Jun 03, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Physical Education

  
  • 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
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PED 302 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)


    Refer to PED 301  course description.
    Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PED 303 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)


    Refer to PED 301  course description.
    Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • PED 304 - PE Teaching Assistants (1 cr.)


    Refer to PED 301  course description.
    Prerequisite(s): By permission of chairperson.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • 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
  
  • PED 496 - Teaching Practicum (1 to 6 cr.)


  
  • PED 498 - Internship (1 to 6 cr.)


  
  • 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

Physics

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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  
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • 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 .
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PHY 496 - Practicum (1 to 12 cr.)


    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PHY 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)


  
  • 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
  
  • PHY 599 - Independent Study (1 to 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.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall

Political Science

  
  • PSC 100 - U.S. National Politics (3 cr.)


    A survey of the constitutional, political, and social bases of the American political system. Structure and functions of the leading institutions - presidency, bureaucracy, congress, courts - of the national government. Political issues and ways in which governmental decisions are made.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Social Sciences
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSC 120 - Comparative Politics (3 cr.)


    This course surveys the government and politics in a global, comparative perspective. It studies how people govern themselves in different nation states. It introduces key concepts and frameworks with which to identify the structure and process of policy making and to evaluate the government output in selected nations. It hopefully enables students to judge the functions and performance of American government in a broad, transnational perspective.
    Liberal arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 220 - International Relations (3 cr.)


    An overview of the study of international relations. The primary focus is the major theoretical approaches used to study international politics, while surveying the main topic areas within international relations. Major topics covered include the different levels of analysis used to study international politics, the state and non-state actors, the role of international law and institutions, war and national security, the international economy, and international environmental issues.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Social Sciences
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 231 - History of Political Ideas (3 cr.)


    An examination of core political ideas such as government, power, legitimacy, the state, sovereignty, justice, citizenship, equality, rights, interests, and the common good through selections drawn from important works of political thought that span some 2,500 years, from the ancient Greeks (Plato) to the eve of the French Revolution (Rousseau). A study of how each inventor of political ideas (e.g. Aristotle, Machiavelli) wrestles within their own time and place, with the most basic questions which human beings can ask about society - perennial questions about institutions and relations of power that never lose their relevance.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Western Civilization
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall or Spring
  
  • PSC 240 - State and Local Government (3 cr.)


    An introduction to the nature and the function of state, county, and municipal governments in the United States and the political environment in which they operate. The constitutional bases and evolutionary changes of these governments are studied in the context of both political behavior and the processes of governmental decision-making. Particular emphasis on New York State government and local governments within New York.
    Liberal arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  
  • PSC 282 - Political Ideals and Ideologies (3 cr.)


    A study of political ideals such as order, liberty, equality, and justice as well as an examination of systems of interrelated political beliefs–political ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, anarchism, conservatism, feminism, environmentalism, and fundamentalism. Analyses the impact of politically relevant beliefs upon our understanding of complex political realities and our desire to rationalize to ourselves and justify to others the political choices that we make.
    Liberal arts
    General Education Category: Humanities
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 290 - Introduction to Law (3 cr.)


    An introduction to the law, courts, and politics. Topics include legal history, jurisprudence, judicial powers, and judicial review. The course is focused on judicial decision making and the role of case law in the political and legal system. For global perspective, U.S. law is compared to the civil law system as well as international law.
    Liberal arts
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 311 - Quantitative Political Analysis (3 cr.)


    An introduction to quantitative analytical methods as applied to the study of politics and public policy. Data gathering, descriptive and inferential statistics, tests of hypotheses, and basic mathematical modeling are covered.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits (MAT 161  recommended).
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 318 - The Rise and Fall of Democracy (3 cr.)


    Can democracy survive when its citizens are deeply divided and increasingly disappointed with their political system? This course explores the state of democracy today by looking at political institutions and why they change. Topics covered include how democratic and non-democrtic political systems are organized and the causes behind the rise and fall of democracies.
    Liberal Arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 120  or POI
    Semester(s) Offered: Variable
  
  • PSC 319 - National Security in the 21st Century (3 cr.)


    This course focuses on the threats and challenges faced by governments as they attempt to provide for national security in the current international environment. The central topics of this course are the security issues of greatest concern today: the proliferation of dangerous military technology, particularly nuclear weapons, international terrorism, and how “rogue” and failed states contribute to both threats. The course will also explore the potential security threats of the near future, such as environmental change, resource competition, demographic change, and the spread of disease.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 220  or six credits of political science.
  
  • PSC 320 - Ethnic Politics (3 cr.)


    Examines polyethnic societies ranging from USA and Canada to Nigeria and Sri Lanka where effective control of economic and political life is closely related to patterns of dominance-subordination. Comparative study of how politics and government in polyethnic politics in the developed as well as developing worlds impact upon ethnic identity and relations of power among ethnocultural communities.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 120  or PSC 220  or junior standing.
    General Education Category: Global Issues
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • PSC 321 - Latin American Politics (3 cr.)


    This course is an overview of the politics of Central and South America with particular emphasis on selected states such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, and Mexico. A principal focus is the historical, social, cultural, and political dynamics influencing democracy, development, and social change in Latin American states. Also includes regional relations with an emphasis on the impact of U.S. policies and intervention on Latin American states and societies.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): LAS 111  or PSC 120  or six PSC credits.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 323 - Japanese Politics and Diplomacy (3 cr.)


    Japan is the most advanced and democratic Asian nation with growing postindustrial and postmodern syndromes. This course studies how the Japanese govern themselves and interact with the international community. Elite governance is the central theme of public policymaking analysis such as national defense and socioeconomic prosperity. This course also studies Japan’s interactions with other Asian nations and the West. Game theory helps students to understand Japan’s foreign policy and its role in globalization and postmodernization.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  or POI.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • PSC 325 - Canadian Politics (3 cr.)


    Study of the Canadian Political System - its major structures and their functions, its policy processes and selected strengths and weaknesses of political structures and policy processes noted; proposals for reform evaluated in the light of how effectively political conflicts are managed if not resolved.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits orThree CAS credits or POI.
    General Education Category: Western Civilization
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 327 - European Politics (3 cr.)


    A comparative political analysis of government and politics in European industrial democracies (i.e., France and the United Kingdom) as well as formerly totalitarian socialist nations undergoing political democratization and market economic reforms (e.g., Russia) within their respective contexts of history, economics, and political culture. Comparisons and contrasts between the composition and functions of selected democratic as well as democratizing European political systems as well as an overview of the supranational institutions of the European Union.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 120  or POI.
    General Education Category: Western Civilization
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • PSC 334 - War (3 cr.)


    This course explores the topic of war using political, social, and philosophical perspectives. The main topics covered include the various types of war, including interstate war, civil war, and terrorism; the causes of war; how societies mobilize to wage war; and the effects war has on society; and the ethics of waging war.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 220 , six credits of political science, or junior status.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • PSC 335 - Politics of the World Economy (3 cr.)


    This course focuses on the politics of international economic relations, in terms of both the politics of foreign economic policy and the interaction between states negotiating economic relations. The principal focus of the course is on how exposure to the international economy affects states, and in return how demands for specific policies from domestic interest groups affects how states interact with each other. Major topics include trade, capital flows, the role of international institutions and laws, the politics of development, the environment, and globalization.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 220  or six credits of political science.
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • PSC 343 - U.S. Congress and Presidency (3 cr.)


    Selection, organization, processes, and personalities of our national legislature and executive. Constitutional powers, inter-branch relations, and economic and foreign policymaking.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • PSC 344 - U.S. Political Parties and Interest Groups (3 cr.)


    A study of the nature of political parties and interest groups, and their impact on elections, government, public policy, and political change. The similarities and differences between parties and interest groups as intermediary organizations linking citizens and government.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
    Semester(s) Offered: Spring
  
  • PSC 345 - U.S. Public Opinion and Voting Behavior (3 cr.)


    Individual political thinking and polling trends nationwide and in New York State. Political candidates and the processes of party nomination and general election. Demographic and attitudinal foundations of voting choices in U.S. and N.Y. elections.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • PSC 348 - Gender Politics (3 cr.)


    A study of the theoretical, legal, and political roots of feminism in the United States, comparing different feminist ideologies and their impacts on 20th century feminism. Specific questions about the role of women in modern society and about gender-related policy implications are addressed. Constitutional rights of women and the political mobilization of women are covered as well.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits and/orThree GWS credits.
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • PSC 354 - Topics in U.S. Politics (1 to 3 cr.)


    Course content varies based on current U.S. politics topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “Money and Politics”) or specific (e.g., “Congressional Redistricting as a Political Process”). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
  
  • PSC 355 - Topics in Law (1 to 3 cr.)


    Course content varies based on current law topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “The Politics of Judicial Selection in the U.S.”) or specific (e.g., “Civil Liberties in a Time of Terrorism”). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
  
  • PSC 356 - Topics in Public Policy (3 cr.)


    Course content varies based on current public policy topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “Shifts in Policy after Realigning Elections”) or specific (e.g., “What Will the Department of Homeland Security Do?). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
  
  • PSC 357 - Topics in World Affairs (1 to 3 cr.)


    Course content varies based on current World Affairs topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “War and Ethics) or specific (e.g., “International Responses to Global Warming”). Course may be repeated for credit when topic varies.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
  
  • PSC 358 - Political Movements (3 cr.)


    This course looks at political movements, broadly defined, and largely in the United States. A movement is a spontaneous “grassroots,” issue-based political activity that takes place outside the traditional framework for political participation. The course focuses on the relationship between political movements and public policy - particularly sudden, non-incremental shifts in policy. Several important movements are examined as is their impact on politics and policy.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall
  
  • PSC 359 - Topics in Political Theory (3 cr.)


    Course content varies based on Political Philosophy and Theory topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. These can include development versions of potentially permanent courses such as “Contemporary Political Theory” and “Politics in the Risk Society” or more esoteric offerings like “Latin American Positivism”. Course may be repeated if topics vary.
    Liberal Arts
    Prerequisite(s): six PSC credits.
    Semester(s) Offered: Variable
  
  • PSC 371 - African-American Political Thought (3 cr.)


    What is the political connection between Frederick Douglass in the 19th century and Beyoncé in the 21st century? What are the historical antecedents of #BlackLivesMatter? To examine questions such as these, this course evaluates the history and the present of African-American political theory and practice, through an analysis of theoretical texts, pamphlets/manifestos, and popular culture from the periods of the abolitionist movement, Reconstruction, civil rights, late 20th century black feminist thought, and contemporary African-American politics and culture.
    Liberal Arts
    General Education Category: Humanities
    Semester(s) Offered: Variable
  
  • PSC 380 - Public Policy and Administration (3 cr.)


    Analytical treatment of types of public policy and of the models and theories of the policy making process at the national level. Particular emphasis on the implementation and evaluation of policies by the federal bureaucracy. Secondary emphasis on the budgetary process. Several important policy areas are discussed and analyzed within the framework of the models and theories.
    Liberal arts
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
    Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
 

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