Summer Session

ADV 202: Academic Success Seminar

Undergraduate 2 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Designed to help students develop essential skills needed to become lifelong, self-regulated and self-motivated learners. Through guided journals and assignments, students will use self-reflection to identify possible self sabotaging thoughts and behaviors and discover what may be getting in the way of their academic and personal success. Students will discover how they learn and develop and strengthen their study skills. Topics to be covered include motivation, how memory works, metacognition, critical thinking, decision making, attention and concentration, goal setting, time management and other study skills strategies.

AIM 100: EOP Pre-Freshman Su Acad Bridg

Undergraduate 3 credits

New AIM/EOP students

The purpose of the EOP Summer Academic Bridge course is to give students a foundation in math, writing, and a science related to their undergraduate goals. The course will build on their current skills with the goal of increasing the likelihood of their academic success in these areas during their first full semester at Stony Brook University. Students will be placed in the appropriate section based on the university placement recommendations in math and writing. The EOP Summer Academic Bridge will be supported through the EOP Transitional Support Bridge course.

AIM 101: EOP Pre-Freshman Su Supp Bridg

Undergraduate 3 credits

New AIM/EOP students

The purpose of the EOP Summer Bridge course is to build a strong, supportive foundation by introducing the necessary support and resources needed to be successful at Stony Brook University. The course will build on their current skills with the goal of increasing the likelihood of the student's success in acclimating to college and Stony Brook University culture and lifestyle. Additionally, the course goal is to help students navigate the challenges that stem from socioeconomic disadvantage. In addition, this course will support the EOP Academic Bridge course.

AMS 698: Practicum in Teaching

Graduate 0 credit

A practicum on teaching courses in applied mathematics and statistics. Topics may include designing a syllabus, planning lectures, developing assignments and assessments, coordinating and utilizing teaching assistants, monitoring for academic dishonesty, and using instructional technologies. Students will work with AMS instructors to both observe and practice teaching techniques.

ARS 154: Foundations: Drawing

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: D SBC: ARTS

Fundamentals of drawing with a focus on developing technical and perceptual skills in hand-eye coordination and the ability to draw from observation using a variety of media. Conceptual and expressive possibilities of drawing explored within a range of subject matter that includes still life, the figure, landscape, and the study of the drawings of major artists, past and present.

ARS 205: Foundations: Idea and Form

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: D SBC: ARTS

An exploration of the basic building blocks of artistic practice and aesthetic analysis. Projects, readings, presentations, and discussions are used to examine the impact cultural, environmental and social context have on meaning and perception in art and visual culture. Projects are organized around themes such as line, plane, volume, color, composition, pattern, scale, narrative, performance, light and time. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

ARS 264: Introductory Ceramics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: ARS 154

Investigation of ceramic ware and ceramic sculpture utilizing a wide variety of approaches in earthenware and stoneware clay bodies. The course offers a technical and conceptual foundation for clay construction, low- and high-fire glazing, and multiple finishing techniques using gas and electric firing processes. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

ARS 355: Anatomical/Bio Illustration

Undergraduate 3 credits

This course is intended to develop skills and approaches to design, scientific visualization and illustration not specific to any particular academic background or intended career path. It encourages the development of analytical observational skills and better brain/eye/hand coordination, providing an opportunity to explore the specialist rendering techniques used in scientific illustration. It is open to students with either a science or art background. It includes a historical overview of medical, biological, archaeological, botanical, technical, geological, paleontological, and anatomical illustration, but the focus is on student projects. Grading is on an individual basis, rather than against absolute standards, and students are expected to show that their skills have improved during the course by providing evidence of their work in the form of sketchbooks, preparatory studies as well as more finished pieces. This course is offered as both HBA 325 and ARS 355. Summer, 3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

ARS 491: Topics in Studio Theory & Prac

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of department

May be repeated as the topic changes. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

ARS 520: Projects for M.F.A. Candidates

Graduate 1-9 credits

Prerequisite: enrollment in the M. F. A. program or permission of instructor

Advanced projects in areas that may not be included in the M.F.A. curriculum, utilizing the unique talents of regular and visiting faculty, the facilities of the Art department, or other aspects of the university environment, and possibly facilities at other locations or institutions. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Prerequisites: Faculty sponsor, permission of graduate studies director. Fall, Spring and Summer,

BIO 114: Dinosaur Paleontology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Advisory prerequisite: Entry level biology

DEC: E SBC: SNW

A study of paleontology that includes the evolution of dinosaurs, their classification system, a study of the important dinosaur families, dinosaur behavior, ecology, current controversies, hot topics and the KT extinction. Dinosaur paleontology will also cover the excavation of dinosaurs and the colorful history of the 'dinosaur hunters.' This course will emphasize the science and research involved in studying dinosaurs. Using dinosaurs as a vehicle, students will be exposed to the scientific method of inquiry and will leave this course with a better understanding on how to evaluate science in the real world. Not for Biology major credit.

BIO 204: Intro Biology Lab I

Undergraduate 2 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 129, CHE 131, or Corequisite: CHE 152 Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 201 or BIO 202 or BIO 203

First course in the foundational laboratory sequence for all biology students and students in related fields. Students will experience the laboratory process, research process, a wide range of laboratory tools, methods, skills, learn to read and write scientific presentations, and collaborate in formal inquiry. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. This course includes assignments that can be used to satisfy the SBC objective SPK if co-registered for BIO 458.

BIO 207: Intro Bio Lab IIB

Undergraduate 2 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO 204 Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 201 or BIO 202 or BIO 203

An alternative to BIO 205, this course focuses on a relatively narrow range of current research topics but in greater depth. BIO 207 is the second course in the foundational laboratory sequence for all biology majors and students in related fields. Students will experience the laboratory process, research process, a wide range of laboratory tools, methods, and skills, learn to read and write scientific works, and collaborate in formal inquiry. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so. Not for credit in addition to BIO 205. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

BIO 299: Advanced Microbiology/Health

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO 202 and C or higher in BIO 204

This hybrid course will include synchronous online lectures and in-person laboratory sessions focused on fundamental clinical microbiology techniques. The lectures will cover Bacteria, Helminths, and medically important Protozoans. In the laboratory, students will learn basic and applied clinical microbiology methods, including microscopy; staining and quantitative analysis of bacteria; analysis of throat and urine cultures; and determination of bacterial sensitivity to various antimicrobial agents. This course will be limited to allied health, pre-nursing, and pre-veterinary students. This course cannot be used by biology majors for credit towards their biology major requirements. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Formerly offered as BIO 266; not for credit in addition to BIO 266.

BIO 312: Bioinformatics

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 202; and C or higher in BIO 204; and MAT 125 or higher or AMS 151 or higher Advisory Pre- or Corequisite: AMS 110, or BIO 211

SBC: ESI; TECH

This course uses computational methods to analyze current problems and solutions in molecular biology research. Students are exposed to algorithms and tools available for both single gene and larger scale genome research. Emphasis is on practical application. Laboratories allow students to apply their knowledge to real-life molecular biology problems. This course routinely offers an opportunity to satisfy the Stony Brook Curriculum WRTD and Upper Division Writing Requirements for the Biology and Biochemistry majors. Students who intend to use the writing assignment in this course to satisfy these requirements must register for BIO 459 when they register for BIO 312.

BIO 315: Microbiology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 202 Advisory Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 201

The organization, structure, energetics, and reproduction of microorganisms. Interactions of bacteria and viruses are discussed. This course does not include a laboratory component. Not for credit in addition to HBM 320. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

BIO 334: Principles of Neurobiology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO 203

The ionic basis of nerve potentials, the physiology of synapses, sense organs and effectors, and the integrative action of the nervous system are discussed.

BIO 354: Evolution

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in BIO 201 and C or higher in BIO 202 Advisory pre- or corequisite: BIO 320 or 321

A detailed discussion of the mechanisms of evolution, focusing on the ways in which genetic changes in populations lead to adaptation, speciation, and historical patterns of evolutionary change. This course routinely offers an opportunity to satisfy the Stony Brook Curriculum WRTD and Upper Division Writing Requirements for the Biology and Biochemistry majors. Students who intend to use the writing assignment in this course to satisfy these requirements must register for BIO 459 when they register for BIO 354.

BIO 356: Ecology Computer Laboratory

Undergraduate 2 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in BIO 201, or C or higher in BIO 202, or C or higher in BIO 203; and C or higher in BIO 204; and MAT 126 or higher

SBC: STEM+

A computer laboratory course where population and community ecology concepts are applied to real-world datasets and simulated data. Laboratories are based on free interactive software. Techniques for data wrangling and computer simulation of ecological models are emphasized.

CHE 131: General Chemistry IB

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: Online Chemistry Placement and Preparation (OCPP) Process. For information on the OCPP , copy and paste the following link into your browser. go.stonybrook.edu/ocpp Corequisite: MAT 125 or higher

DEC: E SBC: SNW

This is the initial course in the four-semester General-Chemistry/Organic-Chemistry sequence CHE 131/132/321/322. This sequence provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in Chemistry. The General Chemistry courses provide a broad introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The emphasis is on basic concepts, problem-solving, and factual material. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. Students will be placed into CHE 131 based on their performance in an Online Chemistry Placement and Preparation (OCPP) process. The four-semester sequence is inappropriate for students who have completed an AP course in chemistry and received a score of 4 or 5; these students are placed into CHE 152. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 129 or CHE 152. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 132: General Chemistry II

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 129 or CHE 131. Pre/Corequisite: MAT 125 for those who took CHE 12 9 or 130 or BA BIO majors; all others MAT 126 or higher

DEC: E SBC: SNW

A continuation of either CHE 129 or 131, introducing the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The principal topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. The sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem solving, and factual material. It provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to pursue further coursework in chemistry. Three lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. May not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 152. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 133: General Chemistry Lab I

Undergraduate 1 credit

Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Three hours of laboratory or related activity per week. CHE 133 and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 154. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

CHE 134: General Chemistry Lab II

Undergraduate 1 credit

Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and (3) scientific methodology. Three hours of laboratory or related activity per week. CHE 133 and CHE 134 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 154. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

CHE 321: Organic Chemistry I

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 132

SBC: STEM+

An introduction to the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds is presented using modern views of chemical bonding. These fundamental ideas are applied to topics ranging from synthetic chemistry to complex functional structures such as lipid bilayers. CHE 321 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 331. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 322: Organic Chemistry IIA

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in CHE 321

Discussion of the structure, reactivity, and properties of organic compounds introduced in CHE 321 is continued. The chemistry of substances important in biology, medicine, and technology is emphasized. CHE 322 may not be taken for credit in addition to CHE 332. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

CHE 327: Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Undergraduate 2 credits

Prerequisite: CHE 134 Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 321

Techniques of isolating and handling organic substances, including biological materials. A one-semester course that provides a basic organic laboratory experience. It is recommended that students take CHE 327 at the same time as CHE 321 or 322. Four laboratory hours and one lecture hour per week. Not for credit in addition to CHE 383. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

CHE 593: Chemical Demonstrations

Graduate 3 credits

The design and implementation of demonstrations to illustrate modern concepts of chemistry.

COM 106: Introduction to Mass Media

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: SBS; USA

A survey of the historical evolution, content, and structural elements of mass media. This introduction to social science research approaches to the study of mass communication enables participants to understand mass media's political, economic, social, psychological influences on individuals and broader U.S. society. Students examine the effect and impacts of mass communication on contemporary society and consider how global media influence and are influenced by U.S. media. This course was previously known as JRN 106.

CSM 546: Topics Biotechnology

Graduate 3 credits

An introduction to the field of biotechnology. The course will survey the history of the development of genetic engineering, methodologies used in biotechnology, applications of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture and manufacturing, and the implications of these technologies for society. Intended for the students in the MAT Science and MALS programs. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/course fees for more information. Offered Spring, 3 Credits, ABCF Grading

ENV 301: Long Island Pine Barrens

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: H SBC: SPK; STAS

The ecologically diverse Long Island Pine Barrens region provides a habitat for a large number of rare and endangered species, but faces challenges associated with protection of a natural ecosystem that lies in close proximity to an economically vibrant urban area that exerts intense development pressure. In this course we will consider the interaction of the ecological, developmental and economic factors that impact the Pine Barrens and the effectiveness of decision support systems in promoting sustainability of the Pine Barrens.

ESS 511: Pine Barrens Sustainability

Graduate 3 credits

The ecologically diverse Long Island Pine Barrens region provides a habitat for a large number of rare and endangered species, but faces challenges associated with protection of a natural ecosystem that lies in close proximity to an economically vibrant urban area that exerts intense development pressure. In this course we will consider the interaction of the ecological, developmental and economic factors that impact the Pine Barrens and the effectiveness of decision support systems in promoting sustainability of the Pine Barrens.

GLI 102: Academy of Civic Life

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: permission of instructor

SBC: USA

Explores foundational texts related to civics and democracy. Students will read modern and classical texts exploring Citizenship, Labor, Representation, Justice, and Activism. Through classroom debates and writing assignments, students will examine how these historical texts and foundational ideas impact current events and their personal communities. To supplement the readings, students will also be exposed to a range of relevant media including art, film, journalism, and new media.

HAL 515: Foundtns of Athletic Training

Graduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Athletic Training Program (HALMS)

Introduces the student to athletic training and the role of the athletic trainer. Topics include the historical development of the profession, concept of the sports medicine team, and injury documentation. Emphasizes strategies for injury prevention, assessment, and treatment. Focuses instruction on the recognition and management of medical emergencies, training and conditioning techniques, and the fabrication and application of taping, wrapping, supportive, and protective devices.

HAL 520: Principles of Physical Agents

Graduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Athletic Training Program (HALMS)

Introduces the use of therapeutic interventions to manage a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Emphasizes an evidence-based practice approach to making sound clinical decisions for the use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include tissue response to injury, pain physiology, psychological response to injury, and therapeutic interventions for inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions.

HAL 535: Clin Diagnosis & Treatment I

Graduate 5 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Athletic Training Program (HALMS)

Focuses on the principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic injuries to the lower extremity. Emphasizes the components of the comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, special evaluation techniques, and the establishment and implementation of therapeutic interventions.

HAL 550: Advncd Therapeutic Intrventns

Graduate 5 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Athletic Training Program (HALMS)

Progression of previously learned therapeutic interventions. Emphasizes the use of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques in order to rehabilitate patients from both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

HAL 570: Research Mthds Athletic Trng

Graduate 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Athletic Training Program (HALMS)

This course introduces the student to research in athletic training. The student will learn about the research process, read, examine, and comprehend peer reviewed journal articles. The student will begin assembling a research topic related to athletic training through the development of a research question and the composition of a literature review and methodology based on their proposed topic. Prerequisite: Year 1 Spring Courses

IAP 390: Rethinking America

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Participation in the Junior Year Abroad program

SBC: USA

Overview of contemporary American society and events important to American history. Readings and discussions consider how society and culture shape contemporary life in America. Present-day issues and perspectives will be examined through readings, multimedia, and communicative activities. International students who participate in their university's Junior Year abroad program hosted and administered by IAP may take this course.

LIN 382: Audiology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or better in LIN 101 and LIN 201

SBC: STEM+

Survey of the field of audiology, including the physics of sound, the physiology of hearing, the nature and causes of hearing impairment.

MAR 531: Long Island Marine Habitats

Graduate 3 credits

Focusing on six representative marine environments around Long Island, this course emphasizes the natural history of local marine communities, as well as quantitative ecology, hypothesis testing, and scientific writing. Students visit the sites, measure environmental parameters, and identify the distribution and abundance of common plants and animals. Using qualitative and quantitative methods in the field and laboratory, the class determines major factors that control the community structure in each habitat. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information. Summer, 3 credits, ABCF grading

MAT 125: Calculus A

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in MAT 123; or level 4 on the mathematics placement examination; or coreq uisite MAT 130

DEC: C SBC: QPS

Differential calculus, emphasizing conceptual understanding, computations and applications, for students who have the necessary background from 12th-year high school mathematics. Limits and continuous functions. Differentiation of elementary algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; graphing; modeling; and maximization. L'Hospital's rule. May not be taken for credit in addition to MAT 131 or 141 or AMS 151. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

MAT 126: Calculus B

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in MAT 125 or 131 or 141 or AMS 151 or level 6 on the mathematics placemen t examination

DEC: C SBC: QPS

A continuation of MAT 125, covering integral calculus: Riemann sums, the fundamental theorem, symbolic and numeric methods of integration, area under a curve, volume, applications such as work and probability, improper integrals. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

MAT 127: Calculus C

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in MAT 126 or level 8 on the mathematics placement examination

DEC: C SBC: QPS

A continuation of MAT 126, covering: sequences, series, Taylor series, differential equations and modeling. May not be taken for credit in addition to MAT 132, MAT 142, MAT 171, or AMS 161. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

MAT 131: Calculus I

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: B or higher in MAT 123 or level 5 on the mathematics placement examination

DEC: C SBC: QPS

The differential calculus and integral calculus, emphasizing conceptual understanding, computations and applications, for students who have the necessary background from 12th-year high school mathematics. Differentiation of elementary algebraic; trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing; modelling and maximization; L'Hospital's rule; the Riemann integral; and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. May not be taken for credit in addition to MAT 125 or 141 or AMS 151. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

MAT 132: Calculus II

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in AMS 151 or MAT 131, or level 7 on the mathematics placement examination

DEC: C SBC: QPS

A continuation of MAT 131, covering symbolic and numeric methods of integration; area under a curve; volume; applications such as work and probability; sequences; series; Taylor series; differential equations; and modelling. May not be taken for credit in addition to MAT 127, MAT 142, MAT 171, or AMS 161. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

MAT 200: Logic, Language and Proof

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Level 4 on the mathematics placement examination or equivalent course or permission of the instructor

SBC: STEM+

A basic course in the logic of mathematics, the construction of proofs and the writing of proofs. The mathematical content is primarily logic and proofs, set theory, combinatorics, functions and relations. There is considerable focus on writing. May not be taken for credit in addition to MAT 250.

MAT 203: Calculus III with Applications

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in MAT 127 or 132 or AMS 161 or level 9 on the mathematics placement exami nation

SBC: STEM+

Vector algebra in two and three dimensions, multivariate differential and integral calculus, optimization, vector calculus including the theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. Applications to economics, engineering, and all sciences, with emphasis on numerical and graphical solutions; use of graphing calculators or computers. May not be taken for credit in addition to AMS 261.

MAT 303: Calculus IV with Applications

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in MAT 127 or 132 or AMS 161 or level 9 on the mathematics placement exami nation

SBC: STEM+

Homogeneous and inhomogeneous linear differential equations; systems of linear differential equations; series solutions; Laplace transforms; Fourier series. Applications to economics, engineering, and all sciences with emphasis on numerical and graphical solutions; use of computers. May not be taken for credit in addition to AMS 361 or MAT 308.

MAT 310: Linear Algebra

Undergraduate 4 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in MAT 211 or 308 or AMS 210 or MAT 220; C or higher in MAT 200 or MAT 250 or permission of instructor

Finite dimensional vector spaces, linear maps, dual spaces, bilinear functions, inner products. Additional topics such as canonical forms, multilinear algebra, numerical linear algebra.

MAT 341: Applied Real Analysis

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: C or higher in the following: MAT 203 or 220 or 307 or AMS 261; MAT 303 or 305 or 308 or AMS 361 Advisory Prerequisite: MAT 200 or MAT 250

Partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat, wave, and Laplace equations. Solutions by techniques such as separation of variables using orthogonal functions (e.g., Fourier series, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials). D'Alembert solution of the wave equation.

MAT 342: Applied Complex Analysis

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or higher in the following: MAT 203 or MAT 220 or MAT 307 or AMS 261 Advisory Prerequisite: MAT 200 or MAT 250

Complex numbers, analytic functions, the Cauchy-Riemann and Laplace equations, the Cauchy integral formula and applications. Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and the Maximum Principle. The Cauchy residue theorem and applications to evaluating real integrals. Conformal mappings.

MAT 514: Analysis for Teachers II

Graduate 3 credits

Topics in calculus, its foundations, and its applications. Emphasis is on integration and on numerical techniques. This course is designed for teachers and prospective teachers of advanced placement calculus. Mathematical topics integrate the study of the historical development of calculus, including contributions from diverse cultures. Analysis for Teachers I is not a prerequisite for this course. Prerequisite: MAT 511 Fall, Spring, or Summer,

MEC 225: Fund of Machining Practices

Undergraduate 1 credit

Pre- or Co-requisite: MEC 203 Prerequisite: MEC major or permission of instructor

Hands-on experience in the fundamentals of machining including metrology tools and devices, saw, sheet metal working, drilling, reaming, taping, turning, boring, milling, and welding. Not for credit in addition to MEC 226. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.

NEU 501: Intro to Neuro Research

Graduate 3 credits

A series of talks, discussions, and practical exercises to address topics related to research in neurobiology including laboratory etiquette, the laboratory notebook, experimental design and basic experimental techniques used in neuroscience research including electrophysiology, behavioral testing, molecular and cellular techniques, imaging and computational approaches. Prerequisites: Matriculation in MS program or permission of instructor Summer 3 credits, Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

NEU 534: Principles of Neurobiology

Graduate 3 credits

Neuroscience investigates how the brain functions. This course begins with a review of cellular and molecular mechanisms of brain function, considers brain systems for motor control and sensory processing, and then finishes with a description of the cellular and molecular underpinnings of higher brain functions such as learning, emotion, and cognition. Semester Offered: Summer

PHI 103: Philosophic Problems

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: B SBC: HUM; SBS

An introduction to philosophy through the analysis of one or more aspects of contemporary life such as technology, war, international relations, families and friendships, or race, class and gender. A variety of texts are used.

PSY 103: Introduction to Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: CER; SBS

An introduction to research and theory in psychology in such areas as learning, perception, cognition, biopsychology, development, personality, and abnormal and social psychology. As part of the course, students must participate in experiments and/or a library research project.

PSY 501: Analy of Vari and Exper Design

Graduate 3 credits

Co-Requisite: PSY 508 and student enrolled in PSY program.

The design and analysis of factorial experiments having a single dependent variable. Topics include between- and within-subjects designs, mixed-factor designs, interactions, trend analysis, and planned comparisons. Emphasis on applications in psychological research. Required of all Ph.D. students in psychology. Prerequisite: Undergraduate statistics, Co-requisite: PSY 508 Fall, 3 credits, ABCDF grading

PSY 508: Intro to Computer Applications

Graduate 0-1 credits

Corequisite:PSY 501 or 502

Computer protocol and introduction to statistical packages and necessary utility programs. Fall and Spring Prerequisite: Corequisite: PSY 501 or 502

PSY 610: Seminars in Selected Topics

Graduate 0-3 credits

Topics selected on the basis of the needs of the graduate program and research interests of the staff. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Fall, 0-3 credits, ABCF grading, may be repeated for credit

SLN 111: Elem American Sign Language I

Undergraduate 3 credits

An introduction to American Sign Language, the visual-gestural language of the deaf. It incorporates nonverbal communication techniques, basic vocabulary, basic grammar principles, and basic conversational skills. This course is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the language. A student who has acquired an equivalent proficiency may not take SLN 111 without written permission from the supervisor of the course.

SLN 112: Elem American Sign Language II

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: C or better in SLN 111 or placement into SLN 112 (see department for more information) .

DEC: S3 SBC: LANG

An introduction to American Sign Language, the visual-gestural language of the deaf. It incorporates nonverbal communication techniques, basic vocabulary, basic grammar principles, and basic conversational skills.

SOC 105: Introduction to Sociology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS

A general introduction to the science of sociology, emphasizing sociological theory and methods. Students are taught what is unique about the way in which sociologists analyze human behavior and society. Differences between the sociological perspective and perspectives of other social sciences are emphasized. There is also a heavy emphasis on the types of methods and data that sociologists use to test the validity of their ideas.

SOC 200: Medicine and Society

Undergraduate 3 credits

SBC: SBS

An examination of some traditional concerns of the humanities and social sciences as they occur in basic health care and its delivery. Practicing physicians or other health care professionals present clinical cases to emphasize such topics as allocation of scarce resources, issues of dying and refusing treatment, confidentiality, and cultural factors and disease. Discussion focuses on the social, historical, ethical, and humanistic import of the cases.

SOC 201: Research Methods in Sociology

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: SOC 105

SBC: ESI

Methods of collecting and analyzing empirical data to test sociological hypotheses. Emphasis is on multivariate analysis of tabular and statistical data.

SOC 361: Historical Devel of Soc Theory

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisites: SOC 105; U3 or U4 standing

DEC: F SBC: SBS+; WRTD

Main currents in the development of modern sociology, with an emphasis on Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, among other leading theorists.

SSP 101: Introduction to Stony Brook

Undergraduate 1 credit

Prerequisite: Admission to the Simons STEM Program; first-semester freshman

This course is designed to enhance your first-year experience at Stony Brook University. You will be provided with a supportive and structured environment to assist you in making your transition from high school to college through academic advice, learning about campus resources, group discussion, and collaborative teaching. You will be encouraged to use critical thinking skills to set goals and make responsible decisions regarding academics, major and career planning, and social relationships. Core topics include student success, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness. A special emphasis on the practice of mindfulness will also be explored to support student success and academic wellness.

WRT 101: Introductory Writing Workshop

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: Writing Placement Score of 3 or WAE 194 with a C or higher

DEC: A1

An introduction to the foundations of writing, offering students a variety of rhetorical strategies and helping them develop creative and critical thinking, fluency, and correctness. Coursework creates ample opportunities for significant practice in reading, writing, and critical analysis. Emphasis on writing as a revision-based process. WRT 101 prepares students for WRT 102 and postsecondary academic writing. This course may be repeated until a satisfactory grade is achieved.

WRT 102: Intermediate Writing Workshop

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: One of the following: Writing Placement Score of 4, WRT 101 with C or higher or transf er equivalent, SAT EBRW >= 580, ACT ELA >=23, AP ELC or AP ELGC >=3

DEC: A2 SBC: WRT

A study of strategies for extended academic writing assignments including critical analysis, argument or point of view, and multi-source, college-level research essays. Students continue to develop rhetorical awareness, analytical proficiency, and academic research skills. At the end of the course students submit a minimum of 3,000 words of finished college-level forms of writing, with at least 1,500 words of that consisting of researched argument. This course may be repeated until a satisfactory grade is achieved.