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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)
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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)
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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)
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EN 2002 - Topics in Contemporary Literature
These genre-specific courses (every course will confine its content to one of either poetry, fiction or nonfiction) each examine a particular set of contemporary writings and criticism within the genre. As opposed to examining macro-movements from a largely historical perspective (as do the Literary Movements requirements) these courses introduce students to the work actively happening in the writing c community of which they are a part-the current day. (Or at least writing by writers alive in the past half century or so.) As a result, course content for these topics course may find affinity via a variety of lenses: Theme/Style/Language/Gender/Publisher/Politics or countless others. These courses specificity of focus is intended to inform and provide context for students as they begin to take part in the dialogue of writers within a contemporary literary community. Offered every year. (4 Credits) (May be repeated with permission)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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English as Second or Other Language |
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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 multi-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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Environmental Science |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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ES 2410 (PA 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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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French |
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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)
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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)
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Game and Digital Media Design |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 Credits)
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GD 4910 - Internship/Game Design and Digital Media
Internship in Game and Digital Media Design 1-16
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Graphic Design |
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DES 1010 - Principles of Design I
This course will present the fundamental Design disciplines and Design thinking through readings, writing, visual problem solving, and critical analysis. The student will work with a variety of traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on the multiplicity and purpose of Graphic Design in regards to solving communication problems. (4 Credits) Formerly DES101
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DES 1100 - Investigating Typography
Typography is the formal study of letterforms. In this course, students will gain perspective into this important field by starting with a focus on early visual communication, symbols, handwritten letterforms, calligraphy and the development of movable type. Students will explore ways to categorize type into families and identify and define similarities and subtle differences in classical typefaces. Class discussions, projects, critiques and lectures will focus on typographic terminology and vocabulary, as well as the aesthetic discipline of using type effectively as a designer. (4 Credits) Formerly DES110
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DES 2010 - Print & Press
A combination of silkscreen, monoprint and letterpress processes and skills will be imparted to students through a variety of hands-on projects, demonstrations, discussions, and critiques. The immediacy, versatility, and visual possibilities that are unique attributes of these mediums challenge students to visualize their work in new ways and bring an increasing level complexity, depth, and refinement. (2 Credits) Formerly DES201
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DES 2020 - Principles of Design II
Students will continue to explore the creative design process that helps them communicate ideas and information to a target audience. Higher level, theoretical ideas related to communication, design and cognitive theories. Students will engage in intermediate design projects through print-related software and traditional media. Prerequisite: DES 1010 (101) (4 Credits) Formerly DES202
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DES 2110 - Typography II: Functionality
Students will continue to build on the skills learned in Typography 1. Class discussions, projects and critiques will concentrate on the crucial role of typography and the relationship between type and image in contemporary graphic design. Students will learn advanced techniques for setting type by looking at issues of text type, typographic structure and hierarchy. Prerequisite:DES1100 (110) (4 Credits) Formerly DES211
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DES 3020 - Marketing Advertising
Advertising is the art of persuasion and as designers we greatly influence the choices made by consumers. This is a course in the development and presentation of visual and verbal messages that move consumers to action. The basic principles of advertising will be presented from creative writing to branding consistency and integrity. The hierarchy and structure of an advertising agency will be discussed to provide students with a realistic view of the industry. Emphasis on concept development and writing. (2 Credits) Formerly DES302
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DES 3180 - Experimental Design
Experimental graphic design explores the intersection of typography, color, imagery and photography, media, technology, execution and application to push the boundaries of graphic design. Working in 2D, 3D, and time-based media, students will play and discover new ways of working, then apply their findings to identify and solve design problems and create compelling work. Prerequisite:DES1010 (101). DES1100 (110), DES2020 (202) (2 Credits) Formerly DES318
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DES 4050 - Interactive Design
Balancing functionality with aesthetics, this course introduces interface design principles and production tools. Students are introduced to the concepts and basic principles of user experience. The integration of concept and content will be realized through projects designed for the web. Production tool like html, css, and relevant software will be introduced. Students will develop a website using CMS tools. Prerequisite: DES1010 (101) (4 Credits) Formerly DES405
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DES 4080 - Time Based Design
In this course students will examine the increasingly important role time-based media plays in the world of graphic design. Applications include video, stop animation, storyboards and sequential narratives. Students will concentrate on using storytelling techniques and experimental structures to provide the viewer with an immersion experience. Prerequisite:DES1010 (101) (4 Credits) Formerly DES408
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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HS 2950 - 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
Variable Credits 2‐4 |
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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)
Variable credit (1‐4) |
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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)
Variable credits (2‐16) |
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HS 4830 - Independent Study in History
Advanced, independent study of a specific topic arranged with a faculty member. Contract required. Variable credit (1‐4)
Variable credit (1‐4) |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Homeland Security |
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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HSS 2240 - Emergency Management
To be developed (4 Credits)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Italian |
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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.
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