Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 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 are listed alphabetically by department and numerically within the department. Descriptions are general in nature and are not intended to include all topics which may be part of the course. Specific course questions should be directed to the responsible academic department.

Explanation of Course Description Items:

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

Pre-requisite(s) - Course(s) that must be completed before the student is eligible to schedule the course.

Co-requisite(s) - Course(s) that must be taken during the same term as the course.

Pre- or co- requisite(s) - Course(s) that must be either completed before the student is eligible to schedule the course or taken during the same term as the course.

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.

Terms Offered - The term or terms the course is normally offered during the year.

Offered Distance Learning: Indicates whether the course is offered in a distance learning format. Refer to each term’s course listing for when it is offered as such. PLEASE NOTE: Distance Learning sections, or sections with a distance learning component, may have specific hardware and/or software requirements. Computers that meet these requirements are available for student use on campus.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation - Courses designated as Liberal Arts and Sciences electives are identified with the applicable category name:

Humanities (HUM)
Mathematics (MAT)
Science (SCI)
Social Science (SSC)

SUNY General Education Designation(s) - Courses designated as SUNY General Education electives are identified with the applicable category name(s):

American History (AH)
Arts (AR)
Basic Communications (BC)
Foreign Language (FL)
Humanities (HU)
Mathematics (MT)
Natural Science (NS)
Other World Civilizations (OC)
Social Science (SS)
Western Civilization (WC)

Applied Learning Type - Courses that include a service learning component are identified with the following abbreviations:

OSL - Optional Service Learning
RSL - Required Service Learning

Credits - The number of credits to be awarded to a 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.

Contact Hours - Lists the type and number of contact hours per week for the course if taken in a standard term.

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

  

  

  

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 115 Medical Terminology

    This course is an introduction to medical terminology, emphasizing the etymology and semantics of terms, roots, suffixes and prefixes pertaining to the etiology, pathology, pathogenesis, and clinical diagnosis of diseases in the medical specialties involving a body systems approach and emphasizing pathology, oncology and pharmacology of each. Recommended for Health Sciences majors.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BIOL 119 General Zoology

    This course provides an overview of invertebrate and vertebrate animals and their functions. The laboratory portion will include microscopic study and dissection of representative specimens.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 122 Introductory Biomanufacturing

    In this course, students will learn about the biomanufacturing process from biofuels to biopharmeceuticals. Both upstream and downstream processes will be covered through a combination of lecture and hands-on laboratory experience. Proper documentation, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sterile technique, cell culture, recombinant DNA, lab safety, and regulatory agencies will be explored in detail. High school biology and chemistry are strongly recommended.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 105 Topics in Biology -The Gene  or equivalent.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 125 Nutrition

    This one semester course will teach the fundamental concepts of nutrition relevant to contemporary issues in health, as well as explore the use of the scientific method in research literature. It will use an interdisciplinary approach by integrating knowledge from the fields of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BIOL 126 General Nutrition

    This one-semester course will teach the fundamental concepts of nutrition relevant to contemporary issues in health, as well as interpret scientific literature and research. It will use an inter-disciplinary approach by integrating knowledge from the fields of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. The laboratory portion will reinforce and add to the knowledge utilizing scientific method, data collection and analysis to learn the principles of nutritional science.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 127 Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition

    This introductory course is designed to assist health and education professionals give the most accurate and current information to physically active individuals to help them improve health and performance. This course will use a cross-disciplinary approach integrating principles of biochemistry, anatomy, nutrition, and Exercise physiology. Topics for discussion include the scientific method, energy expenditure, fuel substrate metabolism, specific nutrient needs, supplementation, ergogenic aids, thermoregulation, hydration, and weight control.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 128 Sports Nutrition

    This introductory, non-laboratory course, designed for students with an interest in health and nutrition provides current information on nutrition as it relates to sports and other physical activity. The course will use a cross-disciplinary approach integrating principles of biochemistry, anatomy, nutrition and exercise physiology. Topics for discussion include the scientific method, energy expenditure, fuel substrate metabolism, specific nutrient needs, supplementation, ergogenic aids, thermoregulation, hydration and weight control
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BIOL 130 Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology

    This course is an overview to the structure and function of systems in the human body. It also will discuss external agents of infection as well as related topics concerning pathology of disease. Open only to matriculated Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic students.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BIOL 135 Oral Histology and Embryology

    This course is an introductory study of primary oral tissues. Emphasis is placed on the study of microscopic anatomy of tissues of the mouth and embryonic development of face and oral cavity structures. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene Students.
    Co-requisite(s): DHYG 105 Tooth Morphology and Occlusion  and DHYG 110 Preventive Dentistry I .
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology .
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  
  • BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology

    This course provides an introduction to human anatomy and physiology using the systems approach. The cell, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems are covered. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. INS students intent on entering the Dental Hygiene Program may seek approval from INS department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students

    This course provides a thorough study of the structures and functions of the human body. The cell and tissues are covered, as well as the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 150 General Biology I

    This course is the first term of a one-year biology sequence designed to meet requirements of non-majors, as well as students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program in biology. Topics covered include chemistry, the cell, photosynthesis, cellular respiration and genetics (both classical and molecular). Laboratory exercises correlate to lecture topics. High school biology is strongly recommended.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 151 General Biology II

    This course is a continuation of BIOL 150 , and covers a survey of the five kingdoms, with an emphasis on land plants and vertebrate animals. Plant anatomy and reproduction are studied using flowering plants as the primary example. Animal systems ( circulatory, digestive, reproductive, etc.) are studied using a mammal as the primary example. Laboratory exercises correlate to lecture topics.
    NOTE: Laboratory exercises include dissections.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I  or equivalent.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 190 Biology I

    This course provides a foundation for more advanced study. Concepts presented include chemical basis for life, biological energy transformation, cellular structures, Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. Laboratory exercises are experimental studies of the major principles presented in lecture. Students are encouraged to take General Chemistry (CHEM 110 /CHEM 111 ) early in their studies.
    Pre-requisite(s): High school biology and chemistry.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIOL 191 Biology II

    This course provides a foundation for more advanced study. Concepts presented include evolution, survey of living organisms, physiological functions in organisms (digestion, respiration, circulation, immunology, homeostasis of body fluids, reproduction, nervous system, receptors, and effectors). Laboratory exercises include experimental investigation and anatomical study of mammalian organs and systems. Many of the laboratory activities involve dissection of animals or mammalian organs. Students are encouraged to take General Chemistry (CHEM 110 /CHEM 111 ) early in their studies.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 190 Biology I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIOL 205 Microbiology

    This course provides an introduction to microorganisms, emphasizing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their interrelationship with other biological sciences, medicine and public health. Laboratory periods are for learning practical uses of the microscope, staining techniques, growth media, control of microbial growth, and biochemical tests. High school biology and chemistry or equivalent recommended.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIOL 206 Field Biology

    This course is a field study of local fauna and flora, with particular emphasis on the communities where they are commonly found. Students will practice techniques of field study, collection, identification and preservation of biological specimens. The course is intended to acquaint the student with the biological environment.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIOL 207 Botany

    This course begins with a study of the chemistry and cell biology necessary in order to understand photosynthesis. After photosynthesis, students study alteration of generations in various groups of photosynthetic organisms, beginning with algae and culminating with flowering plants. The course concludes with the study of the morphology and physiology of flowering plants.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 210 Ecology

    Biology 210 focuses on an in-depth study of the field of ecology, with an underlying theme throughout the course being ecology from an evolutionary perspective. Beginning with the consideration of the organism as a unit, the course will investigate the concepts of tolerance and niche as a means to understand the more complex interrelationships between organisms and their surroundings. Of particular interest will be ecological relationships at the community level, including competition, predation and trophic level energetics. Physiological ecology (heat, energy and water budgets) and the dynamics of population ecology will be emphasized as students gain insight into the workings of the natural world.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry  or permission of the department chairperson.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 215 Environmental Science

    This course is designed to investigate the relationship of the human community with the natural environment. The human influence upon the earth will be studied in terms of a variety of factors including, but not limited to: economic, social, political, cultural and scientific. Past, current and future trends relative to population, pollution and resource utilization will be investigated.
    Pre-requisite(s): High school biology and chemistry or equivalent.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I

    This course provides a systems approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as cells, tissues, skin, joints and special senses. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. This course will provide a strong base in preparation for more advanced courses such as Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology.
    Pre-requisite(s): Any biology course with lab.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 234 Anatomy and Physiology II

    This course provides a systems approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems, as well as metabolism and acid-base balance. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. This course is intended to prepare the student for further study in courses such as Exercise Physiology.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I  or equivalent.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 237 Animal Behavior

    This course is intended to familiarize the student with the field of animal behavior and give students the ability to interpret various behaviors of animals in an evolutionary context. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to discuss the origination of behaviors in an evolutionary context.
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BIOL 240 Invertebrate Zoology

    This course provides a survey of major invertebrate groups, with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Laboratory will include microscopic study and dissection of representatives of invertebrate phyla, as well as studies of such representatives in their natural environment.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 241 Vertebrate Zoology

    This course provides a survey of major vertebrate groups, with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Laboratory will include on dissection of representatives of vertebrate phyla, as well as studies of such representatives in their natural environment.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 245 Immunology

    This one-semester course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of immunology. It examines the tissues, cells, and molecules of the immune system; innate and acquired immunity; and the structure and function of immunoglobulins and the nature of their interactions with antigens. Topics of altered immune function, like autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies, tumor immunology, and transplantation immunology are discussed.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 151 General Biology II  or BIOL 191 Biology II .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BIOL 252 The Biology of Birds

    This course is an introduction to ornithology, the branch of biology that studies birds. Lectures, laboratories and field experience will be used to study the anatomy and physiology of birds, adaptations for flight, evolution and classification, behavior, ecology and conservation. Many laboratories will involve field work aimed at developing identification skills for resident and migratory birds of New York State. Attendance at one of two full-day field trips on a spring weekend is required. Students must provide their own binoculars.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 104 Topics in Biology -The Environment  or BIOL 150 General Biology I  or permission of the department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIOL 255 Experimental Biology I

    A seminar course designed to introduce the advanced Biology student to modern biological research methodology and issues. Emphasis is placed on experimental design, laboratory setup and operation, bioethics and oversight, data handling, and critical evaluation of relevant literature. Field trips to local research and commercial labs will be involved.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 190 Biology I  and BIOL 191 Biology II  or permission of the department chair.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 256 Experimental Biology II

    This course offers an opportunity for students to study a specific topic in biology in greater detail. The project’s scope will be determined by faculty with department chair approval.
    Pre-requisite(s): One term of biology with permission of department chair.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 6
  
  • BIOL 257 Experimental Biology III

    This course offers an opportunity for students to study a specific topic in biology in greater detail. The project’s scope will be determined by faculty with department chair approval.
    Pre-requisite(s): One term of biology with permission of department chair.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 9
  
  • BIOL 260 Introduction to Entomology

    This course serves to familiarize students with multiple aspects of insect biology including: insect anatomy and physiology, insect life history, forensic entomology, insect behavior, insect ecology and the taxonomy of all major insect orders. In addition, students will procure, preserve, and identify insects for a collection.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I , and BIOL 151 General Biology II .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  
  • BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I

    This course provides a comprehensive study of the structures and functions of the human body using the systems approach. Topics covered the first term include biochemistry, the cell, tissues, skin, skeletal system, joints, muscular system, nervous system, and special senses. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. High school biology and chemistry or equivalent recommended.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II

    This course provides a comprehensive study of the structures and functions of the human body using the systems approach. Topics covered the second term include cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems as well as metabolism and fluid balance. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I  or equivalent.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • BIOL 275 Cell Biology

    This course is a study of the structure, function and life history of cells and their components. Consideration of relationships among cell organelles and between cells and their environment also is examined.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I  and BIOL 151 General Biology II  or BIOL 190 Biology I  and BIOL 191 Biology II  or permission of the instructor.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIOL 280 Pathophysiology of Heart Disease

    This course will enable students to understand how and why the signs and symptoms of various heart conditions appear. Study of the mechanisms of underlying heart diseases is covered to serve as a bridge between the basic sciences and clinical application in the field of cardiovascular technology.
    Pre-requisite(s): ECHO 256 Anatomy and Physiology of The Heart  with a final grade of “C” or better or permission of the department chair.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  
  
  • BIOL 285 Molecular Laboratory Techniques

    This course is an introduction to the principles, concepts, and analytical methods of molecular laboratory techniques. Laboratory studies are conducted on the molecular level, and genetic engineering (recombinant DNA) is utilized in several laboratories. This course is recommended for students planning careers in biology, biotechnology or advanced professional health care.
    Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I ; BIOL 151 General Biology II ; CHEM 110 General Chemistry I ; CHEM 111 General Chemistry II .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • BIOL 292 Methods in Cell Culture

    This one semester lab-based course presents the techniques necessary for maintaining a tissue culture laboratory. Included is discussion of relevant topics pertinent to the culture of mammalian cells. Maintenance of established cell culture lines as well as isolation of primary animal cell lines for in vitro study will be emphasized.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 275 Cell Biology  or permission of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • BIOL 294 Immunology Methods

    This one semester lab-based course is a study of the structure and function of the components of the immune system and how those components are used in experimental and clinical biology. The course will consider those aspects of immunology that are applied to basic science and clinical research as well as clinical diagnostic tools.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 275 Cell Biology  or permission of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • BIOL 296 Biological Imaging and Cytometry

    This is a laboratory-intensive course designed to introduce the advanced biology student to modern biological digital imaging techniques and analytical cytology (cytometry). Students will participate in lectures/discussions about basic principles and advanced applications of biological imaging and cytometry. The emphasis will be on application with hands-on laboratory exercises.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 275 Cell Biology  or permission of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • BIOL 298 Biotechnology Internship

    The student will be participate in an internship at an approved local laboratory for experience in analytical chemistry, cell culture, immunological methods, biological imaging/cytometry or other biotechnological areas during the last term of study. Matriculation into the Biotechnology Certificate program and permission of the department chair is required.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 255 Experimental Biology I ; BIOL 285 Molecular Laboratory Techniques ; BIOL 296 Biological Imaging and Cytometry .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Other: 12

Broadcast Communications

  
  • BCOM 250 Broadcast Journalism I

    Through theory and practice students study the business of broadcast news including both the behind-the-scenes technical aspects and the development of on-air radio and on-camera television broadcast deliveries. In this era of job consolidation the ability to function as reporter, videographer and editor is essential to success. In this course students will learn to operate the most commonly used equipment for news acquisition and delivery. Students will study in-depth techniques for shooting and editing video as well as gathering, writing and delivering a news story. Students will study in the classroom, studio and field. Extensive work is performed in television field reporting, television news anchoring and radio news.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 18
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15
  
  • BCOM 251 Broadcast Journalism II

    Through theory and practice students study the business of broadcast news developing on-camera television and on-air radio broadcasting skills as well as acquiring the behind the- scenes technical expertise essential for success. Students polish and hone their skills as both journalists and broadcasters, gaining the theoretical and technical knowledge required to excel in the field and meet the rigors of real-world broadcast news. In this course students will learn to operate the equipment used for news acquisition and delivery. Students will study in-depth techniques for shooting and editing video as well as gathering, writing and delivering a news story. Students will study in the classroom, studio and field. Extensive work is performed in television field reporting, television news and sports anchoring and radio news.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): BCOM 250 Broadcast Journalism I  or permission of department chair; completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 12
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15
    Other: 15
  
  • BCOM 260 Radio and Television Arts I

    This course trains students to acquire all necessary skills to pursue a career as a professional radio or entertainment television broadcaster. During this semester students will concentrate on the building blocks of announcing, commercial production and newscasting. Voice training, ad-lib development, personality development and the techniques and equipment used in both commercial production and news broadcasting are the cornerstones of this course. Independence is stressed, and classes simulate a “real- world” working environment.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 18
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15
  
  • BCOM 261 Radio and Television Arts II

    This course advances the student to the next level in their broadcasting career. Emphasis is on the professional development of the voice and delivery as well as the study of programming with regard to format, music, promotions and ethics and their effects on public opinion, ratings, sales and the overall marketability of the radio station. Students may also enter the world of entertainment television with optional training for on-camera commercials, interview shows and hosting shows such as music video countdowns. Both on-camera and limited behind-the-scenes equipment operation are taught. Independence is stressed, and classes simulate a “real-world” working environment.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): BCOM 260 Radio and Television Arts I  or permission of department chair; completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 12
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15
    Other: 15
  
  • BCOM 265 Recording Arts I

    Through theory and practice, students will study the art and business of audio production including broadcast production, music production, audio-for-media, and live sound reinforcement. Students will learn to develop critical listening skills to identify and achieve desired results when recording, editing, and producing audio. Students will record, mix, edit, and produce a variety of broadcast, audio-for-media and music sessions. Emphasis will be placed on developing students to become studio engineers, post production editors, live sound engineers, and music producers.

    A thorough understanding will be gained in the areas of sound acquisition, equipment operation, live sound engineering and mixing, post-production editing and music production.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 18
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15

  
  • BCOM 266 Recording Arts II

    This course provides a continuation of the study of recording arts. Students will acquire advanced skills in the art and business of audio production including broadcast production, music production, audio-for-media, and live sound reinforcement. Emphasis is placed on developing students to become studio engineers, post-production editors, live sound engineers, and music producers.

    A thorough understanding will be gained in the areas of music law, intellectual property and business practices in today’s music industry. Students will use Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) workstations and digital audio software to produce music and audio with virtual instruments. Students will record, mix, edit, and produce a variety of broadcast, audio-for-media, and music sessions. At the conclusion of this course, students will produce an audio/video demonstration DVD with which to exhibit skills to prospective employers. The course concludes with an externship appropriate to student interest and ability.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): BCOM 265 Recording Arts I  or permission of department chair; completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 12
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15

  
  • BCOM 270 TV And Video Production I

    This course covers all the elements of television news and sports production. In addition, a strong foundation is provided for television studio production as well as the creating, writing and editing of television commercials. A thorough understanding will be gained in the areas of camera operation, videography and the analog video editing process as well as an introductory understanding of digital video editing techniques and practices. Through lecture, demonstration and practice, students acquire complete skills to do all types of television field and studio production. A full understanding is gained in the operation of the various pieces of equipment used in producing a live television news, sports or interview show. Concepts of the sequence and timing of live events are also covered thoroughly in both a classroom and studio setting. Experience and knowledge are gained in the field, studios and classroom.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 18
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15
  
  • BCOM 271 TV And Video Production II

    This course is an in-depth study of television commercial production. Heavy emphasis is placed on digital video editing using professional-level editing software including AVID Express Pro and Final Cut Pro. In addition, students will be exposed to more advanced techniques in television studio production such as extensive usage of the switcher, including “keying” graphics and text, chromakeying and the use of effects, dissolves and wipes. Through lecture, demonstration and practice, students acquire complete skills to do all types of television and video production. The course is designed to advance students to entry-level positions for the various behind-the-scenes jobs in a television station. Experience and knowledge are gained in the field, studios and classroom. At the conclusion of this course students will produce a final tape or “demo” tape with which to demonstrate skills to prospective employers. The course concludes with an externship appropriate to student interest and ability.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): BCOM 270 TV And Video Production I  or permission of department chair; completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 12
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15
    Other: 15
  
  • BCOM 275 Digital Film Production I

    This course will supply students with the ability to produce film-quality content using digital tools. Lessons and activities will include, but not be limited to: storytelling, cinematography, SLR camera operation, on-set production techniques and non-linear editing. Students who complete this course will have the ability to create professional videos.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 18
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15
  
  • BCOM 276 Digital Film Production II

    This course provides a continuation of the study of digital film production. Students will acquire advanced skills in using digital film software. Topics include: digital film manipulation, color correction, basic visual effects, film sound design and scoring, sound recording, and sound mixing. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to make use of professional self-marketing and distribution strategies. The course concludes with an externship appropriate to student interest and ability.
    NOTE: This course is taught at The New School as part of the A.A.S. in Broadcast Communications.
    Pre-requisite(s): BCOM 275 Digital Film Production I  or permission of department chair; completion of all other previous program coursework with an average of “C” or better or approval of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 12
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 7.5
    Lab: 15

Business Administration

  
  • BADM 100 Business Concepts Applications

    The objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge necessary to understand and appreciate the concepts and issues facing the global world of business in the 21st century. Topics in this course will provide students with an awareness of the many facets of a modern business including, but not limited to, the areas of marketing, finance, management, and legal/ethical issues. In addition, students will gain an appreciation for the importance of attendance, conduct and personal appearance in business settings.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  
  • BADM 110 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business I (Business Law I)

    This course is an introduction to the origins, framework, and concepts of legal and ethical environment of business with emphasis on contracts and business organizations, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and the law of agency.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 111 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business II (Business Law II)

    This course covers the law of sales, commercial transactions and the Uniform Commercial Code as well as ethical implications. Additional topics include personal property and bailments, real property, insurance, and wills and trusts.
    Pre-requisite(s): BADM 110 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business I (Business Law I) .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 115 Honors Legal and Ethical Environment of Business I

    This course is an introduction to the origins, framework and concepts of the legal and ethical environment of business with emphasis on contracts and business organizations including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and the law of agency. In this course, students will engage in comprehensive analysis of course material and integration with current events. Students will also participate in a group collaboration project that will consist of conducting a trial based upon a fact pattern as provided by the instructor. Open only to students enrolled in the Business-Business Administration Honors Track.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 116 Honors Legal and Ethical Environment of Business II

    This course covers the law of sales, commercial transactions and the Uniform Commercial Code as well as ethical implications. Additional topics include personal property and bailment, real property, insurance, and wills and trusts. Students will participate in a group collaboration project that will consist of a fact pattern. Students will be divided into teams and each team will be given a specific role to play in a commercial legal dispute; the team members will have to work both individually and collaboratively in order to prepare their case for arbitration. Using online tools, outside research and course material, each team will submit its case to the arbitrator (the course instructor) for a decision. Open only to students enrolled in the Business-Business Administration Honors Track.
    Pre-requisite(s): BADM 115 Honors Legal and Ethical Environment of Business I .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 120 Business Mathematics

    This course reviews basic arithmetic and algebra skills through factoring trinomials and applies those skills to topics including ratio and proportion; percentages; simple interest; commercial discounts and purchases and present value. Income statement calculations and analysis will include sales, cost of goods sold, markup, and operating expenses.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  
  • BADM 130 Introduction to Health Care Management

    The objective of the course is to introduce students to today’s health care environment within the United States. Students will be exposed to the language of the health care environment, as well as models essential to understanding how it functions. The course will cover an introduction to various health care areas, such as ambulatory care, managed care, long term care, mental health care, and also will cover legal and ethical issues.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 131 Ambulatory Care Management

    This course allows students to gain knowledge on a rapidly changing aspect of the health care environment: ambulatory care. The course gives students the opportunity to learn about a number of different ambulatory care centers including, but not limited to, physician offices, same-day surgery centers, laboratories, mammography centers, and x-ray facilities. At least one case will focus on an ambulatory care setting within the Capital Region.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 140 Introduction to Insurance

    In this course, students will identify and describe the basic principles of insurance as well as how insurance jobs relate to one another. Students will understand how property and liability insurance work.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 150 Personal Insurance

    In this course, students analyze personal loss exposures and personal insurance coverages including homeowners and other dwelling coverage, personal liability, inland marine, auto, life, health and governmental programs.
    Pre-requisite(s): BADM 140 Introduction to Insurance .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 200 Business Communications

    The course explores written, verbal, and non-verbal communications as applied to business situations. It includes discussion of the specific types of written business communications forms and graphic aids for successful visual communication; listening skills; resume preparation; interviewing techniques; and group reports and oral presentations.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 207 Organization and Management

    This course covers organizational theory, principles, and practices. It will explore the management functions of organizing, including planning, staffing, directing, and controlling; social responsibility; the effect of multicultural diversity in the workplace; and leadership styles and motivational theories.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 208 Organizational Leadership

    This course will teach students leadership theory and ways to apply this theory. Topics covered will include: teamwork, supportive leadership, decision making, change management and personality theory. In addition, students will participate in activities and assignments that will allow them to apply the aforementioned topics.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 210 Real Property Law

    This course covers the basic principles of real property law with a focus on rights and interests in real property and the conveyance of those rights and interests. Topics including real estate contracts, mortgages, title searches/insurance, deeds and leases will be reviewed. The course will include and in-depth look at the closing process with an examination of the necessary documents to complete the mortgage transaction and transfer of title.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 211 Trust and Estate Law

    The objective of this course is to provide students with a general background in the law of trust and estate. Students will examine law that pertains to the disposition of property by the establishment of inter vivos and testamentary trusts and testate and intestate disposition. New York State statutory law will be emphasized and relevant court decisions will be distributed as part of homework assignments.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 220 Statistics

    This course will discuss general statistical methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data. This includes measures of central tendency; dispersion and skewness; probability theory; probability distributions (discrete and continuous); hypothesis testing, including “t” and “z” distributions; chi square analysis; and regression analysis, correlation and ANOVA. Credit cannot be received for both BADM 220 and MATH 135 .
    Pre-requisite(s): One unit of academic mathematics.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Mathematics
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Mathematics
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  
  • BADM 221 Quantitative Business Applications

    This course includes algebra-based calculations and analysis of business investment situations, including simple and compound interest, annuities (ordinary due, deferred, complex, perpetuity and forborne), applications of present value and future value, and a conceptual discussion of business investments.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 225 Commercial Insurance

    In this course, students analyze commercial loss exposures and coverage including property, business income, inland and ocean marine, crime, boiler and machinery, general liability, business auto, workers compensation, farm and business owners, as well as miscellaneous liability coverage, surety and excess and surplus lines.
    Pre-requisite(s): BADM 150 Personal Insurance .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 226 Honors Quantitative Business Applications

    This course includes algebra-based calculations and analysis of business investment situations. Included are simple and compound interest, annuities (ordinary, due, deferred, complex, perpetuity and forborne), applications of present value, future value and a conceptual discussion of business investment. This course will also include coverage of common, preferred, Treasury, and Initial Public Offering (IPO) stock. Throughout the course, students complete a minimum of two spreadsheet application projects using the Microsoft Excel® program, one of which is a common department project involving amortization. Open only to students enrolled in the Business- Business Administration Honors Track.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 230 Honors Statistics

    This course will discuss general statistical methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of statistical data, which includes measures of central tendency; dispersion and skewness; probability theory; probability distributions (discrete and continuous); hypothesis testing, including “t” and “z” distributions; chi-square analysis, and regression analysis, correlation and ANOVA. Students will work together on a case study in which they will apply all of the steps of the statistical analysis process. At the end of the semester, students will present their findings to the class. Open only to students enrolled in the Business- Business Administration Honors Track.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Mathematics
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Mathematics
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  
  • BADM 234 Honors Business Capstone

    This is a Capstone course for the Business-Business Administration Honors Track. Students will review economics, accounting, business law, organization and management, marketing and statistics. A culminating activity will measure a student’s ability to combine his or her knowledge of subject matter. A case study that the students were introduced to in FORM 105  and analyzed throughout their Honors courses will be finalized with a written executive summary. This course is open only to students who have completed three fulltime semesters of study or 45 credit hours applicable to the Honors Track or by approval of department chair. Open only to students enrolled in the Business- Business Administration Honors Track.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  
  • BADM 235 Agency Operations and Sales Management

    In this course, students will focus on the producer’s office environment and the ability to use sales management techniques as a means to identify and sell to selected markets. Students learn to apply management principles to the business of running an agency. Special emphasis is placed on how management concepts can be applied to the producer’s sales efforts.
    Pre-requisite(s): BADM 225 Commercial Insurance .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 240 Introduction to Sport Management

    The objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge necessary to manage individuals, groups, and processes within the sport setting. Topics in this course will provide students with an awareness of the many facets of sport management, including marketing, communications, legal issues and human resources. In addition, students will gain an appreciation for segments of the sports industry and potential career opportunities in the field.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 241 Introduction to Intercollegiate and Scholastic Sport

    This course will cover management, organizational structure and contemporary issues in intercollegiate and school-based sport in the United States.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 242 Sport Event & Arena Management

    This course is devoted to teaching students how to supervise, market, finance, schedule and administer arenas and the events that they host. This course covers topics related to maintenance, daily operations, and contracting of the building.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 245 Sport Technology

    This course examines the ways sport organizations at the professional, semi-professional and collegiate level (domestically and internationally) utilize communication, information technology and databases. Students will use software and other technology used within the sport industry in their course work. Topics include but are not limited to information technology in sport, technology and media in sport, digital video applications in sport, arena and stadium technology, technology in judging sport and/or other applications of technology in sport.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BADM 280 International and Intercultural Business

    This course is designed as an intensive cross-cultural immersion in the field of international business. Students will have the opportunity to travel abroad to project centers to be determined and explore contemporary business issues as well as participate in a cultural experience in the country and/or region through project work. Through these projects and online work, students will learn about organizational and management issues in an international business marketplace. Projects will be developed on an ongoing basis and will be in the areas of international business, international sport management and international technology applications in business.
    NOTE: This course will run the length of a full semester but will begin and end later than traditionally scheduled classes in the spring. The exact start/end dates will be determined on a semester-by-semester basis. Extraneous costs related to travel will be the responsibility of the student and are subject to possible change as project centers are determined.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  
  • BADM 290 Internship

    Students will participate in an internship at an approved organization in which they will develop and utilize skills necessary in today’s workforce. Students also will be required to keep a weekly journal of their workplace experiences and how these experiences relate to their required readings. This internship can only be taken after successful completion of one full-time semester of study or successful completion of 12 credit hours. Subject to department chairperson approval.
    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.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 6
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Other: 15
  
  • BADM 295 Honors Internship

    Students will participate in an internship at an approved organization in which they will develop and utilize skills necessary in today’s workforce. Students also will be required to keep a weekly journal of their workplace experiences and how these experiences relate to their required readings. In addition, students will complete a culminating project based on their experiences throughout the semester, which will include a video component. This internship can only be taken after successful completion of one fulltime semester of study or successful completion of 12 credit hours. All internships are subject to department chair approval. Open only to students enrolled in the Business-Business Administration Honors Track.
    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.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 6
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Other: 15
  
  • BADM 299 Business Capstone

    This class is a capstone class for those students studying for an A.S. or A.A.S. in Business Administration. This course is a review of Economics, Accounting, Business Law, Organization & Management, Marketing and Statistics for all Business Administration majors. There is a culminating activity for this class that will measure students’ abilities to combine their knowledge of subject matter in the Business Administration A.S. and A.A.S. degree programs. This course is open only to students that have completed three full-time semesters of study or 45 credit hours applicable to the Business Administration (A.A.S.) Program or Business Administration (A.S.) Program or by approval of the Department Chairperson.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1

Business Administration – Price Chopper

  
  • BAPC 100 Introduction to The Supermarket Industry

    This course is designed to introduce students to the history of the supermarket industry in the United States. It includes food store basics, store layouts, merchandising and display techniques and the importance of the associate to the supermarket industry. The course also will focus on time management and stress management techniques for food store managers. Students will discuss case studies on major food store retailers including, but not limited to: Ahold USA, Delhaize, Super Wal-Mart, and regional independent chains. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Management and Operations certificate program or the Supermarket Management and Operations option in the Business Administration program. Open to Price Chopper Associates only.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BAPC 101 Supermarket Management

    This course will provide students an introduction to the management of store operations. Topics covered will include: operations strategies and policies with respect to inventory control; capacity planning and scheduling and quality control; forecasting in managerial decision-making; maintaining positive relations with employees; and managerial functions, processes and decision-making. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Supermarket Management and Operations certificate program or the Supermarket Management and Operations option in the Business Administration program. Open to Price Chopper Associates only.
    Pre-requisite(s): BAPC 100 Introduction to The Supermarket Industry .
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BAPC 200 Center Store Operations

    Through this course, students will learn about retailing in a store environment and day-to-day operations in a supermarket. This course includes an overview of: finance, marketing, organizing retail stores, retail environment, store layout, staffing, developing a retail store strategy, merchandising, pricing, inventory management, ordering, shipping, and reclamation. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Supermarket Management and Operations certificate program or the Supermarket Management and Operations option in the Business Administration program. Open to Price Chopper Associates only.
    Pre-requisite(s): BAPC 100 Introduction to The Supermarket Industry .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BAPC 201 Perishables

    This course is an introduction to the management of perishables for the supermarket industry. It will include the determination of what is a perishable, consumer perception of freshness of perishables, financial implications, and preservation of perishables. The course also will examine the impact perishables have on the success of supermarkets and explore the future of perishables in the supermarket industry. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Supermarket Management and Operations certificate program or the Supermarket Management and Operations option in the Business Administration program. Open to Price Chopper Associates only.
    Pre-requisite(s): BAPC 100 Introduction to The Supermarket Industry .
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Chemical Dependency Counseling

  
  • CDEP 100 Introduction to Chemical Dependency

    This survey course is designed to expose students to the problem of abuse and addiction to alcohol and other chemicals on individuals, families, and the community in our society.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • CDEP 105 Pharmacology and Physiology of Addiction

    This course is designed for students interested in chemical dependency counseling. The chemical and physical processes related to abuse and addiction are explored in depth. It also focuses on the medical problems of recovering addicts. The course will survey the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, neurotransmitter theory, and explore the mechanism of major drugs of abuse. Psychotropic drugs are covered as they relate to mentally ill chemical abusers.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • CDEP 200 The Chemical Dependency Treatment Process

    This course is designed for students specializing in chemical dependency counseling. It explores the phases of the treatment process and aims to aid students in developing individual, group and family counseling skills.
    Pre-requisite(s): CDEP 100 Introduction to Chemical Dependency  or permission of department chairperson.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • CDEP 205 Cultural Competence in Addiction Counseling

    This is an advanced course that examines selected culturally diverse populations, their different ethnic characteristics, and the relevance to addiction treatment. These groups may include, but are not limited to, Asian, Native, African, Jewish, Latino, and Anglo-Americans; women, adolescents, older adults, victims of trauma, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered clients.
    Pre-requisite(s): CDEP 100 Introduction to Chemical Dependency  or permission of department chairperson.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  • CDEP 210 Current Issues in Addiction

    This seminar-based course explores important contemporary issues in the chemical dependency field. The seminar will provide students with an in-depth understanding and solution-focused approach to current challenges in the field. The particular areas of focus will be announced each term.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  
  • CDEP 251 Chemical Dependency Internship

    This course requires students to participate in assigned internships, 12 hours per week, for a total of 180 hours during the term. The field assignments are arranged by the instructor and occur in local OASAS (Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services) licensed addiction treatment programs.
    Pre-requisite(s): HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family ; CDEP 100 Introduction to Chemical Dependency  with a grade of “C” or better; 2.0 Grade Point Average; permission of department chairperson.
    Co-requisite(s): CDEP 250 Chemical Dependency Counseling I .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Other: 12
  
  • CDEP 255 Chemical Dependency Counseling II

    This course is designed to be taken concurrently with the Chemical Dependency Internship II. It is an advanced course that explores challenges in addictions treatment from a case management approach. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to do clinical work with recovering clients who are considered most vulnerable. They are the most stressful clients with serious metal health disorders. Conduct-disordered adolescents also are discussed in considerable depth.
    Pre-requisite(s): CDEP 250 Chemical Dependency Counseling I  and CDEP 251 Chemical Dependency Internship  with a “C” grade or better.
    Co-requisite(s): CDEP 256 Chemical Dependency Internship II .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  
  • CDEP 256 Chemical Dependency Internship II

    This course is a continuation of the internship experience for Chemical Dependency Counseling students. It is to be taken concurrently with the course Chemical Dependency Counseling II. Students participate in assigned internships, 12 hours per week, for a total of 180 hours during the term.
    Pre-requisite(s): CDEP 250 Chemical Dependency Counseling I  and CDEP 251 Chemical Dependency Internship  with a “C” grade or better.
    Co-requisite(s): CDEP 255 Chemical Dependency Counseling II .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Other: 12

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 095 Essentials of Chemistry

    This course is intended for otherwise well-prepared students who require a one-term, pre-college chemistry course to enable them to enter a college-level curriculum. Credits earned in this course cannot be applied toward an associate degree and this course is not recommended for students lacking strong math skills.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4ND
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  
  • CHEM 100 General Chemistry/Health Sciences

    This is a one-term general chemistry course covering the principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on their relevance to the health sciences. This course reviews the concepts of bonding, reactions, gas laws, solutions, and pH as they apply to biological subjects. Organic nomenclature, functional groups, and reactions form the basis for the study of biochemistry. Laboratory work stresses the illustration of theoretical concepts.
    Pre-requisite(s): High school chemistry or equivalent.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHEM 105 Concepts in Chemistry

    This is a one-semester course designed for non-science majors that emphasizes practical application of chemistry in topics including environmental pollution, energy sources, and human health. The chemical principles underlying current issues in science and technology are illustrated to enhance student understanding.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHEM 110 General Chemistry I

    This course presents topics on atomic structure, chemical bonds, reactions and equations, properties of gases and liquids, changes in state, solutions, and stoichiometry is presented. The laboratory stresses development of techniques, data and error presentation, and integration of observation with theory.
    Co-requisite(s): MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry  or MATH 170 Precalculus  or MATH 180 Calculus I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHEM 111 General Chemistry II

    This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I ( CHEM 110 ). Topics include chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, pH, acids and bases and organic chemistry. The laboratory includes quantitative experiments which must be performed with satisfactory accuracy.
    Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 110 General Chemistry I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
 

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