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3.00 Credits
A philosophical study of the social/political organization of society through an examination of such topics as justice, authority, leadership, individual rights, and of the relationship between the state and various social institutions, such as family, business, church, and education.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An individual student project concerned with advanced work in a specific area of philosophy. Conducted under the direction of a faculty member, the independent study is concerned with material beyond the scope and depth of ordinary course. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of college level work in philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
Investigate Earth’s atmosphere, its geology, and its place in the universe. Students will discover how weather and/or geology affect our every-day lives and how we use and modify our physical surroundings. Students will learn how the Earth compares to the other planets and how our solar system compares to the universe. Current scientific topics may be introduced by both students and instructors. Binghamton’s regional weather and geology will be emphasized. Laboratory activities, including a field trip and a student project are included in this course. This course does not meet science requirement for LAAA, LAAS or BAAS degree.
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4.00 Credits
Explore the relationships between living organisms and their physical environment in this activity-based course. Study Earth’s atmosphere and seasons and explore the resulting adaptations of living things, for example through photosynthesis and respiration. Investigate rocks and minerals as the building blocks of the solid Earth and cells as the basic unit of life. Biologic and earth science concepts are integrated to show the prehistoric and modern interactions among Earth’s atmosphere, its rocks and minerals and its life. Students are expected to become personally involved with in-class and at-home activities and projects. Learning is accomplished by experimentation and discussion within cooperative groups; the laboratory becomes the classroom. Appropriate for Elementary Education and Early Childhood majors.
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4.00 Credits
Exploring the universe is an exciting challenge as you are led away from earth on a journey through the cosmos and back again. Starting with a look at the historical origin of the constellations and a basic knowledge of the sky, you are taken into the realm of the stars, galaxies, and the universe at large. Current theories of the birth, life, and death of stars will show you the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. Theories of the origin of the universe will give you an informed opinion of the nature of existence itself. The return trip to earth brings you a look at our solar system with the NASA provided knowledge of the planets. Extensive hands-on experience is generated in the laboratory, which makes full use of the off-campus Link Planetarium and Kopernik Observatory.
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4.00 Credits
Does Binghamton have some of the worst weather in the nation? Is severe weather getting worse? How accurate are the weather forecasts? If you have ever wondered about these questions and others, this course will help you find these answers. This introductory course intends to educate you on the fundamentals of the Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate. Topics including: the atmosphere and its energy transformations, the seasons, atmospheric optics, water vapor, precipitation, and the wind are woven together to enable you to understand how weather works and what constitutes severe weather. Other topics of study might include El Nino, ozone depletion and global warming. You will participate in the act of doing science by investigating a weather topic. After taking this course, you should have a better understanding of the science of meteorology, how science progresses, and why Binghamton has such cloudy weather. Laboratory activities including weather data collection and analysis are included in this course.
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4.00 Credits
Why does Binghamton have such steep hills and flat valleys? Why do we find such a great variety of rocks in our backyard? Why doesn’t Binghamton have more earthquakes or volcanoes? If you have ever wondered about these questions and others like them, this course will help you to discover the answers to them. This course will show you how geologists collect information, analyze and interpret observations. Course content emphasizes the differences between rocks and minerals and what those differences mean to our region. Local examples of streams, the effects of glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes and why mountains and oceans form. Other topics may be substituted in appropriate parts of the course depending on exciting developments on our dynamic planet. You will gain working knowledge of the geologic wonders that surround you at home and when you travel. Laboratory activities in learning communities allows students to gain a hands-on understanding of geologic concepts and processes.
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4.00 Credits
Learn about the causes and effects of global warming and other environmental threats including ozone depletion and acid rain. How does the way we use energy affect our changing global climate? How much energy does it take to drive our cars or light, heat and cool our homes? How can we save energy and will saving energy make a difference? Discover positive things we can do as a society and as individuals to help reduce human impact on the climate. Investigate the sources of the energy we use every day. Energy sources include: fossil fuels, nuclear, and alternative sources such as solar, wind, biomass, hydropower and geothermal energy. Current scientific topics may be introduced by both students and instructors. Laboratory activities include hands-on experiences, field trips and energy use analysis.
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4.00 Credits
This course uses activities that engage the students in hands-on learning of common physical concepts by experimentation. The course will improve students’ perspectives and comfort with science while promoting scientific literacy. There will be no distinction between lab and lecture since the activities are an integral part of the teaching and learning process in the course. The methods and ideas of the course will usually be based on the use of commonly available materials. Group-based activities include observations and measurements, solids, liquids, gases, heat, simple machines, magnets, static electricity and electrical devices. Appropriate for Elementary Education and Early Childhood majors.
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4.00 Credits
Tsunamis! Tornadoes! Earthquakes! Floods! How likely are you to have to deal with a natural disaster? What is the likelihood that Binghamton will have another flood like the one in June 2006? This course examines the science behind natural disasters and how this results in loss of life and property. Course will use case studies of natural disasters to analyze the forces of nature and their impact.
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