2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ART 324 - Music and Creative Arts Therapy
This course investigates how music can be used to help create positive change in physical and emotional health. It examines the history, clinical terminology, documentation, theories, principles, and therapeutic intervention of music therapy. Musical proficiency is not required to enroll in the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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POL 325 - Music and the State
A comparative analysis of issues raised by the state’s role in the production and distribution of music as well as the political and social uses and consequences of music including censorship, artistic freedom, ideological domination, economic development, and marketplace regulation. The focus is on popular music forms such as rock, rap, reggae, and country. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
(Cr: 3)
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MUS 244 - Music Rebels
This course studies rebel musicians, their musical innovations and idiosyncrasies. How does a musician expand contemporary practices and influence future musical styles? By examining the pertinent facets of culture that play a role in the manifestations of creativity, this course contextualizes these rebel musicians and their work.
(Cr: 3)
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MUS 201 - Music Theory I
A study of the structural aspects of music and their function, including intervals, scales, chords, key signatures, non-harmonic tones, harmonic analysis, and simple form structures.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 110 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 320 - Native American Art: Beyond Tradition
A survey of the arts of indigenous people of North America, this course covers pre-Columbian artifacts through late 20th century art currently in production. Special attention is given to the anthropological context of art and artifacts, as well as their materials, function, and meaning. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 101, ART 102, or AMS 101, or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 216 - Natural Disasters and Catastrophes
A survey of Earth’s surface processes, the course examines the causes, locations, and effects of natural and man-made hazards through scientific inquiry and investigation. A focus on mitigation strategies is an important component of this course. Understanding natural hazards as natural processes fosters civic literacy locally, nationally, and globally. Satisfies Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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PHY 116/116L - Nature of the Universe and Lab
An integrated approach to understanding the principles and organization of the universe. A presentation of basic principles and applications of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and cosmology as they relate to the universe and real world. Basic principles from the science disciplines are investigated through the laboratory experience. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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ENG 336 - Nature Writing
Examines the tradition of the literary form of nature writing by reading classic and contemporary texts. Writing about the natural world is done from a variety of perspectives and genres, including nonfiction, fiction, poems, and field journals. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 251 - Network Fundamentals
An analysis of the tools and techniques used in the design and application of networks. The topics covered include: network architectures and protocols, network and device configuration, network management and administration; and network security.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 101 and three credits of math.
(Cr: 3)
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HST 306 - New England History
This course examines the history of the region from the Colonial era to the recent past. Among the topics studied are indigenous peoples, religion, slavery, immigration, reform movements, politics, the whaling and textile industries, technology and innovation, regional identity, and New England’s contributions to American history and culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
(Cr: 3)
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HMS 330 - Non-Profits for Social Change: Philanthropy in Action
Students study the history, philosophy, and religious foundations of philanthropy in the United States; explore philanthropy as a vehicle of social change and reform; reflect on philanthropy as an expression of psychological and moral development; and gain first-hand experience of philanthropy by forming a model foundation that awards small grants to nonprofit organizations in the community.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 381 - Nonprofit Management
Students will develop an informed perspective of selected theories about the nature of nonprofit organizations and their role in governance, as well as key issues affecting the sector and the implications for practice. Students will address collective operational and organizational problems. This course also reviews trends affecting the differentiation between private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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NU 400 - Nursing Internship and Seminar
This internship is a precepted clinical experience designed to facilitate the transition from nursing student to entry level baccalaureate practitioner. Students work with a baccalaureate prepared RN in a medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, psychosocial or acute care setting providing therapeutic nursing interventions for multiple clients.
Prerequisites & Notes
NU 410.
(Cr: 5)
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NU 306 - Nursing Research
This course introduces the nursing student to the importance of research to the discipline of nursing. The course focuses on the research process in the discovery of knowledge and the relevance of research outcomes to nursing practice. Nursing students enhance their critical thinking skills while critiquing current research. The capabilities of baccalaureate prepared nurses as participants on research teams and as consumers of research are examined. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites or corequisites: MTH 125, MTH 126, NU 211.
(Cr: 3)
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NU 020 - Nursing Test Preparation Lab
This course is a test preparation program that focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills needed by professional nurses. Over the course of a semester, the bi-weekly meetings assist students to become emotionally, didactically and technically prepared for computerized NCLEX style examinations. Students have the opportunity to review and develop test-taking strategies, and study the content areas covered in the NCLEX- RN exam. Required of all students in nursing the pre-licensure program.
(Cr: 0)
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PE 210 - Nutrition
A course designed to educate students in the scientific and applied aspects of nutrition. Students gain scientific information that enhances their ability to apply these principles in any educational or community setting. They learn the importance of nutrition in its relationship to disease, different needs throughout the life cycle, and food safety implications. Finally, students are exposed to and are able to discuss current research as it relates to nutritional concepts. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENV 215/215L - Oceanography and Lab
A basic investigation of the natural and human originated processes that influence ocean life in the intertidal, coral reef, and continental shelf to deep sea habits. Life patterns, adaptations, and interrelationships of organisms from mammals to plankton are addressed. The laboratory includes campus field work and local field trips. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Prior science study preferred but not required. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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CSC 380 - Operating Systems
An examination of the current state of and the future trends in the development, use, and security of various operating systems. The course examines the theories and principles of resource management techniques utilized by operating systems. Students gain hands-on exposure to virtual systems, shell scripting, multi-threading, multiprogramming, and synchronization issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 160 and CSC 170.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 325 - Operations Management
An introduction to operations and production management, this course examines the evolution of the modern operations function, the design of systems and scheduling, the management of materials, and the provision of services in contemporary businesses. All facets of an enterprise, including employees, processes, customers, and suppliers are looked at as a system.
(Cr: 3)
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MTH 330 - Ordinary Differential Equations
This course examines first order differential equations including basic solution techniques. Second order linear, constant coefficient differential equations, including both the homogeneous and non-homogeneous cases are also covered. Topics include: Lapace transforms; introduction to complex arithmetic, as needed; brief overview of 2x2 matrix algebra, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors; systems of two linear differential equations and applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTH 136 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CHE 207/207L - Organic Chemistry I and Lab
This course focuses on the processes of organic chemistry, with the goal of having the students develop a sound understanding of chemical reactivity and organic structure. In this course students attain a molecular perspective THAT is needed to effectively analyze chemical patterns, predict chemical reactivity, and visualize three dimensional chemical structures. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHE 105 and CHE 106.
(Cr: 4)
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CHE 208/208L - Organic Chemistry II and Lab
This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I and further focuses on the processes of organic chemistry. The semester includes the methods and instrumental techniques used to qualitatively analyze organic compounds and examines the relationships between organic molecules and biological processes. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHE 207.
(Cr: 4)
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SM 215 - Organization and Administration of Sport
A study of those procedures necessary for the effective organization and administration of an athletic department. Included are discussions of budget, management styles, eligibility, scheduling, purchasing and inventory, legal liability, and office management.
Prerequisites & Notes
SM 102 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 320 - Organizational Behavior
A comprehensive investigation into the dynamics of behavior in organizations. Examines individual and group behavior, motivation, leadership styles, conflict, organizational culture, and the process of change in organizations. Through case studies and group exercise, the course emphasizes an analytical approach. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 201 - Painting I
An exploration of painting with respect to drawing and design elements, and the creative use of materials and techniques. Work from a variety of subject matter sources.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 105.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 202 - Painting II
Painting requires sophisticated skills in drawing and design. With the medium of oil paint the students work from observation, memory, imagination, and other sources. Experimentation with the medium and the development of techniques call for students to explore a range of descriptive and expressive effects.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 201.
(Cr: 3)
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MTH 431 - Partial Differential Equations
For dynamical systems with a large number of state variables, their representation via ordinary differential equations becomes unfeasible. This course lays the foundation of partial differential equations (PDEs), which play a central role in physics, acoustics, and thermodynamics. Topics include boundary value problems, Fourier series, the heat equation, vibrations of continuous systems, the potential equation, and spectral methods.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTH 330.
(Cr: 3)
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BIO 335 - Pathophysiology
A study of the alterations of normal anatomy and physiology that result in diseases. Topics are organized according to body systems. Theories of etiology, the progression of the disorder, clinical symptoms, and differential diagnosis are discussed. This course is aimed at the future health professional, medical researcher, or athletic trainer, and includes analysis of case studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 202 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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MUS 116 - Pep Band
This course provides experience performing in a band with emphasis on instrumental music. Students learn to play popular tunes of today and yesterday in support of athletic and other College events, and participate in opportunities to celebrate and advance the Endicott College name and the reputation of this ensemble. 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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MUS 160 - Performance Workshop
Students study and practice several important facets of performance giving Special attention to music preparation, interpretation, soloing, stage presence, and performance anxiety. The course includes a series of exercises Related to preparing music for performance, interpretation, and memorization. Students work to learn music, prepare solos, critique and study stage presence, perform exercises, and give in-class performances. “Leading” and “directing” a small ensemble toward achieving a particular musical conception is also addressed.
(Cr: 3)
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PA 300 - Performance Workshop I
This studio course provides students with a laboratory to explore aspects of performance, creation and collaboration in an interdisciplinary setting. Drawing from music, dance, theater and visual arts traditions, students express their ideas through the practice of improvisation and/or the interpretation of composed works. The psychology and inner states of building stage presence, including overcoming performance anxiety, are also integrated into the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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PA 305 - Performance Workshop II
As a continuation of Performance Workshop I, this course provides students with the opportunity to put into practice the interpretive and improvisational tools developed in PA3XX. As members of small, collaborative, cross-disciplinary groups, students work towards creating, producing and performing an original piece of art. The vast potential of interdisciplinary performance is investigated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PA 300.
(Cr: 3)
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PE 208 - Personal and Community Health
Explores the psychological, emotional, spiritual, physical, behavioral, environmental and social health aspects of everyday living. Through self-assessment inventories, students examine their health behaviors, identifying problems and recommending change areas in their lifestyles. Students learn to refine their decision-making skills to help them make more educated decisions on various personal and community health problems including drug and alcohol misuse and abuse. Community health services, functions, eligibility, or access are explained.
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 425 - Personal Reflections in Psychology
This experiential, literature based, constructivist course is designed to offer advanced students an opportunity to reflect on their accumulated learning and continue the process of synthesizing their diverse knowledge experiences into a theoretical and practical world view that will help guide their personal and professional lives. Prerequisites: 12 credits in Psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
12 credits in Psychology.
(Cr: 3)
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AT 330 - Pharmacological Perspectives in Athletic Training
This course is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of pharmacology as it relates to the management of athletic injuries. A number of topics are discussed, including federal and state regulations, documentation, as well as indications, contraindications, and adverse reactions of a number of pharmaceuticals. In addition, ergogenic aids in relation to enhancing sports performance are presented.
Prerequisites & Notes
AT 203.
(Cr: 3)
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NU 307 - Pharmacology
Addresses basic pharmacologic concepts as they relate to nursing practice. Core concepts in pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are studied. Pharmacologic treatment modalities of illness are linked with the nursing process and the pathophysiological processes covered in BIO 335.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 201, BIO 202, NU 230.
(Cr: 3)
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SM 218 - Philosophy and Sport
In this course, sport is closely examined in relation to our parallel lives by using “great ideas” to bridge some of the gaps between the way we think, know, and feel. The sporting context is utilized to examine moral issues such as cheating, relational justice, and technological relativity. Metaphysical concepts relating to mind and body synthesis and divergence are explored. Satisfies the Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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PHL 230 - Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophy engages art in a variety of ways: through general questioning of the meanings of beauty and artistic creation, through historical analysis and critique of artistic traditions, and through direct engagement with specific artworks. This course examines works in multiple artistic media including literature, film, painting, and music through the lens of philosophical inquiry drawing upon classical, modern, and contemporary philosophical sources. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 334 - Photographic Imagery on Clay and Glass
In this course students manipulate and integrate digital, photographic, and hand drawn imagery onto clay and glass surfaces. Utilizing a variety of techniques, students creatively explore the overlap between the photographic image, clay and glass. Students, additionally, work with a variety of processes to develop their personal creative expression. Students in the class also study contemporary artists working with photographic imagery on clay, and glass.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHT116 and either ART121 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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PHT 216 - Photographic Imaging II
This second course in the photography sequence extends basic concepts introduced in PHT 116. Technical aspects of image capture and image processing are explored further
developing a student’s understanding of image formation and production. The vocabulary of imaging making and concepts of image use is explored for the purpose of creating images that
are effective as vehicles of expression, documentation, and communication and can be applied to all sectors of photographic practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHT 116 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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PED 400 - Physical Education Practicum
A 15-week, full-time student teaching experience that allows for the application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the physical education setting. A 400-hour practicum will be completed with a minimum of 300 hours completed in grades Pre-K through 8 or grades 5-12. Students are jointly supervised by cooperating practitioners and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required.
Prerequisites & Notes
A passing score on the MTEL Physical Education Exam and completion of all first, second and third-year coursework in the physical education teacher licensure program.
(Cr: 12)
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PHY 107/107L - Physics I and Lab
A problem-solving approach to fundamental theories and experimental results in elementary physics. Calculus is introduced, but is not a prerequisite. Topics include metric systems of measurement, Newtonian mechanics, and heat and sound waves. 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
Two years high school algebra or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 4)
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PHY 108/108L - Physics II and Lab
The approach and format of this course are the same as in Physics I. Specific topics covered in this semester are electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and molecular/atomic/nuclear structure. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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PHY 201/201L - Physics with Calculus I and Lab
A calculus-based, problem-solving approach to elementary physics for scientists and engineers. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, heat and sound waves, motion, forces, energy, and momentum. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week (Lecture: 3 cr.; Lab: 1 cr.) Must be registered for lecture and lab sections.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTH 135 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 4)
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PHY 202/202L - Physics with Calculus II and Lab
A calculus-based, problem-solving approach to elementary physics for scientists and engineers. Topics include electricity and magnetism, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, and optics. Class, three hours; lab, two hours per week. (Lecture 3 cr.; Lab 1 cr.) Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Success in PHY 201 or equivalent highly recommended.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTH 135 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 4)
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MUS 260 - Piano Styles
Students learn about the birth of the piano, composers, pianists, and piano music from a variety of musical styles including classical, jazz, boogie, ragtime, and blues. Students become familiar with piano music and attributes of musical styles that define landmark moments in the evolution of music. Examples of piano music serve as a vehicle that illuminates the aesthetic complexity of the instrument, traits of music history and musical styles. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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BIO 205 - Plant Biology
This course introduces students to essential elements of the plant kingdom from basic plant anatomy, plant physiology, plant systematics, and plant ecology. The course is intended to provide students with a basic understanding of the major vegetation biomes (landscape groupings), plant modifications to survive in these biomes, and how plant communities structure themselves. Students are responsible for identifying and collecting plant material from the surrounding ecosystems as well as maintaining a live plant collection in the College’s greenhouse. Satisfies Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 229 - Playwriting and Screenwriting I
Students explore the elements of drama by reading, hearing, and seeing plays and movies, and by writing one-act plays and movie scenes. They write and revise scripts that incorporate key aspects of drama, including theatricality, believability, and actability. Satisfies the Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 340 - Playwriting and Screenwriting II
Students write full-length plays and screenplays. They study the elements of drama by hearing their own scripts read and analyzed in class. In addition to writing and revising their own plays and scenes, students look at plays and films as models for their own work. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 229.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 360 - Podcast and Radio Journalism
The course is an introduction to the creative and expressive techniques of radio and podcast production. Class topics include planning, recording, editing, uploading, and promoting a journalistic radio program and podcast. The aesthetics of radio and podcast journalism production are demonstrated through the creation of themed audio segments. Theories and issues relating to new technologies, independent journalism, and citizen journalism are covered.
(Cr: 3)
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CJ 210 - Police Process
An examination of the social and historical setting of the police. Additionally, the police role in society, police discretion, police career, and police values and culture, organization, and tactics are examined.
(Cr: 3)
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POL 250 - Political Theory
Drawing on the most important classical and contemporary political philosophers, this course surveys the central themes of political thought: power and legitimacy; authority and dissent; liberty and quality; sovereignty and responsibility; justice and right; individual, national, and minority identity. This course also examines the relevance and application of these ideas to contemporary issues. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 302 - Portfolio
The portfolio is an essential component of professional practice in the visual arts. Students are introduced to methods of presentation, emphasis, and organization. Students in the course produce a professional portfolio specific to their particular discipline. This process will include editing, sequencing, and designing the portfolio, along with the construction of the actual portfolio book.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status, INT 100 and INT 200, or the equivalent.
(Cr: 3)
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PHL 320 - Post-Modern Ideas
Analysis of the evolution of contemporary ideas as they follow, or break with, classical thinking about history, philosophy and subjectivity, art and politics. The critique of traditional philosophies of history as a linear process, of assumed ideas about the avant-garde in art, and the exploration of the relation between culture and politics constitute the main focus of the course. A variety of texts from contemporary authors (Jameson, Lyotard, Baudrillard, Said, among others) will be read and discussed in class debates. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHL 100 or PHL 104 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 435 - Post-Production Techniques in Digital Film
Students learn and understand how the nuances of storytelling continue throughout the editing stage. Color and sound correction, effects and key framing, titles and animation; all contribute to a more well-formed and professional project. Students practice these techniques through hands-on learning, including exporting to the correct format file for the final project.
Prerequisites & Notes
CMM 110.
(Cr: 3)
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ED 401 - Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education
A 14-week, full-time student teaching experience that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom. Students complete a minimum of 300 practicum hours, including 100 hours in a PreK-K classroom and 200 hours in a grade 1-2 classroom. At least one setting must include children with disabilities. Students are jointly supervised by a cooperating practitioner and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Passing scores on all required MTEL exams and completion of all prior coursework per program policies.
(Cr: 12)
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ED 400 - Practicum and Seminar in Education
A 14-week, full-time student teaching experience that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom. A 300-hour practicum in a public school classroom is jointly supervised by a cooperating practitioner and a college supervisor. A weekly college seminar is also required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Passing scores on all required MTEL exams and completion of all prior coursework per program policies.
(Cr: 12)
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ABA 400 - Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis I
Students gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. All students will work at the Futures Behavior Therapy School in Beverly, MA, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and be supervised by employees of the Futures Behavior Therapy School (Futures) who serve as adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) at Endicott. Approximately 300-400 practicum hours (of the 500 total hours required for certification in BCBA) are completed during this practicum experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior class status and ABA 280, ABA 310, ABA 332, ABA 345.
(Cr: 12)
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ABA 450 - Practicum in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis II
Students gain practical experience in the design and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs with children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. All students work at the Futures Behavior Therapy School in Beverly, MA, attend and complete agency orientation, meet agency guidelines for volunteers and/or employees, and will be supervised by employees of the Futures Behavior Therapy School (Futures) who serve as adjunct faculty within the Institute for Behavioral Services (IBS) at Endicott. Approximately 100-200 practicum hours (of the 500 total hours required for certification in BCBA) are completed during this practicum experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
ABA 400.
(Cr: 3)
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NU 420 - Preparation for the RN-NCLEX©
This course focuses on the steps and materials needed by the student to successfully pass the RN-NCLEX©. The student studies the purpose and structure of the RN-NCLEX©, including computerized adaptive testing with multiple choice and alternate-item format questions. As part of the assessment, the student utilizes the ATI comprehensive predictor to assess their personal strengths and weaknesses to develop an organized, personalized approach to examination preparation.
(Cr: 1)
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BIO 102/102L - Principles of Biology I and Lab
This introductory biology course covers the organization and integration of biological molecules, cells, tissues, and physiological systems in order to understand the overall function of living things. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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BIO 130/130L - Principles of Ecology and Lab
Examines the interrelationships of organisms and their environments. The broad subject of ecology focuses upon the interactions of plants and animals, including humans, with each other and with their non-living world. Three levels of ecology are studied: (1) individuals, (2) populations, (3) communities and ecosystems. This class provides an overview of the science of ecology for the informed citizen, and also a foundation for further work in ecology, marine biology and environmental science. Class, three hours per week, (3 cr. lecture, 1 cr. lab). Must be registered for lecture and lab sections. Satisfies Science and Technology General Education requirement.
(Cr: 4)
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MTH 106 - Principles of Mathematics for Educators I
This first course in mathematics education is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. The focus of the course is the development of the real number system from an informal point of view through the study of sets, relations, and operations using a variety of problem solving strategies. The emphasis is on problem solving and whole number operations because this strand reflects a central role in K-8 mathematics.
(Cr: 3)
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MTH 107 - Principles of Mathematics for Educators II
A mathematics content course in which the emphasis is on developing a conceptual understanding of and strong mathematical skills in the number theory and algebraic thinking strand of mathematics competency for elementary school teachers as defined by the Department of Education in Massachusetts. This course continues coverage of numbers and operations, and builds a strong foundation in algebraic thinking.
(Cr: 3)
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MTH 108 - Principles of Mathematics for Educators III
This third course in mathematics education covers the last two strands of mathematics education: foundations of probability/statistics and geometry/measurement. It rogorously treats these topics by developing a strong foundation in the deep mathematical theory that drives the applications in modern statistics and geometry. Perspectives in the development of mathematics are also presented throughout the course.
(Cr: 3)
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SM 101 - Principles of Sport Management
The goal of this introductory course in sport management is to prepare students to think as sport managers and solve problems utilizing the knowledge obtained through the course. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of sports as a business enterprise. The student will be able to apply the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating to the goals of a variety of sport organizations.
(Cr: 3)
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ART 250 - Printmaking
Creative exploration and experimentation of printmaking techniques and materials with respect to drawing and design. Emphasis placed on the development of personal responsiveness to the graphic medium. Students work in relief, intaglio, stencil and monotype techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 105 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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MUS 106 - Private Music Instruction
Weekly instruction in voice, piano, or other instruments, and acting is provided by special arrangement, and at an additional fee, or participation in a theatrical production with permission of the director. One private lesson per week. Hours arranged with instructor. 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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DRA 106 - Private Theater Instruction
Weekly instruction in acting is provided by special arrangement, and at an additional fee. One private lesson per week. Hours arranged with instructor. 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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MTH 225 - Probability
This is a first course in probability. After exploring the basic axioms of probability, students use combinatorial methods for counting more advanced experiments. Conditional probability, independence, expectation and several discrete random variables are also studied, concluding with Markov Chains and their applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
Placement or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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PHT 411 - Professional Practice in Photography
This course provides an overview of professional practice by requiring students to produce photographs for portrait, wedding, public relations, journalism, editorial and commercial commissions. In addition to image production, students apply best practices for bidding, contracts, licensing, production and delivery of images.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHT 311 or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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ID 310 - Professional Practice/Portfolio
This course examines the professional practice of interior design. Students advance their knowledge in the business components necessary to engage the profession. The course carefully studies leadership, project management, financial management, client management, marketing, and business development as well as strategies for integrated design. Current issues confronting the professional such as licensure, professional organization, and community service are discussed. The development of a professional design portfolio is also a major focus of this course. This course serves as the prerequisite for the fourth year senior internship experience in a professional design firm that solidifies experiential learning between the classroom and the profession.
Prerequisites & Notes
ID 300 level courses or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CSC 255 - Programming for Games and Interactive Technologies
Students explore the use of the computer as an interactive tool for entertainment and education. Students learn fundamental software design and programming techniques in order to develop interactive applications and games. The course explores the use of novel input mechanisms and user interfaces. An introduction to gaming physics and strategic artificial Intelligence is presented, as well as a survey of state-of-the-art gaming and interactive storytelling technologies.
Prerequisites & Notes
CSC 160.
(Cr: 3)
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BUS 309 - Project Management
Preparation to meet the variety of communication demands made on the business professional as they are engaged in coordination of disparate and similar functional groups in product or process development. The course draws from the areas of project management, business communication, and rhetoric to develop oral and written communication competencies for a range of contemporary business contexts.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 204 - Promotional Writing
Application of copywriting for print, broadcast and digital marketing communication. Includes integration of copy and graphics, media advantages and restrictions, amplification, proofing and style, and use of rhetorical devices in the planning and development of advertising campaigns to meet specific client objectives. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 250 - Proposal and Grant Writing
Grounded in areas of business, education, ethics, government, and non-profit organizations, this course introduces students to the theoretical foundations, practical elements, and rhetorical skills required for the assessment, development, and writing of formalized documents such as proposals and grants. Students apply theoretical and practical concepts to real world problem-solving and proposal-development scenarios, focusing on areas of purpose, organizational readiness, research, and mechanics of preparation, among others. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 110.
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 220 - Psychological Perspectives
The classic writings within the field of psychology are studied. This course promotes an in depth appreciation of the major schools of Psychology and how they impact our understanding of self and others. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 304 - Psychology of Gender
Examination of the major psychological theories about human behavior as they have been traditionally understood, and as they have been reinterpreted as a result of research on male and female development. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 360 - Psychology of Spirituality
This course surveys the theory and research in the field of transpersonal psychology that is the interface of psychology and the spiritual disciplines. Students also explore applications with emphasis on meditation, psychotherapy, and ritual. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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SM 306 - Psychology of Sport
An examination of the interrelationships between psychology and sport science. Topics include historical perspectives, sport personality, motivation, arousal, anxiety, attention, aggression, self-regulation of psychological processes, sport leadership, group dynamics, sex roles, and racism. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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NU 311 - Psychosocial Nursing
Emphasizes the psychosocial assessment and care of patients who have medical or mental health disorders. Students evaluate the Psychosocial needs of diverse populations and participate in interventions involving individuals, families, and groups. The Psychosocial response to impairment is explored with patients of differing cultural backgrounds, functional abilities, mental status, patterns of behavior, and developmental levels. The interpersonal process of professional nursing is examined in relation to communication and critical thinking. Clinical experience is provided in selected hospital and community settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
NU 211.
(Cr: 8)
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HST 235 - Public History
Examines how history is publicly presented and interpreted in museums, historic preservation projects, heritage trails, commemorative public art, civic celebrations, and feature films and documentaries. Students learn about best practices and potential career paths in public history and the field’s relationship to “academic” history and the heritage industry.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 203 - Public Relations
Overview of basic principles, concepts, and relationship of theory to practice. Special emphasis on role in society, public opinion, effective strategies and tactics, process, identification of publics, publicity techniques, and effective use of media.
(Cr: 3)
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CJ 355 - Race and Justice
Examines issues of race, racism, and ethnicity within the criminal justice system and the justice process with an emphasis on the most recent research in the field. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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SOC 320 - Racial and Ethnic Diversity in American Society
An advanced course dealing with the historical and theoretical causes of the various relations between minority and majority groups found in the United States. Emphasis is on the social, cultural, and social-psychological causes and the individual, group, and institutional consequences of prejudice and discrimination. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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LST 101 - Readings in the Liberal Arts I (offered in Spain)
Students explore topics of study related to a variety of academic disciplines within the liberal arts—psychology, art, history, and philosophy. Class discussions as well as reading and writing assignments introduce students to the terminology, concepts, and issues associated with each of the areas of study while developing English proficiency. As appropriate, guest speakers are invited to give mini-lectures. Credits are applicable toward the degree.
(Cr: 3)
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LST 102 - Readings in the Liberal Arts II (offered in Spain)
This course continues the exploration of academic disciplines begun in Readings in the Liberal Arts I and focuses on topics in sociology, literature, American culture, and science. Reading, writing, and research assignments along with class discussions and presentations help students develop a basic understanding of the terminology, concepts, and issues associated with each of the areas of study. As appropriate, guest speakers are invited to give mini-lectures, and students have the opportunity to observe classes in the various disciplines. Credits are applicable toward the degree.
(Cr: 3)
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ENG 230 - Rebels and Misfits
This course closely analyzes the motives of characters who defy authority or their times in selected stories, novellas, poems, and films. Examination of characters who choose to drop out or are ostracized are also conducted, deciding who deserves our sympathy and why. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.
(Cr: 3)
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BIO 301 - Regional Anatomy
This course is a study of the human body in regions, so as to understand the physical and functional interactions of different systems in the same location. The course is organized so that students can assimilate the bones, muscles, viscera, innervations, vasculature, and lymphatic pattern for each region of the body, as is done in medical professional programs. Students work with prosected human cadavers, and make use of the Anatomage table. The cadaver laboratory is off-campus, and so this course will require travel every week.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 201, BIO 202, and junior or higher class status.
(Cr: 3)
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PHL 332 - Religion and Its Critics: Studies in Philosophy of Religion
How intelligent is “intelligent design”? Is belief in God rational? Is it moral? Or, is religion a way of life that creates hostility and destroys our ability to be human? How can religion address the problems of evil and innocent suffering? This discussion-intensive course explores several of the most influential philosophical criticisms of religion, along with a range of defenses of religious belief and practice, through philosophical and literary texts. The course surveys premodern, modern, and postmodern texts from the Jewish, Christian, and philosophical traditions. Satisfies Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHL 100, PHL 104 or REL 104.
(Cr: 3)
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REL 252 - Religion and Politics in the Contemporary World
Religion is often taken to be a root cause of intolerance and violence, discrimination against women, and an anti-modernist world view. Despite this perception, religion has been central to the upsurge of recent grassroots, democratic, and anti-authoritarian movements. This course explores what Martha Nussbaum calls the “clash within” - the struggles within religious traditions regarding their political activism -in order to understand the relationships between religion, politics, and culture in the contemporary world. It examines religious texts, histories, ethnographies, and political theory, and concludes with students’ independent research projects. Satisfies the Global Issues General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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REL 251 - Religion in American Life
An introduction to religion in the United States, from Native American religions and European-Indian contact in the Colonial era, to present-day movements and ideas. The course explores a variety of themes in American religious history, such as slavery and religion, politics and religion, evangelicalism, fundamentalism, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam in the United States, “cults” and alternative spiritualities, New Age religions, and religion and popular culture, with an emphasis on the impact of gender, race, and national culture on American spiritual life. Satisfies the Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education requirement.
(Cr: 3)
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DAN 105 - Repertory Dance Ensemble
This course provides an opportunity for participation in a dance ensemble. Students develop technique, versatility, and adaptation to style within the field of jazz dance and contemporary/modern movement. Students are required to participate in public performances as designated by the faculty. May be repeated for 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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CJ 302 - Research Methods
Methods and techniques of research in criminal justice and related fields are the focus of this course. Emphasis is given to the development of empirical questions from theory, research design and control, construction of survey instruments, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100, HMS 100 or CJ 100, and junior class status. (Formerly CJ 240)
(Cr: 3)
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PSY 240 - Research Methods
Methods and techniques of research in psychology and related fields are the focus of this course. Emphasis is given to the development of empirical questions from theory, research design and control, construction of survey instruments, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSY 100, HMS 100 or CJ 100.
(Cr: 3)
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EX 302 - Research Methods and Evaluation Techniques
This course covers theories and concepts related to research and evaluation. Specific focus is given to action components of the research process including: design and formulation, research strategies, and methodological tools necessary to perform both quantitative and qualitative research. This class prepares sport science majors for Senior Thesis I and II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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PED 302 - Research Methods and Evaluation Techniques
This course covers theories and concepts related to research and evaluation. Specific focus is given to action components of the research process including: design and formulation, research strategies, and methodological tools necessary to perform both quantitative and qualitative research. This class prepares sport science majors for Senior Thesis I and II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior year status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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SM 302 - Research Methods and Evaluation Techniques
This course covers theories and concepts related to research and evaluation. Specific focus is given to action components of the research process including: design and formulation, research strategies, and methodological tools necessary to perform both quantitative and qualitative research. This class prepares sport science majors for Senior Thesis I and II.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior year status or permission of instructor.
(Cr: 3)
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CMM 371 - Research Methods for Digital Media Majors
Students learn the research, documentation, and analysis tools they need to be successful in the required courses for digital media majors: Senior Thesis I & II. This course reviews the qualitative research methods that are useful in journalism and documentary filmmaking.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior class status.
(Cr: 3)
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