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2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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.
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Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology |
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XRAY 108 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation and Physics This course will provide an introduction to the physics and instrumentation that make nuclear medicine and molecular imaging possible. It will explain how atomic and nuclear processes are harnessed using electronic instrumentation to provide information about the biological process within the body. The course will also provide an overview of nuclear medicine imaging systems and techniques as well as the measures used to assure image quality and patient safety.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 114 Radiographic Exposure Physics II or permission of instructor or Medical Imaging Department Chairperson.
Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 110 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Safety This course provides an introduction to the science that allows humans to benefit from the use of ionizing radiation in nuclear medicine. Radiation interactions within tissue and the biological effects caused by such interactions also will be presented. The course will explain the techniques used to maintain radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable and regulatory structure used to limit doses to the technologists and the public.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 114 Radiographic Exposure Physics II or permission of instructor or Medical Imaging Department Chairperson.
Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 112 Radiographic Positioning II A continuation of Radiographic Positioning, XRAY 102 . Consideration will be given to the structures and organs of the spine, skull, and bony thorax.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 116 Clinical Education II .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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XRAY 116 Clinical Education II This course provides the student with practical learning experiences in all phases of basic radiologic technology through active participation in radiology departments at area hospitals and in classroom lecture. At the clinical site, students will begin to document proficiency with clinical competencies required for licensure and will learn how to analyze and evaluate radiographic images for overall quality. Classroom lectures expand on patient care, dealing with emergent situations and imaging outside of the radiology department. If a student’s clinical performance is unsatisfactory or if at any time the student’s 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 points awarded.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 106 Clinical Education I .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 112 Radiographic Positioning II and XRAY 114 Radiographic Exposure Physics II .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 5
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 16
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XRAY 126 Clinical Education III This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in the radiology departments of area hospitals. Students continue to develop proficient skills in order to pass clinical competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Group sessions will focus on image analysis, professional attitudes and ethics. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
NOTE: The student is given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 116 Clinical Education II .
Offered: Summer
Credits: 7
Contact Hours:
Lab: 40
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XRAY 200 Radiological Health This course is to assure that the student provides maximum radiation safety to patients and personnel by the study of the biological effects of radiation, radiation monitoring instrumentation and units, interaction of radiation on matter, evaluation of radiation hazards, protection methods of reducing radiation to the patient, personnel and general public, radiological installations and equipment specifications. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 104 Radiographic Exposure Physics I and XRAY 114 Radiographic Exposure Physics II .
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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XRAY 202 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I This course provides the student with knowledge of computer basics and insights into digital imaging. Fundamentals of contrast media, fluoroscopic equipment, tomography and radiographic procedures of the renal and digestive systems will be explored.
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 206 Clinical Education IV .
Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 206 Clinical Education IV Through classroom lecture and clinical rotations, this course provides students with knowledge and learning experiences in the practice of radiologic technology, enabling them to develop the proficiency needed to complete the clinical competencies required for licensure. Students will transfer to their second clinical site at an area hospital, where they will be exposed to new equipment, protocols, and techniques. During the course of the year, they will attend limited rotations at orthopedic and pediatric centers. Coursework will focus on image analysis; age group characteristics and age appropriate imaging techniques and care; and pathology pertinent to radiographers, the disease process, including changes which occur in the body and their application to radiography. The foundation built in this course will aid students in decisions regarding patient care and radiography. 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.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 126 Clinical Education III .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 202 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I ; XRAY 200 Radiological Health .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall
Credits: 6
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 24
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XRAY 212 Advanced Radiographic Procedures II This course provides the student with the fundamentals of the specialized procedures performed in radiography. These procedures include specialized examinations of the salivary glands, larynx and pharynx, lungs, spinal cord, joints, angiography (vascular system) with and without computer-aided instrumentation and interventional procedures - vascular and non - vascular.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 202 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 216 Clinical Education V .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 216 Clinical Education V This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in radiology departments of the area hospitals. Emphasis is placed on film critique, trauma radiology, psychology of patient care, introduction of special procedures and new imaging modalities. 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.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 206 Clinical Education IV .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 212 Advanced Radiographic Procedures II .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Credits: 6
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Lab: 24
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XRAY 226 Clinical Education VI This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in radiology departments of the area hospitals. Emphasis placed on perfecting performance, introduction to special procedures and new imaging modalities. 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. Exit competencies are required for course completion. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
NOTE: The student is given either a pass/fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 216 Clinical Education V .
Offered: Summer
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lab: 40
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XRAY 240 Introduction to CT and Cross-Sectional Anatomy This course provides the student with an introduction to the operation of computerized tomography (CT) scanners including: theory, physics, contrast material and protocols and an introduction to human anatomy as displayed by cross-sectional images. Students will study the sectional anatomy of the brain, spine, neck, thorax and pelvis in all body planes. These anatomical structures will be studied using computed tomography and magnetic resonance images.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II and XRAY 112 Radiographic Positioning II .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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Respiratory Care |
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RESP 100 Basic Interpretation of The Electrocardiogram This course covers the electro-mechanical system of the heart. It includes basic cardiac anatomy, conduction anatomy and physiology, descriptions of ECG waveforms, and identification of life threatening arrhythmias. Common cardiac conduction defects will be discussed.
Pre-requisite(s): High school biology.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
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RESP 101 Basic Interpretation and Performance of The Electrocardiogram This course is designed and intended for those individuals who may need to know the mechanical-electrical system of the heart. Included are definitions and descriptions of EKG configurations, recognition and interpretation of dysrythmias. Identification and an explanation of common cardiac congenital anomalies as well as the effects of pharmacological compounds upon the heart’s conduction system are discussed. The successful student will be prepared for performing the duties of a monitoring technician or an EKG technician through clinical experience obtained at an area hospital.
Pre-requisite(s): High school biology.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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RESP 105 Phlebotomy Practices Phlebotomy Practices is a course designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals, workers and students in becoming proficient and well versed in collection, preservation and submission of clinical specimens for examination. The course will provide up-to-date information on key issues such as basic medical terminology, healthcare delivery system, clinical laboratory overview, safety, anatomy with respect to specimen collection, and other topics. Also to be included is practice in venous access and dermal puncture techniques.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Lab: 2
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RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology This course emphasizes the cardiopulmonary system and acid-base balance applied to and correlated with patient pathologies. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students .
Offered: Spring
SUNY General Education Designation(s): NS
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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RESP 115 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology This course is designed to familiarize the student with medications commonly used in cardiopulmonary care. It includes patient assessment of need, indications, contraindication, actions, side effects and hazards for each medication discussed. The student will also identify age appropriate dosing and routes of administration for each drug. The course includes an introduction to the pharmacological aspect of Advanced Cardiac Life Support according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students or BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II or ICVT 210 Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II This course is concerned with the practical application of basic respiratory care procedures. Lectures will supplement time spent in the laboratory and time spent with patients. Major areas of concentration include: oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, IPPB, chest physiotherapy, prophylactic deep breathing maneuvers, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 115 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology and RESP 120 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I .
Co-requisite(s): RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Lab: 4
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RESP 130 Ethics and Administration Basic ethics and administration for hospital personnel. The organization and operation of the hospital and its involvement with the patient and records. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Offered: Summer
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support This course is designed to familiarize the Respiratory Care student with all forms of advanced life support systems. Main topics include: classification and operation of a variety of mechanical ventilators, clinical maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, and clinical management of patients receiving advanced life support to include ventilator commitment and weaning procedures. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 115 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology and RESP 120 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I .
Co-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Summer
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
Lab: 4
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RESP 205 Diseases of The Cardiopulmonary System This course deals with a number of specific pulmonary diseases such as asthma, pulmonary emphysema, adult respiratory distress syndrome, congenital anomalies and others. The short-term and long-term treatment of the condition is covered. Special emphasis is given to the role of the respiratory care practitioner in the management of these conditions. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students and RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology .
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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RESP 210 Current Concepts in Respiratory Care This course is designed to keep the potential respiratory care practitioner informed of current trends in respiratory care. Close attention will be paid to the latest developments in the therapeutic modalities of diseases affecting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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RESP 220 Clinical Education I - Clinical Therapeutics for Respiratory Care This course provides the practical learning experience in all phases of non-critical, acute respiratory care procedures. Students actively participate, under close supervision in such areas as chest x-ray interpretation, physical assessment, and therapeutic administration of medical gases, aerosolized medications, ultrasonic nebulization, chest physiotherapy, intermittent positive pressure breathing, and prophylactic deep breathing. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RESP 225 Clinical Education II - Introduction to Critical Care This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on experience caring for critically ill patients in the intensive care setting. The student will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory care for assigned patients. Special emphasis will be placed on mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, ABG applications, and routine care of the critically ill patient. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology ; RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II ; RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RESP 230 Clinical Education IV - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care The student will be assigned to the pediatric unit to develop proficiency with the problems and diseases that are unique to children; to the pediatric intensive care unit to provide ventilator management of the critically ill child with emphasis on arterial blood gas monitoring and stabilization of the pediatric patient, and the neonatal intensive care unit. This will provide the student with the clinical experience of neonatal ventilator management with emphasis on arterial blood-gas interpretation, complications and side effects of mechanical ventilation, infant transport, airway care, and disease pathophysiology. Close supervision will be maintained for the entire rotation. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RESP 235 Clinical Education V - Clinical Management of Cardiovascular Disease The student will participate in the diagnostic, operative and post-operative care of the patient suffering from cardiovascular disease. The student will gain proficiency in cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, acquired heart disease, hemodynamic monitoring, and electrocardiography. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RESP 240 Clinical Education III - Pulmonary and Diagnostic Medicine Students will rotate through several diagnostic cardiopulmonary laboratories where they will observe and perform, under close supervision, various procedures and diagnostic techniques, including, but not limited to: pulmonary function studies (basic and advanced), arterial blood gas analysis, flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy assistance, cardiac stress testing, echocardiography, and electrocardiography. Didactic instruction will also be provided to supplement clinical experience. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): RESP 205 Diseases of The Cardiopulmonary System .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RESP 245 Clinical Education VI – Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care This course is geared to recognizing the special problems of the chronic cardiopulmonary patient. Under close supervision, the student will learn how to teach patients and their families such techniques as: planning each day, special exercises to increase mobility, early signs of deterioration and how to ward off acute exacerbation of disease. Good teaching techniques as well as good therapeutic techniques with which the student should be able to improve the life style of the chronic patient throughout the course of the disease will be taught. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RESP 250 Clinical Education VII - Advanced Critical Care Students are assigned to an active intensive care unit, under close supervision, for the purpose of participating in advanced complete hands-on respiratory care of the critically ill patient. Some of the procedures emphasized are arterial blood gas sampling techniques, infection control and isolation procedures, monitoring of ventilator patients, weaning techniques, CPR, airway management, ventilator trouble shooting. In addition, students will participate in the formulation of respiratory care plans based upon clinical patient assessment, interpretation of blood gases, and evaluation of data gathered through invasive and non-invasive monitoring techniques. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 225 Clinical Education II - Introduction to Critical Care .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RESP 255 Clinical Education VIII - Independent Study The student will be assigned for four weeks of independent study in which the student will formulate and complete a clinical rotation of choice. All course objectives and assignments will be student initiated with prior approval from course mentor. Every effort will be made to assist students in providing them with additional experience in the area of his/her interest. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8
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RUSN 100 Russian Language and Culture I This course is designed to introduce the student to the Russian sound system and grammatical structure in an effort to give the student a basic understanding of the language, including listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. In addition to language skills, the course offers the student insight into Russian culture. Classroom instruction is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory. Recommendation: Primarily designed for students with no previous knowledge of Russian.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
SUNY General Education Designation(s): FL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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RUSN 101 Russian Language and Culture II A continuation of Russian I, this course introduces the student to the more complicated elements of Russian grammar and concentrates on the refinement of the student’s basic communication skills. Classroom instruction, which also continues to give the student an awareness of Russian culture and customs, is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory.
Pre-requisite(s): Primarily designed for students who have completed Russian I or no more than two years in high school.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
SUNY General Education Designation(s): FL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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Sociology |
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SOCL 100 Sociology An introduction to scientific study of human social interaction with emphasis on societies, groups, organizations, social networks and communities as the units of analysis. Topics covered include culture, social structure, socialization, sex roles, groups and networks, organizations, deviance and social control, inequality and social stratification, race and ethnic relations and social institutions.
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
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SOCL 110 Social Problems A study of major American social problems with emphasis on their nature, scope, causes, consequences and possible solutions. Major topics covered include: political, educational and familial problems, inequality and poverty, environmental problems, crime, and mental illness.
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
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SOCL 115 African-American Experience This course provides an analysis of the effects of social institutions on family life, educational problems, political apathy, and economic dislocation.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society Cultural Diversity in American Society is a course designed to strengthen student awareness of cultural pluralism and cultural diversity. This course focuses on the analysis of a wide spectrum of selected minority groups and their relationship to the dominant society and culture. The socio/psychological components which have brought about the group’s unique ethnic identity will be investigated. Heavy emphasis will be placed on examining the positive consequences of cross-cultural awareness as a means of lessening intergroup tensions and conflicts.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS, AH
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SOCL 200 Social Psychology A study of the ways in which the presence of others affects our emotions, thoughts and behaviors: social perception, identity formation, attitudes, interpersonal behavior, the relationship between the individual and the group, group processes, and collective behavior.
Pre-requisite(s): SOCL 100 Sociology or PSYC 100 General Psychology or permission of department chairperson.
Offered: Fall, Spring, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SOCL 255 Technology and Society (Formerly HONR 255) This course considers the nature of the interaction among science, technology, and society, the consequences of such interaction, and possible future trends of interaction. It will use readings from leading theorists in a variety of disciplines to look at current event topics that relate to technology and society. It will focus on helping students to develop an awareness of the impact of technology on their lives and to develop the knowledge base necessary to be good decision makers when dealing with these issues in their daily life. This course is designed for students from all curricula and will employ a multidisciplinary approach to the subject matter. (Honors Course)
Offered: Fall
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SOCL 260 American Architecture in Its Social Context An introduction to American architecture, city planning and land use, and the forces that shaped them including aesthetics, geography, social movements, economics, etc. Students will learn how to read the landscape around them and how to participate in influencing their environments. Coursework relies heavily on slides, maps, plans and other visual data. (Honors Course)
Offered: Spring
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: SSC
SUNY General Education Designation(s): SS
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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Spanish |
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SPAN 100 Spanish Language and Culture I This course is designed to introduce the student to the Spanish sound system and grammatical structure in an effort to give the student a basic understanding of the language, including listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. In addition to language skills, the course offers the student insight into Spanish culture. Classroom instruction is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory. Recommendation: Primarily designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
SUNY General Education Designation(s): FL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SPAN 101 Spanish Language and Culture II A continuation of Spanish I, this course introduces the student to the more complicated elements of Spanish grammar and concentrates on the refinement of the student’s basic communication skills. Classroom instruction, which also continues to give the student an awareness of Spanish culture and customs, is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory.
Pre-requisite(s): Primarily designed for students who have completed Spanish I or no more than two years in high school.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
SUNY General Education Designation(s): FL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SPAN 200 Spanish Language and Culture III A continuation of Spanish Language and Culture II, this course offers a review and extension of first year grammar, concentrating on expanding vocabulary, conversational fluency, writing and reading skills, and cultural understanding through the discussion of selected readings in Spanish. Classroom discussions are conducted primarily in Spanish and are supplemented with computer enhanced exercises.
Pre-requisite(s): Primarily designed for students who have completed Spanish II or no more than three or four years in high school.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
SUNY General Education Designation(s): FL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SPAN 201 Spanish Language and Culture IV A continuation of Spanish III, this course completes the review of Spanish grammar and provides more reading of Spanish works. Classroom discussions, conducted primarily in Spanish, concern classroom readings and Spanish customs and culture. Classroom instruction is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory.
Pre-requisite(s): Primarily designed for students who have completed Spanish III or no more than three or four years in high school.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
SUNY General Education Designation(s): FL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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Sport |
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SPRT 100 Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education This foundation course which must be completed by all coaches within two years of their initial appointment as a coach, covers the basic philosophy and principles of physical education, athletics and general education; state, local and national regulations and policies related to athletics; legal considerations; function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State; personal standards for the responsibilities of the coach as an educational leader; public relations and general safety procedures and general principles of school budgets, records, purchasing and use of facilities.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SPRT 101 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching This course examines activities designed to study the health sciences as they apply to coaching athletics. Professional information and guidelines, as they pertain to New York State law, will be discussed. The areas of biology, mixed competition, NYS Education Department selection and classification of athletes, and issues that arise from age and maturity differences of athletes will be discussed.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SPRT 102 Theory and Techniques of Coaching This course introduces students to the basic concepts common to all sports and the history of interscholastic athletics in New York State. Students study the objectives, rules, regulations and policies of athletics, as well as performance skills, technical information, and organization and management practices will also be covered. The special training and conditioning of athletes in specific sports, the fitting of equipment, specific safety precautions and officiating methods will also be examined. An internship that includes practical experience as a coach in the students’ specified sport and/or periods of observing other approved coaches is required.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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SPRT 103X Successful Coaching: Additional Sport Certification This course allows students the opportunity to become certified as a coach in an additional sport in New York State. It will be offered to all students. It is required that all students take the New York State coaching course “Theory and Techniques of Coaching” offered as SPRT 102 Theory and Techniques of Coaching , at Hudson Valley Community College, prior to enrollment or receive permission from the department chair. Observational hours will include practical experience as a coach in the specific sport chosen.
Specific courses include:
SPRT 103A – Baseball
SPRT 103B – Softball
SPRT 103C – Basketball
SPRT 103D – Volleyball
SPRT 103E – Lacrosse
SPRT 103F – Soccer
SPRT 103G – Football
Pre-requisite(s): SPRT 102 Theory and Techniques of Coaching or by permission of department chair.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
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SPRT 275 Professional Issues in Sport and Exercise This course will challenge students to examine the ethical values in sport and help them to respond to moral issues that occur in the sport. Students will be introduced to thought provoking questions about real life sport and exercise dilemmas that often challenge athletes and coaches. Students will recognize the significant impact that sport and exercise have on society. Presentation of facts and guidelines will enable students to engage in critical and reflective thinking about professional issues in sport and exercise.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, DL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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SURG 101 Surgical Technology I - Fundamentals for Surgical Technology This course is a comprehensive study of the operative environment, as well as the professional roles, communication techniques and ethical responsibilities of a surgical technologist. Lecture topics will include historical perspectives of perioperative services and medical terminology. The course also will provide theoretical knowledge for the application of essential operative skills during the perioperative phase. It will introduce the student to the practice of surgical technology with a focus on those skills necessary to function in the role of first scrub. The course will have a lecture and campus lab component. Open only to matriculated Surgical Technology students.
Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall
Credits: 8
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 10
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SURG 102 Surgical Technology II - Principles of Surgical Technology This course provides an introduction to surgical pharmacology, anesthesia and wound healing physiology. It also discusses the medical legal aspects of perioperative practice in relation to patients’ rights and surgical hazards. This course will offer an introduction to surgical procedures. Open only to matriculated Surgical Technology students.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I and SURG 101 Surgical Technology I - Fundamentals for Surgical Technology .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Spring
Credits: 10
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
Other: 18
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SURG 201 Surgical Technology III This course serves as an orientation to various other surgical specialties including: gynecology; urology; ear, nose and throat surgery; plastic and hand surgery; pediatric surgery; eye surgery; thoracic surgery; and vascular surgery. This course will introduce students to each anatomical system with a focused review of pathology specific to the procedures performed. The instrumentation specific to each specialty will be discussed, and the course will also include simulated surgical setups specific to each surgical specialty. Open only to matriculated Surgical Technology students.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II and SURG 102 Surgical Technology II - Principles of Surgical Technology .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 205 Microbiology .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Summer
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Other: 6
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SURG 202 Surgical Technology IV This course serves as an orientation to various other surgical specialties including: neurosurgery, orthopedic, cardiac, trauma and emergency surgery. The course will introduce students to each anatomical system with a focused review of pathology specific to the procedures performed. The instrumentation specific to each specialty will be discussed. The course will include simulated surgical setups specific to each surgical specialty. The course will review content for the certification exam and offer students the tools needed to succeed in the workforce. Student also will be exposed to resume writing and interview techniques. Open only to matriculated Surgical Technology students.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 205 Microbiology and SURG 201 Surgical Technology III .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 12
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
Other: 24
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TELT 100 Electrical Circuits In this course students learn to analyze DC and AC passive circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s laws and Superposition. RC and RL circuits are analyzed for impedance and phase angles and troubleshooting, analysis by computer simulation using simulation software, and telecommunication applications are stressed throughout.
Pre-requisite(s): TELT 102 Computer Applications in Telecommunications and MATH 141, Mathematical Applications II.
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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TELT 102 Computer Applications in Telecommunications This introductory course in the basic computer orientation and implementation of hardware and software applications in telecommunications. Students will use various software packages to create documents, spreadsheets, graphs, databases and presentations. The student will utilize this knowledge to solve problems and transfer information via electronic medium. Lectures, interactive learning, demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required.
Offered: Fall, DL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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TELT 105 Introduction to Electronics In this course, students will practice the analysis and application of advanced electronics circuits as applied to the telecommunications industry. Topics include frequency, response filters, op-amps, oscillators, amplitude modulation, noise and LC circuits. Troubleshooting and analysis by computer simulation software is stressed throughout.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 125, Physics for Telecommunications-Verizon and TELT 100 Electrical Circuits .
Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
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TELT 110 Digital Systems for Telecommunications I This course presents topics in hardware and systems as used in the telecommunications industry. Electrical and digital circuits are explored and binary numbers systems are discussed as applied to telecommunications equipment. Students will explore hardware to the modular level and demonstrate and simulate digital circuits.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 140, Mathematical Applications I and TELT 102 Computer Applications in Telecommunications .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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TELT 203 Network Infrastructure Students practice the analysis and application of physical level services and methodologies as applied to the telecommunications industry. Troubleshooting, analysis through “learn by doing” exercises and computer simulation software are stressed throughout.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 125, Physics for Telecommunications Technology - Verizon and TELT 105 Introduction to Electronics .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
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TELT 205 Electronic Communications In this course, students will practice the analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits as applied to the telecommunications industry. Topics include frequency modulation, communication techniques: digital, wired and wireless, transmission lines, antennas and fiber optics. Troubleshooting and analysis by computer simulation software is stressed throughout.
Pre-requisite(s): TELT 105 Introduction to Electronics .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
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TELT 207 Digital Systems for Telecommunications II In this course, students will be working with hardware and software installation and will be provided an introduction of personal computer fundamentals. The course will cover managing and supporting Windows and configuring user related issues and customization. Students will connect a personal computer to a network and install and set up a printer. In addition, students will learn troubleshooting fundamentals and how to maintain a computer. An optional topic would cover Home Technology Integration, including surveillance and home automation. The course is composed of lecture and in-class demonstrations.
Pre-requisite(s): TELT 110 Digital Systems for Telecommunications I .
Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
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TELT 210 Telecommunications I This course is designed to train students in the organization, architecture, setup, maintenance, hardware and software aspects of local area networks. Topics include: introduction to networks, types and characteristics of different network architectures and network topologies, intra- and inter-network devices, network operating systems, peer to peer and client/server environments, LAN setup and maintenance, network printing, and internal web server. A hands-on approach will be taken with team projects throughout.
Pre-requisite(s): TELT 100 Electrical Circuits .
Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
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TELT 220 Telecommunications II Students will learn to understand and use switches and routers in simple and complex networks. Emphasis is placed on the use and operation of a wide range of Cisco products. Additional exposure is given to a range of traditional wide area network services used in today’s network infrastructure. “Learning by doing” exercises and computer simulation software are used throughout to complement and reinforce faculty lectures and discussion.
Pre-requisite(s): TELT 210 Telecommunications I .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
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TELT 230 Telecommunications III Students learn to understand and use a range of upperlevel services supported by TCP/IP protocols and broadband transmission services. Emphasis is given to the design and operation of Voice over IP and Video over IP applications. “Learn by doing” exercises and computer application software are used throughout to complement and reinforce faculty lectures and discussion.
Pre-requisite(s): TELT 220 Telecommunications II .
Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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TELT 240 Telecommunications IV This course is a survey of current and emerging technologies in telecommunications. Lectures, interactive learning, demonstrations and site visits will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required.
Pre-requisite(s): TELT 230 Telecommunications III .
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre An overview of the history and elements of Western Theatre from the ancient Greek roots of comedy and tragedy through the bizarre realism of such modern writers as Sam Shepard. Also touches upon the essentials of playwriting and production.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
SUNY General Education Designation(s): AR
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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THEA 110 Acting I This course is an exploration and survey of the basic principles of the art and craft of acting. Exercises to free, develop, and condition the voice and body, and to develop the powers of observation, concentration, sensory perception, imagination, and invention will be employed. Students will work in ensemble situations and experience the process of theatrical realization of a script. The main purpose of this course is to help students develop an awareness of their instrument: their voice, body and imagination; to learn how to truthfully employ it in the situations of scenes and improvisations. Students are also encouraged to take artistic risks and build confidence in their ability to perform.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
SUNY General Education Designation(s): AR
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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THEA 111 Acting II This course is an exploration of acting techniques involving the psychological realism of contemporary theatre practice. This course also focuses on learning and applying a practical method of analyzing a script for character action and identity. This course will also explore audition techniques.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 110 Acting I or by permission of department chair.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
SUNY General Education Designation(s): AR
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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THEA 120 Theatre Internship Students engage in supervised internship in a theatre environment. Placement assignments will be arranged by the student intern with the consent of the supervising instructor. Students may consult the instructor for suggestions, or they may present options of their own.
Pre-requisite(s): Approval of Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media department chairperson.
Offered: Fall, Spring
SUNY General Education Designation(s): AR
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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THEA 130 Introduction to Technical Theatre This course is a hands-on examination of the fundamentals of stage craft and the technical elements of a production. Topics include the identification, safe handling, proper use and coordination of theatre architecture, scenery and stage components, and materials and tools. Students will learn set, properties (“props” such as furniture, personal and decorative items) and costume construction techniques, rigging techniques, lighting instrument installation, and operation and production organization and etiquette.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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THEA 170 Introduction to Improvisational Theatre This course introduces students to the fundamentals of improvisational acting. Theatre games and exercises, intended to free students from the anxiety and mental blocks associated with performing without any prior preparation, will be utilized. Students will work in groups to develop the communicative and cooperative skills needed to confidently participate in the various styles and forms of improvisational theatre. Finally, this course will allow students to develop the skills of listening, observation, impromptu thinking and expression that are necessary for effective interpersonal communication in work, school and social situations.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
SUNY General Education Designation(s): AR
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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THEA 180 Introduction to Stage Management This course is a hands-on introduction to the stage manager’s jobs, duties and responsibilities. It is a detailed, step-by-step examination of the stage manager’s involvement in all of the technical aspects of theatre including the stage manager’s relationship with the playwright, director, producers, cast and technical and stage crew. Students may be responsible for the purchase of some necessary course supplies.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre or permission of department chair.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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THEA 200 Theatre Production Practicum This course provides an opportunity for the students to work as actors, stage managers, assistant stage managers, assistant directors or technical crew members for a full-length theatrical production. This course requires participation in a production of the college’s Theatre Club in conjunction with the Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media Department. Student roles will be determined by the instructor based upon an initial audition or interview after the course begins. Theatre Arts majors who take Theatre Production Practicum and Technical Theatre Practicum must assume a different participatory production role for each course.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre or permission of department chair.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Other: 6
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THEA 201 Technical Theatre Practicum This course provides an opportunity for students to work on and develop a theatrical production. Each student will choose one of many different production roles to perform including stage manager, assistant stage manager, properties manager, assistant technical director, costume designer/coordinator, set construction crew member, lighting or sound crew member. This course requires participation in a production of the college’s Theatre Club in conjunction with the Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media Department. Assignments are coordinated by the instructor each semester with the productions being presented; an initial interview is required after the course begins. Theatre Arts majors who take Theatre Production Practicum and Technical Theatre Practicum must choose a different participatory production role for each course.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre and THEA 130 Introduction to Technical Theatre or permission of department chair.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Other: 6
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THEA 210 Acting III This course offers a practical, hands-on introduction and exploration of the major styles of the art and craft of acting. In this class, students will apply the skills and techniques they have gained in Acting I and II, or the equivalent experience, to actively explore, analyze and perform some of the major acting styles that have developed from the theatre’s ritualistic origins. This class focuses on the different styles of acting as they developed from classical Greek and Roman drama, through the Medieval drama of the Middle Ages and the rich and varied styles of the Renaissance, to the Realism and Naturalism of the 19th and 20th centuries. Acting styles to be explored include Commedia dell’Arte, Elizabethan and the Restoration’s Comedy of Manners.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 111 Acting II or permission of department chairperson.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
SUNY General Education Designation(s): AR
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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THEA 230 Introduction to Theatrical Design This course offers an initial exploration of the creative and historical processes and principles and practices of design for the theatre arts. Specifically, the role scenery and costumes play in the visual interpretation and representation of a script is examined. This course will examine elements of composition and incorporate projects, exercises and classroom discussion to help students develop visual awareness and imagination. Students will be introduced to the use of materials and techniques in the preparation of set renderings, models and costume pieces, and will become familiar with period styles and the significance of cultural preferences throughout history. Students may be responsible for the purchase of some necessary course supplies.
Pre-requisite(s): THEA 100 Introduction to The Theatre and THEA 130 Introduction to Technical Theatre or permission of department chair.
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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THEA 240 Theatre History I This course examines the history, practitioners and relevant sociocultural conditions of theatre from ancient times to the 1700s.
Offered: Spring, DL
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: HUM
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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