UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - Mercy College

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injuries, conditioning, massage, taping. Lectures and practice. Included football, soccer, baseball,
volleyball, and basketball according to the season and facilities available. 3 crs.
PHED 104 Recreational Activities:
The study of the history, principles, rules and practical application in various recreational
activities. Included are: badminton, tennis, volleyball, platform tennis, bowling, and golf.
This course is designed to provide the student with a lifelong recreational activity after the
college years are completed. 3 crs.
PHED 109 Self-Defense I:
This course is designed to aid the student in attaining a level of physical fitness while also
gaining fundamental knowledge of the principles and tactics of self-defense, in both theory
and practice. 3 crs.
PHED 110 Body Conditioning:
The purpose of this course is to develop a well-rounded conditioning program covering all
phases of motor performance. The course will be used as a guide for a lifetime fitness program
designed for each student. While the student uses the course as a starting point, the ultimate
goal will be to recognize the hazards of unfitness, obesity, and inactivity after college. 3 crs.
Physical Science
PHSC 110 Introduction to Geology:
A study of the basic concepts in physical science and scientific methodology as exemplified in
the study of the fundamental concepts in physical and historical geology, origin and geological
history of earth and life; geological land formation. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHSC 111 Introduction to Astronomy:
A study of basic concepts in physical science and scientific methodology as exemplified in
the study of the fundamental concepts in astronomy; the universe; modern theories of stellar
evolution; techniques of astronomical observation; physical characteristics of planets, satellites,
and comets. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
Physics
PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics:
A study of the basic physical concepts and scientific methodology as exemplified in the study
of those principles that are applicable in everyday situations: motion, force, energy, waves,
electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
PHYS 160-161 General Physics I, II:
Introduction to the general physical principles in the fields of mechanics, heat, sound, light,
magnetism, electricity, atomic and nuclear physics, and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite:
MATH 201 or the equivalent; PHYS 160 is a prerequisite for PHYS 161. 3 hrs. lect. 3 hrs. lab
per sem. 4 crs. per sem.
Political Science
POLS 101 Political Power in America:
The use of political science theory and method to investigate American political institutions:
executives, legislature, judiciaries, bureaucracies, mass media, parties, interest groups, elites,
and publics; comparisons with foreign political institutions, including their relationship to