9 courses with the subject RAM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RAM 101First Year Seminar1
This course provides students with foundational psychosocial theories as well as skills in reading, composition, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and public speaking that they will apply to their academic success and beyond. Students are required to think reflexively about themselves, each other, their academics, and goals through personal journaling, group work, active listening, class discussions, and oral presentations. This course is reserved exclusively for scholars in the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program. They will learn to turn to their RAM peers and RAM faculty and staff for support. Note: Students completing RAM 101 may not receive credit for FRX101, FYS 101, or FYE 101. Credits: (1,0)
Collaborative Learning Workshops are an integral part of the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) program. In the Workshops, students master material in challenging foundational courses such as Mathematics. Faculty facilitators provide worksheets that students – organized in small collaborative working groups – use to solve problems while deepening their understanding of course material, acquiring strong study skills, and developing support groups. Enrollment is restricted to entering first year students who have been selected to participate in the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) program and who are enrolled in a foundational course to which a collaborative learning workshop is attached. Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: (1,0)
RAM 110Leadership Theories and Mentorship Practices1
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to lead and mentor peers within the campus community and beyond. With a blend of lectures, discussions, case studies, and real world applications, students will explore key leadership theories, communication strategies, and mentorship techniques. The course will also highlight the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and cultural competency in leadership and mentorship roles. Credits: (1,0)
RAM 201 is a course reserved exclusively for students in the Research Aligned Mentorship Program (RAM) that will introduce sophomores to research and graduate study in preparation for a faculty-mentored research experience. Throughout the course, students will be responsible for written reflections on scholarly journal articles. The course will culminate in a semester-long project that engages the student in writing a research proposal that requires students to read and summarize scholarly articles accessed through the college’s electronic library databases. The research proposal will be evaluated as a poster presentation which is delivered orally in class at the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): RAM 101 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (2,0)
This course assists graduating students in adjusting to career and post- graduate endeavors after Farmingdale. It will continue to prepare students for careers, research, and graduate studies. Students will become familiar with what a research career, post-graduate study, or intended career pathway would entail. Through personalized guidance, students will craft individual road-maps to graduation and beyond. This course is intended to help the student to synthesize skills and knowledge learned in other courses to apply in real-life situations. By the conclusion of the course, students will identify opportunities and plans for further educational and professional development. The course culminates in a presentation of their professional portfolio, that they can utilize outside of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): RAM 201 and 60 credits earned Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: (1,0)
Total Required Credits: 15 Notes: Students who plan eventually to major in Anthropology should be advised by an Anthropology faculty member and are encouraged to take a Modern Language; Statistics (MTH 110); SOC 122. Study abroad is recommended. Other courses relevant to the specific interests of Anthropology students might include: BIO 123, 130; 166/170, 193, 197, 210; CON 103; CRJ 201, 203; HIS 213, 215, 216, or 240; MLG 305-308; PCM 425, 426; POL 110; SOC 220, 225, 228-263
This hands-on research experience with a faculty mentor is the culminating experience for students enrolled in the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) program. Students will be placed in research experiences on the Farmingdale Campus or off-campus in major universities, research laboratories, businesses, industry, government, horticultural gardens, and other settings that fit their academic interests and career goals. Prerequisite(s): RAM 201 or 301 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (0,0,15)
This hands-on research experience with a faculty mentor is the culminating experience for students enrolled in the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) program. Students will be placed in research experiences on the Farmingdale Campus or off-campus in major universities, research laboratories, businesses, industry, government, horticultural gardens, and other settings that fit their academic interests and career goals. Prerequisite(s): RAM 201 or 301 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (0,0,24)
This hands-on research experience with a faculty mentor is the culminating experience for students enrolled in the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) program. Students will be placed in research experiences on the Farmingdale Campus or off-campus in major universities, research laboratories, businesses, industry, government, horticultural gardens, and other settings that fit their academic interests and career goals. Prerequisite(s): RAM 201 or 301 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (0,0,33)
