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PHI 320 - Philosophy of Religion (3 cr.)
Rigorous exploration of the grounds for a variety of religious perspectives, both Eastern and Western, contrasted with naturalism. The existence and nature of God, and of the Self/soul. The relationship between religion and science, and between religion and ethics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 credits in philosophy, or sophomore standing, or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 324 - Theory of Knowledge (3 cr.)
Basic concepts concerning human knowledge, truth, perception, memory, certainty, meaning and verification.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring
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PHI 325 - Philosophy of Science (3 cr.)
Analysis of such key scientific concepts as explanation, prediction, law and theory, theoretical constructs, space and time, operationalism, validation of theories.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
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PHI 328 - Nietzsche (3 cr.)
Comprehensive examination of the work of Nietzsche, including his concepts of self-overcoming, the eternal recurrence, the overman, Nietzsche’s attack on Christianity and his place and influence upon such contemporary movements as existentialism and positivism.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): 3 philosophy credits or sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 350 - Environmental Ethics (3 cr.)
Exploration and evaluation of the relations between humans and their natural environment. To what extent and in what circumstances are we morally responsible for the natural environment? To whom or what are we responsible? How are these responsibilities justified? Topics may include animal rights, feminist and non-Western perspectives, science and values, wilderness preservation. When appropriate, issues of local concern will be emphasized.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three credits of philosophy orSophomore standing or EXP 101 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 360 - Topics in Philosophy (3 cr.)
Specialized study of a particular topic in philosophy. Topics will vary with instructor and semester but may include: emotions, ethics and animals, nature, culture and the hunt.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHI 361 - Nature, Culture, and the Hunt (3 cr.)
Examination of ethical and conceptual issues related to hunting. Topics include: animal welfare critiques, hunting codes and their ethical significance, conservationism and hunting, hunting and the local food movement, hunter behavior, sport, commercial, and subsistence hunting, game animals.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 362 - Ethics and Animals (3 cr.)
Survey and analysis of ethical issues about animals. Topics may include: animal rights, hunting, vegetarianism, animal reason and emotion, and political activism on behalf of animals.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 364 - Outdoor Ethics (3 cr.)
Exploration of the ways in which outdoor recreational activities lead to the development of environmental ethics. Topics may include: the concept of leisure activities, the commercialization of outdoor recreation, and the effects of competition on the ethical status of outdoor practices.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, or EXP 101 , or POI.
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 365 - Food Justice (3 cr.)
Study of the ethical issues that emerge from how food is grown, produced, transported, and distributed. Topics may include farmworker rights, food insecurity, food sovereignty, sustainable agriculture, and activism on behalf of food justice.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 366 - Crime and Punishment (3 cr.)
Applied ethical issues about moral responsibility. Particular case studies are drawn from famous trials in criminal law. Topics may include: moral appraisability for actions and character, duress, role responsibility, collective responsibility, mental illness and responsibility, moral praise and blame.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 395 - Ethics in Action Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Internship or Practicum. Examination of the ethical dimensions of community service or professional activities through practice, reflection, discussion, and writing. Students must fulfill at least 45 hours of community service or practicum activity in the same semester in which they are enrolled in PHI 395.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHI 419 - Topics in Philosophical Ethics (3 cr.)
Examines issues in the recent literature of philosophical ethics. Topics vary but may include some of the following: metaethics, moral epistemology, friendship and moral theory, feminist ethics, biology and ethics, moral responsibility.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHI 230 or PHI 312 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHI 490 - Advanced Writing in Philosophy (4 cr.)
Special topics on major figures, problems, or movements. Provides extensive writing practice in various modes of written expression, such as expository essays, position papers, discussion papers, critical essays, or reading journals. Students must complete a major project emphasizing the critical processes of writing, including drafting, editing, and revising. Open only to junior and senior philosophy majors.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , junior or senior philosophy major.
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Students will assist in the instruction of a course under the supervision of a faculty member. A signed contract specifying activities will be filed in the department. May be repeated once for up to six credits. Liberal arts credit.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): by invitation only, GPA 3.0.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 498 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
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PHI 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHI 599 - Independent Study (3 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
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PED 102 - Strength and Cardiovascular Conditioning (1 cr.)
Application of fitness and wellness principles to develop muscular endurance, strength, power and cardiovascular endurance. Emphasis on the development of a personal lifetime fitness program. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree. Must be Fitness Center member to enroll.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 109 - Self Defense Training (1 cr.)
Self-protection in the modern world. Students will learn mental awareness techniques (3 state of awareness), Fight-Flight-Freeze Syndrome, and assessing the 5 Levels of Attacks.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 129 - Martial Arts (1 cr.)
Introduction to a variety of traditional and modern martial arts forms and skills. Different forms of martial arts will include Basic Shaolin Kempo Karati, Joi-Jitsu and Shalolin Kung-fu. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 134 - Ice Skating (1 cr.)
Course emphasizes development of basic ice skating skills. Class discusses selection of proper equipment and safety. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree. Skates available for rental.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 138 - Beginning/Intermediate Swimming (1 cr.)
Designed for the non-swimmer or novice swimmer to improve their swimming skills and aquatic fitness conditioning. Emphasis on skill development and personal safety practices to be safe in or around the water. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 142 - Beginning Tennis (1 cr.)
Introduction to beginning tennis. Course emphasizes skill development and knowledge for beginners in tennis. Class discusses equipment, etiquette and basic terms and rules. Course maybe offered on P/F based on participation or letter grade based on skill improvement and knowledge depending on instructor. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 191 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 192 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 193 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 194 - Advanced Activity (1 cr.)
Participation and completing a season on a SUNY Plattsburgh intercollegiate athletic team. Course offered as P/F and based on participation. Students may apply a maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity courses (PED 100-194) toward their degree.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 201 - CPR/AED/First Aid (1 cr.)
Provides the student with knowledge and skill to handle first aid emergencies and basic first aid. American Red Cross certification will be issued at the completion of course for individuals meeting Red Cross standards.
Fees: Red Cross Course Fee $38.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 203 - Waterfront Lifeguarding (3 cr.)
Skill and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of pool and waterfront aquatic facilities safe in and around the water and respond to emergencies in pools and waterfronts. Successful completion of all components of the course will certify the student in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/Waterfront/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Prerequisite(s): American Red Cross preliminary swimming test.
Fees: Red Cross Course Fee $48.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 204 - CHAMPS/Life Skills (3 cr.)
The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student-athlete development initiatives of NCAA member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education (NCAA.org). Prepares student-athletes to develop skills for academic success and an appreciation for their responsibilities as citizens in the global community, and to demonstrate, in written assignments and oral presentations, critical understanding of academic issues as they relate to the student-athlete.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 210 - Introduction to Fitness & Wellness Leadership Major (2 cr.)
Introduces students to careers and trends in the fitness industry, the academic program and requirements, academic planning, certification organizations, and fitness and wellness concepts and assists students with the development of life skills in the areas of academics, personal development, leadership, career development and commitment to service.
Prerequisite(s): Fitness and Wellness Leadership major.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 212 - Introduction to Personal Fitness Training (3 cr.)
This course is designed to recognize the personal trainer (PT) as a professional in the continuum of creating healthy lifestyles. The information discussed inside and outside the classroom will (a) introduce the students to the tools and scientific evidence to help build safe and effective programs for a variety of clients and (b) prepare the students for PED214.
Prerequisite(s): major in Fitness and Wellness Leadership B.S.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 214 - Advanced Personal Fitness Training (3 cr.)
This course is designed to enable the student/Personal Trainer (PT) to test and evaluate individuals to prescribe effective exercise programs tailored to their particular needs and based on the latest evidence. Additionally, the students will learn clinically-proven behavioral strategies for motivating people to exercise. This course is designed to prepare students for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Personal Training certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): PED 210 and PED 212 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 220 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Basketball (2 cr.)
The organization and administration of coaching a basketball program. Emphasis given to team strategy, offensive and defensive theories, coaching philosophies and overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 222 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Baseball and Softball (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach either a baseball or softball program. Emphasis on development of individual and team fundamentals, team strategies, offensive and defensive skills and the overall administration of a youth, high school or college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 224 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Ice Hockey (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach an ice hockey program. Emphasis to development of individual and team fundamentals, team strategies, offensive and defensive skills and the overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 225 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Track and Field (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach a track and field program. Emphasis will be given on training theory, coaching distance/middle distance, sprints/relays, hurdles, jumps and throws and the overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 227 - Theory and Technique of Coaching Soccer (2 cr.)
Development of philosophy and skills to coach a soccer program. Emphasis given to the development of individual and team fundamentals, team strategies, offensive and defensive skills and the overall development of a high school and college program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 271 - Wellness and Fitness in Contemporary Society (3 cr.)
Examines how current lifestyle in society influences an individual’s wellness decisions and how an individual’s wellness decisions affect changes in society. Basic knowledge of fitness, exercise, nutrition, disease, injury and their relationship to overall wellness. An overview of training and conditioning methods and general exercise program design. Individual considerations for positive health and wellness.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PED 299 - Independent Study (1 to 12 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 301 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Experience as a teaching assistant in appropriate Physical Education courses. Students may serve as TA only four times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 302 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Refer to PED 301 course description.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 303 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Refer to PED 301 course description.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 304 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)
Refer to PED 301 course description.
Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
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PED 305 - Exploring Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 cr.)
This course is designed to provide students, seeking a career as a physical educator, a coach, a fitness instructor, an athletic trainer, a sports medicine professional, or even a sport psychologist with information concerning human behavior in some unique types of settings - namely, sport and exercise settings. The course provides an overview of sport and exercise psychology, bridges the gap between research and practice, conveys fundamental principles of professional practice, and captures some of the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.
Prerequisite(s): major in Fitness and Wellness Leadership BS
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 311 - Coaching Psychology (1 cr.)
Examines the psychological relationship between the coach and the individual athlete and between the coach and the team. Investigates personal coaching styles and how communication skills and mental skill training can be incorporated into coaching philosophy. Also examines how coaches deal with personal and team stress.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 315 - Methods of Strength and Conditioning (3 cr.)
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences, exercise technique, program design, and testing and evaluation. Additionally, this course is designed according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association standards for the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSC) certification exam.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 318 - Foundations of Sport Management (3 cr.)
This course is designed to provide an appropriate balance between management theory and contextual analysis of the sport industry. The aim of this course is to offer sufficient conceptual detail for students to grasp the essentials of management, while highlighting the unique aspects of sport management across the globe. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of management and their practical application to sport organizations operating at the community, state/provincial, national, and professional levels.
Prerequisite(s): major in Fitness and Wellness Leadership BS
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 319 - Analyzing Human Movement (3 cr.)
This course is designed to analyze human movement through the sciences of Biomechanics, Motor Learning, and Motor Control. In order to assess human movement, modern science and technology will be integrated with anatomy, muscle physiology, and electromyography. The material covered in this course is ideal for students who aspire to become practitioners in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented professions.
Prerequisite(s): PED334, BIO326, and BIO327
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 333 - The Science of Exercise (3 cr.)
The study of various factors that affect human performance including regulatory mechanisms, responses, adaptations and changes that occur as a result of physical activity. Topics include physiology demands of exercise, energy systems, effects on human development, and implications for personal fitness and fitness professionals.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PED 334 - Kinesiology (3 cr.)
The study of human movement in relationship to the physical sciences. Designed to analyze human motion based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Topics include joint and segmental movements, muscle action in regards to everyday and fitness activity, and implications for personal fitness and for fitness professionals. Basic biomechanical and neuromuscular physiology will be applied along with the musculoskeletal anatomy.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): BIO 326 and BIO 327 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 335 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 cr.)
Understanding attitudes, practices and practical skills, which contribute to a better understanding of the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 336 - Fitness Programming (3 cr.)
Examines the knowledge necessary to design and implement proper exercise programs for diverse populations and fitness levels and provide the appropriate environment to facilitate successful program implementation. Information in this course will assist in preparing students for Personal Trainer and/or Strength and Conditioning certification. Students may not receive credit for both PED 323 and PED 336
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PED 337 - Group Exercise Programming (3 cr.)
Prepares students for instruction of, planning for and managing group exercise programming. Students will learn the dynamics of various group exercise classes. The course will focus on physiological benefits, methodology, class design, music progressions and effective choreography flow and transition. Students will identify and prepare for a variety of accredited certifications.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 338 - Supplemental and Ergogenic Aids (2 cr.)
A study of research, research findings, and issues in the physiology and psychological effects of ergogenics on human performance in sport and exercise. Topics include doping, drug testing, clinical and scientific research on use and abuse of performance-enhancing substances, legal issues and application for personal fitness and fitness professionals.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PED 340 - Assessment and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 cr.)
Introduction to the knowledge and skills required to prevent and care for common athletic injuries, in a collegiate, professional athletic organization, or collaborative healthcare setting. Emphasis is places on recognition of high risk athletic activities and application of evidence-based preventive measures. Management of the post-injury event, including initial emergent assessment, minimization of subsequent impairment, and referral for medical evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): PED 335 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 341 - Therapeutic Modalities & Rehabilitation (3 cr.)
Instruction in the application of principles, methods, and procedures for managing athletic injuries and optimizing reconditioning. Emphasis is places on the scientific basis and physiological effects of injuries and applicable therapeutic modalities. Supervised practical application of rehabilitation methods, conditioning techniques, and supportive devices foundational to the practice of athletic training.
Prerequisite(s): PED 340 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 350 - Coaching Internship (1 cr.)
PED 350 is the capstone course for students enrolled in the athletic coaching minor, offering an opportunity for students to participate as student coaches with an organized athletic team.
Prerequisite(s): Registered as an athletic coaching minor, completion of an appropriate athletic coaching specialty course and PED 420 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 399 - Independent Study (1 to 12 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 401 - Fitness Field Experience I (2 cr.)
Supervised field experience for Fitness and Wellness Leadership majors; 120 hours on site. Three seminar classes will be scheduled for field experience participants. Students will be placed in a professional role and fitness site that serves clientele in profit, non-profit, college, high school, clinical, or other setting.
Prerequisite(s): PED 214 , American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer Certification, Permission of Program Coordinator, and Junior standing in major.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 402 - Fitness Field Experience II (2 cr.)
Supervised field experience for Fitness and Wellness Leadership majors; 120 hours on site. Three seminar classes will be scheduled for field experience participants. Students will be placed in a professional role and fitness site that serves clientele in profit, non-profit, college, high school, clinical, or other setting.
Prerequisite(s): ACSM-CPT Certification and junior standing in major.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PED 403 - Fitness Field Experience III (2 cr.)
Supervised field experience for Fitness and Wellness Leadership majors; 120 hours on site. Three seminar classes will be scheduled for field experience participants. Students will be placed in a professional role and fitness site that serves clientele in profit, non-profit, college, high school, clinical, or other setting.
Prerequisite(s): ACSM-CPT Certification and junior standing in major.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PED 404 - Fitness Field Experience IV (2 cr.)
Supervised field experience for Fitness and Wellness Leadership majors; 120 hours on site. Three seminar classes will be scheduled for field experience participants. Students will be placed in a professional role and fitness site that serves clientele in profit, non-profit, college, high school, clinical, or other setting.
Prerequisite(s): ASCM-CPT Certification and junior standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 405 - Health-Fitness-Medical Field Internship (3 cr.)
Supervised field internship experience for Fitness and Wellness Leadership majors only. Student will be placed in a professional role at a health-fitness-medical site that serves clientele in profit, non-profit, college, high school, clinical, or other setting. Students may take this course for credit more than once.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of program coordinator, sophomore standing or above in the Fitness and Wellness Leadership major.
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PED 410 - Fitness Management (3 cr.)
Fitness and Wellness Leadership capstone course that examines the fitness industry and management practices and operational issues in commercial, corporate, clinical and community settings. Topics include managing and operating facilities for front-of-the-house (member and guest services) and back-of-the-house (facility and equipment maintenance, business office and financial management, legal issues and insurance matters) and the planning and evaluation processes.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in major.
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 420 - Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics in Education (3 cr.)
Philosophy and principles of athletics as an integral part of physical education. Topics include functions, rules and organization of NYS Public High School Athletic Association, risk management, standards for coaches, and coach’s responsibilities as an educator of youth.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PED 496 - Teaching Practicum (1 to 6 cr.)
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PED 498 - Internship (1 to 6 cr.)
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PED 499 - Independent Study (1 to 12 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHY 103 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (4 cr.)
Introduction to concepts and applications of physics using algebra-based quantitative and qualitative discussion that emphasizes biological examples. Topics include mechanics, fluids, electricity and circuits. Lecture and laboratory.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MATA competency or MAT 101 .
General Education Category: Natural Science and Technology
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHY 104 - Physics for the Life Sciences II (4 cr.)
Introduction to the concepts and applications of physics using algebra-based quantitative and qualitative discussion that emphasizes biological examples. Topics include waves, thermodynamics, optics, magnetixm, and modern physics. Lecture and laboratory.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY 103 and MATA competency or MAT 101 .
General Education Category: Natural Science and Technology
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)
The course provides a basic but unified and quantitative introduction to the experimental laws and fundamental principles of physics. The course includes mechanics, wave motion, and fluid physics with the principles of special relativity and the quantum nature of matter and radiation integrated into the relevant proptions of the topics. Lecture and laboratory.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry
Corequisite(s): MAT 224
General Education Category: Natural Science and Technology
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Summer
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PHY 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)
The second part of a two-semester introduction to physics. The course provides a basic but unified and quantitative introduction to the experimental laws and fundamental principles of physics. The course includes thermal physics, electricity, magnetism, light, optics, atomic and nuclear models with the principles of special relativity and the quantum nature of matter and radiation integrated into the relevant portions of the topics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 224 , PHY 111
Corequisite(s): MAT 225
General Education Category: Natural Science and Technology
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PHY 199 - Independent Study (0 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 231 - Fundamentals of Engineering Design (3 cr.)
This course is an overview and introduction to engineering design. Teams will do a needs assessment on a real world problem, develop specifications, iterate through possible solutions, and present a final product that attempts to fill that need. Topics in ethics, 3D modeling, and design for manufacturing will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 221 or MAT 224 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 310 - Statics (3 cr.)
Applications of free-body techniques to the solution of practical engineering problems involving material bodies in a static equilibrium. Designed primarily as a one semester course for students interested in pursuing a career in engineering.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 225 , PHY 111
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 311 - Analytical Mechanics (3 cr.)
Analytic study of the motion of particles, systems of particles, and rigid objects using Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian methods of analysis. Topics include generalized coordinates, motion in a central field, non-inertial reference systems, oscillations, rotation of rigid body in three dimensions, and the restricted three body problem.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 , PHY 111
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 312 - Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics (3 cr.)
Newtonian formalism applied to engineering problems involving both particle dynamics and rigid body motion. Provides a foundation for students pursuing a career in engineering or physics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 225 , PHY 111 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 314 - Introduction to Modern Physics (3 cr.)
This is a first course in modern physics, including topics in relativity, quantum mechanics, and their applications. This course may also include topics in solid state physics, nuclear structure/radioactivity, elementary particles, and cosmology. This course is to complement the two general physics courses taken prior to it.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY 112 and MAT 225
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHY 317 - Fluid Dynamics (3 cr.)
Laws of mechanics and thermodynamics applied to fluids at rest and in motion; potential flow; dimensional analysis; viscous flow; pipe flow; boundary-layer theory; compressible flow.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 225, MAT 326, PHY 112 .
Corequisite(s): MAT 326
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHY 320 - Strength of Materials (3 cr.)
The study at the elementary level of the mechanics of solid deformable bodies. Provides a foundation for students pursuing a career in engineering or physics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY 310
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PHY 341 - Thermodynamics (3 cr.)
A detailed treatment of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Applications to real and ideal gases, chemical systems, engines and refrigerators, and paramagnetism. Statistical thermodynamics including Boltzmann statistics and Quantum statistics with applications.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 , PHY 112 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 365 - Electronics for Scientists (4 cr.)
Theory and application of electronic devices and systems. The detailed operation of basic devices and circuits will be introduced, followed by the design and behavior of more complex analog and digital systems including those used in instruments and computers. Lecture and laboratory
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY 112
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 366 - Advanced Digital Design (3 cr.)
An advanced course focusing on developing, testing, and synthesizing digital circuits. Topics to be covered will include simulating digital circuits using VHDL and/or Verilog, FPGA’s, combinational logic and sequential logic design, programmable logic and storage devices, and digital processors.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY365
Semester(s) Offered: Fall even years
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PHY 379 - Introduction to Robotics (4 cr.)
An overview and introduction of robotics in practice and research with topics including vision, motion planning, mobile mechanisms, kinematics, inverse kinematics, and sensors. Lecture and laboratory
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): CSC 221 (pre or corequisite); MAT 225 or MAT 202 ; and PHY 111
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 380 - Intermediate Laboratory (3 cr.)
Physics laboratory course with experiments primarily in the modern physics area. Lectures cover how to conduct experiments and proper handling of data.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY 112 .
Fees: Science Lab Fee $8.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 398 - Technical Reports in Physics and Engineering (3 cr.)
Methods of effective written communication of technical information for different audiences and purposes; includes essay for non-technical audience, textbook chapter, grant proposal, technical report, letter of application, resume and production and presentation of power point report.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and PHY 380 .
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 399 - Independent Study (0 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 411 - Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers (3 cr.)
Develop the mathematical tools required for the solution of problems in physics and engineering. Emphasis on vector calculus, Fourier analysis, partial differential equations and boundary value problems.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326, PHY 112
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PHY 421 - Fundamentals of Electromagnetism (3 cr.)
An introductory course in electrodynamics covering both the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism as well as some more advanced topics. Static electric and magnetic fields in free space and in material media are covered as well as Maxwell’s equations and the propagation of plane electromagnetic waves. Techniques for solution of problems including LaPlace’s equation, multipole expansion and Gauge transformation are introduced. Applications including transmission lines, radiation, and waveguides are also addressed.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY 112 , MAT 426 .
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PHY 431 - Physical Optics (4 cr.)
A study of the vectorial nature of light, coherence and interference, diffraction, and the optics of solids. The quantum aspect of light will also be treated by considering the emission of light by atoms, molecules and solid bodies and optical amplification as employed in lasers. Lecture and laboratory
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 , PHY 314 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 452 - Quantum Mechanics (3 cr.)
An introductory course in quantum mechanics covering both the fundamental postulates leading to the development of non-relativistic quantum mechanics and an introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics starting with the Klein Gordon equation and the Dirac equation. Current topics including entanglement, quantum computing, and apparent quantum paradoxes are introduced in examples and using recently published papers.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 426 , PHY 314
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PHY 455 - Introduction to Solid State Physics (3 cr.)
An introduction to the physical properties of crystalline solids. Emphasis is placed on the role of a periodic lattice structure in a crystalline solid. The results of manipulating forms of lattice vibrations and the spectrum of allowed energy states are discussed.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): MAT 426 , PHY 314 .
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PHY 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 6 cr.)
Participation in research programs in physics, education in physics, or fields related to physics under the guidance of advisors.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Fees: Science Lab Fee $8.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 496 - Practicum (1 to 12 cr.)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PHY 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
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PHY 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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