2020-2021 Student Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Human Services

  
  • HUS 204 - Human Services Research & Synthesis

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.

    Students enrolled in the Human Services degree program and have completed coursework in Introduction to Human Services (HUS 101) and Human Services Internship I (HUS 102) will be required to demonstrate a synthesis of their academic and practical experiences in the field of Human Services. With the guidance of the instructor, students will prepare a written and oral report on a topic of direct relevance to the field of Human Services. Reports must be based on library research which is integrated with field work experience (HUS 102) and information from various human services and related courses.
    Restricted to Human Services Majors
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: HUS 101 and HUS 102


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  • HUS 207 - Infants & Toddler Care and Education

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

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


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  • HUS 208 - Early Childhood Education

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

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


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  • HUS 210 - Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course focuses on various methods for teaching young children, birth to eight years, from an anti-bias perspective. Included will be ways to incorporate anti-bias attitudes and materials into an early childhood curriculum. Areas of bias to be covered include, but are not limited to gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, race, and religious beliefs. Students will be encouraged to explore their own bias in relation to educating young children. Small group discussions, community speakers, and field trips to Early Childhood Centers using an anti-bias curriculum are part of the course experience. Also available as EDU 210.
    Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters and online
    Pre-Requisites: HUS/EDU 207 or HUS/EDU 208 or PSY 220 or permission of the instructor


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  • HUS 213 - Loss, Grief & Coping

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    An interdisciplinary approach is used in this course to examine the nature of loss and its impact on an individual’s life. Particular attention is given to grief as a natural response to loss, and to death as a specific loss. A major goal is to enhance students’ understanding of their own attitudes and responses to loss in general, and to death in particular. Various cultural customs, rituals, and beliefs concerning death, dying, and grieving are discussed along with supportive modes of care for dying and grieving persons.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing


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  • HUS 215 - Substance Abuse Interventions

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will focus the student’s knowledge and skills beyond the broad background given in HUS 114 with an emphasis on intervening and disrupting the addictive cycle. Different diagnostic/classificatory schemes as well as the characteristics and processes associated with addictive individuals will be addressed. In addition, counseling techniques will be emphasized, particularly focusing on family therapy and interventions within the client’s “cological group.”
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing


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  • HUS 216 - Chemical Dependency Topics

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will address essential issues in preparing students to work as a counselor, case manager, or advocate with persons in chemical dependency treatment. Topics will include ethics, legal issues in treatment, confidentiality, work in self-help groups, and relapse prevention. Particular attention will be given to the codes of ethics utilized by practitioners and the philosophy of “virtue ethics” as applied in the field of chemical dependency counseling.
    Usually offered Fall semester


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  • HUS 217 - Diversity in Chemical Dependency Counseling

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will address those problems inherent in counseling a person from another culture who has an alcohol or drug abuse problem. Although there are over 1,096 ethnic groups, this course will focus on the five largest (African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans and Native Americans) and two growing subgroups of our culture, the elderly and victims of HIV/AIDS. These diverse groups will be examined in terms of their definition, history, demographics, patterns of alcohol and drug use and abuse, customs, beliefs, values, attitudes, norms, traditions, learning and communication skills. The concepts of stereotyping and blaming the victims will be explored.
    Usually offered Spring semester


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  • SSC 131 - Studies Abroad in the Social Sciences

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Students will learn about human services and/or educational practices in the destination country under the tutelage of a Social Sciences faculty member. Following 15 hours of classroom instruction, there will be 60 hours of field instruction on a study tour to the destination country. The NCCC instructor(s) will also accompany students on field trips within the studied country.


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Humanities

  
  • HUM 102 - The Gothic Impulse

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    The course provides an introduction to the history, scope and meanings of “gothic” with particular attention to classic and popular fiction and its film adaptations, as well as other expressions of the gothic impulse.  
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing
    General Education: Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • HUM 210 - Caribbean Literature & Studies

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    The goal of this course is to introduce students to the diverse non-Western cultures of the Caribbean by focusing on the representation of Caribbean places and peoples in essays, short stories, poems, films, music and cuisine. Students will learn how writers are rethinking the history of islands and archipelagoes, their relatedness to one another and their centrality to modern world history. Using literary works as a “voyage out” to questions of race, gender, nationality and political history, students will study the ways in which modern Caribbean authors write back to several key (Western) colonial-imperialist texts which have subordinated, marginalized or rendered invisible non-Western Caribbean histories, cultures and identities. Writers and artists descended from non-Western cultures, including India, Africa and Native America, will be the central focus of the course. Through careful reading and analysis, students will widen the boundaries of their own imaginations.
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Other World Civilizations (OW)


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Italian

  
  • ITA 101 - Elementary Italian I

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    A study of the structure of the Italian language and the development of the four basic skills of language acquisition: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course also serves as an introduction to Italian culture.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL)


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  • ITA 102 - Elementary Italian II

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Elementary Italian 102 is sequential to Elementary Italian 101. It is a continuation of the study of the structure of the Italian language and the development of the four basic skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the culture of the Italian-speaking people is a component of the course.
    Occasionally offered
    Pre-Requisites: ITA 101
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL)


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Japanese

  
  • JAP 101 - Elementary Japanese I

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Japanese 101 is designed for those who have had little or no previous experience with the Japanese language.  The course focuses on conversational Japanese which involves the first two language skills of comprehension and speaking.  The other two skills areas, reading and writing, are included.  Japanese culture is presented in context of the thematic organization of the textbook.  
    Usually offered Fall semester
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL)


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  • JAP 102 - Elementary Japanese II

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Japanese 102 is designed for those who successfully completed Japanese 101 or equivalent and is the logical continuation of that course. The course focuses on conversational Japanese which involves the first two language skills of comprehension and speaking. The other two skills areas, reading and writing, are included. Japanese culture is presented in context of the thematic organization of the textbook.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: Japanese 101 or permission of the instructor
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL).


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Journalism

  
  • JRN 145 - Journalism I

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    An introduction to journalism, with emphasis on writing and research skills: writing for audience, focus, conciseness, punctuation, vocabulary, semantics, connotative language, and editing. Students will have hands-on experience in research, interviewing, and news reporting as they work with the staff of the College newspaper. The course will also introduce students to current issues in the field including libel, privacy, freedom of the press. Recommended for Liberal Arts, and Communications majors.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 101 or permission of the instructor


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  • JRN 146 - Journalism II

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This is an advanced course in the higher-level writing skills required in the field of journalism (including newspapers, magazines, electronic journalism, and public relations). The course will offer weekly opportunities to develop analytical and reporting skills as students produce news and feature articles for the College newspaper. Students will also produce research papers on current national issues facing journalists. This course is recommended for students interested in a career in writing, for Liberal Arts students, especially those planning to major in English, Sociology, or Communications.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: ENG/JRN 145 or permission of the instructor


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  • JRN 150-153 - Newspaper Production

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1


    This course is intended to give students both theoretical and hands-on experience in the editing, proofreading, mock-up, layout, design, and production of the student newspaper, The Spirit. Students will gather articles, edit, proofread, and fact-check them, determine position and layout of the articles and advertisements, communicate with and submit the paper to the printer, and distribute the published papers around campus, as well as producing an online edition.


     
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 101 or permission of the instructor


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Library Learning Center

  
  • LLC 161 - Library Research Methods

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.

    Library Research is designed to provide lifelong learning skills that will enable students to become confident and independent library users. Students will learn to locate information using both traditional print resources and the web. In addition, students will learn to evaluate and properly document the information they find.
    Usually offered Fall semester


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Literature

  
  • LIT 205 - Comparative Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This is a survey course which requires an in-depth study of several major works of European literature reflecting the origin and development of contemporary Western civilization. Following a thematic direction, this course will focus on varying schools of thought and aesthetic movements in literature, arts, and music. Literatures of non-English cultures will be studied in English translations.  
    Usually offered Fall semester.
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 209 - British Literature from Beowulf to the Restoration

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    LIT 209 is a chronological study, by periods, of the writings of selected English literary masters from Beowulf to the eighteenth century.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 210 - British Literature from the Romantics to Present

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    LIT 210 is a chronological survey of representative works of leading English writers from the late eighteenth century to the present.  
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 211 - Children’s Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course is an introduction to literature whose primary audience is children and adolescents. Students will become familiar with significant children’s literature in several genres including folk and fairy tales, fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and picture books, as well as the critical criteria used for evaluation of such literature.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 213 - American Literature to 1865

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    LIT 213 is designed to be a survey of the diverse literature of American writers from the pre-Colonial period to approximately the Civil War period. Although this course concentrates on the major names and texts considered part of the “canon” we will also read from among the “non-canonical” writers and pieces of this early period.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 214 - American Literature Since 1865

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    LIT 214 is designed to be a survey of the diverse literature of American writers from the Civil War period to the present day including works of Native American, African American and women writers.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 215 - American Literature Culture 1865-Present

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    LIT 215 is a survey of creative responses to historical events from 1865 to the present. The focus of the course will be the literature of the period, but a variety of artistic responses will be examined as well, particularly art and music. The multi-faceted approach should give students a well-rounded understanding of American cultural history.
    Occasionally offered
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 216 - Film as Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    The course investigates world literature, using film as a means of further illuminating the study of literary text and making more clear the concept of interpretation. A survey course, LIT 216 presents literary works from the Classic Greek Period to the present.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 217 - Modern Drama as Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course examines the origins, literary style, form, philosophy, intent, and present trends in modern and contemporary drama.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 218 - Contemporary Novel

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    The course will concentrate on a selection of critically acclaimed post World War II novels. The course will encompass a broad and comprehensive analysis of selected works.
    Occasionally offered
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 222 - Contemporary World Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will focus on non-Western, Post-World War II literary works in English, original or translated, representing Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Indian sub-continent, and the Pacific. Although this is a survey course, there will be a significant in-depth study of various world views, including an emphasis on post-colonial perspectives.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 223 - Women in Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    The course will survey literature by women from a broad range of cultures and periods. It will explore the literary traditions that have marked the writing of women and the cultural roots that have influenced the content and styles of these writers. It will also introduce students to feminist literary critique. Study may include, in addition to Euro-American women, African American, Native American, Asian, African and other minority groups,  those traditionally included in college survey courses,  and those whose work has typically been omitted from college survey courses.
    Occasionally offered
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 226 - Science Fiction Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course consists of the reading, discussion and written analysis of speculative novels, short stories and poems concerned with the human response to social changes resulting from developments in science and technology, popularly known as Science Fiction.  
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 231 - African American Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    LIT 231 surveys the rich diversity of African American Literature from early slave narratives to contemporary poetry and fiction, emphasizing twentieth-century writers and their works while providing both historical and cultural contexts for the literature.
    Occasionally offered
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 233 - Native American Literature

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course is a survey of Native American literature. It will focus on narratives of first contact with Europeans and the natives’ struggle for survival throughout U.S. history to the present times. Students will also study texts showing spiritual outlooks and diversity among Native American cultures. There will be considerable emphasis on Native American heritage in arts, folklore and literature. Modern writers will be introduced for critical study, with an emphasis on their contribution to American literature.  
    Usually offered in Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 241 - Introduction to Shakespeare

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    LIT 241 is a one-semester survey of Shakespeare’s sonnets and plays. There may be a fee charged to attend a performance of a Shakespeare play at Stratford, Ontario.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 245 - Introduction to Mythology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will critically analyze myths, legends, folklore, and fables from different cultures, which may include, but is not limited to, the Middle East, Greek, Roman, Asian, African, Latin American, Pacific, and the Native American. Following a comparative approach, there will be a significant emphasis on studying the structure of myths, including their regional as well as universal character.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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Local Area Networks

  
  • NET 105 - Data Communications

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will survey the concepts that form the basis for computer networking. Current models of data communication (OSI & TCP/IP models) will be used as the common thread to examine Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), network security, transmission techniques, wireless concepts, and communication architectures.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 or waiver through testing


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  • NET 110 - LAN Administration I

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will provide students with the basic principles of administering a Local Area Network (LAN). Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, students will be exposed to the basic components within a LAN, Organization of Directory Services, adding and managing users, printers, and other resources. Polices on backup, security, and documentation will be covered.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: CIS 119 and/or permission of the instructor/coordinator


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  • NET 215 - LAN Administration II

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will provide students with the practical knowledge associated with LAN administration utilizing Windows NT. Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, students will be exposed to the techniques in configuring, customizing, integrating, managing and troubleshooting a Windows NT network. 
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: NET 110 and/or permission of the instructor/coordinator


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  • NET 220 - Advanced Protocols in Networks

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course provides an in-depth analysis of the Internet Protocol (IP). Topics include current technologies, Internet addressing, routing methodologies, IP within various infrastructures, and IP applications. This course is essential for students who will be seeking employment in a wide variety of computer networking positions.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: NET 105 and/or permission of the instructor


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  • NET 230 - LAN Installation

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course will involve the steps taken in physically constructing a Local Area Network (LAN). Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of network components in order to interface computers to the network, design wiring schemes, research costs, and develop proposals for building a network. Topics covered within the course will prepare the student for the COMP/TIA Network+ exam.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: NET 105 and/or permission of the instructor/coordinator


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Massage

  
  • MAS 100 - Introduction to Massage Therapy

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course provides an overview of the massage therapy profession. Topics include: information and research literacy applied to professional practice, history of massage therapy and its role in health care, a survey of various styles of bodywork, professional ethics and New York State legislation and regulations.
    Note: This is not a hands-on course.  
    Offered in Fall and Spring semesters


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  • MAS 101 - Western Massage Therapy I

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This course will focus on developing a firm foundation in the practice of contemporary Western massage. Students will learn essential techniques to perform a full-body wellness massage with a holistic perspective. Research-informed benefits and cautions of massage therapy will be discussed along with endangerment sites, proper hygiene and self-care for the student therapist. Proper use of oils, massage tables, draping and bolstering methods will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on the development of appropriate body mechanics and the cultivation of palpation and communication skills.  
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAS 100
    Co-Requisites: BIO 213, BIO 213L, MAS 101L, MAS 102, MAS 102L


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  • MAS 102 - Myology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This lecture and laboratory course begins an in depth study of the musculoskeletal system, including structure and function of skeletal muscles and joints and anatomical terminology. The lecture component of the course focuses on the locations, origins, insertions, innervation and actions of the major muscle groups. The laboratory component consists of an introduction to locating and palpating muscles and muscle groups and identifying their synergistic, agonistic and antagonistic relationships, their origins and insertions, innervations and actions.  
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Co-Requisites: BIO 213, 213L, MAS 101, 101L, 102L


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  • MAS 103 - Eastern Massage Therapy

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    Combining lecture, demonstration, practical application and discussion, this course is designed to give the student a solid foundation in the theory and practice of Shiatsu, a Japanese healing art based on traditional Chinese medicine. Exploring Eastern principle of Yin and Yang and Five Element Theory, students will learn to look for the underlying causes of disease from an Eastern perspective. Students will gain basic understanding of fundamental Shiatsu techniques through lecture-demonstration and interactive lab practice. Specific knowledge of indications and contraindications for the use of Shiatsu will also be addressed.  
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MAS 100, MAS 102, MAS 102L, BIO 213, BIO 213L
    Co-Requisites: MAS 104, MAS 104L, BIO 214, BIO 214L


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  • MAS 104 - Kinesiology

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    Kinesiology, MAS 104, continues in depth exploration of muscles and their function. The lecture component offers the study of the dynamics of movement including the biomechanics of muscles and their actions, the structure of joints and the limitations joints place on movement. The laboratory component consists of locating and palpating muscles and muscle groups and identifying their synergistic, agonistic and anagonistic relationships, their origins and insertions, innervations and actions. Students will be introduced to muscle testing, postural assessment, gait assessment, along with passive/assisted/resisted stretch techniques.  
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, BIO 213L, MAS 101, MAS 101L, MAS 102, MAS 102L
    Co-Requisites: BIO 214, BIO 214L, MAS 104L, MAS 105, MAS 105L


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  • MAS 105 - Western Massage Therapy II

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This course will deepen the palpation skills learned in Western Massage I with the introduction of advanced deep tissue, trigger point and stretching techniques. Side-lying position, heat and cold application, basic postural assessment and treatment documentation will be introduced.  
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, BIO 213L, MAS 101, MAS 102
    Concurrent Requirement: BIO 214, BIO 214L, MAS 104


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  • MAS 203 - Health, Hygiene & Hydrotherapy

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    Self-care for the massage therapist, personal hygiene and safety practices, and hydrotherapy techniques will be presented in this three part lecture and demonstration course. First, students will explore various self-care disciplines from both the western and eastern perspectives, which are designed to develop physical and mental awareness, strength and stamina. Second, students will be made aware of the importance of personal hygiene as it relates to their professional image and overall health concerns. They will also learn to create and maintain a clean, safe, and tranquil work environment, thus completing the total hygiene picture. Third, students will have the opportunity to experience various hydrotherapy techniques, their unique therapeutic value, contraindications for use, and methods of application. Lastly, students will learn how to recognize signs of abuse or neglect in clients.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: MAS 103, MAS 104, BIO 214, BIO 214L. Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 215 and HED 214


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  • MAS 204 - Pathology for Massage Therapists

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This course will cover the major systems of the body, the signs and symptoms of various diseases, the physiology of the disease processes that are particularly relevant to massage therapists and the application of massage as a treatment for various conditions.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAS 103, MAS 103L, MAS 104, MAS 104L, BIO 214, BIO 214L
    Co-Requisites: MAS 203, MAS 203L, MAS 205, MAS 205L, BIO 215, BIO 215L


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  • MAS 205 - Massage Practicum I: Clinical Applications

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Clinical

    This course offers a clinical setting in which students will deepen the massage therapy, communication and clinical thinking skills learned in the first semester courses. Working with clients from the community, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the art of the intake interview, assessment, creating treatment plans, documentation and scheduling.  
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: MAS 103, MAS 103L, MAS 104, MAS 104L, BIO 214, BIO 214L
    Co-Requisites: MAS 203, MAS 204, MAS 204L, BIO 215


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  • MAS 206 - Massage Practicum II: Clinical Applications

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 9 Clinical

    This course prepares students to offer advanced massage techniques. Working under supervision, students will assess client conditions and develop treatment plans for clients using Western and Eastern massage techniques. Treatment plans will be documented and outcomes evaluated.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 215, BIO 215L, MAS 203, MAS 203L, MAS 204, MAS 204L, MAS 205
    Co-Requisites: MAS 207


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  • MAS 207 - Massage Therapy: Expanded in Related Modalities

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This course is designed to give the student an introduction to other related modalities within the bodywork field. In an interactive learning experience, the instructor will focus on choices from the following methods as time allows Reflexology, Polarity Therapy, Touch for Health, Therapeutic Touch, Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage. The program will follow a lecture-demonstration format, with student exchange in a clinical lab setting.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MAS 203, MAS 204, MAS 205, BIO 215
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: MAS 206


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  • MAS 208 - Sports Massage

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This course presents theory and philosophy of sports massage. The kinds of pathologies and dysfunctions common to athletes will be addressed. The course will enable students to assess athletic clients in order to apply appropriate massage techniques in safe and effective ways. Students will gain practical experience working with the college’s athletic teams.  
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Co-Requisites: MAS 206


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  • MAS 209 - Prenatal Massage

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This course provides in-depth knowledge needed to offer safe and effective massage treatments to pregnant clients. The anatomy and physiology of body changes and complications, benefits, indications and cautions of pregnancy massage, along with massage techniques, Eastern and Western, for common discomforts during pregnancy are included along with communication, ethical considerations and documentation. The course also prepares students to give safe and effective massage to women during labor and childbirth as well as during the postpartum period.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Co-Requisites: MAS 206


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Mathematics

  
  • MAT 012 - Foundational Algebra

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4

    This is a foundation course for further mathematics study and does not provide college credit in any curriculum. This course is recommended for those students who have little or no background in algebra and plan to take MAT 104 or MAT 106. Topics include: foundational arithmetic, operations with real numbers, linear equations, exponents and radicals. Equivalent to 4 credit hours for tuition and activity fee payment, enrollment status (full or part-time), and financial aid purposes only.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.
    Pre-Requisites: Required for students who score within a specific range on the college placement assessment


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  • MAT 023 - Introductory Algebra I & II

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4

    This is a foundation course for further mathematics study and does not provide college credit in any curriculum. This course is recommended for those students who have little or no background in algebra and plan to take MAT 108, MAT 110, or MAT 164. Topics include: Proportions and percents, equations and inequalities, graphing, exponents, operations or polynomials, special products and factoring of polynomials, rational expressions, and quadratic equations. Equivalent to 4 credit hours for tuition and activity fee payment, enrollment status (full or part-time), and financial aid purposes only. This course does not carry credit in any curriculum.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring
    Pre-Requisites: Greater than or equal to 50 on EA skills test or greater than or equal to 34 on Arithmetic skills test


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  • MAT 046 - Mathematical Reasoning

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    This is a foundation course for further mathematics study and does not provide college credit in any curriculum. This course focuses on math for everyday life. It integrates fluency with numbers, proportional reasoning, data interpretation, algebraic reasoning, modeling, and communicating quantitative information. Mathematical concepts are investigated through group problems and class discussions based on real-life contexts of citizenship, personal finances, and medical literacy. This course prepares students to take a college-level non-STEM course in mathematics, such as MAT 104, MAT 106 or MAT 164. Students placing at this level and needing MAT 110 should take MAT 023 instead of this course.
    Pre-Requisites: Greater than or equal to 50 on EA skills test or greater than or equal to 34 on Arithmetic skills test


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  • MAT 105 - Mathematics for Consumers

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course is specially designed for the general liberal arts student to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of mathematics. Attention will be given to practical mathematical techniques used in both commerce and everyday life. Topics will include descriptive statistics, simple interest, compound interest, loans and other topics. Algebra skills will be reviewed and used within the context.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: Satisfying Math Foundations requirement
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 106 - Contemporary Mathematics

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Specifically designed for the general liberal arts student to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the relationship between mathematics and the modern world. Topics will include personal finance, probability and counting theory, and introduction to statistics. In addition, one of the following topics must be covered: set theory, algebra, or geometry.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: Satisfying Math Foundations requirement
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 108 - Math for Childhood Education I

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course is designed for the liberal arts student who is interested in childhood education. Students will study elementary mathematics without the use of a calculator. Topics include problem solving; elementary set theory; the whole numbers; functions; numeration and computation; number theory; integers; fractions and rational numbers; decimals and real numbers.
    Usually offered Fall semester days and Spring semester evenings
    Pre-Requisites: Equivalent of MAT 023 or higher


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  • MAT 109 - Math for Childhood Education II

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course is designed for the liberal arts student who is interested in childhood education, and is the continuation of MAT 108, Mathematics for Childhood Education I. Students will study elementary mathematics’ topics to include: statistics, probability, geometric figures, measurement, transformations, symmetries, congruence, similarity, and coordinate geometry.
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 108
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 110 - Intermediate Algebra

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    For students who wish to improve their algebra skills for future mathematics or science courses. Topics include algebraic operations, linear functions and equations, exponents, radicals and quadratic equations.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: Equivalent of MAT 023 or higher
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 111 - Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    Students will gain an increased knowledge of the topics of algebra and trigonometry and learn how these can be applied to solve problems. The use of a scientific calculator will be integrated into this work wherever appropriate. Topics will include exponents and logarithms, laws of sines and cosines, trigonometric functions and identities, and analytic geometry.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 110 or equivalent
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 116 - Pre-calculus Mathematics

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    To prepare for MAT 120, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Topics include an introduction to the theory of functions and transformations; polynomial, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions and equations; complex numbers; and the Binomial Theorem.
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or equivalent
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 120 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    The first of a three-semester sequence to present derivatives and integrals of basic functions. Topics include limits, rates of change, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications, integration of algebraic functions and trigonometric functions with applications.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 116 or equivalent
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 121 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    The second of a three-semester sequence to present transcendental functions, methods of integration, sequences, infinite series, power series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 120 or equivalent
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 125 - Applied Calculus I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    Study of the basic concepts of calculus emphasizing applications to problems in business, the life sciences and the social sciences. This course is not to be used to satisfy the mathematics requirements in LAMS, CADD, ELEC or MECH.
    Offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 or MAT 116 or equivalent
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Introduction to statistical concepts including descriptive statistics, basic probability rules, conditional probability, probability distributions, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing using one or two samples, correlation and regression. Computer applications and simulations are done using StatCrunch, EXCEL, or other tools of technology.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 046 or MAT 106 or MAT 110 or equivalent algebra background
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 222 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    Concluding phase of a three-semester sequence: vectors, analytic and solid geometry, functions of several variables, multiple integration, vector fields, Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem.
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 121 or equivalent
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 223 - Differential Equations

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    Theory and methods for solving standard types of differential equations. Additional methods: Laplace transforms, operator method, and power series methods. 
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 121
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that can be met concurrently: MAT 222
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 230 - Discrete Mathematics

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    This course is designed for students who plan to major in mathematics or computer science. Topics include logic, number theory, methods of proof, mathematical induction, counting techniques, and graph theory.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that can be met concurrently: MAT 120
    Co-Requisites: MAT 120
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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  • MAT 255 - Linear Algebra

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Students will study the basics of linear algebra. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 121
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that can be met concurrently: MAT 222
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Mathematics (M)


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Mechanical Technology

  
  
  • MET 115 - Engineering Drawing II

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 3 Lab

    Theory of orthographic projection as used in mechanical drawing. Selected topics in descriptive geometry such as the location of points, lines and planes in space; true length, edge view, slopes, dihedral angle, revolution, intersections, and surface developments.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MET 110 or equivalent


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  • MET 120 - Manufacturing Processes

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    A course for students who have a background in machining and have knowledge of the tooling, equipment, and terminology used in a metals working shop. It is an introduction to the variety of manufacturing methods, processes, tooling and equipment used in the metal working industry. Topics will emphasize metal removal, joining, forming, measurement, gaging and casting. Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in professional presentation of technical material.
    Co-Requisites: MAT 110


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  • MET 125 - Processes

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    This course covers the theory of a variety of manufacturing methods, processes, tooling and equipment. Topics include forging, die casting, casting, plastic molding, welding and production machining. The student will be introduced to various machine tools in the laboratory. Course required for first semester MET students and as an elective for second year DRF students.  
    Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
    Co-Requisites: MET 125L


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  • MET 205 - Mechanics of Materials

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    Concepts of stress and strain, normal stress, shear stress, axial loading, torsion, beams, combined loading and combined stresses, deflection of beams, principal stresses; theories of failures, welded, riveted and bolted connections, columns; introduction to experimental stress analysis methods, laboratory report writing and an oral presentation.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 111 and TEC 120


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  • MET 220 - Machine Design & Mechanisms I

    4 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec.

    Theory is adapted to practical design of machine elements with an emphasis on the engineering approach and the exercise of judgment. Topics include the kinematic analysis of linkages, cams, gears, and gear trains. Strength and design characteristics of selected machine elements such as gears, shafts, belts and chains are also considered. Students will also be required to prepare a resume and letter of application.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MET 110 and either TEC 120 or DRF 188


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  • MET 241 - Jig and Fix Design

    2 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    Initially the grade of tool design are studied followed by a study of the general types, support, location, clamping and basic construction of jigs and fixtures. The development of design based on technical and economics criteria and subsequent production of tool and production drawings are discussed. Specific designs such as template, plate, channel, and vise jaw jigs are studied with attention paid to some specialty needs such as welding and CNC jigs.
    Pre-Requisites: MET 110, MAT 110, MET 120 or MET 125 or permission of the instructor


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  • MET 250 - Advanced Process-The CNC Approach

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab

    Use of selected manufacturing methods utilizing CNC programming as the basis for control of machine. Typical topics may include machine language, incremental and absolute CNC programming, polar and cartesian coordinate systems, machine controls, tool path compensation, use of Compact and Apt as programming tools, CAD/CAM relationships and tool selection. The student will be expected to have adequate basic skills so as to pursue the “hands on” aspects in the machine tool laboratory. If time allows, additional topics may be chosen from the following areas: casting, die casting, cold working, hot working, press forming, welding, machining processes, measurement and gaging, oxyacetylene brazing/welding, arc welding or inert gas welding.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: MET 125, MAT 111 and or permission of the instructor
    Co-Requisites: MET 250L


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  • MET 260 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    Basic principles of fluid mechanics as applied to the areas of fluid power and piping. Topics include hydrostatics, flow equations and pressure loss calculations for pipes and fittings. Characteristics of cylinders, pumps, valves and flow through restrictions such as orifices and nozzles are considered. Laboratory experiments entail the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic devices and make use of computer reduction of data.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: MAT 110 or equivalent
    Co-Requisites: MET 260L


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  • MET 270 - Instrumentation

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

    Study of process instrumentation from a mechanical point of view. Topics include calibration procedures, methods and devices for measuring quantities such as pressure, liquid level, temperature and flow. Laboratory sessions develop the ability to set up, calibrate and operate instruments and to write technical reports.
    Pre-Requisites: ELT 110, TEC 110 or equivalent
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MET 260
    Co-Requisites: MET 270L


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Medical Assistant

  
  • MED 101 - OSHA/CLIA Regulations

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.

    This is an introductory course that deals with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) regulations as they apply to the physician’s office. An overview and interpretation of these rules and regulations will be presented. Students will be required to know the laws, implications and guidelines that must be followed in this type of employment. These topics will be stressed throughout the Medical Assisting program. (MED 103, MED 104, MED 160, MED 162, MED 261, MED 262, BIO 221 and BIO 240).
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MED 102 and MED 135 (may be met concurrently)


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  • MED 102 - Patient Communication

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec.

    This course will deal with communication skills that are necessary in dealing with patients in the physician’s office setting. Taking a medical history or interviewing a patient prior to the physician’s examination warrants the need for good communication skills. The understanding of verbal and nonverbal skills will be stressed. Patient rights, difficult or hostile patients, dealing with stressed patients, and obtaining useful information for the physician will be some of the topic areas discussed.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: MED 101 and MED 135 (may be met concurrently)


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  • MED 103L - Phlebotomy Lab

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab

    This course deals with the role of the Medical Assistant as a Phlebotomist in the POL (Physicians office laboratory). Students will gain knowledge of: equipment selection and preparation, asepsis in handling blood and equipment, proper disposal of blood contaminated materials, collection process (capillary and venipuncture), proper labeling, documentation and transport of specimens. Students will be evaluated on performance of procedures and completion of the collection process.
    Usually offered Fall semester
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213 and BIO 214


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  • MED 104L - Basic ECG for Medical Assistants

    1 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab

    This course will provide students with introductory preparation in the use of electrocardiographic equipment to include basic maintenance, minor trouble shooting procedures and basic knowledge of electrocardiography. Proper mounting techniques, lead selection, proper labeling and all necessary documentation will be covered.
    Usually offered Spring semester
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213 and BIO 214


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  • MED 130 - Introduction to Computer Applications in the Medical Office

    3 Cr.
    Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

    This course is designed to be interactive, competency based approach to learning medical office computers. The students will develop medical office computer skills through the introduction of theory as well as software applications for electronic medical or health records. This would include introducing the use of computer to enter patient data, scheduling appointments, scheduling patient procedures, electronic medical records, insurance, billing and records management, importing information into patient charts and presenting/sending patient data. This course is the pre-requisite to other computer-based classes in Medical Assisting.
    Co-Requisites: MED 101, MED 102, MED 134, MED 135


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