Please be aware that Fall registration for honors students will be opening at 7:30am on the following dates:
- Monday, April 3, 2023 for students with 100 credits or more;
- Tuesday, April 4, 2023 for students with 85 to 99.9 earned credits;
- Wednesday, April 5, 2023, early registration groups including honors students.
Please register as early as you can to take advantage of the widest range of choice.
Honors Courses ● Fall 2023
All Honors sections can be found below, organized by College. At the bottom, a complete list of all Honors sections is also available.
Check back often! We will update this list with any additions or revisions.
Accounting - ACT 211-09H (10657)
Principles of Accounting I
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Nancy Osborne
3 Credits. Accounting concepts and procedures, studied through the analysis, classification, recording, and summarizing of business transactions. Financial statements are introduced and shown to be a source of essential information for management and others outside of the business. Ethical issues in financial reporting are considered.
Economics - ECO 231-04H
(See College of Arts & Sciences List)
Finance - FIN 312-05H (10676)
Business Finance
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Zhaojin Xu
3 Credits. An introduction to the nature of financial management. The course presents the basic tools used in the decision-making process as they pertain to the acquisition, management and financing current and long-term assets. Working capital policies, the time value of money, capital budgeting and debt and equity financing are discussed. Pre-requisites: ACT 212 and ECO 231, at least Junior standing; Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, or Finance Minor. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Management - MGT 312-05H (11447)
The Legal Framework of Business
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Michael Levinson
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 Studies or Material & Textiles Majors. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Management Info Systems - MIS 101-06H (10695)
The Business Organization
MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: CCB 115
Prof. Jessica Fernandes
3 Credits. A technology-based, cross-discipline course for first-year students, the first business core course. It introduces first-year business majors to the world of business and enriches their first-year experience. It provides students with an overview of business, its environment and its subsystems (e.g. operations, marketing, accounting, finance and information systems); and enhances their computer and team-working skills. Through informational and advising experiences students make decisions in areas such as the selection of courses, a major, a career and the utilization of on-campus student resources. Pre-requisites: Freshmen Business majors only.
Operations Management – POM 212-05H (10711)
Business Statistics
MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: CCB 340
Prof. Uday Jha
3 Credits. Examines both descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to business. Topics include graphical and tabular methods of data presentation, probability theory and distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and forecasting. Emphasis is placed on concepts, applications, and the proper use of statistics to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Throughout this course students will use computer software to perform statistical analyses. Students will learn how to make decisions using facts and the techniques of data analysis. Students will also use the internet to supplement classroom learning. Pre-requisite: MTH 146.
Biology - BIO 121-03H (11498)
Introductory Biology I
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Benjamin Winslow
3 Credits. A broad survey of the field of biology; first of two semester sequence. This course introduces fundamental principles in molecular biology, cellular biology, heredity & genetics, and evolutionary theory. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support these principles. Pre-requisite for 200, 300, & 400 level biology courses. Pre-requisite: BIO majors only or Engineering majors. Fulfills University Studies 2A.
Biology - BIO 321-02H / 02HL (13259/13260)
General Microbiology
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM / Th 2-4:50 PM (Lab)
Location: TBA
Prof. Mark Silby
3 Credits. The nature and diversity of microorganisms. Special emphasis is placed on bacterial cytology, nutrition, physiology, and growth. Topics on the significance of microorganisms in the environment and the evolutionary relationships of microorganisms are included. Pre-requisite: BIO 210 or 214 or 215 and BIO 234 or 235.
Economics - ECO 231-04H (10255)
Principles of Microeconomics
MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Location: LIB 225
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 101 (3 Sections)
Critical Writing and Reading I
3 Credits. Argument-focused course that introduces students to scholarly reading and writing strategies. Students practice widely-applicable methods of reading, writing, and revising arguments. Students read college-level arguments from diverse popular, public, and academic genres in order to develop their academic skills of analyzing single arguments, synthesizing multiple perspectives, and composing informed responses to an ongoing conversation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1A.
ENL 101-08H (11015)
MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Julie Bowman
ENL 101-31H (11036)
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Meghan Fair
ENL 101-33H (11038)
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Yuan Zhang
English - ENL 200-13H (11068)
Studies in Literature: Banned YA Books
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Jenny Howe
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 (11077)
Literary Studies: On Monsters
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Caroline Gelmi
3 Credits. Vampires, goblins, werewolves. A monster is always more than just itself. Monsters embody a culture’s anxieties, fantasies, dilemmas, and desires. In this course, we’ll ask how literary representations of monsters engage a culture’s larger social, political, and psychological concerns. How does the monstrous signal the space of the forbidden and the unthinkable? How does monstrosity both invite and repel us, encouraging us to enter other worlds and ways of being while simultaneously barring our passage? By exploring these questions in novels, short stories, plays, poems, and films, students will gain and strengthen foundational skills in literary analysis, writing, and research. Our readings will include texts by Bram Stoker, Flannery O’Connor, Angela Carter, Edward Albee, Octavia Butler, Christina Rossetti, Terrance Hayes, Natalie Diaz, and Jordan Peele. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.
Mathematics - MTH 153-05H (10471)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering I
MW 1-1:50 PM and F 12:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Biyong Luo
4 Credits. An intensive study of differential calculus and its applications, and an introduction to integrals. Topics include: limits, continuity, indeterminate forms, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit and logarithmic differentiation, integration by substitution, the applications of calculus in science and engineering, and the use of technological tools (such as graphing calculator and computer algebra systems). This is the first 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 151. 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. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1D.
Mathematics - MTH 213-04H (11536)
Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering III
TuTh 10:00-11:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Adriano Marzullo
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 integrals and Green theorem, flux, and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. MTH 213 can be replaced by MTH 211. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.
Philosophy – PHL 215-05H (12231)
Introduction to Ethics
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Jennifer Mulnix
3 Credits. A critical examination of normative theories of obligation and value. It includes philosophical examination of some moral problems including but not limited to: abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, gender and sexual orientation equality, pornography and censorship, violence, and economic injustice. Numerous ethical theories will be discussed, including but not limited to: Cultural Relativism, Ethical Subjectivism, Ethical Egoism, Divine Command Theory, Utilitarianism, Rights Theories, Kantianism, Social Contract Theory, and Feminist Ethics. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.
Political Science – PSC 101-03H (13393)
Introduction to American Politics
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: LIB 226
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.
Political Science – PSC 284-02H (10286)
Model U.N.
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Peter Sandby-Thomas
3 Credits. Examination of the role played by the United Nations in dealing with important issues and challenges in the arena of international politics. Students perform the role of delegates representing individual countries and, through the format of simulations, learn about the statecraft of foreign policy, diplomacy and international relation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.
Psychology – PSY 101-06H (11223)
General Psychology
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Brian Ayotte
3 Credits. A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.
Psychology – PSY 205-01H (10379)
Statistics for Psychology
MW 8:00-9:40 AM
Location: LARTS 213
Prof. Mary Kayyal
4 Credits. An introduction to analysis of quantitative data in psychology, including probability, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, analysis of variance and data analysis by computer. Pre-requisite: PSY 101 and PSY majors only.
Religious Studies – REL 201-02H (10370)
Introduction to Religious Studies
MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Crystal Lubinsky
3 Credits. Introduction to the academic interdisciplinary study of religion, including the basic concepts and methodologies employed in understanding religion and interpreting religious beliefs, practices and artifacts. Topics covered may include historical and contemporary debates on religious issues, morality, the sacred and the profane and related themes. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.
Bioengineering - BNG 219-02H (10783)
Chemical Methods in Bioengineering
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Qinguo Fan
3 Credits. Chemical principles and key concepts for bioengineers including chemical nomenclature, chemical syntheses, nucleic acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, metabolism, and others. Students will utilize the methods and concepts taught in this course for problem solving in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and the biopharmaceutical fields. This course also discusses manufacturing, validating, and using drugs, plastics, gels, polymers and fuels for biotechnology industry. Pre-requisite: CHM 152. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Bioengineering - BNG 311-02H (11168)
Statistics for Bioengineering
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Yong Kim
3 Credits. A study of the basic and advanced concepts in the systematic design of experiments and the statistical methods for analyzing them. Bioengineering experiments such as single factor, factorial, fractional factorial, and Taguchi designs are explored. Statistical procedures are utilized to study data from clinical trials, bioengineering research and biomedical device design and manufacturing processes. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Bioengineering - EGR 497-02H (11167)
Bioengineering Capstone Design I
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Qinguo Fan
2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering as a two-course sequence. Students working in teams will integrate their learning by selecting a senior Bioengineering design project, leading to a written and oral presentation of a project proposal. Intellectual property rights, ethics and economic issues, as well as applicable regulations will be considered. Pre-requisite: BNG 311, ENL 266. Fulfills University Studies 5B.
Computer Science - CIS 381-02H (11142)
Social & Ethical Aspects of Computing
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Firas Khatib
3 Credits. Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing. Pre-requisite: Sophomore Standing. Fulfills University Studies 2B.
Data Science - DSC 498-02H (11166)
Data Science Capstone Project I
W 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Scott Field
3 Credits. Application of knowledge discovery and data mining tools and techniques to large data repositories or data streams. This project-based capstone course provides students with a framework in which students gain both understanding and insight into the application of knowledge discovery tools and principles on data within the student's cognate area. This course is intended for data science majors only.
Electrical Engineering - ECE 201-02H (11170) / -02HL (11171)
Circuit Theory I
TuTh 12:30-1:45 AM / Tu 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Dayalan Kasilingam
3.5 Credits. The first course covering basic theory of circuit analysis. The goals of this course include developing an ability to solve engineering problems and to design, implement and test circuits to meet design specifications. Topics include network theorems, review of techniques to solve simultaneous equations, nodal and mesh circuit analysis, dependent sources, Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits, solution of first and second order networks to switched DC inputs, and natural responses. Group classroom and project activities require design, simulation, implementation and measurement of practical circuits. Written reports of project results are required. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or 154; CPE/ELE Majors only.
Electrical Engineering - ECE 311-02H (11427) / -02HL (11428)
Digital Electronics
MWF 8:00-8:50 AM / W 2:00-4:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. David Rancour
4 Credits. Fundamentals of solid-state electronic devices and the application of these devices to the design of digital circuits. Among the topics covered are MOS and bipolar junction transistors, logic gates and CMOS logic design. Focus is on the design of logic circuits through solving design-oriented problems and the design, implementation, and testing of logic circuits by means of computer simulation software. The course has an integrated laboratory and, in addition, contains a component designed to increase awareness of the dynamic nature of the field. Pre-requisite: ECE 201, 260; and PHY 112 or 114; CPE/ELE Majors only.
Electrical Engineering - ECE 320-02H (11429)
Discrete-Time Linear Systems
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. John Buck
3 Credits. Introduction to discrete-time signal analysis and linear systems. Topics include time domain analysis of discrete-time linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, solution of difference equations, system function and digital filters, stability and causality, discrete-time Fourier series, discrete-time Fourier transform and discrete Fourier transforms, z-transforms, sampling and the sampling theorem, discrete-time state equations, and communication systems. Students use analysis tools to design systems that meet functional specifications. Pre-requisite: ECE 202 and 250; CPE/ELE Majors only.
Engineering - EGR 111-05H (10847)
Introduction to Engineering and Computing
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Laura Hanzly
3 Credits. Introduction to engineering and computing with emphasis on development of problem-solving skills through projects. The course is designed to increase the success of first year students. It includes an overview of majors in the college, and the importance of engaged learning. Team work, written and oral communication skills are covered. Ethical issues in engineering and computing are discussed. Pre-requisite: EGR Freshmen only.
Mathematics - MTH 153-05H (10471)
(See College of Arts & Sciences)
Mathematics - MTH 213-04H (11536)
(See College of Arts & Sciences)
Mechanical Engineering - MNE 380-01H (10986)
Honors Enrichment
W 3:00-3:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Wenzhen Huang
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.
Mechanical Engineering - MNE 497-02H (11589)
Mechanical Engineering Design Project I
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Hamed Samandari
2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering, first of a two-course sequence. Topics covered include engineering ethics, selection of senior design project, and initial product design leading to a written and oral presentation of project proposal. Project will be completed in MNE 498, but work done in this course is evaluated and a course grade is given.
Physics – PHY 109-02H (10931)
Freshmen Seminar I
MWF 3:00-3:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse
3 Credits. Seminar on fundamental topics and new discoveries in physics. Also, an introduction to the physics major program and faculty research. Pre-requisite: Freshmen Physics majors only.
Physics – PHY 113-02H/HL/HR (10941 / 10943 / 10944)
Classical Physics I
Lecture: MWF 1:00-1:50PM / Lab: M 10:00-11:50 AM / Recitation: M 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse
4 Credits. Calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics, emphasizing problem solving. Topics include 1- and 2-dimensional kinematics and dynamics; Newton's Laws of Motion; work, energy and momentum; and rotational motion and angular momentum. Many of these topics are further explored in laboratory experiments. Pre-requisite: MTH 151 or MTH 153. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Nursing – NUR 211H (2 Sections)
Concepts of Lifespan and Development
3 Credits. Introduction to human development across a lifespan ¿ from birth until death. The purpose of this course is to build a foundation of understanding through various developmental theorists and age related physical, cognitive, and social-emotional expectations during significant milestones. This course introduces learners to theory and concepts that promote health in persons and families across the lifespan. This course contributes to nursing student development in care of the patient across the lifespan. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisite: NUR 101 & 102.
NUR 211-05H (13600)
M 2-4:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Melissa Desroches
NUR 211-06H (13601)
M 2-4:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Marni Kellogg
Nursing – NUR 212-04H (11169)
Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
MW 8:30-10:30 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Mary-Elizabeth Sosa
3 Credits. Introduction to concepts related to common physiologic alterations and influences of genetics and genomics on disease development. Building upon science and math courses while integrating and threading concepts introduced in introductory nursing courses, this course illustrates resulting human adaptation processes to expand student critical thinking and judgment for patient care. Pharmacologic concepts and applications to associated alterations are integrated as applicable to physiologic processes throughout the course. Pre-requisites: BIO 221/223 & BIO 222/224 & CHM 105.
Nursing – NUR 356-04H (13602)
Concepts of Learning through Engagement
Tu 9-11:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Susan Hunter Revell
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 & Design - AXD 253H (2 Sections)
Typography
3 Credits. Typography basics. An introduction to the history and creation of letterforms and the relationship between content, typefaces, and the page. Assignments focus on the beauty and structure of text, use of basic letterforms, expressive typography, typographic grids, contrast and legibility. Pre-requisite: AXDG Majors, Graphic Design minors.
AXD 253-02H (11653)
MWF 9:00-11:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Thomas Ladd
AXD 253-04H (13674)
TuTh 2:00-5:00 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Michelle Bowers
Art & Design - AXD 307-02H (11526)
History and Context of Graphic Design
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. TBA
3 Credits. Open to all University Students. Chronological survey of Graphic Design from pre-writing to present. This course examines graphic design within the context of technological, political, social, and economic developments, and occasionally its relationship to other visual arts. Emphasis is on the story of Graphic Design, how it changed over time, and some of the forces that played a part in that change.
Interior Architecture & Design - IAD 401-02H (13633)
Studio VII: Special Topics
MW 9:00-11:50 AM
Location: CVPA 259
Prof. Stephanie McGoldrick
3 Credits. This course provides advanced exploration in current industry topics. Notes: Workload per week: one hour of lecture, five hours of studio and six hours of homework. Pre-requisite: IAD 302 or, if transfer student, studio closest to sequence.
Music – MUS 101-02H (11214)
Introduction to Music
TuTh 11:00-12:15 PM
Location: CVPA 101
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.
Music – MUS 103-02H (10069)
Introduction to World Music
MWF 9-9:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Jamie Eckert
3 Credits. Explores the musical traditions of various cultures with respect to their historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. This course also explores different approaches to musical organization, musical practice, and significant aspects of style within a world music setting. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.
Honors – HON 101: Reasoning and Communicating Across Disciplines
3 Credits. Students will learn how to be an informed consumer of information and make more informed decisions. Topics include distinguishing good arguments from bad ones, interpreting the likelihood of outcomes, understanding the psychology underlying cognitive bias and error, recognizing our own biases and blind spots, and understanding how statistics and illustrations are used to sway opinion. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1E.
HON 101-01 (12193)
MW 3:30-4:45 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Brian Ayotte
HON 101-02 (12194)
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Julie Bowman
HON 101-03 (12195)
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Julie Bowman
HON 101-04 (12196)
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Eli Evans
HON 101-05 (12197)
TuTh 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Eli Evans
Honors – HON 201-01 (11400): Knowing Ourselves
Searching for Meaning: Art, Music, and Philosophy Across History
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: CVPA 105
Prof. Ronald Sherwin
3 Credits. Exploration of the elements and history of the diversity of western visual art, music, and philosophy from antiquity to the present. Students will engage with important examples of the arts and humanities in an attempt understand how people have expressed themselves, their situations, and sought meaning in life. Although history and terminology are critical to the exploration occurring in this course, this is not a traditional arts and humanities history/appreciation course but rather an active engagement type of course. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for CAS Distribution.
Honors – HON 202-01 (11401): Transformative American Ideas
The Color Line in America
TuTh 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Location: LIB 226 (Honors Classroom)
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.
Honors – HON 203-01 (12198): Creating Global Community
Whatever Happened to 2011?
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: LIB 225
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.
Honors – 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 (10060)
Tu 3:30-5:10 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Kristen Sethares
HON 301-02 (10061)
M 3:30-5:10 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Heloisa Alves
Honors – HON 490-01 (12199)
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.
Honors – HON 491-01 (12200)
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 211-09H (10657)
Principles of Accounting I
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Nancy Osborne
3 Credits. Accounting concepts and procedures, studied through the analysis, classification, recording, and summarizing of business transactions. Financial statements are introduced and shown to be a source of essential information for management and others outside of the business. Ethical issues in financial reporting are considered.
Art & Design - AXD 253H (2 Sections)
Typography
3 Credits. Typography basics. An introduction to the history and creation of letterforms and the relationship between content, typefaces, and the page. Assignments focus on the beauty and structure of text, use of basic letterforms, expressive typography, typographic grids, contrast and legibility. Pre-requisite: AXDG Majors, Graphic Design minors.
AXD 253-02H (11653)
MWF 9:00-11:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Thomas Ladd
AXD 253-04H (13674)
TuTh 2:00-5:00 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Michelle Bowers
Art & Design - AXD 307-02H (11526)
History and Context of Graphic Design
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. TBA
3 Credits. Open to all University Students. Chronological survey of Graphic Design from pre-writing to present. This course examines graphic design within the context of technological, political, social, and economic developments, and occasionally its relationship to other visual arts. Emphasis is on the story of Graphic Design, how it changed over time, and some of the forces that played a part in that change.
Biology - BIO 121-03H (11498)
Introductory Biology I
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Benjamin Winslow
3 Credits. A broad survey of the field of biology; first of two semester sequence. This course introduces fundamental principles in molecular biology, cellular biology, heredity & genetics, and evolutionary theory. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific discovery, evidence, and logic that support these principles. Pre-requisite for 200, 300, & 400 level biology courses. Pre-requisite: BIO majors only or Engineering majors. Fulfills University Studies 2A.
Biology - BIO 321-02H / 02HL (13259/13260)
General Microbiology
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM / Th 2-4:50 PM (Lab)
Location: TBA
Prof. Mark Silby
3 Credits. The nature and diversity of microorganisms. Special emphasis is placed on bacterial cytology, nutrition, physiology, and growth. Topics on the significance of microorganisms in the environment and the evolutionary relationships of microorganisms are included. Pre-requisite: BIO 210 or 214 or 215 and BIO 234 or 235.
Bioengineering - BNG 219-02H (10783)
Chemical Methods in Bioengineering
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Qinguo Fan
3 Credits. Chemical principles and key concepts for bioengineers including chemical nomenclature, chemical syntheses, nucleic acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, metabolism, and others. Students will utilize the methods and concepts taught in this course for problem solving in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and the biopharmaceutical fields. This course also discusses manufacturing, validating, and using drugs, plastics, gels, polymers and fuels for biotechnology industry. Pre-requisite: CHM 152. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Bioengineering - BNG 311-02H (11168)
Statistics for Bioengineering
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Yong Kim
3 Credits. A study of the basic and advanced concepts in the systematic design of experiments and the statistical methods for analyzing them. Bioengineering experiments such as single factor, factorial, fractional factorial, and Taguchi designs are explored. Statistical procedures are utilized to study data from clinical trials, bioengineering research and biomedical device design and manufacturing processes. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Bioengineering - EGR 497-02H (11167)
Bioengineering Capstone Design I
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Qinguo Fan
2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering as a two-course sequence. Students working in teams will integrate their learning by selecting a senior Bioengineering design project, leading to a written and oral presentation of a project proposal. Intellectual property rights, ethics and economic issues, as well as applicable regulations will be considered. Pre-requisite: BNG 311, ENL 266. Fulfills University Studies 5B.
Computer Science - CIS 381-02H (11142)
Social & Ethical Aspects of Computing
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Firas Khatib
3 Credits. Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing. Pre-requisite: Sophomore Standing. Fulfills University Studies 2B.
Data Science - DSC 498-02H (11166)
Data Science Capstone Project I
W 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Scott Field
3 Credits. Application of knowledge discovery and data mining tools and techniques to large data repositories or data streams. This project-based capstone course provides students with a framework in which students gain both understanding and insight into the application of knowledge discovery tools and principles on data within the student's cognate area. This course is intended for data science majors only.
Electrical Engineering - ECE 201-02H (11170) / -02HL (11171)
Circuit Theory I
TuTh 12:30-1:45 AM / Tu 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Dayalan Kasilingam
3.5 Credits. The first course covering basic theory of circuit analysis. The goals of this course include developing an ability to solve engineering problems and to design, implement and test circuits to meet design specifications. Topics include network theorems, review of techniques to solve simultaneous equations, nodal and mesh circuit analysis, dependent sources, Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits, solution of first and second order networks to switched DC inputs, and natural responses. Group classroom and project activities require design, simulation, implementation and measurement of practical circuits. Written reports of project results are required. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or 154; CPE/ELE Majors only.
Electrical Engineering - ECE 311-02H (11427) / -02HL (11428)
Digital Electronics
MWF 8:00-8:50 AM / W 2:00-4:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. David Rancour
4 Credits. Fundamentals of solid-state electronic devices and the application of these devices to the design of digital circuits. Among the topics covered are MOS and bipolar junction transistors, logic gates and CMOS logic design. Focus is on the design of logic circuits through solving design-oriented problems and the design, implementation, and testing of logic circuits by means of computer simulation software. The course has an integrated laboratory and, in addition, contains a component designed to increase awareness of the dynamic nature of the field. Pre-requisite: ECE 201, 260; and PHY 112 or 114; CPE/ELE Majors only.
Electrical Engineering - ECE 320-02H (11429)
Discrete-Time Linear Systems
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. John Buck
3 Credits. Introduction to discrete-time signal analysis and linear systems. Topics include time domain analysis of discrete-time linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, solution of difference equations, system function and digital filters, stability and causality, discrete-time Fourier series, discrete-time Fourier transform and discrete Fourier transforms, z-transforms, sampling and the sampling theorem, discrete-time state equations, and communication systems. Students use analysis tools to design systems that meet functional specifications. Pre-requisite: ECE 202 and 250; CPE/ELE Majors only.
Economics - ECO 231-04H (10255)
Principles of Microeconomics
MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Location: LIB 225
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.
Engineering - EGR 111-05H (10847)
Introduction to Engineering and Computing
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Laura Hanzly
3 Credits. Introduction to engineering and computing with emphasis on development of problem-solving skills through projects. The course is designed to increase the success of first year students. It includes an overview of majors in the college, and the importance of engaged learning. Team work, written and oral communication skills are covered. Ethical issues in engineering and computing are discussed. Pre-requisite: EGR Freshmen only.
English - ENL 101 (3 Sections)
Critical Writing and Reading I
3 Credits. Argument-focused course that introduces students to scholarly reading and writing strategies. Students practice widely-applicable methods of reading, writing, and revising arguments. Students read college-level arguments from diverse popular, public, and academic genres in order to develop their academic skills of analyzing single arguments, synthesizing multiple perspectives, and composing informed responses to an ongoing conversation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1A.
ENL 101-08H (11015)
MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Julie Bowman
ENL 101-31H (11036)
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Meghan Fair
ENL 101-33H (11038)
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Yuan Zhang
English - ENL 200-13H (11068)
Studies in Literature: Banned YA Books
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Jenny Howe
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 (11077)
Literary Studies: On Monsters
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Caroline Gelmi
3 Credits. Vampires, goblins, werewolves. A monster is always more than just itself. Monsters embody a culture’s anxieties, fantasies, dilemmas, and desires. In this course, we’ll ask how literary representations of monsters engage a culture’s larger social, political, and psychological concerns. How does the monstrous signal the space of the forbidden and the unthinkable? How does monstrosity both invite and repel us, encouraging us to enter other worlds and ways of being while simultaneously barring our passage? By exploring these questions in novels, short stories, plays, poems, and films, students will gain and strengthen foundational skills in literary analysis, writing, and research. Our readings will include texts by Bram Stoker, Flannery O’Connor, Angela Carter, Edward Albee, Octavia Butler, Christina Rossetti, Terrance Hayes, Natalie Diaz, and Jordan Peele. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3A.
Finance - FIN 312-05H (10676)
Business Finance
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Zhaojin Xu
3 Credits. An introduction to the nature of financial management. The course presents the basic tools used in the decision-making process as they pertain to the acquisition, management and financing current and long-term assets. Working capital policies, the time value of money, capital budgeting and debt and equity financing are discussed. Pre-requisites: ACT 212 and ECO 231, at least Junior standing; Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, or Finance Minor. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Honors – HON 101: Reasoning and Communicating Across Disciplines
3 Credits. Students will learn how to be an informed consumer of information and make more informed decisions. Topics include distinguishing good arguments from bad ones, interpreting the likelihood of outcomes, understanding the psychology underlying cognitive bias and error, recognizing our own biases and blind spots, and understanding how statistics and illustrations are used to sway opinion. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1E.
HON 101-01 (12193)
MW 3:30-4:45 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Brian Ayotte
HON 101-02 (12194)
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Julie Bowman
HON 101-03 (12195)
MWF 2:00-2:50 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Julie Bowman
HON 101-04 (12196)
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Eli Evans
HON 101-05 (12197)
TuTh 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Eli Evans
Honors – HON 201-01 (11400): Knowing Ourselves
Searching for Meaning: Art, Music, and Philosophy Across History
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: CVPA 105
Prof. Ronald Sherwin
3 Credits. Exploration of the elements and history of the diversity of western visual art, music, and philosophy from antiquity to the present. Students will engage with important examples of the arts and humanities in an attempt understand how people have expressed themselves, their situations, and sought meaning in life. Although history and terminology are critical to the exploration occurring in this course, this is not a traditional arts and humanities history/appreciation course but rather an active engagement type of course. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for CAS Distribution.
Honors – HON 202-01 (11401): Transformative American Ideas
The Color Line in America
TuTh 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Location: LIB 226 (Honors Classroom)
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.
Honors – HON 203-01 (12198): Creating Global Community
Whatever Happened to 2011?
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: LIB 225
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.
Honors – 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 (10060)
Tu 3:30-5:10 PM
Location: LIB 225
Prof. Kristen Sethares
HON 301-02 (10061)
M 3:30-5:10 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Heloisa Alves
Honors – HON 490-01 (12199)
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.
Honors – HON 491-01 (12200)
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.
Interior Architecture & Design - IAD 401-02H (13633)
Studio VII: Special Topics
MW 9:00-11:50 AM
Location: CVPA 259
Prof. Stephanie McGoldrick
3 Credits. This course provides advanced exploration in current industry topics. Notes: Workload per week: one hour of lecture, five hours of studio and six hours of homework. Pre-requisite: IAD 302 or, if transfer student, studio closest to sequence.
Management - MGT 312-05H (11447)
The Legal Framework of Business
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Michael Levinson
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 Studies or Material & Textiles Majors. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Management Info Systems - MIS 101-06H (10695)
The Business Organization
MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: CCB 115
Prof. Jessica Fernandes
3 Credits. A technology-based, cross-discipline course for first-year students, the first business core course. It introduces first-year business majors to the world of business and enriches their first-year experience. It provides students with an overview of business, its environment and its subsystems (e.g. operations, marketing, accounting, finance and information systems); and enhances their computer and team-working skills. Through informational and advising experiences students make decisions in areas such as the selection of courses, a major, a career and the utilization of on-campus student resources. Pre-requisites: Freshmen Business majors only.
Mathematics - MTH 153-05H (10471)
Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering I
MW 1-1:50 PM and F 12:00-1:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Biyong Luo
4 Credits. An intensive study of differential calculus and its applications, and an introduction to integrals. Topics include: limits, continuity, indeterminate forms, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit and logarithmic differentiation, integration by substitution, the applications of calculus in science and engineering, and the use of technological tools (such as graphing calculator and computer algebra systems). This is the first 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 151. 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. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 1D.
Mathematics - MTH 213-04H (11536)
Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering III
TuTh 10:00-11:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Adriano Marzullo
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 integrals and Green theorem, flux, and divergence, Stokes and the divergence theorems. MTH 213 can be replaced by MTH 211. Pre-requisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154.
Mechanical Engineering - MNE 380-01H (10986)
Honors Enrichment
W 3:00-3:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Wenzhen Huang
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.
Mechanical Engineering - MNE 497-02H (11589)
Mechanical Engineering Design Project I
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Hamed Samandari
2 Credits. Professional and management activities of project engineering, first of a two-course sequence. Topics covered include engineering ethics, selection of senior design project, and initial product design leading to a written and oral presentation of project proposal. Project will be completed in MNE 498, but work done in this course is evaluated and a course grade is given.
Music – MUS 101-02H (11214)
Introduction to Music
TuTh 11:00-12:15 PM
Location: CVPA 101
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.
Music – MUS 103-02H (10069)
Introduction to World Music
MWF 9-9:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Jamie Eckert
3 Credits. Explores the musical traditions of various cultures with respect to their historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. This course also explores different approaches to musical organization, musical practice, and significant aspects of style within a world music setting. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 3B. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution
Nursing – NUR 211H (2 Sections)
Concepts of Lifespan and Development
3 Credits. Introduction to human development across a lifespan ¿ from birth until death. The purpose of this course is to build a foundation of understanding through various developmental theorists and age related physical, cognitive, and social-emotional expectations during significant milestones. This course introduces learners to theory and concepts that promote health in persons and families across the lifespan. This course contributes to nursing student development in care of the patient across the lifespan. The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice were used to build this course. Pre-requisite: NUR 101 & 102.
NUR 211-05H (13600)
M 2-4:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Melissa Desroches
NUR 211-06H (13601)
M 2-4:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Marni Kellogg
Nursing – NUR 212-04H (11169)
Concepts of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
MW 8:30-10:30 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Mary-Elizabeth Sosa
3 Credits. Introduction to concepts related to common physiologic alterations and influences of genetics and genomics on disease development. Building upon science and math courses while integrating and threading concepts introduced in introductory nursing courses, this course illustrates resulting human adaptation processes to expand student critical thinking and judgment for patient care. Pharmacologic concepts and applications to associated alterations are integrated as applicable to physiologic processes throughout the course. Pre-requisites: BIO 221/223 & BIO 222/224 & CHM 105.
Nursing – NUR 356-04H (13602)
Concepts of Learning through Engagement
Tu 9-11:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Susan Hunter Revell
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.
Philosophy – PHL 215-05H (12231)
Introduction to Ethics
TuTh 12:30-1:45 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Jennifer Mulnix
3 Credits. A critical examination of normative theories of obligation and value. It includes philosophical examination of some moral problems including but not limited to: abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, gender and sexual orientation equality, pornography and censorship, violence, and economic injustice. Numerous ethical theories will be discussed, including but not limited to: Cultural Relativism, Ethical Subjectivism, Ethical Egoism, Divine Command Theory, Utilitarianism, Rights Theories, Kantianism, Social Contract Theory, and Feminist Ethics. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.
Physics – PHY 109-02H (10931)
Freshmen Seminar I
MWF 3:00-3:50 PM
Location: TBA
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse
3 Credits. Seminar on fundamental topics and new discoveries in physics. Also, an introduction to the physics major program and faculty research. Pre-requisite: Freshmen Physics majors only.
Physics – PHY 113-02H/HL/HR (10941 / 10943 / 10944)
Classical Physics I
Lecture: MWF 1:00-1:50PM / Lab: M 10:00-11:50 AM / Recitation: M 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: TBA
Prof. Renuka Rajapakse
4 Credits. Calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics, emphasizing problem solving. Topics include 1- and 2-dimensional kinematics and dynamics; Newton's Laws of Motion; work, energy and momentum; and rotational motion and angular momentum. Many of these topics are further explored in laboratory experiments. Pre-requisite: MTH 151 or MTH 153. Honors students have a more immersive and individualized learning experience.
Operations Management – POM 212-05H (10711)
Business Statistics
MWF 9:00-9:50 AM
Location: CCB 340
Prof. Uday Jha
3 Credits. Examines both descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to business. Topics include graphical and tabular methods of data presentation, probability theory and distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and forecasting. Emphasis is placed on concepts, applications, and the proper use of statistics to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Throughout this course students will use computer software to perform statistical analyses. Students will learn how to make decisions using facts and the techniques of data analysis. Students will also use the internet to supplement classroom learning. Pre-requisite: MTH 146.
Political Science – PSC 101-03H (13393)
Introduction to American Politics
TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Location: LIB 226
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.
Political Science – PSC 284-02H (10286)
Model U.N.
MWF 1:00-1:50 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Peter Sandby-Thomas
3 Credits. Examination of the role played by the United Nations in dealing with important issues and challenges in the arena of international politics. Students perform the role of delegates representing individual countries and, through the format of simulations, learn about the statecraft of foreign policy, diplomacy and international relation. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.
Psychology – PSY 101-06H (11223)
General Psychology
TuTh 2:00-3:15 PM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Brian Ayotte
3 Credits. A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4A. Social Science course for the CAS Distribution.
Psychology – PSY 205-01H (10379)
Statistics for Psychology
MW 8:00-9:40 AM
Location: LARTS 213
Prof. Mary Kayyal
4 Credits. An introduction to analysis of quantitative data in psychology, including probability, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, analysis of variance and data analysis by computer. Pre-requisite: PSY 101 and PSY majors only.
Religious Studies – REL 201-02H (10370)
Introduction to Religious Studies
MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
Location: LIB 226
Prof. Crystal Lubinsky
3 Credits. Introduction to the academic interdisciplinary study of religion, including the basic concepts and methodologies employed in understanding religion and interpreting religious beliefs, practices and artifacts. Topics covered may include historical and contemporary debates on religious issues, morality, the sacred and the profane and related themes. Fulfills University Studies Requirement 4C. Humanities course for the CAS Distribution.
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