Students taking courses online are expected to have access to the Internet for extended periods, either at home or in a College computer lab. You will need access to e-mail and the Web using Netscape Navigator, version 4.01 or greater, or Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or greater (AOL’s built-in browser may not work). Some of the course material will require that you have JAVA installed and active, and you may also need to download and install one or more plug-in applications in your browser --- details will be provided by your instructor.

Students register for online courses using the registration form in this catalog. You may register in person or by mail. The tuition rate is the same as for regular on-campus summer courses. Enrollment is limited and is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After registering, you should contact the course instructor to initiate study.

221-38100-11
Public Affairs Reporting
NLA

Explores the techniques used to research and report complex political, social, and economic issues for print media. Also provides an overview of specialty reporting areas such as business, education, and the environment. Students learn how to investigate the most common areas covered by reporters, detailing story topics, sources, and pitfalls. Introduction to an assortment of literary-journalistic writing styles suitable for in-depth reporting. Strategies are developed for individual reporting projects, and published examples are critiqued to lead students toward an ethical, analytic approach to public affairs reporting. The course syllabus is available at www.ithaca.edu/harper. Prerequisites: 221-12100 and 221-13100, or 221-18000 and 221-18100; 221-28200. 3 credits. Ten weeks: May 29 - August 3. Con-tact the instructor, Christopher Harper, at charper@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3260.

223-54100-11
Contemporary Issues:
Online Learning and Collaboration

The use of online communication technologies for exchanging information, for collaborating on projects, and for professional development is growing rapidly. This course examines current and emerging designs and applications for online synchronous and asynchronous work and learning. Students have the opportunity to actually experience and reflect on these processes. They engage in a series of predesigned online experiences and "tours," in self-directed exploration of World Wide Web resources, and in online conversation and mentoring with the professor and fellow learners. They compile a reflective journal, develop design specifications for an actual online learning or collaboration application of their choice, and write a paper synthesizing their experiences and relevant research about "virtual" work and learning. Students should expect to spend approximately 50 hours doing online exploration, research, and development of their projects. 3 credits. Five weeks: May 29 - June 29. Contact the instructor, Diane Gayeski, at gayeski@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3912.

306-12200-21
Principles of Microeconomics
SS LA 1b

Introduction to microeconomics, examining such topics as determination of price by supply and demand, theory of consumer demand and utility, analysis of costs and supply, market structures and industry organization including monopoly, distribution of income, pricing of productive resources (wages, interest, profits, and rents), international economics, comparative economic systems, and applications to current economic problems. 3 credits. Five weeks: July 2 - August 3. Contact the instructor, William Kolberg, at kolberg@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3609.

331-10100-11
Introduction to Sociology
SS LA 1a, 1b

Basic scientific concepts related to social systems, recurring social processes, cultural factors, and social factors in the development of personality. 3 credits. Ten weeks: May 29 - August 3. Contact the instructor, Julian Euell, at euell@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3522.

662-22700-11/21
Stress: Its Nature
and Management
LA

Overview of the nature and physiology of stress and the various approaches and techniques commonly used to manage it. Covers relaxation techniques, yoga, meditation, cognitive restructuring, goal setting, assertiveness techniques, social engineering, communication skills, conflict resolution, nutrition, exercise, biofeedback, leisure counseling, role clarification, self-help techniques, and time management techniques. Prerequisite: any level 1 psychology course. Two five-week sessions, 3 credits each: May 29 - June 29 or July 2 - August 3. Contact the instructor, Deborah Wuest, at wuest@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3108.