3 Credits
Presents an in-depth examination of one of the most popular and elusive of film genres—the suspense thriller—by tracing its history from the early film-noir offerings to the relevant cautionary thrillers of today. Analyzes the structural terrains that comprise the genre and the various theories regarding our fascination with them. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency.
3 Credits
Introduces basic techniques of writing for the stage and screen, with emphasis on structure/development, storytelling through dialogue, dramatic action, characterization, and continuous revision through workshop process. Prerequisite: Completion of ESL/ENG 100 or by placement.
3 Credits
Introduces basic techniques of writing for the stage and screen, with emphasis on structure/development, storytelling through dialogue, dramatic action, characterization, and continuous revision through workshop process. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency.
3 Credits
Traces our fascination with horror stories and explores certain formulaic horror sequences and images that have become staples of popular culture. Investigates the staying power of horror myths and legends (e.g. Dracula, Jeckyll and Hyde, and Frankenstein). Charts the transformation of real horror into artificial horror in an effort to distinguish between terror and horror. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency.
3 Credits
Examines how American films from 1920 to the present depict women in a variety of genres: melodrama, romance, comedy, film noir, etc. Studies how societal changes affected the way women were presented in Hollywood. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency.
3 Credits
Examines comic films about 20th century life, politics, morality, and science. Moves from zany, screwball comedy to slapstick comedy and then to sophisticated comedy, including the works of such master comics as Mel Brooks and Woody Allen. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency.
3 Credits
Presents an in-depth examination of Alfred Hitchcock's directorial style and its formation from 1922-1976. Analyzes one of Hitchcock's favorite themes; an innocent man involved through unusual circumstances, falsely accused of murder, and forced to find the real murderer himself. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency.
3 Credits
Explores Hollywood motion pictures as an art form, as an industry, and as a system of representation and communication. Examines how Hollywood films work technically, artistically, and culturally to reinforce and challenge American's national self-image. Defines elements of film language, such as shot, cinematography, film noir, mise en scene, and montage. Studies popular genres such as Westerns, comedy, and combat film. Students learn to become active and critical viewers. Prerequisite: completion of the Genesee Community College reading proficiency.
3 Credits
Includes the most recent developments in the computer industry, computer applications, the Internet, and the components of a computer system. Laboratory exercises stress application programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
3 Credits
An Introduction to Virtual Reality. Students will enhance computer and creative skills for interacting with virtual reality. Students will complete a variety of tasks in a virtual reality environment including: designing/creating objects, communicating/interacting with other users, and manipulating items.
3 Credits
An introduction to creating a website including HTML coding and use of dynamic web templates. Not open to students with credit in CIS113 or CIS204; not an approved course for the Web Design degree or Certificate.
3 Credits
Studies the current techniques of system analysis specification, selection, and implementation. Includes the effective use and management of hardware, software and data processing in meeting the information needs of today's business enterprise. Spring only. Prerequisite: CIS125.
3 Credits
Introduces the techniques, skills, and tools used to publish and manage a website. Develops the skills needed for publishing a simple web page and introduces HTML coding; builds on these authoring techniques and introduces other topics such as web design, web project management, and web maintenance; and acquires skills to build a maintainable web project. It is recommended that students possess a fundamental knowledge of personal computer operations.
3 Credits
Develops skills to solve problems using common microcomputer software. Topics include microcomputer fundamentals, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, databases, and other software. It is recommended that students complete CIS102 or possess a fundamental knowledge of personal computer operations, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software before taking this course.
3 Credits
This course thoroughly introduces key computer technologies and applications used in business. It focuses on foundational tech knowledge, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel skills. Students will learn about Internet technologies, operating systems, and software and gain hands-on experience in creating documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
3 Credits
Advanced skill development to solve problems using common microcomputer software. Topics include desktop publishing, presentation software, advanced spreadsheet concepts, and database programming. Spring only. Prerequisite: CIS116.
3 Credits
Develops computer skills for problem solving using modern programming software. Solves a variety of problems by developing a strategy, applying appropriate techniques, and testing results. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAT102 or higher or by math placement exam. Windows based computer is required for completing the course.
3 Credits
An introduction to computer programming and problem solving, with special emphasis on problems found in mathematics, science, and engineering. Students will use software such as Maple and Excel, and/or a programming environment such as MatLab or Python, to efficiently and effectively solve problems by developing a strategy, applying appropriate techniques, and validating results. Prerequisite: MAT140 or higher.
3 Credits
Assuming a basic knowledge of HTML coding and web page design, this class moves into large-scale site development and an introduction to advanced web technologies. Building on the web page design concepts introduced in CIS113, this course focuses on site design issues, including scalability, maintenance, and integration of web technologies into the business or organizational context. Technologies introduced in this course include Perl, cascading style sheets, dynamic HTML, basic JavaScript, and streaming media. Each student will be required to purchase a domain name to create a website. Spring only. Prerequisite: CIS113.
3 Credits
A presentation of the fundamental concepts used in data modeling and database implementation. The data modeling process, basic relational concepts, and the process of normalization, relational algebra, SQL, and guidelines for mapping a data model into a relational database will be covered. Students will model a multimedia and/or text-only problem and implement it on a single machine with a commercially available database package. Prerequisite: CIS 112, or CIS113, or CIS 125, or CIS 215, or CIS 219.