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Kinesiology: Fitness Development [FIT]

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This program provides a theoretical and practical knowledge base for students who are interested in careers in health/fitness settings. Students in this program have the opportunity to prepare for careers in fitness management, health promotion and other wellness-related programs.

This program can lead to certification as a health/fitness instructor, personal trainer, and/or certified strength and conditioning specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 75 credit hours
General Education Courses (28 credit hours)
BIO 301 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
CAP 100 – Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 – Academic Writing I (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 102 – Academic Writing in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
PSY 101 – General Psychology I (3 cr. hr.)
Select Either:
CPN 101 – Academic Writing II (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 103 – Academic Writing in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
Quantitative Skills – GE 1

Three credit hours, select one course from the following:
COM 230 – Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 221 – Economic Statistics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 201 – Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 201 – Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
PSY 201 – Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
Liberal Arts Electives (26 credit hours)
B. Kinesiology Theory Core: 21 credit hours

The following courses may count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 100 – Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)

or
EXS 197 – History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 287 – Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 297 – Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 351 – Philosophy of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 387 – Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 397 – Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 420 – History of Physical Activity and Sport in American Culture (3 cr. hr.)
C. Fitness Development Theory Requirements: 23 credit hours
ATR 421 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 357 – Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 435 – Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 438 – Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 120 – Responding to Emergencies (2 cr. hr.)
HLH 210 – Wellness and Health Promotion (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 301 – Stress Management (3 cr. hr.)
MGT 250 – Principles of Management (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
D. Fitness Development Activity Requirements: Six credit hours
PED 181 – Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 182 – Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
PED 189 – Aquatics (1 cr. hr.)

or

PED 195: Water Exercise
PED 283 – Racquet Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 284 – Self Defense and Martial Arts (1 cr. hr.)
PED 288 – Rhythms and Dance (1 cr. hr.)
E. Practica/Internship Requirements: 14-20 credit hours
EXS 196 – Field Experience in Fitness Development I (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 296 – Field Experience in Fitness Development II (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 371 – Pre-Internship Seminar in Fitness Development (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 470 – Field Experience in Fitness Development III (2 cr. hr.)
EXS 471 – Internship in Fitness Development (9-15 cr. hr.)
F. Free Electives: 1-10 credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Kinesiology [KIN]

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Students selecting this major will earn a B.S. in kinesiology and complete a concentration in either exercise science, sport studies or coaching.

Exercise science is concerned with how and why the human body responds to physical activity. There are two primary areas of inquiry where exercise scientists focus their attention: health-related aspects of physical activity and sports performance.

In regard to health-related aspects of physical activity, exercise scientists have studied how exercise benefits health. The study of sports performance by exercise scientists involves diverse areas, which can include the growth and development of athletes, nutritional needs of athletes and movement analysis.

Sport studies is the liberal arts and sciences approach to studying human movement through the humanities and social science subdisciplines of the field. The humanities subdisciplines include sport history and sport philosophy and can be expanded to include sport art, sport communication and journalism, sport literature and sport law. The social science subdisciplines include sport psychology and sport sociology.

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in coaching provides the academic preparation for those students wanting a career in the coaching profession. Academic content includes study in key sports science disciplines described by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s (NASPE) domains of coaching effectiveness. This 39 credit hour concentration contains a unique sequence of subjects that focus on theory and practice of coaching. It also provides students with an experiential learning component with a coaching internship.

Program objectives are established to make students aware of the multiplicity of the demands involved in coaching and the important role that coaches have in society. Through this program, students will gain the knowledge and expertise to become successful coaches on several levels including sports programs in junior high or high school, college and at the international level.
A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 75 credit hours
General Education Courses (28 cr. hr.)
Liberal Arts Electives (29 cr. hr.)
BIO 301 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
CAP 100 – Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 – Academic Writing I (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 102 – Academic Writing in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
PSY 101 – General Psychology I (3 cr. hr.)
Select Either:
CPN 101 – Academic Writing II (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 103 – Academic Writing in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
B. Kinesiology Theory Core: 21 credit hours

The following courses may count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 100 – Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)

or
EXS 197 – History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 287 – Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 297 – Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 351 – Philosophy of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 387 – Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 397 – Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 420 – History of Physical Activity and Sport in American Culture (3 cr. hr.)
C. Concentration Requirements (must complete a concentration)
Sport Studies Concentration Requirements: 30 credit hours
ENG 260 – Literature of Sports (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 345 – Sport and Society (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 346 – Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 410 – Ethics in Sport (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 445 – Women and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 468 – African-American Sport History (3 cr. hr.)
Track (courses outside the major): 12 credit hours
The track will consist of 12 credit hours outside the major comprised of appropriate courses taken from the following areas:

African American Studies (AAS)
Cinema Study (CIN)
Communication Studies (COM)
English (ENG)
Health (HLH)
History (HIS)
Philosophy (PHI)
Psychology (PSY)
Sociology (SOC)
Sport Management (SPM)
Women’s Studies (WST)

A minimum of six credit hours must have the same prefix. These 12 credit hours must not include courses that fulfill general education requirements. Students will determine these credit hours in consultation with their advisor and department approval.
Exercise Science Concentration Requirements: 24 credit hours
CHE 221 – General Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
CHE 222 – General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 489 – Exercise Science Research Methods (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 490 – Independent Research in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 105 – Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.

or
PHY 201 – Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
Quantitative Skills – GE 1

Three credit hours, select one course from the following:
COM 230 – Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 221 – Economic Statistics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 201 – Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 201 – Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
PSY 201 – Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
Coaching Concentration Requirements: 39 credit hours
Category A. Required Core (28 credit hours)
ATR 421 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 230 – Foundations of Coaching: Principles and Theories (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 325 – Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 346 – Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 410 – Ethics in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 455 – Philosophy, Principles and the Administration of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 120 – Responding to Emergencies (2 cr. hr.)
PSY 333 – Developmental Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
SPM 311 – Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
And select one from the following:
PED 404 – Activity Clinic: Baseball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 405 – Activity Clinic: Basketball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 406 – Activity Clinic: Field Hockey (2 cr. hr.)
PED 407 – Activity Clinic: Football (2 cr. hr.)
PED 409 – Activity Clinic: Gymnastics (2 cr. hr.)
PED 411 – Activity Clinic: Ice Hockey (2 cr. hr.)
PED 412 – Activity Clinic: Lacrosse (2 cr. hr.)
PED 414 – Activity Clinic: Soccer (2 cr. hr.)
PED 415 – Activity Clinic: Softball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 416 – Activity Clinic: Swimming (2 cr. hr.)
PED 417 – Activity Clinic: Track and Field (2 cr. hr.)
PED 418 – Activity Clinic: Volleyball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 419 – Activity Clinic: Wrestling (2 cr. hr.)
Category B. Practica/Internship Requirements (8 credit hours)
EXS 260 – Coaching Practicum I (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 360 – Coaching Practicum II (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 475 – Internship in Coaching (6 cr. hr.)
Category C. Required Workshops (non-credit)

CAR: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
SAVE: School Violence Prevention Training
Category D. Concentration Elective

(Choose at least three credit hours; students may also choose additional electives)
SPM 345: Sport in Society
ATR 352 – Strength and Conditioning for Athletic Trainers (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 357 – Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 435 – Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 438 – Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 450 – Disability and Sport (3 cr. hr.)

(also listed as SPM 450)
SPM 238 – Sport Videography (3 cr. hr.)
SPM 335 – Information Technology in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
D. Exercise Science, Sport Studies and Coaching Activity Requirements
Sport Studies Concentration Activity Requirements: Five credit hours
Aquatics activity elective
Activity electives
PED 181 – Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 182 – Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
Exercise Science Concentration Activity Requirements: Five credit hours
Aquatics activity elective
Activity electives
PED 182 – Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
Coaching Concentration Activity Requirements: Five credit hours
Aquatics activity elective
Activity electives
PED 181 – Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 182 – Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
E. Free Electives
Sport Studies Concentration: 16 credit hours
Exercise Science Concentration: 27 credit hours
Coaching Concentration: 7 credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Program Requirements – Land Surveying Technology
First Year Required Courses (30 credits)

Completed at a college of the student’s choiceGeneral Biology 4
Physics 4
English with a Focus on Writing 6
Trigonometry 3
Economics 3
Electives[2] 10

Second Year Required Land Surveying Courses (48 credits)FTC 200 Dendrology 3
FTC 202 Introduction to Surveying 4
FTC 204 Introduction to Forest Measurements and Statistics 4
FTC 206 Forest Ecology 4
FTC 208 Spatial Analysis of Forest Resources 5
FTC 210 Leadership and Forest Technology 4
FTC 215 Timber Harvesting, Transportation, and Utilization 5
FTC 223 Introduction to Water Resources 1
FTC 251 Advanced Surveying Measurements and Computations 5
FTC 253 Surveying Law 3
FTC 255 Boundary Surveying 3
FTC 257 Construction and Topographic Surveys 3
FTC 259 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design 4

Total minimum credits for the degree 78 credits

[2] Students intending to apply to a four-year program after earning an A.A.S. degree should use electives to meet lower-division requirements.

Associate in Applied Science in Land Surveying Technology

Many graduates of The Ranger School find the land surveying profession to be an exciting, challenging and rewarding career choice. As land values increase, technology advances, and laws and regulations become more complex, the education of land surveyors has become increasingly important. This degree was developed to address the current educational needs of the student interested in pursuing a career in surveying, as well as the needs of surveying employers. Students who choose this program will be exposed to the fundamentals of forest technology that are important to the land surveyor and will receive a more in-depth education in the area of surveying technology.

This degree was designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills in surveying measurements and computations; the ability to work and communicate effectively with professional land surveyors, survey technicians, lawyers, and the general public; an understanding of the principles and practices of surveying with particular emphasis on boundary surveying; and an understanding of land resource concepts important to the surveyor. Students graduate with an A.A.S. degree in land surveying technology.

Generally, graduates are employed by privately-owned, small- to mid-size surveying firms specializing in boundary, construction, and topographic surveying. Graduates are employed as entry-level technicians performing a variety of tasks including operating various surveying instruments, note keeping, drafting, and computer operation. Employment is also available with local, state and federal agencies such as the state Department of Transportation, state Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management.

At least one year of educational credit is given toward land surveying licensure in New York. Additional educational credit may be granted based on the student’s previous educational experience. Additional field and office experience under the direct supervision of a licensed land surveyor is needed prior to application to obtain a license.

Transfer into other baccalaureate programs at a variety of institutions is possible; however, students are encouraged to consult with the appropriate admissions office to discuss transfer options.

During the first year, students who plan on enrolling are encouraged to take general physics, small business management, or additional mathematics as electives.

Given the nature of the curriculum, the availability of high-tech equipment, and the necessity of individualized instruction, entry into this area of study is limited to 12 students.

Program Requirements – Forest Technology
First Year Required Courses (30 credits)

Completed at a college of the student’s choiceCourses Credits
General Biology 8
English with a Focus on Writing 6
Trigonometry 3
Economics 3
Electives[1] 10

Second Year Required Forest Technology Courses (48 credits)FTC 200 Dendrology 3
FTC 202 Introduction to Surveying 4
FTC 204 Introduction to Forest Measurements and Statistics 4
FTC 206 Forest Ecology 4
FTC 208 Spatial Analysis of Forest Resources 5
FTC 210 Leadership and Forest Technology 4
FTC 211 Silviculture 5
FTC 213 Forest Inventory Practicum 2
FTC 215 Timber Harvesting, Transportation, and Utilization 5
FTC 217 Forest Protection 5
FTC 219 Introduction to Wildlife and Recreation Management 4
FTC 221 Forest Management 3

[1] Students intending to apply to a four-year program after earning an A.A.S. degree should use electives to meet lower-division requirements.

Total minimum credits for the degree 78 credits

Associate in Applied Science in Forest Technology

This degree provides students with knowledge of the field practice of forest management, the ability to work and communicate effectively with professional and paraprofessional personnel, and an understanding of the physical, biological and quantitative aspects that form the basis of forestry.

Graduates immediately find jobs at the technical level and are generally classified as forest technicians or forestry aides in initial employment positions. Forestry agencies and wood-using industries employ forest technicians as an important part of their forest management teams, usually as the “people on the ground” who plan and execute the field practice of forestry, normally under the supervision of a professional forester.

Students interested in a baccalaureate degree should investigate the Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management’s bachelor’s degree curriculum described beginning on page 83. Transfer is possible upon completion of the A.A.S. degree at Wanakena. Transfer into other baccalaureate programs at ESF may be possible, but students should consult with an advisor in the Undergraduate Admissions office as soon as possible.

Students who feel transfer to a baccalaureate program is a possibility after graduation from the forest technology program should pay close attention to the footnotes under “freshman year.”

The freshman year forest technology curriculum consists of 30 credits of general studies courses which may be taken at any accredited four-year, community, or agricultural college, or college of technology.

The second year of the curriculum is offered at the Wanakena Campus. Presented in a varied forest environment, the curriculum’s emphasis is on fundamental forestry knowledge and applied field training as well as the relationship between forest technology and managerial needs. About 50 percent of studies are devoted to field exercises, most of which are held at the school’s James F. Dubuar Forest. This excellent forest backdrop for the technology program provides a diverse laboratory for instructional purposes.

Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering

AMIDON (Biorefinery, Fiber Properties, Paper Properties, Management, Pulping, Bleaching, De-inking), BUJANOVIC (Chemistry of Ligno-cellulosics and Products, Lignin Structure and Reactivity, Pulping, Bleaching), S. CHATTERJEE (Transport Phenomena, Design, Simulation, Pollution Abatement), BUJANOVIC (Chemistry of Lignocellulosics and Products, Lignin Structure and Reactivity, Pulping, Bleaching), DOELLE (Papermaking, Paper Fillers, Recycling, Renewable Energy, Bioprocesses, CO2 Reduction), FRANCIS (Bioenergy, Chemical Engi-neering, Pulping), LAI (Chemistry of Wood, Pulping, and Bleaching, Lignin Reactivity and Utilization, Biomass Fractionation, Bioproduct Development), LIU (Upstream and Downstream Bioprocess Bioengi-neering, Fermentation, Kinetics, Separation, Pulping, Bleaching, Fiber Properties), RAMARAO (Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation, Flow Phenomena, Process Control), SCOTT, Chair (Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Paper Machine Operations, Recycling, Modeling)

The paper engineering, paper science, and bioprocess engineering programs provide a broad base of study in the field of paper and bio-based products to prepare graduates for professional positions in the pulp, paper, bioenergy, biochemicals, biomaterials, bioproduct, pharmaceutical, and other industries. This bio-based industry is the fifth largest in the nation and is very strong internationally. The College pioneered instruction for the pulp and paper industry in 1920 with the formation of a paper science and engineering department and has maintained a leading position in this area of professional education. Recently, the department’s pioneering efforts have led to new tech-nologies in the biorefinery, biochemical, and bioprocessing areas. The expanded bioprocess engineering program is one of the first of its kind in the United States.

These programs have a long-standing reputation for preparing graduates for such rewarding positions as research chemists, biotech-nology scientists, process engineers, technical service representatives, and managers. Graduates have advanced to positions of leadership in research, management, technical operations, and sales in the pulp and paper industry as well as allied industries of heavy equipment manufacture, process chemicals, and other bio-based industries. Other graduates have gone on to successful careers in medical, chemical and other varied fields.

The programs provide education in the physical sciences and chemical engineering, with specific emphasis on those aspects that relate to the sustainable manufacture of pulp and paper, and other products from wood and other lignocellulosic materials. This includes the chemistry, anatomy, and components of wood; the conversion of wood to pulp, paper, and other products; and the chemistry and physics of paper and paper formation. The engineering programs include the basics of chemical engineering with a foundation of unit operations and specialized courses, for example, in air and water pollution abatement from an industrial perspective. The paper engineering program extends this foundation to present a chemical engineering education tailored specifically to the pulp and paper industry. The bioprocess engineering program extends a chemical engineering education with a focus on biomass feedstocks and biological processes rather than a focus on petroleum. The industry is now using advanced chemistry and biotechnology to improve its utilization of renewable carbon and hydrogen in lignocellulosics. The paper science program takes a more science-based (e.g., chemistry or biology) approach to the study of pulp and paper systems. With the science program, students are able to more deeply explore a particular aspect of the industry. The paper engineering and paper science programs have identical first years, allowing students to switch between programs without loss of course credits. Similar lower-division schedules among all three programs allow students to switch programs with only minimal disruption.

The Department of Paper and Bioprocess Engineering is located in Walters Hall, which is devoted to education and research in pulp, paper, bioproduct, bioenergy, and allied fields. In addition to a large number of special purpose laboratories and highly sophisticated scientific equipment, there is a pilot plant equipped with machinery and instrumentation for studies of pulping, pulp cleaning and screening, recycling, refining, and papermaking. Equipment includes two complete paper machines, one 48-inch and one 12-inch; two pressurized refiners for mechanical pulping; and auxiliary equipment. An environmental engineering laboratory includes various methods of paper recycling and waste treatment. A state-of-the-art laboratory for testing paper and other materials is in service. A modern bioprocess engineering lab includes fermenters, spectrophotometer, shakers, anaerobic chamber, incubators, autoclaves, bio- and chemical reactors. Pilot facilities also include equipment for the biological treatment and the separation processes for production of specialized chemicals and polymers from wood, including a 400-liter fermenter, nanoseparation equipment, and incubators for the growth of ligninolytic organisms. This equipment, as well as the extensive chemical engineering laboratory, is employed for both education and research. Computer hardware and software are continually updated for teaching and research in process control and simulation.
The paper engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).

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Careers for STS Majors

The STS major provides excellent preparation for a variety of careers—business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and public service are just some fields in which STS majors have flourished. Current and prospective STS majors are advised to consult the following resources in their career explorations:
Stanford Career Development Center is your campus resource for learning about careers, networking, job and internship lists, resume and interview preparation, and other services
The STS Job Resource Center (powered by AfterCollege) provides a list of jobs and internships selected specifically for STS majors
The STS Office has extensive information on careers of recent STS graduates in its publication “IDP Self-Study Report: STS Program, 1999-2006.” In some cases, we may be able to provide you with contact information for STS alums who are working for companies or in fields in which you are interested.

Program Information

Stanford’s Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) offers undergraduates integrated studies of the natures and relationship of science, technology, and engineering, and of the social relations of science and technology. STS provides an arena for dialogue among students of engineering, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences–a common ground where important cross-disciplinary studies transcending the gaps between the technical and non-technical fields are not merely envisioned, but practiced.

Stanford’s STS program, founded in 1971, is among the oldest of such programs in the United States. Stanford STS graduates, taking full advantage of their unique, demanding, and intellectually stimulating training, have entered distinguished graduate programs, such as Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, MIT’s Technology and Policy Program, and graduate programs at the Universities of Sussex and Pennsylvania. STS alumni and alumnae have forged successful careers in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, law, public service, medicine, and academia.