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ID 350 - Design Theory and Research Seminar
This course is a survey of the cultural, aesthetic, technological, political, economic and social theories that have shaped and been shaped by contemporary design. Students explore the relationship of design and the built environment and its impact on human behavior. Through the course lectures, readings and discussions, students explore evaluation methods to be able to understand criticism and dialogue within the profession. Further, students explore current research methods in design.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 247, ID 301.
(Cr: 3)
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MSL 401 - Developing Adaptive Leaders
Cadets develop proficiency in planning, executing, and assessing complex operations functioning as a member of a staff and providing performance feedback to subordinates. Cadets assess risk, make ethical decisions, and lead fellow ROTC cadets. Lessons on military justice and personnel processes prepare cadets to make the transition to Army officers.
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ED 430 - Differentiated Instruction
This course explores the principles of differentiating instruction in the general classroom as a means of providing access to the general curriculum for a diverse population of students. Topics to be addressed include theoretical studies as well as application strategies in the following areas: content of learning, process of learning and products of learning. Emphasis is placed on the role of collaboration among teachers to achieve effective differentiation based on learners’ needs, whether using a retrofit (reactive) or a universal design (proactive) approach to differentiation.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 400 or ED 401 or approval of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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PHT 260 - Digital Imaging and Manipulation
This studio course explores editing, alteration and the construction of photographic imagery. Students learn digital methods and techniques for the alteration and construction of imagery that range from basic retouching to complex compositing. Concepts concerning the construction of photographic pictorial space, visual language and photographic iconography are explored as a dimension of working with imagery.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHT 116 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 361 - Digital Journalism
This course provides a comprehensive overview of digital journalism, its history, its structure, its economics, its tools, and its relationship with society and culture. Key concepts and theorist in information society, technology, and journalism are addressed.
(Cr: 3)
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DRA 310 - Directing
This course is designed for students who have already received an introduction to theater arts and performance. Students explore the function of a director from its establishment as an artistic voice in theater production to practical application of directorial concepts. Students begin with preparing a theoretical approach to staging a play to directing a cutting from a published play.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 265 - Discrete Structures
Discrete math is the branch of mathematics that provides the theoretical background behind the logic, organization, and language of computer science. The concepts from discrete structures affect programming techniques, software development, software test, cryptography, networks, computational efficiency, and compilers. Topics include: number representation, boolean logic, sets, basic proof techniques, combinatorics, recursion, graph theory and circuits, tree structures, and finite state machines.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 160/160L.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 372 - Documentary Modes
An exploration through screenings, readings, and discussion of the history and various modes of documentary film and television, from the Lumiere Brothers to the present day, including expository, verite-based, interactive and self-reflexive styles. Subgenres considered also include ethnographic approaches, “mockumentary,” and reality TV. By looking closely at a wide range of documentary motion pictures, students gain new tools for media analysis, historical reference, and production methodology. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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PHT 218 - Documentary Photography
This is a hands-on, image making course in which the students reveal and communicate something of importance of the places and people they encounter. The potential use for private, exhibited, and published use of the images directs the shooting assignments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHT 216 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CJ 341 - Domestic Violence
This course coversthe history of domestic violence as a social problem, its dynamics, prevalence, outcomes, research issues, and contemporary domestic violence policy. The course focuses on domestic violence in the United States. The goal of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of domestic violence, its effects on today’s society, and the resources available to address it. The course also cultivates the knowledge and skills that will allow students to critically evaluate representations of domestic violence in a variety of contexts. (Formerly CJ 425)
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 212 - Drama Survey
Survey of the development of drama from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary theater. Students read works of major playwrights and study theater in terms of culture, theme, style, theory, and production. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements. (Formerly ENG 303)
(Cr: 3)
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ART 312 - Drama Therapy and Psychodrama
This course introduces students to the basic principles and practices of drama therapy and how many different theater or drama activities can be used in the service of healing. There are exercises in psychodrama, improvisation, storytelling, poetry, puppets, movement/dance, sound/music, and work with dreams. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 110.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 105 - Drawing and Composition I
Foundation-drawing strategies for visual representation, mark making, and interpretive skills. Focus on still-life, landscape, and figurative sources. Use of black and white charcoal, pencil, inks. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 106 - Drawing and Composition II
Foundation-drawing emphasis on advanced tasks, skills, and decision-making. Focus on still life, landscape, figurative, and mediated sources. Use of black and white or color charcoal, pastel, pencil, inks, photos.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 105.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 450 - Dynamics of Leadership
An extensive look at the nature of leadership and the dilemmas facing leaders of people at work. In-depth analysis of the forces motivating the behavior of people working in ongoing and temporary groups. Includes problems of authority and influence, development of roles and norms, initiation of change, and dealing with resistance. Recognition of women’s and men’s parity in leadership opportunities as a major consideration. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 226 - Early American History and Literature
An interdisciplinary examination of the American past up to and including the Civil War. Course covers American Indian history and culture prior to and after the arrival of European settlers; the founding of the republic; and the ideals, contradictions, and emerging identity of a growing nation. Students study key events, institutions, reform campaigns, and literary movements, and the broader cultural and ideological contexts in which they arose. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 226 - Early American History and Literature
An interdisciplinary examination of the American past up to and including the Civil War. Course covers American Indian history and culture prior to and after the arrival of European settlers; the founding of the republic; and the ideals, contradictions, and emerging identity of a growing nation. Students study key events, institutions, reform campaigns, and literary movements, and the broader cultural and ideological contexts in which they arose. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 203 - Early American Literature
Surveys American literature from the pre-contact period to the Civil War, focusing on how significant literary and diverse cultural texts from this period reflect the struggles of a growing nation. Students read and analyze indigenous creation stories, exploration accounts, autobiographies, sermons, diaries, letters, public documents, and other narratives, frequently paired in order to discover alternate viewpoints. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 213 - Early British Literature
Surveys the English tradition in literature, beginning with the early Middle Ages and ending with the Restoration. Important themes will include: faith, chivalry, love, marriage, adultery, and heroism. Readings will include selections from Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe and poetry selections from Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Marvell, Wroth, Raleigh, Queen Elizabeth, and Milton. While we will be situating these works in their historical and cultural contexts, emphasis will be on the close reading of these texts. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 308 - Early Childhood Methods
Expanding on concepts explored in ED 207, this course develops students’ knowledge in planning interdisciplinary learning experiences that support the needs of the whole child. Pre-service teachers explore early childhood instructional strategies and materials designed to develop positive dispositions for learning, to foster an appreciation of individual and cultural differences, and to meet state and federal standards. Examination of the crucial link between observation and effective teaching is addressed. A field component is included in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 207, junior class status or permission of instructor. Open to liberal studies/teacher licensure majors only.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 208 - Early Childhood Numeracy
Expanding on concepts explored in ED 207, this course develops students’ knowledge in planning learning experiences that foster the development of mathematical thinking in young children. Pre-service teachers explore instructional strategies and materials designed to foster conceptual mathematical development in three to five-year-olds. Following recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, this course examines how to incorporate mathematical experiences throughout the day. Students explore strategies to integrate mathematical instruction with other content areas as well as how to create environments that extends mathematical thinking.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101, ED 102, and ED 207, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 367 - Eastern Literature and Haiku
Haiku poetry is the grasp of the essential nature of things. It is what is happening in a place at a moment. The poet describes one moment and one feeling in haiku. By studying how the form of haiku developed through the culture and literature of India, China, and Japan, students explore how this literature is grounded in Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism. The course will trace the origins of haiku for a richer understanding of the form. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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REL 245 - Eastern Religions
An exploration of the histories, central beliefs, and practices of religions originating from India, China, and Japan. The course probes questions of Eastern belief about the ultimate reality, human responsibility, experiences of the sacred, the goal of human life, and reincarnation. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ECN 304 - Economics of the European Union (Offered in Spain)
An overview of the events that took place from 2002, the year that the Euro was introduced as the official European currency until 2004, when another ten European nations became member states of the Union. Students analyse how this new currency is affecting the economic realities of Europe as well as the rest of the world.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECN 201 and ECN 202.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 310 - Economies and Peoples
A broad survey of world economic history from the earliest times to the present. The causes and effects of economic change and expansion are studied. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ID 220 - Electronic Media I
This course is intended to give students a set of strategies for incorporating technology and electronic workflow strategies into their design work. Students learn techniques for managing and integrating the entire design process using a number of software titles, from programmatic diagrams to construction drawings and perspective renderings. The main focus is on the most common type of architectural software used today, building information modeling (BIM). Use of custom objects and best practices for creating presentations are also discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 103, ID 104, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ID 230 - Electronic Media II
This course builds on skills and knowledge gained in Electronic Media I. Various types of software are employed, as are strategies for presentations using a number of different formats, including physical prints, linear electronic presentations, and animations. Techniques for generating more sophisticated renderings and other types of presentations are explored, with an emphasis on efficiency of translation from one piece of software to the next. Effective techniques for communication at different stages of design are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 206, ID 208, ID 220.
(Cr: 3)
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ARA 101 - Elementary Arabic I
Introduces students to spoken and written modern standard Arabic. Students learn the Arabic alphabet, rules of grammar, verb tenses, pronouns, and common phrases while developing basic reading and communication abilities. Course also introduces students to the diverse cultures within the Arabic-speaking world. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ARA 102 - Elementary Arabic II
A continuation of Elementary Arabic I, this course enable students to further their Arabic speaking, writing and reading abilities, while deepening their understanding of cultures within the Arabic-speaking world. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ARA 101.
(Cr: 3)
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CHI 101 - Elementary Chinese I
Provides students who have no previous exposure to the language with a basic understanding of spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Language instruction is integrated with fundamental material on Chinese society and culture. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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CHI 102 - Elementary Chinese II
A continuation of Elementary Chinese I, this course enables students to further their Chinese language speaking, writing, and reading abilities while deepening their knowledge of Chinese society and culture. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHI 101.
(Cr: 3)
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FR 101 - Elementary French
This course introduces the foundational elements of the French language, and builds conversation and grammar skills. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ITL 101 - Elementary Italian
This course introduces the foundational elements of the Italian language and builds conversation and grammar skills. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 310 - Elementary Physical Education Methods
Students learn and put into practice the pedagogical competencies that deliver developmentally appropriate physical activities to children in grades pre-K through 8. Primary emphasis is given to best teaching practices and the implementation of curricula models that are based on developmental levels of students. Emphasis is given to development of lesson plans, unit plans, objectives, procedures, formats, evaluation, legal liability, and other pedagogical components. Students incorporate the skill-themes of rhythms and developmental games to teach their peers in a physical education setting.
(Cr: 3)
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SP 101 - Elementary Spanish I
For students who have studied little or no Spanish before. This course introduces the foundational elements of the Spanish language, with a focus on the acquisition of basic communicative skills (speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing) as well as knowledge of Hispanic cultures around the world. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
One year or less of high school coursework in Spanish.
(Cr: 3)
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SP 102 - Elementary Spanish II
This course is a continuation of SP101 and further develops conversational skills and grammar knowledge in the Spanish language. Focus on the acquisition of communicative skills (speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing), in addition to examination of topics related to Hispanic cultures around the world. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
SP 101 or one to two years of high school Spanish coursework.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 091 - Elements of Writing I (offered in Spain)
Students are introduced to the process approach to writing and keep a portfolio of their work. Revision techniques are practiced; students address grammatical issues within the context of their writing. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 092 - Elements of Writing II (offered in Spain)
The course continues to develop the skills introduced in Elements of Writing I. Students develop a portfolio of their work. In addition, some of the writing assignments are in response to readings, and the final paper involves the use of outside sources. The goal is to prepare students for College Writing Seminar. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 221 - Emergent Literacy Instruction
Students examine oral language development and emerging communication abilities in young children focusing on early speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The characteristics of a literacy rich environment is explored, including developmentally appropriate materials and instructional strategies designed to foster the development of oral and written language skills in young children.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 201 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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MUS 105 - Endicott College Chorus
Participation in a singing ensemble that rehearses weekly, performs works of varied music styles, and focuses on techniques to achieve proper choral sound and musical interpretation. May be repeated up to eight semesters for credit. Only three credits of this course can be applied toward the General Education elective requirement.
(Cr: 1)
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ENV 338 - Energy, Sustainability, and the Environment
The complexities and consequences of energy use in our technical society are evaluated and discussed. The course examines and analyzes the fossil fuel era, the multitude of energy sources currently available, and the benefits and environmental costs of each. The course also focuses on the science and mathematics of energy in order to give the students a multidimensional perspective of the most fundamental problem of current and future society.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENV 220 and junior class status.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 425 - Engaging Clients Through Digital Filmmaking
From creating commercials for businesses and producing in-house corporate videos to covering events such as weddings and sports, many areas of digital filmmaking require a business plan and strong interpersonal skills in addition to solid production expertise. Topics include working with clients, marketing, copyright and other legal issues, crew/staff management, budgeting, and technical and shooting strategies. Working in teams, students adopt a semester-long project with a client in the nonprofit field and produce a final product.
(Cr: 3)
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BEN 340 - Engineering Physiology
This course is an applied course in human physiology. In addition to understanding the anatomy of each system, the course describes the physiological systems of the body in quantitative terms. Mathematical models such as Hodgkin-Huxley are introduced, and simulations are used to explore how physiological systems interconnect.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 102 and MTH 237.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 088 - English as a Second Language I (Offered in Spain)
This course is an intermediate level general English course taken simultaneously with Elements of Writing I. Task-based language activities are introduced in short readings and film segments that simulate real situations the students are likely to encounter. Grammar is taught using oral, written, and interactive exercises. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 089 - English as a Second Language II (Offered in Spain)
This general English course takes the students from intermediate to upper intermediate level. It aims to continue to build upon the skills acquired in English as a Second Language I. Task-based language activities are introduced in short readings and film segments that simulate real situations the students are likely to encounter. Grammar is taught using oral, written, and interactive exercises. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ESL 090 - English as a Second Language III (Offered in Spain)
This course is a continuation of English as a Second Language II and provides students with the opportunity to improve their academic writing skills in preparation for more advanced courses that will require research papers. The text focuses on the writing modes, rhetorical devices, and language points required for academic success. Paragraph structure is reviewed and students are prepared to write three - and four- paragraph essays. In addition, basic grammatical structures are constantly reviewed. Credits for this course do not count towards a degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 106 - English Communication (Offered in Spain)
This course is intended for students whose skills are between upper intermediate and advanced level. It reflects the fast changing world of business, with materials from authentic sources. Students study business topics and acquire proficiency in written and oral communication. Students learn about the causes of communication breakdowns and how to avoid them through effective listening and note taking. They analyze case studies, role play authentic business situations and begin to understand the effects different styles of management have on business outcomes.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 354 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Examines issues related to funding entrepreneurial firms at all stages of their existence. How to identify worthy business opportunities, raise and structure financing, and ultimately harvest returns are covered. Specific topics include: venture capital markets, deal structuring, valuations, later stage financing, going public, and other harvesting methods.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 205 or BUS 210.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 300 - Entrepreneurship
Examines historic evolution, economic, and Societal impact of the entrepreneurship process from conception to implementation of a new venture. Focus is on attributes of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams, and their search and assessment of various resources to convert opportunities into profitable businesses.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 175, ACC 205 or BUS 210, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 301 - Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Majors
The goal of this course is to provide non-business majors with the framework needed to create their own businesses. The course will explore the entrepreneurial process and examine the skills necessary to convert ideas and opportunities into a profitable business. The course will culminate in practical application of the creation and implementation of a business idea by entrepreneurial teams.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 140 - Environmental Biology and Field Studies
The study of the environment requires students to approach observations from a new perspective along with a fundamental understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their surroundings. Students are introduced to basic biological principles, ecosystem functioning, and community dynamics. Students also learn basic research techniques and proper data handling and processing, and gain first-hand experience with the varied ecosystems accessible from the campus.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 375 - Environmental Economics
This course introduces ecological economics as a trans-disciplinary study with a framework that includes economic, social, and environmental problem solving. The course serves two broad goals: First, to establish a knowledge base in environmental/ecological economics; second, to acquire problem solving skills to address complex social challenges related to the interface of the environment and economics. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least one college level ENV or ECON course, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 312 - Environmental Health
This course offers a general introduction to the ecological basis of health and disease including, but not limited to, environmental hazards such as toxic and infectious agents that contaminate our air, water, food, and work place. Policy required for regulation and strategies for mediation are also discussed. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 380 - Environmental History
Examines how the environment has shaped history and how human enterprise has impacted the natural world. The course surveys early European attitudes towards nature, but focuses primarily on the United States: Native Americans’ relationship with nature; the significance of private property and the frontier; and the environmental consequences of the scientific revolution, industrialization, urbanization, and modern consumer culture. Topics include the history of public parks, water supplies, and sanitation systems in American cities, and the rise of the modern environmental movement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 150 - Environmental Issues
Environmental changes and consequences that accompany anthropogenic development and industrialization are discussed. The students actively participate in a chronological and systematic investigation of the connections and relationships between ecological systems, energy, raw materials, western industrialization, environmental degradation, and third world population. The content of the course ultimately serves to establish an historical reference point that allows for analysis of current environmental status and national policy. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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POL 382 - Environmental Law and Politics
This course examines the major national and international policies and laws protecting the environment, and the groups that impact the implementation and enforcement of these policies and laws. The social, political, and historical context of the development of environmental policy and laws are explored, along with the penalties for the entities and individuals in violation of these policies and laws. Satisfies Global Issues General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ID 247 - Environmental Psychology
An exploration of the relationship between humans and their environment through the study of personal and social use of space, proxemics, spatial analysis, universal design, and the effects of the environment on human behavior.
(Cr: 2)
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ENV 220/220L - Environmental Science and Lab
Relationships between the living and nonliving components of Arctic, Tropical and temperate ecosystems are discovered and compared. Effects of global and local occurrences on the origin and distribution of species and modern practices of conservation are emphasized. The laboratory includes campus field work and local field trips. Prior science study preferred but not required. Class, three hours; lab: 2 hours per week. (Lecture: 3 cr.; Lab: 1cr.) Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 130/130L or ENV 140, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 4)
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PHL 104 - Ethics
What is a good life? What factors should shape the ethical decisions we make? And how do ethics relate to artistic, intellectual, and social aspects of our lives? This course studies and debates classical and modern ethical theories, through philosophical and literary texts. It then brings these theories into conversation with a range of contemporary ethical issues, from punishment to medical ethics to the environment. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 303 - Evaluation and Assessment in Physical Education
Students learn to assess and evaluate student achievement in their physical, intellectual, and emotional development and to assess their students’ awareness and appreciation about choices that they can make to enhance their overall health. Students also learn how to read the research literature in physical education and utilize this body of knowledge to cultivate their own professional development. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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AT 301 - Evaluation of Injury I
An intensive study of the assessment techniques utilized in the evaluation of athletic injuries and illnesses occurring to the lower extremity. Students must be able to apply and demonstrate evaluative skills and their knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to sports medicine. Management of specific injuries and illnesses is also discussed. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
AT 203.
(Cr: 4)
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AT 302 - Evaluation of Injury II
An intensive study of the assessment techniques utilized in the evaluation of athletic injuries and illnesses occurring to the upper extremity. Students must be able to apply and demonstrate evaluative skills and their knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to sports medicine. Management of specific injuries and illnesses is also discussed. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
AT 203, BIO 201, BIO 202.
(Cr: 4)
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PHT 309 - Event Documentation and Lighting
This course addresses the methods and practices of event documentation. Candid and contrived image production include still, video, location lighting employing natural light, speedlights, strobes, and LED sources. Students learn to manage and produce imagery and multimedia works for corporate, editorial, and family or individual clients.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHT 216, PHT 302.
(Cr: 3)
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HTM 318 - Events Management
Every event creates unique production issues. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, problem solving, conflict resolution, and the major operational components of the events. Students are involved in the planning, preparation, management, and delivery of a themed event. Students are exposed to real life challenges including analytical thinking, individual decision making, and financial documentation.
(Cr: 3)
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HTM 372 - Events Risk Management
Risk is an inherent factor anytime people gather for an event. From a supervisory perspective, risk is analyzed, evaluated, and assessed, from both a proactive and post crisis posture. Focus is directed at creating and maintaining a secure environment for all stakeholders connected with the event. A critical understanding of how each venue requires its own unique parameters for risk management is explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
HTM 255.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 305 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription
The purpose of this course is to assist students with exercise testing decision-making and techniques as well as to determine appropriate exercise programming for desired fitness goals. Students learn field and lab assessments of health-related physical fitness and design exercise programs to target specific outcomes in various populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
AT 215.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 375 - Exercise for Special Populations
This course provides practical information on exercise for persons with a wide range of special diseases and disabilities. An overview of each unique physiology, effects of the condition on the exercise response, effects of exercise training on the condition, and recommendations for exercise testing and programming are presented in a selected topics format. Special populations include children, youth, older adults, and women; and individuals with coronary heart disease, obesity, diabetes, asthma, or pulmonary disease.
(Cr: 3)
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AT 215 - Exercise Physiology
An examination of various physiological processes and the effect acute exercise bouts, long term conditioning, and ergogenic aids have on them. Current research in exercise science is relied upon heavily to help students keep abreast of this ever-changing field. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 101 or BIO 201.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 311 - Exercise Program Design
The purpose of the course is to articulate various strength training programs and associated outcomes. The course addresses acute program variables such as training frequency and intensity as well as long-term program variables such as periodization. The intent of the course is to enable students to design programs that maximize peak training and ultimately performance.
(Cr: 3)
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PHT 306 - Experimental and Alternative Media Photography
This course explores the creation of images through the use of traditional, alternative and digital cameras. Alterative, digital, and combined media types are explored in the pursuit of new expressive forms of imagery.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHT 216 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 338 - Feature Writing
Examines feature writing through reading texts containing feature stories and current newspapers and magazines. Develops skills in feature writing employing both literary and traditional news gathering techniques to create original stories. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 241 - Figure Drawing: Anatomy for Artists
Artists and designers explore gesture, axis, and dynamics of the human form through drawing and painting. Life drawing, portraiture, and occupational studies are subject matter to be explored utilizing pencil, charcoal, pastel, and water-based paints. The human figure is examined from scientific, social and artistic perspectives, and includes issues of representation.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 105.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 210 - Finance
An introduction to finance including organization, taxes, capital markets, the commercial banking system, interest rates, financial analysis, financial forecasting, working capital management, marketable securities, accounts receivables, inventories, and short-term credit markets. Students will use financial computers and/or software applications to apply concepts.
Prerequisites & Notes
ACC 175.
(Cr: 3)
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ACC 175 - Financial Accounting
Introduces students to basic accounting concepts and principles used in today’s business world. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements and maintenance of accounting records throughout the accounting cycle. Other topics within the framework of this course include the valuation of inventory, basic principles of internal control, accounting for the acquisition, depreciation and disposal of fixed assets, and current liabilities.
(Cr: 3)
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ACC 205 - Financial Accounting and Analysis
Highlights the accounting and financial concepts needed to support management decision-making. Examines the elements of financial statements, with particular emphasis on the fundamental principles that guide financial reporting. The course also focuses on measurement issues that managers must understand to make good financial decisions. This course is for non-business majors only.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 375 - Financial Modeling
Combines knowledge of financial theory, mathematics, Excel, and Visual Basic Applications (VBA) to develop simple to sophisticated spreadsheet models in several major areas of finance.
Prerequisites & Notes
BUS 210.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 110 - First Aid and Safety
This course is designed to expose students to the cognitive and applied principles of first aid and safety. Students learn the techniques of basic life support (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), basic first aid, and demonstrate them proficiently by American Heart Association standards. Other topics include discussions on prudent living and treating various medical emergencies.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 371 - Fitness Across the Lifespan
Demonstrates how professionals can cultivate an understanding of and appreciation for lifelong fitness in others. Students learn to assess activities that enhance the wellness of the whole person: intellectually, affectively, and physically. Content addresses acute and chronic adaptations to physical activity in various body systems.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 370 - Fitness Sampler
This course is designed to start students on the path to healthy living by exposing them to the following fitness concepts: yoga (four weeks), step aerobics (four weeks), weight training (four weeks), and health and wellness (two weeks).
Prerequisites & Notes
Can be repeated for up to 3 credits.
(Cr: 1)
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HTM 250 - Food and Beverage Management
Restaurant management is analyzed from an operational and financial standpoint. Student learn the basic financial concepts important in operating a profitable foodservice facility. Menu management is discussed from a psychological viewpoint to influence guest decisions to purchase the items that are more profitable to the restaurant. Internal control processes are examined to protect the assets of a restaurant. Layout and design considerations are studied to ensure proper functionality of restaurants.
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 318 - Forensic Psychology
This course examines in depth four areas of psychology as these apply to the law and criminal justice. The areas of concentration are psychology and the courtroom, psychology and the criminal, psychology and the victim, and psychology and the law enforcement agent.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100.
(Cr: 3)
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CHE 230 - Forensic Science
An introduction to forensic science. This course gives the student an understanding of the scientific method and covers the topics of physical evidence, crime scenes, microscopic fiber analysis, forensic serology, DNA as a scientific tool, finger printing, ballistics, and firearm analysis. Satisfies Science and Technology General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
High school biology or chemistry, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 123 - Foundation Seminar
Introduces students to the conceptual aspects of art production. Models cross-discipline learning in the area s of art and design through intense investigation of four main areas: aesthetics, history, practice, and theory. Subtopics include the ethics of the art world, materials and techniques, and intermedia approaches to art making.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 110 - Foundations of Creative Therapies
This introductory course allows students to establish a primary understanding of the history and use of various creative and expressive arts therapy modalities. An underpinning of play, creativity, and imagination will weave together the use of sound, movement, drama, visual arts, and literary arts
(Cr: 3)
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GD 120 - Foundations of Graphic Design
Students explore and develop an understanding of graphic design and communications. Students develop a visual problem solving process for the design language relating objects, systems, and spaces. Assignments and discussions include problem objectives, working to specifications, investigating alternatives, and presenting professional solutions.
(Cr: 3)
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HTM 101 - Foundations of Hospitality Management
An introduction to the industry of hospitality and tourism, this course emphasizes the management process and department operations. Hotels, cruise lines, casinos, travel agencies, restaurants, spas, events, senior communities, and airlines are examined in regard to classification, markets, and operations. This course is also designed to gain understanding into the relationship that exists between hospitality and tourism.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 101 - Foundations of Movement
Provides a framework for students to explore how teachers and exercise professionals construct their learning and the types of learning environments that can be cultivated. The components of this framework include: the historical context of human movement, defining the philosophy of human movement, the science and art of teaching, the organization and culture of human movement, and the ethical dimensions of decision making.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 201/201L - Foundations of Reading and Field Experience
This course gives an in-depth understanding of the reading process and of the teaching of reading. Theoretical and research information on reading and emergent literacy is included. Topics also covered in the course include: phonics, word recognition, vocabulary development, comprehension, fluency, and study skills. Students learn the major approaches and materials for teaching skills in phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding, reading for meaning, comprehension strategies, content reading, and study skills as recommended in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks/ English Language Arts, the Standards of the International Reading Association and National Standards for Literacy. To develop a deeper understanding of the coursework, students will participate in a field experience for 8 weeks during the semester. Must be registered for the course and field experience sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
ED 101 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 020 - Foundations of Reading Lab
A test preparation program for the Foundations of Reading test of the MTEL, this lab focuses on the reading instruction content and test-taking strategies necessary to pass this portion of the MTEL. Required of all elementary and early childhood program students.
(Cr: 0)
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MSL 202 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership
Cadets examine the challenges of leading tactical teams in the complex contemporary operating environment (COES). The course highlights dimensions of terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army leadership framework explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of military operations.
(Cr: 0)
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PHY 109/109L - Fundamentals of Astronomy I and Lab
A comprehensive approach to past and current astronomy. Astronomy I covers early astronomy; the distribution, properties, and structure of stars and their life cycles; and our galaxy. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
One year high school algebra or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 4)
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PHY 110/110L - Fundamentals of Astronomy II and Lab
The approach and format of this course are the same as in Astronomy I. Specific topics included in Astronomy II are the solar system, current space exploration, and other galaxies. PHY 109 and PHY 110 may be taken in either order of sequence. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week. (Lecture 3 cr.; Lab 1 cr.) Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
One year high school algebra or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 4)
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HTM 255 - Fundamentals of Events
Students explore and develop an understanding of the events/entertainment field. The focus is on the historical development, organizational structure, and career opportunities that exist within the discipline. The course introduces students to the methods and techniques utilized in planning organizing and delivering events.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 211 - Fundamentals of Journalism
Providing students with an introduction to journalism, this course examines what news is, defines news principles, and traces the development of print journalism in the United States. The course offers students a practical introduction to news gathering and writing techniques, including writing under pressure, the principles of good writing, and the ethics of journalism. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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MUS 110 - Fundamentals of Music
An introduction to music covering basic musical elements, notation, instruments, form structures, and historical periods, with emphasis on developing listening ability, and exploring the creative and expressive aspects of music. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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NU 210 - Fundamentals of Nursing
The role of the professional nurse is analyzed focusing on current nursing practice. The nursing process is the organizing framework for planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care. Concepts of wellness, health promotion, and safety are explored for adult and older adult clients. Discussion of alternative options to achieve client goals is encouraged in class and clinical to further develop critical thinking skills. Students develop psychomotor skills in guided nursing laboratory sessions. Clinical experiences are offered in long-term care settings in the community.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 201, BIO 202. Corequisite: NU 230. Open to nursing majors only.
(Cr: 8)
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LST 210 - Gender and Science
What does it mean to be a scientist? How does gender complicate the way that we think about science? What effect has history had on access to education, and access to the practice of science? These are the issues students will contemplate as they explore the relationship of science, gender and cultures. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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CHE 105/105L - General Chemistry I and Lab
This course introduces inorganic, organic, and biochemistry, with emphasis on the life sciences, and includes the chemical basis for the most important body processes. No previous knowledge of chemistry is assumed. The laboratories cover the most basic and important techniques of chemical analysis, such as titration and pH determination, and introduce the student to chemical processes. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
High school chemistry and algebra or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 4)
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CHE 106/106L - General Chemistry II and Lab
A continuation of General Chemistry I, covering nuclear chemistry, VSEPR theory, electrochemistry, chemistry of the environment, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, and properties of solutions. Class, three hours; lab two hours per week. (Lecture: 3 cr.; Lab 1 cr.). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHE 105 or equivalent.
(Cr: 4)
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PSY 100 - General Psychology
A survey of the biological and philosophical theories that form the foundation for understanding human behavior including the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation, learning, developmental issues, personality theories, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, and social psychology. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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