MUS107: Hip Hop Culture
3 Credits
Studies the development of hip hop styles and techniques and the social, political, and cultural phenomenon associated with them.
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MUS108: Music at the Movies
3 Credits
Surveys the history of film music from the silent era to the present with a focus on Hollywood narrative films. Explores the role and relation of music to the plot and visual elements of film.
MUS109: Hip Hop Music and Culture
3 Credits
Studies the development of hip hop styles and techniques and the social, political, and cultural phenomenon associated with them.
MUS128: Applied Music: Private Voice Lessons
1 Credits
Instruction in voice by a qualified private teacher. Hours to be arranged with instructor. Students registered for Private Voice Lessons will be charged an Applied Music fee of $400 per course to offset the additional costs of private instruction, in addition to the College's standard tuition and fees. This fee is 100% refundable prior to the first day of the term, and non-refundable on or after the first day of term. A minimum of twelve 40-minute lessons is required per semester for 1 academic credit. Students are required to present a performance examination at the end of each term. Prior experience is not necessary. Credit in this course will not satisfy Fine Arts requirements in any degree program. Prerequisite: None.
MUS129: Applied Music: Private Voice Lessons
1 Credits
Instruction in voice by a qualified private teacher. Hours to be arranged with instructor. Students registered for Private Voice Lessons will be charged an Applied Music fee of $400 per course to offset the additional costs of private instruction, in addition to the College's standard tuition and fees. This fee is 100% refundable prior to the first day of the term, and non-refundable on or after the first day of term. A minimum of twelve 40-minute lessons is required per semester for 1 academic credit. Students are required to present a performance examination at the end of each term. This course follows up on skills learned in MUS 128. Students are understood to have a basic knowledge of music and singing. Credit in this course will not satisfy Fine Arts requirements in any degree program. Prerequisite: MUS 128
MUS130: Applied Music: Private Voice Lessons
1 Credits
Catalog Description: Instruction in voice by a qualified private teacher. Hours to be arranged with instructor. Students registered for Private Voice Lessons will be charged an Applied Music fee of $400 per course to offset the additional costs of private instruction, in addition to the College's standard tuition and fees. This fee is 100% refundable prior to the first day of the term, and non-refundable on or after the first day of term. A minimum of twelve 40-minute lessons is required per semester for 1 academic credit. Students are required to present a performance examination at the end of each term. This course follows up on skills learned in MUS129. Students are expected to have an intermediate understanding of music and singing. Credit in this course will not satisfy Fine Arts requirements in any degree program. Prerequisite: MUS129.
MUS131: Applied Music: Private Voice Lessons
1 Credits
Catalog Description: Instruction in voice by a qualified private teacher. Hours to be arranged with instructor. Students registered for Private Voice Lessons will be charged an Applied Music fee of $400 per course to offset the additional costs of private instruction, in addition to the College's standard tuition and fees. This fee is 100% refundable prior to the first day of the term, and non-refundable on or after the first day of term. A minimum of twelve 40-minute lessons is required per semester for 1 academic credit. Students are required to present a performance examination at the end of each term. This course follows up on skills learned in MUS130. Students are understood to be at a level suitable for entry into a four-year program. Credit in this course will not satisfy Fine Arts requirements in any degree program. Prerequisite: MUS130.
MUS203: History of Rock & Roll: Blues and Beyond
3 Credits
Surveys the development of rock and roll through a basic narrative of American culture, politics, and economic history. Examines race, gender, class, technology, and the music business as it relates to the creation of rock music in the United States and globally. Learning activities include critical analysis of audio and video recordings, attendance at live concerts of various rock and roll styles, group discussions, and research projects. Note: Students wishing to use this course to fulfill the SUNY General Education requirement in American history must have earned an 85 or higher on the US History Regents exam. Three class hours.
MUS204: Rock and Roll History
3 Credits
Surveys the development of rock and roll through a narrative of American cultural, political, and economic history. Examines race, gender, class, technology, and the music business as it relates to the creation of rock music in the United States and globally. Learning activities include critical analysis of audio and video recordings of various rock and roll styles, group discussions, creative writing projects, and listening assignments. 3 class hours.
NUR111: Nursing 1
5 Credits
Introduces the student to concepts related to professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on developing the foundational knowledge and nursing assessments necessary to provide care to diverse individuals and populations. The competencies of patient centered care, safe practice environment, collaboration, healthcare informatics and management of care are introduced at a foundational level. This course provides classroom and online content. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 152 with a grade of 'C' or higher. Co-requisite: NUR LC1
NUR112: Nursing 2
5 Credits
Introduces the student to concepts related to nursing care of diverse individuals experiencing temporary health status changes. Emphasis is placed on nursing process and prioritization of patient care to promote optimal wellness. The competencies of patient centered care, safe practice environment, collaboration, healthcare informatics and management of care are developed. This course provides classroom and online content. Prerequisites: NUR 111 and BIO 152 with a grade of 'C' or higher and NUR LC1 with a grade of 'CP'. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 153 with a grade of 'C' or higher. Co-requisite: NUR 119 and NUR LC2.
NUR119: Pharmacology for Nursing
2 Credits
Presents essential concepts of pharmacology. Designed to promote the use of critical thinking in the application of drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on the integration of pharmacologic principles, legal responsibilities of the nurse and the nursing process. Prerequisite: NUR 111, NUR LC1, and BIO 152 with grade of 'C' or higher. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 153 with a grade of 'C' or better. Co-requisites: NUR 112 and NUR LC2.
NUR122: Pharmacology for Nurses
3 Credits
Presents essential concepts of pharmacology. Designed to promote the use of critical thinking in the application of drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on the integration of pharmacologic principles, legal responsibilities of the nurse and the nursing process. Prerequisites: NUR 111 and BIO 152 with a grade of 'C' or higher, and NUR LC1 with a grade of 'CP'. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 153 with a grade of 'C' or better. Co-requisites: NUR 112 and NUR LC2.
NUR128: PN to RN Transition 1
3 Credits
This course facilitates transition from the role of Practical Nurse to progression towards the role of Registered Professional Nurse. Concepts related to professional development, assessment, clinical decision making and care of individuals experiencing changes in health status are introduced. Emphasis is placed on nursing judgment and critical thinking. Classroom and online content are provided as well as designated nursing laboratory activities. Pre-requisites: Current LPN nursing license in good standing or documentation of scheduled licensure exam.
NUR129: PN to RN Transition 2
3 Credits
This course focuses on the care of medical-surgical and maternal-newborn patients for the LPN to RN student. Concepts related to nursing care of individuals experiencing temporary changes in health status are introduced, building on concepts introduced in NUR128. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision making, nursing judgment and prioritization of patient care to promote optimal wellness. This course provides classroom and online content as well as designated nursing laboratory activities. Advanced dosage calculation skills are included in the course. The course activities prepare the student for entry into the clinical sequence of second year nursing courses. Pre-requisites: NUR 128
NUR209: Professional Issues in Nursing
1 Credits
Introduces the student to professional issues relevant to current trends in nursing, leadership and management. The emphasis is placed on role transition and promoting an environment of quality patient care and safety. Prerequisites: BIO 153, NUR 112, and NUR 119 with a grade of 'C' or higher, and NUR LC2 with a grade of 'CP'. Prerequisites for PN to RN students: NUR 129 and BIO 153 with a grade of 'C' or higher. Co-requisites: NUR 211 and NUR LC3.
NUR211: Nursing 3
5 Credits
Introduces the student to concepts related to the care of diverse individuals experiencing physiologic and psychological health status changes. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and management. The competencies of patient centered care, safe practice environment, collaboration, healthcare informatics and management of care continue to be developed. This course provides classroom and online content. Prerequisites: BIO 153, NUR 112, NUR 119 and with a grade of 'C' or higher, and NUR LC2 with a grade of 'CP'. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO 201 with a grade of 'C' or higher. Co-requisite: NUR 209 and NUR LC3.
NUR212: Nursing 4
5 Credits
Introduces the student to concepts related to the nursing care of diverse individuals experiencing prolonged changes in health status. Emphasis is placed on managing and optimizing health. The competencies of patient centered care, safe practice environment, collaboration, healthcare informatics and management of care are applied to clinical practice. This course provides classroom and online content. Prerequisites: BIO 201, NUR 211, and NUR 209 with a grade of 'C' or higher and NUR LC3 with a grade of "CP". Corequisite: NUR LC4, NUR 222, and NUR LC5.
NUR222: Nursing 5
2 Credits
Introduces the student to concepts related to the nursing care of diverse individuals with complex health care needs. Emphasis is placed upon integration of the competencies of patient centered care, safe practice environment, collaboration, healthcare informatics and management of care in clinical practice. This course provides classroom and online content. Prerequisites: BIO 201, NUR 211, and NUR 209 with a grade of "C" or higher and NUR LC3 with a grade of "CP". Co-requisites: NUR 212, NUR LC4, and NUR LC5.