the transition to low carbon and environmentally sustainable energy sources) and its cultural roots. We will attempt to address the following questions: How did a care for the environment come to become an important part of everyday life in Germany? What role have green politics played? And how do recent geopolitical developments impact the Energiewende? Are we witnessing a green slowdown in Germany?
This is a discussion-based course. We will be engaging with a variety of source materials. No German language skills or previous knowledge of environmental policy or science required.

Why is the job market so terrible for new college graduates; why has the value of a college education plateaued and why does China present such a formidable challenge to the U.S.? These represent a few of the most pressing questions of our time that this class will explain and make relevant and interesting. The goal of this class is to give students a deep understanding of some the key people, places and events that will loom large in their lifetime.

In this course, students will take on the role of a delegate from one of the thirteen colonies. You will research your colony and prepare a justification for either signing the Declaration of Independence or reconciling with the British Crown.

This success seminar explores the use of mindfulness as an anti-oppressive pedagogy toward student success and academic wellness. Students will develop collaborative and meaningful definitions of mindfulness and how the practice of mindfulness has the potential to support their success and well-being. Students will be provided with a brief history of the origins of anti-oppressive pedagogy. Particular attention will be paid to the ways in which mindfulness can be used to address power dynamics within learning relationships, education service delivery and other traditional educational frameworks. Additionally, students will cultivate awareness of the inherent values, meanings, and varied experiences when entering and while within learning relationships. Building on this awareness, students will explore learning relationships as bi-directional and participatory in nature. Lastly, by cultivating awareness of one’s own implicit biases, students will be more fully equipped to build a foundation for anti-oppressive learning and align with Stony Brook University’s values for innovation, excellence, and celebrating diversity.

This success seminar explores the use of mindfulness as an anti-oppressive pedagogy toward student success and academic wellness. Students will develop collaborative and meaningful definitions of mindfulness and how the practice of mindfulness has the potential to support their success and well-being. Students will be provided with a brief history of the origins of anti-oppressive pedagogy. Particular attention will be paid to the ways in which mindfulness can be used to address power dynamics within learning relationships, education service delivery and other traditional educational frameworks. Additionally, students will cultivate awareness of the inherent values, meanings, and varied experiences when entering and while within learning relationships. Building on this awareness, students will explore learning relationships as bi-directional and participatory in nature. Lastly, by cultivating awareness of one’s own implicit biases, students will be more fully equipped to build a foundation for anti-oppressive learning and align with Stony Brook University’s values for innovation, excellence, and celebrating diversity.

This course will introduce students to some of the specialties within the broad definition of Forensic Science including: criminalistics, crime scene analysis, physical evidence, instrumentation, drug analysis, and biological sciences. The instructor will present topics relevant to students and explore how real life cases from personal experience provide insight into making the participant more "street-wise" and aware of their surroundings. The class will incorporate current cases when applicable. The student will not only learn about the field of Forensic Science and its potential career aspects, but also take with them valuable life long lessons for personal protection and for some day serving as a well-educated juror.

Leadership is a topic that never loses its relevance. We constantly critique and praise our political, business and cultural leaders. In this class, we will examine current and past leaders in politics, society, business, entertainment, sports and society. The subject of leadership rivals sports and politics as subjects that people love to debate. In this class, we have always had lively discussions in our classroom.

This is a seminar where students will explore and lead discussions on issues related to restorative justice principles in a global context and using one’s own leadership style and development to offer solutions to complex issues facing our world today.

This course will focus on historical figures from France and the Francophone world from 1755 to 1900. We will look at specific moments in these societies where people have acted in the name of leadership. We will then examine how the literary world has carried out and supported their actions.

Oscar Wilde once declared that "life imitates art far more than art imitates life." This class will explore the implications of this quote by examining the influences of pop culture in social justice causes. It will highlight how various forms of art and media, including music, movies, and television, can shape public perceptions of social justice movements. It will also address the limitations of pop culture influences in effecting change.

An examination of the history of Jews in the United States spanning 350 years from the colonial period to the early 21st century. Students will study successive waves of Jewish immigration, assimilation and acculturation into American society, religious practices, social structure, and political involvement. Particular attention will be paid to the influence of American culture on Jewish life and the emergence of a uniquely American Jewish experience.

An examination of religion in American society, how religion and religious attitudes have affected American public policy since the 18th century as well as inter-group relations and tolerance of minority religious groups.

This course will be a discussion-oriented class in which I will lead classroom conversations about how diversity issues permeate our lives. We will use actual news headlines to key classroom discussions.

This course will be a discussion-oriented class in which I will lead classroom conversations about how diversity issues permeate our lives. We will use actual news headlines to key classroom discussions

Like it or not, we live in a global era, in which what happens thousands of miles away has the ability to affect our lives. The World is designed to provide students with the essential background and building blocks they need to make sense of this complicated and interconnected world. It will empower them to manage the flood of daily news. Readers will become more informed, discerning citizens, better able to arrive at sound, independent judgments. In short, this course will make readers more globally literate and put them in a position to make sense of this era.

Like it or not, we live in a global era, in which what happens thousands of miles away has the ability to affect our lives. The World is designed to provide students with the essential background and building blocks they need to make sense of this complicated and interconnected world. It will empower them to manage the flood of daily news. Readers will become more informed, discerning citizens, better able to arrive at sound, independent judgments. In short, this course will make readers more globally literate and put them in a position to make sense of this era.

This class will help guide you through the process of applying for jobs, resume building, planning and executing engaging presentations and public speaking. There will be a special focus on education and your career path/major. There will be a focus on the certification process and a review of the hiring processes used by many schools on Long Island and across New York State.

During this course, we will study the experience of crossing the U.S./ Mexican border and living in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant, with a focus on people fleeing Central America. Relevant current events, governmental policies, and issues motivating border crossings will be explored, including climate change, gang violence, educational opportunities, human trafficking, and poverty. We will also study the concept of the “American Dream” (myth or reality?). We will challenge our own “thinking boundaries” as we explore the themes of hope, fear, uncertainty, stability, belonging, and exclusion. We will explore the Border Crossings theme through testimonials, short fictional works, news articles, and film.

Students will examine the essential elements of ethics and the relationship to justice. Students will research specific social issues and the dilemma of resolving these in an ethical manner. Students will report various points of view and through discussion with the class determine if the dilemma can be resolved.

Using modern movies, TV, and even theater, we’ll explore different eras in history and see how media holds up. Come sail with Vikings, rebel against a crown, marry royalty, and see the world through some important events in history.

Using modern movies, TV, and even theater, we’ll explore different eras in history and see how media holds up. Come sail with Vikings, rebel against a crown, marry royalty, and see the world through some important events in history.

This class will help guide you through the process of applying for jobs, resume building, planning and executing engaging presentations and public speaking. There will be a special focus on education and your career path/major. There will be a focus on the certification process and a review of the hiring processes used by many schools on Long Island and across New York State.

This 1-credit college-level course offers a unique lens through which to delve into the principles of sociology by examining the lyrics of the iconic singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. By analyzing her songs, students will uncover sociological concepts embedded within her music and gain a deeper understanding of the societal forces that shape human behavior and interactions. Through guided discussions, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary exploration, students will develop the skills to interpret and apply sociological insights in the context of contemporary culture.

What does it mean to be religious? Is it a matter of affiliation to an organization? Belonging to a group? A certain way of thinking? Intense feelings? A distinct set of moral guidelines? A set of practices? Is there a difference between being spiritual and being religious? What does God have to do with it? Does it impact our health and wellbeing? This course will investigate these and other questions through class discussion, interviews, some reading and Q&A sessions with campus and community religious / spiritual leaders.

What does it mean to be religious? Is it a matter of affiliation to an organization? Belonging to a group? A certain way of thinking? Intense feelings? A distinct set of moral guidelines? A set of practices? Is there a difference between being spiritual and being religious? What does God have to do with it? Does it impact our health and wellbeing? This course will investigate these and other questions through class discussion, interviews, some reading and Q&A sessions with campus and community religious / spiritual leaders.

At the heart of Jazz are two essential elements: improvisation and spontaneity. This is a course open to all instruments and voices. Taught by Stony Brook University Artist in Residence Dr. Thomas Manuel this course will explore sources and techniques of musical improvisation: practice and skills, playfulness, emotion, courage, will, concentration, risk, the power of limits, patience, trust and dedication. It is a course based in learning by doing and students will engage and improvise from moment one learning the importance of improvisation in Jazz as well as in life.
A strong emphasis of this course will be hearing off site performances both at the Jazz Loft and other venues. This is a workshop classroom environment exploring the art of spontaneous, improvisatory, jazz improvisation and musicians (and non-musicians) of all levels of ability are invited to join. A variety of exercises and techniques will be explored with the goal of expanding each musicians pallet of individual creative expression.

Improve critical thinking by developing evaluative, problem-solving, and expressive skills. Enhance group communication skills through discussions, small-group work, presentations, or debates.
Develop intellectual curiosity and better understand the role of a student in an academic community.
The main purpose of this course is to develop Emotional Intelligence as it pertains to Leadership professionally. To understand and recognize how your emotions affect others around you. Understanding how one feels around you affects the group as a whole. To value others that surround you to be a better leader.

The media figure into our lives on a 24/7 basis. Journalists on television, over the Internet and in print shape our thinking by giving us news and information. But how do the media work? What makes one story qualify for the front page while another is shoved inside to a lesser important place? And how do journalists know what questions to ask? In this course, we will discuss both the media ecosystem and the ways that reporters and editors do their jobs.

Introduction to basic accounting and financial concepts for nonbusiness majors. Includes an understanding of financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flow. Focus will be on basic accounting concepts with emphasis on analyzing company financial information, understanding the role of accounting profession plays in business ethics and fraud. Other topics include Personal Finance and budgeting, financial reporting and analysis needed to make informed business decisions. Through a combination of discussion, brief lectures, review of financial data and illustrative exercises, students will gain basic financial skills personally and professionally.

Introduction to basic accounting and financial concepts for nonbusiness majors. Includes an understanding of financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flow. Focus will be on basic accounting concepts with emphasis on analyzing company financial information, understanding the role of accounting profession plays in business ethics and fraud. Other topics include Personal Finance and budgeting, financial reporting and analysis needed to make informed business decisions. Through a combination of discussion, brief lectures, review of financial data and illustrative exercises, students will gain basic financial skills personally and professionally.

Our seminar will look at the lives and work of selected American journalists whose reporting and analyses range across different media. We will choose as examples men and women who rose to the challenge of speaking truth to power, exemplifying the vision embodied in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students will have the opportunity to study their biographies, exhibit an example of their work, and present oral reports.

Our seminar will look at the lives and work of selected American journalists whose reporting and analyses range across different media. We will choose as examples men and women who rose to the challenge of speaking truth to power, exemplifying the vision embodied in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students will have the opportunity to study their biographies, exhibit an example of their work, and present oral reports.

The Anthropocene is that time during which humans have made a lasting impact on the Earth.
Since the discovery of agriculture, we humans have been running a largely uncontrolled experiment that involves the future of humanity and perhaps the future inhabitability of Earth.
In this seminar we shall examine the results of this on-going experiment, discuss consequences for the future of humanity, and consider possible solutions.

We, at times, live in a polarizing world with conflicting values, beliefs, ideals, and approaches to social problems. With unprecedented changes politically, emotionally, culturally, and socially, we require healthy communication now more than ever. Conflict has the power to create ruptures within relationships that are not easily repaired, yet the power experience in conflict has the potential to offer growth and connection. This success seminar explores the intersections of Non-violent Communication and Mindfulness-based Conflict Resolution. As a participant in this seminar you will have the opportunity to develop important critical thinking skills, meaningful problem-solving approaches, and interpersonal communication skills to approach any conflict with compassion and deeper understanding.

The course provides an introductory exploration of the field of medicine, emphasizing the dual nature of patient care as both a scientific pursuit and an art form. Achieving proficiency in the requisite scientific knowledge and technical skills is essential, yet it's equally vital to view medicine through the lens of artistic expression. The curriculum will delve into various topics related to this dynamic, exploring the intersection of science and art int he practice of medicine.

The course provides an introductory exploration of the field of medicine, emphasizing the dual nature of patient care as both a scientific pursuit and an art form. Achieving proficiency in the requisite scientific knowledge and technical skills is essential, yet it's equally vital to view medicine through the lens of artistic expression. The curriculum will delve into various topics related to this dynamic, exploring the intersection of science and art int he practice of medicine.

This course is designed to equip freshmen students with the necessary skills to provide constructive feedback, enhancing the assessment process within an academic setting. Emphasizing the importance of effective communication, students will learn to deliver feedback that fosters growth, encourages critical thinking, and supports a positive learning environment. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students will develop the essential tools to become proficient evaluators, contributing to their own and their peers' academic success.

This course is designed to equip freshmen students with the necessary skills to provide constructive feedback, enhancing the assessment process within an academic setting. Emphasizing the importance of effective communication, students will learn to deliver feedback that fosters growth, encourages critical thinking, and supports a positive learning environment. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students will develop the essential tools to become proficient evaluators, contributing to their own and their peers' academic success.

This course aims to engage participants in critical reflection and dialogue on the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class in the context of social justice.

What does it mean for society to evolve or change? This course will study how various sectors of society have changed using creativity, technology and innovation a vehicles for change. Topics of discussion will include healthcare, education, industry and more using an interactive platform of group discussion, activities and introspective thinking.

What does it mean for society to evolve or change? This course will study how various sectors of society have changed using creativity, technology and innovation a vehicles for change. Topics of discussion will include healthcare, education, industry and more using an interactive platform of group discussion, activities and introspective thinking.

The course provides an introductory exploration of the field of medicine, emphasizing the dual nature of patient care as both a scientific pursuit and an art form. Achieving proficiency in the requisite scientific knowledge and technical skills is essential, yet it's equally vital to view medicine through the lens of artistic expression. The curriculum will delve into various topics related to this dynamic, exploring the intersection of science and art int he practice of medicine.

At the heart of Jazz are two essential elements: improvisation and spontaneity. This is a course open to all instruments and voices. Taught by Stony Brook University Artist in Residence Dr. Thomas Manuel this course will explore sources and techniques of musical improvisation: practice and skills, playfulness, emotion, courage, will, concentration, risk, the power of limits, patience, trust and dedication. It is a course based in learning by doing and students will engage and improvise from moment one learning the importance of improvisation in Jazz as well as in life.
A strong emphasis of this course will be hearing off site performances both at the Jazz Loft and other venues. This is a workshop classroom environment exploring the art of spontaneous, improvisatory, jazz improvisation and musicians (and non-musicians) of all levels of ability are invited to join. A variety of exercises and techniques will be explored with the goal of expanding each musicians pallet of individual creative expression.

Course will explore the disparities and social determinants of health, food insecurity.
Course students will engage in interfaith awareness activities, conduct interviews, develop strategies, initiate community change that are culturally sensitive and overall wellbeing. Students will critically analyze social, political factors, faith and health justice interventions.

An examination of religion in American society, how religion and religious attitudes have affected American public policy since the 18th century as well as inter-group relations and tolerance of minority religious groups.

Most of us consume media online, yet rarely do we evaluate the content we consume. In this course, we’ll explore specific strategies for how to evaluate online media. Specifically, we’ll explore the NAMLE and CRAAP Test methods of evaluation. Further, we’ll share and review media we commonly consume. If appropriate, we’ll create plans for more meaningful media consumption. Be prepared to participate! Expect to share your experiences and give and receive feedback.

Most of us consume media online, yet rarely do we evaluate the content we consume. In this course, we’ll explore specific strategies for how to evaluate online media. Specifically, we’ll explore the NAMLE and CRAAP Test methods of evaluation. Further, we’ll share and review media we commonly consume. If appropriate, we’ll create plans for more meaningful media consumption. Be prepared to participate! Expect to share your experiences and give and receive feedback.

Examination of Race Relations in America. The course will explore inequality, poverty, ethnic, and race relations. This course will provide a window both into history and into the minds of all participants. Examining who we are and what we should become. What is at stake is nothing less than the shape of the American Future.

Examination of Race Relations in America. The course will explore inequality, poverty, ethnic, and race relations. This course will provide a window both into history and into the minds of all participants. Examining who we are and what we should become. What is at stake is nothing less than the shape of the American Future.

This course will focus on historical figures from France and the Francophone world from 1755 to 1900. We will look at specific moments in these societies where people have acted in the name of leadership. We will then examine how the literary world has carried out and supported their actions.

This course will focus on historical figures from France and the Francophone world from 1755 to 1900. We will look at specific moments in these societies where people have acted in the name of leadership. We will then examine how the literary world has carried out and supported their actions.