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BU 462 - Special Topics in Finance
The practice of business administration and accounting are constantly undergoing change and modernization. It is important, therefore, to be able to respond in the classroom. In this special topics course, contemporary issues in finance and topics of current interest are addressed on a one-time basis. Specific information about a topic being offered in a given semester can be obtained from the faculty member offering the course or the department chair.
Full course
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BU 463 - Special Topics in Management
The practice of business administration and accounting are constantly undergoing change and modernization. It is important, therefore, to be able to respond in the classroom. In this special topics course, contemporary issues in management and topics of current interest are addressed on a one-time basis. Specific information about a topic being offered in a given semester can be obtained from the faculty member offering the course or the department chair.
Prerequisites: BU 214
Full course
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BU 464 - Special Topics in Marketing
The practice of business administration and accounting are constantly undergoing change and modernization. It is important, therefore, to be able to respond in the classroom. In this special topics course, contemporary issues in marketing and topics of current interest are addressed on a one-time basis. Specific information about a topic being offered in a given semester can be obtained from the faculty member offering the course or the department chair.
Prerequisites: BU 215
Full course
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BU 495 - Experiential Portfolio
This course has students complete and document learning that has occurred in an experiential setting. This requirement can be met by completing a portfolio based on relevant experiences. The portfolio documents both the student’s experiences and the learning associated with them.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Half course
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BU 496 - Organizational Consulting
This course provides exposure to a real-world business environment by placing student teams consultants with a designated firm or organization. Each team will go experience the consulting process (i.e., information gathering, brainstorming, and researching alternative solutions) culminating in a presentation of the final proposal or proposals to the community partner.
Prerequisites: BU 215 (formerly BU 305); BU 214 (formerly BU 303); Senior Standing, 2.7 GPA, completed course application (online).
Full course
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BU 499 - Business Administration and Accounting Internship
This course offers opportunities for supervised work experience. Interns focus on integrating theory and practice while developing skills required for success in a business environment.
Prerequisites: Business majors only, Junior or Senior status, 2.7 GPA
Full course
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CH 101 - Concepts in Chemistry
The classical principles of chemistry, applied to modern-day science and technology. Possible topics include nutrition, food additives, drugs, nuclear power, plastics, and environmental problems. The laboratories provide students with the fundamentals of chemical experimentation, observations, and instrumentation, with an emphasis on everyday materials and experiences.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
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CH 110 - General Chemistry I
A comprehensive study of quantitative relationships in chemical reactions. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic structure and periodicity, gases and kinetic-molecular theory, bonding and molecular structure, and basic quantum theory. The laboratory focuses on qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, and gives an introduction to synthetic techniques.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
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CH 117 - Organic Chemistry I
A study of organic reactions with emphasis on functional groups, reactive intermediates, reaction mechanisms, and syntheses. The laboratory introduces students to organic laboratory techniques with emphasis on syntheses, qualitative analysis, and instrumental methods.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CH 110 (formerly CH 103)
Full course
Misc. Notes: Two-semester sequence.
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 207 - Organic Chemistry II
A study of organic reactions with emphasis on functional groups, reactive intermediates, reaction mechanisms, and syntheses. The laboratory introduces students to organic laboratory techniques with emphasis on syntheses, qualitative analysis, total synthesis and instrumental methods.
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in CH 117 (formerly CH 204)
Full course
Misc. Notes: Two-semester sequence.
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 208 - General Chemistry II
A comprehensive study of quantitative relationships in chemical reactions. Topics include basic thermodynamics relationships, reaction kinetics, equilibira, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry. The laboratory focuses on qualitative and quantitative analytical methods.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CH 110 (formerly CH 103) or permission of instructor.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Two-semester sequence.
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 215 - Integrated Chemical Analysis
A laboratory-centered survey of techniques of chemical analysis including classical “wet” techniques and basic chemical instrumentation. Computer interfacing, spreadsheets, and statistical techniques for data analysis are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Completion of CH 207 (formerly CH 206) and concurrently with CH 208 (formerly CH 107)
Full course
Misc. Notes: Two laboratories and one class hour per week
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 302 - Physical Chemistry I
A detailed examination of classical equilibrium thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. The accompanying laboratory is structured to emphasize the topics covered in the lecture.
Prerequisites: CH 207 (formerly CH 206), CH 208 (formerly CH 107); MA 160 (formerly MA 111); PY 211.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 304 - Physical Chemistry II
Treatment of elementary quantum mechanical theory with applications to atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy. The accompanying laboratory emphasizes experimental applications of the theoretical ideas developed in lecture.
Prerequisites: CH 302
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 305 - Inorganic Chemistry
A broad study of many aspects of inorganic chemistry. The use of periodic trends and fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry is emphasized to analyze the chemistry of the elements. Other topics include group theory, molecular orbital theory, transition metal coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, and spectroscopy of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Applications of inorganic chemistry to catalysis, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry are considered. The laboratory consists of the synthesis, purification, and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
Prerequisites: CH 215 (formerly CH 301) and CH 208 (formerly CH 107)
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 325 - Biochemistry I
All the major categories of biomolecules are introduced as follows: peptides/proteins (including enzymes), carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids. Biological membrane structure and transport are also covered. Relationships between structure and function are emphasized. The laboratory employs qualitative and quantitative methods used in the study of biomolecules.
Prerequisites: CH 207 (formerly CH 206) and CH 208 (formerly CH 107)
Full course
Misc. Notes: Required for ACS Certification.
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 327 - Biochemistry II
A continuation of Biochemistry I, this course covers topics in metabolism and its control, focusing first on lipid metabolism, followed by carbohydrate metabolism. Whenever possible, medical connections are made. The laboratory includes several multi-week projects that expand on concepts and techniques introduced in the first semester in CH 325.
Prerequisites: CH 325
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 410 - Senior Seminar
The goals of this course are to enable students to read meaningfully the chemical research literature and present a series of seminars based on selected research articles. In addition, each student will write and defend orally before the faculty a significant original research proposal. The proposal shall demonstrate a strong grounding in chemical concepts and an appreciation for applicable experimental and theoretical methods.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in chemistry or biochemistry or permission of instructor.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Two-semester sequence consisting of a half course each semester. A grade will be assigned upon completion of the second semester.
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CH 411 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Offered when a group of students and an instructor are interested in pursuing topics in chemistry or biochemistry not covered in the regularly scheduled courses. Topics may be proposed to the department chair by a group of students or by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
Full course
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CH 417 - Chemical Instrumentation
The theoretical and practical aspects of instrumental analysis. The laboratory consists of spectrometric, chromatographic, and electrochemical methods of analysis. Data processing of experimental results is employed.
Prerequisites: Completion of CH 304 or completion of CH 302 and concurrent enrollment in CH 304.
Full course
Misc. Notes: This course does satisfy the instrumental requirement for an ACS-approved B.S. in chemistry.
Laboratory Fee: yes
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CH 421 - Chemical Research
Laboratory research introduces current chemical research problems and techniques. A written report or departmental seminar is required at the conclusion of the project.
Prerequisites: Approval of faculty mentor
Full course
Misc. Notes: May be repeated for up to 6 additional credits.
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CHI 101 - First Semester Chinese (Mandarin)
A course designed to develop basic language skills and introduce students to the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Second Language
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CHI 102 - Second Semester Chinese (Mandarin)
This course follows CHI 101 and continues the development of students’ basic language skills in all areas. Some course material will be based on Chinese culture.
Prerequisites: CHI 101 or equivalent placement.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Second Language
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CHI 203 - Third Semester Chinese (Mandarin)
This course follows CHI 102 and continues the development of students’ language skills in all areas. Some course material will be based on Chinese culture.
Prerequisites: CHI 102 with a grade of C or better; or equivalent placement.
Full course
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CHI 206 - Fourth Semester Chinese (Mandarin)
This course follows CHI 203 and continues the development of students’ intermediate language skills in all areas. Some course material will be based on Chinese culture.
Prerequisites: CHI 203 with a grade of C or better; or equivalent placement.
Full course
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CL 111 - Literature and Society in the Classical World
In this course we shall examine the literary compositions which have been transmitted to us from ancient Hellas and the world of Rome. Over the centuries many genres emerged. Homer’s epics gave way to lyric, drama, history, and biography.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Literary Studies
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CL 112 - History of Greece
This course begins with the rise and development of Hellenic culture and is devoted to the study of the political and social history of Hellas [Greece] down to the age of Alexander. This is preceded by a survey of the Oriental civilizations by which the Greeks were influenced.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Historical Studies
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CL 113 - History of Rome
The goal of this course is to survey the richness and complexity of all of Roman history. The major focus will be to consider the Roman Empire from the settlement of Augustus in the first century B.C. to the fall of the Western half of the Empire in the fifth century A.D.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Historical Studies
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CL 211 - Classical Mythology: The Divinities of Greece and Rome
The antique tales, striking plots, and remarkable characters of the varied world of Greek & Roman mythology, which have endured throughout the ages, are considered through authors such as Homer, Vergil, and Ovid. References to art and music and the impact on English literature supplement basic readings.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Literary Studies
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CS 101 - Introduction to Multimedia Computing
An introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science through an examination of digital multimedia. Students will learn how pictures, music, and movies are represented in digital formats, as well as how to write programs that manipulate and transform digital media data.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Quantitative Reasoning
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CS 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I
Students are introduced to problem solving using a computer. Students will be presented with an introduction to the software development process, and they will learn how to write programs in an object oriented language. Programming language constructs introduced include: primitive data types; classes and methods; control structures; and arrays. Students will be expected to implement many short programs. (Java is the programming language currently being used.)
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Quantitative Reasoning
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CS 113 - Introduction to Computer Science II
A continuation of CS 111. More concepts about the engineering of software will be presented, with special emphasis on testing, debugging, and designing robust programs. General purpose objects will be designed and implemented, and the concepts of polymorphism and inheritance will be studied. Recursion and the topic of analysis of algorithms will also be introduced. Students will design and implement several larger projects in Java.
Prerequisites: CS 111
Full course
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CS 207 - Introduction to Computer Graphics
Introduces techniques for visualizing objects on a computer screen. Topics include: scan conversion of geometric primitives, 2D and 3D geometric transformations, clipping and windowing, scene modeling and animation, algorithms for visible surface determination, introduction to shading and lighting models, color, and real-time rendering methods. This programming-intensive course uses C++ and the graphics package OpenGL.
Prerequisites: CS 211
Full course
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CS 211 - Data Structures and the Analysis of Algorithms
Topics include how data is stored in a computer (lists, stacks, queues, strings, arrays, trees, graphs, and other advanced data structures), a variety of techniques for common tasks such as hashing, sorting and searching, and the analysis of these algorithms to determine their complexity and efficiency.
Prerequisites: CS 113
Full course
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CS 213 - Machine Organization and Assembly Language
The goal of this course is to help students improve programming skills by learning how the hardware, operating system, and compiler affect the performance and correctness of programs. Topics include: assembly language programming, internal representation of instructions and data, instruction execution, addressing techniques, linking, and exceptions.
Prerequisites: CS 211
Full course
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CS 303 - Organization of Programming Languages
The principles and programming styles that govern the design and implementation of contemporary programming languages. Topics include: language syntax, language processors (compilers, interpreters), language representations (data structures, control structures, binding, run-time environment) and language styles (procedural, functional, object, logic). Languages representing each style will be studied.
Prerequisites: CS 211
Full course
Misc. Notes: Fulfills writing intensive requirement for the Computer Science major in combination with CS 311 and CS 313.
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CS 304 - e-Commerce
An introductory course in electronic business strategy, architecture, and design. Although the course will examine various types of e-commerce business models, support technologies, intellectual property concerns, and ethical and privacy issues, the focus of the course will be on the effective development of successful e-commerce systems.
Prerequisites: CS 113
Full course
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CS 305 - Database Management
Covers database concepts and architecture, and the hierarchical, network, and relational database systems. Special emphasis will be placed on how data are represented, organized, and manipulated in the relational model. Several applications are developed to illustrate practical design considerations. Reliability, security, and the integrity of data are discussed. Elements of file processing are reviewed; query languages and database administration are studied; data independence and logical vs. physical representations are emphasized.
Prerequisites: CS 113
Half course
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CS 307 - Computer Networks
Introduces the concepts and terminology of computer networks. Topics covered include: information encoding, analog-to-digital conversions, error detecting and correcting codes, computer network routing techniques and flow control. Emphasis will be placed on the physical, data link, network and transport protocols. Local area networks and TCP/IP are also covered.
Prerequisites: CS 211, or CS 113 and permission of the instructor
Half course
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CS 311 - Principles of Operating Systems
Covers the basic components and techniques used within modern operating systems. Topics covered are primarily concerned with the management of the following: file systems stored on secondary memory; primary and virtual memory; and process scheduling. Internal details of Linux/UNIX and several other operating systems will be included. Concurrent programming techniques for synchronization and the safe sharing of data in a distributed system will be emphasized, with some discussion of the client-server model.
Prerequisites: CS 211 and CS 213
Full course
Misc. Notes: Fulfills writing intensive requirement for the Computer Science major in combination with CS 303 and CS 313.
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CS 313 - Computer Architecture
Introduces the computer as a set of connected components. The CPU, ALU, and primary memory are studied individually and as integrated components. RISC and CISC designs will be compared and contrasted. Pipelined design will be stressed and new techniques in processor design are explained: superscalar machines, out-of-order instruction completion, precise interrupts, speculative execution, VLIW and EPIC. SIMD and MIMD parallel, multi-core computers will be investigated (as time permits).
Prerequisites: CS 311, MA 207
Full course
Misc. Notes: Fulfills writing intensive requirement for the Computer Science major in combination with CS 303 and CS 311.
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CS 317 - Computer and Information Security Topics
This course will study several different cryptosystems that can be used to “hide secrets in plain sight”: mainly DES, RSA and AES. These techniques can also be applied to authenticating individuals over the Internet as well as maintaining confidentiality and guaranteeing the integrity of the information being communicated. Other topics concerning computer and network security will be addressed as time permits.
Prerequisites: CS 213, or CS 211 and permission of instructor
Half course
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CS 407 - Software Engineering
Covers the philosophy and techniques of software engineering, emphasizing analytical techniques useful to software designers. Topics include: project management, life-cycle models for systems development, requirements specification, design representation, formal methods, black and white box testing methods, software metrics, quality assurance and software maintenance. There will be a semester-long software engineering project.
Prerequisites: CS 303 or CS 305
Full course
Misc. Notes: Fulfills writing intensive requirement for the Information Systems major.
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CS 411 - Special Topics in Computer Science
Subject matter will vary from semester to semester depending on staffing. Consult with the instructor before enrolling to determine topics to be studied. This course can be used for the independent study of advanced computer science topics, under the supervision of a computer science faculty member, as well as for other approved computer science projects.
Prerequisites: Dependent upon topic.
Full course
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CS 415 - Artificial Intelligence
Introduces students to the foundations of artificial intelligence: its history, philosophy, accomplishments, and methodologies. Topics covered include informed search algorithms, game playing, knowledge representation and reasoning methods, expert systems, and neural networks. Opportunities also exist for exploring specific topics of interest, such as robotics and machine learning. Extensive reading and programming projects are required.
Prerequisites: CS 303, MA 207
Full course
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CS 417 - Advanced Algorithms and Their Complexity
Covers basic algorithmic techniques including greedy, divide and conquer, network flow, approximation, and randomized algorithms. Additional topics include: algorithm analysis, proving correctness, complexity classes, computational intractability, and extending the limits of tractability. A variety of applications including network optimization, scheduling, and bioinformatics will be considered.
Prerequisites: CS 211, MA 208
Full course
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DA 101 - Beginning Dance
This course is designed for students who are new to dance or returning to dance. It is a fun and challenging introduction to the basics of dance technique, choreography and composition. Drawing from modern, ballet, yoga and hip hop students will improve their flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and overall well-being. For students new to dance and athletes.
Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeated with permission of instructor.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 102 - Ballet I
This class is an introduction to the basic movement vocabulary of classical ballet. The class consists of floorwork, barre work and center floor with an emphasis on alignment and placement.This class is for students with no previous ballet experience or those who want to review the basics. Students will improve their flexibility, strength, balance and coordination while developing an appreciation for ballet as an expressive art.
Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeated with permission of instructor.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 103 - Modern Dance Technique I
A beginning dance course teaching the basics of Modern Dance. This class emphasizes the Fall and Recovery technique of Doris Humphrey, one of the four founders of American Modern Dance. This class begins with a thorough warm-up in preparation for a physical and fast paced class.
Half course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 105 - Jazz I
A beginning dance course in the jazz dance style. Students will learn basic dance technique with an emphasis on musicality and safe dance practices. This class explores a variety of styles of Jazz from swing to latin utilizing a warm-up, across the floor and dance combinations structured class. Geared to the new dance - this class if a fast paced approach to dance.
Half course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 107 - Musical Theatre Dance
Using the techniques learned in Jazz or Modern, students will explore Musical Theater, adapting classic musical theater moves to the level of the students in class. This class is geared to those who feel ready to build on new skills and explore the world of American Musical Theatre.
Prerequisites: DA 103 and DA 105 or permission of the instructor.
Half course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 111 - Creative Dance
Authentic movement vocabulary is explored and developed in this creative art activity: Students will create improvisational scores and short compositions inspired by music or other art forms and by observation of their environment. Class includes a basic physical warm-up, dance games, improvisations and choreographic studies. Not a technique class.
Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeated with permission of instructor.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 201 - Ballet II
This class is for the dancer who has taken Ballet 1 or has other previous dance experience. Ballet 2 builds on the basic vocabulary of Ballet 1 technique with exercises at the barre and center floor that emphasize maintainance of proper technique in combinations and choreography. Dancers in this class will work on a variety of turns and jumps as well as work towards seamless transitions between steps.
Prerequisites: DA 102, at least one year previous training within the last 2 years or permission of the instructor.
Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeated with permission of instructor.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 211 - Creative Dance for the Young Child
This course will introduce students to a creative dance curriculum for early childhood which can be used in settings such as day care, preschool, camp, etc. This is a hands-on course that gives students the opportunity to observe children in class, to discuss and process their observations with the instructor and to student teach.
Half course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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DA 397 - Advanced Dance
An advanced technique class for an experienced dancer with at least five years of dance training. This course explores a variety of dance styles with an emphasis on Modern, Contemporary and ballet. This class is geared towards a dancer ready to explore new movement styles in a supportive yet rigorous environment.
Prerequisites: Audition and permission of the instructor.
Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeated with permission of instructor.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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EC 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to the macroeconomic approach to economic analysis. Students learn how to measure and interpret: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), unemployment and price levels through a discussion of fundamental economic concepts and the role of markets. We examine macroeconomic instability through a study of causes and policy prescriptions from two major opposing schools of thought: Classical and Keynesian. We continue with a study of money, interest rates and the Federal Reserve. Current economic problems and policy debates including economic controversies on the role of international trade, monetary and fiscal policy, the deficit, economic growth, and productivity are also highlighted.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Social and Institutional Dimensions of Human Behavior
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EC 103 - Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to how economists interpret the everyday decisions of consumers, businesses, and workers. Develops concepts and models that explain what is produced, how it is produced, and how output is distributed. Applies the insights of economic analysis to real-world questions such as minimum wage, business profits, taxes, outsourcing, and environmental policies.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Social and Institutional Dimensions of Human Behavior
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EC 205 - Statistics for Economics
This course develops the conceptual framework of statistical thinking. Follows with examination of applications in experimental design, statistical description, and inference, as these relate to such topics as probability distributions, regressions, correlation, analysis of variance, and so on. Students work with a computerized statistical package and prepare a report.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103. (May be taken concurrently with EC 101 with permission of the instructor.)
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Quantitative Reasoning
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EC 301 - Economic Thought and Policy
A survey of major schools of economic thought, methods, philosophy, principal developments and debates in economic theory and ensuing policies. Discussion begins with Aristotle, but the emphasis is on developments beginning with political economy and “modern” economics in about 1800. We conclude with an outline of some current trends in economic thought. This course provides the contextual foundation for the discipline by introducing students to economists and their major contributions.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 303 - Public Finance
This course explores the criteria for government involvement in the economy, discusses intended and unintended effects of this involvement, and studies the effects of the taxes. We consider market failures like pollution, public goods, and tragedies of the commons, and survey government involvement in Welfare, Social Security, education, and healthcare.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 311 - Macroeconomic Theory
Examination of classical, neoclassical, Keynesian, monetarist, new classical, and post-Keynesian economics, with particular focus on various theories and policies that relate to the determination of national (aggregate) income and price level, the determination and role of interest rates, and the part played by monetary and fiscal authorities in stabilizing the economy.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103 (MA 130 (formerly MA 103) or MA 150 (formerly MA 109) recommended)
Full course
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EC 312 - Microeconomic Theory
This course explores the criteria for government involvement in the economy, discusses intended and unintended effects of this involvement, and studies the effects of the taxes. We consider market failures like pollution, public goods, and tragedies of the commons, and survey government involvement in Welfare, Social Security, education, and healthcare.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103 (MA 130 (formerly MA 103) or MA 150 (formerly MA 109) recommended)
Full course
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EC 315 - World Economies
Study of major economic systems, both in their “pure” forms and as they have evolved over time. Topics include an examination of the history, structure, policy and performance of various economies from an evolutionary perspective; the problems encountered as countries modify their economic institutions and goals; and European economic integration and transition economies.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 317 - International Economics
An overview of the nature of and reasons for international movements of merchandise and factors of production, the measurement of balance of payments transactions, the determination of exchange rates, and other topics. This course includes theoretical analysis, brief historical background, and coverage of contemporary issues in policy coordination and trade negotiation.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 321 - Economic Development
Study of theories that explain the economics of growth, development and poverty faced by developing and under-developed countries. Development policies related to industrialization, environment, health, education, population, and poverty will be examined. The course emphasizes countries currently seeking to develop, with some examination of the past growth experience of industrialized countries.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 325 - Economics of Health Care
Study of economic aspects of health care, weighing cost, quality and access. Topics include theory and evidence on access problems; the applicability of competition models to health care; the efficacy of health care in improving health; causes for high costs and wasted care; an international comparison of health care systems; and an exploration of the effects of the new healthcare reform law.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 327 - Topics in Economics
Intermediate seminar, the subject matter of which will vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Enrollment will be limited and preference given to juniors. Consult with the instructor before enrolling to ascertain topics to be studied.
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EC 331 - Economics of Labor Markets and Income Distribution
Analysis of current labor market theories, problems and debates. Topics include changing labor force characteristics, labor supply and demand, payment systems, human capital, labor market signaling, discrimination, immigration, income inequality, and unemployment. Also included is an appraisal of the effects of unions and of government policies on labor.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 333 - Economics of Education
Study of economic aspects of education, focusing both on individuals and education systems. Topics include the income returns to education and to college in particular; individual decisions about attending college; the productivity of public & private K-12 schools in the U.S.; the influence of incentives on that productivity; and the applicability of competitive markets to K-12 education.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 335 - Money and Banking
Develops an understanding of the roles and functions of financial markets, financial intermediaries, and financial instruments from an economic perspective. Discusses risk management, capital formation, and the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of finance. Reviews recent financial crises and reforms. Examines the function role of money, and contrasts these with popular notions of money.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 339 - Economic Regulation, Deregulation and Anti-Trust
An examination of government policies toward business. Topics include market and government failures, antitrust and monopoly problems, antitrust institutions, , and the effects of regulation and deregulation. The course emphasizes how economic analysis can act as a guide for the formulation and evaluation of government policy.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 351 - Environmental Economics
Study of the role of natural resources in the economy and the role of government in dealing with environmental problems. The course examines various environmental policy instruments and the application of benefit-cost and cost-effectiveness analysis in policy decision making. Current U.S. environmental policies are evaluated.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103
Full course
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EC 391 - Introduction to Econometrics
A survey of econometrics which is devoted to the statistical testing of propositions derived from economic theory. Both the derivation and application of such tests will be covered, in an applied multiple regression analysis context. Students will have numerous opportunities to develop and tests their own econometric models.
Prerequisites: EC 101 or EC 103 and EC 205 or another entry level statistics course.
Full course
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EC 410 - Senior Seminar in Economics
A full year sequence of two courses. The first semester involves a review of research methods, skills and an exposure to peer reviewed scholalrly research in various sub-fields in economics. Students will prepare an original research proposal on a topic of their choice. During the second semester students will complete the research, submit a final written research paper, and present their results. Close guidance will be provided by the instructor.
Prerequisites: Open only to senior Economic majors who have completed all other requirements for the major or who are concurrently completing the major by taking one or two 300-level courses.
Full (two semesters) course
Misc. Notes: Taken in both Fall and Spring semesters of senior year. Fulfills writing intensive requirement for the Economics major.
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ED 231 - Schools and Society
The purpose of this course is to use the framework of culture, language and identity, to examine teaching and learning in the 21st century. This will be accomplished through the
investigation of: the purposes of education, how curriculum is determined and taught, and equity in schools.
Full course
Misc. Notes: For education majors and licensure students only.
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ED 241 - Literature for Children and Adolescents
Examines literary genres of fantasy, folklore, prose, fiction, picture books, biography, and nonfiction. Discussions focus on content analysis, literature related to interests and development of children and adolescents, including gender and multicultural aspects. Students are expected to read a substantial number of books for children and adolescents.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Literary Studies
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ED 251 - Child Development in a Culturally Responsive Classroom
This course introduces students to theories about changes in the physical, cognitive, social-emotional, ethical and spiritual development of children from birth through early adolescence, as well as practical applications in educational settings. It emphasizes diverse cultural contexts that impact development and learning, and teaching methods which are responsive to both individual differences and the creation of community.
Prerequisites: ED 231
Full course
Misc. Notes: For education majors and licensure students only.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Social and Institutional Dimensions of Human Behavior
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ED 271 - Adolescent Development in a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Provides an analysis of early, middle, and late adolescence through an exploration of cognitive, social, emotional, moral, physical, and language development from a cultural perspective. It emphasizes diverse cultural contexts that impact development and learning, and teaching methods which are responsive to both individuals and the learning communities.
Prerequisites: ED 231
Full course
Misc. Notes: For education majors and licensure students only.
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ED 300 - Teaching Social Studies and the Arts
In this course, students extend their knowledge of how theory in curriculum design turns into practice. We focus on: the disciplines of social studies, history and art; an interdisciplinary approach to teaching for equity and social justice; and the creation of a classroom community where the academic and emotional needs of each student is addressed. We will integrate the Vermont Standards and Grade Level Expectations with “best practices” in curriculum.
Prerequisites: ED 231
Full course
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ED 325 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics and Science
Explores the nature of learning and teaching math and science with an emphasis on developing student understanding through active involvement and inquiry. Using experiences with a variety of instructional materials, classroom activities with children, and diverse teaching strategies, students develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures and the process of scientific inquiry.
Prerequisites: ED 231 and ED 251
Full course
Misc. Notes: For education majors and licensure students only. Includes a two-hour per week public school classroom experience.
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ED 335 - Literacy in the Elementary Classroom
This interactive course will introduce students to the continuum of literacy development and research-based best practices in literacy instruction with a particular emphasis on phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, spelling and fluency instruction. Coursework will include visits to local elementary classrooms to observe master teachers and to work with elementary students.
Prerequisites: ED 231 and ED 251
Full course
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ED 339 - Making Meaning: Content-Area Literacy
Building on ED 335 (formerly ED 331), this course deepens students’ understanding of reading and writing instruction, specifically nonfiction, content area literacy, and the writing process in elementary classrooms. Coursework will include visits to local elementary classrooms to observe master teachers and to work with elementary students.
Prerequisites: ED 231, ED 251, ED 335 (or ED 331)
Full course
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ED 340 - Teaching in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms
Prepares students to recognize and address the needs and strengths of individual learners in a variety of contexts: tutoring, small group, and whole class instruction. The course focuses on children who are having difficulty learning, including children who are eligible for special education. Through a tutoring lab and class activities, students learn to observe and analyze learning, write individualized lesson plans, modify whole class instruction, and describe learners’ needs and strengths. A variety of strategies for remediation and accommodation will be practiced.
Prerequisites: ED 231, ED 251, ED 300, ED 335 (or ED 331)
Full course
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ED 343 - Literacy in Secondary Schools
Considers reading as a thinking process, examining its relationship to the acquisition of basic concepts in disciplines taught in middle schools and high schools. Topics include the range of reading ability in classrooms, the deficiencies of textbook presentations, the acquisition of reading and study skills and multiple literacies beyond reading print text. Students will be expected to determine the readability of certain assignments, construct lesson plans, and develop a unit in their content area related to Vermont standards. A field placement in a middle or high school is required.
Prerequisites: ED 231 and ED 271 (Should be taken with ED 361)
Full course
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ED 357 - Early Childhood Education: Investing in the Future
This course introduces the field of early childhood education, with a focus on ages three through eight. It provides an overview of significant theoretical perspectives; current research on related psychological, social, cultural and policy issues; major historical and contemporary early childhood curriculum models; and opportunities to develop skills to observe, contrast and analyze a variety of programs.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Social and Institutional Dimensions of Human Behavior
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ED 361 - Curriculum in Middle and High School
Develops teaching practices of novice secondary educators. Students integrate content knowledge in their specific discipline with the pedagogical strategies of that discipline and practice collaborative inquiry in their teaching. Students extend their practice related to teaching English Language Learners. A field placement in a middle or high school is required.
Prerequisites: ED 231 and ED 271 (Should be taken with ED 343). Overall content GPA 3.0
Full course
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ED 365 - Approaches to Teaching the Humanities
This course is designed to examine the best practices in teaching English/language arts and social studies in middle and high school classrooms. Practice with different approaches to teaching the disciplines and resources in the field will enhance pedagogical skills in relation to student learning.
Prerequisites: ED 271
Half course
Misc. Notes: This course runs concurrently with GED 580 Approaches to Teaching the Humanities.
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ED 367 - Approaches to Teaching Math, Science & Technology
This course is designed to examine the best practices in teaching math, science and technology in middle and high school classrooms. Practice with different approaches to teaching the disciplines and resources in the field will enhance pedagogical skills in relation to student learning.
Prerequisites: ED 271
Half course
Misc. Notes: This course runs concurrently with GED 587 Approaches to Teaching Math, Science & Technology.
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ED 370 - Teaching in an Inclusive Middle and High School
This course allows students to apply critical thinking skills in understanding human behavior as it relates to the social construction of disability. We examine social, political and historical influences from a societal perspective, as well as our lived experiences through a supervised field experience with a person with a disability.
Prerequisites: Education majors: ED 361; Non-Education majors have none except at least Junior standing.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Includes a required 2.5 hours per week practicum.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
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ED 421 - Elementary Student Teaching
Provides the opportunity to teach under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher in an elementary classroom. This is a full-time, full-semester internship taken concurrently with ED 429.
Prerequisites: Successfully pass Praxis I and Praxis II. Overall and Education GPA of 3.0, liberal arts major GPA of 2.7, and departmental approval.
Full (three) course
Misc. Notes: To be taken concurrently with ED 429.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Experiential Learning
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ED 423 - Practicum
Extends the field-work experience of teacher candidates, requiring placement in an elementary or secondary school for an extensive period of time, such as two school days per week or every morning.
Prerequisites: Must be a Junior or Senior with required GPA of 3.0
Half course
Misc. Notes: By arrangement.
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ED 424 - Secondary Student Teaching
Provides the opportunity to teach under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher in a middle school or high school classroom. This is a full-time full-semester internship taken concurrently with ED 430.
Prerequisites: Successfully pass Praxis I and Praxis II. Must have 3.0 GPA overall, in Liberal Arts major and in Education; and departmental approval.
Full (three) course
Misc. Notes: To be taken concurrently with ED 430.
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ED 427 - Inquiry Science Practicum
This half course will allow students to learn directly from classroom teachers who are passionate about teaching science. Students will spend 4-6 hours per week (80 hours over the semester) in the field and will demonstrate knowledge of scientific content, concepts, and skills in the areas of development of students’ scientific thinking. Placements will be at ECHO Science Center, Shelburne Farms and/or a Burlington elementary classroom.
Prerequisites: ED 231, could be concurrent with ED 251
Half course
Misc. Notes: Required for all elementary education majors.
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ED 429 - Senior Seminar: Elementary Education
This seminar is taken concurrently with the ED 421 Student Teaching for Elementary Education majors. The class examines issues raised through the student teaching experience, supports the construction of the professional portfolio required for Vermont teacher license, and bridges the transition from student teacher to professional practitioner. We address the themes of dignity and diversity, character and community, and knowledge and wisdom through topics such as student diversity, classroom management and culture, instructional strategies, assessment, collaborative inquiry, and sociology of public schools. We develop skills together to successfully enter the teaching profession and create a professional development trajectory.
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with ED 421.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Experiential Learning
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ED 430 - Senior Seminar: Secondary Education
This seminar is taken concurrently with the ED 424 Student Teaching Secondary Education. The class examines issues raised through the student teaching experience, supports the construction of the professional portfolio required for Vermont teacher license, and bridges the transition from student teacher to professional practitioner. We address the themes of dignity and diversity, character and community, and knowledge and wisdom through topics such as student diversity, classroom management and culture, instructional strategies, assessment, collaborative inquiry, and sociology of public schools. We develop skills together to successfully enter the teaching profession and create a professional development trajectory.
Prerequisites: To be taken concurrently with ED 424.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Experiential Learning
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Ed 450 - Advanced Topics in Education
The purpose of this course is to synthesize and extend theory and practice in education. Students will also explore a variety of different career opportunities available to professionals with a teaching license. Consult with your advisor about which courses in the Education department as well as other departments that might fulfill this requirement.
Prerequisites: ED 231 and ED 271
Full course
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EN 100 - College Reading and Writing
Introduction to the principles of composition and rhetoric and a survey of written academic subject areas with attention to academic discourse styles and vocabulary. Basic library research and other aspects of academic orientation to written texts are discussed. This course is comparable to EN 101 College Writing, as listed under the Department of English, but EN 100 is specially designed for those whose native language is not English.
Prerequisites: Admission to AEP Level 1
Full course
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EN 101 - College Writing
In this workshop course, constant writing allows students to develop ease in writing, practice academic writing, and experience all aspects of the writing process: considering and understanding purpose and audience; generating ideas; gathering and organizing material; finding and sustaining a focus; developing a thesis; making arguments; using evidence; citing sources; doing multiple revisions; and editing for clarity, style, and correctness.
Full course
Misc. Notes: This course does not count toward the English major, although majors may take it.
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EN 102 - Introduction to Literature
Introduces the principles of literary analysis and appreciation through the reading of selected pieces of fiction, poetry, and drama. The selections are chosen and treated with the students’ cultural background and understanding in mind. This course is comparable to EN 110, Seminar in Literary Studies, as listed under the Department of English, but EN 102 is specially designed for those whose native language is not English.
Prerequisites: AEP Level II English Language Proficiency or higher.
Full course
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EN 103 - English for Academic Purposes
This course supports academic skills development and provides further instruction in academic reading and writing through the content of the undergraduate cooperative course.
Prerequisites: Admission to the AEP Level 1 or permission of the Instructor and ELP Director.
Half course
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