MAT 201 UG CALCULUS I (w/applc) 4.00 PREREQUISITE: MAT 103 or Placement Test. This course introduces the concepts of limits, continuity, derivability and integration. Topics include differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, rules of differentiation, implicit differentiation, applications of derivative to physics and economics, Newton's method of solving equations, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Technology will be used to aid in problem solving and understanding calculus concepts. MAT 203 UG CALCULUS II (w/appl) 4.00 Prerequisite: Calculus I (W/Applications) (MAT 201) MAT 203 is continuation of MAT201. Topics include the definition of the integral as a Riemann sum, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, area of a region between two curves, volumes of revolution using disk and shell methods, other applications of integration, Simpson's and Trapezoidal Rules for areas, integration by parts, integration using tables, improper integrals, and introduction to sequences and series. MAT 205 UG CALCULUS III(W/APPL) 4.00 PREREQUISITE: MAT 203, Placement, or Instructor approval. MAT 205 is a continuation of MAT 203. This course extends the methods of differential and integral calculus to functions of several variables. Topics studied include: vectors in two and three dimensions, dot and cross products and their applications; equations of lines and planes, quadratic surfaces; polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; partial derivatives, directional derivatives and gradients; optimization problems; multiple integrals and their applications; paths in 3-space and their tangent vectors and normal planes. 4 credits. MAT 225 UG LINEAR ALGEBRA 4.00 This course studies the duality between the world of matrices used to solve linear equations and linear mappings of vector spaces. Topics include matrix algebra, Gaussian elimination, Gauss-Jordan elimination, and determinants. Finite dimension vector spaces will be introduced. Bases, linear transformations, linear dependency, and cross products will be explored. The dot product in N-dimensional space will lead to a discussion of orthogonality and eigenvalues. 4.0 credits. Prerequisites: Calculus 1 or Instructor approval SCI 104 UG BIOLOGY II w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI103 This course provides an introduction to the biology and classification of plants, fungi, and animals, their tissues, organ systems, development and reproduction. Four hours of lecture and a two-hour lab session are required each week. SCI 106 UG NUTRITION W/LAB 4.00 This is a basic course in the nutritional value of food and the relation of nutrition to health during the several stages of the growth process: pregnancy, infancy, early childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. This course includes a comprehensive study of nutrients, government food programs and nutrition standards; surveys and interventions. Current nutrition research, popular nutritional concepts, and the importance of nutrition in preventive medicine are stressed. Four hours of lecture and a two-hour lab session are required each week. SCI 109 UG HUMAN BIO/MED TERM w/LAB 4.00 This course is designed for medical secretaries. It includes a study of the structure and function of the human body, with particular attention to medical terminology. Four hours of lecture and a two-hour lab are required each week. The course is offered as needed. SCI 111 UG GENERAL BOTANY w/LAB 4.00 This course provides students with a more in depth study of the biology of plants. It includes the structure, metabolic processes, distribution, and importance of plants on our planet. Four hours of lecture and a two-hour lab session are required each week. SCI 121 UG Survey of Chemistry I w/Lab 4.00 This course provides an introduction to fundamental chemical concepts. Topics include scientific measurements, matter and energy, atomic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic table, stoichiometry, equations, solutions, acid base theory, kinetics, and radiation. A three-hour lab session is required each week. ENG 099 UG PRE COLLEGE WRITING 3.00 Prerequisite: Placement test, or ENG 098 This course focuses on paragraph development and organization. It includes types of paragraphs, idea development, coherence, and effective transition. It introduces essay writing and is designed for the student who has college-level reading ability but is not yet ready for the rigor of ENG 101. The course helps to prepare students for English Composition I. This course does not satisfy any degree requirements. LAN 111 UG SPANISH I 3.00 Prerequisite: Placement Test is Required In this introductory Spanish language course for non-Spanish speakers, students will focus on developing basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills through reading, listening, and speaking exercises. Students will also be introduced to the cultures of Spanish-countries. LAN 112 UG SPANISH II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: LAN 111 OR PLACEMENT TEST Students enrolled in this course for non-Spanish speakers will focus on developing aural and oral communication skills through guided conversation and through classroom reading and writing assignments. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues in Spanish-speaking countries. LAN 141 UG FRENCH I 3.00 Prerequisite: Placement Test is Required In this introductory French language course for non-French speakers, students will focus on developing basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills through reading, listening, and speaking exercises. Students will also be introduced to the cultures of French-speaking countries. LAN 142 UG FRENCH II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: LAN141 OR PLACEMENT TEST Students enrolled in this course for non-French speakers will focus on developing communication skills through guided conversation, and through classroom reading and writing assignments. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues in the diverse French-speaking countries. ACS 102 UG THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE OER OER NO COST TEXT BOOK 3.00 Prerequisite: No Prerequisite This three-credit course, required of all new students in the first-semester is designed to provide students with the necessary tools for academic success in all subject areas. Students will explore learning strategies in all subject areas through extensive reading, writing, and classroom discussions. The course will also promote awareness of academic and student support resources available at RCC. Cultural awareness and appreciation are woven into the course. This course satisfies the College Survival Seminar requirement. This course has been designated as having low or no cost course materials. BMT 100 UG INTRO PROD & DIRECTING 3.00 Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 099 or higher Corequisite: BMT 120 Designed for students interested in becoming a producer or director within the television industry. The financial, creative, and decision-making responsibilities associated with being a producer or a director is explored. Topics include, but are not limited to, directional decisions, special effects, use of music and music rights, time constraints and costs, copyrights, scripts, staging, and prop placement. Students will be required to develop, produce, and direct a short video project. BMT 110 UG TELEVISION PRODUCTION 3.00 Prerequisites: BMT 100; and BMT 120 Students learn to operate audio boards, video switchers, studio cameras, character generators, intercom systems, and various videotape machines. Hands-on training on state-of the-art equipment is emphasized. Assignments are designed to develop familiarity with video equipment so that it can be used effectively to visualize concepts, ideas, and stories. BMT 120 UG VIDEO TECHNIQUES 3.00 Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 099 or higher Corequisite: BMT 100 This course is designed to give students a basic overview of electronic field production and news gathering. Field cameras, microphones and microphone placement, audio mixing, editing, and lighting will be discussed. This is a hands-on course. BMT 210 UG ADVANCED TV PRODUCTION 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BMT 110 This is an advanced course in television production theory and practicum. Emphasis is placed on the conceptualization, planning, and execution of advanced television programs. Students will learn and acquire practical experience in the Television Studio setting. The course will also include advanced level study of various television genres such as drama, sitcom, game shows, talk shows, magazine, and sports shows. Students will learn, through study, about historical television seasons and relationship to successful ventures. Students will develop, pitch and write their own television series, news and prospectus in addition to learning how to manage and run a television production studio. Student projects will be broadcast weekly via the Internal Cable Broadcast System and internet streaming. BMT 230 UG INTRO.VIDEO EDITING 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BMT 120 This course is a continuation of BMT 120 Video Techniques. It introduces the basic skills and principles of video editing in the post-production stage. Students will be given a series of pre-produced videos to edit utilizing Apples Final Cut Express software application. Synchronization, audio mixing and dubbing, character generated graphics and sound or special effects will be discussed. Editing will involve mini-DV, DVCAM, DV, cuts only projects, although other video formats will be introduced. This course is a program requirement and should be taken in the third semester of study. An enrollment maximum of eight (8) students should be allowed in this course. BMT 298 UG BMT INTERNSHIP I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Permission of the Program/Internship Coordinator, enrolled in a degree or certificate BMT program, English Composition 101, three-courses in the major, possess a minimum 2.0 GPA. This three-credit course is offered during the fall and spring semesters. It is designed for students to gain hands-on experience a resume builder and an opportunity to network. Students will develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students will meet with the Internship Coordinator and an Assigned Internship Faculty Advisor from their program of study during the course of the semester to monitor the interns’ progress. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral/poster presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine an internship with employment BMT 299 UG BMT INTERNSHIP II 3.00 Prerequisites: Permission of the Program/Internship Coordinator This three-credit course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in a work setting related to their career interest. Students must develop a resume, cover letter and refe" "rences prior to placement. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine the internship with their employment. Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program, completion of English Composition 101, three-courses in their major and posses a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students are required to meet with the Internship Coordinator, Jennie Thrash, Room 3-424 prior to registering for this course. BUS 101 UG PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Eligibility for ENG 101 The fundamental principles of accounting theory are the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on understanding the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, adjusting and closing entries, working papers, and financial statements. BUS 102 UG PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BUS101 As a continuation of BUS101, this course focuses on accounting theory in relation to the specific needs of corporations and partnerships. Students will explore problems relating to assets and liabilities, payroll systems, methods of computing dividends, and corporate financial statements. BUS 103 UG INCOME TAXES 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101; and Eligibility for college-level mathematics This course introduces students to the basic concepts of federal income taxation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, with an emphasis on determining taxable income, al" "lowable deductions, gains and losses. Students will practice preparing sample tax returns. Prior knowledge of accounting may be helpful but is not required for this course. BUS 104 UG COMPUTERIZED ACCT 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BUS 101 NOTE: Quickbooks does not run on MAC OS. Students enrolled in this course will learn to use accounting software packages to set up and maintain computerized accounting records. Topics covered will include customer, vendor and employee records, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payroll, job costing, and financial statement preparation. Integration of accounting data with word processing and spreadsheet applications will also be introduced. BUS 106 UG VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASST. 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BUS 103 This community service course is provided jointly by Roxbury Community College and the Internal Revenue Service. Students who participate in the program are trained to prepare tax returns. Upon successful completion of the training, students will prepare tax returns free of charge for elderly, lower income, non-English-speaking, and other disadvantaged individuals. Students normally must work a minimum of 5 hours per week from January to April. BUS 130 UG INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course introduces students to various business topics, including the global environment of business; management, marketing, and accounting issues; and business organizations. It also explores career opportunities in business. BUS 131 UG MANAGEMENT I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 (Formerly: BUS 231) Management principles, including communication, motivation, and group dynamics are the focus of this course. Through readings, lectures, classroom discussions, and case studies, students will explore problem-solving strategies for effective planning, cost control, and overall organization in a management environment. BUS 132 UG MANAGEMENT II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BUS 131 (Formerly: BUS 232) As a continuation of Management I, this course examines the supervisory role of the business manager. Students will explore issues such as leadership and motivation, planning, problem solving, staffing, communication, styles of supervision, organizing, and controlling. Through classroom lectures, readings, homework assignments, and case studies, students will learn that successful management is based on both an understanding of business principles and the ability to supervise others. BUS 141 UG INTRO TO MARKETING 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Management I-BUS 131 (Formerly BUS 441) Students enrolled in this course will examine marketing as seen from the perspective of the individual business and the larger society, with an emphasis on the integral relationship between consumer attitudes and marketing activities. BUS 160 UG INVESTMENT ANALYSIS 3.00 This course will enable students to invest based on their needs, values, and risk tolerance. Students will analyze stock, mutual fund, options, bond, and commodities markets to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of stock, real estate, CD's, tax deferred annuities, 401K plans, and IRA's. Students will learn to use savings and debt to help them achieve personal and financial goals. BUS 181 UG STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS 3.00 Pre-Requisite: Eligibility for ENG 101 Students enrolled in this course will learn how to plan, start, market, and manage a new small business enterprise. Emphasis will be place on a) identifying marketable business opportunities, b) the business plan, and c) understanding and applying the principles of planning, organizing, activating, and controlling to a small business startup environment. BUS 201 UG INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BUS102 In this course, students will examine valuation problems relating to inventories, investments, receivables, and other assets. An emphasis is placed on accounting principles, income determination, and the preparation of financial statements. BUS 202 UG INT ACCOUNTING II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BUS201 As a continuation of Intermediate Accounting I (BUS201), students will examine problems relating to lease and pension plans, long-term investments, and current and long-term liabilities. Other topics discussed in the course include capital stock, stock rights and warrants, and an introduction to present value techniques for accounting valuation. BUS 203 UG MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3.00 PREREQUISITE: BUS102" " Students enrolled in this course will examine cost accounting practice for various aspects of manufacturing, including materials, labor, and factory overhead. Cost accumulation is also discussed as it pertains to job order systems, process systems, and standard cost systems. BUS 206 UG INTRO TO FINANCE 3.00 Prerequisite or Corequisite: Principles of Accounting II An introduction to financial management for business firms is the focus of this course. After a review of financial statements and forms of organization, students will explore the use of assets and cost of capital as management evaluation techniques. Other topics discussed in class include an overview of the securities market, effects of inflation, investment institutions, and the essentials of international finance. BUS 221 UG BUSINESS LAW I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Eligibility for ENG 101 (Formerly BUS 321) This course introduces students to the legal environment of business. Topics of discussion include sources of law, the court system, business torts, intellectual property, and cyber law, criminal law, E-commerce and dispute resolution, ethics, contract and product liability law. BUS 222 UG BUSINESS LAW II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Business Law I (Formerly BUS 322) This course continues to build on the information learned in Business Law I. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of property in the context of the Uniform Commercial Code, with an emphasis on sales, commercial paper, and secured transactions. Related topics discussed in class will include insuranc" "e, product liability, and consumer protection. BUS 281 UG SMALL BUSINESS MGMT. 3.00 Students enrolled in this course will learn about the specific management needs of small business enterprise. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and applying the principles of planning, organizing, activating, and controlling to a small business environment. In each area, the importance of small firms will be highlighted. BUS 298 UG BUSINESS INTERNSHIP 3.00 Prerequisites: Permission of Program/Internship Coordinator This three-credit course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in a work setting related to their career interest. Students must develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine the internship with their employment. BUS 299 UG INTERNSHIP II 3.00 This three-credit course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in a work setting related to their career interest. Students must develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine the internship with their employment. Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a degre" "e or certificate program, completion of English Composition 101, three-courses in their major and posses a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students are required to meet with the Internship Coordinator, Room 3-219 prior to registering for this course. CJP 110 UG INTRO TO CRIMINOLOGY 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 This course introduces the student to the major perspectives, concerns, controversies, and debates that characterize the contemporary study of crime, criminals, and criminal behavior. It examines these problems by drawing upon other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, philosophy, medicine, and biology i.e. to provide an integrated approach to understanding the problem of crime in contemporary society and to advance solutions to the crime quagmire. CJP 115 UG THE CRIMINAL MIND 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 COREQUISITE: Introduction to Criminology and either General Psychology or Intro to Sociology. This course provides criminology students with a study of the psychological perspective of offending related to violent crimes, sex crimes, gang activity, drug crimes, property crimes and criminal justice analysis. Through field study research, the student will identify, discuss, analyze and critically evaluate the contributions of psychological theory to understand motive and intent of human criminal behavior. The psychological and social effects of crime on the criminal, the victim and society at large will also be explored. CJP 120 UG CRIMINAL LAW 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 This course examines cr" "iminal law in the United States from a broad perspective. It will present the general principles and doctrines that affect the whole of criminal law, such as elements of criminal offenses, defenses to crimes, theories of punishment and rehabilitation, and perspectives on crime and criminal law. In addition, students will learn the elements of some specific crimes, such as homicide, criminal sexual conduct, crimes against public order, crimes against public morals, and crimes against property, including burglary, larceny and arson. A brief discussion of criminal procedure and constitutional limitations on government will be presented as preparation for future study of criminal justice procedure. CJP 130 UG LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 This course traces the development and evolution of law enforcement to current practices in the United States. Students will analyze the role of police agencies in our society and current problems faced by law enforcement. Career opportunities in local, state, and federal law enforcement will be discussed. CJP 140 UG CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course provides a comprehensive look at the criminal justice process from arrest to sentencing. Students will analyze the responsibilities of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges and the role that each plays in the process. Topics will include: plea-bargaining, victim-witness assistance, jury selection, diversion and sentencing options. CJP 160 UG JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM 3.00 Prerequisite: No Prerequisite This course traces th" "e historical development of the juvenile justice system and examines how and why youthful offenders and children designated ""in need of service"" are treated differently from adults. Recent legislative changes and the impact of these changes on the handling of certain categories of juveniles will also be studied. CJP 200 UG CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3.00 Prerequisite: ENG101 In this course, students will focus on selected aspects of civil liberties and civil rights in the United States. It will address government limitations of power, and constitutional law questions about ""who"" should decide the content and nature of liberty as well as the issues of judicial activism and restraint. The primary goal of the course is to discuss our rights-not who defines them. Therefore, emphasis is on the Constitution and US Supreme Court cases which delineate the legal doctrines relevant to defining the constitution's guarantees of liberty. The student will be expected to learn about freedom of speech and press, freedom of religion, privacy, discrimination, capital punishment, and future directions. This course will help students grow as citizens and enable them to critically analyze the events surrounding them. Previous course code and title CJP 260 CIVIL LIBERTIES UNDER THE CONSTITUTION. CJP 202 UG PROBATION, PAROLE, CMTY CORRECTIONS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course traces the development and roles of probation, parole and other community sentencing alternatives in the United States. Particular attention is paid to the legal, functional and administrative aspects of these sanctions, as well as the impact on recidivism and offender reintegration. CJP 210 UG CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 The development of correctional institutions and current correctional practices in the United States. Students will analyze the function and operation of correctional facilities, with particular emphasis on the Massachusetts correctional system. CJP 215 UG THE CRIMINAL MIND 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course provides criminology students with a study of the psychological perspective of offending related to violent crimes, sex crimes, gang activity, drug crimes, property crimes and criminal justice analysis. Through field study research, the student will identify, discuss, analyze and critically evaluate the contributions of psychological theory to understand motive and intent of human criminal behavior. The psychological and social effects of crime on the criminal, the victim and society at large will also be explored. CJP 225 UG LAW AND SOCIETY 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101 and CJP 200 This course will examine the origin, development, and enforcement of law in society from a multi-paradigmatic perspective. It will probe into the sociological, political, anthropological, and philosophical context of law, and critically consider the relationship of law to social change and vice versa. The course will also investigate the role of class conflict and dissent in the legislative process. CJP 226 UG RACE, ETHNICITY, AND CRIME 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course explores the social co" "ntext for the constructs of race and ethnicity and analyzes the racial and ethnic implications of the United States Constitution and other federal and state laws. Particular attention will be paid to identifying and analyzing landmark cases and their impact on the political and legal structure of the nation. Students will also evaluate the effects of racial, ethnic and gender bias in jury selection, jury verdicts, sentencing, corrections and other areas of the criminal justice system. CJP 227 UG Law & Real Property 3.00 CJP 230 UG PROFILING SERIAL CRIME 3.00 PROFILING SERIAL CRIME CJP 231 UG Legal Research & Writng 3.00 CJP 260 UG Civil Liberties 3.00 This course will present a description of the history of the United States Constitutional interpretation and current doctrine concerning judicial review, the Federal and State System, the Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers, Freedom of Speech and Religion, Due Process and Equal Protection. Special attention will be given to current controversies regarding Judicial Activism, Judicial Restrain pointing directly to the recent United States Supreme Court's role in the election 2000. Particular emphasis will be made regarding challenge against the ""Right of Privacy"" and Affirmative Action. CJP 298 UG Criminal Justice Internship 3.00 Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair/Program Coordinator; completion" " of 3 CJP required courses; 2 or above GPA; good academic standing; completion of English Competition 101. Internship Requirement: This three-credit course will provide students with “real world” experience within the criminal justice system. Students will be exposed to and contribute to actual day to day functions of various criminal justice professions. Students will be directed and mentored in performing specific required tasks by designated site supervisors while also learning more about the critical interplay between law enforcement agencies and all criminal justice proceedings through various reading assignments and scheduled class discussions. Students will be required to work 150 hours during the semester at the internship site. Internships can be held at law enforcement agencies, private or public research entities, policy making bodies, the legislature, the court system, substance abuse treatment facilities, probation, parole or human services agencies that are connected to the criminal justice system. The internship, along with other assigned class work, is designed to help students improve their practical understanding of the criminal justice system. Interns are required to maintain a written daily journal documenting the Internship experience. Documentation should cover, types of tasks performed and observed. Actual work hours must be logged into electronically into RCC’s time sheet system. Each Student Intern will receive at least one site visit from the Faculty Advisor during the course of the internship. A 2-3 page written summary is required at mid-term. This written summary should highlight the student’s internship observations to date. Also, there will be a meeting between the Intern, site supervisor, and faculty to review the Internship Agreement to affirm that the original objectives are still appropriate and obtainable, making modifications if necessary. There will be an End of Semester Presentation/Internship Showcase. All student interns must complet" "e a final self-assessment, evaluation of the internship site and our program, as well as receive a formal evaluation from the site and faculty. Please see Internship Agreement for more information. CSA 103 UG SCIENCE PILOT FOR BIOLOGY I COREQ IS SCI 1O3-C1 0.00 COREQ FOR SCI 1O3, SCIENCE PILOT COURSE ECE 101 UG CHILD GROWTH & DEV 3.00 Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101 Students enrolled in this course will explore the theories and practices of growth and development for infants and young children, with an emphasis on significant and recent research, contemporary schools of thought, and theories of human development. Additional topics covered in this course include the influence of heredity and environment on child development, infant and child health care, socialization and sex role stereotyping. Fulfills Social Science core requirement. ECE 102 UG OBSERVING & RECORDING 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ECE101 Students enrolled in this field placement course will observe, analyze, and evaluate childhood behavior in a variety of pre-school settings. Particular attention will be focused on the children's social, emotional, and intellectual skills. Other topics discussed in class include the role of the classroom teacher, the curriculum, and the organization of pre-school settings. Field study comprises two thirds of the course. ECE 104 UG CUR ISS EARLY CHILD 3.00 Prerequisite: ECE 101 or concurrent Young ch" "ildren are greatly influenced by the world around them. In this course, students will discuss many of those influences, with particular attention to the issues of family and school. Topics include sexuality and sexual behavior, changing family patterns, the impact of divorce, single parenting, alcoholism, and the impact of the school environment. Students will explore strategies to help parents meet their children's changing developmental needs and ways to encourage good parenting skills. ECE 105 UG HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION 3.00 This course focuses on the physical and psychological safety, health, and nutritional needs of children from birth to age five. Topics include factors that impact healthy learning environments for children, such as wellness of young children, health and nutritional guidelines, indoor & outdoor safety, and licensing regulations. Students will learn about childhood illnesses, as well as the recognition of child abuse and neglect, and partnering with families. ECE 106 UG GUIDANCE & DISCIPLINE 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ECE 101 or ECE 102 This course will develop a framework for understanding the emotional and behavioral development of young children. It will examine traditional methods of teaching right and wrong by using reward and/or punishment, which often gives the appearance of working. It will also emphasize the interpersonal relationships between children, teachers and caregivers based on communication, respect, love and understanding. Students will examine the art of teaching and helping children to learn with understanding of class controls and structuring/restructuring of the environment. ECE 201 UG EXPLORING PARENTING 3.00 Prerequisite or Corequisite: ECE 101 Learning to facilitate parent education groups and understanding group dynamics in a culturally sensitive environment is the focus of this course. Students will develop group leadership and group facilitation skills as they explore current issues in parenting as identified by the Office of Youth Services. Prerequisite: ECE 101 or concurrent ECE 202 UG HISTORY & THEORY EARLY CHLDHD 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ECE 101 and ECE 102 Students enrolled in this course will review the history and theories of early childhood education as the basis for exploring contemporary issues. Classroom discussions and readings will focus on current trends and the future direction of early childhood education, relative to educational practices and classroom curriculum. ECE 203 UG SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD CARE 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ECE 101 and ECE 102 Students enrolled in this course will develop an understanding of the abilities and disabilities of children classified as exceptional or ""special needs"" children, as well as the instructional organizations necessary to help special needs students achieve their potential. In addition, students will examine the impact of educational and psychological handicaps on an individual. ECE 204 UG CHILD HEALTH CARE 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ECE 101 This course identifies and discusses the health problems and health needs of young children, including common childhood disorders and diseases an" "d the principles of nutrition related to meal planning for young children. Students examine the role of both the school and the home in the physical development of young children. ECE 205 UG EXPRESSIVE ARTS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ECE 101 and ECE 102 The central theme of this course is to explore the many ways in which children can express their creativity in a day care environment through planned activities involving music, art, rhythm and movement, and dramatic play. Through expressive arts, teachers can gain insight into a child's individual personality, hopes, dreams, fears, and frustrations and can use this information to create a positive and rewarding learning environment for young children aged 2-6. ECE 206 UG EARLY CHLD CURR I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ECE 101 and ECE 102 COREQUISITE: ECE 298 This course provides students with in-depth theory and practice and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers. Students will evaluate existing curricula and produce plans that they will use in childcare settings. Attention is given to multicultural, developmental, language and literacy issues. This course should be taken with ECE 298 Internship I, which is for Infants and Toddlers. ECE 207 UG EARLY CHILD CURRICULUM II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ECE 206; and ECE 298, or co-requisite COREQUISITE: ECE 298 This course provides students with in-depth theory and practice and implemeenting a developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschoolers. Students will evaluate existing curricula and produce pla" "ns that they will use in childcare settings. Attention is given to multicultural, developmental, language and literacy issues. This course should be taken with ECE 299 Internship II, which is for preschoolers. ECE 298 UG CHILDCARE INTERNSHIP I 3.00 Prerequisite: ECE 206 corequisite Internships provide a framework within which early Childhood Education students can work directly with young children in a classroom environment. Students enrolled in this course will work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, who will meet with the students regularly and assist in the development and implementation of lesson plans. The supervising teacher submits periodic evaluations to the course instructor. This evaluation is an important component of the final grade, and will require a total site experience of 150 hours per semester. This course is to be taken concurrently with ECE 206. ECE 299 UG CHILDCARE INTERNSHIP II 3.00 Prerequisites: ECE 207, or co-requisite In this course, which is a continuation of ECE298, students will work with individual children in a classroom environment to assess their learning needs and design appropriate programs for young children. Students enrolled in this course will work under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, who will meet with the students regularly to review their work and plan for the implementation of specific lessons. The supervising teacher submits periodic evaluations to the course instructor. This evaluation is an important component of the final grade, and will require a total site experience of 150 hours per semester. This course is to be taken concurrently with ECE206. EGR 120 UG ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONS I 3.00 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus-MAT 103 or co-requisite This course provides students with an opportunity to explore the most popular computational tool(s) used by engineers. Currently, this course focuses exclusively on MATLAB®. Appropriate computation methodologies will be presented. Introductory data acquisition will be presented. Topics are limited to functions of one variable. Students are expected to submit a term project report. EGR 135 UG ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS 3.00 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus-MAT 103 This course provides students with an opportunity to explore a variety of engineering fields as well as their talents and interests, guides them to learn practice design and teamwork, and communication in engineering. Students will study and compare ethics and regulations. Essential skills in mathematics and physical sciences will be developed. Students are expected to submit a term project report with evolution record of a gantt chart. EGR 220 UG ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONS II 3.00 Prerequisite: Engineering Computations I (EGR 120), Calculus III (MAT 205) or co-requisite A continuation of Engineering Computations I. This course focuses on the theory and practice of an advanced engineering computation tool that is currently an industry standard. Major emphasis on presentation and manipulation of multivariate functions, without the depth taught in multivariate calculus. ENG 101 UG ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG099 or Placement Composition I is an introductory course in writing that develops critical thinking and prepares students to write college-level essays and research papers. Students are writing in various rhetorical formats and develop papers that closely examine and challenge ideas from academic texts. Students are required to complete an argumentative research paper of 5-8 pages using MLA documentation. ENG 102 UG ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 In this course, students will continue to develop their writing skills, with an emphasis on proper research procedures and critical analysis of primary and secondary sources. Students will be required to read the various genres of literature and interpret them in relation to texts drawn from other disciplines. An interpretive research paper of 7-10 pages in MLA documentation will be required. ENG 103 UG BUSINESS WRITING HEALTHCARE & RES (SAME AS ENGLISH 101) 3.00 ENG 110 UG INTRO TO SPEECH 3.00 COREQUISITE: ENG101 This course explores techniques for effective public speaking in both large and small group settings. Students will develop effective communication skills through a variety of classroom discussions and oral presentations. In addition, students will explore the appropriate use of a variety of oral communication styles. ENG 210 UG ADVANCED COMP 3.00 Using a variety of rhetorical strategies, the student w" "ill write expository and argumentative essays based on critical analysis of college-level reading selections. An opportunity to do advanced research is also provided. This course refines the skills developed in English Composition I and 11 and is strongly recommended for transfer students. This course is not a substitute for ENG102. ENG 220 UG WORLD LITERATURE I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG102 This survey course exposes students to writers from ancient times to the 17th century. Students will read work chosen from Biblical, Greek, Roman, Asian, African, Medieval, and Renaissance literature. ENG 221 UG WORLD LITERATURE II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG102 A broad range of writers and literary styles will be examined in this course. Students will read the works of American, European, African, South American, and Asian writers from the late 17th century to the present, with a focus on Neoclassical, Romantic, Realistic, Naturalistic, and Modern Literature. ENG 225 UG AFRICAN-AMER LIT 3.00 Prerequisite: ENG 102 (or concurrent enrollment) This course will cover the literary contributions of African-American authors from early poetry and spirituals to contemporary Black literature. Students will develop an understanding of African-American Literature by identifying various genres, forms, and historical periods such as slave narratives, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and Afro-Futurism. We will compare, contrast and integrate major themes in African-American literature such as freedom, civil rights, alienation, identity, and double consciousness. M" "oreover, students will describe the relationship between a literary text to its historical, cultural, and social context ENG 226 UG LITERATURE IN AMER 1 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG102 As an introduction to American literature, this course provides a chronological survey of American literature from the Colonial period through the Civil War. The relationship between literature and American life and culture will be examined in the works of authors from a variety of social segments. ENG 227 UG LITERATURE AMERICA 2 3.00 **Hybrid Course** ( class meets on campus and online) This course is a chronological survey of literature in America from the post-Civil War period to the present. The emergence of modern American literature as a response to cultural, social, and economic changes will be explored in the works of authors from all segments of society. ENG 232 UG CHILDRENS LITERATURE 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 102, or co-requisite This course will provide a survey of children's literature from a cross-cultural perspective. Students will develop a framework for evaluating the texts for literary and artistic quality and will examine the value system projected by individual literary works. The course will introduce students to relevant children's literature collections and reference materials. Finally, students will learn to apply critical concepts to other forms of media directed at children, including, film, television, magazines, and computer games. ENG 235 UG LITERATURE AFRICA & CARIBBEAN 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG102 This course will introduce students to various writers from Africa and the Caribbean, ranging from the 18th century narrative of Olaudah Equiano to contemporary writers. Students will read novels, stories, and poetry from Africa and the Caribbean. The readings will be considered in the historical contexts of their origin and their shared experiences, as expressed through the emergence of Pan-Africanism, the Negritude Movement of the early twentieth century, and the subsequent struggles for political independence from colonial powers. ENG 240 UG MODERN NOVEL 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 **Section DH = course meets both online and on campus** The novel is an important genre in the modern world. By reading novels selected by theme, students will gain an appreciation for the genre as well as insight into the thematic content and cultural context. The course will emphasize close reading of several novels as well as writing critical essays. Themes may include human rights, images of women, utopias/dystopias and others. ENG 245 UG CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORIES 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG102 The focus of this course is to expose students to short stories written by authors from around the world. Students will read, discuss, and critique short stories and respond to ""The Critical Questions for Reading the Short Story"" and other literary questions. The Critical Questions refer to the stories' characters, plot, structure, symbolism, settings, atmosphere, narrators, writing style, and themes. ENG 251 UG JOURNALISM I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 Students enrolled in this course will learn the techniques of collecting information and will examine different forms of newspaper and newsletter writing and layout. Journalism is used as a means of introducing students to relevant social and philosophical issues. ENG 252 UG JOURNALISM II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 251 Building on skills developed in ENG 251, students are introduced to advance reporting techniques. Interviewing, cultivating resources, and feature-writing techniques are discussed in addition to the submission of frequent writing assignments. ENG 260 UG CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course offers the focus and discipline that are necessary for students with an interest in creative writing. It emphasizes the essential elements required for writing short stories and poetry. Students' work and good writing models will be read and discussed in class. ENG 261 UG ENGLISH HONORS SEMINAR 4.00 This course will take the form of an advanced seminar in classical literature, embracing various cultural milieu. Students will examine a particular genre of literature, the purpose of which is to deepen their understanding of the interrelationships of character, conflict, setting, and language and to explore the meaning in a single literary work. Prerequisite: ENG-102; Faculty Recommendation; and a 3.0 GPA. ENG 298 UG JOURNALISM PRACTICUM 3.00 Students enrolled in this course will have the opportunity on further developing their skills and learned Journalism l & ll. As interns directly involved in the production process, students are expected to participate in the production of each monthly publication by writing stories, selling advertising space, and producing, mailing and distributing the newspaper. After consultation with the instructor, students will be expected to complete their writing assignments independently. Prerequisite: ENG-251; and ENG-252 ENG PLC UG ENG Placement: 090 0.00 HLT 150 UG INTRO TO RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY 3.00 Prerequisites: Requires Acceptance into the Program, English Composition I (ENG 101); Anat & Phys I(SCI 201); MAT 100 or higher Corequisites: HLT 152 AND HLT 154 AND HLT 158 This course is designed to introduce the freshman radiologic technology student to the fundamental principles of Radiologic Technology. Major topics include the scientific discovery and properties of x-rays, the comprehensive definition of radiation, electromagnetic energy and the electromagnetic spectrum, quality factors essential for optimal imaging regarding diagnostics and patient dose, the X-Ray beam and essentials of proper technique. This course provides the basis of knowledge necessary for HLT 170 Principles of Radiologic Quality in the freshman spring semester of the Radiologic Technology Program. HLT 152 UG BASIC RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES 3.00 Prerequisites: Requires Acceptance into the Program, English Com" "position I (ENG 101); Anat & Phys I(SCI 201); MAT 100 or higher Corequisites: HLT 150 and HLT 154 In this laboratory course, the student is presented with all routine radiographic procedures and applicable anatomy of the appendicular skeleton. Laboratory positioning exercises prepare the student for practical application of the procedures in the assigned radiology department in healthcare agencies. HLT 154 UG CLINICAL PRACTICUM I 4.00 Prerequisites: Requires Acceptance into the Program, English Composition I (ENG 101); Anat & Phys I(SCI 201); MAT 100 or higher Corequisites: HLT 150 and HLT 152 Additional Requirements: current CPR certification at Health Professional level; compliance with all health requirements; CORI clearance In this first clinical course, students are oriented to the clinical practicum experience and health agency guidelines, and learn about medical ethics and patient interaction. Observation and supervised performance of required radiographic examinations for clinical competence includes positioning of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities. HLT 170 UG PRINCIPLES OF RADIOLOGICAL QUALITY 3.00 Requires acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program Prerequisite: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 150; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 152; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 154, and Grade of 80% or better in HLT 158. Corequisites: HLT 171, HLT 172, HLT 174 This course is designed to expand on the basic principles of radiologic technology explored in HLT 150 Introduction to radiologic technology. The freshman/ spring radiologic technology student will increase their knowledge on producing quality images through knowledge of the digital " "image and digital imaging equipment. Major topics include pre-processing and post-processing the digital image, understanding how the image is created digitally, as well as how it is displayed and stored. This course will also include topics of Digital Fluoroscopy, Automatic Exposure Control, Exposure Indicators and Radiation protection safety measures in regard to digital imaging. This course concludes the knowledge necessary for Equipment and Safety/ the Digital Image portion of information required for the ARRT registry exam. It also provides the radiologic technology student the working knowledge of digital imaging equipment and capabilities to produce the highest quality image with the least amount of radiation dose to the patient. HLT 171 UG RADIOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTATION 3.00 Requires acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program Prerequisites: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 150; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 152; and Grade of 80% or better in HLT 154. This second semester course of the radiologic technology program presents and expands upon principles of general physics and concepts in technical math. This course presents the foundations of electrical physics and principles related to the radiography field. Topics will include an understanding of physics principles, concepts, and components) required in the electrical production of radiation used in the clinical setting and of the principles used in image capturing techniques. The course also presents basic interactions of radiation with matter. Applied radiographic calculations are also covered. HLT 172 UG INTERMEDIATE RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES 3.00 Requires acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. Prerequisites: Grade of 80% or bett" "er in HLT 150; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 152; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 154, and Grade of 80% or better in HLT 158. Corequisites: HLT 170, HLT 171, HLT 174 In this laboratory course, the student continues to be presented with routine radiographic procedures and applicable anatomy. Laboratory positioning exercises prepare the student for practical application of the procedures in the assigned Radiology Department in the healthcare field. HLT 174 UG CLINICAL PRACTICUM II 3.00 Requires acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. Prerequisites: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 150; Grade of 80% or better in HLT 152; and Grade of 80% or better in HLT 154. **Clinical hours are subject to change based on agency availability** In this second clinical course, students continue to learn the fundamentals of radiographic positioning and principles of radiographic exposure, including examinations of the pelvis and hips, ribs and sternum, spine, digestive system, urinary tract and biliary system. This clinical practicum also provides students with additional image critique and the principles of pediatric radiography. HLT 175 UG CLINICAL PRACTICUM III RAD TECH 5.00 Pre-Requisites: HLT 170, HLT 171, HLT 172, and HLT 174 This is a nine-week summer clinical experience that meets forty hours per week. It provides the student with the opportunity to improve skills and gain confidence in the application of new techniques. The student is introduced to the Operating Room, the fluoroscopic room, and portables. HLT 250 UG FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOBIOLOGY 4.00 Prerequisite: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 175 Corequisites: HLT 252 and HLT 254 Advanced Radiographic Procedures; HLT 254 Clinical Practicum IV This course is designed to provide fundamental information in the area of applied radiobiology. Course topics will include basic interactions of radiation matter, biological effects, radiation dose, occupational and non-occupational dose equivalent limits, exposure monitoring and units of measurement. Radiographically significant pathology will be included. Course placement: Fall Semester-second year HLT 252 UG ADVANCED RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES 3.00 Prerequisites: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 175 Corequisites: HLT 250 Fundamentals of Radiobiology and HLT 254 Clinical Practicum Major topics include skull, facial and sinus anatomy and positioning. Myelography, arthrogaphy, angiography and skeletal surveys will be introduced. Special radiographic procedures will also be covered including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound. Phantom radiography and role-playing prepare the student for practical application of the procedures in the assigned radiology department in health care agencies. Course placement: Fall Semester-second year HLT 254 UG CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV 4.00 Prerequisite: successful completion of the summer practicum Corequisites: HLT 250 Fundamentals of Radiobiology and HLT 252 Advanced Radiographic Procedures Additional Requirements: current CPR at the Health Professional level; compliance with all health requirements; CORI clearance The senior student begins this clinical practicum demonstrating competence in the basic skills and exam" "s learned in the first year. The student has progressed both professionally and educationally through the summer practicum and now takes on the advanced positions and procedures of the program. The student must demonstrate growth and development in both clinical and professional behavior during the practicum. The ""Critical Clinical Objectives"" for this practicum MUST be met in order to continue in the program. HLT 270 UG TOPICS IN RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY 3.00 Requires acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program Prerequisite: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 250; and Grade of 80% or better in HLT 252; and Grade of C or better in HLT 254 This course is designed to round out the student’s educational experience in the Program. Major topics included are Pharmacology, Quality Management, Ethics in Health Care, Diversity, Health Equity, and Professional and Career Development beyond the student status. Cross Sectional Anatomy, Conventional Tomography, Magnification Radiography, and Radiologic Pathology are included. HLT 274 UG CLINICAL PRACTICUM V 4.00 Requires acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. Prerequisites: Grade of 80% or better in HLT 254 **Clinical hours are subject to change based on agency availability** The senior student begins this last clinical practicum demonstrating competence in the basic skills and exams learned in the first year. The student has progressed both professionally and educationally through the Program and continues to grow and develop both professionally and technically. All mandatory and elective competencies must be demonstrated for completion and graduation. The “Critical Clinical Objectives” for this practicum MUST be met " "to continue in the program. HUM 103 UG MUSIC THEORY I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills of music reading, writing, and analysis, including notation in all three clefs; reading notes by their letter names, as syllables in both fixed and relative ""do"", and as numbers; reading and writing key signatures and scales in sharp and flat keys (both major and minor keys); harmonic progressions; instrumentation; and other general knowledge leading to a better understanding of how music works. Students will analyze the melodic, rhythmic, and choral construction of selected simple pieces representing various musical traditions from around the world. HUM 104 UG MUSIC THEORY II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Fundamental of Music Theory I (HUM 103) This course builds on Fundamentals of Music Theory 1. Emphasis is placed on meeting the standards of advanced music theory placement exams for four-year colleges and universities. The course will further develop the students' skills in music reading, writing, and analysis. Students will continue their analysis of more complex musical pieces from a variety of musical traditions, employing both European and non-European forms of analysis. HUM 105 UG PIANO KEYBOARD I 3.00 The Piano Keyboard I course will introduce basic piano keyboard skills, such as fingering patterns in both left and right hands, separately and together. The course will employ the notes played by the five fingers plus an extension of one note above and below. Emphas" "is will be placed on reading, as well as on the use of the I-IV-V7 harmonic progression. Piano text used will not only teach basic skills but also will add pleasure and build appreciation of piano repertoire. HUM 106 UG PIANO KEYBOARD II 3.00 Prerequisite: Passing Grade (C or better) in Piano Keyboard 1, or permission of instructor. As a continuation of Piano Keyboard I, Piano Keyboard II course will provide further instruction in late-elementary and early-intermediate keyboard skills. Students will continue to develop technical proficiency and musicianship through the performance of elementary and intermediate repertoire. HUM 107 UG BLACK MUSICAL STYLES 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 Students will investigate African-American musical styles from a historical perspective, including both religious and secular traditions, as a means of appreciating their contribution to the development of American music. The period under discussion will range from the days of slavery to the present. The music of these periods will be analyzed for its musical content, its relationship to social issues, and its impact on the musical culture of America. HUM 108 UG WORLD MUSIC 3.00 PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite The World Music course will foster an understanding and appreciation of music from around the world, especially non-Western music. Students will explore the music of the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. The music of the many cultures represented by the students on campus will form the nucleus of the music studied. S" "tudents will learn how music expresses each group's sociological, historical, and geographical relationship to the music of other cultures. They will recognize and differentiate the ways in which the human voice and traditional instruments express the cultures of people around the world. Representative examples of musical forms and historical periods will be used to teach the students to appreciate that music has expressed the emotions and ideals of humanity in all places at all times. HUM 109 UG VOCAL PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP I 3.00 The Vocal Performance Workshop class will offer instruction in the basic music skills which will be taught through a vocal warm-up. The beginning segment of each class, will start with a vocal warm-up, used to focus and open up the range of the students' voice into the head voice. These exercises will prepare students for their solo class performance. Specifically, each vocal warm-up session will include stretching exercises, leading to erect posture without tension, followed by both cleansing and controlled deep breathing exercises. The instructor will then lead the class in vocal exercises using the pure Italian vowels. HUM 110 UG VOCAL PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: HUM 109 A continuation of Vocal Performance Workshop I. HUM 120 UG RELIGION IN CONTEMPORARY WORLD 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course introduces students to many of the major themes and practices of world religions and examines the role of religion in the world today. Students will study what constitutes a religious experience, the nature of faith, the" " function of ritual, the impact of secularization, and the role religious traditions have in social and personal transformation. HUM 130 UG INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 or co-requisite This course provides an introductory examination in global perspective of the problems and methods of philosophy. Topics may include: the meaning and purpose of life, the nature of knowledge, justice and politics, personal identity, the role of art in society, and ethics. While several major philosophers and historical movements will be introduced, the emphasis will be placed on exposing students to problems in philosophy, helping them analyze arguments, and discovering ways to apply philosophical skills in and beyond the classroom. HUM 131 UG HUMAN CONDUCT AND VALUES 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 In this course students will explore a variety of theories and practices relative to the question of conduct and moral judgment, including utilitarianism, hedonism, and Marxism. Students will consider their own system of ethics and morals as they discuss such current topics as racism, disciplining children, abortion, capital punishment, sex, and world hunger. HUM 132 UG INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES 3.00 PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite The focus of this course is an examination of the different ways in which various cultures have expressed their humanity through philosophy, art, and social mores. Students will explore the ideas of traditional Indian, Chinese, and African cultures and will use this information to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of" " their own culture and the cultural diversity of today's global village. HUM 134 UG IMAGES OF BLACK AMERICANS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 091; placement into ENG 101; or placement into ENG 099 This course will trace the historical development of stereotypic and negative images of Black Americans, particularly in the media, and will examine the psychological impact of those images on African Americans and other individuals in our society. In addition, the course will acknowledge renowned African-American individuals and social movements that have contributed to the development of our society. HUM 135 UG LOGIC FOR EVERYDAY USE 3.00 PREREQUISITE: English Comp I Eligibility The ability to differentiate between valid and invalid reasoning is a valuable tool for all individuals. In this course, students will develop skills to strengthen their own thinking and communicating processes and to recognize and analyze the logic of information encountered in everyday life. HUM 140 UG ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE ARTS 3.00 This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of musical and theatrical styles and provides an exploration of how the performing arts have been used to reflect the ideas, aspirations, and direction of various cultures. Students will examine the role and function of the performing arts in various cultures. HUM 141 UG ACTING I 3.00 This course introduces students to techniques that cover the scope of theatrical p" "erformance. Students will study and practice various modes of performance, such as mime, movement, dialogue, characterization and improvisation. HUM 142 UG ACTING II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: HUM141 A course designed to take students further in their exploration of skills and challenges of the art of acting, with an emphasis on the variety of ways acting is practiced in different cultures. Students will read basic texts on acting, including the works of Stanislavski, Brecht, and Chekhov. The focus of the course is on developing characters and working with texts that include poetry, monologues from plays, and dramatic scene study. Students will be introduced to costumes and are required to participate in a variety of workshop activities in class. HUM 143 UG BACKSTAGE I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG091 An Introduction to all of the behind-the-scenes elements THAT go into the production of a play. This course will examine the roles and responsibilities of the director, stage manager and costume, set, and lighting designers in the creation of a stage production. HUM 160 UG INTRODUCTION TO ARTS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG091 Through an examination of visual arts, students enrolled in this course will develop an understanding and appreciation of the artistic expression of a number of different cultures, including: African, Asian, European, Hispanic, and North American. Students will explore basic artistic elements common to all visual arts, such as design, color, and style. HUM 161 UG ART" " HISTORY & APPRECIATION I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course is a survey of the visual arts, covering a variety of artistic and cultural styles. With an emphasis on the role of perception, students will explore the art of Africa, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Greece, as well as Medieval and Renaissance art, and will discuss the impact of each of these styles or periods on Western civilization. HUM 162 UG ART HISTORY AND APPRECIATION II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: HUM 161 As a continuation of HUM 161, students enrolled in this course will examine artistic styles and forms from the Renaissance to the present. HUM 163 UG PHOTOGRAPHY I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite The study of all the methods and techniques of digital imaging, including Photoshop software basics, input and output options camera use, photo editing, printing, print mounting, and critical and esthetic evaluation of photographs. Use of cameras, media, and software is included as part of this course. HUM 164 UG PHOTOGRAPHY II 3.00 In this course, students will explore in depth a variety of photographic media slide tapes, filmstrips, film, and magazine photography in relationship to both social and educational utility. Through field trips and classroom photographic materials, students will explore a variety of ways in which photographic images are used to convey ideas and communicate messages. Students are required to complete a photo project in order to demonstrate the use of photography as a commun" "ication tool. Prerequisite: HUM-163 HUM 165 UG DRAWING I 3.00 Students enrolled in this hands-on course will explore the use of basic drawing techniques. Topics include the use of perspective and proportion, and achievement of realism in drawing. HUM 166 UG DRAWING II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: HUM165 As a continuation of DRAWING I, students will refine their use of perspective, proportion, and realism to create unified pictorial compositions. HUM 167 UG SCULPTURE I 3.00 This course introduces students to a variety of sculpture techniques, including molding, casting, construction in plaster, was, and clay, and the basics of carving wood. HUM 168 UG SCULPTURE II 3.00 This course builds on the skills and techniques introduced in HUM167. Students will use a variety of materials to create three-dimensional sculpture, and will refine their ability to express their personal creativity through sculpture. HUM 170 UG PAINTING I 3.00 Students will explore color theory, the use of color throughout history, and application techniques for watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints. HUM 171 UG PAINTING II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: PAINTING I Students enrolled in th" "is course will explore color theory, the use of color throughout history, and application techniques for watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints. HUM 173 UG AFRICAN ART 3.00 With an emphasis on the influence of traditional African Art on contemporary African and New World Art styles, this course will survey the historical development of African Art. Students are required to complete an in-depth research assignment covering an artist, group of artists or a particular artistic style. Prerequisite: None HUM 174 UG ELEMENTS OF ART AND DESIGN 3.00 This course provides an introduction to the elements of art and design. Students will develop an appreciation of the visual processes through which seemingly unrelated experiences, ideas, concepts, and materials are brought together to form connections through various design elements. HUM 176 UG LATIN-AMERICAN ART 3.00 This course provides a Survey of Latin American Art from Pre-Colombian times to be the Modern Age. Architecture, paintings, sculpture, an crafts are discussed with regard to their individual merit and their impact on succeeding styles of Latin American Art. Prerequisite: None HUM 180 UG MODERN DANCE I 3.00 The techniques of dance as taught through discipline of muscular control and rhythm awareness are the focus of this course. Students will explore classical ballet concepts and techniques as the foundation for other dance styles, including modern jazz and ethnic dance." " HUM 181 UG MODERN DANCE II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: HUM 180 In this continuation of Modern Dance I, students will strengthen their muscular control and sense of rhythm through exercises and dance movements that call upon the techniques and styles of a number of dance forms. HUM 204 UG BACKSTAGE I 3.00 An introduction to all of the behind-the-scenes elements which go into the production of a play, this course will be examine the roles and responsibilities of the director, stage manager and costume, set, and lighting designers in the creation of a stage production. Prerequisite: ENG 091 and HUM 141 HUM 205 UG BACKSTAGE II 3.00 As a continuation Backstage II, students will further develop their understanding of the elements that support the production of a staged performance. HUM 220 UG HUMAN RIGHTS TODAY 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 HUM 240 UG HISTORY OF THEATER 3.00 This course is designed to introduce students to the historical development of theater. Students will examine the techniques, terminologies, and characteristics of Greek, Eastern Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, pre-Modern, Modern, African, and Afro-American theatre. Prerequesite: ENG 091 HUM 242 UG ACTING FOR STAGE AND TV 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101 and ACTING I This course is designed to further students' understanding of the skills and challenges of acting. Students will learn the methods and techniques of acting for stage and television, the terminology specific to stage and television acting, theatrical approaches to character development, on-air narration and performing, philosophies of acting, and basic voice, articulation, and movement techniques. Students are required to participate in the performance of selected scenes on stage and on camera. HUM 243 UG BACKSTAGE II 3.00 As a continuation of Backstage I, students will further develop their understanding of the elements that support the production of a staged performance. HUM 244 UG BLACK THEATRICAL STYLES 3.00 Students will investigate the history of African-American theatrical styles as a means of interpreting American culture. Periods and topics to be studied include the ante-bellum period: American theater in the early 1800s, birth of the minstrel show; the post-Civil-War period; the Harlem Renaissance; works of Paul Robeson, Langston Huges, and others; influences of early film on Black images of America: race movies of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s; the civil rights period: new Black pioneers in the theater of the 1950s and 1960s; theater of proteset and the birth of Black theater companies; present trends in Black American theater, from Black exploitation in the films of the 1970s to the Black entertainer as a force in the 1980s; as well as a global look at Black images in theater. Theater in these periods will be analyzed for its theatrical content, its relationships to social issues, and its impact on the theatrical c" "ulture of America. HUM 258 UG THEATER ARTS INTERNSHIP 3.00 The internship is designed to enable students with a concentration in the theater to earn (3) credits for a semester’s internship in community, commercial and regional theater projects outside of the College. The student will be required to participate in the internship for a minimum of eight (8) hours to a maximum of ten (10) hours per week for the duration of the semester. Prerequisite: HUM 141 and ENG-101 HUM 270 UG ADVANCED DRAWING 3.00 Students will continue to refine their creative expression based on the concepts and techniques acquired in HUM 165 and HUM 166, with a focus towards developing professional artistic standards. Prerequisite: HUM 166 HUM 290 UG HONORS COLLOQUIUM 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 and Permission of Program Coordinator This course is designed to serve as the foundation course for the honors program at Roxbury Community College. This course will focus on an interdisciplinary theme, which can be explored from multiple perspectives and disciplines. The semester theme will be examined through works of literary merit - fiction and non-fiction, critical essays, historical and scientific documents. In addition to the course work, a research paper and a final presentation are required of all participants. HUM 298 UG HUMANITIES INTERNSHIP 3.00 REQUIRES Permission of Internship/Program Coordinator Prerequisites are e" "nrolled in a degree or certificate program, completion of English Composition 101, three-courses in the major, posses a minimum 2.0 GPA and. This three-credit course is offered during the fall and spring semesters. It is designed for students to gain hands-on experience a resume builder and an opportunity to network. Students will develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students will meet with the Internship Coordinator and an Assigned Internship Faculty Advisor from their program of study during the course of the semester to monitor the interns’ progress. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral/poster presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine an internship with employment HUM ELE UG Humanities Elective 3.00 IST 110 UG IT PROBLEM SOLVING 3.00 PREREQUISITES: Eligibility for Eng 101 **Previously CIS 102** This course is designed to present the fundamentals of problem solving by giving students a wide range of modern IT arena. It examines the importance of key issues such as security, privacy, and ethics. IT concepts to be introduced will include programming, databases, networking, research, web servers and how they work together in a modern system. Students work in groups to implement examples of these systems leaving the course with soft skills and an understanding of the components of modern systems and the scope of knowledge needed to become an IT professional. IST 112 UG MICROCOMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG Comp I eligible **Previously CIS 111** In this course the students will learn some of the most important topics about Microsoft Windows 7 or the latest Operating Systems. Students will be provided with the basic skills needed to get started with personal computers and to work with the various features, tools, and options that are available in Windows 7. Course content will include the basics of personal computers, customizing Windows 7, creating movies and DVD videos, exchanging mail, news, and appointments, securing your computer, and managing file and folders. Students will also work with simple tools and browse the Internet. IST 115 UG PC CONFIGURATION & MGT I 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG Comp I eligible, IST 110, or permission of instructor **Previously CIS 118** This course is an introduction to the techniques essential to supporting PCs in widely diverse environments. It focuses on the information needed to install, configure, upgrade, diagnose, maintain, and troubleshoot the hardware components of a microcomputer (PC) quickly and effectively. Topics include how computers work, how software and hardware work together, the system board, understanding and managing memory, floppy drives, introduction to hard drives, hard drive installation and support, troubleshooting fundamentals, supporting Input/Output devices, multimedia technology, and networking fundamentals. IST 116 UG PC CONFIGURATION & MGT 2 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 115 (CIS 118) **Previously CIS 119** This course is a continuation of PC Configuration & Management I. Hardware related topics include electricity and power supplies, managing physical and virt" "ual memory, and techniques for customizing a PC. Software related topics include configuring and troubleshooting the Windows operating systems, purchasing a PC or building your own, communicating over phone lines, networking fundamentals and the Internet, printers and Notebook computers, viruses, disaster recovery and maintenance plan, the professional PC Technician. Students learn methods and techniques used by professional PC technicians to diagnose and repair systems. IST 117 UG IT ESSENTIALS-PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 4.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 Eligible This course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. It is designed to equip students with the hands-on activities and skills necessary to assemble computers, troubleshoot hardware and software issues using e-learning system tools and diagnostic software, connect to the internet and share resources in a network environment, learn proper procedure for hardware and software installations, upgrades, and prepare them to take the Cisco Comp TIA A+ essentials exam. IST 120 UG MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG Comp I eligible (Hybrid) = course taught on campus with online component **Previously CIS 141** In this course, students will learn the most important topics of Microsoft Office. Topic includes overview of computer concepts, introduction to Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn how to use Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) to create integrated Office documents. Courseware used is approved for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) program. The course offers extensive hands-on components in the use of state-of-the-art technology. IST 121 UG ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER APPS 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101, IST 120 (CIS 141) **Previously CIS241** This course covers advanced microcomputer applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and integration of the applications. Topics include form letters, merging, desktop publishing, financial functions, amortization schedules, macros, VBA, data tables, creating and querying a worksheet database, templates, creating customized reports and forms in Access, Switchboard Manager, embedded visuals, and importing clips into PowerPoint. IST 130 UG LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 110 and ENG 101 eligible This course is designed to introduce students to Linux and UNIX. Students will install, setup, and operate standard tools and learn how they operate together. The course addresses management of the Linux file system and utilities; file editing; file permissions; pipes, redirection, and filters; text handling utilities; mail facility; BASH shell, variables, and basic scripts; process management; and shell programming basics. Students will be exposed to Linux/Unix principles through hands-on lab assignments utilizing a Linux server. By course end students will have installed a fully functional Internet server while understanding its structure. Security issues of operating systems will be covered in the course. IST 141 UG WIRELESS NETWORKING 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 110 **Formerly CIS 185** This course introduces students to Wireless Networks, which will comprise o" "f Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN). The course contents include physical layer standards, medium access control, building and securing WLAN. Topic discussions will be on Wide Area Networks, including cellular networks involving cellular data networks, and Implementation of Wireless Access Protocols to WAP enabled devices. Also, there will a brief introduction to Wireless Internet. Theory classes will be supplemented with labs to enhance practical knowledge in integrating, testing, commissioning, network management of wireless networks. IST 142 UG NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS-CISCO 4.00 PREREQUISITE: IST 110 or Permission of Instructor This course provides foundation knowledge in networking, introducing applications and application services. We will utilize Cisco’s online learner management system as well as Cisco internetworking hardware to gain hands-on experience. Advanced technologies (voice, video, wireless, and security) are also introduced. Topics include: network protocols, topologies, Network Media, LANs, subnet masks, design and documentation, routers and switches. IST 143 UG ROUTING PROTOCOLS AND CONCEPTS 4.00 Prerequisite: IST 142 or Perm. of Department Chair This course provides specifics in how routers communicate with each other, disseminating information that enables them to select routes between any two nodes on a computer network. We will utilize Cisco’s online learner management system as well as Cisco packet tracer activities and internetworking hardware to gain hands-on experience in designing and configuring networks. Topics includes: router components, configuring and verifying routers" ", IOS, TCP/IP, addressing, routing protocols, classless IP and more. IST 144 UG LAN SWITCHING AND WIRELESS 4.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 ELIGIBLE, IST142 OR PERMISSION OR INSTRUCTOR This course provides specifics in switching and wireless technologies in network design. We will utilize Cisco’s online learning management system as well as Cisco internetworking hardware to gain hands-on experience in designing and configuring Local Area Network (LAN), Switching, and Wireless. Topics include: components, network diagrams, RSTP and VTP, switches, wireless network, VLANs, Layer protocols and concepts, and remote access management. IST 145 UG VISUAL BASIC 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 110 or concurrent, ENG 101 eligible **Formerly CIS 122** This course is designed to give the student knowledge of the features of the Visual BASIC programming language. Students will learn about Visual BASIC environment, error trapping, debugging and distributing applications, multiple document interface applications, building applications with graphics and drag and drop functionality, database applications, design of user-friendly screens compatible with a Windows environment, creating your own objects, and programming using OLE (Object Linking and Embedding). IST 150 UG WEB DESIGN FLUENCY 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101 eligible; IST 110 or Concurrent **Formerly CIS 155** This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of how web sites and servers are created and how they work. Students will use an integrated development environment (I" "DE) to design, create and administer an extensive dynamic web applications project. IST 151 UG WEB DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN 2 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 150 **Formerly CIS 157** Students will work closely with production level design and implementation of web sites. Web site design and the development process will be emphasized. Advanced tools in design, graphic layout and user interaction will be used. Electronic data interchange; web databases and user interactivity will be introduced. Web design tools such as Dreamweaver and CSS and advanced applications of HTML will be utilized. Introduction to Script programming will be included too. Students will produce a digital portfolio of advanced Web design elements and concepts. This is a required course for the Web Technologies degree. IST 160 UG INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG Comp I eligible and eligibility for college-level mathematics This course provides an introduction to the electronic game industry; in addition, each student will develop a video game during the course using a development program provided in the classroom. It has three main objectives: (1) to survey the organization and procedures of professional development in games and interactive software; (2) to develop critical skills for observing and understanding game design through reflective play; and (3) to introduce a first game development tool, object-oriented game design platform. This course is a lot of fun and gives a great introduction to the game development. Demonstrating the game to classmates and the instructor will be the final exam. IST 161 UG GAME DE" "SIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 110, IST 160 This course introduces students to the demanding area of interactive simulation and game development. The course focuses on the two main parts of computer gaming. The following game design concepts will include the history of gaming, game psychology, and generating game design outlines and the concrete development of games. Students will learn about the key mechanisms of modern simulations and games from both a design perspective and a technical perspective. Lab activities are designed to encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills through the development of an understanding of the development process. The students will design, implement, and test computer games using software that allows for basic game creation through an extensive variety of game creation tools. IST 170 UG JAVA I 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101 eligible, IST 120 (CIS 141), and college-level mathematics **Formerly CIS 255** This course covers the elements of object-oriented programming and the Java Programming Language. Topics covered include object-oriented programming constructs, such as primitive data types, input/output, control structures, methods, classes, and arrays. Students will gain programming skills by writing short programs in order to demonstrate an understanding of the course. IST 180 UG COMPUTER SCIENCE I 4.00 PREREQUISITES: MAT 201 Calculus I or Placement into MAT 201 **Formerly CIS 210** This the first programming course in the Computer Science degree program. The course will be taught using JAVA programming language to introduce concepts involved in using obj" "ect oriented approach with a high level language in the program development process. The course will be very demanding and will focus in the design and implementation of large complex programs. IST 210 UG SOCIAL ISSUES & ETHICS IN COMPUTING 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 or Permission of Instructor This course examines the ethical issues arising from advances in computer technology and the responsibility that computer professionals and users have in regards to computer use by focusing on the intrinsic link between ethics and the law. Both ethics and the law try to define the validity of human actions, and on the moral and ethical dilemmas created by computer technology that challenge the traditional ethical and moral concepts. Topics include issues of professional ethics, computer crime, privacy, freedom of expression, software development, intellectual property, and the balance between scientific advances and the acceptability of risk. Students will write an analytical paper on an appropriate topic and present their findings to the class. IST 220 UG SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101, IST 145 and college level mathematics **Formerly CIS 221** The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the planning, analysis and design processes involved in information system development life cycle (SDLC). Students will learn to critically analyze information behavior and requirements in context, to identify and articulate the information processing issues at hand, and to develop a high level design for an information system that successfully responds to those issues and use object-oriented methods to document, analyze, and model the information system. The cou" "rse will cover general systems theory with emphasis on the methodologies and procedures used in organizational problem solving and systems development. Topics include methods for data collection; cost-benefit analysis; feasibility analysis, logical design leading to functional specifications; rapid prototyping and CASE tools. IST 230 UG RELATIONAL DATABASES 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 110 (CIS 102) **Formerly CIS 281** This course is designed to introduce students to relational databases from concept to design and how to apply these concepts to different scenarios. Students will demonstrate their understanding by utilizing the SQL programming language to access relational databases. Among the topics covered will be data modeling, data definition and manipulation capabilities and DBMS architecture levels. IST 231 UG INTRODUCTION TO SQL 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 230 (CIS 281) or permission of instructor **Formerly CIS 283** This course offers students an opportunity to take the conceptual expertise developed in Data Base Design I and ground it in the physical world of databases. Using SQL (pronounced “sequel” for Structured Query Language), students complete this course knowing an industry-standard language used by companies world-wide for building databases and data management systems. The course covers the concepts of both relational and objects relational databases. Building on the professional skills from Data Base Design I, students learn interviewing skills and project management from a tactical perspective. By the end of this course, students will create and maintain database objects, and store, retrieve, and manipulate data. They have the ability to implement designs created in the" " previous course into physical databases. Demonstrations and hands-on practice reinforce the fundamental concepts. This class can be used as preparation for the ""Introduction to Oracle 9i - SQL"" Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) exam. IST 235 UG ADVANCED DATABASE MANAGEMENT 3.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101, IST 120 (CIS 141) **Formerly CIS 205** This course reviews various Database systems. Database reorganization, transaction analysis and database performance is discussed. Advanced topics include object-oriented programming and how to build Web sites that incorporate authentication and security. After you complete this course, you will be able to use PHP and MySQL to build professional quality, database-driven Web sites. IST 240 UG NETWORK SECURITY 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 140 (CIS 181) or IST 141 (CIS 185) **Formerly CIS 251** This course is designed to give students a fundamental understanding of computers and network security. Students will be introduced students to a wide variety of concepts related to computer security and will provide in depth instruction in the basics of network protections. Course content includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers, risk management, network security policy and security training. This material will help protect the confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and audit ability needed in securing the networks. Common network attacks are introduced. Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Computer forensics will also be introduced. IST 241 UG NETWORK DESIGN 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 140 (CIS 181) or IST 141 (CIS 185) **Formerly CIS 265** This course covers the principles of the design of LANs and WANs. Topics include network architecture, transmission systems, traffic management, bandwidth requirements, Internetworking devices, redundancy, and broad-band versus based-band systems. Upon completion, students should be able to design a network to meet specified business and technical requirements. IST 242 UG ACCESSING THE WAN 4.00 Prerequisites: ENG 091, eligible IST 142, IST 144 or permission of Instructor. This course discusses the Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and network services required by converged applications in enterprise networks. We will utilize Cisco’s online learning management systems as well as Cisco internetworking hardware and e-learning to gain hands-on experience and proficiency in designing and configuring and accessing wide area networks (WAN). Topics include: WAN design, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), ISDN, DHCP and DNS operations, WAN security concepts, network vulnerability and security issues, ACLs, SDM, Frame relay and CCNA exam preparation. IST 250 UG WEB GRAPHICS 3.00 PREREQUISITES: IST 151 (CIS 157) **Formerly CIS 159** This course focuses on advancing student in the tools and techniques used to create and use web graphics. Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady will be some of the tools used to create, acquire, scan and edit web graphic and photographs. Some of the topics covered will include image optimization, galleries, animation, icons, rollovers, spl" "ash screens, and image maps. Other animation formats such as, Flash and Shockwave will be discussed. Various web coding such as HTML, Java Script etc will be used to place and display the graphics on the web. IST 298 UG IST INTERNSHIP 3.00 PREREQUISITE: 18 CREDITS IN IST CORE AND A MINIMUM 2.0 GPA. An internship provids the student an excellent way to gain relevant work experience and apply principles and issues raised in the academic discipline to a work environment. This course is a blend of classroom study and work experience related to the student's major option. Student's benefit by applying knowledge aquired in course work to a job environment by developing their skills, and by learning and understanding Information Technology. Job interviewing skills and resume-writing workshops are required. Placement monitoring, evaluation, and support for job-keeping and problem solving are provided. Students must be available to work a minimum of 10-20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks. LAN 161 UG ARABIC I 3.00 This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge, or very limited knowledge of the Arabic language. Arabic 161 focuses on learning the script, sound and writing systems in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). All Language skills will be equally emphasized; listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course will also present culture in the Arabic speaking world through various activities. LAN 162 UG ARABIC II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: LAN 161 LAN 162 is a continuation of LAN161. The main focus will be building vocabulary and mastering basic " "grammatical structures. Training in reading and writing Arabic sentences and enhancing spoken skills necssary for a variety of daily activities will also be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on assimilating the language for more complex cummunicative purposes related to describing self, family members, career plans, and abstract concepts such as personal feeling and decisions. LAN 211 UG SPANISH III/INTERMEDIATE 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Spanish II (LAN 112) or Placement Test This course emphasizes active review of skill development in Spanish grammatical structure through speaking, understanding, writing, and reading short stories and literary excerpts in Spanish. LAN 212 UG SPANISH IV 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Spanish III Students will refine their oral communication skills through conversation, debates, small group work, and individual projects. The course highlights analysis and discussion of modern masterpieces of Hispanic literature and films in order to advance oral and written communicative competency in Spanish. LAN 223 UG LATIN-AMERICAN LIT 3.00 This course, conducted in Spanish, surveys Latin American literary works covering a variety of literary styles and cultures. LAN 224 UG CARIBBEAN LITERATURE 3.00 This course provides a study of important literary works from the Spanish Speaking Antiles in Spanish. The course takes into consideration social relations, economics and politics of the Caribbean region. Prerequi" "site: LAN 112 or placement test LAN 241 UG FRENCH III/INTERMEDIATE 3.00 This course emphasizes speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a review of grammar necessary to support and develop these communicative skills. Students will become acquainted with French literature, culture and civilization. Prerequisite: LAN 142 or placement test LAN 242 UG FRENCH IV/INTERMEDIATE 3.00 This course focuses on increasing conversational ability and listening comprehension through discussion of practical communicative situations, and contemporary French culture, ideas and daily business practices. Learning Resources Center materials are available for student use in support of this course. LAN 261 UG FRENCH-AFRICAN LITERATURE 3.00 This course provides study of major works of French-speaking writers of Africa and the Antilles. Poetry and novels from Senegal, Haiti, Martinique and Guadalupe are read and discussed with an emphasis on such authors as Cesaire, Senghor, Roumain, Damas and Panon. Prerequisite: LAN142 or placement test LAN 263 UG ARABIC III 3.00 Arabic III is the third semester of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Building upon the proficiency of level II, students will focus on acquiring additional vocabulary with which to engage in daily conversations in order to be able to both speak and comprehend more complex sentences. Students will also learn to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words based on general princip" "les of word formation, roots and context. Although conversational proficiency continues to be emphasized, students at this level also begin to improve their reading skills and use the dictionary with ease. Information about aspects of Arabic culture will enhance student understanding and use of the language. MAT 102 UG COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3.00 This course provides an introduction to sets, number systems, relations and functions, range and domain, inequalities, complex number systems, mathematical induction, and conic sections and their graphs. MAT 103 UG PRE-CALCULUS 4.00 PREREQUISITE: Placement Pre-Calculus is a preparatory course for calculus. It builds upon intermediate level of algebra and makes intensive use of technology to conceptualize functions and methods of function manipulation with emphasis on quantitative change. Topics include a library of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational and trigonometric), transformations, compositions, inverses and combinations of functions and solving triangles. This course requires use of technology that is equal or better than TI83 graphing calculator. MAT 111 UG MATHEMATICS FOR TECHNOLOGY 3.00 COREQUISITE: SCI 206 Biomanufacturing This is a college-level course in the mathematics needed in the modern laboratory. Topics include scientific notation and logarithms, ratios and proportions, density and unit conversions, dilution and concentration, linear and exponential graphs, data analysis and experimental design. This course may or may not transfer to another institution o" "f higher learning depending upon that institution’s requirements. MAT 120 UG INTRO TO STATISTICS 3.00 Introduction to STATISTICS is a non-calculus based descriptive and inferential statistics course with applications. Topics include methods of collecting, organizing, visualizing, and interpreting data; measures of central tendency and variance for grouped and ungrouped data; elementary probability theory; binomia distributions; normal distributions; the Central Limit Theorem; Student and Chi-Squared distributions; hypothesis testing; correlation and regression analysis; and confidence intervals. Prerequisite: Placement Test MAT 12O UG INTRO TO STATISTICS PILOT 3.00 Introductory Statistics is a non-calculus-based, descriptive statistics course with applications. Topics include methods of collecting, organizing, and interpreting data; measures of central tendency, position, and variability for grouped and ungrouped data; frequency distributions and their graphical representations; introduction to probability theory, standard normal distribution, and areas under the curve. MAT 1O3 UG PRE-CALCULUS PILOT COREQ CSA 099-C1 4.00 COREQ COURSE CSA 099-C1 Pre-Calculus is a preparatory course for calculus. It builds upon intermediate level of algebra and makes intensive use of technology to conceptualize functions and methods of function manipulation with emphasis on quantitative change. Topics include a library of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational and trigonometric), transformations, " "compositions, inverses and combinations of functions and solving triangles. This course requires use of technology that is equal or better than TI83 graphing calculator. This is a Math Pilot. MAT 244 UG ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS ORD DIF EQUAT 4.00 PREREQUISITE: MAT203 Engineering Calculus II or Special Permission Introduction to the solution of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Topics will include Eulers method, first-order ODEs and higher order linear ODEs with constatnt coefficients, using Fourier series, using Laplace transforms, and applications. MAT PLC UG MAT Placement: 087 0.00 NUR 214 UG ADULT/CHILD NURSING 9.00 PNC 101 UG INTRO PRACTICAL NURS 12.00 PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program. Students are introduced to the role of the Practical Nurse in the health care setting. This course concentrates on the fundamental skills and principles necessary to provide basic nursing care. Students are introduced to the critical components of the nursing program: Emphasis is placed on developing assessment skills; recognizing own caring behaviors; individual cultural self-awareness; and to begin the process of developing critical thinking skills. Adult patients in a non-acute clinical setting and nursing skills lab complement the classroom teaching. PNC 102 UG PRACTICAL NURSING II 12.00 PREREQUISITE: Gra" "de of C or better in PNC 101. **Clinical hours are subject to change based on agency availability** This course emphasizes the role of the Practical Nurse in the health care delivery system. Students care for adults with uncomplicated medical/surgical disorders. Emphasis is placed on the unique aspects of caring for the older adult. Drug and diet therapies are integrated. Stages of growth and development for the adult and older adult are explored. Basic mental health concepts are introduced. Students learn to distinguish caring behaviors among professionals, recognize culturally sensitive nursing care and use the nursing process to problem-solve. Adult and geriatric clients in acute and long-term clinical setting are utilized. Clinical and nursing skills lab components are designed to correlate with classroom instruction. PNC 103 UG Practical Nsg III 9.00 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in PNC 102. Students prepare students for entry into health care delivery system. Emphasis is placed on developming initiative, skills and responsibilities needed for the practical nurse graduate. Students care for mentally stable adults with medical/surgical disorders. Drug and diet therapies are integrated. Basic concepts of maternity and pediatric nursing are introduced. Students practice caring behaviors, culturally sensitive nursing care and apply the nursing process to clinical situations. Clinical settings include an adult acute care sites and pediatric and maternity community health. The clinical component is designed to correlate with classroom instruction. PNC 104 UG PRACTICAL NURSING II (SPECIAL INDEPENDENT STUDY PER REQ) 1.00 PNC 203 UG PN CAPSTONE-ROLE DEVELOPMENT 4.00 Prerequisites: NUR 120-Pharmacology 2 ""C"" or Better, NUR 200-Medical-Surgical Nursing ""C"" or Better, NUR 201- Bio-Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan C"" or Better and SCI 204-Microbiology. Corequisites for Practical Nursing Certificate: NUR 230-Pharmacology 3 and PNC 202-Maternity Child Health. .This course examines current legal responsibilities and accountability of the Licensed Practical Nurse. The student will design an evidence-based practice (EBP) project that assists individuals, families, groups, or the community meet basic human needs and promote quality of life within the student’s clinical setting. Students prepare for entry into the health care delivery system. Emphasis is placed on developing initiative, skills and responsibilities needed for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Students focus on health promotion, therapeutic nursing interventions, and management of care for adult clients with medical/surgical disorders. In the clinical setting, students will care for adults with medical/surgical disorders. Students will also prepare for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam by identifying their strengths and areas of concerns. SCI 103 UG BIOLOGY I w/LAB 4.00 English Composition I (ENG 101) Eligible; This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life, the theory of evolution and the diversity of microscopic organisms. Four hours of lecture and a two-hour lab session are required each week. SCI 122 UG Survey of Chemistry II w/Lab 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 121 This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in Nursing and Allied Health programs, but " "is open to all students. An overview of organic chemistry and biochemistry is provided. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 123 UG PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I 4.00 Prerequisite: MAT 103 corequisite, English Composition I (ENG 101) Eligible Principles of Chemistry is a study of fundamental chemical concepts: scientific measurements, matter and energy, stoichiometry, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, gases and liquids. The course is designed primarily for students with a concentration in Biological or Physical Sciences and for students interested in transfer to a four-year program in engineering. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 124 UG PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 123 A continuation of SCI123, this course covers the periodic properties of the elements, covalent structures, equilibrium, dissociation, redox reactions, acids and bases, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and an introduction to nuclear chemistry. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 133 UG Intro Environmental Science Ecology 4.00 This course attempts to provide an overview of environmental science, issues and opportunities in the environmental industry. Topics: ecological principles, sustainability, ecosystems, biodiversity, human population and its impact, pollution, and governmental regulations, environmental agencies, and community organizing, as solutions to environmental problems. SCI 143 UG PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: MAT 201 Principles of Physics is a rigorous physics course with a laboratory session, designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year engineering program. Topics include mechanics and energy, rotation, and periodic motion. Much emphasis is placed on problem-solving, and competence in mathematics through algebra and trigonometry is expected. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 144 UG PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 143 This course is a continuation of SCI143. SCI 144 covers the areas of electricity, electrical circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism, and optics. This is a calculus based course; emphasis is placed on problem-solving, and competence in mathematics through algebra and trigonometry is expected. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 151 UG SCIENCE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITES: ENG 101 eligible: college level mathematics. THIS IS A COURSE FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS seeking to increase their knowledge of basic scientific principles. Three major areas of science (physics, chemistry, and biology) will be explored using one unifying theme: Energy. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab are required each week. This course will satisfy graduation requirements as a science elective course. SCI 1O3 UG BIOLOGY I PILOT 4.00 COREQUISITE: NCC 103 This course provides an introduction to basic biological principles, cell structure and function, classical and mo" "lecular genetics, and the biology of selected viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, and plants. Four hours of lecture and a two-hour lab session are required each week. This is a Science Pilot. SCI 201 UG ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 103. This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the structure, function, and disorders of the human body. Topics include an overview of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as discussion of tissues and special senses. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 202 UG ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 201 This course is a continuation of SCI201. Topics include body fluids, electrolytes, and the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 204 UG MICROBIOLOGY w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 103 This course explores the history, scope, classification, growth, identification, genetics, and metabolism of microorganisms. Host-parasite interactions, immunology, and some bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases are discussed. A three-hour lab session is required each week. SCI 206 UG BIOMANUFACTURING I w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 104 and SCI 123 AND ENG 101 COREQUISITE: MAT 111 and SCI 204 **Requires instructor's permission"" This cou" "rse provides an introduction to biomanufacturing principles and laboratory techniques. Topics include preparation of buffers and media, use of basic laboratory equipment, bacterial, yeast and mammalian cell culture, transfection, cell preservation, equipment maintenance, and good manufacturing practices and regulatory issues. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory are required each week. SCI 207 UG BIOMANUFACTURING II w/LAB 4.00 PREREQUISITES: SCI 206, SCI 204, MAT 111 **Requires instructor's permission"" This course is a continuation of the introduction to biomanufacturing principles and laboratory techniques presented in SCI 206. Protein purification via various methods, including low and medium pressure and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gel filtration, ion exchange, reverse phase and liquid chromatography, will be presented. Determination of purity and activity will also be analyzed. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory are required each week. SCI 208 UG TECHNIQUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4.00 PREREQUISITES: SCI 206, SCI 204, MAT 111 **Requires instructor's permission"" Students will work on a semester-long cloning project that will introduce them to the basics in DNA manipulation, including isolation, purification, quantification, amplification (PCR), sequencing and analysis. Introduction to Internet-based systems of DNA analysis will be included. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory are required each week. SCI 233 UG Environment and Sustainable Mgmt 3.00 PREREQUISITES: SCI 133 This course builds on SCI133 to provide a long range view of the environmental issues affecting earth. Topics include: geology and industrial minerals, energy and renewability, global environmental hazards, climate change and ozone depletion, environmental issues in international politics. SCI 281 UG RESEARCH SCIENCE I 4.00 PREREQUISITE: Permission of Department Chair This course is designed to provide science majors with individualized laboratory experience in a research facility under the supervision of an appropriate researcher. Practical work experience appropriate to laboratory techniques and skills in research will be stressed. Students must devote at least 12 hours per week to laboratory work. A minimum of 4 hours of lab work per day is required. Limited enrollment. SCI 282 UG RESEARCH SCIENCE II 4.00 PREREQUISITE: SCI 123 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY 1 AND SCI 124 PRINSCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II or the equivalent from another institution with faculty approval. This four-credit course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in a resume builder opportunity to develop and learn research techniques in science. Students will develop specific skills that will help them build their resume and references prior to placement in competitive internships or jobs after graduation or transfer to a 4-year instituition. Students will meet with their Research Coordinator or a Faculty Advisor (Faculty at RCC) for guidance in their project during the course of the semester to monitor their progress. Students are required to complete 150 hours minimum. SCI 298 UG INTERNSHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 3.00 PREREQUISITES: SCI 204, SCI 206, MAT 111 and Permission of the Internship/Program Coordinator. This three-credit course is offered during the fall and spring semesters. It is designed for students to gain hands-on experience a resume builder and an opportunity to network. Students will develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students will meet with the Internship Coordinator and an Assigned Internship Faculty Advisor from their program of study during the course of the semester to monitor the interns’ progress. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 10 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral/poster presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine an internship with employment. SCI 299 UG SCIENCE INTERNSHIP 3.00 PREREQUISITE: Requires enrollment in a degree or certificate program, completion of ENG101, three courses in the major, a minimum GPA of 2.0 and permission of the Internship/Program Coordinator. This three-credit course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience a resume builder and an opportunity to network. Students will develop a resume, cover letter and references prior to placement. Students will meet with the Internship Coordiator and an assigned Internship Faculty Advisor from their program of study during the course of the semester to monitor the interns' progress. Students are required to complete 150 hours (minimum of 15 hours per week), assigned readings, a mid-term project and a final project that will include an oral/poster presentation. Students currently employed in their program of study may be eligible to combine an internship with employment. SCI PLC " "UG SCI Placement: 099 0.00 SSI 101 UG WORLD HISTORY I 3.00 PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: ENG101 This survey course begins with the origins of humanity in Africa and ends with the year 1500, as seen from the perspective of non-Western traditions. Several ""cradles of civilization"" in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe are compared. Students will examine various aspects of the struggle of nations and classes, including those of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Chinese, Indians, Greeks, Romans, Aztecs, Incas, and Moslems. SSI 102 UG WORLD HISTORY II 3.00 PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: ENG 101 In this course, students will examine questions raised by the development and underdevelopment of several different types of socioeconomic systems, including early communes, slave societies, feudal societies, and capitalist societies. The course will emphasize relationships between Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, with a focus on how the economic interests of the developed Western industrial nations and European capitalism have influenced world events. SSI 103 UG U.S. HISTORY I 3.00 PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: ENG 101 History I addresses U.S. History from the time of the European invasion to the U.S. Civil War. The course examines problems and interrelationships of African slaves, European invaders and immigrants, and native American inhabitants. SSI 105 UG U.S. HISTORY II 3.00 Prerequisite or Corequisite: ENG101 This course presents an overview of American History since the Civil War. Focusing on the myth or reality of the ""American Dream,"" students will examine the history and sociopolitical implications of the industrial revolution, urbanization, immigration, racism, and the development of the United States as a major imperial power, as well as current inequalities and issues within the United States. SSI 111 UG BLACK STUDIES I 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 This course examines both the immense diversity and the common origins of African descendants in South, North, and Central America and the Caribbean. Emphasis will be placed on recounting American history (North, Central, and South) and conceptualizing the essential features of the American hemisphere in order to establish the intellectual and academic environment within which students can learn their own history. SSI 112 UG BLACK STUDIES II 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 or Concurrent As a continuation of Black Studies I, this course focuses on the history and achievements of African Americans from the time of Reconstruction to the present. Students will gain an appreciation for the vast contributions and accomplishments of African Americans, and by examining the theory of underdevelopment, students will come to understand how the social and economic exploitation of one group by another has influenced the body of knowledge about African Americans in American history and culture. SSI 113 UG CARIBBEAN HISTORY 3.00 PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: ENG 1" "01 This course provides an introduction to the political, economic, and sociological history of the Caribbean region from prehistoric times to present. Topics discussed in depth include revolutionary and urban guerrilla movements, the forces of neocolonialism and racism, and the American role as an agent of economic disintegration in the Caribbean. SSI 117 UG COMPARATIVE SLAVERY 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 The focus of this course is an examination of the comparative literature and historiography of slavery with an emphasis on slave regimes found in North, South and Central America. SSI 118 UG PRINC OF POLITICAL SCI 3.00 PREREQUISITE: No Pre-requisite This course surveys the theory and practice of politics and its organizational structure in society. Topics include the nature of political power and influence; the role of ideology; constitutions and other law as the basis for legitimate political authority; legislative, judicial, and executive functions of government; foreign policies and international politics; political parties and other interest groups; elections and other forms of political participation. SSI 119 UG INTRO/US GOVT & POL 3.00 PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course examines the interaction of the United States government, businesses, and other interest groups that shape the American political system. Discussion will focus on three major questions: who governs the United States, how is it governed, and what are the possibilities for change? A traditional approach to understanding United States government" " will be augmented by the pluralist view and radical critique. SSI 120 UG STATE & LOCAL POLITICS 4.00 This course examines issues of group conflict, community leadership, influence, and decision making at the state and local levels of the United States government. Boston politics will be used as a case study. Students enrolled in this course are required to participate in an internship field experience (at least 4 hours per week) with city or state government officials. SSI 122 UG GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.00 PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: ENG 101 In this course students will be introduced to major and selected minor schools of psychology. Topics include the history of psychology, learning, motivation, emotion, perception, and personality development. SSI 123 UG INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course introduces students to the basic theories, concepts, and research methods of society and social systems. Topics include culture, socialization, social stratification, urbanization, modernization, and social change. SSI 124 UG INTRO CULT ANTHRO 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 AND at least one other Social Science course. A comparative study of different cultures and their learned behaviors. Kinship and family, language and cultural meaning, gender, sexuality, sexual behavior, war and violence, religion, work, education, and socialization will be studied in this course. Students w" "ill compare and contrast these different elements in order to gain insight into and appreciation of their own cultural background and the cultural backgrounds of others. Students are introduced to ethnographic research methods. SSI 178 UG Modern African History 3.00 This course focuses on the historical and social conditions that gave rise to African underdevelopment. Issues addressed include economic imperialism and colonialism in Africa and the extent to which these forces influenced the course of African underdevelopment. SSI 181 UG THE HISTORY OF ROXBURY 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG101 This course is an introduction to the history of Roxbury, Massachusetts. The class will explore Roxbury from the 17th century colonial history to its suburbanization in the 19th century, through its rich Irish, African, and Jewish heritage in the 19th and 20th centuries, to its present-day struggles to achieve both social justice and economic and political equality. The class will visit important sites in Roxbury's history, including several trolley tours. Successful completion of the course for credit will include the submission of a research paper about a Roxbury historical site or event. SSI 200 UG PSYCH AND WOMAN 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course examines the psychological theories specifically related to women, with an emphasis on biological, environmental and sociocultural perspectives. Special attention is given to the issues and concerns of women throughout various stages of life. SSI 201 UG" " ADV TOPICS/GEN PSYCH 3.00 PREREQUISITE: SSI 122 Students enrolled in this course will examine the interaction of the social and physiological foundation of behavior. Topics covered in this course illustrate the dynamics of these two inter-related components. SSI 202 UG ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 and SSI 122 Abnormal Psychology is a study of a wide range of psychological disorders. Topics include significant research and theories relating to psychological disorders, with an emphasis on the development of symptoms and on a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment modalities. SSI 203 UG PSYCH OF RACISM/US 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 This course examines the mental and behavioral characteristics of racism. The course seeks to uncover the roots racism and discuss how racism perpetuates social, economic and political domination. Students will explore ideas to counteract and eliminate racism in our society. SSI 204 UG ADULT DEV & AGING 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 An examination of the physiological and psychological changes that occur in individuals as they proceed through the natural process of aging is the central theme of the course. Students will survey research methodologies, developmental principles and theoretical to the proces of aging with a focus on the origin and nature of individual changes in adulthood and old people. SSI 205 UG HUMAN RE" "LATIONS 3.00 PREREQUISITE: ENG 101 Human Relations provides students with an understanding of the key concepts of human behavior, interpersonal dynamics, communication styles and skills, and managing the change process. This course takes a skills approach to human relations training and emphasizes the application of knowledge through practice, along with teaching techniques such as group methods, role playing, field interviews, dyads, and videotaping. SSI 207 UG MONEY & BANKING 3.00 PREREQUISITE: MAT 101 Eligible and ENG 101. **Section DH = course meets both online and on campus** This course provides an in-depth study of monetary theory and policies and their effect on the banking system of the United States. The course focuses on the Federal Reserve System and looks briefly at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank and their effect on the Third World, consumer credit, and minority banking. SSI 208 UG INTRO/SOC SCI RESRCH 3.00 This course introduces the basic techniques and skills of the social sciences through an interdisciplinary, topical approach. Skills practiced include case study and qualitative and quantitative research. Topics include ethnography, statistics, construction and interpretation of questionnaires, interviewing, social observation, historical cause and effect, social analysis, formulating social science hypotheses, identifying variables, conducting controlled experiments, and interpreting experimental findings.