2014-2015 Student Catalog

Apr 24, 2024

2014-2015 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Local Area Networks
	NET 230 - LAN Installation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will involve the steps taken in physically constructing a Local Area Network (LAN). Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of network components in order to interface computers to the network, design wiring schemes, research costs, and develop proposals for building a network. Topics covered within the course will prepare the student for the COMP/TIA Network+ exam. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NET 105 and/or permission of the instructor/coordinator Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Massage
	MAS 100 - Introduction to Massage Therapy 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course provides an overview of the massage therapy profession. Topics include:‚ information and research literacy applied to professional practice, history of massage therapy and its role in health care, a survey of various styles of bodywork, professional ethics and New York State legislation and regulations. Note: This is not a hands-on course. Offered in Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 101 - Western Massage Therapy I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course will focus on developing a firm foundation in the practice of contemporary Western massage. Students will learn essential techniques to perform a full-body wellness massage with a holistic perspective. Research-informed benefits and cautions of massage therapy will be discussed along with endangerment sites, proper hygiene and self-care for the student therapist. Proper use of oils, massage tables, draping and bolstering methods will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on the development of appropriate body mechanics and the cultivation of palpation and communication skills. Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAS 100 Co-Requisites: BIO 213, BIO 213L, MAS 101L, MAS 102, MAS 102L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 101L - Western Massage Therapy I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 101. (See the MAS 101 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: MAS 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 102 - Myology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This lecture and laboratory course begins an in depth study of the musculoskeletal system, including structure and function of skeletal muscles and joints and anatomical terminology. The lecture component of the course focuses on the locations, origins, insertions, innervation and actions of the major muscle groups. The laboratory component consists of an introduction to locating and palpating muscles and muscle groups and identifying their synergistic, agonistic and antagonistic relationships, their origins and insertions, innervations and actions. Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: BIO 213, 213L, MAS 101, 101L, 102L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 102L - Myology Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 102. (See the MAS 102 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: MAS 102 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 103 - Eastern Massage Therapy 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Combining lecture, demonstration, practical application and discussion, this course is designed to give the student a solid foundation in the theory and practice of Shiatsu, a Japanese healing art based on traditional Chinese medicine. Exploring Eastern principle of Yin and Yang and Five Element Theory, students will learn to look for the underlying causes of disease from an Eastern perspective. Students will gain basic understanding of fundamental Shiatsu techniques through lecture-demonstration and interactive lab practice. Specific knowledge of indications and contraindications for the use of Shiatsu will also be addressed. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MAS 100, MAS 102, MAS 102L, BIO 213, BIO 213L Co-Requisites: MAS 104, MAS 104L, BIO 214, BIO 214L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 103L - Eastern Massage Therapy Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 103. (See the MAS 103 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 104 - Kinesiology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Kinesiology, MAS 104, continues in depth exploration of muscles and their function. The lecture component offers the study of the dynamics of movement including the biomechanics of muscles and their actions, the structure of joints and the limitations joints place on movement. The laboratory component consists of locating and palpating muscles and muscle groups and identifying their synergistic, agonistic and anagonistic relationships, their origins and insertions, innervations and actions. Students will be introduced to muscle testing, postural assessment, gait assessment, along with passive/assisted/resisted stretch techniques. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Prerequsites: BIO 213, BIO 213L, MAS 101, MAS 101L, MAS 102, MAS 102L Co-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, MAS 104L, MAS 105, MAS 105L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 104L - Kinesiology Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 104. (See the MAS 104 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 105 - Western Massage Therapy II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course will deepen the palpation skills learned in Western Massage I with the introduction of advanced deep tissue, trigger point and stretching techniques. Side-lying position, heat and cold application, basic postural assessment and treatment documentation will be introduced. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, 213L, MAS 101, 102 Concurrent Requirement: BIO 214, 214L, MAS 104 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 105L - Western Massage Therapy II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 105. (See the MAS 105 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 203 - Health, Hygiene & Hydrotherapy 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Self-care for the massage therapist, personal hygiene and safety practices, and hydrotherapy techniques will be presented in this three part lecture and demonstration course. First, students will explore various self-care disciplines from both the western and eastern perspectives, which are designed to develop physical and mental awareness, strength and stamina. Second, students will be made aware of the importance of personal hygiene as it relates to their professional image and overall health concerns. They will also learn to create and maintain a clean, safe, and tranquil work environment, thus completing the total hygiene picture. Third, students will have the opportunity to experience various hydrotherapy techniques, their unique therapeutic value, contraindications for use, and methods of application. Lastly, students will learn how to recognize signs of abuse or neglect in clients. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAS 103, MAS 104, BIO 214, BIO 214L. Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 215 and HED 214 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 204 - Pathology for Massage Therapists 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course will cover the major systems of the body, the signs and symptoms of various diseases, the physiology of the disease processes that are particularly relevant to massage therapists and the application of massage as a treatment for various conditions. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAS 103, MAS 103L, MAS 104, MAS 104L, BIO 214 and BIO 214L Co-Requisites: MAS 203, MAS 203L, MAS 205, MAS 205L, BIO 215, BIO 215L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 204L - Pathology for Massage Therapists Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 204. (See the MAS 204 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring semester Co-Requisites: MAS 204 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 205 - Massage Practicum I: Clinical Applications 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Clinical This course offers a clinical setting in which students will deepen the massage therapy, communication and clinical thinking skills learned in the first semester courses. Working with clients from the community students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the art of the intake interview, assessment, creating treatment plans, documentation and scheduling. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAS 103, MAS 103L, MAS 104, MAS 104L, BIO 214, BIO 214L Co-Requisites: MAS 203, MAS 203L, MAS 204, MAS 204L, BIO 215, BIO 215L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 206 - Massage Practicum II: Clinical Applications 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 9 Clinical This course prepares students to offer advanced massage techniques. Working under supervision, students will assess client conditions and develop treatment plans for clients using Western and Eastern massage techniques. Treatment plans will be documented and outcomes evaluated. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 215, BIO 215L, MAS 203, MAS 203L, MAS 204, MAS 204L, MAS 205 Co-Requisites: MAS 207 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 207 - Massage Therapy: Expanded Learning in Related Modalities 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 3 Lab This course is designed to give the student an introduction to other related modalities within the bodywork field. In an interactive learning experience, the instructor will focus on choices from the following methods as time allows Reflexology, Polarity Therapy, Touch for Health, Therapeutic Touch, Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage. The program will follow a lecture-demonstration format, with student exchange in a clinical lab setting. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MAS 203, MAS 204, MAS 205, BIO 215 Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrenlty: MAS 206 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 208 - Sports Massage 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course presents theory and philosophy of sports massage. The kinds of pathologies and dysfunctions common to athletes will be addressed. The course will enable students to assess athletic clients in order to apply appropriate massage techniques in safe and effective ways. Students will gain practical experience working with the college’s athletic teams. Usually offered Spring semester Co-Requisites: MAS 206 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 208L - Sports Massage Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 208. (See the MAS 208 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Co-Requisites: MAS 208 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 209 - Prenatal Massage 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course provides in-depth knowledge needed to offer safe and effective massage treatments to pregnant clients. The anatomy and physiology of body changes and complications, benefits, indications and cautions of pregnancy massage, along with massage techniques, Eastern and Western, for common discomforts during pregnancy are included along with communication, ethical considerations and documentation. The course also prepares students to give safe and effective massage to women during labor and childbirth as well as during the postpartum period. Usually offered Spring semester Co-Requisites: MAS 206 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAS 209L - Prenatal Massage Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MAS 209. (See the MAS‚ 209 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Mathematics
	MAT 001 - Mathematical Foundations 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A mathematics course designed to strengthen students’ skills in performing basic arithmetic computations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportions. The course will also include practical applications. Calculators are not allowed in this course. Equivalent to 3 credit hours for tuition and activity fee payment, enrollment status (full or part-time) and financial aid purposes only. This course does not carry college credit in any curriculum. Successful completion of MAT 002 is required of any matriculated student who failed the College Placement‚ Assessment for mathematics. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 002 - Introductory Algebra I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This is a foundation course for further mathematics study and does not provide college credit in any curriculum. This course is recommended for those students who have little or no background in algebra and plan to take MAT 110, MAT 108 or MAT 164. This course may also be helpful for those students enrolling in MAT 106 or MAT 104. Topics include:‚ operations with real numbers, linear equations, exponents and radicals. Equivalent to 3 credit hours for tuition and activity fee payment, enrollment status (full or part-time) and financial aid purposes only. This course does not carry college credit in any curriculum. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 003 - Introductory Algebra II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This is a foundation course for further mathematics study and does not provide college credit in any curriculum. This course is recommended for those students who have little or no background in algebra and plan to take MAT 108, MAT 110 or MAT 164. This course may also be helpful for those students enrolling in MAT 106 or MAT 104. Topics include:‚ statistics and probability, equations and inequalities, graphing, exponents, operations on polynomials, special products and factoring of polynomials, rational expressions. algebraic fractions, quadratic equations, roots and radicals. Equivalent to 3 credit hours for tuition and activity fee payment, enrollment status (full or part-time) and financial aid purposes only. This course does not carry college credit in any curriculum. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 104 - Mathematics with Business Application 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Essential business mathematics to provide skill in calculating practical financial problems of a business nature. Mathematics relating to retailing, manufacturing and banking will be covered. Some algebra skills will be taught and used within the context of business mathematics problems. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 002 or ≥ 57 on EA skills test or testing waiver General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 106 - Contemporary Math 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Specifically designed for the general liberal arts student to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the relationship between mathematics and the modern world. Topics will include introduction to sets, probability and counting theory and introduction to statistics. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 002 or ≥ 57 on EA skills test or testing waiver Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 108 - Math for Childhood Education I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed for the liberal arts student who is interested in childhood education. Students will study elementary mathematics. Topics include problem solving; elementary set theory; the whole numbers; functions; numeration and computation; number theory; integers; fractions and rational numbers; decimals and real numbers. Usually offered Fall semester days and Spring semester evenings Pre-Requisites: ≥ 76 on EA skills test or MAT 003 or equivalent Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 109 - Math for Childhood Education II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed for the liberal arts student who is interested in childhood education, and is the continuation of MAT 108, Mathematics for Childhood Education I. Students will study elementary mathematics’ topics to include: statistics, probability, geometric figures, measurement, transformations, symmetries, congruence, similarity, and coordinate geometry. Pre-Requisites: MAT 108 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 110 - Intermediate Algebra 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. For students who wish to improve their algebra skills for future mathematics or science courses. Topics include algebraic operations, linear functions and equations, exponents, radicals and quadratic equations. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: ≥ 76 on EA skills test or MAT 003 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 111 - Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Students will gain an increased knowledge of the topics of algebra and trigonometry and learn how these can be applied to solve problems. The use of a scientific calculator will be integrated into this work wherever appropriate. Topics will include exponents and logarithms, laws of sines and cosines, trigonometric functions and identities, and analytic geometry. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 110 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 114 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed for the liberal arts student to enhance the student’s knowledge of the mathematical methods that are used to decide societal issues and solve management problems. Topics include the mathematics of voting and apportionment, fair division algorithms, routing and network problems, and growth in nature and populations. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 110 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 116 - Pre-calculus Mathematics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. To prepare for MAT 120M, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Topics include an introduction to the theory of functions and transformations; polynomial, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions and equations; complex numbers; DeMoivre’s Theorem and the Binomial Theorem. Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 120 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. The first of a three-semester sequence to present derivatives and integrals of basic functions. Topics include limits, rates of change, derivatives of algebraic‚ and‚ trigonometric functions with applications, integration of algebraic functions and trigonometric functions‚ with applications. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 116 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 121 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. The second of a three-semester sequence to present‚ transcendental functions, methods of integration, sequences,‚ infinite series, power series, ‚ parametric equations, and polar coordinates. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 120 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 125 - Applied Calculus I 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Study of the basic concepts of calculus emphasizing applications to problems in business, the life sciences and the social sciences. This course is not to be used to satisfy the mathematics requirements in LAMS, CADD, ELEC or MECH. Offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or MAT 116 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Introduction to statistical concepts including descriptive statistics, basic probability rules, conditional probability, probability distributions, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing using one or two samples, correlation and regression. Computer applications and simulations are done using MINITAB, EXCEL, or other tools of technology. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 106 or MAT 110 or equivalent algebra background General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 222 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Concluding phase of a three-semester sequence: vectors, analytic and solid geometry,‚ functions of several variables, multiple integration, vector fields, Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 121 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 223 - Differential Equations 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Theory and methods for solving standard types of differential equations, Laplace transforms, operator method, and the Gamma function. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 121 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that can be met concurrently: MAT 222 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 230 - Discrete Mathematics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. This course is designed for students who plan to major in mathematics or computer science. Topics include logic, number theory, methods of proof, mathematical induction, counting techniques, and graph theory. Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that can be met concurrently: MAT 120 Co-Requisites: MAT 120 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MAT 255 - Linear Algebra 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Students will study the basics of linear algebra. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Pre-Requisites: MAT 121 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that can be met concurrently: MAT 222 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Mechanical Technology
	MET 110 - Engineering Drawing I 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 3 Lab Basic lettering, orthographic projection, sectioning, dimensioning, pictorial drawing, fasteners, auxiliaries, and working drawings will be accomplished by use of freehand sketching instrument drawings and use of CADD. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 115 - Engineering Drawing II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 3 Lab Theory of orthographic projection as used in mechanical drawing. Selected topics in descriptive geometry such as the location of points, lines and planes in space; true length, edge view, slopes, dihedral angle, revolution, intersections, and surface developments. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MET 110 or equivalent Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 120 - Manufacturing Processes 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. A course for students who have a background in machining and have knowledge of the tooling, equipment, and terminology used in a metals working shop. It is an introduction to the variety of manufacturing methods, processes, tooling and equipment used in the metal working industry. Topics will emphasize metal removal, joining, forming, measurement, gaging and casting. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in professional presentation of technical material. Co-Requisites: MAT 110 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 125 - Processes 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course covers the theory of a variety of manufacturing methods,‚ processes, tooling and equipment. Topics include forging, die casting, casting, plastic molding, welding and production machining. The student will be introduced to various machine tools in the laboratory. Course required for first semester MET students and as an elective for second year DRF‚ students. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Co-Requisites: MET 125L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 125L - Processes Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MET 125 (See the MET 125 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Co-Requisites: MET 125 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 205 - Mechanics of Materials 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Concepts of stress and strain, normal stress, shear stress, axial loading, torsion, beams, combined loading and combined stresses, deflection of beams, principal stresses; theories of failures, welded, riveted and bolted connections, columns; introduction to experimental stress analysis methods, laboratory report writing and an oral presentation. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 and TEC 120 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 220 - Machine Design & Mechanisms I 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Theory is adapted to practical design of machine elements with an emphasis on the engineering approach and the exercise of judgment. Topics include the kinematic analysis of linkages, cams, gears, and gear trains. Strength and design characteristics of selected machine elements such as gears, shafts, belts and chains are also considered. Students will also be required to prepare a resume and letter of application. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MET 110 and either TEC 120 or DRF 188 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 235 - Machine Design & Mechanisms II 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Continuation of MET 220 including columns, springs, shafts, keys, couplings, bearings, fasteners, brakes and clutches. Emphasis in the drawing laboratory will be placed on combining various elements into the design of systems and machines. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in professional presentation of technical material. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MET 205 and MET 220 Co-Requisites: MET 235L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 241 - Jig and Fix Design 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Initially the grade of tool design are studied followed by a study of the general types, support, location, clamping and basic construction of jigs and fixtures. The development of design based on technical and economics criteria and subsequent production of tool and production drawings are discussed. Specific designs such as template, plate, channel, and vise jaw jigs are studied with attention paid to some specialty needs such as welding and CNC jigs. Pre-Requisites: MET 110, MAT 110, MET 120 or MET 125 or permission of the instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 250 - Advanced Process-The CNC Approach 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab Use of selected manufacturing methods utilizing CNC programming as the basis for control of machine. Typical topics may include machine language, incremental and absolute CNC programming, polar and cartesian coordinate systems, machine controls, tool path compensation, use of Compact and Apt as programming tools, CAD/CAM relationships and tool selection. The student will be expected to have adequate basic skills so as to pursue the “hands on” aspects in the machine tool laboratory. If time allows, additional topics may be chosen from the following areas: casting, die casting, cold working, hot working, press forming, welding, machining processes, measurement and gaging, oxyacetylene brazing/welding, arc welding or inert gas welding. Usually offered Spring semester. Pre-Requisites: MET 125, MAT 111 and or permission of the instructor. Co-Requisites: MET 250L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 250L - Advanced Process-CNC Approach Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MET250 (See the MET250 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MET 125, MAT 111 and/or permission of the instructor Co-Requisites: MET 250 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 260 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Basic principles of fluid mechanics as applied to the areas of fluid power and piping. Topics include hydrostatics, flow equations and pressure loss calculations for pipes and fittings. Characteristics of cylinders, pumps, valves and flow through restrictions such as orifices and nozzles are considered. Laboratory experiments entail the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic devices and make use of computer reduction of data. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 110 or equivalent Co-Requisites: MET 260L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 260L - Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MET 260 (See the MET 260 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 110 or equivalent Co-Requisites: MET 260 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 270 - Instrumentation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Study of process instrumentation from a mechanical point of view. Topics include calibration procedures, methods and devices for measuring quantities such as pressure, liquid level, temperature and flow. Laboratory sessions develop the ability to set up, calibrate and operate instruments and to write technical reports. Pre-Requisites: ELT 110, MET 260, TEC 110 or equivalent Co-Requisites: MET 270L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MET 270L - Instrumentation Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MET 270 (See the MET 270 course description for details.) Pre-Requisites: ELT 110, MET 260, TEC 110 or equivalent Co-Requisites: MET 270 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Medical Assistant
	MED 101 - OSHA/CLIA Regulations 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. This is an introductory course that deals with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) regulations as they apply to the physician’s office. An overview and interpretation of these rules and regulations will be presented. Students will be required to know the laws, implications and guidelines that must be followed in this type of employment. These topics will be stressed throughout the Medical Assisting program. (MED 103, MED 104, MED160, MED162, MED 261, MED 262, BIO 221, and BIO 240). Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MED 102 and MED 135 Co-Requisites: MED 102 and MED 135 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 102 - Patient Communication 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. This course will deal with communication skills that are necessary in dealing with patients in the physician’s office setting. Taking a medical history or interviewing a patient prior to the physician’s examination warrants the need for good communication skills. The understanding of verbal and nonverbal skills will be stressed. Patient rights, difficult or hostile patients, dealing with stressed patients, and obtaining useful information for the physician will be some of the topic areas discussed. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MED 101 and MED 135 Co-Requisites: MED 101 and MED 135 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 103L - Phlebotomy Lab 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course deals with the role of the Medical Assistant as a Phlebotomist in the POL (Physicians office laboratory). Students will gain knowledge of: equipment selection and preparation, asepsis in handling blood and equipment, proper disposal of blood contaminated materials, collection process (capillary and venipuncture), proper labeling, documentation and transport of specimens. Students will be evaluated on performance of procedures and completion of the collection process. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213 and BIO 214 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 104L - Basic ECG for Medical Assistants 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course will provide students with introductory preparation in the use of electrocardiographic equipment to include, basic maintenance, minor trouble shooting procedures and basic knowledge of electrocardiography. Proper mounting techniques, lead selection, proper labeling and all necessary documentation will be covered. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213 and BIO 214 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 130 - Introduction to Computer Applications in the Medical Office 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed to be interactive, competency based approach to learning medical office computers. The students will develop medical office computer skills through the introduction of theory as well as software applications for electronic medical or health records. This would include introducing the use of computer to enter patient data, scheduling appointments, scheduling patient procedures, electronic medical records, insurance, billing and records management, importing information into patient charts and presenting/sending patient data. This course is the pre-requisite to other computer-based classes in Medical Assisting. Co-Requisites: MED 101, MED 102, MED 134, MED 135 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 132 - Medical Records Management 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 2 Lab The medical record, in manual or automated form, houses the medical information that describes all aspects of patient care and also serves to protect the legal interests of the patient, health care provider, and health care facility. The medical assistant is responsible for the organization of a records management system for patient files, correspondence, financial records, equipment manuals, and all other necessary business documents. Students will not only examine the purpose and content of various medical records but also learn how to develop an efficient records management system for the filing, retrieval, transferring, protection, retention, storage, and destruction of a variety of patient records in the health care field. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MED 130 Co-Requisites: MED 153 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 134 - Medical Terminology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. An introductory course of study in medical terminology which is designed to help students become familiar with the pronunciations, spellings and meanings of medical terms that are commonly used in the medical profession. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 135 - Medical Ethics 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. This course will deal with the implications of law and ethics for the Allied Health professions. Topics will cover a wide range of legal and ethical issues that involve medical offices and hospitals. Students will discuss laws, O.S.H.A. rules and regulations, importance of laws for health professionals, public health/duties, consent, medical records, documentation/record keeping, cultural differences/legal aspects and bioethical issues. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MED 101 and MED 102 Co-Requisites: MED 101 and MED 102 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 137 - Medical Assistant Externship I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The student will have the opportunity to study and observe the functioning of a private practice medical office/hospital office. The student will also participate in the functioning of the office and develop skills in the delivery of appropriate responsibilities. Total of 160 hours of work experience. Students will be required to complete 80 hours in administrative and 80 hours in clinical skills in their externship. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MED 134, MED 135, MED 160, MED 162, MED 261, MED 262, BIO 213, HED 214, OFT 121, OFT 132, and OFT 153 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 139 - Medical Office Communications 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. The building of writing skills for medical professions; methods of transmitting messages through written, oral, verbal, and electronic media. Areas of study include writing fundamentals (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, letter and report formatting); letter writing, memorandum writing; report writing; employment techniques; and communications psychology. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: ENG 101, MED 130 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 153 - Medical Office Procedures 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The course includes instruction in the areas generally described as `front office’ including: appointment scheduling and patient reception, records management, fees and collections, accounting systems, banking, and health and accident insurance. Usually offered Fall semester only Pre-Requisites: MED 130 or OFT 121 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 160 - Basic Patient Care 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. A study of basic patient care, nursing techniques, approaches and intervention for non-nursing students. Topics include safe patient care; hygiene and patient comfort, nutritional needs, vital signs, positioning and observation of the patient, special techniques and medical records. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MED 261 Co-Requisites: MED 261 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 162 - Basic Patient Care II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 2 Lab Patient care clinical techniques are reinforced from MED 160 and MED 261, Part I. A continuation of MED 261L, Basic Patient Care I Laboratory, that includes preparing for and assisting in minor office surgeries, handling of medical office emergencies, assisting with laboratory/other medical office emergencies, assisting with laboratory/other diagnostic assessment, EKGs, Radiography, and dealing with other ancillary allied health fields. Performance evaluations of all procedures must be successfully completed to pass this course. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MED 160 and MED 261L Co-Requisites: MED 262L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 210 - Introduction to Medical Informatics 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab Introduction to Medical Informatics provides an overview of the healthcare informatics field, combining perspectives in medicine, computer usage and the sciences. The course covers the organization of medical information, the effective management of electronic information and its impact on medicine and medical research. Practical applications will be discussed and utilized based on case histories. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MED 101, 102, 130, 134, 135, 160/261L BIO 213E/L, BIO 214E/L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 230 - Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab In this course the student will learn to enter data into the computer and perform computerized account management duties. Students will use a medical practice management software program to schedule patient appointments, create superbills, post patient charges and payments, produce patient ledgers, complete insurance claim forms, prepare daily deposit slips, age accounts receivable, and compile a variety of reports. Students will be introduced to coding using ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding books. Students will learn how to use numerical designations in place of the usual medical terminology to describe diseases of a patient and medical services and procedures provided by the physician. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MED 130, 134, BIO 117 or 213 or permission of instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 261L - Basic Patient Care I Lab 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab A study of patient preparation, positioning, draping, taking and recording vital signs, assisting the physician with the examination, instruments and suture care, and care of the examining room and equipment before and after patient care. Restricted to Medical Assisting students. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MED 160 Co-Requisites: MED 160 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MED 262L - Basic Patient Care II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab This is the required lab course associated with MED‚ 162. (See the MED‚ 162 course description for details.)‚ Restricted to Medical Assisting students. Usually offered in the Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MED 160 and MED 261L Co-Requisites: MED 162 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Music
	MUS 100 - Exploring the Arts 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is intended to be an introductory, interdisciplinary exposure to the visual, verbal, and performing arts. The basic elements of many art forms will be investigated, as well as concepts each form has in common with the other. Distinctive characteristics of music, painting, sculpture, architecture, theatre, dance and photography will serve as focal points. The course is also available as ART 100 and THA 100. It is open to music and art majors. The course is recommended for the non-music and non-art major or students without previous music or artistic experience. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) and for Western Civilization (WC). This course appears in more than one category and can be used to satisfy at most two requirements. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 101 - Music Appreciation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a general‚ introduction to the musical styles, forms, and composers throughout the history of classical music. Material discussed in terms of the elements of music, musical instruments, and performing ensembles. Emphasis is placed on the characteristic styles of major historical periods adn the lives and works of key composers within the tradition of Western Music. The ability to read musical notation is not necessary. The course is recommended for the non-music major or students without previous music experience. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 102 - Foundations of Music Theory 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is an introductory course that presents the basics of musical notation. Topics covered include melodic and rhythmic notation, clefs, scales, key signatures, principles of rhythm and chord symbols. The ability to read music notation is the course content. The course is recommended for the non-music major or students without previous music experience. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 103 - Beginning Voice Class 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lab An introduction to solo singing for the beginner. The course will focus on the techniques of achieving and maintaining vocal health, posture, breath control, support, projection, diction and expanding the vocal range. Also included are basic musicianship skills and music appreciation. Usually offered spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 104 - Electric Rock Guitar Styles 3 Cr. This course is an overview of electric guitar styles used in playing the blues, rock music and modern guitar playing styles used in music through the present day. It includes the study of major and minor pentatonic scales and inversions, and the Dorian and mixolydian modes, scales, inversions of scales. It will expand the player’s ability to produce sound through the incorporation of natural modes and the harmonic minor scale. It will explore variations heard in the traditional vocabulary of guitar chords including turnabouts, the use of barre chords, power chords, open position chords, and movable chords. Analysis of playing styles will include such artists as B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, Tom Morello, and others. Styles will be developed by playing classic blues songs, classic rock songs such as “Purple Haze”, “Hey Joe”, “Sunshine of Your Love”, “Layla” and “Heartbreaker”, and modern rock songs. Students will also explore current trends of electric rock guitar playing styles. Pre-Requisites: Six months playing experience Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 107 - Performance Experience I 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lab This course will enable the music major to participate in solos and small ensemble playing. Students will prepare and perform ensemble musical pieces (solos, duets, trios, quartets etc.) from a variety of historical eras (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century). Music will be chosen based on the instrumentation enrolled, ability of the individual players, musical interest of the students and performance opportunities. The course will remain flexible to accommodate the individual performance abilities of students enrolled. The course is open to the non-music major with permission of the Music Coordinator. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Co-Requisites: Student must be currently taking private lesson instruction Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 108 - Performance Experience II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lab This course is a continuation of MUS 107 Performance Experience I. It will enable the music major to participate in solos and small ensemble playing. Students will prepare and perform ensemble musical pieces (solos, duets, trios, quartets etc.) from a variety of historical eras (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century). Music will be chosen based on the instrumentation enrolled, ability of the individual players, musical interest of the students and performance opportunities. The course will remain flexible to accommodate the individual performance abilities of students enrolled. The course is open to the non-music major with permission of the Music Coordinator. Students must currently be taking private lesson instruction. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MUS 107 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 112 - Guitar Class 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab This course is an introduction to the techniques of basic electrical and acoustic guitar playing for guitar and bass with emphasis on popular music styles to include:‚ Jazz, folk and blues styles. Reading notation and the exploration of basic and complex chord structure will be covered. Students must provide their own instruments. This course is open to music majors and non-music majors. ‚ Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 113 - All College Band I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This instrumental ensemble performs various styles of band/wind literature. Students provide their own instruments. The ensemble is open to non-music majors and music majors. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 114 - All College Band II 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course is a continuation of MUS 113 Performance Experience: All College Band 1. This instrumental ensemble performs various styles of band/wind literature. Students provide their own instruments. The ensemble is open to non-music majors and music majors. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MUS 113 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 115 - Music: Introduction Thru Class Era 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This survey course emphasizes the study of musical styles, forms and composers from the Middle Ages (ca. 600) through the Classical (ca.1875). Music studied will include: chant, motet, chanson, madrigal, oratorio, opera, concerto, symphony, string quartet and other vocal and instrumental forms. Acquisition of musical vocabulary through reading, writing and listening will be emphasized. It is helpful for students to read musical notation, but not a necessity. This is a web-based course intended for the non-music major or students without previous music experience. General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 116 - Music: Romantic & 20th Century 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The study of musical styles, forms, and composer from the Romantic (1850) through the 20th century. Music studied will include: symphonic works, chamber music, opera, and a variety of small ensemble and solo vocabulary through reading, writing, and listening, will be stressed. It is helpful for students to read musical notation, but not a necessity. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042, ENG 099, or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 117 - Music History & Repertoire I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. sers from Antiquity through the Middle Ages, Baroque, and Classical eras (to 1800); in addition, major historical events will be covered as they relate to and impact the music of each period. Composers‚ ¿ repertoire will be studied in depth, and thus the ability to read music is essential. The course is required of Music Majors, and recommended for non-majors with previous music experience. Restricted to Music Major or with permission of the instructor. Usually offered Fall semester General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) and for Humanities (H). No course used to satisfy the Humanities requirement may be used to satisfy another category. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 118 - Music History & Repertoire II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will explore the elements of music as they relate to musical eras after 1850 A.D. It will focus on the study of musical styles, form and composers from the Romantic, Impressionistic and Twentieth Century eras. Major historical events will be covered as they relate to and impact music of each period. Composers’ repertoire will be studied in depth. Acquisition of a musically specific vocabulary is emphasized. The ability to read music is helpful. The course is required of music majors and recommended for non-majors with music experience. Usually offered Fall semester. General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) and Humanities (H). No course used to satisfy the Humanities requirement may be used to satisfy another category. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 120 - Piano for the Non-Major 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lab Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 127 - Electric Blues Guitar 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. This course is an overview of electric guitar styles used in playing the blues. It includes the study of scales, inversions of scales, major and minor pentatonic scales and inversions, and the Dorian and mixolydian modes. Turnarounds and the twelve bar blues song form will be explored through a variety of blues songs. Analysis of playing styles will include such artists as B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn and others. This course is open to the non-music major. Students must provide their own instrument. Students must have six months or more experience playing the guitar. It is not necessary to read musical notation or tablature. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 128 - Classic Rock Guitar 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. This course is an overview of electric guitar styles used in playing rock music from the 1960’s through the 1980’s. It includes the study of barre chords, power chords, open position chords, movable chords. Analysis of playing styles will include such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and others. Classic rock playing styles will be developed by playing classic rock songs such as Purple Haze, Hey Joe, Sunshine of Your Love, Layla and Heartbreaker. This course is open to the non-music major. Students must provide their own instrument. Students must have six months or more experience playing the guitar. It is not necessary to read musical notation or tablature. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 129 - Modern Rock Guitar 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. This course is an overview of modern guitar styles used in playing rock music from the 1990’s through the present. It will explore variations heard in the traditional vocabulary of rock guitar chords. It will expand the player’s ability to produce sound through the incorporation of natural modes and the harmonic minor scale. Analysis of playing styles will include such artists as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, Tom Morello, and others. Modern rock playing styles will be developed through the investigation of current trends. This course is open to the non-music major. Students must provide their own instrument. Students must have twelve months or more experience playing the guitar. It is not necessary to read musical notation or tablature. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 130 - Urban Music: BeBop to Hip-Hop 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed to explore urban music, 1950 through the present day. It will introduce significant musical artists that influence the social and political values of the urban community in the United States. It will examine the musical metamorphoses that led to musical forms such as BeBop, Gospel, Reggae, Funk, Rap, Hip Hop and others. Individual contributors will be discussed along with musical groups identified with the values and politics of their respective generations. The ability to read music notation is not a necessity. It is recommended for the non-music major or students without previous music experience. It can serve as a music elective for music majors. Usually offered every other semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 133 - American Popular Music 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course examines music and sound in film; considered within its chronological, thematic, and cultural context. Students are presented with the history of film scoring, relevant musical material and concepts, along with the basic vocabulary used to describe what is seen and heard in film, by focusing on film’s most significant works. It devotes class time explaining the composers of film music and the concepts used for scoring films, along with the evolution of music and its role throughout the history of film. This course requires no prerequisites and is designed for the non-music major. Music majors are encouraged to enroll as the course will fulfill music electives. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 134 - Jazz Combo I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course gives students the opportunity to learn techniques, vocabulary, and repertoire of playing in a‚ jazz combo. Arranging tunes, improvisation, group interplay and dynamics, song form, trading fours, and tone production will be covered. Entering students must have playing experience, be able to play two octave major scales, and have basic reading ability. The Jazz Combo is open to the non-majors as well as music majors. Students must provide their own instruments. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 135 - Jazz Combo II 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course is a continuation of Jazz Combo I. It gives students the opportunity to learn techniques, vocabulary, and repertoire of playing in a jazz combo. Arranging tunes, improvisation, group interplay and dynamics, song form, trading fours, and tone production will be covered. The Jazz Combo is open to the non-majors as well as music majors. Students must provide their own instruments. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MUS 134 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 137 - Music for Film 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course provides a chronological overview of music’s roll in film. It introduces basic elements of music and narrative film in order to gain appreciation for the‚ combined artistic effects of the two forms. It looks at film’s history. It focuses on films most significant works, composers and orchestrators. It also provides a comparison of trends in other artistic mediums, such as the development of rock and roll and in the context of world and national events. Usually offered every other semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 138 - All College Choir I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab A vocal ensemble devoted to performing choral literature. This ensemble will focus on choral styles, vocal production, choreography, creative movement, and will perform several times each semester on- and off-campus. Audition required. Students must be able to meet the physical demands of active performance. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 139 - All College Choir II 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab A continuation of Choir I (MUS 138). A vocal ensemble devoted to performing choral literature. This ensemble will focus on choral styles, vocal production, choreography, creative movement, and will perform several times each semester on and off campus. Audition required. Students must be able to meet the physical demands of active performance. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MUS 138 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 146 - Rock Ensemble I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab Students will learn concepts, and methodologies necessary to manage all aspects of participating in a Rock band. Instruction emphasizes exploration of various forms of musical expression in an effort to develop the band’s voice and style. Students will also be introduced to the principles and practices of creative production and be shown opportunities to study performance, sound design, and music production. In addition, the student will develop sufficient resources to enable him/her to work effectively with others through the preparation and presentation of a final project. Student must own their instrument and have at least six months playing experience. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: Student must own their instrument and have at least six months playing experience Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	MUS 147 - Rock Ensemble II 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab A continuation of Rock Ensemble I (MUS146). Students will learn concepts, and methodologies necessary to manage all aspects of participating in a Rock band. Instruction emphasizes exploration of various forms of musical expression in an effort to develop the band’s voice and style. Students will also be introduced to the principles and practices of creative production and be shown opportunities to study performance, sound design, and music production. In addition, the student will develop sufficient resources to enable him/her to work effectively with others through the preparation and presentation of a final project. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MUS 146 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule

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NET 230 - LAN Installation

MAS 100 - Introduction to Massage Therapy

MAS 101 - Western Massage Therapy I

MAS 101L - Western Massage Therapy I Lab

MAS 102 - Myology

MAS 102L - Myology Lab

MAS 103 - Eastern Massage Therapy

MAS 103L - Eastern Massage Therapy Lab

MAS 104 - Kinesiology

MAS 104L - Kinesiology Lab

MAS 105 - Western Massage Therapy II

MAS 105L - Western Massage Therapy II Lab

MAS 203 - Health, Hygiene & Hydrotherapy

MAS 204 - Pathology for Massage Therapists

MAS 204L - Pathology for Massage Therapists Lab

MAS 205 - Massage Practicum I: Clinical Applications

MAS 206 - Massage Practicum II: Clinical Applications

MAS 207 - Massage Therapy: Expanded Learning in Related Modalities

MAS 208 - Sports Massage

MAS 208L - Sports Massage Lab

MAS 209 - Prenatal Massage

MAS 209L - Prenatal Massage Lab

MAT 001 - Mathematical Foundations

MAT 002 - Introductory Algebra I

MAT 003 - Introductory Algebra II

MAT 104 - Mathematics with Business Application

MAT 106 - Contemporary Math

MAT 108 - Math for Childhood Education I

MAT 109 - Math for Childhood Education II

MAT 110 - Intermediate Algebra

MAT 111 - Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry

MAT 114 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts

MAT 116 - Pre-calculus Mathematics

MAT 120 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

MAT 121 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

MAT 125 - Applied Calculus I

MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics

MAT 222 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

MAT 223 - Differential Equations

MAT 230 - Discrete Mathematics

MAT 255 - Linear Algebra

MET 110 - Engineering Drawing I

MET 115 - Engineering Drawing II

MET 120 - Manufacturing Processes

MET 125 - Processes

MET 125L - Processes Lab

MET 205 - Mechanics of Materials

MET 220 - Machine Design & Mechanisms I

MET 235 - Machine Design & Mechanisms II

MET 241 - Jig and Fix Design

MET 250 - Advanced Process-The CNC Approach

MET 250L - Advanced Process-CNC Approach Lab

MET 260 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

MET 260L - Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab

MET 270 - Instrumentation

MET 270L - Instrumentation Lab

MED 101 - OSHA/CLIA Regulations

MED 102 - Patient Communication

MED 103L - Phlebotomy Lab

MED 104L - Basic ECG for Medical Assistants

MED 130 - Introduction to Computer Applications in the Medical Office

MED 132 - Medical Records Management

MED 134 - Medical Terminology

MED 135 - Medical Ethics

MED 137 - Medical Assistant Externship I

MED 139 - Medical Office Communications

MED 153 - Medical Office Procedures

MED 160 - Basic Patient Care

MED 162 - Basic Patient Care II

MED 210 - Introduction to Medical Informatics

MED 230 - Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance

MED 261L - Basic Patient Care I Lab

MED 262L - Basic Patient Care II Lab

MUS 100 - Exploring the Arts