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AMS 200 - Introduction to American Studies Three Credits
Fall Semester
Introduction to the study of America from an interdisciplinary perspective, emphasizing critical analysis of culture though exploration of a wide range of cultural artifacts including literary and historical texts, visual images and material objects. Students will examine the many aspects of thought, expression, and behavior that have shaped and defined the complex society of the United States while exploring their own relationship to America’s diverse history and culture. Of particular concern are the diverse cultural experiences and meaning that shape individual and collective notions of American identity.
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AMS 320 - Topics in American Studies Three Credits
Offers the opportunity to study a specific issue or topic in American Studies in greater depth. Seminar format focuses on classroom discussions and research. Topic will be announced prior to registration. May be taken more than once.
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AMS 333 - The Guitar in American Culture Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course explores the electric guitar as instrument, symbol, and artifact in modern American culture. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, we will assess the impact of the electric guitar on various kinds of music, from blues to heavy metal, and dig into the lives of the musicians and manufacturers who gave the electric guitar its iconic power.
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AMS 420 - Seminar in American Studies Three Credits
Spring Semester
Provides research tools, strategies, and guidance for the elaboration of a significant research project in an area of American cultural studies with emphasis on the collaborative selection and research of issues for discussion as well as on sharing the process of project development. The specific content of this course varies with the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
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AMS 475 - Internship in American Studies Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Practical experience in a local organization such as a government office, museum, arts agency, or social action group. Allows students to translate American Studies theory and method into professional skills and opportunities.
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AMS 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An in-depth interdisciplinary study of a question under the tutorial direction of a faculty member.
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Art History |
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VPH 181 - History of Art I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
This one-semester survey explores major developments in art and architecture from Antiquity through the 19th Century, considering historical events and ideological shifts which contributed to the stylistic changes. Trips to Boston museums enhance class content.
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VPH 184 - Introduction to Arts Administration Three Credits
Fall Semesters
The course will introduce students to the many facets of arts administration in the visual and performing arts. Topics to be investigated will include: the role of arts in society; management strategies; funding venues; and legal and ethical issues in the arts.
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VPH 209 - History of Photography Three Credits
Spring Semester
History of Photography is a general survey of photographic practice from 1839 to the present. Through lectures, exhibition viewings, class discussion and student-led presentations, students will explore the aesthetic, social and conceptual underpinnings of the medium throughout the last 170 years.
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VPH 211 - Philosophy of Architecture Three Credits
Spring Semester
For description, see PHL 264 .
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VPH 212 - Aesthetics Three Credits
Spring Semester
For description, see PHL 283 .
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VPH 214 - The Age of Cathedrals Three Credits
Spring Semester
Examines the rise of the Gothic Cathedral from its roots in the Ottonian and Romanesque periods. Great European Cathedrals like Chartres, Notre Dame, Strasbourg, Salisbury, are discussed in detail.
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VPH 215 - Early Renaissance Art: Italy and the North Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Introduction to the art of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries in Italy and the North. Students explore different types of art such as altarpieces, civic art, and court art. Artistic exchanges between Italy and the North are examined, and the role that patrons, the economy, and the military played are investigated.
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VPH 216 - Nineteenth Century Art: Neoclassicism to Post-Impressionism Three Credits
Fall Semester
An analysis of various stylistic developments which occurred at a time when conceptual shifts and innovative techniques brought about dramatic changes in the nature of painting and sculpture. Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism are considered and placed in their appropriate socio-economic, political, and aesthetic contexts.
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VPH 217 - Early Modern Art: 1900-1945 Three Credits
Spring Semester
Some of the most profound innovations in art occurred during the first half of the Twentieth Century. In this course, students study major developments including Fauvism, German Expressionism, Cubism, Dada and Surrealism in terms of style and theory and within cultural, social and political contexts. A trip to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City enriches classroom curriculum.
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VPH 218 - Art Since 1945 Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Major movements such as Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, Super Realism, Neo-Expressionism as well as works which go beyond traditional media (earthworks, video art, performance art, digital imaging). Day trips to museums and galleries complement class material.
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VPH 219 - Food and Body Image in Art Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Examines attitudes toward food in various cultures as seen in art. Topics include food as necessity, ritualistic and religious significance of food, eating as social/political engagement, food and body image, and medical/psychological issues related to food.
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VPH 220 - From Bernini to Vermeer: Art of the Baroque Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Survey of the visual arts in Italy, France, Spain, Flanders, and Holland during the Seventeenth Century. Students consider some of the world’s most evocative and emotionally stirring art that was shaped by the demands of monarchs and popes. Also explored are cultural, religious, and scientific factors which influenced changes in artistic style and technique.
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VPH 225 - Art of the City: Greece and Rome Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Urban architecture, sculpture and painting in Greece and Rome. All aspects of city life during Antiquity will be explored: religious, civic, domestic, and social. Students will gain a deep knowledge of life in the ancient world through the study of its cities and citizens.
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VPH 226 - Art for Public Spaces: Issues and Trends Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Students will be introduced to the changing trends in public art, focusing on developments since the mid twentieth-century. New definitions of art for the public realm will be examined. Controversial public art projects will be discussed as well as the complexities of public commissions and the shifting focus of funding organizations.
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VPH 227 - Modern American Architecture Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
This course examines twentieth and twenty-first century architecture in America and its European roots. Through classroom instruction via digital images, readings and field trips, students will focus on issues such as function, style, technology, urbanism, and regionalism in order to understand the forces that shape modern architecture.
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VPH 228 - American Architecture: From Colonial Times through the 19th Century Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Historical survey of American architecture of the 17th through 19th centuries. Various styles of architecture and building types will be studied in the context of location, function, materials and technology.
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VPH 229 - Topics in Non-Western Art Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Examines the traditional and contemporary arts of various non-western cultures, focusing on a particular culture each time the course is offered. Specific cultures to be studied include: Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African, and Native American.
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VPH 314 - Masters of the Renaissance: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael Three Credits
Spring Semester
An in-depth study of the works of these three High Renaissance artists, the evolution of their respective styles, and the environment in which they worked. Specific scholarly issues are discussed in student presentations.
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VPH 316 - Art and Gender Three Credits
Spring Semester
Issues of gender as explored by artists throughout the centuries. Notions of femininity and masculinity, sexual identity, and challenges facing women artists are among the topics discussed.
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VPH 317 - Art and Psychology Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
The relationship between works of art and scientific inquiry into the human mind. Artworks which reflect psychological content are discussed in depth (for example, psychoanalytical interpretations of Van Gogh’s paintings; Surrealist painting and Freudian theory). Therapeutic uses of art are explored in a workshop with an Art Therapist.
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VPH 330 - Topics in European or American Art Three Credits
Fall Semester
Investigates focused topics in American art and culture from the Colonial period to the present. The topic will change each time the course is offered. Possible areas to be explored include: The “Other” in America; Jazz Age and Depression Art and Culture; Modernist/ Postmodernist Architecture. Recommended for Art History and American Studies concentrators.
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VPH 332 - Museology Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course explores the history, theory, philosophy, and practice of museums. Students will study exhibition approaches and strategies of display; collection development and conservation; and educational programming. Visits to Boston-area museums will enhance class material.
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VPH 430 - Art History in Italy Four Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Combines in-class study with a travel experience. Explore the influence of antiquity on Renaissance art and architecture through class lectures and student presentations at Stonehill and on-site observation in Florence, Rome and other sites in Italy.
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VPH 440 - Exhibitions and Collections: An Inside Look Three Credits
Fall Semester
An inside look at the art world. Visits to art galleries, museums, auction houses, and corporate and private collections acquaint students with a variety of art institutions and professions. Students curate an exhibition at the Cushing-Martin Gallery: they visit artists’ studios to choose work; organize the exhibition; hang work in the gallery; write a catalogue and press releases; and plan a reception.
Capstone course for Art History Concentration.
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VPH 441 - Research Seminar in Art History Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Examines specific topics in Western art, applying art historical methodology and critical approaches to in-depth research with primary and secondary sources. Topic will change each time the seminar is offered. Students will produce an extensive research paper and give an oral presentation. Strongly suggested for Art History majors and minors.
Prerequisite(s): VPH 181 plus one 200 level and one 300 level art history courses.
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VPH 475 - Internship in Fine Arts Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An internship in a professional arts institution provides students with invaluable experience in the field. An intern typically works 8-10 hours per week on site. Internships are available at various galleries, museums and companies.
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Biochemistry |
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BCH 343 - Biochemistry I Three Credits
Fall Semester
Structure and dynamics of amino acids, peptides and proteins. Enzyme mechanisms and kinetics. Function and mechanisms of coenzymes, survey of carbohydrates, lipids, biological membranes and nucleic acids. An introduction to the bioenergetics and mechanisms of metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 222 .
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BCH 344 - Biochemistry II Three Credits
Spring Semester
A comprehensive examination of metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Prerequisite(s): BCH 343 .
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BCH 345 - Biochemistry Laboratory Three Credits
Spring Semester
Application of modern techniques to the characterization of biomolecules with an emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids; analysis of enzyme kinetics; and basic techniques used in molecular biology, including DNA isolation, cloning, sequencing and analysis of gene products.
Prerequisite(s): BCH 343 .
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BCH 449 - Biochemistry Seminar and Thesis Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
All third- and fourth-year Biochemistry and Chemistry majors meet with the entire Biochemistry Program and Chemistry Department faculty once a week for both internal and external presentations. During the fall semester of the third and fourth years, each student is required to prepare and present a half-hour seminar on a topic of his/her choice found in a current professional journal. During the fall semester of the fourth year, each student will be expected to write a thesis. Preferably the thesis will cover experimental and theoretical research that the student has actually done. Each student will be expected to defend his/her thesis in the spring semester of the fourth year. Four credits are obtained in the second semester of the fourth year.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BCH 475 - Internship in Biochemistry Three to Fifteen Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity to obtain research or practical experience in biochemistry at an industrial, government, hospital or university setting. Approval of the site supervisor and the Director of the Biochemistry Program required.
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BCH 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Investigation in some field for which the student has special interest not covered by a normally-scheduled course. Student must present plans in advance of pre-registration to some full-time faculty member who will agree to direct and evaluate the project.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the faculty member directing the project and the Director of the Biochemistry Program required.
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BCH 496 - Independent Research Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for students to do an advanced research project in a specialized area under the direction of a member of the Biochemistry faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the faculty member directing the project and the Director of the Biochemistry Program required.
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BCH 497 - Biochemistry Senior Thesis Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Students complete an advanced research project in a specialized area under the direction of a Biology or Chemistry faculty member, resulting in a senior thesis. This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in the Program; approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Director of the Biochemistry Program required.
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Biology |
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BIO 101 - Biological Principles I Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Fall semester introduces the concepts of molecular biology, the cell, energetics, genetics, and ecology. Spring semester is an introduction to the structure, function, and diversity of living organisms. (CORE). Three hours of laboratory per week.
Fulfills the General Education Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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BIO 102 - Biological Principles II Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Fall semester introduces the concepts of molecular biology, the cell, energetics, genetics, and ecology. Spring semester is an introduction to the structure, function, and diversity of living organisms. (CORE). Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite for BIO 102: BIO 101 .
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BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Introduction to the human body. Fall semester focus includes integument, skeleton, muscles, and nervous system. Spring semester focuses on circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urogenital and endocrine systems. Three hours of laboratory per week.
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BIO 104 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Introduction to the human body. Fall semester focus includes integument, skeleton, muscles, and nervous system. Spring semester focuses on circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urogenital and endocrine systems. Three hours of laboratory per week.
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BIO 118 - Nutrition and Wellness Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Concepts of general nutrition, such as healthy diets, vitamin supplements, sports nutrition, and eating disorders. Emerging topics include genetically modified foods, fad diets, and the global impact on our everyday food choices. Recommended for non-science majors.
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BIO 119 - This Is Your Body Under Stress Three Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Exploration of the neuroendorcine definition of stress and how this definition continues to evolve. Provides a critical examination of our current understanding of the effects of stress on the body. Serves as an introduction to anatomy and physiology as we examine the normal functions of each bodily system and then examine how the system changes when stress is perceived and/or experienced.
Fulfills the General Education Moral Inquiry requirement.
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BIO 200 - Topics in Biology Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course utilizes primary literature to examine biological topics. The objective is to facilitate student learning by combining critical reading of the primary literature with discussion and short lectures to provide background. Assessment will involve oral presentations, written work and tests. Course may be taken twice, if topics differ.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101
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BIO 201 - Embryology of the Vertebrates Four Credits
Not Offered 2011-2012
Comparative vertebrate ontogeny, gametogenesis, early development, organogenesis. (STRUCTURAL ORGANISMIC) Two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 -BIO 102 .
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BIO 211 - Cell Biology Four Credits
Fall Semester
An overview of eukaryotic cell structure and function. Topics include: mechanisms of protein processing, vesicular transport, intercellular and intracellular communication; cell cycle regulation; cell proliferation, differentiation and programmed cell death. (CORE) Four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 -BIO 102 .
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BIO 212 - Genetics Four Credits
Spring Semester
Classical genetics of eukaryotes, the biochemistry of gene function, and genetics of prokaryotes and viruses. Laboratory work stresses classical and molecular genetics research techniques. (CORE) Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 -BIO 102 .
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BIO 218 - Nutrition Three Credits
Spring Semester
An introduction to nutritional biology. Topics include: nutrients and their role in growth, development, health and disease treatment.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or BIO 103 .
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BIO 291 - Scientific Methods: Blood and Medicine Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
An understanding of why and how medical diagnostic tests are performed, in sickness and in “wellness.” An historical overview of such procedures is presented. Topical issues such as AIDS, cholesterol, diabetes, transfusions, and transplants are discussed.
Fulfills the General Education Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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BIO 296 - Scientific Methods: Female Medical Issues Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2013, 2015
Explores the history and epidemiology of medical issues of women and disease processes. Subjects of inquiry include female cancers, heart disease, osteoporosis, AIDS, domestic violence, and other issues having direct impact upon women; particular attention is focused on scientific studies, both past and present.
Fulfills the General Education Natural Scientific Inquiry requirement.
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BIO 301 - Parasitology Four Credits
Spring Semester
Protozoan, nematode, and arthropod parasites of humans and higher vertebrates. Parasitic diseases. Immunity. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 .
This course fulfills the Structural Organismic requirement.
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BIO 303 - Environmental Botany Four Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2011, 2013
Structure and function of lower and higher plants. Ecological principles. Evolutionary relationships. (CORE, ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OPTION) Three hours of laboratory or field work per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , or ENV 200 .
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BIO 304 - Molecular Biology Four Credits
Fall Semester
Advanced study in the concepts and applications of molecular biology. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 212 , BIO 211 , CHM 222
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic requirement.
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BIO 305 - Marine Ecosystems Four Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2012, 2014
Physical, chemical, and biological features of marine ecosystems. Ecological principles. Study of the local Massachusetts coastal region. (CORE, ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OPTION) Three hours of laboratory or field work per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , or ENV 200 .
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BIO 307 - Ecology Four Credits
Spring Semester
Structure and dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Mathematical models. (CORE, ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OPTION) Three hours of laboratory or field work per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , or ENV 200 .
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BIO 309 - Microbiology Four Credits
Spring Semester
A survey of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria. Topics include: microbial cell biology, growth, metabolism, and genetics; control of microbial growth; host-microbe interactions; and environmental microbiology. Two 75-minute laboratory periods per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , or BIO 211
This course fulfills the Structural Organismic requirement.
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BIO 310 - Developmental Biology Three Credits
Fall Semester
This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of animal and plant development. The course will investigate and integrate the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms of development, organismal diversity in development, and the evolution of developmental processes. Topics will include genetics and gene expression, cell communication, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, axis specification, organogenesis, neural development, sex determination, morphogens, patterning, stem cells, and bioethics.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 andBIO 212
This course fulfills the Structural Organismic requirement.
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BIO 311 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Four Credits
Fall Semester
System-by-system comparative study of vertebrate anatomy with emphasis on functional morphology. Integrated lecture/lab approach. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 .
This course fulfills the Structural Organismic requirement.
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BIO 312 - Vertebrate Physiology Four Credits
Spring Semester
Principles governing the function of excitable and contractile tissues, respiration, circulation, kidney function, and osmoregulation in vertebrates with emphasis on the maintenance of homeostasis. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 .
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic requirement.
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BIO 313 - Teaching the Sciences Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2013, 2015
For Science majors minoring in secondary education. Experimentation with and evaluation of teaching methods in the science classroom/ laboratory. Students design, teach and evaluate lessons and laboratory exercises. Analysis of the student’s comprehension of the fundamental principles of biology and chemistry. Focus on laboratory safety issues.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 .
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BIO 314 - Medical Laboratory Science Four Credits
Fall Semester
Introduction to theory and practice of medical laboratory testing, including the diagnosis and treatments for leukemia, anemia, AIDS, etc. including hematology, immunology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, and blood banking. Recommended for students interested in allied health professions. Two-and- a-half hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 -BIO 102 .
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic requirement.
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BIO 315 - Electron Microscopy Techniques Three Credits
Fall Semester
Preparation, viewing, and photography of ultrathin sections of biological materials. Preparation involves fixing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 .
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BIO 321 - Biology of Cancer Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
Study of the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer and its effect at the tissue, organ and organismic levels. Symptoms, stages and treatment options, ongoing research studies, insurance issues, and the impact of the sequencing of the human genome will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 andBIO 211 .
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BIO 323 - Evolution Four Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Mechanisms of evolutionary change. Classical and molecular approaches to evolutionary analysis will be introduced and primary literature will be used to illustrate current examples. Problem-based learning will be used in the laboratory. (CORE) Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 , , and BIO 212
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BIO 324 - Endocrinology Four Credits
Spring Semester
The endocrine system plays an integrative and regulatory role in the organism. Therefore endocrinology can be discussed in relation to complex biology and behavior. The role of hormones in a variety of topics, including reproductive biology, stress, and diabetes will be discussed. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , BIO 211 .
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic requirement.
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BIO 326 - Advanced Cell Biology Four Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2012, 2014
This course builds upon the topics covered in cell biology. It examines current models for intracellular processes including membrane trafficking, cytoskeletal function, cell signaling, the regulation of the cell cycle and differentiation into specific cell types. It incorporates material from both the assigned textbook and from current scientific literature. Students will be required to participate in analysis of assigned research articles, including a group oral presentation.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 211 and BIO 212
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BIO 406 - Ethology Three Credits
Spring Semester
Historical, developmental, immediate, and ultimate determinants of animal behavior. Evolutionary theories of behavior illuminate animal tactics for survival, sociality, and reproduction. Topics include foraging, habitat selection, predator avoidance, migration, communication, learning, competition, aggression, deception, affiliation, courtship, mating, and parental care.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 .
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic and Capstone requirement.
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BIO 409 - Immunology Four Credits
Fall Semester
Explores the cellular and dissolved components and the complex mechanisms that protect humans and other animals from disease. Will focus on the appropriate disease-fighting and disease-causing activation of immunity. Two hours of recitation per week will include review and in-depth investigation and discussion of immune-related diseases.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , BIO 211 .
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic and Capstone requirement.
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BIO 412 - Neuroscience Four Credits
Fall Semester
The nervous system is our liaison with the world. Tissues, organs, and molecules of the nervous system are identified. Brain anatomy, the action potential, neurons and neurotransmitters are discussed. Brain mechanisms underlying learning and memory, reproduction and addiction are examined. Conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia are discussed. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , BIO 211 , BIO 312 or PSY 415 .
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic requirement. Also fulfills the Capstone requirement for Neuroscience.
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BIO 413 - Histology Three Credits
Fall Semester (not in 2011)
Microscopic study of tissues and organs of vertebrates, especially of humans. (STRUCTURAL ORGANISMIC) Two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 .
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BIO 416 - Adaptation to the Environment Three Credits
Spring Semester (not in 2012)
Explores physiological adaptations that allow organisms to survive various challenges to homeostasis in harsh environments. The role of physiological parameters such as size, metabolism, and conductance in ecology. Students will present, discuss, and critically evaluate data from a variety of sources.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 and two 300 or 400 level biology courses.
This course fulfills the Functional Organismic requirement.
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BIO 417 - Biology of Whales Three Credits
Spring Semester
Biology and natural history of cetaceans, emphasizing whales and dolphins of the western North Atlantic. Evolution, anatomy, behavior, field identification, the history of whaling and contemporary conservation problems. One evening each week, in Boston, plus weekend field trips. (Marine Studies Consortium course. Limited space. Apply through Prof. Tyrrell.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 and two upper-level biology courses.
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BIO 418 - Biology of Fishes Four Credits
Spring Semester
Evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology, and behavior of freshwater and anadromous fishes. Predator/prey relationships, host/symbiont interactions, roles of fishes as herbivores. Inter-/intraspecific relationships among fish populations. One evening each week, in Boston, plus weekend field trips. (Marine Studies Consortium course. Limited to fourth-year students. Apply through Prof. Tyrrell.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 and two upper-level biology courses.
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BIO 419 - Wetlands: Ecology, Hydrology, Restoration Three Credits
Fall Semester
Role of wetlands in hydrology and landscape ecology. Functions of marshes, swamps and bogs in water and nutrient cycles and in biodiversity. Links between wetlands and human activities (agriculture, coastal development, fisheries). Legal framework for protection/retoration of wetlands. ( Marine Studies Conortium course . Limited space. Apply through Prof. Tyrrell.)
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: One year introductory science (biology, chemistry or physics); two semesters of upper-level science. Marine Studies Consortium course.
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BIO 421 - Scientific Critique Three Credits
Spring Semester (not in 2012)
A critical study of primary and secondary scientific literature and how that literature is constructed and reviewed for publication. Emphasis is on development of critiquing techniques and the writing skills needed for publication in peer-reviewed journals. (SATISFIES CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , BIO 212 , CHM 222 .
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BIO 423 - Virology Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2013, 2015
Structure and biology of the viruses of eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Emphasis is on the interaction between viral genetic systems and the host cell environment and defense systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 - BIO 102 , BIO 211 , BIO 212
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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BIO 475 - Internship in Biological Sciences Three to Fifteen Credits
Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Experience in hospital (research, clinical) or related setting (laboratory, veterinary hospital, dental clinic, medical industry, environmental agency or nonprofit organization). Individually tailored. Consult Medical Science Coordinator prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and permission of Internship Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
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BIO 490 - Directed Study Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Investigation in some field not covered by normally scheduled courses. Before pre-registration, the student presents plans to a full-time faculty member who agrees to direct/ evaluate the project.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required.
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BIO 496 - Independent Research Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for a student to do a research project in a specialized area of Biology under the direction of a member of the Biology faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson required.
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BIO 497 - Senior Thesis Research Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Opportunity for a student to do an advanced research project and thesis in a specialized area of Biology under the direction of a member of the Biology faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project and the Department Chairperson. (Satisfies Capstone Requirement)
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BIO 498 - Senior Honors Thesis I One Credit
Fall Semester
The course provides the opportunity for a student to write a senior thesis based on an independent research (BIO 496), a research internship (BIO 475), a S.U.R.E. project, or other college-level biological research experience. Students are encouraged to complete most or all of the research prior to enrollment in BIO 498. This course is graded Pass/Fail and is only available in the Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of both the faculty member directing the project (thesis advisor) and the Department Chairperson is required. Open to senior Biology and Neuroscience majors only.
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BIO 499 - Senior Honors Thesis II Three Credits
Spring Semester
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to complete the revisions to the senior honors thesis (submitted in the fall semester) and to prepare an oral presentation. This course is graded with a letter grade and fulfills the Capstone requirement in Biology.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: BIO 498 and approval of both the faculty member directing the project (thesis advisor) and the Department Chairperson
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BUS 101 - First-year Business Experience Four Credits
Fall Semester
Through structured business simulation, students are introduced to the disciplines of accounting, finance, management, marketing and international business. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, oral and written case analyses, oral presentations, teamwork current events and interaction with guest speakers. The course also includes discussions of ethical practices, historical and global issues affecting today’s organizations. Only open to First Year Students.
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BUS 124 - Sport Management Three Credits
Fall Semester
Overview of the field of sport management (professional and amateur; athletic and recreational) with emphasis on facility planning and management, special event planning, fiscal management and budgeting, international sports, personnel management, marketing and promotion, and risk management. Discussion of current issues in sports and their solutions.
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BUS 203 - Financial Accounting Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Fundamental principles and theories of financial accounting. Emphasis placed on the understanding and use of financial statements for the corporation. Interpretation and use of financial statement information in business decisions, and a study of the system that produces this information.
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BUS 204 - Managerial Accounting Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Concepts and practices of managerial accounting. Topics include: cost behavior and cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution margin reporting, profit planning and budgeting, standard costs, performance analysis, decentralized operations, and relevant costs for decision making.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 .
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BUS 206 - Quantitative Analysis Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Introduction to the techniques and reasoning processes of statistical analysis. Emphasis on statistical reasoning and critical analysis of statistical evidence. Statistical software is used to support computational tasks. Topics include study design, data collection, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, discrete and continuous distributions, confidence interval estimation, tests of hypotheses for numerical and categorical data, and simple linear regression.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 119 or MTH 125 .
Fulfills the General Education Statistical Reasoning requirement.
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BUS 207 - Intermediate Statistics for Business Three Credits
Alternate Years: Fall 2009, 2010
Multivariate statistical techniques appropriate to business problems. Emphasis on study design and effective use of software to incorporate statistical reasoning in common business situations. Topics include design of experiments, Analysis of Variance, simple and multiple regression analysis, residual analysis and time series forecasting.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 .
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BUS 307 - Data Communications and Applications Three Credits
Offered Periodically
Introduction to data communications in a business setting: issues facing users and managers involving communications among computers, local area and wide area networks, file transfers, utility services, and group projects. Covers both theory and direct experience with the latest versions of graphics-based programs: Windows, desktop publishing, visual presentations, and remote databases via Internet access.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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BUS 308 - Decision Support Systems, Tools and Operations Management Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Study of characteristics and capabilities of advanced, interactive decision support systems. Hands-on practice with models and tools such as linear programming, PERT, trend analysis, risk analysis, and other techniques using EXCEL.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 .
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BUS 309 - Database Applications Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Explores the role of information systems in a small business setting. The theory and design of business systems prepare the students for extensive hands-on labs, developing applications using popular software packages.
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BUS 310 - Management Information Systems Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Concepts and principles of computer-based information systems in organizations. Topics include: management decisions and human information processing; review of computing fundamentals; varieties of computer-based information systems; systems life cycle. Readings, lectures, discussion, and case studies are used to explore concepts and their applications.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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BUS 311 - Intermediate Accounting I Three Credits
Fall Semester
Explores the environmental and conceptual framework of accounting; assumptions and principles underlying the financial statements. In-depth coverage of cash, receivables, and inventory.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 . May not receive credit for both BUS 311 and BUS 324 .
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BUS 312 - Intermediate Accounting II Three Credits
Spring Semester
Provides in-depth coverage of the accounting issues involved in plant assets, intangibles, liabilities, leases, stockholder’s equity, earning per share and revenue recognition. statement.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 .
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BUS 316 - Accounting Systems Three Credits
Fall Semester
In this course, students learn to think about accounting from a systems perspective, design accounting systems from a needs perspective, and evaluate them from a risk assessment perspective. Also, covers how accounting systems work, building ethical values into the accounting system, internal control concepts, leveraging the use of technology for competitive advantage, and system flowcharting. A significant group project and class presentation is required involving the evaluation of internal control using an interactive simulation.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 and BUS 206 or MTH 145 or MTH 225 or ECO 241 or PSY 261 .
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BUS 320 - Corporate Finance I Three Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters
Emphasizes understanding financial markets and the financial management of corporations. Stresses the firm’s procurement, allocation, and control of funds and their relationship to the firm’s objectives of profitability and liquidity. Covers the concepts of interest rates, financial analysis, risk and return, analysis of investment decisions and capital budgeting, debt and equity financing, and dividend policies. Lectures, problems, and readings are employed.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 203 .
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