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Spring 2014 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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 . |
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Human Services |
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HSERV 310 - Group Dynamics - Teachers Center 4 credits
This course accompanies Human Services Field Experience I and provides the opportunity for students to integrate their first field work experience with the basic concepts in the social systems approach to helping. Students learn about group dynamics and development. In weekly program skills workshops, students exercise leadership and group membership roles. The class also explores human service value assumptions as well as the many roles of the helping person.
Corequisite: HSERV 261 - Human Services Field Experience I Prerequisites: HSERV 101 - Introduction to Human Services
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HSERV 311 - Human Services 1 Field Experience - Teacher’s Center 3 credits
Accompanies Group Dynamics and Leadership course and requires nine hours/week in a human services agency or school where students provide services to individuals or groups. Students are supervised by professional human service workers who help them learn about the function and the structure of the agencies, develop beginning skills in observation, group dynamics, communication, and developing relationships. Students maintain written records of their activities which are used in the linked seminar as a basis for classroom discussion.
Corequisite: HSERV 260 - Group Dynamics and Leadership
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HSERV 312 - Methods in the Helping Process - Teacher’s Center 3 credits
Accompanies Human Services Field Experience II and provides continued opportunity for students to integrate field work experience with the social systems approach to helping. The class learns the basic skills of the helping process, including interviewing techniques. Students examine their own value systems, strengths and weaknesses, and how these may affect their interpersonal relationships in a multicultural society. They analyze their field settings, use of helping skills, behavioral concepts, and they assess the utility and limitations of the tools of the human service worker.
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HSERV 313 - Human Services 2 Field Experience - Teacher’s Center 3 credits
This field experience, which accompanies Methods in the Helping Process, requires nine hours a week in a human services agency or school where students continue to perform tasks related and essential to the service offered by the agency. Under the supervision of a professional human services worker, students further develop intensive communications skills such as interviewing, 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 seminar as a basis for classroom discussion.
Corequisite: HSERV 262 - Methods in the Helping Process Prerequisites: HSERV 261 - Human Services Field Experience 1
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HSERV 314 - Ethnic and Cultural Diversity - Teacher’s Center 3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an orientation to inter-group relations that are grounded in economic, political, psychological and sociological theories and concepts. The beginning of the course focuses on developing a framework for examining different theoretical concepts that help in understanding minority group experiences. It then focuses on different strategies for accomplishing change. Finally it focuses on current issues and problems facing the major minority groups in the US today (African-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Asians, American Indians, Women, GBLT, and the disabled). Emphasis is placed on self-examination, understanding the diversity of the American experience and embracing multiculturalism.
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HSERV 315 - Human Services 3 Field Experience - Teacher’s Center 3 credits
One hundred twenty-six hours per semester of supervised internship are required in a human service agency or school where students continue to provide services to individuals and groups under professional supervision. Particular emphasis is placed on the understanding of case management skills, advocacy, effective interventions, resource identification, assessment and evaluation.
Corequisite: HSERV 264 - Case Management Prerequisites: HSERV 261 - Human Services Field Experience 1
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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INTER 101 - Introduction To Schools and Teaching 3 credits
This course introduces students to careers in education through lectures, discussions, case studies, and analyses of controversial issues in education. Among the topics studied are: history and social context of education, role and responsibilities of teachers, developing a personal philosophy of teaching, testing and assessment, curriculum and instructional issues, ethical issues in teaching, and decision-making governance in education. A field visit to a school is required.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition & Literature I.
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INTER 106H - Topics in History of Ideas-Honors 3 credits
This interdisciplinary Humanities course offers students an opportunity to explore classic philosophical texts, the social and historical contexts within which they were written, and the powerful ideas they contain. Among the influential thinkers and texts that may be covered are Plato, Aristotle, Confucius, the Bible, the Koran, Calvin, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, Marx, Freud, Jung, and Gandhi.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition and Literature I and Honors permission.
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INTER 108 - Literature & Psychology 3 credits
The disciplines of literature and psychology offer unique ways to understand and explain human behavior. This course explores psychological theories and concepts and applies these to literary texts. Student read key texts in psychology, become familiar with important concepts, and critique literature using psychoanalytical methods. Readings include Freud, Jung, classic fairy tales, fiction and drama, along with historical and cultural perspectives on literature and psychology.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition & Literature I, PSYCH 101 General Psychology.
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INTER 115 - Introduction to Standards 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of standards and standardization in domestic and international trade and commercial practice. Students learn about the standards development process, standards development organizations, and have the opportunity to develop a standard as part of a group project. This course is recommended for Business, Engineering Technology and Computer Science students.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition & Literature I.
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INTER 129 - Science Workshop 0 credits
This interdisciplinary workshop develops literacy in the natural and health sciences.
Notes: Open only to students in the Health Care Professions Project. Charged as 2 credits. Offered fall and spring semesters. |
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INTER 161H - Seminar in Ethics-Honors 3 credits
The Honors Seminar in Ethics is a course whose text is a collection of excerpts written by Western philosophers from Plato to Sartre. We also read short stories, a novel, and plays with protagonists who struggle with moral dilemmas. Students are required to give presentations of their own choice (with the approval of the instructor) about religions, philosophers, belief systems, or other related topics. For example, in the past we have learned about Tao; Confucianism; Ethics in Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism, West African religions; animal rights, etc. Journal responses on every reading and essays dealing with ethical questions which arise in our texts are assigned. Students are encouraged to engage in free and open discussions, to question, and to listen to others’ views with respect and interest.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101, 102 Composition and Literature I & II. Offered spring semester. |
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INTER 200A - Initial Teaching Experience Program (ENG) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary independent study course, ITEP (Initial Teaching Experience Program) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in an English class, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and specific content area instruction, and tutor students in the mentor’s classroom and at the college’s Academic Support Center. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty member.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition and Literature I and permission of Instructor.
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INTER 200B - Initial Teaching Experience Program (SPA) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary independent study course, ITEP: Spanish (Initial Teaching Experience Program: Spanish) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in Spanish, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and specific content area instruction, and tutor students in the mentor’s classroom and in a foreign language tutoring lab. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty member.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition and Literature I, an advanced level of proficiency in Spanish (or foreign language placement score of 500), and permission of Instructor.
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INTER 200C - Initial Teaching Experience Program (MUS) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary independent study course, ITEP: Music (Initial Teaching Experience Program: Music) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in music, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and specific content area instruction, and tutor students in the mentor’s classroom and in a music tutoring lab. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty member.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: MUSIC 111 - Music Theory I and permission of Instructor.
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INTER 200D - Initial Teaching Experience Program (ART) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary internship course, ITEP: Art (Initial Teaching Experience Program: Art) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in Art, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and the Art content area instruction, and tutor students both in the mentor’s class and in the specified tutoring lab. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty mentor.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: ENG 101 - Composition and Literature 1, ART 212 - 3D Design, and permission of faculty mentor.
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INTER 200E - Initial Teaching Experience Program (FILM) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary internship course, ITEP: Film (Initial Teaching Experience Program: Film) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in Film, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and specific Film content area instruction, and tutor students both in the mentor’s class and in the specified tutoring lab. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty mentor.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: FILM 125 - Writing for Film and permission of faculty mentor.
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INTER 200F - Initial Teaching Experience Program (OFTEC) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary internship course, ITEP: Office Technologies (Initial Teaching Experience Program: Office Technologies) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in Office Technologies, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and specific computer applications content area instruction, and tutor students both in the mentor’s class and in the specified tutoring lab. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty mentor.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: OFTEC 210 - Spreadsheet and Database Applications, ENG 101 - Composition and Literature 1, and permission of faculty mentor.
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INTER 200G - Initial Teaching Experience Program (ART HIST) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary internship course, ITEP: Art History (Initial Teaching Experience Program: Art History) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in Art History, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and specific Art content area instruction, and tutor students both in the mentor’s class and in the specified tutoring lab. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty mentor.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: ART 109A - Art History Survey 3: Art Since 1945, ENG 101 - Composition and Literature 1, and permission of faculty mentor.
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INTER 200J - Initial Teaching Experience Program (ART/DRAWING) 3 credits
An interdisciplinary internship course, ITEP: Art/Drawing (Initial Teaching Experience Program: Art/Drawing) offers students experience in college-level instruction and tutoring. Under the close supervision of a faculty mentor, students observe teaching and learning in Art History, meet regularly with the instructor to discuss issues related to the class and specific Art content area instruction, and tutor students both in the mentor’s class and in the specified tutoring lab. Each student must submit an application and receive the written nomination of the intended faculty mentor.
Class Hours: 5 Prerequisites: ART 101 - Drawing 1; ENG 101 - Composition and Literature 1; and permission of faculty mentor.
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Italian |
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INT 140E - Aspects of Renaissance Art: Art of the Italian Renaissance 3 arts or elective credits
Offered through our summer program in Italy. An introduction to the paintings, sculpture and architecture of the Italian Renaissance, from the early 15th century to mid-16th century, considering the works of such artists as Masaccio, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Giorgione, and others. Students have the opportunity to study the works both through class lectures and field trips to museums, churches, and sites in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena, Padua, Venice and Tivoli.
Notes: Taught in English.
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ITAL 101 - Elementary Italian 1 4 humanities, modern language or elective credits
This introductory course for beginning students of Italian develops the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It introduces basic vocabulary and grammar and provides opportunities for students to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the Italian culture.
Notes: No more than one year of high school Italian. Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 1 Offered fall and spring semesters. |
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ITAL 102 - Elementary Italian 2 4 humanities, modern language or elective credits
Continuation of Elementary Italian 1.
Notes: No more than three years of high school Italian. Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 1 Prerequisites: ITAL 101 Elementary Italian 1 or ITAL 103 Italian Conversation 1. Offered fall and spring semesters. |
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ITAL 103 - Italian Conversation 1 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
Basic conversation course for beginners, which emphasizes the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, using real-life situations.
Class Hours: 3
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ITAL 104 - Italy: Its Culture and Its People (in English) 3 humanities or elective credits
An interdisciplinary course in humanities and social sciences designed to enrich the students’ knowledge of Italy and its culture through a study of evolution of the historical, cultural, literary, linguistic, political and social character of the country and its people. Also acquaints students with Italy’s contributions to Western civilization.
Notes: Class taught in English. Class Hours: 3 Offered fall or spring semester. |
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ITAL 105 - Italian American Culture (in English) 3 humanities or elective credits
Designed to acquaint students with Italian-American heritage and culture. The role, influence, and contributions of Italian-Americans to American society in the fields of art, music, science, literature, education, government, sports, and entertainment are examined.
Notes: Class taught in English. Class Hours: 3 Usually offered spring semester. |
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ITAL 106 - Italian Conversation 2 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
Continuation of ITAL 103 Italian Conversation 1 or ITAL 101 Elementary Italian 1.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ITAL 103 Italian Conversation 1.
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ITAL 201 - Intermediate Italian 1 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their linguistic as well as communicative competencies in Italian based on readings of a literary and cultural nature while providing for additional review of grammar in the context of the reading selections. This course is conducted in Italian.
Notes: May be taken for Honors. Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Prerequisites: ITAL 102 Elementary Italian 2, or ITAL 106 Italian Conversation 2, or three years of High School Italian or the equivalent. Offered fall semester. |
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ITAL 202 - Intermediate Italian 2 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
Continuation of Intermediate Italian 201. This course continues to provide students with an opportunity to develop their linguistic as well as communicative competencies in Italian. The readings are designed to broaden students’ knowledge of Italy. Audio and videocassettes are also used to help further develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within the scope of this intermediate level course. The course is conducted in Italian. May be taken for Honors.
Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Prerequisites: ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian 1 or the equivalent. Offered spring semester. |
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ITAL 205 - Intermediate Italian Conversation 1 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
Designed to provide the students with an opportunity to further master basic vocabulary structures and idiomatic expressions used in day-to-day conversation by students, travelers, tourists, working and business people here and abroad.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ITAL 106 Italian Conversation 2, ITAL 102 Elementary Italian 2 or the equivalent. Offered fall semester, evening and summer session in Italy. |
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ITAL 206 - Intermediate Italian Conversation 2 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
Continuation of Intermediate Italian Conversation 1.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ITAL 205 Intermediate Italian Conversation 1, ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian 1 or the equivalent. Offered spring semester, evening and summer session in Italy. |
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ITAL 207 - Learning Italian Through Cinema 3 credits
This course will introduce students to an advanced grammatical level by developing listening skills and learning new vocabulary in Italian. It offers a voyage through Italian cinema with the new generation of Italian directors such as Ettore Scola, Lina Wertmuller, Guiseppe Tornatore, Roberto Benigni, Silvio Soldini, Furio and Giacomo Scarpelli, and others. Viewing and discussion of the films, as well as readings, conversation, and composition will be in Italian, with an emphasis on syntax and style.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ITAL 201- Intermediate Italian I
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ITAL 250 - Advanced Italian 1 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
Conversation, composition, and literature; study of syntax and style, reading of representative Italian authors; background lectures; intensive practice in speaking and writing. This course is conducted in Italian. May be taken for Honors.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian 2, or ITAL 206 Intermediate Italian Conversation 2, or natives, or four years High School Italian, or recommendation of the instructor. Offered fall semester. |
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ITAL 251 - Advanced Italian 2 3 humanities, modern language or elective credits
This course is a continuation of Advanced Italian 1.
Notes: May be taken for Honors credit. Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ITAL 250 - Advanced Italian 1, or natives, or four years of High School Italian (or the equivalent) or recommendation of the instructor. Offered spring semester. |
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ITAL 251S - Advanced Italian - Honors 3 humanities, modern language, or elective credits
This course is a continuation of Advanced Italian I. May be taken for Honors credit.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ITAL 250 - Advanced Italian I, or natives, or four years of High School Italian (or the equivalent) or recommendation of the instructor.
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Japanese |
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JAPNS 101 - Elementary Japanese 1 4 humanities, modern language, or elective credits
This introductory course is designed to provide correct pronunciation and intensive audio-oral practice to students new to the Japanese language. Two sets of Japanese alphabets are introduced at the beginning of the course. The class includes study of basic grammar, reading of simple texts, and writing simple compositions and dialogues.
Class Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 1
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JAPNS 102 - Elementary Japanese 2 4 humanities, modern language, or elective credits
A follow up to Elementary Japanese 1, this introductory course is designed to continue providing correct pronunciation and intensive audio-oral practice. Two sets of Japanese alphabets will be introduced at the beginning of the course. Students will study basic grammar, read simple texts, and write simple compositions and dialogues.
Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: JAPNS 101 Elementary Japanese 1 or permission from instructor.
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Law |
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LAW 101 - Business Law 1 3 credits
Fundamental phases of business law as currently represented in the Uniform Commercial Code; law procedures and the nature and development of law; law contracts; mutual consent, capacity of parties, consideration, legality of subject matter.
Class Hours: 3
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LAW 102 - Business Law 2 3 credits
Law of agency and sales; law of negotiable instruments; law of guaranty and suretyship; corporations, partnerships; insurance; bankruptcy; real and personal property; employment and labor legislation; wills and estates.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: LAW 101 Business Law 1.
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Linguistics |
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LIN 201 - Introduction to Linguistics 3 humanities credits
This course covers basic theories and concepts relating to the study of language and communication in humans. Topics include: Phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, language variation, and language change. It is designed as an introduction to the field of linguistics requiring no prior knowledge. Students interested in the study of language, or in becoming language teachers or translators, should consider taking this course.
Notes: May be taken for Honors credit. Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: ENG 101 Composition and Literature I.
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Management |
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MGT 101 - Business Organization and Management 3 credits
This introductory business course surveys issues that affect the initiation, organization and management of businesses in today’s society which are characterized by rapid change in the economic, social, technological and cultural environments. While the course focuses on organization theory and management practices, specific topics such as ownership, economic theory, production, human resources, motivations, marketing and financial management are examined in some detail. The objectives are to provide students with a theoretical as well as a practical grounding in the basic competencies essential to understanding the operation of the business enterprise in the American and global marketplace.
Class Hours: 3
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MGT 103 - Entrepreneurship 3 credits
This introductory course is designed to acquaint the student and/or the potential small business owner with the problems and opportunities of starting and operating a small business. Subjects covered include: the characteristics of the successful entrepreneur, basic steps in starting a business, the advantages and disadvantages of small business ownership, legal forms of ownership, small business record keeping, the financing of a new business, how to advertise, buying into an existing business or franchise, and the reasons why small businesses fail.
Class Hours: 3 Not offered every semester. |
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MGT 130 - Co-op Education in Business Administration 1 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.
Notes: 225 work hours required. Prerequisites: 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 Composition & Literature 1 or equivalent for total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum.
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MGT 131 - Co-op Education in Business Administration 2 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.
Notes: MGT 130 is required. 225 work hours required. Prerequisites: 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 Composition & Literature 1 or equivalent for total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum.
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MGT 201 - Principles of Management 3 credits
This capstone management course for Business Administration degrees explores the management of the human system as it relates to organizations, society and the global market. The functions of strategic planning, organizational engineering, structuring, directing, and controlling are applied to the managerial decision-making process especially through the use of teams and the theory of The Learning Organization. Self-managing teams develop and critique case studies using the resources of the sophisticated technologically advanced management learning environment. Students document their learning through portfolios. Take this course during the final semester of the program.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MGT 101 Business Organization and Management or permission of Curriculum Chair.
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MGT 205 - Human Resource Management 3 credits
This survey course examines human resource management functions in relation to business, governmental and non-profit agencies’ organizational performance. Develops research skills relevant to students’ need to understand the underlying theoretical concepts essential to a Personnel Management specialist. Investigates practical pragmatic aspects of personnel management from the points of view of the employee as well as the employer.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MGT 101 Business Organization and Management.
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MKT 103 - Principles of Selling 3 credits
This course explores the importance and role of the professional sales associate, principles and techniques of selling, analysis of characteristics of a good sales associate; study of psychological principles of selling; application of the principles; wholesale, specialty and retail sales associates, career opportunities for the professional sales associate. Involves four selling presentations by the student.
Class Hours: 3
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MKT 130 - Co-op Education in Marketing 1 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
Notes: 225 work hours required. Prerequisites: 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 Composition & Literature 1 or equivalent for a total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum.
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MKT 131 - Co-op Education in Marketing 2 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.
Notes: MKT 130 is required. 225 work hours required. Prerequisites: 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 Composition & Literature 1 or equivalent for a total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum.
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MKT 201 - Marketing Management 3 credits
Basic consideration of policies and procedures affecting the application of basic marketing principles to all elements of the marketing mix. This includes research, new products, selections of the channels of distribution, pricing, merchandising, and the legal aspects of marketing.
Prerequisites: MKT 101 Marketing.
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MKT 202 - Internet Marketing 1 credits
An introductory course in the field of online and social media marketing. Course introduces best industry practices and industry terminology. Reviews theory, strategy, tools and techniques for getting found online through search engines and social media sites. Introduces basic measurement and tracking to quantify marketing efforts. Course provides preparation for online certification in Inbound marketing.
Class Hours: 1
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MKT 203 - Advertising 3 credits
Development and social importance of advertising; economic and legal aspects; psychology of advertising; the advertising agency and how it works; the advertising manager; major media: newspapers, magazines, radio and television; types of copy; advertising campaigns, research pertinent to advertising effectiveness; analysis of topography media, production, and appropriateness of advertising.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MKT 101 Marketing or permission from the Curriculum or Department Chairperson.
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MKT 203H - Advertising - Honors 4 credits
Development and social importance of advertising; economic and legal aspects; psychology of advertising; the advertising agency and how it works; the advertising manager; major media: newspapers, magazines, radio and television; types of copy; advertising campaigns, research pertinent to advertising effectiveness; analysis of topography media, production, and appropriateness of advertising.
Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MKT 101 Marketing or permission from the Curriculum or Department Chairperson.
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MKT 207 - Consumer Behavior 3 credits
An interdisciplinary approach to the study of consumers and decision-making processes for the purpose of systematically defining the organization’s target market. Emphasis on understanding behavioral models with managerial and marketing implications.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MKT 101 Marketing.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 92 - Prealgebra 0 credits
This course is designed to reinforce arithmetic concepts and help the student make the transition from arithmetic to algebra. Topics include the traditional arithmetic areas: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, and measurement. Throughout the course, integers, introductory algebraic concepts, solving equations, and introductory coordinate geometry are introduced.
Notes: Students must pass (70 or higher) a Departmental Competency Final Examination in order to complete the course requirements and continue on to the next course, Beginning Algebra. This course is developmental and may not be appropriate for satisfying the mathematics or elective requirements in degree or certificate programs. Tuition for this course is charged as 4 hours.
This course is also offered in a self-paced with computer aided instruction format. Class Hours: 4
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MATH 93 - Beginning Algebra 0 credits
Topics include: the fundamental concepts of algebra, exponential notations, solving linear equations, linear applications, graphing linear equations, rates, slopes of lines operations with polynomials, negative exponents factoring solving quadratic equations, operations with rational expressions, solving rational equations, operations with radical expressions, right triangle applications, quadratic formula, and systems of linear equations. Students must pass (70 or higher) a Departmental Competency Final Examination in order to continue on to credit-bearing mathematics courses.
Notes: This course is developmental and may not be appropriate for satisfying the mathematics or elective requirements in degree or certificate programs. Tuition for this course is charged as 4 hours.
This course is also offered in a self-paced with computer aided instruction format. Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MATH 92 - Prealgebra OR appropriate score on Placement Exam.
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MATH 94 - Mathematical Literacy for College Students 0 credits
This course helps students to use numbers to understand the world around us, to reason using ratios and proportions, and to perform basic algebraic steps to use and solve formulas and to model real life situations. All problems are based on real and interesting situations that students may meet in their lives and in their other college courses. The course prepares students to take a college-level, not-STEM course in mathematics, such as MATH 116 Development of Mathematical Thought, MATH 117 Contemporary Mathematics, or MATH 123 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers.
Notes: This course is NOT sufficient preparation for MATH 130 College Algebra or MATH 135 College Algebra with Trigonometry. Students in curricula which require MATH 130 or MATH 135, or courses for which they are prerequisites, should not enroll in Mathematical Literacy for College Students. Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: Math placement at Beginning Algebra level (MATH 93), or successful completion of MATH 92 Prealgebra.
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MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics 3 credits
A course in quantitative literacy designed for students in Liberal Arts, Social Science, and Humanities. Emphasis will be on the practical aspects of mathematics. Topics include: non-traditional problem solving techniques, personal finance utilizing a graphing calculator organizing and analyzing data, the Normal Curve, methods of counting, applications of elementary probability, and mathematical research on the Internet. Written projects are required in one or more of the following areas: analysis of a stock market portfolio, a statistical case study, and historical topics related to mathematics.
Notes: Specific graphics calculator required; wait until first day of class before purchasing. Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 93 Beginning Algebra, or MATH 94 Mathematical Literacy for College Students, or an Elementary Algebra placement test score of 55 or higher, or Math SAT score of 450, or MATH ACT score of 16.
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MATH 118 - Analytic Trigonometry with Applications 3 credits
Angles; definition of the trigonometric functions; radian measure; linear and angular velocity; graphs and transformations of the trigonometric functions; identities; inverse trigonometric functions; solving trigonometric equations; law of sines; law of cosines; complex numbers. Applications of trigonometry to right triangles, oblique triangles, vectors, work, navigation, elevation and depression problems.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 093 OR appropriate score on placement test OR 100TR.
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MATH 120 - The Nature of Mathematics 4 credits
The purpose of this course is to improve problem- solving skills and extend students’ understanding of the nature of mathematics beyond algebra. The topics include: problem solving, number theory, secret codes, the golden rectangle, symmetry, the concept of infinity, topology, chaos, fractals, the uses and abuses of statistics, uncertainty and decision making. This course is appropriate for liberal arts students entering fields of study that are not mathematically-oriented.
Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MATH 093 OR appropriate score on placement test OR 100 TR.
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MATH 120H - The Nature of Mathematics - Honors 4 credits
The emphasis of this course is on the improvement of problem solving skills and extend students’ understanding of the nature of mathematics beyond algebra. Topics include: problem solving, number theory, secret codes, the golden rectangle, symmetry, the concept of infinity, topology, chaos, fractals, the uses and abuses of statistics, uncertainty, and decision making. This course is appropriate for Liberal Arts students entering fields of study that are not mathematically-oriented.
Notes: Honors permission required. Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MATH 093 OR appropriate score on placement test OR 100 TR.
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MATH 123 - Math for Elementary School Teachers 3 credits
A course designed for students in the Childhood Education curriculum. It investigates the practical context of the mathematics taught in elementary school and the reasoning behind its skills and methods. Topic include numbers and numeration, place value, arithmetic operations and algorithms, estimation, prime numbers and factoring, and may also include fractions decimals, proportional thinking, and negative numbers. Emphasis is on problem-solving and communication in mathematics.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 93 Beginning Algebra, or MATH 94 Mathematical Literacy for College Students, or an Elementary Algebra placement test score of 55 or higher, or Math SAT score of 450, or MATH ACT score of 16.
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MATH 130 - College Algebra: Functions & Models 3 credits
Mainly for students in business, social studies, liberal arts/humanities. Major topics include: an introduction to functions and graphing, linear functions, quadratic and exponential functions. Additional topics include: rates of change, modeling data, systems of linear equations, exponents, radicals, and logarithms. A specific graphics calculator is required and integrated throughout the course. Not intended for science, technical, or engineering students or students who want to continue on the regular “calculus track.”
Notes: Students who take both MATH 130 and MATH 135 can only apply one of these two courses toward the college’s Core Requirement in mathematics. Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 093 - Beginning Algebra OR appropriate score on placement exam OR 100 TR.
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MATH 131 - Technical Mathematics 1 TBD credits
Class Hours: TBD Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 93 or appropriate score on placement test.
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MATH 138 - Elements of Geometry 3 credits
A study of various topics in geometry which include: constructions, proofs, transformations, three dimensional and fractal geometry. This course is designed to emphasize discovery and visualization for students in the Liberal Arts curriculum.
Notes: Was MATH 114 previous to Fall 2010. Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 093 OR appropriate score on placement test OR 100 TR.
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MATH 158N - Technical Mathematics 2
Prerequisites: MATH 131 - Technical Math 1 (Verizon only).
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MATH 160 - Precalculus for Business 4 credits
This course is designed mainly for students in business and the social sciences. It covers topics important in these disciplines and prepares students for Calculus for Business and Economics. Topics include probability, systems of equations, linear programming, and modeling using linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Significant applications are studied in business and social sciences.
Notes: Was known as Finite Mathematics and Precalculus for Busniess prior to Fall 2013. Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MATH 130 - College Algebra: Functions and Models OR MATH 135 - College Algebra with Trigonometry.
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MATH 170H - History of Math-Honors 3 credits
A survey of the history of Mathematics from counting through Calculus. The Internet is the main reference tool to investigate the contributions of various cultures and individuals. A problem solving approach is used to study the Mathematical contributions of each culture.
Notes: Was MATH 202H previous to Fall 2010. Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 130 - College Algebra; Functions & Models OR MATH 131 - Technical Math I OR appropriate score on placement exam.
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MATH 175H - Mathematical Excursions-Honors 3 credits
This unique course emphasizes five major areas: historical research, applications of mathematics in the physical world, modern mathematics from an elementary point of view (topics include graph theory, number theory, applied probability), creative methods of problem-solving (without Calculus) and excursions into non-traditional areas of Mathematical inquiry (art, non-Euclidian geometry, study of polyhedra, topology, etc.). Group and individual interaction and substantial readings in mathematics are required.
Notes: Was MATH 295H previous to Fall 2010. Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 130 - College Algebra; Functions & Models OR MATH 131 - Technical Math I OR MATH 135 - College Algebra with Trigonometry OR appropriate score on placement exam.
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MATH 178 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
Primarily for Computer Science students. The role of discrete mathematics applied to computer science. Includes sets, graphs, trees, Boolean algebra, and advanced computability topics such as finite difference equations.
Notes: Was MATH 130 previous to Fall 2010.
Specific graphics calculator required; wait until first day of class before purchasing. Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Prerequisites: MATH 160 Precalculus for Business, OR MATH 161 Precalculus, OR MATH 165 Technical Math with Calculus; AND COMSC 101 Computer Programming I. Offered based on student demand. |
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MATH 191 - Calculus 2 4 credits
Theory and applications of the definite integral; logarithmic, exponential, and other transcendental functions; hyperbolic functions; techniques of integration; L’Hopital’s Rule; improper integration.
Notes: Specific graphics calculator required; wait until after first day of class before purchasing. Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MATH 181 - Calculus 1
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MATH 204H - Mathematical Modeling-Honors 4 credits
Advanced mathematics as it is applied in industry, science and government. The modeling process; discrete and continuous dynamical systems; curve-fitting; probabilistic modeling and simulation; discrete and continuous optimization. Students learn the appropriate software, work on modeling problems from the COMAP organization, and become prepared to form teams to enter COMAP’s annual modeling contest.
Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MATH 191 - Calculus II.
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MATH 205 - Special Project/Independent Study 01/03/09 credits
Adapted to the needs and interests of the special college student. Content and number of credits to be approved and determined by the Math Department Chair. This course is designed for enrolled Westchester Community College students only.
Notes: Was MATH 210 previous to Fall 2010. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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MATH 207 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3 credits
Successive approximations, error analysis, differentiation and integration, interpolation, polynomials, simultaneous linear algebraic equations, inversion of matrices and eigenvalues, various methods of solving differential equations using computer implementation.
Misc. Hours: Lecture hrs. 3 Prerequisites: MATH 181 - Calculus I, COMSC 101 - Computer Programming I, COMSC 207 - Java Programming, or equivalent.
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MATH 210 - Mathematical Modeling TBD credits
Advanced mathematics as it is applied in industry, science and government. The modeling process; discrete and continuous dynamical systems; curve-fitting; probabilistic modeling and simulation; discrete and continuous optimization. Students learn the appropriate software, work on modeling problems from the COMAP organization, and become prepared to form teams to enter COMAP’s annual modeling contest.
Class Hours: TBD Prerequisites: MATH 191 - Calculus II
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MATH 215 - Linear Algebra 4 credits
A challenging introduction to modern mathematical thinking, showing the structure of mathematics as opposed to routine mechanical techniques. Topics include: vector spaces, linear mappings, bases, duality, orthogonality and scalar products, determinants and matrices, and matrix transformations. Applications in engineering, science, business, and computer science.
Notes: Was MATH 206 previous to Fall 2010. Class Hours: 4 Prerequisites: MATH 191 - Calculus II. Offered once a year. |
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MATH 220 - Introduction to Probability Theory 4 credits
A calculus-based approach to modern probability and statistics, topics include an introduction to probability, counting methods, conditional probability, Bayes’ Theorem, discrete and continuous random variables and functions of random variables. This course is particularly suited for students intending to major in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics (and the physical sciences) or engineering.
Notes: Was MATH 208 previous to Fall 2010. Prerequisites: MATH 191 - Calculus II.
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MATH 292 - Mathematical Excursions 3 credits
A course in creative problem solving in which each participant is encouraged to experiment with diverse strategies on a wide range of unique problems in algebra, geometry and number theory.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Primarily open to mathematics teachers. (Interested math phobics are also welcome). Offered evenings only, based on student demand. |
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MECH 103 - Basic Drafting 4 credits
Basic drafting techniques offered as required by individual student need. Course includes basic architectural, mechanical, and structural type drawings. In addition, electrical layout and schematic drawings: (or diagrams and topography) are included.
Notes: Certificate Program. Class Hours: 8 Offered days, fall semester. |
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MECH 119 - Manufacturing Processes
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MECH 120 - Mechanisms 3 credits
The study of motion, velocity, and the acceleration of basic machine components. The course deals with design and strength of the machine parts and the appropriate formulas used to determine critical dimensions. Laboratory work covers graphical solutions to kinematic problems.
Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Prerequisites: MATH 135 - College Algebra with Trig, PHYSC 101 - Tech. Physics I, MECH 113 Engineering Drawing I, and MECH 162 - CAD I. Offered spring semester. |
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MECH 126 - Statics 3 credits
Fundamental concepts and principles from a calculus orientation; force systems, free body diagram; particles and rigid bodies. Varignon’s theorem; analytical and graphic methods of problem solutions; moments of inertia; centeroids and centers of gravity.
Class Hours: 3 Prerequisites: MATH 181 - Calculus I and PHYSC 121 - Engineering Physics I. Offered days, fall semester; evenings, spring semester. |
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MECH 127 - Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 credits
This course will investigate the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the applications to steam cycles and refrigeration. The properties of liquids and gases will be studied. The ideal gas laws will be explored through the mixture of air-water vapor using the psychometric chart. The energy balance of steam turbines will be evaluated for their efficiencies. Heat exchange applications will be studied through the theory of heat transfer.
Class Hours: 3 Corequisite: PHYSC 111 - College Physics I Prerequisites: MATH 135 - College Algebra with Trigonometry
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MECH 130 - Co-op Education in Mechanical Technology 1 3 credits
Co-op courses are designed to promote career awareness through cooperative work experience in the specific field. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with faculty advisor and written assignments are required.
Notes: 225 work hours required. Prerequisites: Approval of Curriculum or Department Chair; GPA of 2.5 or higher; 9 earned credits in curriculum-required courses and 3 credits in Comp & Lit 1 or equivalent for a total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum. Offered fall, spring and summer semesters. |
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MECH 133 - Co-op Education in Mechanical Technology 2 3 credits
Co-op courses are designed to promote career awareness through cooperative work experience in the specific field. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with faculty advisor and written assignments are required.
Notes: 225 work hours required. Prerequisites: Approval of Curriculum or Department Chair; GPA of 2.5 or higher; 9 earned credits in curriculum-required courses and 3 credits in Comp & Lit 1 or equivalent for a total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum. For MECH 133, MECH 130 is required. Offered fall, spring and summer semesters. |
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MECH 134 - Product Development 3 credits
Project course for students interested in learning how to develop a product from inception through the prototype stage. Projects are related to current activities involved in commercial/industrial state of the art engineering and technology. Students work in teams to develop their ideas.
Class Hours: 3
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MECH 144 - Manufacturing 1 3 credits
Lecture and Laboratory on set up and operation of basic machine tools, Press Lathe, and Milling machine. Also included in this course are lectures and demonstrations of various cutting tools used in manufacturing. Includes carbides as well as basic heat treating and welding.
Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Offered fall semester. |
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MECH 145 - Manufacturing 2 3 credits
Lecture and Laboratory course that expands on Manufacturing 1. This course expands on the use of machine tools studied in the first course as well as the set and operation of the Grinding Machine and the CNC Measures.
Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Prerequisites: MECH 144 Manufacturing 1. Offered spring semester. |
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MECH 156 - Fluids 3 credits
Study of the physical properties of fluids. Topics include elementary fluid statistics and dynamics, energy equation, introduction to fluid flow in circular pipes, elementary principles of flow measuring and devices and pumps, and an introduction to open channel flow.
Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Corequisite: MATH 165 - Tech Math with Calculus. Prerequisites: PHYSC 101 - Tech Physics I, and MATH 135 - College Algebra with Trig. Offered spring semester. |
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