The following listing contains course descriptions for all special topics courses offered in Summer Session 2024.
Undergraduate Courses
1 Credit Hour Courses
CAP 129: Excel for Analytics is no longer being offered as of April 1, 2024.
SOC 129: Introduction to Incarceration
Offered ONLINE in Term B: June 4 - 20, CRN 61165
An overview of the history and current state of incarceration in the United States. Examines the inequalities of the penal system, recidivism rates, solitary confinement, and the private prison system. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Stephanie Decker at stephanie.decker@cortland.edu.
3 Credit Hour Courses
BIO 329: Human Anatomy and Physiology A
Offered ONLINE in Session I: May 15 – June 20, CRN 61135
This course is open to non-majors only. Structure, function of human body; cells, tissues; skeletal, muscular, nervous systems. Primarily for health, physical education majors. May be applied toward biology major only by dual majors in biology and physical education, biology and health, or biology and athletic training. For more information related to course content, contact Professor Carie George at carie.george@cortland.edu.
BIO 329: Human Anatomy and Physiology B
Offered ONLINE in Session II: June 24 – July 29, CRN 61137
This course is open to non-majors only. Structure, function of human body; urinary, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Primarily for health, physical education majors. May be applied toward biology major only by dual majors in biology and physical education, biology and health, or biology and athletic training. For more information related to course content, contact Professor Carie George at carie.george@cortland.edu.
CAP/GRY 329: Data Visualization
Offered ONLINE in Session II: June 24 – July 29, CRN 61143 and 61150
Enables students to effectively tell stories with data. Skill with graphing is a core element of a strong foundation in making effective arguments with evidence in the workplace. This course focuses on developing a strong understanding of data attributes and how to display data effectively and persuasively using data visualization software tools. Course content is related to careers in science, technology, social sciences, and business. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Christopher Badurek at christopher.badurek@cortland.edu.
CIN/COM 329: Cinematic Cyborgs: Human & Technology on Screen
Offered ONLINE in Session I: May 15 – June 20, CRN 61144 and 61145
Takes a closer look at the many ways film has predicted and prophesized the intersection of human culture and AI technologies by examining the various portrayals across The Matrix, Her, District 9, Bicentennial Man, The Social Network, Ex Machina and Minority Report. During the course, students will critically analyze how "new" technology has been positioned in society - for good, for evil - and explore themes of identity, agency, embodiment, and the blurring boundaries between human and machine. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Samuel Avery at samuel.avery@cortland.edu.
EDU 329: Foundations of Integrated STEM in Education
Offered ONLINE in Term B: June 4 - 20, CRN 60914
This course is currently open to ECD/W, ECI/W and IEC/W majors. Conceptualization, theory, and practice of integrated STEM within pK-6 contexts. Special attention is given to research and practice related to the interdisciplinary nature and integration of STEM within the pK-6 classroom across the curriculum. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Jeffrey Radloff at jeffrey.radloff@cortland.edu.
EDU 329: Introduction to Social Emotional Learning to Promote Educational Equity
Offered ONLINE in Session II: June 24 – July 29, CRN 61148
An introduction to social emotional theory, competencies and applications in classrooms and schools to promote educational equity. Examines prejudices and biases and addresses the need to know, understand and affirm students’ cultures, lived experiences, family and community values. Builds proficiencies for developing caring, just and inclusive classrooms. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Kimberly Rombach at kimberly.rombach@cortland.edu.
EDU 329: Scientific Literacy for Children
Offered ONLINE in Term A: May 15 – June 3, CRN 61097
This course is currently open to ECD/W, ECI/W and IEC/W majors. Conceptualization, theory, and practice related to promoting scientific literacy in pK-6 contexts. Special attention is given to research and practice related to fostering learners’ abilities to obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information within the pK-6 classroom. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Jeffrey Radloff at jeffrey.radloff@cortland.edu.
PHY/POL 229: Global Energy Policy
Offered ONLINE in Session I: May 15 – June 20, CRN 61151 and 61152
Energy policy and its relation to society, economics, the environment, and the transition to sustainable energy systems. The complexities and challenges of global energy policy and the role of international cooperation in addressing energy-related issues. The impact of the war in Ukraine and other international conflicts on energy policies in the United States and Europe. For more information related to course content, contact Professor Sameer Hairan at sameer.hairan@cortland.edu.
SOC/CRM 329: The Sociology of Crime, Race, and Punishment
Offered ONLINE in Session II: June 24– July 29, CRN 60901 and 60900
This course will examine the intersection of race, crime, and punishment in the contemporary United States. Using sociological and criminological theories, as well as research that employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, students will deconstruct the origins and consequences of racial disparities in exposure to crime. Students will also examine the way race shapes citizens' (and non-citizens') interactions with the police, course, and prisons, and they will also consider how the public, including the media, politicians, and voters, respond to these issues. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Marcus Bell at marcus.bell@cortland.edu.
SOC 329: The Sociology of Sports
Offered ONLINE in Session II: June 24– July 29, CRN 60902
This course provides an introduction to the purposes, theories, methods, and central ideas of the sociology of sports. Through readings, class discussions, videos, and assignments, students in this course are encouraged to view sport and physical activity from a sociological perspective, and to develop new insights into the structural realities and social forces that shape-and are simultaneously shaped by-the institution of sports. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Marcus Bell at marcus.bell@cortland.edu.
Graduate Courses
3 Credit Hour Courses
ENG 529: Fandom and Fan Studies
Offered ONLINE in Session II: June 24 – July 29, CRN 60889
An introduction to the study of fandom—from sports and celebrity fans to fanfiction writers—that traces the history of contemporary fan engagement, engages with current debates in its academic study, and explores fan culture through both theory texts and personal exploration. Topics may include power and authority in fan/creator relationships; transformative fanworks; fan activism; fan identities (e.g., race, sexuality) and community dynamics; and ethical debates in research methods. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Adrienne Raw at adrienne.raw@cortland.edu.
ESL 529: Co-Teaching for Multilingual Learner Inclusion
Offered ONLINE in Session II: June 24 – July 29, CRN 61146
Methods of co-teaching in the K12 setting for multilingual learner inclusion, with an emphasis on developing oral language, academic vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension, and writing skills. For more information related to course content, contact Dr. Chloe Walters at chloe.walter@cortland.edu.