2019-2020 Residential Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AC 2210 (BU 2210) - Financial Accounting
This course examines basic concepts and principles of financial accounting. After completing the accounting cycle, emphasis is placed on the recording and reporting of financial information conforming to the generally accepted accounting principles published by the financial Accounting Standards Board, its predecessors, and the Security and Exchange Commission. (4 Credits)
AC 2220 (BU 2220) - Management Accounting
This course shows students how to generate information needed to help managers achieve goals and objectives. Students determine prices for products and services, decide whether or not to acquire equipment, prepare budgets, compare actual performance to budgets, decide what information is relevant to decisions, allocate costs to various activities in the organization, and generate information in support of managerial decisions. Students receive instruction in a computer spreadsheet program and use spreadsheets to facilitate decision‐making. (4 Credits)
AC 3210 - Financial Reporting I
A study of the theory and practice of the accounting for most balance sheet accounts, revenues, and expenses. May include other advanced topics. Pronouncements of the AICPA, FASB and other authoritative sources are an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: AC 2210 /BU 2210 . (4 Credits)
AC 3220 - Financial Reporting II
A continuation of the concepts begun in Financial Reporting I. Balance sheet topics include liabilities like long‐term debt, pensions, and leases, along with stockholders’ equity accounts. May include other advanced topics. Pronouncements of the AICPA, FASB and other authoritative sources are an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: AC 3210 or permission of the instructor. (4 Credits)
AC 3230 - Cost Accounting
A study of the concepts, procedures and tools associated with reporting financial data on performance to an organization’s decision-makers. Emphasis is on the tools associated with planning, directing, and controlling an organization’s activities, all with the goal of performance improvement. Topics include activity based costing, earned value management, and budgeting activities. Prerequisites: AC 2220 /BU 2220 . Offered every other year. (4 Credits)
AC 3290 - Federal Taxation
A study of the composition of the federal tax law as applied to individuals. Topics include filing statuses, exemptions, basis calculations, capital gains and losses, sale of residences. An important component of the course will be the strategies the taxpayer can legally use to evade or postpone the payment of taxes. An introduction to the tax effects of organizing as a proprietorship, partnership, or corporation will be presented. Prerequisite: AC 2210 /BU 2210 or permission of the instructor. Offered every other year. (4 Credits)
AC 3990 - Topics in Accounting
A changing selection of courses designed to offer a variety of enrichment studies in Accounting. Offered on a rotating basis. (4 Credits) The course may be repeated for credit with different topics.
AC 4810 - Directed Study in Accounting
This course of study to be arranged between faculty and student. Contract Required. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit.
AC 4830 - Independent Study in Accounting
This course of study to be arranged between faculty and student. Contract Required. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit.
AC 4910 - Internship in Accounting
Qualified students apply knowledge and theories gained in class to real accounting situations. Students may work with cooperating employers on either a full‐ or part‐time basis to achieve predefined objectives that have been developed and accepted by the student, the employer, and a faculty supervisor. The student’s internship is developed under the guidance of an accounting faculty member. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐16)
AC 5620 - Government and Non‐Profit Reporting
This course covers the environment of government/non‐profit accounting and financial analysis, budgeting control, revenues and expenditures, accounting for capital projects, related account groups, and endowment management to include investments, accounting for business type and trustee activities, issues of reporting, disclosure, and non‐profit organizations. Prerequisites: AC 3220 . Offered on a rotating basis. (4 Credits)
AC 5630 - International Accounting
Under the current business environment all businesses, directly or indirectly, compete in the global marketplace. Understanding and awareness of international issues in accounting, therefore, is critical to the education of a well‐rounded, competent business student. The International Accounting course provides an overview of and a platform for understanding and discussion of comparative accounting, theoretical as well as practical challenges posed by the global environment. Throughout the course, accounting issues unique to international business activities, are introduced and examined. The topics encompass presentation and probe of issues faced by contemporary global entities in the areas of auditing, Standards, external financial reporting, accounting systems, foreign currency transactions and translations, performance valuation, changes in price levels, controls, taxes and transfer pricing, as well as ethical, social, legal, and cultural considerations. Prerequisites: AC 3210 . Offered on a rotating basis. (4 Credits)
AC 5640 - Auditing and Attestation
This course introduces the student to the audit process, with emphasis on the perspective of management in a CPA firm, but with consideration to internal processes. Topics include implementing control procedures and assessments using both the compliance and management methods. Audit planning, staffing and training are considered. Special topics include enterprise risk management and auditing non‐profit and public organizations.
Prerequisites: AC 3210 , AC 3220 . Offered every other year. (4 Credits)
AC 5730 - Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions
This course focuses attention on all key stages of the M&A lifecycle including conception, planning, the first 100 days post-merger/acquisition, due diligence of intellectual property, and ongoing evaluation and improvement. Prerequisites: AC 3220 . Offered on a rotating basis. (4 Credits) Art
AR 1110 - Introduction to 2D Design
This course introduces students to the elements of design, its techniques, processes, and terminology. The emphasis will be on composition and concept, leading to the application of principles of effective visual communication. Students will explore design elements such as line, shape, color and typography. These skills will ultimately be used to create various design projects, such as logos, advertisements, and posters. Students will be introduced to traditional drawing tools as well as Adobe Illustrator as design tools. (4 Credits) Required of every art major. Fulfills LAS3 requirement.
AR 1240 (CO 1240) - Learning to Look: Contemporary Art and Media
Through the exploration of significant artistic and cultural developments from the late 20th century, students will be introduced to the vocabulary, texts, audiences and technologies of visual art and new media and their interpretations. The intersection of media and fine art will be examined with special focus on pertinent issues regarding the natural and civic environments. Offered every Fall. (4 Credits) Required of every art and communications major.
AR 1250 - Contemporary Issues in Art and Design
This course explores the work of contemporary artists and designers, as well as issues of interest and importance in art and design. The course will also explore contemporary art and design themes concerned with the civic and natural environments. (4 Credits)
AR 1610 - Drawing I
Instruction in the fundamental techniques of drawing. Students explore line, form, value and composition using black and white media and a range of subjects. (4 Credits) Required of every art major. Fulfills LAS3 requirement.
AR 1710 - Photography I
This course will introduce students to the practice of photo‐based imagery in the digital age. Through hands‐on exercises, group projects and assignments, students will be exposed to the fundamental skills and visual literacy necessary for taking powerful and effective images. Additionally, students will learn how to process and print their work with professional software and equipment. (4 Credits) Strongly recommended for all art majors. Fulfills LAS3 requirement.
AR 1990 - Introductory Topics in Art and Art History
The study of a selected topic in art or art history at an introductory level. Variable Credit: 2-4 Various topics may be repeated for credit.
AR 2110 - Research and Writing for Majors
This course introduces students to the basic writing skills necessary for the study of Art and Art History. Assignments and activities will help students develop descriptive and critical analyses. This course will also introduce research methods and strategies in the discipline.
(2 Credits)
AR 2120 - Introduction to 3D Design
This course will introduce students to some of the fundamental practices used by artists and designers working in three dimensions. These will include: assembling, constructing, joining, and carving. Students will be exposed to various mediums and learn to appreciate the various languages inherent in these materials. This course will offer students experience in designing physical objects in which aesthetic considerations must also accommodate physical realities such as gravity and structural integrity. Offered every Spring. (4 Credits)
AR 2230 (HS 2230) - History of American Art and Architecture
What is “American” about American art? How do the political, social and cultural events and ideals of an era shape the art and artists that emerge from it? This course will examine the visual culture of the United States from the colonial period through the early twentieth century. We will study art and architecture made in America as a reflection of its social, political, economic and cultural values. Seven week course. Offered every fourth year. (2 Credits)
AR 2260 - Cross Cultural Connections: Great Works of Art and Architecture
Through focused examination of key works of art and architecture, this course explores the ways in which social, cultural, religious, political and aesthetic values have been expressed in works of art and architecture. Students will develop a deeper understanding of connections, issues and influences across time periods and cultures. Projects and papers assigned will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of these connections, as well as to clearly articulate the characteristics, both culturally and aesthetically, of a particular historical time and place. Students will build and reinforce their familiarity with the vocabulary and media of art and architecture as well as continue to develop their visual analysis and critical thinking skills. (4 Credits)
AR 2313 - Printmaking I
This course is designed to introduce the student to a wide variety of traditional and non‐traditional printmaking processes including relief (lino and woodcut, collagraph), intaglio (drypoint and etching) and monotype. Comprehension of techniques and materials and their relationship to the printed image and visual concepts will be emphasized. Prerequisite: AR 1610 every Spring (4 Credits)
AR 2414 - Graphic Design I
This course builds on skills acquired in the Introduction to 2D Design course. It focuses on the elements and principles of graphic design with an emphasis on visual communication. Design concepts and use of graphic elements as a communication tool will be explored. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of visual communication through a series of projects that pertain to conceptual development, design tools and techniques. Prerequisites: AR 1110 . Offered every Fall. (4 Credits)
AR 2420 - Imaging with Digital Tools
This course serves as an introduction to the digital tools and mediums available for various applications in design and art. Each tool will be explored through hands-on tutorials and exercises that will cover a wide range of concepts and techniques. A variety of artworks and artists that utilize digital mediums will also be studied. (2 Credits)
AR 2511 - Sculpture Studio I
An introduction to the aesthetic and expressive concerns of sculpture, emphasizing the basic forming processes: modeling, building, casting and carving. Prerequisites: AR 2120 . (2 Credits)
AR 2520 - Survey of Western Art
Through focused examination of key works of art and architecture, this course explores the ways in which social, cultural, religious, political and aesthetic values have been expressed in Western society since antiquity. Students will develop a deeper understanding of connections, issues and influences across time periods and cultures. Projects and papers assigned will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of these connections, as well as to clearly articulate the characteristics, both culturally and aesthetically, of a particular historical time and place. Students will build and reinforce their familiarity with the vocabulary and media of art and architecture as well as continue to develop their visual analysis and critical thinking skills. (4 Credits) Strongly recommended for all art majors. Fulfills LAS6 requirement.
AR 2530 - Sculpture I
The development of conceptual tools and technical skills in three-dimensional art form is the focus of this sculpture course. Conceptual tools include the formal study of spatial relationships as well as the context and history of 3-D art objects and their settings. Technical skills range from the traditional modeling, casting, joining, and soldering techniques to the use of newer digital technologies. Emphasis is also placed on interdisciplinary art studies. (4 Credits)
AR 2610 - Drawing II Figure/Illustration
This course expands upon the concepts introduced in Drawing I. Emphasis on implementing drawing systems, problem solving and the study of the proportions of the human form. Illustration fundamentals and process stages relating to sequential image development will be introduced. Additional development of skills and concepts in drawing/illustration based on historical and contemporary models, lectures, demonstrations and critiques. Prerequisites: AR 1610 . Offered every Fall. (4 Credits)
AR 2612 - Painting I
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of oil painting. The course will emphasize observation and use of color, technical control, and expressive use of the oil painting medium. Prerequisites: AR 1610 . (4 Credits)
AR 2710 - Photography II
Building on the skills acquired in Introduction to Photography, students will learn more advanced image capture and processing techniques to produce a professional style portfolio of work. Students will also survey various avenues for photography as a profession ranging from studio lighting, portraiture, photo‐illustration as well as fine art photography. A digital Single Lens Reflex camera with a minimum of a 10 mega‐pixel image sensor is a requirement for this class. Prerequisites: AR 1710 . (4 Credits)
AR 2730 - Ceramics I
This course will explore the design principles in the clay media, with major emphasis on hand building in stoneware; an introduction to potter’s wheel techniques and glaze theory and application. Six hours in studio per week.
(4 Credits)
AR 2810 - Illustration I
This course is a practical introduction to the field of illustration. Focus will be places on process work and professional practices, presented within contemporary and historical context. The course includes projects and lectures in a variety of illustration genres including: product design and advertising, storyboard, book illustration, editorial illustration, and institutional illustration. A variety of materials will be introduced through lectures and demonstrations for use on assignments such as: pencil, pen and ink, brush, colored pencil, and digital techniques. Critical concepts such as: Conceptual Development, Working on Assignment, Composition, Contrast, Value, Point of View, and Color theory will be introduced. (4 Credits)
AR 3110 - Art History Themes: Modern
A study of major movements and artists in Europe from 1860 to 1940, and in America from 1940‐1970s. Emphasis is on significant artists, art theories and visual images as a reflection of, and reaction to, changes in modern civilization. Offered every Spring. (2 Credits) Seven week course.
AR 3120 - Art History Themes: Photography
Through in-depth readings, research, writing and presentations, students will explore selected themes prevalent in modern and contemporary photography. The course will focus on major artists and innovations of the medium and its impact on art and society. Students will learn the vocabulary of photography and study the technical innovations that have led us to the digital image of today. They will evaluate and discuss a wide range of photographs as documents, as aids to artistic production and as art works. Offered every Spring. (2 Credits) Seven week course.
AR 3210 (CO 3210) - Video Production I
Students learn basic strategies of shooting, sound recording and editing digital video to create short quality productions. Through hands‐on experience and learning from professional video analysis, you will be able to understand and practice the fundamental elements of this ultimate communication tool. Video production is rarely a solo endeavor so you will learn the ins‐and‐outs of a production team and will take on all necessary roles. A video camera or still camera with video capacity is suggested but not required. (4 credits)
AR 3220 - Renaissance Art
This course surveys the painting, sculpture and architecture produced in Italy and in Northern Europe from approximately the thirteenth through sixteenth centuries, situating the art within a discussion of its social and artistic contexts. The Humanism of Renaissance Italy and its connection to the art and culture of antiquity will serve as focal point for an exploration of civic responsibility and its expression in art and architecture. Offered every four years. (2 Credits) Seven week course.
AR 3270 - Art History Themes: Design
This course surveys the pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of graphic design. Through lectures, films, discussions, research and studio projects, students will be introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication. This course will also include discussion of the social, political and economic factors that have influenced art and design through the ages. (2 Credits)
AR 3313 - Printmaking II
This course introduces more advanced techniques and skills of printmaking as a fine art medium. Includes developing a deeper understanding of visual concepts as they relate to prints. Students are encouraged to work in a variety of print processes and processes in combination. Prerequisites:AR 2313 or AR 2314 Offered every other Spring. (4 Credits)
AR 3414 - Graphic Design II
A graphic design course covering a wide range of design processes and approaches to publication design. Students will expand their vocabularies in visual communication and explore the principles of design as they relate to layout, composition and production. Prerequisites: AR 2414 . Offered every Spring. (4 Credits)
AR 3511 - Sculpture / 3D Design II
A continuation of the concepts introduced in AR2120 Sculpture / 3D Design I with an emphasis on aesthetic and expressive concerns of sculpture, emphasizing the basic forming processes: modeling, building, casting and carving. Prerequisites: AR 2120 . Once every 2 years. (4 Credits)
AR 3530 - Sculpture II
This upper level course explorations with traditional and nontraditional processes of sculpture, three-dimensional form and spatial relationships. Students will expect to explore concept-based learning through visual problem solving while accumulating in depth techniques and skills in a variety of sculpture materials. Course will include study of historical and contemporary examples of sculpture and other related forms of artmaking.
(4 Credits)
AR 3612 - Painting II
A course designed to strengthen the fundamental skills of oil painting introduced in Painting Studio 1. Students will be encouraged to explore personal imagery and style. Prerequisites: AR 2612 . (4 Credits)
AR 3650 - Drawing Studio II
This course builds upon the work begun in Drawing Studio 1 allowing students greater depth of study in their choice of drawing media at the intermediate level. Students will be expected to develop themes in their own work begun in Drawing Studio I as reparation for advanced work. Prerequisites: AR 2610 . (2 Credits)
AR 3660 - Conceptual Intermediate Drawing
Drawing Concepts is an advanced drawing course that will focus on expanded definitions and practices of marking space. This course aims to introduce, contextualize and explore a wide variety of drawing methods including the more traditional practice as well as spatially focused practices, such as such as marking the landscape, and process oriented methods which document the artists action and the passage of time. This course is structured to encourage personal voice through idea generation, material investigation, technical refinement and research. Students are encouraged to push the boundaries as they investigate materials, subject matter, process and interpretation related to image making. (2 Credits)
AR 3730 - Ceramics II
The intermediate course is structured to give students who already have a basic/sound knowledge of building and glazing techniques a deeper knowledge of the various aspects of contemporary ceramics: throwing and hand building functional forms, vessel forms and sculptural work. According to each student’s interests, the course may verge towards one of the two following major directions of contemporary ceramics: A) functional ware; B) vessel and sculptural forms. (4 Credits)
AR 3810 - Illustration II
Students will study contemporary image making through vector and bitmap applications. Traditional media and processes are reviewed and practiced where appropriate. Examination of creative process, design principles, and the discipline of illustration as a profession will also be covered.
(4 Credits)
AR 3990 - Intermediate Topics in Art and Art History
The study of a selected topic in art or art history at an intermediate level. Prerequisites: AR 2520 or AR 1240 /CO 1240 . Variable Credit : 2‐ 4 May be repeated for credit with different topics.
AR 4110 - Senior Thesis I
Senior Thesis I will provide students with practice in writing self-reflective and process essays, as well as developing an area of research related to their Senior Exhibition plans. (4 Credits)
AR 4120 - Senior Thesis II
Senior Thesis II focuses on thesis research and writing as well as a public presentation of the thesis as it relates to the student’s exhibition. (4 Credits)
AR 4440 - Fine and Media Arts Topics
This interdisciplinary capstone class allows students from the range of concentrations in the art department to address topic‐based projects from their own unique skill sets and perspectives. Group critiques and collaborative assignments will encourage students to broaden their perspectives on art and art making. Emphasis will also be placed on professional studio practice, skilled execution, and self‐direction. Prerequisites: 3000 level Fine Arts or Media Arts Course Offered each Fall. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit. Required course for all art majors.
AR 4444 - Fine and Media Arts Topics II
This second of a pair of interdisciplinary capstone classes allow students from the range of concentrations in the art department to address topic‐based projects from their own unique skill sets and perspectives. Group critiques and collaborative assignments will encourage students to broaden their perspectives on art and art making. Emphasis will also be placed on professional studio practice, skilled execution, and self‐direction. Prerequisite: AR 4440 (4 Credits)
AR 4510 - Professional Practices in Art
Professional Practices is designed to provide students with knowledge and practical field experience necessary for the promotion and development of a professional career in the visual arts. Students will be exposed to a variety of career and graduate school opportunities, and learn how to present themselves and their work in a professional manner. Written support materials, successful documentation of their visual product, visiting artist and art professional presentations, class lectures, research assignments and professional exercises will allow the student to acquire an expansive understanding of the professional artist’s role and opportunities. Students will be expected to expand their professional experience through competitive exhibits, internships, community involvement and other related visual arts opportunities. Prerequisites: 46 Credits Earned Offered every Fall. (2 Credits) Required course for all art majors.
AR 4650 - Structured Studio
This advanced course offers students the opportunity to utilize the skills acquired in their discipline of choice to gain further technical competency while applying these skilled to a series of structured assignments that allow them to develop conceptually and discover their personal artistic voice. Students are expected to be more self-directed and take initiative as they address idea-based, generative exercise assignments to create portfolio ready work. Students will need to conceptually defend their work orally and in written form to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: Studio courses in the discipline of choice at the 2000 and 3000 level. (4 Credits)
AR 4810 - Directed Study in Art or Art History
Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Art. Variable credit, depending on contract. Permission of instructor required. Variable credit: 1‐4 May be repeated for credit.
AR 4830 - Independent Study in Art
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic. Course of study to be arranged with a faculty member. Permission of instructor required Variable credit: 1‐4
AR 4910 - Internship/Apprenticeship in Art/Art History
Students who meet requirements for admission to the College Internship Program may acquire practical experience in a variety of settings (e.g. artists’ studios, museums, commercial galleries, art organizations) under the supervision of a qualified professional and a member of the art faculty. College requirements for eligibility for internship met. Variable credit: 1‐16 May be repeated according to college guidelines. Only 4 credits may be substituted for studio art or art history requirement. Permission of advisor and appropriate faculty member required.
AR 4980 - Senior Project in Studio Art
The Senior Project in Studio Art will consist of a self‐determined study under faculty supervision to create and develop a body of work for portfolio and/or senior exhibition. A minimum of six to ten presentation quality and/or exhibition ready works is required. The project will include a short thesis addressing influences, direction, chronology, and working methods. The project will normally be undertaken at the start of the senior year and culminate at the end of the senior year with an exhibition. Senior status Offered annually. (2 Credits) Required for all art majors.
AR 4985 - Senior Exhibition
This course will focus on exhibition strategies, practices and standards encountered when soliciting opportunities and preparing work for exhibition. Students will gain experience and knowledge regarding exhibition consideration, venues, planning, contracts, design, and marketing and promotion. Selected readings, exhibition analysis and gallery and museum visits will educate students about current trends and related concerns. The course will culminate with the Senior Exhibition. Senior status and permission of advisor and appropriate faculty Offered every Spring. (2 Credits) Strongly recommended.
AR 4990 - Advanced Topics in Art or Art History
Study of a selected topic in art or art history at an advanced level. Prerequisites: 8 credits at 3000 level Studio Art or Art History. Variable Credit: 1-4 Credits May be repeated for credit with different topics. Biology
BI 1010 - Biology and Society
Biology and Society is an exploration of life on Earth with an emphasis on the relationship between science and modern society, including applications to medicine, forensics, agriculture, and popular culture. This course is designed for non‐science‐major students with little or no college‐level science experience. The course will emphasize student discussions of the social, legal, and ethical implications of advances in modern biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will reinforce concepts learned in lecture through hands‐on experimentation. This course fulfills the General Education laboratory science requirement. Offered every semester (4 Credits)
BI 1011 - Human Biology
This course provides an introduction to scientific inquiry in the biological sciences for non-science-majors and kinesiology majors. Students will learn about the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and whole-body levels, which will provide the context for gaining important critical thinking skills. Students will learn to apply the process of science, to evaluate sources of information, to properly interpret data, to communicate health information, and to understand health claims made in the media-all within the context of learning about their own health. Laboratory will provide online activities, small group work, and hands-on activities that illustrate the principles under discussion. This course serves as a pre-requisite for Kinesiology students wishing to move to BI 2030 Anatomy and Physiology I. However, any student may enroll in this course to fulfill the LAS-5 laboratory science requirement. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
BI 1020 - Foundations of Nutrition
An introduction to the basic concepts of nutrition, their application to the functions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins; the function and role of nutrients on health; and identification of substances in the diet which may adversely affect the body. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
BI 1110 - General Biology I
Introduction to scientific inquiry in the biological sciences for majors in biology, health science, and environmental science. Students will acquire skills and techniques that are important in biology and apply these techniques to a biology research investigation. Through project based learning this course will emphasize concepts in genetics, cell biology, and evolution. The goal of this course is for students to learn to think critically like a scientist. The course will emphasize reading and writing in science. The is a hands on inquiry and project based biology course. (4 Credits)
BI 1120 - General Biology II
This is a continuation of BI 1110 General Biology I lab based course for majors in biology and health science. Students will learn about evolution, biodiversity, and animal systems in this course. Through an immersion experience, students will learn about biodiversity through active scientific inquiry. One objective of this General Biology II course is for students to learn to work collaboratively and conduct scientific research through active learning. The course will emphasize data analysis and scientific writing. This is a hands-on inquiry and project-based biology course. Prerequisites: BI 1110 Offered in the spring. (4 credits) Includes a weekend immersion experience.
BI 2010 - Medical Terminology
This course is designed to provide the student with the ability to communicate in a professional, effective manner in a variety of health care settings. The student will learn the basic rules for defining medical terms, the correct pronunciation, and spelling. Medical terminology will be applied as it relates to each body system. A variety of activities will guide the student in the application of medical terminology as it relates to the clinical world and to understand the types of medical records and reports used in a health care setting. (2 credits)
BI 2030 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
This is the first half of an intensive two-semester course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. This course focuses on the chemical and cellular principles that are essential for the proper understanding of the basic physiological systems in humans. Topics covered include cellular structure and function, cell metabolism, and the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. This is a lab class with dissection and anatomical physiological activities. Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BI 1113 ‐BI 1114 or BI 1110 and BI 1120 or BI 1011 . Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
BI 2040 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This is a continuation of BI 2030 , Human Anatomy and Physiology I. This course concludes discussion of organ systems in humans, including the senses, hormonal control, and the integumentary, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. This is a lab class with dissection and anatomical/physiological activities Prerequisites: C- or better in BI 1113 ‐BI 1114 or BI 1110 and BI 1120 Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
BI 2050 - Zoology
This laboratory based course focuses on the anatomy, classification, adaptive physiology, ecology, and evolution of the major phyla of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Prerequisites: BI 1111 ‐BI 1114 or BI 1110 and BI 1120 . Offered in even springs. (4 Credits)
BI 2070 (ES 2070) - New England Natural History
A field and laboratory course emphasizing the diversity of local organisms and their environments. We attempt to cover all major groups (animals, plants and fungi) of both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, in terms of basic structure, relationships, identification, and adaptations. Prerequisites: BI 1111 ‐BI 1112 or BI 1110 or ES 1110 Offered in odd falls. (4 Credits)
BI 3000 - Careers in Science
This one‐credit course is designed to give junior science majors the opportunity to hone the practical skills needed to have a successful career in the sciences. There will be activities addressing: self‐assessment of personal attributes, potential career paths, resume and cover letter writing, job searching and interviewing, and graduate school options. Offered every fall. (1 Credit)
BI 3020 - Comparative Animal Physiology
This course examines the functioning of body systems in a wide range of animal groups. Covered topics include nervous and hormonal control systems, cardiovascular physiology, respiration, water balance/regulation, and muscle physiology. The laboratory consists of a self‐designed, semester‐long set of experiments, culminating in a scientific presentation. Prerequisites: BI 1111 ‐BI 1114 or BI 1110 and BI 1120 , CH 2110 . Offered in odd springs. (4 Credits)
BI 3030 - Genetics
Much of modern biology centers on genetics. In this course, all major subdivisions of genetics are covered: Mendelian genetics, chromosome structure and changes, linkage, introductory population genetics, and molecular genetics. The laboratory work includes Drosophila genetics and molecular techniques. Prerequisites: BI 1111 ‐BI 1114 or BI 1110 and BI 1120 Offered in even falls. (4 Credits)
BI 3210 - Microbiology
The course studies the genetics, physiology, and classification of microorganisms. Microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and algae. A special emphasis is placed on disease causing microbes and the interactions between microbes and their environment. Laboratories focus on aseptic technique, safety, microbial metabolism, identification and genome annotation. Prerequisites: BI 1111 ‐BI 1114 . Offered in odd springs. (4 Credits)
BI 3340 (ES 3340) - Conservation Biology
This course focuses on scientific approaches to protecting and restoring biodiversity in the face of multiple threats including habitat loss, climate change, overharvesting, pollution, human population growth, and the spread of invasive species. Students will learn to analyze the social, economic, and biological challenges inherent in addressing these problems. Coursework will include international case studies and an independent final project. Prerequisites: LAS 5 Offered every other spring. (4 credits)
BI 4010 - Ecology
This course examines basic principles and factors governing the relationships of organisms to their environment. Topics include abiotic and biotic factors, energy flow, population dynamics, species interactions, species diversity, abundance and community structure. Laboratories provide opportunities to collect and analyze data from field and lab. Prerequisites: BI 1111 ‐BI 1112 or BI 1110 . Offered every other Fall. (4 Credits)
BI 4030 - Research Thesis
This course encompasses a significant independent project that can take the form of a research project, community service project, or extensive literature review. Typically spanning an academic year, the course is usually taken for two credits in both spring semester of the junior year and the fall semester of the senior year, although exceptions are made for projects encompassing different time frames. Students will be monitored in the research process from development of a question or thesis, literature review, public presentation of the proposal, collection and analysis of data culminating in a final written report and poster presentation. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Offered every semester. (2 Credits)
BI 4810 - Directed Study in Biology
This course of study to be arranged between faculty and student. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
BI 4830 - Independent Study in Biology
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic arranged with a faculty member. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4)
BI 4910 - Internship
Students are encouraged to seek internships in area hospitals, research facilities, nonprofit organizations, environmental educational facilities, and field studies. Students should work with a faculty sponsor to develop an internship in their area of interest. A contract is required. Variable credit (1‐16) May be repeated for credit Business Administration
BU 1110 - Introduction to Business
This course serves as a foundation for the major in Business Administration. It introduces the core functions of business, including (but not limited to): accounting, finance, management, marketing and human resources, from the perspective of an entrepreneur and innovative business leader. Students will participate in experiential activities that develop the innovative, entrepreneurial mind. The course also explores the application of technology in a business setting, including use of the Internet, MS Office applications such as Excel and other relevant computer software. (4 Credits)
BU 2010 (ES 2010) - Intro to Excel Programming
This course builds on a basic knowledge of using Excel in the context of data analysis, data processing and building simple financial models. Students will be asked to develop pro forma income statements and develop cost benefit analysis. Through the preparation of various spreadsheets students will become familiar with formulas, functions, and tools within Excel. No prior accounting knowledge required. Experience in using Excel recommended. (2 Credits)
BU 2110 - Quantitative Methods in Business
This introductory course builds the foundation for basic quantitative analysis required for managing profit and not‐for-profit organizations. The course is a blend of commonly used topics in business statistics, probability and operations management. Topics include: basic descriptive statistics, probability, expected value, sampling, inference, regression analysis, forecasting, linear programming, customer service, customer & supplier relations, introductory transportation problems, scheduling and project management, and issues in quality control and lean manufacturing techniques. Emphasis is placed on issues in global supply chain management and the role of supply chain management software specifically and as integrated with enterprise software. (4 Credits)
BU 2210 (AC 2210) - Financial Accounting
This course examines basic concepts and principles of financial accounting. After completing the accounting cycle, emphasis is placed on the recording and reporting of financial information conforming to the generally accepted accounting principles published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, its predecessors, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. (4 Credits)
BU 2220 (AC 2220) - Management Accounting
This course shows students how to generate information needed to help managers achieve goals and objectives. Students determine prices for products and services, decide whether or not to acquire equipment, prepare budgets, compare actual performance to budgets, decide what information is relevant to decisions, allocate costs to various activities in the organization, and generate information in support of managerial decisions. Students receive instruction in a computer spreadsheet program and use spreadsheets to facilitate decision‐making (4 Credits)
BU 2310 (PA 2310) - Business Ethics
This course examines the ethical aspects of individual and corporate decision‐making in business and provides resources for making ethical decisions within the context of managerial practice. Topics to be studied include the justification of free enterprise, the concepts of profit and private ownership, economic justice, the nature and moral responsibilities of corporations, consumers and advertising, affirmative action, and employee rights. Especially pertinent for those planning business careers, but designed for all interested students. (4 Credits)
BU 2410 - Leadership Across Borders and Cultures
This course utilizes case studies, projects and small group work to develop an understanding of how organizations negotiate management of human capital in a dynamic global environment. Students learn the basic language of management and apply critical thinking to solve common problems with managing people in a variety of organizations. Topics covered include vision and mission, intercultural and international human resource management, considering diverse legal, ethical and human rights perspectives. (4 Credits)
BU 2430 (CT 2430) - Information Systems in Organizations
This course introduces students to how information technology is used in support of an organization’s ongoing strategy development and implementation as well as to provide management with information regarding the organization’s performance and in support of decision‐ making. Students will learn about information technology support for customer relationship management, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, and business intelligence as well as for streamlining operations and fostering innovation. Case studies about developing and implementing information systems will be analyzed for small, large, for profit, not for profit, bricks and mortar, and online organizations. Additionally, hands‐on components of this course will focus intensively on current software used in a variety of business environments, preparing students for upper level courses and today’s workforce. (4 Credits)
BU 2510 - Principles of Marketing
This introductory‐level marketing course exposes students to a broad range of marketing functions and theories. Students will develop competency in the methods used for planning, implementing and analyzing marketing strategies. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the consumer decision-making process and how the marketing mix is created to meet the wants and needs of consumers. (4 Credits)
BU 2710 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship
This course examines the process of entrepreneurship and its role in the economy. Entrepreneurship is explored not only as a set of personal attributes but from the perspectives of various contributing factors such as displacement and economic opportunity. Opportunity screening is discussed extensively and applied through individual and group projects as a foundation for successful profit and not for profit planning. The course considers the basic principles and functions of management, including essential record keeping in the start up and growth phase of the enterprise. 4
BU 2800 - Public Speaking for the Business Professional
Whether it be a board-room or a conference in front of 1,000 people, effective public speaking is crucial in today’s business environment. Yet this vital skill is intimidating for novices and seasoned veteran’s alike. Part theater class and part business communication, this course will provide students with the necessary skill set to engage an audience in a public forum and work through stage intimidation. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication using PowerPoint and story. 2 credits
BU 2990 - Topics in Business
A changing selection of courses designed to offer a variety of enrichment studies in Business. Variable Credit The course may be repeated for credit with different topics.
BU 3310 - Business Finance
This course concentrates on financial principles and their application to typical business problems in the operation of the business enterprise. Time value of money, securities valuation, financial statement analysis, financial planning, asset management, operating and financial leverage and capital budgeting are examined. Prerequisites: BU 2110 , BU 2210 (4 Credits)
BU 3420 - Human Resource Management
This course covers the complexities of managing the human resources of the organization. Topics include human resource planning, recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating performance, developing employees, and compensating employees. The course also covers current federal and state legislation in the areas of labor relations, health and safety regulations, and affirmative action. Prerequisites: BU 2420 . (4 Credits)
BU 3510 - Marketing Research
This course examines marketing research techniques used to find the information needed for marketing decision-making. Topics include problem definition, design of research methods, questionnaire construction, data analysis, and the implications of the findings for marketing strategy decisions. Prerequisites: BU 2510 and either BU 2110 or MT 2310 . (4 Credits)
BU 3530 (CT 3530) - Digital Media Marketing
This course evaluates the influence of the Internet on the world market. Topics covered include Internet applications in obtaining information from governmental organizations, direct marketing of products and services, marketing communication, and establishing marketing sites. Prerequisites: BU 2510 . (4 Credits)
BU 3540 (SM 3540) - Sport Marketing
This course will examine the role of marketing, services, and sponsorship in sport, recreation, and leisure services. Focusing on the various structures within the sports industry, students will study tactical uses of a marketing mix, for both for‐profit and nonprofit entities. Using a text, lecture, discussion, and projects, the class will examine marketing needs from a range of perspectives including large multi‐sport corporations to small recreation programs. Additionally, students will engage in a hands-on marketing project, the specifics determined by the needs of the selected entity. Prerequisites: BU 2510 Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
BU 3620 - International Business
This course focuses on special issues of international management enabling students to compete in the current global environment. Issues covered include evaluation of how the legal, political, financial, competitive, and cultural environment affect international business strategies. Prerequisites: EC 2110 , BU 2410 (4 Credits)
BU 3630 - Personal Selling and Client Relationships
This course focuses on direct selling, one of the key elements of marketing promotion. Utilizing a variety of methods, this course provides students with the tools and skills necessary to build long‐term relationships that result in successful sales outside a fixed retail location. Prerequisites: BU 2220 , BU 2510 . (4 Credits)
BU 3710 (SM 3710) - Recreation Facilities Management
This course is designed to prepare students to plan, design, and manage sport and recreation facilities. The class members tour numerous facilities on field trips to large and small, for‐profit and non‐profit facilities including prep schools, colleges/universities, YMCAs, ice arenas, summer camps, private fitness facilities, municipal facilities and playgrounds, and specialized venues (such as curling and rock climbing). Students will study and discuss client needs and the theories involved in planning, constructing, and managing facilities. Throughout the course, consideration is given to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines, and “green” environmentally‐sound construction practices and materials incorporating LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. Throughout the semester, each student will make several presentations based on research of facility needs, construction, and equipment and furnishings. The course will culminate with the presentation of a group project which will reflect a foundation and expanse of knowledge in the field. Prerequisites: SM 1510 /KI 1510 or BU 1110 , BU 2220 , and BU 2510 ; 60 credits. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
BU 3720 (SM 3720) - Event Management
Event management is a form of marketing promotion activity where the organization and its brand are linked to a themed activity that the target audience experiences. The class members will create, market, and sponsor an activity for an off‐campus or on-campus event; the event will be reviewed from the initial idea, to the development of a plan, to the execution and evaluation of the activity. Students also will learn to use fundraising techniques, manage volunteers, and write press releases. Prerequisites: BU 2510 & 60 credits, or permission of instructor. Offered every year. (2 Credits)
BU 3810 (CO 3810) - Advertising and Promotion
This course focuses on the need to advertise, the media, consumer motivation, creating the message, the use of agencies, the design and use of promotion techniques, and the organization and functions of a corporate advertising staff. Prerequisites: BU 2510 . (4 Credits)
BU 3880 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
This course provides an overview of the regulatory, legal, political, and social environment in which business operates. Emphasis is placed on how the legal environment influences decision‐ making. This course will present such topics as the legal system, anti‐trust, consumer and administrative law, and the role of stakeholders in the decision‐making. Special emphasis will be placed on the ethical environments of business as well as an examination of how businesses interact with their social environments, including on‐line social environments. This course will begin with a review of legal systems and the U.S. Constitution. Sophomore status (4 Credits)
BU 3920 - Business Law
An introduction to the nature of law and the judicial system as it affects business. Torts, contracts, proprietorships, agencies, partnerships, and corporations will be considered. (4 Credits)
BU 3990 - Topics in Business
A changing selection of courses designed to offer a variety of enrichment studies in Business. Permission of Associate Dean or Accepted into MBA Program (4 Credits) The course may be repeated for credit with different topics.
BU 4047 - Senior Seminar in Business Administration
In this required course, senior Business majors are expected to demonstrate they can apply and integrate knowledge gained in the Business Administration major to address business challenges and opportunities via case study and simulations. This course also provides content and experiential exercises to support successful adjustment from the role of student to the role of business professional. Prerequisite: 90+ earned credits (2 credits)
BU 4048 - Capstone Experience in Business Administration
In this course, senior Business majors will design and execute an internship or project in which they demonstrate the ability to 1) identify a real-world problem of an appropriate scope to be solved by application of skills gained from the business major and elsewhere and 2) negotiate an agreement for a 90-hour apply content gained from courses in the Business Administration major to solve real world problems for an organization. Prerequisites: 90+ earned credits (2 credits)
BU 4515 - Enterprise Consulting and Development
This project‐based course involves consulting to a specific enterprise and is designed to integrate the various functional areas of business. Students in this course will be expected to work independently and professionally. Senior status is preferred. Prerequisites: BU 2510 , BU 2210 /AC 2210 , BU 2220 /AC 2220 , BU 2410 . (4 Credits) This course may be repeated with permission of the department.
BU 4810 - Directed Study in Business
This course of study to be arranged between faculty and student. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
BU 4830 - Independent Study in Business
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic arranged with a faculty member. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4)
BU 4910 - Internship in Business
Qualified students apply knowledge and theories gained in class to real business situations. Students may work with cooperating employers on either a full‐ or part‐time basis to achieve predefined objectives that have been developed and accepted by the student, the employer, and a faculty supervisor. The student’s internship is developed under the guidance of a business faculty member. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐16)
BU 4920 - Practicum in Business Administration
The practicum is designed to provide the student with an experiential learning experience in an area within business based on interest and availability. The practicum can be completed either on‐or‐off campus. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐16)
MG 5360 - Strategic Sales Management
This course provides students with the tools to develop, implement, and analyze a strategic sales plan. Students will learn how to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of forecasting techniques as well as how to hire and incent a sales force to achieve sales goals. Emphasis will be placed on identification of potential customers and the strategic allocation of resources to effectively reach those customers. Students will review Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software as well as successful tools for sales negotiations. Eligible students can use the knowledge gained in this course to sit for the Certified Sales Executive exam.
Permission of Associate Dean or acceptance into MBA Program. 4 credits
MG 6230 - Technology and the Art of the Sale
With the growth of social media and the digital age customers now have unprecedented access to information, a new reality that is changing the way salespeople do their jobs. Salespeople must now shift the focus from “selling to serving” customers in order to provide the marginal value necessary to build customer loyalty. In this course students will review the psychology of sales from the perspective of this new reality, exploring how this has shaped buyer behavior. Students will learn how to successfully leverage technology to their advantage and negotiate a sale in this constantly shifting environment. Emphasis will be placed on a range of likely sales venues, ranging from social media to a conference.
Permission of Associate Dean or Accepted into MBA Program 4 credits Chemistry
CH 2010 - Introduction to Chemistry
This is a course for students who have not previously studied chemistry. Chemical concepts are introduced and applied to the real‐world societal problems and issues that have significant chemical content such as the relationship between chemistry and environmental issues concerning air, energy, water and the global climate change as well as biological issues such as genetic engineering, designer drugs and nutrition. Chemistry is a hands‐on science and the learning activities are integral part of the course and include experiments during the laboratory period and in class. The course also demonstrates use of library and Internet resources for information gathering for decision‐making activities and responsible citizen stewardship of our natural resources. Prerequisites: MT 1100 . Offered every other Fall. (4 Credits)
CH 2110 - General Chemistry I
The first part of a two-semester course that covers the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, periodic properties of the elements, acids & bases, stoichiometry, gas laws, and chemical bonding. The laboratory portion is used to further reinforce concepts introduced in the lecture by employing both cooperative and individual hands-on learning techniques. Prerequisites: MT 1600 . Offered every Fall. (4 Credits)
CH 2120 - General Chemistry II
The second part of a two-semester course that covers the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry. Topics include chemical bonding, a deeper study of acids & bases, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and additional topics. The laboratory portion is used to further reinforce concepts introduced in the lecture by employing both cooperative and individual hands-on learning techniques. Prerequisites: CH 2110 . Offered every Spring. (4 Credits)
CH 3310 - Organic Chemistry I
The first part of a comprehensive two-semester course designed to give a broad background in organic chemistry. A variety of topics are covered, including: atomic properties, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic molecules, stereochemistry, and the mechanisms for a variety of reactions. The laboratory portion introduces methods of purification and spectroscopic analysis. Prerequisites: CH 2120 . (4 Credits)
CH 3320 - Organic Chemistry II
The second part of a comprehensive two-semester course designed to give a broad background in organic chemistry. Topics include the further study of a variety of functional groups and their related syntheses. The laboratory portion emphasizes the microscale synthesis of a variety of compounds. Prerequisites: CH 3310 Offered Spring semester in odd numbered years. (4 Credits)
CH 3330 - Biochemistry
This course explores the roles of essential biological molecules focusing on proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Students examine the structure of proteins, their function, and their association with other molecules. Protein purification and enzyme kinetics will be explored in the laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 3310 . Offered Spring semester in even numbered years. (4 Credits) Communication Studies
CO 1010 - Introduction to Communication Studies
This introduction to communication study explores interpersonal theory, ethics, language and meaning, nonverbals, perception, questioning and listening, and public speaking. The course requires both individual and small group work in designing three presentations. (4 Credits)
CO 1050 - Introduction to Sport Communication
This course explores the myriad ways sport and communication are linked. Topics include sport argumentation; sport, media, and society; sportswriting and rhetoric; sport and film; sports broadcasting; and sports public relations and advertising. (4 Credits)
CO 1115 - Human Rights on the World Stage
The struggle for human dignity, justice and freedom is universal and timeless. It recognizes neither cultural nor historical boundaries. The history of theatre and film is filled with work of artists who have persistently and forcefully rebelled against tyranny, oppression and exploitation of all kinds. More importantly plays and films movingly humanize the conflicts that they depict. Ultimately plays and films are not simply about issues, they are also about human beings. Further, no matter what may separate these works from each other, they all attempt to shed light on the same basic question: what does it mean to be human? A range of plays and films will be viewed and discussed that offer unique and compelling insights into these and other issues. (4 Credits)
CO 1240 (AR 1240) ( WS 1240) - Learning to Look: Contemporary Art and Media
Through the exploration of significant artistic and cultural developments from the late 20th century, students will be introduced to the vocabulary, texts, audiences and technologies of visual art and new media and their interpretations. The intersection of media and fine art will be emphasized and examined through the study of pertinent issues in contemporary society, with special focus on the natural and civic environment. Students will develop the skills of formal, critical and contextual analysis that are crucial for those interested in a career in the arts, communication and/or media. Trips to museums and galleries, visits with local artists and hands‐on activities will familiarize students with the practices of the disciplines and their place in the world today. (4 Credits)
CO 2120 - Introduction to Journalism/Writing for the Web
This course explores the history of journalism, professions within the journalism field, and the basics of writing and editing news articles, opinion pieces, and news features, for both print and web sources. A critical focus on new media and the future of journalism is also included. Students may write for specialty areas like sports, entertainment, and politics. The best work is submitted to the college newspaper, The NewEnglander. (4 Credits)
CO 2220 - Film: History and Criticism
This course surveys the history and development of film and introduces concepts in formalist film criticism. Students apply the knowledge and skills gained in this course to specific screenings in order to analyze movies representative of historical types or critical concepts. (4 Credits) May be repeated
CO 2750 (CT 2750) - Website Design
This course will explore the information resources on the Web and the best tools to access these resources. Students learn to publish on the Web, develop HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and design websites. Throughout the course students also review, analyze and evaluate successful and exemplary websites. (4 Credits)
CO 2850 (SO 2850) - Social Media
This course will explore the development and uses of social media as well as some of the social issues/controversies (e.g., cyber-bullying, privacy rights, impact on interpersonal skills) that have emerged with this rapidly evolving form of communication. In addition, students will have opportunities to build upon their knowledge of the many social media platforms and tools now available, and learn how they can be applied in their professional lives - non‐profit fundraising, journalism, social advocacy and so on. (4 Credits)
CO 3120 - Journalism: Feature Writing Workshop
Feature articles are longer pieces that integrate research and reporting with stylistic techniques learned from great fiction. The course begins with a month of readings exploring different genres (travel, sports, music, politics, etc.), styles (profile, personal narrative, etc.), history (new journalists of the 60s and 70s like Thomas Wolfe and Hunter S. Thompson), and craft (feature leads, editing, organization, etc.). Informed and inspired, students then workshop their own articles, receiving constructive criticism from classmates. This course generates dynamic features for the college newspaper, The New Englander. This course if offered every other spring. (4 Credits)
CO 3130 - Journalism: Investigative Reporting
In this course students explore the history and practice the craft of investigative journalism. We will study world‐changing investigative reports as well as reports that have positively affected local communities. These examples will provide insight and inspiration for student writings, which will focus on the NEC and Henniker communities, or perhaps a New Hampshire issue. The best reports may be published in The NewEnglander. (4 Credits)
CO 3210 (AR 3210) - Video Production I
Students learn basic strategies of shooting, sound recording and editing digital video to create short quality productions. Through hands‐on experience and learning from professional video analysis, you will be able to understand and practice the fundamental elements of this ultimate communication tool. Video production is rarely a solo endeavor so you will learn the ins‐and‐outs of a production team and will take on all necessary roles. A video camera or still camera with video capacity is suggested but not required. (4 Credits)
CO 3220 (AR 3220) - Video Production II
Building on the skills acquired in Video Production I, students learn advanced strategies for shooting, sound recording and digital editing. A greater emphasis will be made on lighting and sound editing in order to acquaint you with industry standards. The two central projects will cover a broad range of skills. The first, an art‐based project that will explore alternative narrative and expression. The second, a documentary‐based project will hone your skills in this reality‐based genre that nevertheless requires the abilities of a consummate storyteller. A video camera or still camera with video capacity is strongly suggested. Prerequisites: CO 3210 . (4 Credits)
CO 3260 - Radio Programming and Production
This course provides an overview of radio as a form of communication, including its history, technology (satellite radio, etc.), cultural impact, FCC regulations, and programming (journalism, public service, etc.). The course also provides hands‐on training in the WNEC Studios. (4 Credits)
CO 3320 - Advertising: History and Criticism
This course explores corporate advertising history and product case studies. Students consider the ways in which advertising developed-and continues to develop-in relation to global consumerism and mass media technologies and in response to social criticism. Students learn to deconstruct advertising images and copy and construct their own ads, spoof ads, and public service announcements. (4 Credits)
CO 3340 - Principles of Public Relations
Public Relations is often defined as the communication of meaningful information to specific publics and the manipulation of information for questionable purposes. Students explore these definitions and many others as this course surveys the history, ethics, and principles of PR. Students produce PR writings for their own nonprofit organization or small business and work in groups doing PR work for a campus organization. (4 Credits)
CO 3410 - Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right guaranteed by the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. As such, it operates as an ideal, principle, and guide. However, the actual practice of this ideal, while codified into laws, is influenced by power, social inequality, and circumstance. This course surveys the ideal and actual practice of free speech. Particular attention is also paid to seminal court cases and ethical dilemmas that have shaped our views of freedom of the press. Topics explored in this course include Enlightenment rationality and freedom, democracy and citizenship, civil rights and dissent, media monopoly, free speech during wartime, and freedom in non‐U.S. countries. (4 Credits)
CO 3420 - The Voice of Nature
Nature was an articulating presence for earlier storytelling cultures. It is mute in modern industrial times. At the beginning of the 21st century we desperately need to rethink our dominant myths of progress and growth and the role of technology, living narratives that vivify our links with the natural world. This course explores our ability to listen to the voice of nature. Students express their ecological identities by investigating the communicative practices of diverse cultures and participating in experiential activities. Topics discussed include hunter‐gatherer life, Buddhism, Native American spirituality, animal rights, and ecopsychology. (4 Credits)
CO 3810 (BU 3810) - Advertising and Promotion
This course focuses on the need to advertise, the media, consumer motivation, creating the message, the use of agencies, the design and use of promotion techniques, and the organization and functions of a corporate advertising staff. Prerequisites: BU 2510 . (4 Credits)
CO 3990 - Topics in Communication Studies
This course is an intensive examination of one specific area of communication. Its particular focus is dependent upon the needs and interests of students and faculty. Offered based on student/faculty interest. (4 Credits) Since topics change, it may be repeated for credit.
CO 4430 - Senior Seminar
The senior seminar is designed to prepare students for life after college, giving them a deeper sense of who they are and what they have to offer to others in their personal, work, and community lives, as well as in their roles as citizens of the world. Practical skills like resume writing, searching for a job, and interviewing are also explored. Prerequisites: 70 Credits Earned. (4 Credits)
CO 4750 - Practicum in The NewEnglander
This course provides practical experience with the college newspaper, The NewEnglander. Students practice and hone writing, editing, design, photography, illustration, public relations, and advertising skills, working as a team/staff to produce the best newspaper possible five times per semester. Variable Credits - (1‐6)
CO 4810 - Directed Study in Communication Studies
A course of study may be arranged between faculty and student(s) in a field of Communication beyond regular course offerings. Requires Contract. Variable credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
CO 4830 - Independent Study in Communication Studies
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic beyond regular course offerings. Course of study to be arranged with a faculty member. Requires Contract. Variable credit (1‐ 4) May be repeated for credit.
CO 4910 - Internship in Communication Studies
Internship and practicum opportunities exist in the areas of radio and television broadcasting, public relations, advertising, video production, social media, newspapers, and for‐profit and non‐profit organizations. Variable Credit - (1‐ 16)
CO 4920 - Practicum in Communication Studies
Internship and practicum opportunities exist in the areas of radio and television broadcasting, public relations, advertising, video production, social media, newspapers, and for‐profit and non‐profit organizations. Variable Credit - (1‐ 16) Computer Information Systems
CT 1510 - Introduction to Programming Logic and Design
The course will provide the student with knowledge on the principles of programming logic and design. An emphasis will be placed on using the correct rules of program engineering, structure of data, basic algorithms and problem solving in computer programming. A hands‐on approach will be used to conceptualize programming concepts and techniques. Additional importance will be placed on understanding the value of creating flowcharts or writing pseudo code and will include top‐down program development using algebraic notation, standard control structures, and arrays in an appropriate programming language. The course stresses planning, building, coding, testing, debugging and documenting program applications. Additional programming concepts covered include binary representation, storage, and general architecture and functioning of a computer system. (4 Credits)
CT 2250 (ES/EG 2250) - Computer‐Aided Drawing and Design
Combining manual and computer graphic communication media, students are encouraged to formulate ideas that are then transformed into freehand sketches, design layouts, and formal computer‐aided drawings in both two‐ and three‐dimensions. Innovations in product design and building and site layout and design are encouraged throughout the course. (4 Credits)
CT 2430 (BU 2430) - Information Systems in Organizations
This course introduces students to how information technology is used in support of an organization’s ongoing strategy development and implementation as well as to provide management with information regarding the organization’s performance and in support of decision making. Students will learn about information technology support for customer relationship management, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, and business intelligence as well as for streamlining operations and fostering innovation. Case studies about developing and implementing information systems will be analyzed for small, large, for profit, not for profit, bricks and mortar, and online organizations. Additionally, hands‐on components of this course will focus intensively on current software used in a variety of business environments, preparing students for upper level courses and today’s workforce. (4 Credits)
CT 2510 - Object Oriented Programming
This course covers topics in object oriented programming utilizing a variety of visual programming languages. Major topics include analysis and design, and use of object oriented programming techniques. A hands-on approach will be used to conceptualize programming modeling and techniques such as concepts in classes, inheritance, encapsulation, and abstraction. Prerequisites: CT 1510 or Permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
CT 2750 (CO 2750) - Website Design
This course will explore the information resources on the Web and the best tools to access these resources. It will also introduce students to publishing on the Web. Students will learn HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and how to design and implement a website while enhancing SEO (search engine optimization) protocol. Students will review and analyze successful websites, design a simple website of their own, and will discuss the reasons websites are successful. Students will create web pages that focus on both the user’s needs and the information requirements of content while producing a site that is easy to navigate and quick to download. (4 Credits)
CT 3530 (BU 3530) - Digital Media Marketing
This course evaluates the influence of the Internet on the world market. Topics covered include Internet applications in obtaining information from governmental organizations, direct marketing of products and services, marketing communication, and establishing marketing sites. This course also provides an introduction to E‐Commerce as business and revenue models and focuses on the technology infrastructure of E‐Commerce. Prerequisites: BU 2510 . (4 Credits)
CT 3560 - Internet Programming
This course will cover programming principles and the advantages and disadvantages relative to other languages. The main emphasis will be on computer languages applicable to the Internet environment. Action script languages used in Flash and other current software packages will be used as a complementary tool to HTML. (4 Credits)
CT 3610 - Database Management
This course provides the student with in-depth knowledge of database analysis, design, and implementation principles. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to use the entity‐relationship data model to represent business data requirements. Students will gain the skills needed to identify business solutions through the use of data structure design, and to understand the interconnections between data structure and business policies. Students will learn how to design, build and use databases and nonprocedural applications appropriate to business problems. In addition, students will develop an understanding of relational databases through the use of queries to retrieve specific fields and records and will learn to appreciate the accuracy and integrity of stored data by incorporating referential and data integrity into relational databases. (4 Credits)
CT 3670 - Computer Networks
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies, concepts and terminology. Students will learn about the equipment, technologies and topologies used in LANs and WANs. A variety of network equipment will be introduced and LAN architectures are covered. Wireless networking and handheld computing is also covered. Case studies and projects will be used to reinforce the concepts of network design. Prerequisites: CT 2430 or Permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
CT 3710 (CO 3710) - Introduction to Multimedia Productions
This course will introduce the basics of multimedia production. Students will learn how to organize and present information interactively and how to design the individual elements of a multimedia production, including images, text, and video. (4 Credits)
CT 3730 (CO 3730) - Writing for Multimedia
This course is designed to introduce the student to methods of writing for interactive multimedia which include Web pages, CDROMs, video games, etc. Material presented includes the role of the interactive writer, thinking interactively, interactive structure, script format, flowcharts, and the special challenges of presenting information and stories interactively. Software useful to the interactive writer will also be introduced. (4 Credits)
CT 3740 - Java Programming
This course presents basic programming concepts using the Java programming language. Structured and object oriented programming techniques are presented and used to design and implement a variety of programming problems. Prerequisites: CT 1510 . (4 Credits)
CT 3990 - Topics in Computer Systems
A changing selection of courses offering a variety of specialized applications of computer technology and contemporary situations. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit with different topics.
CT 4111 - Network and Cyber Security
This course in network security provides an authoritative overview of security for every type of system, from traditional centralized systems to distributed networks and the Internet. The course includes topics on state-of‐ the‐art networking; cryptography; program and operating system security; administration; legal, privacy, and ethical issues, and much more. The course will describe each important area from a user’s point of view and lays out the security vulnerabilities and threats. Prerequisites: CT 2430 or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
CT 4540 - Systems Analysis and Design
This course provides a methodical approach to developing computer systems including systems planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation and software maintenance. Emphasis is on the strategies and techniques of systems analysis and design for producing logical methodologies for dealing with complexity in the development of information systems. Prerequisites: Junior standing. (4 Credits)
CT 4710 - Web Publishing and Design
This course will teach students how to write and design text, graphics, animation, and video for the web and other online services. Students will design and implement interactive web sites that include the use of Cascading Style Sheets to manipulate text properties to achieve professional, effective results with quick download time and the use of color, text, and graphics to communicate and guide the reader through a site. Additional topics include testing web sites in a variety of browsers, the advantages and disadvantages of designing web pages with frames, the use of forms to collect data, and transferring files to a web server from the local computer to update websites. Prerequisites: CT 2750 or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
CT 4810 - Directed Study in Computer Information Systems
Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student(s) in the field of Computer Information Systems beyond regular course offerings. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Variable credit (1‐4), depending on contract. May be repeated for credit.
CT 4830 - Independent Study in Computer Information Systems
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic beyond regular course offerings. Course of study to be arranged with a faculty member. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Variable credit (1‐4), depending on contract.
CT 4910 - Internship in Computer Information Systems
Potential interns must meet the College‐wide internship requirements and must be approved by the computer information systems faculty. An internship may be taken by qualified students on a semester, year, or summer basis. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, and junior/senior status. Variable credit (1‐12), depending on contract.
CT 4920 - Practicum in Computer Information Systems
The practicum is designed to provide the student with an experiential learning experience in an area within computer information systems based on interest and availability. The practicum can be completed either on‐ or off‐ campus. Variable credit (1‐ 12)
CT 5610 - Database Design
This course introduces database design and creation. Emphasis is on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating database tables, queries, reports, and forms. (4 credits)
CT 5750 - Web Applications and Web Design Development
This course provides an introduction to web-based applications development. Topics include the creation of web sites using web development software and the architectural elements of programming web sites that produce dynamic content. Students will gain familiarity with a variety of programming languages and tools, and will learn methods and tools that are used in the process of developing web-based applications. Prerequisites:CT 1510 (4 credits)
CT 6110 - IT Project Management
This course will examine various techniques used to manage complex projects in the context of overall organizational goals and strategy. The course will examine the roles of team members as well as the impact of team building, planning, scope management, time management, and budgetary constraints. A number to technical tools, e.g. GANTT and PERT charting will be examined. (4 credits)
CT 6670 - Network Communications
This course undertakes the study of the movement of information (data) from one device to another by means of electrical, optical, radio, or satellite transmission systems. This course will introduce the architecture, concepts, terminology, design, and management issues related to the modern environment of networking and data communications. Various types of networks and communication systems, protocols, regulatory issues, and policies will be explored. Data and network security will be examined. (4 credits) Creative Writing
CW 1100 - Introduction to Creative Writing
This course is a writing workshop that exposes students to the various genres of creative writing such as poetry, fiction, non‐fiction and drama. This course satisfies the LAS 3 Creative Arts requirement. This course is offered every semester. (4 Credits)
CW 2100 - Short Story Workshop
Students submit their own short stories for critical discussion and revision, participate in the critical discussion of their colleagues’ work, and complete a short story portfolio. Prerequisites: CW 1100 or Permission of Instructor (4 Credits)
CW 2110 - Poetry Workshop
Students submit their own poems for critical discussion and revision, participate in the critical discussion of their colleagues’ work, and complete a poetry portfolio. Prerequisites: CW 1100 or Permission of Instructor. (4 Credits)
CW 2120 - Creative Nonfiction Workshop
The Creative Nonfiction Workshop asks writers to examine the relationship of narrative identity in the context of the creative writing process. Specific focus is given to autobiographical consciousness and subtext, the narrative arc and formation of identity of the self and others. Students submit work for critical discussion and revision, participate in the critical discussion of their colleagues’ work, and complete a Creative Nonfiction portfolio. Prerequisites: CW 1100 or Permission of Instructor (4 Credits)
CW 3100 - Advanced Short Story Workshop
Advanced writing continues to examine the craft and theory and practice of genre specific writing. Students are expected to create professional manuscripts during the semester and present their work to the public at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: CW 2100 and one of either CW 2110 or CW 2120 . (4 Credits)
CW 3110 - Advanced Poetry Workshop
Advanced writing students continue to examine the craft and theory and practice of genre specific writing. Students are expected to create professional manuscripts during the semester and present their work to the public at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: CW 2110 and one of either CW 2100 or CW 2120 . (4 Credits)
CW 3120 - Advanced Nonfiction Workshop
Advanced writing students continue to examine the craft and theory and practice of genre specific writing. Students are expected to create professional manuscripts during the semester and present their work to the public at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: CW 2120 and one of either CW 2100 or CW 2110 . (4 Credits)
CW 3200 - 21st Century Digital Writing
Students receive instruction in creating a professional digital‐based writing project to explore a specific research‐based issue relevant to their work as creative thinkers. Attention is given to ethics and public voice, professional research skill, and editing for publication. Prerequisites: WR 1010 and CW 1100 . This course is offered every other spring semester. (4 Credits)
CW 4100 - Practicum in Creative Writing
Students are required to take a four‐credits Practicum. Practicum work at another magazine/organization may be allowed with Creative Writing Department approval. Students will work with a faculty mentor to create an individualized plan for successful completion.
- The Henniker Review: The Henniker Review is an annual literary magazine showcasing regional writers and artists. NEC Students are able to be involved in areas of editing, marketing, design and publication.
- The NewEnglander The New Englander is New England College’s student newspaper. Writers, photographers, and editors are current NEC students who research and collaborate on interesting news, sports scores, and all things NEC. The paper is printed locally and distributed throughout campus for the entire community.
- Edge Sports Edge Sports NH is a commercial magazine operated by students and distributed through the New Hampshire Department of Travel and Tourism welcome centers. Students will be able to apply knowledge of outdoor sports or sales or writing or photography or PhotoShop and InDesign within the context of a real, operating business model.
Prerequisites: 60 Credits earned. (4 Credits)
CW 4300 - Senior Seminar and Topics
The Senior Seminar course is designed to prepare students for careers in Creative Writing and/or graduate school study. Students are required to complete a professional manuscript of creative work in addition to an annotated bibliography of literature read during their program of study. Specific areas covered in the course also include publishing and career topics applicable to student success. Prerequisites: 90 Credits earned and one advanced genre workshop. Offered every year in the spring. (4 Credits) Criminal Justice
CJ 1110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
An overview and analysis of the key components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, criminal law and the courts, and corrections. (4 Credits)
CJ 1130 - Criminology
Criminology is the study of the causes of crime. This course will examine the evolution of the predominant theories of crime causation, from the perspectives of choice, biology, psychology and social forces. Students will also consider how theories of crime causation affect social policy and law. (4 Credits)
CJ 1210 (HSS 1210) - Critical Infrastructure Protection
In this course students will be exposed to the sixteen critical infrastructure protections that are the focus of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Students will work to identify natural and non-natural events and the overall impact they would have on specific vulnerabilities. The course will also examine mitigation efforts and protective considerations to ensure that students are able to identify means of success when faced with national security related challenges. Offered online. (4 credits)
CJ 1220 - Writing for the CJ Profession
This course focuses on the kinds of professional writing required in careers in criminal justice and the techniques used to gather and record information. (4 credits)
CJ 1230 (HSS 1230) - Introduction to Homeland Security
The course is designed to provide a foundation in the concept of homeland security and its continued development to meet the protective needs of the United States. To that end, students will examine the Dept. of Homeland Security and its agencies and their evolution since 2002, including development in the areas of immigration, anti-terrorism, policy and emergency management. Offered online fall semester. (4 credits)
CJ 2010 - Corrections
This course provides an historic and philosophical overview of corrections in America. Students consider the correctional process, the types of detention facilities, and the rights of sentenced offenders. Probation, parole, and rehabilitation programs will also be examined. Tours of various correctional institutions in the area are included but not required. Students electing to attend these tours will be subjected to a modified background clearance/security check. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 . (4 Credits)
CJ 2110 - Criminal Justice Administration
This course is an introduction to the theories and practices of public administration, both generally and in criminal justice agencies. Traditional and contemporary organizational theories and public management issues are examined, including administrative accountability, responsibility and values. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 . (4 Credits)
CJ 2120 - Gangs in America
Of the variety of criminal justice issues facing American society in the 21st century, none has a greater potential to threaten a free and democratic society than organized crime and gangs. Organized crime and gangs is not an isolated American phenomenon but has global origins and implications challenging all types of societies, economies, political structures, and criminal justice systems as it relates to violence, criminal activity, enterprising, and corruption. This course will offer a historical, sociological, economic, and legal analysis and perspectives of both national and international diversity of gangs in America. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 and CJ 1130 . Minimum 30 credits earned. (4 Credits)
CJ 2130 - Criminal Procedure
This course will introduce students to the procedural aspects of criminal law. The focus will be on the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution and their application in the criminal justice system from arrest to conviction. Students will examine the evolution and continued interpretation of these amendments by reading and discussing the important US Supreme Court cases that have shaped procedural law. Topics to be covered include search and seizure, exceptions to the warrant requirement, the exclusionary rule, the Miranda decision, confessions and interrogation practices. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 . (4 Credits)
CJ 2220 (HSS 2220) - Women and Terrorism
This course will explore the development of women in terror organizations, including an examination of the role they play in both domestic and international groups. The course will also examine the leadership aspects and historical development of women becoming larger players in radical groups, and, case studies on terror attacks carried out by women. Offered online. (4 credits)
CJ 2230 (HSS 2230) - Legal Issues in Homeland Security and Terrorism
Throughout the semester students will be exposed to current aspects of laws that are directly impacting homeland security and anti-terrorism efforts. Students will analyze the USA PATRIOT ACT and adjustments that have occurred since its inception. Foundational aspects of law as applied to current prosecution and investigative efforts are also to determine overall legalities of operations. (4 credits)
CJ 2240 - Emergency Management
During this semester long course students will be exposed to foundational emergency management principles. Lessons learned will allow them to articulate advanced emergency management practices and field operations. Through course materials and online round table discussions, students apply actions to manage events during all phases of the situations presented. (4 credits)
CJ 2320 - Criminal Justice Ethics
This course introduces basic ethical theories, emphasizing how ethical theory can be applied to contemporary problems in law enforcement, corrections and adjudication. Topics covered include criminal justice policy, the ethics of law enforcement, court processes, and corrections. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 . (4 Credits)
CJ 3110 (PS 3110) - Juvenile Delinquency & Youth at Risk
What makes an at‐risk‐child become a juvenile delinquent versus a solid citizen? This class looks at developmental, environmental, social and physical/health issues that impact the life of children and influence the direction in which their lives may go. We will discuss relevant political issues, resiliency, education, and medical practices. We will look deeply into the corrections and social services agencies to analyze what is being done as well as what should be or should not be done to change things. The course will challenge your beliefs, ignite your curiosity, and with any luck at all, get you motivated to make a change in someone’s life. (4 Credits)
CJ 3140 - Criminal Law
This course is designed to introduce students to the substantive aspects of criminal law. Students will examine the origins of criminal law, its role in society and the concept of criminal responsibility. In addition, we will discuss the sources of criminal law; the general principles of criminal responsibility; defenses; the specific element of numerous crimes including homicide, sex offenses, crimes against persons, and property crimes; and, philosophies of punishment. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 . Open to Junior/Senior level students only. Offered every Fall. (4 Credits)
CJ 3150 - Victimology
The course examines the role of the victim in the justice system ‐ the evolution of victimology as a separate and distinct discipline and contemporary theories of victimology. To that end, we will consider: victim‐offender relationships and victim precipitated crimes; the connection between demographics and the risk of victimization; the impact of the victims’ rights movement on policy and legislation; victims of specific types of crimes such as rape, murder and stalking; the emergence of forensic victimology as an investigative tool; and victims of the criminal justice system‐those wrongfully convicted of and imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 ; must have completed a minimum of 30 credits. (4 Credits)
CJ 3170 (PS 3170) - Forensic Psychology
The goal of this course is to acquaint the student with the different psychological characteristics, levels of motivation, and different prognoses for criminal behavior. Homicide will be presented, not as a unitary event, but as a complex behavior, with different phenomenology, psychopathology, and dynamics. The course focuses on a number of case studies that illustrate the complex psychological issues involved in domestic violence, hate crimes, sexual homicide, and the role of mental illness in crime. In addition, the course covers the relationship of psychology to the practice of law and justice and the role a forensic psychologist plays within the criminal justice arena. Concepts of personality assessment, expert testimony, and profiling of various offenders are discussed. Prerequisites: Any 2000‐level CJ or PS course. (4 Credits)
CJ 3180 - Criminal Investigations
This course provides an in‐depth examination of one of the most critical areas of traditional law enforcement: criminal investigations. Topics include techniques for the collection and preservation of physical evidence, crime scene photography, blood spatter analysis, lifting and storing fingerprints, crime scene reconstruction and the investigative processes applicable to specific crimes. A number of guest speakers, each a law enforcement professional, will enhance students’ understanding of the investigative process. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 , CJ 2320 . CJ 2130 Criminal Procedure is recommended. Must have completed 30 credits. (4 Credits)
CJ 3210 - Police in Society
This course examines current law enforcement practices including community policing, theories of incarceration, minority group relations, constitutional issues, and the special problems associated with law enforcement in this decade. There is a two-day mandatory law enforcement hiring process lab that is affiliated with this course. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 and CJ 2320 preferred. Offered every Fall. (4 Credits)
CJ 3910 (PO 3910) - Terrorism
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of terrorism and its challenges for national security. Students will explore numerous features of the subject including, but not limited to, definitional dilemmas, the origins and evolution of terrorism, tactical and targeting innovation, the psychology and characteristics of terrorist actors and counter‐terrorism strategies employed by the Department of Homeland Security to protect against terrorist threat. Both international and domestic terrorist actors will be explored. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 or PO 1110 or CJ 1230 or PO 1510 . (4 Credits)
CJ 3990 - Topics in Criminal Justice
Special topics in the study of Criminal Justice at the intermediate level. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 and CJ 1130 (4 Credits) Course may be repeated for credit with different topics.
CJ 4000 - Issues in Professional Practice: Criminal Justice
This capstone course prepares students for the challenges and responsibilities of professional practice and study in the field of Criminal Justice. Included is an exploration of future trends and opportunities within the discipline. Students will consider a number of theoretical and practical issues related to practice as a criminal justice professional, including transition to employment, the development of analytic and problem solving skills, and the production and presentation of research which demonstrates proficiency in writing and information literacy. Because the final paper and presentation are essential in demonstrating such proficiency, students must complete the final paper and project with a grade of C‐ or better in order to pass this course. this course includes a mandatory immersion/travel experience to the Washington D.C. area for career exploration at the Federal, State, County, and local levels. Open to CJ majors only. CJ majors only. Prerequisites: Minimum 90 credits earned. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
CJ 4810 - Directed Study
Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Criminal Justice. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
CJ 4830 - Independent Study
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic. Course of study to be arranged with a faculty member. Contract required; Variable credit (1‐4)
CJ 4910 - Internship
Students may complete internships in criminal justice organizations and agencies, or related areas. Contract and prior approval required. Variable credit (1‐16) Economics
EC 2110 - Introduction to Macroeconomics
The study and analysis of national income accounting, income determination, Business Cycles, employment, price level and inflation, money and monetary policy, fiscal policy, government budgets and deficits, international trade, exchange rates, and the theory of economic growth. Special attention will be given to global macroeconomic aspects, application of macroeconomic theories to economic affairs, critical evaluation of policies, as well as current economic issues, conditions, and trends. (4 Credits)
EC 2120 - Introduction to Microeconomics
A study of the basic tools of economic analysis and principles necessary to understand and appreciate economic relationships, business behavior, and consumer behavior regarding production, exchange, pricing , and distribution of goods and services amongst various economic agents under free market constraints. Special emphasis will be placed on the areas of supply and demand, market mechanism and equilibrium, marginal analysis, theory of firm, market failure, and applications of microeconomics theory. (4 Credits)
EC 2130 - Contemporary Economic Issues
A critical probe of selected contemporary national and international economic issues. The selected issues will be explored, analyzed, and evaluated within the context of pertinent socio‐economic underpinnings and competing ideological perspectives. The issues are drawn from five general categories: Labor and workplace; Social safety programs and policies; Free market operation and market failure; Government intervention and regulation; and Globalization and International trade. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit.
EC 2550 (ES 2550) - Environmental Economics and Management
tools used in managing the environment while also examining negative impacts of inappropriate economic development. Topics include the market economy, economic efficiency, environmental externalities, open access resources, government regulation of the economy, alternative measures of economic output, benefit‐cost analysis, and global sustainable development. (2 Credit Course)
EC 2990 - Topics in Economics
The study of a selected topic in economics. Variable Credit (2 - 4) course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Education
ED 1000 - Introduction to Teaching
This course will provide a broad view of the teaching profession as it relates to learners and learning, learning differences, learning environment, content knowledge, learning facilitation, and professional responsibility. Students will develop research skills to explore educational concepts and communicate their findings effectively. An emphasis will be placed on professionalism and reflective practice. Students will create a professional portfolio. A minimum number of field hours will be required. Offered every fall and spring. (4 Credits)
ED 1012 - Writing Across the Curriculum
This course will introduce students to a wide variety of writers and writing styles across the curriculum. Students will learn to write clearly and effectively for defined audiences through a variety of strategies. Emphasis is on the writing process from pre-writing through drafting, revising, and editing. Students gain confidence through learning the basic principles of effective expository composition and the application of these principles in formal essays and timed writing assignments. Students will become aware of the variety of strategies, behaviors, habits and attitudes and choose those that help them improve. (4 Credits)
ED 1020 - Psychology of Learning and Classroom/School Environment
This course examines the practical implications of best practices in education and learning theory. Particular emphasis will be placed on theories of learning, growth, and development, intelligence, motivation, evaluation, interpersonal relationships, and advances in brain-based learning and neuropsychology. Students will critically assess educational models and programs and use this information to critically assess current practices in teaching. Offered every fall and spring. (4 Credits)
ED 1030 - Introduction to the K-12 Exceptional Learner
This course will provide an introduction to the special education process and a foundation for working with students in the K-12 setting with disabilities. Students will use research to investigate best practices within the special education process; explore the needs of students and families; and those factors that influence the process. An emphasis on reflect practice and professional responsibilities will be woven throughout the course. A minimum number of field hours will be required. Offered every fall and spring. (4 Credits)
ED 1330 - Legal Issues in Schools and Community Organizations
This course introduces students to a variety of current issues of concern to school and community leaders through an examination of state and federal laws, controlling court cases, and pertinent scholarship. Issues to be examined include: identifying and reporting abuse of neglect of children, freedom of speech, search and seizure, due process, negligence and liability, sexual harassment, and Title IX. Students will be expected to identify the elements of situations under study that lead to actual physical injury or the infringement of basic liberty rights in order to prevent those types of incidents from being repeated in the settings in which they find themselves in their professional lives. (4 Credits)
ED 1340 - Exploring Career Opportunities in the Community
This course will constructively challenge the beliefs students may have about their future professional goals and to help them make career choices based on a better understanding of their chosen careers and the demands of that work and of life in the post-college environment. As one of the preliminary offerings in the Educational Communities major, this course is intended to serve as an opportunity to chart a student’s curricular and experiential path through college.
(4 Credits)
ED 2010 - Curriculum Design, Planning, Instruction, and Assessment Across the Curriculum
This course provides the student with an opportunity to acquire knowledge of and demonstrate competence in a variety of curriculua in K-12 schools and plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction across the curriculum. There will be an emphasis on the Common Core and other content specific standards and how they become the driving force for lesson planning and assessment. The Understanding By Design model will be used to guide students in developing lessons that can be taught with small groups of learners, in this case in a special education setting. The curriculum in all content areas will be discussed and the integration of curriculum to enhance student learning and authentic forms of assessment will be a focus. Prerequisites: B- or better in ED 1000 Offered every fall and spring. (4 Credits) Experiential Component
ED 2020 - Language and Grammar
This course is designed to teach students the nuances of the English language and grammar and enable them to become powerful writers. In addition to knowledge about the English language and grammar, students will acquire skills and strategies that will enable them to teach grammar effectively to students in K-12. Students in this course will develop their skills related to understanding and teaching grammar and composition. Students will engage in practical work and discussions relative to their own professional and personal contexts and develop a product that will be beneficial to them and/or their students and work. Prerequisite: WR 1010 Composition with a grade of B- or better. Must have completed and passed the Criminal Record Check. Offered every fall. (4 Credits) May be repeated once.
ED 2040 - Mental Health and Wellness for Teachers and Students
This course will provide students with a foundation of mental health and wellness as it applies to teachers and the K-12 student. Today’s teachers face a multitude of challenges in the classroom. This includes students, families, colleagues, community members, and themselves. A look at those behaviors and issues that negatively impact learning will be explored. This course will provide effective strategies to promote the well-being of all involved in the educational success of students. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 15 volunteer hours in a variety of settings and a service-learning project. (4 Credits)
ED 2050 - Portfolio II
The purpose of this course is to continue to assist students in the development of their professional portfolio. In this course students will add to and justify work from courses and practical experiences as they relate to certification standards and prepare their portfolio for application to the major. Prerequisites: Must have taken or be in ED 1010 Portfolio I. Must have an active subscription to eFolio. Offered every semester. (1 Credit)
ED 2080 - Creative Writing and Creative Expression
In this creative writing and performance-based course, students will be exposed to the innovative creative process of the human experience. Students will explore and examine a variety of art forms to elaborate on their writing and use performance to illustrate their knowledge of the craft and skills in the creative arts. This course embraces the process of conception, execution, and analysis. Students will apply what they have learned in a final production and create a portfolio of their journey through the course where they systematically and thoughtfully analyze each step they have taken. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
ED 2090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults
In this course students will explore and analyze a variety of contemporary literature genres (poetry, fiction, non-fiction), in the context of content areas to which children, adolescents, and young adults are currently exposed. Through reading, analysis and critical evaluation, students will use a variety of forms of communication, including writing, speaking, and listening to convey the essence of the literature to share this with students within the class and beyond. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
ED 3000 - Literacy and Language Arts
In this course students will investigate how learning to read and write is a developmental process requiring exposure to oral language and listening experiences. Students will explore current research on how the brain learns to read. Best methods for facilitating an effectively balanced and integrated literacy program will be discussed. There will be an emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Strategies for reading in the content area such as how to access textbooks and other written material will be discussed. Students will also explore how reading problems occur, how to carry out diagnostic procedures in the classroom, how to determine students strengths and needs in relation to reading and how to implement corrective instruction. Students will spend time in a general education classroom working closely with a teacher or teachers who are providing instruction in reading and Response to Intervention instruction. Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed ED 1000 with a B- or better. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
ED 3010 - Teaching Math
This course provides students with the content knowledge needed to provide instruction in math. Mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and the use of various strategies and technology to help students acquire skills and knowledge associated with math literacy will be discussed. Students will also be exposed to current methods of teaching mathematics. There will be a focus on integrating mathematics into the other areas of the curriculum. Students will be required to spend time in a general education classroom working with teachers as they provide mathematic instruction including Response to Intervention instruction. Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed ED 1000 with a B- and College Level Math. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
ED 3020 - Teaching Science Across the K-12 Curriculum
This course will provide students with the knowledge of the 4 domains of science, the scientific process, observation skills, and inquiry. Students will apply their understanding of scientific concepts to the K-12 classroom. This course will use research skills to plan and implement two lessons and a unit in the area of science. Students will apply their knowledge of science and of best practices in the content area to work effectively with K-12. A minimum number of field hours will be required. Prerequisite: ED 1000 and ED 2010 (4 Credits)
ED 3030 - Teaching Social Studies Across the K-12 Curriculum
This course will provide students with the knowledge of the broad concepts and themes of social studies. Students will apply their understanding of the concepts and themes to the K-12 classroom. This course will use research skills to plan and implement two lessons and a unit in the area of social studies. Students will apply their knowledge of social studies and of best practices in the content area to work effectively with K-12. A minimum of field work hours will be required. Prerequisite: ED 1000 and ED 2010 (4 Credits)
ED 3040 - Assessment & Data-Driven Decision-Making
This course will provide students with a broad overview of the role of assessment in today’s classroom. Various forms of assessment will be utilized, developed, and analyzed. Students will investigate the many facets of assessment within the K-12 classroom, including standardized assessment, competency-based assessment, grading, and informal assessment tools. Students will learn to collect, manipulate, and present data to enhance their teaching and classroom environment. Prerequisites: ED 1000 and ED 2010 (4 Credits)
ED 3050 - Methods of Teaching Writing in the Humanities
This course will introduce students to a variety of methods to become effective teachers of writing. A writing intensive course, students will experience each writing method by crafting original work. Students will then apply their content skills by creating writing assignments using multiple writing pedagogies. This course will emphasize co-teaching strategies to replicate real-world team teaching that is encouraged in secondary humanities classrooms. Students will have the opportunity to present their curriculum through workshops at partner schools, presentations in the Education division, as well as at regional and/or national conferences. Prerequisite: B- or higher in ED 2010 and a minimum of 60 earned credits. (4 Credits)
ED 3210 - Pedagogy and Assessment in Physical Education
This course will provide students with the foundational skills to effectively implement lessons specific to the area of Physical Education. Students will use their understanding of basic planning and instruction techniques and apply them to the Physical Education setting. This course will also provide students with an understanding of appropriate assessment practices that align with the content and are based in the scientific and theoretical knowledge of Physical Education. Prerequisites: ED 1000 and ED 2010 (4 Credits)
ED 3500 - Understanding the Needs of Students with Disabilities
This course provides students with an in-depth look at children with disabilities and how those disabilities affect all areas of life. An emphasis will be placed on fostering the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the learner. Students will develop plans (IEP, Transition, behavior) found within the special education process that provide the supports needed for success within the school environment, home, and throughout life. Prerequisite: ED 1030 (4 Credits)
ED 3510 - Curriculum Design & Implementation in Special Education
This course provides students with an in-depth look at curriculum development, planning and implementation for children with disabilities. The many factors that affect achievement will be researched and addressed to develop and implement effective learning opportunities. Students will use their knowledge of disabilities and best practices to provide experiences that maximize learning and promote skills to be successful throughout life. A minimum number of field hours will be required. Prerequisite: ED 1030 (4 Credits)
ED 3520 - Assessment for Unique Learners
This course provides students with an in-depth look and hands-on approach to the role of assessment within the teaching and learning process that specifically addresses the learning needs of children with disabilities. Students will explore research-based assessment practices and make connections to student success. A minimum number of field hours will be required. Prerequisite: ED 1030 (4 Credits)
ED 4000 - Methods of Instruction Across the K-12 Curriculum
This course provides the students with an in-depth look at lesson planning and unit design with a focus on Universal by Design (UbD) to meet the diverse needs of all learners. There will be a focus on developing an integrated teaching unit based on national or state standards; gathering and developing materials; utilizing a variety of teaching tools (including technology); and creating assessments to align with lesson objectives. A minimum number of field hours will be required. Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed ED 1000 , ED 1030 and ED 2010 , Offered every semester. (4 Credits)
ED 4010 - Methods Practicum
Students enrolled in this course are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours a week in a general education setting. A college supervisor will hold an initial triad meeting to set expectations, a middle of the semester triad meeting to evaluate progress using the Danielson Pre-service Teacher rubric, and then a final triad at the end to evaluate readiness for student teaching. In addition, the student will develop and teach a minimum of 4 lessons using the NEC lesson plan format based on Understanding By Design. Students will develop their skills as professional educators and become even more familiar with the breadth of the curriculum and vast array of instructional strategies. Those seeking permission to participate in both a general education and special education student teaching experience must demonstrate competence in the elements on Danielson’s rubric and outstanding professionalism and be recommended by their college supervisor to do so. Prerequisites: Must have been accepted into the major and completed all education core courses. Offered every fall and spring. (4 Credits) In schools a minimum of 15 hours a week for 14 weeks. Transportation needed.
ED 4905 - Student Teaching
Student Teaching All major courses must be completed prior to student teaching. (12 Credits)
ED 4910 - Internship in Education
This course offers an opportunity for students to experience an educational environment on an extended basis. Contract required. (Variable credit 1‐16)
ED 4920 - Field Experience
This course offers an opportunity for students to experience an educational environment on an extended basis. This is a required course for all Educational Communities majors and must be taken twice. (1-6 Credits) Educational Communities
(No Active Courses) English as a Second or Other Language
ESL 1050 - Reading and Writing in English
In this course students will develop writing skills through the creation of coherent essays and exposure to academic essays and other genres of writing. Students will read a variety of writings from popular sources, including magazines and newspapers, as well as academic essays and fiction novels. Content objectives will include: writing for different audiences and purposes; the use of varied sentence structure and mutli-clause sentences; the five paragraph essay structure; and alternative ways to organize essays will be introduced and explored. Integral to the process of writing is reading; students will be exposed to a variety of different essays and articles. (6 Credits) Courses under the ESL prefix do not count towards an undergraduate degree.
ESL 1060 - Classroom and Campus Conversational Skills
This course focuses on developing the essential skills to converse in various settings on a college campus. Students will be expected to utilize basic and intermediate grammar; engage in impromptu conversations; and will be exposed to idioms, natural communication, and social and cultural cues prevalent in New England. This course is designed to expand the use of conversational strategies and increase comfort using the target language fluently. Experiential learning and day trips will be facilitate the use of spoken language. (6 Credits) Courses taught under the ESL prefix may not be applied to a degree.
ESL 1070 - Reading and Writing in English
Students will read general, trade, and academic audience essays, articles, and texts. Reading strategies and critical thinking will be introduced and applied through comprehension questions, summary writing, and written responses. Students will be asked to write for general and academic audiences. Appropriate documentation of sources will be reviewed. The use of various grammatical structures and multi-clauses/varied sentence structure will be examined. Students will construct a variety of essays including descriptive, persuasive, and comparative essays. (4 Credits) Courses under the ESL prefix do not count towards an undergraduate degree.
ESL 1080 - Classroom and Campus Conversational Skills
This course prepares students to fully participate in the academic classroom. The course focuses on active listening, note-taking skills/strategies, and prepares students to be in classrooms with native-speaking instructors. Speaking objectives include engaging in meaningful dialogues where source material is used to support discussions. Students will prepare and present a variety of academic, trade, and content presentations. Understanding and using complex grammatical structures, ie conditionals and perfect tenses; speaking about abstract ideas or non-tangible items; and expressing one’s own opinion/thought process, are essential aspects of this course. (4 Credits) Courses taught under the ESL prefix may not be applied to a degree.English, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing
EN 1930 - Survey of American Literature I and II
This course compresses in one semester a survey of the works of major writers of literature and literary movements in America. Beginning with Native American voices, this course will progress through the 18th and 19th centuries to modern times. Though this course focuses on the major writers and movements, it does not ignore the importance of some unrecognized voices that have shaped American literature. Offered every other fall. (4 Credits)
EN 2000 - Topics in Literary Movements
This course will examine the writers and criticism associated with that particular literary movement. Students will become familiar with the cultural, political and creative influences on/of the particular movement being examined. Offered every year. (4 Credits) (May be repeated with permission)
EN 2001 - Topics in Modern Literary Movements
This course will examine the writers and criticism associated with that particular modern literary movement. Students will become familiar with the cultural, political and creative influences on/of the particular movement being examined. Offered every year. (4 Credits) (May be repeated with permission)
EN 2002 - Topics in Contemporary Literary Movements
These courses will offer in‐depth studies of specific Contemporary Literary Movements and will examine the writers and criticism associated with that particular movement. Students will become familiar with the cultural, political and creative influences of the particular movement being examined. Offered every year. (4 Credits) (May be repeated with permission)
EN 2070 (WS 2070) - Comparative Mythology
This course is an in depth study of the importance of creation myths, myths of destruction and of re‐birth, quest myths of the hero, the recurring theme of the theft of fire, the importance of the goddess in earlier myths, and her relative abdication in favor of god(s) in later ones. Diverse peoples the world over seem to dream using similar archetypal images. We will examine what this fact may suggest. What could be the implications of such a phenomenon? In addition, this course will help the students decipher works of art and literary texts by identifying often obscure myth references in them. Our approach will be comparative and thematic using examples from several diverse cultures. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
EN 2850 (EN 3850) - Modernism: Revolt and Discovery
Modernism is an elusive term difficult to define, and even more difficult to confine to a specific time in history. Yet it is universally accepted that some profound changes were already afoot around the turn of the 20th century in the related fields of art and literature, not to mention technology. We will examine what factors contributed to this upheaval of society and the arts. We will discuss what impact these changes have had on our world today. We will do this through carefully selected texts, art pieces, and music, from Avant‐garde, to Cubism, to Surrealism and beyond. (4 Credits)
EN 3000 - Advanced Topics Literary Movements
These courses will offer in‐depth studies of specific Literary Movements and will examine the writers and criticism associated with that particular movement. Students will become familiar with the cultural, political and creative influences on/of the particular movement being examined. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
EN 3010 - Topics in Literature Before 1800
This course is an in‐ depth study in literature written before the 19th century. Students will be introduced to literature of pre‐modern cultures, in courses such as The Renaissance, and the 17th century. Prerequisites: A lower-level English course or permission of instructor. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit in different topics.
EN 3040 - The Modern Novel
This course studies in depth the development of the Modern Novel and its influence on contemporary art in general with a focus on European writers such as Flaubert, Joyce, Hesse, Gide and de Beauvoir. It is comparative and analytical in approach. (4 Credits)
EN 3860 - Post‐Modernism: Irony Takes Center Stage
Postmodernism seems to be a self-consciously contradictory phenomenon. It is as much about attitude as it is about negation of attitude. It is about trying to find meaning in a world where none may exist. Postmodernism seems to dominate the period after WWII, and irony dominates most of the works of art and literature of that period. The students will try to find the reasons as to why this may be so, as well as examine what Postmodernism may be heralding for the future by reading and analyzing carefully selected works of art, criticism, literature, and music. Prerequisites: one 2000 level Literary Movements course. (4 Credits) Not open to students who have taken EN 4860
EN 3950 (TH 3950) - Shakespeare
This course studies in the tragedies, comedies, history, and problem plays of William Shakespeare from the perspectives of both literature and theatre, with an emphasis on the performance of the literary work. This course is team‐taught. Prerequisites: at least a lower level literature course. Offered every other year. (4 Credits)
EN 3960 (WS 3960) - Major Writers: Lessing, Duras, and Atwood
A common thread to their otherwise distinctive literary styles and life experiences? Does the statement “Women in exile” make any sense? How about the concept of “Otherness”? Do they perform a different form of writing? What would that be? How do these writers qualify as major figures in contemporary literature? What are their contributions to the culture of the 20th Century and their influence in the 21st century? These are but a few of the questions the course will be tackling while reading several of the texts by these authors. Prerequisites: a minimum of one lower level literature course. Offered every other year. (4 Credits)
EN 3990 - Major Writers
This course is an in depth Study of the works and scholarship on a major writer or on a small group of related writers such as, Henri James; Conrad; Melville, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Mailer. Prerequisites: A lower level literature course or permission of instructor. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
EN 4810 - Directed Study in Literature or Creative Writing
Studies to be arranged between the student and the appropriate member of the English faculty in literature or creative writing. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit in different topics.
EN 4830 - Independent Study in Literature or Creative Writing
Advanced, independent studies of specific topics in literature or creative writing arranged between the student and the appropriate member of the English faculty. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4)
EN 4840 - Madness in Literature
The course is a seminar of comparative literature written in, or translated into English. It explores, as it tries to define the term madness in all its complexities, as it tries to answer why we find the theme of madness so fascinating. The course examines the presence of this theme in literature throughout the ages, as well as glimpses at the pervasiveness of the theme in other creative media. The focus is on Western cultures, and the approach is comparative and analytical. (4 Credits)
EN 4990 - Seminar in Literature
Advance topics in literature, such as Problems in Good and Evil, Women’s Voices, The loss of Self, and other areas or problems designed for senior‐level students. (4 Credits) Environmental Science
ES 1110 - Environmental Science: A Global Concern
This course covers a broad range of current environmental problems including population growth, global climate change, famine and food resources, and the loss of biodiversity. The laboratory portion of this course provides students with hands-on, field and laboratory experiences that introduce a variety of methods and techniques for examining the natural environment. Offered every semester. (4 Credits)
ES 1120 - Environmental Science Practicum
This practicum in environmental science enables students to have a practical hands‐on experience. It is tailored to the student’s interest in the environmental field, focusing on local or regional issues or projects. Evaluation is based on a portfolio generated by student documenting the learning experience and primary outcomes of the practicum. Offered upon demand. Contract required. (2 Credits)
ES 1200 - Sustainable Gardening
An introduction to the structure, growth, and classification of plants in specific applications including the techniques of controlling plant environments and plant growth and emphasis on practical aspects of plant production. Students will learn to grow plants using organic alternatives to synthetic commercial fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides. Soil texture and composition, organisms, and amendments are examined with a focus on the NEC/Henniker Community Garden for raising and harvesting produce and/or on campus landscaping. Extensive work is required in the College Greenhouse and the Henniker campus. Offered upon sufficient demand. (2 Credits)
ES 1227 - Animal Tracking
The evidence of wildlife activity is an important component of understanding the complexity of our local environment and the impact(s) of human activity. This field‐based course provides the foundation for identifying and interpreting signs of mammal and bird activity which includes the presence of tracks, scats and disturbances left by wildlife. (1 Credit)
ES 2010 (BU 2010) - Intro to Excel Programming
This course builds on a basic knowledge of using Excel in the context of data analysis, data processing and building simple financial models. Students will be asked to develop proforma income statements and develop cost benefit analysis. Through the preparation of various spreadsheets students will become familiar with formulas, functions, and tools within Excel. No prior accounting knowledge required. Experience in using Excel recommended. Offered every other Fall. (2 Credits)
ES 2070 (BI 2070) - New England Natural History
A field and laboratory course emphasizing the diversity of local organisms and their environments. We attempt to cover all major groups (animals, plants and fungi) of both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, in terms of basic structure, relationships, identification, and adaptations. Prerequisites: BI 1111 ‐BI 1112 or BI 1110 or ES 1110 Offered every other fall. (4 Credits)
ES 2300 - Principles of Sustainability
An examination into the use of natural resources and the global forces and demands that influence their availability. This includes identifying major challenges facing humanity such as climate change, energy needs, population growth and loss of biodiversity. Once the underlying challenges are defined the course examines actions to be taken to ensure sustainable use of natural resources without exhausting them. How businesses and organizations are addressing sustainability is examined and how success or limitations is measured. This includes operational policies across all segments of the organization from manufacturing, use of resources and energy, transportation, communication, and what it means to “go green.” This includes the use of real‐world case studies involving sustainability challenges, successes and shortcomings are examined. Prerequisites: ES 1110 Offered every other Spring. (2 Credits)
ES 2410 - Environmental Ethics
The extrinsic and intrinsic relationships between humans and the physical and biological world and examined in the context of understanding meaning, attitudes and value. Topics include the historical roots of the ecological crisis, conflicting views on ecological problems, ethical problems in the environment and cooperation with nature. Offered every other Spring. (2 Credits)
ES 2550 (EC 2550) - Environmental Economics and Management
Economics is about the allocation of scarce resources. As an introduction to economic principles applied to environmental protection, this course emphasizes economic tools used in managing the environment while also examining negative impacts of inappropriate economic development. Topics include the market economy, economic efficiency, environmental externalities, open access resources, government regulation of the economy, alternative measures of economic output, benefit‐cost analysis, and global sustainable development. Offered every other Spring. (2 Credits)
ES 2990 - Topics in Environmental Science
An introduction to current environmental topics. Topics offered in the past include: conflict/interaction between humans and nature in New England, renewable energy, environment and health, hazardous waste, environmental law, management of forest/wildlife. (Variable Credit 2‐4) May be repeated for credit with different topics
ES 3000 - Careers in Environmental Science
This one‐credit course is designed to give junior science majors the opportunity to hone the practical skills needed to have a successful career in the sciences. There will be activities addressing: self‐assessment of personal attributes, potential career paths, resume and cover letter writing, job searching and interviewing, and graduate school options. Offered every fall. (1 Credit)
ES 3255 - Environmental Policy
An examination of how natural resources are managed and protected as well as how policy is developed, evaluated and implemented. The role of government and private entities are considered along with the political challenges in establishing and maintaining sustainable use of natural resources in the face of population growth, escalating demand for energy and water, and competing uses of diminishing resources. Governmental policies and regulations will be contrasted with market driven initiatives and strategies in evaluating effective policy formulation and implementation. Use of real‐world case studies involving policy challenges, successes and shortcomings will be examined. Prerequisites: ES 1110 . Offered every other Spring. (2 Credits)
ES 3300 - Research Methods
This course examines basic experimental and sampling design of research studies and experiments. Students will select and conduct experiments from problem formulation and hypothesis identification to data collection, statistical analysis, report writing and presentation of results. This will include the application of statistics, critical thinking, hypothesis testing, modeling, use surveys and measurements and studies utilizing experimental treatments and controls. Completion of MT 2310 Statistics is recommended but not required. Prerequisites: ES 1110 or BI 1110 and completions of 45 credits Offered every other Fall. (4 Credits)
ES 3340 (BI 3340) - Conservation Biology
This course focuses on scientific approaches to protecting and restoring biodiversity in the face of multiple threats including habitat loss, climate change, overharvesting, pollution, human population growth, and the spread of invasive species. Students will learn to analyze the social, economic, and biological challenges inherent in addressing these problems. Coursework will include international case studies and an independent final project. Prerequisites: LAS 5 Offered every other spring. (4 credits)
ES 3350 - Introduction to Soil Science
The nature and properties (chemical, physical, and biological) of soil are examined along with the importance of soil as a resource is assessed from multiple perspectives, including: ecosystem processing, nutrient cycling, agricultural land use, and pollution control. Prerequisites: ES 1110 or BI 1110 OR CH 2510 Offered every other Fall. (2 Credits)
ES 3550 - Water Resources
Fundamentals of water resource planning and design, with emphasis on management of community water resources, such as public water supply and wastewater disposal. Topics include transmission and distribution, groundwater, storm drainage, water quality, and selection of appropriate technologies (such as for less developed regions). Prerequisites:ES 1110 Offered every other Fall. (2 Credits)
ES 3640 - Wetlands
This course provides an introduction to wetland ecosystems with a focus on learning how to apply standard protocols for the classification, inventory, and monitoring of wetlands. Through readings, field excursions, and the use of online databases and mapping tools, students will learn many of the hands on skills used in the field of wetland science. Prerequisites: ES 1110 . (4 Credits)
ES 3655 - Solid Waste Management
Principles and practices of estimating the demand, types, and strategies for handling solid waste are thoroughly discussed. Alternative methods for managing solid waste generation and disposition in the private as well as public sector are covered. Case studies of innovative strategies and technologies developed by other regions are explored. Applications of selected technologies, such as composting, are put into practice. Prerequisites: ES 1110 Offered every other Spring. (2 Credits)
ES 3850 - Geographic Information Systems
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professionals in almost any field can investigate data spatially, through mapping. Questions might include… Where does my customer base live? Which drinking water wells are most at risk from hazardous material storage? How does residential proximity to trails impact physical activity? This course introduces students to the basics of GIS for use in any application, including natural resource inventory, marketing, social and human resource management, economic and/or public policy analysis, etc. Prerequisites: ES 1110 . Offered every other Spring. (4 Credits)
ES 4000 - Research Thesis
Students are required to complete a 4 credit capstone course using the skills and knowledge gained from their experience in the Natural and Social Sciences (NSS). This involves developing a project or thesis that includes a literature review, critical thinking, data collection and analysis, written communication, oral communication, and project management. It is generally completed over two semesters as a 2 credit course each semester. During the spring semester of their junior year, students identify a thesis advisor and develop a thesis proposal in a topic related to their major. During the fall or spring semester of their senior year, students will complete and report on the thesis. Because the experience is tailored to each student’s needs, the 4 credits can also be completed in a single semester, or in the fall and spring semesters of the senior year with permission from the instructor. Prerequisites: Junior standing for either Environmental Science or an Environmental Studies and Sustainability Major. Offered every semester. (2 Credits)
ES 4680 - Energy and the Environment
This course explores the basic principles behind the use of energy. It covers crucial environmental questions such as global warming, municipal solid waste, and the socio‐economic and environmental tradeoffs that must be made to support life on earth. The course also examines different aspects of each energy resource, including the principles involved and the environmental and economic consequences of its use. We will seek to integrate the complex questions of energy policy and possible energy strategies for the next century and beyond. Sustainability is a central theme. Offered every other Fall. (2 Credits)
ES 4810 - Directed Study in Environmental Science
This course of study to be arranged between faculty and student. Contract required. (Variable credit 1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
ES 4830 - Independent Study in Environmental Science
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic arranged with a faculty member. Contract required. (Variable credit 1‐4)
ES 4910 - Environmental Science and Sustainability Internship
An internship experience with recognized institutions, when available, is undertaken by qualified students on a semester, year, or summer basis. Appropriate institutions are local, state and federal agencies, private businesses, and conservation/environmental oriented groups. Contract required. (Variable credit 1‐16) May be repeated for credit. Environmental Studies and Sustainability
(No Active Courses) Game and Digital Media Design
GD 1010 - Raster Imaging and Visualization
The course will use image manipulation software to create vector and raster art. Students will learn the difference between raster images (pixels) and vector images (paths), and when it is appropriate to use each. Students will learn the scanning process, and the importance of file size and resolution. In addition, this course will cover design essentials, as well as lead students through the creative process in visualizing and developing objects, characters and worlds for video game art. Introduction to rendering techniques will teach analysis of form, and perspective using a variety of media. Students will study proportion, light and shade, simple anatomy of the human form, and develop a basic understanding of the principles of design. Emphasis is on building visual vocabulary. (4 credits)
GD 1260 - Game Design I
This course addresses the fundamental ideas behind game design. Game Design I explores why people play games and how games function to create experiences. The course also covers the history of game design, genres, ratings, game analysis and review, current industry news and the many career paths related to game design and development. Students will also write the beginning of a game design document that includes premise, backstory, and game characters for an original game concept. Concurrently students will apply these concepts as they develop 3D models and bring them into a game engine. (4 credits)
GD 1270 - Game Design II
This course builds on the foundation of Game Design I. Topics explored include: game project management principles, roles and responsibilities of team members, phases of production, concept development, testing, marketing, scheduling, and budgeting. Students will complete the original game design document created in GD1260. Concurrently students will apply these concepts as they continue to develop their game concept in a game engine. In a final presentation at the end of the course, students will pitch their game concept. (4 credits)
GD 2220 - Storyboarding and 2D Motion Graphics
This is an introductory course in storyboarding which incorporates industry standard image manipulation and motion graphic software in the virtual storytelling process. Students will learn Disney’s Twelve Basic Principles of Animation and how to apply these principles to 2D Motion Graphics. Emphasis is on the history of the storyboard, story elements, and cinematography such as camera shots and angles ; As well as composition, lighting, continuity, and perspective. Students will expand their skills in visualizing objects and placing characters in environments as it relates to video game design. Students will explore 2 dimensional vs. 3 dimensional spaces. In addition, the course will discuss visual arts movements from the Renaissance to Modern Art and how they influence video game design. (4 credits)
GD 2350 - 2D Game Development
This course covers the fundamental structure of a game team, and the design and execution of a complete 2D game. Students work together in teams in order to simulate a real-world game development project. Prerequisites: GD1010 (4 credits)
GD 2410 - 3D Modeling for Game Design
This course will give students a basic introduction to 3D modeling software. Students will create models from primitives, apply textures, colors, skins and otherwise modify objects and characters they create. Emphasis is on learning modeling techniques to build assets for an object database. In addition, the course utilizes the creative process to brainstorm, conceptualize, produce, and refine high quality, original art to be included in a portfolio. Students will participate in critiques of their own work and the work of others. Prerequisites GD 1010 and GD 1270 (4 credits)
GD 2470 - Character Modeling for Game Design
This course covers the process of 3D game character creation using the industry standard 3D modeling software. Students will produce a portfolio-worthy character by using the professional workflow typical of the game design industry. Topics to be covered in this course include modeling techniques, UV mapping, sculpting, texturing and refining a game character. Students will participate in critiques of their own work and the work of others. Prerequisites: GD2410 (4 credits)
GD 3210 - 3D Animation
In this course students will learn 3D animation techniques using the 3D software package Autodesk 3ds Max. Topics to be covered include creating bones, hierarchical linking, skinning and varying weights to create different walk cycles and animation systems. Additional topics covered in the course include keyframing, and animating cameras. Topics covered include creation of original game documents as well as the design and development of objects, characters, and environments. Students work together in teams, this time executing a 3D game, and complete their second full game portfolio piece. Prerequisites: GD2410 (4 credits)
GD 3360 - 3D Game Development
In this course students will work independently and in teams to plan, create, and refine an original 3D game level using Autodesk 3ds Max. Topics covered include creation of original game documents as well as the design and development of objects, characters, and environments. As in GD 2350, students work together in teams, this time executing a 3D game, and complete their second full game portfolio piece. (4 credits)
GD 4250 - Capstone Project and Portfolio I
Game Design and Digital Media/Game Programming Project Lab may be completed senior year after 300-level GDDM or 300-level GP core requirements are completed. Students will propose, design, and refine independent Game Design and Digital Media/Game Programming projects to include in their portfolio. Prerequisites: completion of 300-level GDDM or 300-level GP core requirement. (4 credits)
GD 4260 - Capstone Project and Portfolio II
Students will refine existing Game Design and Development projects, complete a resume, create a digital portfolio, and pitch for their skill set in order to find a job within the video game industry or associated fields. (Requires significant work in computer code.) Prerequisite: GD 4250 4
GD 4910 - Internship/Game Design and Digital Media
Internship in Game and Digital Media Design 1-16 Health Science
(No Active Courses) Homeland Security
HSS 1210 (CJ 1210) - Critical Infrastructure Protection
In this course students will be exposed to the sixteen critical infrastructure protections that are the focus of the US Dept. of Homeland Security. Students will work to identify natural and non-natural events and the overall impact they would have on specific vulnerabilities. The course will also examine mitigation efforts and protective considerations to ensure that students are able to identify means of success when faced with national security related challenges. (4 Credits)
HSS 1230 (CJ 1230) - Introduction to Homeland Security
Throughout the fifteen week semester students will be exposed to the development of the Department of Homeland Security and its overall progression since 2002. The Department of Homeland Security and its agencies will be further analyzed throughout the semester to show the efforts that have developed in regards to anti-terrorism efforts, immigration, policy, and emergency management. This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in the concept of homeland security as it has developed since 2002. (4 Credits)
HSS 2220 (CJ 2220) - Women and Terrorism
This course will explore the development of women in terror organizations, including an examination of the role they play in both domestic and international groups. The course will also examine the leadership aspects and historical development of women becoming larger players in radical groups, and, case studies on terror attacks carried out by women. (4 Credits)
HSS 2230 (C 2230) - Legal Issues in Homeland Security and Terrorism
Throughout the semester students will be exposed to current aspects of laws that are directly impacting homeland security and anti-terrorism efforts. Students will analyze the USA PATRIOT Act and adjustments that have occurred since its inception. Foundational aspects of law as applied to current prosecution and investigative efforts are also to determine overall legalities of operations. (4 Credits)
HSS 2240 - Emergency Management
To be developed (4 Credits)
HSS 3220 (PO 3220) - International Security
This course examines international security in a broad context. Beginning with notions of national security and domestic sources of foreign policy, it will expand to include analysis of timely security issues such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missile defense, arms control and disarmament, arms sales, and the military industrial complex (4 Credits)
HSS 3230 (PO 3230) - Terrorism and Homeland Security
In this course, students will be exposed to the history of terrorism and how it has progressed to current issues throughout the world. Both domestic and international groups will be expanded upon to show both the law enforcement side of the issue and the perspective of terror groups. The Department of Homeland Security and its agencies will be further analyzed throughout the semester to show the efforts that have developed in regards to anti-terrorism efforts, immigration, policy, and emergency management. This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in terrorism terminology, theory, and the concept of homeland security as it has developed since September 11, 2001. (4 Credits)
HSS 3240 (PO 3240) - Regional Politics and Terrorism
This course will introduce students to the historical development of government and politics in a specified geographical region. The course will consider such topics as colonialism, nationalism, international economics, and international security. Using the comparative approach, the governments of the major states of the region will be discussed as well. (4 Credits)
HSS 3250 - Concepts in National Security Intelligence
Through intelligence gathering, analysis, processing, and dissemination, the United States seeks to protect itself from terror-related activities and attacks. This course examines concepts of intelligence and the process of using raw data to determine potential issues throughout the world. Students will gain an advanced knowledge of intelligence concepts and the overall process of using human or non-human intelligence to ensure national security. (4 Credits) History
HS 1110 - Western Civilization to 1500
An introductory survey of European history from ancient time to the recent past, the themes of this course include the development of civilizations, the classical age of Greece & Rome, the Middle Ages, and the development of Europe during the Renaissance, the Reformation, Absolutism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Industrialization, Romanticism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and global conflicts. (4 Credits) Not open to students who have taken HS1120.
HS 1120 - Western Civilization Since 1500
An introductory survey of European history from ancient time to the recent past, the themes of this course include the development of civilizations, the classical age of Greece & Rome, the Middle Ages, and the development of Europe during the Renaissance, the Reformation, Absolutism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Industrialization, Romanticism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and global conflicts. (4 Credits) Not open to students who have taken HS1110.
HS 1130 - Evolution of American Democracy
This survey of American history derives its narrative from the perspectives of political thought & process, as well as the concurrent developments in economics and culture. The course begins amidst the turmoil of the early modern Scientific Revolution and the Protestant Reformation and traces the development of the sovereignty of the people from 16th century Europe to the electoral landscape of 21st century America. (4 Credits)
HS 1150 - World Civilization
Despite the apparent success of the West in the last half millennium, much of the world’s achievements began or were sustained in non‐Western cultures. The pre‐Columbian Maya and Inca, the succession of peoples along the banks of the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile and of course China have all made remarkable contributions to the modern world as we know it long before Europeans could read or write. (4 Credits)
HS 2230 (AR 2230) - History of American Art and Architecture
What is “American” about American art? How do the political, social and cultural events and ideals of an era shape the art and artists that emerge from it? This course will examine the visual culture of the United States from the colonial period through the early twentieth century. We will study art and architecture made in America as a reflection of its social, political, economic and cultural values. (2 Credits)
HS 2980 - Historical Methods
This course awakens the apprentice historian to the various methodologies of the historical profession. We will also explore conversations and controversies within history and the variety of theoretical interpretations of the concept of history in general. Research and writing skills will be honed and an awareness of historiography will emerge. (4 Credits)
HS 2990 - From Acorn to Oak
Exploring the study of intimate history: family, community, neighborhood, town or institution, we will then urge the student to make connections from the local to the global. (2 Credits)
HS 3010 - Conversations in Early America 1485‐1783
From the Age of Discovery to the battlefields of the French & Indian War and the American rebellion this seminar examines the tumultuous careers of explorers and promoters, scholars and pirates, witches and settlers, merchants and slaves. Problems and ideas in gender, race, environment, war, popular culture, politics and more will be explored through various modes of historical inquiry and analysis. Travel is involved. (4 Credits)
HS 3030 - Revolutionary Republic 1783‐ 1809
Framing the new constitution and implementing it dominated the end of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth. This seminar explores the creation of the new republic from the beginning of American independence to the end of the Jefferson administration. Travel is involved. (4 Credits)
HS 3065 - Franklin Pierce, Ted Williams, Steven Tyler and Adam Sandler Slept Here - New Hampshire History & Culture
Our primary purpose is to provide the student with an overview of the narrative of New Hampshire history from discovery to the very near past. Recognizing the survey nature of the course and the enormous wealth of detail that our time-span will encompass, and aware that the marvels of modern technology have placed libraries of data at our fingertips, the essence of this course is not memorization. We will instead concentrate on ideas and causal relationships that have moved our history from birth to maturity. Nevertheless, it is essential that a citizen of a nation and the world gain a working knowledge of the cultural vocabulary that enables the citizen to function. Certain terms are critical to that vocabulary and thus some long-term storage {in your memory} of those terms is required.
HS 3200 - America at War
Born in revolution, sustained despite internal conflict, expanded by conquest and raised to superpower status by cataclysmic world wars, America has been called a “country made by war.” This seminar explores an American war, from the Revolution to Vietnam, one war explored per term. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit under different topics.
HS 3450 - Europe Since World War I
Through a mix of readings, discussions and lectures this course will explore the political, social, military and cultural factors that contributed to the changes that occurred in European society during the 20th century. Topics will include the rise and fall of Communism, World War II and the Holocaust, the Cold War and the emergence of international terrorism. (4 Credits)
HS 3490 - Seminar in European History
In this course, we will focus on particular aspects or events in European history. Possible topics include but are not limited to the Great War, World War II and the European Theater, the Holocaust, religious movements, nationalism and the “Other,” and gender in European society. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit with different topics.
HS 3590 - Seminar in Global History
As technology brings all corners of the world closer together, we increasingly realize the interconnectedness of historical developments and our own daily lives. In this course, we will examine a variety of global trends and movements from the twentieth and twenty‐first centuries, and learn about how they inform our lives today. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, war, terrorism, environmental concerns, social justice, migration, and struggles for human rights. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit with different topics.
HS 3990 - Topics in History
From the immediacy of the headlines to the enduring problems of our age, this course provokes inquiry into special topics driven by student demand or the current research interest of the instructor. Variable Credits 2‐4 May be repeated for credit under different topics.
HS 4810 - Directed Study in History
Guided by a faculty member, the student will explore in great depth a particular topic in history. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4)
HS 4820 - Individually Designed Learning Plan
Confronted with the many problems facing our world, a student (or group of students) may undertake (in cooperation with a faculty mentor) an advanced project involving formulation of a research plan involving numerous sources on and off campus designed to lay out in detail the history and nature of the problem and one or more potential solutions, based on extensive evidence. Public presentation of the project and its outcome is expected. Contract required. Variable credits (2‐16)
HS 4830 - Independent Study in History
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic arranged with a faculty member. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4)
HS 4910 - Internship in History
An internship is required of history majors who exhibit strong emotional maturity, a strong sense of responsibility and are approved by the history faculty. The student is expected to work on‐site for a term and to fulfill academic requirements of the internship (research, written assignments, seminar attendance, etc.). Up to 4 internship credits may count toward the 24 credits of electives in the History major. Contract required. (4 credits)
HS 4930 - Senior Thesis I
The senior thesis is the summation of the history major’s career at NEC. The thesis is a work of original scholarship which demonstrates clearly the student’s grasp of a topic, mature understanding of it, and the ability to clearly and emphatically express that understanding and grasp to others. The senior thesis will normally conclude in the senior spring. This seminar will begin the thesis project. Topic selection, research, bibliography and outline are intended results. This course is required of all history majors Offered spring or summer. (2 Credits)
HS 4940 - Senior Thesis II
The process continues with another seminar. In this term apprentice historians will begin to write the thesis. A significant draft is expected. This course is required of all history majors and is offered every fall term. Prerequisites:HS 4930 (PO 4930). (2 Credits)
HS 4950 - Senior Thesis III
The process culminates in the senior spring with a significant piece of original written work and a public defense. In extremely rare cases, another form of capstone project may be substituted with advisor’s permission. (2 Credits) Humanities
(No Active Courses) Integrated Studies in Philosophy and Literature
PL 1100 - Making Sense of the World: An Introduction to Great Works in Philosophy and Literature
The stories we tell are a reflection of our self-understanding. They present us with who we believe ourselves to be and create a context for interpreting the experiences that are definitive of the human condition. All knowledge begins with this process, as does our search for meaning and our need for purpose. Bringing together the great philosophic and literary narratives of cultures, this course will demonstrate how the literary imagination, in concert with philosophical reasoning, serves as a compass for navigating the landscape of experience as we continue to explore the boundaries of morality and the contours of our own humanity. Is there a place for story telling in philosophical exploration? Can literature offer us philosophical insight? What is the role of metaphor in human expression? What is the difference between myth and truth? Through a selection of texts central to a given theme, students will gain a deeper understanding of the nature of truth as it appears in its many rich and varied forms. (4 Credits)
PL 2991 - Topics in Ancient Philosophy and Literature
This course is an intensive examination of one specific area of ancient philosophy and literature. particular focus is dependent upon the needs and interests of students and faculty. Since topics change, it may be repeated for credit.
PL 2993 - Topics in Modern Philosophy and Literature
This course is an intensive examination of one specific area of Modern philosophy and literature. Its particular focus is dependent upon the needs and interests of students and faculty. Since topics change, it may be repeated for credit.
PL 3050 - Ancient Philosophy & Literature
A survey of the origins of Western Philosophy and Literature in Ancient Greece, beginning with Homer and the Greek tragedians. Tracing the shift from the mytho‐poetic to the philosophical works of the Pre‐Socratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, topics to be discussed will include the origin and composition of the cosmos, the nature of divinity, the possibility and extent of human knowledge, the basis for morality, the nature of the soul and its relation to the body, the development of political theory, and the meaning of life and human excellence (4 Credits) Not available for students who have taken PA 3050
PL 3992 - Topics in Renaissance Philosophy and Literature
This course is an intensive examination of one specific area of renaissance philosophy and literature. Its particular focus is dependent upon the needs and interests of students and faculty. Since topics change, it may be repeated for credit.
PL 3994 - Topics in Contemporary Philosophy and Literature
This course is an intensive examination of one specific area of Contemporary philosophy and literature. Particular focus is dependent upon the needs and interests of students and faculty. (4 Credits) Since topics change, it may be repeated for credit.
PL 4300 - Imagining the World: The Poetic Mind in the Digital Age
One of the most significant and powerful shifts in human thought began in Europe around the 15th century. With the rise of modern sciences, a reimagining of the world took hold, one that, in a relatively short time, has shifted our way of thinking about ourselves in radical and significant ways. Today we refer to ourselves as hard‐wired and study brain function to explain what, not so long ago, was considered the unique and mysterious phenomenon of mind or soul. As our understanding of the world becomes more and more available to us through the objective language of the sciences it becomes increasingly important to ask what is the place of the poetic in an age defined by scientific rationalism? Are there some truths that might simply not be amenable to the methodology of science? What is the relationship between the rational and the poetic? This course will examine the ways in which the poetic mind remains an essential requirement for any genuine understanding of ourselves and our experience. (4 Credits) Kinesiology
KI 1110 - Introduction to Kinesiology
This course will introduce the student to the discipline of kinesiology (the study of human movement), and examine its varied sub-disciplines. It is designed to serve as a foundation course for the development of potential career goals and/or directions, as well as to provide the theoretical and practical application of this multifaceted field. The student will survey and review the profession from the perspectives of history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, exercise science, current trends and issues, as well as examine factors which influence career choices and professional preparation. In KI 1110 students are introduced to the various fundamental (“big picture” or “big idea”) aspects of the discipline. Majors in Kinesiology are strongly recommended to take this course in the first year of study. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
KI 1170 - Positive Coaching of Youth Sports
This introductory level course presents aspects of coaching pertinent to today’s youth coach and the youth coaches of the future. Emphasis is placed on positive leadership in three critical areas; 1) character building and sportsmanship, 2) the physical, social, and emotional capacities and limitations of the specific age group, and 3) coaching principles and philosophies as well as the rules and strategies of the sport. Positive Coaching promotes the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of youth through participation, which is meant to develop important character traits and social skills for every child involved. This can be done only if the adults involved have proper training and information. Throughout the course, students will examine the ideas behind positive coaching, introduce coaching ideas into real‐life situations, and reflect on personal sport and coach experiences. Offered every other year. (2 Credits)
KI 1510 (SM 1510) - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management
This introductory‐level course is an overview of the theoretical disciplines and professions in sport and recreation management. Using lecture and discussion following a course text, students also will engage in in‐class and out-of‐class projects covering the diverse areas of the non‐profit and for‐profit sport industries. The course will survey: the history of modern U.S. sport; introduction to management, supervision, and leadership theories; legal aspects of sport and recreation including negligence, contracts, and risk management; sport in society; recreation facilities management; the NCAA and collegiate administration; marketing and services; accounting and budgeting; sport psychology; and more. (Students majoring in Sport & Recreation Management should take this course during the first year.) Offered every semester (4 Credits)
KI 2010 - First Aid/CPR/AED
This activity based course combines procedures for basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills. Topics include prevention, treatment, and recognition of injuries, open and closed wounds, burns, musculoskeletal injuries, and sudden illness, as well as skills and procedures for cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies and notifying the Emergency Management System (EMS). Use of the AED will be introduced. Practical hands‐on work is required as part of the course, as well as both written and practical exams. Students may choose to seek American Red Cross (ARC) certification in Basic First Aid, and adult, child, and infant CPR upon successful completion of all course requirements meeting minimum ARC standards. This external certification includes a cost to be paid by the student. Offered every semester. (1 Credit) ARC (American Red Cross) Certification includes a cost to be paid by the student.
KI 2020 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer
This required core course for kinesiology majors provides instruction and practice in the American Red Cross procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Topics include prevention, treatment, and recognition of injuries, as well as dealing with cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies and notifying EMT. Instruction and practical training in the use of the AED will be included. Practical hands‐on work is required in the course, as well as both a written and practical exam to earn Red Cross Certification. Offered every year. (1 Credit)
KI 2110 - Care and Prevention of Injuries
An introductory course for the prospective physical educator, coach, personal trainer, physical therapist or athletic trainer designed to focuses on the prevention, care, and management of sport and physical activity related injuries. Because initial decisions and subsequent actions are critical in determining the outcome of sports injury, this course will present key concepts in a comprehensive, logically sequential manner that will assist future professionals in making the correct decisions when confronted with an activity-related injury in their scope of practice. Specific domains of athletic training are introduced, predominantly those of prevention, recognition and treatment of athletic injuries. Essential anatomy is reviewed as it applies to injury mechanisms. Basic evaluation and rehabilitation skills are illustrated and practiced in the required lab section, as well as basic bandaging, taping and emergency care procedures. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
KI 2112 - Movement Instruction: Creative Movement
This skills‐based course provides instruction and application of key principles and fundamentals of physical movements in rhythms and basic gymnastics. Particular focus is placed on the skill progressions appropriate in school physical education programs, after school programs, and recreation programs. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to lead, facilitate, teach, demonstrate, and assess a variety of rhythmic movements, and fundamental gymnastics skills such as tumbling. Significant practice opportunities are provided to students in each course section. Kinesiology majors are required to complete a minimum of two Movement Instruction courses. Prerequisites: KI 2140 . Offered every year. (2 Credits)
KI 2114 - Movement Instruction: Team Sports
This skill‐based course provides instruction and application of pedagogical principles related to fundamental skill movements in a variety of team sports, as well as understanding and teaching of skill progressions and assessment in the specific sport movements encountered. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to lead, facilitate, teach, demonstrate, and assess varied motor and sport skill techniques and progressions designed for settings including physical education, after school, recreation, and youth sports programs. Significant practice opportunities are provided to students in each course section. Kinesiology majors are required to complete a minimum of two Movement Instruction courses. Prerequisites: KI 2140 . Offered every year. (2 Credits)
KI 2116 - Movement Instruction: Fitness Activities
This skill‐based course provides instruction and application of pedagogical principles related to fundamental skill movement s in a variety of fitness based activities. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to lead, facilitate, teach, demonstrate, and assess varied exercises and fitness activities with appropriate progressions and designed for application in settings including physical education, after school, recreation, and youth sports programs. Significant practice opportunities are provided to students in each course section. Kinesiology majors are required to complete a minimum of two Movement Instruction courses. Prerequisites: KI 2140 . Offered every year. (2 Credits)
KI 2118 - Movement Instruction: Individual and Lifetime Activities
This skill‐based course provides instruction and application of pedagogical principles related to fundamental skill movement s in a variety of recreational activities, both competitive and non‐competitive, as well as planning and teaching of specific motor skill progressions and assessment in the specific sport and physical activity movements encountered. Activity examples include tennis, ultimate frisbee, orienteering, badminton, and golf. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to lead, facilitate, teach, demonstrate, and assess varied motor and sport skill techniques and progressions designed for settings including secondary physical education, after school programs, and youth and adult recreation programs. Significant practice opportunities are provided to students in each course section. Kinesiology majors are required to complete a minimum of two Movement Instruction courses. Prerequisites: KI 2140 . Offered every year. (2 Credits)
KI 2130 (PS 2230/SM 2130) - Psychology of Sport and Movement
This course explores the influence of psychological skills on sport/movement performance as well as the reciprocal influence of participation on the individual. The general areas examined include motivation, confidence, stress/arousal/anxiety, attention, personality, anxiety, coping, social influences, and psychobiological aspects. Prerequisites: Minimum of 30 credits earned. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
KI 2140 - Motor Behavior
This course provides an overview of motor development, motor learning, and motor control. Specific focus is placed on how the brain and nervous system control movement and how new movements are learned and improved. Development of fundamental movement skills as well as applications of motor control and development to teaching and coaching of movement activities will be explored. This course includes practical components to apply key concepts introduced to the learning, evaluation, and assessment of sport and movement skills. Offered every year. (2 Credits)
KI 2150 - Wellness Concepts
This course enables the student to better understand, identify, analyze, and experience the role of wellness from the perspective of personal behaviors and those of a broader community or society. Various components of wellness will be explored and using self-assessments, reflections, and shared discussions, students will identify theoretical and applied knowledge of wellness related to physical activity, nutrition, and fitness and exercise. Students will examine and contrast the components of health related fitness and sport performance fitness. Recommendations for positive health-supportive activities and behaviors as well as strategies for influencing others around these behaviors and consequences will provide students with opportunities to examine individual behaviors and goals. This content will also prepare the kinesiology major and those in other related majors with information and tools to engage in leading, facilitating, teaching, and promoting healthier behaviors in all aspects of wellness. Students will evaluate their personal movement/fitness based behaviors, and construct a personal action plan for improved wellness. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
KI 2420 - Women in Sport: Historical and Contemporary Issues
The course introduces students to the history of women in sport and explores the timeline of key events in this history as well as contemporary issues and events influencing the role of girls and women in sport. It will provide students with the opportunity to gain understanding and knowledge of the dramatic changes that have taken place in North America and around the world with regard to women in the sporting arena. In addition, students will have the opportunity to recognize that this “sporting arena” not only affects women and men with regard to competitive sport, but also impacts social, economic, and psychological arenas as well. Perceptions, attitudes, and the roles of women have been in constant change throughout history and in this class students will learn how “sport” has had a dramatic impact on this constant change. Prerequisites: Minimum of 30 credits earned. Offered every other year. (4 Credits)
KI 2750 (SM 2750) - Organization and Administration of Sport and Recreation
This sophomore‐level course is designed to provide the student with an overview of theoretical and practical components of administration in various sport and recreation venues. Utilizing a course text, current research, class discussion, guest speakers, and numerous hands‐on projects, the students will analyze organizations (including interscholastic and intercollegiate programs, conferences, and other sport groups) and methods and theories of administration and budgeting. Student projects include: budget development & presentations, games management for a New England College athletic contest, administration of an NEC Homecoming event, sponsoring an intramural event for Recreation Sports, planning and organizing a pep rally for NEC Athletics, and debates. Prerequisites: SM 1510 or KI 1110 . Offered every year. (4 Credits)
KI 3120 (SM 3120) - Sport in the Global Society
This course explores the ways in which sport both reflects and shapes culture around the world. It examines the extent to which sport reinforces and/or resists dominant values in the United States and in other countries around the globe. In this course, students will examine the history of modern sport, as well as social theories used to analyze sport in its broadest context. Students will analyze the connections and challenges surrounding sport at various levels, including youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and international. Specific sub topics will include the relationship of sport to violence, politics, economics, gender, race and ethnicity, deviance, and media relations. The overall goal is to assist students in a cultural and social analysis of sport, and to illustrate how sport and society both influence and challenge human conditions. This upper level and writing intensive course also serves as a LAS 7 in the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum, meeting both the outcomes of the departments of Kinesiology and Sport and Recreation Management, as well as those of the LAS curriculum. Prerequisites: Minimum of 60 credits earned. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
KI 3150 - Fitness Programming and Assessment
This course addresses the interaction of basic foundation courses such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, wellness, and nutrition, in order to develop effective and developmentally appropriate exercise programs for various populations. The process of evaluating, creating, and implementing exercise programs will be the focus of this course, which will include both theoretical investigation, as well as experiential work in leading and assessing fitness activities and exercise programs. Students interested in personal training as a possible career path will benefit from this course. This course is particularly relevant for students in kinesiology, physical education, health science, and coaching Prerequisites: BI 2030 , KI 1110 , Minimum of 60 credits earned. Offered every year. (2 Credits)
KI 3180 - Biomechanics
This course provides a combined theoretical and practical experience in the application of the mechanical principles of movement. Students explore and apply the mechanical principles of physics to human movement. Particular attention is given to how one develops efficiency in various movements and to the mechanical principles for instruction of physical motor skills. The focus is on the applied science as it relates to the teaching, coaching, and training of various physical skills and activities. Students will participate in the scientific analysis of movement. The course integrates athletic and health‐fitness perspectives on movement training and enables students to critique and design appropriate movement skill progressions for sport or exercise. A thorough understanding and background in anatomy is essential for successful integration into this course content. Prerequisites: BI 2030 . Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
KI 3190 - Adaptive Physical Activity
This course provides an understanding and application (in revised simulations) of the integration of individuals with varying disabilities, learning differences, and conditions in physical activities. Students will examine and analyze various mental and physical disabilities more often found in the general population, as well as those most commonly identified in children in school settings (grades K‐12). Special focus is placed on the planning process, goal setting, and modification of activities in fitness, recreation, physical education, and adaptive competitive sports, to accommodate varying disabilities and allow for participation by all individuals. These outcomes are achieved by a combination of theoretical discussion and a series of practical experiences in a gymnasium or outdoor setting. Prerequisites: KI 1110 or SM 1510 . Additional prerequisite for Physical Education majors is ED 1030. (4 Credits)
KI 3390 (SM 3390) - Advanced Coaching Seminar: Management and Leadership
Designed for both administrators and coaches, this upper-level seminar will deal with coaching issues beyond the Xs and Os. Focusing on team management and leadership, the course will examine coaching styles, bench management, leadership, off-field/court/ice issues, team culture, community relations, methods of evaluation, ethics, coaching philosophies, and defining a “successful season.” The objective of this course is to familiarize students with issues faced in the coaching profession and gain tools to manage and lead successfully. The seminar will incorporate lectures, discussions, handout readings, case study analyses, essays, and projects. Prerequisite: Junior Status or permission of instructor (2 Credits)
KI 3510 - World Medicine
This course examines the conceptual frameworks of major healing systems from around the world, some of which are ancient and some of which are contemporary. These systems include the following: Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Greek Medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, and Conventional Modern Medicine. We will explore the philosophies of these systems as they relate to the body, illness, disease, health and healing. Prerequisites: Minimum of 60 credits earned. Offered every other year. (4 Credits)
KI 3610 (OE 3610/SM 3610) - Theory of Outdoor Education
This course examines the theoretical basis of experiential and outdoor education and the educational, psychological, and historical underpinnings. Emphasis is given to each student’s philosophical development of leadership and education. The philosophies of outdoor education programs and leaders are researched and discussed in this course. This course is considered to be a writing intensive course and students will work on researching and processing of foundations. Students will participate in one extensive group experience. Successful completion of this course prepares students to design and lead experiential education activities both indoors and out. Prerequisites: OE 1110 or KI 1110 or SM 1510 , Minimum of 30 credits earned. (4 Credits)
KI 3720 - Coaching Education Seminar
Coaching certification is a crucial issue in today’s sport education arena. This course will provide a comprehensive training for students interested in coaching from the youth to college levels. The content will focus on multiple aspects of coaching including physical training, sport psychology, risk management and legal liabilities, administrative roles within coaching, teaching technical and tactical skills, and ethics related to coaching. The required materials cover coaching competencies included in national certification coaching programs, such as the “American Sport Education Program” (ASEP). Prerequisites: Minimum of 30 credits earned. Offered every other fall. (4 Credits)
KI 3850 - Field Experience in Kinesiology
This practical experience is designed to offer experiential learning in a student’s area of interest or to broaden a student’s understanding and exposure to various settings related to kinesiology. Students actively participate and assist in determining the placement setting, which may include coaching, recreation and intramural programs, fitness center instruction or management, event management, physical activity instruction and leadership, athletic training, sports nutrition practices, or other related areas in sport, wellness, recreation, and/or physical activity. Students taking this course will engage in hands on experiences supervised by a professional in the specific area of expertise, will establish personal learning objectives for the experience, will reflect and self‐assess on demonstrated skill development and the transferability of learned skills and concepts to other future experiences. Students will work closely with the advisor and/or field experience faculty supervisor to determine an appropriate experiential opportunity which is consistent with the student’s goals and interests. It is strongly recommended that the kinesiology major enroll in the first field experience in the sophomore year. Prerequisites: KI 1110 , Minimum of 24 credits earned. Variable Credits (1‐4) May be repeated for credit with varying site experiences.
KI 3990 - Topics in Kinesiology
Examination of selected topics in kinesiology. Offered upon sufficient demand. Variable Credit (2‐4) May be repeated for credit with different topics.
KI 4000 - Senior Seminar in Kinesiology
This capstone course focuses the kinesiology student on the challenges and responsibilities of professional practice in the fields within Kinesiology. Interdisciplinary research, ethics, leadership, current issues and controversies, market trends, and in depth exploration of career planning and skill development and implementation for transitioning from the student to the professional are major components. An extensive research project (including a paper, oral presentation, and poster presentation) is the culminating outcome of this course. Open to kinesiology majors only. Prerequisites: Minimum of 90 credits earned. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
KI 4410 - Exercise Physiology
Students explore the physiological principles related to the development of strength, flexibility and endurance and learn how to most efficiently condition the human body for physical activity. The course integrates athletic, occupational and health‐fitness perspectives on training and enables students to critique and design training or exercise programs for varied populations. Students will participate in lab‐based activities, designed to illustrate key concepts and provide practice in applying techniques, which integrate exercise physiology principles in simulated and variable movement activities. Prerequisites: BI 2030 , Minimum of 60 credits earned. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
KI 4710 (SM 4710) - Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation
This course will familiarize students with basic legal concepts and relevant legal issues pertaining to athletics, sports, physical education, outdoor education, recreation, and leisure activities. Through text and case law readings, lecture, and discussion the course will focus on negligence within activity itself and with equipment, facilities, supervision, and employees, with the ultimate objective of minimizing and managing legal risks within the industry. Additionally, diverse legal issues will be covered such as contracts, business structures, standards of practice, arbitration and mediation, criminal behavior, emergency care, products liability, and more. Class members also take a field trip to a large event (usually the Boston Marathon) to identify the numerous legal issues involved at such an event. Prerequisites: Minimum of 60 credits earned. (4 Credits)
KI 4810 - Directed Study in Kinesiology
This is a course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Kinesiology. Contract required. Variable Credits (1‐4) May be repeated for credit with varied topics.
KI 4830 - Independent Study in Kinesiology
This study course allows for advanced, independent study of a selected topic arranged in collaboration with a faculty member. Contract required. Variable Credits (1‐4)
KI 4910 - Internship in Kinesiology
The internship is an opportunity for the kinesiology major to explore an in depth experience at a placement site on or off campus which is related to the discipline of kinesiology. An application is required and the student will present the internship proposal to kinesiology faculty prior to approval. Prerequisites: KI 3850 , Minimum of 60 credits earned. Contract required. Variable Credits (1‐16) Languages
AB 1110 - Beginning Arabic I
Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure, and reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Designed for those whose study of Arabic has been interrupted for a significant amount of time and for those who have had only two years of high school Arabic or no previous experience. (4 Credits)
AB 1120 - Beginning Arabic II
This class is a continuation of Beginning Arabic I. Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure, and reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Prerequisite: AB 1110 or equivalent. (4 Credits)
AB 2110 - Intermediate Arabic I
Complete literary texts; review of language structure; and oral and written expression of ideas. Discussion and papers in Arabic. Prerequisite: AB 1120 or equivalent. (4 Credits) Open to students who have passed both semesters of Beginning Arabic or who have had three years or more of high school Arabic.
AB 2120 - Intermediate Arabic II
This class is a continuation of Intermediate Arabic I. Students can expect to read complete literary texts; review of linguistic structure; oral and written expression of ideas. Limited discussion and essays in Arabic. Prerequisite: AB 2110 or equivalent. (4 Credits)
FR 1110 - Beginning French I
In this course emphasis is placed on oral practice, linguistic structure, reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. The course is designed for those who have had no exposure to the language or whose study of French has been interrupted for a significant amount of time. Students who have had more than one year of high school French are encouraged to take Beginning French II or an appropriate intermediate level course. (4 Credits)
FR 1120 - Beginning French II
This class is a continuation of Beginning French I with emphasis on oral practice, linguistic structure, reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Prerequisites: FR 1110 or equivalent. (4 Credits)
IT 1110 - Beginning Italian I
Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure, and reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Designed for those whose study of Italian has been interrupted for a significant amount of time and for those who have had only two years of high school Italian or no previous experience. Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits) Students who have had more than one year of high school Italian are encouraged to take Beginning Italian II or an appropriate intermediate level course.
IT 1120 - Beginning Italian II
This class is a continuation of Beginning Italian I. Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure, and reading and writing to develop an active command of the language.
Prerequisites: IT 1110 or equivalent. Offered upon sufficient demand (4 Credits)
IT 2110 - Intermediate Italian I
Complete literary texts; review of language structure; and oral and written expression of ideas. Discussion and papers in Italian. Prerequisites: IT 1120 or equivalent. Offered upon sufficient demand (4 Credits) Open to students who have passed both semesters of Beginning Italian or who have had three years or more of high school Italian.
IT 2120 - Intermediate Italian II
This class is a continuation of Intermediate Italian I. Students can expect to read complete literary texts; review of linguistic structure; oral and written expression of ideas. Discussion and papers in Italian. Prerequisites: IT 2110 or equivalent. Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits)
MCH 1110 - Beginning Mandarin I
Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure, and basic reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Emphasis is on oral practice and conversational Mandarin. Designed for those whose study of Mandarin Chinese has been interrupted for a significant amount of time and for those who have had only two years of high school Mandarin Chinese or no previous experience. Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits)
MCH 1120 - Beginning Mandarin II
This class is a continuation of Beginning Mandarin Chinese I. Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure and reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Prerequisites: MCH 1120 or equivalent. Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits)
MCH 2110 - Intermediate Mandarin I
Complete literary texts; review of language structure; and oral and written expression of ideas. Discussion and papers in Mandarin. Prerequisites: MCH 1120 Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits) Open to students who have passed both semesters of Beginning Mandarin or who have had three years or more of high school Mandarin.
MCH 2120 - Intermediate Mandarin II
This class is a continuation of Intermediate Mandarin I. Students can expect to read literary texts; review of linguistic structure; oral and written expression of ideas. Class discussion in Mandarin. Prerequisites: MCH 2110 Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits)
SP 1110 - Beginning Spanish I
Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure, and reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Designed for those whose study of Spanish has been interrupted for a significant amount of time and for those who have had only two years of high school Spanish or no previous experience. Offered upon sufficient demand (4 Credits)
SP 1120 - Beginning Spanish II
This class is a continuation of Beginning Spanish I. Emphasis is on oral practice, review of basic linguistic structure, and reading and writing to develop an active command of the language. Prerequisites: SP 1110 or equivalent. (4 Credits)
SP 2110 - Intermediate Spanish I
Complete literary texts; review of language structure; and oral and written expression of ideas. Discussion and papers in Spanish. Open to students who have passed both semesters of Beginning Spanish or who have had three years or more of high school Spanish. Prerequisites: SP 1120 or equivalent. (4 Credits)
SP 2120 - Intermediate Spanish II
This class is a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Students can expect to read complete literary texts; review of linguistic structure; oral and written expression of ideas. Discussion and papers in Spanish. Prerequisites: SP 2110 or equivalent. (4 Credits) Legal Studies
(No Active Courses) Mathematics
MT 1015 - Number Sense
This course focuses on basic number theory; algorithms for basic operations; algebraic concepts, formulas, and functions; basic geometry concepts, relationships, and theorems; measurement; and data organization and interpretation through statistics and probability. As this course is designed to cover elements related to the teaching of mathematics, deep conceptual understanding will be enhanced through the use of manipulative, cooperative learning, and formative and summative assessments. (4 Credits)
MT 1100 - Quantitative Reasoning
The goal of this course is to develop students’ ability to think critically about quantitative statements and information. In this course, students will have opportunities to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of numerical evidence and logical arguments, to apply mathematical methods in the context of real-world problems, and to study and employ strategies and methods for how to manipulate, understand, analyze, and interpret quantitative information. Students who do not need to take a higher level mathematics course should find this an interesting way of meeting the Quantitative Literacy requirement. Students who do not need to take a higher level mathematics course should find this an interesting way of meeting the Quantitative Literacy requirement. Must be taken with corresponding lab, MT 1100L (4 Credits)
MT 1600 - Algebra and Trigonometry
This class will cover linear, quadratic, power law, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. The focus will be on solving equations, graphing, and modeling with these functions, particularly as it relates to scientific applications. Prerequisite: MT 1100 (4 Credits) Must be taken with MT 1600L.
MT 2310 - Statistics
This course is an introduction to statistical reasoning. The emphasis of the course is on the concepts of statistics rather than coverage of traditional statistical methods. Topics include: sampling and experimentation, descriptive statistics, probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation, single sample and two sample hypothesis tests for means and proportions, regression and correlation. Additional topics will be selected from: contingency table analysis, multiple regression, and/or ANOVA. Recommended for second‐year students. This course satisfies the Quantitative Literacy requirement. Prerequisites: C‐ or better in MT 1100 . Offered every semester. (4 Credits)
MT 2510 - Calculus I
This is the first course in the study of the calculus of one variable. It covers the concepts of limit and derivative as well as applications of the derivative to curve sketching, optimization, linear approximation, and related rates. The course concludes with an introduction to integration. Calculus I includes applications to real‐world problems in physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, and economics. This course satisfies the Quantitative Literacy requirement. Prerequisites: C‐ or better in MT 1600 Offered every year. (4 Credits) Music
MU 1210 - Music Appreciation
Students in this course will develop a fundamental knowledge of the basic elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture and form) and learn to apply them when listening to music. Insight will be gained as to why the music of different cultures and time periods sounds unique. The student will learn to identify music and instruments from various cultures and time periods and identify cultural influences in current music found throughout the world. Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits)
MU 3050 - Chorus
Instruction and performance in chorus. (4 Credits) May be repeated to an accumulated maximum of 8cr (1credit for each course). Special Fee
MU 3070 - Private Instruction in Music
Private instruction in voice or instruments. (1 Credit for each course) May be repeated to an accumulated maximum of 8cr. Special fee.Natural Sciences
(No Active Courses) Outdoor Education
OE 1110 - Introduction to Outdoor Education
This course introduces students to the field of outdoor education through the focus on philosophical and theoretical foundation of leadership and team building through experiential education practices. This course will discuss a variety of issues related to outdoor education to include group dynamics, instructional practices, and programming through the use of the natural environment. This class also focuses on the personal leadership skills of the student and supports the growth of new leadership skills through practice and feedback in a supportive manner. This course is taken in conjunction with a 1 credit skills course the 2nd 7 weeks. Offered every fall. (3 Credits)
OE 1200 - Topics
This course may offer different topics on technical skills in a variety of formats; presentation, hands‐on application, demonstration, and so forth. Variable Credit (1 ‐2)
OE 1220 - Hiking/Backpacking in the White Mountains
Either backpacking through the White Mountains of New Hampshire over the course of 3‐4 consecutive days or summiting 4‐5 peaks over the course of 7 weeks. Variations offered frequently. (1 Credit)
OE 1230 - Meal and Menu Planning
Good meals and nutrition are important for any athlete, this course enables the students to explore a variety of meals through preparation for the backcountry. (1 Credit)
OE 1240 - Rock Climbing
Basic rock climbing skills and wall management are covered in the course over 3 days in 7 weeks. (1 Credit)
OE 1245 - Advanced Rock Climbing
Beyond the anchor set‐up for top roping, this course focus on the traditional placement of climbing gear, route selection, and leading techniques. (1 Credit)
OE 1260 - Orienteering
The basics of map and compass land navigation is practiced and how to utilize a GPS beyond the basic capabilities for use in the backcountry. (1 Credit)
OE 1270 - Canoeing/Kayaking
Whether it be a river, lake, or ocean water travel with canoes and kayaks is exciting. Proper technique and safety skills are a main focus. (1 Credit)
OE 1280 - Ropes Course facilitation
Beyond running ropes courses this course explores the variety of courses available to participants from challenge courses, to zip lining, to therapeutic and educational aerial adventures. (1 Credit)
OE 1290 - Mountain Biking
This course is designed to focus on either mountain biking technique or bike touring throughout New England and may include camping skills. Variations offered frequently. (1 Credit)
OE 1300 - Topics
This course may offer different topics on technical skills in a variety of formats; presentation, hands‐on application, demonstration, and so forth. Variable Credit (1 ‐2)
OE 1310 - Winter Camping
Spending a weekend camping and participating in small hikes each day with an introduction to ways to keep warm during the day and night is the focus of this course. (1 Credit)
OE 1320 - Winter Backpacking/mountaineering
During a weekend students will explore the White Mountains of NH and learn technical skills needed in order to summit and return safely with mountaineering gear. (1 Credit)
OE 1340 - XC‐Skiing/Snowshoeing
A basic course of how to travel with and use X‐C skis and snowshoes. This course will usually occur over the course of 7 weeks in the early spring semester. (1 Credit)
OE 1350 - Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding
Over the course of a few days or one weekend students will develop skills needed to seek terrain for backcountry skiing/Snowboarding. Skiers and snowboarders interested in this course should be able demonstrate level 3/intermediate skill level for sliding on snow. (1 Credit)
OE 1360 - Ice Climbing
Spend time on the side of an ice cliff learning the skills to set up anchors and use ice tools to climb efficiently. (1 Credit)
OE 1370 - Avalanche Awareness
Travelling is the backcountry during winter is tricky. Being able to read the terrain and understand the snow and slide potential can have a direct impact on your experience. (1 Credit)
OE 1400 - Wilderness First Aid/ Wilderness First Responder Recertification
This course is designed to provide students with a review or introduction to wilderness medicine skills. Prerequisites: OE 1110 or SM 1510 or KI 1110 or OE 2430 . (1 Credit)
OE 2200 - Ropes Course Theory and Application
This course will demonstrate a variety of safe team building and initiative activities using indoor and outdoor space, low ropes course elements, and high ropes course elements. The goal of this course it to identify a number of potential sequencing activities that may be used in order to apply team building techniques to k‐12 grades, sports teams, clubs, professional groups, and so forth. This course is designed to apply the theories and leadership styles discussed in OE 1110 Introduction to Outdoor Education in a practical setting and environment. Emphasis on policies and procedures for maintaining and managing a ropes course will also be included. Students will be asked to lead and participate in numerous activities in all ropes course settings while practicing leadership techniques and skills. Students will be expected to participate in climbing and rescue techniques during the High Ropes portion of this course and will also be expected to work with School Programs. A specific focus on universal elements is implemented to ensure students can work with the universal population to design and implement appropriate adaptations and modifications to support success for students with all abilities. Offered every spring. (3 Credits) To be taken the semester following OE 1110.
OE 2430 - Wilderness First Responder
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle medical emergency situations found in remote locations. Students will develop an awareness of the responsibility they will have of people in their care and themselves. The ability to determine the appropriate treatment and care needed for a patient in a wilderness setting is tested through two Mock Rescues. The course will place emphasis on preventative steps and decision making in a wilderness emergency situation. This course utilizes the true intent of experiential education by providing experiences that build upon prior knowledge until the concepts are adequately grasped. WRF Certification is granted by maintaining a grade of B or higher and demonstrating skills through the weekly practical simulation. This course is great for students who are OE majors or looking to develop wilderness medicine skills for excursions in the backcountry. This course follows the Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) curriculum. SOLO is the oldest international wilderness medicine school. Prerequisites: 30 credits/2nd year status. Offered fall semesters even years. (4 Credits) Certification fees.
OE 3610 (KI/SM 3610) - Theory of Outdoor Education
This course examines the theoretical basis of experiential and outdoor education and the educational, psychological, and historical underpinnings. Emphasis is given to each student’s philosophical development of leadership and education. The philosophies of outdoor education programs and leaders are researched and discussed in this course. This course is considered to be a writing intensive course and students will work on researching and processing of foundations. Students will participate in one extensive group experience. Successful completion of this course prepares students to design and lead experiential education activities both indoors and out. Prerequisites: OE 1110 or SM 1510 or KI 1110 . Minimum of 24 credits. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
OE 3710 - Experiential Education: From Dewey to Outward Bound
This course introduces students to the foundations of experiential education in and out of classroom environments. Origins of experiential education, including the work of theorists such as John Dewey, Kurt Hahn, and Paulo Freire, theories that sprouted the progressive movement in education, and experiential programs such as Outward Bound, NOLS and other schools with an outdoor/experiential education philosophy will be explored. Students will engage in active, outdoor learning with an emphasis on experiential education. Relationships between human beings, learning and the natural world are explored through organized learning activities and an expedition where students construct an integrated experiential project from start to finish. Students will become versed in developing lesson plans that meet national and state education standards. Prerequisites: 60 credits/3rd year status. Offered spring semester even years. (4 Credits)
OE 3870 - Outdoor Adventure Operations and Management
This course explores risk management and policies and procedures of running or working within the Outdoor Education and adventure fields. Students will learn how to assess and manage risk, interpret and develop policies, and write operating procedures for ropes courses, equipment use, and adventure trips. This course prepares students for working in the field of outdoor education from the policies, procedures, and operations and management perspective. Students participate in two group efforts that demonstrate experiential education and social incorporation of technical skills understanding within the outdoor education/recreation field. Prerequisites: 60 credits/Junior status. Offered Fall semesters odd years. (4 Credits)
OE 4610 - Capstone Experience: Leading Trips and Career Exploration
As the culminating course in Outdoor Education students will be expected to define their leadership, educational, and program skills through reflection, leadership opportunities, and site visitation. Students are expected to discover areas of their leadership that can be enhanced and developed through continuing education and portfolio development. The students of this course create and implement a week-long experience during the semester. Capstone experience represents the pinnacle of the of the outdoor education student’s degree completion. Students will also prepare for employment by developing their resumes and professional portfolios and practicing interview skills and etiquette. As a class the students may visit a variety of places that offer work in the outdoor leadership field. The course is driven by the skill and goals of the students in a collaborative effort to develop and enhance leadership opportunities. Prerequisites: 60 credits/Junior status/OE major or minor. Offered spring semesters odd years. (4 Credits)
OE 4910 - Internship in Outdoor Education
The internship opportunities are designed to offer insight and experiential learning in an area of student’s interest. Students should develop an opportunity with the Outdoor Education advisor. Other site specific requirements may apply. Prerequisites: 75 credits/Junior status/OE major or minor. Taken during spring junior year or fall senior year. Contract required. (4 - 12 Credits) Other site specific requirements may apply.
OE 4920 - Practicum in Outdoor Education
The practicum opportunities are designed to offer insight and experiential learning in an area of student’s interest. Students should develop an opportunity with the Outdoor Education advisor. Prerequisites: 45 credits/Sophomore status/OE major or minor. Offered every semester. Students can enroll in 1-6 credits depending on project or requirement. Philosophy
PA 1910 - Critical Thinking
This course serves as an introduction to logic. Elementary semantics, common fallacies in inference, the analysis of arguments, and the logic of induction and deduction are studied. The primary emphasis is on reasoning as it occurs in everyday contexts. Students will develop skills for identifying claims, premises, and conclusions, and explore ways in which logic can improve skills in reading, interpreting, analyzing issues, and essay writing. Offered as needed. (4 Credits)
PA 2110 - Introduction to Philosophy
An introduction to philosophical efforts to understand the reality in which we live, the possibility of knowledge and the nature of the self. Views from a selection of thinkers are considered. Offered as needed. (4 Credits)
PA 2210 - Philosophy of Art
This course is a comparative analysis of the major philosophical attempts to define art and distinguish it from non‐art, ranging from the ancient to contemporary periods. Theories to be studied include mimesis, formalism, expression theory, and avant-garde. Philosophers covered include Plato, Aristotle, Leo Tolstoy, R.G. Collingwood, and Arthur Danto. Films such as ―Max‖ and excursions to the NEC gallery will also be featured. Special emphasis will be placed on the controversial thesis that the age of art has come to an end. Offered as Needed. (4 Credits)
PA 2310 (BU 2310) - Business Ethics
This course examines the ethical aspects of individual and corporate decision making in business and provides resources for making ethical decisions within the context of managerial practice. Topics to be studied include the justification of free enterprise, the concepts of profit and private ownership, economic justice, the nature and moral responsibilities of corporations, consumers and advertising, affirmative action, and employee rights. Especially pertinent for those planning business careers, but designed for all interested students. Offered as needed. (4 Credits)
PA 2320 (CJ 2320) - Criminal Justice Ethics
Introduces basic ethical theories, emphasizing how ethical theory can be applied to contemporary problems in law enforcement, corrections and adjudication. Topics covered include criminal justice policy, and the ethics of law enforcement, court processes, and corrections. The course also considers issues such as police corruption and brutality, race, class and gender disparities, capital punishment, gun control, drug policy, pornography, gambling, and other current issues in criminal justice. Especially pertinent for those planning careers in criminal justice professions, but designed for all interested students. (4 Credits)
PA 2410 (ES 2410) - Environmental Ethics
Students consider intrinsic relationships of humans to their physical and biological surroundings and reflect on the issues of meaning, attitudes and value. Topics include the historical roots of the ecological crisis, conflicting views on ecological problems, ethical problems in the environment and cooperation with nature. Offered every other spring. (4 Credits)
PA 2710 (WS 2710) - Philosophy of the Irrational
In antiquity, Socrates tells us, “Some of our greatest blessings come to us by way of madness.” What is the relationship between the irrational and the madness of love, of creativity, or of religious ecstasy? Has madness/irrationality been associated with one sex more than the other? This course will explore the meaning of madness in the context of the development of reason in the western philosophical tradition. In addition to philosophy and women’s studies, this course will be of benefit to students of psychology, education and the arts. (4 Credits)
PA 2810 - Philosophy of Science
An examination of the methods and historical development of the sciences generally, as well as a treatment of philosophical issues that arise in particular sciences. What justifies the view that science is the most objective source of human knowledge? What makes a scientific theory true? To what extent does scientific knowledge depend on history, political perspective, or gender, and what influence do values have on science? Especially pertinent to science majors, but designed for all interested students. Extensive scientific background not required. Offered as needed. (4 Credits)
PA 2990 - Topics in Philosophy
A semester long consideration of a philosophical issue chosen by the instructor. Variable Credit (1 ‐4)
PA 3050 - Ancient Philosophy
A survey of the origins of Western philosophy in Ancient Greece, beginning with the pre ‐ Socratics, and moving through Plato and Aristotle, with special emphasis on Aristotle’s “Metaphysics.” Topics include form, substance, and the nature of God. Offered as needed. (4 Credits)
PA 3110 - Religion & Philosophy
As far back as Plato and Aristotle, philosophical questions about the nature and existence of God/the Divine and what we can know of it have been vigorously debated. Are there good reasons to believe in that which cannot be empirically known to exist? This course explores the tangled and rich history of the relationship between reason and faith. Offered as needed. (4 Credits)
PA 3150 (WS 3150) - Medieval/Renaissance Philosophy
A survey of philosophical and theological writings by men and women that traces the shift from the medieval to renaissance thought. Questions around the significance of the body, the role of gender, the meaning of creation and our place within it, will be explored by engaging with the extraordinarily rich literature of the medieval period. (4 Credits)
PA 3350 - Contemporary Philosophy
A critical study of the major trends in 20th and 21st century philosophy, which may include analytic philosophy, process philosophy, existentialism, hermeneutics, and deconstruction. (4 Credits)
PA 3510 - Existential Philosophy
An introduction to the themes and methods of existential philosophy. Topics to be discussed will include individuality, freedom and choice, bad faith and authentic experience, anxiety, and the meaning of death. (4 Credits)
PA 3990 - Topics in Philosophy
A semester long consideration of a philosophical issue chosen by the instructor. Variable Credit (1‐4)
PA 4110 (WS 4110) - Feminist Philosophies
This course seeks to pull together the myriad of course experiences a student will have had in women’s studies. Focusing on major trends in feminist theory and incorporating global perspectives, students will engage in an intensive reading of feminist philosophers, and authors exploring both traditional and cross‐cultural ideas on the nature and/or construction of sexual difference and its relationship to morality, rationality, knowledge, science, politics, etc. (4 Credits)
PA 4210 - Knowledge of the Sacred
This course focuses on how belief in what William James calls “the reality of the unseen” can be used to organize and understand human experience. Particular attention will be paid to the concept of the sacred text: what it is and how it can function to bring us knowledge of the Divine. Offered as needed. (4 Credits)
PA 4510 - Advanced Readings in Philosophy
Close study of philosophical theme, issue, period or major figure. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit with different topics or texts.
PA 4810 - Directed Studies in Philosophy
On those occasions when a student’s goal is to pursue further studies in philosophy a faculty member may determine, or a student may request, a more in depth exploration of a philosopher or time period. In these cases, which would be more the exception than the rule, the philosophy department would consider an independent or directed study with a student to be conducted during the semester, when it is understood that compensation would not apply. These would not be used to fulfill required credits. In other words, the faculty member would be under no obligation to provide the course but could do so if s/he felt the need sufficient and his/her schedule allowed. Variable Credits (1‐4)
PA 4830 - Independent Study in Philosophy
Topic to be determined by arrangement with departmental faculty. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
PA 4910 - Philosophy Internship
An internship related to the subjects emphasized in the philosophy curriculum. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐15) Physical Education
PE 1530 - Hiking
This course will include instruction in the basics of hiking. Students will be instructed in hiking techniques and safety and will participate in hikes. This is a recreational class open to all students. (1 Credit)
PE 1550 - Ultimate Frisbee
This course will include instruction of the basic techniques, rules and skills needed to play ultimate frisbee. By the conclusion of the class students will be able to participate in ultimate frisbee as a lifetime activity. This is a recreational class open to all students. Equipment is provided. (1 Credit)
PE 1610 - Strength Training
This course introduces students to the development of muscular strength and endurance through a progressive resistance program. Students actively participate in designated exercises to increase their strength using weights and/or other resistance devices. (1 Credit)
PE 1630 - Fitness for Life
This course is a practical introduction to common fitness activities that can be performed by individuals with varying levels of fitness and physical characteristics throughout their lives. Students may be involved in walking, hiking, cycling, strength development, cooperative games and other low‐to‐moderate intensity fitness activities. (1 Credit) Note: Fitness for Life is intended for the relatively sedentary person who wants to learn and become more motivated in physical activity.
PE 1640 - Physical Conditioning
This is a conditioning course intended for students who are already moderately active and who want to increase their levels of cardio‐respiratory and musculo‐skeletal fitness. Moderate to high‐intensity training methods such as walking/jogging, interval, circuit, fartlek training, plyometrics, Pilates, and resistance training are typically offered. (1 Credit)
PE 1660 - Tae Kwon Do Level I
Tae kwon do (meaning the way of hand and foot) had its beginnings in Korea and now is practiced in 157 countries around the world. Students participating in this course will learn and practice basic blocks, punches, kicks, patterned forms, sparring techniques, self‐control, Korean terminology, as well as the customs and courtesies. (1 Credit)
PE 1680 - Yoga
This course is designed to offer the student with the techniques and philosophies associated with yoga. Different types of yoga may be taught, based on the instructor training and certifications. The student will actively participate in the postures and positions of basic yoga, and will also gain knowledge in the theories and philosophies associated with the specific form of yoga performed. (1 Credit)
PE 1690 - Self‐Defense
This course teaches physical skills as well as using critical thinking skills. The focus of this course is to identify threat recognition, threat analysis and threat management. The student will learn tactics to stay safe in various environments and tools that can be used effectively to increase personal safety. Skills to be learned and practiced include: defenses, blocking and falling techniques, all specifically designed to recognize, avoid, or provide for safe removal from a threatening environment. No previous self‐defense or martial art skills required. (1 Credit)
PE 1710 - Golf
This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play golf at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in playing golf as a lifetime sport. No previous experience playing golf is required. (1 Credit)
PE 1720 - Racquet Sports
This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play the various racquet sports (typically badminton or tennis) at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in the activity as a lifetime sport. No previous background in the sport is required. (1 Credit)
PE 1740 - Fundamentals of Rhythm
This is a participatory course. All students will learn various types of dance and rhythmical movement, how to incorporate manipulatives with music and movement, and different methods of teaching rhythmic expression. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to teach a progressive unit in rhythms to students of any age. (1 Credit)
PE 1760 - Beginner Skating
This course is a practical introduction to the basic techniques involved in ice skating: balance, edging, turning, skating forward and backward, and developing a more powerful stroke. Basic techniques common to both figure and power (hockey) skating comprise the majority of the course. This course is intended for beginners. A pair of figure or hockey skates is required. (1 Credit)
PE 1810 - Volleyball
This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play volleyball at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in volleyball as a lifetime sport. No previous volleyball skills are necessary. (1 Credit)
PE 1820 - Softball
This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play softball at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in softball as a lifetime sport. (1 Credit)
PE 1850 - Field Hockey
This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play field hockey at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in field hockey as a lifetime sport. No previous field hockey skills are necessary. (1 Credit)
PE 1860 - Lacrosse
This course will include instruction of the basic rules, techniques and skills needed to play women’s or men’s lacrosse at any level. Students will also be able to identify the mental, social, and physical benefits of participation in lacrosse as a lifetime sport. No previous lacrosse skills are necessary. (1 Credit)
PE 1870 - Floor Hockey
This course will cover the basic fundamentals of floor hockey such as stick handling, passing, shooting, etc, as well as more advanced concepts such as face‐offs, goal tending, offensive and defensive tactics. The rules of the game and team aspects associated with floor hockey will also be taught. The emphasis will be on learning how to play floor hockey, practicing the various skills, and having fun. (1 Credit)
PE 1880 - Flag Football
This one credit course is designed to teach the basics fundamentals, rules and skills of flag football. Students will receive instruction in the rules of play, skills and strategies required to experience team play in the sport of flag football. (1 Credit)
PE 1990 - Topics in Movement Skills
Varied topics in Movement Skills. (1 Credit) May be repeated with different topics for credit. Physics
PH 1230 - Introduction to Astronomy
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the latest discoveries and issues in astronomy, including extra-solar planets, astrobiology, black holes, and cosmology. All semesters will explore the changes in the sky as well as the size and scale of the Universe, spectroscopy, telescopes, and other relevant physics. Readings and activities in class will be accompanied by hands-on labs and observations of the sky. (4 credits)
PH 2210 - General Physics I
An introduction to mechanics and the behavior of solids and fluids using algebra. Topics will include kinematics, forces, energy, torque, pressure, and dynamics of an ideal fluid. Laboratories provide the opportunity to explore these concepts through hands‐on experimentation. Prerequisites: MT 1600 . (4 Credits)
PH 2220 - General Physics II
A continuation of PH 2210 . Topics include optics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves (especially sound, and light), and nuclear physics. Laboratory work emphasizes data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisites: PH 2210 . (4 Credits) Political Science
PO 1110 - U.S. Politics
Democracy in the U.S. is evaluated through analyses of the major institutions, processes, and policies of the national government. Power, inequality, political culture, social movements, the Constitution, elections, the role of the media, and the parts played by the President, the bureaucracy, the Congress, and the courts are all considered. (4 Credits)
PO 1510 - International Politics
The international political system and the forces affecting it are evaluated, with emphasis on the role of the nation‐state. This course introduces the components of national power: political, economic, social, geographic, and population; and analyses of the aims, purposes, and objectives underlying the foreign policies of the states and the tools, techniques, and strategies used in the promotion of these goals in the international arena. (4 Credits)
PO 2040 - Research Methods
This course will be taken by all political science majors in the fall semester of their sophomore year. This class will provide an overview of researching in political science. Students will learn about the scientific method, using the library to do research, citation and bibliography styles, and how to write a book review, an outline, then a literature review. This course will provide all political science students the tools to do research in their upper division political science classes. (2 Credits)
PO 2070 - Quantitative Methods
This class introduces students to a variety of statistical methods used to investigate political phenomena. The course will build on Research Methods in addressing the principles behind these methods, their application, and their limitations. Students will learn the intuitions behind the methods used to analyze political data. Students will develop analytical and practical skills to evaluate the quality and reliability of scholarly and journalistic work done using quantitative methods. Students will learn statistical software skills to produce descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and multivariate regression. Prerequisite: PO 2040 (2 Credits)
PO 2080 - Qualitative Methods
This course introduces students to basic principles and tools of qualitative research in the social sciences. Focus is on comparative research design and the principal tools of qualitative research. Topics examined include the pitfalls of selection bias, the logic of causal inference, measurement and conceptualization, and the potential of mixed methods. Research techniques covered are process tracing, analytic narrative, natural experiments, archival research, interviews, and ethnography. Prerequisite: PO 2040 (2 Credits)
PO 2110 - State and Local Government and Politics
The organization, structure, and functions of state governments and of municipal, county, town, and other local governments of the United States is examined. (4 Credits)
PO 2910 - Public Policy Analysis
This course provides an analytical survey of policy formulation and implementation in the United States, together with an examination of the impact of policy upon individuals and groups in American society. Students will examine current public policy issues. (4 Credits)
PO 3110 - The Presidency and the Executive Branch
A study of how we select the president; of presidential powers and limitations; the role the chief executive should play in a democracy; and of relations between the presidency and the departments and agencies of the executive branch. (4 Credits)
PO 3120 - Congress and the Legislative Process
This course examines the role Congress plays in the government of the United States. How do members of Congress get elected? What work do they do in office, and how do they organize themselves to do it? What role do political parties play? How well or how poorly does Congress represent the will of the people? (4 Credits)
PO 3140 - Campaigns and Elections
This course examines the election process. Students will manage a hypothetical campaign from its inception to a mock election day. The course will focus on relevant electoral issues such as candidates, the media, campaign finance, party politics, and voter turnout. (4 Credits)
PO 3210 - Global Issues
This course will look at the major issues facing the countries of the world today. The issues that will be discussed in detail will include globalization, development, human rights, the environment, weapons proliferation, terrorism, WMD, sweatshops and ethnic conflict. In addition, specific, current examples from every region in the world will be used to understand these issues much better. (4 Credits)
PO 3220 (HSS 3220) - International Security
This course examines international security in a broad context. Beginning with notions of national security and domestic sources of foreign policy, it will expand to include analysis of timely security issues such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missile defense, arms control and disarmament, arms sales, and the military industrial complex. Prerequisites: CJ 1230 or PO 1510 . (4 credits)
PO 3230 (HSS 3230) - Terrorism and Homeland Security
In this course, students will be exposed to the history of terrorism and how it has progressed to current issues throughout the world. Both domestic and international groups will be expanded upon to show both the law enforcement side of the issue and the perspective of terror groups. The Department of Homeland Security and its agencies will be further analyzed throughout the semester to show the efforts that have developed in regards to anti-terrorism efforts, immigration, policy, and emergency management. This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in terrorism terminology, theory, and the concept of homeland security as it has developed since September 11, 2001. (4 Credits)
PO 3240 (HSS 3240) - Regional Politics and Terrorism
This course will introduce students to the historical development of government and politics in a specified geographical region. The course will consider such topics as colonialism, nationalism, international economics, and international security. Using the comparative approach, the governments of the major states of the region will be discussed as well. (4 credits)
PO 3260 - Politics, Law and Culture of the Internet
This course explores the culture, law, and politics of the Internet. Students will examine how political movements utilize the internet and how governments interact with opportunities and challenges of global connectivity. Highlighted issues include: net neutrality, free speech, Internet governance, intellectual property, DMCA compliance, privacy and security and the development of institutional as well as national policies for the Internet.
Prerequisite: PO 1110 or PO 1510 or HS 1130 (4 Credits)
PO 3440 - Network Analysis
This course introduces students to network analysis beginning with an understanding of what network analysis is and motivations for why we might model phenomena as networks. Students will explore the concept of connectivity and network robustness. Skills acquired include ways of measuring the importance or centrality of a node in a network, modeling the evolution of networks over time and methods network generation. (2 Credits) Repeatable
PO 3450 - U.S. Foreign Policy
This course provides student with an opportunity to analyze American foreign policy from the perspectives of both domestic American politics and international relations. Policy with reference to the Soviet Union, the Third World, political and military allies, nuclear and conventional weapons, international organizations and human rights are considered. (4 Credits)
PO 3460 - Comparative Public Policy
This course is an examination of the public policy process and policy theory across multiple jurisdictions. This course covers the major concepts, controversies, and states of policy making as well as policy content across countries and contexts. (4 Credits)
PO 3470 - Comparative Politics
This course surveys different types of political systems and engages in the study of government and politics of major nations in the Global North and Global South. (4 Credits)
PO 3580 - Global Security
This course examines international security in a broad context. Beginning with notions of national security and domestic sources of foreign policy, it will expand to include analysis of timely security issues such as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missile defense, arms control and disarmament, arms sales, and the military industrial complex. (4 Credits)
PO 3910 (CJ 3910) - Terrorism
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of terrorism and its challenges for national security. Students will explore numerous features of the subject including, but not limited to, definitional dilemmas, the origins and evolution of terrorism, tactical and targeting innovation, the psychology and characteristics of terrorist actors, including women, case studies (e.g. Palestine, Sri Lanka, Colombia, Ireland, North America), and counter‐terrorism strategies. Both international and domestic terrorist actors will be explored. (4 Credits)
PO 3990 - Topics in Political Science
Special topics in the study of political science at the advanced level. (4 Credits)
PO 4080 - Advanced Quantitative Analysis
Building on PO2070 Quantitative Methods, this course covers advanced statistical tools for empirical analysis in political science. Students will be able to use techniques for model-based inference, with specific data analysis techniques. These techniques may include (but are not limited to) any of the following: maximum likelihood estimation, duration analysis, network analysis, event count models and advanced linear regression modeling. The goal of this course is to provide students with methodological skills appropriate to their fields of substantive interest ideally aligned with possible thesis topics. Prerequisite: PO 2080 (4 Credits)
PO 4110 - Regional Politics
This course will introduce students to the historical development of government and politics in a specified geographical region. The course will consider such topics as colonialism, nationalism, international economics, and international security. Using the comparative approach, the governments of the major states of the region will be discussed as well. (4 Credits)
PO 4310 (CJ 4310) - Constitutional Law
This course is designed to study the Constitution of the United States, including the history of the document, the incorporation of the Bill of Rights, and, judicial methods and theories of interpretation. Prerequisites: PO 1110 or CJ 1110 and minimum of 30 credits. (4 Credits)
PO 4460 - International Organizations
This course examines international organizations and their role in structuring state behavior in the world system. Students will analyze why do states conclude treaties and establish international organizations - and what determines their institutional design. Further students will examine when and how international institutions promote cooperation between states. Case studies in the security, economic, and environmental policy areas will be used to examine these prior questions as concrete examples.
Prerequisite: PO 1510 (4 Credits)
PO 4520 - Political Social Movements
In this course, students will examine contentious politics through the lens of social movements and political participation in social movement organizations. The role of ordinary people coming together to challenge power using both conventional and unconventional political behaviors will be emphasized throughout the course. Students will use an interdisciplinary theoretical framework to examine the rise, nature and political influence of contemporary social movements. Finally, the course will train students to situate social movements as a form of contentious politics and apply their knowledge of dynamics of contention to a host of contentious collective behavior. (4 Credits)
PO 4810 - Directed Study in Politics
Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Political Science. Contract required. Variable credit. (1‐ 4)
PO 4820 - Individually Designed Learning Plan
Confronted with the many problems facing our world, a student (or group of students) may undertake (in cooperation with a faculty mentor) an advanced project involving formulation of a research plan involving numerous sources on and off campus designed to lay out in detail the history and nature of the problem and one or more potential solutions, based on extensive evidence. Public presentation of the project and its outcome is expected. Contract required. Variable credit (2‐16)
PO 4830 - Independent Study in Politics
Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Political Science. Contract required. Variable credit. (1‐ 4)
PO 4910 - Internship in Political Science
An internship program in state, local, national or international government, when available, may be taken by qualified students on a semester, year, or summer basis. Approval of the faculty is required. Contract required. (Variable Credit: 1-16)
PO 4920 - Practicum in Political Science
Practicum in Political Science (Variable Credits: 1-16) One 4 credit experience required for Political Science Major.
PO 4980 - Thesis
Students will have two options in the undertaking of the senior capstone course. One option includes the planning and execution of a major research project demonstrating a thorough understanding and use of research techniques in political analysis, knowledge of relevant literature, sophisticated writing and research ability under the direction of a political science faculty member. Another option includes the planning and execution of a major civic engagement project the scope of which is to be developed in consultation with the instructor of the course. In both cases, students will present their work in a public forum. (4 Credits) Psychology
PS 1110 - Introduction to Psychology
An introduction into the study of Psychology from the biological basis of brain development and functions, history and theories that helped to bring the science to where it is now. It includes aspects of human development, cognition, perception, memory, learning, social behavior, abnormal behaviors and treatments. This course will provide an overview of why people are how they are and get you started into investigating more about the science of Psychology. This course satisfies the LAS 4 Social Sciences requirement. Offered every semester (4 Credits)
PS 2050 - Social Psychology
An examination of the way the individual’s behavior is affected by the behavior of others. Areas covered include aggression, conformity, attitude formation, methods of persuasion, altruism, environmental effects on behavior, prejudice and discrimination, and interpersonal attraction. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
PS 2100 - Careers in Psychology
Careers in Psychology will introduce students to numerous professional possibilities through exploring school psychology, counseling psychology, research psychology, neuropsychology, and the connection of psychology with several other fields of practice such as healthcare and business. Students will also develop professional skills that include interpersonal and interviewing skills, resume writing, internship site searches, internship site decorum, and ethics. Prerequisites: PS 1110 and PS 2160 (2 Credits)
PS 2110 - Writing & Research in Psychology
Building on the specific content from ‘Introduction to Psychology’ this course presents various ways psychologists approach this uniquely human science. This course takes a long historical view of the development of psychological types of thinking. It also discusses how social scientists engage in research with special attention to the scientific method. Students will learn to think critically about psychology research and culturally situate many of the attitudes and assumptions of psychology. Offered every semester. (4 Credits)
PS 2160 - Life‐Span Development
Humans all begin in the same manner and develop in a similar pattern physically, cognitively, and emotionally when all the elements are perfect. In this course we look at that development from conception through the end of life in a quick overview of what it takes to become the people we know or want to be. We look at the aspects of life that make things work properly as well as the things that could cause life to go in a different direction. This course includes theories of physical, psychological development, learning, social and environmental factors that influence the growth of a people throughout their life times. This course satisfies the LAS 4 Social Sciences requirement. (4 Credits)
PS 2210 - Human Sexuality
This course is a comprehensive overview of the many dimensions of human sexuality. Topics include love and intimacy, gender, sexual arousal and response, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual expression, sexual coercion, commercial sex, sexual orientation, sexual problems and solutions, conception, pregnancy, and birth control. Students should gain the knowledge necessary to make informed, responsible decisions regarding their own sexuality and sexual behavior. This course contains explicit sexual material. Every other year (4 Credits)
PS 2230 (KI 2130/SM 2230) - Psychology of Sport and Movement
This course explores the influence of psychological skills on sport/movement performance as well as the reciprocal influence of participation on the individual. The general areas examined include motivation, confidence, stress/arousal/anxiety, attention, personality, anxiety, coping, social influences, and psychobiological aspects. Prerequisites: 30 Credits Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
PS 2250 - Happiness: Positive Psychology
This course takes a different approach to psychology. There are three components: an examination of the scientific research reviewing the strategies, theories, and practice associated with increased happiness; discussions with numerous individuals (religious leaders, life coaches, a director of an amusement park, a clown, etc.) whose occupations intersect with people’s attempts to be happier or more content, and a personal review of what makes each of us happy and how we can, using strategies developed and discussed in this course, become happier and more supportive of those around us. Prerequisite: PS 1110 or permission of instructor. Offered every other fall. (4 Credits)
PS 2310 - Statistics for the Social Sciences
The focus of the course is on the application of statistics to answer questions in social science. Students will be introduced to the theoretical aspects of probability, sampling, and hypothesis testing and taught to utilize statistical software for social science research. Topics include data file creation, data entry, descriptive statistics, basic inferential statistics, pictorial representation of data, and the interpretation of statistical analysis. Students will learn when to use the various statistics (including r, t, F, and χ2), how to interpret them, and how to write up an APA‐style results section. Prerequisite: MT 1100 Offered every Fall. (4 Credits)
PS 2420 (SW 2420) - Systems of Care
This course is a “must” for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Child and Family Welfare, Mental Health, and in particular, Children’s Mental Health. Students will be afforded to opportunity to learn about the history, philosophy, and concepts of Systems of Care, as well as how Systems of Care can have a transformative effect in the lives of the individuals experiencing social and emotional difficulties and their families. Offered every spring. (4 credits)
PS 2910 - Practicum
Practica are opportunities for psychology majors to learn more about a particular profession through job shadowing, volunteering, or through particular hands‐on projects. The student must show maturity and responsibility and be approved by the majority of the psychology faculty. The student is expected to work on‐site and to fulfill academic requirements of the internship (research, written assignments, seminar attendance, etc.). Permission of instructor and contract needed to take this course. Contract required. Variable Credits (1‐4)
PS 2990 - Youth At Risk
What makes an at‐risk‐child become a juvenile delinquent versus a solid citizen? This class looks at developmental, environmental, social and physical/health issues that impact the life of children and influence the direction in which their lives may go. We will discuss relevant political issues, resiliency, education, and medical practices. We will look deeply into the corrections and social services agencies to analyze what is being done as well as what should be or should not be done to change things. The course will challenge your beliefs, ignite your curiosity, and with any luck at all, get you motivated to make a change in someone’s life. (4 credits)
PS 3110 (CJ 3110) - Juvenile Delinquency & Youth at Risk
What makes an at‐risk‐child become a juvenile delinquent versus a solid citizen? This class looks at developmental, environmental, social and physical/health issues that impact the life of children and influence the direction in which their lives may go. We will discuss relevant political issues, resiliency, education, and medical practices. We will look deeply into the corrections and social services agencies to analyze what is being done as well as what should be or should not be done to change things. The course will challenge your beliefs, ignite your curiosity, and with any luck at all, get you motivated to make a change in someone’s life. Every Fall (4 Credits)
PS 3160 - Child Psychology
Everyone has been exposed to a “normal” child and a child who does not appear to fall into the “normal” category. This course takes an in‐depth look at both normal and abnormal child development from conception through adolescence. We will examine milestones and implications of not meeting those milestones when anticipated. The course will cover topics of physical, social, psychological, emotional, moral and cognitive development as well as family and educational structures. Disorders of childhood (biological as well as psychological), learning differences, social/cultural and socio‐economic status will also be explored at length. Prerequisites: PS 2160 every Spring (4 Credits)
PS 3170 (CJ3170) - Forensic Psychology
The goal of this course is to acquaint the student with the different psychological characteristics, levels of motivation, and different prognoses for criminal behavior. Homicide will be presented, not as a unitary event, but as a complex behavior, with different phenomenology, psychopathology, and dynamics. The course focuses on a number of case studies that illustrate the complex psychological issues involved in domestic violence, hate crimes, sexual homicide, and the role of mental illness in crime. In addition, the course covers the relationship of psychology to the practice of law and justice, and the role a forensic psychologist plays within the criminal justice arena. Concepts of personality assessment, expert testimony, and profiling of various offenders are discussed. Prerequisites: PS 1110 or CJ 1110 and 30+ credits. (4 Credits)
PS 3210 - Abnormal Psychology
This course focuses on the causes, symptoms, definition, and treatments of psychological disorders. Emphasis is on the more serious forms of psychopathology. The complexities involved in judging normalcy (i.e. the forensic vs. clinical model); the correlation between delinquency and mental illness, deinstitutionalization, and the rights of the mentally ill are also studied. Prerequisites: PS 1110 , SW 1110 or CJ 1110 and 30+ Credits every Fall (4 Credits)
PS 3260 - Cognitive Psychology
This course examines cognition and investigates how individuals acquire, store, create, and use information. Cognition includes a variety of mental processes used in everyday activities. These include attention, memory, expectancy, imagery, reasoning, perception, creativity, language, and problem solving. The course includes research and application of cognitive processes. Prerequisite: PS 1110 Offered every other Fall. (4 credits)
PS 3310 - Culture and the Practice of Psychology
This course is an effort to critique the practice of psychotherapy, counseling, psychology research, and applied psychology through the lens of culture. From this critique, students will be given tools to develop sensibilities reflecting a commitment to grow in their understanding of diversity. Concepts such as race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, mental and physical abilities, socio‐economics, profession, spirituality, and a host of other ideas will serve as touchstones for discussion and learning. Students will learn to think critically about themselves, their learning process, asking questions and research, and the prospects for making change in this world as well as examine assumptions that underpin the professions and practices of psychology. This course will branch into a myriad of other topics and fields to illustrate its points. Students will participate in active discussions and learn to work the ideas from the course into personal learning. Prerequisites: PS 1110 and PS 2160 . Offered every Fall (4 Credits)
PS 3650 - Theories of Personality
In this course, contemporary theories of personality (as they relate to personality structure, development, and community) and the dynamics of behavior are examined in depth. A major writing project is required. Prerequisites: PS 1110 and PS 2160 (4 Credits)
PS 3750 - Non‐Profit Organizations & Community Mental Health
In addition to speakers coming to class to discuss their experiences in the field, these classes typically visit local sites where students will be able to see the day‐to‐day workings of a variety of non‐profit and community mental health agencies. Prerequisites: Junior standing Every Fall (4 Credits)
PS 3910 (SO 3910) - Aging and Society
This course examines a broad range of issues related to aging and to the role of elders in our society. Topics covered include: attitudes towards aging, theoretical perspectives on aging, physical and psychological issues of aging, elder services and political and social impacts of aging. Guest speakers, class projects, discussions and lectures are geared toward providing the student with both a theoretical and practical introduction to the field of aging. Prerequisites: PS 2160 (4 Credits)
PS 4100 - Professional Preparation in Psychology
Professional Preparation in Psychology will develop students’ ability to synthesize their research project and/or internship site experience(s) in relation to their professional field(s) of interest. Topics included in the course consist of interpersonal, interviewing, and oral presentation skills, as well as work searches, workplace decorum, and ethics. Students will present their work in a formal academic setting. Prerequisites: PS 2100 and PS 4220 (2 Credits)
PS 4220 - Research Methods
This seminar course involves an examination of the various research strategies used by psychologists and other social scientists. The advantages and disadvantages of each methodology are analyzed. Control, experimental and alternative designs, context, and standards for ethical research are discussed. A research project constitutes a major feature of the course. Students generate, conduct, write up, and present an original APA style research study. Prerequisites: PS 1110 or SO 1110 , PS 2310 or MT 2310 , PS 2110 and 60+ credits. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
PS 4250 - Health Psychology
Health psychology examines how psychological factors contribute to the prevention of illness, the treatment of illness, the recovery from illness, and the maintenance of good health. Based on the assumption that “treating only the physical body is not enough,” psychologists are playing an ever‐expanding role in improving health habits, increasing the effectiveness of medical care and delivery, and facilitating recovery. Prerequisites: PS 2000‐level and PS 3000‐level course. Offered every other spring. (4 Credits)
PS 4260 - Neuropsychology
This course will examine the structures of the brain, the neurotransmitters and hormones that help influence brain function and how all these aspects relate to human behavior. We will examine several known psychological disorders as well as physical disorders that create on-going problems for individuals and their loved ones. The etiology and progression of the disorders will also be examined. These will include things such as perceptual difficulties to severe delusional disorders. The students will leave with a good understanding of what a healthy brain vs a brain with damage or disease impact behaviors and lives in our society. Prerequisites: JR status (4 credits)
PS 4310 - Psychology of Women
This course examines the lives of girls and women. Students will study the influence of biological, sociological and cultural factors on females’ mental and physical well-being. Prerequisite: 60+ credits. (4 credits)
PS 4320 - Fundamentals of Counseling and Therapy
This course involves an in‐depth examination of the various approaches to the process of counseling and psychotherapy applied to a variety of life conflicts. Included are the accepted theoretical approaches to counseling and therapy as well as the specific skills of communication, listening and empathy. Prerequisites: PS 1110 , PS 3210 and 60+ credits. every Spring (4 Credits)
PS 4500 - Social Advocacy and Action
Social advocacy is about developing an informed position on a public issue and actively working to build support for this position among others who are opposed to it or unclear about where they stand. The advocate not only believes in a position, but makes a concerted public effort to insure that it prevails over competing perspectives when funds are allocated, policies are established, or other actions taken. In this course we will explore various forms of individual and collective advocacy used to advance a certain position on a social issue and ask: Why, and under what conditions, have some been effective and others not? What makes for an effective advocate? Prerequisites: PS 2050 and 45 Credits (4 Credits) (Not open to students who have taken SO 4500)
PS 4910 - Internship
Internships are available to psychology majors who wish to develop a clearer understanding of a specific profession and develop skills needed to work in the human services field. The student must exhibit strong emotional maturity, a strong sense of responsibility and be approved by the majority of the psychology faculty. The student is expected to work on‐site for a semester and to fulfill academic requirements of the internship (research, written assignments, seminar attendance, etc.). Contract required. Variable Credits (1‐16)
PS 4920 - Practicum in Psychology
The practicum is designed to provide the student with an experiential learning experience in an area within psychology, based on interest and availability. The practicum can be completed either on‐or‐off campus. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐ 16)
PS 4930 - Internship and Field Experience Class
During the Fall and Spring Semesters this class is paired with PS 4910 and PS 4920 , so that students who are in an internship will also be in this class. This format will allow for multiple students to benefit from each other’s Internship and field experiences in a weekly meeting with a faculty leader. (1 Credit) (May be repeated) Sociology
SO 1110 - Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces students to the dynamic and varied discipline of sociology. It provides an overview of major concepts, perspectives, and methods used in sociological inquiry. Students are encouraged to look at society and its institutions in new ways, and to identify and challenge social injustice. (4 Credits)
SO 2040 - U.S. Social Problems
The U.S. faces many challenging social problems, including economic insecurity and poverty, family and school violence, spiraling health care costs, racial and religious intolerance/discrimination, environmental degradation, substance abuse and addiction, homelessness, and so on. In this course, students will learn about the causes and human consequences of these and other problems through readings, films, guest speakers, web‐based research and visits to various community sites. Equally important, the class will explore public and private initiatives that are attempting to address these problems. Students will be encouraged to reflect on some of the ways they can help ameliorate the problems that they care about the most. (4 Credits)
SO 2220 - Global Social Problems
This course explores pressing global problems like poverty, war, discrimination against women, human trafficking, political repression, human rights violations, refugee resettlement, terrorism, and global warming, deforestation and other environmental challenges. Readings, films and guest speakers from or working in solidarity with the people of countries around the world will help students understand these problems, learn about some of the many organizations and agencies that are working on them, and gain insight into the diverse job opportunities there are in international development, human rights advocacy, conflict mediation, and related fields. (4 Credits) Not open to students who have taken SO 3040.
SO 4500 (PS 4500) - Social Advocacy and Action
Social advocacy is about developing an informed position on a public issue and actively working to build support for this position among others who are opposed to it or unclear about where they stand. The advocate not only believes in a position, but makes a concerted public effort to insure that it prevails over competing perspectives when funds are allocated, policies are established, or other actions taken. In this course we will explore various forms of individual and collective advocacy used to advance a certain position on a social issue and ask: Why, and under what conditions, have some been effective and others not? What makes for an effective advocate? Students will be given many opportunities to grapple with these questions and, through various hands‐on assignments and projects, help cultivate their own social advocacy skills - skills that are useful, if not indispensable - in many settings. (4 Credits)
SW 2420 (PS 2420) - Systems of Care
This course is a “must” for any student who is interested in pursuing a career in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Child and Family Welfare, Mental Health, and in particular, Children’s Mental Health. Students will be afforded to opportunity to learn about the history, philosophy, and concepts of Systems of Care, as well as how Systems of Care can have a transformative effect in the lives of the individuals experiencing social and emotional difficulties and their families. Offered every spring. (4 credits) Social Work Minor
SW 1110 - Introduction to Social Work
This course affords students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the social work profession. The many facets of social work - theory, methods, and fields of practice - will be examined. (4 Credits)
SW 4000 - Social Work Methods and Practicum
This course is the foundation for the study of the methods employed by social workers to assist individuals, families, groups, communities, and society at large. Students will learn the values, theoretical perspectives, and skills utilized in the practice of social work on the micro level (individuals, groups, organizations) and macro level (communities and society). This course is also an opportunity to receive practical experience in a social work setting. Students will be required to complete 70 hours of fieldwork in an approved professional social work setting. (4 Credits) Social Sciences
(No Active Courses) Sport and Recreation Management
SM 1510 (KI 1510) - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management
This introductory‐level course is an overview of the theoretical disciplines and professions in sport and recreation management. Using lecture and discussion following a course text, students also will engage in in‐class and out of‐ class projects covering the diverse areas of the non‐profit and for‐profit sport industries. The course will survey: the history of modern U.S. sport; introduction to management, supervision, and leadership theories; legal aspects of sport and recreation including negligence, contracts, and risk management; sport in society; recreation facilities management; the NCAA and collegiate administration; marketing and services; accounting and budgeting; sport psychology; and more. (Students majoring in Sport and Recreation Management should take this course during the first year.) Offered every semester. (4 Credits)
SM 2130 (PS 2230/KI 2130) - Psychology of Sport and Movement
This course explores the influence of psychological skills on sport/movement performance as well as the reciprocal influence of participation on the individual. The general areas examined include motivation, confidence, stress/arousal/anxiety, attention, personality, anxiety, coping, social influences, and psychobiological aspects. Prerequisites: 30 credits. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
SM 2750 (KI 2750) - Organization and Administration of Sport & Recreation
This sophomore‐level course is designed to provide the student with an overview of theoretical and practical components of administration in various sport and recreation venues. Utilizing a course text, current research, class discussion, guest speakers, and numerous hands‐on projects, the students will analyze organizations (including interscholastic and intercollegiate programs, conferences, and other sport groups) and methods and theories of administration and budgeting. Student projects include: budget development & presentations, games management for a New England College athletic contest, administration of an NEC Homecoming event, sponsoring an intramural event for Rec. Sports, planning and organizing a pep rally for NEC Athletics, and debates. Prerequisites: SM 1510 or KI 1110 . Offered every year. (4 Credits)
SM 3120 (KI 3120) - Sport in the Global Society
This course explores the ways in which sport both reflects and shapes culture around the world. It examines the extent to which sport reinforces and/or resists dominant values in the United States and in other countries around the globe. In this course, students will examine the history of modern sport, as well as social theories used to analyze sport in its broadest context. Students will analyze the connections and challenges surrounding sport at various levels, including youth, interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and international. Specific sub topics will include the relationship of sport to violence; politics; economics; gender, race and ethnicity; deviance; and media relations. The overall goal is to assist students in a cultural and social analysis of sport, and to illustrate how sport and society both influence and challenge human conditions. This upper‐level and writing intensive course is offered as an LAS 7 in the LAS curriculum, meeting both the outcomes of the departments of Sport & Recreation Management and Kinesiology, as well as those of the LAS. Prerequisites: 60 credits. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
SM 3390 (KI 3390) - Advanced Coaching Seminar: Management & Leadership
Designed for both administrators and coaches, this upper-level seminar will deal with coaching issues beyond the Xs and Os. Focusing on team management and leadership, the course will examine coaching styles, bench management, leadership, off-field/court/ice issues, team culture, community relations, methods of evaluation, ethics, coaching philosophies, and defining a “successful season.” The objective of this course is to familiarize students with issues faced in the coaching profession and gain tools to manage and lead successfully. The seminar will incorporate lectures, discussions, handout readings, case study analyses, essays, and projects. Prerequisite: Junior Status or Permission of Instructor (2 Credits)
SM 3540 (BU 3540) - Sport Marketing
This course will examine the role of marketing, services, and sponsorship in sport, recreation, and leisure services. Focusing on the various structures within the sports industry, students will study tactical uses of a marketing mix, for both for‐profit and non-profit entities. Using a text, lecture, discussion, and projects, the class will examine marketing needs from a range of perspectives including large multi‐sport corporations to small recreation programs. Additionally, students will engage in a hands-on marketing project, the specifics determined by the needs of the selected entity. Prerequisites: BU 2510 Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
SM 3550 - Sport and Adventure Tourism
This course introduces the student to one segment of sport, recreation, and leisure that accounts for more than a billion dollars annually in the sport/recreation/leisure industries. In particular, this course is designed for sport & recreation majors, business majors, or kinesiology majors interested in exploring this exciting industry segment. Various areas within sport tourism will be analyzed including economics, society and culture, marketing, sport competition, event management, risk management and liability, and eco‐tourism and the environment, as well as an historical overview of sport tourism. Prerequisites: SM 1510 /KI 1510 and 30 credits. (4 Credits)
SM 3610 (KI/OE 3610) - Theory of Outdoor Education
This course examines the theoretical basis of experiential and outdoor education and the educational, psychological, and historical underpinnings. Emphasis is given to each student’s philosophical development of leadership and education. The philosophies of outdoor education programs and leaders are researched and discussed in this course. This course is considered to be a writing intensive course and students will work on researching and processing of foundations. Students will participate in one extensive group experience. Successful completion of this course prepares students to design and lead experiential education activities both indoors and out. Prerequisites: OE 1110 or SM 1510 or KI 1110 . Minimum of 30 credits. (4 Credits)
SM 3710 (BU 3710) - Recreation Facilities Management
This course is designed to prepare students to plan, design, and manage sport and recreation facilities. The class members tour numerous facilities on field trips to large and small, for‐profit and non‐profit facilities including prep schools, colleges/universities, YMCAs, ice arenas, summer camps, private fitness facilities, municipal facilities and playgrounds, and specialized venues (such as curling and rock climbing). Students will study and discuss client needs and the theories involved in planning, constructing, and managing facilities. Throughout the course, consideration is given to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines, and “green” environmentally‐sound construction practices and materials incorporating LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards. Throughout the semester, each student will make several presentations based on research of facility needs, construction, and equipment and furnishings. The course will culminate with the presentation of a group project which will reflect a foundation and expanse of knowledge in the field. Prerequisites: SM 1510 /KI 1510 or BU 1110 , BU 2220 , and BU 2510 ; 60 credits. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
SM 3720 - Event Management
Event management is a form of marketing promotion activity where the organization and its brand are linked to a themed activity that the target audience experiences. The class members will create, market, and sponsor an activity for an off‐campus or on campus event; the event will be reviewed from the initial idea, to the development of a plan, to the execution and evaluation of the activity. Students also will learn to use fundraising techniques, manage volunteers, and write press releases. Prerequisites: BU 2510 & 60 credits, or permission of instructor. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
SM 3730 - Sport Finance
This course provides an analysis of financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, and commercial sport industries. Topics include revenues and expenses of professional, intercollegiate, non‐profit community and for‐profit sport industries. The course will examine the drivers of these revenues and expenses, budgeting methods, economic impact, fundraising, ownership in sport, and public and private funding for non‐profit sport programs. Prerequisites: BU 2220 . (4 Credits)
SM 3990 - Topics in Sport and Recreation Management
A changing selection of courses designed to offer a variety of enrichment studies in Sport and Recreation Management. Recent topics courses offered have included: Risk Management Strategies; Advanced Coaching Seminar: Management & Leadership; Sport Literature; The “Greening” of Sport; The Ancient Olympics. Variable Credit (1‐4) Since topics change, the course may be repeated for credit for different topics.
SM 4710 (KI 4710) - Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation
This course will familiarize students with basic legal concepts and relevant legal issues pertaining to athletics, sports, physical education, outdoor education, recreation, and leisure activities. Through text and case law readings, lecture, and discussion the course will focus on negligence within activity itself and with equipment, facilities, supervision, and employees, with the ultimate objective of minimizing and managing legal risks within the industry. Additionally, diverse legal issues will be covered such as contracts, business structures, standards of practice, arbitration and mediation, criminal behavior, emergency care, products liability, and more. Class members also take a field trip to a large event (usually the Boston Marathon) to identify the numerous legal issues involved at such an event. Prerequisites: 60 credits. Offered every year. (4 Credits)
SM 4810 - Directed Study in Sport and Recreation Management
This is a course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Sport and Recreation Management. Contract required. Variable Credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit for different topics.
SM 4830 - Independent Study in Sport and Recreation Management
This study allows for advanced, independent study of a selected topic arranged with a faculty member. Contract required. Variable Credit (1‐4)
SM 4910 - Internship in Sport and Recreation Management
Qualified students apply knowledge and theories gained in class in their internship setting. Students may work with cooperating employers on either a full‐ or part‐time basis to achieve predefined objectives that have been developed and accepted by the student, the employer, and a faculty supervisor. The student’s internship is developed under the guidance of a Sport and Recreation Management faculty member. With permission of faculty member. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐16)
SM 4920 - Practicum in Sport and Recreation Management
This practical experience is designed to offer insight and experiential learning in a student’s area of interest, or to broaden a student’s understanding and exposure to various settings related to sport and recreation management. Students actively participate and assist in determining the placement setting, which may include: management of recreation and intramural programs, coaching, fitness center programming & management, facility management, event management, or numerous other related areas. Students taking this course will engage in hands‐on experiences supervised by a professional in the specific area of expertise, will establish personal learning objectives for the experience, will reflect and self‐assess on demonstrated skill development and the transferability of learned skills and concepts to future experiences. Students will work closely with the advisor and/or field experience faculty supervisor to determine an appropriate experiential opportunity which is consistent with the student’s goals and interests. It is strongly recommended that the sport and recreation management major enroll in the first field experience in the sophomore year. Prerequisites: SM 1510 , and permission of faculty supervisor. Variable credit (1‐4) May be repeated for credit with varying site experiences.
SM 4950 - Senior Seminar in Sport and Recreation Management: Issues in Professional Practice
Senior Seminar serves as the capstone course for the major. The course will bring together all previous coursework in preparing students for a career in the profession. Issues in professional practice will be covered through a variety of assignments: essays and discussion, a daily review of “current events” topics pertinent to the profession, a major research paper and presentation to the College community, and a group project and in‐class evaluation (recently ranging from leading on‐campus projects, to participating as a focus group for Danforth Library’s online products). Additionally, the Seminar will engage students in the various job search techniques: all students will write a resume, a list of references, and several letters of application; students will locate job sources, develop interview skills and engage in mock interviews, and practice professional preparation and presentation. Prerequisites: 90 credits. (4 Credits) Theatre
TH 1210 - Acting Fundamentals (for non - majors)
An introduction to the use and development of the fundamental tools of the actor through lectures, discussions, critical analysis, and practice, with an emphasis on acting exercises, improvisation, monologues and scene study. Offered every fall. (4 Credits) Not Open to students who have taken TH 1211.
TH 1211 - Acting I - For Majors and Minors
This course is designed for the student who has a background in Acting. Emphasis is placed on taking this student deeper into the realm of playing which is at the heart of all acting. Students will participate in acting exercises, improvisation, monologues and scene study. Offered during the first seven weeks of every spring. (2 Credits)
TH 1220 - Production Management
Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the process of theatrical production from conception to execution and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on the hierarchy and careers of the theatre, the process of designers, directors and actors and more detailed experience with the elements of stage management. Offered during the second seven weeks of every spring. (2 Credits)
TH 1310 - Seminar in Technical Theatre: Scenery
A concentrated course on the planning, methodology and construction of scenery for the theatre. Specific areas of study will include reading and interpreting shop drawings, basic woodworking tool use, and fundamental techniques of scenery construction. Practical application through crew work on departmental productions is stressed and required. Offered during the first seven weeks of every fall. (2 Credits)
TH 1320 - Seminar in Technical Theatre: Stage Lighting
A concentrated course on modern stage lighting principles and practice. Specific areas of study include electrical theory and safety, stage lighting instruments, and distribution control. Practical application through crew work on departmental productions is stressed and required. Offered during the second seven weeks of every fall. (2 Credits)
TH 2010 - Theatre Lab
Members of this class will become involved in a main stage or student‐directed production in a significant acting, directing or technical role. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. This course requires an average of three (1 credit) to twelve (4 credits) hours per week of production participation. Offered every semester. Variable Credits (1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
TH 2210 - Acting II
An acting course that emphasizes character development through role and scene analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on the scoring of the role using a variety of exercises and journal work. Prerequisites: TH 1210 or TH 1211 . Offered the first seven weeks every fall. (2 Credits)
TH 2230 - Movement for the Performer
A theatrically‐oriented dance course for the performer. This course explores alternative movement forms through the use of music, masks, properties and furniture. Students participate in exercises and develop presentations in an effort to experience varying and innovative techniques through which the performer can communicate. Offered every fall. (4 Credits)
TH 2430 - Survey of Western Drama
A text‐centered investigation of drama, the physical theatre, and modes of production from the ancient Greeks to the 21st century. This course is offered every spring. (4 Credits)
TH 2440 - Production Analysis
Designed to provide students with a richer understanding of the process of theatrical production from conception to execution and analysis. This course focuses on the Theatre Department Main stage production. Through readings, discussions, and lecture, students will examine the text of the play itself as well as other plays by that particular author. We will also examine the historical, theoretical and social context surrounding the text. Particular emphasis will be on creating connections between the production and the textual and historical material. For example: A production of Mother Courage and Her Children would result in a course that focuses on that play, other representative plays by Bertolt Brecht and his theories on Epic Theatre. Offered every fall. (4 Credits) May be repeated for credit.
TH 2530 - Speech and the First Folio
A concentrated course with particular emphasis on speech, voice work and the tools of Shakespeare’s First Folio. The fundamentals of voice work including relaxation, alignment, breath awareness, and the strengthening of resonance and tone will be explored. These skills will be applied to monologue and soliloquy work in Shakespeare’s First Folio. (2 Credits)
TH 3240 - Directing
The goal of this course is to develop and discover an understanding of the responsibilities, resources and process of the theatrical artist known as the director through lecture, discussion and class exercise. This hands‐on creative approach will explore the journey of the director from casting to production through exercises and scene work. Offered every spring. (4 Credits)
TH 3320 - The Design Process
An exploration of the process of theatrical production design (scenery, lighting, and costumes). Specific areas of study include design history, theory, and script analysis. Offered the first seven weeks of every spring. (2 Credits)
TH 3420 - Play Analysis
An in‐depth examination of script analysis utilizing plays representative of a variety of genres and time periods. We will utilize a detailed process of evaluating a plays structure and content through the examination of triggers and heaps, stasis and intrusion, obstacle and conflict, forwards, character, images, and themes. This course is offered every fall. (4 Credits)
TH 3610 - Seminar in Playwriting
An introduction to playwriting, where students explore the fundamentals of character, action, conflict and structure through writing exercises. Students continuously revise their work, hear it aloud, and critique the work of their peers. Though the work consists primarily of writing, students also analyze the dramatic structure of both new and classic plays. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Offered upon sufficient demand. (4 Credits)
TH 3950 (EN 3950) - Shakespeare
Studies in the tragedies, comedies, history, and problem plays of William Shakespeare from the perspectives of both literature and theatre, with an emphasis on the performance of the literary work. Offered every other fall. (4 Credits)
TH 3990 - Topics in Theatre
A changing selection of courses designed to offer a variety of subjects in theatre. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Offered upon sufficient demand. Variable Credits (2‐4) This course may be repeated for credit for different topics. Topics to be determined by the theatre faculty.
TH 4230 - Advanced Topics in Theatre
Advanced Topics in Theatre is a venue in which to explore the tools and training you have already received culminating in a final presentation of your work. Through the further examination of specific acting techniques, topics in Theatre History, the management of a theatre company, or advanced technical and design issues in theatre you will further examine a specific course of study and present a body of work either in performance or portfolio at the end of the course. (2 Credits)
TH 4810 - Directed Study in Theatre
Course of study to be arranged between faculty and student in the field of Theatre. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Contract required. Variable Credits (1‐4) May be repeated for credit.
TH 4830 - Independent Study in Theatre
This course involves study in an area of theatre done independently by a student under supervision of a faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required. Contract required. Variable Credits (1‐4)
TH 4910 - Internship in Theatre
The student serves as a theatre intern with an appropriate theatre company. Potential interns must meet the college wide internship requirements and must be approved by the theatre faculty. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor contract required. Variable Credits (1‐16)
TH 4920 - Summer Professional Immersion Experience
Students will be fully involved in all aspects of a production of the Open Door Theatre. Students will work alongside and with a professional company and culminating course work will result in an acting showcase or technical portfolio to be critiqued by company members. Offered every summer. 6 Credits. Women and Gender Studies
WS 2710 (PA 2710) - Philosophy of the Irrational
In antiquity, Socrates tells us, “Some of our greatest blessings come to us by way of madness.” What is the relationship between the irrational and the madness of love, of creativity, or of religious ecstasy? Has madness/irrationality been associated with one sex more than the other? This course will explore the meaning of madness in the context of the development of reason in the western philosophical tradition. In addition to philosophy and women’s studies, this course will be of benefit to students of psychology, education and the arts. (4 Credits)
WS 4010 (PA 4010) - Moral Philosophy
Advanced study of the concepts and judgments of value, including treatment of the notions of good and bad, right and wrong, and theories of moral obligation. Classic and contemporary readings will be engaged to explore contrasting views on the proper role of rules and virtues in morality, the relation of rules to the exercise of morality, moral psychology, an PA 4110 (WS 4110) Feminist Philosophies d the connection of morality to reason. (4 Credits)
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