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Mercy College 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Accounting |
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ACCT 120 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 grade of D or better or MATH 201 or MATH 193 /HONR 193 .
Introduces the nature and purpose of Financial Accounting. Covers basic accounting concepts, the accounting information system and principles underlying the preparation of financial statements. Highlights the operations and recording of transactions for service and merchandising businesses.
This is the Core Course for the General Business Certificate. For an explanation of the Core Course requirements, click here.
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ACCT 121 - Introduction to Management Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 120
Focuses on the development and use of financial information by managers for planning, control and decision making. Discusses cost accounting concepts and systems. Other topics include cost volume profit analysis, incremental and relevant cost information, budgeting, responsibility accounting, standard costs, and cash flow.
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ACCT 240 - Intermediate Accounting I
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 120
Reviews the fundamentals of financial accounting and accounting standards, conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, and the accounting information system; explores the theory, accounting, and disclosure requirements for the statements of income and retained earnings, the balance sheet and statement of cash flows through the study of the time value of money, cash and receivables, valuation of inventories, acquisition and disposition of property, plant, and equipment, depreciation, impairments and depletion, intangible assets, and current liabilities and contingencies.
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ACCT 241 - Intermediate Accounting II
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 240 .
Explores the theory, accounting, and disclosure requirements for long-term liabilities; stockholders’ equity: contributed capital, and retained earnings; dilutive securities and earnings per share calculations; investments; revenue recognition; accounting changes and error analysis; and the statement of cash flows.
This is the Core Course for the General Accounting II Certificate. For explanation of the Core Course requirements, click here.
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ACCT 250 - Cost Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 121 .
Reviews the fundamentals of management accounting, cost accounting terms and uses; new topics include cost-volume profit (CVP) analysis, job-order and process costing systems; activity based costing (ABC); flexible budgets and variance analysis; allocation of costs related to department and factory overhead; joint products and by-products; use of accounting information to value inventories and determine net income; and use of cost information in decision making.
This is the Core Course for the Management Accounting I Certificate. For explanation of the Core Course requirements, click here.
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ACCT 261 - Computer Applications for Accountants
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 120
Introduces Microsoft Excel as the accountant’s productivity tool. Basic spreadsheet concepts will be emphasized; graphs, charts, pivot tables, and macros will be explored as well as other Excel features. Basic Windows file management will be reviewed. This course is taught hands-on in a computer classroom. Note: register early, classroom space limited.
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ACCT 320 - Governmental, Not-for-Profit and Other Special Topics
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 241 .
Explores the following topics: accounting for pensions, postretirement and other related employee benefits, and the accounting for leases. Introduces accounting for not-for-profit organizations, principles of fund accounting, accounting for state and local governmental units and non-government nonbusiness organizations subject to FASB or GASB accounting standards.
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ACCT 330 - Advanced Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 241 .
Discusses the accounting theory and practice involving the following financial accounting and reporting areas: business combinations, consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions, translation of financial statements of foreign affiliates and partnerships.
This is the Core Course for the General Accounting II certificate. For an explanation of the Core Course requirements, click here.
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ACCT 340 - Introduction to Federal Income Taxation
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 240 .
Studies the basic principles and concepts of federal income taxation and their applications to individual income tax returns; determination of the federal income tax liability of individuals, including determination of gross income, exclusions, deductions, credits, property transactions, and calculation of tax. Includes tax planning, tax research and a written tax research project.
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ACCT 341 - Advanced Federal Income Taxation
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 340 .
Advanced applications of the basic principles and concepts of federal income taxation to individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates; determination of the federal income tax liabilities of these entities; the principles and concepts of federal taxation as applied to estates, trusts, and specifically taxed corporations; applications of basic tax planning and research techniques to more complex situations.
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ACCT 380 - Workplace Experience in Accounting I
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to link college with the professional world by students obtaining meaningful, academically relevant workplace experiences. Possible workplace sites for students in Accounting include CPA firms, corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the workplace experience. Career and Professional Development department (in consultation with Accounting Program Chairperson) approval required. Open Elective credit only.
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ACCT 381 - Workplace Experience in Accounting II
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to link college with the professional world by students obtaining meaningful, academically relevant workplace experiences. Possible workplace sites for students in Accounting include CPA firms, corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the workplace experience. Career and Professional Development department (in consultation with Accounting Program Chairperson) approval required. Open Elective credit only.
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ACCT 410 - Accounting Information Systems
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 241 and ACCT 261.
Examines the definition and documentation of accounting information systems using data flow diagrams. A business process approach to examining transaction cycles is employed. Covers internal controls for information technology environments and the avoidance of computer crime through the application of controls and ethical behavior. Studies the techniques used in auditing computerized accounting information systems including test data, general audit software and automated work paper software. Real world cases and accounting software is used to enhance applications of the covered topics.
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ACCT 420 - Auditing and Assurance Services
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 410 and ECON 125 .
Explains the generally accepted auditing standards and procedures employed by CPAs in their independent audits of corporate financial statements; the nature, computer auditing techniques; form, content, and meaning of the independent auditor’s report in published financial statements; assurance services; the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the legal liabilities of CPAs. Integrated audit cases are used to help students apply auditing concepts. An oral presentation is required.
This is the Core Course for the Public Accounting Certificate. For explanation of the Core Course, click here.
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ACCT 430 - Topics from Professional Examinations in Accounting
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 320 and ACCT 330 .
Bridges the gap between academic courses and the accounting-specific parts of the CPA professional examination by providing in-depth review of highly tested material; updating students on recent developments and important changes; and developing approaches to answering multiple choice, other objective format, essay, and (long) computational questions under simulated professional examination conditions.
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ACCT 510 - Global Financial Statement Analysis
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 241 and ACCT 330 or their equivalents.
Approaches International Accounting Standards (IAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) prepared financial statements from a user perspective. Discusses the concepts necessary to interpret domestic and international corporate financial statements. Analytic techniques and valuation models are used to assess profitability, cash flows, and quality of earnings. A comprehensive real-world financial statement analysis project helps students to apply learned techniques.
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ACCT 520 - Contemporary Issues in Auditing
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 420 or its equivalent.
Based on contemporary issues in auditing, comprehensive factual scenarios are used to discuss the professional roles of Independent Auditors. Topics examined include: internal control issues, use of analytical procedures and audit planning, auditing high-risk accounts, large-scale earnings manipulations schemes, coping with complex or unique client transactions, ethics, auditor independence and legal liability issues. Requires students to address actual situations that auditing practitioners have coped with in the past. Extensive research, group projects, oral presentations and an audit risk analysis project are required.
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ACCT 530 - Advanced Accounting Theory and Applications (cc)
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 241 or its equivalent, and ACCT 510 , ACCT 520 , ACCT 540 , ACCT 560 .
Corequisite(s): ACCT 550 .
This capstone course provides students with a solid foundation in accounting theory and research to enable them to function more effectively in their employment situations, make meaningful contributions to the accounting profession, and meet the challenges of lifelong learning. The course begins with an in-depth study of accounting theory, moves on to the instruction of accounting research sources and methodologies including the Financial Accounting Research System (FARS), and applies both theory and structure to a variety of current applications in financial reporting. Application of appropriate research tools and methodologies aide in the completion of written case assignments and a research paper. This course is taken in the last term of accounting courses completed in the Master of Science in Public Accounting Program.
For explanation of the Core Course Requirements, click here .
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ACCT 540 - Advanced Business Entity Taxation
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 341 or its equivalent.
Provides the students with a working knowledge of advanced business entity taxation. Students will be able to apply sophisticated tax principles in employment situations as well as communicate this information to their clients and the public. The Internal Revenue Code and Tax Regulations are applied to a research project involving current tax matters. Utilizes research tools to apply critical thinking skills used to discuss and interpret tax issues. Provide a working knowledge of international and entity tax issues along with the termination issues facing businesses. State compliance issues such as multi-state taxation and sales and use taxes will be covered as well as succession planning and exempt entity taxation.
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ACCT 550 - Cost Management for Controllership
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 240 and ACCT 250 or their equivalents.
Focuses on current approaches to management accounting by examining strategic cost management, activity-based management, strategic-based control, quality cost management, productivity measurement and control, measurement and control of environmental costs, inventory management, and international issues in cost management. Encourages students to increase their understanding of the relationship between controllership theory and practice. Requires students to complete independent research projects.
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ACCT 560 - Fraud Examination
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 241 and ACCT 420 or their equivalents.
This course helps students better understand the significant of fraud in the modern Accounting world. Students are prepared to identify, detect and prevent financial fraud. Some topics include the discussion of financial statement, e-business, consumer and tax frauds. Students will use Financial Statement Fraud Standards, including SAS 99 and Sarbanes-Oxley. Research based case projects and presentations are required.
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Albanian |
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ALBA 115 - Albanian for Communication
Credit(s): 3
A beginning Albanian course designed to help develop listening, speaking, critical reading, and fundamental writing skills in the Albanian language. The aim of the course is to enable students to understand, speak, write, and read basic Albanian and gain an appreciation for all Albanian cultures. This course is not open to students who have studied Albanian in high school for more than two years or to students who have native or near native fluency in Albanian.
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ALBA 116 - Communicating in Albanian
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ALBA 115 or the equivalent; two years of high school Albanian; or approval of the Program Director of Modern Foreign Languages.
This course is a continuation of ALBA 115 and is designed to further the progress made by students in developing basic communication skills in Albanian. Students will continue to learn and develop the basic elements of the grammatical structure of the Albanian language and the vocabulary necessary for an ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form in Albanian.
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American Sign Language |
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AMSL 115 - Introduction to American Sign Language
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to American Sign Language is designed to introduce the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) with particular attention to the grammar of the language and the culture of American deaf persons. It is a course for students with little or no previous knowledge of ASL. This course will create a foundation of basic conversational skills and a command of the essential grammatical practices of the language. Not open to students with native or near native fluency.
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AMSL 116 - Intermediate American Sign Language
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): AMSL 115 . Not open to students with native or near native luency in American Sign Language.
Intermediate American Sign Language is designed to develop the student’s expressive and receptive abilities with regard to signing and finger spelling, extended signing vocabulary, and foster fluency, to aid manual communication both quantitatively and qualitatively with the deaf population.
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AMSL 295 - Special Topics in Literature and Linguistics
Credit(s): 3
Intensive study of a major work, author, genre, theme, literary period, or specialized language/topic. Offered in response to particular interests of students and faculty.
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Arabic |
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ARAB 115 - Introduction to Arabic
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the Arabic Language is designed to introduce the fundamentals of Arabic (ARAB), with particular attention to the grammar of the language and cultures of the Arabic speaking world. It is a course for students with little or no previous knowledge of Arabic. This course will create a foundation of basic conversational skills and a command of the essential grammatical practices of the language. Not open to students with native or near native fluency.
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ARAB 116 - Intermediate Arabic
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ARAB 115 . Not open to students with native or near native fluency.
This course is a continuation of ARAB 115 and is designed to further the progress made by students who will continue to learn the basic elements of the Arabic language structure and vocabulary necessary for an ability to communicate in this language. The main emphasis of the course is on speaking and understanding Arabic as it is spoken today in the Arabic speaking world.
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ARAB 295 - Special Topics in Literature and Linguistics
Credit(s): 3
Intensive study of a major work, author, genre, theme, literary period, or specialized language/9 topic. Offered in response to particular interests of students and faculty.
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ARAB 397 - Independent Study in Arabic
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ARAB 116 or permission of Program Director.
The life and works of an outstanding author: guided readings and discussion of the works of the author chosen by the student after consultation with the seminar director; a presentation of the results of such study required.
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Art |
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ARTT 107 - Art and Culture
Credit(s): 3
This course offers an exploration of the intersection of art and culture throughout history. Students will get an overview of the social, religious, political and literary conditions influencing key artistic trends. A museum visit is part of the curriculum. Art is studied through slides, films, readings, and written work.
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ARTT 215 - History of Art I
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: CART 215
This course is a survey of the art and architecture of Ancient Egypt, the ancient Near East, Greece, Rome, late antiquity and the Middle Ages, presented for design and animation students. Art will be discussed as a function of historical conditions and cultural meaning. Special attention will be given to the elements of design in works of art. Assignments will include museum visits.
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ARTT 216 - History of Art II
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: CART 216
Prerequisite(s): CART 215 /ARTT 215 .
This course is a survey of the art and architecture from the Renaissance through the present. Special attention will be paid to the impact of political and cultural events on the visual arts. Design and formal analysis will be emphasized. Assignments will include museum visits. Art is studied through slides, readings, films, and written work.
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ARTT 244 - Topics in Film
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Placement at ENGL 111 level.
The study of selected film topics through viewing, in-class analysis, and discussion. Topics range from significant directors, producers, and cultural issues reflected in various films, to historical periods and special film genres.
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ARTT 245 - Film and Videotape Production
Credit(s): 3
A practical course in film making; introduction to the techniques and vocabulary of film production. Each student produces, directs, and edits a short film of his or her own design.
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ARTT 275 - Photojournalism
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: MEDA 275
This course consists of two principal components: a historical or topical survey of approaches to photojournalism in newspapers and magazines from the time of the perfection of the halftone process to the present; field assignments involving coverage of local events and, where possible or appropriate, part-time work on a local newspaper or magazine. Students must supply their own digital cameras.
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ARTT 292 - Honors Topics in Art History
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: HONR 292
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 or ENGL 191 and CINQ 101 or CINQ 190
This course explores a current topic in the field of art history as determined by the instructor. Possible themes include Romanticism, French Impressionism, and Renaissance Art, and will be advertised to honors students before registration. No background in the disciplinary content is necessary, but students should expect increased academic rigor befitting an honors course. This course fulfills The Arts general education requirement.
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Behavioral Science PSYN 101 , SOCL 101 or the equivalent is a Prerequisite for all Behavioral Science courses numbered 121 or above.
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BHSC 120 - Career and Life Planning
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 120 , SOCL 120
This course is designed to assist students in matching their college experience to their personal and professional development. Topics range from guidance in selecting a college curriculum to choosing and getting a job. Through processes and group interaction, students learn to assess their workplace competency and are encouraged in their pursuit of career and life planning. (Elective credit only.) However, this course may be taken for major credit in the Behavioral Science major ONLY.
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BHSC 200 - Crime and Deviance
Credit(s): 6 credits for students who began the program Prior to Spring 2019 / 3 credits for students who began the program in Spring 2019 and Fall 2019
Prerequisite(s): An introductory level course in sociology.
This seminar examines the sociological theory of deviant behavior and the most extreme manifestations of such behaviors, namely crime. The seminar begins by examining three critical questions:
1. What is deviant behavior?
2. Why do people engage in it?
3. What should be the role of society in the regulation of deviance?
Following this examination, specific examples are studied: juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, and prostitution. Readings and discussions are supplemented by a case study method. By considering broad issues, such as society’s role in contributing to crime and the effect of the penal system on the offender, as well as specific issues, the seminar helps students deal more effectively with community problems. A Life Arts Project is required.
Only open to students in the B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences Teach-Out program.
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BHSC 201 - Introduction to Social Work
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introductory survey of the social work profession. It provides an overview of principal social work values, codes of ethics, practice and research methods, fields of social work practice, and social welfare policy issues. The course emphasizes the unique experiences of diverse and at-risk population groups facing various social challenges. REQUIRED COURSE FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS
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BHSC 202 - Ethics and the Family
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 202
A philosophical examination of the rights and responsibilities of parents and children, and of the rights and responsibilities of the state toward both, drawing on legal and non-legal case materials, as well as on classic and contemporary philosophical sources, and including a consideration of child abuse, foster care and adoption, divorce, and women’s liberation and its effect on the family.
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BHSC 215 - The Juvenile Justice System
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: CRJU 215 , SOCL 215
Origins, philosophy and objectives of the juvenile justice system, measures of delinquency, theoretical perspectives on delinquency, legal processes, roles of the actors and current trends within the juvenile justice system.
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BHSC 226 - Computers for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 226 , SOCL 226
Prerequisite(s): CISC 120 /MATH 120 or equivalent.
An introduction to computers as a professional tool in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include data collection, data description and data analysis (with statistical software, e.g., SPSS for Windows), presentation packages, use of the Internet, use of online professional databases, computers in teaching and learning, and computerized techniques in psychological testing.
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BHSC 228 - the Psychology of the Preschool Child
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 228
A study of the child between birth and six years of age. Topics will include physical and perceptual development, cognition and language, social relationships, and day care as it affects the developmental processes. (Previously numbered: PSYN/ EDUC 129) Not open to students who have taken PSYN 254 - Child Psychology or the equivalent.
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BHSC 244 - Social Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 244 , SOCL 244
A study of behavior, attitudes, and emotions shaped by interpersonal influences and social structures, race, and gender. Topics include aggression, altruism, persuasion, leadership, the self, conformity, human relations and group processes.
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BHSC 249 - Race, Culture, and Ethnicity
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 249
This course examines the historical development of ethnic and race-based cultural complexes, the emergence and persistence of stereotypes, the character of ethnic, racial and religious beliefs, and current problems in groups in American society. There is an emphasis on understanding individual attitudes and behaviors in relation to the structure of social institutions.
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BHSC 254 - Child Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 254
Consideration of theories and research findings with respect to physical growth, sensorimotor, emotional and intellectual development, and cultural influences in the individual prior to adolescence. Developmental, psychoanalytic, and cognitive theories are emphasized. (Previously numbered PSYN 130.) Not open to students who have taken PSYN 228 /BHSC 228 or PSYN 233 or equivalent.
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BHSC 262 - Alcohol, Drugs, and Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 262 , PSYN 262
Principles of pharmacology, neural transmission, behavior, and psychological assessment will be discussed. Specific psychopharmacologic issues will be presented with sedative-hypnotic, benzodiazepine, opiate, stimulant, and antipsychotic drugs as primary examples. Other discussion areas include behavioral toxicology, inhalant drugs, drugs and schoolchildren, nutritional and legal aspects to drug use, cigarette smoking, and the effects of drugs on the developing organism (e.g., fetal alcohol syndrome).
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BHSC 267 - Strategies for Child Care Providers
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 267 , PSYN 267
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 228 - The Psychology of the Preschool Child or PSYN 254 - Child Psychology .
An introduction to the challenges and opportunities involved in the delivery of child care services in the community and in institutional settings. Emphasis is placed on stimulating awareness, interest and inquiry into the historical trends, issues, controversies and realities of providing meaningful programs for children. Attention will be given to the following issues: cultural diversity, bioethics, interdisciplinary teams in child care settings, case management, family relationships, functional assessment, client abuse, and environmental impact on functional capacity in work with this population. (Previously numbered: BHSC/PSYN/ SOCL 323.)
This is the Core Course for the Child Care certificate. For explanation of the Core Course Requirements, click here .
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BHSC 269 - Strategies for Alcohol/Substance Abuse Providers
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 269
Prerequisite(s): BHSC 262 - Alcohol, Drugs, and Behavior .
An introduction to the challenges and opportunities involved in the delivery of substance abuse services in the community and in institutional settings. Emphasis is placed on stimulating awareness, interest and inquiry into the historical trends, issues, controversies and realities of providing meaningful programs for substance clients. Attention will be given to the following issues: cultural diversity, bioethics, interdisciplinary teams in substance abuse settings, case management, family relationships, functional assessment, client abuse and environmental impact on functional capacity in work with this population. (Previously numbered: BHSC/ PSYN/SOCL 324.)
This is the Core Course for the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse certificate. For explanation of the Core Course Requirements, click here .
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BHSC 271 - Medical Sociology: Health Care in the Modern Society
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 271
This course aims to provide the student with an understanding of the ways in which American society promotes (or fails to promote) health as well as copes with illness. The course will examine the following topics: the interaction of social and cultural factors (such as gender, ethnicity, race, and social class) with health and illness; illness (disability) as a social issue; careers in health care; settings in which health care services are delivered; financing health care services; comparisons with the health care services of other countries; and uses and applications of computers/microcomputers in the health field.
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BHSC 280 - Philosophy and the Social Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 280 , SOCL 280
This course examines the nature of explanation in the social sciences; objectivity and value judgments, human behavior and actions; methods of investigation and the construction of theories about the human world. This course emphasizes the role of organizations in society.
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BHSC 282 - Perspectives on Aging
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 282
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 239 - Adult Development and Aging or PSYN 315 - Aging and Mental Health .
An introduction to the challenges and opportunities involved in the delivery of geriatric services in the community and in institutional settings. Emphasis is placed on stimulating awareness, interest and inquiry into the historical trends, issues, controversies and realities of providing meaningful programs for elderly clients. Attention will be given to the following issues: cultural diversity, bioethics, interdisciplinary teams in geriatric settings, case management, family relationships, functional assessment, client abuse, and environmental impact on functional capacity in work with this population. (Previously numbered: BHSC/PSYN/SOCL 325.)
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BHSC 295 - Contemporary Issues
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 295 , SOCL 295 , SOWK 295
An analysis of current questions in behavioral science, psychology, sociology and social work. Specific topics are announced each semester by the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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BHSC 308 - Health Care Management
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 308
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the management process within the context of the health care organization. Topics include study of the environment of the organization, environmental scanning and strategic planning, goal setting, issues of health care financing and reimbursement, the management process, program review and evaluation. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues of organizational effectiveness in an environment of cost containment.
This is the Core Course for the Health Services Management Certificate. For explanation of the Core Course, click here.
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BHSC 348 - Methodology for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 348
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BHSC 226 /PSYN 226 /SOCL 226 .
An introduction to the process of doing research in the social and behavioral sciences: literature review, hypothesis formation, research design, techniques of data collection, data analysis, and report writing. Students learn to use the scientific method as a tool to both answer questions and solve problems in the social sciences, social work practice, health services and education. Course includes qualitative and quantitative approaches to research, computer applications at all stages of the research process, statistical analysis of data, and particular attention to issues of doing research in a multicultural context — e.g. ethical concerns (including rights of participants), formulation of questions, and use of findings. (Previously numbered BHSC/SOCL 248)
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BHSC 349 - Directed Research in Behavioral Science
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: CRJU 349 / PSYN 349 / SOCL 349
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 101 , SOCL 101 .
This course provides students with a hands-on research experience in the discipline of behavioral science. This course provides a more in-depth and comprehensive study of a specific topic than is typically available in the classroom where students have an opportunity to work in small groups under the close supervision of a faculty mentor on all aspects of an active research project in behavioral science. Research design, experimental method, hypothesis development, literature review, data analysis, and presentation skills are applied to the research project. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Instructor permission is required.
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BHSC 366 - Medical Ethics
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: SOCL 366
An examination of ethical questions that arise in health care and in the relationship between health care professionals and those they serve, including: the rights of individuals to self-determination and the obligations of health care professionals both to the individuals they serve and to society at large; life as a value and such issues as abortion, euthanasia, and suicide; the questions of mental health and mental illness and the rights of the mentally ill; eugenic programs and the possibilities of genetic engineering; the cost of health care and the delivery of health care as a social and political issue. (Previously numbered: BHSC/PSYN/ SOCL 266.)
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BHSC 370 - Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 370 , SOCL 370
Prerequisite(s): MATH 115 OR MATH 116 OR MATH 117
A review of the major statistical methods used in summarizing, understanding, and interpreting numerical data and research use of the computer. The course covers a full range of descriptive and inferential statistics including: frequency distributions; measures of central tendency and variability; probability theory; the normal curve model; correlation; and a wide range of statistical tests such as the T test, F test, analysis of variance and Chi-square.
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BHSC 380 - Workplace Experience in Behavioral Science I
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to link college with the professional world by students obtaining meaningful, academically relevant workplace experiences. Possible workplace sites for students in Behavioral Science include residential centers, after school programs, shelters, substance abuse programs and hospitals. Professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the workplace experience. Career and Professional Development department approval required.
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BHSC 381 - Workplace Experience in Behavioral Science II
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to link college with the professional world by students obtaining meaningful, academically relevant workplace experiences. Possible workplace sites for students in Behavioral Science include residential centers, after school programs, shelters, substance abuse programs and hospitals. Professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured assignments based on the workplace experience. Career and Professional Development department approval required.
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BHSC 399 - Internship in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credit(s): 6
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 399 , SOCL 399
Practice experience, program planning and/or research provide the student with an opportunity to interact with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly and become acquainted with the complexities of administering programs in the human service professions. Field placements will be available in a wide variety of locations such as preschools, day care centers, residential and outpatient drug treatment centers, social service agencies, senior centers, nursing homes, municipal housing projects, community outreach services and hospitals. A minimum of 135 hours of fieldwork for the semester is required for 3 credits, 270 hours for 6 credits. A maximum of 12 credits of fieldwork is allowed toward degree program. Students meet in small groups with faculty on a regular basis.
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BHSC 426 - Classics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Cross-Listed With: PSYN 426 , SOCL 426
Prerequisite(s): BHSC 348 /SOCL 348 or must have completed 12 credits in the major.
A guided reading seminar in the social and behavioral sciences utilizing primary source material with critical analysis of such authors as: Allport, Durkheim, Freud, James, Jung, Marx, Skinner and Weber. (Previously numbered BHSC/PSYN/SOCL 326.)
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Biology Students enrolling in biology courses must earn at least a letter grade of C in all Prerequisite courses. Students may not repeat a Biology course more than twice. Some programs may only permit one repetition of a biology course. Please check program pages for specifics.
Persons who are immune-compromised (including those who are pregnant or may become pregnant) and students living with or caring for an immune-compromised individual should consult with their physicians to determine the appropriate level of participation prior to enrolling in science labs. Students must adhere to safety rules and regulation in the science labs at all times.
BIOL 160 –BIOL 161 or the equivalent is a Prerequisite for all other biology courses numbered 222 and above.
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BIOL 105 - Pathways, Perspectives, and Ethics in Science
Credit(s): 3
Students will analyze the intersection between science and society through the lens of diverse science professions as well as through case studies in ethics and integrity. Class discussions, reflective reading and writing assignments and student-driven projects will center on the value of scientific literacy and inquiry and the importance of evidence-based practices in making informed decisions that impact society. Guest speakers from diverse professions such as scientific research, environmental biology, journalism, education, science policy, clinical laboratory science, veterinary technology, patent law, financial consulting, medical professions, and epidemiology will discuss their perspective paths and the integral role of scientific inquiry in their professions. Through the speaker series, students will also examine personal values in relation to scientific pathways. (Formerly Pathways in Biology).
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BIOL 110 - Introduction to Human Biology
Credit(s): 3
A study of the basic biological concepts and scientific methodology as exemplified in the human organism.
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BIOL 111 - Introduction to Human Genetics
Credit(s): 3
A study of the basic biological concepts and scientific methodology as exemplified in the study of the mechanisms of human heredity including structure, function, and transmission of genetic information; genetic diseases; genetic counseling; and genetic engineering.
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BIOL 112 - Environmental Science
Credit(s): 3
A study of the basic biological concepts and scientific methodology as exemplified in the study of the present-day environmental problems such as air and water pollution, food control and population, and their effects on humans.
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BIOL 113 - Evolution
Credit(s): 3
A study of the basic biological concepts and scientific methodology as exemplified in the study of the processes of evolution and the factors that cause evolutionary change. Influences and ramifications on the human population are also discussed.
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BIOL 116 - Plants and People
Credit(s): 3
A study of the basic biological concepts and scientific methodology as exemplified in the study of the plant kingdom and characteristics unique to plants. Special emphasis is given to the specific uses and benefits we derive from plants, with practical input on growing plants.
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BIOL 117 - Science of Nutrition
Credit(s): 3
A study of the basic biological concepts and scientific methodology as exemplified in the study of the materials comprising the human diet: energy sources, vitamins, minerals, and other essential molecules, and how dietary needs reflect physiological conditions ranging from aging to exercise to disease.
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BIOL 122 - Foundations of Biology
Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): MATH 116 or higher.
This course critically analyzes scientific content and is designed for the preparation of students who are planning to enroll in BIOL 160 - General Biology I Lecture but lack sufficient background in the biological sciences. The course aims to develop the mathematical and quantitative skills of these students, and introduce them to the scientific method and the philosophy of science. The students will develop proficiency in hypothesis testing, mathematical applications of biological data, and develop an understanding of biologically relevant molecules and their functions in the cell. Students will develop critical reasoning and problem-solving skills with the addition of mandatory skills seminars offered by the Science Learning Center and department faculty members. BIOL 122 may be used as the General Education requirement for Scientific Perspective.
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BIOL 130 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture
Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 and ENGL 110
Corequisite(s): BIOL 130A .
This course is designed to provide students a comprehensive introduction to the structures of the human body and how the various organ systems function. The course first provides a working knowledge of chemistry, animal cells and tissues, and then details the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. The integration of body systems and how they influence one another as well as the effects of disease on human physiology will be considered throughout the course.
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BIOL 130A - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 and ENGL 110
Corequisite(s): BIOL 130
Laboratory observations, demonstrations, dissections, and experiments designed to give students a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Topics covered include the cell, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Laboratory materials used include microscopic specimens, cat specimens, models, charts, illustrations and sample analysis kits.
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BIOL 131 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture
Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 /BIOL 130A , MATH 116 and ENGL 110
Corequisite(s): BIOL 131A .
This course is designed to provide students a comprehensive introduction to the structure and function of human systems. The organization of the body is studied at the molecular and cellular level as well as the tissue, organ, and systems levels. The course focuses on the following organ systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive. Clinical applications of the material will be discussed and many diseases will be considered.
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BIOL 131A - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 /BIOL 130A , MATH 116 and ENGL 110
Corequisite(s): BIOL 131 .
This course is designed to provide students a comprehensive introduction to the organization and function of the following organ systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive. Laboratories will utilize a variety of specimens and resources including microscopic specimens, sheep hearts, cat specimens, models, charts, illustrations, and sample analysis kits.
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BIOL 160 - General Biology I Lecture
Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or higher
Corequisite(s): BIOL 160A .
This course is an introduction to contemporary biology, covering the chemical basis of biology, cell structure and function, cell division, genetics, and basic molecular biology.
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BIOL 160A - General Biology I Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or higher
Corequisite(s): BIOL 160 .
This laboratory course is designed to complement concepts taught in the BIOL 160 lecture course. Students will gain proficiency in light microscopy, spectrometry, pipetting and experimentation.
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BIOL 161 - General Biology II Lecture
Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A .
Corequisite(s): BIOL 161A .
A study of the structure and function of living organisms with primary emphasis on multicellular organisms and their interactions.
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BIOL 161A - General Biology II Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160 .
Corequisite(s): BIOL 161 .
This laboratory course is designed to complement concepts taught in the BIOL 161 lecture course.
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BIOL 222 - Pathophysiology
Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 /BIOL 130A and BIOL 131 /BIOL 131A , or BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A and BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A .
This course provides an in-depth study of human pathological processes and their effects on homeostasis. Topics covered include the physical signs and prognosis of common human diseases, as well their etiology, underlying causes, clinical progression, and management. The role of genetics in disease and the molecular and cellular basis of common diseases will be considered throughout the course.
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BIOL 223 - Introduction to Science Teaching
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105 , BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A , BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A , CHEM 160 /CHEM 160A and CHEM 161 /CHEM 161A .
This course is an introduction to teaching science in informal (e.g., zoos, aquaria, museums) and formal (e.g., schools) education settings as well as science communication, through hands-on experiences and critical reading and writing. Students will explore and develop research-based ways to educate children, adolescents, adults, and the general public about critical issues and content in biology, in order to educate for a more scientifically literate citizenship.
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BIOL 224 - Microbiome of Urban Spaces
Credit(s): 3
1 hour lecture, 6 hour lab
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A . Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.
This course is a classroom undergraduate research experience that will introduce students to the newly emerging field of urban microbiology. Students will participate in research that will expose them to new and emerging technologies that are being utilized to determine the prevalence and persistence of pathogenic bacteria in the built environment. They will perform and develop experiments to identify what bacterial and human factors are contributing to this process. The ultimate goal of the research course is to try to identify means of preventing and controlling the spread and transmission of pathogens in the urban environment. Total time commitment is seven hours per week; three hours are regularly scheduled meeting/ research times, four hours of additional time to be coordinated with instructor.
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BIOL 224 - Microbiome of Urban Spaces
Credit(s): 3
1 hour lecture, 6 hour lab
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A . Permission of the instructor is required to register for this course.
This course is a classroom undergraduate research experience that will introduce students to the newly emerging field of urban microbiology. Students will participate in research that will expose them to new and emerging technologies that are being utilized to determine the prevalence and persistence of pathogenic bacteria in the built environment. They will perform and develop experiments to identify what bacterial and human factors are contributing to this process. The ultimate goal of the research course is to try to identify means of preventing and controlling the spread and transmission of pathogens in the urban environment. Total time commitment is seven hours per week; three hours are regularly scheduled meeting/ research times, four hours of additional time to be coordinated with instructor.
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BIOL 225 - Reading and Writing in Biology
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A , BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A , CHEM 160 /CHEM 160A , CHEM 161 /CHEM 161A and ENGL 111 .
This course offers students an introduction to both reading and writing in the biological sciences, culminating in scientific literacy. Students will read different pieces of science writing each week spanning from primary research articles to more popular writing, and perform a weekly writing assignment based on that week’s readings. Students will focus on basic writing skills, forming persuasive arguments, and writing for specific audiences. Lastly, the skill of revision will be emphasized and writing samples will be worked on continuously throughout the semester.
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BIOL 226 - Elements of Biochemistry
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A , BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A , CHEM 160 /CHEM 160A and CHEM 161 /CHEM 161A .
An introduction to the different biological molecules: proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, lipids, and carbohydrates in terms of their structure, transformation and function. Their role in normal physiology and pathophysiology are highlighted. The consequences of deficiencies and toxicities are also discussed.
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BIOL 244 - Ecology
Credit(s): 4
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A and BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A ,
An introduction to ecology, the study of interactions between organisms and between organisms and their environment. The laboratory component includes natural history field trips as well as exercises involving experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis.
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BIOL 252 - Plant Biology
Credit(s): 4
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A and BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A , or permission of the Instructor.
An introduction to the basics of plant biology including plant diversity, structure, physiology, metabolism, reproduction, evolution and ecology. The laboratory components include exercises devoted to plant anatomy, growth and physiology.
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BIOL 265 - Microbiology Lecture
Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 /BIOL 130A and BIOL 131 /BIOL 131A or BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A and BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A .
Corequisite(s): BIOL 265A.
A study of the classification, morphology, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Discussion of aspects concerning control, disease and immunity will be presented.
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BIOL 265A - Microbiology Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 /BIOL 130A and BIOL 131 /BIOL 131A or BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A and BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A .
Corequisite(s): BIOL 265 .
This laboratory course is designed to complement concepts taught in the BIOL 265 lecture course by providing students with laboratory exercises to develop techniques for culturing, handling and identifying microorganisms.
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BIOL 275 - Cell Biology
Credit(s): 4
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 111 ; BIOL 160 /BIOL 160A and BIOL 161 /BIOL 161A ; CHEM 160 /CHEM 160A .
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to how cells function and how cells are maintained and studied in the laboratory. The lecture portion of the course emphasizes central cell biology topics including: the structure and function of cellular organelles, the structure and function of the plasma membrane and membrane components, protein sorting and transport, the cytoskeleton and cell movement, cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions, cell signaling, and cellular reproduction and cancer. Laboratories methods practiced include transfection of cultured cells with DNA, immunocytochemistry, and fluorescence microscopy. Research articles related to lecture material are presented by groups of students in journal club. Note: CHEM 161/161A may be taken concurrently with BIOL 275 with Program Director permission.
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