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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • AC 210 - Financial Accounting

    Credits: (4 credits)

    The first accounting course for non-business and business students alike. Covers the complete accounting sequence through preparation of financial statements as applied to the sole proprietorship form of business organization. The major emphasis is on applying practical application to accounting theory. No prior knowledge of business or bookkeeping is needed for this course.
  

  • AC 211 - Managerial Accounting

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Stresses accounting for partnerships and corporations with preparation and analysis of their respective financial statements. The balance of the course is devoted to liabilities, capital and to the managerial aspects of accounting. The necessity of accounting controls, as well as the essential part that accounting plays in decision-making, is explored.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: AC 210.
  

  • AC 310 - Intermediate Accounting

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An intensive study of accounting theory and practical application. Topics include an in-depth study of the asset side of the balance sheet and accounting from a corporate viewpoint. Also included are income statement preparation and analysis.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: AC 211.
  

  • AC 311 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Topics include liabilities, capital, retained earnings and financial statement analysis. This class is an intensive study of accounting theory and practical application carried over from AC 310.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: AC 310.
  

  • AC 312 - Federal Income Taxes

    Credits: (4 credits)

    The application of federal income tax law is studied as it applies to individuals, partnerships, and corporations. Course content includes tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning.
  

  • AC 313 - Cost Accounting

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Covers the basic principles of cost accounting including quality costs, overhead costs, job order cost, process cost, variance analysis and cost-volume-profit relationships, as practiced in manufacturing and service industries.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: AC 211.
  

  • AC 401 - Auditing

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Develops an understanding and appreciation of the auditing process and its practice, including the preparation of audit reports and rules of evidence, legal liability, study and evaluation of internal control, and statistical sampling techniques.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: AC 311.
  

  • AC 410 - Advanced Accounting

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An in-depth study of consolidated financial statements, pre-acquisition and post-acquisition reporting, purchase method and pooling method of accounting.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: AC 311.
  

  • AT 101 - Basic Two-Dimensional Design

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Establishes a foundation in art by introducing the fundamentals, elements and principles of design. Integrates theories stemming from the context of art history with practical design problems of present day. Gives the necessary background for appreciating art in a variety of settings in our contemporary world.
  

  • AT 102 - Basic Three-Dimension Design

    Credits: (4 credits)

    The purpose of 3D Design is to examine two-dimensional design as a cornerstone for further studies in art. We live in an increasingly visual world and the elements of design can be found in organic and manufactured structures all around us. Through detailed study of design concepts we learn to create artwork that is unified and effective in concept, form and purpose. Through studio projects, in-class exercises, group critique, and presentations, students learn how design principles are practically applied every day. Students master the verbal and visual vocabulary essential for success in any field of visual expression.
  

  • AT 108 - Music Appreciation and History

    Credits: 4 credits

    A survey of music from the Gregorian chant to the modern times, covering musical practices of the renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary periods.  Representative works by the outstanding composers of each period.
  

  • AT 116 - Basic Drawing: Theory and Practice

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Introductory art practices and theories focus students on basic drawing and design concepts. The graphic elements of line, value, shape and texture are emphasized as are the art components of space, time and motion. Students study, review and discuss master drawings and designs from contemporary media and traditional art historical sources. Through this process the students develop evaluative and perceptive abilities to improve their own drawings and designs.
  

  • AT 121 - Fine Arts Colloquium

    Credits: 1 credit

    The intent of Fine Arts Colloquium is to inspire a cross discipline dialog that involves all majors. Taking place on a bi-weekly basis, this course provides a forum for both 2D and 3D students to be part of an ongoing discussion about contemporary art and practices. These conversations serve to unite the majors as a whole and promote the culture of peer discussions about art and contemporary topics.
  

  • AT 200 - Introduction to Bookmaking

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Introduction to Bookmaking focuses specifically on bookmaking as an adaptive medium with the potential to express a variety of ideas and information in a dynamic way. In addition to looking at the history and tradition of this ancient process, students experience how it now relates to self-publishing and digital media. Projects range from simple folds and sculptural artists’ books to hand sewn journals and photo portfolios. This class has a studio format and includes lectures, demonstrations and critiques.
  

  • AT 202 - Elementary Art and Technology Methods

    Credits: (3 credits)

    Designed for Elementary Education majors, providing them with a general background and working knowledge of art education theory, art fundamentals, art lesson-planning (appreciation and production), and practical experience in the use of simple art materials.
  

  • AT 214 - Basic Photography

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An introduction to black and white photography that integrates visual design with the technical aspects of the camera and image production. Emphasis is placed on the photograph as an art form. Camera selection and operation, darkroom techniques including film processing and printmaking. Exercises in portraiture, landscape photography, and photojournalism.

    Notes
    Students should have access to 35 mm camera.
  

  • AT 215 - Digital Photography

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course uses both theory and practice to explain how digital images are created. Students will learn basic photographic composition, digital darkroom and printing skills. In addition students learn how the design of pictorial form influences and determines the content of an image. Students must have acccess to a digital camera of three mega pixels or greater.
  

  • AT 216 - Beginning Ceramics

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Beginning Ceramics introduces students to hand building, glazing and firing processes. The course also examines the technical and social hisotry of ceramics. Students will learn how to incorporate the elements of design in the making of vessels and ceramic sculpture.
  

  • AT 220 - Beginning Sculpture

    Credits: 4 credits

    Beginning sculpture will introduce students to basic sculptural modeling skills using clay as a medium. Students will leave the course with an understanding of the aesthetics and technical concerns of three-dimensional design. Both abstraction and representational sculptural techniques will be addressed in the course. Students will acquire useful creative problem solving skills. The history of sculpture as well as contemporary concerns will be addressed in the course.
  

  • AT 300 - Advanced 2D/3D Studio

    Credits: (4 credits)

    The Advanced 2D/3D Studio classes build directly upon the topics and techniques of their prerequisites and focus more specifically on the messages and meaning embedded in works of art. The projects are more conceptually driven and give the students the opportunity to explore the unique qualities of the medium dictated by their ideas. Workshops and demonstrations introduce new processes and techniques as they relate to weekly topics. Group critiques provide a venue for the focusing of the student’s ideas and the examination of how viewers interact with their artwork.
  

  • AT 302 - Painting I

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An introduction to painting. This course offers instruction in the handling of oil paint, paint surfaces and all techniques involved in painting production. Through a series of painting problems, students will become adept in creating paintings that focus on color and personal language. Exploration of limited palettes, underpainting, compostion and ways to begin, develop and resolve paintings will be covered extensively.
  

  • AT 306 - Graphic Design I

    Credits: 4 credits

    Graphic design is concerned with the problem of visual communication.  The goal of this course is to give students the tools they need to effectively engage in the design process.  This course takes a hands-on approach to learning, increasing student’s understanding of design principles, terminology, process, and technology through in-class exercises and independent projects.  Students will focus primarily on learning the computer programs that are most commonly used in today’s design field.
  

  • AT 308 - Digital Photography 2

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Students focus on creating a cohesive collection of photographs for public display.  Printing and presentation skills are developed; work is professionally mounted and displayed on campus.  Advanced techniques in studio lighting, printing, and digital editing are covered in the course.
  

  • AT 310 - Advanced Ceramics

    Credits: (4 credits)

    The Advanced Ceramics course focuses on using the pottery wheel to create functional ceramic forms.  Students engage in various ceramic firing techniques and will create bowls, plates, vases, and cups using the pottery wheel.
  

  • AT 311 - Professional Practices

    Credits: (4 credits)

    The intent of the Professional Practices class is to provide students working within the visual arts with a set of skills critical to their success. The visual arts are extremely competitive and depend on an artist’s ability to promote and fund themselves through the presentation of their artwork. This class will focus on the creation of a professional portfolio that includes an artist’s statement, resume letter of intent and images. Students also present and speak about their work as it relates to both contemporary and historical practices. Other topics include grant writing, residencies, galleries and studio development.
  

  • AT 312 - Advanced Sculpture

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Advanced Sculpture focuses figurative sculpture and advanced casting techniques.  Students create portraits and full body sculptures using clay and plaster.  Sculptures are cast in a cement aggregate or finished using ceramic methods.
  

  • AT 320 - Contemporary Issues in Art

    Credits: 4 credits

    Contemporary Issues in Art is a course covering critical theory, studies in contemporary artistic practices, and current social and ethical topics facing contemporary artists and designers. In addition students research and write about current and historical issues in relationship to their own artistic studio practice, helping to enrich the student’s ability to communicate visually. Students will select research topics that begin in critical inquiry leading to the development of senior thesis work.
  

  • AT 333 - Art Transformations since 1870

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course surveys the history of visual art in the West as part of a process of social, political, and cultural transformation. Links to literary and other forms of creative expression are emphasized. Aesthetics and cultural analysis, and the impact of technology, will be studied from citical standpoints, as applied to works, artists, audiences and settings, from 1870 to the present world, in which Western and extra-Western aesthetic contexts have been merging. This course will elicit much verbal and written feedback from students, including opportunities for clinical discussion and interaction.

    Cross-listed
    This course is cross-listed with HY 333
  

  • AT 405 - Sculpture II

    Credits: 4 credits
  

  • AT 406 - Graphic Design II

    Credits: 4 credits

    Using the technical skills learned in the previous class, Graphic Design II gives students a deeper understanding of the history and practice of design.  Through a series of hands-on exercises students will be exposed to new design challenges that will help them diversify their design vocabulary and become better visual problem solvers.  Throughout the course of the semester students will become familiar with all stages of production and create professional level work for use in their portfolio.
  

  • AT 430 - Senior Seminar I

    Credits: 4 credits

    In Senior Seminar, students create a professional quality portfolio, research and engage in professional opportunities including student exhibitions, professional design opportunities, and project grants helping to ready them to compete in professional art and design opportunities. Professors present readings and lectures on critical issues, and special technical studio processes. Seniors also develop the first draft of a written and visual thesis that supports and explains their artistic practice.
  

  • AT 431 - Senior Seminar II

    Credits: 4 credits

    In the second semester of Senior Seminar students engage in critical dialog regarding their visual and written thesis work. Formal critiques composed of both fellow students and professors help solidify the student’s studio work for the final exhibition. Candidates applying for graduation refine-tune and submit the final draft of their written thesis and prepare for the senior group exhibition. The art department faculty panel assesses the written thesis and decides on the graduation recommendation for individuals students. In addition senior students orally defend their visual work and exhibition.
  

  • BA 105 - Introduction to DSS (Decision Support Systems)

    Credits: 4 credits

    Students investigate applications of computerized systems in business organizations covering basic concepts of computer organization, data processing systems, decision support systems and systems analysis.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    None
  

  • BA 205 - Business Statistics

    Credits: 4 credits

    This course provides students a familiarity with the scope and application of statistical analysis for business purposes. It enables students to read statistical studies intelligently and critically, and then to do analyses and studies of their own.  The emphasis is on business applications rather than rigorous mathematics.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Any introductory math course.
  

  • BA 306 - Business Ethics

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Examines the application of ethics to various components of business, including organizational, marketing, personnel and financial matters.

    Notes
    Junior and senior students only.
  

  • BA 310 - Business Law I

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Provides an introduction and overview of the legal environment of business with emphasis on the legal, historical, social, governmental, and ethical issues confronting the contemporary business organization. Discusses the legal system, constitutional law, government regulation of business, and international law.

    Cross-listed
    This course is cross-listed as PS 401..
  

  • BA 311 - Business Law II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course is of special interest to accounting and finance majors. It focuses on laws related to personal property, estates and trusts, bankruptcy, agency, credit, and corporations. It also includes topics required for the business law section of the CPA exam.
  

  • BA 315 - E-Commerce

    Credits: 4 credits

    This course explores how the Internet revolutionized the buying and selling of goods and services in the marketplace.  Topics include:  Internet business models, electronic commerce infrastructure, identification of target markets, search engine optimization, and Internet promotion methods.  The course covers how a business can market its products using the Internet.  Students gain hands-on experience in creating a business and website.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    MK 201
  

  • BA 320 - Personal Finance

    Credits: 4 credits

    This course offers students the tools to apply a variety of financial concepts in their daily lives.  Emphasis is on tax planning, house financing, money management, consumer credit, investment fundamentals, home and auto insurance, investments in stocks and mutual funds, estate planning, and consumer purchasing strategies.
  

  • BA 325 - Brand Management

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Explores branding and brand management through lectures and a practical, hands-on approach. You will understand what at the consumer level will improve managerial decision-making with respect to brands ad what they represent.  The aim is to make these concepts relevant for any type of organization (public, private, sports-related, etc.)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    MK 201 - Intro to Marketing (required)

    MK 301 - Integrated Marketing (preferred)
  

  • BA 400 - Business Analysis

    Credits: 4 credits

    Focuses on concepts and techniques utilized to understand the financial performance of a company, with heavy emphasis on leveraging MS Excel.  It provides a strong foundation for professional service, career advancement and graduate study.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    BA 105 - Intro to DSS
  

  • BA 402 - Business Seminar

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Designed to require the student to work with complex business problems over the duration of the course with the aid of all previously gained business expertise. Original business research as a methodological operation will be utilized.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Senior status.

    Notes
    Seminar topics vary.
  

  • BA 404 - Internship Program

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into actual business operations so that they may better correlate their academic experience with professional experience. Implementation is accomplished by permitting the students to assume professional responsibilities with business or non-profit organizations.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status, 2.5 GPA and permission of the Department Chair.

    Notes
    Such responsibilities are carefully supervised by the faculty advisor.
  

  • BA 405 - Directed Study in Business

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Permits superior students to study special topics of their choice.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair.
  

  • BA 406 - Special Topics in Business

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Selected topics for business majors and minors.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair.

    Notes
    Students from other majors may be admitted with the approval of the department. Topic and instructor to be announced in advance of each semester the course is offered.
  

  • BA 406 B - Business Writing

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course is designed to help business students develop effective writing skills conducive to modern business. In the past, business people may have written a few business letters a month; now they receive and send hundreds of e-mail messages weekly. Their writing skills are showcased in every message they send. This course helps students develop the writing skills they need to succeed in today’s workplace. Specifically, students will be taught the importance of effective business communication in today’s complex and diverse workplace. They will learn how to write effective memorandums, letters, reports, and e-mails. In addition, basic principles of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization will be reinforced in order to strengthen writing mechanics.
  

  • BA 406 N - Marketing Through Social Media

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course will take you from using Facebook and other examples of social media for your personal connections to using them for building business relationships and sales. We will review the various options, see how they are changing the way we do business, how to use them for research and more.
  

  • BI 101 - Introductory Biology I

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Designed to acquaint students with the basic processes of plant and animal life, including those of human life. Examines both current and traditional biological concepts, particularly as they relate to our contemporary world. In the laboratory, students learn a variety of biological techniques that are used in an experimental approach to problem-solving.
  

  • BI 102 - Introductory Biology II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Designed to acquaint students with the basic processes of plant and animal life, including those of human life. Examines both current and traditional biological concepts, particularly as they relate to our contemporary world. In the laboratory, students learn a variety of biological techniques that are used in an experimental approach to problem-solving.
  

  • BI 105 - Oceanography

    Credits: 4 credits

    Oceanography is the inter-disciplinary study of marine environments, including coastal, open ocean, surface and deep water, and sea-floor environments. Oceanography comprises four sub-disciplines of geological, physical, chemical, and biological oceanography. This course explores each of these disciplines and incorporates them into a holistic understanding of marine ecosystems. Specific topics include coastal zone changes and management, controls of biological productivity and fisheries, the influence of climate changes on ocean system variability, and major threats from pollution to endangered species. Laboratory and field exercises reinforce and illustrate the course content.

    Cross-listed
    Cross-listed as MS 105
  

  • BI 110 - Concepts in Biology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Provides the student with essential concepts required for further studies in the basic biological sciences (BI 204 and 205), including biochemistry, cell structure, cell physiology, and biological regulatory mechanisms. Strongly emphasizes interrelationships and stresses conceptual thinking. Includes a two-hour laboratory session weekly, using problem- based learning to further explore biological principles.
  

  • BI 201 - Medical Microbiology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A study of the physiology and pathogenicity of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and viruses, as functional entities and in relation to human life including an introduction to the immune response. Laboratory work includes methods of microbial culturing, identification, staining, and use of sterile technique.

    Notes
    This course is not open to Biology majors.
  

  • BI 203 - Microbiology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A survey of the physiology of microorganisms and how they interact with each other and other living things. Includes an introduction to the immune response, wastewater and sanitary microbiology.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BI 101-102

    Notes
    Laboratory work includes methods of microbial culturing, identification, staining, and use of sterile technique.
  

  • BI 204 - Anatomy and Physiology I

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A complete study of the basic tissues and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous organ systems of the human. Lecture and laboratory coordinate to provide gross and micro-scopic anatomy of all systems. Uses physiological apparatus to study muscular and nervous system interactions.
  

  • BI 205 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A complete study of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and urogenital systems. Laboratory and lecture coordinate gross and microscopic anatomy of all systems. Physiological studies are performed in assessment of cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BI 204.
  

  • BI 210 - Marine Benthic Ecology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Examines the diversity of life and life processes of the biological communities that inhabit the sea floor. All of the major benthic ecosystems in estuarine, coastal, and deep sea environments are studied. More specifically, this course focuses on benthic communities in intertidal mud flats, salt marshes, sea grass beds, rocky and sandy shores, coral reefs, mangrove forests, kelp forests, and the deep sea. Emphasis is placed on benthic ecosystems found throughout the Gulf of Maine and north into Arctic regions.

    Notes
    Students will study many of these ecosystems on field trips and perform experiments in the laboratory using samples collected from the field.
  

  • BI 300 - Winter Ecology

    Credits: 4 credits

    While Ecology (BI 310) is the study of living organisms and how they interact with the environment and other organisms, Winter Ecology explores the natural processes and phenomena of organisms in winter environments.  Animals and plants that live in our area are adapted to surviving snow, wind, cold temperatures and decreases in radiant energy and available food sources during the winter season.  Winter ecology covers these stresses that winter places on organisms and how this determines their energy use.  The students can also experience interactions with the winter environment to learn about the stresses of winter that all other organisms experience.  Winter Ecology can be substituted by majors and minors in Biology for the ES 300 requirement unless these students are required to take ES 300 as part of another major, minor or being in the Honors Curriculum.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    BI 101 - Introductory Biology I

    BI 102 - Introductory Biology II
  

  • BI 302 - Genetics

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A synthesis of recent and past studies in hereditary mechanisms emphasized, giving particular attention to modern concepts of DNA transcription/translation, protein synthesis and modes of gene action and human genetic problems. Laboratory work involves experiments in microbial genetics, genetic engineering, probability theory, chromosomal analysis, gene control, population genetics and animal breeding.
  

  • BI 305 - Physiology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Considers how each body system is integrated in order to maintain homeostasis. Considers elements of pathology as examples of system failure. Explores the basic elements of experimental planning, research and execution of physiological problems in the laboratory. A semester-long experiment is designed in which students learn to handle large and small mammals I sterile surgical procedures, injections, and in monitoring various systems with physiological apparatus. Uses human subjects to explore cardiovascular, hematological, urological and endocrine experiments.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: CH 103-104.
  

  • BI 308 - Developmental Biology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Discusses the patterns of plant and animal reproduction and development in a comprehensive manner. Other specific topics include: cell differentiation, problems of morphogenesis, tissue interaction, and aging. Emphasis is on concepts and experimental analysis, and the recognition of unifying principles. Laboratory work is experimentally oriented utilizing a variety of techniques that includes both living and prepared organisms.
  

  • BI 310 - Ecology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Applies a contemporary approach in understanding the relationship between and within the biotic world and the environment. Topics include energy-food chains, succession, population dynamics, distribution, behavior, theoretical ecology and current environmental problems. Laboratory work includes field studies of the major types of ecosystems representative of the Northeast, plus laboratory work involving remote sensing, ecological modeling, and microcosm experiments.

    Notes
    Students with a major or minor in Biology may take this course instead of ES 300. This course is open to science majors or minors.
  

  • BI 315 - Cellular Biology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A study of the physiology of the cell. Modern biochemistry of plant and animal cell function is integrated with electron microscopic cell anatomy. Cell component structure, membrane dynamics and cellular intermediary metabolism are studied in detail.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: CH 103-104, 200. BI 318 recommended.

    Notes
    Laboratory experiments and current literature are discussed and presented in seminar.
  

  • BI 318 - Biochemistry

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A comprehensive study of the structure and function of biomolecules and chemical reactions in plant and animal cells. Integrates the synthesis and metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids with systemic enzymology. Contrasts normal metabolism with aspects of clinical biochemistry in order to enhance the understanding of physiochemical homeostasis.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BI 101, CH 103-104, CH 200 (may be taken concurrently) and permission of instructor.

    Notes
    Laboratory studies and current literature are discussed and presented in seminar.

    Cross-listed
    This course is cross-listed with CH 318
  

  • BI 319 - Biochemistry II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Second semester of a two-semester comprehensive study of the structure and function of biomolecules and chemical reactions in living cells.  Focuses on structure and function of nucleic acids and their metabolism and cell and gene regulation. Laboratory work emphasizes techniques in the field while reinforcing important concepts presented in lecture.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites:  BI 101, BI 318, CH103, CH104, CH200, CH201 (may be taken concurrrently) - all with a grade of C- or better.

    Cross-listed
    CH 319
  

  • BI 320 - Conservation Biology

    Credits: 4 credits

    Cross-listed
    ES 321 Conservation Biology
  

  • BI 350 - Pathogenic Bacteriology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A study of the physiology and pathogenicity of bacterial species affecting humans and other animals, with emphasis on virulence factors and how they cause disease. Laboratory work will further develop microbiological skills and bacterial isolation from clinical specimens.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: Biology or other science major or minor and BI 203 or permission of the instructor.
  

  • BI 360 - Fisheries Oceanography

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Fisheries Oceanography is the study of fish population dynamics in the context of human exploitation within the variable ocean environment. The productivity of fish stocks (and potential harvest) will depend on biological characteristics of the fish, ecological interactions with competitors, food and predators, and the variability of the physical environment driven by climate variability; this class explores the causes and effects of variability, and focuses on management alternatives to achieve the goal of sustainable fisheries management.

    Cross-listed
    MS 330 - Fisheries Oceanography
  

  • BI 370 - Immunology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A study of the development and functioning of the mammalian immune system, with special emphasis on human immunology. Other topics to be covered are HIV/AIDS and other immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmunity, and applications of immunology. Laboratory work includes techniques used in immunological research as well as those that are applications of immunological concepts.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BI 203 and CH 200-201 with a grade of at least C-, or permission of the instructor.
  

  • BI 404 - Special Topics in Biology

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Offers students either a specific course in multi-variate biological disciplines or an opportunity to expand their knowledge in a biological field of choice. The work may be either a study of pertinent text material (2 credits), a research project (3 credits), or an advanced topics course with laboratory (4 credits); if it is not a formal course, it is planned by the student and the advisor.

    Notes
    The subject offered may be interdisciplinary and can involve studies in Environmental Science or Chemistry.
  

  • BI 405 - Biology Internship

    Credits: (1-4 credits)

    Designed to integrate classroom theory with professional hands-on learning experiences at off-campus settings. Open only to junior or senior students with a major or minor in Biology. Internships are individually tailored to fit the interests of the student and the needs of the sponsoring organization.

    Notes
    Students are responsible for providing their own means of transportation and adhering to the internship guidelines.
  

  • BI 406 - Seminar and Research Thesis

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A culminating program for senior majors. Participants select their field of interest, read background literature, submit a research proposal and conduct original research. The results of the study are presented by means of seminars, discussions, and a formal scientific thesis. This year-long program allows students the opportunity to use their cumulative knowledge in the investigation of a biological problem, and to present and defend their ideas in seminar and thesis form.
  

  • BI 407 - Seminar and Research Thesis

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A culminating program for senior majors. Participants select their field of interest, read background literature, submit a research proposal and conduct original research. The results of the study are presented by means of seminars, discussions, and a formal scientific thesis. This year-long program allows students the opportunity to use their cumulative knowledge in the investigation of a biological problem, and to present and defend their ideas in seminar and thesis form.
  

  • CH 103 - Principles of Chemistry I

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course provides the foundation for further study in Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science. Topics include the unique properties of water, aqueous solutions, atomic and molecular structure, and the relationship of molecular structure to reactivity.
  

  • CH 104 - Principles of Chemistry II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Topics in this term include chemical reactions and energetics, entropy and molecular organization, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and reaction kinetics.

    Notes
    A continuation of CH 103.
  

  • CH 105 - Chemistry for the Health Sciences

    Credits: (5 credits)

    This course is concerned with those aspects of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry that pertain to the chemistry of the human body. Topics include acids and bases, gas behavior, organic functional groups and their reactions, the major classes of molecules involved in body chemistry, and the fundamental biochemical cycles.

    Notes
    Laboratory three hours each week, with a one hour recitation section.
  

  • CH 200 - Organic Chemistry I

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An intensive study of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Topics include bonding, structure, nomenclature, reactions of functional groups (both singly and in combination), synthesis, mechanisms and the organic chemistry of biomolecules such as carbohydrates and lipids.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Grade C- or better in CH 103-104 or permission of instructor.

    Notes
    Laboratory, done on a micro-scale basis, emphasizes techniques, characterization and synthesis of representative compounds: 3 hours per week.
  

  • CH 201 - Organic Chemistry II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An intensive study of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Topics include bonding, structure, nomenclature, reactions of functional groups (both singly and in combination), synthesis, mechanisms and the organic chemistry of biomolecules such as carbohydrates and lipids.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Grade C- or better in CH 103-104 or permission of instructor.

    Notes
    Laboratory, done on a micro-scale basis, emphasizes techniques, characterization and synthesis of representative compounds: 3 hours per week.
  

  • CH 202 - Analytical Chemistry

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A study of quantitative and analytical methods, including gravimetric, titrimetric, chromatographic, and spectroscopic techniques.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Grade C- or better in CH 103-104 or permission of instructor.

    Notes
    Laboratory: 3 hours per week. Recommended: CH 200-201.
  

  • CH 205 - Environmental Chemistry

    Credits: 4 credits

    Application of basic chemistry concepts to understand the behavior of naturally occurring and anthropogenic chemicals in aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric environments.  This class will provide an excellent scientific background to better understand the chemistry behind current environmental problems.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    CH 103-104

    Cross-listed
    ES205
  

  • CH 206 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A one- semester study of organic chemistry. Nonmenclature and reactions of the major functional groups are covered. Some biological applications of organic chemistry are discussed.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in CH 103-104 or permission of instructor.

    Notes
    Laboratory sessions will meet for three hours weekly.
  

  • CH 207 - Fundamentals of Forensic Science

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An introductory study of the fundamentals of forensic science. Topics range from the criminal investigation process and legal issues surrounding the collection of evidence to the role of basic genetics in forensic biology, fingerprinting, blood type analysis, DNA fingerprinting, the use of chromatography, spectography, and microscopy to examine the evidence. Through class lectures and hands on lab assignments students will come to gain insights into the complexities and wonders of forensics and the intricacies of the criminal investigation process.

    Cross-listed
    This course is cross-listed with SO 207.
  

  • CH 303 - Physical Chemistry

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Chemical reactivity and the physical properties of matter. Emphasis is placed on chemical equilibrium, molecular bonding and interactions, and the rates of chemical reactions. CH 303 is devoted to topics in: thermodynamics and reaction kinetics; CH 304 to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CH 103-104, PC 101-102, and MA 201-202, or permission of the instructor.
  

  • CH 304 - Instrumental Analysis

    Credits: (4 credits)

    An introduction to modern analytical and experimental chemistry, with an emphasis on practice and application of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Lecture topics include evaluation of data, experiment design, and the theory and operation of chemical instrumentation.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in CH 103-104 and CH 202 or permission of instructor.

    Notes
    Laboratory involves fluorometric, chromatographic, atomic absorption, thermodynamic and spectroscopic measurement of structural properties of molecules: 3 hours per week.
  

  • CH 305 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course covers the chemistry of both metals and non-metals, which are discussed both theoretically and descriptively. Major topics covered are symmetry and structure, the periodic chart and spectra, acids and bases, bonding, which includes both valance-bond and MO descriptions, sterochemistry of organometallics, reaction mechanisms, crystal structures, electron-deficient compounds and (time permitting) bioinorganic chemistry.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CH 103-104 or permission of instructor. CH 200-201 is strongly recommended.

    Notes
    Lab is 3 hours per week.
  

  • CH 318 - Biochemistry

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A comprehensive study of the structure and function of biomolecules and chemical reactions in plant and animal cells. Integrates the synthesis and metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids with systemic enzymology. Contrasts normal metabolism with aspects of clinical biochemistry in order to enhance the understanding of physiochemical homeostasis.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites: BI 101, CH 103-104, CH 200 (may be taken concurrently) and permission of instructor.

    Notes
    Laboratory studies and current literature are discussed and presented in seminar.

    Cross-listed
    This course is cross-listed with BI 318
  

  • CH 319 - Biochemistry II

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Second semester of a two-semester comprehensive study of the structure and function of biomolecules and chemical reactions in living cells.  Focuses on structure and function of nucleic acids and their metabolism and cell and gene regulation.  Laboratory work emphasizes techniques in the filed while reinforcing important concepts presented in lecture.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites:  BI 101, BI 318, CH103, CH104, CH200, CH201 (may be taken concurrently) - all with a grade of C- or better.

    Cross-listed
    BI 318
  

  • CH 404 - Special Topics in Chemistry

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This is an advanced course in an area of chemistry of particular interest to the instructor and/or the students registered.  It is offered to provide flexibility and variety to the program while giving the student the opportunity to study a topic in considerable depth.  Some areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry of Food and Cooking,  Organo-sulfur Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Spectroscopy.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisites to be determined by instructor.
  

  • CH 406 - Chemistry Research

    Credits: (1 credit each term)

    Students may work with a faculty member on a research project of mutual interest.
  

  • CH 407 - Chemistry Research

    Credits: (1 credit each term)

    Students may work with a faculty member on a research project of mutual interest.
  

  • CL 200 - Classics Practicum

    Credits: (2 credits)

    A chance to read in the original Latin, Greek or Hebrew authors read elsewhere in the curriculum in translation.

    Notes
    This course is primarily for students other than Latin or Greek majors.
  

  • CO 101 - History and Tradition of Mass Media

    Credits: (4 credits)

    A survey of various media with emphasis on how radio, television, cable, print and the Internet affect our society. Special emphasis is placed on the evolution of mass media, and how other governmental systems and culture affect us.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    No prerequisite.

    Notes
    Required of all CO majors/ minors.
  

  • CO 110 - Digital Media

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This lab course introduces students to creating, acquiring, editing, and delivery of computer- generated media. Work includes graphics, photography, sound, music, video, and interactive hypermedia. Students will use a range of tools to acquire, manipulate, and store their original content.
  

  • CO 205 - Oral Interpretation

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Students develop and deliver materials suitable for live and pre-recorded presentations. Emphasis is on organizational and presentational skills.

    Notes
    Required of all CO majors/minors.
  

  • CO 206 - Digital Audio Production

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Students are introduced to audio theory and techniques used in radio, television, audio/ video recording and Internet. Course emphasizes principles and practices of sound: microphones, recording devices, digital recording and editing, and basic studio and field operations.
  

  • CO 210 - Web Design

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Students learn the technical and aesthetic skills necessary to develop and implement successful Web pages; attention is given to design, layout, and technical considerations.
  

  • CO 211 - Media Research

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course covers the elements of formal writing in APA style, conducting formal research, and reporting results that are statistically valid and reliable. Students consider the ethical implications of human research when they earn their research certifications from the National Institutes of Health; they learn to analyze data through the use of SPSS software. Required of all CO majors/minors.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    No prerequisite.

    Notes
    Open to non-majors on a space available basis.
  

  • CO 213 - Layout and Design

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Students use desktop technology to learn the elements of newspaper, newsletter, and magazine layout and design. Course elements include composition and aesthetics.

    Notes
    Students must participate in production of the campus newspaper as part of the course lab component.
  

  • CO 214 - Video Field Production

    Credits: (4 credits)

    Video Field Production is a hands-on, project-focused course that incorporates both field and lab techniques in the science and art of video production. With the focus on pre-production and production, students will acquire skills in the complete video field production process; apply principles of design, scripting, producing and directing single camera field productions; study techniques in studio and field production including lighting, audio, and visual composition; develop critical viewing skills and analytical abilities to better evaluate the content, aesthetic elements, and effectiveness of video productions.
  

  • CO 215 - Photojournalism

    Credits: (4 credits)

    This course deals with the techniques and technology necessary to produce photographs and digital images for print media and the web. Students will use digital technology to record and output images. Special attention is given to the ethical considerations of digital image manipulation.

    Notes
    Required for all Journalism concentration students. Course does not fulfill College core curriculum requirements. Students will work for campus publications as part of the course lab component. JR concentration or permission of instructor.
  

  • CO 216 - Journalism and Public Relations

    Credits: 4 credits

    In this course students learn the basics of news and public relations writing for print and online publication.  The course also exposes students to contemporary ethical issues and professional “best practices.”

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    None
 

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