Course Descriptions

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 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.  Explain the origin, classification and the physical properties used to identify minerals.
2.  Using physical properties, identify the more common minerals.
3.  Describe the origin and classification of the three rock groups.
4.  Using some common properties, as well as other characteristics, identify the more common rocks in the three rock groups.
5.  Explain how rocks and minerals are broken down both physically and chemically.
6.  Explain how weathering and erosion of rocks of various types results in different landforms in different parts of the world.
7.  Describe how the movement of the earth and the tilt of the earth’s axis of rotation effects the amount and intensity of sunlight which reaches the earth and in turn how the large water bodies, soil and rocks influence the amount of solar radiation that is turned into atmospheric heat.
8.  Describe how moisture effects the temperature of the atmosphere and the amount of light in the atmosphere.
9.  Explain the various weather features such as high and low pressure cells, warm and cold fronts, and the weather associated with the cells and fronts.
10.  Explain the similarities and differences between types of storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes and how thunder and lightning occur.
11.  Explain the differences between type of condensation and precipitation such as rain, hail, sleet, fog and dew.
12.  Differentiate between the various types of planetary motions, how these motions are determined and how they affect life on earth.
13.  Explain lunar motion, tidal effect of the moon on the earth, and the formation of lunar and solar eclipses.
14.  List the members of our solar system, their main characteristics, and theories concerning origin.
15.  Describe the cause and results of earthquakes.
16.  Describe the Plate Tectonic theory and give evidence supporting this theory.
17.  Discuss modern problems facing mankind and his environment.

PHS 112 - Investigations of 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 Bing 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.
 

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 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) or 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 182W - Physics for Engineers & Scientists II: Sound, Light, Electricity and Magnetism

Corequisite:  MAT 182 Calculus II, EGR 101 Engineering Orientation: Student Success 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

PMD 202 - Paramedic II

PMD 203 - Paramedic III

PMD 204 - Paramedic IV

PMD 211 & 211L - Foundation 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 and BIO 132.  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 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: 5
Hours
3 Class Hours; 1.5 Laboratory Hours; 4 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes:

At the 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 & 212L - 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 and BIO 132.  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 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: 5
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Lab Hours; 4 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes:

At the 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 & 213L - Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care

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.

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: 5
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Lab hours; 4 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the course:

At the 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.  Consistently demonstrate safe ambulance operation.
5.  Integrate principles of injury kinematics to enhance patient assessment and predict the likelihood of injuries.
6.  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 & 214L - Advanced Prehospital Care of Medical Emergencies

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.

Co-requisite:  If successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 131 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: 5
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Lab hours; 4 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the course:

At the 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 neurological problem
          b.  An endocrine problem
          c.  A toxic substance exposure
          d.  An environmentally induced or exacerbated medical condition
          e.  An allergic reaction
          f.  An anaphylactic reaction
2.  Consistently demonstrate safe, empathetic competence in caring for patients with behavioral emergencies.

PMD 215 & 215L - Advance Prehospital Operations and Integrated Care

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.

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

At the 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:
          a.  Seizure
          b.  Cerebral vascular accident
          c.  Transient ischemic attack
          d.  Diabetic emergency
          e.  Acute coronary syndrome of various etiologies
2.  Safely manage a patient who is the victim of a sexual assault recognizing the patient’s physical and emotional needs along with preservation of crime scene evidence.
3.  Consistently demonstrate simple triage and rapid transport principles at a mass casualty incident.
4.  Complete NIMS certification at the ICS 200 level.

PMD 221 & 221L - 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: 5
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 4 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

At the 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 & 222L - 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: 5
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 4 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

At the 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 & 223L - Paramedic Trauma Care

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: 5
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 4 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of this course:

At the 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 & 224L - 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: 5
Hours
3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 4 Clinical hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes for this course:

At the 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 & 225L - Paramedic Operations, Pediatric Emergencies, Integrated Care

At the 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 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 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

PSY 110 - General Psychology

 

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.  Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, emprical findings and historical trends in psychology.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the basic research methods used in psychology and an ability to approach and solve problems from these perspectives.
3.  Describe behavioral phenomena and the theories that attempt to explain them.
4.  Evaluate research in psychology critically, both in the scientific and the popular press.
5.  Communicate effectively about psychological issues.
6.  Apply psychological concepts to a variety of real world settings.

PSY 210 - Human Development

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

1.  Demonstrate understanding and application of the facts, concepts, and theories of the stages of human development from conception through death.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method in the study of behavior and recognize the basic research methods used to gain knowledge about the stages of human development across the life span.
3.  Understand and analyze psychological research about human development.
4.  Identify social and ethical issues as well as current considerations in this field of human development.
5.  Develop a broader understanding of human development across cultures.
6.  Be familiar with local, state, and federal resources for parents, educators, and other professionals in the field of human development.

PSY 211 - Child Development

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  PSY 110 General Psychology, ENG 110 College Writing I.

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.  Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological theories and models of child development.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the role of biological, psychological, cognitive and social processes in child development.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the research methods and ethical considerations appropriate for the study of child development.
4.  Critically evaluate empirical evidence concerning child development.
5.  Apply child development concepts to further the development and welfare of children in real-world settings.

PSY 212 - Adolescent Development

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological theories and models of adolescents development.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the role of biological, cognitive, social, and psychological processes on adolescent development.
3.  Critically evaluate empirical findings concerning adolescent development.
4.  Consider ways to effectively apply theoretical concepts to interacting with adolescents in personal and/or professional settings.

PSY 214 - Abnormal Psychology

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  PSY 110 General Psychology.

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.  Describe the concept of abnormality.
2.  Describe the major diagnostic categories of mental disorders.
3.  Understand and articulate the differences between the major theories currently used to explain causes and symptoms of mental disorders.
4.  Distinguish between the variety of approaches used to treat mental disorders.

PSY 217 - Introduction to Counseling Theory and Practice

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

1.  Understand the therapeutic process and the practical elements of the counseling interaction.
2.  Understand and distinguish between the various theorectical models of counseling.
3.  Learn and practice listening and attending skills essential to the counseling process.
4.  Appreciate the variety of ethical and professional issues in counseling and develop a personal position on these issues.
5.  Apply five contrasting theories to specific cases.
6.  Integrate theorectical and experiential learning in order to begin to develop a personal model of counseling.
7.  Engage in self-assessment of personal qualities that support and hinder attempts at being therapeutic for others.

PSY 223 - Human Exceptionality and Its Assessment

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding and application of the facts, concepts, and theories associated with atypical development.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method in the study of behavior and the research methods used to gain knowledge about atypical development.
3.  Critically evaluate research about human exceptionalities.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the etiologies associated with different exceptionalities.
5.  Appreciate the various needs of individuals with exceptionalities throughout their lifespan.
6.  Become familiar with local, state, and federal resources for parents, educators, and other professionals interested in the field of human exceptionality.
7.  Identify and appreciate social and ethical issues associated with working with exceptional individuals.
8.  Apply course concepts in personal, educational and professional settings dealing with exceptional individuals.

PSY 227 - Learning and Behavior

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  PSY 110 General Psychology.

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.  Demonstrate a knowledge of behavioral orientation in psychology.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the explanations for behavior as postulated by behaviorists.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and theoretical underpinnings of classical and operant learning theory.
4.  Define basic terms and understand principles and processes associated with classical and operant learning theory and conditioning.
5.  Describe the various methods used in behavioral research.
6.  Utilize basic techniques of behavior change.
7.  Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between classical and operant learning research findings, many of which are based on animal studies, and direct application to human behavior and its modification.

PSY 230 - Psychology of Women

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

1.  Appreciate the historical underpinnings to the scientific study of women’s experience.
2.  Understand the historical placement and depiction of women in the discipline of psychology.
3.  Understand the theory of social constructionism and its value in the process of understanding women’s experience.
4.  Understand theories of women’s experience as studied by female psychologists, past and present.
5.  Explain the biological and psychological basis of female sexuality and gender identity formation.
6.  Understand psychological explanations of atypical behavior in women.
7.  Develop a cultural perspective for evaluating psychological theories and information that attempts to explain female behavior.

PSY 234 - Psychology of Addiction

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

1.  Demonstrate knowledge of addiction as a concept.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of various types of addictive behavior.
3.  Integrate and apply information regarding how the central nervous system and other bodily systems process chemical substances.
4.  Recognize the comprehensive impact of addiction on an individual’s overall well being.
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of addiction on the individual, family and society.
6.  Apply information about various addiction treatment modalities.
7.  Recognize the role that culture and the media have in relationship to addictive behavior.

PSY 240 - Psychology of Advertising

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the historical foundations of the psychology of advertising.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues surrounding advertising strategies currently in use.
3.  Describe and analyze theories of motivation, perception and personality as each pertains to specific advertising campaigns.
4.  Describe the rationale for market segmentation strategies through the analysis of consumer life-style and life-cycle theories and understand the rationale for utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analyses.
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of theories of communication, such as encoding and decoding advertising messages.
6.  Identify and explain examples of both classical and operant conditioning techniques utilized in advertising campaigns to affect consumer behavior.
7.  Assess the importance of the diffusion of innovation in advertising and the psychological components of each market segment.
8.  Demonstrate how advertising can be used to shape an individual’s perceptions of advertising messages.

PSY 245 - Social Psychology

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

1.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in social psychology.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use, basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to think critically in applying social psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively about social psychology as a discipline and as a source of useful information and resources.

PSY 250 - Educational Psychology

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

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the basic issues and constructs in educational psychology.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and current theories and research which have shaped educational psychology.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to approach educational problems from a psychological perspective.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively about educational psychology as a discipline and as a source of useful information and resources for educators.
5.  Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological knowledge to students’ own teaching.
6.  Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological knowledge to students’ own learning.
7.  Demonstrate the ability to think critically about traditional and contemporary educational issues.

PSY 299 - Independent Study in Psychology

To be determined prior to approval.  Agreed to by student, faculty member and department chairperson.

PTA 100 - Introduction to Physical Therapy I

PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy II

PTA 102 - Introduction to Rehabilitation

Corequisites: PTA 101 Introduction to Physical Therapy II, PTA 103 Physical Agents and Massage.

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours

PTA 103 - Physical Agents and Massage

PTA 104 - Basic Musculoskeletal Anatomy

PTA 110 - Clinical Affiliation I

PTA 201 - Kinesiology

PTA 202 - Therapeutic Exercise

PTA 203 - Therapeutic Assessment & Review for the PTA

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

1.  Demonstrate the ability to recognize specific orthopedic, pediatric, cardiopulmonary, neurological, gait, integrimentary and geriatric assessment techniques through discussion and examination.
2.  Demonstrate the ability to interpret assessment result through discussion, examination and case study application.

PTA 210 - Clinical Affiliation II

Corequisites:  PTA 201 Kinesiology, PTA 202 Therapeutic Exercise.

Credits: 4
Hours
13.3 Clinical Hours

PTA 213 - Senior Seminar I

PTA 220 - Clinical Affiliation III

Corequisites:  PTA 203 Therapeutic Assessment & Review for the PTA, PTA 213 Senior Seminar I, PTA 224 Senior Seminar II.

Credits: 6
Hours
16 Clinical Hours

PTA 224 - Senior Seminar II

PTA 299 - Independent Study

RAD 100 - Introduction to Clinical Education

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

1.  Communicate with patients in a compassionate and caring manner.
2.  Define basic medical terms, medical abbreviations and symbols.
3.  Apply medical/professional ethics in the context of a broader societal ethic.
4.  Explain concepts of personal honesty, integrity, accountability, competence and compassion as ethical imperatives in health care.
5.  Identify legal and professional standards and relate each to practice in health professions.
6.  Explain the legal implications of professional liability, malpractice, professional negligence and other legal doctrines applicable to professional practice.
7.  Identify the benefits of contining education as related to improved patient care and professional enhancement.

RAD 101 - Image Production and Evaluation I

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

1.  Identify and describe a quality radiographic image, various imaging systems, and the components of an imaging system.
2.  Describe the conventional processing area and darkroom, radiographic film, and digital processing.
3.  Perform, identify and describe the steps to automatic processing and alternative processing methods.
4.  Identify and differentiate between the types of intensifying screens, digital imaging plates, digital detectors, and imaging artifacts.
5.  Perform, identify, and briefly describe how the geometric and photographic properties affect a quality radiographic image such as density, contrast, recorded detail and distortion.

RAD 102W - Image Production and Evaluation II

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

1.  Identify and describe the basic fundamentals of x-ray production.
2.  Describe the possible fates of x-ray photons interacting with matter and how various beam limitations can control scatter.
3.  Identify and describe the anatomical and patholocigal factors that affect the radiographic image.
4.  Perform and describe how the image receptor responds to x-rays and the various tools and charts that are used to evaluate this response.
5.  Perform, identify and briefly describe the terms of exposure manipulation, automatic exposure control, and the analysis of image quality.

RAD 103 - Positioning I

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

1.  Identify and discriminate between terms such as conventional radiographic image, digital image, projection, position, method, view, and several other basic positioning terms.
2.  Identify and describe the patient positioning, CR direction, tube angulation, centering point, anatomical structures demonstrated and evaluation criteria for each of the following radiographic projections/positions involving the upper extremities, lower extremities, chest, abdomen, and shoulder girdle.
3.  Identify the position demonstrated on radiographic images of the upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen, and shoulder girdle regions.
4.  Perform or simulate the above mentioned radiographic projections/methods on phantoms or live subject, respectively.
5.  Perform 85% proficiency in hands-on evaluations with each of the following areas upper extremity, lower extremity, chest, abdomen, and shoulder girdle, prior to performing these types of exams on patients in the clinical setting.

RAD 104 - Positioning II

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

1.  Identify and describe the patient positioning, CR direction, tube angulation, centering point, anatomical structures demonstrated, and evaluation criteria for the required radiographic positions/projections involving the bony thorax, pelvic girdle, spinal column, and skull.
2.  Identify the position/projection demonstrated on radiographic images of the bony thorax, pelvic girdle, spinal column, and skull.
3.  Perform or simulate the required radiographic positions/projections on phantoms or live subject, respectively.
4.  Perform 85% on practical evaluations with each of the following areas; bony thorax, pelvic girdle, spinal column, and skull, prior to performing these exams on patients in the clinical setting.

RAD 110 - Methods of Patient Care

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

1.  Identify and explain the following procedures that deal with the care of a patient in the radiology department; basic first aid, transporting the patient safely, vital signs, medical and surgical asepsis, intubation, and contrast media.
2.  Perform practical evaluations for patient transport and blood pressure on live patients.
3.  Fill a syringe with contrast media.
4.  Give a brief explanation of the ancillary radiology departments.

RAD 115 - Radiation Protection

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

1.  Explain the justification and responsibility of providing radiation protection during radiographic exams.
2.  Define and identify the production of x-ray and the types of x-ray interactions with matter.
3.  Identify and differentiate radiation quantities, the appropriate symbols for each, and the recommended measurement guidelines.
4.  Identify and describe the biological effects from ionizing radiation and means of protecting the patient and occupational radiographers.
5.  Identify and describe the various methods and/or devices that may be used to detect and monitor radiation exposure.

RAD 132 - Clinical Education II

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

1.  Perform imaging procedures under direct supervision for first year level students.
2.  Develop professional attitude by putting into practice knowledge of ethics, patient care, and communication skills.
3.  Become more proficient in the use of radiographic equipment and adhere to radiation protection measures.
4.  Integrate the radiographer’s practice standards and HIPAA requirements into the clinical practice setting.
5.  Perform with 80% accruacy a minimum of 10 competencies on specific categories, after proving proficient on-campus practical exams.

RAD 133 - Summer Clinical Education III

Corequisites:  RAD 214 Sectional Anatomy, RAD 216 Imaging Modalities.

Credits: 4
Hours
Clinical Hours: 40hrs/week for 11 weeks
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Perform imaging procedures under direct/indirect supervision for progressing second year level students and observing other imaging modalities.
2.  Maintain professional attitude by integrating appropriate personal and professional values into clinical practice.
3.  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of radiographic equipment, radiation protection, patient communication, and contrast agents.
4.  Maintain radiographer’s practice standards and HIPAA compliance.
5.  Perform with 80% accuracy a minimum of 10 competencies on specific categories, after providing proficient on-campus practical exams.

RAD 201 - Equipment Operation and Maintenance

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

1.  Describe and compare imaging systems and the main components of each.
2.  Define and explain electrostatics, electrodynamics, and magnetism.
3.  Identify and briefly describe electromagnetism, laws of electromagnetic indution, electromechanical devices, and transformers.
4.  Describe the construction and principles of operation of the x-ray circuitry, timers, rectifiers, generators, and mobile x-ray units.
5.  Identify and describe the construction, principles of operation, advantages and disadvantages of x-ray tube design, rating charts, and digital imaging equipment.

RAD 204 - Advanced Positioning

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

1.  Identify and describe the patient positioning, CR direction, tube angulation, centering point, anatomical structures demonstrated, and evaluation criteria for the required radiographic positions/projections involving the skull, sinuses, orbits, and facial bones.
2.  Identify the position/projection demonstrated on radiographic images of the skull, sinuses, orbits, and facial bones.
3.  Perform or simulate the required radiographic positions/projections on phantoms or live patients respectively.
4.  Perform 90% on practical evaluations with each of the following areas of the head; sinuses, orbits, and facial bones.
5.  Identify and explain the following Advanced Radiographic procedures; Pediatric Radiography, Bone Densitometry, Radiography of the Respriatory System, Radiography of the Genito-Urinary System, and Radiography of the Reproductive System.

RAD 211 - Pharmacology for Radiographers

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

1.  Distinguish between the chemical, generic and trade names for select drugs.
2.  Classify drugs according to specific categories.
3.  Explain the effects of select drugs on medical imaging procedures and explain the actions, uses and side effects for select drugs.
4.  Explain the pharmacology of barium and iodine compounds.
5.  Describe methods and techniques for administering various types of contrast agents and identify and describe the routes of drug administration.
6.  Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique on a simulated arm utilizing appropriate aseptic technique.
7.  Identify, describe and document complications associated with intravenous drug therapy and appropriate actions to resolve these complications.
8.  Explain the current legal and ethical status of the radiographer’s role in drug administration.

RAD 214 - Sectional Anatomy

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

1.  Identify the basic sectional anatomy of the brain, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and extremities.
2.  Correlate and identify sectional anatomy on CT & MRI images with cadaver images and diagrams.

RAD 216 - Imaging Modalities

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

1.  Describe the following imaging procedures:  MRI; CT; Nuclear Medicine; PETCT and Ultrasound.
2.  Provide patient education concerning the following procedures:  MRI; CT; Nuclear Medicine; PETCT and Ultrasound.
3.  Observe each of the various imaging modalities for diagnostic studies:  MRI; CT; Nuclear Medicine; PETCT and Ultrasound.
4.  Perform basic CT competencies of the head, thorax and abdomen.

RAD 220 - Radiologic Pathology

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

1.  Define basic terms related to pathology.
2.  Discuss the symptoms manifested and treatment of various congenital, chronic, acute, and acquired diseases.
3.  Identify diseases causes by or contributed to by genetic factors.
4.  Identify various disease processes radiographically.
5.  Explain how a disease might affect the production of the radiographic image.

RAD 225W - Advanced Imaging Procedures

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

1.  Describe specialized radiographic equipment utilized for vascular, cardiac, surgical, interventional, an trauma radiography.
2.  Identify radiographic anatomy utilizing advanced imaging procedures.
3.  Determine the ideal diagnostic procedure which will provide optimal diagnostic results.
4.  Provide patient education for advanced imaging procedures.

RAD 230 - Clinical Education IV

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  RAD 133 Summer Clinical Education III or permission of instructor.

Credits: 4
Hours
29.3 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

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

1.  Perform advanced imaging procedures under more indirect supervision for second year level students focusing on procedures such as:  skull, sinuses, facial bones, surgical, pediatric, trauma.
2.  Demonstrate continued professional attitude in the clinical practice.
3.  Maintain proficiency in the use of radiographic equipment, radiation protection, patient communication, and contrast agents.
4.  Maintain radiographer’s practice standards and HIPAA compliance.
5.  Perform with 80% accuracy a minimum of 10 competencies on specific categories, after proving proficiency on campus practical exams.

RAD 232 - Clinical Education V

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

1.  Perform advanced imaging procedures, simulations, and terminal competencies to include patient care and communication skills, radiation protection, image production, and evaluation images.
2.  Demonstrate entry level radiographer skills and professional attitude.
3.  Demonstrate competency in the use of radiographic equipment, radiation protection, patient communication, and contrast agents.
4.  Maintain radiographer’s practice standards and HIPAA compliance.
5.  Complete American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Clinical Competency Requirements.

RAD 245 - Radiobiology

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

1.  Define and describe radiobiology, interactions of radiation and atoms, basic concepts of radiation, and the chemical composition of the human body.
2.  Identify and describe the molecular composition of a cell and the effects of radiation on cells.
3.  Describe the tissue radiosensitivity, systemic, genetic, and somatic effects of ionizing radiation.
4.  Briefly describe the radiation-induced mutations of DNA and chromosomes.
5.  Identify and describe means of radiation protection and measurement in order to follow the ALARA Concept.

RAD 250 - Quality Assurance

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

1.  Define and describe the historical development of quality assurance, quality management, quality care, quality control testing and the QM tool used to evaluate them.
2.  Perform, identify and describe the purpose, frequency of testing, test equipment, potential problems, acceptance limits, and possible corrective actions for radiographic equipment, processing equipment, and viewing equipment.
3.  Perform, identify and describe the quality control testing for beam geometry and quality.
4.  Define and briefly describe quality assurance/control testing for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional, Mammography, and Digital Imaging.
5.  Explain the purpose of Total Quality Management within a radiology department.

RAD 262 - Mammography

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

1.  Demonstrate basic mammographic positioning skills.
2.  Explain advanced positioning techniques for supplementary views, difficult patients and implant patients.
3.  Describe how various physical characterisitcs of the x-ray tube affect mammographic imaging; perform mammography quality control testing procedures per MQSA guidelines.
4.  Describe the differences between imaging systems used to perform Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) examinations.
5.  Describe and develop a comprehensive quality assurance program for digital mammography; understand the differences between film-screen and digital imaging.
6.  Describe the parameters in digital imaging that control resolution and contrast.

RAD 266 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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

1.  Describe the physics of MRI.
2.  Analyze the types of disease processes that are diagnosed through the use of MRI.

RAD 295 - Seminar in Radiography

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

1.  Prepare oral and written presentation.
2.  Develop a resume.
3.  Pass competency examinations with an 80% in:  Radiation Protection and Radiation Biology, Equipment Operation and Quality Control, Image Production and Evaluation, Patient Care, and Radiographic Procedures.

RAD 298 - Independent Clinical Study

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

1.  Perform specified imaging procedures to an appropriate level of competency.

RAD 299 - Independent Study

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

1.  Demonstrate the ability to work independently to achieve a goal.
2.  Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

RDG 90 - Reading Fundamentals

RDG 92 - College Preparatory Reading

RDG 94 - College Vocabulary Skills

RDG 110 - Efficient Reading

RDG 120 - Critical Reading

RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I

RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II

RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II