CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES
The College of Liberal Arts offers courses designed to provide an under- graduate education for men and women currently in or planning careers in such fields as law enforcement, corrections, social welfare, police administration, criminal law, or urban problems. The sequence will give the student an under- standing of the behavioral environment of crime, knowledge of the social and political institutions for its control, and develop an acquaintance with the skills useful to a modern organizational activity.
For further information contact the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Box 545, Alfred, New York, 14802 or phone 607-871-2215.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAJOR
Instruction Committee: Professor SASS (Geology) Chairman; Professor ROUGH (Biology); Associate Professors HEINEMAN (Political Science), TAYLOR (Physical Geography), WEBB (Physics); Assistant Professors BELLE (History), KLINE (Business Administration), SNYDER (Ceramic Science). Participating Faculty: Professors FINLAY (Biology), RULON (Chemistry); Associate Pro- fessor CONDRATE (Spectroscopy); Lecturer V. RASMUSSEN (Chemistry).
The undergraduate major in Environmental Studies is designed for under- standing, which, it is hoped, will lead to development of intelligent citizenship toward and on behalf of environmental management. That, in turn, suggests continuing education for all of us who will have to live with environmental problems of changing complexity for the foreseeable future.
The undergraduate major also is designed to develop the capacity for prob- lem solving for those students so talented or inclined. For this group, the pro- gram can serve as a catalyst for pluridisciplinary activities within the University.
Some students will develop interests in career opportunities in the environ- mental sciences. For students who anticipate a career in the environmental sciences, the double major (I, C below) is recommended. Graduate training is also strongly recommended as optimal preparation for students with such goals in mind. The legal, health, social, and scientific communities are paying increased attention to specialized training for environmental work. The Na- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has an established corps for engineering and science graduates. Suggested career opportunities which have civilian applications include: National Ocean Survey, Weather Service, Marine Fisheries Service, and Environmental Satellite Service.
If the supply of trained personnel can develop realistically in keeping with demand, the environmental studies should provide challenging and rewarding careers for the dedicated practitioner.
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The Program consists of a number of modules designed to give the student a maximum number of choices in constructing a major.
I. The Major
The major reflects three possible levels of intensification or adjustment in discrete discipline areas (in addition to the general distribution and gradua- tion requirements) as follows:
A. The Environmental Studies Major. (Fulfillment of the requirements specified below.)
B. The Enriched Environmental Studies Major. (Fulfillment of the E.s.
requirements with at least 6 full courses in a particular discipline, i.e., Biology, Sociology, etc.)
C. The Environmental Studies Double Major. (The completion of both a disciplinary major and the E.S. requirements in 1010.)
The basic framework of the major consists of six (6) parts, as follows:
Part 1. The Core
The "Core" provides an emphasis on normal ecological, environmental, sociological, psychological, etc., concepts and relationships. It is the common experience of all enrollees (comprised of up to four courses) and should nor- mally be completed by the end of the Sophomore year.
ES 188 Foundations of the Environmental Situation ... Half course ECO 110 Environmental Economics ... Half course AN 302 Cultural Ecology ... Full course BIO 202 Human Ecology ... Half course GEO 205 Environmental Geology ... Half course Total 3-Full courses
Part 2. The Common Language
Some expertise in the logical and/or computing sciences is fundamental to any understanding or analysis of the environment. The enrollee is given a selec- tion of two choices-neither of which is intended to be terminal.
MA T 112 Elementary Statistics ... Half course and
CES 209 Computer Techniques ... Half course or either of the following:
MAT 107 Intro. to Computers ... Full course SOC 107 The Computer and Society ... Full course Total I-Full course
Part 3. Concentration
Any combination of half and full courses totalling a minimum of 4 full courses. The decisions made will reflect the particular area (or areas) of interest of the student. The selections will determine the direction and designation of the major from the three choices enumerated above.
Total 4-6-Full courses
Part 4. The Field Experience
Through this avenue, the student develops an in situ sensitivity for some facet of the environment. The requirement can be fulfilled by one of the follow- ing or of her approved courses:
ES 350 Aquatic Techniques ... Full course CCFL Basic Limnology ... Full course WCA Diverse Courses ... Full course AU Urban Politics Internship ... Full course Total I-Full course
Part 5. The Senior Project
A research project introduces the participant to the mechanics and ap- proaches of problem solving. The project is to be in the student's area of major interest, supervised by a faculty member in the field, and completed in one semester.
Total I-Full course
Part 6. The Senior Seminar
(Two semesters of an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas.) Each participant (faculty and staff) contributes toward the common understanding of environ- mental and related problems.
THE FIVE-YEAR COMBINED PLAN PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING
Offered in conjunction with the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Columbia University
Adviser: Professor Stull (Physics Department)
The student contemplating the combined plan program should consult with the program adviser, Professor Stull, soon after arrival in Alfred.
The School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University has, for many years, based its professional work on a strong foundation of liberal arts and physical science. The desirability of this philosophy becomes increasingly apparent as technological and humanistic problems continue to increase in our modern society.
The combined plan seeks to further this concept of educating engineering students by enabling them to attend the College of Liberal Arts at Alfred Uni- versity for a first period of three years, and the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science for the last two years. Upon completing this combined program, the student receives a B.A. degree from Alfred and a B.S.
in Engineering from Columbia.
The student electing to follow the combined program obtains the advan- tages of a broad general training in our liberal arts college and a technical edu- cation at Columbia through five years of study rather than the longer period that would usually be required if both degrees were obtained separateJy-:-
The program guarantees acceptance into the Columbia School9f Engineer- ing and Applied Science provided the student seeking admission is so recom- mended by Alfred University. Generally, the following factors form the basis for recommendation for admission to Columbia:
1. The planned sequence of courses, discussed below, has be~n followed.
2. The student has maintained a strong academic record, shows desired aptitudes, and is generally regarded by the Alfred University Committee on the Combined Plan as qualified to succeed in engineering study.
Students who have not maintained the required level of academic achieve- ment or who, for some other reason, are not recommended for admission by Alfred University, may apply for admission directly to Columbia but will not be guaranteed such admission.
Studies During the First Three Years at Alfred University:
The student must complete at least 22 full courses and one Allenterm.
The general education requirements of Alfred University must be fulfilled.
In addition, the student must complete the following wurses to meet requirements specified by Columbia.
A For the physical sequence (leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Mining, and Nuclear Engineering):
1. Mathematics 119, 120, 121,322.
2. Chemistry 105/106.
3. Physics 131, 132, 133, 134, 235, 236, 241, 242, 243.
4. CES 209.
5. Physics 313 and 334, while not required, are highly recommended.
B. For the chemical sequence (leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering):
1. Mathematics 119, 120, 121, 322.
2. Chemistry 105, 106, 243, 246.
3. Physics 131, 132, 134,235,241,242.
4. Chemistry 451 and 452, while not required, are recommended.
The Columbia School of Engineering prefers that any electives available to the student be taken in the general, broad liberal arts field. Courses should not be taken in anticipation of overlapping the content of.rrofessional courses offered at Columbia.
GENERAL SCIENCE
Instruction Committee: Professor SCHOLES (Department of Chemistry), Chair- man; Professors SASS (Department of Geology), TOWE (Department of Physics);
Associate Professor SHIVELY (Department of Biology)
This major program is designed especially to meet the provisional certifica- tion requirements for the secondary schools of New York State. In addition, the major in General Science provides a broad foundation which might serve as a basis for advanced study in any of the natural sciences.
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Minimum requirements for a major:
Four and one-half courses in one of the sciences: biology, chemistry, geology, or physics.
The equivalent of two full courses in each of the three sciences not elected as the principal study. The courses may be chosen from the following:
Biology: 101 and one of the following 102, 311, 312, 322 Chemistry: 105, 106
Geology: 101 and one of the following 102, 301, 221 Physics:
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and 112(this also satisfies the general education science requirement).
Mathematics through Mathematics 120 (Calculus 11).
Basic courses in science other than the selected area of specialization should be completed by the end of the junior year.
SOCIAL RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY (SRT) PROGRAM Adviser: Assistant Professor Rogers (Political Science)
In the field of computerized research, the social research technologist (SRT) fills the gap between the clerk with general skills and the Ph.D. who plans the social research project and interprets and applies the findings. The SRT Program consists of a liberal arts major in Economics, Political Science, Psy- chology, or Sociology, plus courses in computer technology and related subjects.
Such a program fits the graduate for either immediate employment in a com- puter center or for graduate school. The student who completes the SRT pro- gram receives a special certification on his academic record.
Students interested in this program should contact the program adviser.
STUDY ABROAD
The program offers to eligible students an opportunity to study for a semes- ter or a year in one of the selected universities abroad without slowing their progress toward graduation.
Institutions which participating students may attend have been chosen for their academic quality and facilities in environments that represent distinct contrast to the United States in culture, economy and government. Some-of these have direct arrangements with Alfred University, such as A~~an
University in Cairo; Schiller College in Berlin, Paris, London, Mad;id, and Heidelberg, the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Technical University of CIausthal, University of Sheffield, University of Leeds, Wolverhampton Poly- technic, Manchester Polytechnic, American College of Barcelona, Institute of European Studies in Madrid, University of Besancon, Universidad Autonomo Madrid, Pierce College Athens and World Campus Afloat. With other univer- sities arrangements are made by the University through the College Center of the Finger Lakes and its member institutions, especially Elmira College and 102
Hartwick College. Transportation charges must be paid by the student.
Application for participation in the Semester Abroad Program must be filed with the Director of the Study Abroad by March 1 for the first semester abroad and by October 1 for the second. Participants will be informed within two weeks and will then be scheduled for application to the institution in which they are interested, for immunization series, passport and visa application, travel and insurance advice, registration, language instruction, if applicable, and preparatory study.
For detailed information the student should consult the Director of the Study Abroad Program, Dr. Lewis C. Butler in Greene Hall.
WORLD CAMPUS AFLOAT
World Campus Afloat is a unique educational experience which utilizes a shipboard campus to introduce students to the varied cultures of man through study voyages touching all parts of the globe. Its core is a strong academic program built around the social sciences, literature, the arts, and the physical and life sciences. Classes are conducted regularly while the ship is at sea and during each port stay. Course work is related to field experiences through individual research and an extensive series of in-port programs of academic, cultural and general interest. World Campus Afloat is administered through the Division of International Studies of Chapman College, one of the institu- tions that Alfred deals with directly.
World Campus Afloat operates on a semester calendar, with four-month programs embarking each February and September. Two, five-week summer sessions also are offered. Academic credit is granted by Chapman College and is transferable to colleges and universities throughout the country.
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REGISTRATION INTERCHANGE FOR ALFRED AG-TECH AND ALFRED UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Because of cooperative arrangements between S.U.N.Y. Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred and Alfred University, a limited number of full- time students from both Alfred institutions may take courses at the other in- stitution each semester. When selecting courses be aware that the two institu- tions do not operate on the same academic calendar. There is no additional charge for such courses.
Students who desire to register for courses at the other institution should consult with the Registrar at their home institution well in advance of the beginning of classes. The Registrar will complete the necessary administrative arrangements for each student.
WASHINGTON SEMESTER: A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITH THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
A few upperclassmen who are particularly interested in our national gov- ernment have an opportunity to spend one semester in Washington, D.C., as students in the cooperative program administered by the Department of Po- litical Science and Public Administration of The American University. To qualify, the student must have an outstanding record in courses at Alfred University and must be recommended by the University. Coordinated in the Department of Sociology and Political Science.
U.N. SEMESTER: A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITH DREW UNIVERSITY A few upperclassmen who are particularly interested in international af- fairs have an opportunity to spend one semester at Drew University studying the United Nations Organization in New York City as students in the coopera- tive program administered by the U.N. Semester Program at Drew University.
To qualify, students of high quality who have completed an introductory course in American Government or International Relations must be recommended by the University. Coordinated in the Department of Sociology and Political Science.
COLLEGE CENTER OF THE FINGER LAKES - see page 25 VISITING STUDENT PROGRAM
Alfred University is one of 50 institutions of higher education which par- ticipate in the Visiting Student Program for Colleges and Universities in the State of ~ew York. This means that Alfred students are eligible to study at any other participating institution they choose for a semester or a year without the necessity for a formal transfer. It also means that Alfred will accept students from any other participating college or University who wish to complete part 104
of their academic work here on our campus.
Advantages of this program for the Alfred student include getting to know other kinds of students and another sort of faculty. The student gains the op- portunity to see himself, his education and his future plans in a new perspec- tive while living in a different part of the state and experiencing the special qualities of urban, suburban or rural environments.
The program permits academic interchange among a remarkably diverse group of schools. Some are large; some small. Some stress the liberal arts;
others offer specialized studies as well. And some concentrate on professional preparation in such specific fields as computer technology, music, and films.
Collectively they represent an extraordinarily rich educational resource.
Alfred students interested in studying for a limited time at another school in a different setting should consult the Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
Students enrolled at other participating schools who wish to study tem- porarily at Alfred University should apply to the Dean of Admissions.
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