OF 161 - Professional Word Processing

• describe, define, and perform operating system functions and file management;
• define terms that are unique to the fields of computers and information systems; and
• perform basic and advanced tasks using word and information processing software.

OF 260 - Office Technology Management

• describe office procedures and systems relating to each phase of the information processing cycle: input, output, reprographics, distribution, and storage/retrieval;
• identify the capabilities and cost factors (including maintenance and upgrades) of computer hardware, software, networking, and telecommunications;
• define the capabilities of the major computer software categories: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, desktop publishing, communications, operating systems;
• make appropriate suggestions regarding the selection of computer hardware, software, and communications medium to accommodate the needs of the office; and
• make appropriate suggestions regarding the application of information systems to achieve organizational goals.

OF 261 - Administrative Procedures

• describe how to conduct a needs assessment of an organization’s information management flow;
• plan for an automated office including training, health considerations, and space layout/design;
• describe an integrated office system complete with computer security measures, ethics policy, and privacy controls;
• design a plan to optimize and measure productivity while ensuring quality; and
• define and use administrative functions in the computerized office.

VC 100 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I

• list and identify historical and evolutionary developments related to opticianry;
• list laws governing opticianry in New York State;
• list and identify anatomical and physiological functions of the human eye;
• analyze eye planes and inter-ocular distances related to ophthalmic lenses;
• list and discuss visual acuity testing systems;
• list and identify refractive abnormalities of the eye.

VC 110 - Ophthalmic Lenses I

• distinguish and list the components of the electromagnetic spectrum;
• describe the action of light rays through refracting mediums;
• distinguish between various single vision lens forms;
• identify and describe basic and advance lens forms;
• apply correct formulas that relate to lens function; and
• describe various lens materials and identify specific characteristics of each.

 

F (N)

VC 133 - Introduction to Contact Lens Laboratory

• identify New York State laws governing the contact lens field;
• list individuals who made contributions to the contact lens field;
• identify anatomical structures related to contact lens wear;
• discuss contact lens materials and designs;
• explain indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of contact lenses;
• discuss the use of contact lens solutions; and 
• demonstrate psychomotor skills using the keratometer, radiuscope, diameter gauge, and thickness gauge.

VC 140 - Ophthalmic Assisting

• demonstrate knowledge of and ability to take a relevant, concise ophthalmic history;
• identify basic anatomy and physiology of the eye;
• demonstrate knowledge of the basic concept of the field of vision and instrument use;
• demonstrate knowledge of ophthalmic ointments and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each;
• demonstrate knowledge of and instrument use;
• distinguish between objective and subjective autorefraction;
• demonstrate basic knowledge of and ability to perform color vision test and use of Amsler grid;
• identify basic ophthalmic emergencies and procedures;
• demonstrate basic knowledge of microbial control, sanitation, disinfection, sterilization and contamination;
• identify basic ophthalmic instrumentation and their uses, and perform basic maintenance; and
• demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA and how it influences policy, procedure and duties in the ophthalmic health care setting.

 

F (N)

VC 141 - Assisting and Refraction Lab

• capture, save and retrieve high resolution digital retinal images utilizing the fundus camera;
• measure and record intra-ocular pressure with use of a non-contact tonometer;
• determine refractive error with automated refraction testing utilizing simultaneous cross cylinders;
• conduct auto lensometry; and
• perform standard white/white kinetic perimetry using an automated visual field system.

VC 142 - Contact Lenses I

• determine the proper type and RX for soft contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft contact lenses and follow-up care;
• know the indications and contraindications to contact lens wear;
• design spherical rigid lenses; and
• identify different types of edema.

 

Prerequisites: VC 133
Concurrent Registration: VC 143
S (N)

VC 143 - Lab for VC 142

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• fit soft contact lenses;
• evaluate corneal topography;
• insert and remove soft contact lenses;
• obtain a contact lens history;
• verify contact lens parameters; and
• perform a visual acuity check.

 

Prerequisites: VC 133
Concurrent Registration: VC 142
S (N)

VC 150 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II

• distinguish between different frame construction and materials;
• identify frame components, frame mounting systems and their applications;
• determine uses of specialty frame products including sport/safety and other specialty frame designs;
• define boxing system terminology and frame and lens measurements including application;
• calculate lens decentration and minimum blank size as it correlates to the boxing system;
• apply formulas used in a spherical and cylinder lenses;
• perform prescription transposition, optical cross, nominal power and lens curvature formulas;
• perform an analysis of ophthalmic prisms which will include descriptions of prisms, classification of prismatic effects, and measurements, splitting, and combining of ophthalmic prisms;
• the proper use of Prentice’s Rule in decentering single vision lenses to create prism; and
• identify the proper functions of multifocal lenses including lens decentration / inset and proper segment placement.;

VC 160 - Ophthalmic Lenses II

• identify and record the information necessary to duplicate lenses covered in class;
• apply formulas that relate to functions of spectacle lenses;
• measure and apply appropriate formula to determine proper base curve of a given lens;
• conduct analysis of varying lens product enhancements of all ophthalmic lens materials;
• identify and describe various single vision, multifocal and specialty lens forms;
• distinguish and describe various lens tints and their appropriate uses; and
• describe different lens aberrations and proper methods for limiting their unwanted characteristics.

 

Prerequisites: VC 110
S (N)

VC 232 - Contact Lenses II

• fit all makes of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• assess how to fit special lenses; and
• participate in National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

 

Prerequisites: VC 142
Concurrent Registration: VC 233
F (N)

VC 233 - Lab for VC 232

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• assess how to fit special lenses;
• evaluate fluorescein patterns;
• participate on the National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

 

Prerequisites: VC 142
Concurrent Registration: VC 232
F (N)

VC 240 - Ophthalmic Dispensing III

• determine the effects of presbyopia and select appropriate lens for its correction;
• evaluate difference lens styles; compare and contrast the multitude of lens styles available;
• manipulate patients Rx to meet differing visual requirements;
• distinguish proper segment placement of varying multifocal styles;
• identify anisometropic prescriptions leading to vertical imbalance;
• determine proper method for the correction of vertical imbalance;
• conduct use of proper formulas for calculating vertical imbalance;
• identify the concept and early design of progressive addition lenses;
• analyze the current technology used in the creation of modern progressive lenses;
• identify the proper methods used in the fitting and dispensing of progressive lenses;
• determine design characteristics and proper uses of specialty progressive lenses;
• evaluate effect of digital surfacing principles with evolving progressive lens design;
• distinguish between the different forms of glare and proper lens selection for their management;
• identify differing forms of radiant energy and its effect on the eye;
• identify differing absorptive lenses and their appropriate uses; and
• evaluate the effects of different lens coatings on ophthalmic lens surfaces including scratch resistant, anti-reflective and mirror.

VC 243 - Contact Lens Clinic Practice

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow up care;
• take a contact lens history;
• educate patients in the proper insertion, removal and care of contact lenses;
• evaluate the fit  of soft contact lenses;
• communicate effectively with patients; and
• participate in the National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

VC 245 - Ophthalmic Fabrication I

• demonstrate the proper use of lensometer;
• perform neutralization of spherical and cylindrical lenses;
• demonstrate proper techniques of hand beveling ophthalmic lenses;
• identify and properly use common ophthalmic hand tools and measuring devices;
• develop proper bench alignment skills;
• perform basic ophthalmic frame repair;
• demonstrate proper layout of single vision and multifocal lenses;
• learn and complete job work ticket;
• edge, assemble and verify completed single vision and multifocal eyewear; and
• demonstrate application of ANSI standards.

 

F (N)

VC 246 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I

• demonstrate lens neutralization techniques;
• analyze single vision and multifocal prescriptions;
• interpret prescription ordering terminology;
• develop effective ophthalmic record keeping;
• demonstrate visual axis measurement theory;
• apply dispensing procedure theory;
• dispense basic plastic and metal eyewear;
• perform basic facial measurements;
• utilize all required hand tools for frame adjustments;
• employ standard order form; and
• interact courteously and calmly with student/patient.

VC 250 - Ophthalmic Dispensing IV

• distinguish between the multiple tests done in the preliminary eye examination;
• identify microbes which cause eye infections, ocular conditions and anatomy affected by the particular microbe and methods of reducing their spread in eye practices;
• distinguish between different ocular pharmacology agents and the application methods of these agents;
• identify cataract terminology, formation and surgical techniques used for the removal of cataracts;
• conduct an analysis of the different methods of aphakic correction including; spectacles, contact lenses and intraocular lens implants;
• evaluate refractive surgical techniques with emphasis on most current technology and special challenges and concerns in fitting post refractive surgical patients with contact lenses and spectacles;
• identify the most common eye diseases and their treatments these will include macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy along with test and treatment of these diseases;
• develop proper techniques for identifying and correcting complex and unusual vision prescriptions including aniseikonic, high minus and high plus; and
• apply knowledge of low vision problems to determine appropriate device for its management.

VC 255 - Ophthalmic Fabrication II

• fabricate and evaluate bifocal and progressive multifocal lens;
• demonstrate ability to tint and polish spectacle lenses;
• demonstrate ability to work with different ophthalmic frame materials;
• create prism in finished vision eyewear;
• repair hidden hinges in zyl frames ;
• demonstrate ability to solder frames;
• repair frames with broken eye wire and temple screws;
• groove and insert lenses into nylon rimless frame; and
• demonstrate application of ANSI Standards.

VC 256 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II

• dispense all plastic, combination, rimless and metal eyewear;
• analyze and interpret special and extraordinary prescriptions, including presbyopic, cataract, prism, and high powers;
• perform dispensing skills;
• identify and apply components of a electronic based recording and ordering systems; and
• perform the various requirements needed in off campus clinic operations and replicated dispensing scenarios.

VC 261 - General Dispensing Practice

• complete minor repairs to customers eyewear;
• readjust eyewear to customers satisfaction in a normal period of time;
• interact courteously with co-workers and customers alike;
• apply skills learned in Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab to situations encountered in actual business practice;
• suggest appropriate eyewear to the public regarding frame compatibility with the customer Rx;
• describe benefits accruable to the customer based on frames, size, color, type, and/or material;
• take all required facial and anatomical measurements to correctly fabricate the customer’s Rx;
• deliver the completed eyewear to the customer, making all necessary adjustments beyond the basic bench adjustment, including directions to the customer on proper handling, maintenance and pitfalls concerning adjustment to the new optical power of the lenses and Rx;
• document and place order, transmit specifications and record appropriate laboratory information;
• maintain price and product lists by monitoring price and product availability;
• determine patient’s participation in a third party program and complete appropriate documentation; and
• establish rapport with patient and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.

VC 264 - Ophthalmic Practice Management

• describe the skills and licensure requirements necessary to obtain an entry level position as a dispensing optician;
• utilize successful communications skill with patients including special needs strategies;
• address the needs of a culturally diverse patient base;
• demonstrate application of HIPAA regulations as they pertain to patients in the ophthalmic practice;
• contrast present day marketing strategies of various dispensing practices adopting or rejecting favorable position;
• calculate markup procedures for a dispensing practice;
• evaluate capture rate and chair cost as critical benchmarks for practice; and
• prepare and present a research report stating support or opposition of a practice management topic.

VC 283 - Advanced Contact Lens Lab

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• fit rigid and soft contact lenses;
• assess how to fit special lenses;
• understand the management of a contact lens practice;
• design contact lenses; and
• participate in the National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

PA 100 - Introduction to Paralegal

• understand the roles played by the paralegal in the American legal system;
• have a basic understanding of the ethical context in which lawyers and paralegals operate in the American legal system;
• understand the primary sources of legal authority, to include the history and development of the common law;
• compare and contrast the basic definitions of real property and personal property; and
• understand basic concepts in personal property law and tort law, with special emphasis on the tort of negligence.

PA 110 - Crimes and Criminal Practice

• compare and contrast the substantive and procedural criminal law;
• understand basic concepts of substantive criminal liability with particular emphasis on the New York Penal Law;
• understand basic defenses applicable in criminal cases; and
• understand basic procedures followed in New York State and Federal criminal cases, including the impact of the New York State and Federal Constitution therein.

PA 120 - Contracts

• understand the sources of contract law, including common law and development and statutory developments, including the Uniform Commercial Code;
• understand how the substantive law of contracts in turn applies to other areas of the substantive law, including business organizations, real estate transactions and commercial contracts; and
• understand the substantive law of contracts to the point of practical application of the rules, including offer/acceptance, consideration, contractual capacity, legality, performance of the contract, statute of frauds and remedies for breach of contract.

PA 130 - Business Structures

• compare and contrast the similarities and differences between sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations;
• understand the legal requirements in starting and managing each form of business;
• understand how each form of business operates; and
• determine which form of business is more advantageous to use under certain circumstances.

PA 140 - Civil Practice

• have a thorough understanding of the structure of the Federal and New York State court systems;
• understand the significance of procedural rules in advancing civil law claim in the American legal system; and
• become familiar with the source of procedural rules in the Federal and New York State court systems, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules.

PA 150 - Estates, Insurance, and Domestic Relations

• discuss terms and procedures relating to the handling of Estates, including the drafting of a will;
• discuss the legal theories pertaining to marriage, divorce, and other domestic relation situations; and
• give a brief overview of certain insurance principles.

PA 202 - Evidence

• understand the purpose of the rules of evidence in court and administrative proceedings;
• understand how the rules of evidence are significant to various roles played by a paralegal in assisting attorneys in litigated matters in the court system and in administrative proceedings; and
• understand the basic rules of evidence in the New York State and Federal Court systems, including an understanding of real evidence, testimonial evidence, demonstrative evidence, witness competency rules, expert and lay opinions, examination of witnesses, hearsay evidence, the role of materiality and relevancy, evidentiary privileges, and the impact of the State and Federal Constitutions on the law of evidence.

PA 205 - Introduction to Law

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Recommended for Non-Paralegal Students.  Paralegal Majors please see your academic advisor.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate an historic perspective and knowledge of sources of law;
• utilize knowledge of sources of law to analyze the workings of the American Legal System;
• analyze the response of the legal system to address changes in society and social phenomena;
• demonstrate knowledge of substantive law in the areas of torts, contracts, property and criminal law; and
• utilize hypothetical problems to demonstrate the application of law in action.

 

F/S (N, S)

PA 212 - Legal Advocacy of Social Concerns

• be able to describe the historical origins of the basic structures of American constitutional government;
• be able to define, compare and contrast federalism, judicial review and separation of powers;
• be able to discuss the Bill of Rights, its history and its relationship to the 14th Amendment;
• be able to basically discuss substantive review and due process and will be able to analyze basic problems concerning equal protection of the laws and fundamental freedoms; and
• have a basic understanding of the commerce clause, substantive due process and other basic issues relating to the general structure of the legal history of American political economy.

PA 215 - Computer Assisted Legal Research and Writing

• identify the available sources of law;
• utilize a functional law library (find law using books);
• interpret and critically read a set of facts (analyze);
• identify the legal issues that arise from those facts;
• find appropriate sources of law to address certain legal issues;
• demonstrate basic legal research skills using the computer;
• interpret legal research data and explain results; and
• draft a basic legal memorandum.

PA 222 - Tax Practice

• understand the workings of the Federal Income Tax System;
• compare the Federal Income Tax System with New York State Income Tax;
• understand how estate and gift tax works on both the Federal and New York State levels;
• become familiar with the procedural requirements for filing income tax;
• understand how corporations and other forms of business are taxed; and
• compare corporate tax requirements with individual income tax.

PA 225 - Law Office Management for Paralegals

• analyze and apply management principles, including human relations, in a law office;
• demonstrate an understanding of the paralegal/client relationship;
• utilize and apply calendaring, docket systems, timekeeping and billing systems commonly used in law offices;
• demonstrate an understanding of office systems and technology commonly used in law offices;
• analyze and apply records management practices in law offices;
• demonstrate a professional attitude toward work, learning, and responsibilities;
• apply problem-solving and technical skills; and
• produce work product accurately and timely with acceptable quality.

PA 230 - Paralegal Seminar

• understand the basic legal rules that govern the conduct of a working paralegal;
• understand the ethical context of the practice of law;
• demonstrate abilities to do competent basic legal research and writing; and
• understand the paralegal’s involvement with the practice of law.

PA 240 - Real Estate Practice

• understand the make-up of real estate sales contracts;
• understand the concept of title;
• discuss the methods used to finance real estate purchases;
• understand the requirements for a real estate closing; and
• understand the role of the paralegal in the field of real estate.

PA 250 - Legal Issues in Health Care

*Paralegal Elective - not required for a Paralegal degree.  Course is designed for Health Science Students.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• develop a definition for ethical behavior;
• clarify the concept of medical ethics;
• distinguish between rights and responsibilities of health care workers;
• distinguish between individual and professional ethics;
• compare the utility of various ethical theories and theory tests to medical ethics;
• describe the ethical principles of autonomy, nonmaleficence and beneficence, and provide examples of same within various health care situations;
• distinguish between legal and ethical issues and provide examples where the two may conflict;
• provide arguments to support a duty of veracity, i.e., a duty to tell the truth and not to lie or to deceive others;
• identify the rationale and rules for confidentiality and privacy within the health care delivery system;
• identify the rationale and rules fidelity issues within the health care delivery system;
• discuss the salient issues identified in “A Patient’s Bill of Rights” (American Hospital Association, 1973) or other codes of ethics;
• identify the need for distinctions between various health professions, i.e., scopes of practice;
• discuss the impacts of the relationships between various professional groups and agencies in the health care delivery system, i.e., physical relationships, research hospitals and medical schools;
• develop a working definition of justice;
• distinguish between a civil and a criminal wrong;
• define common, constitutional and statute law;
• define tort law and distinguish between intentional torts and negligence;
• describe the “reasonable person” rule;
• describe circumstances where one professional health care person would be held to a different standard of care than another health care worker, i.e., nurse vs. physician;
• list the essential components of a negligent act;
• define and describe comparative negligence;
• describe the doctrine of “Res Ipsa Loquitur”;
• provide examples of intentional torts in health care delivery systems;
• describe the concept of informed consent;
• discuss problems associated with minors and incompetents to the concept of informed consent;
• list standards of conduct which protect a patient’s right to privacy;
• discuss situations in which patient information may be disclosed;
• describe techniques to limit access to patient information, i.e., computerized patient’s records;
• list and describe practices to follow to minimize the potential of a malpractice suit;
• identify limitations of liability insurance coverage provided by an employer or insurance company and identify actions that may invalidate coverage; and
• using a case study approach, evaluate the legal and ethical issues in the cases provided.

PY 100 - Critical Thinking

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define argument, deductive validity, soundness;
• explain the role of deductive validity in scientific and non-scientific explanations;
• define the concept of deductively valid argument form. Identify the forms of individual valid arguments;
• determine logical relationships between statements, and test argument forms for validity;
• define the concepts of necessary and sufficient conditions;
• define the distinction between analytic and synthetic sentences;
• distinguish between kinds of meaning of words and sentences. Such as extension (denotation), intension reference, use, secondary extension as well as related linguistics and grammatical distinctions; and
• describe the Goodman paradox and the Gettier condition on knowledge.

PY 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• write an essay describing a philosophical position or theory;
• explain the elements of each of the major ethical theories (virtue ethics, deontology, consequentialism) upon reading representative texts;
• summarize major arguments in the history of epistemology and metaphysics upon reading representative texts; and
• demonstrate understanding of the structure of arguments and their evaluative concepts.

PY 102 - Logic

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• construct formal proofs (argumentations) of the deductive validity of arguments in the sentential calculus;
• evaluate arguments in the sentential calculus by use of the method of assigning values or by the tree method;
• demonstrate awareness both of the vital translation into English of the operators in the sentential calculus and of the difficulties with those translations; and
• demonstrate some familiarity with the existential and universal quantifiers.

PY 104 - Philosophy of Religion

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• deefine and distinguish the major religious viewpoints: Monotheism (Deistic and Theistic), Polytheism, Henotheism, Dualism, Pantheism, Agnosticism, and Atheism;
• explain and discuss critically the historically most significant proofs of the existence of God; and
• state and evaluate competing solutions to the problem of evil.

PY 105 - Social & Political Philosophy

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• compare and contrast Plato’s and Aristotle’s views on the various possible forms of government;
• describe the political philosophy of the ideal political leader according to Machiavelli;
• answer the question: What is the source of legitimate governmental authority?;
• discuss the importance of Mill’s “harm principle”;
• outline Gandhi’s theory of non-violent resistance;
• state and explain the role of Rawls’ “original position”; and
• state and evaluate Nozick’s critique of Rawls.

PY 110 - Ethics

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to make distinctions based on analysis of the language used in moral discourse.

Cycles (C, N, S)

PY 111 - Biomedical Ethics

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• accurately employ the basic terms of medical ethics: right, duty, justice, autonomy, paternalism, informed consent;
• explain and examine critically the following ethical theories: Natural Law, Kantianism, Utilitarianism, Rawls’ Theory of Justice, Hume’s Interested Neutral Observer; and
• identify the medical ethical issues in selected case studies and use the theories developed in the course to propose ways of resolving them.

PY 115 - Philosophy of Law

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Humanities.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define central concepts in the philosophy of law;
• evaluate arguments in the philosophy of law;
• read and interpret laws; and
• assess the individual’s relationship to the state.

PE 101 - Introduction to Athletic Training

• describe the roles and responsibilities of an athletic trainer;
• describe the organic, skeletal, and neuromuscular structures of the body;
• explain the legal concerns and insurance issues related to the athletic training profession;
• summarize the major components of injury prevention and how to minimize risks to athletes; and
• apply bandaging and taping techniques to the upper and lower extremities.

PE 103 - Sports Officiating

• list the steps someone would need to take to become an official in a selected sport following the standards in New York State;
• list the regulatory/professional organizations a person will want/need to join to become a certified official in a particular sport; and
• identify and explain the various careers available for different sport officials.

PE 104 - Outdoor Education

• plan a 3-day outdoor experience;
• properly demonstrate a variety of outdoor skills;
• identify and be able to make educated decisions regarding equipment and supplies used in the outdoor/adventure field for both personal and professional use; and
• understand and discuss topics pertinent to the outdoor education.

PE 105 - Sport Through Media

• list and define the five key areas of sport communication careers;
• develop and present a sport publication; and
• describe the impact online access has or will have on existing and emerging media communications.

PE 109 - Introduction to Exercise Science

• identify career options in exercise science, including academic/certification requirements, prospective clientele and professional organizations;
• identify hypokinetic diseases, current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and the health benefits associated with physical activity;
• identify acute and chronic physiological adaptations associated with human movement;
• discuss nutritional and fluid requirements associated with exercise;
• analyze human movement using biomechanical terms and principles; and
• summarize the role of neuromuscular function in human performance, and chronic adaptation to aerobic and resistance training.

PE 110 - Foundations of Physical Education

• understand and discuss concepts and theories critical to the implementation of curriculum in the field of physical education;
• understand and discuss the nature and scope of physical education including: philosophy, objectives, issues, challenges, and the role of physical education in society today;
• understand and discuss New York State and N.A.S.P.E. standards;
• be knowledgeable of the different career and educational paths possible with an AS degree in Physical Education Studies;
• develop a professional pre-service teacher portfolio; and
• develop an assessment tool and lesson plan.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 111 - The History of Sport in the United States

• describe the history and evolution of sports in the United States; and
• describe the sociological significance of sports in the United States.

PE 113 - Beginning Swimming

• demonstrate beginning skills in swimming and water play activities;
• demonstrate safety skills needed to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency;
• identify and appraise equipment necessary to participate in swimming; and
• explain and interpret selected laws of science which apply to swimming.

 

F (C)

PE 114 - Intermediate Swimming

• demonstrate swimming skills at the American Red Cross Adult Swim-Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes/Learn-to-Swim Level 3 and water play activities;
• demonstrate safety skills needed to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency;
• identify and appraise equipment necessary to participate in swimming; and
• explain and interpret selected laws of science which apply to swimming.

 

F/S (C)

PE 120 - The Social Psychology of Sport

• ask questions and think critically about sports as a part of social life;
• communicate in ways that demonstrate sensitivity to others; and
• develop a personal and professional philosophy regarding sport participation.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 122 - Fundamentals of Intercollegiate Athletics I

• pass a skill test based on the particular sport and position played; and
• participate on a sports team as a student-athlete.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 123 - Fundamentals of Intercollegiate Athletics II

• pass a skill test based on the particular sport and position played; and
• participate on a sports team as a student-athlete.

PE 124 - Fundamentals of Intercollegiate Athletics III

• pass a skill test based on the particular sport and position played; and
• participate on a sports team as a student-athlete.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 125 - Fundamentals of Intercollegiate Athletics IV

• pass a skill test based on the particular sport and position played; and
• participate on a sports team as a student-athlete.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 130 - Introduction to Sailing

• define the points of sailing;
• explain the physical principles of sailboat movement;
• explain the principles of air movement over sails and proper sail trim to maximize lift; and
• demonstrate the ability to sail on a “reach”.

PE 142 - Exercise Testing and Programming

• perform (utilizing case studies) a pre-participation health appraisal, determine level of ACSM Risk Stratification and refer to health care professional as needed;
• interpret physical fitness tests results identifying individual needs and client goals based on tests;
• identify unique testing and training needs for a variety of populations, i.e. preadolescent, cardiovascular, orthopedic, etc., through case studies; and
• discuss program protocols to ensure safety, develop emergency procedures and establish practices to prevent legal issues.

 

Prerequisites: PE 109 or Permission of the instructor
F/S (N, S)

PE 143 - Personal Training

• demonstrate the proper technique involved in different cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, calisthenics, and explosive exercises, including body positioning, speed of movement, range of motion, breathing, and muscles being utilized;
• demonstrate the use of machine and non-machine exercise for resistance training techniques including body position, speed/control of movement, movement/range of motion and breathing and muscular involvement;
• design exercise programs for cardiovascular and resistance training for a variety (utilizing case studies) of populations using appropriate modality, intensity, frequency and duration to elicit the desired health or fitness response;
• describe motivational techniques to motivate clients toward achieving goals; and
• identify activities within the scope of practice of personal trainers, professional practices of personal trainers, and techniques to establish an effective client/trainer relationship.

 

Prerequisites: First Aid certification, PE 109, PE 142 or permission of the instructor
F/S (N, S)

PE 145 - Exercise Science Practicum

• describe duties and scope of practice of a professional in a health and wellness career; and
• observe professionals applying knowledge and skills applicable to careers in health and wellness.

PE 200 - Physical Education I

• evaluate performance, identify rules, and activity etiquette;
• demonstrate fundamental skills of the activity; and
• apply basic strategy during performance or game play.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 201 - Physical Education II

• evaluate performance, identify rules, and etiquette of the activity;
• demonstrate fundamental skills of the activity; and
• apply basic strategy during performance or game play.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 202 - Physical Fitness I

• identify the physical benefits of an active lifestyle;
• describe the five health-related components of physical fitness;
• demonstrate measured improvements in cardiovascular, muscular strength and flexibility; and
• design and implement a personal fitness program to meet personal goals.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 203 - Physical Fitness II

• apply the FITT principles to the components of physical fitness;
• demonstrate measured improvements in cardiovascular, muscular strength and flexibility; and
• design and implement a personal fitness program to meet personal goals.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 206 - Basketball

• identify the rules, court and etiquette of basketball;
• demonstrate basic fundamental skills of basketball: dribbling, passing and shooting; and
• apply basic offensive and defensive strategy during game play.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 207 - Aerobics

• identify basic aerobic dance moves by matching the move with the corresponding name for the move;
• demonstrate proper technique for basic aerobic dance moves;
• demonstrate improved endurance by being able to perform vigorous, nonstop movement;
• demonstrate improved coordination and rhythm by being able to perform the dances taught in class;
• develop a personal fitness program; and
• evaluate a classmate’s skill level performing basic aerobic dance moves.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 208 - Volleyball

• identify the rules and etiquette of volleyball;
• demonstrate basic fundamental skills of volleyball: passing, setting, hitting, blocking, serving, etc;
• apply basic offensive and defensive strategy during game play; and
• evaluate a classmate’s skill level: passing, setting, and serving.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 213 - Bowling

• keep score, identify rules, and use proper bowling etiquette;
• demonstrate fundamental skills, safety, and techniques of bowling; and
• demonstrate knowledge of bowling terminology.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 214 - Yoga I

 

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe the eight limbs of Yoga;
• describe the benefits of a daily yoga practice;
• demonstrate basic Yoga poses; identify muscles involved, benefits, proper alignment and integration of the breath while coming into and out of the pose;
• describe the importance of and demonstrate the complete breath, diaphragmatic breathing, 2:1 breathing and alternate nostril breathing; and
• describe and demonstrate the benefits of focus and quieting the mind.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 215 - Yoga II

• describe the eight limbs of Yoga;
• describe the benefits of a daily yoga practice;
• demonstrate 25 basic/advanced yoga poses; identify muscles involved, benefits, proper alignment and integration of the breath while coming into and out of the pose;
• describe the importance of and demonstrate the complete breath, diaphragmatic breathing, 2:1 breathing and alternate nostril breathing; and
• describe and demonstrate the benefits of focus and quieting the mind.

PE 220 - Physical Education III

• evaluate performance, identify rules, and etiquette of the activity;
• demonstrate fundamental skills of the activity; and
• apply basic strategy during performance or game play.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 221 - Physical Education IV

• evaluate performance, identify rules, and etiquette of the activity;
• demonstrate fundamental skills of the activity; and
• apply basic strategy during performance or game play.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 222 - Cooperative Games

• demonstrate and follow the proper safety protocols for trust and other activities utilized in class; and
• assess and present cooperative activities to a group of students.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 223 - Weight Training I

• identify major muscle groups and their function;
• demonstrate the proper techniques of weight training; and
• exhibit measured improvements in muscular strength and endurance.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 224 - Weight Training II

• Identify major muscle groups and their function.
• Demonstrate the proper techniques of weight training.
• Exhibit measured improvements in muscular strength and endurance.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 225 - Introduction to Coaching Sports

• describe how to become a certified coach in New York State;
• identify career and professional development possibilities;
• develop a daily, weekly and seasonal practice plan for a sport season; and
• demonstrate knowledge in the area of eligibility in high school/college athletics.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 240 - Exercise Physiology with Lab

• describe the origin of the discipline of exercise physiology, current professional organizations and applied research in the field;
• using case studies, conduct an exercise test and identify normal/abnormal responses to exercise and deduce acute and chronic physiological adaptations associated with physical activity;
• explain the effects of gender, age, environmental conditions, level of training, etc. on exercise responses;
• have knowledge of bioenergetics in physical activity including how muscle tissue generates energy, sources that provide energy, and energy requirements of diverse physical activities.  Measure energy expenditure at rest and exercise using a metabolic cart;
• identify and recognize physical activities that will provide a training effect to the aerobic/anaerobic energy systems, musculo-skeletal system, cardio-respiratory system and optimize physical performance;
• discriminate between the positive and negative health benefits of a variety of physical activities; and
• assess body composition using a variety of methods.  Distinguish the relationship of nutrition and exercise performance, and the effects of physical activity on weight control.

PE 250 - Football

• understand and discuss the rules, strategies and positions associated with flag football;
• understand and implement proper safety measures while playing and/or teaching flag football;
• demonstrate the skills necessary to participate effectively in a flag football game; and
• utilize the Sport Education Model to participate as a member of an in-class football team.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 252 - Intermediate Bowling

• refine skills using correct bowling form and technique;
• evaluate and correct errors in bowling form and execution; and
• outline teaching progressions for bowling skill development.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 253 - Advanced Bowling

• develop/possess skills at the level of a competitive bowler;
• articulate various competitive strategies relative to bowling; and
• outline a year-round personal training program for the competitive bowler.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

PE 260 - Physical Education Practicum I

• describe and outline the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Education Teacher in a professional setting;
• understand, discuss, and successfully navigate a professional workplace environment;
• utilize reflection(s) to enhance professionalism and pedagogy; and
• add teacher observation hours and coursework to their pre-service teaching portfolio.

 

Prerequisites: PE 110 or permission of the instructor.
F/S (C, N, S)

PE 265 - Physical Education Practicum II

• describe and outline the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Education Teacher in a professional setting;
• understand, discuss, and successfully navigate a professional workplace environment;
• utilize reflection(s) to enhance professionalism and pedagogy; and
• add teacher observation hours and coursework to their pre-service teaching portfolio.

 

Prerequisites: PE 110 or permission of the instructor.
F/S (C, N, S)

PE 289 - Lifeguarding

• describe the role and responsibilities of a professional rescuer;
• demonstrate the ability to implement an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and perform assessments of an emergency; and
• demonstrate all ARC Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED-FPR skills.

 

S, SS (C)

PE 290 - Lifeguarding Instructor

• demonstrate characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model;
• demonstrate knowledge of all American Red Cross Lifeguarding materials and all other information a Lifeguarding Instructor is qualified to teach;
• plan and conduct all the classes and modules encompassed in the courses a Lifeguarding Instructor is qualified to teach; and
• successfully demonstrate all skills encompassed in the classes a Lifeguarding Instructor is qualified to teach.

 

F/S, SS (C)

PE 295 - Water Safety Instructor

 

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• identify and appraise equipment necessary to participate in swimming;
• describe selected laws of science which apply to swimming;
• demonstrate and identify various swimming skills and strokes;
• identify standard emergency equipment and measures as outlined by the American Red Cross; and
• identify, explain, and demonstrate teaching skills and methods as required by the American Red Cross.

 

S, SS (C)

PH 060 - Foundations in Science & Technology

• explain and demonstrate some of the basic laws of nature;
• write comprehensive answers to qualitative questions;
• use elementary arithmetic or algebra to answer quantitative questions; and
• explain the physical laws pertain to technology, society and the environment.

PH 061 - Lab for PH 060

• explain and demonstrate some of the basic laws of nature;
• write comprehensive answers to qualitative questions;
• use elementary arithmetic or algebra to answer quantitative questions; and
• explain the physical laws pertain to technology, society and the environment.

PH 100 - Science of Disasters

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• develop an understanding of the physical causes and events associated with natural hazards or disasters;
• develop an understanding of the current methods of monitoring, measuring, describing, predicting and reporting such events;
• gain an awareness of the effects of catastrophic events on society; and
• be able to evaluate the current status of event prediction and the status of social and scientific mitigation.

PH 101 - Laboratory for PH 100

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand and utilize Scientific Method and the steps involved. This laboratory exercise helps the student to develop scientific literacy; the use of scientific method to solve problems and establish good research practices;
• develop an understanding of the Earth’s structure and  demonstrate the dynamic processes at work within the planet using laboratory exercises;
• gain an awareness and understanding of the earth’s natural hazards; and
• gain insight about weather patterns and the role they play in meteorological hazards. In this laboratory, the topic of the frequency and severity of hurricanes, cyclones and “freak” snowstorms is addressed.

PH 104 - Laser Uses in Society

• apply techniques of laser technology within the laboratory which mirror commercial uses;
• develop an understanding of the physical laws associated with lasers;
• develop an understanding of lasers applications; and
• explain how the optical behavior of light pertains to technology.

PH 105 - Laboratory for Laser Uses in Society

• develop an understanding of the physical laws associated with lasers;
• develop an understanding of lasers applications;
• write precise technical laboratory reports; and
• explain how the optical behavior of light pertains to technology.

PH 110 - Contemporary Science

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain and demonstrate some of the basic laws of nature;
• write comprehensive answers to qualitative questions;
• use elementary arithmetic or algebra to answer quantitative questions;
• explain the physical laws pertaining to technology, society and the environment; and
• know the contribution of certain individuals and cultures to the history and advancement of physical sciences.

PH 120 - Environmental Science

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain and demonstrate some of the basic laws of nature;
• use elementary arithmetic or algebra to answer quantitative questions; and
• explain the physical laws pertaining to technology, society and the environment.

PH 121 - Lab for Environmental Science

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• model flow of matter and energy in ecosystems and identify the ecological principles of human interactions with the environment;
• use simple arithmetic to carry out calculations such as carrying capacity, growth rate, doubling time of population samples, etc, and give examples of how humans impact the environment with population growth, energy use and pollution, comparing both industrial and developing societies;
• apply the scientific principles, identify the technologies and determine their efficiency and its impact on environmental problems; and
• explain how the choices and tradeoffs posed by environmental challenges are connected to an individual’s personal decisions.

PH 122 - Environmental Science II

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand the impact of humans and nature on the climate and be able to assess the most recent scientific, technical and socioeconomic information concerning climate change;
• perform objective cost-benefit analyses on each form of alternative energy in order to determine what is practical on a large scale as well as on the individual scale;
• apply the scientific principles, identify the technologies and determine their efficiency and impact on new and renewable energy sources;
• understand how the choices and trade-offs of our energy use affect global climate change and how to make choices on a personal level that can mitigate climate change; and
• understand that changes have to start on a personal level and each person in the class can make a positive difference.