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AC 141 - Financial Accounting
Introduces accounting principles and practices applicable to the preparation and analysis of financial statements of a business organization. Major topics include the accounting cycle, classification of elements of financial statements (assets, liabilities, equity), measurement of income, and preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Prerequisites: AC Majors and Minors Only.
Full course
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AC 143 - Managerial Accounting
Covers the preparation and use of accounting information to support managerial planning, control and decision making. Introduces cost classification and behavior concepts, cost-volume-profit analysis, the use of budgets, cost-control systems, standard costs, variance analysis, cost-based decision making, and cash flows.
Prerequisites: BU 103
Full course
Misc. Notes: Accounting majors will take AC 141, Financial Accounting instead of BU 103.
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AC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I
Focuses on the theory and practice of accounting for corporations. It includes the study of techniques used in the valuation of asset, liability, and stockholders’ equity accounts, analysis statements, and other advanced topics. Related financial reporting and disclosure issues are considered.
Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in AC 141 or permission of the instructor.
Full course
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AC 223 - Intermediate Accounting II
Focuses on the theory and practice of accounting for corporations. Includes the study of techniques used in the valuation of asset, liability, and stockholders’ equity accounts, analysis statements, and other advanced topics. Related financial reporting and disclosure issues are considered.
Prerequisites: AC 221
Full course
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AC 243 - Cost Management
Combines the study of cost accounting systems with the development of accounting data for managerial uses. Includes the study of cost behaviors, allocation of costs, compilation and use of accounting information for decision- making, control and evaluation.
Prerequisites: AC 143
Full course
Misc. Notes: Required for accounting majors and recommended for business majors with an interest in the accumulation and use of cost relevant to the decision-making process.
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AC 321 - Finance
AC-321 is the required finance course for the Accounting program. The course provides an overview of key finance principles and practices relevant to business decision-making and presents students with the finance tools necessary to develop the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers.
Prerequisites: AC 221 and EC-101 and (BU-207 or MA-120 or EC-205 or PS-213); AC Majors and Minors Only; Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Only.
Full course
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AC 351 - Advanced Accounting
This course introduces selected advanced topics in accounting theory and practice. A major emphasis is recording business combinations which covers the accounting problems associated with business combinations. The course also devotes time to international accounting issues and partnership formation, operation and termination.
Prerequisites: AC 223 (formerly BU 223)
Full course
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AC 415 - Federal Income Taxation
Introduction to preparation and planning for Federal income taxation of individuals and business entities. Students learn to compute tax liability and to reduce that liability using opportunities available in the Internal Revenue Code. Topics covered are those included on the Uniform CPA Examination.
Prerequisites: AC Majors and Minors Only; Juniors and Seniors Only.
Full course
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AC 425 - Capital Budgeting
This course further develops the capital budgeting introduced in BU 216 - Finance and explores the effect of real asset investment decisions on corporate strategy and firm performance. The focus is on applied decision-making. Topics include advanced techniques in capital budgeting, option pricing and strategies, the real option approach to capital budgeting.
Prerequisites: BU - 216 with a minimum grade of B-.
Full course
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AC 450 - Seminar in Accounting
This seminar course explores various areas of accounting, auditing and tax - practice, theory and standards - as well as professional ethics through contemporary readings, discussions, case studies and presentations. This course fulfills the writing intensive requirement for accounting majors and requires both a research project and an in-class presentation of that research project.
Prerequisites: AC 351 and AC 451
Full course
Misc. Notes: Fulfills Written Communication requirement for the Accounting major.
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AC 451 - Auditing
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the systematic process of objectively obtaining and evaluating evidence regarding assertions about economic actions and events according to various professional standards. Coverage includes the independent audit function, risk analysis, planning, the study and evaluation of internal control, audit reports, professional ethics, legal liability, and generally accepted auditing standards and procedures.
Prerequisites: AC 223 and Senior standing.
Full course
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AC 490 - Advanced Topics in Accounting
This advanced topics course addresses contemporary issues in accounting. 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: Senior standing
Full or Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeatable as long as the topic is different.
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AH 251 - Survey of the History of Art I
Examination of early human achievement in the arts, from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the Gothic cathedrals. Special attention is given to methods of analyzing form and subject matter, and ideology in art and architecture.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Historical Studies
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AH 252 - Survey of the History of Art II
Students learn to analyze art, and to see, think, write and speak critically about painting, sculpture, and empowered objects from the fifteenth through twentieth centuries in Europe, America, and West Africa. Throughout the course, we analyze art through changing thematic lenses. Stylistic elements, the role of art in society, and the judgment of what is good, are persistent themes.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Historical Studies
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AH 280 - Culture and Society in Medieval Burgundy
An 18-day academic study-abroad course in Burgundy, France, focusing on the historical, political, artistic, religious, literary, cultural, and social developments of medieval Burgundy. Based in Pontigny, students travel every other day to cities, abbeys, castles, cathedrals, museums, and archaeological sites which are examined in preparatory classes.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Satisfies Experiential Learning requirement. Optional Applied Language Component.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Historical Studies or Study of Christian Tradition and Thoughts
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AH 333 - Art Since 1960
This course is a survey of art movements since 1960, such as Minimalism, Fluxus, Pop, Conceptual Art, Performance, Video and Digital Art. Art we encounter today can be ephemeral, temporary, conceptual, and/or installation based. We will examine the shift away from conventional art object production as well as the shifting role of the artist during this period. Classroom discussion will be central to the course and students should be prepared to engage with readings, visit off campus art institutions and have guest artist lecturers.
Full course
When Offered: Fall
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AH 347 - Saints, Kings and Barbarians
This course will focus on images of power, piety, and belief in the European Middle Ages (c.200 - 1066), from the Late Antique world to Charlemagne and his successors. Rural landscapes, town planning, and the role of archeology in understanding medieval art and life will be explored, along with the evolution of including churches, mosques, monasteries, cathedrals, palaces and houses, and the objects and images that filled them.
Full course
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AH 348 - Castles and Cathedrals: Art of the High Middle Ages
This course will focus on images of power, piety, and belief in the European High Middle Ages (c. 900 - c. 1400), from Charlemagne and the Carolingian contribution to late Gothic and Marco Polo’s travels. The achievements of the Romanesque style in the great monasteries, and the development of the Gothic cathedrals will be explored, as will the objects and images that filled these buildings - mosaics, sculpture, paintings, reliquaries, illuminated manuscripts, metalwork, jewelry, stained glass.
Full course
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AH 381 - Topics in Art History
Examines in-depth topics selected from various areas of art and/or art architectural history. Course descriptions for sections will be announced prior to registration.
Full course
Misc. Notes: May be repeatable as long as the topic is different.
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AL 101 - Introduction to Language and Linguistics
This course provides an introduction to the nature and structure of human language, as well as the basic methods of its scientific study. The course is framed in terms of four guiding questions: what are the components of the language system; how do we acquire this system; how is this system used in society; and how is this system represented in the brain.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Optional Applied Language Component
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Social and Institutional Dimensions of Human Behavior
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AL 103 - Structure of the English Language
This course will give students the tools for talking about English grammar - the grammar they may already know and use. Once they become familiar with these tools or “metalanguage,” they will use them to explore how different grammatical choices are used strategically to make meaning, and how these choices can improve writing and speaking performance for both native and non-native speakers.
Full course
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AL 220 - Languages of the World
This course introduces the linguistic, sociopolitical, and economic effects of language contact over time. The Indo-European family illustrates typological principles which students then apply to other languages and their status on the world’s stage, focusing on the role of languages in globalization and the impact of globalization on language evolution.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Optional Applied Language Component
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
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AL 250 - Intercultural Communication
This course explores the challenges of becoming interculturally competent in a global world. The course examines the relationship between communication and culture, applies theoretical concepts to the analysis of cultural patterns and communication phenomena, and examines how different cultural perceptions and symbol systems can alter the communication event in a variety of contexts. The course includes a critique of the intercultural communication experience through a case study analysis.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
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AL 310 - Methodology of Second/Foreign Language Teaching
This course covers principles and methods of second and foreign language learning and teaching. A practical experience component includes classroom observations, peer micro-teaching, and opportunities to instruct small groups of ESL or FL students. This course is useful for foreign language majors, language education majors, and students interested in teaching ESL/EFL.
Full course
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AM 227 - Foundations of US Latino/a Literature and Culture
Concepts, themes, genre conventions, and major historical events and figures significant in Latino/a literature and cultures of the United States.
Prerequisites: None
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good or Historical Studies or Literary Studies
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AM 229 - Introduction to Cuban Literature and Culture
This class will introduce students to key works, topics, and contexts for understanding Cuban literature and culture in historical perspective.
Prerequisites: None
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good or Historical Studies or Literary Studies
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AM 350 - Locating American Studies: Theory and Methodology
This junior-level course introduces majors to current methodologies, theories, and interpretive strategies in the field of American Studies, including cultural studies, cultural geography, popular culture, material culture, gender studies and film studies. The focus will be on varied critical texts suggesting the evolving, interdisciplinary nature of American Studies.
Prerequisites: At least junior standing. In semesters when AM 350 is not offered, students may take EN 325 (Critical Theory) or HI 393 (Historigraphy). Other alternatives may be possible with permission of the Director.
Full course
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AN 109 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
An introduction to the principles and processes of cultural anthropology. The course not only provides students with basic insights into facts and theories, but also, most importantly, the anthropological attitude of a commitment to understanding and tolerating other cultural traditions.
Full course
Misc. Notes: No credit given for AN-109 if credit has been given for AN-110.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good or Social Instituitional Dimension of Human Behavior
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AN 110 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (CEL)
An introduction to the principles and processes of cultural anthropology. The course not only provides students with basic insights into facts and theories, but also, most importantly, the anthropological attitude of a commitment to understanding and tolerating other cultural traditions.
This course includes a substantial community-engaged learning component and students will spend a significant amount of time doing fieldwork in the wider Burlington community. The course fulfills the “Experiential Learning”(EL) component of the Liberal Studies Curriculum.
Prerequisites: None
Full course
Misc. Notes: No credit given for AN-110 if credit has been given for AN-109 or SO-109.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Experiential Learning or Global Issues that Impact the Common Good or Social and Institutional Dimensions of Human Behavior
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AN 217 - Social Inequalities
An examination of inequalities in wealth, power and privilege in the United States and other cultures.
Full course
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AN 233 - Youth, Global Media and Indigenous Culture in the Himalayas
An exploration of the processes of globalization and pressure to modernize among youth in the Himalayan Buddhist cultures of Ladakh, northern India and Bhutan, by focusing on the influence of television, tourism and internet. Required for summer India trip “Media Nomads: Youth Television Trekking in the Buddhist Himalayas” June 2015.
Prerequisites: None
Half course
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AN 235 - Peoples and Cultures of the Lusophone World
Introduces students to the unique perspective that anthropolology and the ethnographic method bring to our understanding of cultural history, national identity, and the legacies of Portuguese colonialism around the world. Class approximates cultutral immmersion as much as possible, relying primarily on a deep reading of class ethnographies and contemporary fiction from the Portuguese speaking world.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
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AN 310 - Advanced Topics in Anthropology
This course enables students to explore a contemporary anthropological issue through the utilization of ethnography and ethnology. Past topics have included: Indigenous Knowledge; The Refugee Experience in America, and Applied Anthropology. Topics vary based on current research interests of the professor.
Prerequisites: AN 109
Full or Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeatable as long as the topic is different. May be offered as a full or half course depending on topic.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
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AN 333 - Anthropology of Refugees
An exploration of the cultural, economic and political conditions that lead refugees and internally displaced people to leave their country of origin. We will examine the quality of life, tensions and social issues that arise in refugee camps and the “receiving” communities effected by displacement processes, as well as issues around repatriation in various countries. We will also explore the ways American refugees struggle with and respond to the process of being Americanized as well as issues around refugee health, in particular, the assumptions social service providers make in trying to heal refugees.
Prerequisites: AN 109
Full course
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AN 335 - Media Nomads: Youth, Television and Trekking in the Buddhist Himalayas
Students explore the processes of globalization and the pressure to modernize among youth in Ladakh, northern India, a Himalayan Buddhist community. Research will focus on Buddhist youth, the influence of television, tourism and global media. Students divide time between living at a high school teaching media literacy workshops/conducting student interviews, and trekking.
Prerequisites: AN 233
Half course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
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AN 341 - Culture, Illness, and Healing
An overview of the sub-field of medical anthropology providing a detailed look at culture, health and healing in several different cultures. In this course we apply an anthropological perspective to the study of illness, health and healing cross-culturally. We explore how different cultures decide what are normal and abnormal states of mind and body and how they “should” be healed. How is the body a symbolic template for collective categories and values? This is also a course within the fields of psychological and anthropology of religion. We also consider how American notions of body, self and mind increasingly shape the expression of mental illness around the globe and the ongoing relationship between globalization and Western psychologization. We explore the migration of certain forms of healing from East to West and how they change in the process of becoming Americanized. In the process of exploring other cultural conceptions of health and healing, we will question and critically examine American assumptions about health, healing, the self and sickness.
Prerequisites: AN 109
Full course
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AN 355 - Anthropology of International Development
How do development anthropologists understand poverty, progress, and social change in the Global South? Utilizing the comparative method, class will examine challenges faced globally by boys, girls, women, and men . Students will become familiar with social/cultural analysis and the policies and programs which emerge from them.
Prerequisites: AN 109 or GS 101 or GS 203
Full course
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AN 393 - Engaged Theory and Methods in Cultural Anthropology
An overview of the major theoretical schools in anthropology and an introduction to ethnographic methods.
Prerequisites: AN 109
Full course
Misc. Notes: Fulfills Written Communication requirement for the Anthropology track.
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AN 420 - Capstone in Anthropology
Senior-level seminar in which students conduct substantial anthropological research in the local community. Enables students to reflect on their entire undergraduate experience.
Prerequisites: AN 109 and AN 393
Full course
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AR 113 - Western Calligraphy
The theory and practice of writing and lettering as an art form.
Half course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 115 - Digital Animation
This studio art course will teach students the technical, artistic and professional skills essential to the production of digital animation. Students will begin with simple introductory exercises that build in complexity, culminating in a short animated film.
Prerequisites: None
Half course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 127 - Ceramics I: Wheelworking
Will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the practice of throwing on the potters wheel including clay preparation, centering, formation of vessels, trimming, glazing and firing. We will also look at the work of historical and contemporary ceramic artists.
Full course
Misc. Notes: The course meets at Burlington City Arts Clay and Craft Studio.
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 205 - Drawing I
Students will develop skills in mark making, formal visual principles, and abstract thought through assignments that survey different approaches to Drawing.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 209 - Painting with Oil
In this course students develop skills working with paint, two dimensional formal principles, and abstract thought through assignments that survey different approaches to oil painting.
Prerequisites: AR 205 or Permission of Instructor.
Full course
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AR 215 - Digital Imaging
An introduction to basic techniques and strategies for using digital imaging hardware and software for the production of both screen-based and printed artworks.
Prerequisites: Art Major or Permission of Instructor
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 219 - Painting with Acrylic
In this course, students develop skills working with paint, two-dimensional form principles, and abstract thought through assignments that survey different approaches to acrylic painting.
Prerequisites: AR 205 or Permission of the Instructor.
Full course
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AR 225 - Sculpture: Subject and Object
This course is an introduction to basic sculptural materials and techniques, foundational formal concepts specific to sculpture, and the development of three-dimensional artworks.
Prerequisites: AR 205 or Permission of the Instructor
Full course
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AR 235 - Sculpture: Site and Installation
This course is an introduction to creating site-based, three-dimensional artworks using a wide range of sculptural techniques and materials. The course will focus on instructing students how to make artworks outside the confines of the studio and gallery.
Prerequisites: AR 205 or Permission of the Instructor
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 307 - Drawing II
This course begins by reviewing and expanding techniques and approaches covered in Drawing I. Then through a series of assignments, students use a variety of media to carry out personal interpretations of contemporary approaches to drawing. Finally students propose and carry out a thematic final project.
Prerequisites: AR 205 or permission of instructor.
Full course
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AR 315 - Digital Video Art
This course is an introduction to basic techniques and strategies for using digital video cameras and professional digital video editing software for the production of video art.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 325 - Performing Presentations
In this course, students will create and deliver presentations, lectures, and guided tours as a form of performance art. Students will learn to develop public speaking and presentation skills, work with relevant technologies like Photoshop, Powerpoint, and Keynote, interact with audience members, design guided tours and develop presentation personas.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
When Offered: Spring
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AR 330 - Introduction to Darkroom Photography
This course is designed as an introduction to the black-and-white photographic process as a means of visual expression. Students will learn to use the manual functions for a 35mm camera, process their own film, make prints in the darkroom and present their work in an art critique setting.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 331 - Life Drawing
Students develop skills in drawing, formal visual principles, and abstract thought by means of the human body.
Prerequisites: AR 205
Full course
Misc. Notes: May be repeatable.
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AR 332 - Eco and Environmental Art
This course will lead students to an understanding of interdisciplinary artwork that can be defined as EcoArt or Environmental Art through creative production, research, and analysis. These terms describe artworks created over the past 40 years that focus primarily on ecological or environmental issues.
Prerequisites: None
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
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AR 335 - Introduction to Digital Photography
This course is designed as an introduction to digital photography as a means of visual expression. Students will learn to use the manual functions of a DSLR camera, shoot in RAW, upload images using Adobe Bridge, edit files with Photoshop, make digital prints and present work in an art critique setting.
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Artistic Experience
When Offered: Fall
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AR 340 - Intermediate Photography
This course is designed as a continuation of the introductory photography course (AR 130), with an emphasis on the crossover between traditional film processes and digital technology. Students will be exposed to new photographic formats, alternative darkroom techniques, and will be challenged to develop and refine their individual voices as art photographers. The culmination of the course will be an in-depth final portfolio that will be presented in an art gallery setting.
Prerequisites: Either AR 330 (formerly AR 130) or AR 335
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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AR 382 - Topics in Studio Art
Examines in-depth topics selected from various areas of studio art. Course description and credit count for sections will be announced prior to registration.
Full or Half course
Misc. Notes: May be repeatable as long as the topic is different.
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AR 408 - Junior Studio
This course will guide students toward developing an independent studio art practice. Specific projects will be based on individual student interests with directed guidance and thematically relevant assignments from faculty. Students will also learn to develop research and professional practices in connection with the production of their art.
Prerequisites: Restricted to Junior Art Majors
Full course
When Offered: Fall
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AR 415 - Senior Studio
An individually planned studio program resulting in a thesis exhibition of a significant body of related works. Exhibitions will be in the McCarthy art gallery or another appropriate space on campus to be decided in consultation with faculty.
Prerequisites: Must be a Senior Art Major student.
Full course
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BI 106 - Topics in Cellular and Molecular Biology
This lecture and laboratory course will focus on topics pertaining to the cellular level of biological organization. Examples of specific topics that may be explored in a given semester are: the cellular basis of health and disease; human genetics and inheritance; cancer; biotechnology, including the study of the moral implications of the rapidly evolving technology; the immune system; origin of life; reproduction and development.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Biology 106, 108, and 110 are laboratory courses designed for students who are not science majors. These courses may not be counted toward the biology major or minor.
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
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BI 108 - Topics in Organismal Biology
This lecture and laboratory course will emphasize scientific modes of inquiry through the study of topics pertaining to the organismal level of biological organization. Examples of specific topics that may be explored in a given semester are: human biology; animal behavior; embryology of plants and animals; physiological responses of plants and animals to the environment; the biology of a particular group of organisms, for example, plants, invertebrates, microorganisms, and human parasites.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Biology 106, 108, and 110 are laboratory courses designed for students who are not science majors. May be repeatable as long as the topic is different. These courses may not be counted toward the biology major or minor.
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
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BI 110 - Topics in Evolutionary or Ecosystem Biology
This lecture and laboratory course will emphasize scientific modes of inquiry through the study of topics pertaining to the population level of biological organization. Examples of specific topics that may be explored in a given semester are: evolution; conservation biology; endangered species and the loss of biodiversity; climate change; food and energy resources; types of pollution and their impact on various ecosystems; human population growth; natural history of Vermont.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Biology 106, 108, and 110 are laboratory courses designed for students who are not science majors. These courses may not be counted toward the biology major or minor.
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
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BI 151 - Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
This course introduces ecology and evolution. Our approach is problem- and inquiry-based. Lectures, case studies, and discussions present biological concepts relevant to real world problems. Labs promote hypothesis testing and experimental design during semester-long projects. Students develop proficiency with scientific reasoning and learn the importance of biological principles in the natural world.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Required for biochemistry, biology and pre-health care career students; others by permission of the department.
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
When Offered: Fall
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BI 153 - Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics
Introduces the disciplines of cellular biology, genetics, and molecular biology. Our approach is problem- and inquiry-based. Lectures, case studies, and discussions present biological concepts relevant to real world problems. Labs promote hypothesis testing and experimental design. Students develop proficiency with scientific reasoning and learn the importance of biological principles in the natural world.
Prerequisites: Grade “C” or higher in BI 151 or permission of the instructor.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Required for biochemistry, biology and pre-health care career students; others by permission of the department.
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
When Offered: Spring
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BI 205 - Communications in the Biological Sciences
This course will help students (1) develop skills in locating, reading, and evaluating professional literature in the biological sciences ; (2) develop skills in presenting scientific research or other biological information orally and in writing; and (3) improve their ability to statistically evaluate, analyze, and present biological data.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153, with a grade of “C” or better.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Group discussions and individual consultations. Fulfills writing intensive requirement for the Biology major.
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BI 207 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Students will study the structures of the vertebrate body and will also learn how vertebrate structure has been modified over evolutionary time. The primary focus will be on mammalian, including human, anatomy.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153, with a grade of “C” or better in each.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Fall
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BI 215 - Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the science of public health. Disease shapes local communities worldwide and our interconnected global community fosters the fast spread of worldwide pandemic disease. Topics include etiology of infectious and chronic disease, disease patterns and determinants, study designs, association and causation, and global public health issues.
Prerequisites: BI 151 & BI 153
Full course
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
When Offered: Fall
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BI 219 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
A comprehensive study of human physiology that will include all major organ systems. The laboratory explores fundamental concepts of human physiology in a hands-on manner that includes data collection and analysis, a formal lab report including relevant literature, and a student-designed project.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153 with a grade of “C” or higher in each; CH 110 (or CH 103).
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Spring
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BI 223 - Molecular Genetics
The study of gene structure, function and regulation. Lecture topics include chromosomes, transcription and translation, replication, gene regulations, genetic variation, epigenetics, recombinant DNA technologies, and the molecular processes that govern genome evolution. The laboratory explores how molecular techniques are used to answer questions in this field.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153, with a grade of “C” or better in each, CH 110 (or CH 103), CH 117 (or CH 204), or permission of the instructor.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Spring
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BI 225 - Cell Biology
The study of cell structure and function. Topics include cellular biochemical processes, cell membranes, organelles, the cytoskeleton, nuclear function, cell division, and cell behavior. Lecture and laboratories will emphasize an experimental and quantitative approach.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153, with a grade of “C” or better in each, CH 110, CH 117, sophomore, or junior standing,or permission of the instructor.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Fall
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BI 230 - General Microbiology
BI 230 covers foundational microbiological topics in a comprehensive 200-level course. This course surveys the diverse microbial world, emphasizing the role of prokaryotes in health and disease, the environment, and biotechnology. Laboratories focus on experimental design in bacteriology and provide a solid foundation in microbiological techniques.
Prerequisites: BI 151, BI 153 with a grade of “C” or better in each, CH 110 and CH 117.
Full course
Misc. Notes: Credit cannot be granted for both BI 230 and BI 315
Laboratory Fee: yes
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BI 235 - Topics in Biology
Different specific topics will be offered and all will be intended primarily for sophomore biology majors; specific topics will depend on program needs and faculty expertise.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and/or BI 153 with grade(s) of “C” or higher; other courses may be required depending on topic.
Full course
Misc. Notes: May be repeatable as long as the topic is different.
Laboratory Fee: Yes
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BI 238 - Ecosystem Ecology
This field course examines the structure and composition of terrestrial ecosystems and how geology, climate, humans, and other factors affect ecosystem distribution and sustainability. Included is an historical overview of human effects on ecosystems including climate change. Field trips examine mountaintops, a bog, lake side forests, coniferous and hardwood forests.
Prerequisites: BI 151 with a grade of “C” or better.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Fall
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BI 242 - Community Ecology
This course covers the biology of ecological communities. The course emphasizes biological diversity measurement, preservation, and human influences on biological communities. Core concepts include keystone species, dominant species, disturbance effects, and species co-occurrence. Approach includes assigned readings with hands-on investigation in the field and laboratory. Communities of aquatic habitats are emphasized.
Prerequisites: BI 151 with a grade of “C” or better.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
When Offered: Fall
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BI 247 - Plant Biology
The course considers the evolution, diversity, structure, and internal processes of plants with an emphasis on angiosperms. The relationships humans have with plants are explored through our food stream, breeding practices, and genetic engineering. Laboratories consist of field work in The Teaching Gardens and hypothesis driven experiments.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153 with a grade of “C” or better.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Fall
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BI 250 - Tropical Ecology
An introduction to the scientific study of tropical ecology and to conservation of tropical habitats. The course consists of several meetings during the fall semester and a two-week study tour of three Costa Rican ecosystems (rain forest, cloud forest and dry forest) during winter break. Each tropical site visit will be spent learning natural history and formulating questions followed by conducting research projects to address ecological questions.
Prerequisites: BI 151 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.
Half course
Misc. Notes: Satisfies Experiential Learning requirement.
Enrollment by application, limited to space available. Admission is selective based upon academic performance and potential to be a responsible and contributing group member during the work in Costa Rica. Travel costs must be paid by students and are not covered by their financial aid packages.
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BI 253 - Coral Reef Ecology
Coral reefs are coastal marine ecosystems that are among the most complex, diverse and fragile on our planet. This half-course will cover the application of basic ecological principles to this unique ecosystem, an introduction to the species endemic to the community, and a discussion of the major threats to the ecosystem, both natural and anthropogenic.
Prerequisites: BI 151 or ES 101 or ES 107
half course
Misc. Notes: Must complete both BI253 and BI254 to earn LSC credit
Crosslisted: ES 253
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Experiential Learning or Processes of Scientific Reasoning
When Offered: Fall
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BI 254 - Coral Reef Ecology Field Trip - Cuba
An intensive 10-day field course to study coral reefs and associated habitats. The course will focus on the ecology, behavior and interrelatedness of the tremendous variety of organisms living in association with a coral reef. Group work and research project.
Prerequisites: BI 253
Half course
Misc. Notes: Satisfies Experiential Learning requirement.
Crosslisted: ES 254
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Processes of Scientific Reasoning
When Offered: Fall
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BI 255 - Human Evolution
An introduction to human biological and cultural evolution. We will explore our relationships with other primates and trace the evolution of our lineage over the past several million years highlighting key points on our evolutionary path.
Prerequisites: BI 151 with a minimum grade of “C” or Permission of Instructor
Full course
Laboratory Fee: Yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Scientific Reasoning
When Offered: Spring
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BI 260 - Animal Behavior
The study of ethology: animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Class sessions explore mechanisms of behavior, development of behavior, and behavioral ecology of animals from a wide range of taxa. The laboratory work involves development of strong observational skills and execution of analytical research. Field trips to off-campus locations are required.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153, minimum grade of “C” in each, or permission of instructor.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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BI 315 - Microbiology
Microorganisms impact our lives and environment in many ways. This 300-level course focuses on the structure, metabolism, growth, genetics, health impacts, and evolution of microorganisms including viruses. The laboratory component of our course will explore microbiological techniques used to study and identify microorganisms.
Prerequisites: BI 151 with a grade of C or better, CH 110, CH 117; one course in genetics (BI 222 or BI 223); CH 2017 or CH 208
Full course
Misc. Notes: Credit cannot be granted for both BI 230 and BI 315
When Offered: Fall
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BI 320 - Neurobiology
A comprehensive study of physiological processes underlying information processing in the brain, with an emphasis on humans. The lecture will consist of investigations of the electrophysiological properties of neurons, as well as the functional roles of important regions of the brain. The laboratory will include anatomy, modeling, and experiments.
Prerequisites: BI 153, BI 151 and CH 110 minimum grades C; or Permission of Instructor.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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BI 321 - Population Ecology
Population ecology is the study of how populations grow and how they interact with other populations and their environment. Students observe, measure, and manipulate these interactions in the field and lab, and develop analytic mathematical models to study them further. Students test ecological hypotheses and learn to evaluate published literature.
Prerequisites: BI 151 with a grade of C or better.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
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BI 325 - Molecular Biology
The study of information flow from DNA to protein. Lecture topics include chemistry of DNA, RNA, and proteins; organization of genes, chromosomes, and genomes; transcription and translation; gene regulation; epigenetics; DNA replication; and genome evolution. The laboratory explores how molecular biology techniques are used to clone and characterize novel genes.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153 with a grade of “C” or better in each; BI 223; CH 110 (or CH 103), CH 117 (or CH 204).
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Spring
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BI 331 - Ichthyology
This course will address the structure, function, evolution, diversity, and ecology of fishes, including a global perspective of fishery resources. Lab will include field work and will focus on the fishes of Vermont, with a strong emphasis on the identification and biology of fishes from Lake Champlain and its tributaries.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153 with a grade of “C” or better in each; at least one intermediate-level biology course recommended.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Fall
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BI 335 - Advanced Topics in Biology
A course on a topic not offered on a regular basis. Different specific topics will be offered, and will be intended for junior and senior biology majors.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and/or BI 153 with a grade of “C” or better, and perhaps some additional courses, depending on the specific topic.
Full course
Misc. Notes: May be repeatable as long as the topic is different.
Laboratory Fee: yes
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BI 345 - Developmental Biology
The study of the progressive changes in gene expression and cell interactions that determine the form of an organism at all points of its life cycle. Lectures consider several topics, including embryology, cell differentiation, cell communication, and spatial organization. Laboratories explore selected topics considered in lecture.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153 with a grade of “C” or better in each; CH 110 and CH 117.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Fall
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BI 355 - Evolution
An examination of the biological processes underlying evolution: adaptation and diversification, (both empirical and theoretical perspectives). We examine areas of current research like molecular phylogenetics and evolution of development. Related topics include historical development, evolutionary philosophy, and social relevance. Laboratory exercises illustrate techniques used to study evolution, including experiments and simulations.
Prerequisites: BI 151 and BI 153 with a grade of “C” or better in each; BI 222 or BI 223 highly recommended.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: yes
When Offered: Spring
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BI 365 - Immunology and Parasitology
An introduction to the: i) biology of the human immune system and mechanisms used to protect against infection, and ii) diversity, biology, and significance of micro- and macro-parasites influencing human health and disease. Students learn about immune cells and molecules, mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, consequences of infection, parasite epidemiology, and patterns of host-parasite co-evolution. Labs explore parasite diversity and life-cycles, and molecular- and antibody-based immune assays.
Prerequisites: BI-151 and BI-153, Minimum grades C and CH-110.
Full course
Laboratory Fee: Yes
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Global Issues that Impact the Common Good
When Offered: Fall
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BI 410 - Senior Seminar
This course provides a capstone experience for students to review biological literature, demonstrate oral and written communication skills, and discuss societal implications of biology, including moral and ethical dimensions of the practice and application of biology within the broader context of the liberal arts.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Biology major (some exceptions for students planning to do student teaching in spring of senior year).
Full course
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BI 420 - Senior (Honors) Research
Senior (Honors) research provides an opportunity for students who have demonstrated good academic performance and strong motivation to undertake a laboratory or field investigation with a member of the biology faculty. The results must be reported in written form and presented in a seminar.
Prerequisites: By permission of instructor only.
Full, Half course
Misc. Notes: One or two semesters.
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BI 499 - Academic Internship
Qualified biology majors may apply for academic internships at a variety of off-campus sites including non-profit organizations, government agencies, healthcare practices and businesses. Requirements may include selected readings, written reports, and an oral presentation.
Prerequisites: Student must be a Biology major.
Full, Half course
Misc. Notes: This course may be taken pass/fail at the discretion of the instructor. This course will not fulfill a major requirement if taken pass/fail. May be repeatable as long as the topic is different.
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BU 103 - Managerial Ethics
Managerial Ethics examines the ethical context in which contemporary managers operate. After an introduction to the functional areas of business, the course will review the various models of ethical decision making. Students will have the opportunity to apply these models to situations which managers face in the areas of accounting, environmental sustainability, finance, management, and/or marketing.
Prerequisites: None
Full course
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BU 113 - Critical Thinking & Communication
This course introduces students to business concepts and helps them build analytical, communication and research skills for the workplace. Students will study the perspectives of stakeholders (the company, the customer, the investor and society) and consider the material, financial, human, and ethical consequences of business decisions and operations.
Full course
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BU 115 - Accounting and Business Metrics
This course provides an introduction to financial reporting and analysis for purposes of assessing firm performance, both operationally and financially. Students also learn how to build basic Excel worksheets and charts. Topics include basic financial statement formats and elements, financial analysis, and break-even analysis.
Prerequisites: BU-103 or Permission of Instructor
Full course
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