Courses

Accounting - ACT 211-05H (13683)
Principles of Accounting I

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. Accounting concepts and procedures, studied through the analysis, classification, recording, and summarizing of business transactions. Financial statements are introduced and shown to be a source of essential information for management and others outside of the business. Ethical issues in financial reporting are considered. Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing.

Finance - FIN 312-05H (5637)

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Zhaojin Xu

3 credits. An introduction to the nature of financial management. The course presents the basic tools used in the decision-making process as they pertain to the acquisition, management and financing current and long-term assets. Working capital policies, the time value of money, capital budgeting and debt and equity financing are discussed. Pre-requisites: ACT 212 and ECO 231; at least Junior standing, Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, or Finance Minor.

Management Information Systems - MIS 101-06H (5656)
The Business Organization

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Prof. Rai Bharatendra

3 Credits. A technology-based, cross-discipline course for first-year students, the first business core course. It introduces first-year business majors to the world of business and enriches their first year experience. It provides students with an overview of business, its environment and its subsystems (e.g. operations, marketing, accounting, finance and information systems); and enhances their computer and team-working skills. Through informational and advising experiences students make decisions in areas such as the selection of courses, a major, a career and the utilization of on-campus student resources. Pre-requisites: Freshman Business majors only.

Biology - BIO 121-03H (5508)
Introductory Biology I

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Benjamin Winslow

3 Credits. A broad survey of the field of biology; first of two semester sequence. This course introduces fundamental principles in molecular biology, cellular biology, heredity & genetics, and evolutionary theory. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support these principles. Pre-requisite for 200, 300, & 400 level biology courses. Pre-requisite: BIO majors only or Engineering majors. Fulfills University Studies 2A.

Biology - BIO 321-02H / 02HL (5588/5589)
General Microbiology

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM / Th TBA (Lab)
Prof. Mark Silby

3 Credits. The nature and diversity of microorganisms. Special emphasis is placed on bacterial cytology, nutrition, physiology, and growth. Topics on the significance of microorganisms in the environment and the evolutionary relationships of microorganisms are included. Pre-requisite: BIO 210 or 214 or 215 and BIO 234 or 235.

Biology - BIO 411-06H (6697)
Proseminar: Animal Behavior Lab

W 2:00-4:40 PM
Prof. Robert Gegear

3 Credits. Students with senior standing (or others with consent of the instructor) report on and discuss current biological problems as presented in principle journals, abstracts and reviews. The work of each seminar is usually built upon a single unifying content area. Pre-requisite: BIO 210 or 214 or 215 and BIO 234 or 235. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Biology - BIO 420-02H (5587)
Animal Behavior

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Robert Gegear

3 Credits. The study of comparative and evolutionary aspects of behavior of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Structure and function of nervous systems, simple behavioral patterns including reflexes and other forms of innate behavior as well as more complex patterns including learning and social behavior are stressed. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Chemistry - CHM 162-1L5H (6734)
Introduction to Applied Chemistry II

Th 12:00-2:00 PM
Prof. David Manke

2 Credits. A continuation of CHM 161 with emphasis on molecular weight determination techniques, colligative properties, qualitative analysis, acid-base chemistry, properties of buffer solutions, chromatographic techniques, kinetics, solubility constant determination, and electrochemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 162 parallel the topics covered in CHM 152. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered. Pre-requisite: CHM 151 & 161 or CHM 153; CHM 152 as Co- or Pre-requisite with a grade of C- or better.

English - ENL 101 (2 Sections)
Critical Writing and Reading I                                

3 Credits. Argument-focused course that introduces students to scholarly reading and writing strategies. Students practice widely-applicable methods of reading, writing, and revising arguments. Students read college-level arguments from diverse popular, public, and academic genres in order to develop their academic skills of analyzing single arguments, synthesizing multiple perspectives, and composing informed responses to an ongoing conversation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1A.

     ENL 101-14H (5392)

      MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
      Prof. Joshua Botvin  

     ENL 101-41H (5416)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

English - ENL 200 (2 Sections)
Studies in Literature

3 Credits. A study of selected readings dealing with a special topic chosen by the instructor. Recent special topics include New England Literature, Children's Literature, the Artist in Literature, Black Music, and Black Literature. May be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed as BLS 200; LST 200. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

     ENL 200-13H (5437): World Literature

      TuTh 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
      Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell

     ENL 200-15H (5440): TBA

      TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
      Prof. Eli Evans

English - ENL 258 (2 Sections)
Literary Studies

3 Credits. A foundation course for all English majors, examining traditions and innovations in literature and in the study of literature in English. Students develop writing and research skills in the discipline and improve their knowledge of literary terms and forms, literary history and conventions, literary influence, and new and emerging forms and approaches. Genres studied include poetry, drama, fiction, and literary (creative) non-fiction. The course also examines key issues in the profession of literary studies, such as the development of departments of literature, canon formation, and the relationship of literary theory to literary practice. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

     ENL 258-01H (5443): Monsters!

      TuTh 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
      Prof. Caroline Gelmi

3 Credits. Vampires, goblins, werewolves. A monster is always more than just itself. Monsters embody a culture’s anxieties, fantasies, dilemmas, and desires. In this course, we’ll ask how literary representations of monsters engage a culture’s larger social, political, and psychological concerns. How does the monstrous signal the space of the forbidden and the unthinkable? How does monstrosity both invite and repel us, encouraging us to enter other worlds and ways of being while simultaneously barring our passage? By exploring these questions in novels, short stories, plays, poems, and films, students will gain and strengthen foundational skills in literary analysis, writing, and research. Our readings will include texts by Bram Stoker, Flannery O’Connor, Angela Carter, Edward Albee, Octavia Butler, Christina Rossetti, Terrance Hayes, Natalie Diaz, and Jordan Peele. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

     ENL 258-05H (5578): TBA

      MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
      Prof. Mary Wilson

History – HST 346-02 (13638)
The Color Line in Modern America

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Mark Santow

3 Credits. Examines past and present-day racial controversies, such as school segregation, the civil rights movement, affirmative action and reparations, from an historical perspective. The focus is on how race has shaped belief, identities, policies, politics and opportunities since the Civil War, and how Americans of all backgrounds have understood the dilemma of race. Pre-requisite: Course not open to Freshmen. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

Mathematics - MTH 153-05H (5235)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering I

MW 1-1:50 PM and F 12:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An intensive study of differential calculus and its applications, and an introduction to integrals. Topics include: limits, continuity, indeterminate forms, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit and logarithmic differentiation, integration by substitution, the applications of calculus in science and engineering, and the use of technological tools (such as graphing calculator and computer algebra systems). This is the first semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor's consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 151. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1D.

Mathematics - MTH 213 (2 sections)
Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering III

4 Credits. An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves and surfaces, vector fields, line integrals and Green theorem, flux, and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. MTH 213 can be replaced by MTH 211. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

MTH 213-03H (5520)

TuTh 9:30-11:15 AM
Prof. Biyong Luo

MTH 213-04H (5606)

TuTh 2:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

Political Science – PSC 284-02H (5124)
Model U.N.

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Peter Sandby-Thomas

3 Credits. Examination of the role played by the United Nations in dealing with important issues and challenges in the arena of international politics. Students perform the role of delegates representing individual countries and, through the format of simulations, learn about the statecraft of foreign policy, diplomacy and international relation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Psychology – PSY 101-06H (5486)
General Psychology

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Heloisa Alves

3 Credits. A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Sustainability – SUS 202-02H (6728)
Topics in Sustainability: Personal Ecology

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Lydia Silva

3 Credits. Multi-disciplinary introduction to /sustainability/, defined as balancing present human needs and desires against the future's capacity to support human needs and desires. Mixed faculty from Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing, and Visual and Performing Arts will explore current and alternative social systems within a single theme, thereby demonstrating the interrelationships between natural and social systems. Topics will change depending on faculty, but will include such interests as food, energy, biodiversity, biotechnology, economic development and environmental stewardship, public health, business and law, representations of culture, technology, and/or nature in literature and art and climate change. Students from all majors welcome. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Bioengineering - BNG 219-02H (5767)
Chemical Methods in Bioengineering

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Christopher Brigham

3 Credits. Chemical principles and key concepts for bioengineers including chemical nomenclature, chemical syntheses, nucleic acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, metabolism, and others. Students will utilize the methods and concepts taught in this course for problem solving in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and the biopharmaceutical fields. This course also discusses manufacturing, validating, and using drugs, plastics, gels, polymers and fuels for biotechnology industry. Pre-requisite: CHM 152. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 311-02H (5957)
Statistics for Bioengineering

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. A study of the basic and advanced concepts in the systematic design of experiments and the statistical methods for analyzing them. Bioengineering experiments such as single factor, factorial, fractional factorial, and Taguchi designs are explored. Statistical procedures are utilized to study data from clinical trials, bioengineering research and biomedical device design and manufacturing processes. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 321-02H (6284)
Quantitative Physiology

MWF 8:00-8:50 AM
Prof. Tracie Ferreira

3 Credits. A foundation for the study of advanced topics in bioengineering, with a focus on learning terminology and concepts essential to the understanding of human physiology. The subject of human anatomy and physiology while analyzing functional physiology from an engineering viewpoint will be covered. Pre-requisite: BIO 121 or BNG 255.

Bioengineering - BNG 497-02H (12372)
Bioengineering Capstone Design I

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Qinguo Fan

2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering as a two-course sequence. Students working in teams will integrate their learning by selecting a senior Bioengineering design project, leading to a written and oral presentation of a project proposal. Intellectual property rights, ethics and economic issues, as well as applicable regulations will be considered. Pre-requisite: BNG 311, ENL 266. Fulfills University Studies 5B.

Computer Science - CIS 272-02H (6832) / 2HL1 or 2HL2 or 2HL3
Intro to Computing Systems

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM (Lec) / Tu 12-1:50 PM or Th 2-3:50 PM or W 3-4:50 PM
Prof. Clinton Rogers

3 Credits. Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing. Pre-requisite: Sophomore Standing. Fulfills University Studies 2B.

Computer Science - CIS 381-02H (5954)
Social & Ethical Aspects of Computing

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Firas Khatib

3 Credits. Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing. Pre-requisite: Sophomore Standing. Fulfills University Studies 2B.

Computer Science - CIS 498-02H (6814) / 02HL (6815)
Senior Software Engineering Project I

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM / W 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:50 PM
Prof. Firas Khatib

3 Credits. Part I of two-semester sequence of team development of a software product for a specific customer. This capstone project utilizes and integrates knowledge and skills acquired through study of software engineering. Provides hands-on experience with large-scale problem from conception to implementation of the solution. Is conducted in a framework of well-defined low-ceremony software process. The lecture covers software engineering models, quality management, risk management, and provides introduction to software processes. Technical, logistical, and social issues associated with software development are addressed. Pre-requisite: CIS 280, 362; C or better.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 201-02H (5958) / -02HL (5959)
Circuit Theory I

TuTh 12:30-1:45 AM / Tu 2:00-3:30 PM
Prof. Dayalan Kasilingam

3.5 Credits. The first course covering basic theory of circuit analysis. The goals of this course include developing an ability to solve engineering problems and to design, implement and test circuits to meet design specifications. Topics include network theorems, review of techniques to solve simultaneous equations, nodal and mesh circuit analysis, dependent sources, Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits, solution of first and second order networks to switched DC inputs, and natural responses. Group classroom and project activities require design, simulation, implementation and measurement of practical circuits. Written reports of project results are required. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or 154; CPE/ELE Majors only.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 311-02H (6025) / -02HL (6026)
Digital Electronics

MWF 8:00-8:50 AM / W 2:00-4:50 PM
Prof. David Rancour

4 Credits. Fundamentals of solid-state electronic devices and the application of these devices to the design of digital circuits. Among the topics covered are MOS and bipolar junction transistors, logic gates and CMOS logic design. Focus is on the design of logic circuits through solving design-oriented problems and the design, implementation, and testing of logic circuits by means of computer simulation software. The course has an integrated laboratory and, in addition, contains a component designed to increase awareness of the dynamic nature of the field. Pre-requisite: ECE 201, 260; and PHY 112 or 114; CPE/ELE Majors only.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 320-02H (6027)
Discrete-Time Linear Systems

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Ana Doblas

3 Credits. Introduction to discrete-time signal analysis and linear systems. Topics include time domain analysis of discrete-time linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, solution of difference equations, system function and digital filters, stability and causality, discrete-time Fourier series, discrete-time Fourier transform and discrete Fourier transforms, z-transforms, sampling and the sampling theorem, discrete-time state equations, and communication systems. Students use analysis tools to design systems that meet functional specifications. Pre-requisite: ECE 202 and 250; CPE/ELE Majors only.

Engineering - EGR 111-03H (5827)
Introduction to Engineering and Computing

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Laura Hanzly

3 Credits. Introduction to engineering and computing with emphasis on development of problem-solving skills through projects. The course is designed to increase the success of first year students.  It includes an overview of majors in the college, and the importance of engaged learning. Team work, written and oral communication skills are covered. Ethical issues in engineering and computing are discussed. Pre-requisite: EGR Freshmen only.

Mathematics - MTH 153-05H (5235)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering I

MW 1-1:50 PM and F 12:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An intensive study of differential calculus and its applications, and an introduction to integrals. Topics include: limits, continuity, indeterminate forms, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit and logarithmic differentiation, integration by substitution, the applications of calculus in science and engineering, and the use of technological tools (such as graphing calculator and computer algebra systems). This is the first semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor's consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 151. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1D.

Mathematics - MTH 213 (2 sections)
Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering III

4 Credits. An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves and surfaces, vector fields, line integrals and Green theorem, flux, and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. MTH 213 can be replaced by MTH 211. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

MTH 213-03H (5520)

TuTh 9:30-11:15 AM
Prof. Biyong Luo

MTH 213-04H (5606)

TuTh 2:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 380-01H (5940)
Honors Enrichment

W 3:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Wenzhen Huang

1 Credit. Honors enrichment course supplementing a required junior level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor's discretion.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 497-02H (6046)
Mechanical Engineering Design Project I

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Hamed Samandari

2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering, first of a two-course sequence. Topics covered include engineering ethics, selection of senior design project, and initial product design leading to a written and oral presentation of project proposal. Project will be completed in MNE 498, but work done in this course is evaluated and a course grade is given.

Physics – PHY 109-02H (5900)
Freshmen Seminar I

MWF 3:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse

3 Credits. Seminar on fundamental topics and new discoveries in physics. Also, an introduction to the physics major program and faculty research. Pre-requisite: Freshmen Physics majors only.

Physics – PHY 342-02H (6838)
Mod Phys & Quant Mech II

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Jianyi Wang

3 Credits. Continuation of PHY 341. Further applications of the principles of quantum mechanics with applications to many particle systems. Quantum statistics, atomic spectra of many electron atoms, nuclear structure, nuclear models and scattering. Pre-requisite: PHY 341.

Physics – PHY 490-02H (6939)
Senior Thesis

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Jianyi Wang

3 Credits. Intensive individual work on an experimental or theoretical problem in physics under the guidance of a faculty member. The special project is to be selected at the beginning of the senior year. Credit will be assigned in the second semester. Fulfills University Studies 5A & 5B.

MLS 105-02H (6810)
Contemporary Topics in Human Ecology II

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Yun O'Donnell, Kristen Kelley

3 Credits. Medical-social problems as they relate to modern society. Contemporary topics such as over-the-counter drugs, eugenics, factors affecting I.Q., basic human physiology, and the disease state are discussed. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 2A.

Nursing – NUR 211-05H (6374)
Concepts of Lifespan and Development

M 11-1:50 PM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. Introduction to human development across a lifespan ¿ from birth until death. The purpose of this course is to build a foundation of understanding through various developmental theorists and age related physical, cognitive, and social-emotional expectations during significant milestones. This course introduces learners to theory and concepts that promote health in persons and families across the lifespan. This course contributes to nursing student development in care of the patient across the lifespan. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisite: NUR 101 & 102.

Nursing – NUR 212-05H (6352)
Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

MW 8:00-9:50 AM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. Introduction to concepts related to common physiologic alterations and influences of genetics and genomics on disease development.  Building upon science and math courses while integrating and threading concepts introduced in introductory nursing courses, this course illustrates resulting human adaptation processes to expand student critical thinking and judgment for patient care.  Pharmacologic concepts and applications to associated alterations are integrated as applicable to physiologic processes throughout the course. Pre-requisites: BIO 221/223 & BIO 222/224 & CHM 105.

Nursing – NUR 356-04H (6375)
Concepts of Learning through Engagement

Tu 9:00-11:50 AM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. This course immerses the student in civic engagement and service learning. The purpose of this course is to apply the threaded nursing concepts of culture and diversity, communication, professional behaviors, health promotion/health protection, evidence-based practice, and leadership to creatively design and execute active learning projects to benefit the community.  Students use nursing specific knowledge to identify, formulate, and complete projects. Pre-requisites: NUR 270 & 271.

Art & Design - AXD 253-02H (6547)
Typography                            

MW 9:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Thomas Ladd

3 Credits. Typography basics. An introduction to the history and creation of letterforms and the relationship between content, typefaces, and the page. Assignments focus on the beauty and structure of text, use of basic letterforms, expressive typography, typographic grids, contrast and legibility. Pre-requisite: AXDG Majors, Graphic Design minors.

Art & Design - AXD 307-02H (6541)
History and Context of Graphic Design

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Laura Franz

3 Credits. Open to all University Students. Chronological survey of Graphic Design from pre-writing to present. This course examines graphic design within the context of technological, political, social, and economic developments, and occasionally its relationship to other visual arts. Emphasis is on the story of Graphic Design, how it changed over time, and some of the forces that played a part in that change.

Foundations - FOU 101-1L5H (6794)
Visual Arts Seminar

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Serra Fels

3 Credits. A forum to present contemporary themes in art and design. This course will focus on conceptual and formal themes in order to explore influences that define contemporary art and design. Students will develop a keener comprehension of issues in contemporary art, explore majors with in CVPA, and be introduced to the intellectual community of CVPA and the University. Students will practice writing, critical thinking, collaborative learning and social/civic activities. This course is designed for first semester art majors. Pre-requisite: CVPA Students.

Foundations - FOU 120-04H (6426)
2D Form & Surface

MW 12:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Lara Henderson

3 Credits. Fundamental principles of visual language, including formal, technical and conceptual aspects of image making in two-dimensions. Focus is placed on hand skills, observation, and implementation through a variety of materials, processes, and methodologies. Students will develop a visual and verbal language for analyzing, organizing, shaping, and communicating two-dimensional form and meaning. Course is designed for the first-year art student. Pre-requisite: CVPA Students or permission of instructor.

Interior Architecture & Design - IAD 401-02H (13453)
Studio VII: Special Topics

W 12:00-12:50; 3:30-6:15 PM
Prof. Stephanie McGoldrick

3 Credits. This course provides advanced exploration in current industry topics. Notes: Workload per week: one hour of lecture, five hours of studio and six hours of homework. Pre-requisite: IAD 302 or, if transfer student, studio closest to sequence.

Music – MUS 101-02H (6490)
Introduction to Music

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Andrei Baumann

3 Credits. Presents a basic music vocabulary and develops intelligent discrimination in the listener through study and analysis of outstanding works from Gregorian Chant to the present, including music of diverse cultures. Emphasis is also placed on the relationship of the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, philosophical thought, etc. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

Music – MUS 103-02H (6390)
Introduction to World Music

MWF 12-12:50 PM
Prof. Jamie Eckert

3 Credits. Explores the musical traditions of various cultures with respect to their historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. This course also explores different approaches to musical organization, musical practice, and significant aspects of style within a world music setting. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

Honors – HON 101: Reasoning and Communicating Across Disciplines

3 Credits. Students will learn how to be an informed consumer of information and make more informed decisions. Topics include distinguishing good arguments from bad ones, interpreting the likelihood of outcomes, understanding the psychology underlying cognitive bias and error, recognizing our own biases and blind spots, and understanding how statistics and illustrations are used to sway opinion. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1E.

     HON 101-01 (12590)

      TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
      Prof. Nicholas Zambrotta

     HON 101-02 (12591)

      MWF 3:00-3:50 PM
      Prof. Douglas Roscoe

     HON 101-03 (12592)

      MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

     HON 101-04 (12593)

      MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

     HON 101-05 (12594)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Eli Evans

Honors – HON 201: Knowing Ourselves (2 Sections)

3 Credits. Exploration of what it means to be human. This course will sample insights into ourselves from the unraveling of the human genome to the uncovering of the earliest evidence of distinctively human culture. Topics could include human consciousness, biomedical discoveries, defining human experiences, or the origins of human societies or belief sets. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A.

HON 201-01 (6678): Medical Ethics

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Jennifer Mulnix

Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

HON 201-02 (6830): Cryptids - An Honors College Podcast

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Christian McHugh

Bigfoot. UFOs. Thunderbirds. Pukwudgies. These are just a few of the cryptids that locals claim to be wandering around the Bridgewater Triangle. Extending north to the Witch Trials in Salem, and reaching south to the Conjuring House in Rhode Island, the areas surrounding UMass Dartmouth are rich in alleged paranormal activity. Inspired by media like Lore, Morbid Podcast, and Buzzfeed Unsolved / Ghost Files, this course will have students critically investigate accounts of local folklore and communicate their findings in multimedia format (podcast, video, etc.). Trips will be made to local hotspots so that students can collect firsthand evidence and gather data to test the veracity of claims. This is a great opportunity for new students to explore the area.

Honors – HON 202-01 (6679): Transformative American Ideas
American Religions

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Crystal Lubinsky

3 Credits. Investigation of important North American contributions to human civilization, from Jazz and the airplane, to nuclear weapons and Cheese Wiz, to individual rights, the written constitution and the democratic republic. Topics could include Coming Down with the Blues; building the car, or the plane, Hollywood and the Invention of mass cinema; from inalienable rights to human rights; the Long 1960s as Cultural Revolution. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors – HON 203: Creating Global Community (2 sections)

3 Credits. Exploration of globalization through its causes and in terms of the economic, cultural and political consequences that have followed. The course approaches this theme from both descriptive and normative perspectives. Topics could include the food revolution and changing global demographics, the internet and its impact on human interaction, climate crisis and global solidarity. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C.

Honors – HON 203-01 (6684): How Democracies Die

M 3:00-5:30 PM
Prof. Dilshod Achilov

Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors – HON 203-02 (13631): Bollywood

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Anupama Arora

India has one of the largest film industries in the world, and this film industry has come to both reflect and shape Indian society and culture. In this course, we will focus on popular Hindi-language Indian cinema or “Bollywood,” or what novelist Salman Rushdie has aptly described as “Epico-Mythico-Tragico-Comico-Super-Sexy-High-Masala-Art.” We will pay attention to stylistic techniques, formal and narrative conventions (such as song-and-dance, melodrama, pastiche, etc.) as we examine issues of tradition, modernity, gender and sexuality, caste, class, religion, nation, and migration in postcolonial India and its cinema. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors – HON 301: Honors Research Across the Disciplines

3 Credits. Preparation for Honors thesis or project. Students should take this seminar no later than the semester BEFORE they plan to begin work on their project. The course explores topics such as creative and critical thinking, project and time management, research ethics, and public presentation. By the end of the semester, students will identify their project supervisor and submit their initial project proposal.

     HON 301-01 (6671)

      Tu 3:30-5:00 PM
      Prof. Kristen Sethares

     HON 301-02 (6672)

      MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
      Prof. Laura Franz

     HON 301-03 (12595)

      TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15 PM
      Prof. Brian Ayotte

Honors – HON 490-01 (6685)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project I

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Research for and preparation of an honors thesis in partial fulfillment of the University Honors Program requirements for graduation as a Commonwealth Scholar, for students whose honors research is multi-disciplinary. In the first semester, the student engages in intensive reading and research appropriate to the thesis or project, culminating in a formal written proposal. During the second semester, the student completes the writing and other preparation of the thesis or project. Students must present their results in an appropriate public forum. Students typically register to continue to complete HON 491, and an intermediate grade of IP can be given in HON 490 until there is a final grade for HON 491 which can then also be applied to HON 490. On the other hand, a final grade can be given at the conclusion of HON 490. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

Honors – HON 491-01 (6686)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project II

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Continuation of HON 490 thesis work. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

Accounting - ACT 211-05H (13683)
Principles of Accounting I

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. Accounting concepts and procedures, studied through the analysis, classification, recording, and summarizing of business transactions. Financial statements are introduced and shown to be a source of essential information for management and others outside of the business. Ethical issues in financial reporting are considered. Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing.

Art & Design - AXD 253-02H (6547)
Typography                            

MW 9:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Thomas Ladd

3 Credits. Typography basics. An introduction to the history and creation of letterforms and the relationship between content, typefaces, and the page. Assignments focus on the beauty and structure of text, use of basic letterforms, expressive typography, typographic grids, contrast and legibility. Pre-requisite: AXDG Majors, Graphic Design minors.

Art & Design - AXD 307-02H (6541)
History and Context of Graphic Design

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Laura Franz

3 Credits. Open to all University Students. Chronological survey of Graphic Design from pre-writing to present. This course examines graphic design within the context of technological, political, social, and economic developments, and occasionally its relationship to other visual arts. Emphasis is on the story of Graphic Design, how it changed over time, and some of the forces that played a part in that change.

Bioengineering - BNG 219-02H (5767)
Chemical Methods in Bioengineering

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Christopher Brigham

3 Credits. Chemical principles and key concepts for bioengineers including chemical nomenclature, chemical syntheses, nucleic acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, metabolism, and others. Students will utilize the methods and concepts taught in this course for problem solving in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and the biopharmaceutical fields. This course also discusses manufacturing, validating, and using drugs, plastics, gels, polymers and fuels for biotechnology industry. Pre-requisite: CHM 152. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 311-02H (5957)
Statistics for Bioengineering

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. A study of the basic and advanced concepts in the systematic design of experiments and the statistical methods for analyzing them. Bioengineering experiments such as single factor, factorial, fractional factorial, and Taguchi designs are explored. Statistical procedures are utilized to study data from clinical trials, bioengineering research and biomedical device design and manufacturing processes. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 321-02H (6284)
Quantitative Physiology

MWF 8:00-8:50 AM
Prof. Tracie Ferreira

3 Credits. A foundation for the study of advanced topics in bioengineering, with a focus on learning terminology and concepts essential to the understanding of human physiology. The subject of human anatomy and physiology while analyzing functional physiology from an engineering viewpoint will be covered. Pre-requisite: BIO 121 or BNG 255.

Bioengineering - BNG 497-02H (12372)
Bioengineering Capstone Design I

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Qinguo Fan

2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering as a two-course sequence. Students working in teams will integrate their learning by selecting a senior Bioengineering design project, leading to a written and oral presentation of a project proposal. Intellectual property rights, ethics and economic issues, as well as applicable regulations will be considered. Pre-requisite: BNG 311, ENL 266. Fulfills University Studies 5B.

Biology - BIO 121-03H (5508)
Introductory Biology I

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Benjamin Winslow

3 Credits. A broad survey of the field of biology; first of two semester sequence. This course introduces fundamental principles in molecular biology, cellular biology, heredity & genetics, and evolutionary theory. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support these principles. Pre-requisite for 200, 300, & 400 level biology courses. Pre-requisite: BIO majors only or Engineering majors. Fulfills University Studies 2A.

Biology - BIO 321-02H / 02HL (5588/5589)
General Microbiology

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM / Th TBA (Lab)
Prof. Mark Silby

3 Credits. The nature and diversity of microorganisms. Special emphasis is placed on bacterial cytology, nutrition, physiology, and growth. Topics on the significance of microorganisms in the environment and the evolutionary relationships of microorganisms are included. Pre-requisite: BIO 210 or 214 or 215 and BIO 234 or 235.

Biology - BIO 411-06H (6697)
Proseminar: Animal Behavior Lab

W 2:00-4:40 PM
Prof. Robert Gegear

3 Credits. Students with senior standing (or others with consent of the instructor) report on and discuss current biological problems as presented in principle journals, abstracts and reviews. The work of each seminar is usually built upon a single unifying content area. Pre-requisite: BIO 210 or 214 or 215 and BIO 234 or 235. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Biology - BIO 420-02H (5587)
Animal Behavior

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Robert Gegear

3 Credits. The study of comparative and evolutionary aspects of behavior of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Structure and function of nervous systems, simple behavioral patterns including reflexes and other forms of innate behavior as well as more complex patterns including learning and social behavior are stressed. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Chemistry - CHM 162-1L5H (6734)
Introduction to Applied Chemistry II

Th 12:00-2:00 PM
Prof. David Manke

2 Credits. A continuation of CHM 161 with emphasis on molecular weight determination techniques, colligative properties, qualitative analysis, acid-base chemistry, properties of buffer solutions, chromatographic techniques, kinetics, solubility constant determination, and electrochemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 162 parallel the topics covered in CHM 152. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered. Pre-requisite: CHM 151 & 161 or CHM 153; CHM 152 as Co- or Pre-requisite with a grade of C- or better.

Computer Science - CIS 272-02H (6832) / 2HL1 or 2HL2 or 2HL3
Intro to Computing Systems

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM (Lec) / Tu 12-1:50 PM or Th 2-3:50 PM or W 3-4:50 PM
Prof. Clinton Rogers

3 Credits. Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing. Pre-requisite: Sophomore Standing. Fulfills University Studies 2B.

Computer Science - CIS 381-02H (5954)
Social & Ethical Aspects of Computing

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Firas Khatib

3 Credits. Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing. Pre-requisite: Sophomore Standing. Fulfills University Studies 2B.

Computer Science - CIS 498-02H (6814) / 02HL (6815)
Senior Software Engineering Project I

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM / W 10-10:50 AM and 12-12:50 PM
Prof. Firas Khatib

3 Credits. Part I of two-semester sequence of team development of a software product for a specific customer. This capstone project utilizes and integrates knowledge and skills acquired through study of software engineering. Provides hands-on experience with large-scale problem from conception to implementation of the solution. Is conducted in a framework of well-defined low-ceremony software process. The lecture covers software engineering models, quality management, risk management, and provides introduction to software processes. Technical, logistical, and social issues associated with software development are addressed. Pre-requisite: CIS 280, 362; C or better.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 201-02H (5958) / -02HL (5959)
Circuit Theory I

TuTh 12:30-1:45 AM / Tu 2:00-3:30 PM
Prof. Dayalan Kasilingam

3.5 Credits. The first course covering basic theory of circuit analysis. The goals of this course include developing an ability to solve engineering problems and to design, implement and test circuits to meet design specifications. Topics include network theorems, review of techniques to solve simultaneous equations, nodal and mesh circuit analysis, dependent sources, Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits, solution of first and second order networks to switched DC inputs, and natural responses. Group classroom and project activities require design, simulation, implementation and measurement of practical circuits. Written reports of project results are required. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or 154; CPE/ELE Majors only.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 311-02H (6025) / -02HL (6026)
Digital Electronics

MWF 8:00-8:50 AM / W 2:00-4:50 PM
Prof. David Rancour

4 Credits. Fundamentals of solid-state electronic devices and the application of these devices to the design of digital circuits. Among the topics covered are MOS and bipolar junction transistors, logic gates and CMOS logic design. Focus is on the design of logic circuits through solving design-oriented problems and the design, implementation, and testing of logic circuits by means of computer simulation software. The course has an integrated laboratory and, in addition, contains a component designed to increase awareness of the dynamic nature of the field. Pre-requisite: ECE 201, 260; and PHY 112 or 114; CPE/ELE Majors only.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 320-02H (6027)
Discrete-Time Linear Systems

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Ana Doblas

3 Credits. Introduction to discrete-time signal analysis and linear systems. Topics include time domain analysis of discrete-time linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, solution of difference equations, system function and digital filters, stability and causality, discrete-time Fourier series, discrete-time Fourier transform and discrete Fourier transforms, z-transforms, sampling and the sampling theorem, discrete-time state equations, and communication systems. Students use analysis tools to design systems that meet functional specifications. Pre-requisite: ECE 202 and 250; CPE/ELE Majors only.

Engineering - EGR 111-03H (5827)
Introduction to Engineering and Computing

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Laura Hanzly

3 Credits. Introduction to engineering and computing with emphasis on development of problem-solving skills through projects. The course is designed to increase the success of first year students.  It includes an overview of majors in the college, and the importance of engaged learning. Team work, written and oral communication skills are covered. Ethical issues in engineering and computing are discussed. Pre-requisite: EGR Freshmen only.

English - ENL 101 (2 Sections)
Critical Writing and Reading I                                

3 Credits. Argument-focused course that introduces students to scholarly reading and writing strategies. Students practice widely-applicable methods of reading, writing, and revising arguments. Students read college-level arguments from diverse popular, public, and academic genres in order to develop their academic skills of analyzing single arguments, synthesizing multiple perspectives, and composing informed responses to an ongoing conversation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1A.

     ENL 101-14H (5392)

      MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
      Prof. Joshua Botvin  

     ENL 101-41H (5416)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

English - ENL 200 (2 Sections)
Studies in Literature

3 Credits. A study of selected readings dealing with a special topic chosen by the instructor. Recent special topics include New England Literature, Children's Literature, the Artist in Literature, Black Music, and Black Literature. May be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed as BLS 200; LST 200. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

     ENL 200-13H (5437): World Literature

      TuTh 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
      Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell

     ENL 200-15H (5440): TBA

      TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
      Prof. Eli Evans

English - ENL 258 (2 Sections)
Literary Studies

3 Credits. A foundation course for all English majors, examining traditions and innovations in literature and in the study of literature in English. Students develop writing and research skills in the discipline and improve their knowledge of literary terms and forms, literary history and conventions, literary influence, and new and emerging forms and approaches. Genres studied include poetry, drama, fiction, and literary (creative) non-fiction. The course also examines key issues in the profession of literary studies, such as the development of departments of literature, canon formation, and the relationship of literary theory to literary practice. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

     ENL 258-01H (5443): Monsters!

      TuTh 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
      Prof. Caroline Gelmi

3 Credits. Vampires, goblins, werewolves. A monster is always more than just itself. Monsters embody a culture’s anxieties, fantasies, dilemmas, and desires. In this course, we’ll ask how literary representations of monsters engage a culture’s larger social, political, and psychological concerns. How does the monstrous signal the space of the forbidden and the unthinkable? How does monstrosity both invite and repel us, encouraging us to enter other worlds and ways of being while simultaneously barring our passage? By exploring these questions in novels, short stories, plays, poems, and films, students will gain and strengthen foundational skills in literary analysis, writing, and research. Our readings will include texts by Bram Stoker, Flannery O’Connor, Angela Carter, Edward Albee, Octavia Butler, Christina Rossetti, Terrance Hayes, Natalie Diaz, and Jordan Peele. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

     ENL 258-05H (5578): TBA

      MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
      Prof. Mary Wilson

Finance - FIN 312-05H (5637)

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Zhaojin Xu

3 credits. An introduction to the nature of financial management. The course presents the basic tools used in the decision-making process as they pertain to the acquisition, management and financing current and long-term assets. Working capital policies, the time value of money, capital budgeting and debt and equity financing are discussed. Pre-requisites: ACT 212 and ECO 231; at least Junior standing, Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, or Finance Minor.

Foundations - FOU 101-1L5H (6794)
Visual Arts Seminar

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Serra Fels

3 Credits. A forum to present contemporary themes in art and design. This course will focus on conceptual and formal themes in order to explore influences that define contemporary art and design. Students will develop a keener comprehension of issues in contemporary art, explore majors with in CVPA, and be introduced to the intellectual community of CVPA and the University. Students will practice writing, critical thinking, collaborative learning and social/civic activities. This course is designed for first semester art majors. Pre-requisite: CVPA Students.

Foundations - FOU 120-04H (6426)
2D Form & Surface

MW 12:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Lara Henderson

3 Credits. Fundamental principles of visual language, including formal, technical and conceptual aspects of image making in two-dimensions. Focus is placed on hand skills, observation, and implementation through a variety of materials, processes, and methodologies. Students will develop a visual and verbal language for analyzing, organizing, shaping, and communicating two-dimensional form and meaning. Course is designed for the first-year art student. Pre-requisite: CVPA Students or permission of instructor.

Honors – HON 101: Reasoning and Communicating Across Disciplines

3 Credits. Students will learn how to be an informed consumer of information and make more informed decisions. Topics include distinguishing good arguments from bad ones, interpreting the likelihood of outcomes, understanding the psychology underlying cognitive bias and error, recognizing our own biases and blind spots, and understanding how statistics and illustrations are used to sway opinion. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1E.

     HON 101-01 (12590)

      TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
      Prof. Nicholas Zambrotta

     HON 101-02 (12591)

      MWF 3:00-3:50 PM
      Prof. Douglas Roscoe

     HON 101-03 (12592)

      MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

     HON 101-04 (12593)

      MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

     HON 101-05 (12594)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Eli Evans

Honors – HON 201: Knowing Ourselves (2 Sections)

3 Credits. Exploration of what it means to be human. This course will sample insights into ourselves from the unraveling of the human genome to the uncovering of the earliest evidence of distinctively human culture. Topics could include human consciousness, biomedical discoveries, defining human experiences, or the origins of human societies or belief sets. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A.

HON 201-01 (6678): Medical Ethics

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Jennifer Mulnix

Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

HON 201-02 (6830): Cryptids - Honors College Podcast

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Christian McHugh

Bigfoot. UFOs. Thunderbirds. Pukwudgies. These are just a few of the cryptids that locals claim to be wandering around the Bridgewater Triangle. Extending north to the Witch Trials in Salem, and reaching south to the Conjuring House in Rhode Island, the areas surrounding UMass Dartmouth are rich in alleged paranormal activity. Inspired by media like Lore, Morbid Podcast, and Buzzfeed Unsolved / Ghost Files, this course will have students critically investigate accounts of local folklore and communicate their findings in multimedia format (podcast, video, etc.). Trips will be made to local hotspots so that students can collect firsthand evidence and gather data to test the veracity of claims. This is a great opportunity for new students to explore the area.

Honors – HON 202-01 (6679): Transformative American Ideas
American Religions

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Crystal Lubinsky

3 Credits. Investigation of important North American contributions to human civilization, from Jazz and the airplane, to nuclear weapons and Cheese Wiz, to individual rights, the written constitution and the democratic republic. Topics could include Coming Down with the Blues; building the car, or the plane, Hollywood and the Invention of mass cinema; from inalienable rights to human rights; the Long 1960s as Cultural Revolution. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors – HON 203: Creating Global Community (2 sections)

3 Credits. Exploration of globalization through its causes and in terms of the economic, cultural and political consequences that have followed. The course approaches this theme from both descriptive and normative perspectives. Topics could include the food revolution and changing global demographics, the internet and its impact on human interaction, climate crisis and global solidarity. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C.

Honors – HON 203-01 (6684): How Democracies Die

M 3:00-5:30 PM
Prof. Dilshod Achilov

Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors – HON 203-02 (13631): Bollywood

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Anupama Arora

India has one of the largest film industries in the world, and this film industry has come to both reflect and shape Indian society and culture. In this course, we will focus on popular Hindi-language Indian cinema or “Bollywood,” or what novelist Salman Rushdie has aptly described as “Epico-Mythico-Tragico-Comico-Super-Sexy-High-Masala-Art.” We will pay attention to stylistic techniques, formal and narrative conventions (such as song-and-dance, melodrama, pastiche, etc.) as we examine issues of tradition, modernity, gender and sexuality, caste, class, religion, nation, and migration in postcolonial India and its cinema. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors – HON 301: Honors Research Across the Disciplines

3 Credits. Preparation for Honors thesis or project. Students should take this seminar no later than the semester BEFORE they plan to begin work on their project. The course explores topics such as creative and critical thinking, project and time management, research ethics, and public presentation. By the end of the semester, students will identify their project supervisor and submit their initial project proposal.

     HON 301-01 (6671)

      Tu 3:30-5:00 PM
      Prof. Kristen Sethares

     HON 301-02 (6672)

      MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
      Prof. Laura Franz

     HON 301-03 (12595)

      TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15 PM
      Prof. Brian Ayotte

Honors – HON 490-01 (6685)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project I

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Research for and preparation of an honors thesis in partial fulfillment of the University Honors Program requirements for graduation as a Commonwealth Scholar, for students whose honors research is multi-disciplinary. In the first semester, the student engages in intensive reading and research appropriate to the thesis or project, culminating in a formal written proposal. During the second semester, the student completes the writing and other preparation of the thesis or project. Students must present their results in an appropriate public forum. Students typically register to continue to complete HON 491, and an intermediate grade of IP can be given in HON 490 until there is a final grade for HON 491 which can then also be applied to HON 490. On the other hand, a final grade can be given at the conclusion of HON 490. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

Honors – HON 491-01 (6686)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project II

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Continuation of HON 490 thesis work. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

History – HST 346-02 (13638)
The Color Line in Modern America

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Mark Santow

3 Credits. Examines past and present-day racial controversies, such as school segregation, the civil rights movement, affirmative action and reparations, from an historical perspective. The focus is on how race has shaped belief, identities, policies, politics and opportunities since the Civil War, and how Americans of all backgrounds have understood the dilemma of race. Pre-requisite: Course not open to Freshmen. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

Interior Architecture & Design - IAD 401-02H (13453)
Studio VII: Special Topics

W 12:00-12:50; 3:30-6:15 PM
Prof. Stephanie McGoldrick

3 Credits. This course provides advanced exploration in current industry topics. Notes: Workload per week: one hour of lecture, five hours of studio and six hours of homework. Pre-requisite: IAD 302 or, if transfer student, studio closest to sequence.

Management Information Systems - MIS 101-06H (5656)
The Business Organization

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Prof. Rai Bharatendra

3 Credits. A technology-based, cross-discipline course for first-year students, the first business core course. It introduces first-year business majors to the world of business and enriches their first year experience. It provides students with an overview of business, its environment and its subsystems (e.g. operations, marketing, accounting, finance and information systems); and enhances their computer and team-working skills. Through informational and advising experiences students make decisions in areas such as the selection of courses, a major, a career and the utilization of on-campus student resources. Pre-requisites: Freshman Business majors only.

Mathematics - MTH 153-05H (5235)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering I

MW 1-1:50 PM and F 12:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An intensive study of differential calculus and its applications, and an introduction to integrals. Topics include: limits, continuity, indeterminate forms, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit and logarithmic differentiation, integration by substitution, the applications of calculus in science and engineering, and the use of technological tools (such as graphing calculator and computer algebra systems). This is the first semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor's consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 151. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1D.

Mathematics - MTH 213 (2 sections)
Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering III

4 Credits. An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves and surfaces, vector fields, line integrals and Green theorem, flux, and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. MTH 213 can be replaced by MTH 211. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

MTH 213-03H (5520)

TuTh 9:30-11:15 AM
Prof. Biyong Luo

MTH 213-04H (5606)

TuTh 2:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 380-01H (5940)
Honors Enrichment

W 3:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Wenzhen Huang

1 Credit. Honors enrichment course supplementing a required junior level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor's discretion.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 497-02H (6046)
Mechanical Engineering Design Project I

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Hamed Samandari

2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering, first of a two-course sequence. Topics covered include engineering ethics, selection of senior design project, and initial product design leading to a written and oral presentation of project proposal. Project will be completed in MNE 498, but work done in this course is evaluated and a course grade is given.

Medical Laboratory Science - MLS 105-02H (6810)
Contemporary Topics in Human Ecology II

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Yun O'Donnell, Kristen Kelley

3 Credits. Medical-social problems as they relate to modern society. Contemporary topics such as over-the-counter drugs, eugenics, factors affecting I.Q., basic human physiology, and the disease state are discussed. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 2A.

Music – MUS 101-02H (6490)
Introduction to Music

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Andrei Baumann

3 Credits. Presents a basic music vocabulary and develops intelligent discrimination in the listener through study and analysis of outstanding works from Gregorian Chant to the present, including music of diverse cultures. Emphasis is also placed on the relationship of the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, philosophical thought, etc. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

Music – MUS 103-02H (6390)
Introduction to World Music

MWF 12-12:50 PM
Prof. Jamie Eckert

3 Credits. Explores the musical traditions of various cultures with respect to their historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. This course also explores different approaches to musical organization, musical practice, and significant aspects of style within a world music setting. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

Nursing – NUR 211-05H (6374)
Concepts of Lifespan and Development

M 11-1:50 PM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. Introduction to human development across a lifespan ¿ from birth until death. The purpose of this course is to build a foundation of understanding through various developmental theorists and age related physical, cognitive, and social-emotional expectations during significant milestones. This course introduces learners to theory and concepts that promote health in persons and families across the lifespan. This course contributes to nursing student development in care of the patient across the lifespan. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisite: NUR 101 & 102.

Nursing – NUR 212-05H (6352)
Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

MW 8:00-9:50 AM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. Introduction to concepts related to common physiologic alterations and influences of genetics and genomics on disease development.  Building upon science and math courses while integrating and threading concepts introduced in introductory nursing courses, this course illustrates resulting human adaptation processes to expand student critical thinking and judgment for patient care.  Pharmacologic concepts and applications to associated alterations are integrated as applicable to physiologic processes throughout the course. Pre-requisites: BIO 221/223 & BIO 222/224 & CHM 105.

Nursing – NUR 356-04H (6375)
Concepts of Learning through Engagement

Tu 9:00-11:50 AM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. This course immerses the student in civic engagement and service learning. The purpose of this course is to apply the threaded nursing concepts of culture and diversity, communication, professional behaviors, health promotion/health protection, evidence-based practice, and leadership to creatively design and execute active learning projects to benefit the community.  Students use nursing specific knowledge to identify, formulate, and complete projects. Pre-requisites: NUR 270 & 271.

Physics – PHY 109-02H (5900)
Freshmen Seminar I

MWF 3:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse

3 Credits. Seminar on fundamental topics and new discoveries in physics. Also, an introduction to the physics major program and faculty research. Pre-requisite: Freshmen Physics majors only.

Physics – PHY 342-02H (6838)
Mod Phys & Quant Mech II

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Jianyi Wang

3 Credits. Continuation of PHY 341. Further applications of the principles of quantum mechanics with applications to many particle systems. Quantum statistics, atomic spectra of many electron atoms, nuclear structure, nuclear models and scattering. Pre-requisite: PHY 341.

Physics – PHY 490-02H (6939)
Senior Thesis

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Jianyi Wang

3 Credits. Intensive individual work on an experimental or theoretical problem in physics under the guidance of a faculty member. The special project is to be selected at the beginning of the senior year. Credit will be assigned in the second semester. Fulfills University Studies 5A & 5B.

Political Science – PSC 284-02H (5124)
Model U.N.

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Peter Sandby-Thomas

3 Credits. Examination of the role played by the United Nations in dealing with important issues and challenges in the arena of international politics. Students perform the role of delegates representing individual countries and, through the format of simulations, learn about the statecraft of foreign policy, diplomacy and international relation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Psychology – PSY 101-06H (5486)
General Psychology

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Heloisa Alves

3 Credits. A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Sustainability – SUS 202-02H (6728)
Topics in Sustainability: Personal Ecology

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Lydia Silva

3 Credits. Multi-disciplinary introduction to /sustainability/, defined as balancing present human needs and desires against the future's capacity to support human needs and desires. Mixed faculty from Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing, and Visual and Performing Arts will explore current and alternative social systems within a single theme, thereby demonstrating the interrelationships between natural and social systems. Topics will change depending on faculty, but will include such interests as food, energy, biodiversity, biotechnology, economic development and environmental stewardship, public health, business and law, representations of culture, technology, and/or nature in literature and art and climate change. Students from all majors welcome. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

 

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