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2008-2010 Catalog 
    
2008-2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Ophthalmic Dispensing

  
  • OD 260 - Ophthalmic Terminology and Formulae


    Credit Hours: 2

    A discussion and presentation of terminology common to ophthalmic dispensing as well as basic formulae. The formulae presented will be basic to lens manipulation. A.N.S.I. 280.1-1979 Standards will be presented to familiarize the student with industry-accepted levels of tolerance for eyewear.
  
  • OD 261 - General Dispensing Practice

    (formerly OD 461)
    Credit Hours: 1

    A course in agency observation, study, and participation, aimed at orienting the student optician to a specific field work assignment with emphasis on supervised participation in the work of the ophthalmic dispensing agency. In addition to observing, reporting and recording, there is a practical application of minor and major ophthalmic dispensing skills in an actual ophthalmic dispensing setting.
    Prerequisites: OD 246;OD 256 taken concurrently.
  
  • OD 264 - Ophthalmic Practice Management

    (formerly OD 464)
    Credit Hours: 2

    Presentation and discussion of basic procedures applied in present-day ophthalmic dispensing practices. Major emphasis is on communicating with patients, positioning in the profession and management techniques.
  
  • OD 275 - Introduction to Principles of Refraction

    (formerly OD 500)
    Credit Hours: 2

    A course designed to assist the student in the study of clinical refraction of the eye. Topics include: etiology, types, causes, symptoms, testing and treatment of eye abnormalities; accommodation and presbyopia; versions and vergences; anisometropia and aniseikonia; external examination, preliminary and subjective tests; retinoscopy and 21-point refractive examination.
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of first, second and third semester Ophthalmic Dispensing courses.
  
  • OD 276 - Principles of Refraction I

    (formerly OD 501)
    Credit Hours: 3

    A course designed to assist the student in the study and application of clinical refraction of the eye. It is designed for licensed opticians and opticianry students in understanding the application of a vision examination.
    Prerequisites: The student must be either (a) licensed optician or (b) student registered in an opticianry program in NYS.
  
  • OD 283 - Advanced Contact Lens Lab I

    (formerly OD 531)
    Credit Hours: 2

    Practical applications of contact lens course. Topics include modifications of contact lenses, over-refraction of contact lenses, RGP lens fitting, office management and problem solving techniques.
    Prerequisites: OD 232 and OD 233.

Paralegal

  
  • PA 200 - Introduction to Paralegal


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the American legal system and the role of the paralegal therein. Units include an overview of the history and development of the common law and the substantive law of bailment’s, personal property and torts.
  
  • PA 205 - Introduction to Law


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to provide the student with a general understanding of the law and our legal system. The textbook, classroom lectures and other materials will provide the student with the essential background in law that any undergraduate ought to have. The intent is to cover basic fields of law such as property rights, contracts, torts, civil actions and criminal law. Changes in the law in response to historical events and their impact on society will be examined. This course is an elective for Paralegal majors, a general elective for all others.
  
  • PA 210 - Legal Bibliography


    Credit Hours: 1

    The various sources of the law are examined and differentiated as the tools of legal research are demonstrated and explained in the milieu of a functional law library. Current computer research techniques will also be taught.
  
  • PA 220 - Legal Research and Writing


    Credit Hours: 1

    By working on actual research projects and preparing legal memoranda, the student is instructed in the basic principles of legal research, including utilization of computerized research methods and in the style of legal writing.
    Prerequisites: PA 210.
  
  • PA 230 - Paralegal Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course serves as the vehicle for demonstrating the practical use and application of the substantive knowledge and procedural skills required through the other courses in the curriculum. Students spend approximately the first four weeks of the course on legal and paralegal ethics and practice, thereafter, students have the option of participating in an internship or continuing with classwork on which the emphasis will be legal research, preparation of legal memoranda, drafting of instruments and pleadings, interviewing and case investigation. This course is restricted to those students who have satisfactorily completed all first, second and third-semester paralegal courses.
    Prerequisites: Students must have completed PA 210 and PA 220.
  
  • PA 300 - Crimes and Criminal Practice


    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the new York penal and criminal procedural law with specific emphasis upon the substantive and procedural impact of the state and federal constitutions thereon.
  
  • PA 310 - Civil Practice


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course primarily examines the law of civil procedures and secondarily explores the relationship of civil procedures to certain areas of substantive law. The former is accomplished by a careful survey of new York State civil practice; the latter by discussion of substantive law relating to enforcement of judgments and an overview of the law of bankruptcy.
  
  • PA 320 - Evidence


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course examines the rules of evidence applicable in civil and criminal proceedings with special emphasis upon the relationship between knowledge of the constitutional, statutory and common law evidentiary rules and effective case preparation and investigation.
  
  • PA 400 - Contracts


    Credit Hours: 3

    An exploration of the substantive, common and statutory law of contracts, sales and negotiable instruments.
  
  • PA 410 - Business Structures


    Credit Hours: 3

    The three business entities, i.e., sole proprietorship, partnership (general and limited) and corporations (professional and not-for-profit), are generally explained, differentiated and viewed from both a business and legal perspective. Special emphasis is given to the formation and dissolution of each structure as the agency law and tax law ramifications of each form.
  
  • PA 420 - Real Estate Practice


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course concerns itself not only with the substantive law of real property, but also with its procedural and practical aspects, e.g., landlord, tenant proceedings, title searching, real estate closings, etc. An overview of abstracting and title insurance is included.
  
  • PA 430 - Estates, Insurance, and Domestic Relations


    Credit Hours: 3

    This combines three subject areas of the law which interrelate in many ways. The practical and procedural aspects, as well as the substantive principles of the law of wills, interstate distribution, domestic relations and insurance are demonstrated and discussed.
  
  • PA 500 - Tax Practicum


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to acquaint students with those aspects of federal and state tax laws, i.e., income, franchise, estate, transfer and gift, of which they will be required to have working knowledge as a practicing paralegal.
  
  • PA 600 - Legal Advocacy of Social Concerns


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course explores the socioeconomic branch of our public law by focusing upon the legal problems and disputes which most affect a person in their societal relationships. Thus the emphasis of the course is on civil rights, consumer protection, fair employment practices and related areas of the law, as well as the constitutional and statutory impact in such legal areas.
  
  • PA 700 - Legal Issues in Health Care


    Credit Hours: 3

    Designed as an elective for paralegal, health sciences and liberal arts students, this course will provide the student with an overview of legal issues in health care. Topics include: principles of justice, sources and definition(s) of law, judicial process and legal tests and professionalism. Case studies will be analyzed.

Philosophy

  
  • PY 100 - Critical Thinking


    Credit Hours: 3

    An informal or non-symbolic logic course which focuses on improving the ability to think and argue coherently through increasing critical awareness. Logical distinctions and principles which aid in the understanding, criticism and construction of arguments are employed.
  
  • PY 101 - Knowledge and Reality


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introductory course in theories of knowledge and reality. Topics will include justification of beliefs; theories of truth and meaning; relationships between beliefs; meaning and reality.
  
  • PY 102 - Logic


    Credit Hours: 3

    An introduction to the basic techniques of traditional symbolic deductive logic. Topics will include symbolization of ordinary language statements and arguments into logical notation; testing the validity of arguments by traditional methods (truth tables and natural deduction); formal and informal fallacies; the reduction ad absurdum method of refuting argument and inductive vs. deductive reasoning.
  
  • PY 104 - Philosophy of Religion


    Credit Hours: 3

    An analysis of the problems of religious language with respect to belief in God’s existence, which will cover such issues as faith and reason, language about God, the idea of God, the symbolic nature of religious statements, scientific vs. religious language and the logic of religious statements. General topics will also include the nature of evil, immortality and worship.
  
  • PY 105 - Social & Political Philosophy


    Credit Hours: 3

    A historical survey of major trends in social and political thought from Plato to Dewey. Contrasting views of the following issues will be treated: law and the structure of the state; concepts of justice; its relation to political obligation social contract theories; political utopias; theories of human nature and civil disobedience and revolution.
  
  • PY 110 - Ethics


    Credit Hours: 3

    A critical survey of historically significant moral theories. Different conceptions of the good life and standards of right conduct will be examined along with the problems of moral responsibility and the principles and methods of moral judgment. Readings will be drawn from contemporary sources and from the works of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Dewey and Ayer.
  
  • PY 111 - Biomedical Ethics


    Credit Hours: 3

    This is a course in applied ethics which concentrates on moral problems that arise in medical and biological research. A variety of problems will be critically evaluated through lecture and discussion.
  
  • PY 115 - Introduction to Philosophy of Law


    Credit Hours: 3

    A systematic introduction to the conceptual and ethical analysis of selected topics in law and jurisprudence. Topics will include the nature and validity of law, legal systems, morality and law, theories of punishment and definitions and theories of justice.

Physical Education

  
  • PE 101 - Introduction to Athletic Training


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to deal with the principles of athletic training—immediate care to injuries, prevention, rehabilitation and protective strapping.
  
  • PE 103 - Sports Officiating


    Credit Hours: 3

    A course designed to help individuals become more competent in sports officiating by fostering an understanding of the qualifications for officials, of sports rules and of current methods and materials in the field of officiating.
  
  • PE 104 - Outdoor Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    Course designed to develop an appreciation for outdoor activities. Knowledge of land use and varied outdoor recreation pursuits will be stressed. The course will be a combination of lecture and field experiences. (Required three-day field trip will be scheduled).
  
  • PE 105 - Sport Through Media


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a study of development of sport as influenced by various types of media. It includes the philosophical, sociological, psychological and historical aspects of sport. Issues in amateur and professional sports will be discussed.
  
  • PE 110 - Foundations in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3

    The course is designed to acquaint students with the current foundations and standards of teaching Physical Education in the U.S. Emphasis will be placed on developing the student’s pre-service teaching portfolio and creating a working knowledge of common technological aids used in teaching physical education in a modern setting.
  
  • PE 111 - The History of Sport in the United States


    Credit Hours: 3

    A course designed to chart the history of sports in the U.S. from Colonial time to the present. Attention will be paid to the emergence of high school, college and professional sports and their influence on social and economical foundations. Gender and race equity will be explored including an in-depth look at Title IX. Past, present and the future importance of sports in the U.S. will be explored.
  
  • PE 120 - The Social Psychology of Sport


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course shows students how sociology and psychology can be used to study sport in society. It will facilitate the use of published literature combined with the Internet and the World Wide Web to learn about sports in society. Topics included are: the history of sport, gender and sports, sports and the media, sports and social theories.
    Prerequisites: PE 110.
  
  • PE 121 - The Student Athlete and College


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to acquaint the student athlete with the college, its support services, eligibility requirements for athletic participation and how to manage the complex demands on the student athletes’ time. (Current participation on a college sports team required).
  
  • PE 122 - Fundamentals of Intercollegiate Athletics I


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course that focuses on athletic and personal development in selected intercollegiate sports. (Current participation on a college sports team required).
  
  • PE 123 - Fundamentals of Intercollegiate Athletics II


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course that focuses on athletic and personal development in selected intercollegiate sports. (Current participation on a college sports team required).
  
  • PE 200 - Physical Education I


    Credit Hours: 1

    A co-ed course which provides the student the opportunity to choose and participate in a variety of selected physical education activities. Knowledge, skills and participation will be stressed in an informal yet structured learning atmosphere.
  
  • PE 201 - Physical Education II


    Credit Hours: 1

    A co-ed course which provides the student the opportunity to choose and participate in a variety of selected physical education activities. Knowledge, skills and participation will be stressed in an informal yet structured learning atmosphere.
  
  • PE 202 - Physical Fitness II


    Credit Hours: 1

    This course in physical fitness is designed to be a vigorous activity course. Areas to be incorporated will be fitness testing, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance training, program of calisthenics and fitness games and activity.
  
  • PE 203 - Physical Fitness II


    Credit Hours: 1

    This course in physical fitness is designed to be a vigorous activity course. The areas to be covered will include all aspects of training for strength, calisthenics programs, weighted resistance exercises, isotonic weight programs and isometric exercise programs.
  
  • PE 204 - Racquet Sports


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules and skill techniques of handball, badminton, racquetball and/or paddleball with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 205 - Floor Hockey


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the rules, fundamentals and skill techniques of floor hockey with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 206 - Basketball


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules and skill techniques of basketball with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 207 - Aerobics


    Credit Hours: 1

    An activity course designed to teach the student a variety of techniques to develop overall fitness with emphasis on improving muscle tone and slimming the body. Diet information for weight reduction or gain will be presented.
  
  • PE 208 - Volleyball


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules and skill techniques of volleyball with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 211 - Tennis


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules and skill techniques of tennis with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 212 - Archery


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules and skill techniques of archery with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 213 - Bowling


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules and skill techniques of bowling with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 214 - Yoga I


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to teach the student; a variety of yoga postures and yoga breathing techniques to help contribute to their overall fitness, with an emphasis on stretching the muscles and strengthening the body’s core.
  
  • PE 215 - Yoga II


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to teach the student a more advanced variety of yoga postures and yoga breathing techniques to help contribute to their overall fitness, with an emphasis on stretching the muscles and strengthening the body’s core.
  
  • PE 216 - Judo I


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of proper Judo techniques as well as the stages of technique development.
  
  • PE 217 - Judo II


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of proper Judo techniques as well as the stages of technique development.
  
  • PE 218 - Soccer


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals, rules and skill techniques of soccer with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 220 - Physical Education III


    Credit Hours: 1

    A co-ed course similar to PE 200 and PE 201. The student has the opportunity to choose and participate in selected physical education activities. Knowledge, skill and participation will be stressed in an informal yet structured learning atmosphere.
  
  • PE 221 - Physical Education IV


    Credit Hours: 1

    A co-ed course similar to PE 200 and PE 201. The student has the opportunity to choose and participate in selected physical education activities. Knowledge, skill and participation will be stressed in an informal yet structured learning atmosphere.
  
  • PE 222 - Cooperative Games


    Credit Hours: 1

    Course participants will have the opportunity to experience some of the following cooperative activities: initiative games, new games, problem solving activities, trust activities, cycling, rock climbing, rappelling, cross country skiing and orienteering.
  
  • PE 223 - Weight Training I


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of proper weight training techniques and the relationship of weight training to achieving overall fitness using weight training machines.
  
  • PE 224 - Weight Training II


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of proper weight training techniques and the relationship of weight training to achieving overall fitness using free weights.
  
  • PE 225 - Introduction to Coaching Sports


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the current foundations and standards of coaching sports in the U.S. By using a combination of classroom discussions and activities in the gymnasium, this course is designed to teach the student a variety of techniques to develop their coaching skills.
  
  • PE 230 - Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Fitness


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach physical fitness in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 231 - Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Fitness


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach physical fitness in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 232 - Fundamentals of Teaching Floor Hockey


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach floor hockey in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 233 - Fundamentals of Teaching Basketball


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach basketball in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 234 - Fundamentals of Teaching Aerobics


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach aerobics in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 235 - Fundamentals of Teaching Volleyball


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach volleyball in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 236 - Fundamentals of Teaching Tennis


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach tennis in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 237 - Fundamentals of Teaching Archery


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach archery in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 238 - Fundamentals of Teaching Bowling


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach bowling in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 239 - Fundamentals of Teaching Soccer


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with the theory and practice of designing appropriate lessons to teach soccer in diverse learning environments.
  
  • PE 250 - Football


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of proper football techniques as well as the stages of technique development.
  
  • PE 260 - Physical Education Practicum I


    Credit Hours: 2

    A course designed to afford students an opportunity to put into practice the skills and techniques of physical education in an elementary setting under the direct supervision of professional staff at various public, private or therapeutic agencies.
    Prerequisites: PE 110, HT 201.
  
  • PE 265 - Physical Education Practicum II


    Credit Hours: 2

    A course designed to afford students an opportunity to put into practice the skills and techniques of physical education in an elementary setting under the direct supervision of professional staff at various public, private or therapeutic agencies.
    Prerequisites: PE 110, HT 201 or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PE 290 - Lifeguarding Instructor


    Credit Hours: 1

    A course designed to train instructor candidates to teach courses and modules in the American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress.
    Prerequisites: 17 years old; Current Lifeguarding Certification; excellent swimming skills; pass a comprehensive lifeguardings skills (swimming, first aid and CPR) pretest at the first session.
  
  • PE 300 - Beginning Swimming


    Credit Hours: 1

    Development of knowledge and skills in swimming and diving. Games and various aquatic fun activities for the beginner will be stressed.
  
  • PE 301 - Intermediate Swimming


    Credit Hours: 1

    Course is designed to develop fundamental swimming strokes, turns, safety and rescue procedures.
  
  • PE 302 - Recreational Swimming


    Credit Hours: 1

    Course is designed to teach skills necessary to participate in recreational aquatic activities such as water polo, waterball basketball and other aquatic activities.
  
  • PE 303 - Lifeguarding


    Credit Hours: 1

    Course is designed to teach basic and advanced rescue and water safety. Emphasis will be placed on the instruction of skills and knowledge to save one’s life or that of others in an emergency. Successful completion of this course leads to Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR Certification.
    Prerequisites: 15 years old: excellent swimming skills; pass 500 yd. swim test at first session.
  
  • PE 304 - Water Safety Instructor


    Credit Hours: 1

    Course designed to teach the skills, knowledge, attitudes and methodology necessary to instruct courses in swimming.
    Prerequisites: 17 years old; excellent swimming skills; pass swim stroke skills test at first session.
  
  • PE 305 - Canoeing


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of basic and advanced techniques in canoeing, kayaking and canoe camping. Emphasis will be on skill proficiency in canoeing.
  
  • PE 306 - Canoeing Lab


    Credit Hours: 1

    A laboratory designed to be correlated with PE 305. Students should register for both PE 305 and PE 306 if they run concurrently; otherwise, PE 306 may be taken separately with permission of the instructor.
  
  • PE 307 - Sailing


    Credit Hours: 1

    A comprehensive study of the fundamentals and skill techniques of sailing, with emphasis upon skill competency.
  
  • PE 308 - Sailing Lab


    Credit Hours: 1

    Laboratory is designed to be correlated with PE 307.
    Prerequisites: PE 307; or register for both PE 307 and PE 308 concurrently.

Physics

  
  • PH 060 - Foundations in Science & Technology

    (formerly PH 160)
    Credit Hours: N

    This is an excellent course for the student taking developmental courses. It is recommended for students at the MT 013, MT 006, or MT 007 level. Through realworld applications, it provides relevant reinforcement that will enhance the learning process as well as provide a solid base for advanced science courses. Instruction will include but not be limited to exploring the following topics: physical problem solving, vectors with trigonometric analysis, graphing techniques, proportionality and dimensional analysis.
    Concurrent registration in PH 161 required.


  
  • PH 061 - Lab for PH 060

    (formerly PH 161)
    Credit Hours: N

    Concurrent registration in PH 060 required.


  
  • PH 100 - The Science of Natural Disasters


    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of natural events and processes that impact human life and health with an emphasis on catastrophic geological and meteorological events including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tsunamis and hurricanes. This course focuses on how theNormal processes of the earth create the energies that produce these events. It also addresses the physical effects, prediction and implications of natural hazards.
    Prerequisites: None.
  
  • PH 101 - Laboratory for PH 100


    Credit Hours: 1

    A laboratory course to compliment PH-100 The Science of natural Disasters. A hands-on companion laboratory designed to illustrate and enhance the lectures and activities in PH 100. In the lab, students will learn about and use the scientific method to explore the causes and effects of natural phenomena such as seismic activity and earthquakes, volcanology and volcanic chemistry, meteorology of hurricanes, flooding, coast line erosion and down-slope movement.
    Prerequisites: None.
    Concurrent registration in PH 100 recommended.


  
  • PH 110 - Introduction to Integrated Science


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is designed as a non-mathematical approach stressing general concepts in the physical sciences. It is intended as a liberal arts elective for programs in general studies, liberal arts, health sciences, business, technologies and public service.
    Prerequisites: None.
  
  • PH 120 - Environmental Science


    Credit Hours: 3

    Diverse arrays of environmental issues are presented with particular attention to the concepts of energy and its role in the environment, pollution, population, resource use and the balance of manmade environments.
  
  • PH 124 - Earth Science I


    Credit Hours: 4

    A one-semester course designed to be taken in sequence with PH 125. PH 124 (lecture plus lab) introduces important geological processes that have environmental impacts, ranging from earthquakes and volcanic hazards to landslides and flooding. The framework for learning these processes will include the hydrologic cycle and the rock cycle. Discussions of environmental philosophy and the significance for society of the environmental findings of science will be covered. The laboratory involves hands on experience with areas such as: field measurements of streams; map analysis; an examination of fossils as they relate to the environment; meteorite impacts; common rock-forming minerals; rocks; earthquakes; volcanoes and soil classification.
    Prerequisites: None.
  
  • PH 125 - Earth Science II


    Credit Hours: 3

    PH125 offers an interdisciplinary discussion of both natural and human-induced global environmental change at various scales. The course provides a comprehensive description of how advances in the physical, biological and geological sciences are being integrated to understand the interplay between the Earth’s components (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere). Topics include the Earth’s building blocks, the Earth through time, natural hazards, natural resources and Earth system cycles (such as weather, climate change and atmospheric pollution).
    Prerequisites: None. PH 124 is not a prerequisite.
  
  • PH 130 - Energy Environment


    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is a non-math survey of our energy resources, options for future development and environmental impact of solar, nuclear, fossil fuels, wind and other alternatives. Practical ways to reduce energy use in the home and transportation will be considered along with methods of participating in decisions on energy policy and politics.
    Prerequisites: None.
  
  • PH 152 - Physics


    Credit Hours: 3

    A science elective intended for special programs. Selected topics include mechanics, hydraulics, heat and light. Demonstrations will be used.
  
  • PH 157 - Interdisciplinary Approach to Structural Kinesiology


    Credit Hours: 1

    An introductory interdisciplinary course in structural kinesiology with laboratory applications in physics. This course is specifically intended for students in occupational therapy and may be taken by liberal arts science students interested in a kinesiology overview. Relationships between structure, function and the fundamental laws of physics will be emphasized. Topics include anatomical terminology, joint movement, measurements, linear motion, vectors, force, analysis of the bones, muscles and nerve innervations of the upper and lower extremities, rotational motion and basic biomechanics.
    Prerequisites: BI 150 and BI 151.
    Corequisites: OT 256
  
  • PH 170 - Computer Applications in Optics I


    Credit Hours: 3

    A basic study of the nature, theory and behavior of light. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: luminous and illuminated sources, rectilinear propagation, shadows, concepts of rays, pencils and beams, wave theory, diffraction, reflection and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces and image formation of thin lenses.
    Prerequisites: MT 006 or equivalent.
    Concurrent registration in PH 171 is required.


  
  • PH 171 - Lab for PH 170


    Credit Hours: 0

    To be taken concurrently with PH 170. Designed to provide time for conducting selected experiments concurrent with class instruction.
  
  • PH 172 - Computer Applications in Optics II


    Credit Hours: 3

    Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: two lens system with emphasis on telescope and microscope, photometry, interference, polarization, Gaussian equivalent lens for two lens system and thick lens.
    Prerequisites: PH 170 PH 171.
    Concurrent registration in PH 173.


  
  • PH 173 - Lab for PH 172


    Credit Hours: 0

    To be taken concurrently with PH 172. Designed to provide time for conducting selected experiments concurrent with class instruction.
 

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