Schenectady County Community College
Catalog Updates 2010-2011
Visit Our Web Site www.sunysccc.edu PROGRAMS Transfer Programs
Associate in Arts A.A. Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences* Individual Studies**
Associate in Science A.S. Aviation Science Business Administration* Computer Science* Criminal Justice Human Services* Individual Studies** Mathematics and Science Performing Arts-Drama Performing Arts-Music Science* Teacher Education Transfer*
Career Degree Programs Associate in Occupational Studies A.O.S. Culinary Arts*
Associate in Applied Science A.A.S. Accounting* Air Traffic Control Alternative Energy Technology Business Administration* Chemical Dependency Counseling Computer Information Systems Computer Networking Systems and Cyber Security Criminal Justice* Early Childhood Emergency Management* Fire Protection Technology* Hotel and Restaurant Management* Human Services* Music/Business Nanoscale Materials Technology Paralegal* Tourism and Hospitality Management*
Certificate Programs
Assistant Chef* Computer Desktop Support Specialist Computer Repair and Networking Criminal Justice* Early Childhood Fire Science* General Business* Health Studies* Music Storage Battery Technology Teaching Assistant Tourism, Sales and Convention Management*
Collaborative Programs
Business and Technology Management (B.B.A.) through SUNY Delhi College (on the SCCC campus) Hospitality Management (B.B.A.) through SUNY Delhi College (on the SCCC campus) Nursing (A.S.) - Joint program through Ellis Hospital School of Nursing * Program may be completed by attending evening classes only. ** Not available to first-semester students.
Schenectady County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, religion, or marital status in admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the business of the College. For more information, contact: Carolyn Pinn, Affirmative Action Officer (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator), Elston Hall, Room 128, Schenectady County Community College, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305, Phone: (518) 381-1331, pinnct@gw.sunysccc.edu
2010-2011 Academic Calendar Revised July 23, 2009
Fall Semester 2010
Spring Semester 2011
Summer Session 2011
Tuesday, July 6 General Registration Begins
Thursday, December 2 General Registration Begins
Wednesday, March 30 General Registration Begins
Monday, August 30– Friday, September 3 Faculty Institute New Student Orientation
Monday, January 10– Friday, January 14 Faculty Institute
Monday, May 23 Early Start Summer Classes**
Tuesday, August 31– Thursday, September 2 General Registration
Tuesday, January 11– Thursday, January 13 General Registration
Monday, September 6 Labor Day–College Closed
Monday, January 17 Martin Luther King Day– College Closed
Tuesday, September 7 Classes Begin (Last Day for 100% Refund)
Tuesday, January 18 Classes Begin (Last Day for 100% Refund)
Tuesday, September 7– Monday, September 13 Late Registration/Add
Tuesday, January 18– Monday, January 24 Late Registration/Add
Tuesday, September 14 Last Day for 75% Refund
Tuesday, January 25 Last Day for 75% Refund
Tuesday, September 21 Last Day for Drop/50% Refund
Tuesday, February 1 Last Day for Drop/50% Refund
Tuesday, September 28 Last Day for 25% Refund
Friday, February 4 Last Day to Apply for Graduation
Monday, November 8– Friday, November 19 Spring Semester Advance Registration
Tuesday, February 8 Last Day for 25% Refund
Tuesday, November 23 Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Semester Classes Thursday, November 25– Saturday, November 27 Thanksgiving Recess Monday, December 20– Thursday, December 23 Final Week (See Final Week Class Schedule) Monday, December 27 Final Grades Due December 24–January 14 Winter Recess (College Closed December 24 and December 31
Monday, March 14– Saturday, March 19 Spring Recess Wednesday, March 30– Tuesday, April 12 Fall Semester (and Summer) Advance Registration Tuesday, April 12 Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Classes Monday, May 9– Thursday, May 12 Final Week (See Final Week Class Schedule) Monday, May 16 Final Grades Due Tuesday, May 17Thursday, May 19 Professional Days Saturday, May 21* Commencement
* Subject to change due to availability of Proctors
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Tuesday, May 31– Thursday, June 2 General Registration Monday, June 6 Classes Begin (Last Day for 100% Refund) Monday, June 6– Tuesday, June 7 Late Registration/Add Wednesday, June 8 Last Day for 75% Refund Monday, June 13 Last Day for 50% Refund Wednesday, June 15 Last Day for 25% Refund Monday, July 4 College Closed Monday, July 18 Last Day to Withdraw from Full Session Classes Friday, July 29 Summer Session Ends Monday, August 1 Final Grades Due
Fall Semester 2011: Tuesday, September 6 Classes Begin
Note: For courses offered in a shortened session or a special time frame, the equivalent registration periods, refund dates, etc. will be determined and announced by the Office of Academic Services. ** Early Start Summer Classes begin before Summer Session 2011
Introduction
The current Schenectady County Community College Catalog is a two-year edition, covering the years 2009-2011. However, SCCC is a dynamic institution whose programs and courses are under constant review and evaluation, and subsequently, subject to change. In order to provide our students with the most current information possible, the College has developed this update to highlight major changes in policies, programs and courses. Where a program, course or policy has changed in its entirety, all new information is provided. Where only a portion has changed, only the specific change is noted. For example: new courses are listed with all pertinent information, including course number, title, course description and prerequisite or co-requisite. However, for revised courses, only the element that has changed is noted, such as title, number or prerequisite.
Curricula/Programs
Changes are made to the individual curricula and programs on an ongoing basis. Minor program changes are included in annual editions of the curriculum worksheets, available on the SCCC Web site, www.sunysccc.edu, and through departmental offices, the Admissions Office, the Student Development Center or through your faculty advisor.
SUNY General Education Requirement (for A.A. and A.S. Programs)
Schenectady County Community College complies with the SUNY Board of Trustees General Education Resolution applicable to students matriculated in an A.A. or A.S. program who intend to transfer to a SUNY college or university. The SUNY General Education Requirement mandates candidates for a baccalaureate degree, as a condition of graduation, complete an academically rigorous and comprehensive core General Education curriculum of no fewer than 30 credit hours. The 30 credit hours are to include, but are not limited to, at least three credit hours each of course work to instill knowledge and skills in mathematics and basic communication as well as at least three credits each in at least five of the following eight academic areas-natural science, social science, American history, Western Civilization, Other World Civilizations, humanities, the arts and foreign languages-and overall competency in the areas of critical thinking and information management. The approved SUNY - General Education courses offered in each category at SCCC are listed on the right. SCCC graduates in A.A. or A.S. degree programs planning to transfer to A SUNY four-year institution are required to take a minimum of seven (7) knowledge and skills area courses. Students transferring courses from another college or who have received “credit by examination” may find that one or more of them fulfill their SUNY General Education requirements (consult with an advisor). The SUNY General Education Course Plan is not a requirement to graduate from SCCC. Students intending to transfer to non-SUNY institutions with different general education requirements should consult with their advisors. Students who do NOT intend to complete a minimum of seven (7) knowledge and skill area courses are required to sign a SUNY General Education Waiver Form, available from the Registrar’s Office (Elston Hall, Room 212) or from the Advisement Center (Elston Hall, Room 223).
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SUNY General Education Requirement – Knowledge and Skills Areas Basic Communication - ENG 123 Mathematics - MAT 145; MAT 147; MAT 149; MAT 160; MAT 167; MAT 180 Natural Sciences - AST 123; AST 125; AST 127; BIO 111; BIO 112; BIO 115; BIO 141; BIO 151; CHM 113; CHM 115; CHM 121; ENV 100; GEO 143; GEO 145; GHY 121; NMT 150; PHY 106, PHY 120, PHY 121, PHY 153; PHY 221 Social Sciences - ANT 121; ANT 135; ECO 211; ECO 221; ECO 223; POL 123; POL 125; PSY 121; SOC 121; SOC 122 American History - HIS 227; HIS 229 Western Civilization - HIS 125; HIS 127 Other World Civilizations - HIS 150; HIS 232; HIS 234; HIS 235; HIS 237 Humanities - ENG 124; HON 124 Arts - ART 127; ART 128; ART 133; ART 135; DRA 123; DRA 133; DRA 143; DRA 181; MUS 115; MUS 121; MUS 127; MUS 131; MUS 147; MUS 257 Foreign Languages - ASL 121*; ASL 122*; FRE 121; FRE 122; ITA 121; ITA 122; SPA 121; SPA 122 * Applies only to Human Services and Teacher Education Transfer programs.
New Degree Programs Air Traffic Control A.A.S.
The Air Traffic Control A.A.S. degree program will provide students with a foundation in air traffic control basics and skills for the continuous safe flow of aircraft in the airspace system. Students will effectively handle normal and emergency situations through simulated scenarios and actual control of live aircraft traffic at the Schenectady County Airport Control Tower. The College developed this new program to help fill a need locally and nationally for qualified air traffic controllers as identified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with an expected shortage of qualified controllers over the next decade. The Air Traffic Control A.A.S. program provides training in the application of air traffic control procedures and simulator and over-the-shoulder control tower operation training and experience.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must: • possess a current, Class-2 medical certificate issued through an FAA certified examiner; • be an U.S. citizen; • have a record free of any convictions which may disqualify them from obtaining an FAA security clearance, and • have no speech impediments. • Students enrolled in the Air Traffic Control A.A.S. program will receive instruction to prepare for the: • FAA Control Tower Operator written exam; • Schenectady Airport FAA Facility Rating, and • FAA Air Traffic Aptitude Test (AT-SAT) entrance exam to the FAA ATC Training Facility in Oklahoma City, OK. The FAA Control Tower Operator exam will be administered at the end of the ATC 110 – Air Traffic Basics course. Students must pass this Certified Tower Operator written exam with a grade of 70% or higher and pass a pre-training drug screen (and are subject to random testing) to continue training in ATC 205 Ground Control Laboratory and ATC 255 Local Control Laboratory. Students must also be 18 years of age in order to participate in the over-the-shoulder, hands-on tower training included in ATC 205 and ATC 255. During their second year of the program, students will prepare for the FAA Facility Rating at the Schenectady County Airport Control Tower. In order to complete the program requirements for the A.A.S. program at SCCC, students will be required to successfully complete their Facility Rating for Schenectady County Non-Federal Control Tower (NFCT) and/ or successfully complete the FAA AT-SAT exam with a score of 85% or higher. The Facility Rating for Schenectady County NFCT meets established hiring requirements for NFCT control towers only. NFCT towers have no maximum age restriction for initial hire; whereas, the entrance exam requirement for employment in FAA control towers is restricted to those 18 to 31 years of age. Completion of the Air Traffic Control degree program is not a requirement to take the FAA AT-SAT exam which is required for entrance in the FAA ATC Training program in Oklahoma City, OK.
• Students who do not successfully complete any one of the these exams but are in good academic standing at the College may transfer into SCCC’s Aviation Science (non-pilot option) A.S. degree program and receive up to 45 credits of completed course work toward the Aviation Science degree. First Year/Fall Semester AER 102 Aviation History 3 AER 103 Introduction to Flight 4 ATC 101* Flight for Controllers or AER 101** Intro to Flight Lab (a) 1
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ENG 123 College Composition MAT 129 Algebra II w/Trigonometry or MAT 160 Discrete Structures or higher PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology First Year/Spring Semester PHY 106 Meteorology AER 140 Elements of Instrument ATC 110 Air Traffic Basics ENG 211 Technical Writing MAT 147 Statistics Second Year/Fall Semester AER 150 Airport Management & Security AER 210 Aviation Law ATC 200 Ground Control Operation ATC 205* Ground Control Lab CIS Elective (b) Second Year/Spring Semester AER 236 Flight Safety ATC 250 Local Control ATC 255* Local Control Lab ATC 260 Enroute Control Humanities Elective ETH 221 Professional & Applied Ethics Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61
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Advisement Notes: (a) ATC 101/AER 101 Laboratory: Students have the option of completing either AER 101 Intro to Flight to achieve their private pilot’s license, or completing a minimum of ATC 101 Flight for Controllers at reduced flight time and experience. A private license is not a requirement for the program, but is recommended. (b) CIS Electives: CIS 129 or higher. * Lab fees are required for these courses. ** Lab fee: $8,400
Alternative Energy Technology A.A.S.
The Alternative Energy Technology A.A.S. degree program will provide students with both a theoretical and hands-on foundation in the core principles of the design, operation, and maintenance required to work in the production and technical areas of renewable energies. Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment as qualified technicians in the emerging energy fields of solar and wind energy technology or battery and fuel cell energy technology. The College developed the Alternative Energy Technology degree in response to the need for trained technicians to work in the emerging renewable energy technologies. Students will choose one of two focus areas: Wind Power and Solar Energy or Storage Battery and Fuel Cell Technology. The program was developed in consultation with GE’s Renewable Energy business, based in Schenectady, New York. First Year/Fall Semester ELT 110 Electrical Circuits I ENG 123 English Composition MAT 129 Algebra II with Trigonometry or MAT 167 Precalculus Focus Area Course (a)
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First Year/Spring Semester AET 118 Lean Manufacturing 1 CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications or CIS 240 Internetworking Fundamentals 3 ELT 121 Electrical Circuits II 4 NMT 150 Introduction to Materials 3 MAT 147 Statistics 3 Focus Area Course (a) 3 17 Second Year/Fall Semester AET 210 Power Generation 3 ELT 231 Electronics 4 ELT 122 Electrical Schematics 2 ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science 3 ETH 100 Ethics 1 13 Second Year/Spring Semester AET 272 Power Transmission 3 ELT 270 Power Electronics 3 ENG 211 Technical and Professional Writing 3 Focus Area Course (a) 4 Restricted Humanities Elective 3 16 Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 60 (a) Focus Area Course Sequence: Wind Power and Solar Energy First Year: AET 110 (Introduction to Wind Power Technology) AET 114 (Introduction to Solar Energy Technology) Second Year: ELT 256 (Process Control and Instrumentation)
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Storage Battery and Fuel Cell First Year: AET 112 (Introduction to Storage Battery Technology) AET 116 (Introduction to Fuel Cell Technology) Second Year: ELT 261 (Programmable Logic Controls) (b) Restricted Humanities elective should be chosen from ENG 124 or one of the art, drama or music courses approved as humanities electives.
Criminal Justice A.S.
The Criminal Justice A.S. degree program will prepare students for transfer into related programs at a four-year college or university. The program provides introductory level instruction in the six course areas recommended by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences: administration of justice, corrections, criminological theory, law adjudication, law enforcement, and research and analytic methods. The College consulted with members of the Zone 5 Law Enforcement Training Police Academy, the SCCC Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, and SUNY Delhi to develop this program. First Year/Fall Semester CRJ 113 Intro to Criminal Justice CRJ 131 Criminal Law CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications ENG 123 College Composition PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology First Year/Spring Semester CRJ 133 Criminology CRJ 143 Criminal Evidence & Procedure ENG 124 Introduction to Literature SOC 121 Sociology
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Restricted Liberal Arts Elective (c) 3 15 Second Year/Fall Semester CRJ 219 Corrections 3 Criminal Justice Elective (a) 3 MAT 147 Statistics 3 Lab Science Elective 4 Restricted Liberal Arts Elective (c) 3 16 Second Year/Spring Semester CRJ 117 Police Organization & Supervision 3 Criminal Justice Elective (a) 3 Liberal Arts Elective (b) 3 Restricted Liberal Arts Elective (c) 3 General Elective (b) 3-5 15-17 Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61 NOTES: (a) Criminal Justice electives should be selected based on transfer considerations and student interest. An advisor should be consulted. (b) Liberal Arts and General Electives should be selected based on transfer considerations and student interest. An advisor should be consulted. (c) Restricted Liberal Arts Electives should be chosen to satisfy SUNY General Education Requirements.
Storage Battery Technology Certificate
The Storage Battery Technology certificate program was developed to produce qualified technicians for General Electric’s new sodium storage battery plant in Schenectady. Technicians in this facility will build sodium metal halide batteries needed for the emerging renewable energy technologies. The program will provide students with a foundation in the battery technology, electric circuits, fuel storage principles and mathematics. All course work will be applicable to the Alternative Energy Technology A.A.S. degree program in the Storage Battery and Fuel Cell focus area. Students who decide to continue their studies in this program will be able to pursue the A.A.S. degree with no loss of credit. First Year/Fall Semester AET 110 Intro to Storage Battery Technology ELT 110 Electrical Circuits I ENG 123 English Composition MAT 129 Algebra II with Trigonometry or MAT 167 Precalculus NMT 150 Introduction to Materials First Year/Spring Semester AET 116 Introduction to Fuel Cell Technology AET 118 Lean Manufacturing CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications ELT 121 Electrical Circuits II ELT 261 Programmable Logic Controls MAT 147 Statistics Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 35
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Degree Program Modifications Accounting A.A.S.
MAT 128 Algebra or higher replaces MAT 126 Descriptive Statistics
Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S.
HUS 254 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs (3 credits) replaces HUS 252 Addictive Drugs: Issues & Topics (4 credits) HUS 157 Substance Abuse Counseling (4 credits) replaces HUS 155 Substance Abuse Counseling (3 credits) A Restricted Elective replaces PSY 228 Behavioral Change
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Computer Networking and Systems A.A.S. Name changed to:
Computer Networking Systems and Cyber Security A.A.S. New course CIS 263 Introduction to Computer Forensics added CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications required CIS 261 Network Security (4 credits) replaces CIS 262 Introduction to Network Security (3 credits)
PHY 154 Physics II OR PHY 222 College Physics II 4 NMT 254 Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology 3 Social Science Elective 3 17-18 Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 64 NOTES: (a) CIS elective can be CIS 129, CIS 133, CIS 134, or CIS 140
Performing Arts: Drama A.S
Total minimum credits required for degree increased to 64 credits
Six credits required in Rehearsal and Production courses (DRA 240, 242, 244)
Early Childhood A.A.S.
DRA 150 Introduction to Acting replaces two Literature electives.
ENG 124 Introduction to Literature or SPE 121 Introduction to Speech replaces LIT 210 Children’s Literature; Restricted Humanities Elective replaces Restricted Elective
Nanoscale Materials Technology A.A.S.
The mission of the Nanoscale Materials Technology A.A.S. program is to provide a foundation in materials science, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and electronics. With strong supporting courses in computer aided drafting, vacuum science and technology, and thin film deposition techniques, students will be prepared for employment as highly qualified technicians in the emerging and highly technical semiconductor and superconductor manufacturing and research and development companies. The Nanoscale Materials Technology program enables graduates to: • Qualify for employment as technicians in highly technical semiconductor and superconductor manufacturing and research and development companies; • Identify the major and potential applications of nanodevices made from materials; • Design circuits used in control systems and measurement; • Apply computers and digital systems to the solution and implementation of process control algorithms; • Be familiar with the processes and the importance of quality controls in manufacturing and; • Understand the basics of computer programming. First Year/Fall Semester CHM 121 General Chemistry I 4 MAT 129 Algebra II w/ Trigonometry OR MAT 160 Discrete Structures OR higher 3-4 NMT 150 Introduction to Materials Science 3 ELT 110 Electrical Circuits I 4 14-15 First Year/Spring Semester CHM 122 General Chemistry II 4 MAT 147 Statistics 3 NMT 152 Introduction to Nanoscale Materials 3 ENG 123 English Composition 3 ELT 121 Electrical Circuits II 4 17 Second Year/Fall Semester NMT 252 Integrated Nanotechnology Lab 2 CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications 3 NMT 225 Introduction to Vacuum Science & Technology 4 ENG 211 Technical and Professional Writing 3 PHY 153 Physics I OR PHY 221 College Physics I 4 16 Second Year/Spring Semester NMT 280 Introduction to Thin Film Deposition 4 CIS Elective (a) 3-4
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New Courses
AET 110 Introduction to Wind Power Technology (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to wind energy technology. Topics include wind characteristics, wind energy resources, the yaw orientation system, the mainframe, the tower structure, the supporting foundation, and the control system for the wind turbine. The principle subsystems of the wind turbine will be studied. These include the blades, the supporting hub, the rotating parts such as the shafts, gearbox, coupling, mechanical brake, and the generator. The integration of wind turbines into the power system and wind-energy systems’ economics will also be addressed. AET 112 Introduction to Storage Battery Technology (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to storage battery technology. Topics include electrochemistry (oxidation-reduction reactions), simple voltaic cells with aqueous electrolytes, primary or non-rechargeable batteries, and secondary or rechargeable batteries. The course will particularly focus on the Zebra Nickel-Sodium chloride battery to be manufactured by GE in Schenectady. The chemistry, cell characteristics, and in particular the ceramic electrolyte, electric data, energy density, capacity retention, and cycle life of the Zebra battery are described. AET 114 Introduction to Solar Power Technology (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to solar power technology. Topics include diffuse and intermittent sources of sunlight, the conversion of sunlight into electricity using the physics of the photoelectric effect in photovoltaic cells, the integration of solar power plants into the electrical grid, and solar energy systems’ economics. The photovoltaic cells studied include crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, silicon wafer photovoltaic cells, amorphous thin film silicon photovoltaic cells, dye-sensitized organic semiconducting solar cells, semiconducting polymer/metal oxide photovoltaic cells, polymer photovoltaic diodes and nano solar cells. AET 116 Introduction to Fuel Cell Technology (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to fuel cell technology. Topics will include the operating features of a fuel cell, the underlying thermodynamics and physical factors that determine their performance, and the integration of the fuel cell itself with other key components such as fuel processing, heat exchange, power conditioning and control systems. Six main types of practical fuel cells will be discussed – the proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), the alkaline electrolyte fuel cells (AFC), the direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC), the phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC), the molten carbonate fuel cells (MVFC), and the solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The progress of the development of hydrogen fuel cells and the problems involved in producing and storing hydrogen will also be discussed. AET 118 Lean Manufacturing (1-0-1) This course will utilize TPS (The Toyota Production System) for implementation of Lean Manufacturing. Using 5S and Standard Work, students will study the importance of establishing visual management to enable the recognition of abnormal conditions (defects), so that they can be addressed and resolved. In addition, students will learn about kaizen (continuous improvement) and a problem solving approach (PDCA) involving all employees with the ultimate goal of supplying the right
part, in the right quantity with the right quality, at the right price, and at the right time. Some classes may be held at the Schenectady GE plant. AET 210 Power Generation (3-0-3) This course examines the generation of electrical energy by renewable energy sources. This course details the principles of operation of the two main classes of generators used extensively in wind power systems: the synchronous generator and the asynchronous or induction generator. The generation of direct current by photovoltaic cells and fuel cells is also discussed. PR: ELT 121 AET 272 Power Transmission (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to the methods by which alternate generated power is transmitted and distributed to the consumer using the existing power grid. The connection of electrical transformers, wind turbines, and photovoltaic cells to the electrical grid will be discussed. Examples will be taken from systems used by General Electric. PR: AET 210 ATC 101 Flight for Controllers (0-3-1) This course provides a student with the practical flight experience in a single engine aircraft to integrate flight and air traffic control sequences. This primary flight training includes dual instruction only in basic flight maneuvers, air traffic control procedures at controlled and uncontrolled airports, introduction to cross country procedures and air traffic control at terminal and enroute facilities. Students are introduced to navigational facilities and procedures including traffic sequencing takeoff and approach at normal and high density airports. PR: FAA Second Class Medical Certificate, proof of US citizenship or completion of the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration background check requirements. CR: AER 103 A lab fee is required for this course. ATC 110 Air Traffic Basics (3-0-3) This course covers the knowledge areas for a Control Tower Operator Certificate. Subjects covered include: a review of the ATC System and the National Airspace System, aircraft separation minima requirements, fundamentals of radar, introduction to FAA orders and manuals (7110 manual), Letters of Agreement, Search and Rescue Operations, Pilot/Controller Glossary and mandatory phraseology, stripmaking and clearance requirements. Students will be required to complete the FAA Control Tower Operator’s Exam in order to continue in subsequent ATC program laboratories. PR: AER 103 and ATC 101 CR: AER 140 ATC 200 Ground Control (3-0-3) This course covers the required knowledge for ground and clearance delivery controllers. Students will learn aircraft recognition features and performance material, airport utilization and console instruments specific to ground control and clearance delivery. Students will be exposed to and determine best course of action procedures for handling emergency and unusual situations as a function of the ground control position. PR: ATC 110 CR: ATC 205
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ATC 205 Ground Control Laboratory (0-6-2) This course is an application of the knowledge information gained in ATC 110 and ATC 200 through a laboratory setting for control of aircraft during ground operations. Students will gain experience through the use of low fidelity training simulation, observation of ground control and clearance delivery operators and hands-on, over-the- shoulder aircraft control. Students will be required to utilize knowledge of the air traffic system, proper terminology and phraseology in all facets of aircraft control during taxi, clearance and ground operations. PR: ATC 110 and FAA Second Class Medical Certificate CR: ATC 200 A lab fee is required for this course. ATC 250 Local Control (3-0-3) This course covers the required knowledge for local tower controllers. Students will learn VFR and IFR separation rules and apply rules to separating departing and arriving aircraft in visual and instrumental conditions, VFR on-top and special VFR conditions. Students will learn helicopter and special flight operations for numerous aircraft types and configurations. Students will apply weather theory and instrumentation to the various effects on inflight aircraft including LLWSAS, runway condition advisories and hazardous weather advisories. Students will be introduced to primary and secondary radar tower equipment. PR: ATC 200 and ATC 205 CR: ATC 255 ATC 255 Local Control Laboratory (0-6-2) This course is an application of the knowledge gained in ATC 250 through a laboratory setting for control of aircraft during flight operations. Students will gain experience through the use of low fidelity training simulation, observation of flight control operators and hands-on, over- the-shoulder aircraft control. Students will be required to utilize knowledge of the air traffic system, proper terminology and phraseology in all facets of aircraft control during VFR and IFR departure and arrival operations. Upon completion of this laboratory, students will have gained the experience to complete a Control Tower Operator Facility Rating at the Schenectady County Airport. PR: ATC 200 and ATC 205 CR: ATC 250 A lab fee is required for this course. ATC 260 Enroute Control (2-0-2) This course is a study of the required knowledge for Enroute Control Operations. Students will be introduced to subject areas involving a career in the FAA as an air traffic controller. Subjects covered include: a review of the ATC System and the National Airspace System, airway facilities, role of the air traffic controller, locations and office facilities. Students will gain insight into entry level positions within the FAA and training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. Students will be exposed to primary and secondary radar control operations including DBRITE radar indicator tower equipment. Students will gain strategies for satisfactorily completing the FAA entrance exam (Air Traffic Selection and Training AT-SAT test). PR: ATC 200 CR: ATC 250 CIS 263 Introduction to Computer Forensics (3-0-3) This course is designed to introduce students to topics necessary to initiate and complete a successful computer investigation. Students will set up a forensics lab, acquire the proper and necessary tools for a successful investigation, and conduct the investigation with subsequent digital analysis. The materials covered in this course are identical to the International Association of Computer Investigation Specialists (IACIS) and the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) Certification exam. PR: CIS 111 and CIS 225
DRA 240 Rehearsal and Production I (1-5-3) Rehearsal and Production I is designed to introduce and develop students’ performance, management and/or technical skills through participation in productions. The course will provide entry level instruction in appropriate performance, management and technical skills, utilizing production processes to expand students’ skill levels. Skills and techniques will be honed in professionally supervised practice sessions. The course will culminate in a fully staged theatrical production open to the general public. DRA 242 Rehearsal and Production II (1-5-3) Rehearsal and Production II is designed to further develop students’ performance, management and/or technical skills through participation in productions. The course will provide students with active roles in the areas of performance, management and technical skills. Skills and techniques will be honed in professionally supervised practice sessions. The course will culminate in a fully staged theatrical production open to the general public. PR: Permission of the Department DRA 244 Rehearsal and Production III (1-5-3) In Rehearsal and Production III, students take the responsibility for developing expertise and leadership in one area of theatrical production, either performance, direction, design, stage management, house management or technical production. They will hone their skills in professionally supervised practice sessions. The course will culminate in a fully staged theatrical production open to the general public. PR: DRA 240 or 242 and Permission of the Instructor ELT 123 Electrical Schematics (2-0-2) The course offers a broad overview of schematics and diagrams. Topics include electrical symbols, component identification, Block diagrams, pictorial diagrams, three-dimensional drawings, and print reading PR: ELT 121 ELT 231 Electronics (3-3-4) This course is an introduction to the electronic building blocks that are used in all modern silicon based integrated circuitry. Component operations, applications, and the use and troubleshooting of these components is covered. Topics include an overview of semiconductor materials and the P-N junction, various diodes (rectifier, switching, zener) and their uses, an overview of basic power supply circuits, characteristics and operations of pnp and npn bipolar junction transistors (BJT), bjt amplifier circuits and uses, the operation and use of mos and cmos field-effect transistors, inverting and non-inverting operational amplifiers and their use in analog and digital applications, LC and RC sine-wave oscillators and crystal oscillators, silicon rectified controller (SCRs), diac and triac thyristors, and optoelectronics. PR: ELT 121 ELT 261 Programmable Logic Controls (3-3-4) This course is an introduction to the Logic and Programming of Logical Devices used in system controls. The course covers Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal number systems and introduces the elements of Assembly Programming, Logical gates, and the operations of Boolean algebra using standard digital waveforms. This course also includes Shift Registers and Counters, Adders and triggering clocks using specialized software, Digital-to-Analog conversion methodology, decoders, and multiplexers. PR: CIS 221 and ELT 110 CR: MAT 129
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ELT 270 Power Electronics (3-0-3) This course introduces linear integrated power amplifiers, switches, and regulators. Component operations and applications and the use and troubleshooting of these components is covered. Topics include power parameter calculations, principles of power electronics prototype and printed circuit board (pcb) layout, linear integrated circuit power amplifiers for intermediate audio signal amplification, discrete linear power amplifiers for signals with higher power requirements, power switches, switching power, thyristor uses in commercial power line applications, power conversion, and permanent magnet motor drivers. PR: ELT 231 HIS 241 European Witch Trials (3-0-3) This course surveys the history of the persecution of accused witches from the Middle Ages through the Early Modern era in Europe, and including New England. The focus is on the anthropological, religious, legal, political, and socio-economic contexts in which beliefs about magic and witches arose and were widely accepted. Attention is given to regional variations in witch beliefs and trial procedures. The course also surveys the growth of skepticism, toleration, and the gradual decline of witch persecution to the end of the seventeenth century. PR: HIS 125 or HIS 232 HUS 157 Substance Abuse and Counseling (4-0-4) (formerly HUS 155 (3-0-3) This course focuses on alcoholism and substance abuse dependency counseling. Current research, theoretical models, and methods in the treatment process are examined. The practical development of counseling skills is emphasized. PR: HUS 150 HUS 254 The Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs (3-0-3) This course examines how alcohol and other psychoactive drugs affect the body, the brain, behavior, and influences all areas of human development. Psychoactive drug categories are discussed with emphasis on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug action. Current theories about the etiology of major psychological and addictive disorders and the rationale for substance abuse drug treatment are examined. PR: HUS 150 LIT 215 Introduction to Poetry (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to poetic genres, forms, and modes. It fosters appreciation for and critical analysis of poetry, and acquaints students with the historical, intellectual, and cultural contexts of that poetry. This course also introduces students to poetics, prosody, and poetry criticism. PR: ENG 123 MUS 178 Audio Recording I (3-0-3) This course is an introduction to the basic elements of sound as well as sound generation and recording. The course will primarily focus on the routing of sound in a virtual mixing console environment and the principals of recording and tracking. Equipment used for tracking such as preamps, various types of microphones, compressors and limiters will be introduced. This course also presents the basic Pro Tools software principles required to complete a recording project from initial set up to final mix. Industry-specific terms used by recording engineers to describe and measure sound levels and frequency content will be covered. PR: MUS 152 and MUS 156
NMT 252 Integrated Nanotechnology Laboratory (0-3-2) This laboratory course is designed as the second of a two-semester sequence in the field of nanoscale materials. It focuses on advanced laboratory training to demonstrate the principles of nanoscale materials technology. This laboratory will promote hands-on synthesis of nanoscale materials as well as use of characterization techniques including microscopy, and spectroscopy. Topics will include self-assembly, lithography, quantum dots, fullerenes, and functional nanomaterials. PR: NMT 152 and CHM 121 NMT 254 Introduction to Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Technology (3-0-3) This course introduces students to the integrated circuit (IC) chip manufacturing process in semiconductor fabrication. It focuses on the newest IC fabrication technologies and describes the older technologies to provide a better understanding of the historical development. The processes studied in this course are similar to those in real fabrications, especially in process troubleshooting and process and hardware relations. PR: NMT 152
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BIO 161 Basic Principles of Nutrition (3-0-3) description and pre-requisite change This course is designed to explain the role of nutrition in health maintenance. The food sources, functions and interrelationships of the six major nutrient categories are discussed as well as energy requirements and balance. The principles of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle are applied to nutritional assessment, menu planning and food preparation. PR: Two years of high school science CIS 129 Programming Fundamentals (3-0-3) description and pre-requisite change This course provides an introduction to computer programming using a modern, object-oriented programming language. It is intended to be an introductory programming course focusing on programming concepts and fundamentals. PR: MAT 128 CIS 133 Programming in Java (3-0-3) new description This course provides an introduction to object-oriented programming using the Java programming language, with a focus on developing high quality, functional solutions to problems. Topics include data types, input/output, control structures, GUI interfaces, methods, classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students will use computer facilities to complete programming assignments. PR: CIS 129 CIS 134 C++/UNIX (4-0-4) new description Students are introduced to commonly used algorithms. Students employ object-oriented design and object- oriented principles in problem solving using the C++ programming language. Students are introduced to the UNIX operating system and shell scripting. Students will be required to make use of computer facilities to complete programming projects. PR: CIS 129 or equivalent
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CIS 229 Systems Analysis and Design (3-0-3) description and pre-requisite change This course places an emphasis on a disciplined approach to software development using the application of software engineering principles. Students are provided with a systematic introduction to software development. The course introduces the student to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including a general overview of a typical business-oriented software system, the analysis of the system, an approach to the design of the system, and a plan for system testing and future maintenance. Students work collaboratively on a computer information systems project encompassing all phases of the SDLC. PR: CIS 223 CIS 236 Advanced Web Design (3-0-3) new description This course provides a practical introduction to JavaScript and the design of dynamic web pages. The student will enhance the functionality and interactivity of web pages by learning to create and utilize embedded and external JavaScript source code. PR: CIS 129 and CIS 136 CIS 237 Advanced Web Programming (3-0-3) pre-requisite change This course is for the student who wants to learn advanced web site programming techniques using contemporary development tools and languages. Concepts relating to server-side programming are explored. PR: CIS 129 and CIS 136 CIS 238 XML (3-0-3) description and pre-requisite change This course focuses on XML (eXtendable Markup Language) and the supporting technologies of XML used in person-to- computer and computer-to-computer communications. Some of the technologies covered will include using DTDs, Schema, Namespaces, XPath, DOM, SAX, Data Models, XSLT, SVG, and SOAP, as well as web services and the Semantic web. PR: CIS 136 CIS 240 Internetworking Fundamentals (3-0-3) description change This course provides an introduction to networking. Topics include basic concepts and terminology relating to LANs and WANs including: data communications, types of networks, networking models and theory, protocols, and equipment. There is a strong emphasis on the OSI Model. The material covered in this course is applicable to sections of the Network+ certification exam. Please note that this is not a review course for the Network+ certification exam. CR: CIS 221 or equivalent DRA 123 Introduction to Theatre (3-0-3) description change This course introduces the student to the essential elements of theatre. It will explore the historical and contemporary production processes and the artisan roles in concert with audience interaction, aesthetics and ethical, artistic and/or cultural issues. DRA 133 Theatre Workshop (2-2-3) description and lecture/lab hours change This course focuses on direct student participation in the creation, design, rehearsal, production and performance of short, in-process theatrical works.
ECH 123 Curricular Methods I and Assessment (3-0-3) description and no co-requisite This course focuses on curriculum development and assessment in early childhood education. It introduces students to the important frameworks for planning, implementing, and evaluating curricula as it impacts child development and the various content areas. In-depth studies of developmentally appropriate curriculum models provide emphasis on the methods and strategies that inform the development of meaningful and relevant curriculum. Assessment driven learning, environment and curriculum development is applied. Students spend a minimum of ten hours observing in an early childhood environment.
ECH 255 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3-0-3) description change and no pre-requisite The purpose of this course is to provide administrative management training in the field of Early Childhood Education. The course addresses issues and techniques involved in the organization and administration of early childhood environments. Focus is placed on the initiation and maintenance of an early childhood program including skills necessary to perform effectively and competently as a director. Students will complete ten hours of field work in this course. PR: ECH 121
ECH 131 Early Childhood Field Instruction and Seminar I (1-8-4) description change This course allows students the opportunity for direct practical teaching and learning in early childhood education within community agencies and/or the SCCC Early Childhood Program Laboratory Preschool. Additionally, in a seminar setting, students reflect on and share their experiences. Students will spend eight to ten hours per week in their field placement to accumulate a minimum of 130 hours. PR: ECH 121 and ECH 123
ECH 260 ECH Portfolio Seminar (1-0-1) description and pre-requisite change This capstone seminar is intended for ECH majors who are about to graduate from their two-year ECH program. Students will review the knowledge and skills they have already acquired and begin to demonstrate their proficiency in a pre-professional portfolio. Opportunity is provided for technical assistance on an individual basis. Each student will assemble a portfolio as a summative experience to be presented to a professional review team. PR: ECH 231
ECH 223 Curricular Methods II and the Development of Inquiry Skills (3-0-3) description change The course focuses on the early developmental abilities of children ages birth to eight years in social studies, math and science. Sensory, preoperational and concrete operational thought processes of conservation, seriation, observation, comparison, classification, and number concepts will be examined through the use of concrete social studies, math, and science materials and experiences that foster student quantitative and analytical thinking. Students implement developmentally appropriate social studies, math, and science activities which address diversity in children’s learning styles. PR: ECH 123
ELT 110 Electrical Circuits I (3-3-4) description and pre-requisite change This course is an introduction to direct current (DC) circuits. Digital systems and circuits using logical gates will also be studied. Basic DC circuits entails a study of Ohm’s Law and use of the law to theoretically predict measured voltages, currents, resistances and power through resistors connected in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. This course uses voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, and oscilloscopes for measurement and troubleshooting. PR: MAT 128
ECH 225 Fostering Emergent Literacy (3-2-4) description change The course examines the development of literacy skills in children ages birth to 8 years. Multiple opportunities to recognize the developmental stages in literacy acquisition, to identify factors that influence literacy development, and to discuss how to design and implement a literacy program are provided. Genre of literature, curricular themes, and resources for children of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are emphasized. Guidelines for the design and implementation of literature- based activities are applied throughout the course. Students will observe for a minimum of 15 hours in an early childhood literacy environment. ECH 227 Guidance of Young Children (3-0-3) description change; no co-requisite or pre-requisite This course focuses on the early developmental abilities of children ages birth to eight years and appropriate utilization of guidance strategies to enhance children’s self esteem and consequently increase children’s selfdiscipline skills. The correlation between children’s environments and behaviors will be researched. The importance of play, social interactions, and family expectations on children’s development will be analyzed. ECH 252 Care of Infants and Toddlers (3-0-3) description change This course examines infant and toddler development with an emphasis on the importance of the first thirty-six months in relation to human development. Attachment, early brain research and developmentally appropriate practices will be emphasized as critical factors which impact a caregiver’s role in meeting individual children’s needs. Students complete ten hours of observational field work in this course.
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ELT 121 Circuits for Digital Systems II (3-3-4) description and pre-requisite change; no co-requisite This course is a continuation of circuits including AC circuits as applicable to digital systems and controls. Basic AC circuits are covered, along with single and 3-phase AC power and distribution. Series and parallel RLC circuits are covered, along with the use of an oscilloscope in troubleshooting and measurement. Digital systems are covered, with the examination of three state busses and the chips needed to interface with them in personal computer applications. PR: ELT 110, MAT 129 ELT 256 Process Control and Instrumentation (3-3-4) description, co-requisite and pre-requisite change This course is an introduction to process control fundamentals and the application of the PC in a process environment. Analog and digital signal conditioning is covered, along with the interfacing of personal computers and PLCs to analog and digital systems. The basics of automatic process control are also covered with emphasis on the application of computers and digital systems to the solution and implementation of process control algorithms. PR: ELT 230, CIS 129 or higher CR: MAT 147 or higher ENG 123 College Composition (3-0-3) description and pre-requisite change This course provides a foundation in academic discourse by developing effective communication skills with an emphasis on expository writing. Students use electronic environments to write multiple essays, including a researched and documented paper; they also deliver an oral presentation. PR: Exemption from placement testing as defined by the Academic Code or successful completion of CSS 123 and/or CSS 125
ENG 211 Technical and Professional Writing (3-0-3) description and pre-requisite change This course applies the principles of effective writing to the specific forms of professional and technical writing. It emphasizes designing texts and oral presentations for professional audiences after analyzing the needs of those audiences. PR: ENG 123 HON 281 Sociology of Power and Class (3-0-3) description and pre-requisite change This course examines stratification systems and their effects upon different groups within those systems. Emphasis is placed upon class stratification systems, but other systems such as caste and feudal are discussed as well. Early and modern theories of stratification and their origins are discussed in light of their influence on the development of sociology as a discipline. Cross cultural analysis of stratification systems is also covered PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122 and permission of instructor or department. HOT 225 Commercial Baking I (2-3-3) course description change This course introduces students to the management and operation of a commercial retail bakery. Through a combination of lectures and labs, students will acquire the manual skills and product knowledge necessary to produce and market a range of products. The students in the class will be rotated through seven production stations and one sales/ packaging position to operate the College’s Pane e Dolci bakery. The production stations are: quick breads, yeasted bread, rich dough breakfast items, laminated breakfast pastry, cookies and candy, tarts and pies, and cheesecake and cakes. Emphasis is placed on scratch baking, but students also work with mixes, bases, and frozen dough products. Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the NYS Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniform to participate in class. PR: HOT 119 HOT 226 Commercial Baking II (2-3-3) course description change The class is a continuation of HOT-225 Commercial Baking I and will build upon the techniques learned previously. Students will learn about merchandising and sales, ingredient function, and baking chemistry through lectures and bakery visitations. Students will gain experience in puff pastry, e`clair paste, breads and rolls, flatbreads, bagels, doughnuts, tarts, and petit fours sec as they bake for the College’s Pane e Dolci Bakery. A rotation through all stations in the bake shop will ensure that students gain production experience in all of these areas as well as practical experience in sales and marketing. Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the New York State Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniform to participate in class. PR: HOT 225 HOT 259 Regional American Baking and Pastry (2-3-3) description and pre-requisite change This course introduces the basic theory, techniques and recipes of classical pastry making. Students will produce regional desserts, pastries, and breads from across the United States to be served in the Casola dining room and the Pane e Dolci bake shop. A variety of decorating techniques will be taught and utilized to finish the cakes and pastries. Proper use of baking tools and equipment is also covered. Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the NYS Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniform to participate in class. PR: HOT 119
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HOT 260 International Baking and Pastry (2-3-3) course description change This course provides students with the opportunity to expand and refine their baking skills and builds upon the methods learned in previous baking classes. Students will produce breads and desserts to be served in the Casola dining room and the Pane e Dolci bake shop. The emphasis is on European baking, though baked goods from other parts of the world may be included as well. Advanced techniques in cake decorating, chocolate work, and sugar boiling are also covered. Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the NYS Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniform to participate in class. PR: HOT 259 HOT 277 Planning and Development of Tourism (3-0-3) course description change This course explores the basics in tourism planning and development. Topics include protecting environmental and cultural assets; ensuring less culture shock between host and guest; enhancing, not detracting from local ways of life; and guaranteeing future populations the ability to enjoy the experience of travel. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of tourism development as it relates to economics, business, ecology, government, law, psychology and sociology. HUS 150 Introduction to Chemical Abuse and Dependency (3-0-3) course description change This course examines alcoholism and substance abuse from historical, biological, psychological, social and cultural perspectives. It presents theoretical frameworks that help students understand the nature and course of chemical abuse and dependency, as well as strategies to prevent its onset. The course introduces the assessment and diagnostic process as well as treatment approaches. LIT 256 American Literature to 1865 (3-0-3) course title, description and pre-requisite change This course surveys writing in America from pre-colonial times through 1865, focusing on how the historical growth of the country contributed to the emergence of a distinctly American literature. The course will cover key literary figures and movements within the diverse range of American literary history, including those historically under-represented. PR: ENG 124 LIT 258 American Literature Since 1865 (3-0-3) course title, description and pre-requisite change This course surveys American Literature from 1865 through the present, focusing on the growing diversity in authorship and formal experimentation during this period. Literature by key literary figures, representative of major movements, will be examined. The course will also introduce more experimental works and emerging authors. PR: ENG 124 MAT 128 Algebra I (3-0-3) course description change This course focuses on the real number system, polynomials, solving first degree linear equations, solving linear inequalities in one variable, the Cartesian Coordinate System, graphing linear equations by point plotting, slope, equations of lines in general form and in slope-intercept form, factoring polynomials, solving polynomial equations by factoring and the zero property, rational expressions, integer exponent and problem solving. PR: CSS 120 or equivalent Note: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or A.S. degree program requirements
MAT 129 Algebra II with Trigonometry (4-0-4) course description change This course focuses on functional notation, linear functions, absolute value functions, quadratic functions and equations, other basic algebraic functions and the graphs of those basic algebraic functions with the translations of those graphs. Also included are linear equations and inequalities, methods of solving polynomial equations, the basics of radicals and rational exponents, the basics of exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, geometry, and right triangle trigonometry. PR: MAT 128 MAT 145 Mathematical Topics (3-0-3) course description and pre-requisite change This course is designed to acquaint the student with various areas of mathematics. Topics may include mathematical systems, groups, logic, truth tables, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, probability, statistics, and modeling with linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. PR: MAT 129 or equivalent MAT 147 Statistics (3-0-3) course description and pre-requisite change This course focuses on the following topics: descriptive statistics, an introduction to probability, random variables and probability distributions, the binomial and normal probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, chi-square distributions, linear correlation and regression. PR: MAT 129 or equivalent MAT 160 Discrete Structures (3-0-3) course description and pre-requisite change Topics in this course include sets, relations and functions, equivalence relations, sequences, recursively defined sequences, recursively defined sequences, recurrence relations, logic, truth tables, techniques of mathematical proof, mathematical induction, the Binominal Theorem, counting techniques, and algorithms. Also covered are graph theory and networks. Additional topics may include Boolean algebras, partial orders, and Hasse Diagrams, or basic group theory. PR: MAT 129 or equivalent MAT 240 Calculus III (4-0-4) course description and pre-requisite change Topics covered in this course include three- dimensional analytic geometry, vectors, calculus of functions of several variables, partial differentiation and multiple integration. Additionally, The Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals and Green’s Theorem, as well as vector fields are covered. PR: MAT 181 MAT 242 Linear Algebra (3-0-3) course description change This course covers the following topics: vector spaces, the structure of Rn, matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, determinants, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications. Linear transformations and inner product spaces are also covered. PR: MAT 180 MAT 244 Differential Equations (4-0-4) course description and pre-requisite change This course introduces students to techniques to solve ordinary differential equations. Topics covered are first- order differential equations and applications, higher-order linear differential equations and applications, differential equations with variable coefficients (power series), liner differential equations with constant coefficients revisited via Laplace transforms. In addition, the instructor may choose to cover numerical methods or solutions around singular points, Bessel and Legendre equations. PR: MAT 181
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MUS 121 The Enjoyment of Music I (3-0-3) description change This course in the appreciation of art music of the Western world examines major styles, examples of the great musical works and composers, and relationships with the other arts. The vocabulary and materials of music are presented with examples from major style periods of music. This is followed by a survey of music beginning in the Middle Ages and continuing into the 21st Century. The development of listening skills is emphasized. MUS 131 African American Music Survey (3-0-3) description change This appreciation and literature course is a survey of African American musical genres and styles. Topics of study range from the slave and folk songs of 19th century America to the popular and classical compositions of the 20th and 21st century African Americans. An emphasis will be placed on the development of listening skills. MUS 147 Music Fundamentals (3-0-3) description change The basic course in fundamentals of tonal music is designed to develop competencies in the reading and writing of notes, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, and rhythmic elements. MUS 180 Introduction to Music Therapy (1-0-1) description change This course is an orientation to the music therapy career field. It presents the historical background and philosophical bases of music therapy and functions of music therapist as a health-field professional. MUS 232 Jazz Improvisation I (2-0-2) description and pre-requisite change This course provides an introduction to the study of jazz improvisation. Topics include chord scales, modes, arpeggios and harmonic formulae. Special emphasis will be placed on common compositional structures including AABA and blues forms. Material to be studied will include jazz standards by Gershwin, Ellington, Charlie Parker, and others. PR: MUS 152 MUS 270 Studio Literature (1-0-1) description, co-requisite and pre-requisite change This course is presented as a series of one-on-one sessions with the student’s performance concentration instructor. The student will be guided through the study of historically, theoretically and technically significant literature for the student’s concentration. Recorded performances will be studied to reinforce the student’s understanding of style and performance practices. This course is intended to prepare the student for MUS 212 (Recital). The student will be guided through the process of selecting an appropriate recital program for performance in a subsequent semester. Aspects of the program may include works that feature a variety of composition and performance styles as well as works from appropriate historical periods. PR: Approval of music department faculty and studio instructor CR: MUS 163, 164, 263 or 264 MUS 272 Recital (1-0-1) description and co-requisite change This course is presented in a series of one-on-one sessions with the student’s performance concentration instructor. The student will be guided through the process of planning, preparing and performing a solo recital. Repertoire selections will be the end result of MUS 270, Studio Literature. In addition to the musical preparation, the student will be guided through the coordination of each aspect of the recital, from the facilities arrangements to the actual performance. PR: MUS 270 CR: MUS 163, 164, 263 or 264
NMT 150 Introduction to Materials Science (3-0-3) description change This course is a general introduction to the study of materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, and electronic materials. This course investigates the relationship between bonding, structure (crystals and microstructure) and properties of these materials. The course examines elementary principles of thermodynamics as they apply to materials, mechanical properties of materials, and the electronic, optical and magnetic properties of materials. NMT 152 Introduction to Nanoscale Materials (3-0-3) description change; no co-requisite This course introduces students to the field of nanoscale materials. Nanoscale materials have chemical and physical properties that are significantly different from those of bulk materials. Students will be able to recognize the underlying principles of the resulting size-dependent properties and the processing and fabrication of these materials at the molecular level. This course will cover the synthesis and assembly of nanoscale materials based on top-down and bottom-up approaches. The applications of nanodevices made from nanoscale materials will also be discussed. PR: NMT 150 NMT 225 Introduction to Vacuum Science and Technology (3-3-4) description and pre-requisite change This hands-on laboratory course will provide an introduction to vacuum equipment and instrumentation and will consist of three major parts: 1) the basics of various pumps, including rotary pumps, dry pumps, turbo pumps, and cryo pumps; 2) the physical and chemical principles underlying the design and use of high vacuums; and 3) vacuum measurements, leak detection, calibration and standards, and safety issues related to vacuum equipment. PR: NMT 152 NMT 280 Introduction to Thin Film Deposition (3-3-4) pre-requisite change; no co-requisite This hand-on laboratory course will introduce thin film deposition processes, measurements, and controls in a high- tech manufacturing environment. Advanced applications such as superconductor and semiconductor processes will be used to illustrate fundamentals of thin film deposition processes. Physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition will be compared and contrasted. Key measurements in thin film deposition processes and properties, both during and after deposition, will be illustrated. Process and quality controls in manufacturing will be discussed. PR: NMT 152 CR: NMT 225 PHI 141 Survey of Major Western Philosophers (3-0-3) description change This course provides an introductory survey of the major trends and developments in Western philosophical thought- particularly in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, theology, aesthetics, and political philosophy-from the ancient Greeks to the present. By adopting a historical perspective, the course traces that development through the contributions of major representative thinkers and movements. Students will be encouraged to examine and revise their own philosophical positions or beliefs.
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PHI 143 Introduction to Philosophical Problems (3-0-3) description change Focusing on issues in epistemology, ontology, philosophy of religion and freedom, ethics, political and social philosophy, and philosophy of art, this course introduces students to the most important questions that have preoccupied Western philosophers and to representative attempts by those philosophers to answer those questions. The course will also consider significant contributions to the discussion of those questions by experts from other fields, such as physics and biology. Students will be encouraged to examine and revise their own philosophical positions or beliefs. TAT 133 Airline Reservation and Ticketing (3-0-3) description change This course studies domestic and international airline history and ticketing. The impacts of world events (terrorism, consolidation and economics) on the airline industry are studied. Creating passenger name records, inquiry into seat availability, airline schedules, airfares and reservations are executed through computer simulation. Students learn industry specific terms and jargon used by the airlines, travel agents, and tour operators. Current events in the airline industry are discussed. TAT 140 Event Management (3-0-3) description change This course explores the logistics involved in event planning. Scope and size of events will be examined in detail. Topics include concept, design, feasibility, marketing, financial management, risk management, staging, staffing, leadership, ethics, safety and security, and careers in this area of the hospitality industry.
COURSE CORRECTION MAT 126 PR: CSS 120
Descriptive Statistics
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fee Schedule Tuition
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Part Time
$3,280 per year
$136.50 per credit hour
$6,560 per year
$273 per credit hour
New York State Resident (at least one year prior to registration) New York State Resident (less than one year prior to registration) or Out-of-State Resident
Insurance
Accident Insurance Sickness Insurance
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Fees Student Activity Fee Technology Fee Music Laboratory Fee (if applicable) Late Registration Fee (not to exceed $25) Transcript Fee (each transcript) Credit by Examination (Challenge) per exam Return Check Fee (each time) Credit for Previous Experience Processing Fee Graduation Ceremony Fee (for students wishing to participate in the ceremony) Aviation Laboratory Fees (per course) Science/Culinary Lab Fees* EMS Course Fee (EMS 210) EMS Course Fee (EMS 220) Online Course Fee (for online and hybrid course offerings) Parking Fine Fee–First Offense Additional Parking Offenses Unauthorized Disabled Area Parking Fine Fee
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REFUNDS Refunds to either full-time or part-time students are made by mail only to the address shown on the student’s registration form. Full refunds will be made for each course canceled by the College. However, if a course is canceled, it is the student’s responsibility to add other courses, if necessary, to maintain full-time status. No refunds are made of the following fees: • Late Registration Fee • Accident Insurance Fee • Sickness Insurance Fee • Parking Fine Fees Schenectady County Community College’s Refund Policy For Credit Courses: Students who withdraw from all of their courses or reduce their credit load, either from full time to part time or within part-time status, will receive a refund, provided they submit forms containing all the required signatures to the Registrar’s Office as follows: • Prior to 7 p.m. of the first day of the semester..............100% Refund • Through the first week of the semester...........................75% Refund • Through the end of the second week of the semester.....50% Refund • Through the end of the third week of the semester.........25% Refund • After the end of the third week of the semester................No Refund For Non-Credit Courses: Refunds will be provided according to the following schedule unless the class is specified as non-refundable. • Up to 48 hours prior to the first class meeting..............100% Refund • 48 hours up to the first class meeting......................... 100% less $10 • After first class meeting....................................................No Refund
Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy The U.S. Department of Education has implemented a new refund policy for federal financial aid programs (Pell, SEOG and Student Loans). When a student withdraws from or stops attending all classes in the first 60 percent of a term, federal regulations require that the college calculate the percentage and amount of federal financial aid the student did not “earn” by their attendance and return those funds to the federal programs. For example, if a student withdraws after attending only 30 percent of the term, then that student is only entitled to 30 percent of his federal financial aid (grants and loans). Students who attend classes after the 60 percent point in the term are considered to have earned all federal funds. If a student received more federal financial aid than the amount earned, the College is required to return the unearned funds to the U.S. Department of Education. Students need to be aware that if this unearned federal assistance was used to pay College charges for tuition, fees and books, they may now owe the College for the portion of tuition, fees, and books that was previously covered by the unearned portion of their federal financial aid. If students received a cash disbursement of a Federal Pell Grant and/or Federal SEOG grant funds, they may also be required to repay a portion of these unearned federal grants to the U.S. Department of Education.
TAX CREDITS AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT The American Opportunity Tax Credit is a new change to the federal tax code that replaces the Hope Tax Credit for 2009 and 2010 Eligibility Criteria: Single taxpayers with adjusted gross income under $80,000, and married taxpayers with adjusted gross income under $160,000, are eligible for the maximum credit. Eligibility for single tax payers decreases with adjusted gross income $80,000 - $90,000 (160,000 to $180,000 for married couples filing a joint return). Tax payers with incomes over $90,000 (or $180,000 if filing joint) are not eligible. n A student who has paid for his/her tuition, fees and course materials ( textbooks, supplies, software and equipment needed for a course of study) by cash, check, credit card or a student loan may be eligible to receive a federal tax credit for 2009 and 2010 The tax credit is for tuition, fees and course materials less any financial aid grants (TAP, Pell, ACG, APTS, EOP, and SEOG, etc.), scholarships, veterans educational assistance or any type of tuition reimbursement. n The American Opportunity Tax Credit of up to $2,500 per year would cover 100% of the first $2,000 and 25% of the second $2,000 in tuition, fees and course materials paid in that tax year. This credit may only be claimed on the 2009 and 2010 federal tax returns, but it can be used for attendance in any of the first four years of postsecondary college (freshman through senior year).
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n Students must be enrolled for at least six credits per semester and matriculated in a degree or certificate program. Example: A student’s bill that was paid in 2009 for tuition, fees, and course materials came to a total of $4,000. The student was eligible for a total of $1,000 in financial aid grants and scholarships. The student had $3,000 of qualified expenses paid in 2009. Since the family is within the income requirements, the student (and/or parent) is eligible for 100% of the first $2,000 and 25% of the balance in this case the remaining $1,000. The student would be eligible for a tax credit of $2,000 + $250 = $2,250. This tax credit is available to students and their spouse, or to the taxpayer entitled to claim that student as an income tax exemption. The full tax credit can only be used as a credit to reduce the tax liability on the Federal tax return. If you do not owe federal tax, this tax credit is partially refundable up to 40% or $1,000. It is not necessary to itemize deductions to take this tax credit. A taxpayer may not claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit, a Life Time Learning Tax Credit, or the tuition and fees tax deduction in the same tax year for the same student. The students and parents will need to retain copies of all appropriate receipts. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO YOUR TAX ADVISOR OR THE IRS.
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