Courses

Accounting - ACT 212-06H (11936)
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 11820and 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 312-04H (12083)
Legal Framework of Business

MoWeFr 2:00PM - 2:50PM
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 (12799)
Introductory Biology II

MoWeFr 1:00PM - 1:50PM
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 235-02H (12818)
Genetics

MoWeFr 9:00AM - 9:50AM
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-requisite: BIO 121 & 122.

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 (12925): Let's Go to the Movies

      TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
      Prof. Joshua Botvin

     ENL 102-35H (12926)

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

English - ENL 200-04H (12932): Origin Stories
Studies in Literature

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

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 (12963)
Technical Communication

TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM
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.

Political Science – PSC 101-03H (12614)
Introduction to American Politics

TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Prof. Douglas Roscoe

3 Credits. Theory and practice of national government in Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court, and the interaction of these institutions with interest groups, political parties, public opinion and the mass media. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Sustainability – SUS 202-01H (5359)
Sustainable Food

MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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.

Bioengineering - BNG 255-02H (11644)
Biology for Engineers

MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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 (11647)
Biomechanics

TuTh 12:30 - 1:45PM
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-requisite: BNG 317. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 498-02H (11682)
Bioengineering Capstone Design II

TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Prof. Christopher Brigham

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. 

Computer Science - CIS 499-02H (12345)
Senior Software Engineering Project II

MoWeFr 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Prof. Firas Khatib

3 Credits. Part II of two-semester sequence of team development of a software product for a specific customer. This capstone project utilizes and integrates knowledge and skills acquired through study of computer science. Provides hands-on experience with large-scale problem from conception to implementation of the solution. Is conducted in a framework of well-defined low-ceremony software process. The lecture covers advanced software process issues including software process improvement, and total quality management at the team and enterprise levels Pre-requisite: CIS 498; C or better.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 202-02H (13125) / -02HL (13126)
Circuit Theory II

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

Mathematics - MTH 154-04H (12758)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

MoWe 12:00PM - 12:50PM and Fr 12:00PM - 1:50PM
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. Co-requisite: TBA.

Mathematics - MTH 212-05H (12766)
Differential Equations

MoWeFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
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. Co-requisite: TBA.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 280-01H (11772)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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 (11775)
Honors Enrichment

Mo 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Prof. Afsoon Amirzadeh Goghari

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 152-02H (12436)
Stars, Planets, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

MoWeFr 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Prof. Sarah 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 B.

Physics – PHY 213-02H/HR (12439/12440)
Applied Modern Physics

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM / M 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Robert Fisher / 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 (12443)
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.

Medical Laboratory Science - MLS 106-02H (11392)
Contemporary Topics in Human Ecology II

MoWeFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Prof. Melody O'Donnell

3 Credits. Medical-social problems as they relate to modern society. Contemporary topics such as stress, sexuality, inheritance, and aging are discussed. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 2B.

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 (11462)
Concepts of Scholarship for Nursing Practice

Th 12:30PM - 3:30PM
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.

Art History - ARH 102H (2 sections)
Introduction to the History of Art                               

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.

ARH 102H-02H (11250)

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Jamie Disarno

ARH 102H-04H (11252)

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

ARH 102H-06H (12306)

MoWeFr 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Prof. Jamie Disarno

Music – MUS 101-03H (11297)
Introduction to Music

TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Prof. Julianne Parolisi

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.

Honors - HON 201: Knowing Ourselves (3 sections)

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.

HON 201-01 (11815): Health Myths

TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Prof. Brian Ayotte

Does homeopathy work, is organic food healthier, and can going outside with wet hair make you sick? This course explores how to evaluate familiar health claims by distinguishing strong arguments from weak ones, understand how statistics can be misinterpreted, and recognize our own biases. Students will examine how these beliefs develop and spread, and what the evidence actually tells us. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 201-02 (11816): Sports Psychology

MoWeFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Prof. Nicholas Zambrotta

This course will review the major social/psychological theories utilized in current sport psychology research. The practical applications of these theoretical constructs will be emphasized through discussion of techniques used to maximize participation and healthy behavior in sport. The course will include both theory and application. The first part will introduce major social/psychological theories that explain sport behaviors- personality, motivation, attention, and anxiety are examples of constructs that will be explored.  The second part of the course will discuss intervention strategies and techniques. This will emphasize the practical applications of sport psychology- for example, a coach, consultant, or trainer working with an athlete to improve performance. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 201-03 (11817): Brain in the Media

TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM

Prof. Heloisa Alves

Neuroscience is everywhere, from news headlines and TikTok videos to advertisements promising to unlock your brain’s full potential. The media often portrays the brain in ways that are both fascinating and potentially misleading. How much of it is real science, and how much is just neurohype? In this course, students will explore current topics in neuroscience and develop scientific literacy by critically evaluating how the brain is translated from academic research into popular media. Popular media articles and the original scientific articles will be used as a starting point for lectures and classroom discussions. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors - HON 202: Transformative American Ideas (1 section)

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.

HON 202-01 (11818)
How to Change the World

TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM
Prof. Douglas Roscoe

Everyone has ideas about what will make the world a better place.  How can a person actually make it happen?  Making a difference requires shaping governmental policies or directly changing how people think or behave.  This course explores pathways of influence through public and private channels, in both individual and organizational contexts.  These pathways are numerous and include voting, advocacy, donating, career, protest, lobbying, public service, community service, litigation, nonprofit action, entrepreneurship, and social enterprise.  Students will create their own plans for making the world a better place. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors - HON 203: Creating Global Community (1 section)

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.

HON 203-01 (11820)
Global Networks

TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Prof. Eli Evans

Description TBA. Fulfills a 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 301-01B (11821)

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

HON 301-02B (11822)

MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Prof. Laura Franz

HON 301-03 (11823)

TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell

HON 490-01 (11824)
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 (11825)
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 (11936)
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 11820and 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 (2 sections)
Introduction to the History of Art                               

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.

ARH 102H-02H (11250)

TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Prof. Jamie Disarno

ARH 102H-04H (11252)

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

ARH 102H-06H (12306)

MoWeFr 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Prof. Jamie Disarno

Biology - BIO 122-03H (12799)
Introductory Biology II

MoWeFr 1:00PM - 1:50PM
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 235-02H (12818)
Genetics

MoWeFr 9:00AM - 9:50AM
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-requisite: BIO 121 & 122.

Bioengineering - BNG 255-02H (11644)
Biology for Engineers

MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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 (11647)
Biomechanics

TuTh 12:30 - 1:45PM
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-requisite: BNG 317. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.

Bioengineering - BNG 498-02H (11682)
Bioengineering Capstone Design II

TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Prof. Christopher Brigham

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. 

Computer Science - CIS 499-02H (12345)
Senior Software Engineering Project II

MoWeFr 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Prof. Firas Khatib

3 Credits. Part II of two-semester sequence of team development of a software product for a specific customer. This capstone project utilizes and integrates knowledge and skills acquired through study of computer science. Provides hands-on experience with large-scale problem from conception to implementation of the solution. Is conducted in a framework of well-defined low-ceremony software process. The lecture covers advanced software process issues including software process improvement, and total quality management at the team and enterprise levels Pre-requisite: CIS 498; C or better.

Electrical Engineering - ECE 202-02H (13125) / -02HL (13126)
Circuit Theory II

TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM / Th 3:30PM - 5:00PM
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 (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 (12925): Let's Go to the Movies

      TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
      Prof. Joshua Botvin

     ENL 102-35H (12926)

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

English - ENL 200-04H (12932): Origin Stories
Studies in Literature

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

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 (12963)
Technical Communication

TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM
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.

Honors - HON 201: Knowing Ourselves (3 sections)

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.

HON 201-01 (11815): Health Myths

TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Prof. Brian Ayotte

Does homeopathy work, is organic food healthier, and can going outside with wet hair make you sick? This course explores how to evaluate familiar health claims by distinguishing strong arguments from weak ones, understand how statistics can be misinterpreted, and recognize our own biases. Students will examine how these beliefs develop and spread, and what the evidence actually tells us. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 201-02 (11816): Sports Psychology

MoWeFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Prof. Nicholas Zambrotta

This course will review the major social/psychological theories utilized in current sport psychology research. The practical applications of these theoretical constructs will be emphasized through discussion of techniques used to maximize participation and healthy behavior in sport. The course will include both theory and application. The first part will introduce major social/psychological theories that explain sport behaviors- personality, motivation, attention, and anxiety are examples of constructs that will be explored.  The second part of the course will discuss intervention strategies and techniques. This will emphasize the practical applications of sport psychology- for example, a coach, consultant, or trainer working with an athlete to improve performance. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

HON 201-03 (11817): Brain in the Media

TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM

Prof. Heloisa Alves

Neuroscience is everywhere, from news headlines and TikTok videos to advertisements promising to unlock your brain’s full potential. The media often portrays the brain in ways that are both fascinating and potentially misleading. How much of it is real science, and how much is just neurohype? In this course, students will explore current topics in neuroscience and develop scientific literacy by critically evaluating how the brain is translated from academic research into popular media. Popular media articles and the original scientific articles will be used as a starting point for lectures and classroom discussions. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors - HON 202: Transformative American Ideas (1 section)

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.

HON 202-01 (11818): Transformative American Ideas
How to Change the World

TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM
Prof. Douglas Roscoe

Everyone has ideas about what will make the world a better place.  How can a person actually make it happen?  Making a difference requires shaping governmental policies or directly changing how people think or behave.  This course explores pathways of influence through public and private channels, in both individual and organizational contexts.  These pathways are numerous and include voting, advocacy, donating, career, protest, lobbying, public service, community service, litigation, nonprofit action, entrepreneurship, and social enterprise.  Students will create their own plans for making the world a better place. Fulfills a Social Science Course for CAS Distribution.

Honors - HON 203: Creating Global Community (1 section)

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.

HON 203-01 (11820): Creating Global Community
Global Networks

TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Prof. Eli Evans

Description TBA. Fulfills a 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 301-01B (11821)

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

HON 301-02B (11822)

MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Prof. Laura Franz

HON 301-03 (11823)

TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Prof. Jacqueline O'Dell

HON 490-01 (11824)
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 (11825)
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 312-04H (12083)
Legal Framework of Business

MoWeFr 2:00PM - 2:50PM
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.

Medical Laboratory Science - MLS 106-02H (11392)
Contemporary Topics in Human Ecology II

MoWeFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Prof. Melody O'Donnell

3 Credits. Medical-social problems as they relate to modern society. Contemporary topics such as stress, sexuality, inheritance, and aging are discussed. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 2B.

Mechanical Engineering - MNE 280-01H (11772)
Honors Enrichment

Tu 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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 (11775)
Honors Enrichment

Mo 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Prof. Afsoon Amirzadeh Goghari

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.

Mathematics - MTH 154-04H (12758)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

MoWe 12:00PM - 12:50PM and Fr 12:00PM - 1:50PM
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. Co-requisite: TBA.

Mathematics - MTH 212-05H (12766)
Differential Equations

MoWeFr 10:00AM - 10:50AM
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. Co-requisite: TBA.

Music – MUS 101-03H (11297)
Introduction to Music

TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Prof. Julianne Parolisi

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 (11462)
Concepts of Scholarship for Nursing Practice

Th 12:30PM - 3:30PM
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.

Physics – PHY 152-02H (12436)
Stars, Planets, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

MoWeFr 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Prof. Sarah 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 B.

Physics – PHY 213-02H/HR (12439/12440)
Applied Modern Physics

MWF 1:00-1:50 PM / M 2:00-2:50 PM
Prof. Robert Fisher / 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 (12443)
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.

Political Science – PSC 101-03H (12614)
Introduction to American Politics

TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Prof. Douglas Roscoe

3 Credits. Theory and practice of national government in Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court, and the interaction of these institutions with interest groups, political parties, public opinion and the mass media. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4B. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.

Sustainability – SUS 202-01H (5359)
Sustainable Food

MoWeFr 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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.

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