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Baking and Pastry Arts
  

  • PAS 107 - Production Experience Lab II

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lab
    This course will be a continuation of Production Experience Laboratory I. The student will receive training in a large, volume-based production kitchen. The student will rotate stations in accordance with the needs of the day as designated by the Chef. While working in the production kitchen, the student should be cognizant of the following: production kitchen layout, equipment, sanitation and safety regulations and food storage and preparation.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters


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  • PAS 201 - Candies and Confections

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 4 Lab
    A study of European confections with the emphasis on candies, jellies, truffles and chocolates. Proper ingredient selection will be emphasized as well as classic techniques needed to produce high-quality, hand-crafted product.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: PAS 100, PAS 101, PAS 102, PAS 103, PAS 106


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  • PAS 202 - Specialty Cakes

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 4 Lab
    A study of specialty cakes with the emphasis on advanced decorating skills. Techniques to be taught are royal icing design, marzipan, modeling chocolate, pastillage, and gum paste decorations. Each student will produce finished cakes utilizing these advanced skills for wedding cakes and occasion cakes.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: PAS 100, PAS 101, PAS 102, PAS 103, PAS 106


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  • PAS 203 - Showpieces

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 6 Lab
    A study of techniques needed to produce chocolate, sugar, and/or isomalt and pastillage showpieces. Proper heating, cooling, and cooking temperatures will be taught, along with structural design. Students will produce sculptures in each of the mediums.
    Usually offered spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: PAS 100, PAS 101, PAS 102, PAS 103, PAS 106


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Biology
  

  • BIO 100 - Concepts in Biology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This is a one-semester survey course of special topics in biology. Unifying principals in biology will be emphasized. The cellular nature of life will initially be examined so students can gain a basic understanding of the nature of living organisms. This will be followed by discussions of environmental principles (ecology) and patterns of inheritance (Mendelian genetics). The topics of natural selection and evolution will be presented as a final unit.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semester


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  • BIO 102 - Introduction to Plant Biology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.
    A detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of plants. This course introduces students to the basics of plant biology: cell types, tissues and tissue systems, reproduction and development, mechanisms of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration, plant nutrition, hormone effects and growth regulation. Topics will be presented to increase awareness of the role external environmental factors play in producing internal responses in plants. Brief introductions to plant genetics and the evolution and taxonomy of vascular plants are also included.

    Usually offered Fall semester
    Co-Requisites: BIO 102L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 103 - Bioinformatics Introduction

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.
    This is the first semester of a 2-semester sequence of courses in which students will become familiar with both the theory and techniques used in bioinformatics. Included will be a description of how these techniques are used in such varied fields as medicine, forensics, and evolutionary biology. It will be the prerequisite course to BIO104, which will put this knowledge into practice.
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 109, 109L
    Co-Requisites: BIO 110, 110L


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  • BIO 104 - Bioinformatics Applications

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    This is the second semester of a 2-semester sequence of courses in which students will use the knowledge from the first semester course, BIO103, and put those principles into practice. The students will use current computer programs to search for, compare, and analyze DNA sequences. They will also use programs to analyze RNA expression profiles and how mutations in nucleic acids affect protein structure and function.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 103, 103L, 109, 109L, BIO 110, 110L


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  • BIO 109 - General Biology I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course represents the first semester of a two-semester study of topics in General Biology. Initial emphasis is placed on the chemistry of living organisms. This knowledge is applied to the second major area of study, the cell. Energy utilization, protein synthesis, cell structure, and general cellular metabolism will be discussed. The third major area of emphasis will be the study of the classification, structure, and function of representative members from the five major kingdoms of living organisms.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Co-Requisites: BIO 109L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 110 - General Biology II

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course represents the second semester of a two-semester study of topics in General Biology. Basic knowledge acquired in the first semester is applied to the study of the diverse structural and physiological adaptations of living organisms. Systems of support, movement, control, reproduction, internal transport, gas exchange, waste excretion, and nutrition will be discussed. Topics of genetics and evolution are presented as a final unit.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 109
    Co-Requisites: BIO 110L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 117 - Human Biology

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    A survey course designed to meet the needs of a one semester introductory course in anatomy and physiology of the human body. Individuals preparing for a health-oriented career or individuals who desire basic knowledge in structure and function of the human body will find this course both interesting and stimulating. Topics may include the cell, DNA, the body as a whole, biomechanics, integration and control, exchange and transport, metabolism and reproduction. When appropriate, topics may be enhanced or deleted depending on the interest of the students.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Co-Requisites: BIO117L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 130 - Ecology Lecture

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course is an introduction to the basic study of biotic/abiotic interrelationships and how they compose a larger environment, what factors affect these interrelationships, how these interrelationships came to be, and what stresses/problems can interfere with these interrelationships.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Co-Requisites: BIO130L


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  • BIO 133 - Monkeys, Apes & Man

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course is designed to acquaint students with the interrelationships of behavior, anatomy, and the environment in the study of the human and non-human primates. Important topics will include: Scientific Methods in Primate Studies, primate classification, a survey of representative forms, primate behavior, primate anatomy and conservation of wild and captive primates. Students will learn and apply methods of analysis appropriate for Primate anatomy and behavior studies. Because of the interest many disciplines share in primate studies, students who enjoy biology, anthropology, psychology, and animal management may find this course particularly useful. Also available as ANT 208.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 134 - Animal Behavior

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    An introductory course that reviews fundamental principles and processes associated with these topics: instinct, learning communication, social order, migration and orientation, courtship and other related issues as perceived by modern studies in animal behavior. A wide range of animals are used as examples. Restricted to Animal Management students.

    Usually offered Fall semester
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 136 - Contemporary Environmental Issues

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course is an introduction to select principles of ecology associated with human impact on the biosphere. Local and global effects of human interaction will be studied with special attention paid to population growth, water and air pollution, land use, energy use, and atmospheric problems.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 144 - Human Reproductive Biology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    An introduction to the biological principles involved in human reproduction. Emphasis is on the biology of the human reproductive system as a means to understanding many complex problems surrounding human reproduction. Topics include evolution of sex, sexual differentiation, basic genetic mechanisms, reproductive anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, pregnancy and birth, fertility control, sexual disorders, recombinant DNA research, sexually transmitted diseases, and current issues in reproductive technology.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 201 - Botany

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    A comparative survey of the plant kingdom in which the anatomy and physiology, and life cycles of plants are studied. Biological principles are emphasized in the following areas: cellular metabolism, growth and morphogenesis, reproduction and heredity, distribution and taxonomy. Ecological relationships are discussed in light of their impact upon ecosystem equilibrium.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Co-Requisites: BIO201L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 203 - Biotechnology I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This is the first semester of a 3-semester sequence of courses in which students will become familiar with both the theory and skills used in biotechnology laboratories. Students will learn to perform recombinant DNA techniques by working with genomic and plasmid DNA, and to transfer, select for, identify, characterize, amplify, and purify genes. Experiments with electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, and plasmid preps will be included.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: CHE 121 and CHE 113
    Co-Requisites: BIO 203L, BIO 250, BIO 250L


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  • BIO 204 - Biotechnology II

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec., 3 Lab
    This is the second semester of a 2-semester sequence of courses in which students will become familiar with both the theory and skills used in biotechnology laboratories. This course will focus on techniques used to work with proteins. These techniques include purifying enzymes, analysis and assay, Western blots, mass spectrometry, and immunoflourescence.
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 203, 203L
    Co-Requisites: BIO 221, 221L


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  • BIO 205 - Zoology

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This is an introductory course in general zoology. Three main themes will be covered during the semester. Initial study will focus on a brief overview of cells, principles of Mendelian genetics, and an introduction to the process of evolution. This initial study yields insight into how such a wide variety of animal forms and functions were produced during the earth’s history. The second area of study will be an overview of features associated with the major animal phyla (groups). This will provide an understanding of how animals are classified especially in terms anatomical, developmental, and evolutionary differences. In concert with the second area, the third major area of study will be comparative dealing with the evolution of form and function.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Co-Requisites: BIO205L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 207 - Herpetology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This is a course designed to introduce the student to the structure, taxonomy, ecology and ethology of reptiles and amphibians. Emphasis will also be placed on their captive care, breeding, and housing. Restricted to Animal Management students or with permission of the instructor.
    Usually offered Fall semester


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  • BIO 208 - Ornithology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    A study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology and behaviors of birds. Special emphasis will be placed in those species of birds commonly found in captivity. Additional topics will include breeding, nutrition, collecting, transporting, housing, and displaying captive birds. Restricted to Animal Management students or with permission of the instructor.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BIO 209 - Mammology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of mammalian biology and the captive management of mammals. Emphasis will be placed on the identification, taxonomy, evolution, anatomy and physiology, ethology and conservation of mammals. Consideration will also be given to captive husbandry, breeding and nutrition of mammals. Restricted to Animal Management students or with permission of the instructor.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BIO 210 - Aquarium Science

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    The study and practical experience in the identification, techniques of collection, maintenance, breeding and nutritional requirements of aquatic species. Emphasis will also be placed on the exhibition and display of these species particularly for educational purposes. Restricted to Animal Management students or with permission of the instructor.
    Usually offered Fall semester


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  • BIO 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.
    A lecture course which begins the examination of the structure and function of the human body. The lecture component of the course emphasizes normal physiological processes. Topics include: basic biochemistry; cellular anatomy and physiology (with an emphasis on DNA, RNA, protein synthesis); histology; skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
    Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042. A strong background in high school or college level biology taken within the last five years is highly recommended before attempting this course. Students lacking the background should take BIO 109, General Biology I or BIO 117, Human Biology, before attempting Human Anatomy & Physiology.
    Co-Requisites: BIO 213L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 213L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    A laboratory course which begins the examination of the structure of the human body. Topics include microscopy, anatomical and directional terminology, cellular anatomy, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, mitosis, histology; skeletal and muscular structure; neuron, peripheral and central nervous system structure; cranial and spinal reflexes; eye and ear anatomy. The course consists of exercises designed to analyze data and observations and to examine anatomical structures and relationships at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels. Physiological modeling and computer assisted instruction will be used to emphasize topics covered in the associated lecture.
    Usually offered Spring, Fall and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042. NOTE: A strong background in general or human biology is recommended before attempting this course. Students lacking the background should take BIO 109, General Biology I or BIO 117, Human Biology, before attempting Human Anatomy & Physiology.
    Co-Requisites: BIO 213
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 214 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.
    Continuation of BIO 213. A lecture course which examines the reproductive, endocrine, lymphatic, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. The course emphasizes the normal physiological processes of these systems while also examining selected pathology. Anatomical structures and relationships, as they pertain to normal and pathologic physiology, will be examined.
    Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213E
    Co-Requisites: BIO 214L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 214L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    A laboratory course which examines the reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems. The course consists of exercises designed to analyze data and observations and to examine anatomical structures and relationships at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels.
    Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213L
    Co-Requisites: BIO 214
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 215 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course will deal with the various parts of the nervous system and its environment. Emphasis will be placed on correlation between structure and function. We shall include numerous examples of clinical and experimental findings following damage to or manipulation of the nervous system of humans and laboratory animals. Sensory and motor pathways, gross topography, neuron/neurological function and embryology will be covered in detail.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 221 - Microbiology

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    In Microbiology students study the nature of microorganisms from an organismal as well as a molecular approach. Major topic areas include: the study of morphological and physiological nature of bacteria, cyanobacteria, rickettsia, viruses, protozoa, fungi, algae, and helminthology. The immune system is discussed from the standpoint of the human body’s normal responses (antibody), problems in both autoimmune diseases/tissue transplants, and the organism’s role in antigenic stimulation. Asepsis, transmission, chemical methods of control, physical methods of control, and the role of chemotherapy are additional topic areas. Selected bacterial, rickettsial, mycological, protozoal, helminth, viral, and nosocomial infections are discussed. Clinical as well as industrial procedures are performed in the laboratory.
    Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: One semester of college biology or chemistry or permission of the instructor. Recommended: BIO 109/110 or BIO 213/214 or BIO 117 or CHE 110/111
    Co-Requisites: BIO221L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 221L - Microbiology Lab

    0 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    This is the required lab course associated with BIO 221. (See the BIO 221 course description for details.)
    Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: One semester of college biology or chemistry or permission of the instructor. Recommended: BIO 109/110 or BIO 213/214 or BIO 117 or CHE 120/111.
    Co-Requisites: BIO221


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  • BIO 230 - Introduction to Soil Science

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.
    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of soil science: their origin; nature and constitution; and their chemical, physical and biological properties. Soils are explored in relation to their importance to the environment and to their uses for plant growth management. Emphasis will be placed on what constitutes soil and how it operates within the overall bioshpere. Labs focus on methods of scientific inquiry in the soil sciences and on learning practical skills for assessing and managing soils.
    Offered Spring semester
    Co-Requisites: BIO 230L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 240 - Biotechniques

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course is designed to present basic theories surrounding clinical/biological laboratory techniques, with major emphasis placed on the learning of practical skills used in the laboratory. Laboratory exercises will be related to realistic techniques employed in the modern clinical/biological laboratory. Selected topics include: scientific measurement, serology, radiology, hematology, immunology, urinalysis, and measurement of physiological parameters using instrumentation. This course is a capstone course for the clinical component of the Medical Assistant program.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: One semester of college biology or chemistry or permission of the instructor. Recommended: BIO 117, BIO 213, or BIO 214.
    Co-Requisites: BIO240L


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  • BIO 246 - Radiation Biology/Protection

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.
    Radiation protection procedures related to diagnostic use of radiation and the concepts of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), Effective Dose (EfD), Negligible Individual Dose (NID), Deterministic and Stochastic effects. Radiation effects on biological molecules and organisms and factors affecting biological response. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Regulatory agencies will be identified, and agency involvement in radiation protection will be discussed. Restricted to Radiology students.
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 214
    Concurrent Requirement: RAD 203, RAD 204 E/L/C, and RAD 212


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  • BIO 250 - Cell Biology

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    The lecture portion of this course deals with the molecular organization and function of cells. Topics include cell chemistry, function of enzymes, and bioenergetics, structural and functional properties of cell membranes and organelles, cell replication, and molecular genetic mechanisms. The laboratory experience will utilize appropriate experimentation which demonstrates and reinforces concepts discussed in the lecture. The student in the laboratory will gain technical experience in such areas as microscopy, exclusion chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and other basic methods in molecular biology.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: College Chemistry CHE 120/111 or permission of the instructor.
    Co-Requisites: BIO250L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 255 - Population Genetics

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course introduces the student to the basic topics in genetics culminating in population genetics. An introduction to the basic mechanisms of cell division and chromosomes leads to the molecular characteristics and mechanisms of DNA and RNA in the cell. Mendelian genetics deals with the topics of various types of genetic crosses and the mathematical calculations associated with them. The latter part of course emphasizes how the principles of population genetics can be applied to the successful management of captive animal populations.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Co-Requisites: BIO255L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 260 - Life On Earth

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course will introduce students to the history of life on earth, from its earliest beginnings to the dawn of man. Special emphasis will be placed upon the history of the vertebrates. Topics will include the origins of life, continental drift, the earliest plants and animals, the Age of Reptiles, and the earliest mammals. Selected topics will also include methods in Paleontology, controversies over dinosaur extinction, and “Hot-Blooded” dinosaurs, the origins of flight and fossils and where to find them.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • BIO 275 - Introduction Human Genetics

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course will concentrate on the advances in Human Genetics that have been made available by the Human Genome Project. Students in class, via discussion with fellow students and research, may play the role of a genetic counselor. They will utilize a historical perspective to appreciate the new developments and advances in the basic science of Human Genetics to ultimately focus on genetics in clinical medicine. Students will demonstrate an appreciation of how medical researchers treat specific disease states by understanding/reviewing the changes made in the science of Genetics from Mendelian genetics to molecular genetics, to the present analysis of the Human Genome. Anyone with an interest in health-related issues will have both a need and a desire to better understand the inheritance of human disease. This course will include applications to Human/Medical Genetics via genetic screening/counseling and social/ethical issues.
    Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters


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Brewery
  

  • BRW 100 - Brewery Sanitation

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.
    This course will concern itself with the policies and procedures pertaining to sanitation in the brewing industry. Topics of study will include the motivating factors, strategies, procedures, materials, and techniques employed in the planning and execution of brewery sanitation programs.


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  • BRW 101 - Introduction to Craft Brewing

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab
    This introductory course will cover the distinguishing characteristics of craft breweries and the beers they produce versus the practices and products characteristic of the mainstream, mass-production/mass-marketing segment of the brewing industry. Topics of study will include the ingredients, equipment and processes employed in the brewing of beer as practiced in the craft brewery segment of the brewing industry, as well as the diversity of beer styles produced.


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  • BRW 102 - Craft Beer Industry

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    The nature of the craft beer industry will be examined from the perspectives of history, market, product, production and careers. Topics of study will include examinations of the history of craft brewing in North America; North American market share, trends and future prospects; product characteristics and popularity; production: facilities (number, size, capability), methods, volumes, regulation; careers: typical titles, job descriptions, qualifications.
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 101


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  • BRW 103 - Craft Brewery Production Control

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course will involve production planning and scheduling, materials management, record keeping and results analysis in support of production management in brewpubs and production breweries producing up to 20K barrels per year. Topics of study will include the forms, techniques and strategies typically employed to maintain control over production activity in a craft brewery environment.
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 101


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  • BRW 201 - Craft Beer Chemistry

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    Students will learn about chemical properties of craft beer and the materials employed in the production of craft beer, and with the reactions and compounds that contribute to the production of craft beer. Topics of study will include water chemistry and how it impacts production process effectiveness and product quality, typical reactions and compounds produced during malt production, typical reactions and compounds produced during mash/extract procedures, typical reactions and compounds produced during kettle procedures, typical reactions and compounds produced during fermentation, other significant reactions and compounds produced, desirable and undesirable contributions. Also covered will be safe, appropriate and effective techniques for adjusting chemical properties to promote process effectiveness and achieve specified results at each stage of the production process.
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 100, BRW 101


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  • BRW 202 - Sensory Evaluation of Beer

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    In this course, students will develop beer-sensory skills and learn terminology necessary to critically evaluate sensory properties, discern quality and detect potential defects in beer and will act as an introduction to the visual, olfactory, and gustatory parameters used in the evaluation of beer. The student will be provided with appropriate samples to identify sensory attributes and gauge the intensities of those attributes in beer. Topics of study will include sensory evaluation of raw materials, wort and green beer, aromas, finish, flavor/taste interactions, factors affecting product quality, descriptive analysis/model systems, sensory tests and sensory panels, as well as the overall importance of tasting/sensory evaluation. 

     
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 100, BRW 101, BRW 102
    Co-Requisites: BRW 201


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  • BRW 203 - Craft Brewery Operations

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 6 Lab
    Hands-on performance of typical craft brewery procedures will be examined.  Note: This course will involve activities in an industrial setting. Students will be required to obtain and use OSHA-approved safety equipment to include: hard hat, safety glasses, and crush-resistant/slip-resistant footwear.  
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 100, BRW 101


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  • BRW 204 - Brewery Environmental Sustainability

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course will involve the development of the student’s knowledge of and familiarity with environmental sustainability in the brewing industry as well as increasing overall energy efficiency within a brewery. Topics of study will include measuring environmental impact, material sourcing, equipment efficiency, resource management, efficiency methods, waste product usage, environmental regulation, as well as sustainability innovation in the craft beer industry.
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 100, BRW 101


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  • BRW 205 - Craft Beer Sales and Promotion

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course will further develop a student’s marketing knowledge for the craft-beer industry. It will act as an introduction to the craft-beer industries ever changing marketing climate. Topics of study will include demographics, consumer trends, business ethics, various marketing strategies, craft-beer branding, packaging choices, distribution sales structures, public relations, company and market expansions, as well as future market projections.
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 101, BRW 102, BRW 103, BUS 113, BUS 122


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  • BRW 210 - Craft Brewery Internship

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 0 Lec., 8 Lab
    This internship will involve the hands-on performance of typical craft-brewery procedures in a live industrial setting. Note: This course will involve activities in an industrial setting. Students will be required to obtain and use OSHA-approved safety equipment to include: hard hat, safety glasses and crush-resistant/slip-resistant footwear. 
    Pre-Requisites: BRW 100, BRW 101, BRW 102, BRW 103, BRW 201, BRW 202, BRW 203


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Business Administration
  

  • BUS 101 - Organization & Management

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course contains an analysis of the characteristics of the various types of business organizations. The principles of effective management and the relationships between business and other segments of society are also examined. Among the topics discussed are alternative approaches to management, management functions, productivity, quality control, decision-making, and the history of management thought. The course provides a foundation for additional coursework in the areas of organization and management.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters


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  • BUS 102 - Human Resource Management

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    An analysis of the factors influencing individual performance, interpersonal relationships, and small group effectiveness in organizations. Current issues in Human Resource Management will be discussed. Emphasis will also be placed on certain basic managerial functions such as: employee selection, interviewing, training, development, evaluation, work organization, reward systems, and collective bargaining.


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  • BUS 103 - Introduction to International Business

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    The changes in the world environment are bringing totally new opportunities and threats to organizations and individuals. This broad introductory course will help prepare students to compete successfully in the global market place as it exists today and as it is likely to develop tomorrow. Following an introduction to international business theory, students will explore the cultural implication of international business. Economic, legal, political, and technological environments are studied in relationship to their impact on management. Students will review international trade organizations, global trade agreements, and other relevant issues.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099


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  • BUS 113 - Fundamentals of Marketing

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    Marketing deals with the movement of goods and services from the provider to the consumer. This course provides an introduction to the concept of marketing as a system of interrelated, interdependent activities emphasizing the practical procedures involved in marketing management.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BUS 116 - Principles of Sales

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    An introduction to professional selling techniques, both retail and industrial. Presentation and analysis of the theory and practice of customer-centered selling; from prospecting through to closing the sale. Career and leadership aspects of selling are emphasized. Student sales presentations will provide practice in controlled, but realistic situations.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BUS 117 - Business Law I

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course provides an introduction to the study of law and the processes by which law is created. A brief discussion of court systems and tort law is followed by an extended analysis of the principles of contract law. The law of sales is also reviewed. The relationship between principals and agents, as well as employees, are examined in some detail.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters


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  • BUS 118 - Business Law II

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    The characteristics of negotiable instruments (checks and promissory notes) are discussed in some detail. There is an examination of the law related to real property transactions (real estate). Landlord-tenant relationships are reviewed. There is also an analysis of wills, labor law, insurance law, and consumer as well as environmental law. It is not necessary to complete Business Law I before enrolling in Business Law II.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BUS 122 - Small Business Management

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    A complete coverage of small business operations with proper balance between entrepreneurship and small business management functions (planning, organizing, leading and controlling). Real world case studies are presented and analyzed to better relate the practical applications. Students will develop a complete business plan after studying a broad range of topics including but not limited to location selection, advertising, sales, employee policies, credit procedures, record keeping and budgeting.
    Usually offered Fall semester


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  • BUS 135 - Fundamentals of Advertising

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    An introductory course reviewing the history of advertising and the current use of various media for advertising. The course will also discuss relevant aspects of consumer behavior, persuasion, and design as they relate to advertising as a form of communication. Copy and media strategies will also be reviewed.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BUS 136 - Retail Merchandising & Buying

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course contains an introduction to merchandise planning, buying and control. The course includes an analysis of the way in which merchandise plans and credit control techniques are developed. There will also be some discussion of the policies and procedures associated with credit and collection management.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BUS 140 - Visual Merchandising

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    The functional and aesthetic aspects of store layout and the display of merchandise are analyzed in detail. Various approaches to store layouts will be presented from the perspective of establishing the most efficient use of available space, creating appealing store environments based upon the study of color and form, and maximizing the sales potential of the space. The principles of display and design are examined from a retailing point of view. The relationship between point-of-purchase advertising, window display, and store ambiance will also be discussed.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • BUS 182 - College Success: Business

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.
    The likelihood of success in college will be increased by assisting the student in obtaining the knowledge and skills which will be helpful in reaching his/her educational objectives. The following topics will be addressed as they relate to student success within the business curricula: Orientation to Business programs, time management, study skills, library/ research skills for the Business major, communication/verbal and nonverbal in the business world and careers in business.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters


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  • BUS 200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course is an overview of the entrepreneurial process from innovation to startup. The students will learn the characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs and the impact of entrepreneurship on the local and global economy. Selection of business model, evaluating feasibility studies and studying competition will be important part of the course. Developing prototypes, marketing and selling goods and services will also be covered in Introduction to Entrepreneurship. Special focus will be devoted to exploring sources of funding and local support opportunities for entrepreneurship. Students will develop a business plan based on their own business idea. Opportunities will be presented for students to participate in business plan competitions to obtain feedback from entrepreneurs.
    Pre-Requisites: BUS 101 or permission of instructor


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  • BUS 229 - Business Communications

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course will introduce the study of written and oral communication skills for business and the professions. Course content will include writing fundamentals (grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure); letter and report formatting; letter, memo and report writing; oral presentations; employment strategies; and communication psychology. Keyboarding recommended for all students.  
    Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 101 (Degree students);
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC).


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  • BUS 238 - Management Seminar

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    The course attempts to provide students with an opportunity to engage in an in-depth analysis of selected business/management and financial topics. Students will be expected to exhibit oral, written and critical thinking skills that reflect the knowledge and maturity gained from either the accumulation of at least thirty (30) college credits or comparable work experience. Changes in the minimum wage, issues related to the use of the Internet, the impact of administrative agencies, the challenges resulting from the globalization of the economy, and the emerging role of women and minorities are examples of topics that are discussed.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: Matriculation in the Business Administration Program (A.A.S.), Business Management Certificate Program, or permission of the instructor. Completion of thirty (30) credit hours or permission of the instructor.


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  • BUS 241 - Retail Operations Management

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course concentrates on the operating aspects of retailing and the responsibilities associated with operations management. There will be an analysis of merchandise reception, store security, store maintenance and customer service.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: BUS 115


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  • BUS 242 - Retail Management Issues

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course utilizes the case study approach in order to analyze retail issues or problems. Students will be asked to provide recommended courses of action relative to merchandising, sales promotion and store operations.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: Completion of 30 hours in the Retail Management Program including BUS115, BUS136 and BUS241. Student must have a 2.0 curriculum GPA.


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  • BUS 261 - Business Management Software

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course assumes that students are familiar with the fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. The student will utilize the computer to create advanced documents, workbooks, databases, and presentations suitable for professional use in order to assist in making appropriate business decisions. An integrated software package is used to introduce students to various functions in an administrative office environment. Topics include preparing enhanced business reports, developing mailing lists, using spreadsheets for business analysis, importing data into business reports and presentations, querying data for specific information, and developing business presentations. Students will also learn how to utilize the Internet for various business applications. OFT 100, or OFT 101, or previous keyboarding experience is suggested but not required.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: BUS 101; [Three of the following: CIS 105, CIS 115, CIS 111, and CIS 109] or CIS 100.


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  • BUS 281 - Business Co-op/Externship/Internship

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 4 Lab
    The Business Education Co-Op/Externship/Internship provides students in Accounting, Business Administration and Office Technology with an opportunity to gain practical experience in their chosen field. Students will be placed in off-campus working situations for a minimum of 90 hours. Students will fulfill a specific set of learning objectives developed by the student, the faculty and external supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to compile a portfolio that will illustrate a variety of assignments completed during their college program. Internship placements will provide students with an opportunity to engage in the practical application of academic principles by correlating classroom theory with hands-on training. This on-the-job work experience will enhance the student’s job potential. Grading will be on a S/U basis.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: Permission or recommendation of the instructor.


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Casino
  

  • CAS 100 - The Gaming Industry

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course introduces the student to the various segments of the Gaming Industry. Major topics include a review of the historical background of gaming and the evolution of the different types of gaming to include Class II and III, lottery, riverboat, conventional and Native American gaming. Coursework will also provide an examination of the mathematics and analysis of gaming and related practices for gaming and casino operations. Additional topics will include a technological review of industry trends, legislative developments and an overview of the economic, social and tourism impacts. This course provides a foundation for additional coursework in the Gaming & Casino Management and Casino Operations programs. This course will examine the role that differing state and federal laws and regulations play in the operation of gaming establishments, hotels, and resort destinations. The limitations and exceptions to these laws that apply to tribal operations will be assessed. This course will provide essential information that managers and employees need to comply with the law and to the development and implementation of a system of internal controls, policies and procedures that will ensure regulatory compliance. Additional topics will include a review of the social, political and environmental impacts of gaming on local, regional, and national jurisdictions, as well as licensing requirements and processes for management, employees, and vendors.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters


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  • CAS 101 - Casino Gaming Operations

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course presents a comprehensive examination into the organizational structure of a casino operation to include table games, slot operations, cage and coin, and accounting. Each department will be studied in relationship to its structure, planning processes, daily operations, budgetary impacts, and management challenges.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters


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  • CAS 102 - Casino Non-Gaming Operations

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    This course presents an examination of the management and operation of the human resource function, the role of the food and beverage division within the context of a casino operation, and the role of the marketing and guest services department as it influences the casino environment. In addition, the course will also cover hotel operations within a casino environment, the information systems that drive the organization and ancillary departments to include retail, transportation, and property operations. Each department will be studied in relationship to its structure, planning process, daily operations, budgetary impacts, and management challenges.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters


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Chemistry
  

  • CHE 100 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    Emphasis is placed on the foundations of chemistry, the study of matter, in this one-semester course. Topics include gases, acids, bases, oxidation, and trends within the elements.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: One year of high school algebra or acceptable score on higher math assessment test.
    Co-Requisites: CHE 101L


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  • CHE 101L - Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    Proper use of laboratory equipment and the development of laboratory skills are emphasized in the early portion of the program. Methods for reporting the accuracy and precision of experimental data are introduced. Chemical and physical properties of substances are observed along with basic quantitative relationships in chemical reactions.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Co-Requisites: CHE 100


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  • CHE 111L - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    An introduction to the chemical laboratory. Topics include the mass relationships in chemical reactions along with the chemical and physical properties of chemical substances including their measurement. Proper use of laboratory equipment, awareness of equipment performance and the development of laboratory skills are emphasized in the early portion of the program. Methods of reporting both accuracy and precision of experimental data are introduced.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Co-Requisites: CHE120
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • CHE 113L - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory II

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    A continuation of CHE 111 but with a greater emphasis on the quantitative aspects of chemistry. Topics include acid-base analysis, thermochemistry, reaction kinetics and chemical equilibrium in solution. The behavior of acid-base and oxidation-reduction systems in solution provides a primary focus.
    Co-Requisites: CHE121
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • CHE 120 - College Chemistry I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.
    An introduction to the basic principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, classification of elements and compounds and their reactions, mass relationships in chemical reactions, states of matter and the chemical and physical behavior of solutions.
    Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 110
    Concurrent Requirement: CHE 111, MAT 111 or higher (MAT 116, MAT 120) may be met concurrently
    Co-Requisites: CHE 111L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • CHE 121 - College Chemistry II

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.
    A continuation of CHE 120. Topics include thermophysical properties, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, gas phase equilibria, acid-base and precipitation equilibria, oxidation-reduction in solution, electrochemistry, nuclear transformations, coordination chemistry and organic chemistry.
    Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
    Pre-Requisites: CHE 120
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: CHE 113L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • CHE 230 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.
    A non-majors course in organic chemistry which is primarily oriented to the needs of students in health and safety related curricula. The emphasis is on the uses, occurrence and function of organic compounds with the number of organic reactions and synthetic methods kept to a minimum.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: CHE 110 or CHE 120 and permission of the instructor.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • CHE 234 - Organic Chemistry I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.
    This course, the first of a sequence, involves facts and theory of organic chemistry as applied to the structure, bonding, stereochemistry, nomenclature, mechanism and reaction types, synthesis and structural determination of carbon containing compounds.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: CHE 121
    Co-Requisites: CHE 235L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • CHE 236 - Organic Chemistry II

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.
    A continuation of CHE 234. The synthesis, reactions, and theory involved in the preparation and spectroscopic investigation of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and biomolecules.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: CHE 234
    Co-Requisites: CHE 237L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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  • CHE 237L - Organic Chemistry Lab II

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab
    A laboratory study utilizing advanced laboratory techniques in the synthesis of organic compounds, their purification, and physical characterization by a variety of physical and spectroscopic means.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: CHE 235L
    Co-Requisites: CHE 236
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)


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