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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College of Arts and Sciences
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Dean: Dianne Oliver, Ph.D.
Associate Dean: Thomas Lappas, Ph.D.
Associate Dean: Mario Martinez, D.M.A.
The College of Arts and Sciences at Nazareth College includes one school, 12 departments and over 40 individual and interdisciplinary undergraduate majors in the visual and performing arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics, as well as five master’s programs. The Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue, The Konar Center for Tolerance and Jewish Studies, and the Center for Public History are located within this College.
Faculty and students in the College of Arts and Sciences are engaged both in these focused major programs, and also with an innovative undergraduate core curriculum. Through teaching, research, and creative work, faculty foster an environment where students explore enduring questions about the human condition, and gain skills and knowledge that prepare them to live and work across a lifetime. Students develop the habits of mind of thoughtful, adaptable, creative, and productive human beings.
College of Arts and Sciences’ students prepare for future professional and personal success by stretching their intellectual boundaries on campus and off. They may take classes in a wide array of areas from Public History to Music Pedagogy, from Religious Studies to Math, from Biochemistry to Studio Art, and from Theatre to Sociology. Applying this learning in internships, performances, and service settings, as well as through a rich array of opportunities to study abroad, they develop global and cultural competency–a broad understanding of the world in which they live in all of its dimensions.
Students learn to read closely, think effectively from problem to solution, and to write for multiple audiences, situations and purposes. When they leave Nazareth, students from the College of Arts and Sciences are professionals in the best sense of the word: scientists, historians, communicators, artists, musicians, performers, mathematicians, therapists, anthropologists, psychologists, educators, and citizens imbued with an understanding of interfaith traditions and with the skills to work, to live and to serve.
LST 375G - The Liberal Arts In this course, students will be asked to think deeply about the value, meaning, and importance of the liberal arts to their education and within their own lives. They will explore modern conceptions of the liberal arts, the history of the liberal arts, and cross-cultural ideas about liberal learning. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PHL*375G and MUS 375G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PHL*375G and MUS 375G. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LST 400 - Interdisciplinary Minor in Ethics, Capstone Course This course provides the required capstone experience for the interdisciplinary minor in ethics. It is designed to: reinforce the students’ understanding of the major concepts and theories of ethics; give the opportunity for application of these concepts and theories to situations within the students’ area of concentration in the minor; and encourage integrative reflection on the program as a whole. Students prepare a portfolio of work in the program as well as an original essay demonstrating the students’ mastery of the language of ethical analysis and ability to assess an ethical issue within their area of concentration. Course Codes: GHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: GHR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LST 483 - Liberal Studies Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: B. Field work for 120 hours is required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required. Field work for 120 hours is required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
LST 484 - Liberal Studies Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: B. Field work for 120 hours is required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Permission of Internship Director required. Field work for 120 hours is required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
LST 485 - Independent Study Students can apply for individualized study. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
MCS 444 - Senior Seminar Analysis of selected multicultural issues through integration of theoretical and substantive material and synthesis of liberal arts perspectives. Emphasis on discussion and student participation. Course Codes: R. Prereq: 15 hours in Multicultural Studies. Multicultural Studies Minor requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: 15 hours in Multicultural Studies. Multicultural Studies Minor requirement. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
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American Studies
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AMS American Studies - Interdisciplinary Program Overview - Click Here The American Studies major is an interdisciplinary program, providing students with an opportunity to concentrate on the development of American civilization as a whole rather than from the perspective of a separate department or discipline. See American Studies - Major for detailed program information and a complete list of course offerings.
Credits: Variable
AMS 300 - Bibliographic Methods for American Studies This course examines some of the cultural criticism by American Studies scholars so that students may understand and develop skills needed to do interdisciplinary research. The topic/theme may vary from semester to semester. Required for all majors. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AMS 499 - American Studies Capstone Thesis Majors select a specific theme or period in American Studies e.g. Gilded Age; Women in the Civil War; Reform Spirit in America. They write a paper on the selected topic or design lesson plans, incorporating ideas from the various areas of study-comparing, contrasting, evaluating. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
Art and Design
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AED 302 - History & Theory of Teaching Diverse Learners in Visual Art Education This course is designed as an introduction to the field of teaching art to diverse learners at both the elementary and secondary levels. The course will prepare the student with the historical and theoretical knowledge that will then be linked 15 hours of clinical experience with students with special needs. Course Code: A. 15 hours clinical experience. Cross-listed with AED*502.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: A. 15 hours clinical experience. Cross-listed with AED*502. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AED 305 - Foundations of Learning in the Arts Focus on understanding, detecting, and analyzing the practical application of learning theories used to promote effective, active learning, and assist in the development of lifelong learners. Students will synthesize, analyze, and apply their knowing and understanding of major art/education theories to a 35 hour clinical experience, the analysis of an art education curriculum. Course Code: A. 35 hours clinical experience required. Cross-listed with AED*505.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: A. 35 hours clinical experience required. Cross-listed with AED*505. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AED 308 - Introduction to Curriculum and Lesson Planning The purpose of this course is to explore and examine the practice of curriculum writing in art education. The primary focus of this course is to introduce pre-service teachers to past and present orientations to curriculum writing in art education in order to contextualize constructivist, qualitative approaches to art education curriculum. The secondary focus of this course is to build pre-service teachers’ practical skills in conceiving, designing, and writing lesson and unit plans in preparation for teaching. Course codes: AF. Cross-listed with AED*508.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Cross-listed with AED*508. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AED 308L - Saturday Art School Assistant During this 15 hour field placement experience, art education students will assist a teacher in Saturday Art School in order to observe and support pedagogy. Course to be taken spring semester freshman or sophomore year as an entry experience to the art education program. Course codes: AC. Cross listed with AED354L. 15 hours of clinical experience required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AC. Cross listed with AED354L AND AED554L. 15 hours of clinical experience required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
AED 354 - Issues in Art Education Expand knowledge of contemporary issues and curriculum in art education. Primary focus expands practical experience implementing curriculum in Saturday Art School. Reflecting on this in the context of readings and discussions about contemporary issues in art education, including issues of diversity, social justice, assessment, school art, violence, humor, etc. Course Codes: AF. Pre-requisites: AED305, AED308. Cross-listed with AED554. Co-requisite AED354L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Pre-requisites: AED305, AED308. Cross-listed with AED554. Co-requisite AED354L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AED 354L - Saturday Art School Teaching Lab This course provides 35 hours of field placement teaching in Nazareth’s Saturday Art School program. Course Codes: AF. Cross-listed with AED554L. Co-requisite AED354. 35 hours clinical experience required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Cross-listed with AED554L and AED308L. Co-requisite AED354. 35 hours clinical experience required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
AED 420 - Qualitative Research Methods The purpose of this course is to present and consider theoretical and practical issues designing and proposing qualitative research concerning curriculum, teaching, and/or learning. Ethnographic, arts-based, and narrative methodologies are included. Students complete training on ethical human-subject research (CITI) and are introduced to IRB procedures. Course codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AED 454 - Professional Development in Art Education Students expand and reflect upon their student teaching experiences in order to connect theory to practice. Students create developmental and professional portfolios that assess and display their growth as beginning art teachers. Students will reflect, synthesize, evaluate, identify, and document in video and in an essay, the elements of teaching practice that are of specific interest to them. Course Codes: FGJ. Corequisites: AED*465 and AED*466. Cross-listed with AED*654.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FGJ. Corequisites: AED*465 and AED*466. Cross-listed with AED*654. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
AED 465 - Student Teaching Birth - Grade 12 Taken as part of the professional semester (with AED 454 and AED 466). This clinical experience practicum consists of two, six-week school placements: one elementary and one secondary. Course Codes: FGJ. Corequisites: AED*454 and AED*466. Cross-listed with AED*665.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FGJ. Corequisites: AED*454 and AED*466. Cross-listed with AED*665. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
AED 466 - Reflective Seminar in Art Education Taken as part of the professional semester (with AED 454 and AED 466). Students critically analyze and synthesize their experiences in student teaching as they strive to become reflective practitioners. Course Codes: FGJ. CCorequisites: AED*454 and AED*465. Cross-listed with AED*666.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FGJ. Corequisites: AED*454 and AED*465. Cross-listed with AED*666. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AED 499 - Art Education Portfolio Students prepare senior portfolio. Course Code: A. Co-requisites: AED*454, AED*465, and AED*466. Students beginning Fall 2019 must take this course in their final semester. Cross-listed with AED*699.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: A. Co-requisites: AED*454, AED*465, and AED*466. Students beginning Fall 2019 must take this course in their final semester. Cross-listed with AED*699. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
AED 502 - History and Theory of Teaching Diverse Learners in Visual Art Education This course is designed as an introduction to the field of teaching art to diverse learners at both the elementary and secondary levels. The course will prepare the student with the historical and theoretical knowledge that will then be linked to linked 15 hours of clinical experience with students with special needs. Cross-listed with AED*302.
Credits: 3
AED 505 - Foundations of Learning in the Arts in the Arts Focus on understanding, detecting, and analyzing the practical application of learning theories used to promote effective, active learning, and assist in the development of lifelong learners. Students will synthesize, analyze, and apply their knowing and understanding of major art/education theories to a 50 hour clinical experience, the analysis of an art education curriculum. 50 hours fieldwork required. Cross-listed with AED*305.
Credits: 3
AED 506 - Drawing An exploration of traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing in a variety of media. Emphasis will focus on the development of conceptual and aesthetic skills and their application to the classroom situation. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 508 - Intro to Curriculum and Lesson Planning The purpose of this course is to explore and examine the practice of curriculum writing in art education. The primary focus of this course is to introduce pre-service teachers to past and present orientations to curriculum writing in art education in order to contextualize constructivist, qualitative approaches to art education curriculum. The secondary focus of this course is to build pre-service teachers’ practical skills in conceiving, designing, and writing lesson and unit plans in preparation for teaching. Open only to Art Ed students. Cross-listed with AED*308.
Credits: 3
AED 511 - Painting The development of technical skills, handling of media materials; emphasis on problems in composition, development of visual acuity, and application of essential skills for art instructors. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 513 - Watercolor In this course, the student will learn to use watercolor as another tool with which to express a deeper level of personal expression, individual creativity, and sophisticated contemporary content through form. The student will also explore classroom applications. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 515 - Professional Skills and Engagement Introduction to professional behaviors, care and preparation of work for professional display. Students consider the ethics and integrity of generating multiple creative projects simultaneously, are oriented to the studios and advanced equipment in the department, including the photo studio. Cross-listed with ART*215.
Prerequisites & Notes Cross-listed with ART*215. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
AED 516 - Printmaking An exploration of traditional and alternative printmaking techniques, including relief and monotype, with an emphasis on aesthetic development and classroom application. Additional course fee required; rate subject to change. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 520 - Qualitative Research Methods The purpose of this course is to present and consider theoretical and practical issues designing and proposing qualitative research concerning curriculum, teaching, and/or learning. Ethnographic, arts-based, and narrative methodologies are included. Students complete training on ethical human-subject research (CITI) and are introduced to IRB procedures. Open only to Art Ed students.
Credits: 3
AED 521 - Photographic Concepts This course will address the principles of photography as an expressive art form. Students will become familiar with the history and application of photography as a means of communication, information, and personal expression, with particular emphasis on recent artists and discourse about cultural identity. This course will include exploration of traditional black and white processes, alternative non-silver processes and digital applications appropriate for the classroom. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students. Cameras are available for loan.
Credits: 3
AED 522 - Digital Photographic Concepts Through a combination of demonstrations, field assignments and critiques, students will explore the basic tools, techniques, and aesthetics of digital photography. Creative use of camera controls, exposure, digital imaging software, output options, and classroom applications will be emphasized. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 526 - Three-Dimensional Concepts Students work to build a visual awareness, an understanding of three-dimensional space/art by analyzing and drawing from a diverse history of sculptural sources, traditions, processes and materials. Emphasis is placed on developing technical skills and craftsmanship in combination with teaching methodologies, experimentation, and spontaneity of expression in the areas of assemblage, woodworking and welding. Students will be asked to share ideas, collaborate in critique situations, and explore classroom applications. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 531 - Ceramics Students will explore ceramic history, traditions, trends and a variety of forming and finishing processes to build an awareness of the technical and cultural diversity of ceramic art. The course combines wheel throwing, hand building and kiln firing techniques with teaching methodologies. Students will be asked to share ideas, collaborate in critique situations, and explore classroom applications. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 535 - Visual Books This course will introduce the graduate student to the basic techniques and materials of book making as an art form. Students will explore traditional book binding techniques resulting in creative new ideas and approaches to the development of a visual book. Emphasis will be placed on how the process can be used to examine cultural, personal, and artistic expressions. Students will be encouraged to work with visual ideas as well as constructing blank book models to be used for reference, and explore classroom applications. Additional course fee required; rate subject to change. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 537 - Fibers and Innovative Craft Traditions This course will introduce students to the techniques, theories, and innovation in contemporary crafts. Emphasis will be placed on craftspersonship, technical proficiency, the object sophistication in conjunction with developing an understanding of the historical and diverse cultures that integrate those techniques into their art. Students will explore classroom applications. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 541 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing I An exploration of traditional metalsmithing processes as well as nontraditional and lo-tech materials used in body ornamentation, introduction of historical, contemporary and cultural ideologies that shape the craft aesthetic of jewelry and metalsmithing; development of a personal direction and creative problem solving; application of knowledge, skills and attitudes of teaching at all levels, and classroom applications. Additional course fee required.
Credits: 3
AED 551 - Classroom Management Studies theoretical models employed in the practice of classroom management; emphasis on problem solving techniques; explores classroom organization, instructional curriculum and diagnosis and correction of behavioral patterns as related to the total classroom instructional design. Course limited to Art Ed and Music Ed students; open to others on a space-available basis.
Credits: 3
AED 554 - Issues in Art Education Expand knowledge of contemporary issues and curriculum in art education. Primary focus expands practical experience implementing curriculum in Saturday Art School. Reflecting on this in the context of readings and discussions about contemporary issues in art education including issues of assessment, art room management, and diversity, etc. Pre-requisite: AED 505, AED 508. Cross-listed with AED 354. Co-requisite AED 554L.
Credits: 3
AED 554L - Saturday Art School Teaching Lab This course provides 35 hours of clinical experience teaching in Nazareth’s Saturday Art School program. Cross-listed with AED 354L and AED 308L. Co-requisite: AED 554. 35 hours clinical experience.
Credits: 0
AED 555 - Computer Graphics Introduction to digital imaging for the artist-teacher, with an emphasis on developing technical skills, on integrating imaging technology and art curriculum, and on developing instructional strategies for diverse classrooms and instructional levels. Exposure to imaging technologies that enhance creative abilities and experience on projects with practical applications. Additional course fee required. Open only to Art Education and Art Therapy students.
Credits: 3
AED 560 - Advanced Studio Thesis Advanced level art work in a studio area; emphasis on development of a thesis that clearly articulates the conceptual focus of an individual’s work in terms of process, form, image and content; evolution of a personal artistic vision and direction as manifested in a cohesive body of work. Prerequisite: A minimum of 6 credits of graduate level studio art; three of these credits must be in the studio area chosen for thesis work. Requires completion of approval form (see program director).
Credits: 3
AED 571 - Art History, Criticism and Aesthetics An exploration of ways to integrate art history into the curriculum through conceptual and technical means with an emphasis on museum visits, nontraditional resources, multiculturalism, and contemporary issues.
Credits: 3
AED 580 - Arts Across the Curriculum Despite current educational policies that emphasize standardized testing and core subject areas, the arts remain a vibrant part of education practice. In this interdisciplinary theory course open to all disciplines-students will explore topics including the aesthetic foundations of education, arts integration, art as cultural practice, and the role of the arts as social and cultural transformation. Open to any graduate student.
Credits: 3
AED 654 - Professional Development in Art Education Taken as part of the professional semester (with AED 665 and AED 666). Students expand and reflect upon their student teaching experiences in order to connect theory to practice. Students create developmental and professional portfolios that assess and display their growth as beginning art teachers. Students will reflect, synthesize, evaluate, identify, and document in video and in an essay, the elements of teaching practice that are of specific interest to them. Corequisites: AED*665, AED*666. Cross-listed with AED*454.
Credits: 3
AED 665 - Student Teaching in Art Taken as part of the professional semester (with AED 654 and AED 666). The field-based practicum consists of two, six week school placements: one elementary and one secondary. Required for Initial Certification. An application for a Student Teaching placement will be made to the Office of Field Placement Services in AED*554. Corequisites AED*654, AED*666. Cross-listed with AED*465.
Credits: 6
AED 666 - Reflective Seminar in Art Education Taken as a part of the professional semester (with AED 654 and AED 665). Students critically analyze and synthesize their experiences in student teaching as they strive to become reflective practitioners. Prerequisite: AED*554. Corequisites: AED*654, AED*665. Cross-listed with AED*466.
Credits: 3
AED 690 - Capstone Seminar In this culminating experience, students will examine current issues and trends, and acquire an orientation to on-going professional development. This seminar is a collaborative forum for refining and presenting inquiry projects and professional portfolios to an audience of colleagues representing a wide variety of disciplines and school/community settings. Should be taken during the last semester of coursework. Students are required to participate in a graduate Art Exhibition. Co-requisite: AED 699.
Credits: 3
AED 699 - Master’s Portfolio Presentation Degree candidates must successfully complete and exhibit a master’s portfolio at the time of completion of the graduate program. Open to students in the Art Education Initial and Professional certification programs. Co-requisite AED 690. For students completing final semester of MS.Ed. in Art Education program. Students must also apply for graduation before the start of the semester in which this course will be taken. Select Graduation Overview in NazNet Self-Service to apply online.
Credits: 0
AHI 300 - Special Topics in Art History A research-based course in art history involving in-depth explorations of selected topics in the field. Students will be expected to design a research-based project culminating in a formal presentation consistent with field standards. Course Codes: RB. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: RB. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 343G - Art of Indigenous Peoples This course will offer an examination of a variety of art objects made by Indigenous cultures throughout the world. Emphasis will be given to the cultural norms, spiritual beliefs and artistic practices that enabled the creation of architecture, painting, sculpture and other art monuments. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AHI 371 - History of Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art We will examine the major artistic developments in painting, architecture, and sculpture in the Ancient Near East and Egypt from 9000 BC through 30 BC. We will examine both individual works of art as well as general developments in style in light of political, religious, economic, social and cultural trends. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 373 - Greek and Roman Art A study of classical architecture, sculpture and painting produced in the Mediterranean area from the Cycladic Period to the end of the Roman Empire. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 374 - Medieval Art A survey which studies works of art of the Early Christian, Byzantine, Early Islamic, Germanic, Celtic, Romanesque and Gothic Periods, c. 320 to 1400 AD. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 376 - Italian Renaissance Art A study of the architecture, painting and sculpture in Italy from c. 1350 to 1600 A.D. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 377 - The Art of Northern Europe From 1375-1600 A study of the architecture, painting and sculpture in Northern Europe from c. 1350 to 1600. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 378 - The Impact of The Reformation and The Counter-Reformation on Fine Arts This course analyzes the artistic developments in 17th-century Europe, which were a direct result of factors including the Reformation, Counter-Reformation, and changes in political and social trends. This was an era in which diverse artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Rubens, Caravaggio, Bernini, and Van Dyck flourished. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 379 - American Art A survey of architecture, sculpture and painting and the decorative arts produced in the United States from the colonial period to the early twentieth century. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 380 - The Art of Europe 1675-1875 1675-1875 A study of the diverse fine arts produced in Europe during the Rococo, Ancien Regime, Neo-Classical and Enlightenment eras. During this time, artists began to rebel against Academy training to find new and non-traditional ways to express their creativity. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 382 - Contemporary Art A study of the architecture, sculpture, painting and the photographic arts from c.1940 to the present. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
AHI 383 - Art, Culture and Food of the Aegean This course provides an opportunity for students to study first-hand about the links between ancient and contemporary food, art, cultures, and identities in the Aegean through travel in Greece. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 383G - Asian Art: India, China, Japan A survey of architecture, sculpture and painting in India, Japan and China from the prehistoric era through the 1600’s. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 390 - Methods in Art History Examination of the methodology of art historical research, of the areas of specialization within the discipline, and of preparation for study at the graduate level. Course Codes: R. Prereqs: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereqs: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
AHI 391G - Painting Practices and Techniques From Workshops in Europe, Russia, Persia and Asia Students will study drawing and painting techniques practiced by European Medieval and Renaissance painters, Russian Icons writers, Persian manuscript illuminators and Asian black ink masters. In addition to learning about the art as a reflection of the culture in which it was produced, students will learn to use these traditional materials and will practice the various techniques. Course Codes: BHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
AHI 483 - Art History Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. This program offers art students of senior status the opportunity for supervised field experience in the area for which they are primarily prepared (i.e. museums, galleries, graphics, and craft studios). The student will spend at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course Codes: G. Pre-requisite: Senior status required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: G. Pre-requisite: Senior status required. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AHI 484 - Art History Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This program offers art students of senior status the opportunity for supervised field experience in the area for which they are primarily prepared (i.e. museums, galleries, graphics, and craft studios). The student will spend at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: G. Prerequisite: AHI 483.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: G. Prerequisite: AHI 483. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AHI 485 - Independent Study Open to juniors and seniors having a cumulative average of B (3.0) or better, who are interested in doing advanced work in art history with the approval of the department and the designated instructor. Course Codes: R. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AHI 499 - Art History Comprehensive Only S/U Grading. Course Codes: F.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: F. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
AHI.Q 123 - History of Photography (PEQ Visual Performing Arts) What role does photographic imagery play in our lives? This course is a study of photography as a descriptive and expressive art form from the 1830s through the middle of the 20th Century. Students will examine many of the technical developments (e.g. chemistry, optics, etc.) that make photography, as we know it today, possible. Emphasis will also be placed on exploring how photography has been used as both a means for documentation and as a vehicle for self-exploration and personal creative expression. Individual photographers and their photographs will be examined in light of aesthetic, social and cultural trends, both past and present. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AHI.Q 271 - Survey I: Prehistoric through Medieval Art (Visual and Performing Arts PEQ) In order to address the questions: What is the significance of creativity in our lives, and How does art reflect the culture and experience of a society? We will examine the history of art in the West and Near East as it appeared in different periods and cultural contexts from the Old Stone Age through the Gothic period (c. 40,000BC to the 14th century AD). This course offers a study of early art by investigating architecture, painting, and sculpture in terms of medium, style and technique as well as the ways in which these arts evolved and functioned. We will also examine the position of the artist in society, the ways in which various cultures have used the visual arts (past sources and original contexts), and the multitude of ideas that art served to express. Students will become familiar with both individual works of art as well as general developments in style in light of political, religious, economic, social, and cultural trends. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AHI.Q 272 - Survey II: Late Renaissance thru 19th Century Art History (PEQ Visual Performing Arts) How important is freedom for artistic creativity? Can art truly be ‘art’ if it is created to serve some political or religious purpose? This course explores these questions by studying Western painting and sculpture (Renaissance to 19th C.), and introduces students to the discipline of art history. Students will study the cultures that allowed masters such as Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer and others to thrive. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
AHI.Q 273 - Introduction to 20th Century Art (Visual and Performing Arts-PEQ) Why do artists make art, and How does art reflect the culture in which the artist works? This course covers art made by Americans, Russians, Pre-and Post-WWI and WWII Germans, other western Europeans as well as Africans. During this era women & non-academics become artists, while many artists travel to what they called “primitive” cultures (such as Africa, South America, Island Nations, etc.) for new artistic inspiration. We also see artists taking on non-academic subjects, such as the working classes, urban poor, & prostitutes as new subject matter and the rise of Abstract art and found objects. The personal and cultural reasons behind these choices are covered in-depth in this course. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 101 - 2D Design Study of and experimentation with the basic elements and principles of visual design in a sequence of two-dimensional problems. Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 102 - 3D Design Study of and experimentation with the basic elements and principles of design in a sequence of three-dimensional problems. Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 106 - Drawing I A study of fundamental pictorial concepts of drawing. Experimentation with varied technical means and media directed toward both descriptive and expressive ends. Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 107 - Drawing II A study of fundamental pictorial concepts of drawing. Experimentation with various technical means and media directed toward both descriptive and expressive ends. Course Codes: ACS. Prereq: ART*106 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACS. Prereq: ART*106 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 206 - Figure Drawing I Anatomically-based study of the human form. Students will learn the mechanics of human anatomy by learning to identify the bones and muscles, as well as how the physiology is affected in various poses. Course Codes: CS. Prerequisites: ART*101 ART*106 and ART*107. Additional course fee required. Offered Fall every year; resumes cycle in 2021.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prerequisites: ART*101 ART*106 and ART*107. Additional course fee required. Offered Fall every year; resumes cycle in 2021. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 207 - Figure Drawing II Anatomically-based study of the human form. Students will learn the mechanics of human anatomy by learning to identify the bones and muscles, as well as how the physiology is affected in various poses. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*206. Additional course fee required. Offered Fall every year; resumes cycle in 2021.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*206. Additional course fee required. Offered Fall every year; resumes cycle in 2021. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 211 - Painting I An introduction to the use of acrylic paint in the production of works on canvas. Painting exercises are designed to encourage skill building and technical experimentation, working with color and value relationships with an emphasis on concept and personal direction. Course Codes: CS. Pre-req: ART*107. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Pre-req: ART*107. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 212 - Painting II Additional creative exploration in acrylics designed to build the student’s understanding of the role of art in contemporary culture. Expanded freedom to develop personal style and concepts furthering self-expression. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*211. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*211. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 215 - Professional Skills and Engagement Introduction to professional behaviors, care and preparation of work for professional display. Students consider the ethics and integrity of generating multiple creative projects simultaneously, are oriented to the studios and advanced equipment in the department, including the photo studio. Course Codes: F. Cross-listed with AED*515.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: F. Cross-listed with AED*515. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ART 216 - Printmaking: Relief Introduction to relief printmaking, including linoleum cuts, woodcuts, monotypes, collagraphs and color processes, using traditional and contemporary techniques. Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 217 - Printmaking: Etching and Intaglio Introduction to intaglio printing, including etching, drypoint, cardigraph, monotype and color processes, using traditional and contemporary techniques. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*106 and ART*107. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*106 and ART*107. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ART 221 - Film Photography An introductory study of basic film photographic processes, camera and darkroom, and experimentation with picture-making as a descriptive and expressive art form. A manual 35mm camera is required. Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required. Cameras are available for loan.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required. Cameras are available for loan. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 226 - Sculpture I Experimentation with traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture, including carving, modeling, casting and construction techniques. Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ART 227 - Sculpture II Experimentation with traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture, including carving, modeling, casting and construction techniques. Course Codes: BS. Prereq: ART*226. Additional course fee required. Rare offering.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Prereq: ART*226. Additional course fee required. Rare offering. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ART 231 - Ceramics: Introduction to Handbuilding Experimentation with various hand building techniques. Exploration of functional and sculptural statements in clay. Experience in glaze application and kiln loading. Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 232 - Ceramics: Introduction to Wheel Throwing This beginning level class teaches the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing functional pottery. Instructor will provide step by step instruction and demonstration to help students create clay objects on the Potters Wheel. Included will be an introduction to glaze application and kiln firing procedures. Course Codes: BS. Additional course and materials fees.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Additional course and materials fees. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 233 - Ceramics: Raku I Raku firing is one of the most exciting ceramic processes. Students will create ceramic pieces that explore the aesthetics, history, traditions and ceremonies surrounding Japanese ceramics as well as gain a hands on appreciation for the traditions of Raku in the contemporary art world. Course Codes: BS. Additional course and materials fees.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ART 241 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing I An introduction to basic Jewelry and Metalsmithing with an emphasis on contemporary fine craft and the conceptual process. Learn elemental fabrication skills including cold connections, soldering, surface techniques, and others using a variety of tools and equipment. Course Codes: CS. Prereqs: ART 102 or instructor approval. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereqs: ART 102 or instructor approval. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 242 - Jewelry and Metalsmithing II Exploration into intermediate fabrication skills and surface techniques, continued development of personal aesthetic in contemporary craft, and an emphasis on the conceptual process. The course will expand upon skills learned in 241 Jewelry and Metalsmithing. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*241. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*241. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 255 - Digital Photography An introductory course that will provide students with an opportunity to develop the technical skills necessary to create, edit and present digital photographic imagery. Students will also explore the utilization of current digital technology as a tool for both documentation and personal expression. Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required. Note: Adobe Photoshop knowledge recommended. Cameras available for loan. Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required. Note: Adobe Photoshop knowledge recommended.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required. Note: Adobe Photoshop knowledge recommended. Cameras available for loan. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 306 - Advanced Drawing I Media and style with an emphasis on developing personal imagery. Projects assigned with student input, resulting in finished art works. Contemporary drawing history included. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*101 ART*102 ART*106 ART*107. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*101 ART*102 ART*106 ART*107. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ART 307 - Advanced Drawing II Media and style with an emphasis on developing personal imagery. Projects assigned with student input, resulting in finished art works. Contemporary drawing history included. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*306. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*306. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ART 311 - Advanced Painting I Exploration of more advanced ideas and technical means in acrylics, concentrating on individual problems related to areas of personal interest. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*212. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*212. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 312 - Advanced Painting II Further exploration of more advanced ideas and technical means in acrylics, concentrating on advanced individual problems related to areas of personal interest. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*311. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*311. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 316 - Lithography A study of and experimentation with the lithographic process. Students will draw black-and-white images on lithographic stones with litho crayons and pencils, and learn the process of etching the stones and printing editions from them. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*106 and ART*107. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*106 and ART*107. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
ART 317 - Advanced Printmaking I Advanced work in one or more of the previous printmaking areas. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*216 ART*217 or ART*316. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*216 ART*217 or ART*316. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 318 - Advanced Printmaking II Advanced work in one or more of the previous printmaking areas. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*317. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*317. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 321 - Advanced Photography I Advanced work in Digital or Film Photography. Cameras are available on loan. Course Codes: CS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required. Cameras are available for loan. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 322 - Advanced Photography II Advanced work in one or more of the previous photography areas. Cameras available for loan. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*321. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*321. Additional course fee required. Cameras are available for loan. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 326 - Advanced Sculpture I Studio problems involving experimentation with ideas and techniques for sculpture in a variety of materials. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART 227. Additional course fee required. Rare offering - consult with Chair to discuss tutorial option.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART 227. Additional course fee required. Rare offering - consult with Chair to discuss tutorial option. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ART 327 - Advanced Sculpture II Studio problems involving experimentation with ideas and techniques for sculpture in a variety of materials with an emphasis on development of personal and aesthetic and direction. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART 326. Additional course fee required. Rare offering - consult with Chair to discuss tutorial option.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART 326. Additional course fee required. Rare offering - consult with Chair to discuss tutorial option. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ART 331 - Advanced Ceramics I Further exploration and experimentation with various aspects of ceramics. Glaze and clay formulation. Study of kiln design and firing procedure with an emphasis on development of personal and aesthetic and direction. Course Codes: BS. Prereq: ART*231 or ART*232. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Prereq: ART*231 or ART*232. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 332 - Advanced Ceramics II Further exploration and experimentation with various aspects of ceramics. Glaze and clay formulation. Study of kiln design and firing procedure with an emphasis on development of personal and aesthetic and direction. Course Codes: BS. Prereq: ART*331. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Prereq: ART*331. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 337 - Innovative Fibers and Craft Traditions The purpose of this course is to introduce art and art education students to traditional and contemporary practices in fiber arts. Students will explore a variety of applications and practices for working with fibers of varying kinds-including but not limited to dyeing, spinning, weaving, felting, functional material studies, fiber as installation, etc. Course Codes: BS. Cross-listed with AED 537. Additional course fee required. Will be offered Fall 2021.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Cross-listed with AED 537. Additional course fee required. Will be offered Fall 2021. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ART 341 - Advanced Jewelry and Metalsmithing I Further exploration into intermediate metal fabrication skills. Advanced techniques may include vacuum casting, raising, and others. Development of personal aesthetic, individual direction, with an emphasis on conceptual process. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*242. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART*242. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 342 - Advanced Jewelry and Metalsmithing II Advanced work in one or more of the previous metal techniques with an emphasis on development of personal aesthetic and honing of artistic voice within the contemporary field. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART 341. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: ART 341. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 356 - Introduction to Art Therapy Aspects of art therapy such as its uses in schools, institutions and private patient work. Emphasis on the founders of the field, their theoretical contributions and writings. Lectures, discussion, readings and studio work required. Course Codes: BHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ART 365 - Issues in Art An examination of art world resources and institutions; aesthetics, criticism and controversies; and the artist’s role in society with an emphasis on personal development as an artist. Course Codes: RF. Majors only. ART 365 cannot be taken before second semester Junior year. It is recommended to be taken in the Senior year.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: RF. Majors only. ART 365 cannot be taken before second semester Junior year. It is recommended to be taken in the Senior year. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
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BIO 104 - Biological Systems II An organismal course that provides a comparative study of the structure, function, and evolution of plants and animals. This course builds upon the topics of BIO.Q 103. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 104L - Biological Systems Lab II BIO 104L is a laboratory course in organismal biology. Topics include the diversity, taxonomy and evolution of protists, fungi, plants and animals. Students observe and collect data on the structure and function of multicellular organisms in the context of evolution and adaptation to their environments. The laboratory includes dissection and experimental investigations. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 104. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO 105 - Biological Systems III An investigation of how organisms and populations interact with their environment and how environmental pressures can result in evolution. Topics include the study of population and community ecology, ecosystems and the biosphere, and the evolutionary history of biological diversity. This course builds upon the topics of BIO.Q 103. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L (or BIO.Q 112/103L) or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I A systems level approach is used to study general histology, and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. The laboratory component of the course (BIO 210L) is a co-requisite that reinforces the principles learned in lecture with hands-on experiences in physiology using state-of-the-art digital instrumentation, computer simulations, animal dissection and human dissection. Course Code: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO.Q 112/112L or 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210L. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO.Q 112/112L or 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210L. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I The first in a sequence of two foundational laboratory courses in the structure and function of the human body. A systems level approach is used to study general histology, and integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. The laboratory reinforces the principles learned in lecture with hands-on experiences in human physiology using state-of-the-art digital instrumentation, computer simulations, and animal/human dissection. Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors.Prereq: BIO.Q 112/BIO*103L or BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210. Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring, and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO.Q 112/BIO*103L or BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 210. Offering Cycle: Fall, Spring, and Summer A (Summer A online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II A continuation of BIO 210/210L. Topics covered include the structure and function of circulatory, lymphatic (including immunology), respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems, as well as human development and genetics. Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211L. Normal Offering cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer B (summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211L. Normal Offering cycle: Fall, Spring and Summer B (summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 211L - Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II A continuation of BIO 210/210L. Topics covered include the structure and function of circulatory, lymphatic (including immunology), respiratory, excretory, digestive,and reproductive systems. Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211. Additional lab fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring and Summer B cycle (Summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Required for all Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Lab Science, and Physical Therapy majors. Prereq: BIO 210/210L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 211. Additional lab fee required. Normal Offering Cycle: Spring and Summer B cycle (Summer B online). Students should contact the course instructor via email immediately after registering for important information about how to obtain the required course materials. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO 216 - Plant Biology Plant Biology takes a broad and comprehensive look at the structure, function, and evolution of photosynthetic organisms from bacteria to the flowering plants. Throughout the course we investigate how the characteristics of these organisms can increase health and well-being, treat illnesses and disease, and address pressing social issues such as food and nutrition availability. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
BIO 216L - Plant Biology Laboratory The laboratory uses hands-on experiences to study the diversity, structure, function, and evolution of photosynthetic species, their role in ecosystems, their use as medicines, and other topics of human interest. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 216. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
BIO 220 - Principles of Toxicology A comprehensive overview of the effects of chemicals (pollutants, pharmaceutical agents, etc.) on biological systems at the organismal level with emphasis on the effects of chemical exposure on human health. Topics include general principles of toxicology and pharmacology; the dose-response relationship; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; non-organ directed toxicity; target organ toxicity; risk assessment. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L with minimum grade C-. Coreq: BIO 220L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L with minimum grade C-. Coreq: BIO 220L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 220L - Principles of Toxicology Seminar An introduction to toxicological research in which specific environmental issues serve as the basis for the study of the effects of chemical exposure on human health as explored through primary literature analysis. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L. Coreq: BIO 220.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q 140/140L. Coreq: BIO 220. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO 226 - The Biology of Women A course dealing with the human female throughout her life span. Topics include: biological sex differentiation; the events of a woman’s reproductive life from menarche to menopause; controversies in the treatment of female diseases; sociological and cultural factors that influence a woman’s health and nutrition. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 235 - Fund of Human Anatomy & Physiology An introduction to human anatomy and physiology primarily for students in psychology and music therapy professions, although any non-science major with an interest in human biology can enroll in this course. In addition to a study of the structure of the body systems, the course includes topics of current interest: biochemistry, nutrition, substance abuse and control, age-onset diseases, infectious diseases and environmental hazards. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Primarily for Psychology and Music Therapy Majors.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Primarily for Psychology and Music Therapy Majors. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 250 - Sports Physiology & Life Fitness Individuals interested in upgrading or maintaining their level of physical fitness and wellness or those who consider themselves to be competitive athletes must possess a foundation for understanding the importance of nutrition and energy transfer to maximize their potential for exercise and training. In addition to the basic principles of exercise physiology, a variety of additional contemporary issues will be offered to include, but not be limited to: use of legal and illegal performance enhancing aids, cardiovascular fitness and disease prevention, training methodologies and fitness assessment. Students may be asked to analyze their own athletic performance and health. Course Codes: NR. PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250L when offered. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250L when offered. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 250L - Sports Physiology and Life Fitness Laboratory Individuals interested in upgrading or maintaining their level of physical fitness and wellness or those who consider themselves to be competitive athletes must possess a foundation for understanding the importance of nutrition and energy transfer to maximize their potential for exercise and training. In addition to the basic principles of exercise physiology, a variety of additional contemporary issues will be offered to include, but not be limited to: use of legal and illegal aids, cardiovascular fitness and disease prevention, training methodologies and fitness assessment. The course will be taught in an interactive and participative manner. Students will be asked to apply factual information to practical experiences designed to improve their understanding of basic principles. Strategies to enhance the educational environment will include experience logs and journals of athletic performance, self-assessments for heart disease, nutritional status, stress management, and overall fitness, and conference interactions with instructors. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250. Additional course fee required. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Coreq: BIO 250. Additional course fee required. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
BIO 251 - Introduction to Animal Behavior A survey of the study of animal behavior, its mechanism and methods of inquiry. Lectures and discussions are supplemented with films. Includes applications of ecology, genetics, neurophysiology and evolution to investigating the cause and function of behavior. Individual projects enable students to have experience with direct observation and analysis of behavior. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: HRB. Prereq: PEQ in Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HRB. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
BIO 253 - Human Genetics A survey of the role of genes in heredity and daily existence of the human being. Basic molecular, genetic and chromosomal mechanisms will be described in order to examine human embryonic development, reproduction, disease, genetic counseling and ethics in medical genetics. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
BIO 260G - Ethnobotany This course focuses on the way native peoples incorporate the use of plants into their cultures. This includes exploration of plants as food, medicine, material goods and for spiritual enhancement. We will integrate botanical studies with aspects of plant use including indigenous cultures’ world views/cosmology, and how these world views impact healing practices, spiritual practices, and biological conservation with regard to plants. This would make a great Integrative Studies (IS) course. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science or Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science or Social Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 270 - Biodiversity, Evolution and Natural History Biological diversity of native and local species is critical for the sustainability of ecosystems and the biosphere. To better understand the nature of this diversity, one must go into the field and learn about the species that are a part of local habitats. This requieres knowledge of how plants and animals are identified followed by purposeful research to collect data. This is a dual-hybrid course. It is a hybrid between classroom instruction and online interaction and learning as well as a hybrid between direct instruction and research/inquiry learning. Students will build their own virtual collection of specimens and create a simple website to communicate their discoveries with other curious naturalists. This course begins at the end of the spring semester, research is completed during the summer and the course concludes at the beginning of the fall semester. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 301 - Cancer Biology It is difficult to imagine anyone whose life has not been touched by cancer, which is characterized by unregulated cell growth and the invasion and spread of cells to other parts of the body. In this course, we will study the biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and medical aspects of cancer cells with emphasis on the scientific evidence that underlies the causes, treatment, and prevention. Course Codes: B. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 304 - Reproduction and Development This course involves an evolutionary analysis of the patterns and principles of reproduction and development (how a single fertilized egg becomes a complex, multicellular organism) with emphasis on how the embryo changes form, how cell fates are specified, how genes are regulated, how patterns are formed, and discussion of contemporary issues, including human reproduction and development. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
BIO 310 - Genetics A study of the principles of inheritance and cell regulation from classical and molecular viewpoints. Special attention is given to chromatin structure, molecular genetics and the genetic aspects of the immune response and cancer. Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 310L - Genetics Lab A study of the principles of inheritance and cell regulation from classical and molecular viewpoints. Special attention is given to chromatin structure, molecular genetics and the genetic aspects of the immune response and cancer. Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 310. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO 317 - Environmental Microbiology Study of the spectrum and significance of microorganisms and their relationship to human welfare, public health and the environment. Microbial anatomy, metabolism, genetics and growth patterns are included. Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Corequisite: BIO*317L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO*317L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
BIO 317L - Environmental Microbiology Lab Laboratory investigations include culture techniques, microscopy, differential staining, and biochemical testing of bacteria. Immunosuppressed students should be aware that Biosafety Level-2 organisms will be used in this class. For more information, please check with your physician. Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Corequisite: BIO*317. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Corequisite: BIO*317. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
BIO 318 - Clinical Microbiology This course focuses on the structure, function, metabolism, nutrition, growth, genetics, and control of bacteria, as well as the structure, function, and reproduction of viruses. Emphasis is on the nature and control of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotes. This course is specifically designed for those interested in a career in the health care professions, but anyone who meets the prerequisites may take it. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 318L. Summer B offering is online, whereas BIO*318L is on campus.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO 318L. Summer B offering is online, whereas BIO*318L is on campus. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 318L - Clinical Microbiology Lab Laboratory investigations include culture techniques, microscopy, differential staining, and biochemical testing of bacteria. Immunosuppressed students should be aware that Biosafety Level-2 organisms will be used in this class. For more information, please check with your physician. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 112/112L OR BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO*318. Additional lab fee required. Summer B offering is on campus, whereas BIO*318 is online.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 112/112L OR BIO.Q 103/103L, PLUS CHM.Q 140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years. Selected allied health programs/majors may have grading requirements that are more stringent than those noted here. Coreq: BIO*318. Additional lab fee required. Summer B offering is on campus, whereas BIO*318 is online. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO 320 - Analysis and Remediation of Environmental Problems An exploration of environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, and remediation using biological approaches. Topics include the fates and transport of toxic chemicals in environmental systems; the effects of these toxicants on organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems; and sustainable remediation technologies to remove these toxicants from the environment. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO*220/220L or BIO*330/330L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO*320L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO*220/220L or BIO*330/330L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO*320L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
BIO 320L - Analysis and Remediation of Environmental Problems Lab A collection of experiments employing a variety of toxicological methods to investigate levels of toxicants in various environments and their effects on biological systems at the whole organism level as well as exploring sustainable ways to remediate them. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO.Q 104/104L, BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 320. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO.Q 104/104L, BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 320. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
BIO 325 - Immunology Immunology is the study of the processes by which an organism recognizes and responds to foreign substances in order to maintain a constant internal environment. This course explores immunology in three parts: 1. principles of immuno biology, chemistry and genetics; 2. mechanisms of immune responses, and 3. applications in research and medicine. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher (or Instructor permission); may be used to satisfy the Biology Elective requirement for Biology majors.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher (or Instructor permission); may be used to satisfy the Biology Elective requirement for Biology majors. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
BIO 330 - Ecology For science and non-science majors wishing for more advanced study, this course will cover both the principles of ecology and its applications. This course explores ecology through a system approach, population dynamics, community interactions, as well as the impact of humans on the global environment. This would make a great IS course. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science. Coreq: BIO 330L (for Biology/Bio Ed/BMS/ESS/Toxicology majors only).
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science. Coreq: BIO 330L (for Biology/Bio Ed/BMS/ESS/Toxicology majors only). Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
BIO 330L - Ecology Laboratory With a greater focus on field study and quantitative analysis, this is an upper level research based laboratory course. Laboratory is required only for students majoring in Biology or ESS. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science (BIO/BIO Ed/BMS/ESS/TOX majors must have completed BIO 105). Coreq: BIO 330. Additional Lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: PEQ course in Science (BIO/BIO Ed/BMS/ESS/TOX majors must have completed BIO 105). Coreq: BIO 330. Additional Lab fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
BIO 331 - Cellular Toxicology An in-depth study of the molecular mechanisms by which chemicals exert their effects on biological systems. Topics include molecular- and cellular-level study of chemical absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; toxication versus detoxication reactions; and biochemical mechanisms of toxicity. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO 331L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L with minimum grade C-. Coreqs: BIO 331L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
BIO 331L - Cellular Toxicology Lab An investigation of the effects of toxicant exposure at the molecular level. Students will use current toxicological methods to assess the effects of toxicant exposure on molecular and cellular structure and function. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 331. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: BIO 220/220L. Coreqs: BIO 331. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
BIO 332 - Clinical Environmental Medicine Environmental medicine is a pioneering discipline that encompasses the principles of holistic, functional, natural, and integrative medicine. Students will be trained to identify environmental illnesses and learn their cause, interventions, mechanism of systemic toxicity, and the holistic therapeutic care for patients exposed to pollutant hazards in their homes, communities, and workplaces. Course Codes: CR. Prerequisites: BIO*Q 103/103L or CHM*Q 140/140L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CR. Prerequisites: BIO*Q 103/103L or CHM*Q 140/140L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
BIO 336 - Comparative Chordate Anatomy Phylogeny of the chordates and the evolution of their organ systems through comparative anatomy. Structural modifications are correlated with function and their impact on the evolution of vertebrate phyla. Laboratory includes dissection of the shark, amphibian, and mammal as well as detailed study of skeletal material. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
BIO 336L - Comparative Chordate Anatomy Lab Phylogeny of the chordates and the evolution of their organ systems through comparative anatomy. Structural modifications are correlated with function and their impact on the evolution of vertebrate phyla. Laboratory includes dissection of the shark, amphibian, and mammal as well as detailed study of fish, amphibian, reptilian, bird and mammalian skeletal material. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, BIO 104/104L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the past 5 years. Coreq: BIO 336. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
BIO 337 - Animal Physiology An in-depth study of the function of vertebrate organisms with some emphasis on select invertebrate systems. Includes the basic physiological mechanisms involved in the maintenance of both cellular and organ-system homeostasis in vertebrates. Course Codes: FHR. All of the following courses are required as prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. All of the following courses are required as prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
BIO 337L - Animal Physiology Laboratory An application of theory and concepts through direct experimentation. Includes blood and urine analysis, nerve-muscle physiology, exercise physiology, cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology. Course Codes: FHR. Prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prerequisites: BIO.Q*103/103L, BIO 104/104L, CHM.Q*140/140L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher taken within the last 5 years. Coreq: BIO 337. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
BIO 341 - Ecology and Conservation Biology of Costa Rica (PII or IS course) Course requirements: Students must register for the course in the Fall semester prior to the trip to Costa Rica. Students must attend 3 days of classes (2 hours per day) in the Spring semester (or during the week immediately following graduation in the Spring). Students must complete the 9-day Costa Rica tour (currently scheduled for late May). Students must maintain a journal of their observations throughout the tour. Students must attend 3 days of classes (2 hours per day) in the following Fall semester and submit a written term report based on the 6 days of classes and the tour in Costa Rica. Prereqs: PEQ in Science. Chair Approval Required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereqs: PEQ in Science. Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 353 - Bioinformatics Bioinformatics is the use of information technology to advance the scientific understanding of living systems. Bioinformatic technologies are used to analyze sequences, structure, and map information about genes and proteins. Topics covered in this course include gene sequence comparison for mutation and evolution analysis, molecular modeling and clinical applications. Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: BIO 310/310L with minimum grade C-.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: BIO 310/310L with minimum grade C-. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 377 - Conservation Biology Conservation biology is the scientific investigation of the human impact on biological diversity and the development of strategies to prevent species extinction. It merges ecosystem and population biology concepts with issues of environmental law, economics and ethics. This would make a great Integrative Studies (IS) course. Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring (odd years).
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CHR. Prereq: Any PEQ in science. Normal Offering Cycle: Every other Spring (odd years). Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 410 - Cell Biology The molecular basis of cell structure and function is explored in a systematic examination of cell organelles. Special attention is given to cell thermodynamics, energy production, biosynthesis, control processes and evolutionary patterns. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L. Pre OR Corequisite: CHM*251/253L. Coreq: BIO 410L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L. Pre OR Corequisite: CHM*251/253L. Coreq: BIO 410L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
BIO 410L - Cell Biology Lab The molecular basis of cell structure and function is explored in a systematic examination of cell organelles. Special attention is given to cell thermodynamics, energy production, biosynthesis, control processes and evolutionary patterns. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM 251, CHM 252. Coreq: BIO 410. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: BIO.Q 103/103L, CHM 251, CHM 252. Coreq: BIO 410. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
BIO 425 - Advanced Genetics In-depth exploration of current research literature in genetics through formal lectures and scientific conversations among students and the instructor. Topics include recombinant DNA, cancer genetics and gene regulation. Prereq: BIO 310 with minimum grade C-.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: BIO 310 with minimum grade C-. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO 453 - Biology Research Experience I This course provides the opportunity for students to engage in independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty member. The independent research experience provides students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills in time management, perseverance, and dedication to a longer-term project. Course Codes: CG. Pre-req: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years or instructor approval. Additional course fee required. Chair Approval Required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CG. Pre-req: BIO.Q 103/103L or equivalent completed with a grade of C- or higher within the last 5 years or instructor approval. Additional course fee required. Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 3
BIO 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School This course in Biology (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Focus includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 479 - Student Teaching Middle and High School Supervised Student Teaching experience in Biology provides experiences in both a middle, and high school classroom. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
BIO 483 - Biology Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience in a biology research setting with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Departmental approval required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Departmental approval required. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 484 - Biology Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience in a biology research setting with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Departmental approval required. Prereq: BIO 483.
Prerequisites & Notes Departmental approval required. Prereq: BIO 483. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO 485 - Independent Study Independent study may be pursued as a reading course in biological literature, or as an opportunity to acquire special biological techniques. The student must complete a written proposal on an independent study form (available in the Registrar’s Office). Course Codes: CG. Permission of instructor is required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CG. Permission of instructor is required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
BIO.Q 103 - Biological Systems I (PEQ Science) How do scientists use the scientific method to understand the processes that occur in living systems? Topics include biochemistry, bioenergetics, genetics and cell structure and function. This course provides a foundation for upper level courses in biology. Course Codes: ABR. A score of 85 or above on the NYS Regents Biology Exam or a grade of B- or higher in a Nazareth non-majors Biology Department course (or equivalent course from another accredited institution) is recommended. Course is required for science and health science majors and selected minors; Students in other programs may take it with approval of department chair. Coreq: BIO.Q 103L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. A score of 85 or above on the NYS Regents Biology Exam or a grade of B- or higher in a Nazareth non-majors Biology Department course (or equivalent course from another accredited institution) is recommended. Course is required for science and health science majors and selected minors; Students in other programs may take it with approval of department chair. Coreq: BIO.Q 103L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO.Q 103L - Biological Systems I Lab (PEQ Science) How do scientists use the scientific method to understand the processes that occur in living systems? This co-requisite to BIO.Q 103 explores this question through investigation of the cellular and biochemical aspects of living matter using observations and experiments that model current research in biology. This course provides a foundation for upper level courses in biology. Course Codes: ABR. Coreq: BIO.Q 103 Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Coreq: BIO.Q 103 Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 106 - Introduction to Horticultural Science (PEQ Science) How do we balance the growing human need for plants with our responsibility to care for planet Earth? This course explores how to grow indoor and outdoor plants in a sustainable manner. Topics include the diversity of horticultural plants, plant breeding, plant diseases, plant propagation, and sustainable gardening. Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106L. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106L. This PEQ course counts as a Global course. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO.Q 106L - Introduction to Horticultural Science Lab (PEQ Science) The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experience using scientific methods with plants. Laboratory exercises will be correlated with the topics discussed in the course. Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Co-req: BIO.Q*106. This course will be held fully online. Students are expected to participate from the first day of classes. An online course is best suited to students who are self-directed and very familiar with Moodle and other computer technology. For important information, please refer to the following: go.naz.edu/tlt-online. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 109 - Human Biology (PEQ Science) How do the various structural and functional levels(from cells to organs systems) contribute to the production of a human being? Students will explore this question as they first learn about the abilities that cells have on their own, due to life’s molecules and the amazing properties of DNA. They will then study new properties that emerge when cells become tissues and tissues become organ systems - culminating in a remarkable functioning organism, the human being. Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*109L at the same time.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*109L at the same time. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BIO.Q 109L - Human Biology Lab (PEQ Science) How do various structural and functional levels (from cells to organs systems) contribute to the production of a human being? This co-requisite to BIO.Q 109 invites students to learn about human biology through lab investigations they will conduct involving microscopy, chemical analysis and human physiological measurements. The use of hypotheses and the ability to analyze data are integral parts of the lab. Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*109. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*109. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 110L - Discovery and Inquiry: Thinking Scientifically (PEQ Science) This Enduring Question (EQ) course for non-majors is for students who have taken a 3-credit science course without a laboratory component. Students will explore the question, Is science just for scientists? and be guided through a real-world issue in science using case-study/problem based learning. Students will complete a semester long project focused on developing a theoretical cure for a disease, illness or ailment that can be tested using lab skills and techniques. Course codes: NR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: NR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 111 - Contemporary Biology (PEQ Science) How do scientists know what they know? How can scientists tell if, for example, global warming really exists or whether a new drug is effective? Questions such as these will be addressed in this course as we dissect current biological issues, learning biology and what it means to be a scientist in the process. Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*111L at the same time. Summer offering is online; Fall offering is FYS course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*111L at the same time.Fall offering is FYS course. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO.Q 111L - Contemporary Biology Lab (PEQ Science) How do scientists know what they know? Through direct participation in experimental and descriptive investigation, students will be introduced to biology as an active application of scientific inquiry. Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*111. Summer offering is online.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*111. Summer offering is online. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 114 - Plants and People (PEQ Science) How do plants contribute to our quality of life? Are plants as important to western cultures as they are to other world cultures? What is plant blindness and why does it persist? This course will explore these questions by investigating the many uses humans make of plants, including ritual use of plants (for example, as hallucinogens), as food, as the clothes we wear, the homes we build, and the many ways plants can help heal.Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO.Q 114L - Plants and People Lab (PEQ Science) This course will actively involve students in using the scientific method to study plants. It will include work in the greenhouse, in the field and in the lab. We will also visit sites where plant products are produced and/or marketed. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 114. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 116 - How to Make a Baby (PEQ Science) What does it mean to be a sexually reproducing organism? Topics include anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs, egg and sperm formation, control of fertility, assisted reproduction, genetics, the stages of development, pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the effects of environmental teratogens on development. Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*116L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*116L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO.Q 116L - How to Make a Baby Lab (PEQ Science) What does it mean to be a sexually reproducing organism. The laboratory portion of the course will provide hands-on experience using the scientific method on non-human model systems (sea urchins, fruit flies, chicks, etc.) and laboratory exercises will coincide with the topics discussed in the lecture component. Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*116.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*116. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 117 - Microbes & Society (PEQ Science) Are microbes friends or foes? Since the emergence of humans on earth, a silent war has been fought between microbes and humans with no clear victor. Why do we fight this war? Are we healthier without them? Is it even possible to win? Do we want to win? We will explore these questions through examination of basic concepts in microbiology with emphasis on contemporary issues including beneficial and harmful aspects, such as emerging diseases, bioterrorism, bioremediation, and food microbiology. Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*117L at the same time.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. If taking this course to fulfill a PEQ or FYS requirement you must take lab counterpart BIO.Q*117L at the same time. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
BIO.Q 117L - Microbes & Society Lab (PEQ Science) Are microbes friends or foes? We will explore this question using the scientific method. Emphasis is on safe handling of microbes, culture techniques, staining, identification of bacteria, food microbiology, and environmental microbiology. Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*117.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. These labs must be taken with lecture counterpart BIO.Q*117. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
BIO.Q 118 - Biology and Evolution of Sex (Perspectives Enduring Questions) How do sexual reproduction and sexual selection influence our daily lives? This course explores this question by studying evolution, genetics, and anatomy, introducing basic concepts in biology. Topics include anatomy and origin sexual reproduction, sexual selection, gender, love, sexual violence, and homosexuality. Course Codes: NR. Coreqs: BIO.Q 118L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Coreqs: BIO.Q 118L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 4
BIO.Q 118L - Biology and Evolution of Sex Laboratory Perspectives Enduring Questions) How do sexual reproduction and sexual selection influence our daily lives? This course explores this question by studying evolution, genetics, and anatomy, introducing basic concepts in biology. Topics include anatomy and origin sexual reproduction, sexual selection, gender, love, sexual violence, and homosexuality. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 118.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Coreq: BIO.Q 118. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 0
ENV 250 - Special Topics in Sustainability Variable topics. Course codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENV 325 - Sustainability: European Approaches This course is taught in Berlin as part of the Nazareth College Residential Program in Berlin. This is a full-semester course that includes a study of Germany’s National Sustainability Strategy, the role of the Green Party in shaping government policy as well as the cooperative effort of the countries in the European Union to address issues of sustainability. The course will include field trips to sites where sustainable practices have been successful (such as waste to energy and energy generation facilities). Prereq: PEQ in Science or Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: PEQ in Science or Social Science. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENV 340 - Geographic Information Systems ENV 340 Geographic Information Systems is designed to provide practical experience in the analysis of spatial (location-based) data. This will be a hands-on class with extensive experience using industry standard GIS software. Understand spatial (location-based) data an essential skill in a wide range of industries and political environments. Course codes: ACH. Prereq: BIO 330L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ACH. Prereq: BIO 330L. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
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BCH 421 - Biochemistry I A study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules, their synthesis and degradation, principles of enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics and biological oxidation. The laboratory is an introduction to modern biochemical methods and techniques and their application to the solution of biochemical problems. May be used to satisfy the cellular elective for Biology majors. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 or CHM*221 with C- grade or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 or CHM*221 with C- grade or better. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BCH 422 - Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology Topics include photosynthesis, nucleic acid structure and function, gene regulation and recombinant DNA technology. Applications of these topics to areas such as medicine, forensics, and agriculture are explored. An introduction to bioinformatics will provide skills to retrieve and analyze electronic databases, determine sequence homologies, and access the biomedical literature. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 OR CHM*221 with a grade of C- or better.Optional corequisite: BCH*423L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 OR CHM*221 with a grade of C- or better. Optional corequisite: BCH*423L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
BCH 423L - Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology The laboratory is an introduction to modern biochemical and molecular biological methods and techniques and their application to the solution of biochemical problems. Experimental methods include: DNA isolation and analysis, electrophoresis, recombinant DNA technology, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), protein purification, and enzyme kinetic analysis. Additional fee required. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BCH*421 or BCH*422. Open only to BCH and CLS majors; others by permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BCH*421 or BCH*422. Open only to BCH and CLS majors; others by permission. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
CHM 110 - Special Topic: Exploration in Chemistry In this course students will investigate the issue of lead in soil with a faculty mentor. Students will learn laboratory techniques, develop new protocols for experiments, analyze results, and document work using a research notebook. This course serves as an Experiential Learning (EL) course for the Nazareth College Core Curriculum. Course Codes: BGR. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGR. Instructor permission required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
CHM 137 - Peer Led Team Learning Workshop for Preparation for General Chemistry Course The Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) model engages small teams of students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in general chemistry. The workshop model provides an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving, provides guidance when needed, and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying general chemistry. The workshop leader sets a tone for the discussion in which individual points of view are respected, criticism is constructive, and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. Course Codes: BR Coreqs: CHM*139.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR Coreqs: CHM*139. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
CHM 139 - Preparation for General Chemistry An introduction to essential chemical concepts. Students will learn basic chemistry concepts conceptually and become comfortable in performing chemical calculations. Topics will include dimensional analysis, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and solutions. Course Codes: BR. Coreqs: CHM*137.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreqs: CHM*137. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 155 - General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Workshop The Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) model engages small teams of students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in general chemistry. The workshop model provides an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving, provides guidance when needed, and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying general chemistry. The workshop leader sets a tone for the discussion in which individual points of view are respected, criticism is constructive, and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. Coreqs: CHM.Q 140.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreqs: CHM.Q 140. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
CHM 221 - Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry An introduction of essential concepts in organic chemistry that includes stereochemistry, nomenclature, and aqueous organic chemical reactions. Introduces the fundamental molecules of biochemistry, including amino acids, nucleotides, carbohydrates, and lipids. Course codes: NR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L with a grade of C- or better. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: CHM*221L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: NR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L with a grade of C- or better. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: CHM*221L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 221L - Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry Lab This laboratory experience allows application of the concepts discussed in CHM*221. Students will generate, analyze and interpret data from organic and biochemical systems. Students will generate, analyze and interpret data from organic and biochemical systems. Basic techniques in organic synthesis and biochemical methods will be covered. Prereq: CHM.Q*140L with a grade of C- or better. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: CHM*221. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: CHM.Q*140L with a grade of C- or better. Selected allied health programs/majors have grading requirements that are more stringent that those noted here. Coreq: CHM*221. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHM 225 - Analytical Chemistry A one-semester course covering the techniques of analytical chemistry. Topics covered include separatory, titrimetric and spectroscopic methods of analysis as well as methods of data analysis and experimental design. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L or equivalent with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*226L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L or equivalent with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*226L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 226L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory techniques including titration, separation, spectroscopy and electrochemical methods are emphasized. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140L with a C- or better. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140L with a C- or better. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHM 245 - Inorganic Chemistry This course is designed to build a fundamental understanding of the behavior of chemical species traditionally not covered in organic chemistry. While this may seem like a rather vague description, the aim is to give the student the tools needed to approach the study of chemistry from a series of basic concepts which apply to all of the elements of the periodic table. We will begin by looking into the relationship between structure and spectroscopy and how a mathematical treatment of these will allow the student to both predict and interpret a variety of spectroscopic data. This will be followed with an in depth look at bonding theories and discussion of how most of the chemical reactions one is likely to encounter can be approached from one or more of these theories. Along with this discussion we will expand upon the simple concept of acid base chemistry and use this as a springboard to an investigation of reaction kinetics, mechanics, and equilibrium systems. The course will conclude with practical experience in putting all of these principles together in the study of coordination compounds. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L with a grade of C- or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L with a grade of C- or better. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I The relationship between structure and properties of organic compounds is emphasized with a focus on stereochemistry, spectroscopy, nomenclature, organic functional groups, acid-base chemistry, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics. The reactions of carbonyl-containing compounds and their relevance to biological application are emphasized. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 with C- grade or better. Coreq: CHM*253L and CHM*255.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 with C- grade or better. Coreq: CHM*253L and CHM*255. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II The emphasis of this course is on reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis. Special attention is paid toward substitution and elimination reactions at SP3 hybridized carbons, addition reactions to pi systems, electrophilic aromatic substitution, and oxidation-reduced chemistry. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 with grade of C- or better. Coreq: CHM*254L, CHM*255.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*251 with grade of C- or better. Coreq: CHM*254L, CHM*255. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 253L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Techniques including purification, separation, recrystallization, fractional distillation, solvent extraction, various forms of chromatography and spectral analysis are introduced in the fall semester. A semester project over several weeks is undertaken, typically with emphasis on isolation, purification, and characterization of a natural product. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*251 and CHM*255. Additional course fee required; rates subject to change.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140 and CHM.Q*140L with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*251 and CHM*255. Additional course fee required; rates subject to change. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHM 254L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Functional group transformations, classic synthetic transformations, modern reactions and multi-step synthesis are emphasized in the laboratory. Students are engaged in a multi-week synthesis project of their own design. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*253L with a C- grade or better. Coreq: CHM 252. Additional course fee required; rate subject to change.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*253L with a C- grade or better. Coreq: CHM 252. Additional course fee required;rate subject to change. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHM 255 - Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Workshop for Organic Chemistry The PLTL Workshop model engages small teams of students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in organic chemistry. The workshop model provides an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving, provides guidance when needed, and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying organic chemistry. The workshop leader sets a tone for the discussion in which individual points of view are respected, criticism is constructive, and all members have an equal opportunity to participate. Coreqs: CHM 251 for Fall term, CHM 252 for Spring term.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreqs: CHM 251 for Fall term, CHM 252 for Spring term. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
CHM 270 - Applied Mathematics in Chemistry This course provides basic tools of applied mathematics used to interpret and model systems studied in chemistry, biochemistry and physics. CHM270 is designed as a post-calculus I course for second-year students that major in chemistry and biochemistry or related fields. Some of the topics covered are qualitative and analytic approaches to differential equations, partial derivatives, introduction to matrices and transformation matrices, group theory and symmetry. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites: CHM.Q*140 and MTH.Q*113, with grades of C- or higher. Prerequisite or co-requisite with MTH*212.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Prerequisites: CHM.Q*140 and MTH.Q*113, with grades of C- or higher. Prerequisite or co-requisite with MTH*212. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
CHM 301 - Summer Research Experience I This course provides the opportunity for students to engage in independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty member during the summer term. More importantly, the independent research experience provides students with the opportunity to do real science while learning valuable skills in time management, perseverance, and dedication to a longer-term project. Research requires a significant time commitment from the student and faculty member in order to make progress toward the project objectives. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Course Codes: C. Instructor approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Instructor approval required. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
CHM 311 - Environmental Chemistry A one-semester course building on general chemistry concepts as they apply to environmental systems. The chemistry of air, water, soil and energy systems will be discussed as well as the interactions between systems. Basic toxicology will also be covered. Course Codes: R. Prereq: Two semesters of Chemistry with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM 311L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: Two semesters of Chemistry with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM 311L. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHM 311L - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Students will use modern analytical techniques to explore scientific problems involving natural systems. Analysis of soils, air and natural waters will be done in an integrated project format. Students will develop many of their own procedures based on the hypotheses developed, and follow up each project with written/oral report. Coreq: CHM*311. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreq: CHM*311. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
CHM 325 - Chemical Instrumentation An integrated seminar/laboratory course which gives majors in biological sciences and chemistry minors practical experience with modern instrumentation. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: Two semesters of Chemistry with C- or better. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: Two semesters of Chemistry with C- or better. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHM 360 - Physical Chemistry This is a one-semester overview of physical chemistry for all students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry. Physical chemistry is the study of the behavior of matter. As such, it is central to the understanding of other subdisciplines of chemistry as well as most physical and life sciences. It examines the physical and chemical transformations of substances. It deals with the atomic and molecular structure of matter. Physical chemistry investigates the interactions between molecules as well as the interactions between matter and energy. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140, CHM.Q*140L, CHM*270, MTH*212 and PHY*208 with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*360L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q*140, CHM.Q*140L, CHM*270, MTH*212 and PHY*208 with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*360L. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHM 360L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory This is a junior/senior level laboratory course with experiments concerning physical chemistry, specifically the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, kinetics, transport properties, polymers, spectroscopy and photochemistry. Students will generally work in small groups of two or three students. Students are expected to participate as an equal member of their group and work cooperatively on the preparation, performance and clean-up of each experiment. Course codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q* 140, CHM.Q*140L with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*360. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM.Q* 140, CHM.Q*140L with a C- or better. Coreq: CHM*360. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 2
CHM 362 - Advanced Physical Chemistry A study of fundamental theories of matter and their application to chemistry. Topics include chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, molecular orbital theory and spectroscopy. Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: CHM*360 MTH*212 PHY*208 with a grade of C- or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: CHM*360 MTH*212 PHY*208 with a grade of C- or better. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHM 435 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Study of the mechanisms of organic reactions, including such topics as orbital symmetry, reactive intermediates, stereochemistry, asymmetric reactions and synthesis. Course Codes: R. Prereq: CHM 252 with a C- or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: CHM 252 with a C- or better. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHM 437 - Thermodynamics of Drug Design In this course, topics in medicinal chemistry will be treated in depth, drawing from current literature. The topics will include selection of drug targets, drug design, methods of synthesis, combinatorial synthesis, high throughput screening, structure activity relationships, binding assays, including structure-based thermodynamics and molecular recognition. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: CHM*221 or CHM*251 with a C- or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: CHM*221 or CHM*251 with a C- or better. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHM 447 - Selected Topics in Chemistry A topically-oriented course geared to the demands of the students. Topics could include: Physical Biochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Magnetic Resonance and Polymer Chemistry, Physical Organic Chemistry, Advanced Organic Synthesis, Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Food Chemistry and Chemistry of Art. Course Codes: R. Prereq: two CHM courses 200 level or higher with minimum grade C- or higher.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: two CHM courses 200 level or higher with minimum grade C- or higher. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1 to 3
CHM 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School This course in Chemistry (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Focus includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Prereq: CHM*252, CHM*360, and ADOL*410 with a C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: CHM*252, CHM*360, and ADOL*410 with a C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and High School Supervised Student Teaching experience in Chemistry provides experiences in both middle and high school classrooms. Prereq: CHM*457. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: CHM*457. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
CHM 483 - Chemistry Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience in a biochemistry/chemistry research setting with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Departmental approval required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Departmental approval required. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 484 - Chemistry Internship Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience in a biology/chemistry research setting with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Departmental approval required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Departmental approval required. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM 485 - Independent Study Faculty-directed study of appropriate topics on a tutorial basis. This course will enable a student to pursue studies of existing knowledge available in the literature. Open to qualified juniors and seniors.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
CHM 486 - Independent Study Faculty-directed study of appropriate topics on a tutorial basis. This course will enable a student to pursue studies of existing knowledge available in the literature. Open to qualified juniors and seniors.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM.Q 140 - General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem (PEQ Science) How do we gain knowledge of chemistry? How should we model chemical systems? How can we apply this knowledge? This entry level course in chemistry addresses the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*139 with a grade C- or higher; can also complete prereq through Moodle Placement Test or ALEKS. Coreq: CHM*155 and CHM.Q*140L. See Chemistry Department website for more information: https://www2.naz.edu/dept/chemistry/chm140-eligibi lity.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: CHM*139 with a grade C- or higher; can also complete prereq through Moodle Placement Test or ALEKS. Coreq: CHM*155 and CHM.Q*140L. See Chemistry Department website for more information: https://www2.naz.edu/dept/chemistry/chm140-eligibility. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHM.Q 140L - General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Lab (PEQ Science) This entry-level laboratory course exposes students to methods of investigation that lead to answers regarding the fundamental concepts and questions in chemistry. How do we collect data to gain knowledge of chemical systems or how can this data be used to model chemical systems? Course Codes: ABR. Coreq: CHM.Q 140. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Coreq: CHM.Q 140. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CLS 201 - Laboratory Medicine This course investigates how medical laboratory testing supports decision making by patients and their providers. It introduces students to ethical and medical challenges that arise in modern medicine, and provides an opportunity to explore the medical laboratory and understand common medical tests. This course is suitable both for individuals interested in a career in laboratory medicine and as an Integrative Studies course for those exploring questions relating to biomedical science or health. Course codes: AB. Prereq: BIO.Q*103 or CHM.Q*140.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: BIO.Q*103 or CHM.Q*140. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 301 - Clinical Chemistry This course examines physiologic and pathologic processes of the body, and the biochemical analytes used in healthcare to evaluate them. Students will perform manual testing for common clinical chemistry analytes in laboratory and learn to interpret clinical chemistry results in terms of human health. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*301L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*301L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 301L - Clinical Chemistry Laboratory This course examines physiologic and pathologic processes of the body, and the biochemical analytes used in healthcare to evaluate them. Students will perform manual testing for common clinical chemistry analytes in laboratory and learn to interpret clinical chemistry results in terms of human health. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*301. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*301. Additional fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CLS 302 - Diagnostic Microbiology This course will focus on mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and the host response, as well as the antibiotic therapies and their selection. Traditional culture, biochemical, and modern molecular scientific approaches to identify organisms will be covered. This course is specifically designed for students interested in medical laboratory work or in developing familiarity with identifying pathogenic organisms. Course codes: ABH. Prerequisites: BIO*318/318L. Corequisite: CLS*302L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABH. Prerequisites: BIO*318/318L. Corequisite: CLS*302L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 302L - Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory This course will focus on mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and the host response, as well as the antibiotic therapies and their selection. Traditional culture, biochemical, and modern molecular scientific approaches to identify organisms will be covered. This course is specifically designed for students interested in medical laboratory work or in developing familiarity with identifying pathogenic organisms. Course codes: ABH. Prerequisites: BIO*318/318L. Corequisite: CLS*302.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABH. Prerequisites: BIO*318/318L. Corequisite: CLS*302. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CLS 303 - Clinical Mycology and Parasitology This course explores the fungal and parasitic pathogens that threaten human and animal health. Emphasis will be placed on mechanisms of identification, specific diseases, and treatments. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CLS 305 - Clinical Blood Banking This course focuses on the safe delivery of blood products in the medical setting. Emphasis is placed on the genetics and immunology that control the expression of blood group antigens and presence of antibodies against those antigens. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*305L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*305L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 305L - Clinical Blood Bank Laboratory This course focuses on the safe delivery of blood products in the medical setting. Students perform key blood banking testing such as ABO typing or antibody identification, and interpret results in the context of safe transfusion practice. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*305. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*305. Additional fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CLS 306 - Clinical Hematology This course covers the development, morphology, and function of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. Disorders and diseases affecting blood cells are also covered. Laboratory work will cover visual identification and assessment of blood cells. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*306L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*306L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 306L - Clinical Hematology Laboratory This course covers the development, morphology, and function of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. Students will perform and interpret key laboratory techniques including complete blood counts and leukocyte differentials. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*306. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Coreq: CLS*306. Additional fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CLS 307L - Urinalysis and Body Fluids Lab This course examines analysis of urine and body fluids in the context of human health and disease. The laboratory will cover the biophysical and biochemical analysis of such fluids. Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Prereq: CHM.Q*140/140L and BIO.Q*103/103L. Additional fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CLS 401 - Clinical Chemistry Rotation This rotation course focuses on developing entry level competency with biochemical testing in the clinical setting including assessing blood gases, nutrition, organ function (cardiac, renal, hepatic, e.g.), therapeutic drug monitoring, hormonal testing, and other areas. Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*301/301L, with minimum grade of C-. Corequisites: CLS*402, CLS*405, CLS*406. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*301/301L, with minimum grade of C-. Corequisites: CLS*402, CLS*405, CLS*406. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 402 - Clinical Microbiology Rotation This rotation will focus on demonstrating the competencies related to the mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and the host response. The clinical analysis of samples including identification of microorganisms and antibiotic resistances will be covered. Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*302/302L, with minimum grade of C-. Corequisites: CLS*401, CLS*405, CLS*406. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*302/302L, with minimum grade of C-. Corequisites: CLS*401, CLS*405, CLS*406. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 405 - Clinical Blood Banking Rotation The rotation focuses on the clinical analysis of blood antigens and antibodies. Performance of routine blood banking procedures including blood group and Rh typing and antibody screens, antibody identification, cross matching, elution and absorption techniques will be covered. Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*305/305L, with minimum grade C-. Corequisites: CLS*401, CLS*402, CLS*406. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*305/305L, with minimum grade C-. Corequisites: CLS*401, CLS*402, CLS*406. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 406 - Clinical Hematology Rotation This rotation focuses on routine and special hematology procedures, including manual and automated blood cell counts, identification of normal and abnormal morphology, and correlation with associated diseases. Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*306/306L, with minimum grade C-. Corequisites: CLS*401, CLS*402, CLS*405. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFG. Prereq: CLS*306/306L, with minimum grade C-. Corequisites: CLS*401, CLS*402, CLS*405. 160 hours fieldwork required. Open only to CLS majors. Program Director Approval Required. Per program handbook, GPA and other requirements apply; any student who does not meet all requirements will be removed from the course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CLS 431 - Clinical Laboratory Management and Operations This course introduces the theory, practical application and evaluation of laboratory management principles. Students will explore models of healthcare and laboratory information systems, quality control, ethics, laboratory operations and scope of practice. Course codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
CLS 450 - Capstone in Clinical Laboratory Science Seminar course that includes oral and written presentations of research on current topics related to laboratory medicine. Application of clinical principles to interpretation of medical data is emphasized, including integration of liberal arts and ethics. ASCP BOC examination preparation methods and application for certification and licensure are included. Course codes: AFG.Program Director approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFG. Program Director approval required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
PHY 204L - General Physics Lab II Lab component of Introductory Physics II fully integrated with lecture (PHY*208). Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY.208. Additional course fee required. Integrated lecture/lab course; see PHY.Q*207 for days/times.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY.208. Additional course fee required. Integrated lecture/lab course; see PHY.Q*207 for days/times. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
PHY 208 - Introductory Physics II With Integrated Lab This is the second semester of a one-year course in general physics with an integrated laboratory component. Topics include: wave motion, sound, light, geometric optics, electricity and magnetism. Laboratory investigations integrated into class. Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY*204L, PHY*210. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY*204L, PHY*210. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PHY 209 - Physics 1 Workshop The PLTL Workshop model engages small teams of students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in physics 1. The workshop is an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying physics. This workshop is required for all students taking PHY.Q 207. Course Codes: BR. Coreqs: PHY.Q*203L, PHY.Q*207.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreqs: PHY.Q*203L, PHY.Q 207. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
PHY 210 - Introductory Physics 2 Workshop The PLTL Workshop model engages small teams of students guided by a peer leader in solving problems in physics 2. The workshop is an active learning environment for students in which a peer leader leads the group utilizing various techniques for problem solving and advice regarding the best practices for students when studying physics. This workshop is required for all students taking PHY*208. Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY*208.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY*208. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
PHY.Q 203L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory (PEQ Science) Lab component of Introductory Physics I fully integrated with lecture (PHY.Q*207). See PHY.Q*207 for days/times. Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Coreqs: PHY.Q*207 and PHY*209.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Integrated lecture/lab course; see PHY.Q*207 for days/times. Coreqs: PHY.Q*207 and PHY*209. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
PHY.Q 207 - Introductory Physics I with Integrated Laboratory (PEQ Science) How does physics explain the properties of nature? How can our understanding of these properties be applied to ordinary situations in daily life? This course with integrated laboratory activities explores the answers to these questions using the basic principles of physics to describe ordinary mechanical phenomena using algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Topics include: linear and rotational kinematics, Newton’s Laws, work and energy, momentum, and equilibrium of rigid bodies. Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY.Q*203L, PHY*209. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq: PHY.Q*203L, PHY*209. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
Community Youth Development
Academic Program in:
Minors
CYD 201 - Youth Development in Community Settings CYD 201 Youth Development in Community Settings This course is designed to provide students with an increased knowledge of risk and protective factors in the lives of youth, the variety of youth development services, and strategies to advocate for and empower youth. Students participate in service learning with the City of Rochester’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee members. Open to all students; required for CYD major and minor. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to all students; required for CYD major and minor. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CYD 301 - Guidance and Engagement Techniques with Youth: Real Strategies Guidance and Engagement Techniques teaches trauma-informed positive youth development guidance and engagement strategies to build healthy youth-adult partnerships, particularly with youth ages 6-16 years. This hands-on class includes service-learning with the youth participants in IBERO Hispanic-American Action League’s Youth Services Department’s ASPIRA Youth Leadership program. Open to all students; required for CYD majors and minors. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to all students; required for CYD majors and minors. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CYD 303 - Plan, Implement and Evaluate Youth Services Provides students with an understanding of societal and community issues that impact youth programs. In addition, students learn techniques to respond to multiple stakeholders of youth programming: funders, agency staff, parents, and most importantly, the youth participants. Topics include: program planning, promotion and evaluation, recruiting and retaining youth participants, and ensuring youth voice and choice in decision-making. Service-learning with local agencies that promote real time learning opportunities. Open to all students; required for CYD majors. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to all students; required for CYD majors. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CYD 401 - Trauma-Informed Youth Development: Historical and Cultural Impacts This course focuses upon the concepts of trauma, resiliency, and community youth development. To complement the critical analysis of these concepts, the course includes a 10 hour service-learning component that increases students’ knowledge of the reality of trauma and resilience existing within the Rochester community. Open to all students; required for CYD majors. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Open to all students; required for CYD majors. Experiential learning: 10 hours of service-learning required. Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CYD 480 - Community-Based Youth Development Capstone This course is designed to strengthen the integration of theory and practice by drawing the connection between CYD*201, CYD*483, other required Liberal Studies courses and the students major area of study. Course required for CYD major and minor. Course Codes: AR. Prereqs: CYD*201.
Prerequisites & Notes Course required for CYD major and minor. Course Codes: AR. Prereqs: CYD*201. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CYD 483 - Community-Based Youth Development Internship I 132 hour internship at a youth development agency introduces students to the practice of professional youth services. In addition to the on-site activities, students attend a weekly reflection seminar to discuss the connection between cultural awareness, youth development theory and practice with the connection with their major. CYD 483 internships are completed over a two-semester period. All college policies related to internships apply. Students must be at least a junior and have a 2.5 GPA. Prereq or Coreq: CYD*201 or CYD*301. Cross-listed with CYD*484.
Prerequisites & Notes CYD 483 internships are completed over a two-semester period. All college policies related to internships apply. Students must be at least a junior and have a 2.5 GPA. Prereq or Coreq: CYD*201 or CYD*301. Cross-listed with CYD*484. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1.5
CYD 484 - Community-Based Youth Development Internship 132 hour internship at a youth development agency introduces students to the practice of professional youth services. In addition to the on-site activities, students attend a weekly reflection seminar to discuss the connection between cultural sensitivity, youth development theory and practice with the connection with their major, concentration and professional goals and aspirations. All college policies related to internships apply. Students must be a junior and have a 2.5 GPA. Prereq or Coreq: CYD*201 or CYD*301. Cross-listed with CYD*483.
Prerequisites & Notes All college policies related to internships apply. Students must be a junior and have a 2.5 GPA. Prereq or Coreq: CYD*201 or CYD*301. Cross-listed with CYD*483. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CYD 485 - Independent Study Students can apply for individualized study
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
CYD 499 - Community Youth Development Integrative Portfolio Community Youth Development Integrative Portfolio
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
English and Communication
Go to information for this department.
Academic Program in:
Minors
COMM 205 - Writing for Digital Media This foundational course cultivates students’ writing skills specifically for the digital communication environment. Throughout the semester, students will learn how to write interactively for different audiences, contexts, purposes, and platforms, including social media, podcast, blogging, photo galleries, and video. Course Codes: AFR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 207 - Oral Communication The major aims of this course are to make students more effective professional communicators, analytical thinkers, and critical listeners. By the end of the semester, students should be able to plan and prepare professional meetings and presentations, deliver effective speeches, and adjust to different speaking situations,purposes, and contexts. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 209 - Introduction to Human Communication This course explores several sub-fields within the communication discipline - interpersonal communication, group communication, intercultural communication, rhetoric, media studies, and cultural studies. Theories in the diverse sub-fields examine what we communicate, how we communicate, under what conditions we ideally communicate, and to what ends we communicate. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 210 - Interpersonal Communication This course is designed to teach students how to relate interpersonal communication concepts to their everyday lives, show them how these concepts can be adapted for more effective communication, as well as to provide them with the necessary tools to critically analyze the communication skills of others. Course codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 250 - Principles of Public Relations This course introduces students to the field of public relations. The course covers public relations theory and practice. Students will learn about how public relations functions within organizations and the influence it can have on society. Students will learn about various roles public relations practitioners can take on within the industry. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 256 - Introduction to Journalism This course introduces students to basic journalism principles. Students will learn to interview, research, pitch, report and write for analog and digital news platforms. In concurrence with trends in the field, some additional reporting methods (photo, social media, audio, mobile video) may be incorporated as well. Course Code: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 300 - Communication Theory: Concepts, Approaches, and Paradigms Communication studies focus on how people use messages to generate meanings across different contexts. Through social scientific, humanistic, and aesthetic inquiry, communication scholars analyze all forms, methods, modes, and means by which communication happens. This course reviews the most relevant theories, systems of ideas, concepts, and approaches to inquiry in communication and media. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 301 - Communication Research Methods This course will cover the design, analysis, and reporting of communication research. Research methods relevant to advertising, social media, public relations, and interpersonal communication will be examined. Topics include research ethics, methodology design, and proposal defense. Course Codes: ABHR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABHR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 302 - Media Ethics and Law Throughout this course, students will gain a foundational understanding of philosophical ethical principles, guiding ethical codes for media industries, and key laws and court decisions that shape media practices. This class will ideally help students develop their own moral compass and ability to analyze complex issues from a variety of perspectives. The course will be taught largely through analysis of case studies and application of ethical theories to give students practice in making difficult decisions across a variety of situations. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 312 - Communication and Media Campaigns Management The purpose of this class is the teach students communication and media campaign management skills. Students will acquire skills in conducting formative research, designing campaign materials, implementing efforts and managing campaign initiatives. Course Codes: AR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 334 - Special Topics in Communication and Media Topics in this course may include a concentrated study of a major figure in communication, cultural studies, or media; studies in communication theory, critical/cultural studies, and rhetorical criticism; a focused exploration of significant themes, cultural and historical trends, or cross disciplinary relations in the field. Course codes: BHR. Pre-req: 200-level COMM, ENGL, or ENGW course; or PEQ course in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BHR. Pre-req: 200-level COMM, ENGL, or ENGW course; or PEQ course in Literature. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 340 - Cinema Studies This course will provide a clear and comprehensive overview of all of the major theoretical and critical approaches to the study of film. This includes detailed coverage of established critical perspectives such as semiotics, formalism, surrealism, feminism and psychoanalysis, as well as important newer areas of study such as film audiences and reception, queer theory, and identity politics. As such, the course will serve as an overview of the key critical thinkers and theories surrounding the study of cinema situated within their appropriate historical and cultural contexts. Course Codes: BHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 341 - Representation in Media Media representations of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and ability may reflect society, but also have a hand in shaping it as well. Throughout the semester we will explore the historical changes in media portrayals, how people are portrayed in the media, and exercise our own critical skills in dissecting such images. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGL or Social Science PEQ.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGL or Social Science PEQ. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 345 - Social Media This course will introduce students to the contexts and forms of social media. Students will become familiar with a range of social media tools, analyze and discuss their uses and implications, and will have the opportunity to explore the theory, psychology and practice of social media. The final project is a fully formed social media campaign, which students can use as a portfolio piece. Course Codes: HR. Prerequisite: COMM*205 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HR. Prerequisite: COMM*205 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 350 - Public Relations Writing The purpose of this course is to teach students about writing for public relations in print and digital forms. Through various class activities and assignments (e.g., readings, case studies, writing projects, discussion, partnerships with local businesses and campus organizations), students will have the opportunity to acquire skill sets related to creating content for a PR campaign (including press releases, commercial scripts, campaign copywriting, and social media) and sharing the work with the appropriate point person(s). Specifically, students will learn how to create writing-based content, decipher which content is best fitted to particular media channels, establish relationships with media and the community, disseminate information through various media channels, coordinate activities and evaluate the effectiveness of their efforts. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101 or the permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101 or permission of the instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
COMM 351 - Editing for Publication An intense study of stylistic dimensions of written discourse, with particular focus on its grammatical, mechanical, figurative, and graphic dimensions as they apply to newspaper, magazine, and online forms of writing. Hands-on work on the selection/editing of material, on the news evaluation and decision-making process, on the re-writing process, and on copyediting making use of Associated Press style and the latest editing technologies and softwares. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
COMM 352 - Linguistics and Communication An introduction to the study of human ability to produce and comprehend language and properties of human languages, and to their systematic study in the field of linguistics and communication. This course considers how the study of language helps us understand human prehistory as well as cultural and social factors involved in the use of language and communication. It is also a basic introduction to the field of linguistic anthropology with special emphasis on language as a basic component of human culture and offers an overview of what the study of language contributes to our understanding of human communication. Course Codes: BHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 353 - Persuasion This course will examine the role that persuasion as the art of influence has within American society and culture as well as various techniques of persuasion. Specifically, the course will address fields in which persuasion is a major underlining foundation including, but not limited to advertising, public relations, marketing, and political campaigns. Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 358 - Digital Storytelling This course will give students the tools to produce effective videos targeted for journalism, content marketing, and advertising using primarily mobile techniques platforms. Through hands-on lessons in storytelling, shooting and editing, students will be taught the fundamentals necessary to succeed in a growing industry. Course Codes: HR. Prerequisite: COMM*205 or permission of instructor. Course open only to Communication & Media majors, Marketing majors or by instructor permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HR. Prerequisite: COMM*205 or permission of instructor. Course open only to Communication & Media majors, Marketing majors or by instructor permission. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 370 - The End Is Near: Crisis Narratives in Life and Literature This course introduces students to strategies for reading crisis narratives. Students will engage with fiction, nonfiction, and media texts that confront crises related to issues of local and global concern. Drawing on theoretical approaches to crisis, the course asks students to consider how narrative accounts predetermine public response and shape assumptions about the populations most at risk. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisite: Literature or Social Science PEQ. Cross-listed with ENGW*370.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisite: Literature or Social Science PEQ. Cross-listed with ENGW*370. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 373 - Feature Writing How do you capture the essence of a personality? How do you critique a movie, a play or a work of art? This hands-on course will explore various forms of nonfiction writing, including feature articles, arts reviews, and profiles. Examples from the past and from a variety of contemporary publications (including The New York Times, Wired, Sports Illustrated, The New Yorker, Outside, Rolling Stone, Slate, etc.) will be analyzed in terms of content and style. Students will write regularly, working in each format and refining skills to a professional level. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
COMM 375 - Project Management This course teaches students about project management. Through this class, students will have the opportunity to acquire skill-sets related to project planning, development, and implementation. Specifically, students will effectively draft proposals, lead teams, manage budgets, develop project timelines, coordinate events, work with relevant stakeholders, manage risk, and produce deliverables. Course Codes: BH. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BH. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 382 - Crisis Communication How organizations communicate with their publics during a crisis can have long-lasting and profound effects. If proper planning and execution are not utilized, stakeholders suffer. This course will cover the role communication plays in public relations and crisis management. Assignments will include reading and analyzing case studies and articles on theories applied to crisis communication. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q 101 OR COMM.F 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q 101 OR COMM.F 101. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 388 - Advertising Copywriting Copywriting is about making a connection. It gives a strategic voice to the decision making process informing everyday choices about products, services, design, and the growing world of things. This class will guide you through the creative process and tactics of writing copy for effect, that taps into the emotions of diverse audiences, across multiple platforms. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: ENGW*102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: ENGW*102. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 389 - International Graphic Narrative This course examines graphic narratives (full-length works of fiction and non-fiction which combine text and image in the tradition of the comic) through the lenses of aesthetic, visual rhetoric, and comic theories. Graphic novels, journalistic pieces, memoirs, comic strips, and histories by authors from around the world will be studied. Course Codes: BHR. Cross-listed with ENGL 389. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Cross-listed with ENGL 389. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 401 - Issues in Academic Research: Ethics, Validity, and Voice This course offers students the possibility to understand the various complexities, complications, and underlying elements of academic research. Historically, Academia has been criticized for its unaddressed biases and lack of reflexivity. From issues regarding gender and/or racial biases to issues of silencing, representation, and misinterpretation. This class seeks to explore who speaks and who has a voice in academic research. Students will learn to become reflexive, and will develop a deep understanding of the necessity for transparency and privilege check while conducting research. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: COMM*301.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: COMM*301. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 411 - Contemporary Rhetorical Theory This course is an examination of the key foundational theorists and texts in the field of rhetoric within the 21st century including, but not limited to, works by Ernest Bormann, Kenneth Burke, Janice Hocker Rushing, and Michel Foucault. Students will also analyze the key philosophies of intellectual thought and development which continue to shape the field today including the critical turn, materiality and rhetoric, visual rhetoric, feminist perspectives on rhetoric, queer rhetoric, and the relationship between rhetorical theory and cultural studies. Course Codes: CHR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CHR. Prerequisite: COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 430 - Reading the Wire: Representing Urban America Under Siege This seminar will engage with David Simon’s 65-hour HBO epic of urban America and the War on Drugs, The Wire. In addition to analyzing the program’s five seasons, students will grapple with film and TV theory, critical analyses of the program, and background readings from history, sociology, and urban studies. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101/102, 200-level COMM or ENGL course. Cross listed with ENGL*430.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101/102, 200-level COMM or ENGL course. Cross listed with ENGL*430. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
COMM 434 - Special Topics in Communication and Media Topics in this course may include a concentrated study of a major figure in communication, cultural studies, or media; advanced studies in communication theory, critical/cultural studies, and rhetorical criticism; a focused exploration of significant themes, cultural and historical trends, or cross disciplinary relations in the field. Course Codes: BHR. Special/Selected Topics. Prereq: 200 level ENGL, ENGW, or COMM course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Special/Selected Topics. Prereq: 200 level ENGL, ENGW, or COMM course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 435 - Advanced Public Relations Campaigns The purpose of this course is to teach students about public relations campaigns. Through various class activities and assignments (e.g., readings, case studies, projects, discussion, partnerships with local businesses and campus organizations), students will have the opportunity to work with clients, plan events, work on outreach initiatives, and develop promotional materials. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGW*102 and COMM.Q*101 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
COMM 450 - Communication and Media Senior Seminar This capstone course provides students an opportunity to produce a substantial project of their own design which integrates the knowledge and skills learned in their program. Projects will depend on each student’s particular specialization and incorporate the appropriate research methods. The course will culminate in a professional oral presentation of the project during a forum open to the campus and professional community. Course Codes: AHR. For seniors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AHR. For seniors only. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 483 - Communication and Media Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: AHG. Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AHG. Minimum GPA of 2.5. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 484 - Communication and Media Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is typically reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: GH. Prereqs: COMM 483. Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: GH. Prereqs: COMM 483. Permission of Internship Director required. Minimum GPA of 2.5. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 485 - Independent Study Open to qualified juniors and seniors. Area of study congenial to student and instructor; minimum of eight meetings a semester. Papers, discussion. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
COMM 486 - Independent Study Open to qualified juniors and seniors. Area of study congenial to student and instructor; minimum of eight meetings a semester. Papers, discussion. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
COMM 499 - Communication and Media Senior Experience Culmination project for all seniors in the major. Students are expected to design a project that will apply what they have learned over the course of their study. Course Codes: AFH.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFH. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
COMM.Q 101 - Introduction Media Studies (PEQ Social Science) This course seeks to build an understanding of communication and media history, theories, conventions, terminology, viewer behaviors, emerging technologies, and current disciplinary controversies in order to help students make a more informed assessment of communication and media’s role in society. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGE 357 - English Language and Grammar A critical approach to traditional and contemporary English Grammar in the context of language study. Required for all certification candidates majoring in English. This course is a prerequisite for ENGE 457. Course Codes: JHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: JHR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGE 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School and Senior High A critical approach to language arts pedagogy, including lesson- and unit-planning, featuring both theoretical and practical approaches to teaching language arts. Teaching candidates examine assumptions about the what, how, and why of the secondary English teaching profession. Course Codes: FHM. Prereqs: ENGE*357 and ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHM. Prereqs: ENGE*357 and ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGE 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and High School Supervised student teaching experience in English that provides experiences in both a middle and a high school classroom. Course Codes: FHM. Bloodborne Pathogen training required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHM. Bloodborne Pathogen training required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
ENGL 200 - Introduction to Literary Studies Designed to prepare English majors for advanced work in the program, this course will introduce students to different literary genres, expose students to the formal vocabulary used to discuss such texts, and familiarize students with different approaches to the study of literature, ranging from new criticism to more contemporary literary theories. This course is designed for English majors and minors, so enrollment is limited to those students who have designated ENGL or COMM (with or without certification) as their official major or minor programs. Course Codes: AFR. Open only to ENGL and COMM majors who have completed 6 hrs of College Writing.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Open only to ENGL and COMM majors who have completed 6 hrs of College Writing. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 210 - Studies in British Literature This course treats a selection of outstanding British writing from the eighth to the twenty-first century. Course texts will be chosen to illustrate the literary heritage of the English language, as well as persistent themes and problems in British literature and culture. Students will engage with a variety of genres and critical approaches to course readings through discussion and formal essays, including research. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 220 - Studies in American Literature This course will introduce students to readings in early American literature, which may include Native-American oral literature, the travel writings of French and Spanish explorers, Puritan spiritual journals and sermons, revolutionary war treatises, captivity and slave narratives. Selections from the Civil War to the present may include literature of the Realist, Naturalist, Modernist, and Postmodernist movements. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 230 - Studies in Global Literature This course examines significant works of world literature, from early times to the present, focusing on the debates and questions about the idea of global literature and considering the literary, cultural, and human significance of texts from global literary traditions, including women’s, minority, and ethnic literature. The course emphasizes analysis of literary genres. Emphasis will be placed upon the historical development, formal features, and social context of literary texts. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 239 - Hitting the Road: Fictions of American Mobility This literature course will focus on short stories and novels that in various ways take up American ideas of movement and mobility, in order to address a crucial question: why are ideas about mobility so central to our national mythmaking, and how have those ideas changed over time? Course Codes: BGR. Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years old by the date of the first course meeting. Students must clear a criminal background check.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGR. Instructor approval required. Prerequisite: Students must be 21 years old or older by the date of the first course meeting. Students must clear a criminal background check. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 305 - Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories Surveys the early phase of Shakespeare’s writing career, emphasizing the generic features of comedy as the matrix from which emerge not only plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night, but also the tragic Romeo & Juliet and the history plays such as Henry IV Part One and Henry V. These plays open themselves up to questions of gender, religion, and English national identity. Close reading of the playtexts is supplemented by analysis of stage productions and cinematic adaptations. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 306 - Shakespeare’s Tragedies and Romances Examines Shakespeare’s later plays, which plumb the depths of tragedy and explore the possibility of redemption. Plays typically covered include Othello, King Lear, and The Tempest; works which speak to twenty-first centry concerns, such as racism, colonialism, and economic justice. Close reading of the playtexts is supplemented by analysis of stage productions and cinematic adaptations. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 309 - The Invention of Modernity: Renaissance Literature Spurred on by a series of amazing discoveries and upheavals, Renaissance writers began to question long-held certainties about the self, society, and God. This course will examine ground-breaking English authors such as More, Spenser, and Marlowe alongside continental writers including Machiavelli, Montaigne, and Cervantes. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 321 - Modern American Literature Novels, short fiction, poetry, and drama by authors who have made significant contributions to modern American literature. Writers include Fitzgerald, Hemingway, O’Connor, Eliot, Williams, Plath, Miller, Pynchon, Ellison, and Morrison, among others. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 322 - Modern British Literature From Peter Pan and Sherlock Holmes to the Mods and Rockers of the 60s to the flowering of Black British culture at 20th-century’s end, modern British fiction and film offer an amazing variety of national icons, heroes, and antiheroes. This course will investigate what it means and what it’s worth to be British over a century of tumultuous social and political change. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 330G - Irish Literature and Culture (Global course) Irish literature and culture from the moment of the Irish Renaissance in the 1880s to the present, seen against the backdrop of Irish history, particularly the political and military struggles against British colonialism. From Yeats’ poetry to Joyce’s fiction, from U2’s music to Jordan’s films, an examination of how the troubles in Ireland have been reflected in high and popular culture, and how culture has influenced various political movements. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 332G - Asian Literature This course presents an overview and promotes an understanding of contemporary socio-historical, cultural and literary development in the Asian countries, using a multidisciplinary approach. The course will include topics like approaches to Asian studies (orientalism, Subaltern Studies, Globalism etc); literary and cultural legacy, religious and ethnic questions; gender and class, genocide and ethnic cleansing, globalization and neocolonialism, Asian diaspora and immigrant experience, and public culture and how they shaped and changed cultural and literary formation in the Asian world in the 20th century. We will also look at Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity,and other indigenous religions and what it means for the contemporary society and culture of the United States, to include cultural stereotyping and marginalization of different groups. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 333G - Resistance and Emerging Literature of Global South A comprehensive study of the critical theory of the literature, art, culture and media of Global South through the reading of representative selections from the literatures and media of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East in historical context and to develop a better understanding of ways in which the thought and cultures of these regions compare to American and European Literature. Readings span pre-historic to contemporary time and touch the culture of all continents. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 334 - Selected Topics This selected studies designation allows for the teaching of courses with more specialized focus, themes and issues that transcend genre and period classification. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 340 - Cinema Studies This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the major theoretical and critical approaches to the study of film. This includes detailed coverage of established critical perspectives such as semiotics, formalism, surrealism, feminism and psychoanalysis, as well as important newer areas of study such as film audiences and reception, queer theory, and identity politics. As such, the course will serve as an overview of the key critical thinkers and theories surrounding the study of cinema situated within their appropriate historical and cultural contexts. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 341 - Representation in Media Media representations of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and ability may reflect society, but also have a hand in shaping it as well. Throughout the semester we will explore the historical changes in media portrayals, how people are portrayed in the media, and exercise our own critical skills in dissecting such images. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGL or Social Science PEQ.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: ENGL or Social Science PEQ. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 342 - Women in Literature Exploration of a range of literary texts in English written by women from diverse national, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Multiple genres are represented, including poetry, short stories, essays, novels/novellas, documentary films and experimental works, while critical theory (literary, feminist, cultural and intersectional) is substantively infused into the semester’s study. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Women and Gender Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Women and Gender Studies course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 344 - African-American Literature I A study of African-American literature from the antebellum period to the Harlem Renaissance. Examination of the formal qualities of selected texts (slave narratives, song lyrics, essays, speeches, sermons, poetry, fiction), as well as the historical and cultural contexts in which they were created and received. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Women and Gender Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Women and Gender Studies course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 345 - African-American Literature II Focuses on African-American literature from the Harlem Renaissance to contemporary times. Formal, historical, and cultural matters will be emphasized. Writers may include Hughes, Hurston, Wright, Ellison, Baldwin, Angelou, and Morrison, among others. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Women and Gender Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Women and Gender Studies course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 346 - Latino/a Literature Prose fiction, poetry, drama, and film by authors of Latino cultural groups in the United States. Writers may include Villareal, Anaya, Cisneros, Ortiz Cofer, Alvarez, Diaz, Fernandez, Perez-Firmat, Garcia, Prida, and Hijuelos, among others. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Women and Gender Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Women and Gender Studies course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 348 - Environmental Humanities Environmental Humanities is an interdisciplinary course that will connect theoretically with new developments in the field of ecocriticism and global environmental studies. The course will offer students an engagement with key scientific concepts, including climate change, adaptation, evolutionary biology, concepts of native/alien/invading species, and habitat fragmentation.These concepts will be explored across a wide range of genres and media–essays, poetry, documentary film, podcasts, graphic narratives, among others. The course will also provide opportunities for students to conduct research in peer-reviewed scientific, social scientific, and humanities scholarship. Course Codes: BHR. Pre-req: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Pre-req: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 350 - African American Geniuses: Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jesmyn Ward This course will engage with the major works of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jesmyn Ward, two of the most celebrated African American authors of the last decade. Both are recipients of MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grants,” whose writing interrogates vitally important issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement, women’s rights, white privilege, race and law enforcement, racism and economic inequality, reparations and racial justice, and the presidency of Barack Obama. The courage, grace, and innumerable talents of African Americans are ever-present in Coates and Ward’s work as well. We will read memoirs, novels, and essays, including Coates’s The Beautiful Struggle (2008), Between the World and Me (2015), and We Were Twelve Years in Power (2017), and Ward’s Salvage the Bones (2011), The Men We Reaped (2013), and Sing, Unburied, Sing (2017). Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Literature PEQ Only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Literature PEQ only. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 380 - Philosophy Through Literature An investigation of literary treatments of philosophical themes with special attention to the relation between ‘form’ and ‘content’ in various approaches to philosophical problems. Readings from poets, philosophers, novelists and essayists. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL*101, minimum grade D-,T. Cross-listed with PHL*380.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL*101, minimum grade D-,T. Cross-listed with PHL*380. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 389 - International Graphic Narrative This course examines graphic narratives (full-length works of fiction and non-fiction which combine text and image in the tradition of the comic) through the lenses of aesthetic, visual rhetoric, and comic theories. Graphic novels, journalistic pieces, memoirs, comic strips, and histories by authors from around the world will be studied. Course codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Cross-listed with COMM 389.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Cross-listed with COMM*389. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 400 - English Senior Seminar Senior capstone course for all English majors. Intensive literary study, research, and writing with different foci in different years, depending on faculty and student interest. Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: ENGL 200 and at least 5 additional ENGL courses at or above the 200-level. Coreq: ENGL 499.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: ENGL 200 and at least 5 additional ENGL courses at or above the 200-level. Coreq: ENGL 499. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 404 - Poet, Patriot, Heretic: Milton This course studies John Milton’s radical challenges to the political, religious, and literary orthodoxies of the day, and Milton’s contribution to how we now think about marriage, censorship, ecology, terrorism, and other issues. Paradise Lost stands at the center of the course; other key texts include Milton’s sonnets, Areopagitica, and Samson Agonistes. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 430 - Reading The Wire: Representing Urban America Under Siege This seminar will engage with The Wire, David Simon’s 65-hour HBO epic of urban America and the War on Drugs. In addition to analyzing the program’s five seasons, students will grapple with film and TV theory, critical analyses of the program, and background readings from history, sociology, and urban studies. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: 200-level ENGL, ENGW, or COMM course. Cross listed with COMM*430.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: 200-level ENGL, ENGW, or COMM course. Cross listed with COMM*430. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 434 - English Seminar: Selected Studies Topics for this advanced seminar may include concentrated study of a major figure in English, American or Global Literatures; advanced studies in literary genre or period; focused critical exploration of significant themes, cultural and historical trends, or cross disciplinary relations in literature. Course Codes: BHR. Special/Selected Topics. Prereq: 200 level ENGL, ENGW or COMM course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Special/Selected Topics. Prereq: 200 level ENGL, ENGW or COMM course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL 483 - English Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests.In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: FH.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FH. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 484 - English Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is typically reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: FH.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FH. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 485 - Independent Study Open to qualified juniors and seniors. Area of study congenial to student and instructor; minimum of eight meetings a semester. Papers, discussion. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 486 - Independent Study Open to qualified juniors and seniors. Area of study congenial to student and instructor; minimum of eight meetings a semester. Papers, discussion. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL 499 - English Senior Experience English Senior Experience. Course Codes: AFH. Coreq: ENGL 400.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFH. Coreq: ENGL 400. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ENGL.Q 121 - Ethics in Literature (PEQ English/Literature) What makes for a good life and good character? What is the putative relationship between ethics and literature? This course examines ethical issues of multiple literary genres, with the goal of cultivating a lifetime practice of literary understanding and appreciation. It also attempts to foster reflection on both our external physical and internal psychological worlds as they relate to living an ethical life. The course will focus on the language, rhetorical strategies, emotional impact, and levels of meaning of the texts. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 125 - Global Identities (PEQ English/Literature) This course explores the ways diverse conceptions of identity shape worldviews through the study of global narratives of identity from different time periods and in different literary forms. The course argues that identity is shaped in the intersection of global structures and personal desires. Using cultural studies of identity, we will examine: the complexities of adaptation or resistance to new cultures; hybridity; the journey as metaphor and psychological odyssey; intergenerational conflicts; protagonists’ representations and negotiations of national and ethnic identities; and the interconnections of language culture and sense of self. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 127 - Power of Narrative (PEQ English/Literature) How do literary conventions shape our experience and representation of reality? How have authors responded to earlier writers as well as to contemporary, historical and cultural forces? The course invites college literary study with an eye toward cultivating a lifetime practice of literary understanding and appreciation. The course offers students an exploration of long and short narratives from various eras and cultures. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 129 - Short Story Into Film (PEQ English/Literature) This course examines short fictions to develop an understanding of the short story as a genre. Course begins with Poe and Hawthorne, in all their strange gothic glory; will go on to examine the realist and modernist developments of the late 19th and early 20th centuries; and concludes with postmodern experiments with form and content. We will view and discuss film adaptations. Course attends to historical and cultural contexts to understand the works not only as literature but also as entertainment. We will work to become sensitive probing readers and writers of literature and film. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 133 - Crime and Punishment in the USA (PEQ English/Literature) This course focuses on short stories, novels, and films about crime, detection, and punishment, in order to address a crucial, enduring question: how should our society define and respond to crime and criminality? In addition to investigating the origins and development of detective fiction, we will read literature about and by the criminals of detective stories, to try to hear both sides of the complex story of crime in the U.S.A., to counter-balance the barrage of crime narratives told from the perspective of the police that dominate the airwaves and cinemas. This discussion of prison literature will complement an optional Service Learning project at Monroe Correctional Facility. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 135 - Audio Story Telling and New Nonfiction (PEQ English/Literature) This course introduces students to podcasts as narrative, offering students a chance to break down the literary, stylistic, rhetorical and soundscape elements of this important new form. We will listen and respond to audio storytelling from a diverse range of genres and formats, applying select theoretical concepts from the fields of podcast and sound studies, transmedia studies, and literary and cultural theory. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 137 - Identity and the Self (PEQ English/Literature) This PEQ will conduct a close reading and literary analysis of at least three literary genres (i.e. novel, short story, and poetry) by examining examples of self-awareness and socially constructed conceptions of identity (i.e. gender, feminist, biographical, and archetypal). We will explore the following enduring question: How does one form an identity and develop a sense of self? Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 139 - Transmedia Storytelling (PEQ English/Literature) This course serves as an introduction to the study of literary and media texts alongside literary, cultural, and media theory. The focus is on transmedia storytelling across multiple platforms (including books, film, television, comics, web series, fan fiction, games, and other formats). Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 141 - Shakespeare on Stage, Page, and Screen (PEQ English/Literature) With Shakespearean drama at its center, this course investigates why and how writers and filmmakers put old stories to new uses. We will read Shakespeare’s plays alongside his own source texts, examining how the play has been brought to life over the centuries. We will study re-imaginings of the play in other forms, to learn how adapters repurpose Shakespeare to speak to modern concerns. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGL.Q 143 - Queer Identities (PEQ English/Literature) Queer Identities introduces students to literature from a wide range of orientation perspectives often referenced collectively as queer: lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgendered, and intersexed among them. Distinguishing among queer identities is important not only to appreciate the individual richness of experience and varying perspectives each offers, but also to understand the unique challenges each group faces both from a mainstream straight culture as well as between and within queer communities themselves. The belief that sex, gender, and even orientation are binary and oppositional still dominates contemporary American culture. The literature to be studied deconstructs such normative binary categories and demonstrates the variety of orientation identities and the fluid aspects of sex, gender, and orientation as perceived by a significant segment of society. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGS 101 - Introduction to the Writing Process This course introduces students to the concept of writing as a recursive process with discrete stages of development. Through the term, students will gain instruction on crafting and developing effective college-level written communication skills. Students will also be given many opportunities for practice writing, paying particular attention to rhetorical issues of purpose, audience, and writing occasion. In addition, to complement writing instruction and practice, the course underscores the importance of reading in our lives. Chair Approval Required.
Prerequisites & Notes Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
ENGW 100 - College Writing for Speakers of Other Languages This course is designed to help international students continue to develop their academic English skills through a process approach. It incorporates all four skills: speaking, listening,reading, and writing, with an emphasis on writing.Students will also have the opportunity to use the Emerson Language Lab during the semester. Course Codes: R. Chair Approval Required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 101 - Exposition The first of two courses in a first-year writing program designed to help students develop and hone their written communication skills. This course emphasizes writing as a recursive process and requires students to negotiate rhetorical problems that allow practice writing for various audiences and purposes. Such purpose-driven writing instruction teaches students that they are entering varying discourse communities (with varying expectations for style, tone,organization, development and content) depending on what they are writing and for whom. This awareness, coupled with intense practice at all stages of the writing process, prepares students to write productively and appropriately in their concurrent and future courses. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 101L - Exposition Lab Entering students who would benefit from extra support and supplemental writing instruction will enroll in a 1-credit intensive writing lab concurrent with their regular sections of ENGW*101 and ENGW*102. These labs focus on students’ individual writing strengths and weaknesses and provide extensive opportunity for instruction in writing and revision on an individual and small-group basis. Students are placed into this section if the average of three years of their high school English grades is below 85%. Coreq: ENGW*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreq: ENGW*101. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
ENGW 102 - Argument and Research The second of two courses in a first-year writing program designed to help college students develop and hone their written communication skills. This course engages students in scholarly application, focusing on argumentation techniques (including recognition of such rhetorical strategies in professional writing) and research protocol (incl. library holdings and database navigation, as well as academic integrity in all of its complexity). Students bring their exposition skills into the arena of higher-level college discourse, learning to develop sophisticated, textually supported, logical arguments free from fallacious and/or unsupported claims. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ENGW*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ENGW*101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 102L - Argument and Research Lab Entering students who would benefit from extra support and supplemental writing instruction will enroll in a 1-credit intensive writing lab concurrent with their regular sections of ENGW 101 and ENGW 102. These labs focus on students’ individual writing strengths and weaknesses and provide extensive opportunity for instruction in writing and revision on an individual and small-group basis. Students are placed into this section if the average of three years of their high school English grades is below 85%.Course Codes: BR. Coreq: ENGW 102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq: ENGW 102. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
ENGW 250 - Written and Visual Rhetoric This course offers a study in rhetorical theory and practice. Frequent writing assignments of a problem-solving nature. Emphasis on invention strategies, arrangement and style, and attention to appropriate elements of logic. Introductory work in computer graphics. Student/faculty conferences for each paper assigned. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: ENGW*102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: ENGW*102. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 351 - Professional Writing Principles and practice of professional or workplace communication needed to join, manage, and/or promote any organization. Focus will be on genres of professional communication including: job application materials, business letters, proposals and pitches, presentations, advertisements, and reports. This course will include rhetorical analysis of workplace communication situations, persuasive techniques for written and visual communication, and basic design principles for both image and text-based information. Course Codes: BHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 363 - Rhetorical Style What is style? How does it shape our ability to communicate? This course explores such questions through the lens of the rhetorical tradition, providing an overview of style study that engages directly with context-specific aspects of language-use. Working with a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, students will develop a sense of rhetorical style that serves them as readers and as writers. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisite: ENGW*101 or ENGW*102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisite: ENGW*101 or ENGW*102. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGW 370 - The End Is Near: Crisis Narratives in Life and Literature This course introduces students to strategies for reading crisis narratives. Students will engage with fiction, nonfiction, and media texts that confront crises related to issues of local and global concern. Drawing on theoretical approaches to crisis, the course asks students to consider how narrative accounts predetermine public response and shape assumptions about the populations most at risk. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisite: Literature or Social Science PEQ. Cross-listed with COMM*370.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisite: Literature or Social Science PEQ. Cross-listed with COMM*370. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ENGW 376 - Creative Writing: Prose Fiction and non-fiction prose will be explored both by reading great practitioners as well as engaging in personal, creative explorations of the forms (short story, essay, memoir, and journalistic writing). Workshop formats, portfolios, peer critiquing and public readings will be some of the methods used in this course. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 377 - Creative Writing: Playwriting This course teaches the basics of writing for the theatrical stage, including dialogue, characterization, plot, and structure. Students will write dramatic scripts of various lengths, and receive feedback from the instructor and their peers in a workshop format. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102. Cross-listed with THA*377; students are eligible to enroll if they fulfill prerequisite requirements for either course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102. Cross-listed with THA*377; students are eligible to enroll if they fulfill prerequisite requirements for either course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 378 - Creative Writing: Poetry Forms of poetry will be explored by examining great practitioners as well as engaging in personal, creative explorations of the forms. Workshop formats, portfolios, peer critiquing and public readings will be some methods used in this course. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: ENGW*101 and 102. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ENGW 387 - Screenwriting Through discussion of student writing and study of assigned screenplays, films and textbook readings, this course will cover the most important aspects of the art and craft of writing for the screen. Topics covered will include techniques for generating ideas, the drafting process, screenplay structure, conflict, characterization, dialogue, and how to write visually. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: ENGW*102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: ENGW*102. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
Ethical Data Science
Academic Program in:
Minors
TAS 211 - Revolutionary Computing: Programming and Problem Solving for a Better World We are immersed in advanced technologies at home, work, and in the community through mobile apps, personal assistants, GPS, surveillance cameras, and social media. But how these technologies actually work is still too often a mysterious black box. In this course, we will learn how to program in Python to develop simple games, deploy environmental sensors, and tell data narratives. By exploring the evolution of computing, we can also look forward to the technology revolution happening today that can be used to help us achieve goodwill and social justice. No prior programming experience is required. All are welcome. Course codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
TAS 223 - Information and Disinformation: the Role Of Technology in a Post-Truth World Students will examine and critique how disinformation proliferates through social technologies, like websites and social media. We will explore information, problem-solving, and decision-making models used by machines and how they help construct or distort “reality”. Together, we will develop a Public Interest Internet Truth Kit as a way to counter online conspiracy theories. Course codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
TAS 233 - Technology & Society In this course, we will discuss and learn about the interplay between technology and society. While technology often seems esoteric or complex, it plays an important role in shaping our everyday experiences, as well as our societies as whole. Further, there is nothing futuristic about the impact of technology on social patterns: as we’ll discuss, many technological processes and artifacts reproduce existing social inequality. On the other hand, technology is made by people. Many technological tools are designed to appear seamless, but as we’ll discover, a great deal of mundane and often undignified labor goes into our technological experiences. Overall, this course seeks to empower users and makers of technology to see how it shapes and is shaped by our social world. Course codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
TAS 239 - Can Computers Think? an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning The rise of the machines is not just a parable of science fiction anymore. Algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are used in everyday applications like music streaming services, product recommendations, and ride sharing. In this course, students will critically explore the role and ethical challenges of advanced technologies in arts/media, autonomous vehicles, health care, law and justice, love/relationships, and surveillance. Students will also learn basic Python programming for hands-on projects, such as building automated social media bots and conducting social justice tests for algorithms. No prior programming experience is required. All are welcome. Course codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
TAS 251 - Artificial Intelligence and Data Ethics Critical reflection on emerging data and artificial intelligence technology. Students: critique assumptions underlying technology; assess organizational and social consequences of technologies; employ theories of ethics and behavior to make judgments about emerging technologies; and develop self-awareness and values for responsible engagement in our technological future. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*239.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*239. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
TAS 337 - Practical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Students will get hands-on experience with AI and machine learning technologies. By exploring concrete examples of AI technologies and their implementations, students will be able to see specifically how these tools can be used in both business and public contexts. Students will work with a real model, training it with real data, to solve a problem significant to the student’s interests. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
TAS 449 - Technology, AI, and Society Capstone Students will work in interdisciplinary teams on a semester-long undergraduate research problem related to TAS. Ideally students will work on a project proposed by a local public or private partner, acting as consultants for the partner organization. Students will deliver a report with recommendations on how this problem can be addressed using an appropriate technology framework. Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Prerequisite: TAS*251. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
Foreign Languages and Literatures
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Academic Program in:
Minors
ARB 101 - Elementary Arabic I Beginning level work in the language. Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Arabic and to the culture of the Arabic-speaking countries. Emphasis on the development of language proficiency at the elementary level according to the ACTFL guidelines. Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Course designed for students who have limited or no prior experience with this language. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Corequisite: Lab Section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Corequisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ARB 101L - Lab for Elementary Arabic I Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
ARB 102 - Elementary Arabic II Beginning level work in the language. Practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Arabic and to the culture of Arabic-speaking countries. Emphasis on the development of language proficiency at the elementary level according to the ACTFL guidelines. Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: completion of ARB 101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: ARB*102L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: completion of ARB 101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: ARB*102L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ARB 102L - Lab for Elementary Arabic II Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHN 101 - Opening the Door to China I Beginning-level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on the basics of tonality and practical communicative situations. English-Chinese text with accompanying cassette. Beginning practice with Chinese writing. Course Codes: BGR. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Corequisite: Lab Section. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGR. Additional course fee required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Corequisite: Lab Section. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 101L - Lab Opening the Door to China I Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHN 102 - Opening the Door to China II Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on the basics of tonality and practical communicative situations. English-Chinese text with accompanying cassette. Beginning practice with Chinese writing. Course Codes: BGR. Prerequisite: CHN*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab Section. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CHN*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab Section. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 102L - Lab Opening the Door to China II Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHN 221 - Walking Around China I Course moves into intermediate level Chinese, with emphasis on comprehension and speaking of Mandarin Chinese. Related material on Chinese grammar, culture, and history will be included. Course Codes: R. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CHN*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CHN*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 221L - Lab Walking Around China I Language lab. Course Codes: B. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHN 222 - Walking around China II This course is a continuation of CHN 221. It is an intermediate language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing. It is also intended to strengthen students’ speaking ability. Course Codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CHN*221 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CHN*221 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: lab section. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 222L - Lab Walking around China II Language lab. Course Codes: BR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHN 223 - Experiencing China I This intermediate-advanced level course provides students the opportunity to cultivate a comprehensive ability to speak, read, listen, and write Chinese. In this course, students will learn about 400 commonly used Chinese characters and solid knowledge of Chinese grammar which allow them to communicate with others effectively on everyday topics in Chinese. Course Codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CHN*222 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: CHN*222 or equivalent proficiency. Additonal course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 223L - Lab Experiencing China I Language lab. Course Codes: BR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHN 224 - Experiencing China II This is an intermediate-advanced level language course. It provides students the opportunity to cultivate a comprehensive ability to speak, read, listen, and write Chinese. Students will learn about 400 commonly used Chinese characters and solid knowledge of Chinese grammar which allow them to communicate with others effectively on topics of everyday life and Chinese culture in Chinese. Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: CHN*223 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: CHN*223 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 224L - Lab Experiencing China II Language lab. Course Codes: BR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
CHN 225 - Learning Chinese Through Film This three-credit course provides students with opportunities to learn Chinese through watching original Chinese films. Though the course is aimed at cultivating a comprehensive ability o to speak, listen, read, and write Chinese, it stresses speaking and listening ability and practical communication skills. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: CHN*224. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: CHN*224. Additional fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 226G - Traditional Chinese Literature, Culture and Aesthetics The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the essence of Chinese aesthetics, literature, and culture through reading classic Chinese stories, philosophical texts and academic essays. Course codes: BR. Course taught in English.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Course taught in English. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 321 - Thinking About China I This is an advanced-level language course. It provides students the opportunities to read original Chinese articles chosen from major Chinese newspapers and journals. It helps students consolidate their command of grammar and better understand the deep structure and meaning of complex sentences in Chinese. Course Codes: BR. Pre-requisites: CHN*224 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Pre-requisites: CHN*224 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 322 - Thinking About China II This course is an advanced-level language course. It provides students the opportunities to read original Chinese articles chosen from major Chinese newspapers and journals. It helps students to consolidate their command of grammar and better understand the deep structure and meaning of complex sentences in Chinese. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: CHN*224.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: CHN*224. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 323 - Modern Chinese Stories and Essays I This course provides students the opportunity to read original Chinese short stories and essays created by best-known modern Chinese writers. In this course, students will learn the unique linguistic patterns, expressions, styles and aesthetics of Chinese literary works and the skills and tactics to read and understand them. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: CHN*224.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: CHN*224. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 324 - Modern Chinese Stories and Essays II This course provides students the opportunity to read original Chinese short stories and essays created by best-known modern Chinese writers. It is a continuation of CHN 301. In this course, students will learn the unique linguistic patterns, expressions, styles and aesthetics of Chinese literary works and the skills and tactics to read and understand them. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: CHN*224.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Pre-req: CHN*224. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 325G - Road to Revolution: Modern Chinese Literature From the Late Qing to 1976 (in English) This course introduces students to the differing literary genres and contending discourses in modern Chinese literature from the Late Qing Dynasty to the death of Mao in 1976, through reading representative Chinese fictional works and seeing flims. It also examines the intellectual and aesthetic logic and historical grammar underlying this transformation. Course codes: ABR. Course taught in English.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Course taught in English. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 326 - Farewell to Revolution: Literary Trends In Post-Mao China (in English) This course introduces the major literary trends that have emerged in post-Mao China, after 1976. We will explore these trends through three forms of media: contemporary fiction in English translation, film and popular music. As artist and writers distance themselves from the Maoist literature of revolution and class struggle, they develop a new identity that reflects a growing international consciousness. Course Codes: ABR. Course taught in English. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Course taught in English. Additional fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 328G - Politics, Gender and Culture in Contemporary Chinese Fiction and Film (in English) The course introduce students to Chinese literature in the 21st century through prize-winning Chinese novels and films. It explore some important themes in 21st century Chinese literature including politics, gender, culture, and other issues. It also examines the contemporary Chinese social and intellectual landscape from multiple perspectives. Course codes: BR. Course taught in English.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Course taught in English. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 330 - Special Topics in Chinese Studies This course may explore any literary or cultural topic, movement or genre from the Chinese speaking world. Readings and analysis will use a number of theoretical and methodological frameworks. Chair Approval Required. Course Codes: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Chair Approval Required. Course Codes: B. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 331 - Reading China Through Its Newspapers I This course provides students the opportunity to read authentic journalistic articles from Chinese newspapers and tv covering a broad range of topics in current China. Student will learn linguistic patterns, expressions, and style of Chinese journalistic articles.Course Codes: ABGR. Prereq: CHN*222 or approval of instructor. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABGR. Prereq: CHN*222 or approval of instructor. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 332 - Reading China Through Its Newspapers II The course is aimed to provide students with opportunities to read original journalistic articles chosen from major Chinese newspapers and journals. The articles cover a broad range of topics in today’s China. It also provides a window for the students to look at the varied aspects of today’s China. Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*224.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*224. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 421 - Translation and Interpretation I This is an advanced level language course. It introduces to students the technological terms, concepts, and theories in translation and interpretation, and to develop student’s practical skills in translation and interpretation between Chinese and English, with the stress on the latter goal. Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*224. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*224. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 422 - Translation and Interpretation II This is an advanced level language course. It is a continuation of CHN 421. It introduces to students the basic technological terms, concepts, and theories in translation and interpretation, and to develop student’s practical skills in translation and interpretation between Chinese and English, with the stress on the latter goal. Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*421. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*421. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 423 - Business Chinese I This is an advanced language course for Business Chinese. It introduces to students the terms, phrases, and expressions employed in daily corporate interface and business social exchanges using Chinese language. Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*224.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*224. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 424 - Business Chinese II This is an advanced language course for Business Chinese. It is a continuation to CHN 423. It introduces to students the terms, phrases, and expressions employed in daily corporate interface and business social exchanges using Chinese language. Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*423.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: CHN*423. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
CHN 430 - Senior Seminar: Chinese Political Fiction in the 21st Century (in English) This course introduces students to the Chinese political fiction in the 21st century through reading representative novels and movies. It examines both the thematic significance and artistic originality of this literary genre. Course Codes: AB. Course taught in English.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Course taught in English. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School This course in Chinese (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Focus includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and High School Supervised Student Teaching experience in Chinese provides experiences in both a middle, and high school classroom. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
CHN 483 - Chinese Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: CHN*222.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: CHN*222. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 484 - Chinese Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: CHN*222.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: CHN*222. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 485 - Independent Study By invitation of the department. Special literary or linguistic problems under direction of a member of the language faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 486 - Independent Study By invitation of the department. Special literary or linguistic problems under direction of a member of the language faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
CHN 499 - Chinese Comprehensive Examination Comprehensive Exam
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
FRN 101 - Elementary French I Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of French and to the culture of French-speaking countries. Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Co-requisite: Lab Section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Co-requisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 101L - Lab for Elem French I Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
FRN 102 - Elementary French II Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of French and to the culture of French-speaking countries. Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: FRN*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: FRN*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 102L - Lab for Elem French II Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
FRN 203 - The Francophone World I A study of France and the Francophone countries in their geographical, economic, political, and cultural aspects. For students with three years of foreign language study or departmental approval. Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: FRN*102 or equivalent proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: FRN*102 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 204G - The Francophone World II (Global course) A study of France and the francophone countries in their geographical, economic, political, and cultural aspects. For students with three years of foreign language study or departmental approval. Course Codes: ABR. Multicultural Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 204L - Short Term Study Abroad in Senegal (Dakar), Africa This course will allow you to be part of the short-term study abroad program in Africa: in Dakar, Senegal. Course Codes: BR. Coreq & Prereq: See Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq & Prereq: See Instructor. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
FRN 221 - Discovering the French Language and Cultures of the Francophone World I Exploring the diverse Francophone cultures and practicing of French conversation. Course Codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: FRN*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: FRN*102 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 221L - Lab for Discovering the French Language and Cultures of the Francophone World I Language lab. Course Codes: ABR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
FRN 222 - Discovering French Language and Cultures of the Francophone World II This course will explore the diverse Francophone cultures and practice French conversation and writing. Course Codes: BFR. Prerequisite: FRN*221 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BFR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: FRN*221 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 222L - Lab for Discovering French Language And Cultures of the Francophone World II Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Co-req: FRN 222. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
FRN 301 - Sex, Violence & Laughter in 17th Century French Literature An exploration of the human confrontation between passions and rules in 17th century French literature. The triumph of classical aesthetics in Moliere, Racine, and Corneille. Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: FRN*222 or equivalent proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: FRN*222 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 302 - 18th Century French Enlightenment The search for freedom in Voltaire, Beaumarchais, Diderot and Chaderlos de Laclos. Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: FRN*222 or equivalent proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: FRN*222 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 303 - English Studies of French Theatre Semiotic analysis of several plays and a production of one French play. Course will enhance communicative abilities of students and reinforce their mastery of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Course Codes: BCRT. Prereq: PEQ in Literature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Prereq: PEQ in Literature. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 307 - Commercial French I An advanced language and area studies course, specializing in the terminology of business, economic structure, import-export trade, reports and business correspondence. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
FRN 308 - Commercial French II An advanced language and area studies course, specializing in the terminology of business, economic structure, import-export trade, reports and business correspondence. Course Codes: BCGR. Prereq: FRN*307.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCGR. Prereq: FRN*307. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
FRN 310 - Special Topics in French Studies Development of a literary topic, movement or genre from the French speaking world. Readings and analysis will use a number of theoretical and methodological frameworks. Sample topics include: short story, feminist literature, gay and lesbian literature, French cinema. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
FRN 312 - Advanced Grammar and Stylistics Advanced language and grammar course specializing in in-depth study of grammatical structures, stylistics and translation with extensive exercises in writing. Course Codes: BCR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 401 - 19th Century: Ideal and Reality A study of humanity facing le mal du siecle through the perspectives of romanticism, naturalism, realism, symbolism and parnassianism. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 402 - 20th Century: Literary Trends Attempts to define the Moi in Sartre, Gide, Genet, Duras and Tahar Ben Jelloun. The new literary criticism from structuralism to semiotics. Course Codes: ABCR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABCR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 403 - Senior Seminar in 20th Century Francophone Literature In this course, we will explore North African, also know as Maghrebi, civilization and culture through the analysis of literary and theoretical texts within their historical context. We will delve into the different literary movements that have shaped the literary and social identity of Mahgreb. Next, we will study a mode of cultural expression that evolved after the period of Colonial Literature; as well as Maghribi War Literature and the works of la generation 1970. Course Codes: AR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 421 - Pars Through the Lenses of Major Cinematographers Paris through the Lenses examines movies taking place in Paris. Student will learn how to read and analyse the complexity of signs that constitute a cinematographical text and will understand how a film is a literary genre. Students will have the opportunity to view films and explore how French and International cinema contribute to constructions of national and regional identity? Course Codes: ABR. Pre-req: Any LIT course. Crosslisted with LIT*421.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Pre-req: Any LIT course. Crosslisted with LIT*421. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 457 - Curriculum Methodology Middle School and High School This course in French (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Focus includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and High School Supervised Student Teaching experience in French provides experiences in both a middle, and high school classroom. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
FRN 482 - French Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: C. Prereq: FRN 221 and 222.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Prereq: FRN 221 and 222. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 483 - French Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests.In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: C. Prereq: FRN 221 and 222.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Prereq: FRN 221 and 222. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 484 - French Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: C. Prereq: FRN 482 or 483.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Prereq: FRN 482 or 483. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 485 - Independent Study By invitation of the department. Special literary or linguistic problems under the direction of a member of the language staff. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 486 - Independent Study By invitation of the department. Special literary or linguistic problems under direction of a member of the language staff. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
FRN 499 - French Comprehensive Only S/U Grading.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
GER 101 - Elementary German I Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of German and to the culture of German-speaking countries. Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Permission of department required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Corequisite: Lab Section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Corequisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
GER 101L - Lab for Elem German I Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
GER 102 - Elementary German II Continued beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of German and to the culture of German-speaking countries. Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
GER 102L - Lab for Elem German II Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
GER 203 - The German Cultural World I An introductory study of contemporary culture and geography of German speaking countries. Includes samples from history, art, music, literature, architecture and political-social developments. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite or Corequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Co-requisite: GER*203L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite or Corequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: GER*203L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
GER 203L - The German Cultural World I Lab Lab associated with GER 103. Course Codes: BR Prerequisites: GER102 or equivalent proficiency. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR Prerequisites: GER102 or equivalent proficiency. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
GER 221 - Conversation and Composition I Focus on the development of oral/aural skills, reading and writing at the intermediate level. Communicative practice and literacy across media. Course Codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
GER 221L - Composition and Conversation I Lab Language lab. Course Codes: ABR. Consultation with department required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
GER 222 - Conversation and Composition II Focus on the development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills at the intermediate level. Communicative practice based on cultural topics. Course Codes: BFR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*221 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BFR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*221 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: GER*222L. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
GER 222L - Composition and Conversation II Lab Language lab. Course Codes: ABR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Chair Approval Required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
GER 301 - Applied German Grammar Advanced linguistic development toward further communicative competency in the target language. Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: GER*301L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: GER*301L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
GER 301L - Applied German Grammar Lab Advanced linguistic development toward further communicative competency in the target language Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: GER*301.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Prerequisite: GER*102 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1
GER 482 - German Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: C. Prereq: GER 221 and 222.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: GER 221 and 222. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
GER 483 - German Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: C. May be taken through Study Abroad in Berlin.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
GER 484 - German Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: C. Prereq: GER 482 or 483.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: GER 482 or 483. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ITL 101 - Elementary Italian I Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Italian and to the culture of Italy. Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Co-requisite: Lab Section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Email advisement@naz.edu for review of previous records and to obtain permission. Requests will be reviewed in the order in which they were received at the end of the registration period (fall and spring), and students will be notified of their status at that time. Corequisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ITL 101L - Lab for Elem Italian I Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with department required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
ITL 102 - Elementary Italian II Beginning level work in the language. Practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Introduction to the basic vocabulary, expressions and structures of Italian and to the culture of Italy. Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: ITL*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: ITL*101 or equivalent proficiency. Corequisite: Lab Section. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ITL 102L - Lab for Elementary Italian II Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with department required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with department required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
ITL 203 - Urban Culture of Italy Focused study of representative Italian cities, their historical and urban formation, with emphasis on local architecture, popular holidays, ethnic foods and the preparation of local dishes. There will be one cooking class per month to accompany the local culture of Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Palermo. The course is bilingual. Monday classes are taught in English, and Wednesdays in Italian. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ITL 204 - Italian Culture Through Cinematography Discussion of Italian films showing close links to Italian literary, social and political trends to illustrate the most significant changes occurring in Italian society since the postwar period. Class time is spent analyzing films and critics’ views and trying to come to reasonable conclusions. There are introductory short lectures to the films. A short history of Italian political development will be studied for a better understanding and appreciation of the movies. Course Codes: ABRT. There are no prerequisites for this course. The course is bilingual. Monday classes are taught in English, and Wednesdays in Italian. All films are shown Wednesday nights and are subtitled.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABRT. There are no prerequisites for this course. The course is bilingual. Monday classes are taught in English, and Wednesdays in Italian. All films are shown Wednesday nights and are subtitled. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ITL 205 - Italian Conversation: Patterns of Communication I Introduction to variety of conversational patterns designed to develop oral proficiency; centered on topics of general interest such as work and the family, private and public life, political and moral problems, education, religion, hobbies and the media. Course Codes: R. Prerequisite: ITL*102 or equivalent proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prerequisite: ITL*102 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ITL 221 - Discover the Language and Culture A thorough review of finer points of grammar and development of oral expression through the reading of short literary pieces. Special attention is paid to local festivities and celebrations with preparation of dishes. The course will have a cooking class per month. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: One year of Italian. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: ITL*221L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: One year of Italian. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: ITL*221L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ITL 221L - Discover the Language and Culture Lab Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Corequisite: ITL*221. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. This course requires lab attendance for a minimun of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
ITL 222 - Italy Through the Lenses In this course we will continue learning finer points of grammar and development of oral expression through the reading of short literary pieces. For a better understanding of the culture of the country, special attention is paid to local festivities and celebrations with preparation of ethnic dishes of selected cities. The course will have one cooking class per month. Course Codes: ABCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: ITL*221 or equivalent proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABCR. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: ITL*221 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ITL 222L - Lab Italy Through the Lenses Language lab. Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with department required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCR. Consultation with dept required. This course requires lab attendance for a minimum of 3 hrs per week. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
ITL 303 - Italian Literature of the 19th Century An examination of major movements in Italian literary, cultural, political, and intellectual history through the 17th century. The course is bilingual. Monday classes are taught in English, and Wednesdays in Italian. Students will be encouraged to attend the Wednesday evening movies that deal with the course content. All movies are in Italian with English subtitles. Course Codes: R. Prerequisite: ITL*222 or equivalent proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prerequisite: ITL*222 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ITL 304 - Masterpieces of Italian Literature of The 20th Century A multidisciplinary examination of Italian society and culture from its national unification to the present. Through the study of selected texts, both literary and journalistic, the course will cover many cultural and political themes. Course Codes: R. Prerequisite: ITL*222 or equivalent proficiency.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prerequisite: ITL*222 or equivalent proficiency. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ITL 305 - Dante’s la Divina Commedia I Study of the Commedia, a single poem subdivided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. The progress of the poem is measured by Dante’s encounters with personalities in his voyage of ethical inquiry. As we read the Divina Commedia, we will also study the world of Florentine politics during Dante’s time, as well as the mythological and the classical world from which Dante drew many of his allegories. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ITL 306 - Dante’s la Divina Commedia II Study of one of the world’s greatest masterpieces; the archetypal medieval journey through the afterworld. Major emphasis given to selected cantos of the Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. Course Codes: R. The course is bilingual: taught both in English and Italian.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. The course is bilingual:taught both in English and Italian. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
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Global Sustainability
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GSU 202 - Introduction to Sustainability This interdisciplinary course will address global environmental issues from multiple perspectives such as environmental science, environmental humanities, social sciences, and economics. This course is a mixed methodology course that will use quantitative and qualitative approaches and will also include primary and secondary data analysis and synthesis. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
History, Politics, and Law
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HIS 305 - The American Presidency The political and historical evolution of the office of the president from Washington to the present. Attention given to campaigns, elections, presidential leadership, politics of the Oval Office and the development of the powers of the president. Topics include American history, biography, executive power, foreign policy, domestic policy, federal bureaucracy, the cabinet, the vice president, first ladies, gender, race and class. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with PSC*305.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with PSC*305. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HIS 306G - Violence and Honor in Colonial Latin America (Global course) This course will focus on the interactions between Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans from the initial encounters until the wars of independence. Particular attention will be paid to how conceptions of race and gender came into being in the colonial context. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or social science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or social science. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 307G - Liberators, Dictators, and Sell-Outs in Modern Latin America This course covers the history of Latin America from the wars of independence and nation building until the 1990’s neoliberal reforms and revolutions. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Fulfills Multicultural Studies Concentration. International Studies Course. Cross-listed with PSC 307G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Fulfills Multicultural Studies Concentration. International Studies Course. Cross-listed with PSC 307G. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 310 - African American History This course surveys African American history, culture and politics from the year 1619, when the first Africans were indentured in colonial Virginia, to the present struggles over issues of black incarceration and civil rights. Students will learn about major figures, explore movements such as abolition, the Harlem Renaissance and the struggle for civil rights, and connect contemporary political issues in African American life to their historical origins. Topics include race, racism, class, gender, environmentalism, abolition, biography, power, slavery, Jim Crow, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, Mary Church Terell, W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, the Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights movement, black lives matter, and Rochester New York. Course codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Multicultural Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HIS 311 - Drugs in America Drugs and alcohol are inextricably tied to American culture, politics and law. References to drugs pervade American popular culture, including music, television and film, and dominate the national political rhetoric about being “tough on crime” and ideas about citizenship, ethnicity and race. In this course, we will explore a variety of cultural, political and legal reactions to drugs in the U.S. This course will count as an elective for History majors and minors. It will also count for Legal Studies major and minor electives as well as the following Legal Studies Major Tracks: Public Policy, Politics and Government Track; Criminal Justice Track; Law Track; NonProfit Management Track. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: History PEQ.
Prerequisites & Notes This course will count as an elective for History majors and minors. It will also count for Legal Studies major and minor electives as well as the following Legal Studies Major Tracks: Public Policy, Politics and Government Track; Criminal Justice Track; Law Track; NonProfit Management Track. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: History PEQ. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 312 - Black Music & Activism This seminar examines the role that Black music has played in resistance to legal, social, and cultural oppression. It presents musical genres with historical struggles, including slavery with spirituals and hip hop as social movement. As a class, we will listen to music, analyze lyrics and videos and discuss primary and secondary source readings related to activism and music. Course codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HIS 313 - History of the Crusades An intensive study of the Crusades, from the 11th-15th century. The primary focus will be on religiously-sanctioned theories of political power, social order and violence in late medieval European society and the long term consequences of the military clashes between Christianity and Islam. Course codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 317 - Strange Brew: Alcohol, Temperance, and Gender in U.S. History This course examines the many ways in which America’s economic, political, and cultural history has been affected by the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol. We will pay special attention to the way that gender roles have been shaped by this history and the particularly strong role that women have played in U.S. temperance movements. Course Codes: BP. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BP. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 320 - American Women’s History Historical experiences of American women from the colonial era through the Cold War; female reformers; suffrage; feminism; the relationship between women, work, family and gender roles. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HIS 322 - The Black Death and the Transformation of Europe Fourteenth century Europe was racked with natural disaster, famine, and war. But the catastrophic Bubonic plague epidemic that hit Europe mid-century changed the course of modern western civilization. Killing more than half of Europe’s population, the plague caused a radical reconfiguration of the religious, social and educational institutions of medieval Europe. This course examines the plague epidemic from the testimony of those who lived through it, while employing the tools of modern scientific research in the history of disease and mass-casualty epidemics. We will also consider how the plague’s demographic and cultural destruction set the stage for the early phases of the Italian Renaissance, while bringing about new understandings of the scientific study of disease and the practice of medicine in Europe. We will also consider historiographic debates on the applicability of the medieval plague to modern medical and epidemiological crises. Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in History, or any survey history class.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in History, or any survey history class. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 323G - Native American I: Pre-Columbian America to Removal This course examines the history of Native Americans from pre-Colombian times through removal. We will discuss the methods used by historians and anthropologists in studying the cultures of North America, and learn about the civilizations that existed on the continent before 1492. We will explore the contentious period of European colonization and conquest and how Native Americans dealt with the new challenges posed by the foundation and expansion of the United States. Course Codes: BPR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BPR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 324G - Native American II: Removal-Present This course examines the history of Native Americans from the end of the removal era through the present. We will discuss the methods used by historians and anthropologists in studying cultures of North America. We will explore the issues of United States expansionism and the Plains Wars, the early twentieth century (often called the nadir of American Indian history), and the revitalization that occurred throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. We will look at the changing legal status of Native Americans, their migrations to urban areas, and the contemporary issues of Indian gaming and other legal and economic concerns. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
HIS 341 - Chinese History and Cultural Perspectives Program This course fully immerses college students in the culture, history, society, & economy of China. The experience is designed to expose students to China’s rich diversity and dynamic vibrancy - traits largely unknown to most Americans. Course Codes: BGR. Prereq: Any PEQ in Humanities and Social Sciences. 80 hours fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGR. Prereq: Any PEQ in Humanities and Social Sciences. 80 hours fieldwork required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 342 - Civil War and Reconstruction An examination of the causes, evolution and aftermath of the Civil War with an emphasis on the major figures and reform currents of the era. Topics include Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, slavery, African American history, fugitive slave act, resistance, the underground railroad, constitutionalism, political power, U.S. military, political parties, partisanship, regionalism, Confederate states of America, war, politics, power, class, gender, race and racism Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HIS 345 - New York State History This course will examine the history of New York State, from the pre-Columbian era through the present. Special attention will be paid to the religious, political, economic, and cultural history of the state. The New York City/Upstate divide (or perceived divide) will also be explored. Students will complete an independent research project of their own design. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
HIS 347G - Social History of Medicine and Disease In the Americas, 1780-1960S (Global course) This course explores how the rise of the medical profession, the laboratory, germ theory, and bacteriology affected public health and redefined disease in the Americas from the latter half of the nineteenth century through the first half of the twentieth century. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 348 - Presente! - History of Latinos in the United States This course explores the history of Latinos and Latinas in the US. It covers identity politics, immigration, nation building and urbanization. Connections are made between Latin American history and United States history. Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans are the main focus. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with PSC*348. Global Studies Course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with PSC*348. Global Studies Course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 350 - Crime and Deviance in Latin America: A History of Social Control As Latin America severed ties with Spain and Portugal and began the process of establishing modern republics after the 1820s, leaders and liberal governments began to identify crime as a social problem at odds with national order and progress. In this course we will study how these states sought to replace colonial structures and stepped in to take on the role of the Catholic Church as private overseers of moral codes and behavior. We will read what historians have uncovered about how the science of social hygiene and prophylactic measures to safeguard the social fabric of virtue and ideal citizenship grew and attempted to codify and regulate behavior. States developed new systems of vigilance, discipline and punishment and people of all social classes learned to respond within these new paradigms. Course Codes: B. Prereq: Any lower level History or Social Science course. Cross-listed with PSC*350.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: Any lower level History or Social Science course. Cross-listed with PSC*350. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 352 - U.S. Constitutional History I: Government and the Economy This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on judicial review, federalism, executive-legislative relations, property and due process rights, as well as national commerce, spending, and taxing power.Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross listed with HIS*352 and PSC*352.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross listed with LGS*352 and PSC*352. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 353 - U.S. Constitutional History II : Rights and Liberties This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on the Bill of Rights, freedom of expression, religious liberty, privacy, equal protection of the laws, and criminal justice. Course Codes: ABR. Pre-req: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with PSC*353 and LGS*353.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Pre-req: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with PSC*353 and LGS*353. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
HIS 360 - Special Topics in Historical Study Seminar which explores in-depth topics of particular interest in historiography, significant intellectual, social or political movements. Students admitted with permission of the instructor. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 364 - Roman Empire This course focuses intensively on the history of Rome at a critical point for the Romans and all of western civilization: the violent transition from a civilian Republic to a military-imperial system (from roughly 60 BCE to AD 200). Topics include: the rise and fall of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra; the Julio-Claudian dynasty; the Jewish War and the triumph of the Flavian dynasty; the reign of the Five Good Emperors and the Pax Romana. The course focuses heavily on biography and the construction of historical memory in Rome through imperial, biographical writing and historical narrative. We will also analyze dramatic representations of the Romans within each unit, especially the portrayal of the great men and women of Roman history in mainstream film and television drama. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 366 - Tudor England The history of England during the reign of the Tudor monarchs (c. 1485-1603), with a primary focus on the unique political, religious and constitutional crises of the 15th and 16th centuries. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: One PEQ in HIS.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: One PEQ in HIS. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 370 - Public History An introduction to the theory and practice of public history, which is the use of history in museums, archives, cultural landmarks, and across digital humanities. Students will undertake field experiences and conduct projects that integrate and enhance their academic understanding of this field. Topics include culture, power, race, class, gender, institutions, social construction of knowledge, American historians, historiography, archives, museums, and film. Course Codes: B. Prereqs: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereqs: PEQ in History. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 371 - Introduction to Museums The course is an introduction to the theoretical and historical foundations, administration, and practice of museums and historical sites. Lectures, class activities, readings, field trips, and projects will be used to identify current practices and debates in the museum profession. Topics include the history and philosophy of museums; the social, economic, and political context that shapes museums; and the main functions of museums - collection and care of objects, exhibits, interpretation, education, and governance. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 372 - Introduction to Archives An introduction to the theory, practice and curation of archives. Students will conduct field experiences and conduct projects that integrate and enhance their academic understanding of the field. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in History. 15 hours fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in History. 15 hours fieldwork required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 373 - Historical Site Administration This course emphasizes the social and cultural significance of historic sites such as battlefields, house museums, etc. and the importance of appropriate interpretive activities in fulfilling their cultural missions. Topics covered include preservation, restoration, cyclical maintenance, interpretation, site management and administration, staffing, governance, housekeeping, disaster planning, and fund-raising. Prereq: any Social Science or History course. 15 hours fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: any Social Science or History course. 15 hours fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HIS 381 - Historical Methodology Examination of the concepts, skills and methods by which historians research, analyze, and write about historical events and issues. Required for all majors. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 408 - The American Colonies This course will begin in pre-Columbian North America and conclude at the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. You will begin to develop answers to questions such as: How did Native Americans respond to European arrival? How did various religious beliefs affect the development of the European colonies? Why did Europeans arrive at African slavery as a solution to their labor problems? Why did the French ultimately lose their grip on North America? And perhaps most importantly, what did Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans learn from one another? Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
HIS 409 - The American Revolution, 1765-1789 The focus of this course will be on the period of the American Revolution, including its origins, the course of the war, its aftermath, and the creation of the American republic. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
HIS 413 - Natural Disasters in American Society This course examines extreme events to reveal the inner dynamics of American society and its political system. Learners will explore how natural disasters illuminate and reshape social structures and act as a focusing event for public policy. Topics include global warming, environmentalism, domestic policy, the American presidency, race, class, gender, first responders, non-governmental organizations, emergency management, public policy, and FEMA. Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with PSC*413.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with PSC*413 and HIS*613. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
HIS 457 - Social Studies Curriculum and Methodology in Middle and High School This course in History (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Focus includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 478 - Student Teaching Middle and High School Supervised student teaching experience in history provides experiences in both middle and high school classrooms. Adolescence program director and department approval required. Three credit student teaching course for students who must split the student teaching experience. Petition and Dean approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Adolescence program director and department approval required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 479 - Student Teaching Middle and High School Supervised student teaching experience in history provides experiences in both middle and high school classrooms. Adolescence program director and department approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Adolescence program director and department approval required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
HIS 481 - Senior Seminar: History and Historiography An intensive seminar for majors that focuses on independent historical research and writing and historiographic analysis. Course Codes: ABR. Open to Seniors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Open to Seniors only. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 483 - History Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: F.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: F. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 484 - History Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: F. Prerequisite: HIS 483.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: F.Permission of Internship Director required. Prerequisite: HIS 483. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 485 - Independent Study Advanced study in history through readings and tutorials arranged by the individual student with a faculty member in a field of their special interest. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
HIS 486 - Independent Study Advanced study in history through readings and tutorials arranged by the individual student with a faculty member in a field of their special interest. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS 499 - History Comprehensive Senior Comprehensive Examination provides an opportunity for graduating seniors to demonstrate a proficiency in the discipline appropriate to the undergraduate level. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
HIS.Q 101 - Western Civilization I (PEQ History) This survey of Western Civilization will highlight the major cultures, ideas, great men and women and events which shaped the Mediterranean World, from Greek antiquity (c. 1800 BC) to the early medieval period (c. AD 700). While our course is chronological, the primary focus will be paradigms of culture, with particular attention paid to: ancient Greek civilization, from the Bronze Age to the conquests of Alexander the Great; ancient Rome, from Republic to world Empire; the world of Late Antiquity and the Fall of the Roman Empire; the successors of Rome (the Byzantine Empire, Islamic civilization, and the Franco-German kingdoms of Europe). Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS.Q 102 - Western Civilization II (PEQ History) This survey of Western Civilization will be both chronological and thematic. The course will highlight the major cultures, ideas, people and events that shaped European history from the late Middle Ages to the early nineteenth century. We will pay particular attention to paradigms of culture and the paradigm shifts that caused the formative events of early modern Europe. Topics include the Black Death, the Hundred Years War, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Scientific Revolution and the political revolutions of the Enlightenment era. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS.Q 107 - East Asian Civilizations II (PEQ History) What are the key social, political, and intellectual structures that lie at the heart of cultures? This course explores this question in the context of East Asian civilizations from the start of the seventeenth century to the early twenty first century. We will examine the search for national identity in a rapidly changing world, the clash of tradition versus modernization, patriarchy and the subversion of power, evolving religious institutions, power relations, and competing ideologies. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
HIS.Q 108 - Atlantic World History (PEQ History) This is an introductory survey of the Atlantic world and of the discipline of History. This transnational course draws together the history of Western Europe, Western Africa, and the Americas in an early global age. The course is designed to provoke students to consider the enduring questions regarding CHANGE AND POWER. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS.Q 205 - American Republic I: Pre-Columbian America Through the Civil War (PEQ History) How and why do human beings use the past in their contemporary contexts? The course explores this question by examining the pre-columbian Era, the colonial and revolutionary ages, and the American republic through the Civil War. The readings will discuss competing versions of seemingly familiar events. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS.Q 206 - American Republic II: Reconstruction to the Present (PEQ History) What is the American Dream? How did (and does) it shape the way we think about ourselves? This course surveys American history from the post Civil War period to the present and explores how, in the past, Americans thought about their world, and created or resisted social structures to fulfill their wants and needs, and struggled to define and redefine themselves and the American Dream. Topics include biography, historiography, race, class, gender, ethnicity, power, culture, economics, science and technology, and Rochester, New York. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
HIS.Q 213 - Epidemics and Pandemics in US Society, 1492- Present. This course explores the ways that epidemics and pandemics have reshaped U.S. Society from the Columbian exchange to COVID-19. Some of the infectious diseases addressed in this study include Smallpox, Cholera, Influenza, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19. The course will include a focus on how epidemics and pandemics reshape everyday life, expose social fault lines by exacting a toll on the most vulnerable populations, how medical science and public health have been shaped by and responded to these diseases, and why Americans were unprepared for the latest pandemic. Course Code: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: R. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
LGS 251 - Introduction to Law This course introduces students to the origins and structure of the American legal system and surveys major topics including civil law and procedure, criminal law and procedure, contracts, torts, property law, family law, and law and society. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 255 - Legal Writing & Research This course introduces students to the fundamentals of legal analysis, research, and writing. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ENGW 101 and ENGW 102. Open only to Legal Studies majors and minors; open to others with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ENGW 101 and ENGW 102. Open only to Legal Studies majors and minors; open to others with permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 260 - Legal Logic and Reasoning In this class, students will develop the skills most utilized in the study and practice of law. Students will begin by learning about deductive and inductive reasoning skills and will then apply those skills to legal hypotheticals. Students will also develop advanced analytical reading skills central to the study of law. Based on the skills developed in the class, students will create persuasive l. Course restricted to students in the 3+3 Law School Specialization.
Prerequisites & Notes Course restricted to students in the 3+3 Law School Specialization. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
LGS 352 - U.S. Constitutional History I: Government and the Economy This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on judicial review, federalism, executive-legislative relations, property and due process rights, as well as national commerce, spending, and taxing power. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross listed with HIS*352 and PSC*352.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross listed with HIS*352 and PSC*352. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 353 - U.S. Constitutional History II: Rights and Liberties This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on the Bill of Rights, freedom of expression, religious liberty, privacy, equal protection of the laws, and criminal justice. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*353 and PSC*353.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*353 and PSC*353. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 354 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law This course is a basic introduction to criminal law in the United States. It is designed to give students an understanding of principles of criminal law, constitutional provisions relating to crime, criminal procedures, the criminal justice system, and defenses to criminal responsibility. Current issues in criminal law are also considered. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
LGS 355 - Criminal Trials: History, Context and Practice The focus of this course is the American criminal trial; it will include a study of the historical development and current state of criminal practice and trial procedures. We will also examine the cultural and social issues surrounding important trials. The class will include a mock trial. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
LGS 357 - Family Law This course will review the development of the family law system in New York and the United States. Particular attention will be paid to areas of family law including how we create and define families, divorce, adoption, rights of the child in the court and the intercession between family law and other types of specialty courts. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
LGS 358 - Civil Rights Law Is justice blind? What are the various interests that impact the legal process? How do race, class and gender affect legal outcomes? This course will explore these issues of American Law through historic cases in civil rights and recent court cases dealing with race and gender. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: Any PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: Any PEQ in Social Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 359 - Environmental Law This course will examine environmental policy and laws including topics such as air and water quality, control of toxic substances, waste management and hazardous releases, protection of natural resources, U.S. energy policy, and international environmental law. In order to provide an adequate context for review of the Environmental Law system, the course will initially provide a brief introduction to the American legal framework and litigation process. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
LGS 360 - Special Topics in Legal Studies A course focused on an in-depth exploration of a particular topic in Legal Studies. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
LGS 410 - African Americans & The Law This seminar course will provide students with an understanding of how the law and state control were used to oppress African Americans, and how African Americans and other civil rights advocates used the law as a tool to gain citizenship recognition, and seek equal treatment under the law, and equal access to society. Prerequisite: LGS*251. Course Codes: CHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CHR. Prerequisite: LGS*251. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
LGS 416 - International Law An introduction to international law which will examine legal rules that govern relations between states and organizations. After a survey of the history and sources of international law, we will examine international legal developments in key global issue areas, such as the environment and armed conflict. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
LGS 440 - Junior-Senior Seminar in Legal Studies Capstone course in which students synthesize their study within the major, examine selected topics and undertake a major research project. Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: LGS major.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: LGS major. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 482 - Legal Studies Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Junior Status and permission of Legal Studies Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: G. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 483 - Law Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. 3.0 GPA junior or senior status and permission of Pre-Law advisor required. Students without a 3.0 GPA will take LGS*482 Legal Studies Internship selected under the guidance of Legal Studies Program Director. Course Codes: G. Prereq: GPA 3.0 or higher. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: G. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: GPA 3.0 or higher. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 484 - Law Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. Second semester of practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. 3.0 GPA junior or senior status and permission of Pre-Law advisor required. Students without a 3.0 GPA will take LGS*482 Legal Studies Internship selected under the guidance of Legal Studies Program Director. Course Codes: G. Prereq: GPA 3.0 or higher. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: G. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: GPA 3.0 or higher. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
LGS 485 - Independent Study Advanced study in legal studies through readings and tutorials arranged by the individual student with a faculty member in a field of their special interest. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
PHIS 360 - Special Topics in Museums, Archives and Public History Seminar which explores in-depth topics of particular interest in museums, archives or public history. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Requires 48 hours fieldwork.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Requires 48 hours fieldwork. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 1 to 3
PHIS 480 - Senior Seminar: Problems in Museums Archives, and Public History An intensive seminar for majors that focuses on independent research and writing and analysis of contemporary issues in museums, archives and public history. Course Codes: AFR. Open to Seniors only. 15 hours fieldwork required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Open to Seniors only. 15 hours fieldwork required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHIS 482 - Internship in Museums, Archives and Public History Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: F.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: F. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3 to 6
PSC 221 - Political Science Methods Designed for political science majors, this course provides an opportunity for in depth discussion and instruction about the basic content, ways of writing and research methods for the discipline of political science. Students will dedicate themselves to developing skills in writing, researching and the proper use of statistics in their work. Course Codes: AFR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 301 - American Government and Politics This course is designed to give students a broad and critical understanding of the institutions and processes of American politics. We will study the structure of American politics and contrast it with political systems of other modern democracies,the most important political processes, including the structuring of political participation and the formation of public opinion, the three branches of federal government and selected issues in American politics and policy. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 302 - State and Local Government An overview of the workings of state and local governments in the U.S. federal system, including the structure and powers of different local governmental bodies, the problems and opportunities related to inter-governmental relations, current trends in the consolidation and proliferation of state and local bodies. Special attention given to workings of New York State and local government. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSC 303 - Political Philosophy: Plato to Machiavelli Introduction to ideas of prominent political philosophers of western civilization. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli and others. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with PHL 303.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with PHL 303. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSC 305 - The American Presidency The political and historical evolution of the office of the president from Washington to the present. Attention given to campaigns, elections, presidential leadership and politics of the Oval Office and the development of the powers of the president. Topics include American history, biography, executive power, foreign policy, domestic policy, federal bureaucracy, the cabinet, the vice president, first ladies, gender, race and class. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*305.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*305. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSC 306 - Contemporary Political Theory: Selected Issues This course explores some of the most influential conceptualizations of power, justice, ideology, and identity in contemporary political theory and relates them to the enduring concerns of modern political thought. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Offered alternate spring semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Offered alternate spring semesters. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
PSC 307G - Liberators, Dictators and Sell-Outs in Modern Latin America This course covers the history of Latin America from the wars of independence and nation building until the 1990’s neoliberal reforms and revolutions. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History and Social Sciences. Fulfills Multicultural Studies Concentration. Cross-listed with HIS 307G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History and Social Sciences. Fulfills Multicultural Studies Concentration. Cross-listed with HIS 307G. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 314G - International Relations A study of the struggle for power among nations with emphasis on issues of sovereignty, international law and human rights using selected case studies. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
PSC 317 - Modern Political Philosophy This course examines major figures in modern political philosophy, addressing such issues as the origins of government, private property, and the market, as well as the ideals of individual liberty, equality, and toleration. Readings include selections from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Burke, Mill, Wollstonecraft, and Marx. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
PSC 329 - Ukraine, Russia and the West: Historical Roots of Current Political Crisis This course examines selected topics in political history of Ukraine, Russia and the West, including Ukraine’s struggle for independence, WWII, Euromaidan, annexation of Crimea, Russia’s war in the east of Ukraine, and Russian interference in the politics of US and EU. Special attention is paid to historical narratives and their deployment in informational warfare. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
PSC 340 - Campaigns, Voters and Elections Electoral politics in the United States are examined in a study of national, state and local elections. Topics include a study of historical and contemporary political campaigns, theories and patterns of voting, the expansion of suffrage, electoral reform, media coverage and opinion polling, and the interpretation of electoral outcomes. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSC 341 - Healthcare Politics: U.S. Policy in Comparative Perspective Why is the United States the only advanced democratic nation which does not guarantee all citizens access to health care? Why do Americans spend more on health care than any other nation, yet have poorer health outcomes than citizens of other comparable countries? This course examines the structure of American health care system and compares it with those of other advanced capitalist democracies. Focusing on historical and political explanations of American exceptionalism, we ask whether recent developments suggest a possibility of convergence among the major industrialized countries. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. International Studies course..
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. International Studies course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
PSC 342 - U.S. Social Policy in Comparative Perspective This course examines various areas of U.S. social policy and compares them with policies of other advanced capitalist democracies. The course focuses on several related questions. Why do similar countries adopt different solutions to the same social problems? Are we witnessing convergence or divergence in the way different nations structure their social policies? What are the ultimate social, political and human effects of different approaches to social provision? Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSC 348 - Presente! History of Latinos in the United States This course explores the history of Latinos and Latinas in the US. It covers identity politics, immigration, nation building and urbanization. Connections are made between Latin American history and United States history. Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Dominicans will be the main focus. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*348. Global Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ History or Social Sciences. Cross-listed with HIS*348. Global Studies course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 350 - Crime and Deviance in Latin America: A History of Social Control As Latin America severed ties with Spain and Portugal and began the process of establishing modern republics after the 1820s, leaders and liberal governments began to identify crime as a social problem at odds with national order and progress. In this course we will study how these states sought to replace colonial structures and stepped in to take on the role of the Catholic Church as private overseers of moral codes and behavior. We will read what historians have uncovered about how the science of social hygiene and prophylactic measures to safeguard the social fabric of virtue and ideal citizenship grew and attempted to codify and regulate behavior. States developed new systems of vigilance, discipline and punishment and people of all social classes learned to respond within these new paradigms. Course Codes: B. Prereq: Any lower level History or Social Science course. Cross-listed with HIS*350.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: Any lower level History or Social Science course. Cross-listed with HIS*350. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 352 - U.S. Constitutional History I: Government and the Economy This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on judicial review, federalism, executive-legislative relations, property and due process rights, as well as national commerce, spending, and taxing power. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*352 and LGS*352. Offered alternate fall semesters.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*352 and LGS*352. Offered alternate fall semesters. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 353 - U.S. Constitutional History II: Rights and Liberties This course introduces students to constitutional history, politics, and law through the substantive focus on the Bill of Rights, freedom of expression, religious liberty, privacy, equal protection of the laws, and criminal justice. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*353 and LGS*353.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences or History. Cross-listed with HIS*353 and LGS*353. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 359 - Environmental Law This course will examine environmental policy and laws including topics such as air and water quality, control of toxic substances, waste management and hazardous releases, protection of natural resources, U.S. energy policy, and international environmental law. In order to provide an adequate context for review of the Environmental Law system, the course will initially provide a brief introduction to the American legal framework and litigation process. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with LGS*359.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSC.Q 101. Cross-listed with LGS*359. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 360 - Special Topics in Political Science Seminar which explores in-depth topics of particular interest in politics and government. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Sciences. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 413 - Natural Disasters in American Society This course examines extreme events to reveal the inner dynamics of American society and its political system. Learners will explore how natural disasters illuminate and reshape social structures and act as a focusing event for public policy. Topics include global warming, environmentalism, domestic policy, the American presidency, race, class, gender, first responders, non-governmental organizations, emergency management, public policy, and FEMA.Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with HIS*413.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Cross-listed with HIS*413 and HIS*613. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 440 - Junior/Senior Seminar in Political Science Capstone course in which students synthesize their study within the major, study selected topics and undertake a major research project. Course Codes: AFR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
PSC 480 - Albany Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Supervised full-time placement in the New York State Senate or Assembly in Albany. Students intern for the entire semester in the office of a particular legislator and take a course in NYS Government. Applications must be accepted by either the NYS Senate or Assembly. Course codes: CGH. Prereq: Department chair approval, junior status, GPA 3.0 or higher, and acceptance by NYS Legislature.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department chair approval, junior status, GPA 3.0 or higher, and acceptance by NYS Legislature. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 15
PSC 481 - Law Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience in an appropriate legal agency for qualified upperclassmen with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Course codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 3.0 or higher. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 3.0 or higher. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 482 - Washington DC Internship Permission of Internship Director required. A supervised placement in a political setting providing on-the-job experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interest. Course Codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval, junior level status, and GPA 3.0 or higher.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval, junior level status, and GPA 3.0 or higher. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 15
PSC 483 - Political Science Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher.This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 484 - Political Science Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course Codes: CGH. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CGH. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereq: Department approval and GPA 2.7 or higher. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC 486 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of interest and concern to the students of Political Science. Course Codes: GHR. Open to Political Science majors with consent of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: GHR. Open to Political Science majors with consent of instructor. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSC.Q 101 - Introduction to Political Science (PEQ Social Science) This course is designed to introduce students to the discipline of political science, which is the study of power. The course asks us to think about the question of _what is power?_ by means of exploring the enduring and changing ideologies that underpin political action in the contemporary era. In analyzing the ideologies of liberalism, fascism, conservatism, feminism, Islamism, and others, students will learn how systems of ideas inform political action locally, nationally, and internationally. Course Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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CIS 340 - Computer Programming This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of computer programming. Using these concepts, students will learn how to design, code, and debug programs using the Python programming language while adhering to best industry practices. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
MTH 207 - PII Elementary Statistics Introduction to concepts, techniques and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures of center and spread, correlation and regression, experimental design, the Central Limit Theorem, parameter estimation and hypothesis tests for means and proportions. Statistical software is used. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: A course in algebra or any PEQ in Mathematics.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Prereq: A course in algebra or any PEQ in Mathematics. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 208 - Statistics for Scientists Introduction to concepts, techniques and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, with a focus on scientific applications. Topics include measures of center and spread, correlation and regression, experimental design, parameter estimation and hypothesis tests for means and proportions, the Chi- square distribution, and analysis of variance. Statistical software is used. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Course in algebra, or any PEQ course in Mathematics.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Course in algebra, or any PEQ course in Mathematics. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 212 - Calculus II with Multivariable Calculus This course will cover techniques of integration and their applications, vectors, functions of several variables, partial differentiation and its applications, multiple integrals, polar coordinates, and an introduction to differential equations. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: MTH.Q*113 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: MTH.Q*113 with a grade of C or better. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 213 - Calculus III Improper integral, infinite sequences and series, Taylor polynomials and Taylor series, an introduction to complex variables, and other advanced applications of single and multivariable calculus. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
MTH 215 - Exploring Mathematics II This course is a continuation of concepts of MTH.Q 115, which develops the mathematical competency of the prospective teacher at the elementary level. Inquiry investigations allow students to work in groups with mathematics manipulatives and other classroom materials to deepen their conceptual understanding of statistics, probability, algebra, and geometry in terms of shape, transformations, and measurement. Content is linked to both psychological research on developmental learning in mathematics and the Common Core Standards. This course is ideal for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood (INCH), and Adolescent Inclusive (ADIN) majors, but it may be taken by students who wish to learn mathematics from a new perspective. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Mathematics and SPF*204, or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PEQ in Mathematics and SPF*204, or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures An introduction to advanced mathematical language, literature, logic, composition, theorem proving, and problem solving. Topics include logic, set theory, relations and functions, cardinality, the real number system. Emphasis on complete, correct use of the language of mathematics and construction of clear, understandable proofs. Course Codes: R. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 308 - Applied Statistics and Visualization Statistical models for data analysis and discovery in big-data settings. Regression methods applied to data settings with binary and multi-category outcomes. An introduction to some of the most commonly used statistical methods for exploring and analyzing multivariate data. Interpretation and visualization of the results of analyses is emphasized. Course codes: BR. Prerequisites: MTH*207 (grade of B or higher) OR MTH*208 (grade of C or higher) OR PSY*202 (grade of B or higher).
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisites: MTH*207 (grade of B or higher) OR MTH*208 (grade of C or higher) OR PSY*202 (grade of B or higher). Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
MTH 309 - History of Mathematics The development of elementary and advanced mathematics from ancient to modern times. Course Code: R. Prereq: MTH*220 with a C grade or better, or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: R. Prereq: MTH*220 with a C grade or better, or permission of the instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
MTH 312 - Linear Algebra Introduction to the computational and theoretical ideas involving systems of linear equations. Topics include vectors, matrices, independence, span, bases, dimension, rank, linear transformations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, orthogonality, and change of basis, as time allows. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
MTH 314 - Introduction to Probability Topics in this course include counting techniques, axiomatic probability theory; discrete and continuous sample spaces; random variables, distribution functions, probability density and mass functions; expectation; moment-generating functions; normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions; and joint and continuous distributions. Students may choose additional work to prepare for the Probability actuarial exam. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
MTH 325 - Mathematical Modeling with Differential Equations Modeling is the study of real world situations using mathematics. Quantitative analysis of equations using graphical and numerical methods. Incorporation of traditional analytical methods of solving differential equations. Models may be chosen from population biology, ecology, finance and sociology. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
MTH 390 - Special Topics in Mathematics Choice of topics reflects the special interest of students and instructors. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*212 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
MTH 413 - Real Analysis An in-depth study of the real numbers and functions on the real numbers. Topics include the axioms for the real number system, the elementary topology of Euclidean space and a study of sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and infinite series. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
MTH 414 - Abstract Algebra A study of objects and operations on those objects. Topics include symmetries, groups, permutations, factor groups, homomorphisms, rings fields, polynomials, unique factorization, integral domains,and the insolvability of the general quintic equation, as time allows. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
MTH 417 - Foundations of Geometry A study of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Focus is on the axiomatic method and the significance of the discovery of non-Euclidean geometry. Students investigate various aspects and applications of geometry and related mathematical topics through projects. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: MTH*220 with a grade of C or better. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
MTH 457 - Curriculum Methodology: Middle and High School This course in Mathematics (grades 7-12) emphasizes assessment, New York State Learning Standards, curriculum, lesson planning, unit planning, strategies, methods, and materials. Students will analyze mathematical behavior and problem solving, examine the latest thinking regarding school mathematics, explore the uses of technology to enhance mathematics learning and teaching, and plan and teach mini-lessons demonstrating instructional competence. Includes differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary learning and collaborative models for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Cross-listed with INAD*511.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: ADOL*410 with grade of C or better. 35 hours of fieldwork required. Cross-listed with INAD*511. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 479 - Student Teaching Middle School and High School Supervised Student Teaching experience in Mathematics provides experiences in both a middle and a high school classroom. Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Need Adolescence Program Director and department approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
MTH 483 - Mathematics Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: TAS*211 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: TAS*211 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 484 - Mathematics Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: MTH 483 required; TAS*211 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required. MTH 484 can count as a second math elective only for BA MTH students.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: MTH 483 required; TAS*211 or MTH 325 recommended. Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or higher. Departmental approval required. MTH 484 can count as a second math elective only for BA MTH students. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 485 - Independent Study Advanced study in mathematics through readings and tutorials in an area of mutual interest arranged by individual student with a faculty member. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 486 - Independent Study Advanced study in mathematics through readings and tutorials in an area of mutual interest arranged by individual student with a faculty member. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 490 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics I Students choose and narrow topic, identify and locate appropriate resources, read, work independently, generate questions, perform investigations, may prove conjectures. Proofs developed, if possible. Original research not required. Students provide written records of independent work, present research progress, summarize work in formally typeset paper, present talk at regional conference or similar venue. Course Codes: CIR. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CIR. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 498 - Mathematics Problem Solving Seminar The Senior Comprehensive Problem Solving Seminar evaluates student mastery in mathematical thinking. Students are actively involved in investigating collections of non-routine problems from a variety of sources. Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding and application of fundamental concepts, processes, representations and communication of mathematics. Course Codes: AR. Prereq: Senior year or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AR. Prereq: Senior year or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH 499 - Mathematics Comprehensive Only S/U Grading. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
MTH.Q 102 - Thinking Mathematically (PEQ Math) How can we know mathematical truths? A problem-solving course for non-majors designed to improve students’ mathematical reasoning and understanding of what it means for a statement to be mathematically sound. Group-based investigations allow students to work in the same ways that mathematicians approach problems, drawing on topics such as inductive/deductive reasoning, sequences, geometry, and graph theory. Course Codes: NR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH.Q 109 - The Mathematical Experience (PEQ Math) Where does mathematics show up in the world? This question is addressed in this course to demonstrate the utility of mathematics. Financial and related applications are emphasized. The course is especially suited to those interested in practical mathematics, regardless of their previous mathematical experience. Course Codes: BNR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BNR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH.Q 113 - Calculus I (PEQ Math) How do mathematicians construct and communicate a convincing argument in Calculus? This course will explore these questions and introduce students to the fundamentals of calculus, its notation and its applications. Some of these concepts include: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, rates of change, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives, integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: 3 years Regents level mathematics (algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trigonometry), plus an additional high school or college course in Precalculus with a grade of C- or better.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: 3 years Regents level mathematics (algebra, geometry, algebra 2/trigonometry), plus an additional high school or college course in Precalculus with a grade of C- or better. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTH.Q 115 - Exploring Mathematics I (PEQ Math) How is math experienced by learners? What does it mean to understand math? This course explores these questions through development of concepts in the elementary mathematics curriculum. Investigations let students deepen their conceptual understanding of numeration systems, real number operations, ratios, proportions, percent. Content linked to psychological research and developmental benchmarks. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHS 101 - Fundamental Ideas in Mathematics This course will address many of the pervasive mathematical concepts from introductory mathematics courses. Topics will include calculations involving fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percents; interpretation of word problems, order of operations, interpretations of calculator output; properties of rational, irrational and real numbers, infinity and asymptotic behavior of functions, exponential and logarithmic relationships, geometry, conditional relationships, negations and quantifiers, number patterns and generalization. An intuitive approach will be used that will allow the student to explore and investigate these concepts and techniques. The emphasis in this course will be on developing individual ownership and a working relationship with these topics.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR Chair Approval Required. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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ENS 079 - Rock and Contemporary Music Ensemble The Nazareth College Rock Ensemble is a non-auditioned ensemble dedicated to the performance of outstanding rock and roll repertoire spanning from the early 1950’s to the present. Students will study improvisation as well as appropriate stylistic and musical traits associated with various rock genre including the blues, R&B, rockabilly, folk rock, classic rock, surf rock, pop rock, progressive rock, soul, punk as well as more contemporary styles such as jam band rock, indie rock among others. Additionally, students will learn how to rehearse and prepare a rock song from beginning to performance and how to promote and market a rock band. The ensemble is open to all Nazareth College students. Course Codes: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 0.5
ENS 080 - Nazareth College Wind Symphony The Nazareth College Wind Symphony is an ensemble containing approximately 50 of the finest music and non-music majors on campus, and is dedicated to presenting a variety of works from all musical periods, cultures and styles, featuring both core and contemporary repertoire, and new repertoire by emerging composers. Membership in the Wind Symphony is open to all Nazareth students regardless of major, by audition only. Presents 4-6 concerts a year. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
ENS 081 - Nazareth College Symphonic Band The Nazareth College Symphonic Band is an ensemble of music and non-music majors. It is open to all Nazareth students and the greater Rochester community regardless of major. The Symphonic Band is dedicated to presenting concerts of high-quality band repertoire and providing an opportunity for all Nazareth College students to perform. Presents 4 concerts a year. Course Codes: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
ENS 082 - Nazareth College Symphony Orchestra The Nazareth College Symphony Orchestra is a 75 musician ensemble that performs professional level orchestral classical and popular literature, performing a minimum of two concerts per semester. Membership is open to all qualified Nazareth students upon successful completion of audition. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
ENS 083 - Chamber Players: Strings Chamber players is open to all string primary music majors and advanced non-music majors seeking a string quartet or small ensemble experience. This course is open campus-wide to qualified students. Audition required. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ENS 084 - Chamber Singers A select vocal group, open campus-wide to qualified students. Audition required. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
ENS 086 - Opera Workshop A comprehensive study of opera emphasizing the complete singing-actor through fully staged productions. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ENS 087 - Jazz Ensemble The jazz ensemble-standard saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm instrumentation-performs standard (and not-so-standard) works from the libraries of professional big bands, and original compositions and arrangements from students, the director, and others. Members learn how to approach improvisation and how to interpret notation in the various styles of swing, Latin, and funk. The group performs both on and off campus each semester. Audition and/or permission of director required. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
ENS 088 - Jazz Combo Open to all campus musicians, majors and non-majors, members will be placed into one of two groups: Loose Change, an auditioned small ensemble, presents a formal concert each semester, and performs for other on and off campus events. The ensemble explores the standard jazz repertory, and frequently focuses on select composers or styles each semester; student compositions are encouraged. Members will typically have had some experience with jazz improvisation. Jazz Lab Band continues the high school jazz band experience, explores literature that can be taught in public school settings, and introduces improvisation studies. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
ENS 089 - Chamber Players: Percussion A performance ensemble which is open to students and faculty across the campus who have percussion experience. Repertoire includes classic literature, new music, found object and theatrical works, jazz and contemporary styles, student compositions and marimba ensembles. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ENS 090 - Chamber Players: Winds/Saxophone Chamber Winds is an ensemble open to all woodwind and french horn players, music majors and non-music majors. Music majors may use this to satisfy a chamber ensemble/minor ensemble requirement. Members gain valuable ensemble, musical, and technical advancement through the study, rehearsal, and performance of standard chamber wind repertoire, arrangements, and new works by living composers. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ENS 091 - Chamber Players: Piano Ensemble experience for pianists. Features study in piano duos, trios and quartets, vocal accompanying, chamber music. Required for piano primaries; open to other qualified students upon audition. Course Codes: BGO. Coreq: MUP 1B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Coreq: MUP 1B. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ENS 092 - Chamber Players: Brass Chamber Brass is a chamber ensemble open to all brass players whether they are music majors or not. Music majors may use this to satisfy a chamber ensemble/minor ensemble requirement. Members gain valuable ensemble, musical, and technical advancement through the study, rehearsal, and performance of standard chamber wind repertoire, arrangements, and new works by living composers. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ENS 095 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble A select ensemble vocal group, open campus wide to qualified students. Audition required. Course Codes: BGO.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 0
ENS 096 - Concert Choir A campus-wide vocal ensemble for both men and women, with concerts each semester. Course Codes: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
ENS 098 - Chamber Orchestra Required of all music degree students whose primary instrument is violin, viola, cello, or string bass, this ensemble will allow the string student to rehearse and perform orchestra and string works and examine the technique and performance issues of string playing. Wind students may participate as needed for the repertoire. Course Codes: BGO. Coreq: ENS 082. Audition only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGO. Coreq: ENS 082. Audition only. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 0.5
MED 101 - Orientation to Music Education An overview of major concepts in music education that will be revisited and applied in subsequent courses over the next several years of the music education degree program. Topics include characteristics of successful music teachers, national and state music education standards, professional organizations in music education, and lesson planning. Course Codes: A.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: A. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0.5
MED 102 - Introduction to Music Education An exploration of various aspects of the music teaching profession with an emphasis placed on practical approaches to teaching both in the classroom and rehearsal settings. Topics include becoming a music teacher, developing tools for teaching, implementing the National Standards into instruction, teaching music in early childhood, reaching diverse learners, and developing a philosophy of music education. Students will present a teaching demonstration as part of the course requirements. Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*101. Co-req: MED*102L or MUX*102L. Bach of Music in Education majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*101. Co-req: MED*102L or MUX*102L. Bach of Music in Education majors only. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 102L - Guitar Methods for Music Education The main objective of this lab is to learn how to play and teach guitar at the middle and high school levels. We will discuss technique for the beginning guitarist; learn notes in the first position, chords, tuning the instrument and review method books available for teaching beginning guitarists. Coreq: MED 102. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreq: MED 102. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
MED 103 - Percussion Techniques I Introduction to the techniques, teaching methods, maintenance and nomenclature of the standard percussion instruments. Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 104 - Percussion Techniques II for Music Education Emphasis on techniques and teaching methods for snare drum, timpani, drum set and melodic percussion. Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*103, or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*103, or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 105 - Brass Techniques I General introduction to techniques, performance problems and teaching methods of the brass family. Instruction on trumpet and French horn. Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 106 - Brass Techniques II Study of horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba with emphasis on the similarities and differences in playing and teaching all of the brass instruments. Transposition, writing for brass instruments, and other topics included. Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 108 - Exploring Music Education The purpose of this course is to provide initial certification graduate and UG transfer students with an overview of the music education profession. The course is delivered in an online format where students will explore knowledge, skills, and behaviors associated with the music education profession. Students will complete a series of modules that explore music education history, established theories that govern teaching and learning, international curricula, the role of local, state, federal government agencies and music teaching, state and national standards in the arts, and the communities that intersect with the profession. Students enrolled in the course will also compose a statement of belief. Course code: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course code: B. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0.5
MED 203 - Woodwind Techniques I General introduction to techniques, performance problems, and teaching methods of the woodwind family. Instruction on clarinet and saxophone. Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 204 - Woodwind Techniques II General introduction to techniques, performance problems, and teaching methods of the woodwind family. Instruction on flute, oboe, and bassoon. Reed adjusting, transposition, and other topics included. Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 205 - String Techniques I Basic instruction in correct playing and teaching of string playing. Emphasis on violin. Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 206 - String Techniques II Basic pedagogy and instruction on cello. Course Codes: AFJ. Prereqs: Med 205, or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Prereqs: Med 205, or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
MED 207 - String Techniques III This course is an introduction and overview of teaching double bass to beginners and intermediates in private and group settings. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MED*205, MED*206. Coreq: MED*375. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Codes: AF. Prereqs: MED*205, MED*206. Coreq: MED*375. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
MED 208 - Psychological Foundations of Education This course focuses on the study and application of the foundations of teaching and learning. The emphasis is on understanding successful inclusive learning environments for all learners in music classrooms. Topics include theories about child and adolescent development, language development, motivation, learner differences and exceptionalities, and assessment. Course Codes: AFHJR. Prereqs: MED*102.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFHJR. Prereqs: MED*102. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MED 299 - Orientation to the Professional Semester Preparation for student teaching. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
MED 301 - Secondary Music Education Methods Teaching music at the middle school and high school levels. Topics include the following: administrative and professional roles of the music educator; curriculum surveys; assessment; public relations and communication processes between school, home and community; using technology for research, organizational skills and teaching; and methods for teaching literacy skills for the adolescent. A 35-hour field placement in a secondary school music program is required and provides opportunity for guided observation, teaching and feedback. Course codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*102. Requires 35 hours of off-site observation in area public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFJ. Prereq: MED*102. Requires 35 hours of off-site observation in area public schools. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MED 302 - Elementary Music Education Methods Teaching general music at the primary and intermediate levels based on the national and state standards for music education. Topics include: the study of methodologies (such as Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze, MLT, and CM); a review of materials and resources available to elementary music educators; lesson planning and teaching demonstrations; appropriate teaching practices for special learners; the use of music from various cultures in the classroom; proficient accompanying skills on chording instruments; effective use of the recorder in elementary general music; and assessment techniques for music educators. A 35-hour field placement in an elementary school music program is required and provides opportunities for guided observation, teaching and feedback. Course Codes: AFJ. Requires 35 hours of off-site observation in area public schools.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Requires 35 hours of off-site observation in area public schools. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MED 331 - Practicum in Music A pre-professional guided learning experience open to all music majors. Course Codes: FGHQ. 15 hours fieldwork required. Instructor consent required. Pre-requisites: 2 semesters of primary lessons prior to taking Practicum class.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FGHQ. 15 hours fieldwork required. Instructor consent required. Pre-requisites: 2 semesters of primary lessons prior to taking Practicum class. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MED 373 - Band Techniques and Literature A study of the techniques and literature required to administer and teach a band program for the beginning and intermediate instrumental students. Course Codes: AG. Prereq: MUS 271.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AG. Prereq: MUS 271. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MED 374 - Choral Techniques and Literature An in-depth examination of choral literature appropriate for elementary, middle, and secondary level choral students. Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MUS 272, MUS 371.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFJ. Prereq: MUS 272, MUS 371. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MED 375 - String Techniques and Pedagogy This is a class in the study of techniques and literature required to administer and teach an orchestra, string lesson and chamber music program for beginning through advanced students. Course Codes: AB. Prereqs: MED*205, MED*206, MED*207. Coreq: Can be taken at the same time as MED*207. Cross-listed with MUS*516S.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Prereqs: MED*205, MED*206, MED*207. Coreq: Can be taken at the same time as MED*207. Cross-listed with MUS*516S. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 1
MED 401 - Special Education Methods A survey of music education and music therapy materials, methods and techniques to facilitate successful inclusion of special learners in the music classroom, lessons and ensembles. Taken concurrently with Med 403 and Med 465. Prereq: MED*301 MED*302 and GPA 2.7 or higher. Coreq: MED*403 MED*465.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: MED*301 MED*302 and GPA 2.7 or higher. Coreq: MED*403 MED*465. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MED 403 - Seminar in School Music A senior seminar in the interaction of theory and practice in public school music today. Ethical issues, professional development and the certification of a professional portfolio are included. Taken concurrently with MED 401/465 or MED 665. Prerequisites: MED 301, 302. Prereq: MED*301 and MED*302, and GPA 2.7 or higher. Coreq: MED*401/465 or MED*665.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: MED*301 and MED*302, and GPA 2.7 or higher. Coreq: MED*401/465 or MED*665. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MED 465 - Student Teaching Two student teaching placements in vocal/general/ instrumental music; one at the elementary level and one at the secondary level. Taken with Med 401 and Med 403. Required for music certification at Nazareth College. Prereq: MED*301 MED*302 and cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher. Coreq: MED*401 MED*403.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: MED*301 MED*302 and cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher. Coreq: MED*401 MED*403. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 6
MTR 102 - Introduction to Music Therapy An orientation to the historical background and philosophical bases of music therapy and functions of the music therapist as a healthcare professional. Prerequisite for major and for all other music therapy courses. Includes observations of board-certified music therapists. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTR 103 - Music Therapy: An Introduction An online course which provides an overview of the profession of Music Therapy through readings, observations of board-certified music therapists, and professional reflection. Non-majors and undergraduate transfer students register for 1 credit; graduate students who need a remedial undergraduate intro course register for 3 credits. In addition to the online course components, students must complete two observations of music therapy in two different settings.
Prerequisites & Notes In addition to the on-line course components, students must complete two observations of music therapy in two different settings. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
MTR 201 - Principles of Music Therapy Course will focus on the development of the accountability procedures needed in music therapy, including assessment, treatment and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on understanding of music therapy principles, writing appropriate music therapy goals and objectives, and measuring client progress, as well as song leading techniques and repertoire. Includes experience in community music settings. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 102 or MTR 103, with minimum grade of B-.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 102 or MTR 103, with minimum grade of B-. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTR 202 - Methods and Materials in Music Therapy Course will develop skills needed for planning and implementing therapeutic, goal-oriented music experiences and improving therapeutic use of clinical instruments. Includes experience in community music therapy settings. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 201, with minimum grade of B-.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 201, with minimum grade of B-. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTR 204 - Percussion for Music Therapy Percussion techniques integral to music therapy clinical work.Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MED*103. Additional course fee required. Open to Music Therapy majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MED*103. Additional course fee required. Open to Music Therapy majors only. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTR 302 - Psychology of Music The fundamentals of the music experience as explored through studies in psychology, sociology, cognition, and philosophy. The musical mind, music and sensory perception, the development of musical preferences and skills, and the role of music in society are key topics. Course Codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AB. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTR 311 - Clinical Improvisation in Music Therapy Clinical Improvisation in Music Therapy is an undergraduate course designed to explore the uses of music improvisation in individual and group music therapy settings. This course will review models and techniques of music therapy improvisation included in existing literature. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 201, MTR 202.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 201, MTR 202. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MTR 331 - Practicum I Field work in which experience is gained in facilitating music therapy sessions with music therapists in local clinical facilities and the on-campus Lipson Music Therapy Clinic. Weekly seminars with music therapy faculty. Minimum one hour direct clinical service, one hour seminar weekly. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MUX 229, MUX 282, and MTR 202, with minimum grade of S (MUX 229/282) or B- (MTR 202). Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MUX 229, MUX 282, and MTR 202, with minimum grade of S (MUX 229/282) or B- (MTR 202). Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTR 332 - Practicum II Field work in which experience is gained in facilitating music therapy sessions with music therapists in local clinical facilities and the on-campus Lipson Music Therapy Clinic. Weekly seminars with music therapy faculty. Minimum one hour direct clinical service, one hour seminar weekly. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MTR 331 with minimum grade of B-. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MTR 331 with minimum grade of B-. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTR 360 - Instrumental Methods and Repertoire for Music Therapists This course will explore repertoire in a variety of genres as well arranging techniques for music therapy. In addition, it will provide an introduction to mechanics and techniques of the string, wind, and brass instruments for use in the music therapy setting. Students will review music therapy clinical practice and research using orchestral and world music instruments. Course Codes: AF. Coreq: MUG 336.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Coreq: MUG 336. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MTR 401 - Influence of Music on Behavior A study of populations served by music therapists with a focus on medical, educational, and behavioral settings and the music therapy approaches used ; an introduction to reading and critiquing empirical studies in music. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MTR 201, 202, with minimum grade of B-.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MTR 201, 202, with minimum grade of B-. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTR 402 - Music in Therapy A study of populations served by music therapists with a focus on psychotherapeutic and creative music therapy settings; an introduction to counseling and group processes; and development of professional/business skills. Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 401, with minimum grade of B-.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereq: MTR 401, with minimum grade of B-. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTR 403 - Research in Music Therapy This course will focus on research methods used in everyday clinic work and the evaluation of published quantitative and qualitative research. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MTR 201, 202, 401.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MTR 201, 202, 401. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MTR 431 - Practicum III Field work in which experience is gained in facilitating music therapy sessions with music therapists in local clinical facilities and the on-campus Lipson Music Therapy Clinic. Weekly seminars with music therapy faculty. Minimum one hour direct clinical service, one hour seminar weekly. Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MUX 226, MUX 232. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prereqs: MUX 226, MUX 232. Additional fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTR 432 - Practicum IV Field work in which experience is gained in facilitating music therapy sessions with music therapists in local clinical facilities and the on-campus Lipson Music Therapy Clinic. Weekly seminars with music therapy faculty. Minimum one hour direct clinical service, one hour seminar weekly. Course codes: AF Prereqs: MUX 329. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF Prereqs: MUX 329. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTR 483 - Music Therapy Internship Minimum of 1020-hour internship at an AMTA - or Nazareth-approved clinical training center. Application is made upon departmental approval. Diploma will be awarded upon completion of internship. Program Director Approval Required. Student must fill out the Petition for being less than 6 credits and have the Program Director sign the form. Course Codes: G.
Prerequisites & Notes Program Director Approval Required. Student must fill out the Petition for being less than 6 credits and have the Program Director sign the form. Course Codes: G. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
MUB 101 - Music Business I Music Business I will focus on several aspects of the music business including a general overview of the industry, record labels, radio, publishing, performance and merchandising, artist management, promotion, and information on getting started in the music business. Careers options in the industry will be examined, along with an analysis of where the industry is headed in relation to new technologies, and what new business models are being created in response to these changes.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUB 222 - Introduction to Recording This course will focus on computer-based digital recording, editing, mixing, and mastering of music. Topics include basic studio electronics and signal flow, dynamic processing, basic microphone design, studio acoustics, basic session procedures and the role of the audio engineer and producer in the creation and recording of music. Prereq: MUB 101. Music Business Majors only, or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: MUB 101. Music Business Majors only, or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUB 223 - Advanced Recording Additional study of computer-based digital recording, editing, mixing, and mastering of music. Hands on experience with studio electronics and signal flow, dynamic processing, microphone design, studio acoustics, and production. Prereq: MUB 222, Music/Business Majors Only or by Permission of Instructor. Course Codes: FG.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: MUB 222, Music/Business Majors Only or by Permission of Instructor. Course Codes: FG. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUB 301 - Music Business II Music Business II will focus on several aspects of the legal environment of the music business including various aspects of Contract Law, Copyright Law, Record Deals, Songwriter Deals, Music Publishing, Music Licensing, and the Law as it relates to the Internet as well as numerous other topics. The course will also examine the various legal traps and/or mistakes that plague artists and business people in the industry. Prereqs: MUB 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereqs: MUB 101. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUB 401 - Effective Music Management This course explores the role of the arts administrator in the management of various performing arts organizations (i.e. community and professional orchestras, choirs and concert bands). Students will be presented a basic vocabulary and explanation of the roles and associated skills necessary to work successfully in a performing arts organization including: Executive Director/CEO; Departments of Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Artistic Programming/Operations, Special Events, Box Office, and Education: as well as the role of a Board of Directors. Students will examine and compare a variety of arts organization websites, supporting materials, and use of organizational social networking. The role of professional organizations in orchestra, band and choral ensembles will be discussed, i.e. League of American Orchestras. Course codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0.5
MUB 483 - Music/Business Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereqs: MUB 101, plus MGT*214 or MGT*301. Junior Status, minimum GPA of 2.5.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereqs: MUB 101, plus MGT*214 or MGT*301. Junior Status, minimum GPA of 2.5. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUB 484 - Music/Business Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereqs: MUB 101, plus MGT*214 or MGT*301. Junior Status, minimum GPA of 2.5.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereqs: MUB*101, plus MGT*214 or MGT*301. Junior Status, minimum GPA of 2.5. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUG 097 - Wellness for Musicians This course will focus on physical and psychological issues related to practicing and performing. Course content will include basic anatomy for musicians, the study of performance related injuries, strengthening and stretching exercises, stress reduction, an introduction to Alexander Technique and healthy life style suggestions for performing musicians. Course Codes: B. Music Majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Music Majors only. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
MUG 131 - Piano Class I Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading and harmonization of melodies, study of pieces from Baroque to contemporary, triads and primary chord progressions, and technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 132 - Piano Class II Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading and harmonization of melodies in expanded position, continued study of pieces from Baroque to contemporary, triad inversions and secondary chord progressions, and technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 141 - Voice Class I Exploration of vocal repertoire, tools and techniques as a secondary concentration for music majors. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 206 - Beginning Piano Class for Non-Majors Piano for non-majors with or without previous experience. Includes technique, harmonization, sight-reading and repertoire study. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
MUG 231 - Piano Class III Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading, harmonization, and transposition of folk melodies using secondary dominants in keyboard style, continued study of pieces from Baroque to contemporary, and technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 232 - Piano Class IV Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors. Emphasis on sight-reading, expanded left-hand and hands-together accompaniments (written and realized), improvisation in an array of musical idioms, and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies. Course Codes: AFS. Prereq: MUG*231 or MUP*1B. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFS. Prereq: MUG*231 or MUP*1B. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 281 - Guitar Techniques I Designed to enable students to accompany themselves and to lead others in the singing of simple folk and popular songs, progressing from simple strumming and finger picking to more advanced accompaniment patterns, transposition and the use of the capo. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 282 - Guitar Techniques II Designed to enable students to accompany themselves and to lead others in the singing of simple folk and popular songs, progressing from simple strumming and finger picking to more advanced accompaniment patterns, transposition and the use of the capo. Course Codes: FS. Prereq: MUG*281. Additional course fee required. Coreq: MUX 277.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FS. Prereq: MUG*281. Additional course fee required. Coreq: MUX 277. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 331 - Functional Piano for Music Therapists Extended concentration on keyboard skills for music therapy majors. Emphasis on improvisation in a variety of different styles, meters, and idioms; and advanced songwriting, arranging and performing of music for a variety of populations. Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 (Music Therapy section). Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 (Music Therapy section). Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 333 - Keyboard Score Reading Instruction in the basic skills of reading vocal, instrumental and orchestral scores at the keyboard; including work with all clefs and instrumental transpositions. Analysis of scores for the purposes of practical reduction and transposition at the keyboard; reduction of instrumental and vocal score accompaniments. Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 or equivalent. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FH. Prereq: MUG*232 or equivalent. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUG 334 - Functional Piano for Musical Theatre Practical keyboard skills for music theatre students including accompaniments (written, reduced, and improvised), lead sheet harmonizations, score analysis, and audition preparation. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
MUG 336 - Advanced Functional Guitar Advanced musicianship in guitar for therapeutic & educational settings. Includes multiple genres and tunings. Course code: FS. Open only to Music Therapy students. Additional course fee required. Co-requisite: MTR*360.
Prerequisites & Notes Course code: FS. Open only to Music Therapy students. Additional course fee required. Co-requisite: MTR*360. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUP 1CC - Contemporary Commercial Music Applied Study The purpose of Contemporary Commercial Applied Study is to verse students in a wide array of literature and to train them with the techniques and skills necessary to be competitive in an increasingly diverse career field as multi-faceted contemporary commercial musicians and professionals. Program coordinators will work with applied faculty to develop and date a required repertoire list. Course codes: S. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: S. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUP 1_ - Primary Performance Instrument Music majors, hour lesson.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required.
Credits: 1 to 6
MUP 2_ - Secondary Performance Instrument Music Majors, 1/2 hour lesson.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required.
Credits: 1
MUP 3_ - Primary Performance Instrument Nonmajors, hour lesson.
Prerequisites & Notes Approval of area coordinator is required. Additional fee required.
Credits: 1
MUP 4_ - Secondary Performance Nonmajors, 1/2 hour lesson.
Prerequisites & Notes Additional fee required.
Credits: 1
MUP 096 - Vocal Studio Weekly classes, with the individual studio teachers and staff pianists, to actively work on and engage in the process of synthesizing vocal technique and performance. Coreq: MUP 1A.
Prerequisites & Notes Coreq: MUP 1A. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
MUP 097 - Composition Studio Forum A weekly class with all composition students where students and faculty present their work, composition topics are discussed, and guest lectures are held. Course codes: A. Co-req: MUP 1Q.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1Q. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
MUP 098 - Piano Studio Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: A. Coreq: MUP 1B. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
MUP 311 - Survey Vocal Literature I A survey of vocal literature for solo voice in Western culture. Emphasis on the over-all output for solo voice in art forms, interpretation of texts, and problems in diction; incorporates training for independence in repertoire planning; special emphasis on details of the most significant English and Italian repertoire. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 2
MUP 312 - Survey of Vocal Literature II A survey of vocal literature for solo voice in Western culture. Emphasis on the overall output for solo voice in art forms, interpretation of texts, and diction; incorporates training for independence in repertoire planning; special emphasis on details on the most significant Lieder and Melodie composers. Additional auxilliary languages and repertoire introduced as time permits. Course Codes: R
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 2
MUP 313 - Piano Literature I A brief history of keyboard instruments; a study of the pianist’s standard repertoire from the Baroque through the Classical era. Study of stylistic analysis and discussion of performance practices and problems, including those surrounding ornamentation, articulation, and the keyboard instrument. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
MUP 314 - Piano Literature II A study of the pianist’s standard repertoire from the nineteenth century to the present, including stylistic analysis and cultural discussion of performance practices and issues of historical relevance. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
MUP 315 - Instrumental Music History and Literature Readings and study of standard literature appropriate to the student’s performance instrument; also included will be performance and listening assignments. Study of performance practices, aesthetic values, technical problems, and formal structure. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUP 332 - Group Piano Techniques Group piano techniques and apprenticeship in class piano. Keyboard Performance major or area coordinator approval. Additional Course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Keyboard Performance major or area coordinator approval. Additional Course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUP 431 - Piano Pedagogy I Intensive survey and evaluation of the educational philosophies behind the currently used methods for teaching piano in both private and group situations; practical aspects of setting up a private studio, use of technology, and the sequential presentation and development of music skills and concepts from the beginning to lower intermediate levels. Video observation of experienced teachers, forum discussion of pedagogical problems and solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 2
MUP 433 - Collaborative Piano The pianistic art of collaborative musicianship in working with a soloist (vocal or instrumental) and/or instrumental or vocal ensemble; practical experience with supervision. Course Codes: F.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: F. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
MUP 461 - Studio Teaching I Studio teaching is supervised teaching in the Department of Music and Community Music Program as available. Course Code: A. See Chair for permission to enroll; notification of approval must be sent to Registrar which permits student registration via Student Planning.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: A. See Chair for permission to enroll; notification of approval must be sent to Registrar which permits student registration via Student Planning. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUP 462 - Vocal Performance Techniques Seminar Focus in further developing the performance skills of voice majors as singing-actors, who plan to pursue vocal performance careers at the graduate and/or professional levels. Course Codes: A.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: A. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
MUS 121 - Rudiments for Music Majors I An introduction to the building blocks of music theory, including pitch, rhythm, meter, melody, intervals, and chords. This course is designed for music majors with little experience in music theory and aural skills. MUS 121 does not count toward completion of the requirements for the music degree. Course Codes: FR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1.5
MUS 123 - Music Theory I An introduction to the theory and analysis of tonal music, understood broadly, with focuses on scales, triads and seventh chords, and principles of voice leading. Course Codes: ACR. Corequisite: MUS*125.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Corequisite: MUS*125. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUS 124 - Music Theory II Study of diatonic harmony and voice leading in tonal music, understood broadly, with new focuses on tonicization, modulation, and form. Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: MUS*123, Minimum grade: D-,T. Corequisite: MUS*126.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Prerequisite: MUS*123, Minimum grade: D-,T. Corequisite: MUS*126. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MUS 125 - Aural Skills I A course that builds connections among reading music, thinking in music, and singing or playing music. MUS 125 reinforces the course content of MUS 123 through singing, keyboard, and dictation exercises. Course Codes: AC.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUS 126 - Aural Skills II A continuation of MUS 125 that reinforces the course content of MUS 124. Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 125.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Prereqs: MUS 125. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MUS 205 - Gender and Music A variety of genres and styles will be covered, as well as the impact of women’s studies and gender studies on music history, composition, and performance. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Visual Performing Arts. Course counts in the following Minors: Women’s Studies; Global Studies; Honors Interdisciplinary program.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Visual Performing Arts. Women’s Studies Minor course. International Studies Minor course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3Page: 1
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Peace and Justice
PAJ 201 - Peace and Justice Contemporary peace and justice issues viewed from a variety of religious and ethical perspectives. Topics: defining peace and justice; wealth and poverty; nationalism and ethnic - racial - religious diversity; gender; sexual orientation; nonviolence. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Cross-listed with RES 381.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Cross-listed with RES 381. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PAJ 202 - Conflict Resolution This course introduces the theory and practice of conflict resolution in contexts ranging from interpersonal to international conflict. The nature of conflict and its resolution, including the nature of power and violence, are explored. Specific techniques of conflict resolution are addressed, including negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and victim-offender reconciliation. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PAJ 444 - Nonviolence Literature, History & Philosophy Explores the theory and practice of nonviolence as a route to peace and justice by examining the writings of major practitioners and theorists of nonviolence, including Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Leo Tolstoy, Dorothy Day, and Gene Sharp. Considers spiritual and secular approaches and nonviolence. Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: RES 333 or PAJ 201.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Prereqs: RES 333 or PAJ 201. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PAJ 483 - Peace and Justice Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PAJ 484 - Peace and Justice Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PAJ 485 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of peace and justice of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PAJ 486 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of peace & justice of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PAJ 499 - Peace and Justice Comprehensive Comprehensive exam. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
Philosophy
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Minors
PHL 210 - Ethics This course serves as an introduction to ethics, the branch of philosophy concerned with questions such as: What is the good? How should we live? What is correct or right action? The course will explore answers to these questions by focusing on three main ways of life or conceptions of the human good: 1) the life of pleasure, as articulated in various forms of utilitarianism, 2) the life of morality through Kant’s deontology or duty-based ethical theory, and 3) the life of virtue as in Aristotelian virtue ethics. In addition, we consider two alternatives or supplements to these three conceptions of the human good: the life of care and the life of wisdom. Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PHL 215 - Environmental Ethics An examination of humanity’s relationship to the environment and the value of nature. Some central questions include: what are our moral obligations to animals, plants, and the earth; is nature intrinsically valuable; are humans superior to nature or essentially a part of nature? Additionally, the course applies normative ethical theories to current sustainability issues. Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 222 - Philosophy of Art An introduction to some of the many philosophical issues that surround art and the aesthetic through an examination of the following topics: historical and modern conceptions of the aesthetic, the relationship between the arts and society, expression and creativity, and understanding and interpreting art. Differences between art, craft, entertainment, the aesthetic and the beautiful will be explored. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 224 - The Philosophy of Religion Philosophical investigations of issues surrounding religious beliefs, ideas and practices. Topics may include the relation between faith and reason, the question of the existence of God, questions about immortality, the reality of evil and the reality of miracles. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with RES 393.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Cross listed with RES*393. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 230G - Asian Philosophy In this course, we will consider what various Asian philosophies have had to say about the following questions: Can Asian Philosophy be distinguished from other kinds of philosophy? What is real? What can we know about reality? What is the nature of the self? Is human nature good or bad? How should we live? Pre-req: PHL.Q*101.
Prerequisites & Notes Pre-req: PHL.Q*101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 233 - Ethics, Health and Wellness Philosophical issues concerning health and wellness: defining health and wellness; mind and body in holistic conceptions of medicine; meaning and purpose as elements in the definition of wellness; intellectual and spiritual well-being as belonging to wellness. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Pre-req: PHL.Q*101 Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 234 - Philosophy and Film This course explores traditional philosophical questions presented through the medium of film. Students will consider ethical, political, and metaphysical issues presented cinematically. Additionally students will consider new philosophical issues about film ethics, ontology, and epistemology. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Pre-req: PHL.Q*101 Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 236 - Philosophy of Sex, Love and Friendship This course examines historical and contemporary philosophical texts on the three main types of love: philia (friendship), eros (sexual love), and agape (love of God and neighbor). Most fundamentally, we consider: what is love, what is its purpose, what is its role in human life, and how are the various types of love related? Additionally, we focus on the connection between love and happiness, love and virtue/goodness, as well as love and self-identity. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Pre-req: PHL.Q*101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 272 - The Philosophy of Science This course examines the foundations and workings of scientific theory and practice. It will consider topics such as the virtues of scientific theories, the nature of explanation, the role of observation in scientific discovery, and the social construction of science. Additionally, it will explore the limits of scientific knowledge, the difference between scientific reasoning and other forms of reasoning, and the relation among science, religion, and the humanities. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 280 - Feminist Philosophy Explores the views and theories of selected feminists of both the past and the present. Topics of discussions may include theories of knowledge, critiques of science, of history, and of philosophy. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 285 - 20th Century Women Philosophers An introduction to the important and noteworthy contributions of three twentieth century women philosophers, Simone Weil, Edith Stein and Hannah Arendt. All those of Jewish descent, tried to come to terms with issues of modern oppression, faith, knowledge, the concept of the person, liberty, totalitarian tactics of dehumanization and the human condition itself. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 290 - Existentialism Often conceived less as a philosophy and more as a revolt against the traditional philosophy, existentialism is pre-occupied with such themes as the relation between the individual and society, the significance of human choice, the significance of suffering in human life, the reality of death and the relation between existence and absurdity. Readings from such authors as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Kafka, Camus, and Dostoyevsky. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 301 - History I: Ancient-Medieval Discussions of central metaphysical and epistemological problems from the pre-Socratics through such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
PHL 302 - History II: Modern-Contemporary This course explores ideas from the history of philosophy in both the modern and contemporary periods. It examines questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, God, morality, and the meaning of existence. The course will investigate philosophical movements such as rationalism, empiricism, idealism, existentialism, and phenomenology. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
PHL 303 - Political Philosophy: Plato Through Machiavelli An introduction to ideas of prominent political philosophers of western civilization beginning with Plato and ending with Machiavelli. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli and others. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with PSC*303.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with PSC*303. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 317 - Modern Political Philosophy The course examines major figures in modern political philosophy, addressing such issues as the origins of government, private property, and the market, as well as the ideals of individual liberty, equality, and toleration. Readings include selections from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Smith, Burke, Mill, Wollstonecraft, and Marx. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science, or HIS.Q 103 and PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PSC 317. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science, or HIS.Q 103 and PHL.Q 101. Cross-listed with PSC 317. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 360 - Metaphysics: Nature & Reality Investigations in the science of being as being, including fundamental questions about the nature of reality and the existence of God. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Leibniz, Heidegger and others. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 370 - The Philosophy of Mind A philosophical consideration of the nature of the mind, body, and soul. An examination of historical and contemporary texts on the following topics: the mind-body problem, personal identity, consciousness, self-knowledge, perception, and artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: PHL.Q*101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 375G - The Liberal Arts In this course, students will be asked to think deeply about the value, meaning, and importance of the liberal arts to their education and within their own lives. They will explore modern conceptions of the liberal arts, the history of the liberal arts, and cross-cultural ideas about liberal learning. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Cross-listed with LST*375G and MUS 375G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Cross-listed with LST*375G and MUS 375G. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 380 - Philosophy Through Literature An investigation of literary treatments of philosophical themes with special attention to the relation between form and content in various approaches to philosophical problems. Readings from poets, philosophers, novelists and essayists. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Cross-listed as ENGL 380. =Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL 101. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 390 - American Philosophy An introduction to classical American philosophy and those thinkers who between 1870 and 1940 developed a philosophy that is unique to the United States. The defining movement in classical American philosophy is called pragmatism. Course will evaluate the pragmatic conception of truth and how it relates to the notion of pure experience, the individual and the community, science, morality, loyalty, the transcendental, and education. Readings from Emerson, Peirce, James, Royce, and Dewey. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 391 - Biomedical Ethics Critical reflection on health care practice, policy, and technology. Students examine health care by: critiquing underlying concepts and assumptions; assessing organizational and social practices and outcomes; employing theories of ethics to make compelling judgments; and developing self-awareness and values for responsible engagement as professionals and patients. Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in PHL or RES.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in PHL or RES. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
PHL 401 - Philosophy Seminar Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one other Philosophy course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one other Philosophy course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 402 - Philosophy Seminar Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 403 - Philosophy Seminar Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABHR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional Philosophy course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 404 - Philosophy Seminar Different topics in philosophy treated in different semesters. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one other Philosophy course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one other Philosophy course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 433 - Selected Topics in Philosophy Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 434 - Selected Topics in Philosophy Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional course in philosophy (or special permission from the instructor).
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101 and one additional course in philosophy (or special permission from the instructor). Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 435 - Selected Areas History of Philosophy Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 436 - Selected Areas History of Philosophy Topics vary by semester. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PHL 485 - Independent Study For students who have completed at least nine credit hours in philosophy. Concentrated study of areas agreed upon between student and instructor; readings, tutorials. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PHL 486 - Independent Study For students who have completed at least nine credit hours in philosophy. Concentrated study of areas agreed upon between the student and instructor; readings, tutorials. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PHL 499 - Philosophy Comprehensive Only S/U Grading. Course Codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
PHL.Q 101 - Philosophical Inquiry (PEQ Philosophy) An introduction to Aristotelian and Stoic logic with a view to understanding the role of logic in philosophical inquiry. Recognizing that logic is a liberal art, the course engages a conception of ethical reasoning focused on communicating clearly and pursuing knowledge for the sake of living a thoughtful and contemplative life. Particular sections of this course will explore the relationships that philosophy, logic, and inquiry have to human happiness, the good life, or fundamental questions about human nature, among others. Course Codes: ABR. This PEQ counts as a Global course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. This PEQ counts as a Global course. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
Psychology
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PSY 103 - Making the Most Out of the Psychology Major This course is designed to orient new and prospective psychology majors to the field of psychology and to inform students about academic requirements, expectations, opportunities, careers, and limitations. Students will explore psychology careers, identify courses tailored to their long-term career goals, and discuss graduate school options. Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PSY 200 - Statistics and Research Methods for Clinical Practice This course will provide an integrated discussion of statistical procedures with their corresponding research methods for students in Health Science majors. Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. For PT, OT, and MTR students only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. For PT, OT, and MTR students only. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 201 - Statistics and Research Methods I Integrated examination of methodological and statistical procedures. Focuses on descriptive statistics and descriptive methodologies. Topics include the nature of scientific inquiry, naturalistic observation, survey methods, single subject designs, and correlation research. Coverage of research methods is connected with appropriate statistical issues. Laboratory exercises are used to illustrate research approaches. Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. For PSY majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. For PSY majors only. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 202 - Statistics and Research Methods II Continuation of Statistics and Research Methods I. Emphasis is on inferential statistics, hypothesis testing and experimental methodologies. Topics include experimental and quasi-experimental research methods, one-way and factorial research designs with their related statistical procedures including the logic of hypothesis testing, t-tests, and analysis of variance. Laboratory component includes group experiments and an individual research project. Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY*201 with a grade of C or higher or with instructor approval. Coreq: PSY*202L corresponding section. For PSY majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Prereq: PSY*201 with a grade of C or higher or with instructor approval. Coreq: PSY*202L corresponding section. For PSY majors only. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PSY 202L - Statistical and Research Methods Lab II Lab to accompany PSY*202. Course Codes: AFR. Co-req: PSY*202 corresponding section.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFR. Co-req: PSY*202 corresponding section. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
PSY 214 - Sensation and Perception How do we see and hear? How does the brain make sense of sensory inputs to produce the rich perceptual world we experience? We will learn how the anatomy and physiology of the eye, ear, and brain allow us to understand speech, perceive color, see motion and depth, and even recognize faces. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 215 - Physiological Psychology What is the structure and organization of the brain? How do we make sense of sensory inputs to produce the rich perceptual world we experience? How does the brain regulate our eating, drinking, arousal, and emotions? What can we learn from observing people with brain damage? This course provides an introduction to the brain and how it controls everything we do - our perceptions, actions, thoughts, and emotions. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 221 - Development I: Infancy and Childhood An examination of age-related changes in psychological functioning from conception through middle childhood. All aspects of normative development including physical, cognitive, social and emotional are discussed. Alternative theoretical views are examined, and a special emphasis is put on a theoretical understanding of the facts of development. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 224 - Adolescence and Early Adulthood Examination of typical age-related physical, cognitive and social changes occurring during the second and third decades of life. Special emphasis is placed on development within the contexts of family, peers, school, culture and media. Some topics include moral decision-making, religious beliefs, sexuality, career choices and peer groups. Common challenges and disorders are explored. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 226 - Adulthood and Late Life Psychological, biological, and social changes and transitions occurring during the adult developmental trajectory will be discussed, including the creation of new networks of relationships, new and changing behaviors, and the formation of new self perceptions as a person moves through the lifespan from middle adulthood through to old age and death. Special focus will be given to how these biopsychosocial changes and transitions must be addressed by health care practitioners including physical and occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, counselors, speech therapists, and aging-service providers. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 228 - Social Psychology This course explores how individual behavior is influenced by the social context with a discussion of theories and research. Topics include social cognition, aggression, attraction, altruism, group processes, attitudes, prejudice, and discrimination. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 251 - Psychology of Gender This course introduces students to the psychological literature on sex and gender. Topics include an analysis of sex differences and similarities in abilities and personalities related to gender, the influence of gender roles on psychological and physical health, portrayals of gender in the media, violence in the lives of women and girls, and applied gender-related issues. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 253 - Sport Psychology This course applies scientific knowledge derived from the discipline of Psychology to the understanding of individuals and groups involved in sporting activities. The primary focus is on underlying psychological theories and principles that inform our understanding of athletes, coaches and spectators, but we also consider the application of these same concepts to non-sport situations. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 255 - Psychology of the Exceptional Individual This course will provide a framework for understanding exceptional individuals through multiple approaches, including disability studies, strength-based and whole child perspectives. A general survey of the different types of exceptional development covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) will be included within the course, with a focus on the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI). We will also be addressing many of the broader political, economic and social aspects of exceptionality. When discussing these issues we will focus on integrating theory and research with real world problems and student knowledge and experience. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 256 - Health Psychology This course explores the application of psychological theory and research to specific health issues. The focus will be on the role of psychological and social factors in the promotion and maintenance of physical health and well-being, as well as in the treatment of physical illness. While the course is not biology-intensive, relevant physiological mechanisms will be discussed. Fulfills Health and Wellness requirements. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Fulfills Health and Wellness Requirements. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 257 - Introduction to Animal Behavior A survey of the study of animal behavior, its mechanism and methods of inquiry. Includes applications of ecology, genetics, neurophysiology and evolution to investigating the cause and function of behavior. We will discuss reproduction, aggression, feeding, group behavior, habitat selection, and more. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110; any PEQ in natural science. Cross-listed with BIO*251.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110; any PEQ in natural science. Cross-listed with BIO*251. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 315 - Mind in Context The central theme of the course stems from the realization that the traditional view of ability as an internal stable property of the individual does not always explain everyday behavior and performance. But why? What are some of the factors that affect behavior and performance? Through reading and discussion we will learn about the ways context can influence how we think and perform, as well as the complexities of the relationship between mind and the context in which the mind functions and develops. Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: PSY*101 or PSY*102 or PSY*110. Cross listed with HESAA 515.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prerequisites: PSY*101 or PSY*102 or PSY*110. Cross listed with HESAA 515. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 337 - Psychology of Learning Research and theory in classical and operant conditioning as well as social learning. Involves laboratory experience in control of animal behavior. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq:PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
PSY 338 - Cognition Course examines cognitive processes, often called higher mental processes. As a discipline, the field of cognitive psychology is concerned with how humans acquire, store, retrieve and use knowledge. Topics include perception, attention, memory, categorization of thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Research and theory in cognitive psychology is represented with demonstrations of how knowledge gained from research has been applied to solve problems and improve everyday cognitive functioning. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 343 - Abnormal Psychology Course examines psychological disorders and of the varied forms of human experience and behavior traditionally labeled as abnormal. The emphasis will be on descriptions of the disorders, theoretical perspectives, treatment approaches, and the lived experiences of people showing symptoms and signs of the various disorders. Course also focuses on diversity issues relevant to the disorders, their treatments, and policy public issues in the field. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 345 - Psychology of Personality Course examines the major theories within the field of personality psychology and individual differences. These theories will touch on the influence of our biology, early experiences, motivation, thinking, future, and environment in the development of personality. Personality’s interactions with culture, gender, and health (both physical and mental) will be explored. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 350 - Human Sexuality This course analyzes sexuality from the viewpoint of the social sciences. Course themes include the complex interaction among biological, cultural/environmental, and person-centered influences on human sexual expression as well as the complex connections among gender, sex, and sexuality. Topics include culture and sexuality; the sexual revolution; theories of human sexuality; sexual orientation, sexuality across the lifespan; marital sexuality; laws, ethics, and sexuality. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or SOC.Q 101. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or SOC.Q 101. Women’s Studies Minor course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSY 351 - Behavior Modification Designed to acquaint students with the research on behavior change and applications of the techniques of behavior modification to education, therapy, industry and self-improvement. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 352 - Culture and Psychology Imagine you woke up one morning to find that your culture had been replaced by another. Could you still be you? In this course we will learn how culture influences our values, beliefs, perceptions, and the very definitions of what a person is and their place in the world. We will answer questions about the relationship between psychology and culture such as:. What is the value of studying the intersection of culture and psychology? What are the challenges of doing so? What becomes visible at this intersection that otherwise might be invisible? To what extent and in what ways can such study help us transcend socio-cultural boundaries instead of being bound by them in thought and action? Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 353 - Principles of Psychological Interventions Course examines principles and techniques of psychological intervention. Topics include the history of clinical psychology, the therapeutic relationship, the role of assessment in clinical practice, and approaches to intervention with emphasis on empirically-supported treatments for specific clinical disorders. Issues related to ethics, culture, and the economics of treatment are discussed throughout the course. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110, PSY*343 or SWK*323.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110, PSY*343 or SWK*323. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 354 - Issues in Aging In-depth investigation of the practical findings related to cognitive, economic, environmental, physical, political, and social forces affecting development in middle-aged and older adults in contemporary American society. Topics for discussion and analysis include coping and adaptation, healthcare, meaning in old age, successful aging, and death and dying. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Offered off-campus.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Offered off-campus. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
PSY 355 - Aging and Community Service This course integrates community placement in elder care and adult residential settings with some of the major theories and data related to the biological, psychological and social characteristics of older adults, as well as with the research investigating the various ways in which older adults influence, and are influenced by, their community. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Course will be held off-campus.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Offered every other year. Course will be held off-campus. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
PSY 356 - Psychological Testing This course is an introduction to psychological testing that provides students with a broad foundation and general literacy about the process of psychological testing, its various methods and purposes, as well as the social, political, and legal issues involved. Specific psychometric instruments used for group and individual testing, including intelligence personality, and achievement, will also be reviewed. Students will learn about the process (and complexities) of developing a test. Although not intended to qualify students to administer and interpret psychological tests, this course will help them learn to think critically about testing and assessment and to make good judgments about tests and assessment data. A good foundation for students who are thinking about a career in counseling, education, or school psychology. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY*200, or PSY*201 or permission from instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY*200, or PSY*201 or permission from instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSY 357 - Special Topics in Psychology For junior and senior psychology majors. Choice of topics reflects the special interests of students and instructor. Course Codes: HBR. Special/Selected Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Special/Selected Topic. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSY 358 - Positive Psychology Positive Psychology is the study of the conditions and psychological processes that contribute to the optimal functioning of people, groups, and institutions; the goal is to identify and enhance conditions, personal strengths, and virtues that foster the good life and allow individuals and communities to thrive. Course topics include theories of happiness, increasing well-being, optimism, mindfulness, pleasure, positive emotion, self-control and goal setting, the importance of interpersonal relationships, dealing with adversity, culture, religion, and happiness. Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: HBR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSY 359 - Neuropsychology Neuropsychology relates brain processes to human behavior and cognition. In this course, we will gain a solid foundation in human neuroanatomy and read case studies and scientific research papers to learn about the effects of different brain lesions. Some of the disorders we will cover include: agnosia, aphasia, epilepsy, hemineglect, and various memory disorders. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or permission from the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, PSY.Q 110 or permission from the instructor. Typically a spring offering, but occasionally offered in fall. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 370 - The Philosophy of Mind This introduction to the philosophy of mind will focus on questions about the nature of mind in relation to conceptions of the nature of the human being, thus taking up problems concerning the relations between our concepts of mind, body, brain, soul and self. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, James and Wittgenstein. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102, or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSY 460 - Adv Special Topics in Psychology For junior and senior psychology majors. Choice of topics reflects the special interest of students and instructor. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: PSY.Q 101, PSY.Q 102 or PSY.Q 110. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSY 472 - History of Psychology Evolution of psychology as a distinct scientific discipline. Philosophical roots of psychology; influence of world events; contemporary developments in psychology. Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor as well as 15 hours of psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FHR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor as well as 15 hours of psychology. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
PSY 473 - Senior Seminar Senior seminar in psychology is a capstone course that explores both current and historical events in the discipline. As a culminating experience for the psychology major, students utilize their knowledge about psychological principles and theories to think critically about current and past events in psychology. Students read and discuss selected topics, give presentations about recent developments in the discipline or events of historical importance, and write a comprehensive review paper that integrates their study of psychology with their goals for the future. The comprehensive paper serves as part of the senior comprehensive exam. The exact nature of course topics may vary by instructor. Course Codes: FBR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FBR. Prereq: Senior status or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 481 - Gerontology Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. A practical guided learning experience that engages students actively and directly with a professional experience in the fields of gerontology and/or geriatrics to connect experiential learning with academic study. Incorporates psychological and gerontological theory, research, and practice into application in a gerontological/geriatric setting. Provides students with the opportunity to explore career options and to become familiar with professional practice while enhancing the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with the Gerontology Program Director as well as the Director of Internships to discuss a new internship site. Application and program approval are required prior to course selection. All College policies related to internships apply; only S/U grading. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: 15 hours and a GPA of 3.0 in Psychology courses.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: 15 hours and a GPA of 3.0 in Psychology courses. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 482 - Gerontology Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. A practical guided learning experience that engages students actively and directly with a professional experience in the fields of gerontology and/or geriatrics to connect experiential learning with academic study. Incorporates psychological and gerontological theory, research, and practice into application in a gerontological/geriatric setting. Provides students with the opportunity to explore career options and to become familiar with professional practice while enhancing the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with the Gerontology Program Director as well as the Director of Internships to discuss a new internship site. Application and program approval are required prior to course selection. All College policies related to internships apply. This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 481 and cannot occur at the same site as PSY 481; only S/U grading. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: 15 hours and a GPA of 3.0 in Psychology courses. This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 481.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: 15 hours and a GPA of 3.0 in Psychology courses. This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 481. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 483 - Psychology Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: PSY 201, PSY 202, Jr. Status, GPA > 2.5, Psy GPA > 3.0 (All internships).
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: PSY 201, PSY 202, Jr. Status, GPA > 2.5, PSY GPA > 3.0 (All internships). Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 484 - Psychology Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply.This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Prereq: PSY 201, PSY 202, Jr. Status, GPA > 2.5, Psy GPA > 3.0 (All internships). This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 483.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: PSY 201, PSY 202, Jr. Status, GPA > 2.5, PSY GPA > 3.0 (All internships). This course is reserved for students who have completed PSY 483. Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 485 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of interest and concern to the student of psychology or a research project or internship in the field. Approval by supervising professor and department chairperson required. Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY 202. Fulfills Experiential Learning Pathway.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY 202. Fulfills Experiential Learning Pathway. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 486 - Independent Research in Psychology Intensive reading and study in an area of interest and concern to the student of psychology or a research project. A formal research paper written according to APA format. Approval by supervising professor and department chairperson are required. Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY 202. Permission of department chair required. Fulfills Experiential Learning Pathway.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: FR. Prereq: PSY 202. Permission of department chair required. Fulfills Experiential Learning Pathway. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
PSY 487 - Undergraduate Research Seminar Students who are invited to participate will identify a research topic, review the relevant scientific literature, work to develop a research proposal, submit the proposal for IRB approval and establish a connection with a faculty collaborator. Participants will then have the option to register in a subsequent semester for a 3 credit independent research course where they will conduct the research. Prereq: PSY*202, Psychology Major and permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: PSY*202, Psychology Major and permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
PSY 499 - Psychology Comprehensive Only S/U Grading. Course Codes: A.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: A. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
PSY.Q 110 - Introduction to Psychological Science (PEQ Social Science) What influences how we experience the world? This is an introductory course to the scientific study of psychology with emphasis on the biology of behavior, sensation & perception, learning, cognition, human development, social interaction, personality, and psychological disorders and therapy. We will explore the contribution of the scientific method to the study of behavior and mental processes. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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RES 201G - Hinduism Practiced: Yoga, Devotion and Emotion An overview of the diverse practices and beliefs within Hinduism. This approach aims to foster an appreciation for the range of Hindu religious and cultural expressions both in South Asia and in North America. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies minor course. Global Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies minor course. Global Studies course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 210 - Judaism From Abraham to Afterlife A study of the historical development of Judaism with a focus on the sacred writings, belief and practice of contemporary Jews. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 217 - Accounting for Genocide: Religious Dilemmas and Ethical Questions The impact of genocide upon issues of religion, spirituality, and ethics. Exploration of the origin and development of Genocide as a term. Examination of religion’s role in promoting and preventing Genocide. In-depth study of particular Genocides with attention to gender, race, and religious intolerance. Explored through survivor testimony, theological writing, fiction, and film. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 230G - Meditation and Mindfulness: From Suffering to Freedom Exploration of meditation and mindfulness in Buddhist traditions. Focus on the study of philosophies, practice instructions, and experiences in Vipassana, Tibetan, and Zen. Opportunity to practice meditation in class and develop a regular practice of meditation. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies minor course. Global Studies course. Health and Wellness Core Course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies minor course. Global Studies course. Health and Wellness Core Course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 250G - Islam & Global Issues Interdisciplinary approach. Emphasis on global issues Muslims face today: extremism, violence, terrorism, the role of contemporary Muslim women. Explores the religious and spiritual dimension of Islam: sacred literature, belief system, pillars, rituals and legal codes. Focus on political, historical and cultural heritage of Islam as well as its relations with other religions and communities. Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 303G - Sacred Literature of India An in-depth reading of selected sacred texts from the Hindu religious tradition, namely the Ramayana, Bhagavadgita, and contemporary pilgrimage associated with the god Krishna. Texts explored in their historical, literary, social, and religious (scriptural) contexts. Analytical reading of primary texts, draws upon perspectives developed in the disciplines of anthropology and cultural studies. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Asian Studies Minor Course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Asian Studies Minor Course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 306G - Women and Goddesses in India Examines constructions of women and their roles- mythically, ideologically, and actually. Explores orthodox religious configurations of human and divine females and women’s responses to problematic expectations. Investigates Western appropriations of Hindu goddesses to examine cultural collisions. Questions whether philosophies/theologies of female sanctity promote and/or oppress female humanity. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Global Studies and Women and Gender Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Global Studies and Women and Gender Studies course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
RES 307G - Religious Pluralism in Practice: Kerala, India Introduces students - intellectually and actually - to an Indian state where religions live peacefully and interactively side-by-side. Explores how south Indian culture influences Christian,Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu traditions through coursework based on a two-week trip to Kerala. Instruction in regional traditions and language prior to the trip. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Cross listed with AST*342.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Cross listed with AST*342. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 323G - Wisdom for Living from India and China Study of foundational texts of Indian and Chinese religions, looking for wisdom and insights for our own lives. Focus on philosophical ideas and instructions for practice within historical, cultural, and spiritual contexts. Texts covered: Bhagavad Gita, Dhammapada, Dao De Jing, and Analects of Confucius. Religions: Hinduism, Indian and Chinese Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 340 - Jesus Across Religions and Cultures Who is Jesus and why does he matter? The answers vary depending on who poses the question! We will explore Jesus as a Jewish Rabbi, Christian Savior, and Muslim Prophet. We will engage the question of whether he traveled to India and conversed with Hindus and Buddhists. We will question why he is an exemplar to humanist Nones and political revolutionaries. We will probe by examining images and understandings of Jesus in texts and creeds, film, music and art, as well as prayer and worship across cultures and generations. Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 341 - Merton: Mystic and Prophet Readings in Thomas Merton, twentieth-century monk and writer, mystic and prophet, with a focus on spirituality (meditation, prayer, living contemplatively), compassionate response to urgent social issues (violence, war and peace, racism and technology), and the search for unity through inter-religious dialogue and understanding. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
RES 345 - Global Catholicism: Pursuing Justice, Seeking Holiness, Building Community To be Catholic is to embrace the call of Christian discipleship, to live one’s faith as a way of love that offers reconciliation and hope through prayer and ritual, compassionate service, and action for justice. Catholic identity is experienced through many languages, customs, and foods as well as rich spiritual practices of pilgrimage, community, and sacramental celebration. At the same time, the institutional church faces many challenges - sexism, clericalism, racism, and heterosexism - as well as a history of colonialism, imperialism, and religious intolerance. We will study the history of the church, what it means to be Catholic today, and the creation of a future church of transformative encounter, prophetic faith, and joy. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Women’s Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Women’s Studies Minors course. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 347 - Women and Christianity How have and do women respond to and experience the Christian Gospel? Drawing on feminist theological work of remembering and recovering women’s stories and reflecting on Christian beliefs and practices in the light of women’s experiences, the course explores a selection of biblical, historical, and contemporary sources. Special attention to the work of Womanist, Mujerista, Asian and African feminist theologians. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 351G - The Qur’an Unveiled: Social Justice, Women, and Nature This course concentrates on the major themes of the Qur’an in the contemporary context with focus on social justice, ecology, women and gender relations. Besides these major topics, the course also covers a variety of other topics such as the concept of God, creation, prophets and revelation, and issues of eschatology. Students will be exposed to some contemporary issues like Jihad, extremism, terrorism and Islam’s relations with other world religions and finally the Qur’an concept of interfaith dialogue. Course codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
RES 352G - Love and Beauty in Mystical Islam This course investigates the nature of love and beauty in Sufism as a mystical tradition of Islam. The Sufi way of love and beauty is deeply rooted in Sufi orders and rituals. Students read literary selections on love and beauty from well known Sufi mystics such as Al Ghazzali, Rumi, Ibn Arabi and Hafiz. The course also covers topics such as the influence of Sufism on both the East and the West; Sufism and the role of women; Sufi compatibility with orthodox Islam, Sufi sprituality and its relation to Jewish, Christian, Hindu and Buddhist mysticism. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 360 - Interfaith and Pluralism in America Theory and Practice Globalization has changed the American religious landscape dramatically as millions of Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and followers of other traditions and spiritual practices have immigrated. Today, churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and meditation centers are often located in close proximity to each other. This globalized American landscape requires college graduates with knowledge and skills in interfaith dialogue who understand and appreciate our cultural and religious pluralism. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 363 - Religion in America This course examines the epic saga of religion and religions in America - from that of native peoples to the religions introduced by immigrants to new religions and religious movements that emerged in America - as well as how that saga is recorded in primary sources and recounted in comprehensive histories of religion in America. Special attention will be given to the contemporary religious landscape and issues of religious pluralism, interreligious conflict and cooperation, and religion in public life. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 366 - Meaning of Death This course traverses the vast and uncertain territory that death opens us up to using introspection and reflection, study of memoirs and autobiographies, and the academic study of issues related to death and dying. It explores the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of death and dying to understand how we can live and die well. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies or Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies or Social Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
RES 367 - Globalization, Inclusivity and Dialogue: Experiential Learning (Experiential Learning Course) The course focuses on pluralism, the ways people live, and how they have built their institutions to express their modes of living. The students will have an opportunity to learn and investigate both similarities and differences in our pluralistic world today. The students will read materials from relevant texts followed by a site visit in order to experience first hand the diverse communities. This experiential study will enrich professional skills in dealing with clients, stimulate personal values such as inclusivity and respectful tolerance, and develop interfaith and civic leadership. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 371 - Introducing the Bible A study of both Hebrew and Christian scriptures, examined in light of the worlds that produced them. Special emphasis on important theological themes which are common to both traditions. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 376 - Religion and Healing: a Global Perspective This course explores links between health, healing, and religion across the globe. We view how bodily and supernatural conceptions create particular healing systems and, as these systems collide today, we consider challenges and opportunities. In light of religion’s ongoing role in medical aid programs across countries and cultures, we explore problems and possibilities for the future. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Global Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Global Studies course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 377G - Mysticism and Spirits: Altered States Across Cultures An introduction to the comparative study of mysticism. Focus upon classic mystical traditions of the religious elite as well as mystical experiences of trance, possession, and mediumship associated with non-elite religious groups. An exploration of a variety of approaches that strive to accommodate and understand mystical orientations cross-culturally. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Global Studies course. Multicultural Studies course. Asian Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Global Studies course. Multicultural Studies course. Asian Studies course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 378 - Social Justice and Spirituality: Rising Voices from the Margins Young leaders across the globe are reclaiming spirituality as a path to meaningful connections and deepened self-integration in the face of unprecedented global challenges. Through spiritual autobiography, film, and music explore the diverse religious and spiritual practices, community ideals, and ethical commitments from Nones to ecospiritualists, secular humanists to contemplative practitioners. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 381 - Peace and Justice Introduction to the study of justice and peace through an exploration of the lives of witnesses to justice and peace, identification of the principles embodied in their work and writings, and application of these principles to urgent social issues such as discrimination, poverty, environmental devastation, violence and war. Special attention to principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Cross listed with PAJ*201.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Cross listed with PAJ*201. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 382 - Living Well: Ethics in the World’s Religions A comparative study of the nature,role, and norms of morality within religious traditions. With an emphasis on case studies, we analyze religious teachings on various moral issues, especially environmental ethics and sexual ethics. Is there a global ethic? Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 383G - War and Peace in World Religions An exploration of how world religions promote peace and non-violence yet have provided, throughout history, rationales for warfare. An examination of the ways culture, politics, and psychology mix with religious rhetoric to spark violent tendencies. Inclusion of religious peace advocates who resist violence in their midst. Course codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies course. Peace and Justice minor course. Global Studies course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Multicultural Studies course. Peace and Justice minor course. Global Studies course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 384 - Encountering Evil: Responses From World Religions We study the problem of evil and suffering through the insights of the world’s religions as well as philosophers, social activists, and professionals responding to experiences of evil and suffering. We will examine evil and suffering by applying historical perspectives, religious explanations, and interlocking social structures. Traditional solutions offered by theodicy, the samsaric cycle of rebirth, philosophic systems, and social advocacy will be probed. Students will engage enduring questions in response to innocent suffering, unbridled evil, and institutionalized forms of oppression. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Women’s Studies Minor Course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Women’s Studies Minor Course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 385 - Liberation Movements: Empowerment, Solidarity, and Praxis Why are people in today’s world still struggling for liberation from economic oppression, political repression, religious intolerance, and modern slavery? Why do so many people live with food scarcity, unclean water, and inadequate educational resources? How do these people work for their own liberation? What does it mean to stand with oppressed persons as Allies and Upstanders? We will explore theological and ethical approaches which analyze the dynamic of oppression-empowerment-praxis as individuals and communities work for social change. Particular attention given to Feminist, Womanist, Black, Native American, Disability, LGBTQ, and Latin American liberation activists. Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Women and Gender Studies Minor Course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Women and Gender Studies Minor course. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 386 - Malcolm and Martin: a Study of the American Civil Rights Movement Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. have had a great impact on American civil and religious history. Initially the course will explore the impact of slavery on the religious, moral, social and economic conditions of African Americans. The course will then explore the life history, education and contribution of the two leaders, focusing on similarities and differences as well as their impact on American contemporary religious and civil rights history. Students will analyze issues surrounding religious and ethnic diversity in detail. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies or History.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies or History. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 387 - Auschwitz and After: Religious Questions and Ethical Dilemmas The continuing impact of the Holocaust upon issues of religion and spirituality e.g., good and evil, belief and behavior, and individual responsibility and social protest. Special emphasis on the experience of women as well as the role of rescue and resistance. Explored through survivor testimony, theological writing, fiction, and film. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Women and Gender Studies Minor course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Women and Gender Studies Minor course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 389 - The Holocaust in Italy and France: Fascism, Resistance and Rescue Course analyzes the publication of memory and fiction of authors of the years 1900-1950 concentrating on the study of the problem of the Jews, the Roma people, and other ethnic groups persecuted during the years of Nazism in Europe. Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in a related discipline.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Prereq: PEQ in a related discipline. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 391 - Biomedical Ethics Critical reflection on health care practice, policy, and technology. Students examine health care by: critiquing underlying concepts and assumptions; assessing organizational and social practices and outcomes; employing theories of ethics to make compelling judgments; and developing self-awareness and values for responsible engagement as professionals and patients. Topics typically include: autonomy and paternalism; privacy and confidentiality; informed consent; research with human subjects; abortion; assisted reproduction; genetic testing and editing; end-of-life decisions; justice in the allocation of resources. Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in PHL or RES.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in PHL or RES. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
RES 392 - Religion and Psychology Examines areas of overlapping interests between psychology and religion including human experience of suffering, forgiveness, compassion,gratitude, healing, love, happiness,and divinity. Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 393 - Philosophy of Religion Philosophical investigation of issues surrounding religious beliefs, ideas and practices. Topics may include the relation between faith and reason, the question of existence of God, questions about immortality, the reality of evil and the reality of miracles. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies and Philosophy. Cross-listed with PHL 224.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies and Philosophy. Cross-listed with PHL*224. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 394 - Sociology of Religion The effects of society on religion and of religion on society, including forms of religious organization, the influence of social class on religion, priests vs. prophets, secularization and the return of fundamentalism. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies or Social Science. Cross-listed with SOC*343.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies or Social Science. Cross-listed with SOC*343. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 395 - Religion and Science Are religion and science friends, enemies, or strangers? The historical development of, and relationships among the sciences and religions of the West. Topics: epistemology in sciences and religions; scientific analysis of religion and religious perspectives on science; religious and scientific views of issues such as cosmology, origins and evolution of life, consciousness, and technology assessment. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 396 - Religion and Politics The complex relationship between religion and politics in the United States and elsewhere. Topics: the rights of religious minorities; litigation over religious liberty and non-establishment; the influence of religious organizations on American government; partisanship among religious voters; religion’s influence on persons’ political worldview and perception of political issues; religious issues in international relations. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs:PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereqs:PEQ in Religious Studies. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 399 - Junior-Senior Seminar in Religious Studies An advanced exploration of religion and religious studies. Analysis of definitions, methods, theories, controversies, and key figures in the history of religious studies. The interesting challenges of studying religion in an academic manner. Course Codes: ACR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
RES 401 - Special Topics in Religious Studies A seminar which explores, in depth, topics of interest in Religious Studies. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Special/Selected Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Religious Studies. Special/Selected Topic. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
RES 482 - Interfaith Internship Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who are enrolled in the Hickey Center’s Interdisciplinary Undergrad Interfaith Studies Minor. Practical guided learning experience endeavor either at the Hickey Center or at another interfaith organization in Rochester or elsewhere in the world with the recommendation of the program Director. The student is required to be spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests in the interfaith area. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Chair Approval Required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course codes: F. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Chair Approval Required. Course codes: F. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
RES 483 - Religious Studies Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at an organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
RES 484 - Religious Studies Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at an organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Chair Approval Required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Course codes: F. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Chair Approval Required. Course codes: F. Permission of Internship Director required. Prereqs: PEQ in Religious Studies. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
RES 485 - Independent Study Open to qualified juniors and seniors. Readings and tutorials arranged by the individual student with a faculty member. Course Codes: BGR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BGR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
RES 486 - Independent Study Open to qualified juniors and seniors. Readings and tutorials arranged by the individual student with a faculty member. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
RES 499 - Religious Studies Comprehensive Comprehensive exam. Course Codes: AH. Only S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AH. Only S/U grading. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
RES.Q 101 - Exploring Religion (PEQ Religious Studies) Explore the meaning and purpose of life through the distinctive religious experiences, practices, and beliefs of major world religions. Investigate the multiple perspectives and critical questions that shape the relationship between the phenomenon of religion and culture, e.g., the sacred, myths, rituals, ethics, and social structures. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
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ANT 102 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archeology This course provides a broad introduction to the principle concepts and methods of archaeology and physical anthropology with a specific emphasis on the development of archaeological theories and methodologies in the study of material remains left by previous civilizations.Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ANT 313G - Gender and Society Examines the social construction of gender relations in human societies. Through analysis of the processes and practices by which women and men are made and make themselves, the course explores what gender is and what it is not; how the meaning and practice of gender vary from culture to culture, within any culture over time, and over the life course of individual men and women. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with SOC*313G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with SOC*313G. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ANT 316G - Anthropology of Development This course is a critical examination of development, commonly framed as the social and material improvement of societies through planned intervention, using theories and methods in anthropology. Using ethnographic case studies, the course will explore the historical and cultural construction of development, and the power relations that underpin such interventions. Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: Social Science PEQ.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: Social Science PEQ. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ANT 318G - Cultural and Social Change Study of types of cultural and social change and the ways in which change is defined and investigated by social scientists. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
ANT 330G - Anthropology of Dance Understanding dance as a cultural text through a study of the moving body as a site of knowledge, cultural expression, and political protest, students learn to analyze how dance movement represents the cultural constructions gender, sexuality, race and nationality in dances from India, Argentina, Cuba, Canada and the United States. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, SOC.Q 101, RES.Q 101, THA.Q 120, or THA 125. Cross-listed with DAN 333G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, SOC.Q 101, RES.Q 101, THA.Q 120, or THA 125. Cross-listed with DAN 333G. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ANT 336 - Anthropology of Terrorism Exploration of the experiences and meaning-making power of terrorism as a social, cultural, and political construct; study of theoretical and practical explanations of why the concept and language of terrorism is important to the making of national and individual identities. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
ANT 338 - Linguistic Anthropology An introduction to the study of the human ability to produce and comprehend language, properties of human languages and to their systematic study in the field of linguistics and communication. This course considers how the study of language helps us understand human prehistory as well as cultural and social factors involved in the use of language and communication. This course is also a basic introduction to the field of linguistic anthropology with special emphasis on language as a basic component of human culture and offers an overview of what the study of language contributes to our understanding of human communication. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: Any Social Science P(EQ).
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: Any Social Science P(EQ). Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ANT 339G - Love in Action This course explores multicultural perspectives and attitudes about love as a way of knowing and as a way of being. Students will engage in an anthropological analysis of love in the contexts of romance, marriage, popular cultures and in the practice of non-violent social change. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ANT 341 - Special Topics in Anthropology Specific topic varies by semester reflecting interests of students and instructor. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Special/Selected Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Special/Selected Topic. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ANT 343G - Cultural Contexts of Education: Local and Global Perspectives This course develops an understanding of how the concept of culture is understood and transmitted within schools. The course provides a foundational knowledge of cultural transmission theories and their impact on schools and learning. Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with SPF*343G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereqs: PEQ in Social Science. Cross-listed with SPF*343G. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ANT 380 - Food & Culture This course explores multicultural perspectives on food choices and eating habits that inform cultural analyses of food. Students engage anthropological theories and methodologies to analyze cultural responses and resistance to impacts of globalization on food production and consumption practices. We’ll be cooking in class and food adventuring at local restaurants! Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
ANT 432G - Refugee Resettlement and Adaptation This is a service learning course on the sociocultural processes and impacts of population displacement and the resettlement of refugees. In collaboration with area agencies, students work with newly resettled refugee families in Rochester. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
ANT 444 - Senior Seminar Analysis of selected anthropological issues through integration of theoretical and substantive material and synthesis of liberal arts perspectives. Emphasis on discussion and student participation. Prerequisite: 15 hours in anthropology. Course Codes: R. Prereq: 15 hours in Anthropology.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: 15 hours in Anthropology. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
ANT 483 - Anthropology Internship Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ANT 485 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of anthropology of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ANT 486 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of anthropology of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
ANT 499 - Anthropology Comprehensive This is a 30 minute oral exam/conversation with faculty in the major based on a set of questions that students are given ahead of time. Emphasis is on a conversational environment and an opportunity for students to share what they have learned in their major in a format other than papers, exams, and formal presentations. Exams generally take place in February and detailed information is distributed via email to registered students. Only S/U Grading.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
ANT.Q 101 - Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology (PEQ Social Science) What are the intersections of globalization and culture? How might cultural diversity support a just and peaceful world? This course examines these questions by studying how anthropologists analyze underlying patterns of human interactions. We will study the diverse cultural practices that inform constructions of identity, political conflict, and social justice. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 204 - Social Problems Where did the term “litter bug” come from? How did public opinion shift on the legalization of cannabis? Why is it so difficult to establish a healthcare system that works for everyone? In short, how does something become a social problem? This course will examine how situations become constructed as social problems in the public mind as well as the extent, causes, and possible solutions of selected current social problems such as income inequality, mass incarceration, healthcare, and climate change.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 250 - Individual and Society This course is an introduction to the sociological study of the self and reality. It focuses on the various ways that social forces shape individual identity and experiences, as well as how we experience social interactions and the physical reality we live in. Topics covered include how a -self- is a social rather than entirely personal entity, how social identity related to gender, race, and class is learned, the nature of emotion work in difficult social situations, and how our understanding of the biology and experiences related to sexuality are socially shaped. Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
SOC 275 - Screen Time: Technology in TV and Film This course uses a sociological lens to examine how technology is portrayed in TV and flim. What “technology myths” are created and maintained through visual media? How do visual representations of technology overlap with patterns of inequality perpetuated by those technologies? opics will include portrayals of technology in the workplace, technofuturism and utopias, and an expanding role of artificial intelligence in social life. Key texts include The Social Network (2010), Wall-E (2008), Ex Machina (2014), Metropolis (1927), Black Mirror (2011-present), and more. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Course Code: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Course Code: BR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 307 - Social Theory Survey of classical and contemporary sociological theories with primary attention given to conflict theory, functionalism, and symbolic interactionism as well as the theorists Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Du Bois. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: SOC.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: SOC.Q 101. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 313G - Gender and Society Examines the social construction of gender relations in human societies. Through analysis of the processes and practices by which women and men are made and make themselves, the course explores what gender is and what it is not; how the meaning and practice of gender vary from culture to culture, within any culture over time, and over the life course of individual men and women. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ANT*313G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ANT*313G. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SOC 314 - Marriage and Families How much of who we fall in love with is really our own choice? Does capitalism shape what we consider romantic? Do 50% of all marriages really end in divorce? Do husbands do more or less housework than boyfriends? These are the types of questions addressed in class through a sociological analysis of marriages, families and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is on the social structures and trends that shape the meaning and experience of intimacy. Topics include myths of the American family; historical and cross-cultural variation in the quality and structure of family life; the impact of structured inequalities (e.g. social class) on intimate relationships; love and the partner selection process; violence and intimacy; divorce and remarriage; changing family and workplace roles. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 320 - Social Class, Inequality and Technology Why are some people so much wealthier than others? Why has the income gap between white and Black families not improved in the U.S. for fifty years? How is technology used to police the poor? In this course, we will address these and other questions in pursuit of understanding economic inequality in the 21st century. We will also come to understand how economic inequality intersects with racial, ethnic, and gendered inequality. We will pay particular attention to the role of technology in amplifying some patterns of inequality while minimizing others. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SOC 321 - Environmental Sociology Explores the relationship between society and the natural environment as well as the impact of each upon the other. Topics include the impact of nature upon culture and vice-versa, science and technology, population and development, societal inequalities and attitudes/behavior, the environmental movement and the countermovement. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 323 - Water, Gender and Society Explores the relationship between water and society employing the lens of gender relations. Through a series of iconic case studies, we will cover topics to analyze and understand the central role that water plays in how communities are organized and how they operate, the symbolism of water, and contemporary social problems concerning water - for example, water shortages, water pollution, the privatization of water resources and distribution, and the impact of large dams. Possible technological and social structural changes that could impact these issues are also considered. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
SOC 333 - Medical Sociology This course uses a sociological lens to explore issues related to the medical institution. It is suitable for sociology majors as well as those interested in careers in the health professions. It focuses on the social construction of health & illness and the role of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation in face to face interactions in a medical setting. The course examines the role of power in medical settings, how racism and sexism have shaped our current body of medical knowledge, the role of medically approved drugs in social control, and how different cultures conceptualize health and sickness. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 341 - Special Topics in Sociology Specific topic covered varies by semester reflecting the interests of students and instructor. Course Codes: BR. Special/Selected Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Special/Selected Topic. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SOC 352 - Research Methods: Fundamentals This course is a guided tour through the fabulous world of research methods in the social sciences. It explores what puts the “science” in the social sciences, what the ethical boundaries of research are, what the options (and challenges) are in collecting data about the social world. We also cover the nuts and bolts of research design, including how to move from a research topic to a researchable questions, how to do literature reviews, data collection options, conditions for causality, and basic statistical analysis. The concepts covered in this course are meaningful not only to those who might go on to conduct their own research projects, but also for anyone who wants to understand how to evaluate and critically assess the results of research as it is shared in both mainstream and social media. Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: None.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereqs: None. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 361 - Mass Media and Popular Culture This course examines the role of the mass media in American society and its impact on American culture from a sociological perspective. Some of the questions to be addressed in class include: What do our cultural preferences say about who we are, both as individuals and a society? How are culture, social class, and power linked? How did _fake news_ get to be a problem and what can we do about it? Why do racial and gender stereotypes in television matter? What can we learn about ourselves and society by analyzing popular books, movies, television shows, and social media memes? Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
SOC 407 - Sustainable Development, Technology and Society Explores the concept of sustainable development from local and global perspectives. Drawing on insights from sociology and other social sciences, students will answer questions such as: What are the roots of the sustainability movement? Can we recycle our way to a healthy environment? Are corporations helpful to sustainability efforts? What roles can different technologies play in creating a sustainable society? What can individuals and groups do to create a green future? Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
SOC 410 - Race, Ethnicity & Society Examines the role of race and ethnicity in contemporary society. Topics include the social construction of race, the role of racial identities in society, the effects of stereotypes, structural racism, and the possible individual-level and collective paths to racial democracy and racial equity. Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prerequisite: any social science PEQ or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 413 - Sociology of Social Movements What do fascism, feminism, civil rights, and environmentalism have in common? They are all social movements! This course asks why social movements arise, why people join, what tactics seem to work, and what the long term consequences of movements are. Learn about familiar social movements as well as some more obscure ones, such as the Wobblies, the John Birch Society, and the Father Divine Movement. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: SOC.Q 101.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: SOC.Q 101. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SOC 432 - Research Methods:Design &Implementation This course builds on the Research Methods: Fundamentals (SOC*352) class with an added emphasis on designing and doing qualitative research. Students will complete an original research project as part of this course. Codes: ABR Prerequisite: SOC*352 or permission of the instructor
Prerequisites & Notes Codes: ABR Prerequisite: SOC*352 or permission of the instructor Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 433 - Using Other People’s Data: The Art and Science of Secondary Analysis This course will enable students to conduct their own secondary analysis project after choosing one out of a number of existing data sets from various disciplines. Each student will use a data set to test an original hypothesis based on the variables in that dataset. Statistical techniques covered in class will include simple regression and multiple regression. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: MTH*207 or MTH*209 and PSC*321 or SOC*352 or SWK*352 or PSY*201 and PSY*202.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: MTH*207 or MTH*209 and PSC*321 or SOC*352 or SWK*352 or PSY*201 and PSY*202. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SOC 444 - Senior Seminar Analysis of selected societal and sociological issues through integration of theoretical and substantive sociological material and synthesis of liberal arts perspectives. Emphasis on discussion and student participation. Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: 15 hours in Sociology.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: 15 hours in Sociology. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 483 - Sociology Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 484 - Sociology Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 485 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of sociology of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 486 - Independent Study Intensive reading and study in an area of sociology of interest and concern to the student. Majors only, with the consent of instructor. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC 499 - Sociology Comprehensive This is a 30 minute oral exam/conversation with faculty in the major based on a set of questions that students are given ahead of time. Emphasis is on a conversational environment and an opportunity for students to share what they have learned in their major in a format other than papers, exams, and formal presentations. Exams generally take place in February and detailed information is distributed via email to registered students. Only S/U Grading.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
SOC.Q 101 - Introduction to Sociology (PEQ Social Science) This course is designed to introduce students from all backgrounds to the basic ideas and methods of sociology. If you have ever wondered why some occupations seem to be entirely made up of women, or why sports fans get worked up into frenzies, or why some people seem to be so much wealthier than others, then this is the course for you. We will use topics ranging from education, gender, and race to better understand how social structure impacts our daily lives. Further, we will come to understand how power, inequality, and agency play critical roles in shaping our experience. At the end of the course, all students will be equipped with a sociological imagination that will allow them to better understand their own experiences and the world around them. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SOC.Q 102 - Introductory Sociology through Science Fiction (PEQ Social Science) This course is an introduction to the field of sociology, primarily through the use of science fiction literature. Students will explore the nature and components of society, including culture, social structure, and social institutions - as well as their various subcomponents - by comparing actual societies with societies imagined by some of the best minds in science fiction. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SSC 341 - Special Topics in Social Science Specific topic covered varies by semester reflecting the interests of students and instructor. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Special/Selected Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Special/Selected Topic. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SSC 444 - Senior Seminar Analysis of selected social science issues through integration of theoretical and substantive material and synthesis of liberal arts perspectives. Emphasis on discussion and student participation. Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: 15 hours in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: 15 hours in Social Science. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
SSC 499 - Social Science Comprehensive This is a 30 minute oral exam/conversation with faculty in the major based on a set of questions that students are given ahead of time. Emphasis is on a conversational environment and an opportunity for students to share what they have learned in their major in a format other than papers, exams, and formal presentations. Exams generally take place in February and detailed information is distributed via email to registered students. Only S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
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DAN LAB - Dance Production/Performance This course is based on immersion in a professional dance production/process, including preparing for and performing dance works under the direction of faculty, student or guest choreographers, and/or working on the design team or production crew for the Dance concert. The course may be repeated for up to four credit hours. The course may include performance or formal production opportunities. Students should register for 0-1 credits per production in which they plan to participate. Auditions for the Spring Dance Concert are required to be cast as a performer. Course codes: CO.
Prerequisites & Notes Students should register for 0-1 credits per theatre/dance production in which they plan to participate. Auditions for the Spring Dance Concert are required to be cast as a performer. Course codes: CO. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
DAN 090 - New Student Spotlight In the fall of each year, the department welcomes its new students to participate in an evening of performance and presentation for their peers and colleagues in the middle of the semester. Students will rehearse and perform material of their own design. Department Chair Approval required. Course Codes: AF. Course open only to Dance majors.
Prerequisites & Notes Department Chair Approval required. Course Codes: AF. Course open only to Dance majors. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
DAN 101 - Dance Conditioning and Injury Prevention A conditioning class that uses the practice of Dance-specific exercises to develop alignment, strength, flexibility, stamina, coordination, and body awareness. The classes will cover intrinsic and extrinsic variables that can lead to injury, nutrition for dancers, the main factors in developing an individualized training program, and rehabilitation approaches. Appropriate for all levels. In addition to being graded on movement participation/performance, Students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course codes: B. Health & Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: B. Health & Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
DAN 102 - Afro-Caribbean Contemporary Dance An energetic exploration of Caribbean (i.e. Haitian, Jamaican, Cuban, etc.) movement. Examines the evolution of Caribbean music and dance, emphasizing influential elements of other genres. Focuses on the folkloric movement of the islands that has evolved and re-entered the popular dance repertoire. DAN 102 will be graded on movement performance, and in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course codes: CG. Health & Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CG. Health & Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 2
DAN 103 - West African Dance Forms This course will introduce students to the dynamic rhythm and dance traditions of Guinea, West Africa. Accompanied by live music, students will learn the coalescence of dundun rhythms, footwork, and movements, as well as origins and cultural significance for several rhythms from Guinea. Course codes: CS. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CS. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 2
DAN 110 - Pilates, Placement and Conditioning Students in this course will study principles of body alignment as they relate to dance, the theory of Pilates in practice, foundations of somatic training and body conditioning, and will develop Pilates-based conditioning programs to strengthen the body. In addition to being graded on movement participation/performance, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course codes: CG. Health & Wellness course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CG. Health & Wellness course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
DAN 205 - Open Ballet I Appropriate for Beginner (with previous ballet training) to Advanced Beginner Ballet dancers, this class will work on strengthening technique, flexibility, stamina, and knowledge of anatomically-sound ballet vocabulary. The class will address varying skills and needs, providing a great ongoing conditioning practice for dancers. DAN 205 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course codes: C. Health & Wellness Course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: C. Health & Wellness Course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
DAN 208 - Ballet I Technique A beginning level course in classical ballet technique. Appropriate for beginners or experienced dancers interested in strengthening their technique and knowledge of traditional ballet movements and vocabulary. Grading will be primarily based on movement participation/performance, but students will also complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course codes: C. Health & Wellness course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: C. Health & Wellness course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 209 - Tap I Technique Introduction to Tap through exploration of the historical roots and rhythmic improvisations of this early 20th century American social form of dance, Tap I builds a foundation for the coordination, musicality, and body awareness required in Tap dance technique and rhythms/time steps. In addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Course open to DAN majors/minors and MTHA majors/minors; others with permission of instructor AFTER REGISTRATION WEEK HAS CONCLUDED.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Course open to DAN majors/minors and MTHA majors/minors; others with permission of instructor AFTER REGISTRATION WEEK HAS CONCLUDED. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
DAN 211 - Jazz Dance I An exploration of the technique and theory of Jazz dance. The class will emphasize the physical performative elements of various jazz styles, and will introduce the history and roots of jazz dance as a social/vernacular American tradition. DAN 211 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance; in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course codes: C. Health and Wellness Course. Course open to DAN majors/minors and MTHA majors/minors; others with permission of instructor AFTER REGISTRATION WEEK HAS CONCLUDED. Individual sections will note which majors/minors can register.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: C. Health and Wellness Course. Course open to DAN majors/minors and MTHA majors/minors; others with permission of instructor AFTER REGISTRATION WEEK HAS CONCLUDED. Individual sections will note which major/minors can register. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
DAN 212 - Modern I Dance Technique Studio course in Modern dance technique, framed through anatomical knowledge, historical and cultural context. Students will deepen their experience of moving through space and time with kinesthetic awareness and aesthetic intent. This course will develop the student’s physical and performative range through a spectrum of contemporary movement styles and somatic approaches. DAN 212 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance; in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: C. Health & Wellness Course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor..
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Health & Wellness Course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 213 - Special Topics in Contemporary Dance Technique A studio course in Contemporary technique, rotating topics of various styles of contemporary movement or cultural/fusion forms. DAN 213 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: CS. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
DAN 242 - Dance Ensemble Performance/Repertory This course is based on a professional dance company’s working model, including preparing for and performing dance works under the direction of faculty or guest choreographers. The course may include performance opportunities. The purpose of this class is to apply technique learned in other Dance classes and to gain experience in approaching rehearsal and performance in a professional manner. Course Codes: COS. Health and Wellness course. Audition and departmental approval required. Must also be concurrently enrolled in a Dance technique course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: COS. Health and Wellness course. Audition and departmental approval required. Must also be concurrently enrolled in a Dance technique course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0 to 1
DAN 260 - Integrated Somatic Anatomy and Kinesiology This course will study anatomy and kinesiology from a theoretical as well as from a cultural, somatic and practical movement aspect. The student will come out of this course with a better understanding of how to analyze human movement as well as how to be aware of their (and others’) body habits. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 305 - Open Ballet II Appropriate for Intermediate-Advanced Ballet dancers, this class will work on strengthening technique, flexibility, stamina, and knowledge of anatomically-sound ballet vocabulary. The class will address varying skills and needs, providing a great ongoing conditioning practice for dancers. DAN 305 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, and in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: AC. Health and Wellness course. Course open to DAN majors/minor and MTHA majors/minors, others need the permission of the instructor. Individual sections will note which majors/minors can register.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Health and Wellness course. Course open to DAN majors/minor and MTHA majors/minors, others need the permission of the instructor. Individual sections will note which majors/minors can register. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
DAN 307 - Hip Hop - Exploring Vernacular Street Dance This Hip Hop dance course pays homage to our “dancesters” - unpacking the origins of Hip Hop culture (when, where, why, etc.). Investigating history, alongside embodiment of Hip Hop forms, enables personal and societal awareness in terms of how we occupy space, in society, and how others are permitted to. DAN 307 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: CG. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CG. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 2
DAN 308 - Ballet II Technique Ballet technique for Advanced beginner/Intermediate level dancers. Continuation of the study of ballet, for experienced dancers, incorporating more challenging barre and centre exercises, and increased acquisition of ballet terminology. DAN 308 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: AC. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 309 - Tap II Technique For tap dancers with previous tap experience, with a focus on technique, rhythms, styles, and historical context of the genre. DAN 309 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, and in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors/minors and MTHA majors/minors. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Individual sections will note which majors/minors can register.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors/minors and MTHA majors/minors. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Individual sections will note which majors/minors can register. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
DAN 310 - Dance Theory and Improvisation For any level of experience - using different movement/creative theories, such as Laban Movement Analysis, Viewpoints, and others, students will improvise and analyze dance. Students will create, collaborate, perform, discuss, and begin to structure their movement experiences in connection and relation to other disciplines. Course Codes: ACR. Health and Wellness course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Health and Wellness course. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 311 - Jazz Dance II Technique For dancers at an Int/Adv level of jazz technique. Building upon concepts of alignment, style, poly-rhythms, isolations, and performance quality, we will focus on developing turns, jumps, leaps, and intricate rhythmic combinations. Class will integrate vernacular jazz, and the ever-changing influences of pop culture. DAN 311 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, and in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; and Musical Theatre majors and minors with approval/placement. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Individual sections will note which majors/minors can register.
Prerequisites & Notes Course open only to Dance majors and minors; and Musical Theatre majors and minors with approval/placement. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Course codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Individual sections will note which majors/minors can register. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 2
DAN 312 - Modern II Dance Technique For dancers at an Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level of technique. Working at a more challenging pace, and incorporating a variety of styles and contemporary movement approaches, students will continue to develop skills in Modern vocabulary, neuro-muscular efficiency, strength and coordination, body awareness, and improvisation. In addition to movement participation/performance, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: ACG. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACG. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 315 - Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy This course is designed for undergraduate students who want to understand dance movement therapy from theoretical and experiential perspectives and will introduce the general approaches used to lead dance/movement therapy sessions with individuals and groups. This course will build awareness of how movement preferences reflect personality, behavior, and socio-cultural influences. Course Codes: CGR. Prereq: Previous PSY and/or DAN courses or training.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CGR. Prereq: Previous PSY and/or DAN courses or training. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
DAN 322 - Choreography I - Theories of Dance Composition An introduction to the art of choreography. Students will learn the tools, principles and theories of dance composition through solo works. Through assignments (crafting, reading, viewing, listening) students will expand their knowledge of composers, choreographers and choreographic methods. The class will gain experience in developing and editing their own work, and also in responding to art. Course codes: ACR. Prereq: DAN*310.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ACR. Prereq: DAN*310. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 333G - Anthropology of Dance Understanding dance as a cultural text through a study of the moving body as a site of knowledge, cultural expression, and political protest, students learn to analyze how dance movement represents the cultural constructions of gender, sexuality, race and nationality in dances from India, Argentina, Cuba, Canada and the United States. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Take one of the following courses: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, DAN.Q 130, SOC.Q 101, RES.Q 101, THA.Q 120, or THA 125. Cross-listed with ANT 330G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: Take one of the following courses: ANT.Q 101, ANT 102, DAN.Q 130, SOC.Q 101, RES.Q 101, THA.Q 120, or THA 125. Cross-listed with ANT 330G. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
DAN 350 - Dance as Art - History and Aesthetics This course provides for the study of the origin and evolution of 20th and 21st-century concert dance through a pluralistic lens, including: important dance artists and their work; contemporary forms, trends and styles within the historical context of evolving cultural norms and philosophical trends; and a critical survey of dance literature through film, video and written materials. Course codes: CR. Prereq: Previous HIS, PHL or DAN courses or training.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CR. Prereq: Previous HIS, PHL or DAN courses or training. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
DAN 355 - The Art and Theory of Dance Pedagogy Dance Pedagogy encompasses the study of philosophies of education as well as the content and methods for dance that flow from educational beliefs. This course is intended to expand students’ development of a personal pedagogy and philosophy of teaching appropriate for multiple dance education and dance training settings,and diverse populations, ages, and abilities, including K-12, community, private studios, and higher education sectors. Course codes: CR. Prereq: Previous DAN or EDU course and/or experience is recommended.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CR. Prereq: Previous DAN or EDU course and/or experience is recommended. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
DAN 380 - Choreography II - Advanced Theories of Dance Composition Students will enhance and hone their choreographic knowledge by developing ensemble pieces, building upon their understanding of compositional elements learned in DAN 322. This course will deepen and broaden the student’s experiences in collaborating, directing, creating, responding (orally and in writing), researching, problem solving, and constructing dances within a variety of aesthetics. Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: DAN*322.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACR. Prereq: DAN*322. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 400 - (Dance) Performance and Collaboration Open to students in a variety of disciplines. The aim is to explore/reflect on a variety of processes, develop experience/material, and find a common language to communicate ideas/reflect on outcomes, and eventually produce and stage developed work. The wider the variety of interests/majors, the more possibilities for creative collaborations! This is an applied and experiential course in both process and production, meant to be an Experiential Learning pathway, and a variable topic for the senior capstone project. Course Codes: AC.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AC. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
DAN 401 - Dance and Community Engagement DAN 401 is an opportunity for students to further their research (either creative, pedagogical, or scholarly) in engagement with the on- or off-campus community. This is an applied and experiential course in both process and production, meant to be an Experiential Learning Pathway, and can be a viable topic for the Senior capstone project. Course Codes: C. Pre-req: Previous DAN courses and/or experience is recommended.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Pre-req: Previous DAN courses and/or experience is recommended. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
DAN 408 - Ballet III Technique This course will consist of learning traditional ballet etiquette, honing technique, agility, balance, coordination, and musicality, with a progression of increasingly challenging exercises from barre, centre, allegro and across the floor. This course is for the student who has at least an Intermediate/Advanced level of ballet experience. DAN 408 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance, in addition, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 412 - Modern III Technique and Theory For dancers at an Intermediate/Advanced level of modern technique. Students will hone skills in Modern vocabulary, versatility, strength and coordination, body articulation, performance and improvisation. DAN 412 will be graded primarily on movement participation/performance. In addition to movement participation/performance, students will complete reading, writing, and theory components. Course Codes: CG. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CG. Health and Wellness course. Course open only to Dance majors and minors; will open for Musical Theatre majors and minors after registration week concludes. Open to other students after registration week with permission of Program Director or Instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 452 - Senior Seminar in Dance This culminating seminar is devoted to analyzing and synthesizing knowledge and skills gained through undergraduate coursework as it applies to dance, arts education, and professional development. Course codes: AC. Instructor consent required. Corequisite: DAN*499.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AC. Instructor consent required. Corequisite: DAN*499. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
DAN 485 - Independent Study Exploration of specific topics of interest to Dance students. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1 to 3
DAN 499 - Senior Capstone Project/Comprehensive This course is the required capstone of the dance major. In this course you will prepare, develop, and complete your final project and research paper in your individual area of specialty. You will also continue to prepare for a career in dance and related fields by discussing, creating and revising material relevant to the business of dance - networking, resumes, websites, grad schools, etc. Course Codes: AF. Prerequisite or Corequisite: DAN*400 or DAN*401.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AF. Prerequisiste or Corequisite: DAN*400 or DAN*401. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
DAN.Q 130 - Dance and Culture (PEQ Visual Performing Arts) How does dance reflect and determine culture? This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of dance as an art, artifact, and as a socio-political function in different societies around the world. Includes study of Western concert dance, world dance, dance history, and global aesthetics. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 1A - Primary Voice Lessons Weekly voice lessons. Coreq: MUP 096 (only on selected sections). Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFS. Coreq: MUP 096 (only on selected sections). Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTHA 103 - Page to Stage BFA Musical Theatre majors present a major musical with a short and intense rehearsal process. Open only to BFA Musical Theatre. The process will focus on musical values, the emotional and physical lives of the characters and the relationships between them. Course codes: AFG. Additional course fee required. Open only to students in Musical Theatre majors.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AFG. Additional course fee required. Open only to students in Musical Theatre majors. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0.5
MTHA 104 - Musical Theatre Dance Fundamentals This is an Introduction to Dance course. This course introduces students to the art of movement through a variety of dance styles and techniques. Open to all majors. Course Codes: BS. Health & Wellness course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Health & Wellness course. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTHA 105 - Musical Theatre Ensemble Introduction and exploration of ensemble singing through vocal score analysis, sight singing, harmony skills,and musicianship. The course will focus on pre-1975 musical theatre in Fall and post-1975 in Spring. Course Codes: ABS.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABS. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0.5
MTHA 114 - Vocal Technique I It is a freshman vocal technique class for freshman in BFA Musical Theatre Program. Focus will be on posture/alignment, the process of anatomy of breathing, refinement of shapes and articulators, pitch extension, vocal energy/resonance, identifying and coordinating register transitions. Course codes: AOS.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AOS. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MTHA 115 - Vocal Technique II This class is built upon MTHA 114. It will further develop the musical theatre sing technique, including belt, mix, falsetto and pop. Course codes: AOS. Pre-req: MTHA*114.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AOS. Pre-req: MTHA*114. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MTHA 128 - Music Theory and Aural Skills I A Musical Theatre singer functions simultaneously in five domains: pitch, time, intensity, timbre, and verbal. This course will construct each domain exclusively and connect music theory concepts - nomenclature for intervals, scales, chords, progressions, rhythm, meter, basic forms and analysis. Students also experience sight-singing, ear training, and Dalcroze eurythmics. Course codes: C.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: C. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MTHA 129 - Music Theory and Aural Skills II This course is built upon MTHA 128. It will gradually combine pitch, time, intensity, timbre, and verbal and connect those domains to music theory concepts. Heighten students’ experience in sight-singing and ear training. Course codes: AC. Prereq: MTHA*128.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AC. Prereq: MTHA*128. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
MTHA 131 - Piano Class I Piano as a secondary concentration for musical theatre majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; pieces from Baroque to contemporary; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course codes: ACS. For Music Theatre majors only. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ACS. For Music Theatre majors only. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTHA 132 - Piano Class II Piano as a secondary concentration for music majors, emphasizing sight-reading and harmonization of folk and jazz melodies; repertoire pieces; technical studies coordinated with the fundamentals of theory and musical form. Course Codes: ACS.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACS. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTHA 213 - Musical Theatre Dance I This is a Beginning/Intermediate level of Musical Theatre Dance. This course will cover a range of dance styles used in Musical Theatre Performance. It will prepare the student by building strength and technique through the practice of learning choreography. Health and wellness of the dancer is also taught. Course open only to BFA MTHA Majors/Minors. Course codes: ACS. Health & Wellness course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course open only to BFA MTHA Majors/Minors. Course codes: ACS. Health & Wellness course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTHA 260 - Musical Theatre Performance I This course focuses on acting on song, explores all aspects of Musical Theatre performance techniques that integrate the voice, storytelling, musicianship, style, genre, and stage presence. Emphasis on beginning to build your book and brand. Course Codes: AGS. Prereq: THA.Q 120, THA 140. Additional course fee required. Course required and open ONLY to MTHA majors and minors.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AGS. Prereq: THA.Q 120, THA 140. Additional course fee required. Course required and open ONLY to MTHA majors and minors. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 313 - Musical Theatre Dance II This is an Intermediate/Advanced level of Musical Theatre Dance. This course will cover a range of Intermediate/Advanced dance styles used in Musical Theatre. It will prepare students to pick up new choreography quickly. It will continue to prepare students by building technical skills for auditions and performances. Health and wellness of the Dancer is implemented into practice. Course codes: ACS. Prerequisite: MTHA 213 or approval from MTHA Dance Faculty. Course open only to BFA Musical Theatre Majors/Minors. Health & Wellness course.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ACS. Prerequisite: MTHA 213 or approval from MTHA Dance Faculty. Course open only to BFA Musical Theatre Majors/Minors. Health and Wellness course. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTHA 360 - Musical Theatre Performance II MTP II continues the fundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance I, with a heavy emphasis on audition technique, strong repertoire and a honing of book and brand. Course Codes: AGS. Prereqs: MTHA 260. Additional course fee required. Course required and open ONLY to Majors and Minors.
Prerequisites & Notes Course required and open ONLY to Majors and Minors. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 370 - American Musical Theatre The development of modern musical theatre from both a historical and structural perspective. The works of representative composers, lyricists, librettists and director-choreographers will be investigated in an effort to illuminate the form’s development. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
MTHA 403 - Musical Theatre Special Topic This course will be used to offer different kinds of topics that are not usually covered in the Musical Theatre Curriculum. Topics will vary depending on the need and expertise of our faculty. Course Codes: C. Special Topic.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Special Topic. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1 to 3
MTHA 413 - Advanced Musical Theatre Dance This is an Advanced level of Musical Theatre Dance. In this course, students will work on Advanced choreography and movement that will challenge and build necessary skills to be successful in auditions and performances. Partnering, advanced performance skills, Musical Theatre repertoire, and Ensemble work will be taught. Cross training and overall health and wellness is expected of the Advanced Dancer. Course Codes: ACFS. Course open to BFA MTHA Majors/Minors; all others require departmental approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACFS. Course open to BFA MTHA Majors/Minors; all others require departmental approval. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
MTHA 430 - Musical Theatre Performance III Focus on advanced study of classic musical theatre through contemporary trends and styles of musical theater repertoire. Topics: Integrating singing and acting, scene/song work, reviewing musicianship skills of sight reading and harmony. Musical theatre history, vocabulary and repertoire will be an important focus, building an appropriate audition book. The class includes the study of Cabaret material and presentation. Course Codes: AGS. Prereq: MTHA 360. Additional course fee required. Open only to MTHA majors; others by permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AGS. Prereq: MTHA 360. Additional course fee required. Open only to MTHA majors; others by permission. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 452 - Musical Theatre Senior Seminar Group study of selected topics and texts in the fields of theatre and performance theory leading to preparation and execution of senior comprehensive projects and the comprehensive evaluation. Course Codes: AFHR. Cross listed with THA*452.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFHR. Cross listed with THA*452. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 454 - Musical Theatre Senior Showcase Senior Showcase is the opportunity to demonstrate student capabilities to industry professionals. This is the crossover into their professional career presenting talents to casting directors, agents, artistic directors, and more. The BFA degree program does not automatically place the student into Senior Showcase. Students audition and interview and must maintain a good work ethic,a strong sense of professionalism and a 3.0 in the major for consideration. Course codes: FO. Cross-listed with THA 454. Additional course fee required. This course is open to BFA Musical Theatre majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: FO. Cross-listed with THA 454. Additional course fee required. This course is open to BFA Musical Theatre majors only. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 485 - Independent Study Exploration of specific topics of interest to the Musical Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 486 - Independent Study Exploration of specific topics of interest to the Musical Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
MTHA 499 - Music Theatre Comprehensive The Music Theatre Senior Comprehensive is completed by meeting a series of four accomplishments: 1. Proposal accepted by the department; 2. Formal paper; 3. Senior project; 4. Oral review by the department faculty. Course Codes: AFI.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AFI. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
THA 090 - New Student Spotlight In the fall of each year, the department allows its new students to participate in an evening of performance and presentation for their peers and colleagues in the middle of the semester. Students will select, rehearse or prepare, and perform or present material of their own choosing. Department Chair Approval.
Prerequisites & Notes Department Chair Approval. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
THA 099 - Theatre Work Call Each semester every Musical Theatre major and Theatre Arts major participates in one eight hour work call. This enables the department to mount complex scenery, lighting, and sound support for the two productions each semester. Students work together in a variety of capacities learning team work, carpentry, painting, electrics and any skill required to enable the production to meet important deadlines. Course codes: AB.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AB. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
THA 103 - Page to Stage Students return one week early during the fall semester to rehearse and produce and minimally supported performance of a full length play. Required for BFA Acting majors and open to BA/BS Theatre Arts Major. Others by permission of the instructor. Course Codes: ACHS. Prereq: THA.Q 120, THA 140. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Students return one week early during the fall semester to rehearse and produce and minimally supported performance of a full length play. Required for BFA Acting majors and open to BA/BS Theatre Arts Major. Others by permission of the instructor. Course Codes: ACHS. Prereq: THA.Q 120, THA 140. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0.5
THA 120L - Introduction to Theatre Lab The Lab in this course requires the Introduction to Theatre student to work on Department productions. In an introductory capacity, students learn scenic construction methods, scene painting, stage lighting, properties and costume construction. Students will work on the various technical aspects from beginning drawing to the opening night of a production, the closing strike, and the post-mortem evaluation that cast and crew participate in an open forum of discussion. With a required 40 hour time commitment, students sign up for one 4-hour or two 2-hour sessions per week to complete the 40 hours. Course codes: AF.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AF. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
THA 140 - Fundamentals of Acting Initial steps of actor training will be explored. This course will aid students in understanding the art of the actor, with emphasis on the theories supported by Konstantin Stanislavski. Course Codes: ABS. Selected sections are open only to Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre and Technical Production majors; others by permission. Other sections are open to non-majors. Check section for permissions.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABS. Selected sections are open only to Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre and Technical Production majors; others by permission. Other sections are open to non-majors. Check section for permissions. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 150 - Technical Theatre I Introductory work in areas of technical theatre: set construction, stage lighting, stage properties and costumes. Course Codes: ABPS. Coreq for Theatre Majors: THA 150L. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABPS. Coreq for Theatre Majors: THA 150L. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 150L - Technical Theatre I Lab This lab requires the technical theatre student to work on Department productions. In an introductory capacity, students learn scenic construction methods, scene painting, stage lighting, properties and costume construction. Students will work on the various technical aspects from beginning drawing to the opening night of a production, and participate on the closing strike of both department shows for that semester. With a required 40 hour time commitment, students sign up for one 4-hour or two 2-hour sessions per week to complete the 40 hours. Course Codes: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
THA 203 - Special Topics in Theatre Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offered at various levels of difficulty. Course Codes: BR. Special/Selected topics.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Special/Selected topics. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 215 - Oral Interpretation The vocal techniques needed for clear, expressive, audible and honest spoken communication are introduced and practiced. Attention is paid to textual analysis of various dramatic forms in producing compelling oral interpretation. Course Codes: AHR. Prereq: THA 140. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AHR. Prereq: THA 140. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 216 - Improvisation This is a theatre course designed to provide the student advanced training in body movement, voice technique, stage presence, spontaneity, acting techniques, and character development. Practical application of the presented theatre principles is required. Course Codes: ACHS. Prereq: THA 140 and one dance class. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Prereq: THA 140 and one dance class. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 220 - Movement for the Stage I Emphasis will be on the student’s relationship to the body as well as tuning it and developing physical performance skills for stage work. Course Codes: BS. Prereq: THA*140 and one of the following Jazz Dance, Tap, Ballet, Yoga, Juggling or Fencing.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Prereq: THA*140 and one of the following Jazz Dance, Tap, Ballet, Yoga, Juggling or Fencing. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 221 - Voice for the Stage Emphasis will be on freeing the physical instrument of tension, developing vocal resonance and clear articulation in order to produce richly expressive, honest and audible (spoken) voice performance. Course Codes: BHS. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHS. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 226 - Women in Theatre Seminar which focuses on the artistic contributions of women to the genres of dance, film and theatre. Prerequisite: any Perspectives I course in Fine Arts. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 233 - Costume Construction Basics of constructing costumes, including cutting, fittings and alterations, machine sewing and hand work. (15 hour lab requirement). Course Codes: BQS. Additional course fee required. Course offered every other year.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BQS. Additional course fee required. Course offered every other year. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 235 - Stage Makeup Introduction to basic stage makeup techniques: corrective, age, period, and fantasy forms. (Lab requirement.) Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 237 - Stage Management Introductory studio course in the study and practice of managing the artistic elements of theatrical production, rehearsal and performance. Course Codes: BS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 240 - Intermediate Acting: Characterization Course in intensive character analysis and development. Students read classic and contemporary texts and work on developing a single character for the entire semester. Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 or permission of instructor. Open only to Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre and Technical Production majors; others by permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 or permission of instructor. Open only to Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre and Technical Production majors; others by permission. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 241 - Comic Acting Continued study in Acting with special emphasis on comic performance techniques. Course will build upon acting learning outcomes mastered in previous semesters and begin to incorporate physical techniques for both comic and characterization purposes. Course Codes: ACS. Prerequisite: THA*140. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACS. Prerequisite: THA*140. Course open only to Acting & Musical Theatre majors; others by permission of instructor. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 245 - Auditioning for the Theatre Students will explore and examine the specific skill sets required for audition situations, including articulating the monologue, scene study, preparing for a callback and the art of the cold read. Course Codes: C. Open only to Musical Theatre and Acting Majors; others by instructor permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. Open only to Musical Theatre and Acting Majors; others by instructor permission. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: even years.
Credits: 3
THA 250 - Technical Theatre II A continuation of Technical Theatre I. THA 250 will focus on applications and safety standards in theatrical rigging of scenic elements. In addition, the course will investigate the acquisition, design and creation of stage properties and furnishings with special attention to upholstery and basic sewing for the stage. Course Codes: BPS. Prereq: THA*150 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BPS. Prereq: THA*150 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 275 - History of the Theatre I Study of the evolution of drama, theatrical styles and production modes from antiquity to the rise of Realism. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 276 - History of the Theatre II Study of the evolution of drama, theatrical styles and production modes from post-renaissance to the present. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: odd years.
Credits: 3
THA 280 - Scene Design I A study of the scale perspective and foreshortening applied to the stage with consideration of the elements of design and composition, light and shadow, as employed in scene design. Course Codes: CS Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 281 - Lighting Design I Introduction to the study of lighting for the stage from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon stage lighting mechanics, design process, presentation and technical skills. Class will take an active part in the hang, focus and implementation of both department shows to complete lab hours during the semester. Course codes: CS. Pre-req: THA*150 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with THA*331.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CS. Pre-req: THA*150 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with THA*331. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 282 - Costume Design I Introduction to the study of Stag Costume Design which approaches clothing both as an artistic statement and as an expressive element within a production concept. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA.Q*120 or THA.F*120.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA.Q*120 or THA.F*120. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 283 - Sound Design Introduction to the study of Audio and sound effects for the stage from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon stage audio mechanics, design process, presentation and technical skills. Class will take an active part in acquisition of sound effects and recordings appropriate for the text of plays and implementation of all aspects of audio for both department shows to complete lab hours during the semester. Course Codes: ABPS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABPS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 284 - Rendering (for the Stage) This course will investigate the techniques and mediums required to realize detailed perspective drawings and color plates for use in theatrical production of scenic and costume design. Additional supplies required. Course codes: BS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BS. Prereq: THA 150 or permission of instructor. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 285 - Vectorworks Spotlight This course centers on the application and principles of computer aided drafting techniques in lighting for the entertainment industry. Course codes: AC. Course open to majors; open to non-majors with departmental approval. Prerequisites: THA*120 and THA*150.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AC. Course open to majors; open to non-majors with departmental approval. Prerequisites: THA*120 and THA*150. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 303 - Special Topics in Theatre Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offering at various levels of difficulty. Course Codes: BSR. Special/Selected Topics.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BSR. Special/Selected Topics. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 320 - Diction and Dialects Students will study dialects throughout the semester. Students will also learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and clarity in speech articulation. Course Codes: ACHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240. Open only to Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre and Technical Production majors; others by permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ACHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240. Open only to Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre and Technical Production majors; others by permission. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 321 - Movement for the Stage II In this advanced performance course the successful student will master basic physical techniques introduced in the first movement course and begin to apply a variety of more advanced physical techniques including stage combat and mime. Course Codes: BHSC. Prereq: THA*140, THA*240, THA*221 or DAN*310/310L, or permission of instructor. Introduced in the first movement course and begin to apply a variety of more advanced physical techniques including stage combat and mime. Course Codes: BHSC. Prereq: THA*140, THA*240, THA*221, DAN*310. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHSC. Prereq: THA*140, THA*240, THA*221 or DAN*310. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 322 - The Art of Film The history and aesthetics of film and filmmaking; the distinctive qualities of film as an artistic medium. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 330 - Scene Design II Continued study of the art of scenic design which takes the student from the design concept to implementation with emphasis on research, design process and presentation skills. Course Codes: AHS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA 280 or permission of instructor. Additional supplies required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: AHS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA 280 or permission of instructor. Additional supplies required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 331 - Lighting Design II Continuing study of lighting for the stage from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon design process, presentation and technical skills. Class will take an active part in the hang, focus and implementation of both department shows to complete lab hours during the semester. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150, THA 281 and permission of the instructor. Cross-listed with THA*281.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150, THA 281 and permission of the instructor. Cross-listed with THA*281. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 332 - Costume Design II This is an upper division costume design course. It will build on THA 282: Costume Design I to allow advanced students to further explore the art of costuming. Besides the styles and genres we touched upon previously, we will also work on designing for dance, musical, and opera. Course Codes: CS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA.Q*120 or THA.F*120.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CS. Prereq: Prereq: THA*150 and THA.Q*120 or THA.F*120. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 334 - Patterning Techniques This is a second level costume construction course which will focus on developing patterns through both flat patterning and draping methods for women’s garments. It will provide training for students to make patterns independently. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 335 - Scene Painting A study of both traditional and non-traditional methods for painting theatrical scenery. Course Codes: GQS. 10-hours lab practicum required. Lab supplies fee is collected first day of class.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: GQS. 10-hours lab practicum required. Lab supplies fee is collected first day of class. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 336 - Technical Direction This class is designed for students interested in technical theatre as a career. We will focus on the management side of technical theatre as well as more advanced shop work. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 337 - Millinery and Wig This is an advanced costume craft and technology course for advanced theatre design and technology students. It will focus on hat and wig construction principles and methods. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
THA 340 - Dramatic Styles in Performance Advanced Styles of Acting as mastered textual analysis, research and performance. Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Coreq: THA*340L. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Coreq: THA*340L. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 341 - Acting in Shakespeare In this course students are exposed to the society, texts and style of William Shakespeare. Students apply what they learn in lecture, reading and discussion to performance in 5 different scenes. Course code: R. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course code: R. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
THA 342 - Acting for Camera Students will learn and apply the techniques, skill, and vocabulary required to act for the camera. Students will also learn camera acting techniques that utilize scripts from commercials, corporate videos, feature films, and daytime television (soap opera). Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240. Open only to upper-level Musical Theatre and Acting majors; others by instructor permission. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
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Women and Gender Studies
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Academic Program in:
Minors
WGS 201 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies Course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women and gender studies. This course also explores why it is necessary to study women as an academic field, why gender is an essential tool for analysis, how gender is interactive with other social markers such as race, class, sexuality, age and nation and why women and gender studies enriches the study of humanity. Course code: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course code: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
WGS 205 - Feminist Praxis This course focuses on a service learning trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, which allow students to learn about the world by being a part of it–rather than observing it from above. A major goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to apply their understanding of the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality to a case in the US through a service learning experience with NOLA community partners. Students will examine the rebuilding efforts from a social and economic justice perspective. Course Codes: RB. Pre or Coreq: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: RB. Pre or Coreq: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
WGS 300 - Special Topics in Women and Gender Studies Occasional course offering which considers a major issue in the field of Women’s Studies. Course Codes: BHR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
WGS 301G - Latin American Women Writing In the Margins This course will analyze main narratives produced by Latin American women addressing issues of gender and sexuality in the context of the globalization process –economic event initiated in the decade of 1980’s to the present–. The course focuses on the themes of gender, and sexuality, within the feminist debate, as it takes place in Latin America. The course also offers the opportunity: (1) to discuss theories of gender and sexuality as first proposed in the Western civilization, (2) to assess the interpretation of/reactions to these theories by Latin America feminist writers/theoreticians, and (3) to relate these discussions on gender and sexuality to specific literary productions by women in Latin America. A student-centered teaching methodology will be used in the course. These readings will be accompanied by screening of videos, movies and Internet sites (blogs, etc.) pertinent to the topics of debate proposed in the curriculum. Students will be encouraged to develop presentations utilizing multimedia resources, when appropriate. Course Codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*310G.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*310G. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
WGS 302 - Gender & Education This course explores the ways in which the practices and theories of schooling intersect with the practices of gender in Western culture. The course will introduce students to the ways in which cultural beliefs about gender and sexuality are infused in schooling, and it will help students investigate how their own educational experiences and gender identities have shaped each other. The course will also investigate how political and social forces help to shape the ways gender is addressed and avoided in schools. Course Codes: BHR. Cross listed with SPF 302.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BHR. Cross listed with SPF 302. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
WGS 311 - Women’s Literature and Film of Contemporary Spain This course explores issues related to constructions of gender in contemporary Spanish literature and cinema since the turn of the ninetienth century to present day. The course will be taught in Spanish. Course Codes: R. Prereqs: SPN 203G. Cross-listed with SPN 311.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereqs: SPN 203G. Cross-listed with SPN 311. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
WGS 315 - Women in Film This course will introduce the student to the analysis of cinema and focus on the role of women both before and behind the camera. Movies representing women’s experiences from a great number of countries will be screened in class. Additional theoretical writing on women and gender issues will be studied. Course codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*315.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*315. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
WGS 315L - Short Term Study Abroad in Senegal (Dakar), Africa This course will allow you to be part of the short-term study abroad program in Africa: in Dakar, Senegal. Course Codes: B. Coreq & Prereq: See Instructor. Cross listed with LIT 315.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: B. Coreq & Prereq: See Instructor. Cross listed with LIT 315. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
WGS 350 - Feminist Theories and Methods Feminist Theories and Methods will provide students with in-depth knowledge of contemporary strands of feminist theory and how to apply those theories in research and practice (i.e. praxis). The course will focus on feminist praxis, which produces knowledge that will make a difference through social and individual change. Course Codes: CARH. Prereqs: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. WGS Minors & Majors, all other need permission from the instructor to register.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: CARH. Prereqs: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. WGS Minors & Majors, all other need permission from the instructor to register. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
WGS 440 - Seminar in Women and Gender Studies Course looks at some critical books and essays that compose the theoretical underpinnings of the last twenty years in feminist theory. The seminar will raise issues and study different approaches to questions such as: women’s relationship to language; the social construction of knowledge; the history of patriarchal policies: the politics of women’s bodies; mothering as a concept and activity. Course Codes: RHAC. WGS minors & majors prereq of WGS 201, all others need permission from the instructor to register.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: RHAC. WGS minors & majors prereq of WGS 201, all others need permission from the instructor to register. Term cycle: spring and summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
WGS 483 - Women and Gender Studies Internship I Permission of Internship Director required. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
WGS 484 - Women and Gender Studies Internship II Permission of Internship Director required. This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students take steps to customize and craft the internship experience, complete reflective activities and connect their experiential learning with their academics via course assignments. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. policies related to internships apply. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Internship Director required. This internship requires completion of a series of online, asynchronous Modules that provide video instruction and guidance, promote reflection, deepen on-site engagement, and use discussion forums to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions. Term cycle: fall, summer, and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
WGS 485 - Independent Study Advanced study open to Juniors and Seniors arranged by individual student with a faculty member in an area of mutual interest. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
Science (courses only)
SCI 090 - Laboratory Safety Workshop I The focus of this course is to train students in acceptable laboratory practices. Topics covered include: emergency response procedures, general laboratory safety guidelines, identification and use of safety equipment, chemical storage and waste disposal, legal aspects including government standards (OSHA, ANSI, EPA), handling glassware, equipment and reagents, record keeping, library and on-line resources. Course codes: AC. This course is taken in the fall of the freshman year or the first fall attended. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Science, Toxicology, and Chemistry and Biology Education majors.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AC. This course is taken in the fall of the freshman year or the first fall attended. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Science, Toxicology, and Chemistry and Biology Education majors. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
SCI 091 - Laboratory Safety Workshop II The focus of this course is to train students in acceptable laboratory practices. Topics covered include: emergency response procedures, general laboratory safety guidelines, identification and use of safety equipment, chemical storage and waste disposal, legal aspects including government standards (OSHA, ANSI, EPA), handling glassware, equipment and reagents, record keeping, library and on-line resources. Course codes: AC. Pre-req: SCI*090 or CHM*090 Online course to be taken Junior year. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Toxicology majors; Chemistry and Biology Education majors; Chemistry and Biology Minors; as well as departmental student workers.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: AC. Pre-req: SCI*090 or CHM*090 Online course to be taken Junior year. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Toxicology majors; Chemistry and Biology Education majors; Chemistry and Biology Minors; as well as departmental student workers. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
SCI 100 - Healthcare Careers: Meet Your Team This course will provide students the opportunity to explore assorted careers in healthcare, but to also gain insight into the numerous different contributors of a comprehensive healthcare team. Course Code: B.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: B. Term cycle: spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
SCI 115 - Cosmology A study of the earth and the universe beyond. Topics include: evolution of the universe, the universe today, stars, the solar system and man’s attempt to understand the universe. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SCI 116L - Cosmology Laboratory Evening observations both with and without the aid of a telescope will be used to explore the skies and learn the basic principles of astronomy. Course Codes: R. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
SCI 120 - Introduction to Scientific Communication This writing-intensive course is the first of a two-course sequence for science majors. Students will learn how to research a scientific topic, extract information from the literature and prepare a scientific review paper. Scientific ethics and professional behavior will be explored through the use of case studies. Course Codes: ABR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
SCI 201 - Interrelationships in Science This course will explore the basic ideas in science that transcend the traditional disciplines of Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy. Topics such as energy, matter, motion and reactions will be investigated. An integral part of this course will be the application of these concepts through inquiry-based, hands-on laboratory experiments. Diversity among the disciplines as well as the ways that different cultures have answered fundamental questions about themselves and their world will be discussed. Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: R. Prereq: PEQ in Science. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SCI 222 - Glaciers, Climate Change and Native Cultures How do glaciers form? How do glaciers influence the surrounding environment and wildlife? How has human activity caused a change in these moving rivers of ice? How have these changes impacted people; especially native cultures? Course Code: R.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Code: R. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SCI 235 - Environmental Geology A one-semester introductory course covering the geological processes that shape the natural world. Topics include: evolution of the earth, rock cycle, water cycle, evolution of atmosphere and forces that shape the earth. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SCI 250 - Introduction to Science Research This laboratory course will involve students participating in an on-going research project with a faculty mentor. Students will learn laboratory techniques, developing new protocols for experiments, analyzing results, and how to keep a research notebook. Course codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Instructor permission required. The date, time, and room will be determined by the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: ABR. Additional course fee required. Instructor permission required. The date, time, and room will be determined by the instructor. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
SCI 300 - Pre-Health Professional Core Competencies: Becoming Your Best Candidate This course will be based on the established core competencies in each discipline and will help develop each student into a complete and holistic applicant that exists beyond the numerical standardized test scores, GPAs, and clinical hours. Course Codes: C. The course is open to Pre-Health students; all other majors require departmental permission. This course should be taken the fall prior to the year that you plan to apply to health professional school.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: C. The course is open to Pre-Health students; all other majors require departmental permission. This course should be taken the fall prior to the year that you plan to apply to health professional school. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
SCI 420 - Advanced Scientific Communication This writing-intensive course will focus on writing a comprehensive review paper on a focused topic within the student’s program, standard operating procedure, scientific resume, and cover letter. Students will also learn how to give a scientific talk (oral presentation) for a professional audience. Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: SCI*120 with a grade of C- or higher. Course open only to seniors.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: ABR. Prerequisite: SCI*120 with a grade of C- or higher. Course open only to seniors. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
SCI 450 - Advanced Scientific Research This laboratory course will involve students participating in an on-going research project with a faculty mentor. Students will be involved in advanced research projects with the goal of producing publishable quality results and being capable of presenting at local, regional or national meeting. Course Codes: BCHR. Prereq: SCI*250 AND permission of instructor. Additional course fee required. The date, time, and room will be determined by the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BCHR. Prereq: SCI*250 AND permission of instructor. Additional course fee required. The date, time, and room will be determined by the instructor. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 2
SCI.Q 101 - Integrated Science Inquiry (PEQ Science) An integrative study of the fundamental principles and ideas of physics, chemistry, biology and earth science based on the New York State learning standards. These concepts are taught using a problem-based framework, focusing on important societal issues and exploring enduring questions surrounding creativity in science and the construction of scientific knowledge. Course codes: NR. Co-req: SCI.Q 101L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: NR. Co-req: SCI.Q 101L. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
SCI.Q 101L - Integrated Science Inquiry Lab (PEQ Science) An integrative study of the fundamental principles and ideas of physics, chemistry, biology and earth science based on the New York State learning standards. These concepts are taught using a problem-based framework focusing on important societal issues and exploring enduring questions surrounding creativity in science and the construction of scientific knowledge. Course Codes: NR. Coreq: SCI.Q 101. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: NR. Coreq: SCI.Q 101. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
SCI.Q 103L - Investigations in Physical Science (PEQ Science) An entry-level laboratory-only course designed for students who are transferring into a science course from another institution or who only need a science laboratory to complete PI or PEQ requirements. This course focuses on the laboratory investigations in the basic physical sciences of chemistry, physics, earth science and astronomy. These concepts are taught using a problem-based framework. Course Codes: BR.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
SCI.Q 105 - Earth Science (PEQ Science) How did the earth become what it is today? What processes are still going on that shape the earth’s outer layer and inner workings? This course will examine each of these questions by looking at what materials make up the earth’s dynamic systems of lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere and how they interact with one another. Course Codes: BR. Coreq: SCI.Q 106L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq: SCI.Q 106L. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 3
SCI.Q 106L - Earth Science Lab (PEQ Science) How can we tell different rocks from one another? What can maps tell us about the processes that shaped the earth’s surface? Can we tell the sequence of events in earth’s history that led to the sequence of rocks in Rochester today? This lab will expose students to the techniques used by earth scientists to answer or interpret these questions. Course Codes: BR. Coreq: SCI.Q 105. Additional lab fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Coreq: SCI.Q 105. Additional lab fee required. Term cycle: variable. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 1
SCI.Q 111 - Understanding the Environment (PEQ Science) How do we gain knowledge of any environmental system? How has human existence influenced/impacted the environment and how can we predict (and model) future environmental impacts? This integrated lab/lecture course will explore these questions and use the knowledge gained (both from lab work and classroom resources) to understand environmental issues. Course Codes: BR. Corequisite: SCI.Q*112L.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Corequisite: SCI.Q*112L. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 4
SCI.Q 112L - Understanding the Environment Lab (PEQ Science) How do we gain knowledge of any environmental system? How has human existence influenced/impacted the environment and how can we predict (and model) future environmental impacts? This integrated lab/lecture course will explore these questions and use the knowledge gained (both from lab work and classroom resources) to understand environmental issues. Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: Take SCI.Q*111. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Corequisite: SCI.Q*111. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: variable offering.
Credits: 0
SCI.Q 124 - The Science of Medicine (PEQ Science) How do we understand medical information in order to make informed decisions? How does scientific research change how we experience medical care? How can we develop health literacy as medicine increasingly presents us with data? This course will explore these topics and the enduring questions of how we interact with the field of medicine. Course codes: BR. Corequisite: SCI.Q*124L. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Corequisite: SCI.Q*124L. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 4
SCI.Q 124L - The Science of Medicine Laboratory (PEQ Science) What happens behind the scenes of healthcare when providers seek answers? How does scientific testing allow us to understand how our bodies function, and what changes in diseases? This course will explore some of the fundamental applications of science in healthcare. Course codes: BR. Corequisite: SCI.Q*124. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component.
Prerequisites & Notes Course codes: BR. Corequisite: SCI.Q*124. Integrated lecture/lab course: students requesting to repeat this course must retake it in its entirety and cannot repeat only a lecture or only a lab component. Term cycle: fall. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 0
SCI.Q 131 - Nutrition Concepts (PEQ Science) How do we use our knowledge of nutrients to achieve optimal health? Can individuals benefit both themselves and society by incorporating moderation, balance and variety into their life? This course explores these questions by addressing the physical and biological sciences within the context of nutrition. Course Codes: BR. Co-requisite of SCI.Q 132L is required only if course is being taken to fulfill PEQ requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Co-requisite of SCI.Q 132L is required only if course is being taken to fulfill PEQ requirement. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SCI.Q 132L - Nutrition Concepts Laboratory (PEQ Science) This P(EQ) lab course will explore the questions: How do we apply the scientific method to gain knowledge of food content? How can we design an experiment to obtain optimal information in order to increase our knowledge about foods? SCI.Q 132L Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Optional co-requisite: SCI.Q 131 (this lab can be taken as a standalone course).
Prerequisites & Notes SCI.Q 132L Course Codes: BR. Additional course fee required. Optional co-requisite: SCI.Q 131 (this lab can be taken as a stand alone course). Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
SCI.Q 167 - Science of Sound (PEQ Science) Why does sound matter? Why can acoustical phenomena affect us so profoundly? How can we use the properties of sound to improve the quality of life? This course explores these questions by examining the physical and mathematical properties of sound as they relate to speech communication, architecture and music. Course Codes: BR. Co-req: SCI.Q*168L (not required). Taking the lecture without the lab will not satisfy the PEQ requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Co-req: SCI.Q*168L (not required). Taking the lecture without the lab will not satisfy the PEQ requirement. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 3
SCI.Q 168L - Science of Sound Lab (PEQ Science) A hands-on exploration of the physical and mathematical properties of sound. Co-requisite SCI.Q 167. Course Codes: BR. Must have taken SCI.Q 167 previously, or can take SCI.Q 167 and SCI.Q 168L concurrently. Additional course fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Must have taken SCI.Q 167 previously, or can take SCI.Q 167 and SCI.Q 168L concurrently. Additional course fee required. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.
Credits: 1
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