Courses
Hudson Valley Community College offers hundreds of credit courses to choose from.
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Accounting
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ACTG 110 - Financial Accounting
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: The objective of this course is to provide a solid foundation in basic accounting concepts and techniques for students who plan to pursue a career in accounting, as well as the general business student. The course covers the traditional topics of a first semester accounting course, including the accounting cycle, financial statement analysis, and coverage of asset, liabilities and stockholders equity. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ACTG 111 - Managerial Accounting
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course follows Financial Accounting (ACTG 110), and emphasizes managerial decision making. Course content includes budgeting, cost concepts and terminology, cost analysis, cost allocations, manufacturing accounting, and standard cost systems. Managerial Accounting will provide a solid foundation in basic cost accounting concepts and techniques for students who plan to pursue future courses in business, and/or students who plan to pursue a career in accounting. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ACTG 110 Financial Accounting D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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ACTG 120 - Personal Finance
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course provides a foundation in the basic principles of financial planning and gives a brief introduction of more advanced personal financial planning topics. Budgeting, taxes, consumer credit, insurance, investments and estate planning will be discussed. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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American Sign Language
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ASLN 100 - American Sign Language and Deaf Culture I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed for students who are interested in the Deaf community and in developing American Sign Language (ASL) expressive and receptive skills. Learning and using ASL vocabulary, linguistic features, and cultural protocols, participants will be able to accomplish these skills. In addition, aspects of Deaf culture will be covered through class discussions and activities. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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Anthropology
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ANTH 100 - Anthropology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is an introduction to anthropology including all four sub-disciplines. Topics include human evolution and adaptation from antiquity to the present while analyzing paleoanthropological, linguistic, archaeological, and ethnographic techniques. This course explores differences and similarities between and among human groups while comparing and contrasting various human lifestyles from primitive hunting-and-gathering people through the development of food production and the rise of cities and states to contemporary urban industrial societies. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Automotive Technical Services
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AUTO 245 - Passenger Car Chassis II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a study of theory, operation, and service procedures, including wheels, tires, wheel alignment, and climatic control systems. The laboratory experience (AUTO 225-AUTO 230) allows students to become familiar with the equipment and instrumentation necessary to service these chassis components. Offered Fall.
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Biology
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BIOL 104 - Topics in Biology - The Environment
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This is a course for non-majors that acquaints students with environmental issues, including principles of ecology, biodiversity, resource depletion, pollution, energy use and supply, and economic and political aspects of environmental problems. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 105 - Topics in Biology-The Gene
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is an inquiry into the significance of genes and DNA in our everyday life. The personal, biological, political and sociological implications of our ever- expanding understanding of genetics and heredity are discussed. The course also covers basic biochemical and cellular principles, human organs and their integration into various body systems, DNA, biotechnology, human development, human genetics, and major human diseases. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 109 - Biology of the Human Organism
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This one-term course for non-majors presents an overview of the structure and function of systems in the human body. The course also discusses external agents of infection and related topics concerning internal systemic malfunctions. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 115 - Medical Terminology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is an introduction to medical terminology, emphasizing the etymology and semantics of terms, roots, suffixes and prefixes pertaining to the etiology, pathology, pathogenesis, and clinical diagnosis of diseases in the medical specialties involving a body systems approach and emphasizing pathology, oncology and pharmacology of each. Recommended for Health Science majors. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL only.
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BIOL 119 - General Zoology
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course provides an overview of invertebrate and vertebrate animals and their functions. The laboratory portion will include microscopic study and dissection of representative specimens. Offered Fall, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 125 - Nutrition
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This one-semester course will teach the fundamental concepts of nutrition relevant to contemporary issues in health, as well as explore the use of the scientific method in research literature. It will use an interdisciplinary approach by integrating knowledge from the fields of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and microbiology. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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BIOL 127 - Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This introductory course is designed to assist health and education professionals give the most accurate and current information to physically active individuals to help them improve health and performance. This course will use a cross-disciplinary approach integrating principles of biochemistry, anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology. Topics for discussion include the scientific method, energy expenditure, fuel substrate metabolism, specific nutrient needs, supplementation, ergogenic aids, thermoregulation, hydration, and weight control. Offered Fall, Spring. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 128 - Sports Nutrition
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This introductory, non-laboratory course, designed for students with an interest in health and nutrition, provides current information on nutrition as it relates to sports and other physical activity. The course will use a cross-disciplinary approach integrating principles of biochemistry, anatomy, nutrition and exercise physiology. Topics for discussion include the scientific method, energy expenditure, fuel substrate metabolism, specific nutrient needs, supplementation, ergogenic aids, thermoregulation, hydration and weight control. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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BIOL 136 - Anatomy and Physiology
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course provides an introduction to human anatomy and physiology using the systems approach. The cell, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems are covered. Open only to Dental Hygiene students. Individual Studies students intent on entering the Dental Hygiene program may seek approval from the Individual Studies department chair. Offered Fall, Spring, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 150 - General Biology I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is the first term of a one-year biology sequence designed to meet requirements of non-majors as well as students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program in biology. Topics covered include chemistry, the cell, photosynthesis, cellular respiration and genetics (both classical and molecular). Laboratory exercises correlate to lecture topics. High School Biology is strongly recommended. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 151 - General Biology II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is a continuation of BIOL 150 and covers a survey of the five kingdoms, with an emphasis on land plants and vertebrate animals. Plant anatomy and reproduction are studied using flowering plants as the primary example. Animal systems (circulatory, digestive, reproductive, etc.) are studied using a mammal as the primary example. Laboratory exercises correlate to lecture topics. (Note: Laboratory exercises include dissections.) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade BIOL 150 General Biology I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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BIOL 205 - Microbiology
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: This course provides an introduction to microorganisms, emphasizing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their interrelationship with other biological sciences, medicine and public health. Laboratory periods are for learning practical uses of the microscope, staining techniques, growth media, control of microbial growth, and biochemical tests. High school biology and chemistry or equivalent recommended. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 210 - Ecology
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: Biology 210 focuses on an in-depth study of the field of ecology, with an underlying theme throughout the course being ecology from an evolutionary perspective. Beginning with the consideration of the organism as a unit, the course will investigate the concepts of tolerance and niche as a means to understand the more complex interrelationships between organisms and their surroundings. Of particular interest will be ecological relationships at the community level, including competition, predation and trophic level energetics. Physiological ecology (heat, energy and water budgets) and the dynamics of population ecology will be emphasized as students gain insight into the workings of the natural world. Offered Fall, Summer, DL. Offered Fall, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 150 College Algebra w/Trigonometry D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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BIOL 230 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course provides a systems approach to the study of human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as cells, tissues, skin, joints and special senses. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. This course will provide a strong base in preparation for more advanced courses such as Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. A biology course with a lab is required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 237 - Animal Behavior
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is intended to familiarize the student with the field of animal behavior and give students the ability to interpret various behaviors of animals in an evolutionary context. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to discuss the origination of behaviors in an evolutionary context. Offered Spring, Summer, DL only.
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BIOL 245 - Immunology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This one-semester course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of immunology. It examines the tissues, cells, and molecules of the immune system; innate and acquired immunity; and the structure and function of immunoglobulins and the nature of their interactions with antigens. Topics of altered immune function, like autoimmunity, immunodeficiencies, tumor immunology, and transplantation immunology are discussed. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( BIOL 150 General Biology I D Prerequisite Only AND ( BIOL 151 General Biology II D Prerequisite Only OR ( BIOL 190 Biology I D Prerequisite Only AND ( BIOL 191 Biology II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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BIOL 256 - Experimental Biology II
Credits: 2.000
Lab Hours: 6.000Description: This course offers an opportunity for students to study a specific topic in biology in greater detail. The project's scope will be determined by faculty with department chair approval. One term of biology and permission of department chair are required. Offered on demand.
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BIOL 257 - Experimental Biology III
Credits: 3.000
Lab Hours: 9.000Description: This course offers an opportunity for students to study a specific topic in biology in greater detail. Scope of project will be determined by faculty with department chair approval. One term of biology and permission of department chair are required. Offered on demand.
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BIOL 270 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course provides a comprehensive study of the structures and functions of the human body using the systems approach. Topics covered the first term include biochemistry, the cell, tissues, skin, skeletal system, joints, muscular system, nervous system and special senses. Laboratory classes are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. High school biology and chemistry or equivalent recommended. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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BIOL 271 - Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course provides a comprehensive study of the structures and functions of the human body using the systems approach. Topics covered the second term include cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems as well as metabolism and fluid balance. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce the lecture material and include dissections of vertebrate specimens. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade BIOL 270 Anatomy & Physiology I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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BIOL 275 - Cell Biology
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: This course is a study of the structure, function, and life history of cells and their components. Consideration of relationships among cell organelles and between cells and their environment is also examined. Offered Fall, Spring. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( BIOL 150 General Biology I D Prerequisite Only AND ( BIOL 151 General Biology II D Prerequisite Only OR ( BIOL 190 Biology I D Prerequisite Only AND ( BIOL 191 Biology II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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BIOL 281 - Genetics
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course is an introduction to the principles, concepts, and analytical methods of genetics. Evidence of how genes are inherited and expressed is drawn from classical and molecular studies on plants, animals, microbes, and humans. This course is recommended for students planning careers in biology or advanced professional health. One year college biology and chemistry (8 credits each) are required. Offered Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( BIOL 150 General Biology I D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 190 Biology I D Prerequisite Only AND ( BIOL 151 General Biology II D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 191 Biology II D Prerequisite Only AND ( CHEM 110 General Chemistry I D Prerequisite Only AND ( CHEM 111 General Chemistry II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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BIOL 298 - Biotechnology Internship
Credits: 4.000
Other Hours: 12.000Description: The student will be participate in an internship at an approved local laboratory for experience in analytical chemistry, cell culture, immunological methods, biological imaging/cytometry or other biotechnological areas during the last term of study. Matriculation into the Biotechnology Certificate program and permission of the department Chair is required. Offered Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( BIOL 255 Experimental Biology I D Pre- or Co-requisite AND ( BIOL 285 Molecular Laboratory Tech D Pre- or Co-requisite AND BIOL 296 Biological Imaging & Cytometry D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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Business Administration
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BADM 100 - Introduction to Business
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: The objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge necessary in understanding and appreciating the concepts and issues facing the global world of business in the 21st century. Topics in this course will provide students with an awareness of the many facets of a modern business including, but not limited to, the areas of marketing, finance, management, and legal/ethical issues. In addition, the student will gain an appreciation for the importance of attendance, conduct and personal appearance in business settings. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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BADM 110 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business I (Business Law I)
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is an introduction to the origins, framework, and concepts of legal and ethical environment of business with emphasis on contracts and business organizations, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability and the law of agency. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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BADM 111 - Legal and Ethical Enviornment of Business II (Business Law II)
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course covers the law of sales, commercial transactions and the Uniform Commercial Code as well as ethical implications. Additional topics include personal property and bailments, real property, insurance, and wills and trusts. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade BADM 110 Legal & Ethical Env of Bus I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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BADM 200 - Business Communications
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course explores written, verbal, and non-verbal communications as applied to business situations. It includes discussion of the specific types of written business communications forms and graphic aids for successful visual communication; listening skills; resume preparation; interviewing techniques; and group reports and oral presentations. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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BADM 207 - Organization & Management
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course covers organizational theory, principles, and practices. It will explore the management functions of organizing, including planning, staffing, directing, and controlling; social responsibility; the effect of multicultural diversity in the workplace; and leadership styles and motivational theories. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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BADM 220 - Statistics
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course will discuss general statistical methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data. This includes measures of central tendency; dispersion and skewness; probability theory; probability distributions (discrete and continuous); hypothesis testing, including "t" and "z" distributions; chi square analysis; and regression analysis, correlation and ANOVA. Credit cannot be received for both BADM 220 and MATH 135. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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BADM 221 - Quantitative Business Applications
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course includes algebra-based calculations and analysis of business investment situations, including simple and compound interest, annuities (ordinary due, deferred, complex, perpetuity, and forborne), applications of present value and future value, and a conceptual discussion of business investments. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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BADM 299 - Business Capstone
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: This class is a capstone class for those students studying for an A.S. or A.A.S. in Business Administration. This course is a review of Economics, Accounting, Business Law, Organization and Management, Marketing, and Statistics for all Business Administration majors. There is a culminating activity for this class that will measure students' abilities to combine their knowledge of subject matter in the Business Administration A.S. and A.A.S. degree programs. This course is open only to students that have completed three full-time semesters of study or 45 credit hours applicable to the Business Administration (A.A.S.) Program or Business - Business Administration (A.S.) Program or by approval of the Department Chairperson. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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Chemistry
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CHEM 095 - Essentials of Chemistry
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is intended for otherwise well-prepared students who require a one-term, pre-college chemistry course to enable then to enter a college-level curriculum. Credits earned in this course cannot be applied toward an associate degree and this course in not recommended for students lacking strong math skills. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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CHEM 100 - General Chemistry/Health Sciences
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: This is a one-term general chemistry course covering the principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on their relevance to the health sciences. This course reviews the concepts of bonding, reactions, gas laws, solutions, and pH as they apply to biological subjects. Organic nomenclature, functional groups, and reactions form the basis for the study of biochemistry. Laboratory work stresses the illustration of theoretical concepts. High school chemistry or equivalent is required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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CHEM 105 - Concepts in Chemistry
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: This is a one-semester course designed for non-science majors that emphasizes practical application of chemistry in topics including environmental pollution, energy sources, and human health. The chemical principles underlying current issues in science and technology are illustrated to enhance student understanding. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: This course presents topics on atomic structure, chemical bonds, reactions and equations, properties of gases and liquids, changes in state, solutions, and stoichiometry is presented. The laboratory stresses development of techniques, data and error presentation, and integration of observation with theory. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 150 College Algebra w/Trigonometry D Pre- or Co-requisite OR MATH 160 Precalculus D Pre- or Co-requisite OR MATH 170 Precalculus D Pre- or Co-requisite OR MATH 180 Calculus I D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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CHEM 111 - General Chemistry II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I (CHEM 110). Topics include chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, pH, acids and bases and organic chemistry. The laboratory includes quantitative experiments which must be performed with satisfactory accuracy. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade CHEM 110 General Chemistry I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CHEM 200 - Biochemistry
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: Biochemistry reviews and applies important chemical principles and concepts to classes of biochemical compounds. The course focuses on how chemical structure aids in prediction and explanation of properties of biochemical compounds. Understanding these principles and concepts will allow the student to correlate function with chemical structure. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade CHEM 111 General Chemistry II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CHEM 210 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This is a course suitable for science and engineering majors. The preparation, characterization and reactions of the various functional classes of organic compounds are discussed and correlated with the theoretical principles underlying organic reactions. The laboratory portion is used to develop basic organic laboratory techniques and to incorporate instrumental techniques such as infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and gas chromatography. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade CHEM 111 General Chemistry II D Prerequisite Only OR CHEM 121 Chemistry II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: A continuation of material in, Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 210), is presented in this course. The laboratory portion of the course involves more elaborate synthetic procedures than were required in Organic Chemistry I, and work on independent projects. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Civil Engineering Technology
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CIVL 101 - Surveying I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: In this course, students will become familiar with the practice of using tapes, levels and transits. Field practice in taping, differential leveling, profile and cross-section leveling, contour mapping and traversing is included. NOTE: Students should contact the department to determine which prerequisite would be appropriate based on career goals. Offered Fall, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 110 Intermediate Algebra D Pre- or Co-requisite OR MATH 150 College Algebra w/Trigonometry D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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CIVL 112 - Statics & Strength of Material
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course covers vectors and force systems, centroids, moments of inertia, truss analysis, stresses and strains in homogeneous and non-homogeneous elastic bodies, temperature effects, bolted and welded joints, mechanical properties of materials, shear and bending moment, stresses in beams, deflection theory, and column theory. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 150 College Algebra w/Trigonometry C Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Computer - General
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CMPT 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course provides both a practical and conceptual background in computing and information processing and management fundamentals. Students receive hands-on experience while learning the latest graphical interface technology and how it interacts with word processing, spreadsheets, database management, presentation graphics and the Internet. Microsoft Windows and Windows applications are the software products used. Lab time outside of class is required. Students must have some familiarity with the Windows Operating System or computers using graphical user interfaces (e.g. Mac OS or Linux). Students with no computing experience should take AITC 101, Computer Literacy prior to enrolling in CMPT 101. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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CMPT 110 - Document Formatting on Microcomputers
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A review of Windows and file management will precede an introduction to word processing. This course will enable the student to develop keyboarding skills by keying the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch in addition to computer skills mastery. The students will use MS Word to create, format, and edit letter styles, envelopes, tables, memos, and reports, as well as other business documents. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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CMPT 115 - Introduction to Business Analytics with Microsoft Excel
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: The course provides an applied introduction to business analytics using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software within the Windows environment and maps to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel core level curriculum. Topics include: Microsoft Office, worksheets and workbooks, functions, tables, templates, charts and diagrams, what if analysis, external data and database integration, and collaboration and workbook distribution. Lab time outside of class is required. Note: Previous experience with computing and the Windows Operating System required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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CMPT 120 - Introduction to Database Concepts with Microsoft Access
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: The course provides an applied introduction to database concepts using Microsoft Access software within the Windows environment and maps to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access core level curriculum. Topics include: relational database management system (DBMS) concepts, the creation and maintenance of MS Access databases, the creation of forms, reports and queries, data integration with Excel worksheets, and security. Lab time outside of class is required. Note: Previous experience with computing and the Windows Operating System required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Computer Aided Drafting
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CADD 100 - Topics in 2D AutoCAD
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: Utilizing current computer aided drafting (CAD) software, students will apply standard drafting theory to a diverse set of two-dimensional computer aided drafting applications. Topics included in this comprehensive, introductory level course are: preliminary CAD software techniques, basic computer skills, creation and editing of geometry, plotting, single and multiple view drawings, coordinate systems, dimensioning and basic block use. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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CADD 230 - CAD Practicum
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Other Hours: 4.000Description: This course will provide students with a total of 192 hours in practical work experience, plus 12 hours of seminar, group discussion and lecture. Field experience will occur in engineering, manufacturing and contracting firms, companies and agencies that utilize computer aided drafting (CAD). Successful completion of all coursework within the Computer Aided Drafting Certificate program is required. Open only to matriculated Computer Aided Drafting students. Offered Summer.
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Computer Information Systems
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CISS 100 - Introduction to Computing and Information Sciences
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course introduces and develops computing and information sciences concepts that include: emergent and contemporary computer technology and its nomenclature; information and data abstraction, representation, manipulation and storage; operating systems; networking and the Internet; programming languages and formal mathematical logic; software engineering and information systems development; decision support systems; database systems management; computer graphics and multimedia; artificial intelligence; computer and network security, and the theory of computation. Integrated throughout the course is a focus on computer and information privacy, security and ethics and computing's impact on society. Students will demonstrate comprehension of these concepts in assignments and exams. To provide students with a solid understanding of contemporary interconnected heterogeneous computer systems, every student will be led through the use of the Linux operating system (OS) command line interface (CLI) in a client-server environment. The Linux OS component is comprised of labs that include: file management, process management, user management, networking and scripting; and will conclude with projects that include advanced scripting, virtualization, security and penetration testing with Kali Linux, implementation of a LAMP stack (Linux Apache, MySQL, PHP) to create a WordPress Web/Content Management System (CMS) instance, embedded computing with the Arduino or Raspberry Pi and emergent projects as they arise and evolve. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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CISS 110 - Programming & Logic I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: A first course in computer logic and programming, this course investigates the basic operations of computer systems and introduces students to software development methodologies. Structured programming and introductory object oriented design principles will be used to provide a disciplined approach to computer program design. Students will solve interesting real-world problems. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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CISS 111 - Programming & Logic II - Data Structures
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This is the second course in computer logic and programming and focuses on commonly used abstract data structures and their implementation in an object oriented environment. Programming topics include: recursion, references, memory management and analysis of algorithms. Data-structure topics include: stacks, queues, lists, trees, and collections and their proper application. Object oriented programming topics include encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Advanced programming techniques will be introduced to assist students in acquiring a greater proficiency in writing applications and applets of increasing complexity. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade CISS 110 Programming & Logic I C Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CISS 115 - Introduction to Game Design and Development
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will introduce and develop the design principles, skills and techniques required to create game mechanics, design documents and functioning game prototypes. The coursework includes a focus on open-source development environments, project management, programming, game balancing and interaction, play-testing, interactive storytelling, interface design, community dynamics and critical evaluation. Offered Spring, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( CISS 100 Intro to Computing & Info Sci D Prerequisite Only AND ( CISS 110 Programming & Logic I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CISS 120 - Networking I - Introduction to Data Communication
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 1.000Description: This course will introduce the student to the organization and design of data networks, and provide the foundation for the ICND1/CCENT Cisco network certification. Topics include networking applications, network media, Ethernet technology, the TCP/IP protocol suite, network addressing, operation of routed and switched networks and configuring both switched and routed network using simulation tools and live equipment. This hands-on course utilizes both the college's networking laboratories and the Cisco Network Academy resources. Successful completion of CISS 120 and CISS 121 provides the student with all requisite knowledge for the topics covered in the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. Note: The Cisco certification exam is not offered through the college since it is an industry-controlled certification. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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CISS 125 - Computer and Information Security
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will introduce Computing and Information Science students and professionals to Information Security (e.g. computer and network security). Information Security plays a vital role in today's integrated networked information systems by securing an organization's critical data and systems from inside and outside threats. This course will examine general security concepts that include: communication security, infrastructure security, operation/organizational security, basic cryptography and steganography. Students will learn and apply defacto security best practices administering clients, servers and firewalls in a dedicated computer network laboratory. Through virtualization, students will have the opportunity to assess vulnerabilities and administrate Information Security on a multitude of operating systems. Presently, the Computer and Information Sciences department has standardized on VMware as a virtualization platform. Distance Learning students will need their own computer to complete the necessary coursework. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( CISS 100 Intro to Computing & Info Sci D Prerequisite Only AND ( CISS 110 Programming & Logic I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CISS 210 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course presents a practical work approach to systems analysis and design topics using traditional development theory with current technologies. It emphasizes the use of modern methods, tools, and group processes to identify the functionality that is necessary to provide end-users with application-specific information systems. Students taking this course should have a thorough background in computer fundamentals as well as programming languages. Open only to Information Systems students. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( CISS 100 Intro to Computing & Info Sci D Prerequisite Only AND ( CISS 110 Programming & Logic I D Prerequisite Only AND ( CISS 111 Prog & Logic II-Data Structure D Prerequisite Only OR ( CMPT 115 Intro Business Anlytcs w/Excel D Prerequisite Only AND CMPT 120 Intro Database Cncpts w/Access D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CISS 220 - Introduction to Web Design and Development
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course introduces students to best practices W3C standards compliant Web design and development, providing a foundation for the development of rich interactive user Web experiences available on any device. Course topics include but are not limited to: the history and architecture of the Internet and the World Wide Web, HTML, Extensible HTML (XHTML), HTML 5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML, User Centered Design (UCD), standards compliant accessibility, multimedia, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content management. This is a hands-on, project-based course, conducted and tested in multiple operating systems (e.g. Windows, Mac, Linux, Apple iOS, Android), browsers (e.g. Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer), and environments. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( CISS 100 Intro to Computing & Info Sci D Pre- or Co-requisite AND ( CISS 110 Programming & Logic I D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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CISS 290 - C++ Programming
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course covers the features of the C++ programming language including class design and data structures. A modern, object-oriented approach is followed with regard to data structures and their use in programming, unified around the notion of the Standard Template Library (STL) container classes. The most useful concepts are stressed so students can begin writing programs immediately to solve real world problems. Students should possess a strong fundamental knowledge of programming concepts and control structures. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade CISS 111 Prog & Logic II-Data Structure C Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Criminal Justice
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CRJS 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a survey of the historical and philosophical development of law enforcement. It will analyze the major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts and corrections, the criminal justice process and current in the field. Credit can only be received for CRJS 101 or CRJS 103. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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CRJS 110 - Introduction to Criminal Law
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is an introduction to criminal law in the United States. The course begins with an overview of the American criminal justice system. Substantive criminal law and procedural criminal law, including probable cause and search and seizure, are covered during the semester. Offered Fall, Spring.
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CRJS 190 - Introduction to Evidence
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This is an introductory course on the topic of evidence and how it relates to the judicial process. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, hearsay, the exclusionary rule, Federal Rules of Evidence, scientific and physical evidence, search and seizure and witness testimony. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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CRJS 205 - Policing
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course focuses on the mutual interaction of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) with the public. Areas of discussion include: the nature of the community; community involvement; criminal justice agencies and community relations; prejudice and discrimination; civil rights and liberties. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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CRJS 210 - Constitutional Law
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course includes a history of the United States Constitution, describes the structure of American government as developed through court interpretation of the Constitution and emphasizes constitutional safeguards of liberty and property. The objective of this course is to acquaint the student with the judicial system, and structure and process of Constitutional litigation by a detailed study of the rights of citizens. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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CRJS 250 - Criminology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a survey of the nature and scope of criminality and prevalent forms of deviance. It will consider the major theories of criminal and deviant conduct drawn from psychological, social and cultural modes of explanation. A discussion of various classifications and topologies and the role of crime statistics will be included, as well as the relevance of these factors for understanding, prevention, control and prediction. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ENGL 102 English Composition II D Pre- or Co-requisite OR ENGL 104 Eng Comp II: Wrtg About Lit D Pre- or Co-requisite OR ENGL 106 Eng Comp II: Wrtg for Techs D Pre- or Co-requisite OR ENGL 108 Honors Composition II D Pre- or Co-requisite OR ESLS 102 Eng Comp II: Foreign Born D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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CRJS 255 - Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will explore the methods and philosophy of the juvenile court system, police programs for the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency, and the role of various social work agencies in the care and treatment of juveniles. Special attention will be given to police techniques utilized in handling juveniles, with emphasis on the utilization of existing community resources. The course will examine prevailing professional philosophy, existing law, public policy and knowledge of current delinquent behavior theories. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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CRJS 260 - Criminal Justice Admin
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is an analysis of the principles of administration and management in their application to law enforcement, courts and correctional agencies. It includes a study of organizational structure, responsibilities and interrelationships, and how emerging technologies are impacting the administration of justice agencies. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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CRJS 265 - Correctional Services
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This is an introductory course in corrections that will examine the correctional system from an historical perspective. Topics include the philosophy of punishment, correctional alternatives, theory and practice involved in the treatment of offenders, and post-correctional release. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade CRJS 101 Intro to Criminal Justice D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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CRJS 281 - Procedural Criminal Law
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a comprehensive analysis of the rules of evidence and criminal procedural law; judicial notice; presumption; real and circumstantial evidence; burden of proof; province of court and jury; documentary evidence; hearsay; confessions and admissions; laws of arrest; and search and seizure. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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Diagnostic Med Sonography
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SONO 278 - Sonography Clinic III
Credits: 13.000
Lab Hours: 40.000Description: This course is an extensive and intense scanning experience for students in both OB-GYN and abdominal scanning. Actual scanning of these areas will be performed by students. Normal and abnormal echogenic properties of the organs will be scanned. 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 clinical portion of the program. NOTE: Students are given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded. Open only to matriculated Diagnostic Medical Sonography students. Offered Summer. A course fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade SONO 268 Sonography Clinic II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Digital Media
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DART 110 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This course is an introduction to graphic design as a form of visual communication through the use of image, form, color, and type. Students will be introduced to the historical, theoretical and fundamental principles of graphic design, and will explore formal composition principles, graphic design methodology, and approaches to digital layout. The course will include practical exercises in visual perception, visual organization, and visual communication. Students will be responsible for costs associated with producing formal prints for a small number of assignments. A lab fee is required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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DART 120 - Web Art and Design
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This studio art course will focus on Web design fundamentals in the context of creating art with the unique characteristics of the Web. Students will also be introduced to the history, theory and best practices of Web-based art through readings and hands-on lectures. Topics will include, but are not limited to compositional principles of the web page, layout and navigation design, color schemes for the Web, and effective uses of multimedia incorporation. Through several small-scale projects, students will learn how to implement HTML, CSS and JQuery (or the current industry standards of Web design technologies) in Web site design and creation. This course uses Adobe certification courseware. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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EMT- Paramedic
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EMSP 101 - Emergency Medical Technician Internship
Credits: 1.000
Lab Hours: 8.000Description: This course is designed to be offered to the EMT-Basic who has not yet gained sufficient field experience to begin the paramedic program courses. This course will provide the student with supervised riding time as an EMT-Basic as well as three case review sessions to discuss what the student has been exposed to in the field experience. Field rotations place the student in the role of the EMT-Basic on actual emergency calls and expect them to integrate history taking, physical exam and cognitive knowledge into the total management of the patient. The student's schedule is developed based upon the BLS unit assignment location and shift times, and preceptor availability. The student must maintain records of all patient contacts and will be required to submit documentation of all their activities and the feedback they receive from their preceptor to the Hudson Valley Community College clinical coordinator prior to completion of this course. Current NYS EMT-Basic certification is required. This course is open only to matriculated students in the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic degree program. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade EMSP 100 Emergency Med Tech -Basic D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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EMSP 221 - Clinical for Medical and Special Considerations
Credits: 2.000
Lab Hours: 5.000Description: This course is designed to take the assessment skills developed in course EMSP 201, combine pathophysiology and treatment modalities learned in the didactic and lab setting of the paramedic program and then apply this knowledge to actual patient care in the hospital clinical setting. Three scheduled classroom sessions will be conducted to cover case presentations. Open only to matriculated Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic students. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade EMSP 217 Paramedicine II C Prerequisite Only AND EMSP 218 Paramedicine III C Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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EMSP 223 - Special Certifications for the Paramedic
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 1.000Description: This course serves as a capstone for paramedic students in the classroom and lab setting, integrating knowledge learned throughout all the paramedic didactic courses, and applying them. National certification for the mini courses of Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support are also obtained. Open only to matriculated Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic students. Offered Fall, DL. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade EMSP 218 Paramedicine III D Prerequisite Only AND EMSP 222 Peds&Geriatrics for the Prmdc D Prerequisite Only AND ( EMSP 210 Trauma Mgt for the Paramedic D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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EMSP 240 - Internship, Final Evaluation Phase
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: This course is designed to be the summative field evaluation that will determine if the student is competent to serve as an entry-level clinician. Field rotations will place the student in team leadership roles for all EMS responses. The student is expected to integrate history taking, physical exam and cognitive knowledge into the total management of the patient. The paramedic will be assigned to work on an ALS unit with a program preceptor. To participate in EMSP 240, current NYS DOH Basic EMT Certification is needed and must be sustained throughout the length of the course. Travel outside the Capital District may be required. Occasionally hours may need to be exceeded to meet these goals. Open only to matriculated Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic students. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade EMSP 230 Critical Apps for Paramedicine D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Early Childhood
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ECCE 115 - Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Infant and Toddler Care
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will examine infant and toddler (prenatal through 36 months) development, from historical and current perspectives. This course will include research on brain development, language development, and attachment. Appropriate care of the young child as the foundation for life will be examined. Holistic development of the child in all domains will be the focal point. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ECCE 123 - Tech of Teaching Through Play
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Other Hours: 4.000Description: This course examines how children learn math, science, and social studies through play. Students participate in lab activities that guide young children in learning skills and practice the techniques in their field placement each week. NOTE: Students will need to obtain a flash drive to be used in the construction of their e-portfolio. Offered Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ECCE 122 Guidance of Young Children C Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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ECCE 200 - Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course introduces students to contemporary issues related to children’s health, safety and basic nutrition. An emphasis is placed on the promotion of children’s healthy development and wellbeing. The early childhood administrator’s role in maintaining systems for monitoring practices relating to health, safety and nutrition will be explored including the assessment of children’s health, safety management, management of injuries and acute illness, maltreatment of children, and the planning and serving of nutritious meals to infants, toddlers and young children. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ECCE 213 - Early Intervention and Autism in the Young Child
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will examine the needs of individuals with Autism, including, but not limited to, the etiology, prevalence, characteristics, and evidence-based methodology for teaching students with Autism. Topics to be discussed include: instructional design, teaching strategies to promote communication and socialization skills, positive behavioral supports, functional assessment tools, and collaboration between the home, school, and community to support students with Autism. Throughout this course, students will learn the process by which young children with disabilities and their families receive early intervention services. Students will be introduced to the laws and regulations concerning early intervention as well as the process by which families qualify for services. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ECCE 231 - Home, School and Community: An Integrated Approach
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will explore professional principles and practices that support family involvement in all aspects of children’s programs. Students will explore strategies that teachers and administrators can create successful collaborations and partnerships among families, schools and communities to build positive learning experiences for all children. The course will also examine the influences of home, school and community on children’s lives, family diversity, and the roles and experiences of parents as an impact on children’s education. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ECCE 290 - Internship in Early Childhood Administration
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Other Hours: 6.000Description: Students will participate in a 90-hour internship with a child care director at an approved, licensed child care facility. The student will experience the responsibilities of an early childhood administrator, which include work in managing finances, supervising and scheduling teachers, program development, managing food and health, safety programs, supporting quality curriculum, providing professional staff development, marketing the program, and working with families, volunteers and the community. In this capstone course, students will complete the New York State Child Program Administrator Credential (CPAC) Portfolio which demonstrates competency as a Children’s Program Administrator. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( ECCE 214 Intro Admin of Erly Chld Prg D Pre- or Co-requisite AND ( ECCE 226 Appro Curic Pract Young Chldrn C Pre- or Co-requisite OR ACTG 100 Applied Accounting D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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Echocardiography
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ECHO 278 - Echocardiography Clinic III
Credits: 13.000
Lab Hours: 40.000Description: In this course, students will gain advanced and intense scanning experience of the heart in a hospital or clinical setting. Students will be prepared to function as beginning echocardiographers and will be ready to sit for the RDCS examination given in October. This course is an extension of the learning that students encountered during their first and second terms. Students will be able to carry out the everyday duties of an echocardiographer when the training is complete. NOTE: Students are given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded. If the student's clinical performance is unsatisfactory or if at any time the student compromises the safety of a patient, the student will be terminated from the program. Open only to matriculated Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography students. Offered Summer. A course fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ECHO 268 Echocardiography Clinic II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Economics
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ECON 100 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course examines the evolution of economic theory and practice, the structure and functions of the free enterprise system, national income accounting, and fiscal and monetary policy. Their effects on economic policy are covered. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: An introduction to the determination of price theory, distribution theory, and market structure analysis. The course will also examine current economic problems and international trade. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Education
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EDUC 100 - Child Development
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: Human development from conception through the school years is described and related to current research and theories. An ecological approach is used to broaden the students' knowledge of the many systems which influence development. The interdependence among all aspects of growth and development is emphasized. The needs of infants and children at each age and stage are related to their day to day care and educational programs. Up to 30 hours of unsupervised field experience also required in this course. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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EDUC 108 - Individuals with Exceptionalities in the School and Community
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: People will vary widely in their physical, cognitive and social emotional development as well as their individual capabilities. This course will focus on the wide range of abilities exhibited by the children and adults with special needs. Students will explore the changing vision of special education, the historical perspective and the laws and regulations, which protect the rights of persons with special needs. Issues relative to this field of study such as early intervention, school options and community living will be highlighted. Students using simulations, role playing, and case study analysis will discover the causes, prevalence, and characteristics of children and adults with learning disabilities, communication disorders, mental retardation emotional disturbances, behavior disorders, visual and hearing impairments and cultural diversity. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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EDUC 110 - Foundations of Education in America
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed for students having an interest in education as a field of study. The course will familiarize students with the history and functions of educational institutions as well as issues which impact students and teachers in learning settings from birth - grade 12. Students will explore the social factors, values, knowledge structures and technologies influencing curriculum and instruction. Up to 30 hours of unsupervised field experience also required in this course. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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EDUC 120 - Classroom Management
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed for all students interested in creating successful learning communities in classrooms and schools. Students will explore planning, implementing and evaluating a variety of individual and group management techniques inclusive of their impact on student learning within the learning community. Inclusive and multicultural settings will be emphasized. Models of teacher-student interaction will be explored and class participants will begin to develop their own classroom management model based on course content and research of the relevant literature. A minimum of two hours of field observation will be required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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EDUC 225 - Children's Literature, Language, and Literacy Development
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: In this course students will explore the interaction between children's literature, oral and written language acquisition and skill development, and cognition. Children's literature will be analyzed and criteria for evaluating books, literary experiences and literary events for young children will be discussed. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Elect Constrctn & Maintenance
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ECMN 140 - Labor Relations
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: This course covers the history of the U.S. labor movement and labor relations both in industry and in government. Current labor laws and practices are also discussed as part of the curriculum. In addition, sexual harassment awareness and prevention are covered along with the laws pertaining to sexual harassment in today's society. This course, along with the ECMN 135 Workplace Safety course provides the New York State Department of Labor Electrician and Electrical Maintenance Technician apprenticeship requirements. Offered Spring. A lab fee will be required.
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ECMN 173 - Commercial Construction Wiring Part I
Credits: 2.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This course is a continuation of ECMN 172 or ECMN 121 with a shift in emphasis to commercial and industrial installations. Topics include conduit and raceway installations, commercial lighting, signal wiring and low voltage switching circuits. All hands-on activities are based on National Electrical Code requirements and troubleshooting skills are developed throughout the semester. Offered Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( ECMN 172 Rsdntl Cnstrct Wiring Pt II D Prerequisite Only OR ECMN 121 Residential Construct Wiring D Prerequisite Only AND ( ECMN 102 Alternating Current Theory D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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ECMN 191 - Electric Power Overhead Construction
Credits: 3.000
Lab Hours: 8.000Description: This course will provide the skills necessary for the construction and maintenance of overhead electric distribution systems. Topics include: climbing of wood poles, performing construction from an overhead position, use of ropes and rigging equipment. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ECMN 190 Electric Power Systems D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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ECMN 255 - Transformers and Motors Part I
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: A study of the construction, operation, maintenance, and application of transformers. Open only to matriculated Electrical Construction and Maintenance students. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ECMN 154 Atrnatng Current Theory Pt II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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ECMN 258 - Industrial Motor Control Theory Part II
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: As a continuation of ECMN 257, students will continue working with pilot devices and move on to the fundamentals of motor control using variable frequency drives (VFD). The logic, programming and operation of programmable logic controllers (PLC) will also be covered. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Corequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ECMN 257 Indus Motor Cntrl Theory Pt I D Prerequisite OnlySubj Crse# Course Title ECMN 268 Indus Motor Control Lab Pt IIDates offered:
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ECMN 265 - Transformers & Motor Lab Pt I
Credits: 0.500
Lab Hours: 1.000Description: Students will connect, test, and operate transformers, both single and three phase. The National Electric Code and safe work habits are stressed at all times. Open only to matriculated Electrical Construction and Maintenance students. Offered Fall. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ECMN 164 Altrntg Current Apps Lab Pt II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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ECMN 268 - Industrial Motor Control Lab Part II
Credits: 0.500
Lab Hours: 1.000Description: A continuation of ECMN 267, students will continue to construct, operate and connect motor control components and circuits, employing safe work habits. Students will also have the opportunity to program and operate various brands of variable frequency drives (VFD) used in industry. Offered Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( ECMN 267 Indus Motor Control Lab Pt I D Prerequisite Only AND ( ECMN 258 Indus Motor Cntrl Theory Pt II D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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ECMN 275 - Industrial Wiring Pt I
Credits: 2.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This course offers students hands-on experience in the principles and practices of single- and three-phase transformer operation and connections. Students complete a series of hand-on lab assignments that pertain to the particular block of material being covered at that time. These assignments will progress from basic to complex and include the most common connections and applications used in today’s industry. The assignments are based upon the National Electric Code, and safe working habits will be stressed at all times. Offered Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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ECMN 278 - Industrial Motor Control Wiring Part II
Credits: 2.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This course offers hands-on experience in the basic wiring and circuit design of AC industrial motor control systems. The course will build upon its prerequisite, ECMN 277. The study of motor control will continue as well as the introduction to the programmable logic controllers (PLC), operator interface terminals (OIT), SCADA and pneumatics. Students will learn the design, operation, programming and connections of modern day PLCs and how they are used in industry. Students complete a series of hands-on lab assignments that pertain to the particular block of material being covered at that time. These assignments will progress from basic to complex and include the most common connections and applications used in industry. The assignments are based upon the National Electric Code, and safe working habits will be stressed at all times. Offered Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( ECMN 277 Indus Motor Cntrl Wiring Pt I D Prerequisite Only AND ( ECMN 258 Indus Motor Cntrl Theory Pt II D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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Engineering Science
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ENGR 110 - Engineering Tools
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: An introduction to the computer tools available to aid in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. The course includes an introduction to a high level computer language, spread sheets and CAD. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ENGR 120 - Introduction to Engineering Design
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: An introduction to the methods used in formulation and solution of typical engineering problems. Teamwork and communication are stressed and are employed in problem solving and the design process. Offered Fall, Spring.
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English
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ENGL 101 - English Composition I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to help students improve their writing ability through concentration on the writing processes: prewriting, writing and revision. Other concerns of the writer, particularly audience, diction, and correctness, will be addressed. Research techniques, library orientation, and oral presentation of student's writing are also included. Research paper required. NOTE: This course satisfies the English Composition I requirement. Credit can only be received for one of the following: ENGL 101, English Composition I, ENGL 107, Honors Composition I, or ESLS 101, English Composition I for the Foreign Born. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ENGL 102 - English Composition II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course expands on the processes and techniques begun in Composition I, with additional focus on oral presentation and technical writing/communication. Also included throughout is the reading of relevant, professional writing which will promote student awareness of the role of written expression in both the world at large and in academic and professional life. Research paper required. NOTE: This course satisfies the English Composition II requirement. Credit can only be received for one of the following: ENGL 102, English Composition II, ENGL 104, English Composition II: Writing About Literature, ENGL 106, English Composition II: Writing for Technicians, ENGL 108, Honors Composition II, or ESLS 102, English Composition II for the Foreign Born. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ENGL 101 English Composition I D Prerequisite Only OR ESLS 101 Eng Comp I: Foreign Born D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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ENGL 104 - English Composition II: Writing About Literature
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course develops student skills in the critical reading, analysis, discussion, and writing about literature. Students read, discuss, and write about ideas generated by various works of short fiction, drama, and poetry. Organizational patterns, research and writing techniques, and oral presentation skills studied in Composition I are strengthened and refined. NOTE: This course satisfies the English Composition II requirement. Credit can only be received for one of the following: ENGL 102, English Composition II, ENGL 104, English Composition II: Writing About Literature, ENGL 106, English Composition II: Writing for Technicians, ENGL 108, Honors Composition II, or ESLS 102, English Composition II for the Foreign Born. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ENGL 101 English Composition I D Prerequisite Only OR ESLS 101 Eng Comp I: Foreign Born D Prerequisite Only OR ENGL 107 Honors Composition I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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ENGL 110 - Technical Communication
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of technical writing. Offered Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 115 - Library Skills for Research
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: This course provides an introduction to library research and information literacy. Content will focus on how to create a research strategy for finding, retrieving, using and evaluating information in print and electronic formats including the Internet. Also covered will be many of the academic, legal and ethical issues relating to information. Skills gained can be applied to research papers, projects, professional and personal information needs. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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ENGL 120 - Communications
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the principles and psychology involved in interpersonal and group communication. The program enables the student to express ideas effectively to the public on a personal and professional basis in both the written and oral processes of communication. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ENGL 125 - Public Speaking
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: The aim of this course in to equip students through speech planning, organization, delivery and evaluation for various extemporaneous speaking experiences which they may encounter in their professional and personal lives. This course includes speeches to inform, demonstrate, persuade and evoke emotion. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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ENGL 136 - Media and Culture
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course examines theories and issues related to mass media and its impact on American culture. Special focus will be given to the evaluation of the forces that shape mass media and effect social change. Print and electronic media will be covered, including newspapers, radio, television, film, and the internet. Offered Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 151 - Creative Writing: Short Fiction
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: Offers students a basic forum in which to explore the processes and principles by which short fiction is created. Emphasis is placed on the development of freedom and precision of artistic expression in and through the creation of original manuscripts. Examples of both traditional and contemporary fiction will be discussed and analyzed. Offered Fall.
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ENGL 204 - American Literature I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A survey of the major forms and representative writers of American literature from the colonial period through the mid-19th century. Offered Fall, Summer.
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ENGL 210 - The Short Story
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A comparative study of representative stories from the diverse literary traditions with special emphasis on conventional, modern, and experimental techniques of artistic unity. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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ENGL 212 - Poetry
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: An examination of traditional and contemporary views of poets and how their art uses various milieu to interpret human experience. Some emphasis will be given to technical and structural components. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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ENGL 220 - Literature into Film
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will focus on literature that has been adapted into film. Students will study print and film versions of the same works in order to understand the conventions and characteristics of each medium. Questions of fidelity and the complexities of translating words into images will be explored. Students will read texts; view adaptations; and discuss, research, and write about selected topics. Offered Fall, Spring.
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ENGL 236 - Women in Literature
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: The experiences of women as defined in and transmitted through literature will be discussed using works from diverse cultural and historical settings. The course will examine the interplay between female stereotypes and literary portrayals of women who either adhere to or deviate from their roles. Offered Fall, Spring.
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Exercise Studies
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EXER 100 - Concepts of Exercise Training
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This introductory course is for individuals who are interested in the field of personal training, fitness and/or performance. The course will focus on training methods and principles and the latest fitness technology. Modern training techniques designed to enhance all components of fitness, including resistance training, flexibility, aerobic performance and agility will be discussed. Offered Fall, Spring.
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Fine Arts
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ARTS 100 - Survey of Art History I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A survey of art and culture from ancient civilizations to the mid-gothic period. Emphasis will be placed on the cultural content of art and the meanings, ideas, and uses of art during those periods. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ARTS 101 - Survey of Art History II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A survey of art and culture from the late gothic period to the modern era. Emphasis is placed on the cultural content of art and the meanings, ideas, and uses of art during those periods. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ARTS 104 - History of Fashion
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a survey of the forms, contexts and styles of Western dress and fashion from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The role of clothing styles in culture and their relationship to fine arts, decorative arts and architecture will be analyzed. The emergence of 20th century fashion and fashion designers and the specific styles and trends of Western fashion will be examined, including historical references and cross-cultural influences. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ARTS 107 - Art Appreciation
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A course open to all students, Art Appreciation will provide the student with a basic understanding of the visual arts. This course will examine the formal and expressive elements of two and three dimensional plastic arts (drawing, architecture, sculpture, painting, photography, and printmaking) and will look at a wide variety of art to learn about the processes and tools involved in its creation. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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ARTS 129 - Photography I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This course provides an introduction to the theory, practice, and history of photography, with emphasis on the production of digital images. Students will learn the basic principals of digital cameras and digital printing and how to use them in the context of the visual language of photography. This is a hands-on studio art course which will provide students with the necessary tools to understand the conceptual, visual, and historical aspects of photography through lectures, slide presentations and discussions. This is a studio course in the Fine Arts degree program and as such, is generally intended for Fine Arts majors. NOTE: A Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera is required. Students also required to purchase quality inkjet paper, matboard, digital media, and other supplies as directed by the instructor. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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ARTS 133 - Introduction to Digital Photography
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a hands-on introduction to digital photography grounded in the historical, conceptual, and practical developments in the field of photography. Students will acquire experience in the use of computers, peripheral hardware, and image processing software to produce digitally enhanced photographs. The technical and aesthetic possibilities of digital photography will be examined through a series of sequential assignments. Images and ideas will be developed through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, supervised classwork, and critiques. It is expected that students will spend additional time outside of class completing course assignments. A digital camera is required; the purchase of image editing software for home use is highly recommended. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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French
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FREN 100 - French Language and Culture I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the French sound system and grammatical structure in an effort to give to 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 French culture. Classroom instruction is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory. Recommendation: Primarily designed for students with no previous knowledge of French. Offered Fall, Spring. A lab fee will be required.
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Health
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HLTH 130 - Creating Healthy Relationships
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring.
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HLTH 131 - Stress and Health
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring.
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HLTH 135 - Self-Improvement
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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HLTH 140 - Drug Studies: Intervention and Prevention
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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 role in the learning process through class discussions and activities, as well as completing out-of-class assignments and research when appropriate. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HLTH 152 - First Aid
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: 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". Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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HLTH 153 - Women's Health Issues
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: 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 the female gender. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HLTH 160 - Personal and Community Health
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HLTH 200 - Foundations of Health Education
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Health Information Technician
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HITC 110 - Medical Coding
Credits: 6.000 Lecture Hours: 6.000
Description: The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT, ICD-10-CM code set, and HCPCS level II. The course is recommended for anyone preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office, and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( BIOL 115 Medical Terminology C Prerequisite Only AND ( HITC 100 Intro to Med Ofc Procedures D Prerequisite Only OR MOTC 100 Medical Office Procedures D Prerequisite Only AND ( BIOL 109 Biology of the Human Organism D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 130 Concepts Anatomy & Physiology D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 136 Anatomy & Physiology D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 139 Anatomy & Physiology for RES D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 230 Anatomy & Physiology I D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 234 Anatomy & Physiology II D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 270 Anatomy & Physiology I D Prerequisite Only OR BIOL 271 Anatomy & Physiology II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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History
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HIST 100 - Western Civilization and the World I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A survey course in Western Civilization and its interactions with other non-western cultures of the world from the ancient civilizations of the East to those of the 17th century. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HIST 101 - Western Civilization and the World II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A survey course in Western Civilization and its interactions with other non-western cultures of the world from the 17th century to those of the 20th century. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HIST 110 - Interpretations of American History I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: Issues and problems in American history through Civil War period. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HIST 111 - Interpretations of American History II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: Issues and problems in American history from the Reconstruction period to the present day. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HIST 131 - Ancient History
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HIST 137 - History of World War II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HIST 139 - Introduction to the Vietnam War
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring.
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HIST 140 - Modern China
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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HIST 205 - Native American Cultures of New York and New England
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring.
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Human Services
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HUSV 100 - Social Service Systems
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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HUSV 105 - Human Development and the Family
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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HUSV 109 - Orientation to Field Work
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring.
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HUSV 115 - Perspectives on Disability
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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 students 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. Offered Spring, DL.
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HUSV 205 - Introduction to Social Group Work
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: Basic concepts of group work. The focus is on the theory of group dynamics and on the development of skills for leadership in groups. Offered Fall, Spring.
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HUSV 210 - Human Sexuality
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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Italian
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ITAL 100 - Italian Language and Culture I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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Manufacturing Technical Sys
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MFTS 100 - Print Reading for Manufacturing
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is designed to aid the manufacturing student in reading, comprehending and creating drawings as currently used in manufacturing. Topics will include: terms and definitions; scales and measurement; standard drawing and dimensioning practices; multi-view drawings; orthographic views; threads, fasteners, and gears; sketching; and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerencing (GD&T). Offered Fall, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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MFTS 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications in Manufacturing
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is an introduction to computer systems and applications utilized in modern manufacturing, including an overview of basic PC hardware and software. Students will use common office software applications to create documents, spreadsheets, charts, graphs and presentations for use in manufacturing operations. Offered Fall, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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MFTS 211 - Manufacturing Processes
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: Processes other than machining such as casting, die casting, plastics molding, hot and cold working, welding and punch press operations. Offered Spring.
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MFTS 223 - Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) with Mastercam
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: This course offers the student introductory level training used for programming Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine tools used in today's manufacturing. Students will learn to program CNC machine tools utilizing common industrial CAD/CAM software (MasterCAM). Both vertical milling and turning equipment will be covered, with emphasis placed on programming methodology and proper application of cutting tools. Student activity will include hands-on operation of CNC machine tools to produce assigned parts. Offered Fall. A lab fee will be required.
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Marketing
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MKTG 120 - Principles of Marketing
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course will provide an introduction to marketing. The marketing planning process and the market environment will be discussed. Students will learn about consumer behavior and gain an understanding of targeting and positioning. Additionally, the elements of the marketing mix including new product development, promotion, pricing, and distribution will be covered. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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MKTG 216 - Small Business Management
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course provides a broad overview of marketing, management, finance, and economics as these disciplines apply to the successful operation of a small business. Students will explore the aspects of organizing and managing a start-up business and will study the components of a business plan. Course materials will be developed through short projects and students will create business descriptions, sales and human resource strategies, and financial plans. This course is recommended for students interested in exploring the fundamental concepts pertaining to small business management. This course is not recommended for students pursuing an A.A.S. in Entrepreneurship. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Mathematics
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MATH 099 - Elementary Algebra I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This is a basic preparatory course in the fundamentals of algebra and trigonometry. Topics include: integers, fractions, order of operations, operations with signed numbers, solving first degree equations in one variable with applications, solving and graphing inequalities in one variable, operations with polynomials, graphing linear equations, writing equations of lines, and the solution of right triangles by the use of trigonometry and the Pythagorean Theorem. A scientific calculator is required. Credits earned in this course may not be applied toward an associate degree and this course will not be transferable to a four-year college. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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MATH 100 - Elementary Algebra II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a continuation of MATH 099, Elementary Algebra I. This is a basic preparatory course in the fundamentals of algebra. The topics include factoring, solving second degree equations, algebraic fractions, exponents, radicals, graphing linear equations, and algebraic and graphical solution of a system of linear equations. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 099 Elementary Algebra I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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MATH 110 - Intermediate Algebra
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is a review of the principles of algebra and introductory trigonometry. Topics include operations with polynomials, first degree equations, special products, factoring, algebraic fractions, exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, right angle trigonometry, and graphing linear equations. A scientific calculator is required. Pre-requisite: One course in algebra plus an additional course in geometry or algebra II at the high school or college level. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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MATH 120 - Real World Mathematics
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A course designed for Liberal Arts students that emphasizes contemporary applications of mathematics. Topics include, but are not limited to: statistics, data analysis, consumer mathematics, networking, geometry and tiling. This course requires a calculator (TI-30xIIS) and may include use of additional technology. Pre-requisite: One course in algebra at the high school or college level. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MATH 125 - Mathematics for Teaching and Learning
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is recommended for students entering any teaching field involving mathematics, including early childhood, childhood, middle childhood, and adolescent education. It emphasizes the mathematics treatment of the fundamental concepts of problem solving, reasoning, arithmetic, numeration systems, number theory, and developmentally appropriate strategies and activities as they relate to the current learning standards in mathematics. Appropriate use of technology will be incorporated. Pre-requisite: One course in algebra at the high school or college level. Offered Fall.
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MATH 135 - Elementary Statistics
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course serves as an introduction to the concepts of data analysis and statistics. Applications will come from a variety of areas. Topics include, but are not limited to, data analysis and summary for both one and two variables, sampling techniques and design of experiments, basic probability concepts, discrete and continuous probability distributions, the central limit theorem, sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. This course is project driven and will include significant use of technology for computations and analysis. Pre-requisite: One course in algebra at the high school or college level. NOTE: Students pursuing studies in the field of business should take BADM 220 - Statistics. Credit cannot be received for both MATH 135 and BADM 220. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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MATH 150 - College Algebra with Trigonometry
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: The course includes a review of algebra and numerical trigonometry. Topics include factoring, rational expressions, solving linear and quadratic equations, solving simultaneous linear equations, functions, lines, exponentials, logarithms, numerical trigonometry and solving triangles. This course requires the use of a scientific calculator. The course may be followed by MATH 165, Basic Calculus with Analytical Geometry or MATH 170, Precalculus. Pre-requisite: One course in algebra plus an additional course in geometry or algebra II at the high school or college level. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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MATH 165 - Basic Calculus with Analytic Geometry
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course is a continuation of MATH 150, College Algebra with Trigonometry. It includes topics from analytical geometry and analysis and applications of differential and integral calculus to algebraic and selected transcendental functions. NOTE: A graphing calculator may be required and will be discussed in class. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 150 College Algebra w/Trigonometry D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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MATH 170 - Precalculus
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course explores the study of algebraic and transcendental functions and their graphs, complex numbers, and applications of these concepts. NOTE: A graphing calculator may be required and will be discussed in class. Pre-requisite: Three math courses including at least two courses in algebra at the high school or college level. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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MATH 180 - Calculus I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: Topics covered include but are not limited to: limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of elementary functions (including transcendentals), with applications to curve sketching, optimization problems, related rates, area under a curve problems, and solutions to elementary differential equations. NOTE: A graphing calculator may be required and will be discussed in class. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 160 Precalculus D Prerequisite Only OR MATH 170 Precalculus D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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MATH 190 - Calculus II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: The following topics are covered: techniques of integration, improper integrals, sequences and series, conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric equations and applications of integration. NOTE: A graphing calculator may be required and will be discussed in class. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 180 Calculus I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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MATH 200 - Linear Algebra
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course explores the fundamentals of Linear Algebra and its applications in mathematics, the sciences, software development, and engineering. Topics covered in this course include systems of linear equations, matrix operations, matrix determinants, vector operations, finite dimensional vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, linear transformations, and selected applications related to these topics. NOTE: A graphing calculator may be required and will be discussed in class. Offered on demand.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 180 Calculus I D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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MATH 210 - Calculus III: Multivariable Calculus with Linear Algebra
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: This course includes topics in multi-variate and vector calculus, including vectors in a plane and in space, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, surfaces and space curves, multiple integrals, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, applications to area and volume, vector fields, line integrals, and Green's Theorem. Topics in linear algebra include matrices, elementary row operations, systems of linear equations, augmented matrices, Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan elimination, inverse matrices, matrix algebra, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, determinants, vector spaces, subspaces, and basis vectors. NOTE: A graphing calculator may be required and will be discussed in class. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 190 Calculus II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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MATH 220 - Calculus IV: Differential Equations
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Description: Topics covered include: basic methods for solving first-order and higher-order differential equations with emphasis on linear versus non-linear. Modeling is presented. LaPlace Transforms are developed and used to solve differential and integral equations. Linear systems of differential equations are solved using Eigenvector analysis. Power series as solutions to linear differential equations are discussed. Optional topics may include, but are not limited to, Fourier Series and Partial Differential Equations. NOTE: A graphing calculator may be required and will be discussed in class. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 210 CalcIII:Mltvble Calc w/ LnrAlg D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Mortuary Science
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MTSC 120 - Hygiene and Sanitary Science
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A survey of the basic principles of chemistry and microbiology which relates these disciplines to Mortuary Science especially as they pertain to sanitation, disinfection, public health, and embalming practice. The development and use of personal, professional and community hygiene and sanitary practice is encouraged. Open only to matriculated Mortuary Science students. Offered Spring, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Corequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade BIOL 134 Anatomy D Prerequisite Only OR MTSC 134 Anatomy D Prerequisite OnlySubj Crse# Course Title MTSC 130 Embalming Theory & Practice IDates offered:
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MTSC 130 - Embalming Theory and Practice I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: Introduction to the theory and practice of arterial embalming and supplement treatment with some emphasis on chemistry as it relates to embalming. Open only to matriculated Mortuary Science students. Offered Spring. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Corequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade BIOL 134 Anatomy D Prerequisite Only OR MTSC 134 Anatomy D Prerequisite OnlySubj Crse# Course Title MTSC 120 Hygiene & Sanitary ScienceDates offered:
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MTSC 207 - Funeral Service Grief and Counseling
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This required course for all Mortuary Science students will explain current concepts in grief, bereavement and counseling techniques used by the funeral director with the bereaved. It will explore death and dying issues as they relate to children, adolescents, the middle aged and elderly as well as unique grief situations found in sudden deaths, suicide, disaster, SIDS and others. The basic skills of funeral service counseling will be explored. Open only to matriculated Mortuary Science students. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Music
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MUSC 106 - The History of Rock and Roll
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to furnish the student with the knowledge and experience necessary to develop the art of listening intelligently and perceptively to various styles of Rock and Roll music. It will also increase enjoyment and appreciation of music in general. The course examines the evolution of Rock and Roll from its origins in the early 1950s through to early 21st century work and will include a study of such music and artists as folk, country, Elvis Presley, soft rock, Motown, the Beatles, disco, heavy metal, acid rock, rap, hip hop, punk rock and more. Students also will examine the impact of Rock and Roll in our society--socially, culturally, economically, politically and musically. Offered Fall, Spring.
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MUSC 110 - Music in World Cultures
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course examines how the music of diverse world cultures is inseparable from their respective communities: their history, ideas, languages, social behavior, economies, religion, ethnicities, and material culture. Students are introduced to music cultures through an analysis of rhythm, meter, melody and harmony. No prior knowledge of music is required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Nursing
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NURS 100 - Foundations of Nursing
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Description: This is a required course for all beginning nursing students. This course begins its focus on orientation, campus resources, rules and regulations, study habits, professional behaviors and changes as they occur in the field of nursing. Foundations of the profession of nursing are examined through concepts, principles, exploration of nursing history, nursing roles, educational, legal and ethical basis for practice. Open only to matriculated Nursing students. Offered Fall.
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NURS 101 - Nursing I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 2.000 Other Hours: 4.000Description: The course introduces the study of human dynamics in health and illness. Focus is placed on the theory of stress-adaption within the intrapersonal, interpersonal and social systems. Fundamental nursing principles and techniques necessary for basic patient care are introduced in clinical settings. Unsatisfactory application of theory in the clinical laboratory experience will result in student failing the course. Successful completion of the course is required for entrance into NURS 102. Open only to matriculated Nursing students. Offered Fall. Lab and course fees will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Corequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( ENGL 101 English Composition I D Pre- or Co-requisite OR ESLS 101 Eng Comp I: Foreign Born D Pre- or Co-requisite AND ( BIOL 205 Microbiology D Pre- or Co-requisite AND ( BIOL 270 Anatomy & Physiology I D Pre- or Co-requisiteSubj Crse# Course Title NURS 100 Foundations of Nursing AND NURS 105 Bridging Ed & Prctc Smltn IDates offered:
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NURS 102 - Nursing II
Credits: 6.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 9.000 Other Hours: 1.000Description: Principles of human dynamics in relation to immobility and change in body image are studied. Emphasis of nursing care is on the individual immobilized due to age, surgery, physical and/or psychological trauma. Clinical experience is provided in specialized units, and public and private agencies. Unsatisfactory application of theory in the clinical laboratory experience will result in the student failing the course. Succesful completion of this course is required for entrance into NURS 201, Nursing III. Open only to matriculated Nursing students. Offered Spring. Lab and course fees will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Corequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( NURS 101 Nursing I C Prerequisite Only AND NURS 105 Bridging Ed & Prctc Smltn I P Prerequisite Only AND ( ENGL 102 English Composition II D Pre- or Co-requisite OR ESLS 102 Eng Comp II: Foreign Born D Pre- or Co-requisite OR ENGL 104 Eng Comp II: Wrtg About Lit D Pre- or Co-requisite AND ( PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology D Pre- or Co-requisite AND ( BIOL 271 Anatomy & Physiology II D Pre- or Co-requisiteSubj Crse# Course Title NURS 106 Bridging Ed & Prctc Smltn IIDates offered:
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NURS 105 - Bridging Education and Practice Simulation I
Credits: 1.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is designed around the work of Christine Tanner and Patricia Benner from a novice framework. The focus is on the student being able to notice both normal responses of the human body to stress and adaptation as well as understanding contextual meaning of recently learned textbook readings. This interactive course utilizes simulation and case studies, computerized testing and practice, lecture, debriefing and online discussion. Open only to matriculated Nursing students. Offered Falll. A lab fee will be required.
Corequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title NURS 101 Nursing IDates offered:
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NURS 106 - Bridging Education and Practice Simulation II
Credits: 1.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is designed around the work of Christine Tanner and Patricia Benner from an advanced beginner's framework. The focus is on the student being able to notice and interpret normal and abnormal responses of the human body as they are caused by immobility that develops from illness or stressors. Also, the student will begin to formulate principles that dictate actions. This course is built on the information and skills from NURS 101 and NURS 105. This interactive course utilizes simulation and case studies, computerized testing and practice, didactic, debriefing and online discussions. Open only to matriculated Nursing students. Offered Spring. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Corequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade NURS 101 Nursing I C Prerequisite Only AND NURS 105 Bridging Ed & Prctc Smltn I P Prerequisite OnlySubj Crse# Course Title NURS 102 Nursing IIDates offered:
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Philosophy
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course introduces students to the field of philosophy by studying and discussing some of the most important works of classical Western philosophical thought. Emphasis is placed on the metaphysical, epistemological, social/political and ethical teachings of the ancient Greeks (especially Socrates, Plato and Aristotle), while relating these teachings to those of medieval and modern philosophers. The power of these philosophical teachings to benefit the present-day approach to issues and questions is stressed. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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Physical Education
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PHED 155 - Introduction to Geocaching
Credits: 1.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: 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 orienteering, directional navigation, geocaching terminology and hiking etiquette will be covered. Students must possess or have access to a smartphone prior to enrolling in the course and be willing to download a fee-based application once enrolled. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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PHED 180 - Introduction to Physical Education
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A study and understanding of the background, history and development of physical education; this course is designed to develop an appreciation for physical education as a profession and to create an awareness of critical issues and problems facing physical education today. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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PHED 280 - Introduction to Sports Medicine
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the challenging field of athletic training. The course will provide knowledge concerning common injuries sustained during athletic and recreational activities, as well as specific considerations in the practice of licensed professions regarding evaluation, treatment and athletic rehabilitation in a sports medicine setting. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Physics
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PHYS 105 - Introduction To Astronomy
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This is a one-semester laboratory course in descriptive astronomy covering planetary, stellar and galactic astronomy appropriate for non-science majors. It is offered as a web-based course only. Students will be able to use celestial coordinates and constellations to locate celestial objects. They will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the properties of stars, planets, moons, comets, and meteors, nebulae and galaxies. They will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the origin and make-up of the solar system and cosmos. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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PHYS 110 - Physics for the Health Sciences
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
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PHYS 135 - Technical Physics I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: 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 the 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 150 College Algebra w/Trigonometry D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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PHYS 140 - General Physics I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: 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.) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 160 Precalculus D Pre- or Co-requisite OR MATH 170 Precalculus D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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PHYS 141 - General Physics II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: A continuation of PHYS 140, General Physics I. Topics include: thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. (Formerly entitled Physics II.) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PHYS 140 General Physics I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PHYS 150 - Physics I
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: The first of three calculus-based general 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.) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade MATH 180 Calculus I D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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PHYS 151 - Physics II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Lab Hours: 3.000Description: 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.) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PHYS 150 Physics I D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Political Science
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POLS 100 - Introduction to Political Science
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to provide a general introduction to political thought and the practice of politics. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of the different political ideas, institutions, and systems, on the state, national and international levels. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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POLS 102 - Introduction to Political Theory
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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 challenges to their ideas. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
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POLS 105 - American National Government
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: An in-depth examination of the principles, procedures, institutions and theories of American National Government. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Polysomnography Technology
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PSGT 200 - Fundamentals of Neurodiagnostics II
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: 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. Offered Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSGT 100 Applied Pharmacology D Prerequisite Only AND PSGT 120 Fndmntls of Neurodiagnostics I D Prerequisite Only AND ( RESP 110 Human Anatomy & Physiology D Prerequisite Only AND ( ICVT 200 Introduction to Health Care D Prerequisite Only AND ( PSYC 200 Child Psychology D Pre- or Co-requisite OR PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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Psychology
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PSYC 100 - General Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course consists of systematic, empirical study of human behavior. The course covers the following: introduction to psychology, research methodology, biological psychology, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning memory, thought and language, intelligence, human development, motivation and emotion, personality theories, abnormal psychology, health psychology, and social psychology. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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PSYC 200 - Child Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: The Child Psychology course 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PSYC 205 - Developmental Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PSYC 208 - Adolescent Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: The adolescent psychology course 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 within 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PSYC 209 - Adulthood and Aging
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This is a developmental psychology course that examines changes related to adulthood, from emerging adulthood until death. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial milestones will be discussed, including issues related to health, social roles and relationships, work and retirement, personality, stress and coping, and dying. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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PSYC 210 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PSYC 216 - Health Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PSYC 235 - Positive Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PSYC 240 - Cognitive Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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PSYC 250 - Educational Psychology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: 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 of 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. Offered Fall, Spring.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( PSYC 100 General Psychology D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Radiologic Technology
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XRAY 126 - Clinical Education III
Credits: 7.000
Lab Hours: 40.000Description: 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 (AART). Group sessions will focus on image analysis, professional attitudes and ethics. NOTE: The student is given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students. Offered Summer. A course fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade XRAY 116 Clinical Education II D Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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XRAY 226 - Clinical Education VI
Credits: 4.000
Lab Hours: 40.000Description: 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 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. NOTE: The student is given either a pass or fail grade for this course with no quality points awarded. Open only to matriculated Radiologic Technology students. Offered Summer. A course fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade XRAY 216 Clinical Education V C Prerequisite OnlyDates offered:
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Respiratory Care
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RESP 101 - Basic Interpretation and Performance of the Electrocardiogram
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 1.000
Lab Hours: 2.000Description: This course is designed and intended for those individuals who may need to know the mechanical-electrical system of the heart. Included are definitions and descriptions of EKG configurations, recognition and interpretation of dysrhythmias. Identification and an explanation of common cardiac congenital anomalies as well as the effects of pharmacological compounds upon the heart's conduction system are discussed. The successful student will be prepared for performing the duties of a monitoring technician or an EKG technician through clinical experience obtained at an area hospital. High school biology is required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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RESP 125 - Fund of Respiratory Care II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 8.000
Description: This course is concerned with the practical application of basic respiratory care procedures. Lectures will supplement time spent in the laboratory and time spent with patients. Major areas of concentration include: oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, IPPB, chest physiotherapy, prophylactic deep breathing maneuvers, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A letter grade of "C" or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students. Offered Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( RESP 115 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology D Prerequisite Only AND ( RESP 120 Fund of Respiratory Care I D Prerequisite Only AND ( RESP 200 Adv Respiratory Life Support C Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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RESP 130 - Ethics & Administration
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: Basic ethics and administration for hospital personnel. The organization and operation of the hospital and its involvement with the patient and records. This course is open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission if the department chairperson. Offered Summer.
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RESP 200 - Adv Respiratory Life Support
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 4.000
Lab Hours: 4.000Description: This course is designed to familiarize the respiratory care student with all forms of advanced life support systems. Main topics include: classification and operation of a variety of mechanical ventilators, clinical maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, and clinical management of patients receiving advanced life support to include ventilator commitment and weaning procedures. A letter grade of "C" or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students. Offered Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( RESP 115 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology D Prerequisite Only AND ( RESP 120 Fund of Respiratory Care I D Prerequisite Only AND ( RESP 125 Fund of Respiratory Care II C Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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Sociology
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SOCL 100 - Sociology
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: An introduction to the scientific study of human social interaction with emphasis on societies, groups, organizations, social networks and communities as the units of analysis. Topics covered include culture, social structure, socialization, sex roles, groups, and networks, organizations, deviance and social stratification, race and ethnic relations and social institutions. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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SOCL 110 - Social Problems
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A study of major American social problems with emphasis on their nature, scope, causes, consequences and possible solutions. Major topics covered include: political, educational and familial problems, inequality and poverty, environmental problems, crime, and mental illness. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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SOCL 120 - Cultural Diversity in American Society
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: Cultural Diversity in American Society is a course designed to strengthen student awareness of cultural diversity. This course focuses on the analysis of a wide spectrum of selected minority groups and their relationship to the dominant society and culture. The socio/psychological components which have brought about the groups' unique ethnic identity will be investigated. Heavy emphasis will be placed on examining the positive consequences of cross-cultural awareness as a means of lessening intergroup tensions and conflicts. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Spanish
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SPAN 100 - Spanish Language and Culture I
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the Spanish sound system and grammatical structure in an effort to give the student a basic understanding of the language, including listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. In addition to language skills, the course offers the student insight into Spanish culture. Classroom instruction is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory. Recommendation: Primarily designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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SPAN 101 - Spanish Language and Culture II
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: A continuation of Spanish I, this course introduces the student to the more complicated elements of Spanish grammar and concentrates on the refinement of the student's basic communication skills. Classroom instruction, which also continues to give the student an awareness of Spanish culture and customs, is supplemented with exercises in the language laboratory. Primarily designed for students who have completed Spanish I or no more than two years in high school. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL. A lab fee will be required.
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Sport
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SPRT 100 - Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: This foundation course which must be completed by all coaches within two years of their initial appointment as a coach, covers the basic philosophy and principles of physical education, athletics and general education; state, local and national regulations and policies related to athletics; legal considerations; function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State; personal standards for the responsibilities of the coach as an educational leader; public relations and general safety procedures and general principles of school budgets, records, purchasing and use of facilities. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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SPRT 102 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching
Credits: 2.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Description: This course introduces students to the basic concepts common to all sports and the history of interscholastic athletics in New York State. Students study the objectives, rules, regulations and policies of athletics, as well as performance skills, technical information, and organization and management practices will also be covered. The special training and conditioning of athletes in specific sports, the fitting of equipment, specific safety precautions and officiating methods will also be examined. An internship that includes practical experience as a coach in the students’ specified sport and/or periods of observing other approved coaches is required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, DL.
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Surgical Technology
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SURG 201 - Surgical Technology III
Credits: 4.000 Lecture Hours: 2.000
Other Hours: 6.000Description: This course serves as an orientation to various other surgical specialties including: gynecology; urology; ear, nose and throat surgery; plastic and hand surgery; pediatric surgery; eye surgery; thoracic surgery; and vascular surgery. This course will introduce students to each anatomical system with a focused review of pathology specific to the procedures performed. The instrumentation specific to each specialty will be discussed, and the course will also include simulated surgical setups specific to each surgical specialty. Open only to matriculated Surgical Technology students. Offered Fall, Summer. A lab fee will be required.
Prerequisite(s):Subj Crse# Course Title Minimum Grade ( BIOL 271 Anatomy & Physiology II D Prerequisite Only AND SURG 102 Surgical Technology II D Prerequisite Only AND ( BIOL 205 Microbiology D Pre- or Co-requisiteDates offered:
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Theatre
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THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre
Credits: 3.000 Lecture Hours: 3.000
Description: An overview of the history and elements of Western Theatre from the ancient Greek roots of comedy and tragedy through the bizarre realism of such modern writers as Sam Shepard. Also touches upon the essentials of playwriting and production. Offered Fall, Spring.
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