Delta Courses

DCC 100 Mentor/Tutorial Seminar (A). Prepares students for a successful collegiate experience with the assistance of Delta faculty mentors. Concentrates on academic and personal decision-making by (a) providing academic advisement, (b) presenting a comprehensive orientation to campus services and student life, (c) introducing collaborative learning opportunities, (d) investigating personal learning styles and (e) developing better writing skills. 2 Cr. Fall.

DCC 210 Human Heritage and Experience I (A). Introduces students to the humanities by investigating early world civilizations. Explores the shared human experience through literature, art and theater, while also focusing on key cultural commonalities and differences. Encourages a deeper appreciation of values, meaning and purpose underlying the human condition by means of discussion, formal and informal written assignments, and participation in theatrical performances. 3 Cr. Fall.

DCC 215 Society and Culture I (A). Provides general exposure to the social sciences through an interdisciplinary study of history, political science, economics, and sociology. Specifically examines how societies interact, influence or collide with one another within the larger global context of modernization. Introduces students to their first collaborative symposium, while focusing on scholarly research, writing and presentation skills. 3 Cr. Fall.

DCC 220 Aesthetic Experience I (A). Introduces students to the aesthetic sensibilities of world cultures and fosters a deeper appreciation of the purposes of artistic expression. Examines works of art in a global context, further refines analytical skills in describing the intent of artists and their creations, considers the necessity of artists in society, and emphasizes the mutual influences between the world students personally experience and that which the artists depict. 3 Cr. Fall.

DCC 225 Integrative Learning Seminar I (A). Prerequisite: DCC 100. In collaboration with Delta mentors and peers, students will identify, research and present current issues facing their home communities, while refining analytical and public speaking skills. Requires students to complete the necessary steps for a finalized contract pertaining to their first Integrative Learning Experience (ILE I) by engaging in résumé development, networking and interviewing techniques. 2 Cr. Spring.

DCC 230 Scientific Exploration I (A). Introduces students to science and the scientific method, as well as the commonalities and differences between various scientific disciplines. Highlights global achievements, implications and consequences of science within everyday life, and considers scientific problem-solving vital to human inquiry. 3 Cr. Fall.

DCC 235 Integrative Learning Experience I (A). Prerequisite: DCC 225. Requires students to complete a volunteer, work or internship experience at a local or regional setting. After receiving their mentors’ approval for final placements, students must complete a minimum of 120 clock-hours at the site, and fulfill the assignments and evaluations contained in their contracts by electronic mail or post. 2 Cr. Summer.

DCC 310 Human Heritage and Experience II (A). Prerequisite: DCC 210. Investigates western civilization as experienced through its literary and artistic traditions. Creates an interactive and collaborative learning environment, which emphasizes critical and creative thinking skills. Concentrates on the complex role of the individual within western culture by utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to literature, art and theater. 3 Cr. Spring.

DCC 315 Society and Culture II (A). Prerequisite: DCC 215. Expands an understanding of modern global history and the processes of modernization and development, which serve as a continuation of the various modes of social science inquiry. Engages students in a semester-long examination of a current theme or conflict facing the world community and promotes collaborative group-work. Emphasizes scholarly research, informal and formal presentations, individual and co-authored written work, and participation in the annual Delta College World Conference. 3 Cr. Spring.

DCC 320 Aesthetic Experience II (A). Surveys trends in modern American society as they relate to the arts. Familiarizes students with issues of censorship, public funding and the First Amendment through written assignments, creative projects and presentations. Refines analytical abilities through student-run debates over aesthetic construal, community standards, controversial content and artists’ freedom of expression. 3 Cr. Spring.

DCC 330 Scientific Exploration II (A). Allows students to identify and explore fundamental scientific principles in a semester-long research project. Emphasizes the design of experiments, including the formulation of hypotheses, interpretation of data and formal presentations of results. Also includes practical computer applications that assist in scientific experimentation. 4 Cr. Spring.

DCC 345 Integrative Learning Seminar II (A). In collaboration with Delta mentors and peers, students must identify, research and present current national issues based upon a comprehensive survey of American history. Enhances refinement of public speaking skills and familiarity with various forms of persuasive argumentation. Students must complete the necessary steps for a finalized contract pertaining to their second Integrative Learning Experience (ILE II). 3 Cr. Spring.

DCC 355 Integrative Learning Experience II (A). Prerequisite: DCC 345. Requires students to complete a volunteer, work or internship experience at a regional or national site. After receiving their mentors’ approval for final placements, students must complete a minimum of 145 clock-hours at the site, and fulfill the assignments and evaluations contained in their contracts by electronic mail or post. 2 Cr. Summer.

DCC 400 Technology and Society (A). Surveys the evolution and application of technology by utilizing various modes of inquiry fostered by the Delta College curriculum. Explores the complex relationship between technology and culture, and specifically addresses the challenging interplay between technological advancements and intrinsic values systems. Culminates with the creation of both individual Web pages and the collaborative “virtual yearbook.” 3 Cr. Fall.

DCC 410 Integrative Learning Seminar III (A). Identifies the “best practices” of ethical conduct and professional leadership by employing both analytical skills and personal reflection. Considers earlier philosophical approaches to ethics and investigates proactive solutions to daily ethical dilemmas. Additionally, assists students with proposals for their semester abroad or the National Service to America option, and oversees the creation of professional portfolios, which display collegiate scholarship, internship experiences and extracurricular accomplishments. 2 Cr. Fall.

DCC 420 Integrative Learning Experience III (A). Prerequisites: DCC 235 and DCC 355. Requires students to complete a semester abroad or the National Service to America option, which specifically involves assisting a cross-cultural community in the United States. Fulfills predetermined contracts of academic study that will generate 12 to 15 credits approved by SUNY Brockport, or produce 600 clockhours on site in the case of internships and volunteer placements. Delivery and assessment of assignments vary depending upon individual placements in international academic institutions, internships or national volunteer placements. 12-15 Cr. Spring.