Mar 28, 2024  
Spring 2010 Course Catalog 
    
Spring 2010 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
Students should consult an academic advisor when selecting courses to satisfy program requirements. Program Core Curricula require a combination of specific courses and elective courses. Click for details about how to select course that will Satisfy Core Electives . Click for a listing of the current SUNY General Education Requirements .

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 143 - Environmental Science

    3 credits

    A fundamental course exploring the structure and function of the environment. Topics include basic ecological principles, population dynamics, and the geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Optional environmental science lab available (see BIOL 144).Class Hours: 3Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • BIOL 144 - Environmental Science Lab

    1 credits

    A laboratory experience designed for Environmental Science or Environmental Studies. Quality of the local environment is explored in lab and in the field. Field trips investigate the ways in which local communities treat sewage, produce electricity, dispose of garbage, and process drinking water. Making land use decisions using knowledge of natural resources acquired through map and aerial photography interpretation is explored. (See description for Environmental Science or Environmental Studies)Lab Hours: 2Offered fall semester.
  
  • BIOL 147H - Psychobiology - Honors

    4 credits

    This course provides an in-depth analysis of the role of biology in shaping human behavior. Lecture topics include the anatomy and physiology of the neuroendocrine system, learning and memory, pain and analgesia, homeostatic motivation, emotions, and stress and stress management. Laboratory sessions include explorations of sensory perception, sleep and dreaming, mental illness, biofeedback, sociobiology and chronobiology. A written term project or classroom presentation is required.Class Hours: 3Lab Hours: 2Prerequisite: One semester of college-level biology.Offered spring semester.
  
  • BIOL 148H - Psychobiology - Lab - Honors

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course BIOL 147H.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: delete previousdelete previous
  
  • BIOL 155 - Environmental Studies

    3 credits

    This course is designed for both science and non-science majors interested in the interconnection between human society and the natural world as they have developed over time. Sustainability and policy development are themes for discussion of basic ecology, human biological and social evolution, population dynamics, expressions of environmentalism, environmental ethics, sustainability, and environmental law. An optional one-credit Environmental Science Laboratory is available during fall semesters.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Suggested Biological Science or its equivalent.Offered fall semester.
  
  • BIOL 159 - Problems in Pollution

    3 credits

    General causes of pollution, including philosophical, historical, cultural, economic, and sociological reasons for levels of pollution in the world today. Levels, causes, biological effects of, and remedies for water, land, and air pollution are studied in detail. Emphasis is on pollution in chemical, physical, and biological terms. The roles of technology, population, and cultural attitudes are investigated for each form of pollution.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Suggested BIOL 155 Environmental Studies or BIOL 101 Biological Science.
  
  • BIOL 161 - Biology of Human Sexuality

    3 credits

    An exploration of: anatomy and physiology of reproduction; sexual behavior; sexual development; hormonal system; prenatal development; birth control; variation and deviations; disorders; and current research in human sexuality. Course includes group discussions and projects.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Any biology background.Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • BIOL 201 - Pharmacology (Respiratory Care)

    3 credits

    Fundamentals of drug actions on the body, modes of administration, drugs affecting the cardiopulmonary functions, with emphasis on the adrenergic dilators, drug toxicity.Class Hours: 3Corequisite: BIOL 121 Anatomy and Physiology I.Offered fall semester.
  
  • BIOL 202 - Pharmacology (for Nurses)

    3 credits

    This course guides students through fundamental principles of pharmacology. Topics include: pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Focus is on drug classification and the prototypical drug of each class. Special emphasis is given to drug indications, contraindications, interactions, precautions, and adverse reactions. This course will enable health care professionals to apply pharmacologic information to clinical practice allowing for safe and effective drug therapy.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: BIOL 121 Anatomy and Physiology I.
  
  • BIOL 203A - Basic Microbiology (Food Administration)

    3 credits

    The more important bacteria, yeasts, molds, and their occurrence, nature, growth, control; sanitary practices in the preparation, service, and storage of foods.The distinction among the Microbiology courses is in orientation: Basic Microbiology (3 credits) —fundamental; General Microbiology (4 credits) — general; Selection depends on your curriculum. The 4-credit course is the transfer course and assumes basic information.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Offered spring semester.
  
  • BIOL 203B - Basic Microbiology

    3 credits

    This lab course is associated with course BIOL 203A.The distinction among the Microbiology courses is in orientation: Basic Microbiology (3 credits) ?fundamental; General Microbiology (4 credits) ? general; Selection depends on your curriculum. The 4-credit course is the transfer course and assumes basic information.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?delete previous
  
  • BIOL 204A - Basic Microbiology (Food Administration) - Lab

    0 credits

    The more important bacteria, yeasts, molds, and their occurrence, nature, growth, control; sanitary practices in the preparation, service, and storage of foods.The distinction among the Microbiology courses is in orientation: Basic Microbiology (3 credits) —fundamental; General Microbiology (4 credits) — general; Selection depends on your curriculum. The 4-credit course is the transfer course and assumes basic information.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Offered spring semester.
  
  • BIOL 204B - Basic Microbiology - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course BIOL 203B.The distinction among the Microbiology courses is in orientation: Basic Microbiology (3 credits) —fundamental; General Microbiology (4 credits) — general; Selection depends on your curriculum. The 4-credit course is the transfer course and assumes basic information.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Offered fall semester.
  
  • BIOL 215 - General Microbiology I

    4 credits

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  • BIOL 217 - General Microbiology II

    4 credits

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  • BIOL 221 - General Microbiology

    4 credits

    Relationship of micro-organisms to each other and their place in the living world. Destruction, removal, and inhibition. Importance in medicine and health. Methodology is stressed. For Medical Technology students and as a basic course in microbiology for students in biology and related fields.The distinction among the Microbiology courses is in orientation: Basic Microbiology (3 credits) —fundamental; General Microbiology (4 credits) — general; Selection depends on your curriculum. The 4-credit course is the transfer course and assumes basic information.Class Hours: 3Lab Hours: 3Prerequisite: one semester of Anatomy and Physiology or a course in General Biology.Offered spring, fall, and summer semesters.
  
  • BIOL 222 - General Microbiology Lab

    0 credits

    Relationship of micro-organisms to each other and their place in the living world. Destruction, removal, and inhibition. Importance in medicine and health. Methodology is stressed. For Medical Technology students and as a basic course in microbiology for students in biology and related fields.The distinction among the Microbiology courses is in orientation: Basic Microbiology (3 credits) ?fundamental; General Microbiology (4 credits) ? general; Selection depends on your curriculum. The 4-credit course is the transfer course and assumes basic information.Class Hours: 3Lab Hours: 3Prerequisite: one semester of Anatomy and Physiology or a course in General Biology.Offered spring, fall, and summer semesters.
  
  • BIOL 229 - Cardiopulmonary Pathology (Respiratory Care)

    2 credits

    A contrasting study of the relationship between structure and function in the normal and diseased cardiopulmonary systems. Focus on specific diseases includes, COPD, asthma, ARDS, and CHF. Basic diagnostic workups and therapeutic interventions are identified. There is an emphasis on clinical applications and decision making using critical care methodologies.
  
  • BIOL 236 - Human Genetics

    3 credits

    The study of human inheritance patterns; classical overview with emphasis on human disease syndromes, cell cycles and patterns of inheritance and prenatal diagnosis. May be taken for Honors.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: One semester of Anatomy and Physiology or a course in biology.Offered spring semester only.
  
  • BIOL 237 - Human Genetics Lab

    1 credits

    Applications of human genetics — course covers karyotypes, cell culture, and patterns of inheritance. May be taken for Honors.Offered spring semester.
  
  • BIOL 241 - Radiation Biology

    3 credits

    Principles of Radiobiology, somatic and genetic effects of radiation, early and late effects of radiation in body tissue and systems. Radiation protection and Health Physics.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: RAD 201X Radiographic Technique III.Offered spring semester.

Chemical Dependency

  
  • CHEM 145 - Biochemistry of Addiction

    3 credits

    After introducing basic chemical principles, this course examines the chemical nature of addictive and psychoactive drugs and how they interact with receptors and body metabolism. This class provides 45 of the classroom contact hours in knowledge of alcoholism and substance abuse required for the credential Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor.Class Hours: 4Offered spring semester.
  
  • HSERV 137A - Psychosocial Issues in Addiction

    3 credits

    This course exposes the student to an understanding of the multiple factors which impact individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol or other drug problems and the variety of approaches and disciplines relevant to the successful treatment of substance use disorders.Class Hours: 3
  
  • HSERV 143 - Ethics in Addiction Counseling

    3 credits

    This course begins with the basics of ethical decision-making principles in addition to counseling. Next, understanding of professional ethical codes with emphasis on the (OASAS) Cannon of Ethical Principles, NAADAC’s Ethical Standards of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors and Federal and state regulations regarding confidentiality, and record keeping. The course emphasizes personal conduct, competence, issues of diversity, and relationships with clients, peers, supervisors, and subordinates. Using case studies students develop an ability to select an ethical plan of action.This course is required by OASAS for the CASAC.Class Hours: 3Offered fall semester.
  
  • HSERV 144 - Addiction Counseling Methods

    4 credits

    This course provides the basic skills of addiction counseling. Students develop knowledge and skills in the counseling methods and techniques used across the continuum of treatment: screening, intake, assessment, goal setting, plan for work, working and termination.Class Hours: 4Prerequisite: Written permission from the Curriculum Chair, AND (1) A “C” or better in one of the following: Alcohol, Substance Abuse & the Family; Psychosocial Issues in Addiction; Ethics in Addiction Counseling; OR (2) One year of supervisor documented full-time client counseling experience in an OASAS approved Addiction Treatment agency or equivalent OR (3) Associate, Bachelor?s or Graduate degree in a Human Services area recognized by OASAS.Corequisite: HSERV 147A Addiction Field I.
  
  • HSERV 145A - Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and the Family

    3 credits

    The family, broadly defined, is viewed as the identified client in the course. A social systems approach is presented as the frame of understanding, engagement and recovery for families and individuals affected by someone else’s alcohol or other drug problems. Exploration of existing services and topics of individual interest are also included.Class Hours: 3
  
  • HSERV 147A - Addiction Field Experience I

    3 credits

    The Addiction Field experience which accompanies Addiction Counseling Methods requires nine hours a week in an addiction treatment agency where students continue to perform tasks related and essential to the service offered by the agency. Under the supervision of a NYS OASAS designated Qualified Health Professional students further develop the counseling skills such as screening, initial interviewing, problem identification, contracting, treatment planning, recording, case presentation and the referral process. Students learn to understand their own feelings and attitudes so they may better differentiate between the personal and professional self. Students maintain written records of their activities which are used in the linked course as a basis for classroom discussion.Class Hours: 3Corequisite: HSERV 144 Addiction Counseling Methods.Offered fall semester.
  
  • HSERV 212A - Addiction Group Counseling

    3 credits

    This course is open only to advanced standing Chemical Dependency Counseling students and provides exploration of a variety of approaches and theories that are useful in-group treatment addictions. The course design uses readings, a feedback loop and group process notes to integrate didactic materials with practical field experience.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Written permission from the Curriculum Chair, AND (1) A “C” or better in one of the following: Alcohol, Substance Abuse & the Family; Psychosocial Issues in Addiction; Ethics in Addiction Counseling; OR (2) One year of supervisor documented full-time client counseling experience in an OASAS approved Addiction Treatment agency or equivalent OR (3) Associates, Bachelor?s or Graduate degree in a Human Services area recognized by OASAS.Corequisite: HSERV 214A Addiction Field II.Offered spring semester.
  
  • HSERV 214A - Addiction Field Experience II

    3 credits

    This course is open only to students who are enrolled in the classroom course, HSERV 212A Addiction Group Counseling. The experience is intended to provide practical application of the materials addressed in the classroom course.Class Hours: 9 per week in agency.Corequisite: HSERV 212A Addiction Group Counseling.Offered spring semester.
  
  • HSERV 244 - Addiction Counseling Models

    3 credits

    This course integrates knowledge and skills with practice. It provides theoretical understanding and practice skills in a variety of models used in addiction counseling (12 Step Facilitation, Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Enhancement, etc.) This 3-credit course provides 45 of the 350 classroom contact hours in alcoholism, and substance abuse required by the NYS OASAS for CASAC eligibility.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Written permission from the Curriculum Chair, AND (1) A “C” or better in one of the following: Alcohol, Substance Abuse & the Family; Psychosocial Issues in Addiction; Ethics in Addiction Counseling; OR (2) One year of supervisor documented full-time client counseling experience in an OASAS approved Addiction Treatment agency or equivalent OR (3) Associate, Bachelor?s or Graduate degree in a Human Services area recognized by OASAS.Corequisite: HSERV 245 Addiction Field III.
  
  • HSERV 245 - Addiction Field Experience III

    3 credits

    The Addiction Field III experience which accompanies Addiction Counseling Models requires nine hours a week in an addiction treatment agency where students continue to perform tasks related and essential to the service offered by the agency. Under the supervision of a professional prepared addictions treatment specialist (CASAC, CSW, Psychologist, MSN, etc.) students further develop and refine their counseling skills. Students continue in the process of learning and understanding their own feelings and attitudes. Students maintain written records of their activities which are used in the linked course as a basis for classroom discussion and learning.Class Hours: 3126 hrs. Field Experience.Corequisite: HSERV 244 Addiction Counseling Models.Offered spring semester.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 107 - Inorganic Chemistry I

    4 credits

    Fundamental theories of chemistry; nomenclature of chemical compounds. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometric relationships. States of matter, properties of gases, Periodic Table, and properties of elements. Oxidation-reduction.Inorganic Chemistry I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course designed for science or engineering majors completing a specific course of study or planning to transfer to four-year college.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ??
  
  • CHEM 108 - Inorganic Chemistry I - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 107.Inorganic Chemistry I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course designed for science or engineering majors completing a specific course of study or planning to transfer to four-year college.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ??
  
  • CHEM 111 - Inorganic Chemistry II

    4 credits

    Continuation of Inorganic Chemistry I. Theory of reaction rates and chemical equilibrium. Types of solutions, concentration units, colligative properties. Ionic equilibria of weak acids and bases, pH buffers, hydrolysis and solubility product principle. Thermochemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory includes qualitative analysis of cations and some quantitative analysis.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ??Prerequisite: CHEM 107, 108 Inorganic Chemistry I. Inorganic Chemistry I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course designed for science or engineering majors completing a specific course of study or planning to transfer to four-year college.
  
  • CHEM 112 - Inorganic Chemistry II - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 111.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ??Prerequisite: delete previous
  
  • CHEM 113A - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry

    4 credits

    Fundamental laws, theories, principles, and nomenclature of inorganic chemistry; properties of the more common elements and their compounds; theories of solution, ionization, and equilibrium phenomena. Laboratory exercises in manipulations and preparations.Class Hours: 3Lab Hours: 3Prerequisite: Math 003 Beginning Algebra, or equivalent (grade of “C” or better or satisfactory grade on Assessment test). The Principles of Inorganic Chemistry course is designed for students who require a one-semester, fundamental chemistry lecture and laboratory course, and it is often taken by those entering health-related fields.
  
  • CHEM 117 - Principles of Organic Chemistry

    4 credits

    One-semester course covering aliphatic and aromatic compounds, relationship of structure and nomenclature of specific organic compounds; emphasis on reactions, preparations, uses, and simple mechanisms. Laboratory exercises in organic preparation and reactions of compounds studied in class.Principles of Organic Chemistry is a one-semester, fundamental chemistry lecture and laboratory course dealing with aliphatic and aromatic compounds.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: CHEM 113A Principles of Inorganic Chemistry.Offered spring semester.
  
  • CHEM 118 - Principles of Organic Chemistry - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 117.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: delete previousOffered spring semester.
  
  • CHEM 127 - Introduction to Forensic Science

    4 credits

    Criminalistics is the application of science to the examination of physical evidence obtained in the investigation of a crime. Both the lecture and laboratory emphasize the role of forensic science within the criminal justice system. Lecture topics include the crime scene, collection of physical evidence, fingerprints, firearms, and serology. Where possible, guest lectures by trained in-service personnel (local police, firefighters) supplement the class. The lab experience covers areas of forensics such as fingerprints, microscopes, serology, and spectroscopy as well as in basic laboratory techniques. The course includes a field trip to a local forensic science laboratory.Limited to Criminal Justice: Police and Corrections students.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Offered every semester.
  
  • CHEM 128 - Introduction to Forensic Science - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 127.Limited to Criminal Justice: Police and Corrections students.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Offered every semester.
  
  • CHEM 131 - Introduction to Forensic Science

    3 credits

    Criminalistics is the application of science to the examination of physical evidence obtained in the investigation of a crime. Both the lecture and laboratory emphasize the role of forensic science within the criminal justice system. Some of the topics to be covered include the crime scene, collection of physical evidence, fingerprints, firearms, and serology.This is an online course; students must have access to a computer and the Internet.
  
  • CHEM 132 - Introduction to Forensic Science — Lab

    1 credits

    This optional on-campus lab may be taken in conjunction with CHEM 131 Introduction to Forensic Science. This lab provides hands-on experience in many forensic areas such as fingerprints, microscopes, serology, and spectroscopy as well as in basic laboratory techniques.Enrollment limited; permission of instructor required.Lab Hours: 2
  
  • CHEM 150 - Chemistry and the Consumer

    3 credits

    A course which explores areas of current consumer interest from a chemical viewpoint. Topics include food and nutrition, drugs and medicines, fibers, plastics, household cleaning agents, etc. Emphasis is on making the student a more knowledgeable consumer, aware of environmental problems.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Not offered every semester.
  
  • CHEM 151 - Chemistry and the Consumer - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 150.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Not offered every semester.
  
  • CHEM 162 - Topics in Science

    3 credits

    This is a survey course for non-science majors that stresses practical applications of chemistry to topics of current interest, such as acid rain, global warming, nutrition, energy resources, drug action and radioactivity. The emphasis is on assigned readings and class discussions rather than on numerical problem solving. The course introduces the basic chemical principles needed to help students understand scientific and technical issues facing contemporary society and to provoke rational analysis of the underlying issues.Offered online every semester.
  
  • CHEM 163 - Topics in Science — Lab

    1 credits

    This laboratory course, available only for students enrolled in the online Topics in Science course (CHEM 162), provides hands-on experience in many areas of science and technology as well as in basic laboratory techniques.Lab Hours: 2Corequisite: CHEM 162 Topics in Science.Offered on-campus.
  
  • CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I

    5 credits

    A discussion of the aliphatic series involving atomic and molecular orbitals in the modern treatment of structure and reaction mechanisms; nomenclature, structural formulas, preparation of properties of organic compounds. Selected laboratory exercises to emphasize topics considered in lectures.Organic Chemistry I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course for science majors or students entering medical fields.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: CHEM 111, 112 Inorganic Chemistry II.Offered fall semester.
  
  • CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry I - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 201.Organic Chemistry I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course for science majors or students entering medical fields.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: CHEM 111, 112 Inorganic Chemistry II.Offered fall semester.
  
  • CHEM 205 - Organic Chemistry II

    5 credits

    A continuation of Organic Chemistry I with particular attention to the study of aromatic and benzenoid heterocyclic and polymer compounds; reactions, mechanisms, nomenclature, preparation, properties, structural formulas and equations. Laboratory to enhance lecture material.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: CHEM 201, 202 Organic Chemistry I. Organic Chemistry I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course for science majors or students entering medical fields.Offered spring semester.
  
  • CHEM 206 - Organic Chemistry II - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 205.Organic Chemistry I & II are integral parts of a one-year (two-semester) comprehensive course for science majors or students entering medical fields.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: delete previousOffered spring semester.
  
  • CHEM 215 - Biochemistry I

    4 credits

    Introductory course in biochemistry stressing human aspects. Topics include chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, enzymes, biological buffers, and digestion.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: CHEM 117, 118 Principles of Organic Chemistry.Offered fall semester.
  
  • CHEM 216 - Biochemistry I - Lab

    0 credits

    This lab course is associated with course CHEM 215.Class Hours: ?Lab Hours: ?Prerequisite: delete previousOffered fall semester.
  
  • CHEM 250 - Chemical Instrumentation Workshop

    2 credits

    A hands-on workshop in chemical instrumentation designed specifically for high school science teachers. Use of UV and IR spectrophotometry, atomic absorbance, and NMR, gas chromatography and HPLC.Lab Hours: Lab. hrs. 12 two-hour sessions plus outside readings.Not offered every semester.
  
  • CHEM 251 - Introduction to Chemical Instrumentation Workshop

    1 credits

    A hands-on workshop in chemical instrumentation designed for upper-level high school science students. Use of UV and IR spectrophotometry, atomic absorbance, and nuclear magnetic resonance, gas and high performance liquid chromatography.For upper-level high school students.Lab Hours: 2

Chinese

  
  • CHINS 101 - Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I

    4 humanities, modern language or elective credits

    Introductory course designed to provide intensive audio-oral and character writing practice; study of basic grammar and sentence-building skills, reading of simple texts, writing of simple compositions, and viewing tapes of related topics.Class Hours: 4Lab Hours: 1Prerequisite: No more than one year of high school Chinese.Offered fall semester.
  
  • CHINS 102 - Elementary Chinese II

    4 humanities, modern language or elective credits

    A continuation of Elementary Chinese I, this course is designed to provide more basic sentence patterns and communication-oriented vocabulary items. It improves students’ grammar and sentence-writing skills as well as their ability to read longer texts, and write more complex compositions.No more than three years of high school Chinese.Class Hours: 4Lab Hours: 1Prerequisite: Chinese 101, Elementary Chinese I.Offered spring semester.
  
  • CHINS 103 - Chinese Conversation I

    3 humanities, modern language or elective credits

    This course offers students the opportunity to learn and develop basic communication skills so that they can use their Chinese correctly and intelligently in simple, real-life situations.Class Hours: 3
  
  • CHINS 105 - Intermediate Chinese I

    3 credits

    This course provides students the opportunity to develop linguistic and communicative competencies based on readings of literary works that are cultural in nature, while continuing the study of grammar, vocabulary and characters.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Chinese 102, Elementary Chinese II.Offered fall semester.

Civil Technology

  
  • CIVIL 101A - Architectural Drawings

    2 credits

    Concepts of lines and line drawings; pictorial drawings, lettering, dimensioning, scales, free hand drawing, isometric and orthographic drawing; architectural symbols, details, concepts and methods; electric and plumbing details; site layout (including contours, basic scale drawings of structures).Lab Hours: 4Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 103 - Intro to Technology

    3 credits

    This survey course examines three major areas of technology (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical) and is taught by faculty in each area. Topics include environmental, wood framing, basic electricity, measurements and fluids.Class Hours: 3Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 111 - Construction Methods and Materials and Lab

    3 credits

    Owner-architect-builder relationship; zoning ordinances and building codes; site factors; soil considerations; wood, steel, concrete; concrete forms; footing, foundation walls; wall, floor, and roof systems; prefabricated and precast units; insulation; exterior finish.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 130 - Co-op Education in Civil Technology I

    3 credits

    Co-op courses are designed to promote career awareness through cooperative work experience in a specific field. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with faculty advisor and written assignments are required.225 work hours required.Prerequisite: Approval of Curriculum or Department Chair; GPA of 2.5 or higher; 9 earned credits in curriculum-required courses and 3 credits in ENG 101 Comp & Lit I or equivalent for total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum. For CIVIL 131, CIVIL 130 is required.Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 131 - Co-op Education in Civil Technology II

    3 credits

    Co-op courses are designed to promote career awareness through cooperative work experience in a specific field. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with faculty advisor and written assignments are required.225 work hours required.Prerequisite: Approval of Curriculum or Department Chair; GPA of 2.5 or higher; 9 earned credits in curriculum-required courses and 3 credits in ENG 101 Comp & Lit I or equivalent for total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum. For CIVIL 131, CIVIL 130 is required.Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 201 - Elements of Strength of Materials

    3 credits

    General principles of stress analysis; practical approaches to the design of floor and roof systems, walls, columns; riveted and welded connections and related topics using timber, steel, and concrete structural members. Some time is devoted to shafts and thin-walled pressure vessels.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: MATH 110A College Algebra with Trigonometry, PHYSC 107A, 108 Tech Physics I.Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 207 - Structures

    3 credits

    The names and functions of various structural steel and concrete members and systems are discussed and analyzed. Several structural steel systems are assigned, both as individual and class projects. These systems are designed according to current specifications using appropriate design techniques, manuals, and theory. They are then drawn and detailed by the students, according to current practice.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Corequisite: CIVIL 201 Elements of Strength of Materials.Not offered every semester.
  
  • CIVIL 209 - Highway Design

    2 credits

    Basic principles of highway planning, administration, and finance; surveys and plans, including design considerations; drainage and erosion, materials for roads, roadbeds and surfa, including methods of construction and machinery; comparison of various surfaces in relation to initial cost, durability, load-bearing qualities, and economic life.Class Hours: 1Design 2Prerequisite: MATH 110A College Algebra with Trigonometry.Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 211 - Material Testing Lab

    1 credits

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  • CIVIL 214 - Surveying I

    3 credits

    An elementary plane surveying course. Topics include the principles of and calculations for taping and corrections required; differential leveling; traverse and transit computations including linear error, accuracy, correction to computations, area and stadia. The principles and uses of levels, transits, taping equipment, and rods are demonstrated in laboratory field assignments.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Prerequisite: MATH 110A College Algebra with Trigonometry.Offered fall semester.
  
  • CIVIL 215 - Surveying II

    3 credits

    Advanced course designed to prepare the student more fully for technical and construction positions; field and class work in traversing, stadia, vertical and horizontal curves, earthworks, subdivision layout and calculations, topography; profile leveling, computations, mapping.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Prerequisite: CIVIL 214 Surveying I.Offered spring semester.
  
  • CIVIL 221 - Strength of Materials

    3 credits

    General principles of stress analysis; riveted and welded connections; thermal stress and strain; Poisson’s Ratio; biaxial and triaxial stress and strain; two material members; thin-walled pressure vessels; torsion and power transmission systems; shear and moment equations and diagrams; beam stresses and design; beam deflection using double integration and area-movement methods; column stresses and design; Mohr’s Circle.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: MATH 121 Calculus I and PHSYC 101A Engineering Physics.Offered fall semester.
  
  • CIVIL 223 - Construction Estimating

    3 credits

    Relation of estimating to building construction; construction relations; functions and use of check lists; catalogs, cost records, price lists, labor probabilities, forms, quality surveys; techniques of estimating, approximate and complete estimates.Class Hours: 2Lab Hours: 2Prerequisite: CIVIL 111 Construction Methods and Materials and CIVIL I Architectural Drawing I.Offered spring semester.
  
  • CIVIL 225 - Environmental Problems and Controls

    3 credits

    A study of equipment, methods, and systems used in the home, industry, and municipalities in sanitary sewage treatment, solid waste disposal and water sources, distribution and treatment control, and containment of atmosphere conditions with emphasis on preventive control of environmental pollution.Class Hours: 3Corequisite: CIVIL 226 Environmental Problems and Control Lab.Offered spring semester.
  
  • CIVIL 227 - Environmental Problems and Control Lab

    0 credits

    Application in laboratory by means of projects, field trips, films, and reports.Lab Hours: 2Corequisite: CIVIL 225 Environmental Problems and Controls.Offered spring semester.
  
  • CIVIL 229 - Materials Properties

    3 credits

    Metals; extraction, processing, and fabrication; clay and clay products; concrete; rubber and plastics; wood and wood products; cement and gypsum products.Class Hours: 3Offered spring semester.
  
  • CIVIL 231 - Construction Management and CPM

    3 credits

    Management of the construction process; record keeping; forms, records, and procedures necessary for proper control of all aspects of job operations; superintendence of various phases of work to ensure adherence to plans and specifications. The use of the Critical Path Method (CPM) for planning and scheduling in the construction industry.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: CIVIL 111 Construction Methods and Materials and CIVIL 223 Construction Estimating.Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 233 - Contracts and Specifications

    3 credits

    Relation of contracts and specifications to engineering construction. A detailed study of contract documents with respect to the responsibilities, liabilities, and protection of the contracting parties, development of a set of contract documents. An introduction to engineering law as applied to contracts.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: CIVIL 111 Construction Methods and Materials.Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 235 - Architectural Design

    2 credits

    Functional design principles, balance, harmony, proportion, rhythm and color applications to architecture; perspective; plans; elevation development with regard to design and representation; use of handbooks, periodicals, and reference files.Lab Hours: 4Prerequisite: CIVIL 101 Architectural Drawing I.Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  • CIVIL 250 - Special Project Independent Study - A

    1 credits

    Special Projects or Independent Study in Civil Technology, supervised and evaluated, adapted to the needs and interests of the specially qualified Civil Technology student. Content evaluation to be determined by the Special Projects Committee of the Civil Technology Department.
  
  • CIVIL 251 - Special Project Independent Study - B

    2 credits

    Special Projects or Independent Study in Civil Technology, supervised and evaluated, adapted to the needs and interests of the specially qualified Civil Technology student. Content evaluation to be determined by the Special Projects Committee of the Civil Technology Department.
  
  • CIVIL 252 - Special Project Independent Study - C

    3 credits

    Special Projects or Independent Study in Civil Technology, supervised and evaluated, adapted to the needs and interests of the specially qualified Civil Technology student. Content evaluation to be determined by the Special Projects Committee of the Civil Technology Department.

Communications & Media Arts

  
  • COMM 101H - Understanding Mass Media-Honors

    3 credits

    Study of the impact of American mass media on American culture and on the cultures of other nations. Students are asked to consider how mass media alter concepts of culture; and are encouraged to develop an understanding of the economic forces that influence and shape the media. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking in a seminar situation.Class Hours: 3Prerequisite: Approval by Honors Co-Directors.Offered spring semester.
  
  • COMM 101S - Understanding Mass Media

    3 credits

    This course asks students to study the impact of American mass media on American culture and on the cultures of other nations; to consider how mass media alters concepts of culture; and to develop and understanding of the economic forces that influence and shape the media. And emphasis will be placed on critical thinking in a seminar situation. The course grants English/Communications credits. May be taken for Honors (through Distance Learning).Required for Communications and Media Arts majors.Class Hours: 3
  
  • COMM 103 - Journalism

    3 credits

    Study of journalistic styles, procedures, techniques of news, and information, gathering; analysis of presentation of news information and opinion in print and electronic media.Class Hours: 3
  
  • COMM 108 - Newspaper Production

    3 credits

    Lab experience in the newspaper production process, culminating in assuming responsibility for publication of a section of the student newspaper’s final issue of the semester. Students of this course are regarded as adjuncts to the staff of The Viking News and are required to cover campus beats, report on events, take office hour shifts, etc.Grants English or Communications Credit.Class Hours: 3Not offered every semester.
  
  • COMM 109 - Speech Communication

    3 credits

    Theory and performance in interpersonal and intercultural communication and public speaking; the research preparation, delivery, and critical evaluation of representative oral presentations.This course grants Communications or English credit. Required for Communications and Media Arts majors.Class Hours: 3
  
  • COMM 109H - Speech Communication — Honors

    3 credits

    An in-depth exploration of issues and topics in communication. Students learn techniques and styles of oral communication and utilize these throughout the course to share research in special topics such as listening, intercultural communication, communication between genders, and the power of language to shape our perceptions of the world around us. Students work in groups as well as individually, and investigate and experience communication in a variety of contexts. Oral presentations requiring extensive planning and preparation and a research paper are required.Class Hours: 3Offered fall semester.
  
  • COMM 111 - Voice and Diction

    3 credits

    Effective use of the voice and speech mechanism; breathing, phonation, resonance articulation; individual instruction and practice in voice and speech improvement. Several varieties of American English are introduced as well as discussion of the many languages, cultures, and dialects that have influenced American English.Class Hours: 3
  
  • COMM 115 - Group Discussion and Decision Making

    3 credits

    Theory and techniques of small group communication; emphasis on problem solving, leadership, conflict negotiation skills, persuasion, argumentation and formal debate. Oral presentations on a group/team requiring research and evidence are required.This course grants English or Communications credit.Class Hours: 3Offered every other semester.
  
  • COMM 116 - Radio Production

    3 credits

    A hands-on course designed to establish working skills in the various areas of radio production. Areas covered include basic sound theory, audio tape recorders, microphones (types and uses), audio consoles and mixing, auto tape editing. Finished products may be aired on WARY-FM, the college radio station.Class Hours: 3
  
  • COMM 117 - Radio and Television Announcing

    3 credits

    Practical study of announcing; script sight-reading, interpretations of copy, news, commercials, disc jockeying, and equipment. Performances include: commercials, newscasts, and interviews.Class Hours: 3
  
  • COMM 118 - Broadcast Journalism

    3 credits

    This course introduces the beginning journalist to the basic tools, techniques and vocabulary of broadcast journalism. The focus is on broadcast news writing, research, journalism history, and reporting. Ethical issues are also reviewed and analyzed. Students learn how to fully develop a video news segment to be presented in a journalistic style. Topics covered include research, visual presentation, audio elements, and post-production skills.Class Hours: 1Lab Hours: 2
  
  • COMM 119 - Television Production I

    3 credits

    Combination lecture and lab, leading to a basic familiarization and working knowledge of the operation of television cameras, lenses, videotape recorders, and TV monitors. Topics include television audio, lighting, graphics, personnel, portable video systems, the TV studio and control center, basic directional techniques, the production process, film versus videotape.Class Hours: 3
  
  • COMM 121 - Television Production II

    3 credits

    A broadening of basic television techniques, including script preparation, sets and scenery, special effects, makeup and clothing, performing and acting, video editing, remote telecasts, music for television, outside production facilities, advanced producing and directing, including directorial styles, dramatic content, and staging. Combination lecture and lab. Student video projects recorded on videotape.Class Hours: 3Offered spring semester.
  
  • COMM 205A - Communications and Media Arts Internship I

    1 credits

    Selected students in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum intern at facilities in the media field (radio stations, television facilities, major corporations, print sites, etc.). Each internship consists of observation and practical, hands-on experience whenever possible. Students are required to keep a daily log of activities (signed by the site supervisor). Four appointments with mentor held on campus each semester. Minimum of 45 hours in the field for 1 credit (3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks). Hours to be determined by the students and the intern company. This course is limited to majors in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum. Students must see Professor William Winters for prior permission and an application in the preceding semester to qualify. Enrollment is limited.
  
  • COMM 206A - Communications and Media Arts Internship II

    1 credits

    Selected students in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum intern at facilities in the media field (radio stations, television facilities, major corporations, print sites, etc.). Each internship consists of observation and practical, hands-on experience whenever possible. Students are required to keep a daily log of activities (signed by the site supervisor). Four appointments with mentor held on campus each semester. Minimum of 45 hours in the field for 1 credit (3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks). Hours to be determined by the students and the intern company. This course is limited to majors in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum. Students must see Professor William Winters for prior permission and an application in the preceding semester to qualify. Enrollment is limited.
  
  • COMM 208A - Communications and Media Arts Internship III

    1 credits

    Selected students in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum intern at facilities in the media field (radio stations, television facilities, major corporations, print sites, etc.). Each internship consists of observation and practical, hands-on experience whenever possible. Students are required to keep a daily log of activities (signed by the site supervisor). Four appointments with mentor held on campus each semester. Minimum of 45 hours in the field for 1 credit (3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks). Hours to be determined by the students and the intern company. This course is limited to majors in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum. Students must see Professor William Winters for prior permission and an application in the preceding semester to qualify. Enrollment is limited.
  
  • COMM 209A - Communications and Media Arts Internship IV

    1 credits

    Selected students in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum intern at facilities in the media field (radio stations, television facilities, major corporations, print sites, etc.). Each internship consists of observation and practical, hands-on experience whenever possible. Students are required to keep a daily log of activities (signed by the site supervisor). Four appointments with mentor held on campus each semester. Minimum of 45 hours in the field for 1 credit (3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks). Hours to be determined by the students and the intern company. This course is limited to majors in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum. Students must see Professor William Winters for prior permission and an application in the preceding semester to qualify. Enrollment is limited.
  
  • COMM 210A - Communications and Media Arts Internship V

    1 credits

    Selected students in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum intern at facilities in the media field (radio stations, television facilities, major corporations, print sites, etc.). Each internship consists of observation and practical, hands-on experience whenever possible. Students are required to keep a daily log of activities (signed by the site supervisor). Four appointments with mentor held on campus each semester. Minimum of 45 hours in the field for 1 credit (3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks). Hours to be determined by the students and the intern company. This course is limited to majors in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum. Students must see Professor William Winters for prior permission and an application in the preceding semester to qualify. Enrollment is limited.
  
  • COMM 211A - Communications and Media Arts Internship VI

    1 credits

    Selected students in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum intern at facilities in the media field (radio stations, television facilities, major corporations, print sites, etc.). Each internship consists of observation and practical, hands-on experience whenever possible. Students are required to keep a daily log of activities (signed by the site supervisor). Four appointments with mentor held on campus each semester. Minimum of 45 hours in the field for 1 credit (3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks). Hours to be determined by the students and the intern company. This course is limited to majors in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum. Students must see Professor William Winters for prior permission and an application in the preceding semester to qualify. Enrollment is limited.
  
  • COMM 212A - Communications and Media Arts Internship VII

    1 credits

    Selected students in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum intern at facilities in the media field (radio stations, television facilities, major corporations, print sites, etc.). Each internship consists of observation and practical, hands-on experience whenever possible. Students are required to keep a daily log of activities (signed by the site supervisor). Four appointments with mentor held on campus each semester. Minimum of 45 hours in the field for 1 credit (3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks). Hours to be determined by the students and the intern company. This course is limited to majors in the Communications and Media Arts curriculum. Students must see Professor William Winters for prior permission and an application in the preceding semester to qualify. Enrollment is limited.
 

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