Courses

Accounting - ACT 212-06H (13585)
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.

Management - MGT 312-05H (10642)
Legal Framework of Business

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Bobby Hazelton II

3 Credits. Overview of the legal environment of business. Topics covered include contracts, agency and tort law; labor law; securities law. Students will develop a general background in the major aspects of the law as it affects the daily business environment. Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing; Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, Sustainability Minors, or Material & Textiles Majors only.

Biology - BIO 122-03H (11337)
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.

Chemistry - CHM 156-02H (10453)
Modern Chemical Principles II

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Melissa Silvia

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.

English - ENL 102 (3 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 102-04H (10246)

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

     ENL 102-40H (10533)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Yuan Zhang

     ENL 102-41H (10534)

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

English - ENL 200-12H (10283)
Studies in Literature: The 70's

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Zak Sitter

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 258-01H (12619)
Literary Studies: Make Yourself at Home

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Mary Wilson

3 Credits. In this section of ENL 258, we’ll develop critical reading and interpretive skills that will enable you to make yourself at home in literary study.  We’ll do this work by examining the space and place of “home” in a variety of ways across three major literary genres—poetry, drama, and fiction.  We will look at the role home plays as a physical setting, as a metaphorical concept, and as an element of formal structure in literary texts. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

English - ENL 266-06H (10298)
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 (11423)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

MW 12-12:50 PM and F 12:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Adriano Marzullo

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 (11626)
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.

Mathematics - MTH 212-05H (11424)
Differential Equations

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Prof. Cheng Wang

3 Credits. An introduction to ordinary differential equations and their analysis.  Topics cover first order linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations, second order and higher order homogeneous and nonhomogeneous linear differential equations, the linear system of ordinary differential equations, qualitative analysis, numerical solutions, series solutions. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

Psychology – PSY 202-03H (13044)
General Psychology

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Donna Demanarig

3 Credits. Study of development and characteristics of behavior disorders. Topics to be considered include: cause of abnormal behavior, transient personality reaction to acute or special stress, psychoneurotic disorders, and therapeutic measures. Pre-requisite: PSY 101. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Sustainability – SUS 202-01H (10491)
Sustainable Food: Cultivating Resilience

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Lydia Silva

3 Credits. This course takes a whole systems approach to sustainable agriculture from seed to table, exploring how sustainable and regenerative agricultural systems can feed the world without harming the environment or having negative impacts on human health. We examine the environmental, social and economic components of sustainable agriculture including carbon farming, climate smart agriculture, organic agriculture, and agro-ecology. Through historical and multi-cultural perspectives we analyze regenerative strategies to build economic and community resilience in the transition to a sustainable food future. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

University Studies

Bioengineering - BNG 255-02H (10924)
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 (10925)
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.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 202-02H (10951) / -02HL (10952)
Circuit Theory II

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM / Th 2:00-3:30 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.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 280-01H (11061)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 11:00-11:50 AM
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 (11063)
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 (11024 / 11025 / 11026)
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 213-02H/HR (11032/11033)
Applied Modern Physics

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

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 154.

Physics – PHY 341-02H (13219)
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-H
Concepts of the Professional Nursing Role I

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 (11169)
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.

Nursing – NUR 356-02H (11406)
Concepts of Learning through Engagement

M 11:00 AM-1:50 PM
Prof. Mary-Elizabeth Sosa

3 Credits. This course immerses the student in civic engagement and service learning. The purpose of this course is to apply the threaded nursing concepts of culture and diversity, communication, professional behaviors, health promotion/health protection, evidence-based practice, and leadership to creatively design and execute active learning projects to benefit the community.  Students use nursing specific knowledge to identify, formulate, and complete projects. Pre-requisites: NUR 270 & 271.

Art History - ARH 102H (11687)
Introduction to the History of Art                               

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Profs. Anna Dempsey & 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.

Art & Design - AXD 353H (2 Sections)
Advanced Typographic Systems

3 Credits. Advanced Typography. Students explore the communicative and structural aspects of typography, experimenting with these aspects to enhance meaning. Building on previously covered typographic skills, students work on practical applications of advanced typographic systems. Projects focus on narrative and story-telling, and may result in print and/or screen-based solutions. Pre-requisites: AXD 253 & AXD 254.

     AXD 353-02H (11518)

      TuTh 12:30-3:15 PM
      Prof. Thomas Ladd   

     AXD 353-04H (12807)

      MW 9:30 AM -12:15 PM
      Prof. Thomas Ladd

Foundations - FOU 130-02H (10769)
3D Form & Space

TuTh 2:00-4:45 PM
Prof. Serra Fels

3 Credits. Fundamental principles of the third dimension in art and design through the manipulation of materials. This course advances hand skills, accurate analysis of process, and a basic proficiency in a variety of methods. Students work with a range of materials to develop understanding of their character and appropriateness for particular solutions. Course designed for the first-year art student. Pre-requisite: CVPA Students or permission of instructor.

Music – MUS 101-02H (11535)
Introduction to Music

TuTh 9:30-10:45 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 (11281): Knowing Ourselves
Human Stories, Religion, & Myth 

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Crystal Lubinsky

3 Credits. Exploration of what it means to be human. This course will sample insights into ourselves from the unraveling of the human genome to the uncovering of the earliest evidence of distinctively human culture. Topics could include human consciousness, biomedical discoveries, defining human experiences, or the origins of human societies or belief sets. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for CAS Distribution.

HON 202-01 (11283): Transformative American Ideas
Understanding America Through Music

TuTh 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Prof. Ronald Sherwin

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 203-01 (11284): Creating Global Community
Going for the Gold

TuTh 11:00 AM -12:15 PM
Prof. Eli Evans

3 Credits. Exploration of globalization through its causes and in terms of the economic, cultural and political consequences that have followed. The course approaches this theme from both descriptive and normative perspectives. Topics could include the food revolution and changing global demographics, the internet and its impact on human interaction, climate crisis and global solidarity. May be repeated with change of content. 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 (11285)

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

     HON 301-02 (11286)

      MW 10:00-11:15 AM
      Prof. Brian Ayotte

HON 310-01 (12642)
Classroom to Career

W 9:00-9:50am
Prof. Alyssa Snizek

1 Credit. In this 1-credit, semester-long class, you will explore leadership styles, networking skills, self-marketing and promotion, and how to translate your major into the real world.

You will build a career management portfolio throughout this class, which includes a personalized career plan and other lessons we will work on in class as well as documents you can gather outside of class or do on your own time. As a result of this course and career management portfolio, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of career development and management, professional development, and career interests.

HON 490-01 (11335)
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 (11336)
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 (13585)
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 (11687)
Introduction to the History of Art                               

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Profs. Anna Dempsey & 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.

Art & Design - AXD 353H (2 Sections)
Advanced Typographic Systems

3 Credits. Advanced Typography. Students explore the communicative and structural aspects of typography, experimenting with these aspects to enhance meaning. Building on previously covered typographic skills, students work on practical applications of advanced typographic systems. Projects focus on narrative and story-telling, and may result in print and/or screen-based solutions. Pre-requisites: AXD 253 & AXD 254.

     AXD 353-02H (11518)

      TuTh 12:30-3:15 PM
      Prof. Thomas Ladd   

     AXD 353-04H (12807)

      MW 9:30 AM -12:15 PM
      Prof. Thomas Ladd

Biology - BIO 122-03H (11337)
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.

Bioengineering - BNG 255-02H (10924)
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 (10925)
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.

Chemistry - CHM 156-02H (10453)
Modern Chemical Principles II

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Melissa Silvia

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 (10951) / -02HL (10952)
Circuit Theory II

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM / Th 2:00-3:30 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 102 (3 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 102-04H (10246)

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

     ENL 102-40H (10533)

      TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
      Prof. Yuan Zhang

     ENL 102-41H (10534)

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

English - ENL 200-12H (10283)
Studies in Literature

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Zak Sitter

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 258-01H (12619)
Literary Studies: Make Yourself at Home

TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Prof. Mary Wilson

3 Credits. In this section of ENL 258, we’ll develop critical reading and interpretive skills that will enable you to make yourself at home in literary study.  We’ll do this work by examining the space and place of “home” in a variety of ways across three major literary genres—poetry, drama, and fiction.  We will look at the role home plays as a physical setting, as a metaphorical concept, and as an element of formal structure in literary texts. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.

English - ENL 266-06H (10298)
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.

Foundations - FOU 130-02H (10769)
3D Form & Space

TuTh 2:00-4:45 PM
Prof. Serra Fels

3 Credits. Fundamental principles of the third dimension in art and design through the manipulation of materials. This course advances hand skills, accurate analysis of process, and a basic proficiency in a variety of methods. Students work with a range of materials to develop understanding of their character and appropriateness for particular solutions. Course designed for the first-year art student. Pre-requisite: CVPA Students or permission of instructor.

HON 201-01 (11281): Knowing Ourselves
Human Stories, Religion, & Myth 

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Crystal Lubinsky

3 Credits. Exploration of what it means to be human. This course will sample insights into ourselves from the unraveling of the human genome to the uncovering of the earliest evidence of distinctively human culture. Topics could include human consciousness, biomedical discoveries, defining human experiences, or the origins of human societies or belief sets. May be repeated with change of content. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for CAS Distribution.

HON 202-01 (11283): Transformative American Ideas
Understanding America Through Music

TuTh 9:30 AM-10:45 AM
Prof. Ronald Sherwin

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 203-01 (11284): Creating Global Community
Going for the Gold

TuTh 11:00 AM -12:15 PM
Prof. Eli Evans

3 Credits. Exploration of globalization through its causes and in terms of the economic, cultural and political consequences that have followed. The course approaches this theme from both descriptive and normative perspectives. Topics could include the food revolution and changing global demographics, the internet and its impact on human interaction, climate crisis and global solidarity. May be repeated with change of content. 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 (11285)

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

     HON 301-02 (11286)

      MW 10:00-11:15 AM
      Prof. Brian Ayotte

HON 310-01 (12642)
Classroom to Career

W 9:00-9:50am
Prof. Alyssa Snizek

1 Credit. In this 1-credit, semester-long class, you will explore leadership styles, networking skills, self-marketing and promotion, and how to translate your major into the real world.

You will build a career management portfolio throughout this class, which includes a personalized career plan and other lessons we will work on in class as well as documents you can gather outside of class or do on your own time. As a result of this course and career management portfolio, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of career development and management, professional development, and career interests.

HON 490-01 (11335)
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 (11336)
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.

Management - MGT 312-05H (10642)
Legal Framework of Business

MWF 12:00-12:50 PM
Prof. Bobby Hazelton II

3 Credits. Overview of the legal environment of business. Topics covered include contracts, agency and tort law; labor law; securities law. Students will develop a general background in the major aspects of the law as it affects the daily business environment. Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing; Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, Sustainability Minors, or Material & Textiles Majors only.

Mathematics - MTH 154-05H (11423)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

MW 12-12:50 PM and F 12:00-1:50 PM
Prof. Adriano Marzullo

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 (11626)
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.

Mathematics - MTH 212-05H (11424)
Differential Equations

MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Prof. Cheng Wang

3 Credits. An introduction to ordinary differential equations and their analysis.  Topics cover first order linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations, second order and higher order homogeneous and nonhomogeneous linear differential equations, the linear system of ordinary differential equations, qualitative analysis, numerical solutions, series solutions. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 280-01H (11061)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 11:00-11:50 AM
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 (11063)
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 (11535)
Introduction to Music

TuTh 9:30-10:45 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-H
Concepts of the Professional Nursing Role I

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 (11169)
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.

Nursing – NUR 356-02H (11406)
Concepts of Learning through Engagement

M 11:00 AM -1:50 PM
Prof. Mary-Elizabeth Sosa

3 Credits. This course immerses the student in civic engagement and service learning. The purpose of this course is to apply the threaded nursing concepts of culture and diversity, communication, professional behaviors, health promotion/health protection, evidence-based practice, and leadership to creatively design and execute active learning projects to benefit the community.  Students use nursing specific knowledge to identify, formulate, and complete projects. Pre-requisites: NUR 270 & 271.

Physics – PHY 114-02H/HL/HR (11024 / 11025 / 11026)
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 213-02H/HR (11032/11033)
Applied Modern Physics

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

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 154.

Physics – PHY 341-02H (13219)
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.

Psychology – PSY 202-03H (13044)
General Psychology

MWF 11:00-11:50 AM
Prof. Donna Demanarig

3 Credits. Study of development and characteristics of behavior disorders. Topics to be considered include: cause of abnormal behavior, transient personality reaction to acute or special stress, psychoneurotic disorders, and therapeutic measures. Pre-requisite: PSY 101. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Sustainability – SUS 202-01H (10491)
Sustainable Food: Cultivating Resilience

MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Prof. Lydia Silva

3 Credits. This course takes a whole systems approach to sustainable agriculture from seed to table, exploring how sustainable and regenerative agricultural systems can feed the world without harming the environment or having negative impacts on human health. We examine the environmental, social and economic components of sustainable agriculture including carbon farming, climate smart agriculture, organic agriculture, and agro-ecology. Through historical and multi-cultural perspectives we analyze regenerative strategies to build economic and community resilience in the transition to a sustainable food future. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

University Studies