Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ENG 307 - Creative Non-Fiction II


    This course offers students the opportunity to develop the art of creative nonfiction. Students are encouraged to find their own voice as they craft essays, reflections, memoirs, and short autobiographies or biographies. Class time is devoted to writing exercises and discussing professional and student writing. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 207.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 415 - Creative Portfolio Development


    This course requires students to conduct in-depth evaluation of their portfolio of work within the marketing communication major. Students reflect on the importance of aesthetics and using the portfolio to persuade while mastering the professionally vital skills of revision, creating a digital presence, honing presentation skills, and engaging in the rigorous critiquing process so integral to the Marketing Communication field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CMM 103, CMM 204, CMM 405, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 151 - Criminal Law


    A complete review of federal and state criminal statutes with a case analysis approach. Elements of crimes against persons, property, and other societal deviations. Intent, limitations, defenses, and burden of proof are included.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 301 - Criminal Procedure


    This course focuses on an historical evaluation of the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendments and the use of making rights prescribed under the Bill of Rights applicable to the individual states. Inherent problems are detailed as the Constitution applies to police practices, illegal search and seizure, and right to counsel. Precedents are studied for the conclusions reached.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PSY 317 - Criminal Profiling and Threat Assessment


    This course focuses on the theory, empirical foundations, and practice of Criminal Profiling (the analysis of offense characteristics to determine the distinctive characteristics of the probable offender) and threat assessment (the analysis of a subject’s conduct, psychological functioning, and the context of the alleged threat to determine the risk of targeted violence). These issues are addressed using a multidisciplinary, contextual approach, drawing on theory and research from psychology, law, sociology, and criminal justice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    100 level social science course.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 200 - Criminology


    This course provides an overview of the major criminological theoretical perspectives. It examines the social, political, and intellectual milieu within which each arose. Beginning with 18th and 19th century theories, the course focuses on the sociological, psychological, and political constructions of criminality and their effects on the criminal justice system. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention


    This course presents theories, strategies, and skills and an overall introduction to clinical crisis intervention. Models for assessing and responding to crises are presented. Topics such as medical and psychological traumas, post-traumatic stress disorder, and professional burnout is part of the curriculum. Special emphasis is given to disaster psychology, natural disasters, terrorism, school violence, and suicidology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HMS 100 or PSY 100.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I


    Introduces the fundamentals of critical reading and writing. The course helps students assess the arguments of others for their logic and use of evidence, and to form well-reasoned arguments of their own.  Through regular drafts and revision, students learn to develop and defend positions on issues, incorporate and explain evidence to support those positions, and express their ideas in clearly written essays. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II


    Building on the skills of critical reading and writing introduced in ENG 111, ENG 112 requires students to locate and select evidence from primary and secondary sources and to synthesize multiple perspectives on a problem. Students survey the conversation on a selected topic in an annotated bibliography and literature review, and enter that conversation by developing their own argument in a final research essay. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 310 - Cross Cultural Practices of Art Therapy


    An exploration of the archetypal foundations of creative arts therapy practice. Issues of culture are studied in relation to preferences for particular kinds of activities and different ways of responding to the expressions of others. Universal qualities of artistic languages are also examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ART 209, ART 309, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HTM 140 - Culinary Arts Operations


    Balanced between theoretical and applied learning in La Chanterelle, our non-traditional classroom, students explore the function of food preparation within the restaurant environment. Focus is on hygienic production, preparations, and presentation. Purchasing and cost control are examined to ensure operational profitability.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PSY 313 - Cultural Psychology


    This course focuses on how cultures shape human cognition, motivation, emotion, morality, family and community interactions, and physical and mental health. It provides research-based tools to help students interpret human behaviors within diverse contexts, promoting cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking, and creativity based on multi-cultural exposures.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 400 - Current Issues in Criminal Justice


    This course examines current issues in the criminal justice field and investigates selected subjects with an emphasis on the most recent research in the field. The specific theories, subject matter, and techniques to be investigated are dependent upon the topic being considered. Possible topics may include: white collar crime, terrorism, computer crime, computers and criminal justice, law and society, civil liabilities of criminal justice personnel, or community corrections.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ABA 312 - Curriculum Design for Applied Behavior Programs


    This course reviews the literature on evidence-based curriculum design as based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and focuses on evaluating evidence-based teaching strategies. The course, additionally, examines how to customize these strategies to meet the needs of a wide array of learners. Topics related to 21st-century learning are also explored. By the end of the course, students are offered the opportunity to design teaching programs based on the skills that they have attained over the course of the semester.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ED 102 - Curriculum Theory and Instruction


    A study of curriculum dimensions, concepts, and designs for varied student populations and school settings.  Through examination of the Massachusetts Department of Education’s Common Core of Learning and Curriculum Frameworks documents, students come to understand how the state standards can be used as guidelines in structuring curriculum, curriculum development, and how the issues, trends, and innovations of curriculum design can be applied in an effective integrated classroom using Understanding by Design and an Endicott Lesson Plan.
     

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 230 - Cyber Threats and Security


    This multi-disciplinary course covers principles of computer security and vulnerability in order to investigate the societal impact and public perception of specific instances of cyber-attack, crimes, and intrusion.  Targets of such attacks range from individuals (hate crimes and cyber-bullying) to systems that are critical to our national infrastructure (e.g., commerce, communication, transportation, defense and power generation). The course examines motives and incentives to exploit software systems, how software systems are secured, and the growing cyber security industry-economy.  Satisfies Global Issues General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • DAN 200 - Dance Composition (Choreography)


    This course develops the student’s artistic ability to choreograph dance works in relation to self, others, time, space, reason, and other aspects. The class enhances students’ communication, organizational, and reasoning skills through kinesthetic and intellectual exploration of the relationship of dance to other forms of art and communication. This course incorporates group improvisations, creating and performing, discussion, critical analysis, and journal writing.  Students additionally study the works of well-known choreographers throughout the semester.  Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DAN 104 or DAN 105.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • DAN 300 - Dance Composition II


    In this course, students develop their skills with the essential elements of choreography - space, shape, time, and energy - by creating original group dances with their peers. Partnering, group spatial relationships, and different choreographic structures are explored in-depth. Students develop their own personal movement style and research a topic, then communicate their thoughts on the theme through making a dance. A culminating performance features students performing in their own and others’ work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DAN 200.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • DAN 225 - Dance History


    This course examines the history of dance, with an emphasis on Western theatrical dance including ballet, modern, and jazz/musical theater. From examples of ritualistic dance to concert dance, this course studies artists and the cultural phenomena important to the development of contemporary dance in the United States. Students also look at dance as an expression of human culture and analyze the key developments in dance as they relate to social, political, and historical change. Considerations of race, gender, age, and physical ability are included. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 330 - Dance Movement and Creative Arts Therapy


    Within a studio setting, students explore the therapeutic and expressive aspects of dance/movement experiences. Theory and application are studied with the goal of investigating the therapeutic effects of dance/movement therapy in educational, psychiatric, physical, and rehabilitation settings. Additional creative modalities are introduced.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSY 100 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • DAN 305 - Dance Teaching Methods


    This course is designed for both aspiring dancers and dance educators. Teaching methods for ages 3 through 18 in ballet, creative movement, jazz, modern, social dance, and tap dance are covered for school and/or private settings. Students use their creativity to develop lesson plans while incorporating important standards of movement, and somatic practices that are learned in the course. Students practice teaching by implementing their lesson plans with peers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DAN 103, DAN 120, or DAN 230, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ACC 451 - Data Analytics for Accounting and Auditing


    Data has proliferated in almost every aspect of businesses and management. Accountants and managers need to understand the implications of big data for decision-making in order to tap into the data for better insights into customers, operations, and market trends/forecast. This course is intended to provide students with solid foundations and hands-on learning about how data analytics can streamline audit processes and enable financial statement analysis to be done more efficiently.  This course also helps students build the skills necessary to translate accounting and business problems into actionable proposals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUS210, ACC303, and ACC350.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • DM 350 - Data Journalism


    This course acquaints students with the ways in which data is used to inform reporting in the journalism field. Students learn tools and frameworks for data mining, analysis, and visualization. Students are challenged to improve their understanding of numbers and quantification for the purpose of communicating to a consumer audience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    DM 211, applied statistics course or equivalent.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 440 - Data Mining and Visualization


    Acquiring and making sense of data is a challenging task, especially with data in a variety of formats containing erroneous or noisy entries. This course examines how to mine, organize, process, and analyze data through numerical and graphical visualizations. Students acquire an understanding of the tools and programming required for data engineering, exploration, and analysis over realistic data inputs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 161 or CSC 265.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 161 - Data Structures and Algorithms


    This course focuses on expanding the fundamental programming concepts learned in CSC 160. Students learn about elementary abstract data types including classes, linked lists, stacks, queues, heaps, trees, and pointers.  The course also analyzes fundamental computing algorithms, including searching and sorting, as well as recursion. This is a programming intensive class. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or higher in CSC 160 or permission of instructor. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 340 - Database Management


    Survey of the basic concepts and theories in data modeling and database management. The course covers the development of database applications and solutions to satisfy user needs. In addition, students examine the use of the database in contemporary organizations and explore issues surrounding database access, use, and confidentiality.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 160.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SOC 230 - Death and Dying


    Students examine attitudes and practices towards death from an individual, historical, and cultural perspective. The social, legal, and ethical implications of dying and death are explored. The class also discusses survivors and understanding the experience of loss.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ARC 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. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ARC 247, and ARC 301.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IA 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 will explore the relationship of design and the built environment and its impact on human behavior.  Through the course lectures, readings and discussions, students will explore evaluation methods to be able to understand criticism and dialogue within the profession.  Further, students will explore current research methods in design.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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 with the profession. Further, students explore current research methods in design. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ID 247 and ID 301. Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • EGR 150 - Designing, Making, and Building in the Digital World


    This class provides a project-based introduction to the makerspace environment and design process. Students learn about the roles makerspaces and other digital fabrication labs play in the growing innovation economy. Team projects provide hands-on introductory experience in design, 3D printing, programming, and microcontrollers, and build upon student creativity to solve real-world problems. No prior knowledge is needed. Satisfies the Science and Technology General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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.

    (Cr: 0)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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, GD 203, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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 theories in information society, technology, and journalism are addressed.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • LST 315 - Digital Methods for Critical Inquiry


    This course combines an in-depth focus on a topic of cultural, sociopolitical, or scientific significance with training in a computational method such as text mining, digital mapping, or text analysis. In addition to considering the course topic through readings and written assignments, students complete projects that require them to generate and interpret data about an issue or problem related to that topic.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 314 - Digital Painting and Illustration


    This studio course explores the means, techniques and concepts behind digital painting, with a strong focus on illustrative and narrative concepts. Beginning with the development of a solid foundation in digital literacy, students develop drawing and painting skills in the digital space in order to create fully realized digital illustrations and paintings that are expertly presented. No computer experience required but is highly recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ART 201 or ART 270 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • LST 211 - Discourses of Masculinity


    In exploring the ways in which communities talk about, and thereby construct, masculinity, this course studies the dynamics giving rise to these discourses, the truths and stereotypes underlying them, and the social, economic, political, and global interests and issues emanating from them. Through a variety of theoretical perspectives, the course examines popular and literary texts to learn how communities understand, represent, impose, and reinforce notions of masculinity. Satisfies the Individual and Society General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • CJ 341 - Domestic Violence


    This course covers the 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.
     

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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 the Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • EGR 202 - Dynamics


    This introductory course in mechanics covers bodies in motion. Topics include particle kinematics, planar kinematics of rigid bodies, and three-dimensional kinematics of rigid bodies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EGR 201 and a grade of “C” or better in MTH 136.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • ESM 200 - E-Sport League Operations


    This course dissects the power of E-Sport leagues in fan engagement, the methods to use sport marketing techniques to communicate to fans, social media strategies employed by E-Sport managers, the development of team structure, player management, and league regulations for the operation of E-Sport competitions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESM 101. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ESM 400 - E-Sport Management Advanced Research and Strategy


    This course offers students the overview, direction and support for completing an individual research “Capstone” project. In parallel with each participant’s research project design and completion, the Capstone course provides a guided immersion in the research process. Using a recurring workshop format, participants regularly present components of their work-in-progress to subgroups and to the entire class for review and constructive input. At the semester’s close, the community is invited to attend participants’ presentations of their final research projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESM 101, ESM 200, ESM 205, ESM 300 and ESM 305.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ESM 205 - E-Sport Management Marketing and Fan Engagement


    In this course, students explore the uses of E-Sport as a promotional vehicle. Students apply fundamental sport marketing concepts to the E-Sport industry to fully promote/market E-Sport games, E-Sport leagues, E-Sport teams, and E-Sport athletes over the course of the semester. The class also provides an in-depth analysis of E-Sport as a product, E-Sport consumer markets, and E-Sport product markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESM 101. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ESM 305 - E-Sport Management Revenue Generation and Development


    The course weaves financial and economic concepts drawn from theories of advanced sport management into an examination of the rise of E-Sport viewership and revenue generation. Students study the impact of the global audience reached by E-Sport games/teams/leagues coupled with the increases in prize pool money and diverse revenue streams across this sport management setting. Advanced topics include E-Sport revenue development proposals, external investment options, organizational budgets, financial strategies, and sport economics. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESM 101, ESM 200, and ESM 205.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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 the Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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 the Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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 240 / 240L.  Open to teacher licensure majors only.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • ENG 314 - Early World Literature


    Starting with the earliest works of World Literature in Antiquity, and on through the Early Modern Period, this course examines representative literature through genre, theme, major figures, minority voices, major events, literary periods, or national origins. Possible regions include Mediterranean, Europe, Africa, Middle East, India, and Asia. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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 the Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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 analyze 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • ED 209 - Education Seminar: Template


    Through a seminar approach, students explore and discuss readings, converse with guest speakers, and make onsite visits, as appropriately defined, in order to further their knowledge of current topics that impact 21st century education and educators. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.

     

    (Cr: 1)

  
  • ARC 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
    ARC 103 and ARC 104, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IA 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 will learn to 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 will be on the most common type of architectural software used today, building information modeling (BIM). Use of custom objects and best practices for creating presentations will also be discussed. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IA 103, IA 104 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ID 220 - Electronic Media I


    This course is intended to give students a set of strategies for incorporating technology and electronic work flow 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)
  
  • ARC 221 - 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
    ARC 103, ARC 104, and ARC 220 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IA 230 - Electronic Media II


    This course will build on skills and knowledge gained in Electronic Media I. Various types of software will be employed, as will 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 will be explored, with an emphasis on efficiency of translation from one piece of software to the next. Effective techniques for communication at different states of design will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IA 103, IA 104, IA 220 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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 207, ID 208, and ID 220.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • FR 101 - Elementary French


    This course introduces the foundational elements of the French language, and builds conversation and grammar skills. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I


    In this introductory course, students develop speaking and listening proficiency to carry out simple everyday conversations, reading skills to comprehend short, simple written materials, and basic writing skills. The majority of class time is devoted to speaking lessons and is conducted in Japanese, but each class also includes a culture component that is taught in English and helps students understand Japanese society and customs. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • JPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II


    Students further develop their ability to speak, read, and write Japanese.  They have opportunities to improve their conversational skills, and their ability to read and write short written materials.  The majority of class time is devoted to speaking lessons and is conducted in Japanese, and each class also includes a Japanese culture component that is taught in English. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    JPN 101 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior class status and a passing score on the Communication & Literacy MTEL. Open to physical education teacher licensure majors only.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • EGR 460 - Energy Systems Design


    This course covers the principles and design of energy conversion systems, focusing primarily on power plants. Traditional and alternative energy source inputs are discussed and contrasted based on power outputs, environmental aspects, geographical constraints, and design considerations. The course culminates in a design project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EGR 330.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • DM 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)
  
  • EGR 200 - Engineering Computer Applications


    Students apply key engineering software to engineering design problems. Solidworks 3-D modeling and simulation of parts are used to explore design challenges and standards for engineering documentation. Students are introduced to MATLAB coding in problem sets and modeling exercises.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 160 and EGR 100.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • EGR 370 - Engineering Robotics


    This course provides an overview of modern robotic navigation, path planning, sensor fusion, and decision-making. It is an introduction to building robotics and using sensor feedback to accomplish various robotic applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EGR 305, MTH 330, and junior class status. Co-requisite: EGR 450 recommended.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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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