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College Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Criminal Justice |
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CRJ 241 Homicide Investigation Credits: (3)
This course will introduce the student to various investigative methods utilized in general death investigation as well as specific investigations involving suicides, accidents, and homicides. The purpose of the course is to explore the various causes of homicide and the nature of death investigation in the United States. The techniques employed by the personnel and agencies tasked with resolving cases involving death will be examined. The intra-agency relationships as well as the scientific tools used in processing death investigation cases will be explored.
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CRJ 243 Criminalistics I Credits: (3)
A comprehensive overview of the collection, preservation, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence of various types, including: forensic photography, latent fingerprints, footprints, tire tracks, firearms identification, tool marks, glass fractures, questioned documents, and ink identification. The function of the crime laboratory and the use of the criminalist as an expert witness will also be examined.
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CRJ 244 Evidence Analysis Credits: (3)
This course covers the advanced microscopic and chemical methods of crime detection: DNA, drugs, explosives, poisons, ultraviolet and infrared examinations, advanced optical and instrumental methods of analysis. Special problems and topics of interest in criminalistics are also covered. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 or permission of instructor.
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CRJ 252 Internship Credits: (3)
This course provides the student an opportunity to integrate classroom theory and knowledge with the practices of the criminal justice system agencies. The course is designed to promote professional development, and expose students to the realities of working in the system in several capacities. The internship will provide challenging and valuable work experience in an environment conducive to learning and prepare students for future careers in the field of criminal justice. Prerequisite(s): completion of CRJ 101 and permission of instructor.
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Computer Science |
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CSC 109 Algorithm Development Credits: (1)
This course teaches Computer Science students to develop solutions for simple and complex problems through top-down algorithm and pseudo-code design. Topics will include general program flow structures including linear processing, selection, and iteration. Students will learn the procedures to break problems into smaller pieces in order to develop, refine, and test their algorithms.
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CSC 110 Program Design and Development Credits: (4)
This is a language dependent introduction course on computer program design and development. Emphasis is on the identification and solution of business problems through systems of computer programs. Programs are described and designed through such tools as program flowcharts, structure charts, and pseudocode. Within this framework, programming languages are treated as tools which can be selected, as appropriate, to implement the designs.
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CSC 111 Fundamentals of Computing I Credits: (4)
This course provides the foundation for a program of study in computer science. It introduces the discipline of computing and the roles of professionals. A contemporary high-level language with appropriate constructs for structured design and structured types is presented. It integrates an introduction to algorithm design, an understanding of abstraction applied to date types and structures, and an appreciation of imperative and object-oriented programming. Programming assignments are an integral part of this course.
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CSC 112 Fundamentals of Computing II Credits: (4)
This course develops the discipline of computing and the roles of professionals by introducing software engineering early in the learning process. This course formally presents abstract date types (ADT’s). The ADTs presented are stacks, queues, lists, and trees. Object Oriented programming concepts will be covered and implemented. Simple sorting and searching techniques, along with their efficiency are studied. Other topics include recursion, inheritance, file I/O, and exception handling. Programming assignments are an integral part of this course. Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 .
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CSC 114 Object-Oriented Design with UML Credits: (1)
The course gives basic knowledge in object-oriented analysis and design, the basics of the Unified Modeling Language (UML), and the implementation of analysis and design models using an object-oriented programming language. Prerequisite(s): CSC 109 and CSC 111 with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): CSC 112 .
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CSC 162 Visual Basic I Programming Credits: (4)
This is a language and platform (OS) dependent introduction course on computer program design and development. Lectures cover the style and techniques necessary to solve problems using the Visual Basic programming language. Basic concepts of object oriented programming will be covered. This course shows how to create programs using a graphical user interface (GUI). Students will demonstrate an understanding of how controls on the GUI interact with the program’s code. In addition, they will demonstrate an understanding of Event Handlers. Implementation of design will be done using pseudo code using a top-down design approach.
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CSC 211 Computer System Organization Credits: (4)
This course emphasizes the organization and operation of real computer systems at the architectural level. The mapping of statements and constructs in a high-level language onto sequences of machine instruction is studied, as well as the internal representation of simple data types and structures. Topics include the fetch/execute cycle, bus structures, memory hierarchy, addressing modes, and subroutines. Alternative architectures, such as vector and parallel models, are presented. Three
lecture hours per week. Prerequisite(s): CSC 110 or CSC 111 Three lecture hours per week.
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CSC 221 Software Engineering Credits: (4)
This course is the capstone course for the AS degree in Computer Science. The course focuses on software engineering and requires a major software project. Topics include: object-orientation, software design tools and techniques (such as data flow diagrams, structure charts, CRC cards, algorithms, pseudocode), software reuse, software test strategies, and documentation standards. Prerequisite(s): CSC 112 .
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CSC 222 Game Programming Credits: (4)
This course is an introduction to game programming techniques and gaming development. Topics include 2D graphics and animation, sound technologies, interactivity, and multi-player games. Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 or permission of instructor.
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CSC 224 Application Development for Mobile Devices Credits: (4)
This course is an introduction to application development and techniques for mobile devices. Topics may include development of games, social applications, and other applications for mobile devices. Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 or permission of instructor. Four lecture hours.
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CSC 250 Server Administration Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the administration of servers operating in a client server environment. Students will be introduced to the system software running client server networks, and will learn to install, configure, monitor, and manage a network server. Specific topics include server software installation, protocols, shells, system and user administration, scripts, and daemons. Students will be exposed to several different operating systems and several server applications, such as Web, ftp, database, and mail servers. Prerequisite(s): CIS 130 or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours.
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CSC 255 Database Design and Development Credits: (3)
The fundamentals of database design and implementation are introduced with an emphasis on data relationships. Utilization of a Database Management System (DBMS) and its components will be covered, along with Structured Query Language (SQL) and data security techniques. Prerequisite(s): CIS/CSC major with sophomore standing.
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CSC 263 C++ Programming Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to the C++ language, which provides software developers with an “extendable” language in which abstract data types suitable for a given application can be created and then used as naturally as built in data types. While based on the C programming language, C++ provides data and function encapsulation, function overloading, inheritance, strong typing, and other features needed for object-oriented programming (OOP). This makes C++ a true high level language suitable for professional software engineering. The language constructs and OOP methods are introduced with a series of examples of increasing sophistication, which are the basis of project assignments. Prerequisite(s): CSC 110 , CSC 111 , or permission of instructor.
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CSC 264 Java Programming Credits: (4)
This course introduces object-oriented Java using current technical advances in programming methodology, Web-based applications, and applications for handheld devices. Java methods, classes, objects, inheritance, graphics, animation, and networking are discussed. Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 or permission of instructor. Four lecture hours per week.
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CSC 280 C#.Net Programming Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the language and programming fundamentals of the C# language and object-oriented programming in the context of the .NET development environment. Topics covered will include: The .NET platform, including common language runtime and framework, Visual Studio Development Environment, Object-Oriented Programming, C# Language and Application Structure and basic GUI constructs. This course may not be used to fulfill a Liberal Arts elective. Prerequisite(s): CSC 110 , CSC 111 , or permission of instructor.
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Economics |
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ECO 103 Modern Economic Issues Credits: (3)
In this course, students will discuss current micro and macro economic issues in an intuitive, non-mathematical format. A wide range of topics are covered with an emphasis on the global economy. This course satisfies the Humanities and Social Sciences Global Awareness requirement and is open to all students.
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ECO 104 Personal Finance and Consumer Economics Credits: (3)
This course is an introduction to financial planning and consumer practices. Topics include: money management, investments, tax planning, estate planning, insurance, real estate, and the purchasing and financing of consumer goods and services.
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ECO 160 Poverty, Inequality and Discrimination Credits: (3)
This course covers various causes of poverty in the U.S. (relative poverty) and in developing nations (absolute poverty), as well as policies, programs, and proposals for improvement. Inequality, stratification, and discrimination are also addressed. This course satisfies the Humanities and Social Sciences Global Awareness requirement and is open to all students.
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ECO 203 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
An introduction to the forces that shape overall economic activity and determine productivity, standards of living, economic growth, employment, inflation, interest rates, and business cycles.
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ECO 204 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: (3)
An introduction to microeconomic theory and applications, stressing consumer and producer behavior, price determination, trade, market structures, markets for factors of production, market failure, government failure, and international issues.
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ECO 207 International Economics Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the principles of international trade and international finance. It covers important theories in the analysis of international trade and international macroeconomics, such as the costs and benefits of trade, tariffs, and foreign exchange determinations. Such theoretical perspectives will be used as a basis to analyze broad empirical issues, including but not limited to: gains from trade, patterns of international trade and production, trade policies and economic development, capital flows and balance of payments, foreign exchange rate policy and currency stability, and monetary and fiscal policies in open economies.
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ECO 209 Money and Banking Credits: (3)
A study of the nature and function of money and finance, this course outlines the institutional framework of the American financial system and describes and explains the special role played within the system by financial institutions and markets. Topics include the risk and term structure of interest rates, debt and equity markets, financial structure, financial crises, financial regulations, financial derivatives, and foreign exchange.
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ECO 219 Fundamentals of Investments Credits: (3)
This course examines the relationship between risk and return, asset allocation, portfolio theory, and investment vehicles including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, and futures.
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Education |
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EDU 154 Fostering Creativity Through the Arts Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the development of creativity through expressive arts, music, movement, and dramatic play. Concepts related to creativity, curriculum development, and awareness of cultural diversity in the arts will be explored through developmentally appropriate practice. Prerequisite(s): EDU 180 or permission of instructor.
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EDU 156 Guidance of Young Children Credits: (1)
This course focuses on developmentally appropriate, evidence based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of each child. An emphasis will be on supportive interactions and environments. The impact of family, culture, language and ability will also be explored.
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EDU 157 Early Childhood Environments Credits: (1)
This course explores the process of designing developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children. Emphasis will be on physical space, both indoor and outdoor, room arrangement, how the environment supports families, and how to design an environment that is engaging for young children.
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EDU 158 Infant/Toddler Development and Care Credits: (3)
This course examines all domains of infant and toddler development (newborn to age 3), including: language, cognitive, physical and social/emotional development. Atypical development and the importance of early intervention are also presented. In addition, observation and teaching strategies necessary for quality education and care of infants and toddlers will be studied. Topics include observation and assessment, developmentally appropriate curriculum, safe and healthy environments, and developing culturally responsive relationships with families. Students will be required to complete a 25-hour field placement.
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EDU 172 Classroom Management Credits: (3)
This course explores guidance theories, applications, goals, techniques, and factors that influence expectations and classroom management issues. The effects of culture and student diversity on the classroom environment will be explored. Classrooms serving children ages two to twelve years will be addressed.
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EDU 180 Early Childhood Education: An Introduction Credits: (3)
This course is designed to introduce prospective early childhood (birth-grade 2) and childhood (grades 1-6) education teachers to the historical, philosophical and cultural approaches to the study of early childhood education. Students will examine current issues and challenges and begin development of their professional education, skills, and beliefs. A field component will be required.
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EDU 182 Child Growth and Development Credits: (3)
This is a specialized course in child development which studies the emotional, social, cognitive and physical development from the prenatal period to preadolescence. Students will use observation and assessment techniques to build an understanding of growth and development. Multiple influences on child development and learning, including the sociocultural context of development, will be explored.
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EDU 183 Observation and Assessment of Young Children Credits: (3)
This course prepares students to use systematic observations, documentation, and other assessment techniques to understand young children’s growth and development. Observation and assessment will focus on physical, cognitive, language, and social/emotional development. Students will compile various observations and assessments in a study of one child’s development over the course of the semester. An additional component of the course will focus on observation and assessment of early childhood education environments. Prerequisite(s): EDU 180 and EDU 182 , or EDU 180 and PSY 204 .
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EDU 184 Early Childhood Field Instruction and Seminar I Credits: (3)
The first level fieldwork course offers students the opportunity to apply theories learned in previous early childhood education courses to practice. Under the supervision of an experienced early childhood teacher, students develop basic interaction, guidance, and supervision skills. The course also focuses on implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate experiences for children. The one-hour weekly seminar is used to discuss fieldwork experiences and teaching concepts and skills. The required 100 hour field placement must be completed at the Children’s Learning Center on campus, an NAEYC accredited program, or other program approved by the instructor. A medical exam, fingerprinting, and Child Abuse Central Register clearance are required. Prerequisite(s): EDU 182 or permission of instructor Co-requisite(s): EDU 281
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EDU 185 Teacher and Parent Relationships Credits: (1)
This course focuses on the dynamics of child-teacher-parent relationships. Students will explore family diversity, parenting styles, effective communication, parent education, and family involvement. Strategies dealing with issues that emerge when working with young children and their families will be studied.
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EDU 200 Intentional Teaching, Observation, Assessment, and Curriculum Planning for Young Children Credits: (1)
This is a specialized course in observation and assessment that focuses on intentionally connecting classroom observations with specific developmental child outcomes. Various strategies will be introduced to guide students to purposeful documentation and use of observation data to plan meaningful curriculum.
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EDU 230 Human Services With Diverse Populations Credits: (3)
This course engages the students in an examination of diversity in domestic and global contexts. Primarily, we will explore the impact of ethnicity, race, gender, ability/disability, socio-economic class, and sexual orientation on our lives. Students will develop self-awareness regarding their own feelings, assumptions, and behaviors in relation to others different from themselves and how these impact their personal values and belief systems.
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EDU 255 Mathematics, Science, and Technology for Young Children Credits: (3)
This course investigates the standards, principles, and practices of teaching mathematics, science, and technology to young children. Emphasis is placed on designing integrated math and science activities, and the use of technology, that utilize developmentally appropriate content, processes, environment, and materials. Prerequisite(s): EDU 281 or permission of instructor.
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EDU 275 Cultural Foundations of Education Credits: (3)
This course focuses on philosophical, historical, and cultural approach to the study of education in the United States. Current educational concerns that affect teaching and schools will be studied. A social justice perspective will be emphasized. Students will complete a 30-hour field observation during this semester. Prerequisite(s): PSY 204 or PSY 207 orEDU 182 .
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EDU 280 Language and Literacy Development in Young Children Credits: (3)
This course examines the development of language and literacy in young children from birth through the primary years. Students will explore theoretical foundations of early literacy development and the implementation of various models to effectively support young children as readers and writers. Other topics include: working with families to support early literacy development, selecting quality children’s literature, assessing early literacy development, integrating literacy throughout the curriculum and adaptations for individual children in diverse and inclusive settings. Prerequisite(s): EDU 182 or EDU 158 or PSY 204 or PSY 207 , or permission of instructor.
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EDU 281 Curriculum Development Credits: (3)
The theoretical basis for setting educational goals and planning developmentally appropriate experiences for children from birth to age eight (with emphasis on the preschool years) in group settings is studied, along with methods of planning, supervising, and evaluating experiences and activities. A field component is required in conjunction with EDU 184 . Prerequisite(s): EDU 180 and EDU 182 , or permission of instructor. Co-requisite(s): EDU 184 or permission of instructor.
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EDU 282 Family, School and Community Credits: (3)
This course examines the contexts in which children develop, including family, school, and community, and how teachers can work together with parents and community resources to foster the optimum development of children. Prerequisite(s): EDU 182 and PSY 103 or SOC 103 or permission of instructor.
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EDU 283 Early Childhood Field Instruction and Seminar II Credits: (3)
This second level fieldwork course builds on the competencies developed in EDU 184 , the first level fieldwork experience course. Particular attention is given to assuming the role and responsibilities of classroom teacher in planning, supervising and evaluating curriculum experiences that are developmentally appropriate as well as integrated. The weekly seminar is used to discuss fieldwork experiences, teaching concepts and skills. A medical exam, fingerprinting and NYS Child Abuse Central Register clearance are required. Prerequisite(s): EDU 184 or permission of instructor.
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EDU 285 Early Childhood Special Education: An Introduction Credits: (3)
This course provides an introduction to special education in early childhood and the early primary grades. The legal foundation of special education, public laws, the New York State Special Education process and contemporary models and issues in the field of special education will be examined. Students will explore the causes, characteristics and educational implications of disabilities. The course will also focus on selecting/modifying appropriate teaching strategies in inclusive early childhood environments and in early primary classrooms. Strategies for working effectively with families and early childhood special education professionals in the context of early childhood programs will also be examined. Exploration of personal competencies and ethical issues in special education will be explored. A field component is required. Prerequisite(s): EDU 182 , PSY 204 or permission of instructor.
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Electrical Technology |
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ELT 101 Electrical Power Distribution and Overhead Construction Credits: (3)
This course primarily deals with concepts and skills that are necessary for the construction and maintenance of overhead electric power distribution systems. Topics include: safety, performing construction from an overhead position on the distribution poles, use of ropes and rigging equipment, and operation and installation of transformers. The course is taught at the National Grid Training Laboratory in Liverpool. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
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ELT 110 Reading of Electrical Schematics Credits: (1)
Students will learn to read and interpret electrical schematics and how they relate to assembly drawings and bill of materials.
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ELT 120 Ethics in Engineering and Technology Credits: (3)
This course is an investigation into fundamental ethical issues relating to the fields of engineering and technology. It will focus on organizing principles and ethical theory to frame problems that are typically encountered in the engineering industry. Topics to be discussed include: professional responsibility and accountability; honesty and integrity in the workplace; intellectual property; conflicts of interest; environmental issues; risk, safety and product reliability; legal liability; and diversity in the workplace. Contemporary case studies will be examined and debated in the context of such traditional philosophical schools of thought as Utilitarianism and Kantian ethics. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 or permission of instructor.
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ELT 141 Circuits I Credits: (4)
Course topics include the introduction and use of DC and AC voltage sources, along with resistors, capacitors and inductors in series, parallel and series/parallel circuits. Circuits are analyzed using Ohm’s Law, Watt’s law, Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws. The course concludes with the application of these basic concepts to high-pass, low-pass, band-pass and band-reject filters. Laboratory exercises emphasize the construction, analysis, measurement and trouble shooting of basic RLC circuits using state of the art laboratory equipment. Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, transformers, the use of algebra, complex numbers, engineering notation and the use of scientific calculators are also covered. Prerequisite(s): MAT 114 or equivalent. Lecture hours and lab hours are required for this course.
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ELT 142 Circuits II Credits: (4)
This is an advanced course in DC and AC circuit theory. Topics addressed in this course review and expand on the concepts from Circuits I (ELT 141 ). New topics include Thevenin’s, Norton’s and superposition theorems, mesh and nodal analysis, magnetism, and fundamental power concepts. Laboratory exercises emphasize circuit construction, analysis and measurement using advanced laboratory equipment. Lecture hours and laboratory hours are required for this course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELT 141 with a grade of C or better.
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ELT 161 Electronics I Credits: (4)
Introduction to semiconductor theory, devices, and circuits. Devices include: rectifier, zener, light emitting, special diodes, and BJT transistors. Circuits include: power supplies, wave forming, switching, amplifiers, and regulators. Integrated circuits include: voltage regulators and operational amplifiers. Prerequisite(s): ELT 141 and MAT 143 , or equivalent.
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ELT 201 Power Technology Credits: (4)
This course is an overview of the electric power system from generation to transmission, distribution, and delivery of electric power. Topics include: methods of generating electricity such as hydro, thermal coal, thermal nuclear, solar and gas turbine; transmission system voltages and construction; Wye and Delta distribution systems; transformers, single phase and three phase banks for common delivery voltages; electric service construction and building wiring methods; and electric safety. The course is taught at the National Grid Training Laboratory in Liverpool. Prerequisite(s): ELT 101 Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): MAT 088 or permission of instructor.
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ELT 215 Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: (4)
This course will introduce students to the basic principles that govern the function and operation of the programmable logic controller (PLC). It focuses on the common input and output devices that are typical in sequential and process control applications. Topics include: PLC applications, logic concepts and ladder diagrams, CPU, memories, input/output devices, safety issues, maintenance techniques, I/O and memory addressing, ladder logic programming language, design of relay operated process, and proper installation methods. Prerequisite(s): CMT 171 and ELT 141 , or permission of instructor. Three lecture hours and a three-hour laboratory.
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ELT 221 Home Technology Integration Credits: (4)
This course explores devices, communication systems and protocols (Home Area Network) used at the consumer’s home or small business with emphasis on energy management. It includes the use of home alternative energy sources, smart meters and connection to the grid. The course includes planning, implementation and management of HTI systems. Prerequisite(s): ELT 141 and CMT 171 . Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
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ELT 222 Introduction to Alternative Residential Energy Systems Credits: (4)
Students practice the analysis and application of physical level services and methodologies as applied to residential alternative energy sources. Topics include power requirement estimation, solar, wind, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies as well as geothermal heating and cooling. Cost analysis and the time required to “break-even” are also included. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ELT 161 .
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ELT 261 Electronic Circuits II Credits: (4)
This course covers circuits with active devices and electronic amplifier circuit concepts including voltage and current sources, gain, attenuation, I/O impedances, frequency response, multistage effects, and decibel math. Devices studied are BJT and FET transistors, LEDs and opto-isolators, thyristors, integrated op-amps, instrumentation amplifiers, 555-timers, and selected ICs. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELT 161 with a grade of C or better. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
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ELT 265 Communication Systems Credits: (4)
Radio communications circuits and systems, including: tuned amplifiers, mixers, carrier signal modulation, transmission, and demodulation, transmission lines and antennas. Emphasis is on circuits and concepts common to many types of systems. Circuits of super heterodyne receiver systems are investigated in the laboratory. Three class hours and a three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): ELT 142 Co-requisite(s): ELT 261
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ELT 285 Power Systems I Credits: (4)
This course is a review of AC circuit concepts including Kirchhoff’s Laws, vector algebra, phasor diagrams, magnetism, and transformer operation. It also covers poly-phase systems including three phase generation, wye and delta connections, as well as AC and DC rotating machinery. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELT 141 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Three class hours and a three-hour laboratory.
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ELT 289 Cooperative Education Credits: (3)
Topics are selected to respond to the particular needs of students and the special preparation needed for career opportunities as they exist at the time of the course offering. A learning contract, containing specific educational objectives related to work experience and the student’s field of study, is developed by the student, the faculty cooperative education coordinator, and (when possible) the supervisor the cooperative education student will report to. Course requirements include a minimum of 180 hours of work in the student’s field of study, maintenance of a log (usually daily) of hours worked and duties performed, and a work-related final project. Prerequisite(s): Combined approval by the course instructor (or Department Chair) and Career Services.
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Emergency Management |
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EMG 150 Principles of Emergency Management Credits: (3)
This course is intended to provide information that will enable persons just entering the profession or expanding their roles to have the ability to work with emergency management issues. The course provides an overview of the characteristics, functions, and resources of an integrated system and how various emergency management services work together in an integration of resources and capabilities. Emphasis will be placed on how this system is applied to all hazards for all government levels, across the four phases and all functions of emergency management.
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EMG 152 Public Safety Critical Incident Management Credits: (1)
Public Safety Critical Incident Management provides students with information relevant to public safety forces’ (fire, police, and emergency medical services) roles and responsibilities when responding to an emergency. Additionally, the course provides information dealing with support service agencies and the concerns and roles of private business and local government in supporting public safety forces in emergency situations. The course provides information to encourage cooperation of all groups and agencies at the scene of an emergency, with a key component focusing on the goals and critical tasks of each public safety agency operating at a given scene.
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EMG 155 Introduction to Public Safety Response Credits: (3)
This course will provide the student with a base-line understanding of the principles of responding to many types of emergencies. Course topics include: emergency response activities from police, fire, EMS, and business industry perspectives, terrorism related incidents, and their specific response activities. Interpretation and analysis of case studies will allow the student to understand the needs of each discipline and the importance of working together to manage emergencies. This course will include the basics of incident command training, which correlates with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
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EMG 162 Resource and Donation Management Credits: (3)
This course is designed to provide Resource Management Coordinators with the knowledge and skills they need to perform resource management functions within the overall framework of the emergency operations center (EOC). This performance-based course is intended to introduce local officials (i.e., representatives of local governments and leaders of local voluntary organizations) to the concept of donations management and their roles and responsibilities in the donations management process.
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EMG 165 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Credits: (2)
This course provides a comprehensive overview, covering all facets of hazardous waste management and emergency response. Topics include practical exercises and training which may be applied to business, industry, construction and institutions, including Federal and State rules and regulations, handling procedures and proper operation of a designated waste facility, storage, labeling, manifesting, shipment, employee training, proper use of safety equipment, emergency response procedures (spills response and clean up), cost effective waste reduction, and environmental reporting procedures. This course is offered as a one week 40-hour course over the winter intersession and will provide 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification as specified in OSHA 29CFR 1910.120.
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EMG 170 Public Information Officer Basic Course Credits: (3)
The Public Information Officer Basic Course provides students with the skills needed to perform public information duties as they relate to emergency management. The course focuses on the definition of the job of the public information officer. The course assists participants with building the skills needed for this position, such as oral and written communication, understanding and working with the media, and the basic tools and techniques PIOs need to do the job. Prerequisite(s): EMG major or permission of instructor.
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EMG 176 Disasters in Film and Media Credits: (3)
Examination of the popular culture pertaining to natural and technological disasters that result from portrayals of catastrophic events in film by the media. Discussion of what can be done to alter myths about human behavior in mass emergency situations.
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EMG 178 Principles of Emergency Management Credits: (3)
Planning is an essential function of an effective emergency management program and serves as a tool for emergency professionals in improving disaster management and public safety policies. The Emergency Response Planning course provides emergency management and public safety personnel with the knowledge, skills, and ability to develop or enhance their Comprehensive Emergency Management plans. The course will highlight the importance of building an integrated system for emergency planning that uses multi-agency teams to address mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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EMG 180 Emergency Management Leadership Credits: (3)
The Emergency Management Leadership course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to lead and influence others in the demanding setting of emergency management by increasing their range of skills in a variety of interpersonal areas. Students are taught to clearly identify problems and their root causes in order to be able to determine the appropriate type of decision-making style. Using a suggested process of problem-solving, participants will be able to apply creative solutions to both emergency and non-emergency situations, in an emergency management setting. These skills are then applied to the important issue of managing and developing volunteer resources. Students will learn the necessary skills to make appropriate volunteer assignments, structure programs to maintain or increase the skill levels of volunteers, and motivate volunteers to both maintain readiness and operate effectively during emergency situations. Students may not receive credit for both this course and PSY 211 (no longer offered).
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EMG 182 Basic Incident Command System Credits: (1)
The Basic Incident Command System course is designed to increase the participants’ knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System. Utilizing both lectures and small group activities, participants will acquire the ability to organize and manage an incident through implementing the ICS. The material covered during the course includes an introduction to the principles and features of ICS, organizational overview, incident facilities, incident resources, and common responsibilities of key ICS positions.
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EMG 184 Emergency Response to Terrorism Credits: (1)
The Public Safety Emergency Response to Terrorism course provides the knowledge and skills needed by public safety forces that respond to terrorist acts. The course provides those public safety and related support personnel the information to understand terrorism, its root causes, and motivations. The course also provides methods to enable students to recognize circumstances indicating a potential terrorist attack, and to protect themselves from a variety of potential dangers.
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EMG 252 Disaster Response and Recovery Credits: (3)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and operations applicable in a disaster situation (particularly for major disasters) and enhance understanding of what the proper roles and responsibilities of various local and state emergency management officials are, why they matter, and how these roles and responsibilities relate to those carried out by the federal government. To foster multi-level partnership, the course emphasizes the problem-solving aspects of disaster operations as well as associated coordination requirements. This course will also discuss the use of the National Response Plan, Emergency Management’s place in the National Preparedness Goal, and current trends in disaster mitigation efforts. Prerequisite(s): EMG 150 or permission of instructor.
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EMG 262 Intermediate Incident Command Credits: (1.50000)
The Intermediate Incident Command System course is designed to increase the participants’ knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System. Utilizing both lectures and small group activities, participants will acquire the ability to organize and manage staffing. The material covered during the course includes organization and staffing, organizing for incidents and events, incident resource management, air operations, and incident and event planning.
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EMG 278 Emergency Operations Center Management Credits: (1.50000)
The EOC Management course provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to design, initiate, build, and operate an Emergency Operations Center. The curriculum is designed using a performance-based approach, which emphasizes learning activities that are easily transferable to the job.
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EMG 280 Emergency Exercise Program Management Credits: (3)
The Emergency Exercise Program Management course is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and conduct disaster exercises that will test a community’s emergency operations plan and operational response capability.
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EMG 282 Advanced Incident Command System Credits: (1.50000)
The Advanced Incident Command System course is designed to increase the participants’ knowledge and understanding of the inherent flexibility of the Incident Command System to manage major or complex incidents. Utilizing both lectures and small group activities, participants will require the ability to organize and manage major or complex incidents. The material covered during the course includes command and general staff duties and responsibilities, unified command, major incident management and area command structures. Prerequisite(s): EMG 262 .
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EMG 283 Practical Applications of Incident Management Credits: (3)
The complexity of incident management is exacerbated when incidents deal with protecting lives and property. Large incidents typically managed by Emergency Managers require not only the didactic aspect of incident management education, but require the ability to use many principles taught in most emergency management courses. The purpose of this course is to allow a student to demonstrate an understanding of Emergency Operations plans and to apply the National Incident Management System principles and practices to a large, complex incident. Students will be required to research resource needs and the financial implications of decisions while using the Incident Command System.
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EMG 284 Terrorism Response Planning for Communities and Schools Credits: (3)
This course will help emergency planners, first responders, and others at all levels to review their preparedness efforts and response capabilities to a terrorist incident. It will also assist participants in the ongoing re-evaluations of threats, their current emergency operations plan and the implications of a terrorist incident on continuity of critical services and long-term recovery. The course also provides participants with the basic information and tools needed to develop effective plans for the wide array of potential emergencies that schools may face. Participants completing the course will be able to explain the importance of effective planning to others and to lead individuals in their school and community through the process of developing an effective multi-hazard program. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and EMG 160 (no longer offered).
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EMG 285 Emergency Management Internship Credits: (3)
This practical experience in the business or government community will allow Emergency Management students to put various skills and knowledge they have gained through coursework to use. Students may find themselves creating hazard analysis, updating comprehensive emergency management or operation plans, or observing incident managers at work, as well as other Emergency Management operations recommended by the supporting agencies.
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EMG 286 Incident Action Planning for Rapidly Expanding Disasters Credits: (1.50000)
The complexity of incident management is exacerbated when incidents deal with protecting lives and property. Large incidents typically managed by Emergency Managers require not only the didactic aspect of incident management education, but require the ability to use many principles taught in most emergency management courses. This is a companion course to EMG 278 which will allow a student to demonstrate an understanding of Emergency Operations and to apply the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to a large, complex expanding disaster. Students will be required to research Resource needs and understand the Financial impact of decisions needed to mitigate the emergency while using the Incident Command System.
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EMS 110 Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care Credits: (3)
This course is designed to introduce the students to advanced prehospital care and the role of the paramedic within the EMS system. Students will also be introduced to basic pharmacology and develop an understanding of pharmacological agents and the application of pharmacological concepts to clinical practice. Building upon their existing knowledge base as an emergency medical technician, this course will develop the knowledge and techniques necessary to effectively establish and maintain a patent airway, deliver oxygen, and ventilate a patient at an advanced level. The focus of this course is on the complex cognitive and critical thinking skill necessary for paramedic clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program. Co-requisite(s): EMS 110L, EMS 111, and EMS 112.
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EMS 110L Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care Skills Credits: (1)
This laboratory course is designed to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and accompany the Foundations of Prehospital Care and Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care courses. Laboratory sessions focus on the development and refinement of essential skills required for clinical practice as a paramedic. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program. Co-requisite(s): EMS 110, EMS 111, and EMS 112.
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EMS 111 Paramedic Clinical I Credits: (3)
This clinical course is designed to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and accompany the Foundations of Advanced Prehospital Care and Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care courses. Clinical rotations focus on the development and refinement of patient assessment, history, physical exam, and triage skills. Field rotations will ensure students have an understanding of the local EMS system, while ensuring the student can function independently as a NYS EMT-B on a transporting ambulance and assist a paramedic in advanced care. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program. Co-requisite(s): EMS 110, EMS 110L, and EMS 112.
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EMS 112 Foundations of Advanced Prehospital Care: Paramedic Pathophysiology Credits: (3)
This course is designed to develop and refine the paramedic student’s patient assessment techniques. It will also develop critical thinking and decision making necessary to effectively manage prehospital care of the infirm and injured while introducing the pathophysiology of disease, disease process, and reviewing human anatomy and physiology as it relates to prehospital medicine. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program. Co-requisite(s): EMS 110, EMS 110L, and EMS 111.
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EMS 120 Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care Credits: (1)
This course is designed to introduce the students to specific pathophysiology, assessment, and management techniques for trauma patients. Topics include mechanism of injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, thoracic trauma, abdominal trauma, musculoskeletal trauma, and special considerations. The focus of this course is on the complex cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for paramedic clinical practice and the effetive management of critically injured trauma patients in the prehospital setting. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110 , EMS 110L , EMS 111 , and EMS 112 . Co-requisite(s): EMS 120L and EMS 121 .
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EMS 120L Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care Skills Credits: (1)
This laboratory course is designed to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and accompany the Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care course. Laboratory sessions focus on the development and refinement of essential skills required for clinical practice as a paramedic. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, and EMS 112. Co-requisite(s): EMS 120 and EMS 121.
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EMS 121 Paramedic Clinical II Credits: (1)
This clinical course is intended to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and designed to follow the Foundations of Advanced Prehospital Care and Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care courses. Clinical rotations focus on the development and refinement of advanced skill sets including: venous access, medication administration, and airway management techniques. This course buils upon the skill sets learned in Clinical I. Students must maintain proficiency in those skills throughout the program. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, and EMS 112. Co-requisite(s): EMS 120 and EMS 120L.
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EMS 122 Emergency Medical Technician - Original Credits: (9)
This is a refresher course for EMS certified First Responders seeking recertification.
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EMS 130 Prehospital Cardiology and Pulmonology Credits: (3)
This course is designed to develop and refine the paramedic student’s patient assessment techniques and develop the critical thinking and decision making necessary to effectively manage the prehospital care of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Students will be introduced to the pathophysiology of disease and disease process, and review human anatomy and physiology as it relates to prehospital medicine. Students will also develop new skill sets required to effectively manage these patients in a prehospital setting. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, and EMS 121. Co-requisite(s): EMS 130L and EMS 131.
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EMS 130L Prehospital Cardiology and Pulmonology Skills Credits: (1)
This laboratory course is designed to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and accompany the Advanced Prehospital Cardiology and Pulmonology Skills course. Laboratory sessions focus on the development and refinement of essential skills required for clinical practice as a paramedic. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, and EMS 121. Co-requisite(s): EMS 130 and EMS 131.
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EMS 131 Paramedic Clinical III Credits: (2)
This clinical course is intended to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and designed to follow the Advanced Trauma Care course. Clinical rotations focus on the development and refinement of the complex cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for paramedic clinical practice and the effective management of critically injured trauma patients. This course builds upon the skill sets learned in Clinical I and II. Students must maintain proficiency in those skills throughout the program. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, and EMS 121. Co-requisite(s): EMS 130 and 130L.
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EMS 140 Medical Emergencies I Credits: (3)
This course is designed to introduce the students to specific pathophysiology, and assessment and management techniques for patients experiencing a medical emergency. Topics include neurological emergencies, endocrine emergencies, environmental emergencies, and toxicology, including anaphylaxis and pediatrics. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, and EMS 131. Co-requisite(s): EMS 140L and EMS 141.
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EMS 140L Medical Emergencies I Skills Lab Credits: (1)
This laboratory course is designed to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and accompany the Medical Emergencies I course. Laboratory sessions focus on the development and refinement of essential skills required for clinical practice as a paramedic. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, and EMS 131. Co-requisite(s): EMS 140 and EMS 141.
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EMS 141 Paramedic Clinical IV Credits: (2)
This clinical course is intended to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and designed to follow Prehospital Cardiology & Pulmonology. Clinical rotations focus on the development and refinement of the complex cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for paramedic clinical practice and the effective management of critical medical emergency patients in the prehospital setting. This course builds upon the skill sets learned in Clinical I, II, and III. Students must maintain proficiency in those skills throughout the program. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, and EMS 131. Co-requisite(s): EMS 140 and EMS 140L.
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EMS 150 Medical Emergencies II Credits: (2)
This course is designed to introduce the students to specific pathophysiology, and assessment and management techniques for patients experiencing a medical emergency. Topics include: gynecological emergencies, obstetrical emergencies (including management of the neonate), hematological emergencies, gastrointestinal emergencies, renal and urologic emergencies, infectious and communicable diseases, psychiatric and behavioral disorders, geriatrics, abuse, special needs patients, and acute interventions for chronically ill patients. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, EMS 131, EMS 140, EMS 140L, and EMS 141. Co-requisite(s): EMS 150L and EMS 151.
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EMS 150L Medical Emergencies II Skills Lab Credits: (1)
This laboratory course is designed to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and accompany the Medical Emergencies II Skills course. Laboratory sessions focus on the development and refinement of essential skills required for clinical practice as a paramedic. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, EMS 131, EMS 140, EMS 140L, and EMS 141. Co-requisite(s): EMS 150 and EMS 151.
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EMS 151 Paramedic Clinical V Credits: (3)
This clinical course is intended to build upon the student’s existing knowledge base and is designed to follow Medical Emergencies I. Clinical rotations focus on the development and refinement of the complex cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for paramedic clinical practice and the effective management of critical medical emergency patients in the prehospital setting. This course builds upon the skill sets learned in Clinical I, II, III, and IV. Students must maintain proficiency in those skills throughout the program. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, EMS 131, EMS 140, EMS 140L, and EMS 141. Co-requisite(s): EMS 150 and EMS 150L.
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EMS 201 Clinical Leadership & Decision Making Credits: (4)
This course is designed to refine the knowledge, critical thinking, and decision making abilities of the paramedic candidate. Emphasis is placed on leadership and decision making while reinforcing pathophysiology and management of the ill or injured patient in the acute prehospital setting. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, EMS 131, EMS 140, EMS 140L, EMS 141, EMS 150, EMS 150L, and EMS 151. Co-requisite(s): EMS 210.
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EMS 210 Paramedic Capstone Field Internship Credits: (5)
This course serves as the summative field evaluation to determine if the student is competent to serve as an entry-level clinician. Field rotations place the student in the role of team leader for all calls and expect them to integrate history taking, physical exams, and cognitive knowledge into the total management of the patient. Comprehensive examinations will evaluate the candidate’s knowledge base and psychomotor skills. This course serves as the capstone for the paramedic program and prepares the student for independent clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: matriculation in EMS program and a C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, EMS 131, EMS 140, EMS 140L, EMS 141, EMS 150, EMS 150L, and EMS 151. Co-requisite(s): EMS 201.
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ENG 099 Basic Composition Credits: (3EQ)
This developmental writing course is for students who need more individualized instruction and intensive practice in composing, revising, and editing. The course supplements and compliments ENG 103 , Freshman Composition and Literature. This course does not satisfy Freshman English credit requirements. This course provides 3 equivalent credit hours toward a full-time load and is based on 3 equivalent credit hours; it carries 0 credit hours of academic credit.
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