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2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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DEN 107 - Introduction to Periodontology Clinical and histological evaluations of gingivitis and periodontitis; study of the periodontium, the inflammatory and immune responses, and microbiology of plaque.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 110W Dental Materials
Credits: 1 Hours 1 Class Hour Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe clinically normal and abnormal gingiva using the descriptors in the Gingival Evaluation in the assessment tool.
- Describe the structures of the periodontium and report their connection to the assessment and treatment of periodontal disease.
- Describe the inflammatory and immune responses and how they relate to the histopathogenesis of Gingivitis and Chronic Periodontitis.
- Describe the characteristics and pathogenicity of the microbes associated with gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.
Intended Learning Outcome:
This course introduces students to the basic parameters of periodontal disease. This involves understanding the tissues of the periodontium, their response to plaque, and clinical manifestations.
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DEN 108 - Infection Control in Dentistry An overview of the infectious agents that the dental team is exposed to while working in the dental office setting. Course focuses on the study of the rationale for practicing infection control as well as how to perform proper infection control procedures and apply those guidelines in their clinical laboratory setting. Topics also include the regulatory agencies responsible for the protocol and the guidelines that they set.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisite: DEN 101 Dental Hygiene I
Credits: 1 Hours 1 Class Hour Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the rationale for practicing disease prevention that is specific to dentistry.
- Describe and describe the role of the various recommending and regulatory agencies that affect the dental profession and its infection control practice.
- Describe the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of infection control techniques that are required in the dental setting for both personal and patient safety.
Intended Learning Outcome:
Upon successful course completion, each student should have a comprehensive understanding of the rationale for practicing Infection Control in Dentistry. Each student will also gain the training for implementing safe infection control practices in accordance with guidelines from OSHA, the CDC, and other agencies. The student will learn to read an MSDS insert, understand the importance of a hazard communication program, and learn the infection control protocol for the BCC Dental Hygiene Clinic.
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DEN 109 - Dental Ethics and Jurisprudence This is an Internet course section and requires one or more proctored exams and projects submitted on campus.
Ethics and ethical issues; jurisprudence and legal considerations in dentistry and dental hygiene. This course includes the study of vocabulary and theoretical models important in determining ethical behavior and identifying legal concepts in dentistry and dental hygiene today.
Credits: 1 Hours 1 Class Hour Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Review and apply basic concepts pertaining to ethics and professionalism in the dental practice.
- Comprehend key ethical theories and principles.
- Emphasize the importance of portraying a professional code of conduct on and off the job.
- Promote an awareness of ethical issues in dentistry and dental hygiene.
- Discuss and differentiate between constitutional law and dental law.
- Critically analyze the legal system as it relates to the dental profession.
- Interpret the legal parameters found in the New York State dental profession.
- Promote group discussions regarding legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
The course provides necessary background information essential for the entering dental hygiene student to understand how the career of dental hygiene is bound by legal issues and intertwined with expected ethical behaviors. Each student will gain this understanding of the dental hygiene career and its legal parameters through the study of its basic ethical and professional concepts along with the NYS Dental Hygiene Practice Act.
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DEN 110 W - Dental Materials Composition, chemical and physical properties and use of materials in dental laboratory and operatory will be covered. Laboratory sessions will provide experience in performing common dental laboratory procedures including their clinical application of expanded functions. In addition, the laboratory allows for the manipulation of dental materials.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology
Credits: 2 Hours 1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours Note This course is designated as a writing emphasis course.
Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Be familiar with and able to competently use several common dental materials.
- Identify which of those comprehensive services that may be performed by a registered dental hygienist in the State of New York.
- Demonstrate the proper procedures for taking alginate impressions, pouring alginate impressions, fabricating a sports mouthguard, amalgam polishing, placing periodontal packing, placing and removing a rubber dam, suture removal, selecting and pre-fitting orthodontic bands and removing arch wires.
- Apply proper infection control protocol to all aspects of dental laboratory and clinical procedures.
Intended Learning Outcome:
At the completion of this course, the student should be familiar with and be able to use several common dental materials to lab competency. This course will provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge base of the various properties and types of dental materials, particularly those used in the practice of dental hygiene. In addition, this course will prepare the student to be able to write effectively and professionally and to become an effective team player with excellent communication skills. The student will learn to recognize and manipulate several dental materials as well as to perform those functions that are deemed duties of the dental hygienist in New York State so the he/she may practice within the full scope of licensure in private practice.
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DEN 201 - Dental Hygiene III Continuation of patient care from DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II. Integration of theory with clinical experience in various oral hygiene preventive and therapeutic procedures. Emphasis on planning and execution of the total patient treatment (including tobacco cessation). Students are required to provide direct patient care at off-campus community based clinics.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 106 Clinical Dental Radiography, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials, BIO 132 Human Biology II, CLT 208 Pathogenic Microbiology, CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
Corequisite: DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry
Credits: 5.5 Hours 2 Class Hours, Clinical Hours: 12 hrs/week for 15 weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Perform a comprehensive head and neck exam, including an oral cancer screening, on all of his/her patients and be able to document properly significant clinical findings.
- Explain the incidence, predisposing factors, and treatment of the oral cancer patient.
- Exhibit developing proficiency in traditional and digital radiographic techniques on patients and be able to interpret basic landmarks and oral structures found on radiographs.
- Recognize caries, restorative materials, incipient and advanced periodontal disease, endodontic therapy, root formation, retained roots, appliances and supernumerary teeth.
- Chart the patient’s mouth for periodontal and dental manifestations using conventional paper charting and computer software technology.
- Assess the patient’s need for a fluoride treatment and properly perform this treatment utilizing fluoride tray treatments or fluoride varnish treatments.
- Discuss the purpose, procedures, and treatment planning involved in the placement of dental sealants.
- Describe and provide proper patient management of the cancer patient.
- Treat patients while meeting objectives set forth in the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual.
Intended Learning Outcome:
This course integrates theory with clinical dental hygiene in various preventive and therapeutic procedures such as: assessments and treatment plans for total patient treatment and their performance on clinic patients, ultrasonic instrumentation, oral cancer screenings, dental/periodontal charting, radiographic interpretation, fluoride treatments, dental sealant placement, oral care for the cancer patient, impression taking/study model/mouthguard fabrication, and amalgam polishing.
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DEN 202 - Dental Hygiene IV Comprehensive clinical experience in all phases of dental hygiene practice. Students are prepared for entry level Dental Hygiene Practice.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology and DEN 209 Dental Nutrition
Corequisites: DEN 214 Current Topics in Dental Hygiene, DEN 213W Community Dental Health
Credits: 5.5 Hours 2 Class Hours, Clinical Hours: 12 hrs/week for 15 weeks Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define and demonstrate the process of periodontal screening and recording.
- Demonstrate and be proficient in the use of an intraoral camera.
- Define/discuss the rationale for advanced ultrasonic instrumentation.
- Complete a DH IV project; which consists of comprehensive non-surgical periodontal treatment and necessary nutrition counseling to a patient.
- Explain the principles of panoramic projections.
- Explain the rationale for air polishing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the clinical care of a pediatric patient.
- Explain the concepts of cephalometric tracings.
- Explain/identify the warning signs of elder abuse and discuss how to report suspected abuse.
- Gain the appropriate skills to prepare a cover letter and resume.
- To treat patients while meeting objectives set forth in the Dental Hygiene Clinic Manual.
Intended Learning Outcome:
Through lecture, guest speakers and practical application in a clinical setting, students will become proficient in providing patients with all aspects of care based on the Dental Hygiene Process of Care including, but not limited to, advanced instrumentation, local anesthesia, oral irrigation, non-surgical periodontal therapy, nutrition counseling, phase microscopy and case presentation. Students will continue developing proficiency in all radiographic techniques, as well as further implementation of computer technology during patient treatment. This prepares students for clinical and written licensing exams as well as entry level dental hygiene employment.
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DEN 203 - Pain Management in Dentistry Management of pain control through the use of local anesthetic agents and the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation. The physiologic and pharmacologic agents, indications and contraindications for use, and the treatment of complications and emergencies are stressed. Other modalities of pain control will be discussed. This course meets the New York State Education Department’s requirements for certification in the Administration and Monitoring of Local Infiltration Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia in the Practice of Dental Hygiene. Enrollment in this course requires documentation of current certification in CPR (BLS for Health Professionals).
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: DEN 102 and current certification in CPR (BLS for Health Professionals)
Corequisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III
Prior or Concurrent: DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 290 Dental Nutrition
Credits: 2 Hours 1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe relevant New York State Education Law and Commissioner’s Regulations.
- Demonstrate proper medical history review and evaluation procedures.
- Differentiate the pediatric and adult respiratory and circulatory physiology and related anatomy.
- Describe states of drug-induced central nervous system depression through levels of anxiolysis, conscious sedation, deep sedation and general anesthesia.
- Identify definitions and descriptions of physiological and psychological aspects of anxiety and pain.
- Define pharmacology of agents used in inhalation sedation, local anesthesia and vasoconstrictors, including drug interactions and incompatibilities.
- Identify indications and contraindications for use of inhalation sedation and local anesthesia.
- Identify recommended dosages of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia.
- Describe patient monitoring using observation, with particular attention to vital signs and reflexes related to consciousness.
- Differentiate selection and preparation of the armamentaria and record keeping for administering various local anesthesia agents and nitrous oxide analgesia.
- Identify recognition and management of complications and management of reactions to local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia.
- Describe proper infection control techniques with regard to local anesthetic and nitrous oxide analgesia and proper disposal of sharps.
- Identify the description and use of inhalation sedation equipment.
- Define the introduction to potential health hazards of trace anesthetics and proposed techniques for limiting occupational exposure such as appropriate scavenging systems.
- Describe abuse potential and hallucinatory effects of nitrous oxide analgesia.
- Identify post-operative care of the patient and instruction to the patient.
- Complete a course in basic life support (BLS) prior to the start of the course.
- Selection and preparation of the armamentaria for administering various local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia, including demonstrations regarding scavenging systems.
- Demonstrate proper infection control techniques with regard to local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide analgesia and proper disposal of sharps.
- Demonstrate proper evaluation of the patient’s health status, taking the patient’s vital signs and monitoring the patient’s physical status while under the effects of local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide analgesia.
- Administration of local anesthetic in conjunction with inhalation sedation techniques.
- A clinical experience, under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist, demonstrating the successful use of local infiltration in no fewer than 15 instances involving the treatment of a patient, provided that no individual patient may be treated more than three times; and a clinical experience demonstrating the successful use of nitrous oxide analgesia in no fewer than 15 instances involving the treatment of a patient, provided that in no such instance may an individual patient be treated more than two times.
Intended Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to consistently give infiltration injections of local anesthetic that are safe and effective with minimal discomfort. The participant will also be able to provide nitrous oxide analgesia using safe and effective techniques with the understanding of the indications, contraindications and environmental safety considerations. DEN 203 - Pain Management will prepare the senior dental hygiene student to carry out the dental hygiene process of care involving proper pain management utilizing patient assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment. The student will be able to provide appropriate life support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in dental hygiene practice while providing pain management. The student will implement problem solving strategies (critical thinking and decision - making skills) when providing pain management during comprehensive patient care and management of patients.
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DEN 204 - General and Oral Pathology A broad picture of the disease process through the study of common general diseases, their etiology, results and treatment. Emphasis on the principles of inflammation, healing and repair, oral disease, including etiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, recognition and treatment.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition
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:
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal oral and head and neck findings.
- Discuss (using appropriate terminology) common abnormalities viewed orally and in the head and neck region.
- Describe, identify and report various lesions manifested in and about the oral cavity.
- Recognize and describe signs, symptoms, and clinical features of systemic disease.
- Identify and describe various medical conditions and their oral manifestations which may affect dental or dental hygiene treatment.
- Describe and interpret pathology viewed on dental radiographs, and photographs.
Therefore, upon completion of DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, the student will be able to recognize, distinguish between, discuss and understand the possible pathogenicity of normal and abnormal oral and head and neck findings, including oral manifestations of systemic disease. This knowledge and skill will enable to the student to identify and report oral pathology discovered during extra/intraoral examination, one of the most valuable services that the dental hygienist provides for patients.
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DEN 205 - Periodontology A study of Periodontology as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene. Emphasis on classification of periodontal disease, assessment, Phase I Therapy, maintenance and fundamentals of periodontal surgery.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III
Prior or Concurrent: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition
Credits: 2 Hours 2 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
- Explain the models for periodontal disease and the associated local and systemic risk factors.
- Prepare a matrix on the Classification of Periodontal Disease using the etiology associated microbes, oral manifestations and extraordinary treatment.
- Explain the assessment mechanisms for periodontal disease including: medical history, BOP, CAL, PD, MGI, severity, extent, and radiograph findings.
- Prepare treatment plans for gingivitis, slight, moderate, and severe chronic periodontitis using evidence-based approach.
- Explain the mechanical methods utilized in non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Explain the parameters of chemical agents utilized in periodontal pharmacology.
- Prepare a matrix which reports the type of interdental aid used to maintain different types of embrasures.
- Explain the different types of periodontal surgery and their purpose for repair and regeneration.
- Explain the parameters of dental implants.
- Explain and apply the guidelines for periodontal maintenance for both gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.
- Explain the controlling factors in the epidemiology of gingivitis and chronic periodontitis.
Intended Learning Outcome:
The outcome of this course is to enable students to identify periodontal disease using both scientific and clinical determinants. This will result in selecting the best treatment modalities and preventive measures.
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DEN 206 - Dental Pharmacology Pharmacology as it affects the clinical practice of dental hygiene and dentistry. Emphasis is on drugs commonly used in dentistry and correct methods for their use. Also covers the major drug classes and their uses.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 209 Dental Nutrition
Credits: 2 Hours 2 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define and use the vocabulary and terminology associated with dental pharmacology.
- Use reference books to learn about unfamiliar drugs.
- List the major classes of drugs and their actions and uses.
- Describe and demonstrate the basic components of writing prescriptions.
- List and describe drugs commonly used in dentistry, particularly local anesthetics.
Intended Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology, the student will be able to define the basic principles of pharmacology, list the different classifications of drugs and describe how they relate to dentistry.
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DEN 209 - Dental Nutrition Basic nutrition principles, including metabolism, functions, sources, and conditions resulting from excessive or inadequate intake of each nutrient. Study of diet planning, dietary guidelines, weight control, and current nutrition topics and controversies. Special emphasis on the relation of nutrition to the oral cavity, interviewing, nutritional counseling, computer aided dietary analysis, and its practice in the dental office.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Corequisites: DEN 201 Dental Hygiene III, DEN 203 Pain Management in Dentistry, DEN 204 General and Oral Pathology, DEN 205 Periodontology, DEN 206 Dental Pharmacology
Credits: 2 Hours 2 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define/discuss basic terms/concepts related to nutrition.
- Explain the functions, sources and conditions resulting from excessive or inadequate intake of various nutrients.
- Discuss current nutrition controversies.
- Apply nutrition concepts to personal nutrition.
- Discuss the relationship between nutrition and the oral environment.
- Apply nutrition concepts to clinical dental hygiene practice (nutrition counseling).
- Make portfolio of current topics in Nutrition Upon.
Intended Learning Outcome:
The student will be proficient in the basics of Nutrition and its relationship to oral health. In addition, the student will provide Nutrition Counseling to a periodontally involved patient as part of the dental hygiene process of care.
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DEN 213 W - Community Dental Health A study of the principles of community health and fundamentals of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of public health care with emphasis on community dental health. Laboratory experience emphasizes reading scientific literature, statistics, community health education, and partnerships with community health agencies. Emphasis is placed on service learning.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV, DEN 214 Current Topics in Dental Hygiene
Credits: 2 Hours 1 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Note This course is designated as a writing emphasis course.
Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain basic principles of public health and community dental health.
- Explain the fundamentals of public health including: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating public health care.
- Read and reflect upon evidence-based, scientific literature and statistics.
- Provide successful community health education.
Intended Learning Outcome:
Lecture - Understand the principles of public health and community dental health, the methods of oral epidemiology, the prevalence and control methods, and the order of importance and effectiveness. Understand the process and principles of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating community dental health programs and to understand dental care in the United States, including the delivery and financing of one and the role of the dental professional.
Laboratory - Understand the role of research in community dental health and the importance of scientific literature, have a basic understanding of statistics as it relates to public health and community dental health and become familiar with the role of dental health promotion and education as it relates to the community. To participate in community health projects which allow the student “in-the-field” experience with community agencies.
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DEN 214 - Current Topics in Dental Hygiene Review of current topics relevant to the contemporary practice of dental hygiene, including dental specialties, risk management and the hygienist’s role in the care of special patients. Emphasis is on case-based learning and patient case presentation derived from the student’s clinical experience.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prior or Concurrent: DEN 202 Dental Hygiene IV, DEN 213W Community Dental Health
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:
- Describe the role of the dental hygienist as a caregiver for patients with special needs.
- Describe those physical conditions that may necessitate treatment alterations and understand the evidence-based rational for those treatment modalities.
- Describe the Americans With Disabilities Act and the role it plays in advocating accessibility for patients with special needs.
- Apply the concepts of evidence-based care to patient assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation of all patients.
- Apply these concepts of evidence-based care to the investigation and evaluation of case studies in preparation for the National Board Examination as well as the student’s individual Case-Based Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy Project.
- Describe and apply the concepts of risk management as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene.
- Describe the various types of oral piercings and explain the risks associated with each type of piercing procedure.
- Enrichment of Cultural Diversity through interaction with the BCC International Student Organization.
- Share clinical patient experiences through classroom discussion by investigating numerous case studies in dental hygiene.
Intended Learning Outcome:
This capstone course covers a variety of current issues relating to dental hygiene practice. The course encompasses dental hygiene care for patients with special needs; case-based presentations utilizing computerized dental technology as well as additional topics relating to the practice of dental hygiene. The patients with special needs topics include areas not covered thus far in the curriculum. This course has been designed to provide the student with the additional knowledge necessary to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to their diverse pool of patients.
In addition, the case-based learning component continues to prepare the student for evidence-based contemporary dental hygiene practice. Participation in a mock-board simulation is also included.
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ECE 120 - Curriculum Development This course concentrates on developing curriculum for young children (infants through eight years old). Methods and materials for planning developmentally appropriate activities will be explored. Literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology, health and safety topics will be addressed. Students will create and practice lessons in local early childhood settings. Other course topics include: creating anti-bias environments; the mechanics of lesson planning; positive child guidance; differentiated instruction; assessment and; the value of self-reflection for professional growth. Sixty hours of field, and additional service learning experiences are required. ECE 120 is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors and is part of a sequence that may benefit students transferring into Early Childhood or Early Childhood / Childhood bachelor programs.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education
Credits: 3 Hours 3 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe child development and learning theories relevant to young children and how they relate to childrens’ development and learning via class discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
- Recognize the ecological relationships that exist between family, community and curriculum as they relate to childrens’ development and learning via class discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
- Utilize observation and evaluation as a basis for developmentally appropriate curriculum via class activities, field experiences and written assignments.
- Select developmentally appropriate approaches to teaching young children via class discussions, field experiences and lesson plan assignments.
- Facilitate knowledge acquisition and dispositions for learning in all content areas (literacy, mathematics, social studies, science, the arts, health and technology) via class activities, field experiences and written assignments.
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ECE 200 W - Field Experience I This course is a seminar focused on guiding students in their role as practicing teachers in early childhood settings (infant through four years old). Topics will include the students’ weekly teaching experiences and current issues in early childhood education. Students will teach in an assigned classroom under the supervision of a qualified educator for 8-10 hours per week over the course of the semester for a minimum of 96 hours total. Students will also be observed by the seminar instructor. Field and service learning experiences are required. A.A.S. Degree students taking their second semester of Field Experience will be required to assume all lead teacher responsibilities successfully for one day. The seminar instructor and sponsor teacher will evaluate each student’s effectiveness. ECE 200W is required for A.A.S. Early Childhood Education majors.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education, ECE 120 Curriculum Development
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Class Hours, 2 Clinical Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum in a supervised field experience via seminar discussion, field experience and written assignments.
- Act ethically and practice professionalism in the supervised field experience.
- Communicate in writing the rationale for developmentally appropriate practice.
- Identify and explore current issues in early childhood education and their impact on children, families and society via seminar discussions, field experiences and written assignments.
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ECE 255 - Special Topics in ECE This course is based on the particular needs of early childhood students and/or community. A forum will be provided for early childhood professionals to share their unique knowledge and skills with students. Recent topics have included: Infant and Toddler Language and Literacy Development and; Autism. Other topics are: Sensory Integration Dysfunction; Gifted Children; Gender Issues in Early Childhood Education; Health and Safety in Early Childhood Settings as well as; Anti-Bias and Multicultural Education.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ECE 110 Introduction to Early Education or permission of the department chair
Credits: (1-3) Hours 1-3 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Define core concepts in the identified content area via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Discuss the relevance of the special topic to the field of early childhood education via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the specified content area via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Differentiate the significance of the special topic in teaching young children via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
- Create a project that applies the special topic to an early childhood setting.
- Critique contrasting perspectives on the special topic via class discussions, written assignments and presentations.
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EET 121 - DC & AC Circuits and Laboratory This course teaches the fundamentals of electrical circuits, application of circuit laws, theorems and measuring techniques for both DC and AC single and polyphase circuits. Topics include loop and nodal analysis, superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, RLC series and parallel circuits, and three phase circuits.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: EET 110 Introduction to Electricity
Prior or Concurrent: MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
Credits: 5 Hours 4 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply basic circuit laws and network theorems to the solution of DC circuits involving multiple sources and circuit elements.
- Write loop and nodal equations for multiple window DC circuits and use those equations to solve for all currents and voltages.
- Reduce a two terminal circuit to its Thevenin or Norton equivalent.
- Solve RC time constant problems.
- Apply network theorems and complex numbers to the solution of AC circuits.
- Use circuit simulation software to analyze circuit behavior.
- Demonstrate the proper use of voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, counters, multimeters, and oscilloscopes to make accurate measurements.
- Neatly and accurately record and analyze laboratory data, construct graphs, and complete a professional technical document based on laboratory work.
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EET 150 - Electronic Devices and Laboratory This is a first course in Electronics, with an introduction to semi-conductor physics and the active devices fundamental to the field. Diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors, thyristors, and optoelectronic devices are studied. Amplifiers and other representative circuits based on these building blocks are analyzed and designed using traditional and computer based methods. Frequency response characteristics and Bode plots of amplifiers are analyzed.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: EET 107 Electronic Computer Applications, EET 121 DC & AC Circuits, EET 121L DC & AC Circuits Laboratory, MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry
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:
- Explain the operation of diodes, their application in rectifier circuits, and the block diagram of a complete power supply.
- Describe the characteristics of a zener diode and its operation in a voltage regulator circuit.
- Describe the function and operation of bipolar and field effect transistors and their use as amplifiers and switches.
- Explain the purpose of DC bias and the use of load-line analysis in amplifier circuits.
- Explain the AC small signal model of an amplifier and discuss amplifier characteristics like voltage gain, input and output resistances, and loading effect.
- Describe frequency response characteristics and bandwidth limitations of amplifier circuits.
- Explain the characteristics and applications of thyristors and optoelectronic devices.
- Use simulation software to analyze circuits.
- Use electronic test equipment including: DC power supply, function generator, digital multimeter, curve tracer, oscilloscope, and frequency counter.
- Breadboard and troubleshoot circuits, take measurements, analyze data, and produce coherent lab reports.
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EET 270 - Control Systems & Robotics and Laboratory Incorporated with this course are the theory, operation, design and implementation of open and closed loop control systems, including mathematical modeling and stability analysis. Theory and application of both analog and digital controls are introduced. Robotic applications and programming are integrated with this course. Process control techniques with additional Programmable Logic Controller programming are included.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: EET 247W Energy Conversions & Automation and Laboratory, EET 260 Digital Electronics
Credits: 4 Hours 3 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Be exposed to simulation software such s MATLAB and Simulink.
- Understand control system block diagrams and be able to reduce to a single block.
- Determine characteristic equations for second order systems.
- Understand first, second, and multiple order control systems.
- Determine if a control system is stable.
- Understand concepts of frequency response and Bode plots.
- Understand effects of nonlinearities.
- Understand the concepts of digital control and robotics.
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EET 299 - Independent Study The student undertakes an independent project in his/her specialty under the guidance of a faculty member. Only one independent study course allowed per semester. Consideration may be given a project involving a job-related assignment.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: Department chairperson approval
Credits: (1-4) Note Any independent study project is based on instructor availability.
Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently to achieve a goal.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.
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EGR 151 - Engineering Design II with Graphics A continuation of Engineering Design I. The bulk of this course focuses on continuing to develop skills with computer aided drawing (CAD) programs and the ability to use computation software such as Excel and MATLAB. Students continue working in teams on design projects with the goal of understanding and implementing the engineering design process for problem-solving. The area of engineering ethics is investigated to create in students a realization of the importance of responsible behavior in the engineering field.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: EGR 150 Engineering Design I with Graphics
Credits: 2 Hours 1 Class Hour, 3 Lab Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze an engineering problem in a logical manner and apply basic principles to its solution.
- Understand the role of failure in engineering design and practice.
- Understand the role of engineering ethics as related to the importance of responsible behavior in the engineering field.
- Demonstrate the ability to use tools useful in the design process, including Excel and MATLAB.
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EGR 285 - Electrical Circuits Comprehensive overview of electrical circuits. Course covers units and definitions of charge, current, voltage, power, and energy. Other topics covered within the course include: Ohm’s Law, active and passive elements, independent and dependent sources, resistance, Kirchhoff’s Laws, network reduction, nodal and mesh analysis techniques, source transformation, superposition, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, maximum power transfer and capacitance and inductance. Students will solve the natural, forced, and complete response of switched first order (RL, RC) and second order (RLC) circuits using differential equations. The course also covers the analysis of AC sinusoidal steady state, including AC sinusoidal steady state power, computer aided circuit analysis and ideal and practical operational amplifier circuits.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: MAT 182 Calculus II and EGR 289 Microprocessors
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:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of circuit theorems (Ohm’s law, KVL, KCL, current divider, voltage divider, superposition, source transformation, Thevenin equivalent, Norton equivalent and network reduction) by solving circuits that contain resistors, independent sources and dependent sources.
- Solve for the complete response of first and second order circuits where the sources are constants, exponentials or sinusoids using differential equations.
- Solve for the sinusoidal steady-state solution, determine the average power of circuit elements and power factor of circuits with sinusoidal sources.
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EGR 289 W - Microprocessors An introduction to microprocessors including: digital logic, machine and assembly and C language programming, serial and parallel input/output, A/D, and interrupts. Hardware interfacing including switches, potentiometers, lights, motors (DC, stepper, servo), transistors and sensors (temperature, light, magnetic, etc). networking (SPI, CAN). Students will design and build a project involving these topics.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: PHY 182 Physics for Engineers & Scientists II: Sound, Light, Electricity and Magnetism
Corequisite: EGR 287 Engineering Design III
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:
- Write assembly and C code for a microprocessor in order to accomplish various tasks.
- Design, build, and debug circuits that interface with the microprocessor including devices such as GPS sensors, LCD screens, temperature sensors, distance sensors, and motors.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of serial data (SPI, i2C, RS232), A/D, interrupts, PWM, Timers.
- Have a basic working knowledge of electrical current, voltage, power, logic gates.
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ENG 110 - College Writing I Students learn to use writing to develop their thinking and to read texts critically for both form and content. They practice different writing processes and rhetorical strategies in order to write essays that are purposeful, thoughtful, and coherent, and that conform to the conventions of standard written English. They understand writing as a social and collaborative process, both as a mode of individual expression and as a rhetorical act.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: Placement Test
Students who earn a score of 85 or higher on the NYS ELA may enroll directly into ENG 110 without taking the Placement Test.
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:
- Write effective, college-level essays.
- Include ideas from sources properly and effectively in their essays.
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ENG 110S - College Writing I (Enhanced) Students learn to use writing to develop their thinking and to read texts critically for both form and content. They practice different writing processes and rhetorical strategies to write essays that are purposeful, thoughtful, and coherent, and that conform to the conventions of standard written English. They understand writing as a social and collaborative process, both as a mode of individual expression and as a rhetorical act. Students will recognize the act of writing as a multi-stage process that includes composing, revising, editing and proofreading.
Additionally, ENG 110S incorporates a writing-workshop designed to prepare less experienced writers’ critical thinking skills which are fundamental to success in ENG 111. Students learn to edit their writing according to the conventions of standard written English and develop essays that are focused, full, and coherent.
Credits: 4 Hours 4 Class Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Write effective, college-level essays.
- Include ideas from sources properly and effectively in their essays.
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ENG 111 - College Writing II Students produce sophisticated analyses and evaluations of texts and write essays that expand and refine their thinking about important ideas and issues. They analyze and evaluate ideas and information from a variety of sources, including electronic databases and networks, providing appropriate documentation. Students extend their writing maturity by learning to choose an appropriate rhetorical stance for different ideas, purposes, and audiences, and to assert an original thesis as a product of synthesizing ideas from multiple perspectives.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: ENG 110 College Writing I or Placement Test
Students who earn a score of 90 or higher on the NYS ELA may enroll directly into ENG 111 without taking the Placement Test.
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:
- Write effective, analytical, college-level essays incorporating research.
- Synthesize ideas from sources properly and effectively in their essays.
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ENG 299 - Independent Study: English An individual student project concerned with advanced work in a specific area of language or literature. Conducted under the direction of a faculty member, independent study is concerned with material beyond the scope and depth of the ordinary course.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: One semester of college level work including ENG 110 College Writing I
Credits: 3
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ENV 212 - Ecology An introduction to basic principles of ecology, including ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, major terrestrial and aquatic biomes, population and community ecology. Labs have an emphasis on those ecosystems found in the N.E. U.S. Field studies will emphasize the use of the scientific method and approaches used by ecologists in the field.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: BIO 117 Principles of Biology I
Corequisite: ENV 212L Ecology Laboratory
Credits: 4 Cross-listed BIO 212 Hours 3 Lecture Hours; 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of ecology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of ecosystems.
- Analyze and discuss current scientific literature.
- Apply basic ecological principles to explain the interactions of organisms with their environment and with each other.
- Apply basic ecological principles in planning and conducting field and laboratory studies.
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