Courses

Accounting - ACT 212-06H (5073)
Principles of Accounting II

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Christopher Jacobsen

3 Credits. An introduction to managerial accounting emphasizing how managers use accounting data within their organizations for planning, control, and making decisions. The course is structured to provide a foundation of cost terms, systems design, cost behavior, procedural techniques for planning and control, performance measurements, and the use of data for making operational decisions. Ethical issues in managerial reporting are considered. Pre-requisites: ACT 211, Sophomore standing; Business Majors, Business Administration minor, Finance minor, or Economics-Healthcare majors only.

Economics - ECO 231-03H (5260)
Microeconomics

MWF 8:00-8:50 AM
Prof. Devon Lynch

3 Credits. Survey of the American economy focusing on markets, the price system, and resource allocation. Price determination in competitive and imperfectly-competitive markets. Applications in agricultural economics, legal prices, excise taxes, labor market issues, advertising, technological change, pollution and the environment, public goods, antitrust policy, international trade, and alternative economic systems. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A -or- 4B.

Biology - BIO 122-03H (5471)
Introductory Biology II

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Benjamin Winslow

3 Credits. A broad survey of the field of biology; second of a two semester sequence. This course explores the diversity of living things, examines topics in anatomy & physiology, and introduces the field of ecology. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support the concepts associated with these fields. Additional emphasis is placed on the use of biological information in society. Pre-requisite for 200, 300, and 400 level biology courses. Pre-requisite: BIO 121; BIO or Engineering majors only. Fulfills University Studies 2B.

Biology - BIO 234-02H (5638)
Cell Biology

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM & Th 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Erin Bromage

3 Credits. A study of the structure & processes of living cells, including prokaryotes (archaea, eubacteria) and emphasizing eukaryotes (plants, animals, fungi, etc.). Area of focus include cell anatomy, structure and function of biological macromolecules, processes of the gene (replication, transcription, translation), endomembrane trafficking, cytoskeletal structure and function, regulation and mechanics of cell division, and cell signaling. Pre-requisites: BIO 121, BIO 122, and CHM 152 or CHM 156 with a C- or better.

Biology - BIO 235-02H (5639)
Genetics

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM & M 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Robert Drew

3 Credits. Introduction to the science of heredity. The lectures present an integrated concept of the gene provided from the study of Mendelian and molecular genetics. Selected topics in quantitative inheritance and human genetics are included. Pre-requisites: BIO 121 & BIO 122.

Chemistry - CHM 156H
Modern Chemical Principles II

TBA
Prof. TBA

3 Credits.  A continuation of CHM 151. The details of the behavior of solids, liquids, & gases, the types of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, gaseous equilibrium, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Non-honors sections are offered. Pre-requisite: CHM Majors.

Economics - ECO 231-03H (5260)
Microeconomics

MWF 8:00-8:50 AM
Prof. Devon Lynch

3 Credits. Survey of the American economy focusing on markets, the price system, and resource allocation. Price determination in competitive and imperfectly-competitive markets. Applications in agricultural economics, legal prices, excise taxes, labor market issues, advertising, technological change, pollution and the environment, public goods, antitrust policy, international trade, and alternative economic systems. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A -or- 4B. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

English - ENL 102 (2 Sections)
Critical Writing and Reading II                               

3 Credits. Synthesis-focused course that builds on ENL 101. Students sharpen analytical skills by reading complex texts across public and academic genres. Students also create individual research questions, build college-level research skills, compose sophisticated syntheses, and revise their own argumentative, academic contributions to a defined conversation. Students leave the course prepared for intermediate reading and writing tasks in a broad variety of disciplines as well as with improved research skills and the reflective habits of successful, life-long learners. Pre-requisite: ENL 101. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1B.

     ENL 102-34H (5424)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell  

     ENL 102-35H (5425)

      MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

English - ENL 200-12H (5237)
Studies in Literature

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Yuni Kim

3 Credits. A study of selected readings dealing with a special topic chosen by the instructor. Recent special topics include New England Literature, Children's Literature, the Artist in Literature, Black Music, and Black Literature. May be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed as BLS 200; LST 200. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

English - ENL 266-06H (5255)
Technical Communication

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Prof. Joshua Botvin

3 Credits. Introduction to the technical communication skills used in business and industry. Students practice techniques for creating, managing, and presenting information in written, oral, visual, and electronic forms and use a variety of tools to research and collaborate on projects that relate to many audiences, purposes, forms, and formats of  technical communication. Pre-requisite: ENL 102. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1C.

Mathematics - MTH 154-05H (5484)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

MWF 12-12:50 PM and F 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An intensive study of the techniques and applications of integration and infinite series. Topics include: techniques and applications of integration, improper integrals, infinite series (including convergence tests, the interval of convergence for power series, and Taylor series), an introduction to vectors, and parametric and polar equations. This is the second semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor's consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 152. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later. Pre-requisite: MTH 153 or 151.

Mathematics - MTH 211-02H (5509)
Analytical Geometry & Calculus III

TuTh 2:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves, and surfaces, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green's theorem, flux and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

Bioengineering - BNG 255-02H (5821)
Biology for Engineers

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Laura Hanzly

3 Credits. Principles of biology at the biology/engineering interface. The course will discuss biological principles that can inform an approach to engineering that is more in harmony with living systems and it will present engineering analyses of the structure and function of human tissue. Topics include an introduction to molecular biology, evolution and design, cell structure and function, the mechanics of tissues, sensing and signal transmission in the nervous system,  biological energy generation and transduction, chemical detoxification and waste handling, and tissue defense mechanisms. Fulfills University Studies 2B. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 315-02H (5822)
Biomechanics

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Lamya Karim

3 Credits. Introduction to the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems. Specific topics include: structure and function of biological tissues, mechanical properties of natural and prosthetic materials, and analysis of both rigid body and deformational mechanics applied to biological tissues including bone and soft connective tissues. Basic concepts of deformable body mechanics, including stress and strain analysis, viscoelasticity, muscle action and applications to common problems in orthopedic biomechanics. Pre-requisite: EGR 241. Co-requisites: MTH 212 and BNG 317. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 498-02H (6324)
Bioengineering Capstone Design II

TuTh 2:00-1:45 PM
Prof. Qinguo Fan

3 Credits. Application of knowledge gained in various courses to the synthesis, analysis, and design of a system in a particular bioengineering field of interest selected by the student's team. The product proposed in BNG 497 will be built in BNG 498. Pre-requisite: BNG 497.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 202-02H (5842) / -02HL (5843)
Circuit Theory II

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM / Th 3:30-5:00 PM
Prof. Mohammad Karim

3.5 Credits. The second course in basic circuit theory and design. Topics include AC circuit steady-state response analysis, review of complex numbers, phasors, coupled inductors and ideal transformers, rms voltage and current, the maximum power transfer theorem, balanced 3-phase systems, and power and energy computations, applications of Laplace transforms to solutions of switched circuits and differential equations with initial conditions, stability, poles/zeros, Fourier transform, frequency response, Bode plots, network analysis, and equivalent circuits. Students are introduced to graphical convolution and Fourier series. Group classroom and project activities require design, implementation and measurement of filters and other circuits to meet design specification. Pre-requisite: ECE 201; CPE/ELE Majors only.

English - ENL 266-06H (5255)
Technical Communication

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Prof. Joshua Botvin

3 Credits. Introduction to the technical communication skills used in business and industry. Students practice techniques for creating, managing, and presenting information in written, oral, visual, and electronic forms and use a variety of tools to research and collaborate on projects that relate to many audiences, purposes, forms, and formats of  technical communication. Pre-requisite: ENL 102. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1C.

Mathematics - MTH 154-05H (5484)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

MWF 12-12:50 PM and F 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An intensive study of the techniques and applications of integration and infinite series. Topics include: techniques and applications of integration, improper integrals, infinite series (including convergence tests, the interval of convergence for power series, and Taylor series), an introduction to vectors, and parametric and polar equations. This is the second semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor's consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 152. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later. Pre-requisite: MTH 153 or 151.

Mathematics - MTH 211-02H (5509)
Analytical Geometry & Calculus III

TuTh 2:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves, and surfaces, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green's theorem, flux and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 280-01H (5932)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 4:00-4:50 PM
Prof. Hangjian Ling

1 Credit. Honors enrichment course supplementing a required sophomore level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor's discretion.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 380-01H (5934)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Sankha Bhowmick

1 Credit. Honors enrichment course supplementing a required junior level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor's discretion.

Physics – PHY 114-02H/HL/HR (5904 / 5905 / 5906)
Classical Physics II

Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50 PM / Lab: W 2:00-3:50 PM / Recitation: W 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse

4 Credits. A calculus-based introduction to the concepts of electricity and magnetism. Study of electric and magnetic fields, electric potential, capacitance and inductance, elementary circuits, and electromagnetic oscillations. Laboratory experiments provide students with a solid understanding of basic DC circuit concepts and an introduction to AC circuits. Pre-requisite: PHY 111 or 113; MTH 152 or MTH 154. Fulfills University Studies 2A.

Physics – PHY 152-02H (6336)
Stars, Planets, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Caudill

3 Credits. Introduction to the science of the Sun and stars - their properties, energy-making processes, formation, and life histories - plus analysis of two societal issues: the viability of solar power (both sunlight and thermonuclear-fusion) as a means of terrestrial energy production; and the question of whether life exists on planets elsewhere in the universe. Fulfills University Studies 2A -OR- 2B (not both).

Physics – PHY 213-02H/HR (5912/5913)
Applied Modern Physics

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM / M 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Robert Fisher

3 Credits. A first course in modern physics designed for engineering and physics students. It deals with light waves, diffraction, interference, and basic matter waves with an introduction to the Schrödinger equation. Basic atomic and nuclear physics is also introduced. Pre-requisite: PHY 112 or 114; MTH 152 or MTH 154.

Physics – PHY 341-02H (6156)
Modern Physics & Quantum Mechanics I

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Jianyi Wang

3 Credits. Experimental evidence leading to the development of modern physics, Bohr-Sommerfeld theory of the hydrogen atom. Special relativity, introduction to the Schrödinger equation with analytical and numerical solutions to simple one-dimensional bound and scattering problems, operators, uncertainty and superposition principles. Pre-requisite: PHY 213 & 234.

Nursing – NUR 102-05H (6429)
Concepts of the Professional Nursing Role I

W 1:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Peeranuch Leseure

3 Credits. Introduction to the discipline of professional nursing. Learners will examine individual values and beliefs in relation to foundational concepts, including the nursing process, and behaviors that define the discipline. The purpose of course is to build a foundation of self as nurse. The emphasis is placed on socializing the learner as an active, developing professional within the legal and ethical context and dimensions of the discipline. Learners will explore the relationship to self, individuals, families and communities utilizing the art of nursing presence and therapeutic communication. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisite: NUR 101.

Nursing – NUR 261-02H (6432)
Concepts of Scholarship for Nursing Practice

Th 12:30-3:30 PM
Prof. Melissa Desroches

3 Credits. Introduction to the concepts of evidence-based nursing practice, informatics, and technology. Connections between these concepts, related theory, the research process, and application to evidence-based practice and health care quality are explored. Building on the concepts of communication, culture and diversity, legal and ethical issues, and professional behaviors, this course fosters growth in student writing skills by integrating writing assignments with critical thinking skills. This course is based on the American Nurses Association (2015) Scope and Standards of Practice. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisites: NUR 211 & NUR 212.

Art History - ARH 102H
Introduction to the History of Art                               

     ARH 102-02H (4847)

      MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
      Prof. Jamie Disarno  

     ARH 102-04H (13320)

      TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
      Prof. Laura Franz

3 Credits. A study of the history of art and visual culture from the ancient world to the present. This course consists of a chronological study of painting, sculpture and architecture as well as photography, film and digital media, with an emphasis on the historical, cultural and social forces that shape these artifacts. Pre-requisite: CVPA majors only. Fulfills University Studies 3B.

Music – MUS 101-02H (4839)
Introduction to Music

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Ronald Sherwin

3 Credits. Presents a basic music vocabulary and develops intelligent discrimination in the listener through study and analysis of outstanding works from Gregorian Chant to the present, including music of diverse cultures. Emphasis is also placed on the relationship of the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, philosophical thought, etc. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

HON 201-01 (6613): Knowing Ourselves
Friends with Benefits 

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Brian Ayotte

3 Credits. Do you like working out with friends? Do you eat more when you are out with a group of people? Have you ever done something unhealthy just because other people were doing it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in good company (or bad company depending on the behavior!). This course will explore how people in our lives, including friends, family, and peers, influence our health and health behaviors. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for CAS Distribution.

HON 201-02 (12879): Knowing Ourselves
Reimagining the Human 

TuTh 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell

3 Credits. Is Grandma a cyborg because she has a pacemaker? Is ChatGPT human because it can write a poem? This course considers the shifting line we draw between the human and its others. We’ll study novels, stories, and films alongside philosophy and criticism to learn how the idea of “the human” has developed in response to legal, scientific, historical, and cultural changes. In so doing, we’ll track recurring tropes and metaphors that attempt to flesh out the idea of “the human” and investigate how those fictional forms shape the way we understand and attribute value to ourselves. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for CAS Distribution.

HON 202-01 (6614): Transformative American Ideas
U.S. Civil Rights Movement

TuTh 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Prof. Mark Santow

3 Credits. Investigation of important North American contributions to human civilization, from Jazz and the airplane, to nuclear weapons and Cheese Wiz, to individual rights, the written constitution and the democratic republic. Topics could include Coming Down with the Blues; building the car, or the plane, Hollywood and the Invention of mass cinema; from inalienable rights to human rights; the Long 1960s as Cultural Revolution. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 202-02 (6631): Transformative American Ideas
Crime, Punishment, & the American Story

TuTh 3:30-4:45 PM
Prof. Eli Evans

3 Credits. We can learn much about a society – what it is, and what we might aspire for it to be – by thinking about who, when, why, and how it punishes its members. We can learn how it understands transgression, atonement, justice, and forgiveness; how it discerns between the criminal and the merely unlawful or illicit, and to the benefit and detriment of whom; how and to whom it assigns responsibility, and whom it absolves of the same, for its deficiencies, failures, and afflictions. Inspired by Amherst College’s Austin Sarat to introduce the interrogation of punishment to secondary school curricula, this course will challenge our Commonwealth Honors students to undertake, over the course of a modest semester, to deepen their understanding of our own American society by investigating our practices and logics of punishment through multiple lenses, including the historical, the legal, the philosophical, and the literary. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 203-01 (6615): Creating Global Community
Interracial Cinema

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Jayson Baker

3 Credits. This course studies romantic couplings, brotherly and sisterly bonds, and parent-child relations across race and ethnicity in film. Interracial relationships on screen describe ways communities within nations and across nations imagine each other. Together we will explore themes of identity, community, and belonging, and research a broad range of filmmaking traditions that place interracial and interethnic relationships at the center of the narrative. The class will discover how the intimacy of interracial relations explains perceptions across the world at large. Most films will require English subtitles. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 301: Honors Research Across the Disciplines

3 Credits. Preparation for Honors thesis or project. Students should take this seminar no later than the semester BEFORE they plan to begin work on their project. The course explores topics such as creative and critical thinking, project and time management, research ethics, and public presentation. By the end of the semester, students will identify their project supervisor and submit their initial project proposal.

     HON 301-01 (6616)

      Tu 3:30-5:10 PM
      Prof. Kristen Sethares

     HON 301-02 (6617)

      MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
      Prof. Laura Franz

     HON 301-03 (12880)

      MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
      Prof. Robert Jones

HON 490-01 (6623)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project I

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Research for and preparation of an honors thesis in partial fulfillment of the University Honors Program requirements for graduation as a Commonwealth Scholar, for students whose honors research is multi-disciplinary. In the first semester, the student engages in intensive reading and research appropriate to the thesis or project, culminating in a formal written proposal. During the second semester, the student completes the writing and other preparation of the thesis or project. Students must present their results in an appropriate public forum. Students typically register to continue to complete HON 491, and an intermediate grade of IP can be given in HON 490 until there is a final grade for HON 491 which can then also be applied to HON 490. On the other hand, a final grade can be given at the conclusion of HON 490. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

HON 491-01 (6624)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project II

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Continuation of HON 490 thesis work. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

Accounting - ACT 212-06H (5073)
Principles of Accounting II

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Christopher Jacobsen

3 Credits. An introduction to managerial accounting emphasizing how managers use accounting data within their organizations for planning, control, and making decisions. The course is structured to provide a foundation of cost terms, systems design, cost behavior, procedural techniques for planning and control, performance measurements, and the use of data for making operational decisions. Ethical issues in managerial reporting are considered. Pre-requisites: ACT 211, Sophomore standing; Business Majors, Business Administration minor, Finance minor, or Economics-Healthcare majors only.

Art History - ARH 102H
Introduction to the History of Art                               

     ARH 102-02H (4847)

      MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
      Prof. Jamie Disarno  

     ARH 102-04H (13320)

      TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
      Prof. Laura Franz

3 Credits. A study of the history of art and visual culture from the ancient world to the present. This course consists of a chronological study of painting, sculpture and architecture as well as photography, film and digital media, with an emphasis on the historical, cultural and social forces that shape these artifacts. Pre-requisite: CVPA majors only. Fulfills University Studies 3B.

Biology - BIO 122-03H (5471)
Introductory Biology II

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Benjamin Winslow

3 Credits. A broad survey of the field of biology; second of a two semester sequence. This course explores the diversity of living things, examines topics in anatomy & physiology, and introduces the field of ecology. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support the concepts associated with these fields. Additional emphasis is placed on the use of biological information in society. Pre-requisite for 200, 300, and 400 level biology courses. Pre-requisite: BIO 121; BIO or Engineering majors only. Fulfills University Studies 2B.

Biology - BIO 234-02H (5638)
Cell Biology

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM & Th 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Erin Bromage

3 Credits. A study of the structure & processes of living cells, including prokaryotes (archaea, eubacteria) and emphasizing eukaryotes (plants, animals, fungi, etc.). Area of focus include cell anatomy, structure and function of biological macromolecules, processes of the gene (replication, transcription, translation), endomembrane trafficking, cytoskeletal structure and function, regulation and mechanics of cell division, and cell signaling. Pre-requisites: BIO 121, BIO 122, and CHM 152 or CHM 156 with a C- or better.

Biology - BIO 235-02H (5639)
Genetics

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM & M 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Robert Drew

3 Credits. Introduction to the science of heredity. The lectures present an integrated concept of the gene provided from the study of Mendelian and molecular genetics. Selected topics in quantitative inheritance and human genetics are included. Pre-requisites: BIO 121 & BIO 122.

Bioengineering - BNG 255-02H (5821)
Biology for Engineers

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Laura Hanzly

3 Credits. Principles of biology at the biology/engineering interface. The course will discuss biological principles that can inform an approach to engineering that is more in harmony with living systems and it will present engineering analyses of the structure and function of human tissue. Topics include an introduction to molecular biology, evolution and design, cell structure and function, the mechanics of tissues, sensing and signal transmission in the nervous system,  biological energy generation and transduction, chemical detoxification and waste handling, and tissue defense mechanisms. Fulfills University Studies 2B. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 315-02H (5822)
Biomechanics

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Lamya Karim

3 Credits. Introduction to the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems. Specific topics include: structure and function of biological tissues, mechanical properties of natural and prosthetic materials, and analysis of both rigid body and deformational mechanics applied to biological tissues including bone and soft connective tissues. Basic concepts of deformable body mechanics, including stress and strain analysis, viscoelasticity, muscle action and applications to common problems in orthopedic biomechanics. Pre-requisite: EGR 241. Co-requisites: MTH 212 and BNG 317. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 498-02H (6324)
Bioengineering Capstone Design II

TuTh 2:00-1:45 PM
Prof. Qinguo Fan

3 Credits. Application of knowledge gained in various courses to the synthesis, analysis, and design of a system in a particular bioengineering field of interest selected by the student's team. The product proposed in BNG 497 will be built in BNG 498. Pre-requisite: BNG 497.

Chemistry - CHM 156H
Modern Chemical Principles II

TBA
Prof. TBA

3 Credits.  A continuation of CHM 151. The details of the behavior of solids, liquids, & gases, the types of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, gaseous equilibrium, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Non-honors sections are offered. Pre-requisite: CHM Majors.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 202-02H (5842) / -02HL (5843)
Circuit Theory II

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM / Th 3:30-5:00 PM
Prof. Mohammad Karim

3.5 Credits. The second course in basic circuit theory and design. Topics include AC circuit steady-state response analysis, review of complex numbers, phasors, coupled inductors and ideal transformers, rms voltage and current, the maximum power transfer theorem, balanced 3-phase systems, and power and energy computations, applications of Laplace transforms to solutions of switched circuits and differential equations with initial conditions, stability, poles/zeros, Fourier transform, frequency response, Bode plots, network analysis, and equivalent circuits. Students are introduced to graphical convolution and Fourier series. Group classroom and project activities require design, implementation and measurement of filters and other circuits to meet design specification. Pre-requisite: ECE 201; CPE/ELE Majors only.

Economics - ECO 231-03H (5260)
Microeconomics

MWF 8:00-8:50 AM
Prof. Devon Lynch

3 Credits. Survey of the American economy focusing on markets, the price system, and resource allocation. Price determination in competitive and imperfectly-competitive markets. Applications in agricultural economics, legal prices, excise taxes, labor market issues, advertising, technological change, pollution and the environment, public goods, antitrust policy, international trade, and alternative economic systems. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A -or- 4B. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

English - ENL 102 (2 Sections)
Critical Writing and Reading II                               

3 Credits. Synthesis-focused course that builds on ENL 101. Students sharpen analytical skills by reading complex texts across public and academic genres. Students also create individual research questions, build college-level research skills, compose sophisticated syntheses, and revise their own argumentative, academic contributions to a defined conversation. Students leave the course prepared for intermediate reading and writing tasks in a broad variety of disciplines as well as with improved research skills and the reflective habits of successful, life-long learners. Pre-requisite: ENL 101. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1B.

     ENL 102-34H (5424)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell  

     ENL 102-35H (5425)

      MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
      Prof. Julie Bowman

English - ENL 200-12H (5237)
Studies in Literature

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Yuni Kim

3 Credits. A study of selected readings dealing with a special topic chosen by the instructor. Recent special topics include New England Literature, Children's Literature, the Artist in Literature, Black Music, and Black Literature. May be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed as BLS 200; LST 200. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

English - ENL 266-06H (5255)
Technical Communication

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Prof. Joshua Botvin

3 Credits. Introduction to the technical communication skills used in business and industry. Students practice techniques for creating, managing, and presenting information in written, oral, visual, and electronic forms and use a variety of tools to research and collaborate on projects that relate to many audiences, purposes, forms, and formats of  technical communication. Pre-requisite: ENL 102. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1C.

HON 201-01 (6613): Knowing Ourselves
Friends with Benefits 

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Brian Ayotte

3 Credits. Do you like working out with friends? Do you eat more when you are out with a group of people? Have you ever done something unhealthy just because other people were doing it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in good company (or bad company depending on the behavior!). This course will explore how people in our lives, including friends, family, and peers, influence our health and health behaviors. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for CAS Distribution.

HON 201-02 (12879): Knowing Ourselves
Reimagining the Human 

TuTh 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell

3 Credits. Is Grandma a cyborg because she has a pacemaker? Is ChatGPT human because it can write a poem? This course considers the shifting line we draw between the human and its others. We’ll study novels, stories, and films alongside philosophy and criticism to learn how the idea of “the human” has developed in response to legal, scientific, historical, and cultural changes. In so doing, we’ll track recurring tropes and metaphors that attempt to flesh out the idea of “the human” and investigate how those fictional forms shape the way we understand and attribute value to ourselves. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for CAS Distribution.

HON 202-01 (6614): Transformative American Ideas
U.S. Civil Rights Movement

TuTh 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Prof. Mark Santow

3 Credits. Investigation of important North American contributions to human civilization, from Jazz and the airplane, to nuclear weapons and Cheese Wiz, to individual rights, the written constitution and the democratic republic. Topics could include Coming Down with the Blues; building the car, or the plane, Hollywood and the Invention of mass cinema; from inalienable rights to human rights; the Long 1960s as Cultural Revolution. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 202-02 (6631): Transformative American Ideas
Crime, Punishment, & the American Story

TuTh 3:30-4:45 PM
Prof. Eli Evans

3 Credits. We can learn much about a society – what it is, and what we might aspire for it to be – by thinking about who, when, why, and how it punishes its members. We can learn how it understands transgression, atonement, justice, and forgiveness; how it discerns between the criminal and the merely unlawful or illicit, and to the benefit and detriment of whom; how and to whom it assigns responsibility, and whom it absolves of the same, for its deficiencies, failures, and afflictions. Inspired by Amherst College’s Austin Sarat to introduce the interrogation of punishment to secondary school curricula, this course will challenge our Commonwealth Honors students to undertake, over the course of a modest semester, to deepen their understanding of our own American society by investigating our practices and logics of punishment through multiple lenses, including the historical, the legal, the philosophical, and the literary. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 203-01 (6615): Creating Global Community
Interracial Cinema

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Prof. Jayson Baker

3 Credits. This course studies romantic couplings, brotherly and sisterly bonds, and parent-child relations across race and ethnicity in film. Interracial relationships on screen describe ways communities within nations and across nations imagine each other. Together we will explore themes of identity, community, and belonging, and research a broad range of filmmaking traditions that place interracial and interethnic relationships at the center of the narrative. The class will discover how the intimacy of interracial relations explains perceptions across the world at large. Most films will require English subtitles. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Humanities Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 301: Honors Research Across the Disciplines

3 Credits. Preparation for Honors thesis or project. Students should take this seminar no later than the semester BEFORE they plan to begin work on their project. The course explores topics such as creative and critical thinking, project and time management, research ethics, and public presentation. By the end of the semester, students will identify their project supervisor and submit their initial project proposal.

     HON 301-01 (6616)

      Tu 3:30-5:10 PM
      Prof. Kristen Sethares

     HON 301-02 (6617)

      MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
      Prof. Laura Franz

     HON 301-03 (12880)

      MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
      Prof. Robert Jones

HON 490-01 (6623)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project I

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Research for and preparation of an honors thesis in partial fulfillment of the University Honors Program requirements for graduation as a Commonwealth Scholar, for students whose honors research is multi-disciplinary. In the first semester, the student engages in intensive reading and research appropriate to the thesis or project, culminating in a formal written proposal. During the second semester, the student completes the writing and other preparation of the thesis or project. Students must present their results in an appropriate public forum. Students typically register to continue to complete HON 491, and an intermediate grade of IP can be given in HON 490 until there is a final grade for HON 491 which can then also be applied to HON 490. On the other hand, a final grade can be given at the conclusion of HON 490. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

HON 491-01 (6624)
APEX/Honors Thesis Project II

Independent Study
Prof. Amy Shapiro

3 Credits. Continuation of HON 490 thesis work. Enrollment requires a permission number from the instructor.

Mathematics - MTH 154-05H (5484)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

MWF 12-12:50 PM and F 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An intensive study of the techniques and applications of integration and infinite series. Topics include: techniques and applications of integration, improper integrals, infinite series (including convergence tests, the interval of convergence for power series, and Taylor series), an introduction to vectors, and parametric and polar equations. This is the second semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor's consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 152. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later. Pre-requisite: MTH 153 or 151.

Mathematics - MTH 211-02H (5509)
Analytical Geometry & Calculus III

TuTh 2:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Biyong Luo

4 Credits. An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves, and surfaces, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green's theorem, flux and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 280-01H (5932)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 4:00-4:50 PM
Prof. Hangjian Ling

1 Credit. Honors enrichment course supplementing a required sophomore level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor's discretion.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 380-01H (5934)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Sankha Bhowmick

1 Credit. Honors enrichment course supplementing a required junior level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor's discretion.

Music – MUS 101-02H (4839)
Introduction to Music

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Ronald Sherwin

3 Credits. Presents a basic music vocabulary and develops intelligent discrimination in the listener through study and analysis of outstanding works from Gregorian Chant to the present, including music of diverse cultures. Emphasis is also placed on the relationship of the historical development of music to parallel movements in art, drama, philosophical thought, etc. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.

Nursing – NUR 102-05H (6429)
Concepts of the Professional Nursing Role I

W 1:00-3:50 PM
Prof. Peeranuch Leseure

3 Credits. Introduction to the discipline of professional nursing. Learners will examine individual values and beliefs in relation to foundational concepts, including the nursing process, and behaviors that define the discipline. The purpose of course is to build a foundation of self as nurse. The emphasis is placed on socializing the learner as an active, developing professional within the legal and ethical context and dimensions of the discipline. Learners will explore the relationship to self, individuals, families and communities utilizing the art of nursing presence and therapeutic communication. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisite: NUR 101.

Nursing – NUR 261-02H (6432)
Concepts of Scholarship for Nursing Practice

Th 12:30-3:30 PM
Prof. Melissa Desroches

3 Credits. Introduction to the concepts of evidence-based nursing practice, informatics, and technology. Connections between these concepts, related theory, the research process, and application to evidence-based practice and health care quality are explored. Building on the concepts of communication, culture and diversity, legal and ethical issues, and professional behaviors, this course fosters growth in student writing skills by integrating writing assignments with critical thinking skills. This course is based on the American Nurses Association (2015) Scope and Standards of Practice. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisites: NUR 211 & NUR 212.

Physics – PHY 114-02H/HL/HR (5904 / 5905 / 5906)
Classical Physics II

Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50 PM / Lab: W 2:00-3:50 PM / Recitation: W 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse

4 Credits. A calculus-based introduction to the concepts of electricity and magnetism. Study of electric and magnetic fields, electric potential, capacitance and inductance, elementary circuits, and electromagnetic oscillations. Laboratory experiments provide students with a solid understanding of basic DC circuit concepts and an introduction to AC circuits. Pre-requisite: PHY 111 or 113; MTH 152 or MTH 154. Fulfills University Studies 2A.

Physics – PHY 152-02H (6336)
Stars, Planets, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Caudill

3 Credits. Introduction to the science of the Sun and stars - their properties, energy-making processes, formation, and life histories - plus analysis of two societal issues: the viability of solar power (both sunlight and thermonuclear-fusion) as a means of terrestrial energy production; and the question of whether life exists on planets elsewhere in the universe. Fulfills University Studies 2A -OR- 2B (not both).

Physics – PHY 213-02H/HR (5912/5913)
Applied Modern Physics

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM / M 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Robert Fisher

3 Credits. A first course in modern physics designed for engineering and physics students. It deals with light waves, diffraction, interference, and basic matter waves with an introduction to the Schrödinger equation. Basic atomic and nuclear physics is also introduced. Pre-requisite: PHY 112 or 114; MTH 152 or MTH 154.

Physics – PHY 341-02H (6156)
Modern Physics & Quantum Mechanics I

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Jianyi Wang

3 Credits. Experimental evidence leading to the development of modern physics, Bohr-Sommerfeld theory of the hydrogen atom. Special relativity, introduction to the Schrödinger equation with analytical and numerical solutions to simple one-dimensional bound and scattering problems, operators, uncertainty and superposition principles. Pre-requisite: PHY 213 & 234.

Sustainability - SUS 101-02H (14186)
Principles of Sustainability

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. TBA

3 Credits. Fundamental principles of Sustainability. Goal is to provide a larger context for topics covered in sustainability courses. Topics covered include: What is Sustainability?, Climate Change and Environmental Challenges, systems Thinking/Systems Analysis, "Natural" Systems and Function, Human Interactions with Natural Systems, Ethics, and Values. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A -or- 4C. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution. 

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