| Mechanical Engineering Tech |
MET 001 - Mechanical Engr Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 002 - Upper Level Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 5.00
Lecture:
1.00 to 5.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 003 - Upper Level Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 5.00
Lecture:
1.00 to 5.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 004 - Upper Level Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 5.00
Lecture:
1.00 to 5.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 109 - Computer Program & Applic
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
This is an introductory course in a computer programming
language. Programs are specifically written to be used in
the areas of statics, strength of materials, machine design,
heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 117 - Manufacturing Processes
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
The main purpose of this course is to introduce the
mechanical engineering technology student to the principles
and operation of mechanical equipment such as lathes, drill
press, milling machines and measuring requirements and
measuring instruments. Several manufacturing processes such
as welding, powder metallurgy, sheet metal forming,
extrusion, etc. are also covered. Individual laboratory
projects will be assigned to each student to reinforce the
topics covered in the theory.
Lecture:
.00 or 1.00 Lab:
.00 or 3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 127 - Adv Manufacturing Processes
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
This course is a continuation of MET 117. Topics emphasize
the theory and operation of manual and numerically
controlled milling machines and machining centers.
Additional topics covered are the gear shaper, indexing
head, point-to-point drilling and milling, and three axis
measurement. Laboratory projects will be assigned to
reinforce the topics covered in theory.
Lecture:
.00 or 1.00 Lab:
.00 or 3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 117 Minimum Grade: D
MET 201 - Statics
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This is a basic course in statics. The main objective of
this course is to provide the student with a basic
understanding of the principles of statics. Topics such as
resultant of a force, equilibrium of forces, moments,
couples, analysis of simple trusses, centroids, center of
gravity, moments of inertia and friction are covered in this
course.
NOTE: STUDENTS COMPLETING THIS COURSE CANNOT RECEIVE CREDIT
FOR CON 106.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MTH 130 Minimum Grade: D
and PHY 135 Minimum Grade: D
MET 205 - Material Science
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This is a theory and laboratory course designed to give
students a basic understanding of crystal structures,
effects of cold work and annealing on metal structures and
properties, phase diagrams, heat treatment of steel,
corrosion of materials, failure analysis of ferrous and
non-ferrous alloys, ceramics, plastics and composite
materials. Laboratory experiments are associated with the
topics covered in the theory.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 205W - Material Science
Credits:
3.00
This is a theory and laboratory course designed to give
students a basic understanding of crystal structures,
effects of cold work and annealing on metal structures
and properties, phase diagrams, heat treatment of steel
corrosion of materials, failure analysis of ferrous and non-
ferrous alloys, ceramics, plastics and composite materials.
Laboratory experiments are associated with the topics
covered in the theory. Students will write technical reports
throughout the semester as well as final presentations to
help them communicate effectively in specific writing
related to their fields.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 206 - Strength of Materials
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
This is a basic course in Strength of Materials. The main
objective of this course is to introduce the concepts of
stress, strain, torsion, bending and shear stresses. It
also covers shear moment diagrams, deformations and modes of
failure, Mohr's Circle; also included are topics in thermal
and combined stresses. Laboratory demonstration of
experiments and testing equipment are emphasized.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Co-requisites:
Pre-requisites:
MET 201 Minimum Grade: D
or ( CON 106 Minimum Grade: D )
MET 207 - Tool Design
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This course emphasizes the design of production tools,
including drill jigs, milling and boring fixtures, and
sheet metal piercing and blanking press blocks. Drawings
will be done on the computer.
College's computer graphics equipment.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 127 Minimum Grade: D
and MET 211 Minimum Grade: D
MET 210 - Applied Thermodynamics
Credits:
3.00
This course lays the groundwork for the student's future
studies in the area of thermal design, encompassing the
fields of power, heating, air conditioning and
refrigeration. Topics covered include basics such as the
first and second laws of thermodynamics, equations of state
for gases and vapors, and psychometrics. Building on this
foundation, thermodynamic processes and cycles will be
introduced, including the Camot, and Vapor Compression
refrigeration cycles. Thermal equipment such as boilers,
turbines, evaporators, condensers, compressors and heat
exchangers will be analyzed.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 109 Minimum Grade: D
and PHY 136 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 130 Minimum Grade: D
MET 211 - Advanced Computer Graphics
Credits:
1.00
This is a laboratory course which introduces advanced topics
in computer graphics including advanced dimensioning and
tolerancing, 3-D wire frame, surface of revolution, solids,
in computer graphics. Laboratory exercises will be assigned
to the stundents for hands-on experience with the related
topics.
Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
GPH 103 Minimum Grade: D
and GPH 104 Minimum Grade: D
MET 212 - Applied Fluid Mechanics
Credits:
3.00
The objective of this course is to rpesent the basic
principles of fluid mechanics and the application of those
principles to practical, applied problems. Primary emphasis
is on the topics of fluid statistics, flow of fluids in
piping systems, flow measurement, and forces developed by
fluids in motion. The course is directed to anyone in a
technical field where the ability to apply the principles of
fluid mechanics is desirable.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Co-requisites:
PHY 136
Pre-requisites:
MTH 130 Minimum Grade: D
MET 230 - Electrical Principles
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This hands-on and theory course introduces electrical
principles to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Technology and Facility Management Technology students.
Emphasis will be on power systems that utilize alternating
current. Course topics include resistive and R-L-C series
and parallel circuits, instrumentaion, single and
three-phase circuits that contain motors, transformers,
starters and low voltage controls, and an overview of
electronic applications to mechanical systems. Electrical
logic (ladder) diagrams will be stressed throughout the
semester. Laboratory assignments will reinforce the
topics covered by theory through relevant experiments
performed by the student and will include the writing of
laboratory reports.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 109 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 130 Minimum Grade: D
and PHY 136 Minimum Grade: D
MET 251 - Numerical Control
Credits:
3.00
In this course, the fundamental skills and knowledge of the
IBM System/360 APT Numerical Control programming language
are developed. Students will be required to write and run
APT programs on the Department's numerical control system.
Students will also process programs to produce EIA-NC code
suitable for machine control.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
GPH 103 Minimum Grade: D
and GPH 104 Minimum Grade: D
and MET 127 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 129 Minimum Grade: D
MET 252 - Quality Control (Metrology)
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Students will be introduced to the three main aspects of
industrial quality control: dimensional inspection,
calibration, and statistical quality control. The theory
and practice of metrological devices such as plug gauges,
gauge blocks, optical comparator and the tool-maker's
microscope will be covered. State-of-the-art digimatic
equipment, height gauge, and super micrometer will be taught
as well as other inspection techniques. The use of the
computer assisted coordinate measuring machine (CMM) will
also be emphasized.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 211 Minimum Grade: D
and MET 127 Minimum Grade: D
MET 300 - Computer Aided Design
Credits:
.00 or 2.00
This course will introduce the technology students to the
important subject of engineering design and finite element
analysis. The course material builds on the student's
previous experience in computer graphics and strength of
materials and introduces them to the modern concepts of
concurrent engineering and design for manufacturability.
The students will learn how to import their graphic drawings
from the Computer Aided Design (CAD) to the Computer Aided
Engineering (CAE) software and apply the loads and
appropriate boundary condition. Linear stress and
deformation analysis of mechanical systems is an essential
part of this course, which will provide the students
with a powerful design tool.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 206 Minimum Grade: D
and MET 211 Minimum Grade: D
MET 304 - Computer Inter. MFG(CIM)
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
In this course, the concepts of Computer Integrated
Manufacturing (CIM) as applied to the areas of
Computer Aided Design (CAD), Design Office
Automation, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE),
Management Materials Traacking with Bar Code
Technology and Network Communication will be
studied. Students will gain hands-on experience using
the college's computer system and software. Laboratory
projects will cover real world concepts.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 211 Minimum Grade: D
MET 305 - Tooling for Composites
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This is a theory and laboratory course covering an
introduction to advanced composites and design of production
tools. Some included topics are: vacuum fixtures, lay up
tooling, composite tooling, and press tooling. Drawings
will be done on the computer.
on the College's computer graphics equipment.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 207 Minimum Grade: D
MET 307 - Electromechanical Control Sys
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
The objective of this course is to present a comprehensive,
concise and modern treatment of the fundamental principles
of feedback and linear control system theory & practice.
The theory part of the course considers the conceptual
framework and terminology of feedback and control systems,
methods of determining the stability of linear systems,
transfer functions, block diagrams and signal flow graphs.
Laboratory exercises demonstrate the fundamental behavior
of pneumatic, electropneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Special topics include the use of microprocessors in control
system technology.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 230 Minimum Grade: D
MET 308 - Machine and Product Design
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This course covers the mechanical design of the machine
elements including springs, gears, couplings, shafts and
fasteners by applying the basic principles of statistics and
strengths of materials. It also includes the kinematics of
gear trains, stress analysis of various machine elements and
design for different modes of failure.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 206 Minimum Grade: D
MET 351 - Comp Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Credits:
3.00
This course provides the student with experience in computer
graphics NC programming techniques. Students will generate
2-D and 3-D parts on CAM software and analyze the toolpaths
required for various types of machining operations.
Programs will be processed to produce EIA-NC code which will
then be loaded into a CNC machine to manufacture a part.
Students will also create 2-D and 3-D files on CAD software
and learn how to export the CAD files to CAM software.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 127 Minimum Grade: D
MET 405 - Dynamics
Credits:
3.00
The motions of a particle and its associated forces and
accelerations will be analyzed. The analytic techniques
will include conservation of energy, impulse, momentum and
work methods. D'Alembert's Principle, rotational dynamics,
and critical shaft speeds will be studied. Students will
develop computer software for selected topics.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 201 Minimum Grade: D
and PHY 136 Minimum Grade: D
and MET 109 Minimum Grade: D
MET 406 - Electronic Packaging Appl
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
This is a theory and laboratory course covering an
introduction to electronic packaging application with the
layout drawings of analog and digital schemetics. Also
included in the course is application of thermal, radio
frequency, electromagnetic, shock and vibration effects.
Student's designs will be drawn on the College's computer
graphics equipment.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 207 Minimum Grade: D
MET 409 - Statistical Quality Control
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Students will be introduced to techniques for determining
the quality of mass manufactured products by means of
statistical analysis. State of-the-art computers and
software will be used to generate and analyze process
control charts and histograms, plus continuous variables,
and attribute control charts. Tests for special causes and
capability analysis of a process will be addressed.
Prediction of the probable percentage defective in a
monitored process as well as the producer's and customer's
risk will be emphasized. Students will learn to define the
Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) and the military sampling
plans (MIL Standard).
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 109 Minimum Grade: D
and MET 252 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 110 Minimum Grade: D
MET 410 - Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
An independent investigation of a technical problem of
interest to both the student and a faculty member who shall
act as Project Advisor. The project selected will utilize
skills and knowledge acquired in earlier MET studies.
Required for graduation from the Bachelor of Technology
program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
MET 411 - Applied Heat Transfer
Credits:
3.00
This course will provide students with a basic understanding
of problems of heat transfer. The fundamental laws of
conduction, convection, and radiation are studied using
analytical and graphical methods. Graphical and empirical
solutions and applications to industrial problems will also
be covered plus special topics in heat exchangers, heat
pipes, and industrial furnaces.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 212 Minimum Grade: D
MET 415 - Robotics
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
Students will be introduced to robotics from both a
theoretical and practical aspect. Different types of robots
and their applications in industry will be covered.
Additional topics included are motion transmission and
control of robot mechanisms, robot programming, the use of
robots in an integrated manufacturing cell, and practical
use of the robot vision system. Hands-on experience on
actual working robots and the application of the theory will
be provided in the laboratory.
Lecture:
.00 or 2.00 Lab:
.00 or 3.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Manufacturing Engineering Tech
Mechanical Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 307 Minimum Grade: D
MET 417 - Modern Manufacturing Systems
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to enrich the student's practical
knowledge with hands-on experience of full-scale modern
manufacturing systems and actual industrial machining
centers. This course is composed of theory and
laboratory parts; the laboratory part of the course will
be held in the Institute for Manufacturing Research (IMR)
of the college which offers the state of the art
manufacturing systems and techniques. The students
will work in teams to design 3-D mechanical parts for
manufacturability and practice the concepts of concurrent
engineering and teamwork.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Engineering Technologies
Department:
Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-requisites:
MET 351 Minimum Grade: D
| Modern Language |
MLG 001 - Modern Language Elective
Credits:
1.00 to 12.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
MLG 002 - Modern Language Level II
Credits:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
MLG 003 - Modern Language Level III
Credits:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
MLG 004 - Modern Lang Level IV
Credits:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
MLG 100 - Introduction to Language
Credits:
3.00
A study of language from several points of view including
the following: structure of sounds, words, sentences
(phonology, morphology, syntax); variation in time
(historical linguistics); variation in space
(sociolinguistics). Applications may include first and
second language acquisition, language disorders and natural
language processing in artificial intelligence.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
MLG 300 - International Cinema
Credits:
3.00
Selected international films will be viewed, analyzed, and
discussed in terms of their historical, social, political,
and economic context as well as for their aesthetic value.
Readings, lectures, and class discussions are organized to
teach coherency in reading filmic works.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 301 - Italian Cinema(In English)
Credits:
3.00
Representative Italian films, from the post-war and
Neorealism to the present, will be viewed, analyzed and
discussed. Films are selected to provide a broad historical
and social perspective as seen through the artistic vision
of individual directors. The course will be conducted in
English and all films have English subtitles.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: C
or EGL 102R Minimum Grade: C
MLG 302 - Spanish & Latin Amer Cinema
Credits:
3.00
In this course, representative Spanish and Latin American
movies that cover periods from Romanticism to contemporary
times will be analyzed, viewed and discussed. Films will
be chosen to discuss social, philosophical, political and
identity problems as well as its interpretation according
to the artistic vision and directors' achievements and
goals. Theory and history of film genres of Spain and
Latin America cinema will be studied. The course will be
conducted in English and all movies have English subtitles.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 303 - French Cinema (In English)
Credits:
3.00
Representative French films from the lyrical traditional
cinema to the New Wave of the sixties and to the new
humanism of the present, will be viewed, analyzed and
discussed. Films are selected to provide a broad historical,
idealogical and social perspective as seen through the
eyes of individual directors. The course will be conducted
in English and all films have English subtitles.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 304 - French Culture & Civilization
Credits:
3.00
An examination of contemporary France and its political,
economic and social development. French cultural life and
institutions in France will also be considered. This course
may not be used to satisfy the foreign language proficiency
requirement.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 305 - Hispanic & Latin American Cult
Credits:
3.00
Civilization course: Provides a general perspective on the
formation of the Latin American Culture through the
centuries, with special emphasis on Spanish America. In
parallel form, historical and cultural evolution of the New
World and the Iberian Peninsula will be studied, from their
beginnings up to the present. Among other aspects, the
course will give special attention to the rich multicultural
heritage which has been maintained in Latin America through
the centuries, as well as its achievements in Art and
Literature.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 306 - Italian Culture & Civilization
Credits:
3.00
An examination of contemporary Italy and its political,
economic and social development. Italian cultural life and
institutions in Italy will also be considered. This course
may not be used to satisfy the foreign language proficiency
requirements.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 307 - French & Francphone Fic & Film
Credits:
3.00
This course will explore the relationship between literary
works and their film adaptations in France and all over the
French-speaking world. Selections will be read from novels,
short stories, and poems, and major literary movements will
be discussed. Students will analyze how literary images and
themes are translated onto the big screen. Topics include
the French heritage novel, the North African Arab/ French
experience, the West African and Caribbean Negritude
Movements, and French-Canadian literature and film. All
readings and films in English translation.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 308 - Arabic Culture & Civilization
Credits:
3.00
This course examines Arabic culture and civilization through
an analysis of historical, educational, social and climatic
factors. The course will focus on issues arising out of
intra-cultural and intercultural communication with today's
economic and socio-political currents focusing on American
and Arab relations.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 310 - Latin American Women Writers
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on the works of major Latin-American
women writers from the 17th to the 20th century. We will
analyze poems, short stories and novels and how women
have been portrayed in literature. The theoretical approach
to this class will be based on contemporary feminist
critics. We will study the works of the first 17th century
mexican feminist writer, The Nun, Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz,
as well as the works of Elena Poniatowska, Julia Alvarez and
Laura Ezquivel among others.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 312 - Contmp LatinAmer Short Stories
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to different literary movements reflected in
Latin American Short Stories in translation during the 20th
Century. The emphasis will be the lyrical basis of the
realistic, surrealistic and supernatural elements in the
stories of Latin American Writers. Modern women writers'
esthetics and poetic sensitivity as well as humor and
sarcasm will be included in both the observation of
individual psychology and tales of the absurd. Summarizing,
and using Anderson Imbert's three basic definitions, the
focus of this course will be: a) reality (realism);
b) the supernatural (literature of the fantastic);
c) the strange (magic realism).
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 315 - Art Culture & Civil of Spain
Credits:
3.00
Study of Spain, a multicultural and mutilingual nation, not
as a homogenous entity, but rather as a heterogeneous
tapestry of various cultures and languages. The corpus of
cultural texts studied will be derived from the realms of
literature, film, architecture, music and the visual arts.
They will be analyzed within their socio-historical context,
as well as their aesthetic value. An integral component of
the course will be the required trip to Spain (during Spring
break) to visit historical site, works of art and
architecture studied in the course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: C
MLG 320 - Latino Writers in the U.S.
Credits:
3.00
The development of Latino literature and culture in the
United States, with emphasis on the 20th century. Major
writings of Mexican, Cuban, Domincan Republican,
Puerto Rican and other Latinos will be analyzed in relation
to each group's particular experience and its relation to
main stream society. Particular attention given to how
gender, race, ethnicity, and class interaction affects the
formation of the diverse cultural experience of the U.S.
Latino. This course will be taught in English.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Modern Languages
Pre-requisites:
EGL 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLG 600 - International Cinema: Spanish
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
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| Medical Laboratory Technology |
MLT 105L - Medical Lab Techniques Lab
Credits:
.00
This course introduces students to the professional and
technical responsibilities of the Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT). Professional topics include hospital and
laboratory organization, legal and ethical issues,
certification and licensure, and communication. Preliminary
topics in the major technical areas of laboratory science
(Microbiology, Hematology, Immunohematology,
Immunology/Serology, and Chemistry) are explored. The course
also includes instruction and practice in medical
terminology and phlebotomy techniques.
Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
MLT 105T - Medical Laboratory Techniques
Credits:
2.00
This course introduces students to the professional and
technical responsibilities of the Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT). Professional topics include hospital and
laboratory organization, legal and ethical issues,
certification and licensure, and communication. Preliminary
topics in the major technical areas of laboratory science
(Microbiology, Hematology, Immunohematology,
Immunology/Serology, and Chemistry) are explored. The
course also includes instruction and practice in medical
terminology and phlebotomy techniques.
Lecture:
1.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
MLT 223 - Hematology
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
A study of hematopoiesis and the formed elements of blood,
under normal and abnormal conditions. The theory and
practice of the blood count as a diagnostic tool is
presented. The process of hemostasis and thrombosis are
studied and tested in the laboratory. Automated instruments
are used for evaluation of blood specimens. Finger puncture
and venipuncture are utilized to obtain specimens for study
by manual and automated procedures. The significance of
quality control is emphasized and normal and abnormal
findings are related to a quality control program.
Lecture:
.00 or 3.00 Lab:
.00 or 3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 223L
Pre-requisites:
MLT 105
and BIO 130
and BIO 166
and CHM 152
and CHM 153
MLT 223L - Hematology
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 223
MLT 227L - Immunology and Serology Lab
Credits:
.00
Laboratory component of the course, includes the study of
the body's immune mechanisms and the clinical testing method
used to evaluate the immune system. The chemical properties
and physiological behavior of antigens, immunoglobulins, and
complement are considered in detail along with the cellular
interactions necessary for proper function of the immune
system. Serological diagnostic procedures in the laboratory
include performance and interpretation of tests for a
variety of immune disorders and infectious diseases.
Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 166, CHM 153
Pre-requisites:
MLT 105
and BIO 130
and CHM 152
MLT 227T - Immunology and Serology Theory
Credits:
4.00
Theory component of course includes the study of the body's
immune mechanisms and the clinical testing methods used to
evaluate the immune system. The chemical properties and
physiological behavior of antigens, immunoglobulins, and
complement are considered in detail along with the cellular
interactions necessary for proper function of the immune
system. Serological diagnostic procedures in the laboratory
include performance and interpretation of tests for a
variety of immune disorders and infectious diseases.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
BIO 166, CHM 153
Pre-requisites:
MLT 105
and BIO 130
and CHM 152
MLT 228L - Immunohematology Lab
Credits:
.00
Blood banking practice topics included are basic genetics,
blood collection and preservation, blood group antigens and
routine blood bank procedures. Transfusion safety and
federal regulatory requirements are also covered.
Compatibility testing and antibody identification are
emphasized. Guest lecturers may speak on current topics
and field trips to local blood banks shall be arranged.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 227
or MLT 227T
MLT 228T - Immunohematology Theory
Credits:
4.00
Blood banking theory topics included are basic genetics,
blood collection and preservation, blood group antigens and
routine blood bank procedures. Transfusion safety and
federal regulatory requirements are also covered.
Compatibility testing and antibody identification are
emphasized. Guest lecturers may speak on current topics
and field trips to local blood banks shall be arranged.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 227
or MLT 227T
MLT 235 - Special Topics in Lab. Sci.I
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
Special Problems in Laboratory Science is designed to allow
a student to obtain skills and knowledge in certain
specialized areas of the laboratory. The course is designed
primarily as an off-campus internship or laboratory mini-
research project. The student may select a rotation in
Histology, Cyology, Computers, Point of Care Testing,
Toxicology, Special Chemistry, Special Microbiology,
Immunology or any laboratory rotation/project that is of
interest to the student and is approved by the Department.
Specific offerings in Special Topics in Laboratory Sciences
I (MLT 235) and Special Topics in Laboratory Science II (MLT
236) will be announced by the Department and will vary
semester to semester. The credits assigned may vary from one
to four.
Lecture:
.00 Lab:
3.00 to 12.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
MLT 236 - Histological Techniques
Credits:
3.00
This course will introduce the student to the basic
histological techniques involved in fixation, processing/
embedding, microtomy, and staining of laboratory specimens
will be introduced. The course is designed as an online
theory section accompanied by an internship at an affliated
pathology laboratory.
Lecture:
1.00 Other:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 105 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 223 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 243 - Clinical Chemistry
Credits:
.00 or 4.00
The course covers the analysis of blood, urine and spinal
fluid with emphasis on the theory and performance of a broad
spectrum of clinical procedures. The major topics covered
in both the laboratory and lecture, include electrolytes,
acid base equilibrium, glucose, urea, uric acid, creatinine,
serum proteins, bilirubin, and enzymes. The reasons for
increased or decreased levels of these blood components
will be discussed. Major diseases such as diabetes,
gout, uremia, jaundice and others are discussed in
relationship to the laboratory findings. Chemical analyses
are performed using manual techniques such as
spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, enzyme assay, and
semi-automated benchtop analyzers.
Lecture:
.00 or 3.00 Lab:
.00 or 3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 243L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 166
and CHM 152
and CHM 153
and MTH 110
MLT 243L - Clinical Chemistry Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 243
MLT 244 - Clinical Practice
Credits:
3.00
Routine urinalysis and special tests are performed and
discussed in terms of normal and abnormal renal physiology
Laboratory tesing of body fluids is also discussed,
including cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, and seminal
fluid. Topics in special clinical chemistry including
endocrinology, therapeutic drug monitoring and toxicology,
and concepts in automation are included as part of the
course. The laboratory is configured as a simulated clincal
laboratory during the second half of the semester to
familiarize the students with the work flow of a typical
laboratory setting. Quality assurance and quality control,
laboratory.
communication skills, and the technical training of
laboratory personnel are stressed during the simulated
laboratory.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 244L
Pre-requisites:
MLT 223 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 243 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 244L - Clinical Practice Lab
Credits:
.00
Renal physiology in normal and abnormal states is studied.
Routine urinalysis and special tests are discussed and
performed. Laboratory testing of body fluids is also
discussed, including cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, and
seminal fluid. The laboratory is configured as a simulated
clinical laboratory during the second half of the semester
to familiarize the students with the work flow of a typical
laboratory setting. Quality assurance and quality control
communication skills, and the responsibilities of various
laboratory personnel are stressed during the simulated
laboratory.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 244
MLT 255 - Practicum: Medical Technology
Credits:
4.00
Students practice clinical skills at local cooperating
hospital or private laboratories under the guidance of bench
technologists. They are evaluated by the person in charge
of the laboratory section and the faculty member assigned to
the course. Students rotate through the following clinical
areas; Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis,
Serology/Immunology, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Clinical
Chemistry.
Lab:
12.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
( MLT 105
or MLT 105T )
and ( MLT 227
or MLT 227T )
and ( MLT 228
or MLT 228T )
and MLT 223
and ( MLT 242
or MLT 242T )
and MLT 243
and MLT 245
and MLT 257
and ( MLT 258
or MLT 258T )
MLT 257 - Clinical Microbiology I
Credits:
3.00
This course discusses the medically important yeasts and
fungi, and the medically important protozoa and metazoa. In
addition, the major groups of bacteria that are emphasized
include the Mycobacteria, Rickettsia, Chlamydia, Legionella,
and Garderella. Clinically important human viruses are also
covered. The laboratory emphasis is on the identification of
the protozoa, metazoa, yeast and fungi. The acid fast stain
and sputum concentration for mycobacteria are performed.
In addition, the laboratory covers cultures, antibiotic
testing and some standard microbiology techniques.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 257L
Pre-requisites:
MLT 105
or ( MLT 105T
and MLT 105L )
MLT 257L - Clinical Microbiology I (Lab)
Credits:
.00
This course discusses the medically important yeasts and
fungi, and the medically important protozoa. In addition,the
major groups of bacteria that are emphasized include the
Mycobacteria, Rickettsia, Chlamydia, Legionella, and
Garderella. Clinically important human viruses are also
covered. The laboratory emphasis is on the identification
of the protozoa, metazoa, yeast and fungi. The acid fast
stain and sputum concentration for mycobacteria are
performed. In addition, the laboratory covers cultures,
antibiotic testing and some standard microbiology
techniques.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 257
Pre-requisites:
MLT 105
or ( MLT 105T
and MLT 105L )
MLT 258L - Clinical Microbio. II Lab
Credits:
.00
The principles of general microbiology including cell
structure and function, antibiotic action, and microbial
growth are discussed. The role of the clinically important
bacteria in infectious disease will be explored. The lecture
emphasizes the Staphylococci, Streptococci, Neisseria,
Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas (nonfermenters),
Anaerobes, Hemophilus, Brucella, Bordetella, Francisella,
Pasteurella, Corynebacterium, Listeria, Erysipelothrix,
Bacillus, and miscellaneous bacteria such as the Spirochetes
and Spirals. The course emphasizes the identification of
microorganisms through biochemical and serological
procedures. The major groups covered in the laboratory
include the Staphylococci, Enterobacteacieae, Pseudomonas,
Anaerobes, Hemophilus. Each student will receive multiple
unknown bacteria to identify.
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 258T
Pre-requisites:
MLT 257
MLT 258T - Clinical MicroBio II Theory
Credits:
4.00
The principles of general microbiology including cell
structure and function, antibiotic action, and microbial
growth are discussed. The role of the clinically important
bacteria in infectious disease will be explored. The lecture
emphasizes the Staphylococci, Streptococci, Neisseria,
Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas (nonfermenters),
Anaerobes, Hemophilus, Brucella, Bordetella, Francisella,
Pasteurella, Corynebacterium, Listeria, Erysipelothrix,
Bacillus, and miscellaneous bacteria such as the Spirochetes
and Spirals. The course emphasizes the identification of
microorganisms through biochemical and serological
procedures. The major groups covered in the laboratory
include the Staphylococci, Enterobacteacieae, Pseudomonas,
Anaerobes, Hemophilus. Each student will receive multiple
unknown bacteria to identify.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 258L
Pre-requisites:
MLT 257
MLT 325 - Lab Management & Informatics
Credits:
3.00
This course presents the principles and practices of quality
managment in the clincal laboratory, including laboratory
administration, supervision, financial and human resource
management, safety, and problem solving. The regulatory
agencies responsible for monitoring laboratory practices
will be discussed, including the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the
College of American Patthologists (CAP), and the Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Topics covered
will include quality assurance and quality control,
implementation of new test methods, equipment evaluation and
selection proficiency testing, laboratory inspection
procedures, selection, validation, and ultilization of
laboratory information services specific to clinical and
research laboratories. Each student will be required to
submit a research paper on a topic related to clinical
laboratory management and informatics.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MTH 110 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 325W - Lab Management & Information
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MTH 110 Minimum Grade: D
and BCS 102 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 421L - Molecular Pathology (Lab)
Credits:
.00
Lab:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 421T
MLT 421T - Molecular Pathology
Credits:
3.00
This course will provide the student with an overview of the
applications of DNA analysis in the diagnostic clinical
laboratory. Specific examples of the use of molecular
techniques will be included in the areas of oncology,
hematology, infectious disease, histocompatibility,
coagulation and identification. Specimen collection and
handling will be discussed as well as the specific
methodology used for each application. In the laboratory,
the student will perform selected procedures, including
those for which manufacturer's test kits are available. New
applications will be introduced to the course as they are
developed and implemented in clinical laboratory settings.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 421L
Pre-requisites:
BIO 341 Minimum Grade: C
and MLT 257 Minimum Grade: C
and MLT 258 Minimum Grade: C
and MLT 223 Minimum Grade: C
and MLT 227 Minimum Grade: C
MLT 423 - Advanced Hematology
Credits:
3.00
This course presents advanced hematology principles and
techniques in preparation for practice in the clinical
laboratory setting. A case study theoretical approach and
laboratory experiences that faciliatate the identification
of abnormal cellular elements, including the pathophysiology
of hematology related disorders, will be emphasized. In the
laboratory, students will apply quality practices and use
both manual and automated technologies to correlate
speciman results with hematology disorders.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 223 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 423L - Advanced Hematogoly Lab
Credits:
.00
Lab:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 423T
MLT 423T - Advanced Hematogoly
Credits:
3.00
This course presents advanced hematology principles and
techniques in preparation for practice in the clinical
laboratory settings. A case study theoretical approach and
laboratory experiences that facilitate the identification of
abnormal cellular elements, including the pathophysiology
of hematology related disorders, will be emphasized. In the
laboratory, students will apply quality practices and use
both manual and automated technologies to correlate
specimen results with hematology disorders.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Co-requisites:
MLT 423L
Pre-requisites:
MLT 223 Minimum Grade: C
MLT 425 - Labortary Research&Education
Credits:
3.00
This course presents the principals and practices of applied
research design, education, and training practices for
clinical laboratory technologists. Quantitative and
qualitative research designs, sampling methodologies, data
collection and analysis in the research process will be
discussed. Topics related to education include the domains
and levels of learning, writing behavioral objectives,
learning outcomes, and clinical training strategies. Case
studies and problem based learning will be used throughout
the course to reinforce the learning of concepts. Strategies
for effective communication in the clinical laboratory
workplace will also be discussed. Each student will be
required to design an applied research study on a topic
related to clinical laboratory science.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 325 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 428 - Advanced Immunohematology
Credits:
3.00
This course presents advanced immunohematology
principles and techniques in preparation for practice
in the clinical blood bank laboratory. Topics to be covered
include blood group systems, antibody detection and
identification, blood donor collection practices, component
preparation, and transfusion therapy. Transfusion safety,
quality management principles, ethical and legal issues, and
alternative technologies in blood banking will be discussed.
Case study analysis will be used to formulate approaches to
solving serologic problems that are associated with
pathologic conditions.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Pre-requisites:
MLT 228 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 443 - Clinical Pathophysiology
Credits:
3.00
The theoretical concepts introduced in the Clinical
Chemistry, Immunology/Serology, and Clinical
Practice courses will be expanded through a problem
solving approach. Case studies will be used to correlate
test results with patient diagnoses, leading to an
understanding of the interrelationship between the various
areas of laboratory testing and the assessment of the
patient in health and disease. The use of clinical
correlation as a quality assurance tool to detect patient
testing errors will be included. New concepts introduced
will include enzyme kinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring
and toxicology, vitamins, porphyrins, endocrinology, and
genetic disorders.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 227 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 242 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 243 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 455 - Advanced Practicum -Med Tech
Credits:
4.00
Students will complete an introductory clinical intership in
modecular diagnostics, with advanced practical experience
in other areas of the clinical laboratory including emphasis
on special testing, problem solving, and quality assurance.
The clinical experience will include an introduction to the
use of Laboratory Information Systems and various
administrative concepts invloved in laboratory operations.
Lab:
12.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 325 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 421 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 255 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 443 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 423 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 458 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 425 Minimum Grade: D
MLT 458 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology
Credits:
3.00
This course will use a problem solving approach to build
upon the theoretical concepts introduced in Clinical
Microbiology I and II. Case studies will be used to
correlate laboratory and clinical information related to
infectious diseases. Bacteria, parasites, fungi, and viruses
that are less commonly encountered in the clinical
laboratory will be discussed, along with the specialized
techniques for thier identification. Emerging pathogens and
diagnostic techniques will be introduced.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Health Sciences
Department:
Medical Laboratory Technology
Pre-requisites:
MLT 257 Minimum Grade: D
and MLT 258 Minimum Grade: D
| Mathematics |
MTH 001 - Mathematics Elective
Credits:
3.00 or 4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
MTH 003 - Upper Level Math Elective
Credits:
3.00 or 6.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
MTH 015 - Elements of Algebra
Credits:
4.00
This course fulfills the elementary algebra requirement for
entrance into many programs at the College. Topics include
numeric and algebraic operations, solutions of linear
equations and inequalities, graphs and equations of lines,
systems and linear equations, polynomial operations,
factoring, and solution of quadratic equations.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
MTH 016 - Inter Algebra w/Trigonometry
Credits:
4.00
This course includes a review of elementary algebra,
algebraic fractions and solution of fractional equations,
exponents, logarithms, geometric relations, right triangle
trigonometry.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 015 Minimum Grade: C *
or Algebra - Placement Test 032
MTH 102 - Linear Programming/Game Theory
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models that utilize
topics including Matrix Algebra, Linear Programming, the
Simplex Method, the Method of Least Squares, Markov
Chains, Game Theory and Exponential Growth. Models
include the Leontief Input-Output Model, the Transportation
Problem, Finance Investment Strategies, Management
Decisions and Campaign Strategies. The course makes
use of computer software such as the spreadsheet
software EXCEL and the TI-86 graphing calculator
or equivalent. A graphing calculator is required.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Regents Examination - Math A 065
or Math Placement Level 2
or MTH 015 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 103 - Sets, Probability & Logic
Credits:
3.00
This course uses set theory to develop the basic concepts of
finite probability. The student is introduced to the tree
methods and counting methods of devising sample spaces.
The probability of mutually exclusive events, dependent and
independent events is treated. Some applications to
probability distributions of discrete variables are
included. Finally, the basic topics in symbolic logic are
covered.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Regents Examination - Math A 065
or Math Placement Level 2
or MTH 015 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 107 - Intro to Mathematical Ideas
Credits:
3.00
A survey of comtemporary topics in mathematics designed to
develop an appreciation of the power and significance of
mathematics and its uses in modeling the world around us.
Topics may include the mathematics of social choice, growth
and symmetry, mathematical systems. Euclidean and
non-Euclidean geometries, management science.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Regents Examination - Math A 065
or Math Placement Level 2
or MTH 015 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 110 - Statistics
Credits:
3.00
Basic concepts of probability and statistical inference.
Included are the binominal, normal, and chisquare
distributions. Practical applications are examined.
Computer assignments using Minitab form an integral part of
the course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Regents Examination - Math A 065
or Math Placement Level 2
or MTH 015 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 116 - College Algebra & Trigonometry
Credits:
4.00
This course is designed to prepare students for precalculus
as well as for quantitative courses in the natural and
social sciences. In this course, students are introduced
to the fundamental concept of functions and their
representations in contextual, numerical, graphical and
algebraic forms. Linear, quadratic, power, polynomial, and
exponential functions are investigated in all four
representations. Properties of logarithms are introduced to
aid in the solution of exponential equations. The geometry
and trigonometry of right triangles are presented and the
trigonometry of right triangles are presented and the
triogonometric functions of general angles of rotation
are introduced.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Regents Examination - Math A 065
or Math Placement Level 2
or MTH 015 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 117 - Precal Modeling/Life & Soc Sci
Credits:
4.00
MTH 117 is a precalculus course for students who are not
majoring in the technologies. This course uses functions
such as linear, exponential logarithmic, power, polynomial,
and trigonometric functions to model real world problems.
The important characteristics and properties of these
functions are investigated. The emphasis is on applications
and problem solving. A graphing calculator is required.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Math Placement Level 3
or Regents Examination - Math B 065
or MTH 116 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 129 - Precalculus with Applications
Credits:
4.00
This is a pre-calculus course with applications from various
disciplines including technology, science, and business.
Topics include families of functions, mechanics of
functions, exponential and logorithmic functions,
trigonometric functions and complex numbers. The emphasis
is on applications and problem solving. A graphing
calculator is required.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Regents Examination - Math B 065
or Math Placement Level 3
or Math 129 Waiver 999
or MTH 116 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 130 - Calculus I with Applications
Credits:
4.00
This is a calculus course for those not majoring in
Mathematics, Engineering Science or Computer Science.
Topics include the derivative, differentiation of algebraic,
trigonometric, exponential and logorithmic functions,
applications of the derivative and the definite integral.
Applications are taken from technology, science, and
business. Problem solving is stressed. A graphing
calculator is required.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Math Placement Level 4
or MTH 129 Minimum Grade: C
or MTH 129R Minimum Grade: C
or MTH 117 Minimum Grade: C
or Pre-Calculus 065
Regents Examination - Math B 065
MTH 131 - Appl Calc: Life & Social Sci I
Credits:
4.00
This is a calculus course for those not majoring in
mathematics, computer science, or engineering
technologies. Topics include the derivative, differentiation
of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric
functions, applications of the derivative, and modeling with
differential equations. Applications are taken from life and
social sciences. Problem solving is stressed. A graphing
calculator is required.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Math Placement Level 4
or MTH 129R Minimum Grade: C
or MTH 129 Minimum Grade: C
or MTH 117 Minimum Grade: C
or Pre-Calculus 065
MTH 132 - App Calc / Life & Socl Prob II
Credits:
4.00
A continuation of Applied Calculus for the Life and Social
Sciences I. Topics include the antiderivative, the definite
integral, applications of the definite integral, more on
modeling with differential equations, and multivariable
calculus. Applications are taken from life and social
sciences. Problem solving is stressed. A graphing
calculator is required.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Sociology/Anthropology
Pre-requisites:
MTH 131 Minimum Grade: C
MTH 135 - Intro to Calculus I
Credits:
3.00
This course presents the concepts and techniques of
differential and integral calculus as they may be applied in
business, economics, and the social and life sciences.
Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation and
integration of algebraic, logarithmic and exponential
functions with applications.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 104 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 150 - Analytic Geom/Calculus I
Credits:
4.00
Differentiation of functions of one variable. Introduction
to integration. Application of differentiation and
integration. A graphing calculator is required.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
Regents Examination - Math B 065
or Math Placement Level 4
or Math 150 Waiver 999
or MTH 129 Minimum Grade: C
or MTH 129R Minimum Grade: C
or Pre-Calculus 065
MTH 151 - Analytic Geom/Calculus II
Credits:
4.00
A continuation of the calculus of one variable.
Differentiation and integration of the transcendental
functions. Integration techniques, polar coordinates.
Infinite series.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 150 Minimum Grade: C
or MTH 130 Minimum Grade: C
MTH 1XX - Mathematics Elective
Credits:
3.00 or 4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
MTH 236 - Calculus II with Applications
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of Calculus I with Applications. Topics
include techniques of integration, applications of the
definite integral, multivariable calculus, and an
introduction to Differential Equations. Applications are
taken from technology, science and business. Problem
solving is emphasized. A graphing calculator is required.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 130 Minimum Grade: C
or MTH 150 Minimum Grade: C
MTH 245 - Linear Algebra
Credits:
3.00
A study of the basic properties of vectors and vector
spaces; linear transformations and matrices; matrix
representations of transformations; characteristic values
and characteristic vectors of linear transformations;
similarity of matrices, selected applications.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 151R Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 236 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 250 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to graph theory and combinatorial analysis.
The emphasis is on problem solving and applications with
some attention to theorems and proofs. Topics include
Graph Models, Isomorphism, Planar Graphs, Circuits and Graph
coloring, Trees, Minimal Spanning Trees, Arrangements and
Selections, Generating Function and Inclusion/Exclusion.
NOTE: STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT
FOR CMP 250.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Co-requisites:
MTH 245
Pre-requisites:
MTH 150 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 150R Minimum Grade: D
MTH 252 - Calculus III
Credits:
4.00
This is the third course of the calculus sequence. It
generalizes single variable calculus to multivariable
calculus. Functions of several variables are described
numerically, graphically and algebraically. Topics to be
covered: partial differentiation, multiple integration,
vectors and vector fields, line integrals.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 151R Minimum Grade: D
MTH 253 - Differential Equations
Credits:
4.00
The solution of ordinary differential equations. First
order-first degree, second order linear. Laplace
Transforms. Applications, including electrical circuits and
vibrations. Other solvable differential equations, series
solutions, systems of linear differential equations.
Introduction to partial differential equations.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 252 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 252R Minimum Grade: D
MTH 290 - Methods of Proof in Adv. Math
Credits:
3.00
Mth 290 is intended to be a bridge course from
lower-division mathematics courses to upper-division
mathematics. Topics include Logic and Proofs, Set
Theory, Relations, Functions (Onto, One-to-One,
Sequences as Functions), Cardinality, Introduction to
Algebraic Structures, and Introduction to Concepts of
Analysis. The focus will be on writing clear and precise
proofs.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 150 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 2XX - Mathematics Elective
Credits:
3.00 or 4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
MTH 315 - History of Mathematics
Credits:
3.00
An investigation of the development of mathematics from
ancient times to the present. Students will study topics
which may include ancient mathematics (in particular, the
Pythagorean Theorem and quadratic equations). Greek
mathematics (Aristotle, Euclid, Archimedes, Appolonius,
Ptolemy and Diophantus), medieval mathematics (China,
India, Islam, Europe, America and Africa), early modern
mathematics (logarithms, analytic geometry, probability
and the beginnings of calculus), and modern mathematics
(analysis, probability, number theory, abstract algebra,
linear algebra, non-Euclidean geometries, set theory, and
topology). Each topic will be examined in the context of
the time in which it was first used as well as how, when and
why it was further developed. A vital component of the
coruse will be a study of the mathematicians who provided
us with these tools which are an integral part of
mathematical applications in today's world.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: C
MTH 315W - History of Mathematics
Credits:
3.00
An investigation of the development of mathematics from
ancient times to the present. Students will study topics
which may include ancient mathematics (in particular, the
Pythagorean Theorem and quadratic equations), Greek
mathematics (Aristotle, Euclid, Archimedes, Applolonius,
Ptolemy and Diophantus), medieval mathematics (China, India,
Islam, Europe, America, and Africa), early modern
mathematics (logarithms, analytic geometry, probablity and
the beginning of calculus), and modern mathematics
(analysis, probability, number theory, abstract algebra
linear algebra, non- Euclidean geometries, set theory, and
topology). Each topic will be examined in the context of and
why it was further developed. A vital component of
the course will be a study of the mathematicians who
provided us with these tools which are an integral part of
mathematical applications in today's world.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
MTH 320 - Geometric Structures
Credits:
3.00
An axiomatic view of Euclidean and non-Euclidian geometry.
The standard models of the various geometries will be
constructed. Careful emphasis on proof construction and
understanding. Applications of Euclidean and Hyperbolic
geometries will be given.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 236 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 322 - Advanced Mathematical Analysis
Credits:
3.00
Topics to be covered: infinite series, First and Second
Order Differential Equations and Applications, LaPlace
Transforms, Taylor series, Homogeneous and Forced Response,
applications; Matrices, simple Linear Equations by
Gauss-Elimination method.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 236 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 325 - Math Model in Biological Sci.
Credits:
4.00
The course will focus on mathematical models in biology,
including topics such as the growth of populations, the
interactions between different populations, the spread of
epidemics, the Hardy-Weinberg law in genetics and drug
levels in the bloodstream. The emphasis will be on
determining the mathematical component of a phenomenon,
creating an appropriate mathematical model, using the
model to answer questions about the situation, and
interpreting the effectiveness of the model. Technology
will be used as an exploratory tool.
Lecture:
4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 236 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 330 - Applied Abstract Algebra
Credits:
3.00
Essential structures of modern algebra: sets, relations,
groups, homomorphisms, and rings will be studied with a view
toward their applicability. Applications may include error
correcting codes, computational complexity, and counting
problems.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 245 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 290 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 331 - Introduction to Topology
Credits:
3.00
This course introduces the basic concepts and some
fundamental results of Point Set Topology. Some of the
topics covered are: Open sets and the notion of continuity
on the real line, Euclidean spaces, metric spaces, and on
general topological spaces; connectedness and compactness
countability and separation; the Tychonoff theorem.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 252 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 290 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 354 - Appl Mathematical Analysis I
Credits:
3.00
This course will apply the techniques of Real Analysis to
solve problems in Science and Engineering. Applications
will be taken from a variety of areas.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 252 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 290 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 355 - Appl Mathematical Analysis II
Credits:
3.00
This course is a continuation of Applied Mathematical
Analysis and to those techniques developed. It concentrates
on topics in the complex domain. These topics are
essential in understanding many applications in Engineering
and Physics.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 252 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 290 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 356 - Intg.Topics in Math & Physics
Credits:
3.00
This is a integrated math-physics course with applications
to topics in physics and the engineering technologies. It is
meant to be interdisciplinary in nature and directed toward
students in the Bachelor of Technology and Applied Math
programs. Topics to be covered include: Vector Algebra,
Vector Calculus, Scalar and Vector Field Theory, Fourier
Series, Fourier Integral, Fourier Transforms and Laplace
Transforms. The focus will be on application and integration
of math methods to physics and engineering technologies.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 236 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 252 Minimum Grade: D
and PHY 136 Minimum Grade: D
or PHY 144 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 360 - Appl Probability & Statistics
Credits:
3.00
A calculus-based course which studies applications of
probability and statistical inference. Use of appropriate
computer packages forms an integral part of the course.
Topics are chosen from statistical parameters, continuous
and discrete random variables, probability distributions,
correlation and regression analysis, design of experiments
and ANOVA.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 236 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 385 - Applied Partial Diff Equations
Credits:
3.00
This course is an introduction to partial differential
equations. Topics to be covered include introduction to
heat, wave, and Laplace equations, Fourier series, detailed
analysis of numerical methods, science applications. The
usage of an appropriate computer packages is an integral
part of the course.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 253 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 390 - Methods in Operations Research
Credits:
3.00
This course is intended to focus on understanding,
formulating and solving deterministic models in
operations research. Maximum and Minimum Linear
Programming problems will be studied graphically and
theoretically. The Simplex Method, Sensitivity Analysis
and Duality will be covered and an indepth analysis of
the reasoinng on which these topics are based will be
given. Instruction in computer software techniques will
be presented to solve Linear Programming problems, using
the simplex method and sensitivity analysis. Transportation
Problems, Integer Programming, or Markov Chains will be
covered. In order to enhance quantitative reasoning, the
course emphasizes the formulation of mathematical models
commonly used by operation research analysts, as well as
the theoretical and computer software solutions to these
models.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
BUS 240 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 103 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 110 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 360 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 102 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 3XX - Mathematics Elective
Credits:
3.00 or 4.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
MTH 400 - Problem Solving Seminar
Credits:
3.00
This is a seminar course where students will work on a
variety of non-routine problems chosen by the instructor and
present their solutions (or partial solutions). Students
will also work on a major research project under the
guidance of the instructor and will report their results.
Cooperative work will be encouraged and much of the work
will be of an "open ended" nature. Communications skills
will be stressed.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 252 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 245 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 250 Minimum Grade: D
or MTH 253 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 405 - Seminar in Applied Mathematics
Credits:
3.00
This is an elective course for applied mathematics students.
Students will work on a major project taken from business,
industry or government agency. Students will have to present
their results both orally and in writing. The completed
report must meet a standard that is acceptable to the
business community. Students may work in teams or
individually. They will report on their progress as
part of the seminar. This course may be taken twice for
academic credit.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 354 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 422 - Numerical Methods
Credits:
3.00
This is a introductory elective course for Applied
Mathematics students. Topics include solutions of nonlinear
equations, interpolation and approximation of functions,
numerical differentiation and integration, iterative
techniques in Linear Algebra and others. Solutions of
problems using computer will be an integral part of this
course.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 151 Minimum Grade: D
and MTH 245 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 445 - Linear Algebra II
Credits:
3.00
This course is a continuation of MTH245. Topics include
further study of eigenvalues and eigenvectors; inner product
spaces, orthogonality, least squares problems, symmetric
matrices,diagonalization, quadratic forms and the singular
value decomposition. Applications to Markov chains,
constrained optimization, defferntial equations, statistics,
and image processing, among others, will be shown.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 245 Minimum Grade: D
MTH 460 - Applied Probability & Stat II
Credits:
3.00
A continuation of MTH 360. Topics chosen from hypothesis
testing; sampling distributions; analysis of variance and
covariance; nonparametric techniques; probability
distributions; multivariate techniques.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Mathematics
Pre-requisites:
MTH 360 Minimum Grade: D
| Music |
MUS 108 - Survey of Western Music
Credits:
3.00
This course will introduce students to music from Ancient
Greek times to present. The course will also allow students
to appreciate music in relation to the other arts, to other
cultures, and to historical events.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
English/Humanities