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Physical Education, Recreation and Recreation Therapy (PERRT)
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RPE 7200 - Exploring Leisure to Promote Wellness
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The social, historical and cultural influences that shape attitudes towards leisure. Emphasis is on the contribution of leisure experiences to psycho/social/emotional and physical well-being. Through an experiential approach inside and outside class, students are encouraged to expand their leisure awareness.
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RPE 9152 - Field Experience in Physical Education, Recreation and Recreation Therapy
3 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Students are assigned to supervised field work in a variety of community recreation agency settings. One-hour seminar, field reports and class discussions of the experiences are included.
Prerequisite(s): RPE 1100 , RPE 1200 , RPE 1600 and RPE 3100 . For Program Majors only.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): RPE 3200
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RPE 9253 - Field Experience in Recreation and Recreation Therapy
3 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Advanced field experience involves increased participation in the assigned recreation agencies, assignment to a second type of agency for varied experience, and one-hour seminar.
Prerequisite(s): RPE 9152 . For Program Majors only.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): RPE 3500
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Physical Education: Co-Education Activities
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PEC 82XX - Topical/Pilot Course
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for a maximum of two semesters.
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PEC 200 - Walk, Jog, Run
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the principles and practices for assessing and improving cardiovascular fitness.
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PEC 400 - Training With Weights
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Study of weight training techniques to increase muscle strength and endurance in relation to various sports activities and to improve physical appearance.
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PEC 500 - Body Building
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Increases knowledge and appreciation of the physical attributes involved in body building. Course covers beginning, intermediate and advanced training techniques to increase muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and to improve physical appearance as desired.
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PEC 600 - Physiological Fitness and Development: Training with Weights
2 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
To increase muscle strength, endurance and cardiorespiratory efficiency, students learn to create individualized exercise prescriptions based on specific physiological needs. The anatomy and kinesiology of the systems and muscles unique to weight training are discussed.
Students who completed PEC 400 will not receive credit for this course.
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PEC 700 - Soccer Techniques
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Soccer, the fastest growing team sport in the country, can be played by both sexes and all ages. Technical development, tactical understanding and appreciation of the popular sport are covered in this course.
Offered only in Fall
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PEC 800 - Body Weight Resistance Training
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
This course will introduce students to the methodology and practice for improving health-and-skill-related components of physical fitness. The mode of activity will include body weight and callisthenic type activities with the use of minimal equipment.
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PEC 1100 - Beginning Tennis
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Basic tennis skills develop appreciation of tennis as a lifetime sport. Students learn forehand and backhand drives, Beginner’s Serve, service return, volley, rules of the singles and doubles game and an understanding of fundamental techniques and basic strategies.
Students must supply their own rackets and tennis balls.
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PEC 1200 - Tennis 3
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to intermediate tennis skills: the lob, mid- court volley, flat and slice serves, ball spin, and use of offensive strategy in competition.
Students must supply their own rackets and tennis balls.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 1100 or previous tennis experience or Department permission
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PEC 1500 - Badminton
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Basic skills play, knowledge of rules, offensive and defensive strategy.
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PEC 1700 - Basic Volleyball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Beginner-intermediate level: rules, basic individual skills, offensive/defensive systems, team coordination, training, conditioning, prevention of injury, and evaluation of performance.
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PEC 1800 - Introduction to Fencing
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Students will be exposed to the history, skills, and theory necessary for effective participation and appreciation of fencing. Students will be exposed to the fencing classic schools/styles, fencing equipment, structure and functional skills. Students will participate in foil and sabre competitions, learn about weapon control, fencing techniques, and tactics. Students will learn about the fencing federations, scoring system, and tournament play
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PEC 1900 - Aerobic Dance
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
A fitness program that combines vigorous calisthenics exercises with dance steps to music for improved cardiovascular endurance, muscles toning and flexibility.
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PEC 2000 - Beginner’s Ballet
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the principles and techniques inherent in the art of classical ballet. Includes exercises and movement combinations leading to body alignment, endurance, strength, and fluidity of movement.
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PEC 2500 - Tai Chi Ch’Uan
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The principles and practices of Tai Chi Ch’uan will be presented and practiced for the purpose of exercise, meditation, self-defense and increased overall wellness.
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PEC 2600 - Golf
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Emphasis is on mechanics of movement involved in the performance of the following basic fundamental skills: basic swing, short and long irons, woods, and putting.
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PEC 2700 - Beginning Karate and Self Defense
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to formal Karate and practical self-defense techniques. History and background, fundamental stances, blocks, punches, kicks, conditioning, safety, methods of avoidance and personal self-defense movements, and oriental tradition (Karate costumes, respect and Buddhist philosophy).
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PEC 2900 - Introduction to Hatha Yoga
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the conceptual framework of Hatha Yoga, and the development of students’ capacity to perform physical, breathing, concentration, and relaxation exercises.
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PEC 3000 - Swimming for Non-Swimmers and Beginners
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Basic skills to swim properly. Special attention given to non-swimmers who will learn in shallow water. At the end of the course, students will be able to jump or dive into the water, swim in a prone position and on the back.
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PEC 3100 - Life Guarding
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The knowledge and skills necessary to safely assist, and/or effect water rescues, and supervise swimmers in a safe environment. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to pass both written examination and skills test.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Swimming skills equivalent to American Red Cross Swimmer Course, Standard First Aid and CPR skills
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PEC 3200 - Water Safety Instructor
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The skills necessary to teach swimming and water safety courses as offered by the American Red Cross. At the conclusion students will be able to pass both a written examination and a skills test.
Prerequisite(s): Valid American Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certificate and either an American Red Cross Swimmer Certificate or the ability to perform skills in the swimmer course
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PEC 3300 - Advanced Swimming
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
An opportunity to improve cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is on swimming efficiently and on swimming long distances.
Limited to Deep-Water Swimmers.
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PEC 3400 - Basics of Modern Western Square Dancing
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Survey of different forms of American folk dancing including modern western square dancing, traditional, country/western line and mixer dancing.
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PEC 3800 - Modern Dance Techniques
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The fundamental principles of various schools of modern dance. Includes analysis of movement, conditioning techniques, and basic combinations.
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PEC 3900 - Modern Dance Composition
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Ideas and movement forms: systematic creativity through improvisation studies, formal compositions, and critical appraisal presented through experimentations with time, space, rhythm and correlations to art, poetry and music.
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PEC 4000 - Modified Physical Activities for all Ages And Abilities
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
To develop and maintain physical fitness for people of all ages and abilities who require modifications. Students will engage in a variety of activities such as fitness exercises, yoga (on a chair and/or mat), dancing and modified sports. Aspects of fitness, posture, rhythms, movement, breathing, concentration and relaxation are emphasized.
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PEC 4100 - Intermediate Swimming
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The elements of good swimming and a variety of skills are taught. Students practice parts of strokes as well as whole stroking movements.
Prerequisite(s): Ability to swim safely in deep water
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PEC 4400 - Tennis 2
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Course reviews basic tennis skills: ready position, forehand stroke, backhand stroke, serve and volley. Students will receive an evaluation and individualized instruction.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 1100
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PEC 4500 - Tennis 4
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Course reviews intermediate tennis skills, including: Eastern forehand, semi-Western forehand, Western forehand stroke, top spin, and strategy for singles and doubles play. Students will receive an evaluation and individualized instruction.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 1200
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PEC 5600 - Pilates System of Exercise
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to a progressive series of exercises based on Joseph H. Pilates’ method of conditioning the body. It accommodates all fitness levels to increase muscle strength, flexibility and balance of the entire body.
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PEC 6400 - Deep Water Exercise for Fitness
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the components of fitness achieved through the utilization of non-impact movements performed in deep water. The development of muscular strengths, flexibility and increased aerobic capacity will be stressed as students work in a non-impact exercise environment.
Prerequisite(s): Each student will be required to swim 25 meters (1 lap) and demonstrate the ability to stay afloat by treading water for a two-minute time period
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PEC 6500 - Aqua Exercise
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
An overview of the scope of fitness attainable from a regulated program of exercising in water. Development of muscular strength, flexibility and increased aerobic capacity (endurance) is stressed in aqua aerobics and water exercise.
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PEC 6600 - Intermediate Yoga
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Techniques for deepening one’s practice of classical yoga postures, exploring various lineages, styles and traditions of Yoga including Iyengar, Ashtanga and Vinyasa, posture variations, backbends and inversions, intermediate pranayama (breathing) techniques and the use of yoga props.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 2900 or PEC 82XX or permission of instructor
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PEC 6700 - Yoga and Meditation
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Application of the fundamental principles of yoga and meditation. An overview of the philosophy and psychology of yoga and meditation, an understanding of asanas and chakras, an explanation for the contraindications for certain asanas or meditative techniques, and a review of physical and psychological health conditions that may derive significant benefit from yoga and meditation.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 2900 or other yoga experience with permission of instructor
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PEC 7100 - High Intensity Fitness Training
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
This course will introduce students to the methodology and practice of high intensity fitness training. High intensity training is an advanced method designed to obtain higher levels of fitness by combining calisthenics, resistance training and aerobic fitness activities. Students will learn safe and effective techniques to improve health-and skill-related components of physical fitness.
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Physical Education: Men’s Activities
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PEM 82XX - Topical/Pilot Course
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for a maximum of two semesters.
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PEM 200 - Baseball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
To develop individual and team techniques involved in “College Baseball.” Conditioning, sportsmanship, team play, appreciation of the game and its rules, and other benefits.
Offered only in Spring
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PEM 500 - Basketball Techniques
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Various aspects of basketball include: basic skills, practice drills, individual and team responsibilities in man-to-man and zone defenses, offenses against man-to-man and zone defenses, coaching techniques and basketball strategy.
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Physical Education: Women’s Activities
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PEW 200 - Basketball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Learn about basketball, develop individual skills required to participate successfully and learn strategies necessary for team play.
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PEW 600 - Softball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Throwing, catching, batting and running skills are developed so the game of softball can be played with enjoyment and satisfaction. Strategies of play and rules of the game.
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PEW 700 - Power Volleyball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the techniques of a highly skilled game of volleyball called power volleyball, including history, rules, scoring, terminology, general conditioning, individual volleyball skills, team play elements, specific offense and defense tactics.
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PEW 2100 - Personal Self Defense for Women
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
This course is designed to provide women with the skills necessary for women to protect themselves in violent or potentially violent situations. Women will learn to spot danger before it begins, survival tips for safety problem areas in daily life, strategies for controlling panic and remaining calm, and practical self-defense techniques.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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PTA 100 - Foundations of Physical Therapy I
3 Credit(s) Hours: 5 hrs.
Introduction to medical terminology and abbreviations, effective documentation and interpretation of physical therapy documents, multimedia documentation strategies, basic skills and competencies including range of motion, vital signs monitoring, body mechanics, lifting techniques, bed mobility/draping and transfer activities.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100
Corequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 200 and PTA 2000
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PTA 200 - Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Introduction to the anatomy of the musculo-skeletal system as well as basic kinesiology concepts. Joint goniometry is presented. Emphasis is on the role and nature of muscles, muscular origins, insertions and innervations, articular function and structure.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100
Corequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 1000 and PTA 2000
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PTA 300 - Foundations of Physical Therapy II
3 Credit(s) Hours: 5 hrs.
A continuation of PTA 100, introduction to gait deviations and ambulation activities using assistive devices and guarding techniques. Wheelchair activities are also presented. Introduction to the rehabilitation population, including the effects of aging and the geriatric patient.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 200 , PTA 1000 , PTA 2000 and BIO 1100
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PTA 400 - Modalities and Procedures I
5 Credit(s) Hours: 8 hrs.
Introduction to the physical basis of physical therapy modalities of heat and cold along with physiological principles, indications, contraindications and precautions, the origins and management of pain, basic assessment techniques necessary to evaluate the efficacy of the applied modality, including length and girth assessments and skin and sensation assessments.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 300
Corequisite(s): PTA 500
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200
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PTA 500 - Therapeutic Exercise
5 Credit(s) Hours: 8 hrs.
Introduction to therapeutic exercise techniques, studied by anatomical region. Manual muscle testing is presented and practiced. Topics including resistive exercise, passive stretching and range of motion techniques. Therapeutic exercise equipment such as kinetron, ergometers, treadmill and wall pulleys are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 300
Corequisite(s): PTA 400
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200
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PTA 600 - Clinical Practicum I
3 Credit(s) Hours: 35 hrs.
Initial eight-week, full-time clinical experience as assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Under the supervision of clinical faculty at a facility providing physical therapy services, students interact with patients, provide physical therapy treatment and assist therapists in measurements and complex procedures. Students apply their knowledge and practice the skills of transfer and gait training, the application of heat and cold and therapeutic exercise. Students must be assessed as competent in all previous coursework prior to the first clinical practicum.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 500
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PTA 700 - Modalities and Procedures II
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
The physical basis of physical therapy modalities of electricity and physiological principles, indications, contraindications and precautions. Introduction to the pulmonary toilet, mechanical traction, phototherapy and therapeutic massage.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 300 , PTA 400 , PTA 500 , PTA 600 and BIO 1200
Corequisite(s): PTA 800
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PTA 800 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy
5 Credit(s) Hours: 8 hrs.
Selected topics related to the physical therapy management of pathology with emphasis on comprehensive physical therapy including normal motor development, neurodevelopmental techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, back pathologies and treatments, orthotic management, amputee and prosthetic management, orthopedic protocols and administrative topics. Facilitation of the application of all previous learning in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 400 , PTA 500 , PTA 600 and BIO 1200
Corequisite(s): PTA 700
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PTA 900 - Clinical Practicum II
3 Credit(s) Hours: 35 hrs.
Concluding eight-week, full-time clinical experience as assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Under the supervision of clinical faculty at a facility providing physical therapy services, students interact with patients, provide physical therapy treatment and assist therapists in measurements and complex procedures. Students practice the skills of transfer and gait training, modalities application and therapeutic exercise. Student’s skills and competence in these areas are assessed by the program faculty prior to participation in this course and must be assessed as competent in all previous coursework prior to this clinical practicum.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 800
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PTA 1000 - Introduction to Physical Therapy
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Introduction to the physical therapy profession. Topics include: the history of physical therapy, pertinent laws governing practice, code of conduct, the role of the professional association, the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, definition of the rehabilitation population, communication skills and psycho-social aspects of disabilities.
Corequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 200 and PTA 2000
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1100
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PTA 2000 - Pathology
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Introduction to common pathologies partially managed by physical therapy. The course is divided into four units: orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary and acute medical conditions. General overviews of common pathologies, including anatomical and physiological considerations, etiologies and physical therapy management.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100
Corequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 200 and PTA 1000
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PTA 2500 - Interactions in the Clinic
3 Credit(s) Hours: 4.5 hrs./1.5 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory
Simulation of the clinical environment through the use of specific role playing activities related to the administration of physical therapy services, PT/PTA interactions, ethical challenges, interdisciplinary communication and other relevant issues.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 600
Corequisite(s): PTA 700 and PTA 800
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PHY 81XX - Independent Study
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
Independent study of physics is developed individually between student and faculty member and must be approved by the Department.
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PHY 100 - Preview of General Physics
0 Credit(s) 2 Equated Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Topics covered include: measurements mathematical background, vectors, motion in a straight line, motion in a plane, forces, work, energy, power, momentum, impulse and angular motion in a plane.
Developmental Course
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 900
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PHY 1100 - General Physics I
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
First term of non-calculus two-semester lecture and laboratory course in classical and modern physics. Includes study of mechanics, heat, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, harmonic motion and waves. Physical principles are demonstrated and students receive hands-on laboratory experience.
Recommended for students in liberal arts, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry and allied health.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 1400
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PHY 1200 - General Physics II
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Second term of General Physics. Includes sound, electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions included.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1100
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PHY 1300 - Advanced General Physics I
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
First term of calculus two-semester lecture and laboratory course in classical and modern physics. Includes the study of mechanics, heat, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, harmonic motion and waves. Physical principles demonstrated and hands-on laboratory experience.
Recommended for science, engineering, pre-medical and allied health students who desire a more comprehensive treatment than given in PHY 1100 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1500 , or Department Permission.
Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
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PHY 1400 - Advanced General Physics II
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Second term of PHY 1300 . Topics include sound, electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions included.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1300
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1600 , or Department Permission.
Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
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PHY 4200 - Ideas of Modern Physics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The origin, ideas and scientific developments of modern physics including a brief description of Classical Physics, the Theory of Special and General Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): Passed, exempt, or completed developmental course work for the CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math
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PHY 9201 - Research I
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
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PHY 9202 - Research II
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
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PHY 9203 - Research III
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
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PHY 9204 - Research IV
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
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POL 5100 - American Government and Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Structure of the national government and the way it operates. Includes discussion of our democratic system, the three branches of government (executive, legislative and judicial), political parties, pressure groups, and current legislation.
Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (Group B)
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POL 5300 - State And Local Governments and Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The role of state and local governments in the American political system, particularly New York State, New York City and representative urban problems. Governmental structure is presented as the permanent yet changing framework within which urban-centered political action takes place.
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POL 5400 - The American Presidency
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Description and analysis of the Presidency as a post-World War II political institution. A historical introduction to the role of the President, the growth of the Presidency from 1789 to the present, and the factors currently affecting presidential elections, and presidential powers.
Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (Group B)
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POL 5500 - American Political Parties
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The function and role of the American political party system in American life will be explored. Special emphasis will be given to social bases of voting blocks, patterns of voting and non-voting, the influence of money and interest groups on the parties and how the system has changed over time.
Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (Group B)
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POL 5600 - Urban Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
This course explores the economic, historic, political, and social forces that shape urban life. It then examines several contested policy issues - housing, economic development, education and/or welfare. Through readings, films, discussions, and research, students will become familiar with key concepts in urbanism and how intersections of race/class/gender inform urban experience.
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POL 6100 - Public Policy and Public Administration
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
An introduction to public policy making, policy analysis, governance, and public service in the American context. The course will emphasize the role of bureaucracy in the American political system, the political environment of public-sector agencies, the process of policy making and policy implementation, and the policy making function of administrators and their relationships with other actors in the political process.
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POL 6300 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States, includes study of crime and the three elements which comprise the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Attention is given to civil liberties issues which involve the procedural due process rights of persons accused of crime.
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POL 6500 - Civil Rights and Liberties
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The central American heritage issues of freedom and equality of opportunity, the development of freedom of speech, press, religion, guarantees of assembly and petition, civil rights, women’s rights, and affirmative action.
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POL 6600 - Constitutional Law
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Designed for, but not limited to, students interested in a pre-law curriculum. United States Supreme Court decisions and opinions in several major areas of constitutional law will be studied.
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POL 6700 - The American Legal System: The Courts
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Designed for, but not limited to, students interested in a pre-law curriculum. The American judicial process at the federal and state levels will be investigated.
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POL 6800 - Women and the Criminal Justice System
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Women and their involvement in the various aspects of crime. The motivations, roles, and concerns of women who are living in institutions and correctional facilities, and women who have become criminal justice professionals.
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POL 7200 - Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The influence of culture, race and ethnicity on minorities as victims, suspects, criminals and practitioners. The major focus will be cross-cultural contact and the need for an understanding of cultural differences and respect for those of different backgrounds. The interaction between minorities, the courts, corrections, and police will be evaluated in the context of multicultural criminal justice. Additional time devoted to a Civic Engagement experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): POL 6300 and SOC 3100
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POL 5000 - Clash of Political Ideas: Introduction to Political Theory
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Selected major political philosophers from Plato to Machiavelli from Locke and Rousseau to Hegel and Marx. What are the bases for political leadership, political obligation, majority rule and minority rights?
Flexible Core: Individual and Society (Group D)
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POL 5200 - Comparative Government
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
An introduction to the major types of political systems in the world. Uses both qualitative and quantitative analysis to study the role of ideology, economics, elite groups, and political institutions. Covers Western and non-Western systems, with emphasis on Britain, Germany, the U.S., China, Nigeria, and selected other countries.
Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A)
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POL 5700 - The Politics of Economics: Introduction to Political Economy
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Political economy within a social, political and historical context and the problems of recession, inflation and resource insufficiency. “Getting and spending” and their concomitant politico-economic costs and benefits are dealt with in discussions and readings which are institutionally oriented rather than theoretically contrived. Attention is on existing and emerging public agencies and their constituencies, and on the nature of policy making and administration.
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POL 5800 - Environmental Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The nature and causes of hazards that pose threats to the global environment and the policies that have been put forth to solve these problems. The roles played by political parties, interest groups and government in shaping public policy on the state, national and international levels are also examined.
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POL 5900 - International Relations
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Exploration of concepts and issues in international relations with an emphasis on state power, sovereignty, nationalism, colonialism, and the role of international law and organizations in the maintenance of order and security. Course includes analysis of globalization, the world economy, transnational actors, human rights, and the environment.
Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A)
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POL 6400 - Crime and Punishment
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Focus will be on “Crime” and on “Punishment,” the two major aspects of the criminal justice system. Course will consider the three sections: The Institution of Punishment, Crime and Criminals, and Controlling Crime through Punishment.
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POL 7100 - International Organizations
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Exploration of the roles played by international organizations (IOs) in world politics. The working of the United Nations, treaty and regional organizations and international non-governmental organizations. Students will have the opportunity to participate in National Model United Nations held each spring in New York City.
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POL 7500 - Women in Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The exploration of women’s political representation worldwide with an emphasis on female politicians in the United States. The ways in which political life is gendered and multiple explanations for women’s political underrepresentation are also explored. The roles women play in politics as voters, activists, candidates, and elected officials are examined.
Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A)
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POL 9300 - Global Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Introduction to contemporary global politics and a cap-stone course for the A.A. in Liberal Arts’ Global Environment Studies Concentration. Survey of topics including war, terrorism, security, poverty, the environment, human rights, international organizations, gender issues, inequality, the global economy and international law. Additional time is required for an internship in an organization working on global and environmental issues.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to Liberal Arts Majors who have accumulated 45 or more credits
Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A)
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Political Science - Non-Designated For Independent Studies and Topical/Pilot courses, content will determine if the course is deemed as American Politics or Global Politics.
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POL 81XX - Independent Study
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
Independent study of political science is developed individually between student and faculty member and must be approved by the Department.
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POL 82XX - Topical/Pilot Course
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for a maximum of two semesters.
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Polysomnographic Technology
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PSG 100 - The Science of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to provide students with the biological basis for clinical sleep and circadian rhythms disorders. Students will be introduced to the history of sleep research, and current theories regarding how and why we sleep. Daily biological rhythms and their relationship to sleep and wake states will also be investigated in this course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ENG 1200 and BIO 1100
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PSG 101 - Neuroscience and Pharmacology in Sleep
4 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs.
This course will inform students of the neurological basis of sleep. The anatomical brain regions responsible for sleep and waking, as well as endogenous neurochemicals modulating sleep and wake will be discussed. In the second half of this course, the effects of pharmacological compounds on sleep architecture are described.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 100
Corequisite(s): PSG 102 and PSG 106
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200
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PSG 102 - Foundations of Polysomnography I
3 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs.
In this course students will be taught the basic skills required to perform a clinical sleep study, including electrode placement using the international 10-20 system and how to use respiratory belts, pressure transducers, thermistors, pulse-oximetry, end tidal capnography, and electromyography during a sleep recording. Use of polysomnographic equipment, including amplifier settings, inputting patient data, and setting up basic recording montages, is also covered.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 100
Corequisite(s): PSG 101 and PSG 106
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PSG 103 - Clinical Practicum in Sleep Medicine I
6 Credit(s) Hours: 24 hrs.
Students will be placed in an active clinical sleep laboratory for the entire semester. One night per week the student will observe a registered polysomnographic technician at work. As the student becomes familiar with the workings of the laboratory, they will begin preparing patients for nighttime sleep studies, and will learn how to monitor patients during the night.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 101 , PSG 102 , PSG 106 , MAT 900 , and MAT 2000 , BLS certification, and medical clearance from the internship site
Corequisite(s): PSG 104 and PSG 105
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PSG 104 - Foundations of Polysomnography II
3 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs.
Advanced topics for clinical sleep recordings will be covered in this course, including how to perform Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness (MWT) testing and montages for special patient populations such as for seizure, REM behavior disorder, bruxism, and pediatrics. Identification of both physiological and non-physiological electrical artifact commonly seen while performing polysomnography, as well as advanced trouble shooting of technical equipment will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 101 , PSG 102 and PSG 106
Corequisite(s): PSG 103 and PSG 105
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PSG 105 - Clinical Polysomnographic Scoring
3 Credit(s) Hours: 4 hrs.
Students will learn to define sleep stages, respiratory events, periodic limb movements, seizures, bruxism, and EKG arrhythmias from electrophysiological data obtain during a polysomnographic recording. At the end of this course, students should be able to properly score a polysomnographic based on the criteria described in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 101 , PSG 102 and PSG 106
Corequisite(s): PSG 103 and PSG 104
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PSG 106 - Classification of Sleep Disorders
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The focus of this course is to give students a complete understanding of the nosology of clinical sleep and circadian rhythms disorders from the perspective of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders Diagnostic & Coding Manual. Upon completion of this course, students should know the diagnostic criteria of all major sleep and circadian rhythm disorders.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 100
Corequisite(s): PSG 101 and PSG 102
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PSG 107 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology in Sleep
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The physiology of normal respiratory function during sleep, as well as our current understanding of the pathophysiology of obstructive and central apneas during sleep is described. Acute and long-term consequences of sleep apnea, as well as cardiac function and dysfunction with a specific focus on arrhythmias commonly associated with sleep-disordered breathing is investigated.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 103 , PSG 104 , and PSG 105
Corequisite(s): PSG 108
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PSG 108 - Clinical Practicum in Sleep Medicine II
6 Credit(s) Hours: 24 hrs.
As in the Clinical Practicum in Sleep Medicine I, students in this course will spend a semester observing and working in a clinical sleep laboratory. During this semester students will focus on learning to titrate patients with positive airway pressure machines including CPAP, BiPAP and ASV. Titration of supplemental oxygen will also be taught. Real time obstructive and central sleep apnea and hypopnea, and EKG arrhythmia detection will be an area of particular focus. Students will also gain experience performing MSLT and MWT testing.
Prerequisite(s): PSG 103 , PSG 104 , PSG 105 , and medical clearance from internship site
Corequisite(s): PSG 107
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