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Drafting Technology
  
  
  
  

  • DRF 190 - ST: Introduction Build Information Model Revit

    2 Cr.
    This course will provide the student with the basic functionality of Build Information Modeling (BIM) software. The course will cover the competencies needed to create a BIM model and will provide hands-on experience using Revit Architecture software as used in the architectural industry.

    Pre-Requisites: DRF 173 and DRF 181.


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  • DRF 275 - Advanced Computer Aided Design & Drafting

    3 Cr.
    This course will familiarize the students with basic and sophisticated functions of solid modeling in computer-aided design and drafting. Drawings will be created using a true 3-D software program. Sophisticated functions for creating 3 dimensional models, assemblies, and prototypes will be covered.

    Pre-Requisites: DRF 173.
    Co-Requisites: DRF275L


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  • DRF 277 - Mechanical CADD Applications

    2 Cr.
    In order to accomplish the goals, emphasis is placed on “doing” in the laboratory as the bulk of the assignment. Class lectures (1 hour per week) will normally precede the laboratory work. Students will do outside reading to strengthen their grasp on lecture theory.

    Pre-Requisites: DRF 173 or permission of the instructor.


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  • DRF 279 - Technical Seminar

    1 Cr.
    A series of lectures, discussions and exercises dealing with information and skills that can be used to obtain a position as an entry level drafter. Topics will include: presentation of a resume and cover letter, building a portfolio, interviewing skills and job search techniques, researching a specific company and/or career choice, investigating a transfer institution, networking, and professionalism. These activities are directed toward assisting the student with career employment, transfer information, and current industry practices.

    Pre-Requisites: Second year status in a technology curriculum.


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  • DRF 283 - Mechanical Design (CADD)

    4 Cr.
    Design topics include the following: gears, gear trains, shafts, bearings, belts, chain systems, cable, and couplings. Topics shall be integrated with projects that originate from manufacturer design specifications. Computer Aided Drafting (CADD) will be utilized for assembly and detail preparation. CAD competency will be developed to the level of an industrial CAD drafter. Word Processing, Spreadsheet, graphing and/or database preparation is also developed to industrial levels. Presenting oral technical information is also required.

    Pre-Requisites: DRF 173 and DRF 180, MAT 110. or permission of the instructor.
    Co-Requisites: DRF283L, MAT 110, or permission of the instructor


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  • DRF 284 - Architecture & Construction Design Drafting CADD

    3 Cr.
    The main objective of this course is to develop the concept of a contract set of drawings. Students will learn basic survey mapping and site development. Along with layout of buildings on the site and locating utilities, students will produce floor plans, elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, building details and title sheet to complete the package of drawings.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: DRF 173 and second year standing in technology.
    Co-Requisites: DRF284L


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  • DRF 285 - Structural Design Drafting CADD

    2 Cr.
    This course will present content specific to the drafting and detailing of structural steel members and components. Students will perform basic calculations for design of member connections. Beam to beam, beam to column, and column to baseplate connections will be explored. The related topic of welding will be reinforced.

    Pre-Requisites: DRF 180, DRF 181, DRF 188, DRF 286, and MAT 111.


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  • DRF 286 - AMSE Pressure Vessel & Structural Design CADD

    4 Cr.
    The course will cover the design of pressure vessels per Section-VIII, Div. -1 of the A.S.M.E. Code and structural steel design per the A.I.S.C. Code. In addition, a P & ID, assemblies and details will be developed using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) equipment.

    Pre-Requisites: DRF 173, DRF 180, DRF 182, and DRF 188 or MAT 111.
    Co-Requisites: DRF286L


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Economics
  

  • ECO 101 - Macro Economics

    3 Cr.
    A study of the principles of Macroeconomics is intended to give students a working knowledge of the operation of the economy as a whole. It encompasses the measurement of national income, aggregate output, price-levels, and interest rates in a market economy. Particular attention is given to the issues of unemployment, and inflation of such an economy, and examines the merits and demerits of various government policies directed towards them. The macro economic data for the United States economy will often be used to illustrate various concepts and problems. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (S)


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  • ECO 102 - Micro Economics

    3 Cr.
    Microeconomics is the study of how individuals and firms face and make the various choices. Economics is the study of the efficient utilization of scarce resources to satisfy a society of unlimited human wants. Microeconomics examines the interaction of firms, consumers and government in the allocation of these scarce resources. This course will introduce students to the economic analysis of choices made by individuals, businesses and industries. Students will learn how the price mechanism and concepts of supply and demand enter into and influence their personal choices. Students will also be exposed to those economic factors that tend to affect how businesses make production choices (Theory of the firm). After developing the theory of the firm, the course will then examine this theory under conditions of perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopolies. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (SS).


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  • ECO 117 - Personal Finance

    3 Cr.
    After taking this course, the student should be familiar with and have a basic understanding of the essentials of those fundamental financial practices and skills necessary to support sound financial decisions. Students will learn basic personal budgeting techniques, essentials of banking, elements of saving and investing, planning for retirement, purchasing insurance, the basics of home buying, the fundamentals of personal income tax and other important day-to-day financial transactions that may effect their lives.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)


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  • ECO 213 - Contemporary Economic Issues

    3 Cr.
    This course is considered an introductory survey course exploring many contemporary social issues from an economic perspective. Students will be exposed to those topics considered to be currently relevant by way of research, reading, and discussion. Emphasis will be placed on the examination of each selected issue using current economic thinking as the vehicle for exploration.(Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • ECO 220 - Introduction to Economic Crime Investigation

    3 Cr.
    This course deals with a growing problem that negatively impacts consumers, businesses, and government. The course will begin with defining economic crime and exploring the extent of the problem and its impact on society. Topics of coverage will include defining, detecting and preventing asset misappropriation, fraudulent disbursements, bribery and corruption, check and credit card fraud, insurance fraud, and consumer fraud. The role of the computer will be highlighted throughout the course. This course is for business, accounting, and criminal justice majors. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)


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  • ECO 221 - Money and Banking

    3 Cr.
    A study of monetary and banking principles and practices. Students will learn the concept of money, the measurement of money supply, different financial instruments, and institutions within the framework of our overall economy. The Federal Reserve System and its role in control of money supply, hence, rate of interest are also analyzed. Once the students have a clear understanding of the relationship between money-supply and the interest rate, they will learn how the different economic activities can be changed by changing the interest rate. A historic approach is included to provide a foundation and a perspective. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Social Sciences (S)(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)


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Education
  

  • EDU 100 - ST: Explorations in Education

    1 Cr.
    This course surveys career opportunities within the teaching profession, will examine relevant information in the field of education, including academic and personal requirements, and will provide opportunities for planning and teaching. In addition, this course will assist students in defining career goals within the field and provide pertinent information regarding necessary skills to attain success in the field of education.


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  • EDU 101 - Introduction to Careers in Teaching

    1 Cr.
    A survey of career opportunities within the teaching profession investigating the following issues: teacher roles, attributes typically needed to achieve career success and satisfaction; public school employment qualifications; career advantages and disadvantages; employment outlook; and career information resources. This course will also assist students to become more aware of related NCCC program offerings and questions related to transferring to a four-year program.


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  • EDU 102 - ST: Introduction to Educational Teaching

    1 Cr.
    This course is designed for pre-service teacher education students who will be acquainted with the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and 21st century technology skills. Students will create learning activities using a variety of classroom-based and on-line technologies such as blogs, wikis, podcasting, smart technologies, and so on.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)


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  • EDU 110 - America Reads

    1 Cr.
    This course is designed for students accepted into the America Reads Program. After students are accepted, and while they work in their Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom placements, they will meet one hour weekly per semester to interact with their instructor and each other regarding their experiences. Problems needing to be solved, issues needing to be addressed, and plans for the remainder of their placements will be discussed. Children’s literature will be explored and appropriate reading-readiness activities will be developed for use with the kindergarten students.

    Pre-Requisites: Minimum 2.5 G.P.A. or permission of the instructor. At least one semester at NCCC and/or 12 college-level transfer credits. Education major or interest in career working with children. Interview with the Program Coordinator or the instructor.
    Co-Requisites: Optional placements as tutor for co-op credit or as work-study student in “America Reads” program. Commitment to minimum of 24 hours per semester in tutoring at one of the Pre-K or Kindergartens in Niagara County or locations outside Niagara County as arranged by the America Reads Coordinator. The America Reads Program Coordinator will make the school placements where students will be overseen by supervising teachers.


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  • EDU 120 - Disabilities Birth to Adolescence

    3 Cr.
    This course will familiarize students with the causation, assessment, and treatment of physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities experienced from birth through adolescence. An inter-disciplinary perspective including social work, rehabilitation, and exceptional education will be utilized in understanding the experiences of a person with a disability throughout the life stages of childhood and adolescence. Likewise, the role of the family member and helping professional will be addressed with an emphasis on the psycho-social aspects of disability. Major topics include socialization, legislation, demographics, intervention strategies, and ethical concerns. Also available as HUS 120.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and also on line.)


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  • EDU 201 - Introduction to Elementary Education

    3 Cr.
    This course will help prospective elementary teachers acquire fundamental skills, knowledge, and attitudes accompanied by professionally related field experiences. This course will provide an informed basis for continued professional development in subsequent education courses. In addition, this course provides early opportunities for students to understand the field of teaching and to contemplate their individual career choices. Topics include: motives for teaching; rewards and responsibilities of teaching; expectations for new teachers; diversity in today’s schools; skills, strategies, knowledge, and attitudes of effective teachers; technology in today’s schools; curriculum overview; ethical and legal issues in today’s schools; characteristics of effective schools; job options in education; and professionalism.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)

    Pre-Requisites: ENG 101, EDU 101, minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
    Co-Requisites: Commitment to 20 hours of field experience in public or private school classrooms, grades K-6, with a NYS certified teacher.


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  • EDU 206 - Introduction to Contemporary Education

    3 Cr.
    This course will give students a broad and comprehensive overview of the foundation of education in the United States. Students will investigate the significant educational issues from the various historical, philosophical, sociological, political, and economic perspectives. Specific attention will be focused on the contemporary interrelationships that exist between the schools and the general society. Students will complete 20 hours of field experience in a public or private school classroom, grades 1-6, with a NYS certified teacher.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)

    Pre-Requisites: ENG 101, EDU 201, minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.5.


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  • EDU 207 - Infant & Toddler Care & Education

    3 Cr.
    This course introduces students to the unique wonders of the youngest children in early childhood education. Students will become familiar with the developmental needs of and program requirements for infants and toddlers. Students will plan developmentally appropriate activities to use with these age groups and implement them in a field placement. Special attention is given to the assessment of young children. Students will be required to spend 30 hours, outside of classroom time, in programs serving children birth to three years old. Also available as HUS 207.

    Co-Requisites: 30 Field Hours in a placement connected with the care and education of infants and toddlers.


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  • EDU 208 - Early Childhood Education

    3 Cr.
    This course introduces the student to the profession of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics related to the education of infants and children birth to 6 years will be covered including, but not limited to, a history of ECE, observing the developing child (0 8 years), early childhood program models and developmental curriculum for the young child. Experiences with children birth to 8 years and/or in early childhood settings will be required. Also available as HUS 208.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters; offered evenings Fall semester.)


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  • EDU 210 - Anti-bias Early Childhood Education

    3 Cr.
    This course focuses on various methods for teaching young children, birth to eight years, from an anti-bias perspective. Included will be ways to incorporate anti-bias attitudes and materials into an early childhood curriculum. Areas of bias to be covered include but are not limited to gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, race and religious beliefs. Students will be encouraged to explore their own bias in relation to educating young children. Small group discussions, community speakers and field trips to Early Childhood Centers using an anti-bias curriculum are part of the course experience. Also available as HUS 210.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and on-line.)

    Pre-Requisites: EDU/HUS 207 or EDU/HUS 208 or PSY 220 or permission of the instructor.


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  • EDU 211 - Introduction to Literacy Instruction

    3 Cr.
    This course introduces students interested in elementary education to current literacy theories and practices supportive of diverse populations and congruent with NYS Learning Standards. Students are required to participate in school-based activities that support course objectives. They will complete a minimum of 20 hours of field experience in public or private school classrooms, grades 1-6, with NYS certified teachers.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)

    Pre-Requisites: EDU 201, ENG 101, and minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.5.


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Electrical Technology
  
  

  • ELT 110 - Principles of Electricity

    4 Cr.
    Electrical circuit concepts including both direct and alternating current. Concepts studied include current, voltage, resistance, and energy; Kirchhoff’s Laws; series parallel network analysis; Delta wye; Thevenin, Norton, superposition and maximum power transfer theorems; circuit analysis using branch and loop current methods; time varying signals; average and rms values; energy storage elements; switching transients and voltage current relationships; complex numbers, phasors, and impedance.(Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)

    Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent.
    Co-Requisites: ELT110L, MAT 111 or equivalent


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  • ELT 112 - Principles of Electricity II

    3 Cr.
    This course is a continuation of ELT 110. This course will concentrate on application of time varying signals. Concepts studied include current, voltage, impedance and phase relationships as applied to RL, RC, and RLC circuits. Additional topics will include complex numbers, phasors, and the study of electromagnetic principles including Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws. Concepts of Polyphone will also be introduced.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 110 and MAT 111 or equivalent.
    Co-Requisites: ELT112L


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  • ELT 115 - Electronic Principles I

    3 Cr.
    Physics of semi-conductors; semi conductor characteristics; analysis of electronic devices and circuits utilizing graphical techniques and small signal AC equivalent circuits. Devices studied include junction diodes, transistors; field effect transistors.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 110
    Co-Requisites: ELT115L


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  • ELT 132 - Digital Systems I

    3 Cr.
    The study of digital principles, digital electronic circuits, and their application to basic digital systems. Topics covered include: Boolean algebra, number systems, combinatorial logic circuits, digital arithmetic operations and circuits, multivibrators counters and shift registers. Complex programmable logic devices are also introduced.

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 110
    Co-Requisites: ELT132L, ELT 110


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  • ELT 157 - Principles PC Operation & Servicing

    3 Cr.
    In this course, all major components of the PC will be covered as will the interconnection between the operating system and the hardware. Topics include: operating systems, system initialization, semiconductor memory, floppy drives, hard drive fundamentals, microprocessors, bus architecture, and interrupts. The DOS and Windows operating systems are used. Laboratory exercises will provide students practice in such skills as component removal and replacement, system configuration, and hard drive formatting. This course and CIS/ELT-158 will cover the objectives set forth by the A+ National Computer Technician Certification program. Also available as CIS 157.


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  • ELT 200 - HVAC Systems

    3 Cr.
    The study of HVAC fundamentals, components, and control principles. Pneumatic, electromechanical and electronic systems, building automation, direct and distributed digital control are covered. Topical coverage will closely follow that of electrician apprenticeship training programs.

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 110
    Co-Requisites: ELT 110


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  • ELT 201 - Alarm Systems

    3 Cr.
    The study of residential, commercial and industrial fire alarm and security systems. System components, terminology, drawings, symbols, operation, installation, and associated Code requirements will be included. Topical coverage will closely follow that of electrician apprenticeship training programs.

    Co-Requisites: ELT 110 and ELT 132.


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  • ELT 216 - Electronics Principles II

    3 Cr.
    This course provides an introduction to integrated circuits and power amplifiers. The three basic power amplifiers (Class A, Class B, and Class C) will be analyzed in terms of efficiency, power calculations, and typical characteristics. Various integrated circuits including the 741 Op-Amp, the 555 timer, The PLL 567 and 565 will also be introduced.(Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 115
    Co-Requisites: ELT216L


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  • ELT 221 - Power Systems Principles

    3 Cr.
    Integrated survey course of aspects of electric power including: review transformers, rotating machinery, power electronics, electronic motor control, power generation, transmission and distribution. Incorporated into the laboratory portion of the course will be the study of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s),

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 110.
    Co-Requisites: ELT221L


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  • ELT 233 - Digital Systems II

    3 Cr.
    Continuation of ELT 132 concentrating on digital electronic circuits and their application to more advanced digital systems. Topics include microprocessors, microcontrollers, MSI logic circuits, A/D and D/A conversion, memory, serial communication and timer systems.

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 110 and ELT 132.
    Co-Requisites: ELT233L


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  • ELT 234 - Advanced Digital Systems

    3 Cr.
    The study of the microcontrollers, assembly language programming, parallel and serial interface techniques, timer port operation, A/D conversion, interrupts, and standard interface devices including keyboards, displays, stepper motors and DC motors.(Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 132 and ELT 233.


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  • ELT 235 - Instrument & Control Systems

    3 Cr.
    The study of transducers, signal conditioning circuits, and control methods used in industrial instrumentation and control systems. Transducers used for measurement of force, pressure, flow rate, temperature, vibration, displacement, and position are covered. Signal conditioning circuits discussed include amplifiers, voltage to current and current to voltage converters, and 4ma to 20 ma loops. Proportional, Integral, Derivative and various digital control techniques are discussed,(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: ELT 216
    Co-Requisites: ELT235L


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  • ELT 250 - Electrical Design Drafting CADD

    2 Cr.
    Design and preparation of associated electrical drawings such as drafting standards, industrial electrical layouts, lighting design and layout, printed circuit board design and layout, industrial controls layout, and the design of power diagrams. Concepts and theory will be applied in the laboratory using CADD equipment.

    Pre-Requisites: MET 110 and DRF 180
    Co-Requisites: ELT250L


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Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
  

Electroneurodiagnostics
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Emergency Management
  

  • EMG 150 - Principles of Emergency Management

    2 Cr.
    Principles of Emergency Management is intended to provide information that will enable persons just entering the profession or expanding their roles to have the ability to work with emergency management issues. The course provides an overview of the characteristics, functions, and resources of an integrated system and how various emergency management services work together in an integration of resources and capabilities. Emphasis will be placed on how this system is applied to all hazards for all government levels, across the four phases and all functions of emergency management.(Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • EMG 152 - Public Safety Critical Incident Management

    1 Cr.
    Public Safety Critical Incident Management provides students with information relevant to public safety forces (fire, police, and emergency medical services) roles and responsibilities when responding to an emergency. Additionally, the course also provides information dealing with support service agencies and the concerns and roles of private business and local government in supporting public safety forces in emergency situations. The course provides information to encourage cooperation of all groups and agencies at the scene of an emergency, with a key component focusing on the goals and critical tasks of each public safety agency operating at a given scene.(Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • EMG 160 - Developing Volunteer Resources

    1 Cr.
    Developing Volunteer Resources allows students to learn the necessary skills to be able to make appropriate volunteer assignments, structure programs to maintain or increase the skill levels of volunteers and motivate volunteers to both maintain readiness and operate effectively during emergency situations.(Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • EMG 162 - Resource & Donation Management

    2 Cr.
    This course is designed to provide Resource Management Coordinators with the knowledge and skills they need to perform resource management functions within the overall framework of the emergency operations center (EOC). This performance-based course is intended to introduce local officials (i.e., representatives of local governments and leaders of local voluntary organizations) to the concept of donations management and their roles and responsibilities in the donations management process.(Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • EMG 170 - Public Information Officer Basic Course

    3 Cr.
    The Public Information Officer Basic Course provides students with the basic skills needed to perform public information duties as they relate to emergency management. The course focuses on the definition of the job of the public information officer. The course assists participants with building the skills needed for this position, such as oral and written communications, understanding and working with the media, and the basic tools and techniques PIOs need to do the job.(Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • EMG 178 - Emergency Response Planning

    3 Cr.
    Planning is an essential function of an effective emergency management program and serves as a tool for emergency professionals in improving disaster management and public safety policies. The Emergency Response Planning Course provides emergency management and public safety personnel with the knowledge, skills and ability to develop or enhance their Comprehensive Emergency Management plans. The course will highlight the importance of building an integrated system for emergency planning that uses multi-agency teams to address mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Co-Requisites: EMG 150


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  • EMG 180 - Emergency Management Leadership

    2 Cr.
    The Emergency Management Leadership course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to lead and influence others in the demanding setting of emergency management by increasing their range of skills in a variety of interpersonal areas: conflict management, use of power group dynamics leadership and influence. Students are taught to clearly identify problems and their root causes so as to be able to determine the appropriate type of decision-making style. Using a suggested process of problem solving, participants will be able to apply creative solutions to both emergency and non-emergency situations, in an emergency management situation.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: EMG 150


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  • EMG 182 - Basic Incident Command System

    1 Cr.
    The Basic Incident Command System course is designed to increase the participants’ knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System. Utilizing both lecture and small group activities, participants will acquire the ability to organize and manage an incident through implementing the ICS. The material covered during the course includes an introduction to the principles and features of ICS, organizational overview, incident facilities, incident resources and common responsibilities of key ICS positions.

    Co-Requisites: EMG 152


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  • EMG 184 - Emergency Response to Terrorism

    1 Cr.
    The Public Safety Emergency Response to Terrorism course provides the knowledge and skills needed by public safety forces that respond to terrorist acts. The course provides those public safety and related support personnel the information to understand terrorism; its root causes and motivations. The course also provides methods to enable students to recognize circumstances indicating a potential terrorist attack, and to protect themselves from a variety of potential dangers.(Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • EMG 252 - Disaster Response & Recovery Operations

    2 Cr.
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and operations applicable in a disaster environment (particularly for major disasters) and enhance understanding of what the proper roles and responsibilities of various local and state emergency management officials are, why they matter, and how these roles and responsibilities relate to those carried out by the Federal government. To foster multi-level partnership, the course emphasizes the problem-solving aspects of disaster operations as well as associated coordination requirements.

    Pre-Requisites: EMG 150
    Co-Requisites: EMG 150


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  • EMG 256 - Mitigation for Emergency Managers

    1.5 Cr.
    This course addresses the important roles of the emergency program manager or other local government representative in mitigation. It provides the emergency manager direction on how to implement into a locality recognized and accepted national mitigation strategies. The course provides students information helpful in the coordination of public safety agencies, local businesses and professional organizations. Also provided in the course is information on funding mitigation efforts through public and private sources.(Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Co-Requisites: EMG 150


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  • EMG 262 - Intermediate Incident Command System

    1.5 Cr.
    The Intermediate Incident Command System course is designed to increase the participants’ knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System. Utilizing both lectures and small group activities, participants will acquire the ability to organize and manage staffing. The material covered during the course includes organization and staffing, organizing for incidents and events, incident resource management, air operations and incident and event planning.(Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Co-Requisites: EMG 182


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  • EMG 270 - Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Planning

    1 Cr.
    This course will provide participants with the basic information and tools needed to develop effective plans for the wide array of potential emergencies that schools may face. Participants completing the course will be able to explain the importance of effective planning to others and lead individuals in their schools and community through the process of developing an effective multi-hazard program.(Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: EMG 178
    Co-Requisites: EMG 178


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  • EMG 278 - Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Management

    1.5 Cr.
    The EOC Management course provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to design, initiate, build and operate an Emergency Operations Center. The curriculum is designed using a performance-based approach, which emphasizes learning activities that are easily transferable to the job.(Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • EMG 280 - Emergency Exercise Program Management

    3 Cr.
    The Emergency Exercise Program Management course is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and conduct disaster exercises that will test a community’s emergency operations plan and operational response capability.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: EMG 150


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  • EMG 282 - Advance Incident Command System

    1.5 Cr.
    The Advanced Incident Command System course is designed to increase the participants knowledge and understanding of the inherent flexibility of the Incident Command System to manage major or complex incidents. Utilizing both lectures and small group activities, participants will acquire the ability to organize and manage major or complex incidents. The material covered during the course includes command and general staff duties and responsibilities, unified command, major incident management and area command structures.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Co-Requisites: EMG 262


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  • EMG 284 - Terrorism Response Planning

    2 Cr.
    This course will help emergency planners, first responders, and others at all levels to review their preparedness efforts and response capabilities to a terrorist incident. It will also assist participants in the ongoing re-evaluations of their threats, their current emergency operations plan and the implications of a terrorist incident on continuity of critical services and long-term recover.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: EMG 178


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Emergency Medial Technician
  

Engineering Science
  

  • ENS 120 - Engineering Data & Applications

    3 Cr.
    An introductory course for beginning engineering students. Methods of reporting, calculating, interpreting and applying engineering and scientific data are reviewed. Topics include numerical expression of precision, computational methods, dimensional analysis, algebraic solutions of problems, error analysis, design and conduct of experiments along with tabular entry, graphical display and mathematical analysis of data. Extensive use of the Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet and mathematics software is included throughout this course.

    Pre-Requisites: MAT 111.


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  • ENS 217 - Statics

    3 Cr.
    Application of mechanics to the study of static equilibrium. Topics included are vector algebra, moments and couples, equivalence of force systems, resultants, friction, first and second moments of area, moments and product of inertia, methods of virtual work, and total potential energy.(Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: PHY 171, MAT 222
    Co-Requisites: MAT 222


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  • ENS 218 - Dynamics

    3 Cr.
    Application of mechanics to the study of motion of particles and rigid bodies. Topics will include: kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; relative motion; work-energy method; impulse momentum method; and simple vibration.(Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: ENS 217 and MAT 222., MAT 223
    Co-Requisites: MAT 223


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  • ENS 219 - Mechanics of Materials

    3 Cr.
    Concepts of stress and strain as applied to solid bodies and attachments under various types of loading. Includes normal stress, shear stress, axial loading, torsion, and combined stresses upon loading. Deflection and deformation of beams and columns are described along with failure of welded, riveted and bolted attachments.

    Pre-Requisites: ENS 217, MAT 222
    Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 223


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English
  

  • ENG 099 - Writing Workshop

    3 Cr.
    Remedial, Non-credit course (does not fulfill degree requirements). The course is a workshop in writing. It will serve as a prerequisite for freshman English for those students who fall below college-level competency on an appropriate screening test. The workshop will assist students in overcoming individual problems with the development and organization of ideas, the establishment of a point of view, selection of appropriate words, usage and punctuation. Equivalent to 3 credit hours for tuition and activity fee payment, enrollment status (full- or part-time) and financial aid purposes only. Passing ENG 099 or the Writing Test is a prerequisite for ENG 101.(Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.)


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  • ENG 101 - Writing I

    3 Cr.
    This course, based on writing as a process as well as rhetorical principles, is designed to develop effective non-fiction prose. Students will learn the use of documentation within the Modern Language Association (MLA) format. They will use writing to promote critical thinking. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C) (writing portion only)(Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.)

    Pre-Requisites: ENG 099, AAC 042, or waiver through testing


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  • ENG 102 - Writing II & Introduction to Literature

    3 Cr.
    This course reinforces writing skills emphasized in ENG 101, Writing I; presents more sophisticated writing skills, not included in ENG 101; and introduces students to the study of literature. Students will use writing to promote critical thinking.(Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.)

    Pre-Requisites: ENG 101


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