Course Offerings
To view the Summer 2008 course offerings, click here.
Registration begins March 31, 2008.
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UNDEGRADUATE WEB BASED COURSES SUMMER 2008
BIO131 - Biotechnology and Society (Area Studies I)
Dr. Edward Kisailus
We will probe deeply into biotechnology by implementing a new mode of learning and gathering and disseminating information. The plan for the course is to discuss the basic science of DNA and how this knowledge has been transferred into an industry, biotechnology. The scope and sequence of these discussions is: 1) to cover basic, up-to-date concepts and findings in the areas of biology that are the foundations for biotechnology, 2) to present the variety of biotechnologies and their applications, 3) to introduce the network of collaborations and the social, moral, and ethical considerations inherent in applying and implementing the products of biotechnology. The probe into the rapid advancement of biotechnology and the deeper implications of the technology and society will be by class activity and interaction.
DMA203 - Digital Design Concepts (Area Studies III), Dr. Jamie O'Neil
Improve your sense of design by learning the basic principles through a series of hands-on exercise. Be inspired by exploring 20th century graphic design history. Learn to leverage the persuasive power of design by using tools available on your computer. Discover how to work with graphic design professionals in the production of advertisements, posters, websites and business cards. Note: basic computer graphics aptitude is a prerequisite for the course.
EDU250 - Foundations of Education, Dr. James McDonnell
Addresses social, philosophical, legal, historical, organizational, theorectical perspectives om education, including multicultural perspectives. Highlights rights and respnsibilities of teachers, students and others involved in education.
ENG200 - Science Fiction, (Area Studies III), Dr. Thomas Reber
While all literature, however “realistic,” is ultimately about imaginary worlds and imaginary beings, science fiction writers give a special accent to the word “imaginary often setting their scenes not in the world with which humans are familiar, but in “strange new worlds” populated by equally strange creatures. In this course we will read several works representative of the science fiction tradition, studying the kinds of ethical, social, and political issues with which all literature is concerned but which science fiction addresses in its own uniquely speculative way. At the same time, we will examine the literary techniques that science fiction writers use to make their alien settings seem realistic, to design plots that engage our interest, and to create characters who are both believe able and intriguing.
GEO325 - Physical Geography (Area Studies I), Dr. Jason Steinitz
Physical geography focuses on the reshaping of the Earth's surface through the many interactions that occur between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It entails an examinationof the terrestial and aquatic character of the Earth, its climate and biodiversity and the sources of energy that promote change. Ultimately, physical geography provides a panoramic view of our realtionship to a physical setting that is undergoing constant modification.
MKT201 - Principles of Marketing, Dr. David Snyder
This course presents an introduction to the topic of Marketing. For marketing majors, this course is intended to provide a basic foundation of more advanced and specialized courses. It is also intended to introduce marketing considerations to those students who take this course as their only marketing course during their undergraduate program. During the course students will learn how to create and capture customer value, partner to build customer relationships, manage marketing information to gain customer insights, and design a customer-driven marketing strategy and marketing mix. As part of the marketing mix, students will learn how to make price, product, promotion, and distribution decisions. Finally, students will gain an understanding of the global market place and the importance of marketing ethics and social responsibility in becoming responsible marketing managers.
PHI340 - Ethics (Area Studies V), Dr. Marianne Djuth
This course provides a general introduction to the philosophical studies of ethics. It aims to show the relevance of philosophical thinking about ethics to contemporary life. Throughout the course we will engage in a series of moral soundings, testing the dept of the moral crisis of our time in order to confront the various challenges that it poses for ethically minded individuals. We will begin with a discussion of the various ways in which the crisis manifests itself in contemporary life, then attempt to comprehend the philosophical underpinnings of the crisis. Finally, we will reflect throughout the semester on the interdisciplinary nature of our discussion and its relevance for the inquiry into the nature and possibility of moral goodness.
About Our Summer Sessions
Day and evening courses are available for the convenience of students who work or have other time constraints. The Summer 2008 curriculum is especially designed to afford academic opportunities to the following:
- Undergraduate students who wish to complete required courses, acquire additional credits toward a degree, or address previous deficiencies.
- Adult learners who may wish to use Summer sessions as a time to explore opportunities in higher education. However, it must be noted that registration for the Summer session does not of itself constitute admission to the college or to any degree program.
- Graduate students who wish to matriculate or who have already matriculated for the degree of Master of Science in Education or Master of Business Administration.
- Graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree at other colleges or universities.
- Professional students who are interested in special programs to update skills and broaden professional concepts.
- Members of the Western New York community-at-large who wish to join the Canisius College community for travel, lifelong learning projects, or simply the joyful search for knowledge.
Undergraduate Sessions
May 19 - June 19, 2008 (5 weeks)
June 23 - July 24, 2008 (5 weeks)
Graduate Education Sessions
May 19 - June 19, 2008 (5 weeks)
June 23 - July 24, 2008 (5 weeks)
May 23/24 - July 25/26, 2008 (10 week Friday/Saturday).
Graduate Business Sessions
May 19 - June 26, 2008 (6 weeks - make-up class for Memorial Day is Friday, May 30)
June 30 - August 8, 2008 (6 weeks).
Communication and Leadership Program
June 30 - August 8, 2008 (6 weeks).
Applications
- Matriculating students -- To apply on-line for Admissions, click here.
- Undergraduate Non-matriculating students -- use this .PDF application only.
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