sussex.edu • 973.300.2207their own documentary projects in black and white film.Prerequisite: PHOT110Lab Fee RequiredPHOT205STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY (3 Cr) (2:2) +1 Studio hr.This course enables students to practice large formatphotography by using a 4” x 5” large format camera toachieve mastery of camera movements for the control ofperspective and sharpness. Assignments relate to fine artphotography as well as commercial applications.Prerequisite: PHOT112Lab Fee RequiredPHOT250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHYThis course focuses on selected topics in Photography.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.PHYSICSPHYS100CONCEPTS OF PHYSICS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course will introduce the student to the basic conceptsof Physics. Topics include kinematics and dynamics,principles of conservation of energy, heat and selectedtopics in electricity, magnetism and modem physics.Prerequisite: Proficiency on the <strong>College</strong> Placement TestPHYS105INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course provides an introduction to descriptive spacescience covering the historical development of astronomyand planetology. Basic physical laws are introduced to helpexplain the tools used in the investigation of solar systems.Appropriate laboratory experiences are provided.Prerequisites: MATH106 or higher, or permission ofInstructorPHYS107INTRODUCTORY METEOROLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This introductory course consists of five areas ofconcentration—atmospheric components; weather systems;upper air dynamics; satellite and radar interpretation ofsevere and weather elements; a review of historical weatherevents and their social and geographical effects; systemsexamined include hurricanes; severe thunderstorms and themesosyclone; forms of precipitation; hourly observations;cloud identification; interpretation NCEP/NOAH data forforecast modeling data.Lab Fee Requiredapplications to the life sciences and everyday life.Prerequisite: MATH112 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS112PHYSICS II (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of Physics I. Emphasis is placedon showing the connections found in electromagnetism,optics, and modern physics. Includes applications to thelife sciences and everyday life.Prerequisite: PHYS10l (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS120PHYSICS I WITH CALCULUS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course will introduce the student to problem solvingand laboratory techniques in calculus based physics. Topicsinclude vectors, forces, mechanics, kinematics, fluids,thermodynamics, and waves.Prerequisite: MATH113, MATH114 (Grade of C) (MATH114may be taken concurrently)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS121PHYSICS II WITH CALCULUS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of Physics I with Calculus.Topics include electromagnetism, circuits, electromagneticwaves, optics, and relativity.Corequisite: MATH115 (Grade of C)Prerequisite: PHYS120 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS205MODERN PHYSICS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course covers the modem era of Physical Science fromRelativity, quantum properties, Schrodinger's equation, andtheir applications. It begins where PHYS121 ends (withOptical Systems) and finishes the student's introduction tobasic Physics concepts.Corequisite: MATH115, MATH215Prerequisite: PHYS121PHYS210/ENGR210MECHANICS (4 Cr) (4:0)This course studies the equilibrium of particles and rigidbodies subject to concentrated and distributed Newtonianforces. These studies are also applied to particles; rectilinearmotion; simple, damped, and driven oscillations; gravitationand central forces; Lagrange’s equations and theHamiltonian.Corequisite: MATH220Prerequisite: PHYS120 (Grade of C)COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7PHYS110PHYSICS I (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is designed to introduce students to problemsolvingtechniques in physics. Topics include forces, energy,mechanics, momentum, heat, and kinetic theory. IncludesPHYS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICSThis course focuses on special topics in Physics. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.123
<strong>Sussex</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7POLITICAL SCIENCEPOLS101INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the disciplineof political science. The course focuses on the majorsub-disciplines of political science including practicaltheory, international relations, comparative politics, andidentity politics. The course is designed to encourageactive student participation in the political process.POLS105AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the study ofthe American Political System. This course focuses on theU.S. Constitutional System, the institutions of government,and means of popular participation. The course is designedto encourage active student participation in the politicalprocess.POLS106STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the studyof sub-national governments within the American politicalsystem. The course is designed to encourage active studentparticipation in the political process.POLS109MODERN POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the studyof political ideologies. Students will compare and contrastvarious forms of political thinking over the past fivecenturies. In addition, the material covered in this coursewill be placed into historical context by discussing thepolitical, economic and social and social impact of theactual practice of these various theories.POLS110INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of world politics: the nation-statesystem, patterns of conflict and cooperation in theinternational arena and the theories that try to explain thesebehaviors. International organizations (e.g. monetary fund,the United Nations, etc.), international business andselected foreign policies of particular nation-states will beamong the topics included.POLS111INTRO TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM(3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the fundamental principlesof the American Legal System. Topics include the structureof the state and federal court systems, legal terminology,constitutional law decisions affecting every citizen and howto work within the system. Students will visit the SuperiorCourt.POLS223CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will examine the U.S. Constitution as theframework for government. Leading decisions of the U.S.Supreme Court will be analyzed in the areas of Civil Rightsand Civil Liberties with emphasis on the Bill of Rights, the13th, 14th and 15th amendments.POLS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCEThis course focuses on special topics in Political Science.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.PSYCHOLOGYPSYC100LEARNING STRATEGIES SEMINAR (1 Cr) (1:0)This course is a seminar designed to assist students intheir learning process. Topics include note taking, timemanagement, textbook mastery, and strategies for takingessay and objective tests.PSYC101GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the science of humanbehavior and mental processes. Emphasis is placed on therelationship between the nervous system and behavior,learning, perception, development, motivation, personality,attitude formation and prejudice, psychopathology andpsychotherapy.PSYC105PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on developing skills necessary tomaintain and enhance adult relationships. Emphasis isplaced on the transactional nature of interactions and thecommunication techniques needed to achieve intrapersonaland interpersonal satisfaction. Topics include verbal andnonverbal behaviors, perception, listening, emotions,conflict, power, and sexual communication in intimaterelationships.PSYC109PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN GROWTH ANDDEVELOPMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of the development of the individualfrom prenatal life through adulthood including biological,mental, emotional, and social patterns of growth.Prerequisite: PSYC101 (for nursing students only)PSYC111CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies human behavior from prenataldevelopment to puberty. Emphasis is placed upon physical,social, intellectual and personality development duringchildhood.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC201ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the study of symptoms'etiologies and treatments of mental disorders. Emphasisis placed on understanding psychopathology from the124