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Fall 2017 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Students should consult with their curriculum chair or counselor when selecting courses to satisfy program requirements. Please note: The honors versions of courses satisfy the same requirements as the non-honors versions.
 

Office Technologies
  

  • OFTEC 240 - Business Communications

    3 credits
    Principles and strategies of effective written communications as related to current business practices. Special emphasis is placed upon the writing process. Students plan, compose, edit and format business documents; explore ethical and intercultural issues; and examine web-based communications and messaging technologies.

    Prerequisites: Suggested word processing skills.

Paralegal
  

  • PRLGL 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

    3 credits
    A prerequisite to all paralegal classes, this course provides students with a historical and sociological perspective of the law. The methods and processes of judicial, administrative and legislative branches of government as they relate to the legal assistant are studied. The basic terminology and procedures of the legal system in New York are covered. An introduction to legal research assists students in analyzing cases, writing briefs, and making presentations. Ethical standards of the law profession are included.
  

  • PRLGL 102 - Legal Research & Writing

    3 credits
    This course introduces paralegals to methods of finding the law applicable to a specific legal issue. Students learn legal research principles; the types of law books used in research, their scope, citation methods; interpreting case and statutory law as well as other legal authority and annotations. Students learn to use government publications. In all areas of research, students are required to organize legal research and findings and present their ideas in written and oral format. This course involves intensive legal writing.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
  

  • PRLGL 104 - Family Law

    3 credits
    This course prepares the prospective paralegal to assist attorneys in the practice of marriage law and preparation of documents related to the most common legal aspects of marriage. Marriage relationships, legal problems with children, dissolution of marriage, custody, legitimacy, adoption, guardianship, and support agreements are studied. Students write the most common legal agreements and marriage/family related documents.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered spring semester.
  

  • PRLGL 105 - Administrative Law

    3 credits
    A skills course in Administrative Law set in the theoretical, historical and political context of the development of administrative agencies in the United States in the twentieth Century. Emphasis will be placed on distinguishing administrative from civil and criminal law, learning specific administrative processes and procedures including judicial review, incorporating relevant ethical standards of paralegal and legal practices and honing case and appellate brief-writing ability.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies  
  

  • PRLGL 106 - Litigation

    3 credits
    Students are introduced to the use of litigation as the process for resolving disputes through the court system. In addition to an overview of the litigation process, students learn the court procedures involved with litigation and methods by which paralegals assist attorneys in the process. This course involves intensive legal writing. Students complete a portfolio of legal documents related to litigation.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered fall semester.
  

  • PRLGL 108 - Partnership and Corporation

    3 credits
    This course explores laws which pertain to business form and structure. Primary attention is directed to different legal types of partnership forms as well as legal corporate structures. Students learn to prepare the legal documentation needed to form, maintain, and dissolve the primary legal entities of business.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered fall semester.
  

  • PRLGL 110 - Estates, Wills, Trusts

    3 credits
    This course prepares the prospective paralegal to prepare legal documents related to the planning and administration of trusts, the administering of estates, and asset distribution. Topics covered in depth include wills, probate and taxes. Students learn to prepare legal documents most commonly related to these topics, such as wills, petitions for probate, citations, waivers, notice of probate, and probate attorney’s affidavit.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered spring semester.
  

  • PRLGL 112 - Torts & Investigation

    3 credits
    This course provides paralegals with an introduction to the general nature of tort law and allows for the specific analysis of intentional and other torts. Students prepare Office Memorandum of Law in conformity with the requirements of such memoranda. Students also prepare a Complaint and Bill of Particulars based on provided fact patterns.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered spring semester.
  

  • PRLGL 114 - Real Property Law

    3 credits
    This course provides basic knowledge of real property law, its concepts, its principles, and the government regulations regarding real property. Students learn to use the documents and forms utilized in closings on houses, cooperatives, and condominiums. Students learn to draft most of the documents needed in a real estate closing. Students may participate in a mock closing at the end of each semester.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered spring semester.
  

  • PRLGL 115 - Criminal Law for Paralegals

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to criminal law and procedure for paralegals. Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of prosecuting and defending criminal law cases. For example, students learn procedural steps from arrest to trial, but, attention is also given to the nature and origins of criminal law and the role of crime in American society today. The student learns legal terminology, case analysis and briefing and continues to develop writing skills.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered spring semester.
  

  • PRLGL 116 - Computer Applications for the Law Office

    3 credits
    Students develop the conceptual, technical, and interpersonal skills required to apply technology and principles of management and supervision to manage information and personnel in an automated law office environment. Course includes hands-on experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and law specific software.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
  

  • PRLGL 117 - Immigration Law

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to immigration law and policy in an historical and constitutional context with emphasis on paralegal skills training and practice. It covers the categorization of immigrants and non-immigrants, admission and deportations procedures, asylum and refugees, and citizenship. A major component of the course is the application of knowledge to specific legal issues, real and hypothetical.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies . Offered summer semester.
  

  • PRLGL 118 - Paralegal Internship

    3 credits
    This course provides students with an opportunity to apply their paralegal theory and skills in an actual legal setting, working eight hours per week and completing a portfolio which describes what has been learned. A faculty mentor monitors the work experience.

    Prerequisites: Permission of the Curriculum or Department Chair to register for this course.
  

  • PRLGL 119 - Medical Malpractice for Paralegals

    3 credits
    This is an introductory course in the specialty field of Medical Malpractice. It combines health sciences and paralegal backgrounds in an attempt to enhance the skills of students in both fields. The class covers basic tort law with medical malpractice litigation. Emphasis is placed on substantive knowledge of law and medicine with skills of legal research and medical record reading. A major component of the course is the application of knowledge to specific legal issues, real, and hypothetical.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies  or permission of Curriculum Chair.
    Offered fall semester.
  

  • PRLGL 120 - Health Care Law

    3 credits
    This is an introductory course in the specialty field of Health Care Law. The student learns how legal and social institutions interact with life and death issues. Areas of study include legal problems of the elderly and mental health, AIDS and the law, health care financial and delivery systems, federal vs. state law, the privatization of health care facilities, and the marketing of health care providers. The course also focuses on the ethical questions of health care and public policy.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies  or permission of Curriculum Chair.
    Not offered every semester.
  

  • PRLGL 121 - Elder Law

    3 credits
    This is an introductory course in the growing field of Elder Law, which focuses on the legal and financial implications of aging. Legal areas such as estate planning and probate, age discrimination, durable powers of attorney, right-to-die issues, trusts, disability planning, elder abuse, guardianship, fraud, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are covered. The student learns how legal and social institutions interact with life and death issues. Particular attention is paid to ethical questions and the intersection of law and public policy in defining and meeting the needs of the elderly.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Not offered every semester.
  

  • PRLGL 122 - Intellectual Property

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to intellectual property law and policy in a national and international context with emphasis on paralegal skills training and practice. It covers the areas of trademark, copyright, and patent law with special emphasis on the most recent legislation in the United States and the United Nations and on the impact of technology. A major component of the course is the application of knowledge to specific legal issues, real and hypothetical.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered summer semester.
  

  • PRLGL 124 - Contracts & Contract Administration

    3 credits
    This course explores laws which pertain to contracts, contract formation and their enforcement. Primary attention is focused on different methods of forming contracts, typical key provisions of common commercial agreements, negotiation and drafting of same and administration of such contracts once executed. Students learn to negotiate and draft commonly negotiated provisions, complete certain UCC documentation, create and use checklists and prepare contract summaries.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
    Offered fall semester.
  

  • PRLGL 125 - Evidence Law for Paralegals

    3 credits

    This course is an in-depth look at the rules of evidence. Both Federal and State law will be reviewed. Subjects include competency of witnesses, hearsay and its exceptions, expert and lay opinion testimony, privileged communications, relevancy, procedural considerations, judicial notice, burden of proof, presumptions, form and type of objections, authentication, the best evidence rule and the use of demonstrative and scientific evidence.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .
  
  

  • PRLGL 127 - E-Discovery for Paralegals

    3 credits
    Students are introduced to the legal, technical, and practical elements of modern e-discovery. Subjects include: data collection, preservation review and production, relevant case law and rules, the language of e-discovery and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model. Students will learn technical skills related to document production and project cost analysis.

    Prerequisites: PRLGL 101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies .

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 101 - Philosophy Ancient/Medieval

    3 credits
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic directions and problems of early western philosophical thought, particularly in the areas of epistemology and metaphysics. Starting with the pre-Socratics, through Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, this course concludes with study and comparison of the systems of Augustine and Aquinas.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • PHIL 102 - Philosophy/Modern

    3 credits
    This course is designed to acquaint the students with the continental rationalists Descartes, Leibniz and Spinoza. It contrasts their assumptions and methods with those of the British rationalists Locke, Berkley and Hume. The course concludes with attempts by Kant and by the American pragmatists to synthesize these divergent views.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • PHIL 111 - Philosophy of Love

    3 credits
    This course provides an introduction to the philosophy of love by considering six fundamental and general ways to look at love: erotic love, love of God, romantic love, moral love, love a power, and mutual love. These six approaches will be critically examined with the help of a variety of Western thinkers from various time periods such as Sappho, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Hobbes, Kant, Kierkegaard, Freud, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Firestone, Scruton, Nussbaum, and Irigaray. The course aims to put us in a better position to understand the nature of love and how it relates to a wide spectrum of topics including friendship, sex, morality, religion, truth, selfhood, science, and politics. It aims to help us grasp various troubling things closely associated with love and/or its denial such as sexism, racism, sadism, masochism, hate, and death.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • PHIL 150 - Applied Logic

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of logical thinking. Topics included are language and logic, formal and informal logic, logical fallacies, critical thinking and an introduction to symbolic logic.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • PHIL 160 - Ethics

    3 credits
    This course explores moral philosophy through the classic writings of such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes, Hume, Kant, Mill, and Sartre. Through these, and many other contemporary readings, students are introduced to the major ethical theories of utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, natural law theory, social contract theory, egoism, and relativism. Students also learn to what extent these theories may be compatible and in what areas they are in opposition. The theories studied in the first half of the semester are then applied to a variety of contemporary moral conflicts including abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, environmental issues, stem cell research, cloning, genetics, terrorism, and a variety of global issues.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • PHIL 161H - Seminar in Ethics-Honors

    3 credits
    This discussion based seminar explores, through works of philosophy and literature, the nature and meaning of good and evil.  In exploring goodness, we will consider a set of philosophical theories (natural law theory, consequentialism, Kantian ethics, social contract theory, intuitionism, and virtue ethics) and then apply them to a variety of psychological, sociological, political and theological issues with the help of Plato’s masterpiece The Republic.

    Prerequisites: Student must be ENG 101 -ready.
    Offered spring semester.
  

  • PHIL 201H - Philosophy of Art-Honors

    3 credits
    What is art? And what makes aesthetic judgments possible? This course addresses these two questions by looking at what some of the most influential Western Philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, Ficino, Shaftesbury, Kant, Schelling, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Croce, Dewey, and Heidegger) have said about art and aesthetics. Particular attention is given to how philosophical issues in art have been intimately connected to philosophical visions of the cosmos, god, politics, science, and ethics. Such connections are investigated both through theory and through the critique of famous works of art in various mediums.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 - Writing and Research .

Physical Education — Combined Health, Fitness & Sports

Physical Education credits can be earned by taking courses that begin with the prefixes PEC, PEH, PES, and DANCE.
  

  • PEC 110 - Health and Fitness for Life

    2 credits
    This course will emphasize the development and reinforcement of behaviors that contribute to optimum health and fitness throughout life. Students will analyze their health/fitness status and develop prescriptions for positive lifestyle changes, learn to identify risk factors associated with chronic diseases, understand how to develop a lifelong plan for physical fitness, and understand the basic concepts of nutrition and weight management.
  

  • PEC 136 - Fitness - Soccer

    1 credits
    Students will learn the basic rules and fundamentals of soccer, and will improve their fitness level. Soccer is played in most countries and is considered the most popular sport in the world.
  

  • PEC 137 - Fitness - Softball

    1 credits
    Students will learn the basic fundamentals of softball and will play in a softball league. When students improve their skills, they will enjoy the game more and will feel a sense of accomplishment. Exercise can become part of a healthy lifestyle through participation in a softball league.
  

  • PEC 138 - Fitness - Tennis

    1 credits
  

  • PEC 139 - Fitness - Volleyball

    1 credits
    Volleyball is a great sport that can be enjoyed by players of all ages and skill levels. You will learn the basic rules and fundamental skills to play at the college level. Aside from the pure enjoyment of the game, volleyball has many social and physical fitness benefits.
  

  • PEC 140 - Fitness - Golf

    1 credits
    Students will learn golf vocabulary and etiquette. Instruction will emphasize: grip, stance and learning to hit with woods, irons and a putter. Golf is a fun, social game that takes place in a friendly, beautiful environment; it gives players a chance to socialize, network and meet other people.
  

  • PEC 142 - Fitness - Badminton

    1 credits
    Badminton is an Olympic sport. In this course, you will learn the fundamental skills to play singles and doubles. Basic techniques are easy to learn, yet practice and concentration are required to perfect the skill needed to become a good badminton player.
  

  • PEC 143 - Fitness - Basketball

    1 credits
  

  • PEC 158 - Introduction to PE Activities

    1 credits
    The student will learn methods to develop a healthy and physically fit body, with emphasis on increasing endurance, strength and health awareness. This course provides students with a basic background in various team, individual sport and fitness activities. Students will learn basic rules, terminology and fundamentals in sports such as badminton, tennis and volleyball.

    Offered every semester.

Physical Education — Health and Fitness

Physical Education credits can be earned by taking courses that begin with the prefixes PEC, PEH, PES, and DANCE. With the exception of Jazz Aerobics, all of our dance courses can also be taken for strictly Humanities credit. To receive strictly Humanities credit for a dance course, look for a matching course title under the DANCE prefix and use that course number when you register.
  

  • PEC 111 - Independent Study - Health & Sports for Life

    2 credits
    This course is designed to challenge students to be actively involved in the learning process by constatnly assessing how the information affects lifestyle from a personal perspective. The emphasis is on self-responsibility for developing and reinforcing behaviros that contribute to optimum health and wellness. Students will analyze their lifestyle behaviors and develop prescriptions for lifestyle changes that will have a postiive impact on their lives. The sport component is devised for both the physcially challenged and physically active individual. Students will explore and develop an understanding of the nature of a variety of sports and become educated spectators. They will be able to identify the wellness benefits derived from sports participationi and gain an appreciation for the aesthetics of sports.

    Notes: Independent Study.
  

  • PEH 109 - Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED

    2 credits
    The lifeguarding course teaches the skills needed to help prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Professional lifeguards are responsible for the lives and safety of people who are participating in a variety of aquatic activities. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive an American Red Cross certification.
  

  • PEH 110 - Swimming for Fitness

    1 credits
    This course will improve your swimming skills and individual physical fitness through drills and increased distance swims. Upon achieving improved swim techniques and endurance, the student will also be exposed to a variety of water sports and leisure time activities.
  

  • PEH 111 - Learn to Swim

    1 credits
    This course will teach rhythmic breathing and stroke development (front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, and sidestroke). Goals of this course include: improving student’s swim skills, self-confidence, self esteem, and to make swimming a lifetime activity.
  

  • PEH 116 - First Aid/CPR/AED

    1 credits
    This is an American Heart Association certification course. Students will receive a two-year certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers and Heartsaver First Aid. Students will learn professional CPR with the use of an AE and the fundamentals of first aid. This is an essential course for individuals in the following fields: health care, criminal justice, education, radiology, dietetic, chemical dependency and nursing.
  

  • PEH 121 - Beginning Judo

    1 credits
    Students will learn the importance of Judo and how it gives you an advantage in self-defense. Students will learn: to understand Judo, its rules and etiquette and skills to lift and throw your opponent. Students will develop better overall fitness through strength and cardiovascular exercises.
  

  • PEH 122 - Elementary Modern Dance 1

    3 credits
    Designed to develop students’ awareness of the basic concepts and vocabulary of modern dance as a basis for the appreciation of modern dance, for aesthetic satisfaction, for physical well-being, and for performance. During the course, students learn basic locomotive and non-locomotive steps and combinations. They also become familiar with the philosophical and artistic contributions of the forerunners and pioneers of modern dance. There are some written, reading, and dance assignments. Students learn and perform a short modern dance with other members of the class.
  

  • PEH 123 - Latin Dance 1

    1 credits
    Merengue and Salsa steps are used to teach the fundamentals of movement and social dancing principals. The primary focus is mastery of basic steps and partnering. The social and historical context of these forms is also covered. All students participate in an end-of-semester performance utilizing material covered. Grading is based on attendance, skills, effort and progress assessed through written and reading assignments, written and practical quizzes, classroom participation and the final performance.

    Notes: Formerly: Intro to Merengue and Salsa. Take for 1 Humanities or 1 PEH credit.
    Offered spring semester
  

  • PEH 124 - Elementary Modern Dance 2

    3 credits
    A continuation of DANCE 101 Elementary Modern Dance 1 . Basic concepts and movement vocabulary are reviewed, and students then continue to strengthen technique and aesthetic awareness by introduction of new and more demanding movement patterns, improvisations, and movement assignments paced and geared to the Elementary 2 level. There are some writing, reading, and dance assignments. Elementary 2 students study the philosophical and artistic combinations of the second generation and the avant-garde.
     

    Prerequisites: DANCE 101 Elementary Modern Dance 1 , or the equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
    Offered fall and spring semesters, evenings only.
  

  • PEH 125 - Broadway Jazz

    1 credits
    This course provides a dance experiences designed to develop the student’s awareness of the basic principles classic jazz dance. The class will learn and perform a simple jazz dance. The course includes video and live performance viewings, short reading and written assignments that put student’s physical experience into historical and social context. Grading is based on attendance, skills, effort, progress, assignments, and exams.

    Offered spring and fall semesters and Summer Session 1.
  

  • PEH 126 - Hip Hop 1

    1 credits
    The course covers the fundamentals of dance technique focusing on various styles of Hop Hop. Students learn proper body placement, coordination, and timing as well as explore their individuality and personal style. The social and historical context of the form is also explored. All students participate in an end-of-semester performance utilizing material covered. Grading is based on attendance, skills, effort and progress assessed through written and reading assignments, written and practical quizzes, classroom participation and the final performance.
  

  • PEH 128 - Elementary Ballet

    3 credits
    Movement experiences presenting the fundamentals of classical ballet in order to develop understanding of and skills in the basic ballet vocabulary. Includes an overview of ballet history and a written and/or dance assignment. Students learn and perform a short ballet dance with other members of the class.
     

    Offered fall semester.
  

  • PEH 130 - Health Essentials

    1 credits
    Students will be able to identify lifestyle behaviors and risk factors which have direct impact on their overall health and well being. The importance of creating a balance between the sub-dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, occupational, and environmental will be explored.
  

  • PEH 132 - Contemporary Jazz

    3 credits
    The course is designed to teach basic principles and beginning skills of the jazz idiom. It also introduces students to the contemporary nuances and current trends in the dance discipline. The course includes short written assignments and video viewings. The class will learn and perform a simple contemporary jazz dance. Grading is based on attendance, skills, effort, progress, assignments, and exams.

    Offered fall and spring semesters.
  

  • PEH 133 - Latin Dance 2

    1 credits
    This advanced-beginner level course builds on DANCE 112 Latin Dance 1 /PEH 123 Latin Dance 1 . The fundamental steps of Salsa and Merengue are assembled in more complex combinations. Bachata and Rumba are also introduced. The social and historical context of these forms is also covered. All students participate in an end-of-semester performance utilizing material covered. Grading is based on attendance, skills, effort and progress assessed through written and reading assignments, written and practical quizzes, classroom participation and the final performance.

    Notes: Take for 1 Humanities or 1 PEH credit.
    Prerequisites: DANCE 112 Latin Dance 1 /PEH 123 Latin Dance 1  (Formerly Intro to Merenge and Salsa).
  

  • PEH 134 - Choreography & Dance Performance Combined

    3 credits
    Provides training in basic choreographic skills. Working in both traditional and non-traditional ways, students concentrate on the development of original forms and structures and learn the art of making their own dances.

    Prerequisites: Students must have previous technical training in dance.
    Offered spring semester.
  

  • PEH 135 - Jazz Dance Workshop

    1 credits
    A continuation of DANCE 121 Contemporary Jazz . Basic principles of movement and jazz techniques and steps are reviewed. Students then continue to strengthen their techniques and aesthetic awareness by introduction of many new and more demanding combinations and movement assignments geared to an advanced beginning level. There are some written, reading, and dance assignments. The class learns and performs a jazz dance.

    Prerequisites: DANCE 121 Contemporary Jazz  or previous formal training in dance, modern jazz or ballet.
    Offered spring selester.
  

  • PEH 146 - Jazz Aerobics

    1 credits
    Exercise course which includes warm-up and stretches leading to a non-impact aerobic workout in the jazz dance style followed by a cool-down and relaxation period. Students learn and apply the principles of aerobic exercise. They learn and demonstrate a short portion of the class work.

    Offered fall semester.
  

  • PEH 150 - Independent Study in Dance Performance

    3 credits
    Students rehearse and perform a minimum of two dances as part of DanceWorks, the college dance company, and attend company classes. Involves a yearlong commitment to rehearsals, Saturday classes, and all performances. Open by audition, permission of the company director and dance faculty consultant, as well as enrollment in or successful completion of Westchester Community College dance courses at appropriate level.

    Notes: Registration may be in fall or spring, but work must span both semesters.
  

  • PEH 176 - Movement Improvisation

    1 credits
    Movement improvisation is a class that expands the student’s movement vocabulary and understanding of physical language through a variety of problem-solving exercises. These exercises encourage students to discover new ways of thinking about time, space, dynamics, text, and sound. By solving the exploration problems, the student spontaneously discovers new approaches to the creative process. Grading is based in attendance, skills effort, progress, assignments, and exams. 

    Offered fall semester.
  

  • PEH 216 - Aerobic Exercise

    1 credits
    This course provides students with a basic understanding of the principles of aerobic exercise and its affect on cardio-respiratory fitness. Discussion will include lung efficiency, cardiac function, energy production, gender, age, training status and genetic makeup. Students will increase their aerobic fitness through participation in aerobic exercise activities throughout the course. 
  

  • PEH 218 - Exercise and Conditioning

    1 credits
    Students will develop an understanding of: the principles of exercise and conditioning, techniques and philosophies of weight training, and program design. The course includes the use of cardiovascular equipment, traditional free weights and exercise machines. The safe use of equipment and spotting techniques will be demonstrated and discussed.

Physical Education — Sports

Physical Education credits can be earned by taking courses that begin with the prefixes PEC, PEH, PES, and DANCE.
  

  • PES 101 - Intro to Bowling - League Play

    1 credits
    Bowling is one of the most popular recreational sports. In this course, students will learn to keep score and how to improve their skills, fundamentals and techniques. Students will be bowling in a college league and will be encouraged to bowl on our college team.
  

  • PES 104 - Badminton - Tennis

    1 credits
    This course combines two very popular recreational activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals, rules, regulations and playing etiquette of each sport. Being knowledgeable about the game allows students to better understand the strategies and tactics that are used in single and doubles play.
  

  • PES 169 - Volleyball - Tennis

    1 credits

Physical Sciences
  

  • PHYSC 101 - Technical Physics 1 - Mechanics (and Lab)

    4 credits
    A study of the scientific principles underlying technology and applied science, this course deals with the study of mechanics. Emphasis is placed on concepts of the laws of motion, energy, momentum, and conservation.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course MATH 135 College Algebra with Trigonometry .
    Offered fall and spring semesters.
  
  

  • PHYSC 111 - College Physics 1 (plus required lab and workshop)

    4 credits
    An introduction to the principles of mechanics and heat. Topics included are: kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, gravity, projectile motion, work, energy, momentum, heat, temperature, and thermodynamics. Comprehension of the basic principles of physics and their application to problem solving is stressed. Algebra and trigonometry are used extensively. Laboratory experiments are performed on the topics covered.

    Notes: Was PHYSC 123/124 previous to Fall 2010.
    Prerequisites: MATH 135 College Algebra with Trigonometry , or equivalent.
    Offered fall, spring and summer semesters.
  
  

  • PHYSC 120 - Physical Science Explorations

    3 credits
    An introduction to the physical sciences geared towards the non-science student. This class is an introduction to critical thinking and a survey of modern science wrapped into one package. Students will learn what science really is and how to survey the world through the lens of scientific scrutiny. A foundation in the ideas of physics, natural hazards, and climate change will be provided. While the course is largely conceptual, basic mathematical skills will be used. 
  

  • PHYSC 121 - Engineering Physics 1 (and Lab)

    5 credits
    An introduction to principles of Mechanics, Oscillations, and Acoustic Waves. Topics included are: Kinematics and Dynamics, Work, Energy, Momentum, Hydrostatics, Hydrodynamics, Elasticity, Simple Harmonic Oscillator, Elastic Waves, Superposition Principle, Interference and qualitative discussions of special relativity. Laboratory exercises are performed on the topics covered.

    Notes: Was PHYSC 101B and 102B previous to Fall 2010.
    Corequisite: MATH 181 Calculus 1 .
    Prerequisites: MATH 161 Precalculus (Functions & Coordinate Geometry) .
    Offered fall and spring semesters.
  

  • PHYSC 122 - Engineering Physics 2 (and Lab)

    5 credits
    An introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Topics included are: temperature, thermal expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, laws of thermodynamics, electrostatics, Coulomb’s Law, electric field, Gauss’s Law, electric potential, capacitance, dielectrics, current resistance, and electromotive force, direct current circuits, magnetic field, inductance, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves, an introduction to the principles of geometrical and physical optics, quantum mechanics and atomic physics.

    Notes: Was PHYSC 103B/104B previous to Fall 2010.
    Corequisite: MATH 191 Calculus 2  
    Prerequisites: PHYSC 121 Engineering Physics 1 (and Lab)  
    Offered fall and spring semesters.
  

  • PHYSC 129 - Introduction to Oceanography (and Lab)

    4 credits

     

    An introductory survey of the science of physical oceanography. This course covers the origin of the Earth’s oceans from a planetary perspective, and the history of the science of oceanography. Additional course subject matter includes: chemical properties of seawater, ocean-atmospheric interactions, global climate change, seafloor features, ocean waves, tides, currents, marine geology, coastal processes, continental drift, plate tectonics, types and interrelation of marine organisms, ocean resources, marine pollution, and ocean environmental issues.
  

  • PHYSC 131 - Physics for Telecommunications/Verizon

    4 credits
    A study of the physical principles relevant to the telecommunications field. This course teaches problem-solving techniques in basic mechanics and optics. It also covers, with a more qualitative approach, the subjects of thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.

    Notes: Was PHYSC 112 prior to Fall 2010.
  

  • PHYSC 134H - Science, Pseudoscience and Critical Thinking - Honors

    3 credits
    A reading and discussion intensive course that provides the non-science major with the framework to explore how modern scientists develop and examine their ideas. The course will focus on non-mathematical explorations of critical thinking techniques, scientific methods, pseudoscience and extraordinary claims, peer review, hypothesis testing, the media portrayal of science, and why a scientific theory is not “just a theory.”

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course READ 105 Analytical Reading  or appropriate course placement.
  

  • PHYSC 143 - Earth Science (and Lab)

    4 credits
    Provides non-science majors with a geological understanding of the planet we inhabit. Students study Earth’s physical environment, resources, natural hazards, and geological history. The course includes an investigation of dynamic Earth processes such as weathering, glaciation, running water, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and plate tectonics.

    Notes: May be taken for Honors credit with the successful completion of a college-level algebra course (with a grade of “B” or better) and  approval from the Honors Program co-directors.

  

  • PHYSC 143H - Earth Science - Honors (and Lab)

    4 credits
    An enhanced honors version of PHYSC 143 , this course provides students with an understanding of the planet we inhabit. Students study Earth’s physical environment, rocks and minerals, natural hazards, geological history, and the fossil record. The course includes an investigation of dynamic Earth processes such as weathering, glaciation, flooding, earthquakes, volcanic activity, plate tectonics, and climate change. Please note that this is an honors version of the regular course – additional topics will be covered and topics will be covered in greater depth.  

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of College Algebra or equivalent.
    fall
  

  • PHYSC 145 - Weather and Forecasting (and Lab)

    4 credits

    A course for the non-science major designed to introduce the student to elements of weather, meteorology, and weather forecasting with a non-mathematical approach. Topics include radiation and heating of the atmosphere, forces and wind, the general circulation, moisture and stability, fronts and cyclones. The student is introduced to basic forecast methods utilizing charts, data, radar, and satellite imagery. Contemporary topics of global warming, ozone depletion, air pollution, and El Niño are also addressed.

    Offered every fall and spring semester.
  

  • PHYSC 151 - Astronomy (and Lab)

    4 credits
    An introduction to the fundamentals of astronomy for the non-science major. The course examines how we have learned about the structure and organization of the universe through observation and experimentation. Emphasis is placed on stars, galaxies and cosmology. Other topics include appearance and motions of the sun, moon, and stars, the nature of light and gravity, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The course includes a planetarium activity, computer simulations and hands-on investigations.

    Notes: Was PHYSC 151/152 previous to Fall 2010.
  

  • PHYSC 154H - Life in the Universe - Honors

    4 credits
    An approach to the science of life beyond Earth, from the viewpoint of various physical sciences. Emphasis is on the physical processes that shape our understanding of life and the habitability of terrestrial planets. Specific topics include: the possibility of life within our solar system, planetary atmospheres and geophysics, the search for extra-solar planets, the feasibility of inter-stellar travel, and the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence. The social and philosophical implications of the course material is discussed. Lab activities include physics and geology investigations, as well as a class field trip.
  

  • PHYSC 159 - The Solar System

    3 credits
    A tour of the solar system from the viewpoint of various physical sciences (astronomy, geology, and physics). Students learn about the structure and formation of the solar system, and the varied characteristics of the different  planets and moons that inhabit our solar system. Includes a historical background of the space program, an overview of the current search for extra-solar planets (planets in other solar systems), and a discussion of the possibilities for extra-terrestrial  life within our solar system and the Universe.

    Prerequisites: Student must be considered ready for MATH 93 Beginning Algebra . 
  

  • PHYSC 162 - Climate Change and Our Future

    3 credits

     

    Ideal for non-science or science majors, this course covers all aspects of climate change, both past and present, and prediction of future climate change. Students learn about how climate science works and how we measure climate changes including the effects of a warming world on rain, snow, clouds, atmospheric circulation and storms, ice sheets and sea ice, sea level, and ocean circulation. Topics include the workings of the atmosphere and the greenhouse effect. Course will also examine climate policy, economic, and technological solutions to reduce carbon emissions.
  

  • PHYSC 165 - Principles of Energy

    3 credits
    An introduction to the production and use of conventional and alternative energy resources. Topics include renewable energy resources (solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal), passive and active solar energy building designs and home energy efficiency, nuclear power and fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas). Modern approaches to energy efficiency and electricity production and storage (e.g., hydrogen fuel cells) and the effects of energy use on the environment will also be examined.

    Offered every fall and spring semester.
  

  • PHYSC 205H - Cambridge Science - Honors

    3 credits
    Ten days of intensive study with Cambridge University professors and an on-site WCC Honors instructor. Studenst register for two specialized seminars in Science Summer School at Cambridge and attend one class per day, in addition to morning plenary and evening lectures. All written work is submitted to and graded by the WCC instructor. Certificate of Completion from Cambridge University; three WCC Honors Science (non-lab) credits.
  

  • PHYSC 271 - Special Project/Independent Study - A

    1 credits
    Special projects or independent study in physics or physical science supervised and evaluated, adapted to the needs and interests of qualified students. Content and evaluation to be determined by the Special Projects Committee of the Physical Sciences Department.
  

  • PHYSC 272 - Special Project/Independent Study - B

    2 credits
    Special projects or independent study in physics or physical science supervised and evaluated, adapted to the needs and interests of qualified students. Content and evaluation to be determined by the Special Projects Committee of the Physical Sciences Department.
  

  • PHYSC 273 - Special Project/Independent Study - C

    3 credits
    Special projects or independent study in physics or physical science supervised and evaluated, adapted to the needs and interests of qualified students. Content and evaluation to be determined by the Special Projects Committee of the Physical Sciences Department.
  

  • PHYSC 292 - Physical Geography (and Lab)

    4 credits

    Physical systems and landforms of the earth are studied. Climate, weather, geomorphology, plate tectonics and earth processes, and map reading are covered. A comparative study is made of the integrated use of resources and land, including climactic borders.

     

    Notes: Was PHYSC 292/292A prior to Fall 2010.
    Offered every fall and spring semester.


Political Science
  

  • POLSC 102 - American Government and Issues

    3 credits
    This course establishes the foundation of representative constitutional government in the context of modern political theory and details the structures and processes that underlie the functioning of the United States’ political system. Emphasis is placed on the social and legal resolution of current issues that challenge democratic governance especially in the areas of civil rights and social justice and competing notions of equality and liberty.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 Ready.
  

  • POLSC 102H - American Government and Issues-Honors

    3 credits
    This course offers an introduction to the field of political science and the American political system. Students analyze the organization and working of American political institutions and current issues through the ideological perspective of centrist, liberal, conservative, radical left, and radical right positions.

    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Program.
    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • POLSC 107 - State and Local Government

    3 credits
    This is a survey course in the structures and functions of government given to the states by the United States Constitution. Beginning with the concept of Federalism, the class explores the parallel legislative, executive, judicial and administrative law operation. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying and Resolving pressing infrastructural and superstructure issues of local communities with the goal of increasing popular participation in governance.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 Ready.
  

  • POLSC 111 - Introduction to World Politics

    3 credits
    This course is designed to help the student understand international affairs and politics. Topics covered include realist vs. idealist theory, the balance of power, the role of ideology and leaders, the nation-state, why nations go to war, imperialism, regionalism, international law and organizations. Specific case studies and class simulations are used.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • POLSC 111H - Introduction to World Politics - Honors

    3 credits
    This course is designed to introduce students to the study of international affairs and politics. Topics covered include: realist verses idealist theory; levels of analysis; nationalism and internationalism; international law and organizations; international security; human rights, energy, and environmental issues. The course uses the seminar mode of instruction.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 - Writing and Research .
  

  • POLSC 112H - International Law and Organizations-Honors

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to international law, exploring the theories behind international law, the concept of the nation state and the formation of world organizations in the twentieth century, including the organs and agencies of the United Nations as well as prominent Non-Governmental organizations. It covers important current controversies on human rights, the environment, refugees, terrorism, war crimes and multinational corporations from an historical as well as legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on international problem solving and the issues of peacekeeping and dispute resolution. The student will learn legal terminology, case analysis and legal drafting.

    Prerequisites: One semester of Political Science, Social Science or History; ENG 101 - Writing and Research , ENG 102 - Writing and Literature .
  

  • POLSC 113 - Middle Eastern Politics

    3 credits

    This course introduces students to the modern political history of the Middle East. Students will learn the histories and the forces behind the formation of all the major nation-states in the region (Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the rest of the Gulf States). We will examine the transformation of this region and these states with particular emphasis on its relationship with European and other ‘Western’ Powers. Lastly, we will study contemporary issues ranging from the role of Islam, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, oil production, and to the rise of local and international terrorism.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.

     
  

  • POLSC 115 - Comparative Politics

    3 credits

     

     

    This course introduces the student to comparative politics, one of the four sub-fields in political science. As a field of study, comparative politics focuses on the diversity of political systems around the world. The field therefore encompasses a diverse array of topics, from competing forms of democracy to the nature of economic development. In this course, we will explore the political diversity of the world through a series of theoretically-informed case studies.

    Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.

Psychology
  

  • PSYCH 101 - General Psychology

    3 credits
    This course is an introduction to psychology as a behavioral science. Topics include the theoretical perspectives of psychology, research methodology, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, learning and memory. While primarily a lecture and a discussion course, other pedagogical methods such as case studies, student projects, films, and on-line exercises may be used to develop a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior. Designed for students who meet the college’s requirements for enrollment in first-year undergraduate courses who want an introduction to psychology.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2  or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take the course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research  or are taking it as a corequisite.
  

  • PSYCH 101H - General Psychology - Honors

    3 credits
    This course provides the student with an understanding of how psychologists view the world and apply scientific method to the study of behavior. The discipline of psychology is characterized by controversy and change, but has always been committed to objective inquiry to extend our knowledge of the complexity of behavior. Each student designs and carries out a personal research project in order to learn and experience the problems and pitfalls of doing behavioral research. Research methodology, biological foundations of behavior, learning, memory, perception, motivation and personality are topics of study.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 - Writing and Research .
  

  • PSYCH 103 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 credits
    This course provides an introduction to psychopathology with an emphasis on the continuum that exists between normal and abnormal behavior. Clinical and experimental approaches to a wide range of behavior disorders are examined. Statistical, psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, sociocultural, humanistic/existential and biological models are discussed. Issues relevant to epidemiology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of maladaptive behavior are explored. Community attitudes and responses to various disorders, as well as ethical and legal issues, are considered.

    Prerequisites: PSYCH 101 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYCH 103H - Abnormal Psychology - Honors

    3 credits
    This course focuses on scientific and clinical understandings of major psychological disorders, including anxiety disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, schizophrenias and psychosis, and personality disorders. The biological, psychological and social factors that have been implicated by these disorders are explored. The highlight of the course is an amateur clinical case conference in which students present case studies of individuals suffering from these disorders.

    Prerequisites: PSYCH 101 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYCH 107 - Social Psychology

    3 credits
    The scientific study of the numerous ways that other people influence our thoughts, emotions and behaviors. One of the main themes in the course is the constant tension between being an individual and yet being subject to pressures from others. Students learn to analyze these situational forces that impinge on their everyday lives and in the process become able to choose how to respond.

    Prerequisites: PSYCH 101 General Psychology .
  

  • PSYCH 109 - Developmental Psychology: Childhood

    3 credits
    Theoretical and empirical findings in child and developmental psychology from infancy to pre-adolescence are studied. Emphasis is placed on theories of development and factors facilitating and inhibiting human development.

    Prerequisites: PSYCH 101 General Psychology .
 

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