Course Descriptions

PED 100 - Archery

PED 103 - Backpacking (CV)

PED 106 - Badminton (CV)

PED 107 - Ballet I (CV)

PED 108 - Ballet II (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Recognize, demonstrate, and discuss the fundamentals of intermediate ballet technique.
2.  Identify the tools necessary to plan a beginning ballet class.
3.  Demonstrate coordination skills gained through the execution and repetition of exercises.
4.  Show a heightened body awareness developed during their final project.

PED 110 - Basic Ice Skating (CV)

PED 113 - Lifeguard Training

Note:  Adult CPR and standard first-aid are additional requirements for certification by the American Red Cross and are not included in this course.  These courses must be completed before the end of the term, for Red Cross lifeguard training certification to be completed.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Become a certified Lifeguard with the American Red Cross.
2.  Hold current certification in Adult CPR and standard First-Aid.
3.  Successfully pass water and written final exam in Lifeguard training.

PED 118 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness

PED 119 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness

PED 120 - Foundations of Exercise

PED 121 - Golf

PED 123 - Exploration of Movement

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Discern and participate in typical patterns of movement.
2.  Recognize and develop alternative patterns of movement.
3.  Express themselves differently through their body language.
4.  Perform patterns of movement with greater self confidence.
5.  Articulate in writing:
     a)  Why the student believes preconceived restrictions hinder potential.
     b)  How through movement and gesture a student could increase pride and self expression.
     c)  How differences in perception are made similar through creative movement.

PED 124 - Track & Field (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Understand what events comprise a track and field meet.
2.  Compete in the track and field events of their choice.
3.  Have participated in two to four track and field meets.
4.  Understand why it is important to exercise regularly and the benefits of doing so.

PED 127 - Jogging (CV)

PED 130 - Karate (CV)

PED 135 - Jazz Dance I (CV)

PED 137 - Jazz Dance II (CV)

PED 139 - Self-Defense

PED 140 - Dance Pilates (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate proper breathing techniques.
2.  Identify a series of appropriate warming up exercises.
3.  Perform correct maneuvers and sequence of exercises that strengthen muscles and increase flexibility and cardiovascular function.
4.  Recognize when over-exertion and overuse can occur and take steps to avoid injury.
5.  Show how to go through a proper cool down.

PED 143 - Cross-Country Skiing (CV)

PED 144 - Aerobics (CV)

PED 146 - Aerobics (CV)

PED 147 - Soccer (Women) (CV)

PED 148 - Soccer (Men) (CV)

PED 149 - Snorkeling

PED 150 - Personal Nutrition

PED 155 - Trim and Tone (CV)

PED 160 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify the notable leaders, educators and philosophies in the area of study.
2.  Write or orally present an analysis of current issues and future trends in Physical Education and Sport.
3.  Write or orally present an analysis of basic issues and concepts of Kinesiology.
4.  Formulate and orally present an in depth research paper of career options in Health, Physical Education, Fitness, Exercise Science or Recreation and Dance the student is considering.
5.  Demonstrate how current technology is applied to Kinsiology.
 

PED 161 - Sport and Society

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate knowledge of important concepts, methods and theoretical approaches that define this sub-discipline, in essays, exams or presentations. 
2.  Apply a sociological perspective to sport as a socio-cultural phenomenon, and examine the often-controversial relationships between race, gender, class, and sexuality and the institution of sport.  They will do so in essays, exams, and presentations.
3.  Analyze the social, political, cultural and historical context of sport in the United States and other societies.  They will do so in essay, exams and presentations.
 

PED 162 - Personal and Community Health

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and analyze selected health issues such as nutrition, fitness, mental and emotional health, and wellness and health promotion.
2.  Identify and evaluate all levels of fitness.
3.  Identify and evaluate favorable and unfavorable ecological variables that effect health and longevity, such as culture and heritage, socio-economic status, and environmental and personal factors.
4.  Identify reliable sources of health information and evaluate health information, products, and services.
 

PED 168 - Exploring Healthy Lifestyles

PED 169 - Tennis (CV)

PED 170 - Trail Riding

PED 171 - Principles of Training and Conditioning

1.  The course will provide to students a better understanding of the components of a healthy and fit lifestyle.
2.  The course will provide to students a better understanding of the relationships among functioning systems and improved skill in the application of the principles of training and conditioning in an effort to improve those systems.
3.  The course will assist students in assessing their own personal fitness levels and in developing their own personal life-long fitness programs.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Better recognize, understand, and relate to the material presented.
2.  Have developed their own personal life-long fitness programs that reflect the material presented.

PED 172 - Volleyball (CV)

PED 173 - Fitness Walking (CV)

Totally online class requires each student to have a FitBit.

Credits: (1-1/2)
Hours
12 Class Hours, 33 Laboratory Hours
Note
CV=cardiovascular

PED 175 - Weight Training

PED 181 - Adventure Activities (CV)

1.  To promote decision making and problem solving within a group.
2.  To participate in a wide variety of non-stereotypical Physical Education activities.
3.  To demonstrate leadership and group skills necessary to communicate and complete assigned low-level activities as a group.
4.  To be able to modify adventure activities effectively for presentation to diverse populations.
5.  To develop and demonstrate professional behaviors and practices.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Show awareness of safety in a variety of settings.
2.  Explain the importance of having the proper clothing and footwear for each activity or setting.
3.  Develop a fitness plan that includes all areas of fitness.
4.  Modify activities for diverse populations.
5.  Write and implement lessons plans, using the available facilities and equipment.

PED 187 - Team Sports

1.  Demonstrate basic skills in volleyball, football, basketball, and softball, as measured through a skills test.
2.  Possess a minimum competency in their understanding of all four team sports, including rules, procedures, safety, and instructions by applying them in practice and in theory.
3.  Describe a variety of developmentally appropriate progressions and modified games for each sport.
4.  Demonstrate sportsmanship and respect for others in class and throughout practice time.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and execute proper techniques and skills in four different team sports.
2.  Improve muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance.
3.  Demonstrate and model proper educational techniques for fitness-based team sports.
4.  Recognize and identify correct and effective performance skills in all four team sports.

PED 188 - Rhythms and Dance (CV)

1.  Recognize and perform the basic locomotor movements, combinations, and dances correctly.
2.  Develop an appreciation for dance through the use of music, choreography, and language.
3.  Explain and justify the importance of dance in a physical education curriculum.
4.  Exhibit professional and responsible behavior that reflects a commitment to and respect for the profession.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Choreograph and perform a dance piece, expressing a message or emotion using a dance form which would best suit their body of work.
2.  Demonstrate and perform developmentally appropriate movement combinations, rhythms, games, and dances.
3.  Write an essay exploring the importance of the cultural history of dance.

PED 207 - Women’s Varsity Lacrosse

Each participant will be expected to show and demonstrate skill and improvement in the following topics:

1. teamwork concepts
2. passing
3. catching
4. cradling
5. field rules
6. team defense
7. checking
8. clears
9. fast breaks
10. team offense and scoring
11. women’s lacrosse etiquette
12. safety of fellow players

PED 210 - Exercise Assistant Internship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Effectively describe job training, job duties and responsibilities.
2.  Investigate and report on procedures followed for employee training, evaluation and advancement.
3.  Describe in depth exactly what was learned within the professional experience.
4.  Describe and track in writing a personal log of experiences, professional development and personal challenges and successes.
5.  Apply skills from professional learning to career experience.
 

PED 269 - Tennis II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate consistency in their basic skills of forehand, backhand, volley, and serve.
2.  Execute a slice, lob, and overhead, and utilize each in play.
3.  Pass a quiz recalling the rules for a singles and a doubles game.
4.  Employ learned singles strategies during a game.
5.  Employ learned doubles strategies during a game.

PED 299 - Independent Study

PED (CV) 122 - Horsemanship

PHI 102 - General Philosophy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify the major areas of study in philosophy.
2.  Describe some of the major theories of metaphysics in Western philosophy.
3.  Describe some of the major theories of epistemology in Western philosophy.
4.  Describe some of the major ethical theories in Western philosophy.
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental conventions of philosophical argument.

PHI 103 - Philosophy of Mind

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Compare various positions regarding the nature of the mind and its relation to the physical world.
2.  Analyze and evaluate arguments in defense of various positions regarding the nature of the mind.
3.  Articulate and defend her/his own position concerning the nature of consciousness.
4.  Recognize and describe various methods both historical and contemporary of relating science and philosophy.
 

PHI 104 - Philosophy of Religion

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the general scope of the philosophy of religion.
2.  Identify some of the major approaches to the philosophy of religion.
3.  Describe some of the major theories regarding the existence of God.
4.  Identify some of the major philosophical problems having to do with the relationship of religion to other areas of thought.
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental conventions of argument in the philosophy of religion.

PHI 105 - World Religions

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of some of the concepts and methods of the comparative study of religion.
2.  Apply those concepts and methods in order to think critically about religious history, doctrines, and practices.
3.  Express a broad understanding of the major religions of the world.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of ideas that will help them to communicate more effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and to understand global developments related to religion in the contemporary world.

PHI 201 - Ethics: Moral Philosophy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the general scope of moral philosophy.
2.  Identify some of the major classical theories in moral philosophy.
3.  Identify some of the major contemporary perspectives on moral philosophy.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental conventions of argument in moral philosophy.

PHI 202 - Logic

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Distinguish between deductive and inductive arguments.
2.  Identify a valid, sound argument and a strong, cogent argument.
3.  Identify at least a dozen types of informal fallacies in written arguments.
4.  Identify and write categorical propositions.
5.  Determine the validity of immediate inferences involving categorical propositions.
6.  Determine the mood and figure of a categorical syllogism.
7.  Determine the validity of syllogisms using the Square of Opposition.
8.  Determine the validity of syllogisms using Venn diagrams.
9.  Determine the validity of enthymemes.
10.  Translate ordinary language arguments into syllogisms in order to analyze them logically.
11.  Translate ordinary language statements into propositional logic.
12.  Analyze an argument by means of truth tables.
13.  Analyze an argument using indirect truth tables.
14.  Translate paragraphs into propositional logic symbolism.
15.  Apply the 18 laws of natural deduction to determine the validity of arguments in propositional logic.
16.  Use indirect truth to determine validity of arguments in propositional logic.
17.  Use conditional proof to determine validity of arguments in propositional logic.
18.  Use existential and universal quantifiers in correct syntax for predicate logic.
19.  Translate ordinary language statements in predicate logic formulas.
20.  Apply the 18 laws of natural deduction to determine validity of arguments in predicate logic.
21.  Apply the change of quantifier rules to arguments in predicate logic.
22.  Use the counter-example method to prove invalidity in predicate logic.
23.  Use the finite universe method to prove invalidity in predicate logic.
24.  Correctly translate relational predicates with quantifiers.

PHI 203 - Philosophical Issues in American Education

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Trace the philosophy of education in American schooling.
2.  Identify the historical importance of the philosophy of education in American education.
3.  Explain the individual philosophies of the major educational philosophers and their impact on American schooling.
4.  Develop their own philosophy of education.
5.  Explore major educational trends in American schooling.
6.  Identify the philosophies that influence educational reform in American schooling.
7.  Evaluate the impact that philosophies of education have had on American schooling.
8.  Analyze and evaluate the success of America’s educational reform movements.
9.  Identify current American educational policy.
10.  Interpret current American educational policy.
11.  Evaluate the success of American education policy in the nation’s schools.

PHI 206 - Social and Political Philosophy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the scope of social and political philosophy.
2.  Identify some fo the major classical theories of social and political philosophy.
3.  Identify some of the modern theories of social and political philosophy.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental conventions of argument in social and political philosophy.

PHI 209 - Verbal Reasoning

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

1.  Construct reasoned arguments which are coherent and correct in form.
2.  Determine the validity or non-validity of deductive arguments.
3.  Identify the major forms of argumentation including but not limited to analogy, causal arguments, and deductive arguments.
4.  Identify internal fallacies in media as well as formal reasoning.

PHI 299 - Independent Study: Philosophy

Course outcomes will be determined by the instructor with the consent of the department chair and Dean of Liberal Arts.

PHS 111 - Earth Investigations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  List and explain the steps in the scientific method.
2.  Develop a hypothesis, test, modify, compare other hypotheses, and come to consensus on a theory as to what is hidden from view by using a cube with a hidden side.
3.  Write an original scientific research project.  Students will form a hypothesis, design data collection and an analysis schemes to prove or disprove their hypothesis.  Students will learn how to write a scientific report by using a standardized scientific paper format.
4.  List the elemental composition of the Earth’s crust and apply how these elements combine to form minerals.  Students should also be able to use the definition of a mineral and their physical properties to identify minerals.
5.  Describe the classification schemes of the three rock groups and use these systems to identify common rocks.
6.  Assess the durability and weathering of different rocks and minerals used as building materials across campus.
7.  Create a timeline of Earth’s History, including Geologic, Biologic, and Atmospheric events.
8.  Describe how Alfred Wegener’s hypothesis of continental drift was eventually proved by modern evidence to construct the Theory of Plate Tectonics decades after his death.
9.  Identify the height in the atmosphere at which various objects or phenomena occur.
10.  Explain the greenhouse effect as it relates to global climate change and cite environmental consequences of unimpeded global warming.
11.  Explain ozone depletion:  its causes and environmental consequences.
12.  Create a graph of the seasonal daylight changes at various latitudes throughout one earth year.
13.  Create a wind rose of Binghamton’s resultant wind direction.
14.  Articulate possible reasons for climatic differences when comparing two or more cities.
15.  Describe Binghamton’s climate.
16.  Construct a brief history of the development of modern astronomy.
17.  Describe the nebular theory of stellar and planetary development.
18.  Classify the celestial objects in our Solar System and argue whether Pluto should have been reclassified as a dwarf planet.
19.  Explain the basic properties and sizes of the 8 major planets and minor celestial objects in our solar system.
20.  Describe the characteristics, changes in apparent size of the Moon, eclipses, and phases of the moon.

PHS 112 - Interactions with the Natural World

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Distinguish among the following:  theory, hypothesis, inference, observation.
2.  Formulate hypotheses about phenomena under discussion; design and perform simple experiments to test the hypothesis; analyze and interpret data from the experiment to support or refute the hypothesis.
3.  Describe the components and organization of our solar system and understand the scale of planetary distances and sizes in our solar system.
4.  Describe some major conditions necessary to develop and sustain life on an astronomical body.
5.  Plot a scale diagram of Earth’s geologic history and recognize the interdependence of geologic, meteorologic and biologic events along this time line.
6.  Describe and demonstrate the changes in daylight during a year and explain the reasons for these changes; describe adaptations of organisms to daylight and darkness and to seasons.
7.  Describe the temperature and pressure characteristics of Earth’s atmosphere and list its component gases and their major functions.
8.  Distinguish between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration and describe simple experiments which can demonstrate each process.
9.  Describe how heat is transferred within and to the atmosphere and to Earth’s surface; describe major factors which affect the heating of Earth’s surface.
10.  Describe and perform the main physical tests and observations necessary to identify rocks and minerals.
11.  Distinguish between plant and animal cells and describe the main components of both.
12.  Discuss the evolution of Earth in terms of biologic change and in terms of plate tectonics.
13.  Complete projects to investigate characteristics of plants and animals.

PHS 113 - Astronomy - Exploring the Universe

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the motion of the planets, Sun, and stars in the sky as seen from different locations on Earth.
2.  Describe the motion of the Moon and how it creates tides and eclipses.
3.  Describe the development of astronomical theories and models, from early Greek observations through the Copernican revolution to modern day.
4.  Use and understand the underlying concepts of astronomical tools such as telescopes, spectrometers, and star charts.
5.  List the members of the solar system, describe their characteristics, and explain theories concerning their information.
6.  Explain the structure of the Sun, the production of solar energy, and the interaction of the Sun with the Earth.
7.  Explain the methods used to measure stellar distances, masses, luminosities, diameters, densities, and populations.
8.  Explain stellar evolution from cloud collapse through main sequence lifetime to compact object creation.
9.  Describe the structure, formation, and evolution of the Milky Way and other galaxies, including active galaxies.
10.  Describe the universe and its evolution in the Big Bang model.

PHS 114 - Meteorology: Investigating the Weather

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the layers of the atmosphere, both in chemical composition and temperature distribution.
2.  Define temperature, pressure, and humidity.
3.  Identify different types of meteorological instrumentation.
4.  List the types of precipitation and their causes.
5.  Describe the process of cloud formation.
6.  Identify different cloud types.
7.  Define lapse rates and their uses in meteorology.
8.  Describe the earth’s heat balance through convection, conduction, radiation, absorption, and scattering.
9.  Describe seasonal variations at different locations and state their causes.
10.  Describe the general circulation patterns of the earth, on both a large and small scale.
11.  Define the jet stream and its effect on U.S. weather patterns.
12.  List the air masses that effect the continental U.S.
13.  Describe cyclogensis, pressure systems and their formation with respect to fronts and their effect on our weather.
14.  Describe the conditions necessary for severe weather development.

PHS 115 - Physical Geology: The Dynamic Earth

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the composition of the Earth, especially the crust.
2.  Distinguish between a mineral and a rock and describe characteristics of each.
3.  Describe the formation of the three major rock types; list the names and characteristics of some common examples of each type, especially those of local or state importance.
4.  List the agents of erosion and various formations resulting from erosion and deposition, especially relating to mass wasting, streams, glaciers and groundwater.
5.  Distinguish major types of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions and their effects on humans.
6.  Describe the causes, detection, prediction and effects of earthquakes.
7.  Construct a model of the Earth’s interior based on evidence from seismic waves.
8.  Describe and diagram the main types of faults and folds and list the forces causing them.
9.  Describe the Plate Tectonic theory and give supporting evidence; describe major plate tectonic events in the Earth’s history.
10.  Explain the relationship between plate tectonics and volcanism, earthquakes and mountain building.

PHS 116 - Global Warming:Energy and the Environment

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use the concept of rates to describe various processes and problems.
2.  Define velocity, acceleration and displacement.
3.  List Newton’s Laws of motion and predict motion of objects using Newton’s Laws.
4.  Define and use the concepts of work and energy to solve problems.
5.  Use the concept of a model.
6.  Describe and solve problems using the concepts of gravity, electric charge, and magnetic force.
7.  Describe the origin and treatment for particulate and gaseous air pollution.
8.  Define and use the basic principles of thermodynamics to describe the operation of various plants and the treatment of thermal pollution.
9.  Describe the operation of a nuclear power plant and the possible consequences thereof.
10.  Describe the energy technology of the future and the possible consequences thereof.
11.  List and discuss the problems associated with the alternatives to conventional motor vehicles.
12.  Describe a sound wave, the human ear, and noise pollution.
13.  Discuss the prospects for mass transportation.
14.  Describe remote sensing of materials.
15.  Discuss the prospects for materials recycling.

PHS 117 - Exploring Everyday Phenomena

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Make length, area, and volume measurements using standard metric units.
2.  Understand and be able to find the density of various types of materials.
3.  Understand and give evidence for the idea that matter consists of tiny particles called atoms.
4.  Understand the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
5.  Understand that energy comes in many forms, is conserved, and may be converted from one form to another, but that the conversion will involve some losses in useful energy.
6.  Describe methods of heat transfer:  conduction, convection and radiation.
7.  Describe the operation of and the work, force, distance relationships involved in simple machines.
8.  Understand the results of simple experiments in electrostatics and magnetism.
9.  Understand the components of electrical circuits and be able to wire simple circuits.

PHS 123 - Natural Disasters

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  State the statistics regarding different types of natural disasters and the highest cause for loss of life and property.
2.  Identify the different types of earthquakes and what impacts different soils have on earthquake damage.
3.  Identify the different types of volcanoes and which type has a higher probability for loss of life or property; also be able to identify where volcanoes occur.
4.  State the causes for mass movements.
5.  Identify regions prone to tsunamis, state the measures used to predict or warn the public about approaching tsunamis.
6.  Describe the different types of severe weather and how each is formed.
7.  Describe why Binghamton, NY is prone to flooding and what a 100-year flood means.
8.  Identify the relationship between wind and pressure as it relates to the Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane force winds.  Identify the major causes for loss of life during a hurricane.
9.  State evidence that supports global climate change and state the causes of global climate change.

PHS 125 - Historical Geology: The History of Life and Planet Earth

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Geologic Time
1.  Assess the difference between catastrophism and uniformitarianism.
2.  Compare various historical attempts to age-date the Earth including the Judeo-Christian Bible, the accumlation of sediments, accumulation of salt in the oceans, and the rate of heat loss by conduction.  Compare age of the Earth estimates of each technique, appraise the assumptions and weaknesses of each of these attempts.
3.  Describe Steno’s principles and apply to specific geologic situations to unravel the geologic history of each.
4.  Differentiate fossils from index fossils and explain how they are used to correlate sedimentary layers around the world.
5.  Define radioactivity and half-lives and apply these principles to sequence the events in geologic block diagrams.
6.  Prepare a geologic time scale:  Pre-Cambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic.
Evolution
1.  Discriminate how science differs from religion on evolutionary thought.
2.  Assemble a history of the development of evolutionary thought from Aristotle to Darwin.
3.  Differentiate between what Darwin did and didn’t say about evolution.
4.  Analyze what Darwinism is:  adaptation, random genetic variation, natural selection, sexual selection, non-constancy of species, gradualism.
5.  Organize and describe the proofs for biologic evolution.
6.  Define population, species, speciation and extinction.
7.  Identify different types of evolution:  divergent, convergent, parallel.
8.  Discriminate between evolutionary trends of gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.
9.  Differenciate between Linnean and Cladistic classification.  Examine the advantages and limitations of each.
The Pre-Cambrian
1.  Describe the formation of the solar system, especially the Earth and its early history.
2.  Differentiate between Archean and Proterozoic rocks, atmospheric conditions, life forms and orogenies.
3.  Construct the steps necessary in the Evolution of life and photosynthesis.
4.  Describe the significance of the Edicaran fauna.
The Paleozoic
1.  Organize the general characteristics of life, paleogeography, extinctions, regional examples, etc. of the Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous and Permian worlds.
2.  Describe the significance of the Burgess Shale.
3.  Construct a Devonian history and paleogeography of South-Central New York State.
The Mesozoic
1.  Inventory the general characteristics of life and paleography of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous worlds.
2.  Describe the general characteristics of the evolution and types of dinosaurs (saurischian and ornisthischian).  Discriminate between the general groups of dinosaurs.  Differentiate between the evidence for some groups of dinosaurs being endothermic, ectothermic.
3.  Sort the differing theories on the extinction of the dinosaurs.  List the pros and cons to both an extraterrestrial cause and volcanic cause of the extinction.
The Cenozoic
1.  Inventory the general characteristics and paleogeography of the Cenozoic worlds.
2.  Describe the general characteristics of the evolution and types of mammals.
3.  Explore competing theories on the evolution of humans from primate ancestors.
 

PHS 210 - Mountain Geology and Climate

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify key geologic features in mountainous terrain.
2.  Interpret past geologic settings and environments based on present day observations.
3.  Identify key meteorological phenomenon that occur in mountainous regions.
4.  Interpret past climate and meteorological conditions based on present day geological observations.
5.  Use basic tools geologists and meteorologists use in observational field study.

PHS 226 - Oceanography

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the geologic history of the oceans.
2.  Describe the fundamental physical properties of seawater, and explain the temporal and spatial variation in these properties.
3.  Describe the major water currents and circulation of ocean waters with these currents.
4.  Explain the formation of waves and understand the differences between the major wave types.
5.  Explain why coastal waters are biological, highly productive and diverse.
6.  Explain why the future productivity of such coastal water regions is uncertain.
7.  Explain how the ocean influences life on land and the role it plays in global climate.

PHS 291 - Special Topics in Physical Science

PHS 292 - Special Topics in Physical Science

PHS 293 - Special Topics in Physical Science

PHS 298 - Physical Science Senior Seminar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the ability to search a scientific journal database for information specific to their interest.
2.  Understand how to read and interpret scientific paper.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to convey complicated topics in an understandable way to their peers.
4.  Summarize the information learned from an oral presentation and ask relevant questions.
5.  Conduct a formal presentation on a current topic in physical science.

PHY 090 - Preparatory Physics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Discriminate between fundamental and derived units of measurement.
2.  State an appropriate SI unit for each physical quantity studied throughout the course.
3.  Correctly assess the number of significant figures in a given or measured quantity.
4.  Perform calculations with inputs of differing accuracy and state the result with the appropriate number of significant figures.
5.  Perform calculations involving numbers in scientific notation.
6.  Perform unit conversions within the SI system and between SI and the English system.
7.  Measure physical quantities in the laboratory.
8.  Analyze experimental data and graphs.
9.  Solve algebraic motion problems.
10.  Distinguish between vector and scalar quantities.
11.  Find the components of a vector.
12.  Determine a vector given its components.
13.  Add vectors.
14.  State Newton’s laws of motion.
15.  Solve simple problems using Newton’s Second Law.
16.  Discriminate between weight and mass.
17.  Solve problems involving equilibrium of forces.
18.  Define concepts of work and power.
19.  Distinguish among gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and elastic potential energy.
20.  State the work energy theorem and conditions under which it leads to conversation of total mechanical energy.
21.  Solve problems using the work energy theorem, or the law of conservation of energy, where appropriate.
22.  Distinguish between temperature and heat.
23.  Solve problems involving thermal equilibrium and heat transfer.
24.  Explain the physical principles behind the operation of a thermometer.
25.  Describe the present theory of the composition of matter in terms of the Standard Model of Elementary Particles.
26.  Solve electrostatic force problems using Coulomb’s Law.
27.  Use Ohm’s Law to solve simple problems.
28.  Compute electric power, electric energy and cost of operation of ordinary household appliances.
29.  Solve simple series and parallel circuit problems.
30.  Define open and short, and state the consequence of having each in a series or in a parallel circuit.
31.  Define electric  and magnetic fields.
32.  Describe the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.
33.  Distinguish among the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum on the basis of wavelength, frequency, and energy.
34.  Use the mathematical relationships among wavelength, period, frequency, and speed to solve problems.
35.  Compute the energy of electromagnetic radiation given either its frequency or wavelength.
36.  Describe the relationship between electromagentic energy and transitions between electron energy levels.

PHY 105 - Conceptual Physics

“You know you can’t enjoy a game unless you know its rules…Physics is about the rules of nature-so beautifully elegant that it can be neatly described mathematically.  However, in this course we will treat physics conceptually- in down-to-earth English rather than in mathematical language.”  (from Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt)

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain laws of physics and apply these principles to determine probable outcomes and explain discrepant events demonstrated or observed in the natural world.
2.  Discuss the historical origins and evolution of the laws of motion and energy including the work of Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Joule, Franklin, Faraday, and Einstein.
3.  Demonstrate proportional reasoning by identifying and manipulating independent, dependent and controlled variables.
4.  Demonstrate proportional reasoning to the laws of motion, gravity, energy, wave motion, electromagnetic fields, and light.
5.  Recognize violations of the conservation of energy.
6.  Apply major principles in the areas of Newton’s Laws of Motion; Momentum; Energy; Rotational Motion; Gravitation; Properties of Matter, Heat and Thermodynamics, Vibrations and Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Relativity.

PHY 118 - Physics for Physical Therapist Assistants

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Discriminate between fundamental and derived units of measurement.
2.  State an appropriate SI unit for each physical quantity studied throughout the course.
3.  Measure physical quantities in laboratory.
4.  Perform a mathematical analysis of experimental data and graphs.
5.  Solve algebraic motion problems.
6.  State Newton’s laws of motion.
7.  Solve simple problems using Newton’s Second Law.
8.  Define mass in terms of inertia and discriminate between weight and mass.
9.  Solve problems involving equilibrium of forces and equilibrium of torques.
10.  Relate equilibrium concepts to common physical therapy practices.
11.  Solve equilibrium problems which include a buoyant force.
12.  Define concepts of work and power.
13.  Distinguish among gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and elastic potential energy.
14.  State the work energy theorem and conditions under which it leads to conservation of total mechanical energy.
15.  Solve problems using the work energy theorem, or the law of conservation of energy, where appropriate.
16.  Distinguish between temperature and heat.
17.  Solve problems involving thermal equilibrium and heat transfer.
18.  Describe the present theory of the composition of matter in terms of the Standard Model of Elementary Particles.
19.  Define charge in terms of its consequences, using Coulomb’s Law.
20.  Name the electrostatic force and the gravitational force as two examples of an inverse-square law.
21.  Define current, voltage, and resistance.
22.  Graphically illustrate the difference between the time dependencies of DC and AC voltages.
23.  Use Ohm’s Law to solve simple problems.
24.  State the relationship between voltage, current, and electrical power.
25.  Compute electric power, electric energy, and cost of operation of ordinary household appliances.
26.  Solve simple problems about circuits containing series and parallel resistor combinations.
27.  Know how to connect an ammeter, a voltmeter, a fuse, and a circuit breaker into an electric circuit.
28.  Define open and short, and state the consequence of having each in a series or in a parallel circuit.
29.  State the function and purpose of a capacitor and name devices which use capacitors.
30.  Identify the function of a transformer.
31.  Define electric and magnetic fields.
32.  Describe the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.
33.  Describe the principle of operation of an electric generator.
34.  Use the mathematical relationships among wavelength, period, frequency, and speed to solve problems.
35.  Distinguish among the parts of the electromagnetic spectum on the basis of wavelength, frequency, and energy.
36.  Compute the energy of electromagnetic radiation given either its frequency or wavelength.
37.  Describe the relationship between electromagnetic energy and transitions between electron energy levels.

PHY 160 - Applied Physics-IS

PHY 161 - Physics I: Mechanics and Heat

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Carry out particular experimental tests of various theories considered, including calculating from measurements, stating results, and describing patterns of proportionality.
2.  Make and record measurements of such physical quantities as length, time, mass, force, and temperature with appropriate instruments to the limit of accuracy of the instruments.
3.  Express the results of measurements and calculations with correct units and with an appropriate number of significant digits.
4.  Distinguish between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity.
5.  Add two or more vectors by graphical and by component methods.
6.  Display understanding of position, velocity, acceleration, and time as different quantities behaving differently in time, by (for example) explaining and graphing how position can be maximal when velocity is zero and acceleration is not zero.
7.  Solve problems involving motion with constant acceleration, including linear free-fall and projectile motion problems, using all of the equations describing uniformly accelerated motion.
8.  Solve problems involving varied physical systems undergoing uniform circular motion.
9.  State and correctly draw conclusions from Newton’s first, second, and third laws of motion.
10.  Apply the second law, with equations describing motion with constant acceleration, to varied problems, including situations involving friction, linked objects, and later buoyant forces.
11.  Use Newton’s law of gravitation to draw correct conclusions and to solve numerical problems.
12.  Define the quantities work, kinetic energy, gravitational energy, elastic energy, total mechanical energy, and internal energy.
13.  Use the work energy theorem and the law of conservation of energy to solve problems.
14.  Define the quantities impulse, momentum of an object, and system momentum.
15.  Use the impulse momentum theorem and the law of conservation of momentum to solve problems.
16.  Determine the torque of a force about a given axis.
17.  State Newton’s second law for rotation and apply it in solving problems involving an object’s rotation about a fixed axis.
18.  Apply the concepts of work, kinetic energy, and angular mementum to solving problems involving rotational motion.
19.  Apply the first and second conditions of equilibrium in solving problems about the equilibrium of objects with concurrent and non-concurrent forces applied to them.
20.  Use the ideas of elastic deformation, stress, strain, and Young’s modules.
21.  Define the ideas of density, pressure, and buoyancy and use them to account for everday phenomena and to solve problems.
22.  Distinguish among the ideas of temperature, heat, and internal energy.
23.  Solve problems involving thermal expansion.
24.  Use the equation of state of an ideal gas to solve problems involving gases in various processes.
25.  Solve problems involving transfer of heat between systems changing in temperature and changing phase.
26.  Name and describe processes of heat transfer.
27.  State and apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

PHY 162 - Physics II: Wave Motion, Electromagnetism, and Atomic Physics

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Carry out particular experimental tests of various theories considered, including calculating from measurements, stating results, and describing patterns of proportionality.
2.  Make and record measurements of various physical quantities with appropriate instruments to the limit of accuracy of the instruments.
3.  Express the results of measurements and calculations with correct units and with an appropriate number of significant digits.
4.  Solve problems involving the simple harmonic motion of an object.
5.  Define the parameters frequency, speed, wavelength, amplitude, and period characteristic of a continuous wave, and reason quantitatively from the relationships among them.
6.  Solve problems involving standing-wave resonance.
7.  Solve problems involving the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of waves.
8.  Use the principles of geometrical optics to solve problems involving mirrors, lenses, and various optical instruments.
9.  Describe the phenomena of interference, diffraction, and polarization.
10.  Solve problems involving wave intensity and the Doppler effect.
11.  Apply concepts in electrostatics to display understanding of the electric nature of matter and the interactions between charged particles and charged objects mediated by electric fields and by electric potentials.
12.  Solve problems involving the flow of electrical charge and the transfer of electric energy in single-loop and in multi-loop circuits.
13.  Account for the creation of magnetic fields by currents with simple shapes, and the effects of magnetic fields on moving charges.
14.  Account for the operation of electromagnetic devices such as meters, motors, generators, and transformers.
15.  Use basic concepts of relativity to solve problems involving high-speed motion.
16.  Use the idea of a photon to exhibit understanding of the photoelectric effect and the Compton effect.
17.  Use the wave-particle duality to describe the motion of small-mass particles, and also of photons.
18.  Describe the structure of an atom according to ideas of Rutherford and Bohr.  Account for the bright-line spectra of atoms.
19.  Enumerate the particles making up the nuclei of atoms, and qualitatively describe the forces of interaction among them.
20.  Describe the processes of radioactive decay, and solve problems with the idea of radioactive half-life.
21.  Describe the processes of nuclear fission and fusion.
22.  Reason about nuclear reactions written as equations; do calculations of energy released.

PHY 181 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Corequisite:  MAT 182 Calculus II (preferred)

Prior or Concurrent:  MAT 181 Calculus I

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Compute vector sums, scalar products, and vector cross products.
2.  Solve problems involving displacement, velocity and acceleration for one dimensional translating systems at the level of elementary differential and integral calculus.
3.  Solve the two dimensional kinematics problems of projectile and circular motions.
4.  Apply Newton’s three laws to static and dynamic physical situations.
5.  Use the concept of kinetic and potential energy along with the work-energy principle to solve mechanics problems with constant and position dependent forces.
6.  Calculate the center of mass and energy of motion for discrete and continuous mass distributions.
7.  Solve one, two, and three dimensional collision processes.
8.  Use the concepts of torque, angular momentum, and moment of inertia in rotating systems.
9.  Solve equilibrium problems with concurrent and non-concurrent forces.
10.  Solve problems involving simple harmonic motion with analyses based on ordinary second order differential equations.
11.  Apply the Universal Law of Gravitation and resulting potential energy function to two body systems.
12.  Solve problems using Pascal’s, Archimedes and Bernoulli’s principles and the elastic properties of solids.
13.  Compute the thermal expansion of various materials and use specific heat capacities to solve problems.
14.  Use the first and second laws of thermodynamics to solve problems including heat engines and heat pumps.

PHY 182 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists II: Sound, Light, Electricity and Magnetism

Corequisite:  MAT 182 Calculus II

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Analyze questions and problems involving Coulomb’s Law.
2.  Utilize the concept of electric field strength in solving problems involving point charges and charge distributions.
3.  Find the electric field of symmetrical charge distributions by use of Gauss’ Law.
4.  Compute the capacitance of an object and the effects of dielectrics on that capacitance.
5.  Calculate the energy stored in individual capacitors and in groups.
6.  Calculate the magnetic field using the Biot-Savart Law and Ampere’s Law for various cases.
7.  Calculate the magnetic force and torque on a circuit or circuit element.
8.  Apply Faraday’s Law to the solution of problems involving time-varying magnetic flux.
9.  Calculate the value of self-inductance of various objects and the effect of an inductor in a circuit.
10.  Solve DC circuits and single loop AC circuits.
11.  Solve problems involving the intensity of sound waves and the Doppler effect as applied to sound waves.
12.  Solve geometric optics problems involving mirrors and lenses.
13.  Solve problems involving the reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference of waves.
14.  Compute thin film thickness necessary for various interference effects.

PHY 281 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Distinguish between the photoelectrical effect, Compton effect, and pair production.
2.  Solve problems involving x-rays and electron diffraction.
3.  Interpret de Broglie waves in terms of probability distribution.
4.  Use the Schrödinger equation to give a quantum description of a confined particle.
5.  Give an account of Rutherford scattering and use Bohr’s postulates to solve problems in atomic physics.
6.   Describe quantization of angular moments.
7.  Explain the normal and anomalous Zeeman effects and describe the Stern-Gerlach experiment.
8.  Describe the principles of nuclear radiation measuring devices and high energy accelerators.
9.  Explain the contributions to nuclear binding energy.
10.  Derive radioactive growth and decay laws.
11.  Explain simple decay schemes.
12.  Describe methods of neutron production, velocity measurement, and moderation.
13.  Solve problems of relativistic motion.

PMD 201 - Paramedic I

Pre-corequisite:  BIO 131 Human Biology I  (One year of active EMT practice desirable)

Credits: 14

PMD 202 - Paramedic II

Pre-corequisite:  BIO 132 Human Biology II

Credits: 14

PMD 203 - Paramedic III

PMD 204 - Paramedic IV

PMD 211 - Foundations in Advanced Prehospital Care

General Prerequisites:  a currently valid New York State EMT certificate, field experience, and successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 Human Biology I and BIO 132 Human Biology II.  Course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently.

Co-requisite:  If successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 Human Biology I and BIO 132 Human Biology has not been accomplished then course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently which at BCC is the BIO 131 Human Biology I and 132 Human Biology II sequence.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours; 1.5 Laboratory Hours; 2 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  List the roles and responsibilities of personnel within an EMS system, and how these roles and responsibilities differ.
2.  Write the importance os personal wellness and wellbeing of the EMS provider.
3.  Justify how to serve as a healthy role model for peers.
4.  Consistently demonstrate safe and effective behaviors in the initial response phase of an emergency.
5.  Consistently demonstrate collecting and documenting a thorough and accurate field patient history and subjective assessment.
6.  Consistently perform and document efficient field medical and trauma patient physical assessments.
7.  Discuss general cellular physiology and pathophysiology including acid-base balance.
8.  Consistently demonstrate safe and efficient establishment and maintenance of a patient’s airway.
9.  Consistently demonstrate safe and approporiate ventilation of a patient including ongoing assessment of oxygenation.
10.  Safely and precisely obtain access to the venous circulation.
11.  Safely and precisely administer medications.
12.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently formulate and implement a treatment plan for the patient with respiratory problems.

PMD 212 - Advanced Prehospital Care of Cardiovascular & Special Population Patients

General prerequisites include:  a currently valid New York State EMT certificate, field experience, and successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 Human Biology I and BIO 132 Human Biology II.  Course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently.

Co-requisite:  If successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 Human Biology I and BIO 132 Human Biology II has not been accomplished then course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently which at BCC is the BIO 131 Human Biology I and 132 Human Biology II sequence.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Lab Hours; 2 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:
          a.  A cardiovascular emergency
          b.  A gynecological emergency
2.  Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.
3.  Consistently demonstrate assessment and management of a patient experienceing normal or abnormal labor and delivery.
4.  Synthesize pathopysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatement plan for the:
          a.  Neonatal patient
          b.  Pediatric patient
5.  Recognize and evaluate hazardous material emergencies, call for appropriate resources, and safely manage patients in the cold zone.

PMD 213 - Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care

• Successful completion of PMD 212 or permission of the instructor
• A currently valid New York State EMT certificate including field experience
• Successful completio of BIO 131 and BIO 132.  BIO 131 or BIO 132 may be taken concurrently

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Restate primary injury prevention strategies as an effective way to reduce death, disabilites and health care costs.
2.  Analyze human hazards at a crime scene and from a potentially violent patient.
3.  Describe safe and minimally intrusive operations at crime scenes.
4.  Safely manage a patient who is he victim of a sexual assault recognizing the patient’s physical and emotional needs along with the preservation of the crime scene evidence.
5.  Consistently demonstrate safe ambulance operation.
6.  Consistently demonstrate simple triage and rapid transport principles at a mass casualty incident.
7.  Integrate principles of injury kinematics to enhance patient assessment and predict the likelihood of injuries.
8.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for:
          a.  Shock (hypoperfusion)
          b.  Hermorrhage
          c.  Suspected or obvious head injury
          d.  Face injury
          e.  Suspected or obvious neck injury
          f.   Suspected or obvious spinal injury
          g.  Thoracic injury
          h.  Suspected or obvious abdominal injury
          i.   Burn injury

PMD 214 - Advanced Prehospital Care of Medical Emergencies

• Successful completion of PMD 213 or permission of the instructor
• A currently valid New York State EMT certificate including required field experience
• Successful completion of BIO 131 and BIO 132.  BIO 131 or BIO 132 may be taken concurrently

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:
          a.  A seizure
          b.  A cerebral vascular accident
          c.  A transient ischemic attack
          d.  A diabetic emergency
          e.  An acute coronary syndrome of various etiologies
          f.  A neurological problem
          g.  An endocrine problem
          h.  A toxic substance exposure
           i.  An environmentally induced or exacerbated medical condition
           j.  An allergic reaction
          k.  An anaphylactic reaction
2.  Consistently demonstrate safe, empathetic competence in caring for patients with behavioral emergencies.

PMD 221 - Paramedic Foundations and Comprehensive Physical Exam

For EMS providers at the EMT level general prerequisites include:  A currently valid New York State EMT certificate, field experience, and successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132.  Course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently.

For EMS providers at the Critical Care level (bridge students) must have completed BIO 131 & 132 or its equivalent, present 100 “in charge” ALS calls within the past 5 years, and demonstrate skills and knowledge at the Critical Care level in a qualifying examination.

Co-requisite:  If successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132 has not been accomplished then course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently which at BCC is the BIO 131 and 132 sequence.

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 3 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Recognize, classify, and determine proper management of the types of shock.
2.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with pharmacology knowledge and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement an appropriate pharmacologic management plan.
3.  Consistently apply therapeutic communication principles to effectively communicate with any patient while providing care.
4.  Recall and integrate physiological, psychological, and sociological changes throughout human development with assessment and communication strategies for patients of all ages.
5.  Recognize, classify, and properly manage a difficult patient airway including:
          a.  Surgical establishment of a patient airway
          b.  Use of capnography to assess and adjust the ventilation of a patient
6.  Integrate appropriate alternative techniques to obtain a patient’s medical history.
7.  Explain the pathophysiological significance of normal and key abnormal physical exam findings.
8.  Consistently integrate advanced principles of history taking and physical exam techniques to perform a comprehensive patient assessment.
9.  Consistently and accurately collect, organize and state patient information in verbal form, either in person or over the radio following accepted formats.
10.  Consistently and accurately collect, organize, and clearly write patient information on patient documentation forms.

PMD 222 - Paramedic Care of Cardiovascular & Special Patient Populations

For EMS providers at the EMT level general prerequisites include:  A currently valid New York State EMT certificate, field experience, and successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132.  Course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently.

For EMS providers at the Critical Care level (bridge students) must have completed PMD 221 & 221L.

Co-requisite:  If successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132 has not been accomplished then course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently which at BCC is the BIO 131 and 132 sequence.

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 3 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Systematically apply accepted clinical decision making skills to formulate a field impression and treatment plan.
2.  Consistently integrate advanced diagnostic techniques and skills for the patient with cardiovascular disease.
3.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the unique emergencies of the:
          a.  Geriatric patient
          b.  Pediatric patient
          c.  Patient who has sustained abuse or assault

PMD 223 - Paramedic Trauma Care

• Successful completion of PMD 222 or permission of the instructor
• A currently valid New York State EMT certificate including required field experience
• Successful completion of BIO 131 and BIO 132.  BIO 131 or BIO 132 may be taken concurrently
• EMS providers at the Critical Care level (bridge students) must have completed both BIO 131 and 132, presented 100 “in charge” ALS calls within the past 5 years, and demonstrate skills and knowledge a the Critical Care level in a qualifying examination.

 

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 3 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of this course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Describe the paramedic’s professional and community responsibilities with respect to:
          a.  Continuing education
          b.  Continuous EMS improvement
          c.  Injury prevention
2.  Recall and discuss common out-of-hospital issues with respect to:
          a.  Laws and regulations
          b.  Medical ethics
          c.  Personal ethics
          d.  On- and off-line medical control
          e.  Patient advocacy
3.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:
          a.  Multi-system trauma
          b.  Extensive soft tissue trauma
          c.  Suspected spinal injury
          d.  Complex musculoskeletal injury

PMD 224 - Paramedic Care of Medical Emergencies

For EMS providers at the EMT level general prerequisites include:  A currently valid New York State EMT certificate, field experience, and successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132.  Course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently.

For EMS providers at the Critical Care level (bridge students) must have completed PMD 223 & 223L.

Co-requisite:  If successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132 has not been accomplished then course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently which at BCC is the BIO 131 and 131 sequence.

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 3 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Describe the components of the body’s physical barriers, immune and inflammatory systems and their responses when activated.
2.  Recall the bodies response to acute and chronic stress.
3.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient with:
          a.  A neurological problem
          b.  An endocrine problem
          c.  An allergic or anaphylactic reaction
          d.  A gastoenterologic problem
          e.  A renal or urologic problem
          f.  A toxic substance exposure
          g.  A hematopoietic system disease
          h.  An environmentally induced or exacerbated medical condition

PMD 225 - Paramedic Operations, Pediatric Emergencies, Integrated Care

Upon successful completion of this course, following classroom didactic, affective and psychomotor education along with the completion of clinical time each student will be able to:

1.  Synthesize pathophysiological and psychosocial principles to adapt the assessment and treatment plan for diverse patients and those who face physical, mental, social and financial challenges.
2.  Describe various special medical devices that might be encountered while caring for an acute chronic care patient and explain how to trouble shoot common devices.
3.  Synthesize pathophysiological principles with basic and advanced assessment findings to articulate a field impression, and subsequently develop and implement a treatment plan for:
          a.  Acute deterioration of a chronic care patient
          b.  Common complaints
          c.  Acute pediatric patient
4.  Restate standards and guidelines that help ensure safe and effective ground and air medical transport.
5.  Describe and be able to implement the principles of rescue operations to safely rescue a patient from:
          a.  Water
          b.  Hazardous atmospheres
          c.  Trenches
          d.  Highways
          e.  Hazardous terrain

POS 111 - Public Policy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to :

1.  Define some of the major concepts in the study of public policy.
2.  Describe the context within which policy decisions are made, including institutional, economic, cultural, and so on.
3.  Apply their general knowledge of public policy to the analysis of specific policy issues such as economic, environmental, educational, and foreign policy issues.
4.  Evaluate arguments for various policy options.
5.  Assess public policy as an approach to dealing with public issues.

POS 201 - Introduction to American Government

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the main features of the US govenment as presented in the Constitution.
2.  Identify the major political rights and liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments, and describe the process by which political rights are created and affirmed.
3.  Describe the political process in the United States today, including the roles of political parties, the media, and public opionion.
4.  Discuss the nature of political campaigns and the electoral process.
5.  Identify the nature and roles of the branches of the federal government.
6.  Discuss some of the main features of policy-making at the federal level.

POS 203 - International Relations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe some of the major theories and models of international relations.
2.  Identify the institutional framework of international relations today.
3.  Discuss the main outlines of the history of US foreign policy.
4.  Identify some of the major influences on US foreign policy.
5.  Identify and discuss some of the major issues in international relations in the contemporary world.

POS 204 - American State and Local Government

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe some of the main features of the structures of state and local government.
2.  Discuss how the various levels of govenment interact with each other and with the citizens they represent.
3.  Describe the major elements in the policy-making process in state and local governments.
4.  Identify some of the forces influencing policy-making.
5.  Identify and discuss some of the primary issues facing state and local govenments.

POS 210 - Political Internship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe some of the major features of the local politcal system especially as these are related to the student’s service activities.
2.  Identify some important local issues and describe their relation to the local political system.
3.  Identify opportunities for civic engagement in the local political system.
 

POS 289 - Research Methods

1.  Students will explore the role and importance of research.
2.  Students will be introduced to the scientific research process.
3.  Students will identify acceptable ethical procedures for the protection of human subjects associated with social scientific research.
4.  Students will be introduced to the concepts of scientific sampling, generalizability, levels of measurement, reliability, and validity.
5.  Students will learn the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
6.  Students will understand the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
7.  Students will learn the difference between social scientific knowledge and other types of knowledge.
8.  Students will learn how to write a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Explain the role and importance of social scientific research.
2.  Evaluate social scientific studies published in peer-reviewed journals.
3.  Apply the research process to create a small-scale research proposal.
4.  Identify the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
5.  Explain the role and importance of research ethics regarding human subjects.
6.  Write clearly - identifying social scientific information correctly using proper citations.

POS 299 - Independent Study

Course outcomes will be determined by the instructor with the consent of the department chair and Dean of Liberal Arts.

PSY 100 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment