2015-2016 Student Catalog

May 10, 2024

2015-2016 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Nursing
	NUR 211CY - Nursing III Clinical 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab Co-requisite clinical laboratory for NUR 211Y. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, PSY 210, PHA 250, NUR 112 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current Basic Life Support Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211Y, NUR 211LY Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 211CZ - Nursing III Clinical 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab Co-requisite clinical laboratory for NUR 211Z. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, PSY 210, PHA 250, NUR 112 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current Basic Life Support Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211Z, NUR 211LZ Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 211LX - Nursing III Lab 0 Cr. Co-requisite skills lab for NUR 211X. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO214L, PSY 210, PHA 250, NUR 112 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current Basic Life Support Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211X, NUR 211CX Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 211LY - Nursing III Lab 0 Cr. Co-requisite skills lab for NUR 211Y. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, PSY 210, PHA 250, NUR 112 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current Basic Life Support Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211Y, NUR 211CY Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 211LZ - Nursing III Lab 0 Cr. Co-requsite skills lab for NUR 211Z. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, PSY 210, PHA 250, NUR 112 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current Basic Life Support Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211Z, NUR 211CZ Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 211X - Nursing III 10 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Nursing III focuses on patient-centered, holistic nursing care for various age groups when common recurring interruptions occur in ability to meet need for oxygen, fluid and electrolyte balance, rest and activity (orthopedic), and safety and security (neurological). Included is a component specific to the special needs of children. The student develops a comprehensive plan of care using the nursing process, with increasing prioritization of needs, interventions and promotion of health through teaching individuals and families. Students participate in a variety of acute and community health settings, which illustrate diversity in the health care environment. Psychomotor skills are developed and assessed for competency through the use of the College, Clinical Laboratory, and Simulation Lab. Theoretical principles and nursing techniques are correlated throughout the course with subsequent application and evaluation in the clinical laboratory. The Simulation Lab is used to apply theoretical principles and nursing techniques. A variety of clinical experiences in acute, pediatric and community-based agencies provide for correlation of theory and practice. Restricted to nursing students. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, NUR 112, PSY 210, PHY 250 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211LX, NUR 211CX Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 211Y - Nursing III 10 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Nursing III focuses on patient-centered, holistic nursing care for various age groups when common recurring interruptions occur in ability to meet need for oxygen, fluid and electrolyte balance, rest and activity (orthopedic), and safety and security (neurological). Included is a component specific to the special needs of children. The student develops a comprehensive plan of care using the nursing process, with increasing prioritization of needs, interventions and promotion of health through teaching individuals and families. Students participate in a variety of acute and community health settings, which illustrate diversity in the health care environment. Psychomotor skills are developed and assessed for competency through the use of the College, Clinical Laboratory, and Simulation Lab. Theoretical principles and nursing techniques are correlated throughout the course with subsequent application and evaluation in the clinical laboratory. The Simulation Lab is used to apply theoretical principles and nursing techniques. A variety of clinical experiences in acute, pediatric and community-based agencies provide for correlation of theory and practice. Restricted to nursing students. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, NUR 112, PSY 210, PHA 250 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211LY, NUR 211CY Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 211Z - Nursing III 10 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Nursing III focuses on patient-centered, holistic nursing care for various age groups when common recurring interruptions occur in ability to meet need for oxygen, fluid and electrolyte balance, rest and activity (orthopedic), and safety and security (neurological). Included is a component specific to the special needs of children. The student develops a comprehensive plan of care using the nursing process, with increasing prioritization of needs, interventions and promotion of health through teaching individuals and families. Students participate in a variety of acute and community health settings, which illustrate diversity in the health care environment. Psychomotor skills are developed and assessed for competency through the use of the College, Clinical Laboratory, and Simulation Lab. Theoretical principles and nursing techniques are correlated throughout the course with subsequent application and evaluation in the clinical laboratory. The Simulation Lab is used to apply theoretical principles and nursing techniques. A variety of clinical experiences in acute, pediatric and community based agencies provide for correlation of theory and practice. Restricted to nursing students. Offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, NUR 112, PSY 210, PHA 250 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 211LZ, NUR 211CZ Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 212CX - Nursing IV Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab Co-requisite clinical laboratory for NUR‚ 212X. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NUR 211, NUR 211C, NUR 211L, BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that my have prior completion: ENG 102, NUR 213 AND SOC 101 OR ANT 102. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 212X, NUR 212LX Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 212CY - Nursing IV Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab Co-requisite clinical laboratory for NUR 212Y. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NUR 211, BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that my have prior completion: ENG 102, NUR 213 AND SOC 101 OR ANT 102. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 212Y, NUR 212LY Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 212CZ - Nursing IV Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab Co-requisite clinical laboratory for NUR 212Z. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NUR 211, BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that my have prior completion: ENG 102, NUR 213 AND SOC 101 OR ANT 102. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 212Z, NUR 212LZ Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 212L - Nursing IV Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 0.4 Lab Nursing Lab component for NUR 212- Nursing 4 Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 212X - Nursing IV 10 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Nursing IV is a continuation of Nursing III. Emphasis is placed on advanced concepts of medical-surgical nursing and prioritization of patient-centered nursing care in various age groups. Content and clinical experiences focus on individuals with interruptions related to protective mechanisms (cancer), sexuality, nutrition, elimination and higher level needs (behavioral health). Students participate in a variety of acute and community health settings which illustrate the diverse nature of health care and the health care environment. Psychomotor skills are developed and assessed for competency through the use of the college, clinical, and simulation laboratory. The Simulation Lab is used to apply theoretical principles and nursing techniques. Theoretical principles and nursing techniques are correlated throughout the course with subsequent application and evaluation in the clinical laboratory. A leadership/delegation experience provides an opportunity for integration of prior learning, inter-professional collaboration and organization of priority needs in multi-patient assignments. Students are challenged to apply evidence-based principles to planning care and experiences to demonstrate a spirit of inquiry and professional growth. Restricted to Nursing students. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NUR 211, BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: ENG 102, NUR 213, and SOC 101 or ANT 102. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 212LX, NUR 212CX Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 212Y - Nursing IV 10 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Nursing IV is a continuation of Nursing III. Emphasis is placed on advanced concepts of medical-surgical nursing and prioritization of patient-centered nursing care in various age groups. Content and clinical experiences focus on individuals with interruptions related to protective mechanisms (cancer), sexuality, nutrition, elimination and higher level needs (behavioral health). Students participate in a variety of acute and community health settings which illustrate the diverse nature of health care and the health care environment. Psychomotor skills are developed and assessed for competency through the use of the college, clinical, and simulation laboratory. The Simulation Lab is used to apply theoretical principles and nursing techniques. Theoretical principles and nursing techniques are correlated throughout the course with subsequent application and evaluation in the clinical laboratory. A leadership/delegation experience provides an opportunity for integration of prior learning, inter-professional collaboration and organization of priority needs in multi-patient assignments. Students are challenged to apply evidence-based principles to planning care and experiences to demonstrate a spirit of inquiry and professional growth. Restricted to Nursing students. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NUR 211, BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: ENG 102, NUR 213, and SOC 101 or ANT 102. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 212LY, NUR 212CY Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 212Z - Nursing IV 10 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Nursing IV is a continuation of Nursing III. Emphasis is placed on advanced concepts of medical-surgical nursing and prioritization of patient-centered nursing care in various age groups. Content and clinical experiences focus on individuals with interruptions related to protective mechanisms (cancer), sexuality, nutrition, elimination and higher level needs (behavioral health). Students participate in a variety of acute and community health settings which illustrate the diverse nature of health care and the health care environment. Psychomotor skills are developed and assessed for competency through the use of the college, clinical, and simulation laboratory. The Simulation Lab is used to apply theoretical principles and nursing techniques. Theoretical principles and nursing techniques are correlated throughout the course with subsequent application and evaluation in the clinical laboratory. A leadership/delegation experience provides an opportunity for integration of prior learning, inter-professional collaboration and organization of priority needs in multi-patient assignments. Students are challenged to apply evidence-based principles to planning care and experiences to demonstrate a spirit of inquiry and professional growth. Restricted to Nursing students. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NUR 211, BIO 221, BIO 221L, ENG 101 Concurrent Requirement: Concurrent requirement that may have prior completion: ENG 102, NUR 213, and SOC 101 or ANT 102. Current certification required in Basic Cardiac Life Support, CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: NUR 212LZ, NUR 212CZ Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 213 - Nursing Perspectives 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. The structure and nature of the nursing profession as it relates to today’s society is presented, including: historical perspectives, ethical and legal responsibilities, employment preparation, career opportunities, educational pathways and legislation affecting nursing practice. Additionally, patient advocacy, health care delivery patterns, nursing informatics, performance/quality improvement initiatives, concepts of management, research utilization, role transition and professional nursing organizations are also presented. Restricted to Nursing students. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NUR 211 Co-Requisites: NUR 212 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 231 - Nursing Clinical Practicum 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 0.5 Lec., 2.5 Lab An intensive one week elective that provides reality-oriented nursing practice based upon knowledge and skills accrued by nursing students during previous semesters. This elective course is intended to permit the nursing students the curricular freedom to identify their own unique and personal learning needs and provide experiences to meet these needs under the guidance of a clinical nursing instructor in an acute care hospital setting. This course offers the student the unique exposure to a full day’s shift of clinical experience for a week’s time; thereby allowing for continuity and intensity of clinical learning not provided in other nursing clinical laboratory courses. Restricted to Nursing students Usually offered January Interim Session Pre-Requisites: NUR 211 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 232 - Intra-Operative Nursing Practicum 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 0.5 Lec., 2.5 Lab An intensive one week elective that provides reality-oriented nursing practice in the intra-operative phase of peri-operative nursing based upon knowledge and skills accrued by nursing students during previous semesters. This elective course is intended to familiarize the nursing students with the multiple roles of the RN in the operating room, provide experiences in the operating room utilizing acquired skills under the guidance of a clinical nursing instructor and preceptor in the intra-operative hospital setting. This course offers the student the unique exposure to a full day’s shift of clinical surgical experience for a week’s time; thereby allowing for continuity and intensity of clinical learning not provided in other nursing clinical laboratory courses. Restricted to Nursing students who have successfully completed NUR 211 Usually offered January Interim Session Pre-Requisites: NUR 211E, C, and L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NUR 237 - Health Assessment 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Designed to expand the nurse’s knowledge, skills and techniques in eliciting a health history; performing physical assessments; recognizing normal and deviations from normal; and recording data accurately, concisely and clearly. The emphasis is on the skill of performing a systematic health assessment of adults and children, incorporating developmental principles and socio-cultural aspects. Restricted to Nursing students or graduate nurse. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214E, BIO 214L, NUR 112, or graduate from RN Program Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Office Technology
	OFT 100 - Keyboarding on the PC 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Designed to provide “touch typing” competency skills for the nonprofessional keyboarding student. Instruction in basic alphanumeric keyboarding techniques on the microcomputer. Intended for students seeking data entry skills on the personal computer; keyboard mastery and accuracy will be the primary emphasis of this course. Geared for those at any level of computer training who wish to learn touch-keyboarding skills. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	OFT 101 - Keyboarding/WP Applications I 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Designed for the nonprofessional keyboarding student who has no prior keyboarding experience. Basic instruction in alphanumeric keyboarding techniques on the microcomputer for the student seeking data entry skills will be taught to provide “touch typing” competency. In addition, word processing software will be used to format and print basic business correspondence; simple reports will be introduced. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	OFT 121 - Professional Keyboarding I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab Development of basic touch keyboarding skills and knowledge necessary for the operation and care of the personal computer. Students shall apply this keyboarding skill and knowledge to the typing of letters, memos, and one page manuscripts. Required minimum keyboarding speed is 30 net words per minute for three minutes. A minimum of seven such timings is necessary for successful completion of OFT 121. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	OFT 122 - Professional Keyboarding II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab Preparation of business letters, tabulations, manuscripts and business forms; reinforcement of basic keyboarding skills and production ability to achieve speed and accuracy. Required minimum keyboarding speed is 40 net words per minute for five minutes. A minimum of ten such timings is required for successful completion of OFT 122. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: OFT 121 with a C average, or advanced placement Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	OFT 159 - Business English 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course deals with the principles of English grammar, punctuation, and usage necessary for preparation of all business communications. Also useful for students who need to apply correct rules or the mechanics of our language to written communications. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	OFT 182 - College Success: Office Technology 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. The student’s success in the Office Technology program will be increased by providing students with information and skills needed to achieve their educational goals. Topics will address initial assessment of editing skills, keyboarding speed, business writing skills and PC applications; orientation to the college; overview of Office Technology programs; survival skills and portfolio development. This course is required for all incoming students in the Office Technology program. Grading will be on an S/U basis. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	OFT 230 - Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 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: OFT 121 or CIS 100, BIO 213 or BIO 117 or permission of instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Pharmacy
	PHA 150 - Pharmacology for Substance Abuse Counselors 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is an introduction to the topics in pharmacology that are most relevant to students studying to become substance abuse counselors. Major topics will include: basic neurobiology; psychopharmacological principles; issues of MICA/dual-diagnosed clients; the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and personality disorders; and the treatment of chemical dependency and co-occurring conditions. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHA 160 - Surgical Pharmacology 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. A study of pharmaceutics used in surgery; emphasis placed on pre-anesthetic and post-anesthetic medications. Knowledge will be gained in pharmacological math, modes of administration, pharmacologic action, toxic levels and safe effects of different pharmaceutics. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHA 250 - General Pharmacology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A survey course designed to meet the needs of health professionals or other interested students who wishes to gain an understanding of the principles of pharmacology. Major topics will include: Legal regulations, prescriptions, calculations, interactions and uses of drugs and chemotherapeutic agents for anti infective therapy and cancer treatment, as well as toxicology. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: BIO 213 or permission of the instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Philosophy
	PHI 149 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will be an introduction to the experience of how one’s thought, speech and action shapes the world we live in. It will show how philosophy is an experience of self-transformation in which we become free, empowered and capable of self-healing and self-creation. The philosophies of Plato and Nietzsche are the focal points. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHI 153 - Ethics: Morality, Law and Politics 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will raise the issue of the nature of ethics, morality and purposeful existence in relation to the nature of happiness and self satisfaction. We will read about and examine several of the great thinkers from Plato to Nietzsche. The questions of social responsibility and moral obligation will be raised. The issues of legal and social force, emotion and reason will be raised as they relate to moral problems. We will cover topics such as the nature of desire, duty, pleasure, pain, self respect, self esteem, personal interests, holiness, sinfulness, conscience and happiness. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHI 155 - Political Philosophy: Community, Culture and State Power 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will explore the political relationship between what it means to be a free individual, a member of a community, and a citizen of a Federal state. In the enquiry we will define how these political relationships shape our understanding of crucial issues concerning the environment, culture, and social power. The philosophical context of the course will grow out of readings about fundamental political ideas that shape thought and action in contemporary politics. We will examine the ideas that have shaped the Liberal-democratic state as we know it today and contrast them with the more radical and marginal ideas of communitarians, populists, traditionalists, the religious right, and single-issue political groups. Issues of environment, culture and the state will serve as the practical framework against which the basic ideas of political philosophy will be examined and criticized. Classical ideas such as liberty, equality and fraternity will permeate lecture and discussion. These will in turn be critically mediated by contemporary concepts, ideas and theories in thought. Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHI 165 - Philosophy of Art, Beauty and Creativity 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Aesthetic experience is the subject matter of this course. The life experience of several great artists as well as our own everyday experience will be explored in order to study the meaning and nature of art, beauty, and creativity. Through enquiry into the nature of painting, poetry, film, music, dance, architecture, and other art forms, we will examine the nature of the arts and their significance for us. Readings will cover several of the more important theories of art from Plato to the present. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHI 169 - Philosophy of Religion 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will cover six major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Taoism, and Islam. We will deal with these religions historically, critically and comparatively. Constant reference will be made to comparable and contrasting aspects of each of these religions. A main theme of the course will be to examine the mystical core of each of the religions. Additionally, we will explore the meaning and nature of religious experience. Basic concepts in religious thought will be addressed such as faith, salvation, God, grace, miracles, life after death, and healing. We will not deal with institutional doctrine or customs but with the ideas, experiences, and meaning of religious life itself. The focus will be the nature of religious experience especially our own. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHI 180 - Philosophy of Love & Sexuality: Desire, Intimacy & Compassion 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will explore the nature of love as a unique human phenomenon and in its relationship to sexuality. The exploration will cover love’s various manifestations in terms of the experiences of desire, intimacy and compassion. The course will be structured as an introductory level philosophy course, familiarizing the students with the questions of the nature of being, the problem of knowledge and the role of values in determining our understanding and experience of love. Both the Platonic and Freudian traditions will be utilized to conceptualize and problematize the erotic phenomenon. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: ENG 099 and AAC 042 or testing waiver Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Phlebotomy
	PHL 100 - Phlebotomy I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course deals with the role of the Phlebotomist in the clinical laboratory setting. 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. Restricted to Phlebotomist students only. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: BIO 117 or BIO 213 and 214 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: BIO 117 or BIO 213 and 214 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHL 101 - Phlebotomy II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Topics covered are intravenous and special collection procedures; elderly, home, and long-term care collections; and toxicology and drug testing procedures. Additionally, students will review liability issues; difficult draws and complications; arterial punctures; and the additional duties of a phlebotomist. Lastly, the course offers a Phlebotomy Certification exam review. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PHL 100 OR MED 103 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHL 102 - Phlebotomy Practicum 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lab This clinical based course has the students assigned to a clinic in an affiliated hospital/clinic for 180 total hours. This course allows the students to apply and practice the skills learned in PHL 100/MED 103 and PHL 101. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHL 100 or MED 103 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHL 102C - Phlebotomy Practicum I 4 Cr. This clinical based course has the students assigned to a clinic in an affiliated hospital/clinic for 180 total hours. This course allows the students to apply and practice the skills learned in PHL 100/MED 103 and PHL 101. Usually offered Interim semester Pre-Requisites: PHL 100 or MED 103 Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: PHL 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: PHL 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Physical Education
	PED 107 - Movement Analysis I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab This course is designed to prepare students on the basics of analyzing sports movement or technique utilizing digital video analysis and Dartfish Sports Video Software and hardware. Students will be able to demonstrate an introductory understanding of the software and hardware processes used to shoot, capture, analyze and distribute digital video using Dartfish video software. The vocabulary/language associated with the use of digital video and the sports industry will give students a broad knowledge of terms associated with this computer application. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 108 - Ballroom Dance 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Traditional ballroom dances of America and Latin America are taught. These include foxtrot, waltz, cha cha, rhumba, tango, swing, Rhinelander, and others. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 115 - Country/Folk Dance 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Activity course designed to practice and learn the dances of countries concentrating on a variety of folk, square, and line dances with some application to the principles of movement of Rudolf Laban. Topics covered include historical, geographical, and cultural influences upon folk and square dance, terminology, mechanics of various individual and group steps, rhythm patterns, movement concepts, and teaching strategies. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 123 - Co-ed Gymnastics-Tumbling 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Consists of tumbling skills/dance movements. Individual skills will be taught in progression of difficulty so that students are able to combine them into performance routines in the men’s and women’s floor events. Also covered will be demonstration routines. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 126 - Archery 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Basic knowledge and skills of competitive target archery, including form, safety, score keeping, terminology, care and selection of equipment. An introduction to Field Archery will be included in this course. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 132 - Bowling 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Designed for beginning bowlers or ones with limited knowledge and skills. The course will address the mechanical principles involved in the approach, release techniques and techniques of spot bowling for strikes and spares. Topics covered include equipment, related terminology, etiquette and safety factors, scoring, four-step approach, delivery, aiming, and making spares and splits. Students of all ability levels will enjoy this course. Sport Video Technology will be incorporated in teaching and improvement of the basic bowling techniques. There is a lab fee for this course. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 135 - Adventure Education 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab This is an activity course designed to encourage participants to develop greater self confidence and at the same time acquire a sense of trust and commitment to their classmates. Students are given the opportunity to test themselves against physical and emotional limits through exploration of a series of group and personal challenges to attain higher levels of performance. Experiences include initiatives, trust activities, team building experiences, and the low and high challenge ropes course. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 140 - Golf 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Designed for a student who would like to learn or improve golf skills. It focuses on the mechanical principles of the swing: stance, grip, alignment, rhythm, and the use of various clubs. In addition, topics covered include equipment, terminology, rules, and etiquette. Usually offered Spring and Summer semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 142 - Physical Fitness 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Acquaints students with different methods of physiological conditioning enabling them to design their own program for a lifetime of physical fitness and wellness, includes cardiovascular training, circuit training, conditioning, and weight training. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 145 - Aerobic Conditioning 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Introduction to the practices and principles of aerobic fitness. Consists of regular participation in an aerobic program as well as emphasis on the physiology of aerobic fitness, care and prevention of common injuries, and class structuring. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 155 - Weight Training 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Provides the student with an understanding of the muscular system and how weight training methods are taught that will enable a student to design a personal program for a lifetime of fitness. The course includes the use of cardiovascular equipment, traditional free weights, and CYBEX equipment. Safe use of equipment will be covered. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 157 - Badminton 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Introduces the student to the racquet sport, badminton. The course includes beginning strokes and serves, court position for doubles and singles play, strategy, terminology, etiquette, and rules of the game. Men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles are played. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 164 - Beginning Karate 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab An introduction to the Oriental art of Karate to include origin of the various styles, fighting stances, blocking, open hand and foot techniques. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 168 - Racquetball 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Introduces the fast-paced game of four-wall racquetball. It includes the basic strokes, serves, safety during play, rules, court positioning, and strategy. Singles, cutthroat, and doubles are played. Students are required to have a racket and eye safety equipment for each class. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 170 - Tennis 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Introduces the racket sport of tennis to the inexperienced student. The grips, basic skills (forehand, backhand, flat serve, lob, and volley) are introduced as well as USTA rules, conditioning, etiquette, strategy, and safety. The doubles and singles baseline games are emphasized, but net play is covered for both. Usually offered Fall and Summer semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 195 - Power Volleyball 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Emphasizes preparatory activities leading to the development of the basic skills: pass, set, forearm pass, dink, spike, and block. It introduces students to offensive and defensive tactics, court coverage, USVBA/NAGWS rules and team play. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 196 - Yoga 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab An introduction to the practices of yoga with a primary emphasis on the physiological practices (Hatha Yoga), and to a lesser degree the philosophical and psychological aspects to increase physical and mental fitness. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 235 - Adventure Education II 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab An activity course designed for individuals interested in the understanding and application of low and high ropes course activities. Participants will experience an overview of teaching strategies, safety principles, rescue techniques, programming for K-12 school systems and develop experience on the low and high ropes course. Occasionally offered Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 255 - Advanced Weight Training 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Provides the student with review of the muscular system and details how alternative resistance training methods will illicit desired responses from the body. The course includes the use of medicine balls, exercise balls, resistance bands, TRX, BOSU balls and other applicable cutting-edge equipment. Safe use of equipment will be covered in addition to proper warm-up, stretching and cool-down methods. This course should be considered as an alternative to PED 155 for those students who will go on to utilize these advanced techniques in a professional setting. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PED 155 or permission of instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 275 - Lifeguard Training with Advanced First Aid 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 2 Lab This course focuses on the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed by students to achieve certification from the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (which includes AED training for adults and children). The course emphasizes the importance of a safe, healthy lifestyle, as well as the knowledge to prevent lifestyle related injuries or related illnesses on and off the job. American Red Cross guidelines and sanctions are adhered to in the development and instruction of this course. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Student will be able to swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl (100 yards) and breaststroke (100 yards) followed by a choice of either (100 yards); student will be able to swim 20 yards, submerge, retrieve a 10 lb. brick off the pool floor, return 20 yards keeping both hands on the brick (supine position, no goggles permitted for this portion), and finally exit the pool without the assistance of steps or a ladder in under 100 seconds. (By permission of instructor). Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 401-443 - Intercollegiate Athletics 2 Cr. Student athletes may earn one academic credit for each semester of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team, with a grade of S/U. Students may receive a maximum of 2 credits of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team by fulfilling all educational requirements of the sport(s) which they may elect to participate. Credit for intercollegiate athletics fulfills the 2 credit HPE requirement. Try-outs for team membership. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 440 - ICA: Men’s Bowling I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Student-athletes may earn one academic credit for each semester of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team, with a grade of S/U. Students may receive a maximum of 2 credits of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team by fulfilling all educational requirements of the sport(s) in which they may elect to participate. Credit for intercollegiate athletics fulfills the 2 credit HPE requirement. Pre-Requisites: Try-outs for team membership. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PED 442 - ICA: Women’s Bowling I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lab Student-athletes may earn one academic credit for each semester of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team, with a grade of S/U. Students may receive a maximum of 2 credits of participation on each intercollegiate athletic team by fulfilling all educational requirements of the sport(s) in which they may elect to participate. Credit for intercollegiate athletics fulfills the 2 credit HPE requirement. Pre-Requisites: Try-outs for team membership Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Physical Science
	PHS 101 - Introduction Physical Science 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. The course is divided into three parts: mathematical computations used in basic science courses; physics: Newton’s Laws of Motion, work, energy, and levers. The remainder of the course is devoted to the basic laws of chemistry, atomic structure, periodic chart, nomenclature, chemical reactions and solution chemistry. A basic algebra based approach is taken in the physics and chemistry. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: MAT 002 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Physical Therapist Assistant
	PTA 110 - Introduction to Clinical Kinesiology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Following an overview of anatomical terminology, musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, the student is introduced to clinical kinesiology and the application of biomechanical principles in the field of physical therapy. This is a 7.5 week modular course that takes place the first half of the semester. Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 111L - Basic Patient Care Skills 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This laboratory course introduces the PTA student to basic patient care skills including standard precautions, body mechanics, patient positioning, measurement of vital signs, wheelchair management, transfers, and gait training. Through self-study, the student is also introduced to medical terminology and medical abbreviations in preparation for documentation. Students must complete a minimum of 45 hours of observation in a physical therapy clinic. Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 112L, PTA 116, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 112L - Physical Therapy Foundations Laboratory 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This course provides the foundations necessary for Clinical Orthopedics. Common orthopedic assessment procedures utilized in physical therapy, as well as documentation of the collected data are introduced. The assessment procedures include manual muscle testing, goniometry, gross screening versus definitive testing of sensory status, and deep tendon reflexes. Basic theories, principles and methods of therapeutic exercise and stretching will also be covered. As additional foundations for Clinical Orthopedics, the physiology of tissue healing and repair, arthritis, connective tissue diseases and associated pharmacology will be discussed. This is a 7.5 week modular course which is offered the second half of the semester. Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 116, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 116 - Introduction to the PT Profession 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course provides the student with an orientation to the NCCC’s PTA program’s academic and clinical policies, and an introduction to the field of physical therapy. Topics include a historical perspective of the field of physical therapy, state practice acts, medical-professional ethics and conduct, the role of the PTA as part of the health care team, and an orientation to the psychological and social needs of patients and their families. Techniques for effective interaction and intervention between the physical therapist assistant and the patient will be emphasized. Students will be instructed in HIPAA and the rights, dignity, and individuality of the patients they encounter. The role and significance of the American Physical Therapy Association, the ADA, and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice will be examined. This is a 10 week modular course which takes place during the first 10 weeks of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, BIO 213, and BIO 213L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 130 - Clinical Orthopedics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. This lecture course presents the normal anatomy and kinesiology of each of the peripheral joints and the spine. With this foundation, pathophysiological and pathokinesiological factors which may result in musculo-skeletal dysfunction are examined. The course organization parallels that of PTA 131L, in that study of the specific regions of the body for both courses will be sequenced as follows: spine, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, PTA 131L, BIO 214, and BIO 214L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 131L - Clinical Orthopedics Lab 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab This laboratory course requires the physical therapist assistant student to apply the knowledge gained in PTA 112 and PTA 130 to specific regions of the body. Students will gain experience by role-playing the part of the physical therapist assistant and also acting as surrogate patients. Students will engage in extensive laboratory practice in palpation, goniometry, flexibility testing, manual muscle testing, therapeutic exercise, stretching, sensation testing, deep tendon reflex testing, and limb length and girth measurement. An overview of selected orthopedic special tests commonly utilized in physical therapy is covered, and students are exposed to concepts of joint mobilization. The course organization parallels that of PTA 130 in that study of the specific regions of the body for both courses will be sequenced as follows: spine, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Rehabilitation for common orthopedic conditions, and observation and correction of postural and gait deviations utilizing stretching and strengthening techniques will be covered. Documentation for the PTA will be studied with emphasis on documenting the data collected and therapeutic interventions provided in an orthopedic setting. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 110, PTA 111L, PTA 112L, PTA 116, PTA 131L, BIO 214, and BIO 214L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 150 - Clinical Practicum I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 9 Lab This initial clinical exposure will provide students with hands-on application of the skills acquired during the first academic year of the program. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete four weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Usually offered Summer Session II Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 210 - Physical Agents 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Examines the theory and principles of physical therapy modalities. As a precursor to the application of physical agent modalities, massage and electrotherapy in the laboratory and clinic, this course covers important aspects of normal and abnormal physiology. Thermoregulation, skin functions and responses, sensory system functions, pain and pain modulation, and circulatory responses are covered. Methods of classifying health and wellness consistent with the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapy Practice are also covered. This is a ten week modular course offered the first ten weeks of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 211L - Physical Agents Laboratory 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab In this course, the indications, precautions, contraindications, methods of application and effects of physical therapy modalities are covered. Physical therapist assistant students are provided the opportunity to practice application of therapeutic heat and cold, mechanical traction, external compression, ultrasound and phonophoresis, massage, hydrotherapy, ultraviolet light, electromyographic biofeedback, and the various forms of electric current therapy. Students will experience the modalities as surrogate patients as well. Case studies, and attempts to otherwise simulate the clinical environment are emphasized throughout, as are written documentation of pertinent aspects of these physical therapy interventions and other necessary forms of communication with the patient, physical therapist, and other members of the multi-interdisciplinary team. This is a ten week modular course offered the last ten weeks of the semester. Restricted to PTA students only Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 220 - Clinical Medicine I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Investigation of pathology, pharmacology and other medical management of cardiac, vascular, integumentary, pulmonary, and endocrine diagnoses commonly seen in physical therapy clinical practice. Includes burn injury and other wounds, diabetes, and amputation. This is a five week modular course which begins the eleventh week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 221L, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 221L - Clinical Medicine I Laboratory 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This laboratory companion course for PTA 220 provides the student with instruction in physical therapy management of patients with cardiac, vascular, integumentary, pulmonary, and endocrine diagnoses commonly seen in physical therapy clinical practice. The course includes simulated practice of treatment of cardiac and pulmonary patients, burn injuries and other wounds. Additionally, clinical concerns and interventions when working with patients with diabetes, therapeutic exercise protocols, residual limb care, prosthetic application, and functional training for patients with amputation will be addressed. This is a five week modular course which begins the eleventh week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 226, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 226 - Clinic Operations and Management 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Topics for this course include historical perspectives on delivery of health care, clinic operations management, delegation and supervision, policies and procedures, performance appraisal, quality assurance/continuous quality improvement, and reimbursement issues such as the uninsured and underinsured, Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation and commercial insurance. Includes current issues and trends in physical therapy such as continuing competency, specialty certification for physical therapists, and possibilities for recognition for the PTA with exceptional experience or skills. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 150, PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 230 - Pediatrics 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Topics of this course include infant and child typical and atypical growth and development, acquisition of motor milestones, selected developmental disabilities commonly seen in pediatric physical therapy, physical therapy in schools, orthotics, adaptive equipment, measures of functional status and change. This is a three week modular course which begins at the start of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 231L, PTA 250, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 231L - Pediatrics Laboratory 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab The physical therapist assistant student will be exposed to activities and techniques to utilize when working with pediatric patients, including basic handling and facilitation of movement in the developmental sequence. Students will learn about the influence of typical and atypical primitive reflexes on posture and movement, righting and equilibrium responses, and abnormal balance responses and coordination. Opportunities to practice interventions to alleviate difficulties with motor control will be emphasized. This is a three week modular course which begins at the start of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 250, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 232L - Neurorehabilitation Laboratory 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Knowledge of motor learning and motor control gained from PTA 230 and PTA 231 will be developed as more in-depth theory, principles, and practices of physical therapy pertinent to patients with neuromuscular conditions are studied. Topics include: specialized interventions and philosophies for treatment of patients with neuropathology and subsequent disorders of movement, accessibility, environmental assessment, and specialty wheelchair applications. This is a four week modular course which begins the eigth week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, PTA 250, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 240 - Clinical Medicine II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. The content of this course includes the pathophysiological changes resulting from disease processes including the etiology of diseases and disruption of the integrity of bodily functions due to traumatic, immunological, genetic, inflammatory, and degenerative causes. This course emphasizes pathology and pharmacology for diagnoses affecting the neuromuscular systems which are commonly encountered in physical therapy practice, for example, stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. Oncology and changes associated with advanced age are also covered. This course is the final classroom experience for the PTA program. Therefore, composition of resume and cover letters, mock interviews, and a mock licensing exam are included. This is a three week modular course which begins the ninth week of the semester. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 250, PTA 275, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 250 - Clinical Practicum II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 9 Lab This second clinical education course will provide students with hands-on application of the advanced skills acquired to this point in the program. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete four weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 231L, and BIO 215 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 275 - Clinical Practicum III 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This third clinical education course will provide students with further hands-on application of the advanced skills acquired to this point in the program. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete five weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Spring semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 231L, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 250, and PTA 275 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 295 - Clinical Practicum IV 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This fourth and final clinical education course will provide students with further hands-on application of all of the skills acquired in the program. This terminal clinical education course ensures that students are prepared to enter the workforce as entry level physical therapist assistants. Students are assigned to a clinical facility, typically in Western New York, at the discretion of the academic clinical coordinator of education, and dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will complete five weeks of full-time (37 hours/week) clinical education. Supervision is provided directly by either licensed physical therapists or certified physical therapist assistants employed at the clinical site. Restricted to PTA students Usually offered Summer Session I Pre-Requisites: PTA 275 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PTA 310 - PTA Clinical Education III 5 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 15 Lab This last clinical education course, which consists of two, four-week, full-time (40 hours/week) clinical education experiences will build upon PTA Clinical Education I and II, as well as all of the PTA practices and seminar courses. Assignments are arranged at the discretion of the academic coordinator of clinical education to ensure exposure to a variety of clinical settings. However, placement is dependent upon the availability of clinical sites. Students will be supervised by licensed physical therapists and/or certified physical therapist assistants in the clinical setting. Upon successful completion of this third clinical education course, the physical therapist assistant graduate will be competent to practice as a physical therapist assistant and will be eligible for certification. Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: PTA 206, PTA 207, and PTA 208 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Physics
	PHY 112 - Our Solar System 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A modular course oriented specifically toward a fuller understanding of the members of our solar system. An in-depth study of the planets will be supplemented with the reasons for the habitability of our planet. An awareness on how to prevent self destruction and promote environmental protection of Earth is given. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 113 - The Universe 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A modular course which stresses an understanding of the evolutionary theories of the universe. Discussions will include such subjects as supernova, pulsars, nova, black holes, red shift, matter, anti-matter, and space-time. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PHY 112 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 114 - Extraterrestrial Life 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A modular course examining the possibility of the existence of life outside the Earth. Known life processes will be discussed with other possible processes relevant to existing conditions near other stars. Course principles will be applied to the investigation of extraterrestrial civilizations and possible modes of contact. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PHY 112 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 116 - Cosmos 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. An introductory, interdisciplinary course which studies the essence of astronomical knowledge as a product of man’s application of the “Copernican Principle.”‚ ‚ The interplay between science and cultural beliefs and how philosophical and religious beliefs have enhanced or conflicted with scientific principles is discussed. Human activity on Earth and its implication on ecology are compared to other planetary ecologies. Stellar evolution including star birth, Main Sequence stage and stellar demise is discussed with sun as a model star. Recent astronomical findings by many space probes including the Hubble Space Telescope are discussed. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 120 - Introduction to Physics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. An introductory course in physics. The course assumes that students have no previous background in physics. The basic mathematical working tools are algebra and trigonometry. The topics covered will be mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism and light. Students will be expected to solve simple physics application problems. Usually offered Fall semesters during day and Spring semesters of odd numbered years during evening Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 131 - General Physics I 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. As a survey course, PHY 131-132 is a two semester, non calculus sequence. Topics include vectors, forces, acceleration, linear and circular motion, gravitation, energy, momentum, fluids, gases, liquids, solids and thermo dynamics. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent Co-Requisites: PHY 131L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 131L - General Physics I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY131. (See the PHY131 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent Co-Requisites: PHY 131 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 132 - General Physics II 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Continuation of PHY 131, General Physics I. General topics include wave motion, light, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 131 Co-Requisites: PHY 132L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 132L - General Physics II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY 132 (See the PHY 132 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 131 Co-Requisites: PHY 132 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 152 - Wave Motion, Heat and Light 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Specific topics include Simple Harmonic Motion, traveling waves, standing waves, acoustics, thermometry, heat units, heat transfer, the Ideal Gas Law, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, the heat engine, the refrigerator, the Carnot cycle, reflection, refraction, the optics of prisms and lenses and various interference effects. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Four credits of mechanics or other introductory physics course or permission of the instructor Co-Requisites: PHY 152L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 152L - Wave Motion, Heat and Light Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY 152 (See the PHY 152 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: Four credits of Mechanics or other introductory physics course, or permission of the instructor Co-Requisites: PHY 152 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 171 - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The first of four calculus-based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 171 are centered on mechanical phenomena. Topics include measurement and estimation, the description of motion, vectors and vector algebra, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity and harmonic motion. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 120 Co-Requisites: PHY 171L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 171L - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY 171. (See the PHY 171 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Concurrent Requirement: Prerequisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 120 Co-Requisites: PHY 171 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The second of four calculus-based general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 172 are centered on electromagnetic phenomena. Topics include static electricity, fields and potentials, capacitance, resistance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, induction, RL circuits, AC circuits, RLC circuits and Maxwell’s equations. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: MAT 120 and PHY 171 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 121 Co-Requisites: PHY 172L General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 172L - Calculus Based Physics II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with PHY 172 (See the PHY 172 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and MAT 120 Concurrent Requirement: Prerequisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 121 Co-Requisites: PHY 172 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 273 - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The third of four calculus based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 273 are centered on wave, optical and quantum mechanical phenomena. Topics include sound, acoustic wave propagation, Fourier decomposition, optical polarization, diffraction, geometrical optics, optical system analysis, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, line spectra, the Bohr atom, deBroglie waves, the Schrodinger equation, quantum tunneling, quantum puzzles, nuclear phenomena. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 222 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 273L - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics Lab 0 Cr. This is the required lab course associated with PHY 273. (See PHY 273 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 222 Co-Requisites: PHY 273 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule

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NUR 211X - Nursing III

NUR 211Y - Nursing III

NUR 211Z - Nursing III

NUR 212CX - Nursing IV Clinic

NUR 212CY - Nursing IV Clinic

NUR 212CZ - Nursing IV Clinic

NUR 212L - Nursing IV Lab

NUR 212X - Nursing IV

NUR 212Y - Nursing IV

NUR 212Z - Nursing IV

NUR 213 - Nursing Perspectives

NUR 231 - Nursing Clinical Practicum

NUR 232 - Intra-Operative Nursing Practicum

NUR 237 - Health Assessment

OFT 100 - Keyboarding on the PC

OFT 101 - Keyboarding/WP Applications I

OFT 121 - Professional Keyboarding I

OFT 122 - Professional Keyboarding II

OFT 159 - Business English

OFT 182 - College Success: Office Technology

OFT 230 - Medical Coding, Billing and Insurance

PHA 150 - Pharmacology for Substance Abuse Counselors

PHA 160 - Surgical Pharmacology

PHA 250 - General Pharmacology

PHI 149 - Introduction to Philosophy

PHI 153 - Ethics: Morality, Law and Politics

PHI 155 - Political Philosophy: Community, Culture and State Power

PHI 165 - Philosophy of Art, Beauty and Creativity

PHI 169 - Philosophy of Religion

PHI 180 - Philosophy of Love & Sexuality: Desire, Intimacy & Compassion

PHL 100 - Phlebotomy I

PHL 101 - Phlebotomy II

PHL 102 - Phlebotomy Practicum

PHL 102C - Phlebotomy Practicum I

PED 107 - Movement Analysis I

PED 108 - Ballroom Dance

PED 115 - Country/Folk Dance

PED 123 - Co-ed Gymnastics-Tumbling

PED 126 - Archery

PED 132 - Bowling

PED 135 - Adventure Education

PED 140 - Golf

PED 142 - Physical Fitness

PED 145 - Aerobic Conditioning

PED 155 - Weight Training

PED 157 - Badminton

PED 164 - Beginning Karate

PED 168 - Racquetball

PED 170 - Tennis

PED 195 - Power Volleyball

PED 196 - Yoga

PED 235 - Adventure Education II

PED 255 - Advanced Weight Training

PED 275 - Lifeguard Training with Advanced First Aid

PED 401-443 - Intercollegiate Athletics

PED 440 - ICA: Men’s Bowling I

PED 442 - ICA: Women’s Bowling I

PHS 101 - Introduction Physical Science

PTA 110 - Introduction to Clinical Kinesiology

PTA 111L - Basic Patient Care Skills

PTA 112L - Physical Therapy Foundations Laboratory

PTA 116 - Introduction to the PT Profession

PTA 130 - Clinical Orthopedics

PTA 131L - Clinical Orthopedics Lab

PTA 150 - Clinical Practicum I

PTA 210 - Physical Agents

PTA 211L - Physical Agents Laboratory

PTA 220 - Clinical Medicine I

PTA 221L - Clinical Medicine I Laboratory