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4.00 Credits
Co-requisites: MAT 122. The first semester of a two-term survey course for students who intend to study Science, Mathematics or Computer Science at four-year institutions that require a calculus-based approach to physics. The topics covered during the first term are mechanics and thermodynamics. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 122 and PHY 151 or permission of Department. The second half of a calculus-based physics survey course. The topics covered are wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: PHY 123. An introduction to the basic theory of electric and magnetic forces and energy associated with electric charge; electric and magnetic properties of matter, electromagnetic waves, geometric and wave properties of light. Emphasis is given to a rigorous mathematical formulation of physical principles, solution of problems, and practical applications of electric circuits in the laboratory. (5 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 225. A survey of 20th-century theories of the atom, the nucleus, relativity, quantum properties of waves and particles, wave mechanics, spectra of hydrogen and other atoms, x-rays, the uncertainty principle, radioactive decay, conservation laws in radioactivity, transmutations. Stress is placed on basic principles rather than on applications. (5 lecture hours) SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-n/a
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001and/or RDG 002. This course compares and contrasts the major forms of government found in the contemporary world: democratic, authoritarian, and totalitarian. Illustrations and examples will be drawn from both Western and non-Western countries. A basic theme of the course will be the comparative advantages of democratic forms of government over the various alternatives found around the globe today. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS, GLNW
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001and/or RDG 002. (Dual listed with HIS 140) A review of the development of what is now Nassau County from pre-Colonial times to the present day. Emphasis is placed upon the governmental-administrative structure of the county and the major problems facing urban-suburban communities. Field trips and guest speakers are utilized to complement class work. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001and/or RDG 002. An exploration of some of the significant areas and issues of contemporary American government and politics. Among the topics included are the scope of government activity in the United States today, the Constitution of the United States, and the evolution and operation of such political institutions as the Presidency, Congress, the Supreme Court and the political parties. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001and/or RDG 002. An introduction to the essential principles of American state and local government, with special emphasis on New York State, New York City and its suburbs. Among the specific topics covered are Federal-state relations, state constitutions and government structures, and the key issues of contemporary state, city and county politics. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001and/or RDG 002. An examination of the substantive issues of public policy such as taxation, welfare and poverty, military spending, energy, the environment, federalism, criminal justice, health care, education, and civil liberties. The background to each subject, the evolution of the present day governmental policy, and alternatives to present policy are presented along with evaluations of present policies. While the primary focus in on the national level, the state and local level is examined. A secondary focus is on methods, models, and the legal aspects of the policy making process. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of RDG 001and/or RDG 002. A comprehensive multidimensional study of the Institution of the Presidency, its evolution politically, administratively, and legally. The causes, effects, and dilemmas of the growth and power of the executive branch and the tension between an enhanced President and the Congress constitute a key perspective. Presidential politics in its electoral and policy foundation aspects will be highlighted. The President's role in the economy and as a mass media communicator will be explored. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS
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