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ACC 110 - Principles of Accounting
A study of accounting principles to enable the student to understand the preparation of financial statements. The course covers a study of the accounting cycle, the recording process, accounting systems and controls. The course also covers forms of business organizations and partnership accounting. (ACC 200 may be substituted for this.)
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ACC 200 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
(HA 200 )
This course is an introduction to the field of accounting and to the development and use of financial accounting information in the business world. This course emphasizes accounting techniques and procedures, accounting theory, and interpretation and use of accounting information. Topics include financial statements preparation, merchandising accounting, systems and controls, financial assets, plant assets, corporate accounting and financial statement analysis. For non-accounting majors only. Not open to freshmen without prior Departmental approval. Not open to sutdents who have taken ACC 110 or equivalent
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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ACC 211 - Financial Accounting
A continuation of the study of accounting principles used in the preparation of financial statements. The course also covers the Statement of Cash Flows and analysis of financial statements.
Prerequisite: ACC 110
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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ACC 212 - Intermediate Accounting I
Part one of a two-part course which emphasizes an in-depth study of the underlying concepts of financial accounting, including the interpretation and application of pronouncements of various standard setting organizations. This course focuses on the conceptual framework of financial accounting and includes a study of the basic financial statements. The course also has the goal of giving students a deeper understanding of the proper accounting for various items on the balance sheet, primarily the various assets owned by an entity. Additionally, students will learn valuable concepts in the area of the time value of money.
Prerequisite: ACC 211
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ACC 213 - Intermediate Accounting II
Part two of a two-part course emphasizing an in-depth study of the underlying concepts of financial accounting, including the interpretation and application of pronouncements of various standard setting organizations. This course focuses on the proper accounting treatment of an entity’s liabilities and stockholders’ equity. Additionally, students will gain an understanding and uses of the statement of cash flows as well as the study of other topics such as the proper accounting for pensions, leases, accounting changes, revenue recognition, income taxes, and other topics.
Prerequisite: ACC 212
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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ACC 215 - Principles of Federal Taxation
A study of the Federal Revenue system, tax statutes, and the preparation of individual tax returns. The Internal Revenue Code and regulations along with court decisions are studied and particular attention is given as to how tax planning for individuals is affected.
Prerequisite: ACC 212
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ACC 241 - Managerial Accounting
This course provides students with an opportunity to study managerial accounting concepts. Students will learn how to compile and analyze accounting information to assist managers in their planning, directing, and controlling functions for service, manufacturing, and merchandising entities. Topics include: incremental analysis, profit planning and the preparation of budgets, variance analysis, understanding cost behavior, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing systems will also be studied.
Prerequisite: ACC 200 or ACC 211
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ACC 242 - Advanced Accounting I
A study of advanced accounting problems in areas such as consolidations, corporate mergers and acquisitions and partnership operations and liquidations, and not-for-profit entities.
Prerequisite: ACC 213
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ACC 245 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
A study of specialized accounting topics such as international accounting, foreign operations and the accounting and financial reporting requirements for government and not-for-profit organizations. An indepth analysis of a government Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is undertaken.
Prerequisite: ACC 213
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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ACC 317 - Principles of Auditing
An introduction to generally accepted auditing standards adopted by the AICPA and releases by the Securities and Exchange Commission in conjunction with an expression of an opinion by independent public accountants. Attention to the ethics of the profession of public accounting, the study of internal control, audit procedures and objectives.
Prerequisite: ACC 242
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ACC 320 - Accounting Information Systems and E.D.P. Auditing
A study of accounting information systems as well as audit and assurance services in the context of electronic data processing systems. The student will gain hands-on experience with accounting information systems by processing transactions for all accounting cycles using software commonly used by businesses. The student will also gain an understanding of audit objectives and procedures that are specific to audit and assurance services in a computerized environment. Use of computer assisted audit techniques will be emphasized, including exposure to the use of Generalized Audit Software.
Prerequisite: COM 140 , ACC 213
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ACC 362 - Internship in Accounting
A course designed to give professional experience under college supervision through participating employers. The student is expected to work a minimum of 100 hours during the internship. In addition, the student is required to submit a log of activities and a paper. A member of the faculty will supervise the internship and will consult with representatives of the business in assessing the student’s performance.
Prerequisite: Student must be an accounting major and a junior or senior who has met certain academic standards.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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Anthropology |
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ANT 151 - Cultural Anthropology
The basic principles, fundamental ideas and insights of cultural anthropology will be examined through comparative ethnographic accounts. The view of humans as both the products and creators of their culture will be explored through an analysis of cultural variation and culture change.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ANT 152 - Physical Anthropology
An exploration of the physical, behavioral, and cultural heritage of man from an evolutionary point of view. Broad topics will include an assessment of the relevance of primate behavior in understanding human behavior; theories on the origin of the human line; the evidence for human evolution in terms of stone tools and fossils.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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ANT 261 - Native Americans
A survey of American prehistory using both archaeological and ethnographic data, covering the past 30,000 years to the European invasion 500 years ago. The history, environment, culture, and social institutions characteristic of native Americans will be examined with the focus on adaptation and cultural development of pre-contact cultures.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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Arabic |
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ARA 151 - Elementary Arabic I
A communicative approach to the fundamentals of the Arabic language with emphasis on the alphabet, listening comprehension, speaking, and cultural awareness. This course, along with ARA 152 , is designed to enable students to communicate in Arabic in everyday situations. For students who have no (or little) previous knowledge of Arabic.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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ARA 152 - Elementary Arabic II
A continuation of ARA 151 with increasing emphasis on oral communication, grammatical structures, reading, writing, and appreciation of Arabic-speaking cultures. Open to students who have completed ARA 151 or its equivalent.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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Art CO-CURRICULAR WORKSHOP IN ART may be offered for academic credit in accordance with the policy that students may earn 1/2 academic credit per semester for a total of two credits toward the degree for participation in co-curricular activities approved for credit by the faculty. Consult the Moderator of the Art Club. |
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ART 100 - The Understanding and Appreciation of Art
A study of the creative impulse as expressed in painting, architecture and sculpture from prehistoric times to the twentieth century, with emphasis on art as a reflection of the religious, cultural and social attitudes of the times. Illustrated lectures, discussions and museum visits.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Fee $50
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ART 103 - Art and Architecture in Western Europe
An intensive field trip in which students will study and experience the architecture, sculpture and painting of Europe. Guided tours and lectures on site by St. Joseph’s faculty along with native guides will offer students a complete aesthetic experience. Slide-lecture presentations on campus, given during the Spring semester, will precede the trip. A final daily log of travel experience and museum visits will be submitted for evaluation one month after the completion of the tour. Although the tour is given in the summer, this is offered as a Spring semester course.
12 hours on campus, tour 10-12 days. May be taken for 2-3 credits
Spring
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ART 104 - Art and Architecture of France
Students study the painting, sculpture, and architecture of a particular country. The course includes lectures, research and writing projects, as well as group discussions. Two museum visits are required. A trip may be offered as an optional part of the course.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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ART 105 - The Visual Arts in a Global World
A field trip experience in which students will study the visual arts of non-European countries. Guided tours and lectures by St. Joseph’s College Faculty along with local guides will offer students a comprehensive aesthetic appreciation of the culture they are studying. Lectures on campus will precede the trip. Students will be required to keep a daily log. Research paper due one month after return.
12 hours on campus, tour 10 days 2 credits. May be taken for 3 credits with completion of a research project.
Offered when there is sufficient student demand.
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ART 173 - Photography without A Darkroom
An exploration of photography that concentrates on making good photographs, emphasizing composition and content. Traditional 35mm film cameras with laboratory processing. Simple studio lighting and portrait photography. Digital photography with PhotoShop manipulation. Alternative techniques: pinholes, photo illustrations, sun print photographs.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
(Not offered in Patchogue.)
Fee $100.
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ART 185 - Art as Communication
An introduction to the fine and functional arts. Analysis of how the painter, sculptor and architect use art elements and materials as a means of expression and communication. Discussion of the relationship of art to human needs and the role of art in daily life: the community, school, home and religion. Studio projects and illustrated lectures.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
Fee $70
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ART 200 - Art History/Prehistoric thru Medieval
An in-depth study of painting, sculpture and architecture from prehistoric times to the late 13th century, exploring the relationship of the visual arts to the religious, social and cultural milieu of each historical period.
There is no prerequisite for this course.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 201 - Art History Renaissance/Impressionism
An in-depth study of painting, sculpture and architecture from the Renaissance to the 20th century, exploring the relationship of the visual arts to the religious, social and cultural milieu of each historical period.
There is no prerequisite for this course.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 202 - History of Modern Art
An in-depth study of modern painting, sculpture and architecture from the late nineteenth century to the present. Students will examine principles of contemporary art and the historical development of the diverse styles of this era. Illustrated lectures, discussions, visits to museums and galleries.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 205 - Art in the Non-Western World
An in-depth exploration of the enormous variety of artistic developments in selected cultures outside of Europe. The beginnings of artistic expression in India and expansion of Buddhist art forms to China, Japan and Southeast Asia will be examined. The development of art forms in China will be a major focus in the course. Attention will also be paid to art forms in the Islamic world, in pre-Columbian Meso-America and in Sub-Saharan Africa. Students will also explore aspects of non-western art from cultures that directly influenced 19th and 20th century western artists.
There is no prerequisite for this course.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 215 - Art in American Life
An intensive study of the architecture, painting and sculpture in America from the 17th century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the art resources in New York and Long Island. Illustrated lectures, discussions, visits to museums and galleries.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 220 - Women in the History of Art
This art history course traces the art of women artists from the Renaissance to the present. Focusing on the contributions of a selection of women artists, the course will provide a broad overview of their achievements. In addition to the more famous names like Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe, the list expands to include other women painters, sculptors and numerous contemporary artists from across the globe.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 225 - History of Photography
Students will be provided with an overview of photographic history from its beginning to the present day. They will be introduced to specific terminology of the technical and aesthetic aspects of the medium, as well as significant styles, trends and photographers from the 1830’s to the 1990’s. The course will examine the social and cultural influences on photography, and photography’s role in everyday life.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 227 - Issues in Visual Culture
Visual culture is central to how we communicate. Our lives are dominated by images and by visual technologies that allow for the local and global circulation of ideas, information and politics. In our increasingly visual world, how can we best decipher and understand the many ways that our everyday lives are organized around looking practices and the images we encounter each day? This course will be an exploration of issues and applications of everyday aesthetics that contain powerful technological, social, cultural and economic factors.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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Art: Studio The emphasis of studio courses is to guide students in discovering, developing and expressing their creative potential. Exposure to varied approaches and techniques offers the beginning, as well as the advanced student, a broad scope for individual growth and expression.
A $65–$100 materials fee will be charged in all studio courses at Brooklyn campus.
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ART 153 - Introduction to Sculpture
This course will emphasize the planning and construction of projects applying the basic elements and principles of three-dimensional design. Students will work with a variety of materials such as clay, plaster, and wood to create sculptural forms that are considered from multiple views. Vocabulary of design terminology will be developed both in word and practice. Classes will include lectures, in-class projects and group critiques.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 160 - Printmaking I
This course will introduce the student to a variety of non-toxic printmaking techniques, ie., solar etching, woodcut, linocut, dry point and monotype. Acids and harsh chemicals will not be used. The student will be encouraged to develop drawing, painting and design abilities as well as an expressive sensibility.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
Fall
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ART 163 - Crafts as an Art Form I
An introduction to craft techniques that encourage creative expression as well as an understanding of the cultural history behind the forms. A variety of media may be used including clay, mosaic, enamel, textile, glass, and/or wood.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
Fall and Spring
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ART 165 - Graphic Design I
(FORMERLY ART 265 Introduction To Graphic Design)
Challenging projects will evolve from a basic understanding of graphic software including Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator or Quark XPress and the principles of graphic design.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 179 - Black And White Photography I
(FORMERLY ART 280 Photography As An Art)
Students will learn to approach photography as a means of creative expression. Course covers the aesthetic and technical aspects of black and white film photography, including 35 millimeter camera technique, film processing and development of photographs in the darkroom. Weekly assignments, class critique of student work and slide lectures on photography are given.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 183 - Drawing I
An introduction to the skills and creative possibilities of drawing. This course is designed to enable students to discover and develop their own unique styles and expressive qualities. Group discussion and analysis develops a critical awareness of the work of others as well as their own.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
Fall and Spring
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ART 184 - Painting I
Varied techniques, materials and approaches to painting are explored to develop and expand the students’ capabilities and modes of expression.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
Fall and Spring
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ART 186 - Ceramics I
A basic course in methods of working with clay including firing and glazing techniques. Emphasis will be given to the development of good structural form and decorative design.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
Spring
Fee $85
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ART 190 - Ceramic Sculpture
A course designed to develop skills and creative expression in clay, using sculpture as a focus. Projects will be planned to explore students’ interests and challenge their capabilities.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
Spring
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ART 195 - Calligraphy I
The development of those skills required to learn the Chancery Cursive Alphabet, based upon and adapted from the writing masters of the 15th century. Emphasis will be placed on the personal inventive usage of the style by the student calligrapher.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits. This course may be taken for 2 credits with permission.
Fall and Spring
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ART 260 - Printmaking II
Students will control basic printmaking methods learned in ART 160 to achieve consistent technical quality. They will be introduced to one or more techniques and will focus on developing expressive imagery.
Prerequisite: ART 160 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ART 263 - Crafts as an Art Form II
A more advanced exploration of one or more crafts in which the student pursues an individual, in-depth and personal approach to the craft form.
Prerequisite: ART 163 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ART 267 - Computer Assisted Graphic Design Workshop
A basic course with individual projects to suit career needs. Preparation for exhibitions, planning publicity, advertising brochures and posters. Students will use the computer and laser printer in the production of their campaigns.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 269 - Digital Photography
This course will emphasize the integration of traditional photographic skills with digital image processing. Digital cameras and Adobe Photoshop will be used to produce traditional and original non-photographic images. Students will become familiar with the creative possibilities of the photographic and computer-based aspects of digital photography. Classes will include lectures, in-class projects, photographic assignments and critiques. Students will collect and shoot images to use in class and for independent projects. Basic photographic skills and digital file fundamentals will be emphasized. Students must have a digital camera with adjustable functions. No point and shoot cameras.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 279 - Photography II
(FORMERLY ART 280 Photography as an Art II)
A continuation of the principles of 35mm photography with advanced black and white developing and printing techniques, including toning, bleaching, pushing and pulling film, use of camera filters and different lenses. Opportunity for experimentation with form and content. Students pursue individual assignments, developing a personal vocabulary of vision. Class critiques, gallery/museum visit and slide lectures.
Prerequisite: ART 280, ART 179 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional darkroom time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 283 - Drawing II
Based upon the drawing concepts developed in ART 183 , the student progresses to more sophisticated drawing concepts and investigates various wet and dry media.
Prerequisite: ART 183 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 284 - Painting II
A continuation of the concepts and skills of painting in which the student works toward a greater awareness of a personal statement and development of painting skills.
Prerequisite: ART 184 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 286 - Ceramics II
An advanced ceramics course in which the student builds upon and reinforces previous ceramic experience in order to skillfully develop a personal expression through clay. Emphasis on developing skill on the potter’s wheel.
Prerequisite: ART 186 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ART 292 - Ceramic Sculpture II
Students will build on previous skills begin in ART 190 Ceramic Sculpture I. They will work on developing their personal style of expression.
Prerequisite: ART 190 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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ART 295 - Calligraphy II
This course will build on calligraphic skills begun at the introductory level. The student will develop a personal style and will experience lettering on various surfaces, with assorted media and be introduced to new letter forms in order to produce integrated calligraphic statements.
Prerequisite: ART 195 or departmental approval
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ART 298 - Independent Study in Various Media
A course developed to meet the needs and interests of students for creative individualized study and experimentation. Departmental approval is required.
3 hours a week with additional studio time 1 semester 3 credits.
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BIO 108 - Introduction to Ecology
An introduction to the dynamics of how organisms and their environment interact. Special attention is given to finding solutions to local and national environmental problems. Field work involves the investigation of lake, bay, and ocean pollution; beach erosion; sand dune stabilization; soil analysis; the dynamics of Long Island’s Pine Barrens; air pollution.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 109 - Current Trends in Biology
A consideration of biological topics of current interest to society including genetic engineering, gene banks, the human genome project, in vitro fertilization, Mad Cow disease, and cloning.
Note: A student may not take BIO 109 and BIO 110 .
3 hours lecture a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring, Summer, Intersession
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BIO 110 - Current Topics in Biology
A consideration of biological topics of current interest to society including genetic engineering, gene banks, the human genome project, reproductive technologies, cloning, and antibiotic resistance. The laboratory component will introduce the student to modern techniques employed by biologists in the investigation of the aforementioned topics.
Note: A student may not take BIO 109 and BIO 110.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 112 - Biological Control Systems
A study of the nervous and endocrine systems and their relationship to normal and abnormal behavior.
3 hours lecture a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIO 115 - Introduction to Human Inheritance
An introduction to the study of heredity and its relationship to human welfare.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 116 - Evolving Life
An introduction to the field of evolution specifically designed for the non-science major. Topics included are: how organisms evolve (macro and microevolution), the history of life on earth, the formation of new species, and the origin of biodiversity.
3 hours lecture a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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BIO 117 - Literacy in Biology
A non-laboratory introduction to basic biological principles and foundations specifically designed for the non-science major, as well as those seeking to strengthen their background prior to taking laboratory courses in biology. Topics include an overview of life systems, key terminology, importance of biotic and abiotic factors, and general methods of scientific inquiry.
2 hours lecture a week 1 semester 2 credits.
Spring on demand
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BIO 118 - Introduction to Environmental Biology
An introduction to the study of the environment and its sustainability, with a focus on natural processes. Topics include: impacts of human population increase; biogeochemical cycles; ecosystems and global climate; water supply and pollution; air pollution and stratospheric ozone depletion; deforestation and global warming. Students explore various worldviews as they relate to the role of humanity and its relationship to the natural world. Fieldwork involves the investigation of biological issues affecting the environment such as: lake death; bay pollution; ocean pollution; coastal erosion, deforestation and air pollution.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
Note: A student may not take BIO 108 and BIO 118
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 120 - Healing Powers of Plants
Certain plants have long been known to cure human diseases and to act as stimulants, depressants, or hallucinogens. Students in this course will study local medicinal plants and will screen them for biologically active ingredients. Special attention will be paid to the roles of these ingredients in psychoactivity and in ameliorating disorders in a number of the body’s systems.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring, Summer
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 130 - Introduction to Immunology
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the immune system and to discuss the role of the defense mechanism in a human body. It covers the structure and function of the immune system, and details how the immune system can be up-regulated for vaccination against infectious agents, and down-regulated to treat autoimmune diseases. AIDS, immunotherapy, tumor and transplantation immunology will also be discussed.
Note: A student may not take BIO 130 and BIO 131
3 hours lecture a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BIO 131 - Immunological Exploration
This course is designed to introduce students to the immune system. It will utilize both the classroom and laboratory to cover the structure and function of the immune system, and detail how the immune system can be up-regulated for vaccination against infectious agents, and down-regulated to treat autoimmune diseases. Some additional topics will include: AIDS, immunotherapy, tumor and transplantation immunology.
Note: A student may not take BIO 130 and BIO 131
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits
Spring
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 140 - The Microbial World
An introduction to the biology of bacteria, algae and protozoa. Topics to be considered include the evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the interaction between humans and microbes, the role of microorganisms in the environment, and current research and technology involving microbes.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Summer
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 145 - Marine Biology
This course will explore the marine organisms: who they are, what they do, how they interact with one another and with the sea around them, and how their lives connect with ours. Attention will also be given to the oceans that sustain them. Extensive field work is involved.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Lab fee-$30
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BIO 150 - General Biology I
An intensive study of the chemical and cellular basis of life, energy transformations in the cell, and the biology of organisms.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall & Spring
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 151 - General Biology II
A continuation of BIO 150 . Topics include cellular reproduction, patterns of inheritance, mechanisms of gene action, development, the biology of populations, and the diversity of organisms.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BIO 150
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring & Summer
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 160 - Anatomy and Physiology I
A study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include the chemical and physical basis of life, cellular and tissue anatomy and function, homeostatic mechanisms, the integumentary system, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and special senses.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall, Summer
Lab fee-$125
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BIO 161 - Anatomy and Physiology II
A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I. Topics include the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, defense mechanisms of the body, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, nutrition, temperature regulation, excretory system, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, reproductive system and development.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BIO 160
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring, Summer
Lab fee-$125
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BIO 200 - General Ecology
An introduction to ecological principles and their application to the solution of environmental problems. Topics include population dynamics, species interaction, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem types, succession, Long Island ecology. Six 3-hour field trips and one all day (Saturday) field trip are required.
Prerequisites: BIO 151 , CHE 151
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 216 - Biometrics
The emphasis in this course is on the analysis and interpretation of laboratory and field data. Topics include: measures of central tendency, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation analysis, nonparametrics, experimental design and sampling methods.
Prerequisite: BIO 151
3 hours lecture 1 semester 3 credits.
Offered when there is sufficient student demand.
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BIO 220 - Vertebrate Histology and Microtechnique
Microscopic anatomy of the fundamental tissues and organs of the vertebrates. Practice in the basic techniques involved in preparing tissues for microscopic study.
Prerequisite: BIO 151
2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Offered when there is sufficient student demand.
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 225 - Forensic Bioscience
The course covers the function of the forensic bioscience laboratory and its relation to successful criminal investigation. Topics include crime scene processing, investigative techniques, current forensic technology and related topics. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and collect relevant evidence at simulated crime scenes, and request appropriate laboratory analysis of submitted evidence.
Prerequisite: Departmental permission
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 240 - Globalization: A Case Study of Food
An interdisciplinary course that will examine the concepts, development, and implications of globalization through a semester long study of food. Students will explore the movement of food in international trade, its diffusion and relationship to history and culture, and the science of food development including genetically engineered/modified foods.
Note: This is an interdisciplinary course that can be taken as Biology, Business or History.
3 hours lecture 1 semester 3 credits.
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BIO 260 - Evolutionary Biology
An introduction to the principles and significance of Darwinian evolution. Topics include the history of life, microevolution, the concept of natural selection, macroevolution and speciation, and the integration of micro- and macroevolution.
Prerequisite: BIO 151
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 279 - Local Field Ecology
Local Field Ecology deals with the study of organisms and their ecological systems in their natural habitat, with special emphasis upon classification, identification, natural history, and ecology of Long Island ecosystems and their components (species, populations, communities). This course is designed to provide valuable field experience in the observation, interpretation, and identification of a wide variety of plant and animal taxa and their associated ecosystems. To facilitate this experience, initial training will be conducted in the classroom followed by extensive time at a wide variety of locations in the field, including: salt marshes, inland wetlands, lakes, streams, estuaries, ocean, and forest systems.
Prerequisites: BIO 108 , BIO 118 or BIO 200 . BIO 279 is recommended for biology majors and environmental studies minors.
Note: A student may not take BIO 279 and BIO 280 .
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Offered when there is sufficient student demand.
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 280 - Field Course in Ecology
The application of basic ecological principles to a particular ecosystem. The course provides actual field experience in examination of the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem through residence at an established field station. This experience comprises the laboratory component of the course.
Prerequisite: BIO 200 or BIO 108 with instructor’s permission
2 hours lecture a week, 7-10 days residence at the field station 1 semester 4 credits.
Offered when there is sufficient student demand.
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BIO 290 - Modern Genetics
A study of the laws of heredity and variation including a consideration of their application to modern genetics problems: molecular genetics, physiological and biochemical genetics, mutagenesis and evolution.
Prerequisites: BIO 151 , CHE 151 , CHE 251 concurrently
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 301 - Plant Biology
The emphasis will be given to the vascular plants, although other groups will be treated in their evolutionary context. Topics include: plant taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. Some additional topics include: xylogenesis, phytochemicals, forensic botany, and photoperiodism.
Prerequisites: BIO 151
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall 2013
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BIO 331 - Pathophysiology
A study of the disruption of homeostasis at the cellular, tissue and organ level in the human organism and its relationship to causative factors of disease.
Prerequisites: College level Anatomy and Physiology course
3 hours lecture a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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BIO 335 - Physiology
An in-depth study of vertebrate functions, the underlying physical and chemical principles upon which they rely, and the integration of the various processes in the maintenance of homeostasis.
Prerequisites: BIO 151 , CHE 151 , CHE 251 , PHY 150 concurrently
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 340 - Microbiology
An introduction to the fundamental principles governing the biology of bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, yeasts, and molds. Special consideration given to a study of immunity, pathogenic varieties, antibiotics, and chemotherapy.
Prerequisites: BIO 151 , CHE 151 , CHE 251
2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 350 - Immunology
This course will offer a balanced approach to deliver a broad introduction to the field of immunology. It will include basic cellular and humoral immunology, development and evolution of the immune system, immunogenetics, and immunopathology.
Prerequisites: BIO 151 , BIO 290
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall 2012
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 380 - Research Seminar
An awareness of the problems and methods of research is fostered through a program of guided reading of scientific literature in preparation for research into a specific biological problem in the senior year. Progress reports are given and analyzed by the students. Open to majors who have completed 18 credits of Biology
1-1/2 hours seminar a week plus additional library time 1 semester 2 credits.
Spring
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BIO 400 - Internship
Practical experience in a laboratory or other setting approved by the Department. Enables students to acquire skills appropriate to their career plans.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Biology major, 3.0 cum in major courses, acceptance at the cooperative institution, and Departmental approval
A minimum of 130 hours is required 3 credits.
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BIO 420 - Biorhythms
A study of rhythmic phenomena in organisms with reference to clock hypotheses and the influence of environmental parameters such as light-dark cycles, temperature, and pervasive geophysical factors.
Prerequisites: BIO 151 , BIO 335 , CHE 151 , CHE 251
3 hours lecture a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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BIO 440 - Analysis of Devlopmental Biology
A theoretical and experimental analysis of the fundamental problems of animal and plant development using the tools of genetics and molecular analysis to bear on the basic questions of development. The course is topical covering major questions of embryology, control of gene expression, evolution, and the ramifications of developmental biology in plants and animals.
Prerequisite: BIO 290
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall 2011, 2013
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 450 - Endocrinology
This course will study the endocrine system as it relates to and determines physiologic behavior. The course content will include general anatomy of the system and use of the system to regulate cells involved in physiologic behaviors.
Prerequisite: BIO 335
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall 2012, 2014
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 460 - Cell Biology
A study of the properties and functions of living cells, the fundamental principles that guide cellular organization and function, and some of the critical scientific evidence leading to our current understanding of these central concepts.
Prerequisite: BIO 335
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring 2012, 2014
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 461 - Molecular Biology
A study of macromolecules, basic molecular processes and genetic phenomena in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, phage and viruses, with emphasis on both molecules and their biology. Topics include classical molecular biology (DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis), recombinant DNA and genetic engineering, interactions of macromolecules and regulation of biologic systems.
Prerequisites: BIO 151 , BIO 290 , CHE 251 ,
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall 2012, 2014
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 462 - Neuroscience
An in-depth study of the nervous system. Neural anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, behavior and the alterations of these in various disease states will be studied.
Prerequisite: BIO 335
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring 2013
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 470 - Coastal Marine Habitats
The structure and function of coastal marine habitats including rocky intertidal areas, sandy beaches, tidal and mud flats, estuaries, salt marshes, soft bottom areas and plankton will be examined. The course will review the physical regime, flora and fauna of these environments.
Prerequisites: BIO 200 or BIO 280 or BIO 301 (with Instructor’s permission)
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 4 credits.
Spring 2013
Lab fee-$60
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BIO 480 - Research
Independent laboratory research required of majors in the senior year.
Prerequisite: BIO 380
2 credits for the year.
Lab fee-$60 This course may be taken for 3 credits with additional benchwork.
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BUS 100 - Process of Management
An introduction to the business decision-making process through the study of the theory and practice of management. The manager’s tasks—planning, organizing, directing and controlling—are reviewed through reading and case studies. The student is introduced to the concept of strategic planning, and in line with today’s emphasis on productivity, particular attention is paid to human resources and motivation.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 120 - Macroeconomics
(ECO 120 )
National economic policy; inflation and unemployment in the business cycle; output and income determination; government expenditures and receipts; fiscal policy and monetary policy; Federal Reserve System and the banking system; variations in stabilization policy; the impact of capital-labor relations.
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 127 - Comparative Economic Systems
(ECO 127 )
Study of the philosophic and ideological basis of economic systems, how they solve various economic problems, and the current state of these systems. Attention will be focused on the variations in modern economic systems: capitalist, state capitalist, market socialist, socialist, and traditional. Individual countries will be used as case studies for analysis of these various economic systems.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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BUS 150 - Business Law I
Introduction to the legal environment of business. General survey of the legal system, courts and procedures. Study of the law of contracts, agency, partnership and corporations. The course uses the case and text method.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 151 - Business Law II
A continuation of Business Law I. Personal property, bailments, sales, commercial paper, creditors’ rights, real property, secured transactions and regulations of business.
Prerequisite: BUS 150
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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BUS 161 - International Economic Problems
(ECO 161 )
Survey of current problems covering international trade, international finance, the relations between technologically advanced and less-developed nations, and various international institutions and markets for the promotion of sustainable economic growth. Focus on current issues in international economic policy.
Prerequisite: BUS 120 /ECO 120
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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