Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College
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PHiLosoPHY<br />
PL 101—introduction to Philosophy<br />
A study of philosophical ethics,<br />
metaphysics, logic, epistemology, and<br />
aesthetics in the thinking of Western and<br />
Eastern philosophers. Special attention is<br />
given to the cultural setting and impact of<br />
philosophy and thinking philosophically.<br />
(3 semester hours) Fall/Spring<br />
PL 102—Philosophical Approaches to<br />
morality<br />
This course is a survey of ethics<br />
and morality in western and eastern<br />
philosophical traditions. The following<br />
topics will be addressed: defnitions of<br />
ethics and morality, ethical relativism,<br />
egoism, ethical theories, virtue, feminist<br />
ethics, the ethics of compassion and<br />
suffering (Buddhism), Benevolence<br />
(Confucius) and Taoism. Applied ethics<br />
will be explored via the analysis of current<br />
issues in media ethics, political ethics,<br />
business ethics, educational ethics and<br />
bioethics. (3 semester hours) E/O Fall/<br />
Summer<br />
PL 103—Philosophy of eastern religion<br />
An introduction to the philosophies and<br />
religions of the East. Particular attention<br />
is given to Hinduism, Buddhism,<br />
Confucianism, Taoism, and Islam. (3<br />
semester hours) Spring<br />
PHYsiCs<br />
Px 101—<strong>College</strong> Physics i<br />
An algebra-based theory and laboratory<br />
course covering the physics of mechanics,<br />
thermodynamics, and wave motion.<br />
Prerequisite: MA 110. (3 lecture hours/3<br />
lab hours) (4 semester hours) E/O Fall<br />
Px 102—<strong>College</strong> Physics ii<br />
A continuation of PX 101, covering<br />
the physics of optics, electricity and<br />
magnetism, and modern physics.<br />
Prerequisite: PX 101. (3 lecture hours/3<br />
COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG<br />
lab hours) (4 semester hours) E/O Spring<br />
Px 103—University Physics i<br />
A calculus-based theory and laboratory<br />
course covering the physics of mechanics,<br />
including applications in rotation,<br />
static equilibrium, and fuids. Provides<br />
the material needed to transfer into<br />
engineering, physics, or other physical<br />
science programs. Corequisite: MA 122.<br />
(3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester<br />
hours) E/O Fall<br />
Px 104—University Physics ii<br />
A continuation of PX 103, covering<br />
gravitation, oscillations, and electricity<br />
and magnetism. Prerequisite: PX 103.<br />
Corequisite: MA 123. (3 lecture hours/3<br />
lab hours) (4 semester hours) E/O Spring<br />
Px 110—technical Physics<br />
This course covers selected topics from<br />
general physics for students pursuing a<br />
technical program with emphasis on matter,<br />
force, power, basic machines, torque,<br />
power transmissions and certain topics<br />
from heat, sound and light. Prerequisite:<br />
MA 108 or MA 110. (2 lecture hours/3 lab<br />
hours) (3 semester hours) Spring<br />
PoLitiCAL sCienCe<br />
Ps 101—American Government<br />
An analysis of the American political<br />
system, with emphasis on the Constitution.<br />
Topics include American conservative<br />
and liberal political traditions, political<br />
parties, and the organization and operation<br />
of the executive, judicial, and legislative<br />
branches of government. (3 semester<br />
hours) Fall<br />
Ps 102—American state and Local<br />
Government<br />
This course studies the structure and<br />
functions of American governments, the<br />
American pattern of local government,<br />
relationship of local to state government,<br />
and of both to the Federal government.<br />
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