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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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How to Read the Course Listings
The following listing is a basic description of courses currently offered by the college. Courses 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.
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Physical Education |
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PHED 148 Aerobic Boxing Aerobic boxing is a course which will give the student both the knowledge and the hands-on experience of boxing technique and conditioning. Students will receive instruction on the boxing stance, jab, cross, hook, body shots, and combinations. Students will also gain extensive experience in using boxing equipment and training techniques including the heavy bag, speed bag, shadow boxing, jump rope, punch mitts and calisthenics.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 149 Circuit Fitness This course will provide the student with a variety of fitness exercises designed to strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness. Each station will be comprised of an exercise that will be done for a specific period of time. Students will move from one exercise to the next until the circuit is complete. Since this course is strenuous, it is intended for individuals who are currently involved in some form of fitness training (e.g. weight training, step aerobics, running, jogging, etc.).
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 150 Fitness Walking This course will give the student a practical understanding of the cardiovascular fitness acquired by walking. Participation in the class will enhance the student’s understanding of the benefits of participating in a balanced aerobic fitness program, utilizing walking as the primary activity.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 154 Pickle Ball/Table Tennis This course is designed to cover the basic rules, skills and playing strategies of Pickle-Ball and Table Tennis.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 155 Introduction to Geocaching Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity where individuals use Global Positioning System (GPS) techniques to “hide” and “seek” containers. This course will introduce students to this activity which combines basic orienteering, hiking, and technology with the adventure of an outdoor treasure hunt. The word Geocaching refers to GEO for geography and to CACHING, the process of hiding items in an inconspicuous location. Using a navigation device and a set of coordinates, students will attempt to find geocaches at different locations within their local area. Basic orienting, directional navigation, geocaching terminology and hiking etiquette will be covered. Students must possess or have access to a smartphone prior to enrolling in the course and be willing to download a fee-based application once enrolled.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 156 Flag Football/Cross-Training This course covers introductory rules, fundamental skills, trends and strategies in flag football and cross-training. Cross-training activities may include but are not limited to: plyometrics, core conditioning, weight training, interval training, basketball, and flexibility exercises.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 160 Zumba Zumba mixes body sculpting movements with dance steps derived from cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggeaton, hip hop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, calypso and salsation. The class will focus on aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. The movements involved are meant to target the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals and the heart. Zumba is meant for all fitness levels, and there is no need for an prior dance experience.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 170 Soccer/Badminton A student will develop a proficiency in the sports of soccer and badminton. Emphasis is on analysis and teaching of individual skills and team play.
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PHED 171 Physical Exercise/Track and Field This course is designed to provide a knowledge of all aspects and fundamental concepts of physical fitness. The course will cover and work in all areas of conditioning basic to one’s fitness. It is designed to provide a working knowledge and skill in all recognized track and field events. The course will include the basic fundamental teaching concepts for each of the different running and field events.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PHED 180 Intro to Physical Education A study and understanding of the background, history and development of physical education; this course is designed to develop an appreciation for physical education as a profession and to create an awareness of critical issues and problems facing physical education today.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PHED 205 Cuing Concepts for Fitness Specialists This course will examine the fundamental anatomical techniques used in the fitness industry for the purpose of demonstrating and cuing proper body movements for clients served in a variety of settings. The course is designed for the student to be an active participant and to be able to safely demonstrate proper form as well as recognize improper form. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to properly cue clients in several fitness categories including balance, agility, core work, plyometrics, speed, strength and stretching utilizing any number of modalities such as free weights, cable systems, full body, kettle bells, weight machines and aerobic equipment.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 236 Intermediate Golf This course is designed to assist the intermediate golfer, improve various skills in the golf game.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 248 Advanced Aerobic Boxing This course will give the student advanced training in boxing conditioning and technique. Students will train to improve their cardiovascular and muscular endurance at an advanced level. They will learn advanced training techniques with the heavy bag, speed bag, jump rope, punch mitts and equipment they became familiar with in the Aerobic Boxing class. This is a non-contact course designed to be a continuation of the basic Aerobic Boxing class.
Pre-requisite(s): PHED 148 Aerobic Boxing or permission of instructor.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lab: 2
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PHED 250 Physical Fitness Conditioning This course will incorporate a variety of fitness training techniques to prepare students for success in the entrance and exit physical fitness tests for law enforcement, military basic training, firefighter’s exams, as well as other employment opportunities that require a fitness entrance exam. This is an intense course that will require a level of fitness appropriate with activities in which the students will participate during the semester.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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PHED 270 Elementary and Secondary Games This course is designed to provide future physical education teachers with the knowledge and techniques to teach games to elementary and secondary students.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PHED 280 Introduction to Sports Medicine This course is designed to introduce the student to the challenging field of athletic training. The course will provide knowledge concerning common injuries sustained during athletic and recreational activities, as well as specific considerations in the practice of licensed professions regarding evaluation, treatment and athletic rehabilitation in a sports medicine setting.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 100 Intro to Philosophy A course introducing the student to the purposes and methods of the field of philosophy and introduction to important men of philosophy and their contributions to knowledge. The first semester concentrates on the ancient and medieval philosophers.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PHIL 110 Comparative Religion A discussion-lecture course on the world’s religions, with an emphasis on the major religions of India and China and the beginnings of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PHIL 120 Existentialism Existentialism is the group of theories suggesting that human existence precedes its essence. In other words, human life is the search for meaning, and only through life can people define what it is they value. Existentialism has been influential in the modern world, offering glimpses into the nature of human choice, individual accountability, the despair of living in a universe without God or order, the absurd, and the experience of mortality. Existentialism is a theory of value, action, and ethics. A foundation in philosophy is recommended.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PHIL 265 Honors Ideas Past and Present This course explores the impact of both classical and contemporary ideas on post-modern society. It will explore the nature of intellect and define and discuss the meaning of abstract thought. The course will seek to understand the relationship between place, time and thought and will thus look closely at the social and historical location occupied by all of the thinkers discussed throughout the semester. Finally, this course will focus on post-modern American institutions such as the economic, political, health care, leisure, religious and legal and analyze the ways in which each institution has shaped the power of ideas emanating from both the past and the present. Open to students enrolled in the Liberal Arts & Science Honors Track or by permission of department chair.
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Humanities
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Humanities
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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Physics |
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PHYS 095 Foundations of Physics I This course is the first half of a two-semester course designed to prepare the Individual Studies student for entrance into a technical program of his or her choosing. The student will begin by learning some basic tools such as powers-of-10 notation, graphing techniques and vector addition. Then these tools will be applied in the areas of linear motion, forces, energy, heat and temperature, sound, and the reflection and refraction of light waves. Credits earned in this course may not be applied toward an associate degree.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4ND
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PHYS 096 Foundations of Physics II In a continuation of PHYS 095, Foundations of Physics I, the student will investigate DC electricity, magnetism, and the spectrum of electromagnetic waves. In addition, the student will learn about some of the more recent physical phenomena such as radioactivity, xrays, the photoelectric effect, fission, fusion and the present day applications of each of these. Credits earned in this course may not be applied toward an associate degree.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Offered on demand
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4ND
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PHYS 100 Physical Science A course intended to give the non-science major a basic background in principles of physics and chemistry which affect everyone’s life. Fundamental concepts of force, motion, energy, electricity, nuclear reactions and chemistry are covered descriptively in lecture. Mathematics is kept to a minimum, but the student will be exposed to metric measurements, powers-of-ten notation, graphs and simple algebraic relationships. One class hour each week is spent in a laboratory environment where students can “prove” certain principles for themselves.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Other: 1
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PHYS 101 Earth Science This course is a lecture course intended for non-science majors in which the principles of meteorology, geology and astronomy are covered. However, students spend one class hour each week in a laboratory environment where they learn to interpret weather and topographic maps, identify common minerals and rocks, and complete various exercises to help them gain an understanding of other meteorologic, geologic and astronomical phenomena.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Other: 1
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PHYS 105 Introduction to Astronomy This is a one-semester laboratory course in descriptive astronomy covers planetary, stellar and galactic astronomy appropriate for non-science majors. It is offered as a web-based course only. Students will be able to use celestial coordinates and constellations to locate celestial objects. They will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the properties of stars, planets, moons, comets, and meteors, nebulae and galaxies. They will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the origin and make-up of the solar system and cosmos.
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
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PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences The health technologies student becomes familiar with physical concepts in static and dynamic fluids, ideal gases, energy, and thermodynamics through a problem-solving approach. The student’s understanding is reinforced by weekly experiments in which he or she gains laboratory skills and experience in the analysis of data.
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 115 Physics A one-semester course designed especially for construction students. Fundamental principles of physics are presented in a wide variety of areas. Some of the topics covered are motion, Newton’s Laws, vectors, work and energy, hydraulics, strength of materials, statics, thermal effects, wave motion, single and double lens optics, and fundamental electricity. Where appropriate, the emphasis is on technical application to the construction field.
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 135 Technical Physics I The engineering technology student will become familiar with physical concepts in vectors, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, simple harmonic motion, and static and dynamic fluids through an algebra-based problem- solving approach. Class work is reinforced by weekly experiments in which he or she gains laboratory skills and experience in the analysis of data.
Co-requisite(s): MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 136 Technical Physics II This course is a continuation of Technical Physics I (PHYS 135 ), with the same problem-oriented and laboratory approach. The student will study ideal gases, thermodynamics, electricity , and selected topics in modern physics.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 135 Technical Physics I and MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 165 Basic Calculus with Analytic Geometry .
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
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PHYS 140 General Physics I PHYS 140, General Physics I and PHYS 141 General Physics II constitute a one-year, high-level course in physics for transfer students. The basic ideas of physics are stressed, and presented in depth, particularly as they apply to the life sciences. Sufficient mathematics is presented so that the student can gain insight into both theory and application through problem solving. The laboratories are largely quantitative and stress applications. Topics include: classical mechanics, gravitation and fluids, and oscillations. (Formerly entitled Physics I.)
Co-requisite(s): MATH 170 Precalculus .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 141 General Physics II A continuation of PHYS 140 General Physics I . Topics include: thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. (Formerly entitled Physics II.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 140 General Physics I .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 143 Introduction to Meteorology This course is a general survey of atmospheric sciences for non-science students. Through an understanding of science inquiry and the scientific method, students will develop a basic understanding of the processes that control weather and climate. Current events and issues in atmospheric sciences also will be discussed.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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PHYS 145 Introductory Geology Earth materials, surface landforms and the earth’s interior are covered non-mathematically. The processes of construction and destruction are emphasized. Specific topics include plate tectonics, stream erosion, mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Laboratory study includes rock and mineral identification, landscape interpretation from topographic maps and aerial photos, lab period field trips, and an all-day field trip to the Adirondacks.
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 146 Evolution of The Earth This course treats the development of the earth and its seas, continents and mountains. The Earth’s history is studied in chronological order, beginning with spacecraft data from the moon and planets and concluding with the events of the recent glaciation. Emphasis is on the ancient geography of North America and in particular the geologic history of eastern New York. Laboratory study includes sediment analysis, fossil identification, interpretation and construction of geologic maps, lab period field trips, and an all-day field trip to the Catskills.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 145 Introductory Geology .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 150 Physics I The first of three calculus-based introductory physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. Topics included are introductory vector algebra and calculus, translational and rotational kinematics and dynamics, and energy and momentum conservation laws. The theory is accompanied by a comprehensive laboratory in which clarification of basic principles and accuracy of data taking are stressed. (Formerly entitled General Physics I.)
Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 180 Calculus I .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 151 Physics II The second of three calculus-based introductory physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. Topics included are gravitation, electric and magnetic fields, and DC and AC circuits. The theory is accompanied by a comprehensive laboratory in which clarification of basic principles and accuracy of data taking are stressed. (Formerly entitled General Physics II.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 150 Physics I .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 210 Fundamentals of GIS This one-semester course will focus on the conceptual, cartographic and scientific underpinnings of GIS, emphasizing hands-on skills of data collection, manipulation, and presentation using GIS software. The laboratory focuses on using scientific method and critical thinking in the use of GIS for natural science applications through map-making, interpretation and spatial analysis.
Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 240 Atmospheric Structure and Circulation This course is a technical survey of the atmosphere that applies elementary math and physics concepts to the three-dimensional structure of the atmosphere. Topics to be covered include planetary, regional and local circulations; weather systems; atmospheric radiation; precipitation physics; and thermodynamics. This course also includes a one-hour weekly lab section during which students will learn basic weather analysis, including meteorological data decoding (METAR and RAOB), thermodynamic diagrams, cloud types and precipitation/visibility obscurations. PHYS 143 Introduction to Meteorology is recommended but not required as a prerequisite.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 180 Calculus I and PHYS 150 Physics I .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 250 Physics III The third of three calculus-based introductory physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. Topics included are mechanical, acoustical and electromagnetic waves, simple harmonic motion, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity and old quantum theory. The theory is accompanied by a comprehensive laboratory in which clarification of basic principles and accuracy of data taking are stressed. (Formerly entitled General Physics III.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 151 Physics II .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 210 Calculus III .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 251 Modern Physics A calculus-based physics course in which the student is introduced to quantum mechanics, atomic structure, molecular and statistical physics, the solid state, nuclear and particle physics and modern theories of cosmology. The student also acquires considerable skill in the use of advanced optical apparatus and precision data reduction. (Formerly entitled General Physics IV.)
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 220 Calculus IV: Differential Equations .
Lab fee will be required
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
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PHYS 252 Methods of Theoretical Physics This course is intended to provide the student with the applied mathematics needed in junior, senior and beginning graduate study in the physical sciences. The topics emphasized include applications of calculus, complex variables, linear algebra, power series, vector analysis and differential equations to complex problems in physics.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 220 Calculus IV: Differential Equations .
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 4
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PHYS 255 Research Reading in Physics An independent reading course for Engineering Science or Mathematics and Science majors who are taking PHYS 250 Physics III or PHYS 251 Modern Physics concurrently during their second year. The course may be taken either semester; the topic to be investigated will be selected by the student with the instructor’s approval.
Co-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III (Fall Semester) and PHYS 251 Modern Physics (Spring Semester).
Terms Offered: Offered on demand
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
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PHYS 256 Experimental Research in Physics An independent laboratory course for mathematics or physical science majors who are taking PHYS 250 Physics III or PHYS 251 Modern Physics concurrently during their second year. Suggested topics for investigation are holography, fiber optics and super conductivity. Students may investigate other topics of special interest with instructors’ approval. This course may be taken either semester.
Co-requisite(s): PHYS 250 Physics III (Fall Semester) and PHYS 251 Modern Physics (Spring Semester).
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Offered on demand
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lab: 2
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POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science This course is designed to provide a general introduction to political thought and the practice of politics. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of the different political ideas, institutions, and systems, on the state, national and international levels.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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POLS 101 Introduction to International Politics This course is designed to introduce students to the basic theories and concepts essential to international politics. Topics include the emergence of the state, realism and idealism, nationalism, democracy, war, anarchy, power and the balance of power between states, globalization, and the influence of nuclear weapons. Some attention will be devoted to political science research methods.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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POLS 102 Introduction to Political Theory This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major themes and concepts associated with western political thought, including the function of politics and government, power, equality, justice and liberty. Students will analyze political thinkers from Plato and Aristotle to Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Marx and Rawls as well as challenge their ideas.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Western Civilization
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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POLS 105 American National Government An in-depth examination of the principles, procedures, institutions and theories of American National Government.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): American History, Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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POLS 110 State and Local Government Analysis of the structure and functioning of state, county, local and special governmental units with particular emphasis on governmental units within the State of New York.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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POLS 125 Introduction to Terrorism This course is an attempt to give students an overview of terrorism and its impact on a civilized world. It is a course designed to stimulate discussion on both the sociological, and political/philosophical aspect of rebellion. The nature and extent of the problems of domestic terrorism in contemporary America will also be discussed.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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POLS 200 Internship in Politics and Government This internship provides students with the opportunity to observe and participate in the operation of government and policymaking. Through weekly required reading and writing assignments and class discussion, students will combine theory and practice of the governmental and political processes in order to develop research and understanding of how governments and policymaking processes function. Students will participate in internships at approved locations, including the New York State Legislature, or with local governments, political parties, campaigns, public affairs practitioners, or advocacy organizations. Placement with the New York State Legislature is competitive. Students obtain placements in consultation with the instructor. Permission of the department chairperson may be required.
NOTE: This course may be taken for variable credits. As discussed during advisement, the number of contact hours required will determine the number of credits received.
Pre-requisite(s): POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science or POLS 105 American National Government or POLS 110 State and Local Government . A grade of “B” or higher is required.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 6
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Other: 15
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POLS 222 Global Seminar A collaborative course among separate community colleges that uses case studies in environmental and sustainability issues to build an understanding of the social structural conditions that produce environmental problems and affect responses to them. Students will participate in videoconferences and electronic research and discussion.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology This course is designed to familiarize the student with medications commonly used by patients requiring neurodiagnosis studies. Topics will include patient assessment of need, indications, contraindications, actions, side effects and hazards for each medication discussed. The student will also identify age-appropriate dosing and routes of administration for each drug and its potential effect on polysomnography or encephalography testing.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students with a final grade of “C” or better or BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II with a final grade of “C” or better.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 1
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
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PSGT 120 Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics I This course will introduce students to the responsibilities and educational requirements of a Polysomnography Technologist. Students will be exposed to basic techniques for placement of polysomnography diagnostic equipment. Procedures and methods for collecting, processing and documenting data gathered from the patient both before and during polysomnographic testing will be covered. Polysomnographic electrical theory and application is covered in relation to data acquisition and recording. Procedures for ensuring patient safety, infection control and production of a quality diagnostic tool will be explored.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students with a final grade of “C” or better; MATH 135 Elementary Statistics ; PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences with a final grade of “C” or better.
Co-requisite(s): PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology and RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 5
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 4
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PSGT 200 Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics II This is a didactic and laboratory class designed to promote a better understanding of sleep recording methodology including stages of staging, introduction to scoring principles and event recognition. Students will learn the standards for sleep staging, sleep/wake analysis and recognition of artifact and limb movements. The student will learn the theory and application of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices and oxygen during a sleep study as well as the procedures for generating a sleep report using information gathered during the data acquisition phase of the sleep study. For matriculated Polysomnography students, a grade of “C” or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
Pre-requisite(s): ICVT 200 Introduction to Health Care with a final grade of “C” or better; PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology with a final grade of “C” or better; PSGT 120 Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics I with a final grade of “C” or better; RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology with a final grade of “C” or better.
Pre- or co- requisite(s): PSYC 200 Child Psychology or PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4
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PSGT 210 Polysomnography Data Analysis and Recording This course includes analysis of recorded sleep data including Positive Airway Pressure and oxygen titration requirements, troubleshooting artifact and scoring sleep stages and events. Daytime study scoring will be covered as well as analysis of pediatric polysomnography examinations. For matriculated Polysomnography students, a grade of “C” or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
Pre-requisite(s): PSGT 220 Electroencephalography Clinical I with a final grade of “C” or better and PSGT 225 Polysomnography Clinical I with a final grade of “C” or better.
Pre- or co- requisite(s): PSGT 230 Electroencephalography Clinical II with a final grade of “C” or better and PSGT 235 Polysomnography Clinical II with a final grade of “C” or better.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSGT 230 Electroencephalography Clinical II The student will spend time in an affiliate EEG laboratory performing advanced EEG testing techniques to include Evoked Potential Studies. For matriculated Polysomnography students, a grade of “C” or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
Pre-requisite(s): PSGT 220 Electroencephalography Clinical I with a final grade of “C” or better and PSGT 225 Polysomnography Clinical I with a final grade of “C” or better.
Co-requisite(s): PSGT 235 Polysomnography Clinical II .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 0.5
Lab: 8
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PSGT 235 Polysomnography Clinical II The student will spend scheduled clinical time in an affiliate sleep laboratory during both the day- and night-time hours. Through observation and supervised direct patient care, the student will perform the procedures required to obtain valid polysomnographic diagnostic and titration studies. Scoring of studies and daytime diagnostic procedures will also be performed. For matriculated Polysomnography students, a grade of “C” or better is required to meet graduation requirements.
Pre-requisite(s): PSGT 220 Electroencephalography Clinical I with a final grade of “C” or better and PSGT 225 Polysomnography Clinical I with a final grade of “C” or better.
Pre- or co- requisite(s): PSGT 230 Electroencephalography Clinical II with a final grade of “C” or better.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Credits: 9
Contact Hours:
Lab: 25
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PSYC 100 General Psychology This course consists of systematic, empirical study of human behavior. The course covers the following: introduction to psychology, research methodology, biological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning memory, thought and language, intelligence, human development, motivation and emotion, personality theories, abnormal psychology, health psychology, and social psychology.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 105 Honors Exploring the Human Mind This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the complexities of the human mind. The course will cover the history of neuroscience knowledge and research, the current neuroscience understanding of the many facets of the human mind, the mind-brain-body connection and the implications and uses of such knowledge including brain computer interfaces and the creation of artificial intelligence.
NOTE: The course is open to all students in either the Liberal Arts and Sciences Honors Track or Psychology Track, or by permission of the instructor or department chair.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 200 Child Psychology Child Psychology addresses human development from conception through adolescence with emphasis on theories and methods of psychology. Topics include cognitive, social emotional and personality development of individuals within social, historical, and cultural contexts.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology or permission of department chair.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology A systematic life span approach to the study of human development from conception to death. Major areas will include physical, cognitive and social/personality changes.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology or permission of the department chairperson.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 208 Adolescent Psychology This is a course in developmental psychology that focuses on the adolescent period of life. The experience of adolescence as a distinct period of development is examined with social, historical and cultural contexts. The course provides an overview of theory and research in adolescent development. Topics include psychosocial and cognitive development, physical maturation, identity, gender and intimacy, achievement, peer and family influences, school and work experience, as well as related issues and problems.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 209 Adulthood and Aging This is a developmental psychology course that examines changes related to adulthood, from emerging adulthood until death. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial milestones will be discussed, including issues related to health, social roles and relationships, work and retirement, personality, stress and coping, and dying.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology A comprehensive study of the changes taking place in the fields of mental health and illness, relating to the physical, psychological and sociological causes. Case studies.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology or equivalent or permission of department chair.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 215 Psychology of Personal Adjustment A survey of humanistic, behavioristic and psychoanalytic theories as they relate to dealing effectively with the adjustment demands of everyday life. Using the life cycle approach, this course includes coverage of topics emphasizing psychological health and constructive coping, stress and its effects, interpersonal relationships and communication, values orientation in contemporary society and various approaches to personal growth and development.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology or permission of department chair.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 216 Health Psychology This course is a survey of psychological theory and research in the patient-provider relationship and communication, the biopsychosocial aspects of pain management, the psychosocial aspects of specific illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS and the improvement of health care delivery.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 220 Psychology of Women This course is designed to teach theories related to the psychological development of girls and women through the life span. Topics will include gender typing, physical and psychological health, pregnancy, motherhood, old age, education and employment. Issues of race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and disability will be included in our understandings of female development.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 225 Sport Psychology This course consists of a systematic, empirical study of human thought and behavior in sport. Major topics that will be covered include the following: introduction to sport psychology, research methodology, gender and sport, personality and the athlete, information processing in sport, learning in sport, anxiety and arousal in sport, cognitive-behavioral interventions, motivation in sport, social psychology in sport, psychobiology and doping, and developmental aspects of children’s sport participation.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 235 Positive Psychology This course focuses on the science of happiness and personal effectiveness, with a focus on the empirical study of well being. The scientific study of happiness will include how to define and objectively measure happiness, genetic influences, cultural and environmental influences, neurological influences, behavioral and cognitive influences as well as the systematic study of how to influence life satisfaction. Content is addressed through readings, class lecture and discussion, writing assignments and experiential activities.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
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
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PSYC 240 Cognitive Psychology This course is a study of how humans perceive, attend to, recognize, learn and remember information. Applied topics that will be covered include eyewitness testimony, memory failures, language, consciousness and creativity. Emphasis will be placed on empirical research findings that provide a theoretical understanding of mental processes.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 250 Educational Psychology This course involves the study of psychology as it applies to education and instruction. Specific topics include cognitive, social, and emotional development; individual and cultural differences in learning and interaction styles; learning theories and instruction; effective motivation in education; issues in testing and assessment; and creating environments conducive to learning. In addition, students will be required to complete experiential work in a school setting. This work will involve observation of educational environments and interviews with educational professionals.
Pre-requisite(s): PSYC 100 General Psychology .
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 260 Practical Research Methods This course is designed to introduce students to basic statistical theory and research methodological concepts including terminology, types of research methodologies and the types of statistical tests used to analyze the data. The focus of the course will be the real life application of research design. Students will develop an understanding of the use and application of basic research designs and interpretation of statistics for both qualitative and quantitative data. These skills will be applied to a variety of humanistic fields such as human services, criminal justice, chemical dependency counseling, mortuary science, early childhood education and public administration. The focus of this course is interpretation and understanding of research methods and statistics. Statistical analysis will be completed by the instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 275 Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences This course will introduce students to basic terminology, statistical notation, types of statistical tests and analysis of data. Students will become acquainted with basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will use SPSS – current statistical analysis software - for practical hands-on learning of statistical analysis and testing. Students will be required to perform statistical calculations and know which method of testing is appropriate.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 110 Intermediate Algebra or higher.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Mathematics, Social Science
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PSYC 280 Experimental Psychology This course provides a general introduction to how psychologists go about the business of doing their science. Topics covered will include the scientific method as it applies to behavioral sciences; the connection between research and statistics; ways to measure and assess behavior; hypothesis testing using multiple methodologies; the kinds of inferences one can logically draw from data collected using different research methodologies; the steps psychologists go through to communicate their findings effectively and to publish them in scientific journals; and the ethical issues involved in conducting research.
Pre- or co- requisite(s): PSYC 275 Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences .
Terms Offered: 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
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PUTL 110 Blueprint Reading The student will develop the skills necessary to read and interpret basic mechanical, architectural and electrical diagrams. The student will be able to make simple sketches for graphic communication.
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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PUTL 120 Boiler and Steam Systems Topics include a study of the various types of boilers found in industry. The design and construction of boilers and combustion of fuels will be discussed. Also studied are boiler accessories, pumps, valves, turbines and pollution control equipment. Students learn to use steam tables and charts. Safe operation is emphasized throughout the course.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PUTL 200 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) To provide the student with a fundamental as well as practical knowledge and application of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems including basic engineering and thermodynamic theory and system design. Course material will emphasize the design, maintenance and operation of the various systems, components and the application of these components.
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PUTL 201 Utility Refrigeration Mechanics To provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning theory, technology and systems. Course material will emphasize the functions and characteristics of the refrigeration cycle and the integration of these components into a systems application.
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PUTL 202 Industrial Electricity An introductory course designed to enable the students to understand basic electrical circuits and magnetic phenomena. Students will be prepared for further studies in this field.
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PUTL 210 Electrical Utility Systems Students will examine the electrical transmission, distribution, and utilization systems used by large industrial and institutional consumers. Topics include overhead, and underground feeder equipment; interfacing with utility company facilities; switchgear and overcurrent protection; single phase, and three phase circuits; interior lighting fundamentals; interior branch circuits. This course will approach the subject matter from the operational, rather than the abstract, point of view.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PUTL 211 Plant Operations and Maintenance This course is intended to provide the students with a background in the administrative, managerial and supervisory aspects of physical plant operation. Will be presented to provide a perspective of plant operation and maintenance from the viewpoint of large installations.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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PUTL 212 Industrial Instrumentation and Control Intended to provide the students with a working knowledge of electrical, electronic and pneumatic control systems. Includes a study of control fundamentals, transducers, controllers and signal conditioning devices.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 2
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PUTL 213 Industrial Safety Course is intended to familiarize students with the hazards encountered in industrial settings and methods of controlling or avoiding these hazards. Topics in industrial hygiene are covered and “right to know” legislation is explained.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I This course helps the student gain the ability and confidence he or she needs to perform the radiographic examinations he or she will be expected to handle in the clinical setting; consideration will be given to the positioning of the appendicular skeleton, and the structures and organs of the abdomen and chest.
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 106 Clinical Education I .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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XRAY 104 Radiographic Image Production and Evaluation I This course provides students with a thorough understanding of basic and essential factors influencing radiography and their direct effect upon the quality of a radiograph. Radiation Physics and radiographic techniques will be considered in this course. Laboratory sessions include radiographic accessories, computed radiography, radiation measurements, exposure calculation and factors affecting radiographic image quality.
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I and XRAY 106 Clinical Education I .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 1
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XRAY 106 Clinical Education I This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in radiology departments of area hospitals and in classroom lecture. If a student’s clinical performance is unsatisfactory or if at any time the student’s clinical performance compromises the safety of the patient, the student will be terminated from the program. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
NOTE: The student is given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality point awarded.
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I and XRAY 104 Radiographic Image Production and Evaluation I .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 1
Lab: 16
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XRAY 110 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Safety This course provides an introduction to the science that allows humans to benefit from the use of ionizing radiation in nuclear medicine. Radiation interactions within tissue and the biological effects caused by such interactions also will be presented. The course will explain the techniques used to maintain radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable and regulatory structure used to limit doses to the technologists and the public.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 114 Radiographic Image Production and Evaluation II or permission of instructor or Medical Imaging Department Chairperson.
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 112 Radiographic Positioning II A continuation of Radiographic Positioning, XRAY 102 . Consideration will be given to the structures and organs of the spine, skull, and bony thorax.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 116 Clinical Education II .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
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XRAY 116 Clinical Education II This course provides the student with practical learning experiences in all phases of basic radiologic technology through active participation in radiology departments at area hospitals and in classroom lecture. At the clinical site, students will begin to document proficiency with clinical competencies required for licensure and will learn how to analyze and evaluate radiographic images for overall quality. Classroom lectures expand on patient care, dealing with emergent situations and imaging outside of the radiology department. If a student’s clinical performance is unsatisfactory or if at any time the student’s performance compromises the safety of the patient, the student will be terminated from the program. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
NOTE: The student is given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 106 Clinical Education I .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 112 Radiographic Positioning II and XRAY 114 Radiographic Image Production and Evaluation II .
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 5
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 16
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XRAY 126 Clinical Education III This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in the radiology departments of area hospitals. Students continue to develop proficient skills in order to pass clinical competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Group sessions will focus on image analysis, professional attitudes and ethics. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
NOTE: The student is given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 116 Clinical Education II .
Terms Offered: Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 7
Contact Hours:
Lab: 40
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XRAY 200 Radiological Health This course is to assure that the student provides maximum radiation safety to patients and personnel by the study of the biological effects of radiation, radiation monitoring instrumentation and units, interaction of radiation on matter, evaluation of radiation hazards, protection methods of reducing radiation to the patient, personnel and general public, radiological installations and equipment specifications. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 104 Radiographic Image Production and Evaluation I and XRAY 114 Radiographic Image Production and Evaluation II .
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
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XRAY 202 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I This course provides the student with knowledge of computer basics and insights into digital imaging. Fundamentals of contrast media, fluoroscopic equipment, tomography and radiographic procedures of the renal and digestive systems will be explored.
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 206 Clinical Education IV .
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 206 Clinical Education IV Through classroom lecture and clinical rotations, this course provides students with knowledge and learning experiences in the practice of radiologic technology, enabling them to develop the proficiency needed to complete the clinical competencies required for licensure. Students will transfer to their second clinical site at an area hospital, where they will be exposed to new equipment, protocols, and techniques. During the course of the year, they will attend limited rotations at orthopedic and pediatric centers. Coursework will focus on image analysis; age group characteristics and age appropriate imaging techniques and care; and pathology pertinent to radiographers, the disease process, including changes which occur in the body and their application to radiography. The foundation built in this course will aid students in decisions regarding patient care and radiography. If a student’s clinical performance is unsatisfactory or, if at any time the student’s clinical performance compromises the safety of the patient, the student will be terminated from the program. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 126 Clinical Education III .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 202 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I ; XRAY 200 Radiological Health .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 6
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 24
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XRAY 212 Advanced Radiographic Procedures II This course provides the student with the fundamentals of the specialized procedures performed in radiography. These procedures include specialized examinations of the salivary glands, larynx and pharynx, lungs, spinal cord, joints, angiography (vascular system) with and without computer-aided instrumentation and interventional procedures - vascular and non - vascular.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 202 Advanced Radiographic Procedures I .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 216 Clinical Education V .
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 2
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
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XRAY 216 Clinical Education V This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in radiology departments of the area hospitals. Emphasis is placed on film critique, trauma radiology, psychology of patient care, introduction of special procedures and new imaging modalities. If a student’s clinical performance is unsatisfactory or if at any time the student’s clinical performance compromises the safety of the patient, the student will be terminated from the program. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 206 Clinical Education IV .
Co-requisite(s): XRAY 212 Advanced Radiographic Procedures II .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 6
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 24
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XRAY 226 Clinical Education VI This course provides the student with a practical learning experience in all phases of basic radiologic technology by active participation in radiology departments of the area hospitals. Emphasis placed on perfecting performance, introduction to special procedures and new imaging modalities. If a student’s clinical performance is unsatisfactory or if at any time the student’s clinical performance compromises the safety of the patient, the student will be terminated from the program. Exit competencies are required for course completion. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students.
NOTE: The student is given either a pass/fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded.
Pre-requisite(s): XRAY 216 Clinical Education V .
Terms Offered: Summer
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lab: 40
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