2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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BIO 160 - Foundations of Biological Inquiry 1 course unit
An introduction to the study of organisms and life systems, intended for students planning to major in a natural science. This course explores the overarching principles of evolutionary theory, emphasizing the empirical approaches and habits of mind that characterize biological disciplines. Students will gain experience in core competencies such as experimental design, hypothesis testing, analysis of quantitative data, modeling, and interpretation of experiments and observations. In addition, the course addresses how biological understandings inform on other disciplinary areas, including social and political concerns. Four hours of combined laboratory and discussion per week.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: High school coursework in math, chemistry, and biology is normally required.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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BIO 165 - From Ecosystems to Organisms 1 course unit
A disciplinary introduction to the study of plants, animals, and microbes, as well as the ecosystems they inhabit. Students will apply core evolutionary principles to understand the structure and function of living things at the levels of organisms, organ systems, and ecosystems. Students will learn how organisms transform energy and matter, including metabolism and homeostasis, and how complex living systems interact with other organisms and the broader environment. This course applies and develops the core competencies introduced in BIO 160 Foundations of Biological Inquiry . Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 Foundations of Biological Inquiry , may be enrolled concurrently.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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BIO 175 - From Organisms to Molecules 1 course unit
A disciplinary introduction to the study of cells and macromolecules as it informs on the mechanisms of life. Students will apply core evolutionary and genetic principles to understand how information is stored, transmitted, and decoded in living cells. Students will learn how molecular pathways control gene expression, intercellular and environmental communication, and metabolism. The study of cellular systems informs on both larger organismal mechanisms including development and physiology and structure-function relationships at the molecular level. This course applies and develops the core competencies introduced in BIO 160 . Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 Foundations of Biological Inquiry and CHM 104 General Chemistry II , may be enrolled concurrently.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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BIO 200 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 1 course unit
Structure and function of the human body; survey of biochemistry, cell biology and histology; anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the body. This course does not fulfill any requirements for the biology major. Lecture and Laboratory.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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BIO 201 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 1 course unit
As a continuation of BIO 200, students will study the human anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems, water, electrolyte and acid/base balances, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 200 Human Anatomy & Physiology I . This course does not fulfill any requirements for the biology major.
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BIO 204 - Invertebrate Zoology 1 course unit
Study of the diversity of animal phyla, emphasizing similarities and differences among groups, adaptations to their respective environments, and potential evolutionary pathways for various organ systems. Laboratories emphasize structure and function of invertebrate anatomy through observation and dissection of living and preserved specimens. A required weekend trip to an aquarium or the ocean should be anticipated. Three hours of lecture plus three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 205 - Cell Biology 1 course unit
The structure and function of eukaryotic cells will be explored at the molecular, biochemical, and organelle levels. Topics include protein targeting, the cytoskeleton, motor proteins, cell signaling, membranes, energetics, the cell cycle, cancer, cell death and renewal. Students are introduced to the primary. Laboratory provides experience in data analysis, methods of microscopy, cell measurements, and cell culture. Self-designed investigations test hypotheses using fluorescent microscopy of cultured eukaryotic cells. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 215 - Genetics 1 course unit
Genetics includes coverage of the four main branches of modern genetic study: classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and genomics. Experimental approaches, human genetics, and model systems are emphasized. Topics include mutations, gene interactions, chromosomes, quantitative and evolutionary genetics, gene mapping, gene cloning, genetic engineering, and applications of genetics to the study of development, cancer, and behavior. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 225 - Microbiology 1 course unit
Study of the morphology, physiology, and genetics of bacteria as well as the structure and replication of viruses. Relationship of these microbes to human disease is emphasized. Laboratories stress aseptic technique, microscopic observation, bacterial physiology, and identification. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 240 - Developmental Biology 1 course unit
An overview of the cellular, molecular, and developmental mechanisms that control embryogenesis from fertilization through organogenesis. Laboratories include the study of live embryos from sea urchins to chickens as well as preserved embryo slides. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells .
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BIO 242 - Entomology 1 course unit
The diversity of insects will be studied from the physiological perspectives, such as how insects reproduce, sense their environment, and protect themselves from microbes. Adaptations that are unique to insects, such as flight and metamorphosis will be covered in depth. Humans and insect interactions will be investigated with respect to sustainable agriculture, pollination, conservation, and medicine. Analysis of primary literature will be introduced. The laboratory component of the course will focus on how to identify insects and imaging methods such as digital photography and electron microscopy. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 245 - Comparative Anatomy 1 course unit
Study of the evolution and morphology of vertebrates. Emphasis is given to the comparative study of vertebrate homology and the adaptive value of structure. Laboratories consist of detailed dissection of representative taxa with emphasis on shark, cat, and human anatomy. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 250 - General Physiology 1 course unit
Study of the concepts and principles that form the basis for understanding the mechanisms of animal physiology. The emphasis of the course is on the interrelationship of physiological processes and how they relate to the biological needs of animals. Three class hours, three laboratory hours.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 255 - Ornithology 1 course unit
A detailed and in-depth study of avian natural history. Emphasis is given to population ecology, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology of birds. Laboratories are exercises and field trips to develop and practice techniques to identify, describe, and record the biology of birds in their natural habitat. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 260 - Field Botany & Plant Ecology 1 course unit
A field research oriented course emphasizing plants. The focus is on articulating and quantitatively answering relevant research questions on the diversity, ecology, and evolution of plants. Special emphasis is given to hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, and interpretation and presentation of results. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week with extensive field work.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 262 - Cultural & Economic Botany 1 course unit
Study of the ecological relationship between plants and humans and the implications for local and global conservation. Topics covered include medicinal plant use, agroecology, plant ecology, tropical ecology, and community-based conservation. Three lecture hours plus three laboratory/field hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 265 - Behavior 1 course unit
The biological study of behavior. Emphasis is given to the comparative study of genetics, morphology and physiology, ecology, and evolution of animal behavior. Laboratories are exercises or field trips to observe, describe, and interpret the actions of animals in their natural habitat; special emphasis is given to hypothesis development and study design and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research results. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 268 - Freshwater Ecology 1 course unit
An examination of biotic and abiotic interactions occurring in the full range of freshwater systems, including streams, ponds, and lakes. Content includes interactions among living organisms, energy flow within and among living communities, survival strategies, water chemistry, adaptations of organisms for survival in water, and current human impacts on aquatic environments. Investigative methods in aquatic ecology will also be examined, especially through the laboratory component of the course. Three lectures and one laboratory meeting weekly.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 270 - Ecology 1 course unit
Ecology is the study of the interactions between organisms and their environment at the individual, community, and ecosystem levels of organization. Terrestrial and aquatic ecology and plant and animal studies are discussed. A major emphasis of the course is experimental design and analysis, including statistical analyses and presenting results. Most laboratories are outside; one required weekend field trip.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms .
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BIO 272 - Field Marine Biology 1 course unit
This course will emphasize two weeks of field work in natural marine habitats in August. We will study the rich, diverse marine flora and fauna, emphasizing the ecology of the invertebrates and algae of the rocky inter tidal zone, through field work, laboratory investigations, and lectures. Students will also gain experience in experimental design and analysis. There is a supplementary fee to cover costs at the field station; typically the field component occurs in Maine.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms or permission of the instructor.
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BIO 335 - Immunology 1 course unit
Study of the immune system and its role in maintaining the physiological integrity of multicellular organisms against infection, malignancy, and transplantation. Specifically, the following concepts are studied: structure and function of antibodies and antigens, biology of lymphocytes and their interaction, immunoregulation, and immunopathology. Three class hours plus one recitation hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells and any 200 level course in List C.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 350 - Applied Physiology 1 course unit
Advanced topics in physiology, including cardiovascular biology, respiratory biology, neurobiology, immunology, and endocrinology will be studied. Students will apply and extend their understanding of basic and clinical physiology to the analysis of case studies presented to the class by health professionals.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 General Physiology .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 405 - CUE: Cell Biology of Human Disease 1 course unit
This CUE course covers selected topics in basic cell biology as it relates to human disease. These topics will be explored in depth using contemporary primary cell biology literature as the principal resource. The analysis of experimental design, methodology, interpretation of data, and the ethics of research and writing will be emphasized. As a writing intensive course, students will critically analyze current questions in the cell biology literature.
Prerequisite(s): Any 200 level course in List C or permission of instructor.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 412 - CUE: Molecular Biology of Cancer 1 course unit
A topical seminar focusing on the molecular mechanisms of cancer, as explored primarily through animal model systems and cell-based approaches. Topics are organized around a broadly historical approach and include genetic, genomic, cell biological and biochemical strategies to understanding cell proliferation, survival, invasion, metastasis, and microenvironment. The course will also critically explore the strengths and limitations of epidemiological and nutritional research as they relate to understanding cancer as a disease. Discussions and writing assignments focus on the analysis of the classic and contemporary primary literature and the relationship between biomedical research and society. Three class hours per week. Three class hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Any 200 level course in List C or permission of instructor.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 423 - CUE: Scanning Electron Microscopy 1 course unit
Students learn how to prepare specimens for scanning electron microscopy; instruction includes fixation procedures, critical point drying, sputter coating, and operation of the microscope. Students design and complete an independent research project, analyze and discuss scientific literature, and learn how to write a scientific paper. Three class hours plus three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells and any two biology courses from List A, B, or C. PHY 121 General Physics I and CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I or CHM 203, 205 Organic Chemistry IA should also be previously completed or concurrently enrolled.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 460 - CUE: Behavioral Ecology 1 course unit
Behavioral ecology is the study of how behavior is influenced by natural selection. The major theories of behavioral ecology of sexual selection, kin section, honesty and deceit, and game theory are applied to gain understanding of the adaptive value of the social behavior of animals, including humans. Emphasis is placed on reading, discussing, and writing on case studies in the primary literature. Three class hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Any two biology courses from List A, B, or C.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 470 - CUE: Evolution 1 course unit
The study of the processes of evolution from macromolecules to the genesis of major groups of life. Examination of Neo-Darwinian theories of adaptation and natural selection as well as competing explanations of evolutionary change. Assessment of contemporary criticism of Darwinian theory. Three class hours per week in seminar format with emphasis on reading of primary literature, discussion, and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Any two biology courses from List A, B, or C.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 472 - CUE: Genomes & Gene Evolution 1 course unit
A central question that remains in biology is the relationship between genetic changes at the DNA level and evolution of organismal form and function. This capstone course focuses on modern comparative and regulatory genomic approaches primarily through the lens of the evolution of animal genes. Lectures feature review of primary literature and use of bioinformatics tools; laboratories emphasize genomic approaches. Discussions and writing assignments will be centered on student projects in distinct areas of genome science. Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 Principles of Biology III: Molecules & Cells and BIO 205 Cell Biology or BIO 215 Genetics or BIO 220 Biochemistry or BIO 225 Microbiology or BIO 240 Developmental Biology .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BIO 960 - Biology Internship 1 course unit
Majors are eligible for internship programs with approval of the department chair. Internships do not count as one of the nine biology courses required for the biology major. (For more information see Individualized Instruction.)
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BIO 970 - Biology Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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BIO 975 - Biology Research Explorations .5 or 1 course unit
Each research exploration course is to be designed in collaboration with a faculty sponsor. This pass/fail course does not count as one of the nine courses for the Biology major.
Pass/Fail only
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Business Administration |
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BUS 101 - Business & Society 1 course unit
This course introduces the student to the role of commercial enterprise in society. Business organizations exert powerful social, economic and political forces in a constantly changing environment. This course will evaluate the positive and negative effects these forces have on individuals, groups, and social institutions. Evaluation will include both legal and ethical considerations related to wealth creation, social responsibility, philanthropy, environmental action and governmental regulation. Students will gain broad familiarity with core functions of business (management, marketing, operations, finance, etc.) and learn and practice key skills of research, critical analysis, and business communication.
Meets general academic requirement SL.
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BUS 130 - Business Law I 1 course unit
The course provides a basic introduction to the legal aspect of business as it relates to the evolution of business structures, contracts, personal property, wills, and real property. Emphasis is given to legal terminology and problem-solving which can be useful for professional certification and entrance examinations.
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BUS 132 - Business Law II 1 course unit
A basic introduction to the legal aspects of business organizations and their commercial relationships and structures as such relate to corporations, partnerships, agency, commercial sales, and paper and secured transactions. Emphasis is placed on legal terminology and problem-solving which can be useful for professional certification and entrance examinations.
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BUS 233 - Operations & Information Systems 1 course unit
The course introduces students to the operations function and to related information systems issues. Students will explore concepts (along with quantitative and qualitative decision methodologies) in supply chain management, manufacturing and service processes, lean production, quality, aggregate planning, inventory management, forecasting, capacity management, and global sourcing. The role of information technology, sustainability, and ethical analysis is integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics , and MTH 119 Statistical Analysis or INE 201 New Venture Creation .
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BUS 236 - Management 1 course unit
As a field of study, management extends from the decision-making thought process of the manager to dynamic human interactions within the organization to relationships between business and society. We will explore the art of management and build our understanding of what managers do, the issues they face, and who they are as people. And, we’ll develop management skills and practice them both in class and in the context of our daily lives. Critical thinking will be developed through case studies and research, and awareness will be enhanced through survey instruments, learning teams, and class discussion.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 Financial Accounting and ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics , or INE 201 New Venture Creation .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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BUS 239 - Marketing 1 course unit
This course introduces students to the principles of marketing within the context of a dynamic business environment and expands upon the concept of marketing as a value creating function. Students will learn marketing theories and examine the methods marketers use to provide value to customers, business enterprises, non-profit organizations, and society in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Ethical decision-making is emphasized. Specific topics include strategic planning, marketing research, consumer behavior, targeting, segmentation, product development, distribution, pricing, and advertising/promotion.
Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 Financial Accounting and ECN 102 Principles of Microeconomics , or INE 201 New Venture Creation .
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BUS 263, 264 - Sustainability in Business 1 course unit
The course introduces students to sustainability in business environments. Students will explore how economic, market, and governmental forces influence business decisions regarding sustainability. Issues examined will include: Making value chains sustainable, economic aspects of sustainability, designing sustainable products and services, strategic approaches to sustainability, and developing business models.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 233 Operations & Information Systems .
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 264.
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BUS 311 - Arts Administration 1 course unit
The creative industries include the individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that create, present, and preserve vital elements of culture. Some key creative industries include live and recorded music, theatre, dance, and film, along with visual arts and literature. This course examines the economic and management realities facing artists and managers in those industries. Some key issues include the place of the arts in the economic landscape, labor markets for artists, the roles and functions of nonprofit arts organizations, arts gatekeepers and agents, government policy as it relates to arts and culture, and collaboration and competition in the arts industries.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management .
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BUS 315 - Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations 1 course unit
Nonprofit organizations are critically important to our society, providing services in the arts, historic preservation, public advocacy, environmental action, health, research, education, and social service. The course surveys the historical, social, and legal contexts of the nonprofit sector in the U.S. The main focus is how they are managed, including structure, administration, leadership, marketing, finance, and resource development. Special attention is given to common nonprofit sector activities such as management of volunteers, trusteeship, and fundraising.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management .
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BUS 317 - Marketing in Not-for-Profit Organizations 1 course unit
Marketing in Not-for-Profit Organizations is a service-learning course that builds upon what the students have studied in Marketing. Other marketing courses primarily refer to for-profit organizations. In this course, the students learn about the non-profit sector; read about pertinent philosophical, religious, and historical underpinnings behind philanthropy, volunteerism, and the non-profit sector; study marketing concepts and how they are applied at non-profits; and perform a hands-on service learning marketing project with a non-profit organization.
Offered spring semester
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing or permission of instructor.
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BUS 341 - Globalization & Marketing 1 course unit
Globalization & Marketing exposes students to concepts, practices, and theories of international marketing and global trade and introduces them to the global interdependence of consumers and corporations. Students assess how international influences, such as culture, social structure, politics, monetary systems, and legal issues, affect the firm’s management decision making process and marketing decisions and also influence consumer behavior. The realistic Export Plan project, where students introduce a new product to a country, requires extensive research. Students immerse themselves in the culture and economy of a country of their choice and then plan a global marketing strategy for their product.
Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing .
Meets general academic requirement DE.
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BUS 347 - Marketing Research 1 course unit
Marketing Research examines the use of information to improve marketing management decision making. Students will have exposure to qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Building upon the students’ marketing and statistics knowledge and using a systems approach, the class discusses the identification of data needs, methods of data collection, and analysis and interpretation of findings. Attention is given to identifying the many sources of error that occur when conducting research and the importance of minimizing total error. Typically, teams of students conduct a marketing research project for a client.
Fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing and MTH 119 Statistical Analysis .
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BUS 352 - Small Business Management 1 course unit
This course is designed to answer the “now what?” questions that face entrepreneurs once a new venture is launched and operating. Issues include financial management, human resource issues, legal and regulatory concerns, ethical issues, operations, control of growth, distribution and sales, and successful exit strategies.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management or INE 201 New Venture Creation .
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BUS 360 - Organizational Behavior 1 course unit
This course is a general introduction to the key concepts and theories in the fields of Organizational Behavior and Industrial/Organizational psychology. The teaching model involves experiential learning, reflective observation, abstract thinking, and experimentation. Students inquire into why people behave as they do with an emphasis on the human processes that occur in groups and organizations. They also engage in a team service-learning project in which they experience organizational issues first hand and learn about being a catalyst for change. Students are active participants in group exercises, role-plays, oral presentations, and simulations.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management .
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BUS 470 - CUE: Marketing Management 1 course unit
Marketing Management expands, enhances and upgrades student knowledge of basic marketing and business principles by merging the theoretical foundations of the various business disciplines with actual business situations presented in a case study format, thus providing insight into complex marketing issues. This course also relies on and connects with knowledge obtained in a variety of liberal arts courses including philosophy, communications, psychology, and sociology. By engaging in the simulation game Marketplace® Strategic Marketing, students will hone their decision-making skills by focusing on the major decisions that marketing managers and top management face in their efforts to integrate organizational capabilities and resources with marketplace needs and opportunities. In addition, students will work in teams to design a Marketing Plan for an existing or hypothetical business or organization. Lastly, as part of this CUE course students will complete and submit their ePortfolio for grading.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 239 Marketing . Students who have taken BUS 345, 346 Marketing Management may NOT take this course.
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BUS 472 - CUE: Leadership 1 course unit
In this CUE course students learn to lead organizations and understand the issues that arise as leaders do their work. The learning is both integrative and applied as we explore theory, build leadership skills and put knowledge into practice. Students read the views of scholars and the business community, discussing real-world problems and how leaders are stepping up to the challenge. They read case studies, take diagnostic instruments and apply knowledge in class simulations and exercises. Students choose and execute a leadership project, take on the challenge of mentoring a younger student, co-lead a class session with the Professor and work on their own personal leadership development. The class takes on the character of a “community of practice” as students apply lessons from the course to addressing the urgent issues they face in offering leadership in the various roles they are engaged with. We also look ahead to work after College and the leadership concerns that students will face in early career and beyond. We integrate learning from the other courses in the major including: management, marketing, organizational behavior, arts administration, small business management, business ethics. We also incorporate knowledge and make connections to other general education courses including: sociology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy and communications. Students are expected to be active in this learning process, which requires a willingness to participate in class discussion and be introspective and open-minded.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 236 Management . Students who have taken BUS 365, 366 Leadership may NOT take this course.
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BUS 475 - CUE: Business Policy & Strategy 1 course unit
The CUE: Business Policy & Strategy course integrates all earlier work in the major. In this course, the student will develop the ability to consider an enterprise as an integrated entity, to use the concepts of policy and strategy, and to understand the environmental constraints and ethical considerations facing an organization. Each year students will conduct a research project designed to address a current issue or problem in the field and present their findings at a capstone poster session. The CUE requires students to submit an ePortfolio that is begun upon major declaration and developed in consultation with the directors of the ePortfolio program in business.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 233 Operations & Information Systems , BUS 236 Management , BUS 239 Marketing , and FIN 237 Corporation Finance .
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BUS 960 - Business Administration Internship 1 course unit
Under faculty supervision, students have the opportunity to learn by interning about ten hours per week in an organization. This gives students the opportunity to try out possible careers, apply classroom knowledge to “real world” situations, and establish contacts with professionals in their field of interest. Students are required to keep a professional journal, attend group meetings, and give a formal oral presentation about their internship experience.
Pass/fail only.
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BUS 970 - Business Administration Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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Chemistry |
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CHM 090 and 490 - CUE: Chemistry Capstone Seminar 0 and .5 course unit
Students will complete a culminating experience, submit a written report of their work, and orally present the results as well. Students must enroll in both semesters of the course. The course includes searching the chemical literature, interacting with visiting seminar speakers, attendance at all Departmental seminars, and the presentation of the student’s culminating experience.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA
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CHM 100 - Introductory Chemistry 1 course unit
An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with considerable attention given to reading and computational skills, problem solving skills, study skills, and good learning techniques in general. Designed for science students needing additional preparation for the General Chemistry courses (103 and 104). Three hours of lecture and recitation per week. Does not satisfy a major/minor or pre-professional requirement.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 101 - Chemistry of the Environment 1 course unit
Designed for students majoring in social sciences, humanities, or arts. A qualitative study of basic chemistry principles applied to current environmental systems and issues, with reference to both historical and future development of the science. Topics and case studies include global chemical cycles and spheres, energy sources and alternatives, natural and man-made materials, industrial chemistry, climate change, ozone depletion, air and water pollution, toxicology, and “green” initiatives. No previous work in chemistry is required. Three hours (lecture-demonstrations) per week.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 103 - General Chemistry I 1 course unit
Designed as an introductory course for students majoring in the physical or biological sciences. Topics covered include atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, and types of reactions. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): High School chemistry.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 104 - General Chemistry II 1 course unit
A continuation of CHM 103 . Topics covered include solids, liquids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 103 General Chemistry I .
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 111 - Chemistry of the Environment 1 course unit
Designed for students majoring in social sciences, humanities, or arts; there are no prerequisites. A qualitative study of basic chemistry principles applied to current environmental systems and issues, with reference to both historical and future development of the science. Topics and case studies include global chemical cycles and spheres, energy sources and alternatives, natural and man-made materials, industrial chemistry, climate change, ozone depletion, air and water pollution, toxicology, and “green” initiatives.
Meets general academic requirement SC and is a linked (IL) course.
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CHM 113, 114 - Kitchen Chemistry 1 course unit
Kitchen Chemistry is a course designed for non-majors to engage, reason with, and practice scientific principles in a familiar setting - the kitchen. The food we eat is made of atoms joined into molecules by bonds, and the processes we use to cook that food are physical and chemical manipulations of molecular interactions. Using this context, students will derive basic scientific principles from the fields of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry to not only understand the process of cooking, but also to predict outcomes and design recipes of their own. This course is intended for non-science majors only. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly.
Meets general academic requirement SC (and IL when offered as 114).
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CHM 117 - Consumer Product Chemistry 1 course unit
Designed for non-science majors. The consumer products industry is a multi-billion dollar business that is focused on “delighting” the consumer with its goods. Marketing strategies take a holistic approach mixing emotion, perception, and performance to the consumer. This course will focus on the technical aspects of product performance and the ingredients that drive that performance. Specifically, the chemical compositions of shampoos, lotions, detergents, cleaners, etc. will be explored along with the associated product testing, claims, manufacturing, and cost structures. Claims such as “natural”, “eco-friendly” and “preservative-free” will be discussed. The course will be presented in a qualitative, results-oriented manner (a format that would be typically presented to management teams in a consumer products organization). No previous chemistry is assumed.
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry I 1 course unit
Designed for students majoring in biology and natural science. Structure, preparation, and properties of organic compounds with an emphasis on stereoisomerism, synthetic methods, and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory work involves an introduction to preparative and analytical techniques. Weekly recitations provide a setting for discussions and problem solving. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 104 General Chemistry II .
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CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry II 1 course unit
A continuation of CHM 201 . Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I .
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CHM 203, 205 - Organic Chemistry IA 1 course unit
An investigation of the structure, properties, and reactivity of organic compounds. Topics emphasized include nomenclature, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis. Classroom and laboratory work are closely integrated. Laboratory work includes both collaborative efforts and individual investigations. Preparative and analytical techniques utilized in the synthesis of organic compounds are featured, as well as structure determination, molecular modeling, and investigation of reaction mechanisms. Hands-on use of a variety of instrumentation is emphasized. A total of seven hours lecture, discussion, and laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 104 General Chemistry II .
Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 205.
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CHM 311 - Analytical Chemistry I 1 course unit
Data analysis, chemical equilibria, classical methods of analysis, and electroanalytical chemistry are explored. Data analysis and statistics, including error propagation, confidence intervals, and analytical calibration methods are examined. Acid-base, oxidation-reduction, complex and multiple simultaneous equilibria are applied to analytical problems. Classical analytical methods, such as gravimetric and volumetric analysis, as well as electrochemical methods (ion selective electrodes, potentiometry, and voltammetry) are also discussed. Laboratory work involves the application of a variety of these methods to quantitative chemical analysis and experimental design and implementation. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 - Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 - Organic Chemistry IIA .
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CHM 312 - Analytical Chemistry II 1 course unit
Theory, instrumentation, and applications of instrumental methods of analysis involving separations and interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter. Principles of analytical separation methods are explored, including gas, liquid and supercritical fluid chromatographies, and capillary electrophoresis and electrochromatography. Topics on atomic and molecular spectroscopy include atomic absorption, emission and fluorescence, ultraviolet-visible, molecular fluorescence and phosphorescence, Fourier transform infrared, and mass spectrometry. In addition, techniques are reinforced through practical experience in a well-equipped instrumentation laboratory. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 311 - Analytical Chemistry I or permission of the instructor.
Meets general academic requirement W.
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CHM 321 - Physical Chemistry I 1 course unit
The basic principles of quantum mechanics and their applications to problems of chemical interest are discussed. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy. In addition, the fundamentals of chemical kinetics, reaction rate theories, and reaction mechanisms are investigated. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA and MTH 122 Calculus II .
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CHM 322 - Physical Chemistry II 1 course unit
Principles and applications of chemical thermodynamics are explored, including the concepts of internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, and chemical potential. Concepts are interpreted on a molecular level and applied to a variety of problems: chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, phase changes, solution chemistry, and bioenergetics. Statistical mechanics is introduced to demonstrate the connection between properties of individual molecules and the thermodynamic properties of macroscopic systems. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA and MTH 122 Calculus II .
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CHM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 course unit
Modern theories of atomic and molecular structure are covered at an advanced level. Particular emphasis is given to symmetry, ligand field theory, coordination chemistry, and applications of inorganic systems. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA .
Meets general academic requirement W.
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CHM 410 - Laboratory Robotics & Automation 0.5 course unit
Automated techniques and philosophies, as applied to the modern analytical laboratory, will be discussed. Automated analytical sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis methods will be explored both as reported in the primary literature and through hands-on experimentation in the laboratory. Robotic workstations for liquid handling and experimental design approaches will be used to systematically study sample preparation variables in the automated laboratory. Contemporary analytical separations will be used for sample analysis with an emphasis on pharmaceutical applications.
Pre- or co-requisite: CHM 312 Analytical Chemistry II or permission of instructor
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CHM 416 - Medicinal Chemistry .5 course unit
In Medicinal Chemistry, students are provided with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug discovery process. Students focus on the impact of drug structure on pharmacokinetic properties (PK; i.e., what the body does to a drug) such as metabolism and absorption, properties that can significantly impact the success of a drug. Small- and large-molecule drugs are compared and contrasted using examples of each type. After building a foundation in PK, students apply their knowledge from the recent literature. Students are also exposed to computational drug discovery through a hands-on modeling experiment. Toward the end of the semester, students administer individual and group presentations and submit a review of a medicinal chemistry topic of their choice. This discussion-based half credit course meets for one 75-minute lecture once per week for the entire semester.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II or CHM 204, 206 Organic Chemistry IIA
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CHM 420 - Laser Chemistry 0.5 course unit
Students will explore the workings of lasers and how chemists take advantage of their properties to probe the dynamics and energies of chemical reactions. The course will begin with some commercial applications of lasers and progress rapidly to the discussion of femtosecond spectroscopy and how it is being used to investigate the breaking of bonds in real time.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 321 Physical Chemistry I or permission of instructor.
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CHM 960 - Chemistry Internship 1 course unit
Majors are eligible for internship programs with the approval of the department.
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CHM 970 - Chemistry Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I 1 course unit
An introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as communication skills in Chinese within its cultural contexts. Students will use a variety of authentic text and media resources to acquire and enhance linguistic skills. The first semester is designed for students with no knowledge of or with a weak background in Chinese. If a student has previous knowledge of Chinese, assignment will be determined by a placement test. Four class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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CHN 102 - Elementary Chinese II 1 course unit
An introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary as well as communication skills in Chinese within its cultural contexts. Students will use a variety of authentic text and media resources to acquire and enhance linguistic skills. The second semester is for students with limited previous exposure to Chinese. If a student has previous knowledge of Chinese, assignment will be determined by a placement test. Four class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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CHN 203 - Intermediate Chinese I 1 course unit
An accelerated review of basic Chinese through speaking, reading, writing, and other linguistically appropriate activities. The introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and a variety of authentic text and multimedia resources will enhance the students’ linguistic and sociocultural knowledge of China and Chinese cultures. The development of functional skills and communicative ability is emphasized. Assignment by placement test. Three class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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CHN 204 - Intermediate Chinese II 1 course unit
A continuation of the accelerated review of Chinese through speaking, reading, writing, and other linguistically appropriate activities. The introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and a variety of authentic text and multimedia resources will enhance the students’ linguistic and sociocultural knowledge of China and Chinese cultures. The continued development of functional skills and communicative ability is emphasized. Assignment by placement test. Three class hours per week plus Language Learning Center assignments.
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CLS 320, 321 - Classical Mythology
An introduction to major classical myths with particular attention given to the relationship of myth to religion, philosophy, psychology, and history. Readings are from a variety of Greek and Roman authors.
Meets general academic requirement HU (and W when offered as 321).
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CSI 102 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Game Programming 1 course unit
An introduction to Computer Science through the programming of games. Emphasis is given to the creation of arcade style games incorporating animation, user interaction, and sound effects. Students learn to use game development, audio, and image manipulation software in designing and constructing their games. The course is intended for those with no prior experience in computer science but with a desire to hone problem solving and computing skills with a focus on game programming.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 104 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Robotics 1 course unit
An introduction to Computer Science through the programming of robots. Mobile robots controlled over wireless communications links are used to investigate basic concepts in both robotics and computing. Students will learn how to control the movement of a robot through its world. This includes sensing surroundings and making decisions on how to modify behaviors to attain prescribed goals. The course is intended for those with no prior experience in computer science, but with a desire to hone problem solving and computing skills with a focus on robotics.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 106 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Multimedia Computing 1 course unit
An introduction to Computer Science through multimedia computing. Students will learn to create and use software to manipulate multimedia, including images, sounds, and web sites. Topics also include algorithm design and development, control structures, data types, and testing. Topics may vary from year to year depending on student interests, but will likely include “filtering” (e.g., color shifting, posterizing, and pitch shifting), music synthesis techniques, reading and writing files, and developing simple graphical user interfaces (GUIs). This course is intended for those with no prior experience in computer science but with a desire to hone problem solving and computing skills with a focus on multimedia.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 109 - Computer Science I: Introduction to Data Analytics 1 course unit
Students will create, and implement applications that extract, manipulate, and analyze data. Topics from foundations of computational thinking (i.e. loops, lists, files) and data visualization are covered in the context of data analytics and the programming language Python. Intended for students without prior programming or computer science experience, but with a desire to hone problem solving and computing skills with a focus on data science.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 111 - Computer Science II 1 course unit
Reviews basic programming language features and introduces advanced features such as inheritance, interfaces, exceptions, and recursion. Explores fundamental data structures and algorithms, including vectors, linked lists, stacks, and queues as well as algorithms for searching and sorting. Students will study, design, and develop programs with multiple files, classes, and objects.
Prerequisite(s): Any Computer Science I course with a grade of C- or above.
Meets general academic requirement RG.
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CSI 210 - Software Engineering 1 course unit
A project-based study of the theory, practice, processes, and tools used to design, build, and maintain large software systems. Topics include requirements analysis, system architecture, design, testing, maintenance, and project maintenance, as well as professional practice, risks, intellectual property, and social impact of computing.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 111 Computer Science II .
Meets general academic requirement SC and W.
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CSI 220 - Data Structures & Algorithms 1 course unit
A study of data structures and algorithms, their practical applications, and key techniques for designing, analyzing, and reasoning about them. Topics include lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs. Students will study, design, and develop programs that use, implement, and extend classic and novel data structures and algorithms.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 111 Computer Science II .
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CSI 240 - Computer Organization 1 course unit
An introduction to the architecture and operation of a computer system. Topics include data representation, assembly language programming, boolean algebra, digital logic, and combinational and sequential circuits.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 111 Computer Science II .
Meets general academic requirement SC.
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CSI 305 - Database Systems 1 course unit
An introduction to relational database systems. Topics covered include ER diagrams, relational algebra, structured query language (SQL), and fundamental data structures. Modern database management system software is used to implement course projects.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms .
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CSI 310 - Programming Languages 1 course unit
A study of the principles that govern the design and implementation of contemporary programming languages. Topics include lexical properties, compilers, interpreters, data structures, control structures, parameter passage, and run-time environments. Procedural, functional, object oriented, and logic programming languages will be considered.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms .
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CSI 326 - Artificial Intelligence 1 course unit
An introduction and survey of the opportunities and challenges in solving problems often thought to require human intelligence. Topics may include intelligent agents, searching, learning, planning, natural language processing, machine vision, and robotics.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms and MTH 121 Calculus I .
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CSI 345 - Web Software Development 1 course unit
The tools and techniques used to create computer programs having graphical user interfaces (GUIs) making use of the World Wide Web. Topics will include XHTML, Javascript, CGI programming, and AJAX. Course projects will use two- and three-tiered network architectures and utilize programming environments such as Java servlets or PHP.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms .
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CSI 350 - Operating Systems 1 course unit
Introduction to the management of processes, memory, and I/0 devices in a multiprogramming environment. Topics include file systems, resource sharing, scheduling, interrupts, and concurrency.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms and CSI 240 Computer Organization .
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CSI 355 - Computer Networks 1 course unit
The concepts and techniques used to implement communications using computer networks. Topics include the ISO network model, sockets, and the internet protocols of TCP/IP. Link layer protocols such as Ethernet and wireless are also covered.
Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CSI 220 Data Structures & Algorithms and CSI 240 Computer Organization .
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CSI 970 - Computer Science Independent Study/Research
Each independent study/research course is to be designed in consultation with a faculty sponsor.
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Dana Scholars |
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DNA 100-199 - Dana First-Year Seminar 1 course unit
The Dana First-Year Seminar is a small, discussion-oriented course that provides entering students with the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member. First-Year Seminars promote intellectual discussion and critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Offered by faculty members from departments throughout the College, the seminars share an emphasis on closer reading and thinking critically about the values and assumptions underlying various approaches to knowledge.
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DNA 201 - Dana Sophomore Seminar .5 course unit
This course is a requirement of the Dana Program and is designed for Dana students in their sophomore year. It is focused on developing an understanding of civic and intellectual engagement and how Danas, as leaders, can understand and affect their communities both on campus and in society at large. The seminar is tied to the annual program theme of Muhlenberg’s Center for Ethics. The seminar serves to blur the boundaries between scholarship and citizenship, and prepares Danas for the senior Capstone experience in the Dana Forum.
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DNA 955 & 956 - Dana Forum 0.5 units/semester course unit
The Dana Forum is designed as a senior year capstone experience to deepen a greater sense of community among Dana scholars and to enrich the intellectual climate on campus. Students register for the Forum in the Fall and Spring semesters of their Senior year. Each year the Forum helps Dana seniors develop and execute collaborative research projects that are tied to the Center for Ethic’s annual theme. In the Fall semester, under the supervision of the Director of the Dana Forum, students engage academic questions related to the annual theme chosen by the Center for Ethics. They also form groups of two or three to research a topic of their choice and identify a faculty mentor for the project. The research component of the Dana Forum is completed during the spring semester of the Dana Scholar’s senior year. The specific nature of each team’s project depends on the students’ background, interests, and goals. Because of the goals of the Dana Scholars program, projects that also serve the community are strongly encouraged.
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DNA 960 - Dana Scholars Internship 0.5 or 1.0 course unit
Dana Internship must meet Muhlenberg College internship criteria. An internship is work experience undertaken for the purpose of applying knowledge from the classroom to a practical work environment and actively reflecting on that activity. Please refer to the College catalog for details on internship requirements.
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DNA 975 - Dana Scholars Directed Studies 0.5 or 1.0 course unit
Students will develop their Dana Scholars Directed Study with a faculty member of their choice. Students are encouraged to develop projects that emphasize creativity or original thought rather than producing summaries of previous work. Dana Scholars Directed Studies can take any form as long as it is agreeable to the student and the mentoring faculty member. The Study may culminate in a paper, performance, presentation, or any other final product deemed appropriate. Open only to Dana Scholars.
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