2014-2015 Student Catalog

Apr 23, 2024

2014-2015 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Physical Education
	PED 440 - ICA: Men’s Bowling I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Student-athletes may earn one academic credit for each semester of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team, with a grade of S/U. Students may receive a maximum of 2 credits of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team by fulfilling all educational requirements of the sport(s) in which they may elect to paraticipate. Credit for intercollegiate athletics fulfills the 2 credit HPE requirement. Pre-Requisites: Try-outs for team membership. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 442 - ICA: Women’s Bowling I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Student-athletes may earn one academic credit for each semester of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team, with a grade of S/U. Students may receive a maximum of 2 credits of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team by fulfilling all educational requirements of the sport(s) in which they may elect to paraticipate. Credit for intercollegiate athletics fulfills the 2 credit HPE requirement. Pre-Requisites: Try-outs for team membership Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Physical Science
	PHS 101 - Introduction Physical Science 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. The course is divided into three parts: mathematical computations used in basic science courses; physics: Newton’s Laws of Motion, work, energy, and levers. The remainder of the course is devoted to the basic laws of chemistry, atomic structure, periodic chart, nomenclature, chemical reactions and solution chemistry. A basic algebra based approach is taken in the physics and chemistry. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 002 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Physical Therapist Assistant
	PTA 110 - Introduction to Clinical Kinesiology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Following an overview of anatomical terminology, musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, the student is introduced to clinical kinesiology and the application of biomechanical principles in the field of physical therapy. This is a 7.5 week modular course that takes place the first half of the semester. Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 111L - Basic Patient Care Skills 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This laboratory course introduces the PTA student to basic patient care skills including standard precautions, body mechanics, patient positioning, measurement of vital signs, wheelchair management, transfers, and gait training. Through self-study, the student is also introduced to medical terminology and medical abbreviations in preparation for documentation. Students must complete a minimum of 45 hours of observation in a physical therapy clinic. Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 112L, PTA 116, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 112L - Physical Therapy Foundations Laboratory 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course provides the foundations necessary for Clinical Orthopedics. Common orthopedic assessment procedures utilized in physical therapy, as well as documentation of the collected data are introduced. The assessment procedures include manual muscle testing, goniometry, gross screening versus definitive testing of sensory status, and deep tendon reflexes. Basic theories, principles and methods of therapeutic exercise and stretching will also be covered. As additional foundations for Clinical Orthopedics, the physiology of tissue healing and repair, arthritis, connective tissue diseases and associated pharmacology will be discussed. This is a 7.5 week modular course which is offered the second half of the semester. Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 116, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 116 - Introduction to the PT Profession 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course provides the student with an orientation to the NCCC’s PTA program’s academic and clinical policies, and an introduction to the field of physical therapy. Topics include a historical perspective of the field of physical therapy, state practice acts, medical-professional ethics and conduct, the role of the PTA as part of the health care team, and an orientation to the psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Techniques for effective interaction and intervention between the physical therapist assistant and the patient will be emphasized. Students will be instructed in HIPAA and the rights, dignity, and individuality of the patients they encounter. The role and significance of the American Physical Therapy Association, the ADA, and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice will be examined. This is a 10 week modular course which takes place during the first 10 weeks of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 130 - Clinical Orthopedics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. This lecture course presents the normal anatomy and kinesiology of each of the peripheral joints and the spine. With this foundation, pathophysiological and pathokinesiological factors which may result in musculo-skeletal dysfunction are examined. The course organization parallels that of PTA 131L, in that, study of the specific regions of the body for both courses will be sequenced as follows: spine, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, PTA 131L, BIO 214, and BIO 214L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 131L - Clinical Orthopedics Lab 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab This laboratory course requires the physical therapist assistant student to apply the knowledge gained in PTA 112 and PTA130 to specific regions of the body. Students will gain experience by role-playing the part of the physical therapist assistant and also acting as surrogate patients. Students will engage in extensive laboratory practice in palpation, goniometry, flexibility testing, manual muscle testing, therapeutic exercise, stretching, sensation testing, deep tendon reflex testing, and limb length and girth measurement. An overview of selected orthopedic special tests commonly utilized in physical therapy is covered, and students are exposed to concepts of joint mobilization. The course organization parallels that of PTA130 in that study of the specific regions of the body for both courses will be sequenced as follows: spine, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Rehabilitation for common orthopedic conditions, and observation and correction of postural and gait deviations utilizing stretching and strengthening techniques will be covered. Documentation for the PTA will be studied with emphasis on documenting the data collected and therapeutic interventions provided in an orthopedic setting. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, PTA 131L, BIO 214, and BIO 214L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 150 - Clinical Practicum I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 9 Lab This initial clinical exposure will provide students with hands-on application of the skills acquired during the first academic year of the program. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete 4 weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Usually offered Summer Session II Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 210 - Physical Agents 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Examines the theory and principles of physical therapy modalities. As a precursor to the application of physical agent modalities, massage and electrotherapy in the laboratory and clinic, this course covers important aspects of normal and abnormal physiology. Thermoregulation, skin functions and responses, sensory system functions, pain and pain modulation, and circulatory responses are covered. Methods of classifying health and wellness consistent with the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapy Practice are also covered. This is a 10 week modular course offered the first 10 weeks of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 211L - Physical Agents Laboratory 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab In this course, the indications, precautions, contraindications, methods of application and effects of physical therapy modalities are covered. Physical therapist assistant students are provided the opportunity to practice application of therapeutic heat and cold, mechanical traction, external compression, ultrasound and phonophoresis, massage, hydrotherapy, ultraviolet light, electromyographic biofeedback, and the various forms of electric current therapy. Students will experience the modalities as surrogate patients as well. Case studies, and attempts to otherwise simulate the clinical environment are emphasized throughout, as are written documentation of pertinent aspects of these physical therapy interventions and other necessary forms of communication with the patient, physical therapist, and other members of the multi-interdisciplinary team. This is a 10 week modular course offered the last 10 weeks of the semester. Restricted to PTA students only Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 220 - Clinical Medicine I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Investigation of pathology, pharmacology and other medical management of cardiac, vascular, integumentary, pulmonary, and endocrine diagnoses commonly seen in physical therapy clinical practice. Includes burn injury and other wounds, diabetes, and amputation. This is a 5 week modular course which begins the eleventh week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 221L - Clinical Medicine I Laboratory 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This laboratory companion course for PTA220 provides the student with instruction in physical therapy management of patients with cardiac, vascular, integumentary, pulmonary, and endocrine diagnoses commonly seen in physical therapy clinical practice. The course includes simulated practice of treatment of cardiac and pulmonary patients, burn injuries and other wounds. Additionally, clinical concerns and interventions when working with patients with diabetes, therapeutic exercise protocols, residual limb care, prosthetic application, and functional training for patients with amputation will be addressed. This is a five week modular course which begins the eleventh week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 226 - Clinic Operations and Management 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Topics for this course include historical perspectives on delivery of health care, clinic operations management, delegation and supervision, policies and procedures, performance appraisal, quality assurance/continuous quality improvement, and reimbursement issues such as the uninsured and underinsured, Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation and commercial insurance. Includes current issues and trends in physical therapy such as continuing competency, specialty certification for physical therapists, and possibilities for recognition for the PTA with exceptional experience or skills. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 230 - Pediatrics 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Topics of this course include infant and child typical and atypical growth and development, acquisition of motor milestones, selected developmental disabilities commonly seen in pediatric physical therapy, physical therapy in schools, orthotics, adaptive equipment, measures of functional status and change. This is a three week modular course which begins at the start of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 231L, PTA 250, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 231L - Pediatrics Laboratory 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab The physical therapist assistant student will be exposed to activities and techniques to utilize when working with pediatric patients, including basic handling and facilitation of movement in the developmental sequence. Students will learn about the influence of typical and atypical primitive reflexes on posture and movement, righting and equilibrium responses, and abnormal balance responses and coordination. Opportunities to practice interventions to alleviate difficulties with motor control will be emphasized. This is a three week modular course which begins at the start of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 250, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 232L - Neurorehabilitation Laboratory 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Knowledge of motor learning and motor control gained from PTA230 and PTA 231 will be developed as more in-depth theory, principles, and practices of physical therapy pertinent to patients with neuromuscular conditions are studied. Topics include: specialized interventions and philosophies for treatment of patients with neuropathology and subsequent disorders of movement, accessibility, environmental assessment, and specialty wheelchair applications. This is a four week modular course which begins the 8th week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, PTA 250, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 240 - Clinical Medicine II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. The content of this course includes the pathophysiological changes resulting from disease processes including the etiology of diseases and disruption of the integrity of bodily functions due to traumatic, immunological, genetic, inflammatory, and degenerative causes. This course emphasizes pathology and pharmacology for diagnoses affecting the neuromuscular systems which are commonly encountered in physical therapy practice, for example, stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. Oncology and changes associated with advanced age are also covered. This course is the final classroom experience for the PTA program. Therefore, composition of resume and cover letters, mock interviews, and a mock licensing exam are included. This is a 3 week modular course which begins the ninth week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 250, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 250 - Clinical Practicum II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 9 Lab erapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 275 - Clinical Practicum III 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This third clinical education course will provide students with further hands-on application of the advanced skills acquired to this point in the program. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete 5 weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 231L, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 250, and PTA 275 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 295 - Clinical Practicum IV 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This fourth and final clinical education course will provide students with further hands-on application of all of the skills acquired in the program. This terminal clinical education course ensures that students are prepared to enter the workforce as entry level physical therapist assistants. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete 5 weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Summer Session I Pre-Requisites: PTA 275 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 310 - PTA Clinical Education III 5 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 15 Lab This last clinical education course, which consists of two, four-week, full-time (40 hours/week) clinical education experiences will build upon PTA Clinical Education I and II, as well as all of the PTA practices and seminar courses. Assignments are arranged at the discretion of the academic coordinator of clinical education to ensure exposure to a variety of clinical settings. However, placement is dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will be supervised by licensed physical therapists and/or certified physical therapist assistants in the clinical setting. Upon successful completion of this third clinical education course, the physical therapist assistant graduate will be competent to practice as a physical therapist assistant and will be eligible for certification. Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: PTA 206, PTA 207, and PTA 208 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Physics
	PHY 112 - Our Solar System 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A modular course oriented specifically toward a fuller understanding of the members of our solar system. An in-depth study of the planets will be supplemented with the reasons for the habitability of our planet. An awareness on how to prevent self destruction and promote environmental protection of Earth is given. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 113 - The Universe 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A modular course which stresses an understanding of the evolutionary theories of the universe. Discussions will include such subjects as supernova, pulsars, nova, black holes, red shift, matter, anti-matter, and space-time. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PHY 112 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 114 - Extraterrestrial Life 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A modular course examining the possibility of the existence of life outside the Earth. Known life processes will be discussed with other possible processes relevant to existing conditions near other stars. Course principles will be applied to the investigation of extraterrestrial civilizations and possible modes of contact. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PHY 112 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 116 - Cosmos 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. An introductory, interdisciplinary course which studies the essence of astronomical knowledge as a product of man’s application of the “Copernican Principle.”‚ ‚ The interplay between science and cultural beliefs and how philosophical and religious beliefs have enhanced or conflicted with scientific principles is discussed. Human activity on Earth and its implication on ecology are compared to other planetary ecologies. Stellar evolution including star birth, Main Sequence stage and stellar demise is discussed with sun as a model star. Recent astronomical findings by many space probes including the Hubble Space Telescope are discussed. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 120 - Introduction to Physics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. An introductory course in physics. The course assumes that students have no previous background in physics. The basic mathematical working tools are algebra and trigonometry. The topics covered will be mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism and light. Students will be expected to solve simple physics application problems. Usually offered Fall semesters during day and Spring semesters of odd numbered years during evening Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 131 - General Physics I 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. As a survey course, PHY 131 - 132 is a two semester, non calculus sequence. Topics include vectors, forces, acceleration, linear and circular motion, gravitation, energy, momentum, fluids, gases, liquids, solids and thermo dynamics. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent Co-Requisites: PHY 131L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 131L - General Physics I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY131. (See the PHY131 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent Co-Requisites: PHY 131 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 132 - General Physics II 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Continuation of PHY 131, General Physics I. General topics include wave motion, light, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 131 Co-Requisites: PHY 132L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 132L - General Physics II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY132 (See the PHY132 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 131 Co-Requisites: PHY 132 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 152 - Wave Motion, Heat and Light 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Specific topics include Simple Harmonic Motion, traveling waves, standing waves, acoustics, thermometry, heat units, heat transfer, the Ideal Gas Law, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, the heat engine, the refrigerator, the Carnot cycle, reflection, refraction, the optics of prisms and lenses and various interference effects. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Four credits of mechanics or other introductory physics course or permission of the instructor Co-Requisites: PHY 152L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 152L - Wave Motion, Heat and Light Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY152 (See the PHY152 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: Four credits of Mechanics or other introductory physics course, or permission of the instructor Co-Requisites: PHY 152 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 171 - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The first of four calculus-based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 171 are centered on mechanical phenomena. Topics include measurement and estimation, the description of motion, vectors and vector algebra, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity and harmonic motion. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 120 Co-Requisites: PHY 171L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 171L - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY 171 (See the PHY 171 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters. Concurrent Requirement: Prerequisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 120 Co-Requisites: PHY 171 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The second of four calculus-based general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 172 are centered on electromagnetic phenomena. Topics include static electricity, fields and potentials, capacitance, resistance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, induction, RL circuits, AC circuits, RLC circuits and Maxwell’s equations. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 120 and PHY 171 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 121 Co-Requisites: PHY 172L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 172L - Calculus Based Physics II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY 172 (See the PHY 172 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and MAT 120 Concurrent Requirement: Prerequisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 121 Co-Requisites: PHY 172 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 273 - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The third of four calculus based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 273 are centered on wave, optical and quantum mechanical phenomena. Topics include sound, acoustic wave propagation, Fourier decomposition, optical polarization, diffraction, geometrical optics, optical system analysis, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, line spectra, the Bohr atom, deBroglie waves, the Schrodinger equation, quantum tunneling, quantum puzzles, nuclear phenomena. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 222 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 273L - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics Lab Lab for PHY 273 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 274 - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec., 3 Lab The fourth of four calculus based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 274 are centered on thermodynamic and fluid phenomena. Topics include buoyancy, viscosity, aerodynamics, temperature, thermal expansion, the ideal gas law, kinetic theory, heat, calorimetry, the laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, refrigeration, entropy, heat flow, gravitation and the special theory of relativity. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172 Co-Requisites: Prerequisite/Corequisite: MAT 222 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 274L - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics Lab Lab for PHY 274 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Political Science
	GOV 213 - State and Local Government 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A survey of the functions and roles of state and local government and politics in the United States. Special emphasis will be placed on the varying forms and levels of government in New York State. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Sciences (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSC 101 - American Government 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Basic structure, functions, and processes of the American government at the national level. Concepts of constitutionalism, federalism, and civil liberties are analyzed through study of the U.S. Constitution and significant Supreme Court cases. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSC 102 - International Politics 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is an introductory survey of major topics in international politics. It will address theoretical questions in international relations, including the role of the state, non-state actors, international organizations, collective security, realism, liberalism, power, international political economy, nuclear deterrence and terrorism. Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Psychology
	PSY 110 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a survey of basic psychology. Primary topics include research methods, the biological basis of behavior, learning, memory, motivation, personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. Additional topics include history, sensation and perception, cognition, emotion, growth and development, stress and coping, and social psychology. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a behavioral scientific inquiry into the processes of human development from conception to death as viewed through psychological and interdisciplinary perspectives. Major topics include a historical overview of the study and development; research methods; and the roles of biological, cognitive and social factors in contributing to development across the life-span. Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 220 - Child Development 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is the study of the nature and underlying processes of human development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Major topics include developmental methodologies, biological bases of behavior, cognitive development and intelligence, language development, and social, emotional and moral development. Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 240 - Social Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is the scientific study of the ways that human thinking, emotions, and behaviors are influenced by the real and/or imagined presence of other humans. Major topics include social psychological research methods and ethics, social cognition (e.g. conformity, compliance, obedience, group processes, deindividuation, group think), and applications of social psychological findings to daily life (e.g. law, business, health, education, current events). Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 250 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will examine the development, diagnostic symptoms, and clinical dimensions related to abnormal behavior as outlined in the current classification system. What is presently viewed as abnormal behavior is examined to determine if it is inappropriate or truly psychopathological behavior. Major topics include the historical, biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal behavior and the comparison of different treatment modalities, their methods, and differential effectiveness. Further, this course will thoroughly examine the scientific research and empirical findings within the area of psychopathology and its implications. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and online Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 270 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The course examines the principles of psychology as they apply to education and is designed to provide the psychological foundation for future educational methods courses. Course topics include student characteristics and variability; standardized tests and the assessment of student abilities and achievement; coping with diversity in the classroom; psychological approaches to education, motivation; and maintaining an effective learning environment. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Radiologic Technology
	RAD 100 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The positioning and topographic landmarks of upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen and contrast studies. Basic radiation protection is presented. Restricted to RadiologicTechnology students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 213 Co-Requisites: RAD 100L, RAD 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 100L - Introduction to Radiologic Technology Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: RAD 100 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 101 - Radiologic Technology I 5 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 5 Lec. An introduction to radiography including orientation, patient care, medical terminology, professional ethics, hospital law and film processing to include accessories and supplies. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: Co-requisite: RAD 100 and RAD 100L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 102 - Radiologic Technology II 5 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 5 Lec. Advanced study of the factors contributing to the radiographic image and basic fundamentals of radiographic physics. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requistes that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 103 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 103 - Radiographic Procedures I 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Instruction, demonstration and practice in radiographic positioning of the axial and appendicular skeleton along with exposure techniques. Drug administration is also presented. Observation and clinical experience are provided for the development of competency in an affiliated hospital or health care facility. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 102 Co-Requisites: RAD 103C, RAD 103L, BIO 214 and RAD 102 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 103C - Radiologic Procedures I Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This is the required‚ clinical course associated with RAD 103. (See the RAD 103 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 102 Co-Requisites: RAD 103, RAD 103L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 103L - Radiologic Procedures I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required‚ lab course associated with RAD 103. (See the RAD 103 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 102 Co-Requisites: RAD 103, RAD 103C Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 104 - Clinical Education I 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Clinical experience for development of competencies involving general radiographic procedures in an affiliated hospital or health care facility. Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: RAD 102 and RAD 103 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 201 - Radiologic Technology III 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Physics of radiographic equipment, including fundamental electronics, x ray production, the x ray tube, image intensification, digital fluoroscopy and related circuitry and preventative maintenance. Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 102 and 104 Co-Requisites: RAD 202 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 202 - Radiographic Procedures II 7 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Instruction and practice in positioning techniques involving the skull, facial bones, and advanced radiographic procedures. Clinical application of advanced positioning techniques with emphasis on the skull and facial bones. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, RAD 104 Co-Requisites: RAD 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 202C - Radiographic Procedures II Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 15 Lab This is the required clinical course associated with RAD‚ 202. (See the RAD 202 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 104C, BIO 214 Co-Requisites: RAD 202, RAD 202L, RAD 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 202L - Radiographic Procedures II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required‚ lab course associated with RAD 202. (See the RAD 202 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 104C, BIO 214 Co-Requisites: RAD 202, RAD 202C, RAD 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 203 - Radiologic Technology IV 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Presentation of the various medical and surgical diseases and their relationship to radiologic procedures. Introduction to radiographic examinations involving surgical procedures and specialized equipment. This also includes the basics of computed tomography. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202, RAD 202L, RAD 202C Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212 and BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 204, RAD 204L, RAD 204C Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 204 - Radiographic Procedures III 7 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Principles and techniques of quality assurance testing through emphasis on laboratory experiments. Major emphasis on digital and computed radiography imaging systems providing minimal patient exposure along with optimal radiographic information presented. Clinical assignments devoted to the application of radiographic procedures in an affiliated hospital or health care facility. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 201L&C, RAD 202 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212, BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 203 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 204C - Radiologic Procedures III Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 15 Lab This is the required clinical course associated with RAD 204. (See the RAD 204 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212, BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 204, RAD 204L, RAD 203 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 204L - Radiologic Procedures III Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with RAD 204. (See the RAD‚ 204 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212, BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 204, RAD 204C, RAD 203 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 205 - Clinical Education II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Clinical experience for development of competency for an entry level radiographer. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: RAD 203, RAD 204 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212 and BIO 246 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 212 - Seminars in Radiologic Technology 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Preparation of the technical report and its organization for both written and oral presentation. Readings in current literature and journals involving trends in radiography. General topics include pediatric radiography, trauma, surgical radiography, career placement in radiography, MRI, Mammography. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202, RAD 202L&C Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 203, RAD 203L&C, RAD 204, and RAD 204L&C Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 300 - Introduction to Mammography 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. An introductory course that will cover mammographic positioning, breast anatomy and physiology, and modifications for positioning of non-routine patients. Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: RAD 104 or Licensed Radiologic Technologist Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Recreation
	REC 200 - Foundations of Recreation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. History, theory, and philosophy of play, recreation, and leisure; implications for individuals and groups in changing society. To introduce the nature, scope, and significance of play, recreation, and leisure in our culture. We will explore definitions, philosophies, and theories applicable to the field as well as the historical events, places, and people which shaped contemporary American leisure and recreation. This course serves as an introduction to recreation and leisure delivery systems and professional practice. Students will learn the language of the field of recreation, understand the power and role of leisure in contemporary society, and recognize the implications for development of their own lives and communities. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	REC 225 - Programming in Parks, Recreation, Leisure Service 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Introduction to programming principles and techniques for educational, leisure, and other human service settings. Particular focus on the design and implementation of recreation programs for leisure-related services. Pre-Requisites: REC 200 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	REC 250 - Leadership 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Leadership principles for educational, leisure, and other human services settings at the micro, meso, and macro level. Involves practical experiences in the community. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	REC 275 - Recreation Field Placement 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab Field experience which introduces the student to various recreation programs and/or facilities. The field experience component entails placement for direct observation and participation in a combination of 25 on-campus and 20 off-campus hours. On-campus hours may be accrued in one of the following areas: Intramural/Recreation, Outdoor Ropes Course, Athletics or other instructor approved venue. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: REC 200 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Sign Language
	SLA 101 - American Sign Language I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed to provide a general understanding of the properties of sign language, basic vocabulary, basic understanding of deaf culture and their interrelatedness. Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL). SLA is accepted only for programs in education, health, or social services, where there is likely to be significant contact with the hearing impaired. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SLA 102 - American Sign Language II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will expand the student’s ability in both expressive and receptive sign language and finger spelling. Knowledge of social/cultural and academic implications of deafness will be discussed. Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters Pre-Requisites: SLA 101 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL). SLA is accepted only for programs in education, health, or social services, where there is likely to be significant contact with the hearing impaired. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Sociology
	SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Sociology is a social science that studies human behavior at the group or societal level. It examines how people interact, how groups or societies differ and how the groups or societies people belong to affect human behavior. No matter how personal our experiences are, they are influenced by social forces, forces that arise from the society of which we are a part; they exist outside of the individual. In this course, students become familiar with basic concepts of sociology and develop their sociological imagination - the ability to see the interplay between biography and history, individual and society; the ability to understand the connections between public issues and private troubles. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 180 - Social Organization of Work 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The social organization of work is the set of relations among people engaged in productive The social organization of work is the set of relations among people at work. The intellectual backbone of the course concerns the process through which work becomes more and more specialized, the transformation of specialization into stratification and inequality, and the organizational context of work. This framework informs the course as it further explores such topics as the impact of the microelectronics revolution, the rapidly changing roles of women at work, and the constantly evolving world economy. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 203 - Social Problems 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Analysis of several major social problems in contemporary society. Questions explored include how a situation becomes defined as a social problem and how social problems can be analyzed and understood. Major theoretical perspectives in sociology are introduced and applied to the empirical study of social problems. The historical context of the development of social problems is examined and the potential for solutions to social problems is explored. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 260 - Sociology of the Family 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a cross-cultural sociological analysis of the institution of the family with an emphasis on the new challenges to relationships in our rapidly-changing technological society. Topics include research on dating, marriage preparation, cohabitation, marriage adjustments, pregnancy and parenting, divorce, remarriage, life cycle changes, and enrichment programs. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 261 - Gender and Society 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is about the social processes through which male and female biology is transformed and institutionalized within society to gender. Discussions focus on ‘maleness/masculinity’ and ‘femaleness/femininity’ in their current, cross-cultural and historical forms. The origins, the implications and the social reproduction of gender are examined. How gender norms are both constructed and challenged in social institutions like the family, the economy, the political system, education, religion and the media are addressed. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 270 - Community Studies 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The study community is to study people living in and identifying with a particular place and to give special attention to the type, quality, and basis of their interaction. Such a broad definition includes much of the subject matter of sociology, so it is not surprising that community theory and research have played a major role in the development of American Sociology. Sociology has at its core a foundation for understanding community. This course examines the concept of community, different approaches to understanding community, community and the quality of life, and studying the community. Offered Fall and Spring semesters, and Summer online Pre-Requisites: ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SSC 111 - Gender, Sexuality and Culture 3 Cr. Through an interdisciplinary lens using psychological, sociological, historical, queer, feminist, poststructural, anthropological, and cultural studies perspectives we will explore the role that gender plays in society (the macro level) and our everyday lives (the micro level). This course seeks to analyze and discuss gender as a historical, contextual, and intersectional concept that lies at the crossroads of race, class, sexuality, citizenship, age, size, and ability. We willexplore the status of women and men in today’s society using race, class, sexual orientation, and religion. Students will examine the social institutions and cultural representations affecting gender today by taking a brief look at how both men and women’s roles have been socially and culturally constructed. Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Spanish
	SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The course is a study of the structure of the Spanish language and the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course serves as an introduction to the culture of Spanish speaking countries. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 102 is sequential to SPA 101, Elementary Spanish I, and a continuation of the study of the structure of the Spanish language and the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course serves also as an introduction to the culture of Spanish speaking countries. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: SPA 101 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 203 focuses on the development of audiolingual skills and the review of Spanish grammar. The course serves also as a reinforcement of reading skills through selected prose. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SPA 102 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 204 is sequential to SPA 203, Intermediate Spanish I, and serves as continued development of audio lingual skills and review of Spanish grammar. The course will also provide students with an opportunity to improve their reading and writing skills through selected prose and writing assignments. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SPA 203 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Speech
	SPE 101 - Speech Communication 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course provides the student with a practical introduction to the theories and practices of effective oral communication. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the general principles of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication. The student is provided the opportunity to examine, develop, and apply his/her own oral communication skills in varied communication situations. Course content includes: the human communication process, verbal and nonverbal communication, understanding self and others, listening, interpersonal skills, and; organizing and presenting effective informative and persuasive speeches. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 102 - Public Speaking 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is devoted to developing effective public speaking skills. Students will be provided with opportunities to prepare and deliver different types of speeches (informative, persuasive, special occasion) in a variety of modes (manuscript, memorized, impromptu, extemporaneous). Special attention will be paid to the art of preparing and delivering speeches through the study of the techniques of good delivery and composition. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A practical introduction to current and traditional theories and practices of interpersonal communication. The course will include experiences in such interpersonal speech communication situations such as: interviewing, effective listening, interpersonal conflicts, and nonverbal communications. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the principles of interpersonal communication, and the student will be provided the opportunity to examine and develop his/her own communication skills. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 106 - Voice and Diction 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course concentrates on the physical production of vocal sounds. It is designed to enable students to analyze their vocal production and develop a plan for improvement. Topics to be covered include: the physical process of voice production; vocal health issues; vocal characteristics of pitch, rate, volume, and quality; articulation; pronunciation; International Phonetic Alphabet, dialects, and accents. This course is designed to develop vocal abilities for career and everyday communications. Also available as THA 134. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 111 - Fundamentals of Persuasion 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed to introduces the student to the fundamentals of persuasion. Emphasis is placed on writing and speaking skills/techniques, the elements, audience, message, modes and strategies/reasoning of the persuasive arguments, with consideration given to the early theories of Aristotle, Cicero, Plato, Quintilian, etc., and the contemporary perspectives on attitude and behavior change. This course is designed at a college sophomore level and draws from the student’s previously learned perspectives of their courses offered at the College. Usually offered Fall semester in odd numbered years General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 112 - Fundamentals of Debate 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the unique genre of human communication known as argumentation or debate. Students in the course will be provided with training which will allow them to think quickly as well as critically, organize and integrate many arguments into a coherent whole, and investigate ideas which, when played out on the battlefield of the spoken word, can be effective instruments of persuasion. It is hoped that the competitive nature of debate will be used to stimulate and motivate members of the class and create an electric atmosphere which will enhance learning. Usually offered Spring semester in alternate years General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Sport Management
	SPM 101 - Sport Management 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will introduce the concepts and issues of management and organization as they relate to sport and recreation organizations. Topics will include the historical, philosophical and social aspects of sport in society, organizational and management theory and the business of sport. The course will evolve into an analysis of the segments of the sport and recreation industry and the application of management practices in those segments. Finally, the course will explore opportunities for careers and professional development in sport management. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPM 201 - Sport Policy 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will examine the various regulatory agencies that govern individual sport organizations and expose students to the management activities needed to operate effectively within those agencies. Students will learn how individual sport organizations fit into a greater industry and the power that lies within segments of the industry. The course is designed to integrate management theory with governance and policy development. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SPM 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Surgical Technology
	SUR 100 - Surgical Technology I 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course introduces the roles of various surgical team members and the organization of the surgical suite. Students will identify and develop the responsibilities of scrub, circulating, and second assisting surgical technologists before, during, and after surgery. The focus will be on the development of knowledge and skills related to surgical asepsis and patient care concepts in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical practice. Students will participate in the on-campus practice laboratories and hospital-based clinical experiences. ‚ Restricted to Surgical Technology students. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of all Academic Foundation courses. Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: SUR 100C, SUR 100L, BIO 213, BIO 213L, MED 134, PSY 110, and SUR 160 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 100C - Surgical Technology I Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab This is the required‚ clinical course associated with SUR 100. (See the SUR 100 course description for details.) Restricted toSurgical Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of all Acdemic Foundations, current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: SUR 100, SUR 100L, BIO 213, PSY 110, MED 134, and SUR 160 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 100L - Surgical Technology I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required‚ lab course associated with SUR 100. (See the SUR 100 course description for details.) Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Successfule completion of all Academic Foundations, current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: SUR 100, SUR 100C, BIO 213, PSY 110, MED 134, SUR 160 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 104 - Surgical Technology II 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course continues to demonstrate the various functions of the surgical team. Psychomotor skills and the application of sterile and aseptic technique are evaluated at the affiliated hospital facility. Performance and practice of basic surgical intervention will be emphasized. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, SUR 100, SUR 160, and MED 134 Co-Requisites: SUR104C, BIO 214, CIS 100 or MAT 106, PHA 160, and HED elective Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 104C - Surgical Technology II Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This is the required‚ lab course associated with SUR 104. (See the SUR 104 course description for details.) Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SUR 100 BIO 213, MED 134, SUR 160 Co-Requisites: SUR 104, BIO 214, PHA 160, CIS 100 or MAT 106, and HED elective Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule

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PED 440 - ICA: Men’s Bowling I

PED 442 - ICA: Women’s Bowling I

PHS 101 - Introduction Physical Science

PTA 110 - Introduction to Clinical Kinesiology

PTA 111L - Basic Patient Care Skills

PTA 112L - Physical Therapy Foundations Laboratory

PTA 116 - Introduction to the PT Profession

PTA 130 - Clinical Orthopedics

PTA 131L - Clinical Orthopedics Lab

PTA 150 - Clinical Practicum I

PTA 210 - Physical Agents

PTA 211L - Physical Agents Laboratory

PTA 220 - Clinical Medicine I

PTA 221L - Clinical Medicine I Laboratory

PTA 226 - Clinic Operations and Management

PTA 230 - Pediatrics

PTA 231L - Pediatrics Laboratory

PTA 232L - Neurorehabilitation Laboratory

PTA 240 - Clinical Medicine II

PTA 250 - Clinical Practicum II

PTA 275 - Clinical Practicum III

PTA 295 - Clinical Practicum IV

PTA 310 - PTA Clinical Education III

PHY 112 - Our Solar System

PHY 113 - The Universe

PHY 114 - Extraterrestrial Life

PHY 116 - Cosmos

PHY 120 - Introduction to Physics

PHY 131 - General Physics I

PHY 131L - General Physics I Lab

PHY 132 - General Physics II

PHY 132L - General Physics II Lab

PHY 152 - Wave Motion, Heat and Light

PHY 152L - Wave Motion, Heat and Light Lab

PHY 171 - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics

PHY 171L - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics Lab

PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II

PHY 172L - Calculus Based Physics II Lab

PHY 273 - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics

PHY 273L - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics Lab

PHY 274 - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics

PHY 274L - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics Lab

GOV 213 - State and Local Government

PSC 101 - American Government

PSC 102 - International Politics

PSY 110 - Introduction to Psychology

PSY 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology

PSY 220 - Child Development

PSY 240 - Social Psychology

PSY 250 - Abnormal Psychology

PSY 270 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning

RAD 100 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

RAD 100L - Introduction to Radiologic Technology Lab

RAD 101 - Radiologic Technology I

RAD 102 - Radiologic Technology II

RAD 103 - Radiographic Procedures I

RAD 103C - Radiologic Procedures I Clinic

RAD 103L - Radiologic Procedures I Lab

RAD 104 - Clinical Education I

RAD 201 - Radiologic Technology III

RAD 202 - Radiographic Procedures II

RAD 202C - Radiographic Procedures II Clinic

RAD 202L - Radiographic Procedures II Lab

RAD 203 - Radiologic Technology IV

RAD 204 - Radiographic Procedures III

RAD 204C - Radiologic Procedures III Clinic

RAD 204L - Radiologic Procedures III Lab

RAD 205 - Clinical Education II

RAD 212 - Seminars in Radiologic Technology

RAD 300 - Introduction to Mammography

REC 200 - Foundations of Recreation

REC 225 - Programming in Parks, Recreation, Leisure Service

REC 250 - Leadership

REC 275 - Recreation Field Placement