Course Descriptions

This is a preparatory class for students interested in becoming New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) licensed pesticide applicators. Studies will concentrate on preparing the student for testing to become Commercial Pesticide Applicators in the Category 3a: Ornamentals and Turf. This course presents information regarding proper procedures for managing pests in the landscape and acts as the 30-hr course required by the NYS DEC prior to testing. Students will be given the opportunity to take the state examination for licensure. Prerequisite: Take HRT-110 with a Minimum Grade of C-

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

This course will survey the history of cannabis (Cannabis sativa) as well as its biology, breeding, chemistry, pharmacology, and downstream uses from biofuel and pulp feedstocks to medicinal application. Upon completion of the course, students will have developed in-depth knowledge of cannabis and, to either a scientist or layperson, be able to articulate present perspectives on its production and utility in human society and agriculture. Prerequisite: Take HRT-110 with a Minimum Grade of C- Co-requisite: BIO-251.

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

This course will familiarize students with the growth requirements of cannabis. Topics include: cannabis lifecycle, propagation, growing techniques, environmental requirements for proper growth, pest pressure and management, and harvest techniques. Practical greenhouse experience included.

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

A practical and hands-on course investigating the nature, causes, diagnoses, and management options of plant health problems. Interactions between the environment, disease causing organisms, and the plant will be considered as related to integrated pest management (IPM) controls. Students will be trained to identify common plant diseases including environmentally caused disorders. Consideration of site management and corrective horticultural practices as related to plant health will be included. Students will further investigate each topic utilizing laboratory skills and techniques. Field trips are included in the course. Prerequisite: Take BIO-121 or BIO-125 or BIO-251 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Horticulture
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

• Horticulture
• 0 Credit(s)
• (0) Contact Hour(s)

A practical investigation of insect structure and function, ecology, behavior, and life history, as well as strategies of integrated pest management (IPM). The class will discuss various pesticides, modes of action and toxicity, environmental impact and possible effects on the applicator. Students will report on current topics such as vectors of plant and animal diseases, and the challenges to pollinator populations. Training in identification, monitoring, sampling methods, biological control and conventional crop protection approaches prepare the student for professional opportunities. Prerequisite: Take BIO-121 or BIO-125 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Horticulture
• 4 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

• Horticulture
• 0 Credit(s)
• (0) Contact Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a short-term cultural travel experience designed to prepare them for meaningful participation in today's global society. This study abroad experience is conducted in different locations throughout the French-speaking world. The course will emphasize developing an understanding and appreciation of the host country culture. Students will learn simple French vocabulary to facilitate their interactions with the native population in the host country, and will also have the opportunity to tour various sites of interest. Students will be housed in family homestay accommodations for the duration of the travel experience (to the extent possible). Open to all students, regardless of academic program. Students must complete an application form, provide two (2) letters of recommendation, and receive permission of instructor. Previous study of French is recommended, but not required.

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

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a short-term cultural travel experience designed to prepare them for meaningful participation in today's global society. This study abroad experience is conducted in different locations throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The course will emphasize developing an understanding and appreciation of the host country culture. Students will learn simple Spanish vocabulary to facilitate their interactions with the native population in the host country, and will also have the opportunity to tour various sites of interest. Students will be housed in family homestay accommodations for the duration of the travel experience (to the extent possible). Open to all students, regardless of academic program. Students must complete an application form, provide two (2) letters of recommendation, and receive permission of instructor. Previous study of Spanish is recommended, but not required.

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

An introduction to the contemporary Human Service field. It includes a philosophical and theoretical orientation to Human Services; exploration of agency structure, personnel and services and an agency visitation. Professional and personal human services competencies, ethics and the law are also examined.

• Human Services
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course focuses on the case management process. Students develop a basic understanding of the primary concepts and process of case management. Attention is paid to documentation, the interview, assessment, developing a service plan, managing information, networking, monitoring services, referral and successful termination and discharge. Prerequisite: Take HUS-102 with a Minimum Grade of C- Co-requisite: HUS-150.

• Human Services
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A survey of basic counseling techniques, including an overview of the various schools of counseling-the dynamics of communication, interviewing, resolving resistances by dealing with case materials, and role playing.

• Human Services
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is intended to be an extension of a traditional Catalog course. It provides a student the opportunity to pursue advanced study or specialized research in a subject area, exploring it in greater depth and in a more independent manner than is possible in the regular course format. This contract-based experience requires the student to conduct a specialized project under the guidance of a faculty sponsor, with the major responsibility for learning resting with the student. This option is not a substitute for a regularly offered course. Prerequisites: Sponsorship from a faculty member and be an FLCC student who has successfully completed 12 or more credit hours with a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0.

• Human Services
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Field Experience with individual and group supervision. The student will spend six -eight hours per week in direct agency service under supervision, for a total of ninety hours during the semester and class time in small group supervision. Emphasis will be on developing and strengthening human service competencies such as; assessment procedures, case management, interviewing, utilizing resources and networking. Prerequisite: Take HUS-102 and HUS-150 with a Minimum Grade of C- Co-requisite: HUS-103.

• Human Services
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

Field Experience with individual and group supervision. The student will spend six -eight hours per week in direct agency service under supervision, for a total of ninety hours during the semester and class time in small group supervision. Field Experience II affords students a second placement with possibilities of exposure to a different area of human services or a similar,more intense experience. It also includes a major research project. Prerequisite: Take HUS-204 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Human Services
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

• Ma-De Academy in Sicily
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A transitional course in mathematics designed to provide the student with a solid algebraic background for further studies in mathematics or the sciences. In addition to improving algebraic fluency by simplifying expressions and solving equations, this course provides an introduction to the concept of a function. The family of linear functions is introduced, with an emphasis on modeling with realistic applications. This course carries imputed (financial aid) credit. It does not fulfill FLCC's Mathematics or general elective requirements. Prerequisite: Placement into Math Level 0 or 1.

• Mathematics
• 4 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course exposes students to the wide variety of mathematics that exists beyond what is traditionally taught in mathematics classes. Specific topics discussed each semester will be based on interest and abilities of the students in the class and will vary each semester. This course is oriented towards students interested in studying mathematics, but the topics will be accessible for all students interested in learning more about mathematics. This class may be taken for credit more than once since the topics will change each semester.

• Mathematics
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is intended for the liberal arts student. The purpose of this course is to share the excitement and enjoyment of contemporary mathematical thinking. The course answers the question, "What do mathematicians do, practice, or believe in?" The use of mathematics in areas of business and industry, politics, networking and telecommunication will be studied with the intent to develop reasoning ability, logical thinking, critical reading, and written and oral communication. The topics are selected so that they are self-contained. This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.

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

This course is directed toward the student who wishes to study mathematics with business and financial applications. The philosophy of the department is that this course is a mathematics course using business-related topics to enhance the student's abilities in and appreciation for mathematics. The course emphasizes the appropriate use of mathematical tools including formulas, algebra, calculators, estimation techniques, and spreadsheets. The course topics are chosen so as to be of interest to a broad range of students. Among the topics chosen are simple interest, simple discount, compound interest, present and future value of annuities, and other specific financial applications. This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.

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