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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.

  

  

  
 

History
  

  • HIST 115 Intro to African-American History

    A study of the developments and accomplishments of African-Americans in the United States with emphasis on slavery, reconstruction, B.T. Washington, W.E.B. Dubois and the civil rights movement.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): American History, Humanities
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 120 History of Africa I

    A detailed study of Africa from pre-historic times to 1800 with emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, the development of indigenous states and their response to western and eastern contacts.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities, Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 121 History of Africa II

    A detailed study of Africa from 1800: exploration, the end of the slave trade, development of interior states, European partition, the Colonial period and the rise of independent Africa.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities, Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 122 History of The Middle East I: 600 – 1798

    This course is designed for students to be an introduction to the history of the Middle East from the time of the Prophet Muhammed to the Napoleonic invasion of 1798. It will focus primarily on the geographical, social, cultural, economic and political forces that have helped to shape the Middle East as a unique region of the world.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities, Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 123 History of The Middle East II: 1798 – Present

    This course deals with the historical, economic and cultural development of the Middle East since 1798. It will trace the development of the modern nationstates in the region and will focus on the issues of conflict that have prevailed there in the 20th century.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities, Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 130 Medieval History

    A survey of European history from the fall of the Western empire to the Renaissance. The course will investigate particularly the origins of Western religions and political and philosophical forms in the medieval period. Students investigate aspects of intellectual, artistic or social history through a term paper or project.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities, Western Civilization
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 131 Ancient History

    An in-depth study of the Ancient Near Eastern, Indo-European and Roman cultures inclusive of recent historical research concerning Hittites, Assyrians, Etruscans, Persians and Celts from pre-historical times to the 5th century A.D.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Other World Civilizations, Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 135 History of The Twentieth Century

    This course focuses on the totalitarian regimes of the 30s and 40s; World War II and post-war settlements; Third World development; and the intellectual response of the West to political and social turbulence of a nuclear war.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 137 History of World War II

    This course provides a detailed history of World War II. Coverage will include the causes of World War II, the major battles in both European and Pacific theaters, the home fronts, and the final defeat of Germany and Japan. The long-range implications of World War II will also be stressed.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities, Western Civilization
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 139 Introduction to The Vietnam War

    This course is an overview of the American involvement during the Vietnam War. It is an attempt to deal with the historical roots of involvement and its failures. The course is designed to give the student an in-depth understanding of the war from a political, moral and military point of view.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): American History, Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 140 Modern China

    This course is designed to provide students with a brief overview of early Chinese history and then a more comprehensive analysis of modern China from the 19th century onwards. Topics will cover the many features of Chinese society and how its connections to the past, to which the Chinese remain firmly attached, still affect Chinese society in a fast-moving and vibrant global environment.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 145 Modern India

    This course examines the growth of India over many centuries. After covering its geography, early background and history, the course moves to more intensive examinations of India’s history from the late 18th century to the present.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 150 Modern Japan

    This course will examine Japan’s relatively recent modern origin, its connections to the mainland and its indebtedness to China for many historical, cultural and literate characteristics, as it began to develop its own uniqueness. Japan has become a leading and modern nation but never abandoned its ancient traditions.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Other World Civilizations, Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 205 Native American Cultures Of New York And New England

    This course is a survey course in Native American cultures of New York and New England that focuses on their interaction with various European/Colonial cultures from the fifteenth century to the twentieth century (1493 to 1995). Topics will include culture, health, social issues, and the political and historical chronology of the Native American communities in New York and New England.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): American History, Other World Civilizations
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HIST 210 Honors History-Film as History

    This course will treat films as texts requiring the same critical thinking and analysis as any other sources used within a history course.  Students will study films as valid historical sources that offer a glimpse into the social, political and cultural historical moment in which they were created.  Further inquiry will be accomplished through the use of interpretation and research of additional materials. This course is open only to students in one of the Honors advisement tracks or by permission of the Department Chair.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): American History, Arts, Humanities
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Health Information Technician
  

  • HITC 100 Introduction to Medical Office Procedures

    Students develop the necessary skills and concepts of the administrative duties of a medical assistant/secretary. The following topics are covered: legal and ethical issues in medical practice, communicating and interacting with patients, families and coworkers. The following office work is covered: Medisoft software, managing correspondence, mail, office supplies and office medical records, maintaining patient records, processing insurance claims, billing and collecting, banking, accounts payable and payroll. Upon registering for this course, the student must have a working knowledge of the Windows® operating system and Word® software application.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HITC 101 Medical Record Review, Transcription and Terminology

    The student will learn to review and transcribe medical records based on the current best practices. In support of the medical record review and transcription, the student will learn the basics of medical terminology including the construction and analysis of medical terms with an emphasis on body systems, medical conditions and procedures, prefixes, suffixes, root terms, pronunciation and spelling as they relate to medical record review and transcription. Students will learn to research terminology specific to the medical reviewer and transcriptionist.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HITC 103 Intro to Medical Coding, Health Insurance and Reimbursement

    The course introduces the student to the basics of standard medical coding classifications and nomenclatures used to code diseases and medical/surgical procedures, i.e. CPT4, ICD9 and HCPCS. Students will explore the practical applications of medical coding relative to delivery system, health insurance and reimbursement mechanisms.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  

  • HITC 104 Advanced Medical Coding and Reimbursement

    The course offers an advanced study of the ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 and the HCPCS coding systems with emphasis on accurate code sequencing of complex medical/surgical cases. Students will use case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Students will work with both inpatient and outpatient claims forms to gain knowledge of the billing process. However, emphasis will be placed on coding in the outpatient setting. Students will investigate through assigned research reimbursement and coding topics including: DRGs, APCs, RBRVs, Chargemasters, Coding Compliance, ICD-10, encoding and grouping software. Students will use encoder/grouper software.
    Pre-requisite(s): HITC 103 Intro to Medical Coding, Health Insurance and Reimbursement .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HITC 105 Clinical Office Procedures

    Basic examining room techniques including preparation of the patient, execution of simple laboratory procedures, recording of clinical data, care and maintenance of equipment and assistance to physicians during examination and treatment. This course is designed for Health Information Technician students in their third semester of study.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HITC 107 Health Information Management

    This course covers basic concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining health record systems. Topics include health record content, qualitative and quantitative analysis, format, record control, storage, retention, forms design/control, indices and registers, and numbering and filing systems. Students will be introduced to the various functions performed in a health record department with emphasis on maintaining confidentiality of patient data.
    Pre-requisite(s): HITC 100 Introduction to Medical Office Procedures .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  

  • HITC 200 Medical Billing, Insurance and Health Record Review

    Students will explore the practical applications of medical coding relative to delivery system, health insurance and reimbursement mechanisms.  Students will work with both inpatient and outpatient claims forms to gain knowledge of the billing process.  However, emphasis will be placed on coding in the outpatient setting.  Students will investigate various third-party carriers (governmental and commercial), and will examine different reimbursement methods including DRGs, APCs, RBRVSs, chargemasters, coding compliance as well as the importance of encoding and grouping software.  Health records will be analyzed in order to properly fill out insurance claim forms.
    Pre-requisite(s): HITC 110 Medical Coding  or by permission of department chair.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HITC 210 Health Information and Physician Practice Management

    This course serves as a capstone class for those students studying for an A.A.S. in Health Information Management and Technology and integrates previous course work to present best practices approach to health information and physician practice management.  The course is also recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in practice management of a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for the American Academy of Professional Coders’ Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) certification examination.  Topics include health care business processes and workflow, physician reimbursement, health care revenue cycle management, medical office accounting, health care reform, electronic medical records, IT and interoperability, HIPAA, fraud and abuse, corporate compliance, marketing and business, space planning and operational flows, and business continuity.
    Pre-requisite(s): HITC 100 Introduction to Medical Office Procedures ; HITC 110 Medical Coding ; HITC 200 Medical Billing, Insurance and Health Record Review ; ACTG 100 Applied Accounting  or higher or by permission of department chair. 
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4

Health
  

  • HLTH 130 Creating Healthy Relationships

    This course will offer students an understanding of the components of healthy relationships. Through the study of those components, students will recognize the qualities of unhealthy relationships and discover directions for change. The techniques, skills and resources presented will heighten students’ awareness of the roles and responsibilities of each partner in a relationship.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • HLTH 131 Stress and Health

    Stress and Health is a specific response to the need of the college community to exercise greater control over the stressful events in their lives. Through promoting positive stress management techniques, the students will develop life-long skills for a healthier and more meaningful life.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • HLTH 135 Self-Improvement

    As an introductory health education-based course, Self- Improvement provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to acquire positive behavior change, including the adoption of a more healthful, productive and wellness-oriented lifestyle. The course provides various opportunities to seek areas of interpersonal growth and improvement.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • HLTH 140 Drug Studies: Intervention and Prevention

    This course is designed to cover the basic issues confronting drug use, abuse and addiction. Emphasis also will be placed on drug prevention and intervention. This course deals with current problems, views and attitudes surrounding the use of psychoactive drugs. Students also will explore the effects of drug use on human physiology and interpersonal functioning. Each student will be expected to take an active roll in the learning process through class discussions and activities, as well as completing out-of class assignments and research when appropriate.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HLTH 150 Weight Management

    This course is designed to provide students a healthy perspective of ideal weight. They will be able to assess their current nutrition/exercise routine and prepare a new program to meet their personal needs: to gain weight, lose weight, or to maintain their current weight. Sound nutrition, exercise and stress reduction will be woven into this wellness approach to weight control.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • HLTH 151 Consumer Health

    This course is designed to remove the complexity and confusion from the health marketplace. Students will recognize the significant impact advertising has on health behavior. Presentation of facts and guidelines will enable students to make intelligent decisions in selecting safe health products and services. In becoming better consumers, students will protect both their health and their pocketbook.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • HLTH 152 First Aid

    A course designed to provide the theory and skills necessary to administer first aid and/or CPR to a patient. Students who qualify will receive Red Cross certification in “First Aid: Responding to Emergencies,” and “Adult CPR.”
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • HLTH 153 Women’s Health Issues

    This course will provide knowledge in health concerns unique to women. It will explore both physical and emotional issues and include strategies in the prevention and management of such issues. It will also cover topics such as physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, body image, sexual health and various diseases common to female gender.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • HLTH 155 Wilderness and Remote First Aid

    This is a course designed for individuals who enjoy outdoor activities, outdoor group leaders, scout leaders and others who may find themselves in a remote emergency situation where professional help could be delayed. The course content will prepare students to recognize emergencies, make first aid decisions and provide care in a wilderness or remote setting. Evacuation procedures, extreme first aid skills and pre-trip planning will be discussed. This course is not a replacement for standard first aid, as the skills and information go beyond traditional emergency scenarios. After successful completion of this course, a student will obtain adult CPR/AED and Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health

    This course is designed to stimulate healthy decision making in the areas of personal and community wellness and safety. Students will discuss critical and contemporary health issues including holistic health, fitness and weight management, chemical abuse, human sexuality, parenting, aging, death and dying, the environment and health care.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HLTH 170 Health and Wellness Promotion

    Health and Wellness Promotion serves as an introductory exploration of the core concepts of overall health and wellness promotion. The focus of this course is on the development of a wellness oriented and health literate lifestyle, with emphasis on self-responsibility, behavior modification, self-improvement, nutrition, physical fitness and stress management.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • HLTH 200 Foundations of Health Education

    This course is designed to examine the philosophical, ethical and theoretical foundations of the professional practice of health education in school, community, work-site settings, as well as in health promotion consultant activities. Students will gain a greater understanding of the theories, elements, practices and principles that contribute to the need for and the successful implementation of a wide range of health education activities designed to enhance health promotion and disease prevention.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HLTH 210 Worksite Health Promotion

    This course is designed to provide students with practical information about the planning, development and implementation of health promotion programming in workplace settings and the benefits these programs have for both employees and employers. Students will review various health risk appraisals and plan theory-based incentive programs designed to promote wellness oriented health literate lifestyles. Class content and activities will relate primarily to worksite health promotion, but the course also will have relevance for students pursuing other professional outlets since health behavior change is critical in most health and exercise related professions.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Honors
  

  • HONR 190 Honors Seminar I

    This seminar course is designed to provide students with an understanding of human development, higher education, and the role of citizenship in the United States. Open to students in one of the honors tracks or by permission of department chair.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
    Applied Learning Type: OSL
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HONR 250 Introduction to Social Science Inquiry

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the general theoretical and methodological framework of the behavioral and social sciences via an integrated approach which utilizes applied research projects. The point of departure for the projects will be current social issues from a behavioral and social science perspective. The purpose of the research projects is to provide students experience doing practical applied research and investigating a current societal issue from multiple perspectives. Open only to students in one of the honors tracks or by permission of department chair.
    Pre-requisite(s): HONR 190 Honors Seminar I .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HONR 290 Honors Seminar II

    This seminar course is designed as the capstone course within the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science and Liberal Arts and Science: Mathematics and Science Honors tracks. Through reading, experience, research, discussion and writing, students will examine the generation and use of knowledge from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and explore what it means to be human in the 21st century. Open only to students enrolled in the honors tracks noted above.
    Pre-requisite(s): HONR 190 Honors Seminar I .
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4

Human Services
  

  • HUSV 100 Social Service Systems

    Using a systems approach, this course discusses how people are affected by poverty, child abuse, AIDS, physical and mental disabilities, racism, overpopulation, sexism, crime and other problems. Students will be oriented to social programs, service delivery models, agencies at the local, state and federal levels and legislation which meets human needs. The historical development of human services as an institution and profession will also be explored.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family

    A study of the way in which society and family influence human growth and social functioning. The focus of the course will be both on individual development and interactions between individuals in families.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 109 Orientation to Fieldwork

    This course is structured to introduce students to the basic interpersonal and professional skills that are necessary for successful acclamation to the Human Services curriculum. Topics covered will include professional values, ethics, conduct and boundaries, as well as problem-solving and healthy communication skills and strategies for self-care. Additionally, students will learn about their professional roles in the community.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • HUSV 110 Human Service Skills

    Human Service Skills emphasizes the basic concepts of social welfare, human needs and the helping relationship. The course combines classroom and field study with the objective of introducing students to the functions of community agencies and the clientele served as a means of learning the fundamentals of the helping process. Students spend six hours per week in the field.
    Pre-requisite(s): HUSV 109 Orientation to Fieldwork  with a grade of “C” or better.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Other: 6
  

  • HUSV 115 Perspectives on Disability

    This course will present an overview of current theoretical and philosophical perspectives relating to mental, physical and developmental disabilities. Course content and activities will enable student to recognize ways in which disability affects individuals as members of families, groups, organizations and communities. Ethical and legal issues such as self-determination, strategies for independence and non-discrimination will be addressed.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 120 Problems of Adolescence

    This course is designed to aid students in understanding and dealing with adolescent problems which affect social functioning within the family group and in the outside community.
    NOTE: Credit cannot be received for both HUSV 120 Problems of Adolescence and PSYC 208 Adolescent Psychology .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 125 Older Adults and The Social Environment

    Aging is studied from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course covers physical, psychological and social aspects of aging. Special problem areas and support services provided by community agencies.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 200 Interviewing and Techniques of Communication

    An introduction to the principles, theory, and techniques of the interview with emphasis on the dynamics of interaction and on developing communication skills applicable to the helping professions.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 205 Introduction to Social Group Work

    The basic concepts of group work will be covered. The focus is on the theory of group dynamics and on the development of skills for leadership in groups.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 210 Human Sexuality

    This course studies human sexuality from biological, psychosocial and humanistic perspectives. Students will be examining course content within the framework of their own moral standards and value systems.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 215 Psychology and History of Poverty

    A study of the psychological and social consequences of poverty, the culture of poverty and the history of the United States’ and New York State’s response to poverty.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): American History, Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 220 Human Services Management, Supervision and Planning

    This course provides an overview of the management functions that make human services agencies work. It will introduce the students to both theory and practice in human service management.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 225 Social Services Interviewing in Spanish

    To provide social services professionals basic conversational skills in Spanish. This course is a combination of grammar, everyday situations and practical conversation that students may encounter as they interact with consumers.
    Pre-requisite(s): HUSV 200 Interviewing and Techniques of Communication  or permission of department chairperson.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 240 Professionalism in A Diverse Society

    This course will provide a culturally competent approach to professional interactions with diverse populations. Topics include personal, professional, and institutional racism and prejudice. Specific information about working with a variety of different cultures is examined.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 250 Human Services Practicum

    Sixteen hours per week of work experience and seminars. The goal of the course is to integrate course theory learned throughout the curriculum with practical, beginning clinical work and community service networking. Field experience will occur at clinics, child caring institutions, social service agencies, residential facilities, facilities for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Four hours of seminar, group discussion and lecture.
    Pre-requisite(s): HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family ; HUSV 110 Human Service Skills  with a grade of “C” or better; 2.00 grade point average; permission of department chairperson.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 8
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
    Other: 12
  

  • HUSV 255 Case Management

    This course will provide an advanced understanding and development of skills needed to coordinate, assess, and plan for services in our current human service delivery system.
    Pre-requisite(s): HUSV 250 Human Services Practicum  with a grade of “C” or better and permission of department chairperson.
    Co-requisite(s): HUSV 256 Case Management Internship .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • HUSV 256 Case Management Internship

    This course is an internship experience which utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired in HUSV 250 Human Services Practicum  and allows students to develop case management skills. Students will participate in nine hours a week of an internship during the semester in an assigned agency.
    Pre-requisite(s): HUSV 250 Human Services Practicum  with a grade of “C” or better and permission of department chairperson.
    Co-requisite(s): HUSV 255 Case Management .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Other: 9

Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services
  

  • HVAC 110 Refrigeration Principles I

    The fundamental principles of physics and thermodynamics are taught as they pertain to the refrigeration cycle. Emphasis is placed on pressure-temperature relationships and the cyclic nature of refrigeration systems. Refrigerant types and refrigerant controls are studied.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): HVAC 130 Electricity For HVAC/R .
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 111 Refrigeration Principles II

    This course is a continuation of HVAC 110 Refrigeration Principles I . Students will learn an applications-oriented approach to the mechanical components and processes of the refrigeration cycle, with emphasis placed on the use of gathered system data for use in system diagnosis and troubleshooting. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of refrigeration system sizing, application and equipment selection procedures.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 110 Refrigeration Principles I .
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 120 Refrigeration Lab I

    Assembly, testing, diagnosing and repairing of components of residential, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. The properties of refrigerants are studied with respect to proper handling, storage and use. The use of hand tools, soldering and brazing and electrical test equipment use is demonstrated and practiced. Controls are an integral part of lab program.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): HVAC 130 Electricity For HVAC/R  and HVAC 110 Refrigeration Principles I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 8
  

  • HVAC 121 Refrigeration Lab II

    The skills learned in Refrigeration Lab I are used and expanded upon in Refrigeration Lab II. Commercial controls, relays, and components are installed and serviced with an emphasis on electrical troubleshooting and safety. The hands-on diagnosis and service of domestic refrigeration and comfort cooling is also covered in depth.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 120 Refrigeration Lab I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 8
  

  • HVAC 130 Electricity For HVAC/R

    The fundamentals of electrical theory including magnetism, circuits, transformers, and motors. The emphasis is on motors and controls found in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 131 HVAC/R Electrical Systems Application

    This course is an in-depth study of HVAC/R electrical circuits and systems, with an emphasis on the integration and theory of operation of the various electrical system components, including: motors, motor starting devices, relays and overload protection. Students will study and learn how to interpret both basic and advanced electrical system diagrams for the purpose of acquiring valuable troubleshooting skills.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): HVAC 110 Refrigeration Principles I ; HVAC 120 Refrigeration Lab I ; HVAC 130 Electricity For HVAC/R .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 140 Heat Transfer Systems I

    In this course, students will study fuels and their properties, including the importance of safe handling. Central forced air heating systems, including gas, oil, and electric ignition systems also are studied. Students will learn both installation and service techniques, including combustion efficiency testing and electrical systems diagnosis.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 130 Electricity For HVAC/R .
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 203 HVAC/R Systems Design I

    This course introduces the student to basic HVAC/R systems design. Topics included in this comprehensive, introductory level course are: residential comfort cooling design, forced hot air systems design, heating and cooling load calculations, appliance selection, energy conservation, HVAC/R symbols used for drafting, drafting and dimensioning. All drafting applications will use current Microsoft Visio software.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2
  

  • HVAC 211 Refrigeration and AC Systems Applications I

    Commercial ice makers, supermarket refrigeration and residential AC systems are all covered in this course. Of particular importance are sequences in electrical control and trouble-shooting techniques.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 111 Refrigeration Principles II .
    Terms Offered: Fall, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 212 Refrigeration and AC Systems Applications II

    This course is a continuation of HVAC 211 Refrigeration and AC Systems Applications I . Students will study and learn the application of cooling systems, with the emphasis on commercial and industrial applications. Students will learn the basic principles of psychrometrics, air distribution and balancing, chilled water systems, and a variety of specialized refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 220 Heat Transfer Lab  and HVAC 211 Refrigeration and AC Systems Applications I .
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 213 HVAC/R Systems Design II

    Each student completes the calculations, drawings and proposals required in four major design projects. Design projects include restaurant and commercial air conditioning, residential heat pump, hydronic heating, and hot air heating. Emphasis is placed on use of manufacturers’ literature and design aids. Computer programs are used to speed selections of equipment and evaluation of systems performance.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): HVAC 240 Heat Transfer Systems II .
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 4
  

  • HVAC 220 Heat Transfer Lab

    Heating plants using gas, oil and wood are tested for efficiency and safe operation. Basic service and repair procedures are performed on each type of furnace/boiler. Commercial ice makers are also studied. Students adjust and repair at least four major brands.
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): HVAC 240 Heat Transfer Systems II .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 8
  

  • HVAC 221 Diagnosing and Servicing Lab

    Various systems are repaired and studied to determine a logical sequence of operations; using meters and gauges to analyze and diagnose problems and perform the necessary service to equipment. Diverse and more sophisticated equipment is studied with the emphasis on heat pumps, commercial refrigeration and air conditioning with capacity control.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 121 Refrigeration Lab II  and HVAC 220 Heat Transfer Lab .
    Pre- or co- requisite(s): HVAC 212 Refrigeration and AC Systems Applications II .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 8
  

  • HVAC 230 HVAC/R Control Systems

    This course provides students with an introduction to the more advanced HVAC/R control systems that are typically used in commercial and industrial energy management systems. Topics of study include: pneumatic controls, variable air volume systems, economizers, and direct digital control (DDC) components and strategies.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 130 Electricity For HVAC/R  and HVAC 131 HVAC/R Electrical Systems Application .
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 240 Heat Transfer Systems II

    This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of all aspects of hydronic and steam heating, including the fundamentals of design, installation and service of modern systems.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 140 Heat Transfer Systems I .
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 4
  

  • HVAC 250 Introduction to Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

    This course is designed to instruct the student in the design and installation of geothermal heat pump systems. This will include design theory, soils identification, piping methods, heat exchangers, well drilling, trenching and grouting.
    Pre-requisite(s): HVAC 211 Refrigeration and AC Systems Applications I  or by permission of department chair.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 4
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 2

Individual Studies
  

  • INDS 100 Career Planning and Decision Making

    This course assists students in examining the components of career planning. It focuses on self-awareness, educational options, occupational research and how they relate to the process of career choice. The 21st century career and the importance of developing new skills and strategies for the changing technological work environment will be addressed. The course will also review the decision-making process as well as student identification of educational and career goals. This course is appropriate for undecided students, Liberal Arts majors and adults in career transition.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • INDS 101 Career Development: Self-Assessment

    This course is designed to assist students with the process of self-assessment related to career planning. Through various exercises and assessments, students will identify strengths related to career interests, skills, and values. Students will develop a plan to investigate career choices utilizing various campus resources.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
  

  • INDS 105 Intro to Academic and Personal Effectiveness

    This course will enable students to become independent learners who understand the process of learning and can apply that process in and out of the classroom. Utilizing educational theory and research, instruction will focus on concepts and principles of learning in addition to academic and self-management strategies. Class discussions, group/individual activities, and course assignments will provide opportunities to apply the concepts, principles and strategies to actual academic situations.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • INDS 110 Community Service Seminar I

    Designed to combine voluntary experience with academic learning, this course requires a total of 30 hours of volunteer service within the semester at a community agency. Placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the instructor. In addition, students must keep a written log of their experiences and attend a weekly seminar to discuss and integrate related readings and volunteer work.
    NOTE: Evaluation by the placement supervisor is also required.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  

  • INDS 111 Community Service Seminar II

    Designed to combine voluntary experience with academic learning, this course requires a total of 75 hours of volunteer service within a semester at a community agency. Placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the instructor. In addition, students must keep a written log of their experiences and attend a one-hour weekly seminar to discuss and integrate related readings and volunteer work.
    NOTE: Evaluation by the placement supervisor is also required.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 5
  

  • INDS 112 Community Service Seminar III

    Designed to combine voluntary experience with academic learning, this course requires a total of 100 hours of volunteer service within the semester at a community agency. Placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the instructor. In addition, students must keep a written log of their experiences and attend a one-hour weekly seminar to discuss and integrate related readings and volunteer work.
    NOTE: Evaluation by the placement supervisor is also required.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 8
  

  • INDS 115 Strategies for Successful Online Learning

    This one-credit course will prepare students to be successful online learners and will allow students to make optimal use of online learning resources. Utilizing textbook reading assignments and online lectures, activities and assignments, this course will give students an overview of online learning and basic functions of a course management system. In addition, the course will address specific learning skill strategies, such as time management, memory development, textbook reading, test-taking, etc. Students will also examine the basic elements of online research and term paper writing.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Credits: 1
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 1

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
  
  

  • ICVT 200 Introduction to Health Care

    This course is designed to provide an introduction to the health care environment. It includes medical terminology, confidentiality, professionalism, patient’s rights, medical ethics, universal precautions, and communication skills in health care. Managed care, continuous quality improvement and total quality management will be discussed. The student will also complete the necessary hospital safety modules for future clinical experiences. These include hazardous materials, infection control, electrical safety and age specific patient care. Open only to matriculated Invasive Cardiovascular Technology students.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 2
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 2
  

  • ICVT 210 Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I

    This course will provide an introduction to the basic principles of invasive cardiovascular technology. Topics include sterile technique, hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic cardiovascular procedures and operation of equipment used to perform testing in the cardiac catheterization lab. Open only to matriculated Invasive Cardiovascular Technology students.
    Pre-requisite(s): RESP 101 Basic Interpretation and Performance of The Electrocardiogram  with a final grade of “C” or better or equivalent experience; American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Course C for Health Care Providers.
    Co-requisite(s): ICVT 211 Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinic I .
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • ICVT 211 Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinic I

    This course runs concurrently with Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I. The student is scheduled in clinical at the affiliate hospitals in the cardiac catheterization lab for three days each week for the entire 16- week semester. Competency must be demonstrated for each skill for successful completion of the course. Open only to matriculated Invasive Cardiovascular Technology students.
    Pre-requisite(s): RESP 101 Basic Interpretation and Performance of The Electrocardiogram  with a final grade of “C” or better; American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Course C for Health Care Providers.
    Co-requisite(s): ICVT 210 Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I .
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 8
    Contact Hours:
    Lab: 18
  
  

  • ICVT 220 Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology II

    This course will provide an in-depth study of interventional cardiovascular techniques including stent placement, balloon angioplasty, rotational and directional atherectomy and intravascular ultrasound. Identification of pediatric heart defects and interventions will be discussed along with cardiopulmonary surgery. The student will become proficient with the objectives and guideline of the American Heart Association for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Open only to matriculated Invasive Cardiovascular Technology students.
    Pre-requisite(s): ICVT 200 Introduction to Health Care  with a final grade of “C” or better or equivalent experience; ICVT 210 Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I  with a final grade of “C” or better; ICVT 211 Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinic I  with a final grade of “C” or better.
    Co-requisite(s): ICVT 221 Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Clinic II .
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  
  

Italian
  

  • ITAL 100 Italian Language and Culture I

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the Italian 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 Italian culture. Classroom instruction is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory. Recommendation: Primarily designed for students with no previous knowledge of Italian.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Foreign Language
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • ITAL 101 Italian Language and Culture II

    A continuation of Italian I, this course introduces the student to the more complicated elements of Italian 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 Italian culture and customs, is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory.
    Pre-requisite(s): Primarily designed for students who have completed Italian I or no more than two years in high school.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Foreign Language
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Japanese
  

  • JAPN 100 Japanese Language and Culture I

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the Japanese 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 Japanese culture. Classroom instruction is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory. Recommendation: Primarily designed for students with no previous knowledge of Japanese.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Foreign Language
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • JAPN 101 Japanese Language and Culture II

    A continuation of Japanese I, this course introduces the student to the more complicated elements of Japanese 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 Japanese culture and customs, is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory.
    Pre-requisite(s): Primarily designed for students who have completed Japanese I.
    Lab fee will be required
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): Foreign Language
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3

Labor Studies
  

  • LABR 170 Women at Work

    This course will examine the work experiences and labor organization of women workers. The course will begin by briefly exploring the history of women as wage earners and unpaid laborers in the United States. We shall then seek to explain why most women have not been organized by examining the postwar social and economic conditions, the sexual division of labor, and the obstacles as well as opportunities women face in the workplace as well as the labor movement today. We will explore different strategies for organizing women workers, and current efforts of working women to organize themselves.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • LABR 175 Quality of Worklife

    This course will offer an examination of the various dimensions which affect the quality of work life. Among the issues to be discussed are work processes, organizational structure, styles of supervision, and impact on stress and burnout. Detailed discussion of such specific issues as physiological and psychological stress and forms of worker alienation will be offered. Students will be asked to use their own experiences in combination with reading and exercises to analyze problems and approaches for coping with the declining quality of work life.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • LABR 180 Labor History

    This course reviews the major developments in American labor history from Colonial times to the present and emphasizes the changing goals of labor; early union efforts; the evolution of labor legislation; collective bargaining; the development of the AFL-CIO and the changing relationships between workers and the employer.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: Yes
    Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
    SUNY General Education Designation(s): American History, Humanities
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • LABR 185 Labor Law

    This course examines the principles of labor law. Students will concentrate on major provisions of the National Labor Relations Act, examining how the NLRB and the federal courts have interpreted the national labor laws. Students will also examine the Taylor Law and its impact on public sector workers. Discussion will include new directions in labor legislation with consideration given to the impact of labor laws on workers, unions and employees.
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • LABR 190 Collective Bargaining

    Students will be introduced to the study of the public policy background and development of collective bargaining in both the private and public sector. The course will guide the students through the bargaining process from the gathering and formulation of proposals, to the reaching of the contract agreement, and then, beyond that point, to the administration of the contract. There will be discussion of new trends and issues affecting the world of collective bargaining.
    Terms Offered: Spring
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • LABR 195 Contract Administration

    This course will examine the implementation of the collective bargaining contract in its day-to-day administration. Emphasis will be placed on the basic principles of the grievance procedure. Sessions include: rights and roles of the steward; examination of typical grievances; contract clauses most often grieved and why; the union’s duty of fair representation and knowledge of the arbitration process.
    Terms Offered: Fall
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • LABR 205 Health and Safety in The Workplace

    A survey course on occupational health and safety. The course includes history of occupational health and safety at federal, state and city levels; analysis of specific health hazards, links to environmental health issues, and relationships to worker’s compensation and other disability coverages.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
  

  • LABR 210 Contemporary Labor Issues

    This course explores some of the critical issues and exciting prospects facing the contemporary labor movement. Topics may include: the changing nature of work and workers; the introduction of new technology into the workplace; drugs and AIDS testing policies; worker-ownership models; new workplace strategies for labor; and other relevant topics.
    Terms Offered: Offered on demand
    Offered Distance Learning: No
    Credits: 3
    Contact Hours:
    Lecture: 3
 

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