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2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

How to Read the Course Listings

The following listing is a basic description of courses currently offered by the college; courses that are not listed also may be offered. Courses are listed alphabetically by department and numerically within the department. The numerical course index may be of additional assistance in finding a particular course description (in the back of this catalog). Descriptions are general in nature and are not intended to include all topics which may be part of the course and, in some cases, items in the descriptions may be omitted from the course. Flexibility, modifications, augmentations and deletions are necessary to meet changing conditions and circumstances.

Subject Code and Course Number - Each course is assigned a four-letter code identifying the course subject and a three-digit number.

Liberal Arts Elective - Each course designated with an * will fulfill Liberal Arts and Sciences degree requirements and the specific category will be identified with the following abbreviations:

HUM - Humanities, MAT - Mathematics, SCI - Science and SSC - Social Science.

General Education Elective - Each course designated with one of the two letter abbreviations identified on the following page will fulfill the General Education requirement indicated.

Lab Fee - Indicates that an additional fee will be required of students registering for the course. Lab fees vary by course from $10 and up.

Class Hours - The number of hours per week, during the standard term, that a particular course meets in a classroom situation.

Lab Hours - The number of hours per week, during the standard term, that a particular course meets in a laboratory situation. Field work, small group discussions and shop hours may be included in these hours.

Credits - The number of credits to be awarded to the student who successfully completes the course. If the credits are followed by “ND,” the course is not college level and therefore not applicable toward a degree, but this number of hours will be included in the student’s tuition charge and course load status.

Term Offered - The term or terms the course is normally offered during the year. PLEASE NOTE: Distance Learning (DL) sections, or sections with a DL component, may have specific hardware and/or software requirements. Computers that meet these requirements are available for student use on campus. Check course description on the college website for details: www.hvcc.edu/catalog/courses.

Distance Learning - This course has been established as a distance learning course. Please refer to each term’s course listing for when it is offered as such.

Pre-requisite - Any coursework that must be completed before the student is eligible to enroll in the course.

Co-requisite - Any course which must be taken during the same term as the course.

Pre- or co- requisite - Any course which must be either completed before the student is eligible to enroll in the course or taken during the same term as the course.

 

  

  
 

Public Administration Studies
  

  • PADM 241 Public Affairs Seminar II

    This course is a seminar that provides an interdisciplinary study of selected problems in public affairs, and the theory and practice of public service. Where practicable, a combination of classroom and field experience will be undertaken. Students complete a seminar report on a topic developed by the instructor and the student.
    Offered: Offered on demand
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PADM 242 Public Affairs Seminar III

    This course is a seminar that provides an interdisciplinary study of selected problems in public affairs, and the theory and practice of public service. Where practicable, a combination of classroom and field experience will be undertaken. Students complete a seminar report on a topic developed by the instructor and the student.
    Offered: Offered on demand
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Physical Education
  

  • PHED 100 Beginning Ice Skating

    This course is designed to teach the student to understand the principles and mechanics of basic ice skating; to become familiar with the terms associated with the activity; and, to achieve a degree of competency in the skills outlined in the topical outline.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 0.5
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • PHED 131 Tennis/Volleyball

    This course is designed to teach the basic skills necessary to enjoy playing tennis and volleyball; to teach the rules and basic strategies of each activity; to develop an appreciation of the values of physical exercise and to show how each activity contributes to the overall well being of each student.
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 132 Weight Training I

    This is an introductory weight training class designed to enhance student physical fitness with progressive resistance exercise. Students will practice traditional approaches to weight training utilizing the Universal Gym along with selected Life Fitness apparatus.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 133 Volleyball

    This course is designed to teach the basic skills necessary to enjoy playing volleyball; to teach the rules and basic strategy of volleyball; to develop an appreciation of the values of physical exercise and to show how volleyball contributes to the overall well being of each student.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 134 Basketball

    This course is designed to allow the student to experience the basic fundamentals as they relate to both current philosophies and carryover aspects of basketball. Overall, each student will be encouraged to further his/her skills, appreciation of, and interest in basketball by taking an active part during class sessions.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 136 Beginning Golf

    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, terminology, rules, etiquette, skills and safety precautions involved in the game of golf and to develop a carry over appreciation for the game of golf as a lifetime, leisure time recreational activity.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 138 Aerobic Dancercise

    This course is designed to teach the student to know and understand his/her physical make-up and potential; tone and stretch; adjust intensity; target heart rate; to understand and know what is meant by aerobic fitness; to develop needed endurance, strength, coordination, flexibility and balance; and, to establish a reason for continued exercise.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 139 Racquetball

    This course is designed to teach the basic skills necessary to enjoy playing racquetball; to teach the rules and basic strategy of racquetball; to develop an appreciation of the values of physical exercise and to show how racquetball contributes to the overall well being of each student.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 141 Weight Training/Personal Fitness

    This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of weight training. In addition, the students will earn the components and principles of physical fitness. The student will also take part in various fitness assessments to develop a personal fitness program and assess their progress.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 142 Physical Conditioning/Self Defense

    This course is designed to teach the training methods necessary to enjoy physical conditioning and self-defense; to teach skills and basic strategies of these; to develop an appreciation of the values of exercise and to show how these activities contribute to the overall well being of each student.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 144 Weight Lifting

    This course is designed to introduce students to safely develop an understanding of and proficiency in the activities of free-weight lifting. The methods and safety procedures, along with the value of weightlifting in maintaining and/or improving an individual’s fitness level will be stressed. Various training systems will be introduced to emphasize strength, power, hypertrophy, and muscular endurance.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 145 Adventure

    This course is designed to be an active, moving, and fun-filled experience. This is an experimental learning process and will include the following types of activities: 1) Ice breakers; 2) Initiatives; 3) Trust; 4) Problem solvers; and, 5) high and low ropes.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 146 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

    Lifetime Fitness and Wellness assists students in developing the necessary understanding and skills to acquire and maintain a physically active and wellness-oriented lifestyle. Through instructional techniques in laboratory-based activities, Lifetime Fitness and Wellness prepares the learner to enter and preserve a state of optimal health by providing the knowledge and aptitude essential to making more meaningful, beneficial, and health-literate life choices in the areas of overall health and wellness, physical fitness, weight management and nutritional awareness.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 147 Step Aerobics

    Step aerobics is a course designed to improve strength, flexibility, and overall cardiovascular fitness. Students will receive instruction in target heart rate, proper warm-up activities, basic step routines and conclude each session with a cool-down period. Floor work and resistance activities will be included.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 148 Aerobic Boxing

    Aerobic boxing is a course which will give the student both the knowledge and the hands-on experience of boxing technique and conditioning. Students will receive instruction on the boxing stance, jab, cross, hook, body shots, and combinations. Students will also gain extensive experience in using boxing equipment and training techniques including the heavy bag, speed bag, shadow boxing, jump rope, punch mitts and calisthenics.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 149 Circuit Fitness

    This course will provide the student with a variety of fitness exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness. Each station will be comprised of an exercise that will be done for a specific period of time. Students will move from one exercise to the next until the circuit is complete. Since this course is strenuous, it is intended for individuals who are currently involved in some form of fitness training (e.g. weight training, step aerobics, running, jogging, etc.).
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 154 Pickle Ball/Table Tennis

    This course is designed to cover the basic rules, skills and playing strategies of Pickle-Ball and Table Tennis.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 155 Introduction to Geocaching

    Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity where individuals use Global Positioning System (GPS) techniques to “hide” and “seek” containers. This course will introduce students to this activity which combines basic orienteering, hiking, and technology with the adventure of an outdoor treasure hunt. The word Geocaching refers to GEO for geography and to CACHING, the process of hiding items in an inconspicuous location. Using a navigation device and a set of coordinates, students will attempt to find geocaches at different locations within their local area. Basic orienting, directional navigation, geocaching terminology and hiking etiquette will be covered. Students must possess or have access to a smartphone prior to enrolling in the course and be willing to download a fee-based application once enrolled.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 156 Flag Football/Cross-Training

    This course covers introductory rules, fundamental skills, trends and strategies in flag football and cross-training. Cross-training activities may include but are not limited to: plyometrics, core conditioning, weight training, interval training, basketball, and flexibility exercises.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 160 Zumba

    Zumba mixes body sculpting movements with dance steps derived from cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggeaton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, calypso and salsation. The class will focus on aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. The movements involved are meant to target the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals and the heart. Zumba is meant for all fitness levels, and there is no need for an prior dance experience.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 170 Soccer/Badminton

    A student will develop a proficiency in the sports of soccer and badminton. Emphasis is on analysis and teaching of individual skills and team play.
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHED 171 Physical Exercise/Track and Field

    This course is designed to provide a knowledge of all aspects and fundamental concepts of physical fitness. The course will cover and work in all areas of conditioning basic to one’s fitness. It is designed to provide a working knowledge and skill in all recognized track and field events. The course will include the basic fundamental teaching concepts for each of the different running and field events.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHED 180 Intro to Physical Education

    A study and understanding of the background, history and development of physical education; this course is designed to develop an appreciation for physical education as a profession and to create an awareness of critical issues and problems facing physical education today.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHED 236 Intermediate Golf

    This course is designed to assist the intermediate golfer, improve various skills in the golf game.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 248 Advanced Aerobic Boxing

    This course will give the student advanced training in boxing conditioning and technique. Students will train to improve their cardiovascular and muscular endurance at an advanced level. They will learn advanced training techniques with the heavy bag, speed bag, jump rope, punch mitts and equipment they became familiar with in the Aerobic Boxing class. This is a non-contact course designed to be a continuation of the basic Aerobic Boxing class.
    Pre-requisite(s): PHED 148 Aerobic Boxing  or permission of instructor.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHED 250 Physical Fitness Conditioning

    This course will incorporate a variety of fitness training techniques to prepare students for success in the entrance and exit physical fitness tests for law enforcement, military basic training, firefighter’s exams, as well as other employment opportunities that require a fitness entrance exam. This is an intense course that will require a level of fitness appropriate with activities in which the students will participate during the semester.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • PHED 270 Elementary and Secondary Games

    This course is designed to provide future physical education teachers with the knowledge and techniques to teach games to elementary and secondary students.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHED 280 Introduction to Sports Medicine

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the challenging field of athletic training. The course will provide knowledge concerning common injuries sustained during athletic and recreational activities, as well as specific considerations in the practice of licensed professions regarding evaluation, treatment and athletic rehabilitation in a sports medicine setting.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 100 Intro to Philosophy

    A course introducing the student to the purposes and methods of the field of philosophy and introduction to important men of philosophy and their contributions to knowledge. The first semester concentrates on the ancient and medieval philosophers.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): HU
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHIL 110 Comparative Religion

    A discussion-lecture course on the world’s religions, with an emphasis on the major religions of India and China and the beginnings of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): HU
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHIL 120 Existentialism

    Existentialism is the group of theories suggesting that human existence precedes its essence. In other words, human life is the search for meaning, and only through life can people define what it is they value. Existentialism has been influential in the modern world, offering glimpses into the nature of human choice, individual accountability, the despair of living in a universe without God or order, the absurd, and the experience of mortality. Existentialism is a theory of value, action, and ethics. A foundation in philosophy is recommended.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): HU
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHIL 265 Honors Philosophy- Ideas Past and Present

    This course explores the impact of both classical and contemporary ideas on post-modern society. It will explore the nature of intellect and define and discuss the meaning of abstract thought. The course will seek to understand the relationship between place, time and thought and will thus look closely at the social and historical location occupied by all of the thinkers discussed throughout the semester. Finally, this course will focus on post-modern American institutions such as the economic, political, health care, leisure, religious and legal and analyze the ways in which each institution can be explained using the power of ideas. (Honors Course) Open to students enrolled in the Liberal Arts & Science - Honors Program or by permission of department chair.
    Offered: Fall
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): HU
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Physics
  

  • PHYS 095 Foundations of Physics I

    This course is the first half of a two-semester course designed to prepare the Individual Studies student for entrance into a technical program of his or her choosing. The student will begin by learning some basic tools such as powers-of-10 notation, graphing techniques and vector addition. Then these tools will be applied in the areas of linear motion, forces, energy, heat and temperature, sound, and the reflection and refraction of light waves. Credits earned in this course may not be applied toward an associate degree.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 4ND
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 096 Foundations of Physics II

    In a continuation of PHYS 095, Foundations of Physics I, the student will investigate DC electricity, magnetism, and the spectrum of electromagnetic waves. In addition, the student will learn about some of the more recent physical phenomena such as radioactivity, xrays, the photoelectric effect, fission, fusion and the present day applications of each of these. Credits earned in this course may not be applied toward an associate degree.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Offered on demand
    Credits: 4ND
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 100 Physical Science I/Physics and Chemistry

    A course intended to give the non-science major a basic background in principles of physics and chemistry which affect everyone’s life. Fundamental concepts of force, motion, energy, electricity, nuclear reactions and chemistry are covered descriptively in lecture. Mathematics is kept to a minimum, but the student will be exposed to metric measurements, powers-of-ten notation, graphs and simple algebraic relationships. One class hour each week is spent in a laboratory environment where students can “prove” certain principles for themselves.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Other: 1
  

  • PHYS 101 Physical Science II/Earth Science and Astronomy

    This course is a lecture course intended for non-science majors in which the principles of meteorology, geology and astronomy are covered. However, students spend one class hour each week in a laboratory environment where they learn to interpret weather and topographic maps, identify common minerals and rocks, and complete various exercises to help them gain an understanding of other meteorologic, geologic and astronomical phenomena.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Other: 1
  

  • PHYS 105 Introduction to Astronomy

    This is a one-semester laboratory course in descriptive astronomy covers planetary, stellar and galactic astronomy appropriate for non-science majors. It is offered as a web-based course only. Students will be able to use celestial coordinates and constellations to locate celestial objects. They will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the properties of stars, planets, moons, comets, and meteors, nebulae and galaxies. They will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the origin and make-up of the solar system and cosmos.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences

    The health technologies student becomes familiar with physical concepts in static and dynamic fluids, ideal gases, energy, and thermodynamics through a problem-solving approach. The student’s understanding is reinforced by weekly experiments in which he or she gains laboratory skills and experience in the analysis of data.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 115 Physics

    A one-semester course designed especially for construction students. Fundamental principles of physics are presented in a wide variety of areas. Some of the topics covered are motion, Newton’s Laws, vectors, work and energy, hydraulics, strength of materials, statics, thermal effects, wave motion, single and double lens optics, and fundamental electricity. Where appropriate, the emphasis is on technical application to the construction field.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 135 Technical Physics I

    The engineering technology student will become familiar with physical concepts in vectors, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, simple harmonic motion, and static and dynamic fluids through an algebra-based problem- solving approach. Class work is reinforced by weekly experiments in which he or she gains laboratory skills and experience in the analysis of data.
    Co-requisite(s): MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  

  • PHYS 140 General Physics I

    PHYS 140, General Physics I and PHYS 141 General Physics II  constitute a one-year, high-level course in physics for transfer students. The basic ideas of physics are stressed, and presented in depth, particularly as they apply to the life sciences. Sufficient mathematics is presented so that the student can gain insight into both theory and application through problem solving. The laboratories are largely quantitative and stress applications. Topics include: classical mechanics, gravitation and fluids, and oscillations. (Formerly entitled Physics I.)
    Co-requisite(s): MATH 170 Precalculus .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 141 General Physics II

    A continuation of PHYS 140 General Physics I . Topics include: thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. (Formerly entitled Physics II.)
    Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 140 General Physics I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 143 Introduction to Meteorology

    This course is a general survey of atmospheric sciences for non-science students. Through an understanding of science inquiry and the scientific method, students will develop a basic understanding of the processes that control weather and climate. Current events and issues in atmospheric sciences also will be discussed.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 145 Introductory Geology

    Earth materials, surface landforms and the earth’s interior are covered non-mathematically. The processes of construction and destruction are emphasized. Specific topics include plate tectonics, stream erosion, mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Laboratory study includes rock and mineral identification, landscape interpretation from topographic maps and aerial photos, lab period field trips, and an all-day field trip to the Adirondacks.
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 146 Evolution of The Earth

    This course treats the development of the earth and its seas, continents and mountains. The Earth’s history is studied in chronological order, beginning with spacecraft data from the moon and planets and concluding with the events of the recent glaciation. Emphasis is on the ancient geography of North America and in particular the geologic history of eastern New York. Laboratory study includes sediment analysis, fossil identification, interpretation and construction of geologic maps, lab period field trips, and an all-day field trip to the Catskills.
    Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 145 Introductory Geology .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 150 Physics I

    The first of three calculus-based introductory physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. Topics included are introductory vector algebra and calculus, translational and rotational kinematics and dynamics, and energy and momentum conservation laws. The theory is accompanied by a comprehensive laboratory in which clarification of basic principles and accuracy of data taking are stressed. (Formerly entitled General Physics I.)
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 180 Calculus I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  

  • PHYS 151 Physics II

    The second of three calculus-based introductory physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. Topics included are gravitation, electric and magnetic fields, and DC and AC circuits. The theory is accompanied by a comprehensive laboratory in which clarification of basic principles and accuracy of data taking are stressed. (Formerly entitled General Physics II.)
    Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 150 Physics I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  

  • PHYS 210 Fundamentals of GIS

    This one-semester course will focus on the conceptual, cartographic and scientific underpinnings of GIS, emphasizing hands-on skills of data collection, manipulation, and presentation using GIS software. The laboratory focuses on using scientific method and critical thinking in the use of GIS for natural science applications through map-making, interpretation and spatial analysis.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 240 Atmospheric Structure and Circulation

    This course is a technical survey of the atmosphere that applies elementary math and physics concepts to the three-dimensional structure of the atmosphere. Topics to be covered include planetary, regional and local circulations; weather systems; atmospheric radiation; precipitation physics; and thermodynamics. This course also includes a one-hour weekly lab section during which students will learn basic weather analysis, including meteorological data decoding (METAR and RAOB), thermodynamic diagrams, cloud types and precipitation/visibility obscurations. PHYS 143 Introduction to Meteorology  is recommended but not required as a prerequisite.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 180 Calculus I  and PHYS 150 Physics I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PHYS 250 Physics III

    The third of three calculus-based introductory physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. Topics included are mechanical, acoustical and electromagnetic waves, simple harmonic motion, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity and old quantum theory. The theory is accompanied by a comprehensive laboratory in which clarification of basic principles and accuracy of data taking are stressed. (Formerly entitled General Physics III.)
    Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 151 Physics II .
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 210 Calculus III .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  

  • PHYS 251 Modern Physics

    A calculus-based physics course in which the student is introduced to quantum mechanics, atomic structure, molecular and statistical physics, the solid state, nuclear and particle physics and modern theories of cosmology. The student also acquires considerable skill in the use of advanced optical apparatus and precision data reduction. (Formerly entitled General Physics IV.)
    Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III .
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 220 Calculus IV: Differential Equations .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  

  • PHYS 252 Methods of Theoretical Physics

    This course is intended to provide the student with the applied mathematics needed in junior, senior and beginning graduate study in the physical sciences. The topics emphasized include applications of calculus, complex variables, linear algebra, power series, vector analysis and differential equations to complex problems in physics.
    Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III .
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 220 Calculus IV: Differential Equations .
    Offered: Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SCI
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • PHYS 255 Research Reading in Physics

    An independent reading course for Engineering Science or Mathematics and Science majors who are taking PHYS 250 Physics III  or PHYS 251 Modern Physics  concurrently during their second year. The course may be taken either semester; the topic to be investigated will be selected by the student with the instructor’s approval.
    Co-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III  (Fall Semester) and PHYS 251 Modern Physics  (Spring Semester).
    Offered: Offered on demand
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • PHYS 256 Experimental Research in Physics

    An independent laboratory course for mathematics or physical science majors who are taking PHYS 250 Physics III  or PHYS 251 Modern Physics  concurrently during their second year. Suggested topics for investigation are holography, fiber optics and super conductivity. Students may investigate other topics of special interest with instructors’ approval. This course may be taken either semester.
    Co-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III  (Fall Semester) and PHYS 251 Modern Physics  (Spring Semester).
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Offered on demand
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 2

Political Science
  

  • POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science

    This course is designed to provide a general introduction to political thought and the practice of politics. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of the different political ideas, institutions, and systems, on the state, national and international levels.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • POLS 101 Introduction to International Politics

    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic theories and concepts essential to international politics. Topics include the emergence of the state, realism and idealism, nationalism, democracy, war, anarchy, power and the balance of power between states, globalization, and the influence of nuclear weapons. Some attention will be devoted to political science research methods.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • POLS 102 Introduction to Political Theory

    This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major themes and concepts associated with western political thought, including the function of politics and government, power, equality, justice and liberty. Students will analyze political thinkers from Plato and Aristotle to Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Marx and Rawls as well as challenge their ideas.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): WC
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • POLS 105 American National Government

    An in-depth examination of the principles, procedures, institutions and theories of American National Government.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS, AH
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • POLS 110 State and Local Government

    Analysis of the structure and functioning of state, county, local and special governmental units with particular emphasis on governmental units within the State of New York.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • POLS 125 Introduction to Terrorism

    This course is an attempt to give students an overview of terrorism and its impact on a civilized world. It is a course designed to stimulate discussion on both the sociological, and political/philosophical aspect of rebellion. The nature and extent of the problems of domestic terrorism in contemporary America will also be discussed.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • POLS 200 Internship in Politics and Government

    This internship provides students with the opportunity to observe and participate in the operation of government and policymaking. Through weekly required reading and writing assignments and class discussion, students will combine theory and practice of the governmental and political processes in order to develop research and understanding of how governments and policymaking processes function. Students will participate in internships at approved locations, including the New York State Legislature, or with local governments, political parties, campaigns, public affairs practitioners, or advocacy organizations. Placement with the New York State Legislature is competitive. Students obtain placements in consultation with the instructor. Permission of the department chairperson may be required.
    NOTE: This course may be taken for variable credits. As discussed during advisement, the number of contact hours required will determine the number of credits received.
    Pre-requisite(s): POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science  or POLS 105 American National Government  or POLS 110 State and Local Government . A grade of “B” or higher is required.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credits: 6
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Other: 15
  

  • POLS 222 Global Seminar

    A collaborative course among separate community colleges that uses case studies in environmental and sustainability issues to build an understanding of the social structural conditions that produce environmental problems and affect responses to them. Students will participate in videoconferences and electronic research and discussion.
    Offered: Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Polysomnography
  

  • PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology

    This course is designed to familiarize the student with medications commonly used by patients requiring neurodiagnosis studies. Topics will include patient assessment of need, indications, contraindications, actions, side effects and hazards for each medication discussed. The student will also identify age-appropriate dosing and routes of administration for each drug and its potential effect on polysomnography or encephalography testing.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students  or BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II .
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • PSGT 120 Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics I

    This course will introduce students to the responsibilities and educational requirements of a Polysomnography Technologist. Students will be exposed to basic techniques for placement of polysomnography diagnostic equipment. Procedures and methods for collecting, processing and documenting data gathered from the patient both before and during polysomnographic testing will be covered. Polysomnographic electrical theory and application is covered in relation to data acquisition and recording. Procedures for ensuring patient safety, infection control and production of a quality diagnostic tool will be explored.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students ; MATH 135 Elementary Statistics ; PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences .
    Co-requisite(s): PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology  and RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 5
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 4
  

  • PSGT 200 Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics II

    This is a didactic and laboratory class designed to promote a better understanding of sleep recording methodology including stages of staging, introduction to scoring principles and event recognition. Students will learn the standards for sleep staging, sleep/wake analysis and recognition of artifact and limb movements. The student will learn the theory and application of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices and oxygen during a sleep study as well as the procedures for generating a sleep report using information gathered during the data acquisition phase of the sleep study. For matriculated Polysomnography students, a grade of “C” or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
    Pre-requisite(s): ICVT 200 Introduction to Health Care ; PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology ; PSGT 120 Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics I ; RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology .
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): PSYC 200 Child Psychology  or PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Summer
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PSGT 235 Polysomnography Clinical II

    The student will spend scheduled clinical time in an affiliate sleep laboratory during both the day- and night-time hours. Through observation and supervised direct patient care, the student will perform the procedures required to obtain valid polysomnographic diagnostic and titration studies. Scoring of studies and daytime diagnostic procedures will also be performed. For matriculated Polysomnography students, a grade of “C” or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSGT 220 Electroencephalography Clinical I  and PSGT 225 Polysomnography Clinical I .
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): PSGT 230 Electroencephalography Clinical II .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Spring, DL
    Credits: 9
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 25

Psychology
  

  • PSYC 100 General Psychology

    This course consists of systematic, empirical study of human behavior. The course covers the following: introduction to psychology, research methodology, biological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning memory, thought and language, intelligence, human development, motivation and emotion, personality theories, abnormal psychology, health psychology, and social psychology.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 200 Child Psychology

    Child Psychology addresses human development from conception through adolescence with emphasis on theories and methods of psychology. Topics include cognitive, social emotional and personality development of individuals within social, historical, and cultural contexts.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology  or permission of department chair.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology

    A systematic life span approach to the study of human development from conception to death. Major areas will include physical, cognitive and social/personality changes.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology  or permission of the department chairperson.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 208 Adolescent Psychology

    This is a course in developmental psychology that focuses on the adolescent period of life. The experience of adolescence as a distinct period of development is examined with social, historical and cultural contexts. The course provides an overview of theory and research in adolescent development. Topics include psychosocial and cognitive development, physical maturation, identity, gender and intimacy, achievement, peer and family influences, school and work experience, as well as related issues and problems.
    NOTE: Credit cannot be received for both HUSV 120 Problems of Adolescence  and PSYC 208 Adolescent Psychology.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 209 Adulthood and Aging

    This is a developmental psychology course that examines changes related to adulthood, from emerging adulthood until death. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial milestones will be discussed, including issues related to health, social roles and relationships, work and retirement, personality, stress and coping, and dying.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology

    A comprehensive study of the changes taking place in the fields of mental health and illness, relating to the physical, psychological and sociological causes. Case studies.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology  or equivalent or permission of department chair.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 215 Psychology of Personal Adjustment

    A survey of humanistic, behavioristic and psychoanalytic theories as they relate to dealing effectively with the adjustment demands of everyday life. Using the life cycle approach, this course includes coverage of topics emphasizing psychological health and constructive coping, stress and its effects, interpersonal relationships and communication, values orientation in contemporary society and various approaches to personal growth and development.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology  or permission of department chair.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 220 Psychology of Women

    This course is designed to teach theories related to the psychological development of girls and women through the life span. Topics will include gender typing, physical and psychological health, pregnancy, motherhood, old age, education and employment. Issues of race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and disability will be included in our understandings of female development.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
    Offered: Fall, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 225 Sport Psychology

    This course consists of a systematic, empirical study of human thought and behavior in sport. Major topics that will be covered include the following: introduction to sport psychology, research methodology, gender and sport, personality and the athlete, information processing in sport, learning in sport, anxiety and arousal in sport, cognitive-behavioral interventions, motivation in sport, social psychology in sport, psychobiology and doping, and developmental aspects of children’s sport participation.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 235 Positive Psychology

    This course focuses on the science of happiness and personal effectiveness, with a focus on the empirical study of well being. The scientific study of happiness will include how to define and objectively measure happiness, genetic influences, cultural and environmental influences, neurological influences, behavioral and cognitive influences as well as the systematic study of how to influence life satisfaction. Content is addressed through readings, class lecture and discussion, writing assignments and experiential activities.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
    Offered: Fall, Spring, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 250 Educational Psychology

    This course involves the study of psychology as it applies to education and instruction. Specific topics include cognitive, social, and emotional development; individual and cultural differences in learning and interaction styles; learning theories and instruction; effective motivation in education; issues in testing and assessment; and creating environments conducive to learning. In addition, students will be required to complete experiential work in a school setting. This work will involve observation of educational environments and interviews with educational professionals.
    Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 260 Practical Research Methods

    This course is designed to introduce students to basic statistical theory and research methodological concepts including terminology, types of research methodologies and the types of statistical tests used to analyze the data. The focus of the course will be the real life application of research design. Students will develop an understanding of the use and application of basic research designs and interpretation of statistics for both qualitative and quantitative data. These skills will be applied to a variety of humanistic fields such as human services, criminal justice, chemical dependency counseling, mortuary science, early childhood education and public administration. The focus of this course is interpretation and understanding of research methods and statistics. Statistical analysis will be completed by the instructor.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 275 Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences

    This course will introduce students to basic terminology, statistical notation, types of statistical tests and analysis of data. Students will become acquainted with basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will use SPSS – current statistical analysis software - for practical hands-on learning of statistical analysis and testing. Students will be required to perform statistical calculations and know which method of testing is appropriate.
    Pre-requisite(s): MATH 110 Intermediate Algebra .
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS, MT
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PSYC 280 Experimental Psychology

    This course provides a general introduction to how psychologists go about the business of doing their science. Topics covered will include the scientific method as it applies to behavioral sciences; the connection between research and statistics; ways to measure and assess behavior; hypothesis testing using multiple methodologies; the kinds of inferences one can logically draw from data collected using different research methodologies; the steps psychologists go through to communicate their findings effectively and to publish them in scientific journals; and the ethical issues involved in conducting research.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): PSYC 275 Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences .
    Offered: Spring, DL
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Plant Utilities Technology
  

  • PUTL 110 Blueprint Reading

    The student will develop the skills necessary to read and interpret basic mechanical, architectural and electrical diagrams. The student will be able to make simple sketches for graphic communication.
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  

  • PUTL 120 Boiler and Steam Systems

    Topics include a study of the various types of boilers found in industry. The design and construction of boilers and combustion of fuels will be discussed. Also studied are boiler accessories, pumps, valves, turbines and pollution control equipment. Students learn to use steam tables and charts. Safe operation is emphasized throughout the course.
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PUTL 200 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    To provide the student with a fundamental as well as practical knowledge and application of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems including basic engineering and thermodynamic theory and system design. Course material will emphasize the design, maintenance and operation of the various systems, components and the application of these components.
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PUTL 201 Utility Refrigeration Mechanics

    To provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning theory, technology and systems. Course material will emphasize the functions and characteristics of the refrigeration cycle and the integration of these components into a systems application.
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PUTL 202 Industrial Electricity

    An introductory course designed to enable the students to understand basic electrical circuits and magnetic phenomena. Students will be prepared for further studies in this field.
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PUTL 210 Electrical Utility Systems

    Students will examine the electrical transmission, distribution, and utilization systems used by large industrial and institutional consumers. Topics include overhead, and underground feeder equipment; interfacing with utility company facilities; switchgear and overcurrent protection; single phase, and three phase circuits; interior lighting fundamentals; interior branch circuits. This course will approach the subject matter from the operational, rather than the abstract, point of view.
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PUTL 211 Plant Operations and Maintenance

    This course is intended to provide the students with a background in the administrative, managerial and supervisory aspects of physical plant operation. Will be presented to provide a perspective of plant operation and maintenance from the viewpoint of large installations.
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • PUTL 212 Industrial Instrumentation and Control

    Intended to provide the students with a working knowledge of electrical, electronic and pneumatic control systems. Includes a study of control fundamentals, transducers, controllers and signal conditioning devices.
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • PUTL 213 Industrial Safety

    Course is intended to familiarize students with the hazards encountered in industrial settings and methods of controlling or avoiding these hazards. Topics in industrial hygiene are covered and “right to know” legislation is explained.
    Offered: Spring
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2

Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology
  

  • XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I

    This course helps the student gain the ability and confidence he or she needs to perform the radiographic examinations he or she will be expected to handle in the clinical setting; consideration will be given to the positioning of the appendicular skeleton, and the structures and organs of the abdomen and chest.
    Co-requisite(s): XRAY 106 Clinical Education I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  

  • XRAY 104 Radiographic Exposure Physics I

    This course provides students with a thorough understanding of basic and essential factors influencing radiography and their direct effect upon the quality of a radiograph. Radiation Physics and radiographic techniques will be considered in this course. Laboratory sessions include radiographic accessories, computed radiography, radiation measurements, exposure calculation and factors affecting radiographic image quality.
    Co-requisite(s): XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I  and XRAY 106 Clinical Education I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 1
  

  • XRAY 106 Clinical Education I

    This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in radiology departments of area hospitals and in classroom lecture. If a student’s clinical performance is unsatisfactory or if at any time the student’s clinical performance compromises the safety of the patient, the student will be terminated from the program. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
    NOTE: The student is given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality point awarded.
    Co-requisite(s): XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I  and XRAY 104 Radiographic Exposure Physics I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Offered: Fall
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 16
 

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