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ATTR 460 - Psychosocial Intervention and Patient Care (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 343
This course is now offered as HLSC 460 - Psychosocial Intervention and Patient Care .
This course aims to assist the practitioner with mastering competencies related to the psychosocial intervention and referral domain. Students will develop skills that will assist them to recognize, intervene, and refer when appropriate, patients exhibiting socio-cultural, mental, emotional and psychological behavioral problems/issues. Offered annaully.
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ATTR 490 - Administration of Athletic Training (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 341
This course is a study of various administrative topics confronting an athletic trainer in the management of a sports medicine facility including program management, human resource management, financial management, facility design and planning, informational management, insurance and legal considerations in sports medicine.
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ATTR 499 - Directed Study in Athletic Training (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of department; formal application required
Directed study is open to all juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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ATTR 501 - Athletic Training Project (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MS in Athletic Training and consent of instructor
Students will plan and implement an athletic training research or clinical based project. The project will culminate with an oral defense to the project committee. Topics must be relevant to the student’s program of study, or have the potential to make a positive contribution to the athletic training discipline, or to facilitate the development or improvement of a program.
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ATTR 502 - Thesis (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For further information, please see the Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures ”Thesis” section of the catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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ATTR 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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ATTR 510 - Sports Nutrition Concepts (3 credits)
This course presents an overview of the relationship between nutrition and exercise during training and competition. Students will learn and apply sports nutrition concepts such as energy metabolism, nutrient requirements, dietary assessment and recommendations, meal planning, and weight management. In addition, research studies that suggest the evidence and rationale for the current nutritional recommendations will be reviewed.
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ATTR 511 - Research Methods (3 credits) Cross Listed with PHED 511
This course will develop competencies needed to both produce and consume research in athletic medicine and allied areas. In the development of a research proposal, students will gain an understanding of such research techniques as problem formulation, literature review, sampling, hypothesis construction, research design, instrumentation and data analysis. Offered fall semester.
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ATTR 528 - Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Imaging (1 credit)
Prerequisite: ATTR 543 and ATTR 546
This course provides an overall view of diagnostic medical imaging describing its relationship to radiology and its part in athletic medicine. Radiographic image as well as MRI image assessment as it relates to orthopedic pathology will also be discussed. Offered spring semester.
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ATTR 530 - Law and Policy in Athletic Medicine (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training, MS program
This course provides the health care practitioner an understanding of the legal system through the lens of a health care provider. Risk management, including the duties imposed on athletic trainers, documentation requirements for an effective risk management program, and development of a strategic plan for risk management will be highlighted. Offered spring semester.
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ATTR 538 - Applied Functional Anatomy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the Athletic Training MS program
Applied Functional Anatomy is designed to develop an understanding of human musculoskeletal function. The course presents the principles of movement control, biomechanics, muscle and joint physiology, and joint structure that govern normal function. These principles are applied to the upper and lower extremities as well as the spine. Normal posture and gait are also explored. This course emphasizes normal function. This is the foundation for understanding deviations from the normal that lead to pathological function. Offered summer session.
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ATTR 539 - Management of Head, Neck and Spinal Conditions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training, MS program
Corequisite: ATTR 539L
This course is an intensive study into orthopedic injury and pathology as it relates to the neck and spine. Additionally, injury and pathology related to the head, face and internal injuries are presented. Students must be able to demonstrate knowledge of joint and muscular musculoskeletal anatomy, incidence rates and intervention connected to the pathology and management of specific injuries and conditions associated to the head, neck, spine, face and internal injury. This course will also focus on psychomotor skills related to the evaluation, management, treatment and prevention of orthopedic and neuromuscular injuries to the head and spine. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered summer session.
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ATTR 540 - Management of Lower Extremity Conditions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic Training Program
Corequisite: ATTR 540L
The course will focus on a critical analysis of sport-related injuries and conditions that may affect the lower extremity in physically active individuals. The application of joint and musculoskeletal anatomy will be utilized to assess the various joints and body regions of the lower extremity to determine the appropriate management of these sport-related conditions. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly.
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ATTR 541 - Management of Upper Extremity Conditions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 540
Corequisite: ATTR 541L
The course will focus on a critical analysis of sport-related injuries and conditions that may affect the upper extremity in physically active individuals. The application of joint and musculoskeletal anatomy will be utilized to assess the various joints and body regions of the upper extremity to determine the appropriate management of these sport-related conditions. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester.
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ATTR 542 - Therapeutic Exercise (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic Training Program
Corequisite: ATTR 542L
This course is a comprehensive analysis of therapeutic exercise in a sports medicine environment. Topics discussed include the healing process and pathophysiology of a musculoskeletal injury, goals of rehabilitation, flexibility and strength-training methods and protocol, aquatic therapy, pharmacological considerations during rehabilitation, psychological considerations and specific rehabilitation techniques for the various body segments. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly.
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ATTR 543 - Pharmacology (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training, MS program
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of pharmacology and how it relates to orthopedic and general medical pathologies. Therapeutic medications, supplements, performance enhancing drugs and drug testing protocols will be discussed. Offered spring semester.
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ATTR 546 - General Medical Conditions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Athletic Training, MS program
This course will provide the knowledge, skills, and values an entry-level athletic trainer must possess to recognize, treat and refer, when appropriate, general medical conditions and disabilities seen in athletes and others involved in physical activity. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester.
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ATTR 548 - Applied Biomechanics and Movement Analysis (3 credits) Cross Listed with PHED 546
This course provides students with a knowledge and understanding of the mechanical concepts underlying performance of motor skills. Focus is on analytic techniques, which allow students to analyze skills and effectively consume complex skill analyses conducted by others. Offered alternate fall semesters.
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ATTR 550 - Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic Training Program
Corequisite: ATTR 550L
This course will focus on the relationship of the electromagnetic and acoustic spectra, the principles of electricity, and nonmechanical modalities in the treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions. A two-hour lecture and two hour laboratory session will provide an opportunity for students to learn the indications, contraindications, application protocols and record keeping associated with patient care.
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ATTR 551 - Orthopedic Interventions (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 539 and ATTR 540 and ATTR 541 and ATTR 542
Corequisite: ATTR 551L
This course will discuss advanced orthopedic intervention strategies and techniques related to treating musculoskeletal dysfunction. The content focuses on theoretical knowledge, validation and techniques of manual treatments for both acute and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction as well as neuromuscular pain. The course will outline background to soft tissue dysfunction and explain chain reactions that occur as part of such dysfunction. Intervention, treatment guidelines as well as clinical reasoning for conditions across the life span will be discussed. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester.
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ATTR 560 - Psychosocial Intervention and Patient Care (3 credits)
The goal of this course is to assist the practitioner in mastering competencies related to the psychosocial intervention and referral domain. Students will develop skills and gain knowledge that will assist them to recognize, intervene, and refer, when appropriate, patients exhibiting socio-cultural, mental, emotional, psychological and behavioral disorders and concerns.
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ATTR 561 - Level I Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of Athletic Training Program Director
This clinical class will introduce the athletic training student to the clinical aspect of the athletic training profession. Observational hours will focus on the traditional athletic training work environment and will be augmented with an intensive seminar on basic practices necessary to become a successful athletic trainer.
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ATTR 562 - Level II Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 561
This clinical class will introduce the athletic training student to basic and intermediate skills and techniques used in the athletic training profession. Through appropriate clinical rotations, students will learn competencies under the direction of a certified athletic trainer. The experience will be augmented with regular seminars on issues and topics pertinent to the entry- level professional.
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ATTR 563 - Level III Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 562
This clinical class will introduce the athletic training student to intermediate and advanced skills and techniques used in the athletic training profession. Through appropriate clinical rotations, students will learn clinical competencies under the direction of a certified athletic trainer. The experience will be augmented with regular seminars on issues and topics pertinent to the entry-level professional.
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ATTR 564 - Level IV Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 563
This clinical class will focus on the learning over time process of demonstrating competence in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains in athletic training. Under the direction of a certified athletic trainer, students will begin to demonstrate mastery of specific competencies. The experience will be augmented with regular seminars on issues and topics pertinent to the entry-level professional.
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ATTR 565 - Level V Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ATTR 564
This clinical class will culminate the learning over time process of demonstrating competence in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains in athletic training. The clinical experience will be enhanced with seminars pertinent to the entry-level professional.
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ATTR 568 - Medical Sign Language (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to sign language and vocabulary specific to the medical field and Deaf culture for medical professionals. It will be comprised of traditional in-class sign language acquisition and skill building. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to have basic sign language interactions with Deaf patients of all age ranges including, but not limited to, asking about and answering common procedural questions, using finger spelling and learning specific approaches needed to interact successfully with Deaf patients. Additionally, students will understand specific topics and concerns pertinent and foundational to Deaf culture that will assist them to understand the perspectives and needs of their Deaf patients.
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ATTR 590 - Administration in Athletic Training (3 credits)
This course is a study of various topics involved in the management of an athletic training facility including program management, human resource management, financial management, facility design and planning, informational management, public relations, insurance and legal considerations in athletic training. Standards and practices of the athletic training professional will also be discussed. These experiences are developed through lectures, demonstrations and discussions with professionals in the field including athletic trainers, physicians, physician assistants and lawyers. Offered alternate years.
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AVSC 100 - Private Pilot Flight (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 110
This course consists of flight instruction and ground tutoring, aircraft systems, flight planning, solo and cross-country flight, flight maneuvers, VFR navigation, introduction to night flight and emergency operations. The Private Pilot Flight course prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate.
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AVSC 107 - Primary Flight I (2 credits)
Corequisite: AVSC 110
This course provides the fundamental techniques and knowledge for aircraft control and a foundation in airmanship. Aircraft and flight training devices are implemented during this course. The student is expected to perform solo operations as pilot in command. At the end of this course, the student will have completed the initial solo flight and post solo stage check. Additional fee required.
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AVSC 108 - Primary Flight II (1 credit)
Prerequisite: AVSC 107
This course provides the fundamental knowledge required for the student to successfully learn the maneuvers and procedures for pre-solo flight, dual and solo flight, local operations and introduction to VFR cross-country. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will meet the requirements to take the FAA practical test for certification as a private pilot with an airplane single engine land rating. Additional fee required.
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AVSC 110 - Aviation Science I (3 credits)
During this course the student will be introduced to the aviation environment including pilot training, aviation opportunities, aeronautical decision making, and single-pilot resource management. The student will become familiar with airplane systems and aerodynamic principles. The student also will obtain a basic knowledge of safety of flight, airports, aeronautical charts, airspace radio communications and air traffic control (ATC) light signals, and air traffic control services, including the use of radar. In addition, the student will learn radio procedures and methods for obtaining flight information.
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AVSC 111 - Aviation Science II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 110
This course is an introduction to the post-solo phase of flight, including Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) pertaining to the private pilot, basic weather and weather chart interpretation, cross-country flight planning and navigation, and flight physiology. The student is prepared to take the FAA private pilot knowledge test upon successful completion of this course.
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AVSC 133 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Drone License Training (1 credit)
This course prepares students to learn rules of the skies so they may fly drones safely and legally in the United States. No experience is required to take the course. All backgrounds and majors are welcome. Beginner to expert pilots whether they be interested in drone videography, still imagery, 3D modeling, reconnaissance, or search and rescue will benefit from this course. Students will also be prepared to take the Federal Aviation Part 107 exam. The Part 107 exam allows drone pilots to operate in a commercial manner and receive compensation for their efforts. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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AVSC 134 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flying/Software/Modes (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 110 or AVSC 133
Students will learn about flying unmanned aerial vehicles safely and legally. Students will also learn about the software that the vehicles use and the modes that they can be used in. Offered annually.
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AVSC 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in aviation allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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AVSC 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in aviation allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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AVSC 137 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle 3D Mapping and Aerial Imaging (1.5 credits)
Students will learn the latest mapping techniques using a variety of software tools. They will be able to create 2D and 3D mapped images for GIS (Geographical Information Services), inspections and special events. Students will also develop a business plan for their own drone service company. Offered annually.
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AVSC 138 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Programming and Manufacturing (1.5 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 134
Unmanned Aviation students will learn how to build aircraft replacement parts such as propellers and landing gear using 3D scanners, software and 3D printers in the BSU Makerspace lab. Students will use a variety of software and hardware to program drone sensors that may include: joy stick movement, pressure and light sensing detection. Students will also learn a basic understanding of drone image and video editing using a variety of software. Offered annually.
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AVSC 180 - Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHYS 181
Students in this course learn about aspects of the atmosphere which are most important for safe aircraft performance including: the dynamics of incompressible fluid flow, laminar and turbulent flow conditions and basic potential flow. They will also learn airfoil theory, wing theory, the basics of aircraft propulsion and static performance. Offered spring semester. (CNSN)
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AVSC 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CWRT)
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AVSC 200 - Instrument Flight (4 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 100 or AVSC 108; and AVSC 111
This course is a review and practice of basic, advanced and precision flight maneuvers and concentrated instrument flight instruction including IFR navigation. Emphasis is placed on aircraft control, IFR flight planning, departure, enroute, holding and arrival procedures, instrument approaches, IFR procedures and regulations. Additional fees required.
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AVSC 210 - Aviation Weather (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 110 or private pilot certificate or consent of instructor
This course enhances the basic weather theory introduced in primary flight theory courses and makes a comprehensive examination of how to evaluate and interpret the many different types of weather products and services available from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The student will learn each of the major weather products designed for aviation use and how best to use and integrate them for aeronautical decision-making and flight planning. Offered annually.
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AVSC 211 - Commercial Pilot Ground School (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 100 or AVSC 108
Subject matter involves advanced treatment of the airplane systems, performance and control, the National Airspace System, Federal Aviation Regulations, meteorology, radio navigation and the physiology of flight. Students who meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements will be qualified to take the FAA written examination. Offered annually.
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AVSC 212 - Instrument Pilot Ground School (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 100 or AVSC 108; and AVSC 111
Topics include discussion of aircraft environmental control systems and commercial flight planning, study of instrument flight charts, IFR departure, enroute and approach procedures. FARs and IFR Flight Planning. Students who meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements will be qualified to take the FAA written examination. Offered annually.
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AVSC 215 - Single Engine Flight Simulator Instruction (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 105 or AVSC 111
Single engine flight simulated instruction is conducted with the use of a flight simulator located at the New Bedford airport. The course content will be determined in accordance with the flight experience of the student. A student must enroll for a minimum of one credit. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. (Fifteen hours of instruction are required for one credit.) Offered annually.
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AVSC 217 - Air Traffic Control (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 100 or AVSC 108; and AVSC 111
This course is a study of the U.S. air traffic control system as it exists today. Topics of discussion will include: history of air traffic control, navigation systems, ATC system structure, ATC operational procedures, both radar and non-radar environments, oceanic and international air traffic control, and current problems associated with the ATC system. Fieldtrips to ATC facilities will be scheduled subject to student scheduling limitations. Offered fall semester.
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AVSC 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to all Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in aviation allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable.
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AVSC 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to all Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in aviation allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable.
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AVSC 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CSPI)
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AVSC 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT)
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AVSC 300 - Commercial Flight (4 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 200; and AVSC 211, which may be taken concurrently
Lessons include a review of basic flight maneuvers, as well as concentrated instruction and solo proficiency practice in precision flight maneuvers. Introduction to flight in complex aircraft, experience in night and cross-country flying, with altitude instrument flying. This course also consists of a complete review of all commercial maneuvers, instrument flying techniques, procedures and regulations. The Commercial Flight course prepares the student for FAA Commercial Pilot and Instrument ratings. Additional fees required.
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AVSC 303 - Flight Instructor Ground School (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 200 and AVSC 212 and AVSC 300 and AVSC 211
This course provides aviation instructors with easily understood learning and teaching information and its use in their task of conveying aeronautical knowledge and skills to students. Topics include aspects of human behavior, teaching methods and communication, evaluation and criticism, instructional planning, instructor characteristics and responsibilities. Students who meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements will be qualified to take the FAA written examination. Offered annually.
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AVSC 305 - Introduction to General Aviation Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGMT 130 and junior status; or consent of instructor
This course is an in-depth study of Fixed Base Operations (FBO) business management and operations including financial aspects, human resources, MIS, flight line, flight operations, marketing, maintenance and facilities. Offered annually.
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AVSC 307 - Air Carrier Operations (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MGMT 130 and junior status; or consent of instructor
This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. air carrier industry, its structure and its place in the aerospace industry. The history, economics, management and regulation of the domestic air carrier industry are examined in detail. Offered fall semester.
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AVSC 310 - Aviation Safety (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 100; or AVSC 105 and AVSC 108; or AVSC 111
The primary emphasis of this course is to instill safety consciousness. It encompasses the role of federal organizations involved with aviation safety and stresses their contributions to the aerospace industry. The course will explore flight physiology, utilization of aeronautical services and facilities, a historical perspective and analyzing documented case studies. Offered spring semester.
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AVSC 316 - Multi-Engine Flight Simulator Instruction (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 413 or consent of instructor
Multi-engine flight simulated instruction is conducted with the use of a flight simulator at the New Bedford airport. The course content will be determined in accordance with the flight experience of the student. Students must enroll for a minimum of one credit. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. (Fifteen hours of instruction are required for one credit.) Offered annually.
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AVSC 320 - Aviation Regulatory Process (3 credits)
Prerequisites: AVSC 111 and junior status; or consent of instructor
This course is a study of the development of the United States aviation regulatory process, its current structure, the rule-making process, the appeals process, ICAO, etc., as well as an exposure to current aviation law as it applies to aviators and operators in the airspace system. Offered annually. (CWRM)
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AVSC 330 - Aircraft Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisites: AVSC 211 and junior status; or consent of instructor
This course is an examination of current aircraft systems moving from the more elementary systems found in smaller general aviation aircraft to the more complex systems found in current turbine powered transport category aircraft. These systems will include power plant, electrical, flight control, air conditioning and pressurization, ice and rain protection, oxygen, avionics and emergency equipment. Offered fall semester.
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AVSC 399 - Special Topics in Aviation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 105
This course will cover timely and important aviation issues not offered in other courses. Topics will change semester by semester and will be announced prior to registration. Repeatable with permission of department.
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AVSC 400 - Instructional Flight (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 200 and AVSC 211 and AVSC 212 and AVSC 300; and AVSC 303, which may be taken concurrently
This course includes analysis of flight maneuvers, take-offs, landings, stalls, emergencies and procedures, as well as analysis and practice instruction of advanced maneuver, altitude instrument flying, considerations of night flight, aircraft performance, cross-country flight and navigation. Practice flight and ground instruction. It prepares the student for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor rating. Additional fees required.
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AVSC 402 - Insurance and Risk Management in Aviation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 305
This course is a practical study of U.S. regulations governing aviation and a survey of appropriate risk management policies of aviation. The case method is employed to present practical applications of principles under consideration. Offered fall semester.
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AVSC 407 - Aviation Marketing Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 111 and AVSC 305
Selling and pricing business aviation services and creative marketing strategy are studied in an analytical approach to advertising, sales force administration, promotion, distribution, retailing, logistics, wholesaling, product planning, price policies, market research and consumer behavior. Offered spring semester.
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AVSC 410 - Aviation Safety Management Systems (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 310 or consent of instructor
Knowledge of Safety Management Systems is required by the FAA for air carriers, airports and other certificate holders. This course is designed to teach the student the essential components of a Safety Management System, the quality management underpinnings of SMS, and the methods required to integrate modern safety risk management and safety assurance concepts into standardized, proactive systems. Offered annually.
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AVSC 411 - Instrument Flight Instructor Ground School (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 300 and AVSC 211; and AVSC 303, which may be taken concurrently
Techniques of teaching instrument flight, analysis of instrument maneuvers and approaches, enroute operations and lesson planning are covered. This course will prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instrument flight and ground instructor written examinations.
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AVSC 412 - Instrument Flight Instructor Flight Training (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 411, which may be taken concurrently
Teaching analysis of altitude instruments, instrument approaches, and enroute operations are covered. This course will prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) practical test. Two two-hour lecture/demonstration periods weekly for one quarter. Offered annually.
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AVSC 413 - Multi-Engine Rating Ground School (1 credit)
Prerequisite: AVSC 211 and AVSC 300
This course prepares the prospective multi-engine pilot for the flight portion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) multi-engine certification, including an in-depth study of multi-engine aerodynamics, systems, weight and balance, performance and emergencies.
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AVSC 414 - Multi-Engine Flight Training (1 credit)
Prerequisite: AVSC 413
This course prepares the prospective multi-engine pilot for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) multi-engine flight test. It includes multi-engine maneuvers, systems, weight and balance and emergencies. Two one-hour lecture/demonstration periods weekly for one quarter. Offered annually.
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AVSC 416 - Multi-Engine Instructor Ground School (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 303 and AVSC 400 and AVSC 413 and AVSC 414
This course involves techniques of teaching multi-engine flight, multi-engine operations and systems, aerodynamics of multi-engine flight, environmental systems and multi-engine airplane instruction. One two-hour lecture/demonstration period weekly.
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AVSC 417 - Multi-Engine Instructor Flight Training (2 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 303 and AVSC 400 and AVSC 413 and AVSC 414; and AVSC 416, which may be taken concurrently
This course covers the development of aeronautical skill and experience in multi-engine aircraft as well as acquisition of teaching proficiency from right seat of multi-engine airplane. One two-hour lecture/demonstration period weekly for one quarter. Offered annually.
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AVSC 450 - Human Factors in Aviation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 310 and junior status; or consent of instructor
This course provides a study in the “human aspects” that affect the interaction of man with machine and technology in the aviation environment. Topics will include analysis of human/machine interfaces in the aircraft design environment, in the cockpit environment and in the air traffic control environment.
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AVSC 471 - Aviation Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: AVSC 307 and AVSC 402 and AVSC 407 and senior status; or consent of instructor
This capstone course uses the tools and concepts mastered in each of the previous aviation courses to look at current business problems and topics related to the aviation industry. (CWRM)
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AVSC 485 - Honors Thesis in Aviation Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor; formal application required
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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AVSC 498 - Internship in Aviation Science (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson of aviation science; formal application required
The internship is an instructive endeavor in the aviation industry or an aviation related business, which complements the academic program. The student will receive meaningful and practical work experience conducted at an airline, a Fixed Base Operation (FBO), the FAA, an aviation consulting firm or other aviation related firms. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits. Offered annually.
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AVSC 499 - Directed Study in Aviation Science (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Junior status and consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to junior and senior majors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Offered either semester.
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BIOE 511 - Advanced Biological Topics and Techniques (1-3 credits)
Designed for secondary education science teachers, this course is composed of three one credit “short courses.” Short course topics will vary and will also serve the continuing needs of teachers for professional development. Possible topics could include whales of Massachusetts, isolation of plasmids, fungal genetics, spring migratory birds, freshwater macroinvertebrates of local ponds and streams, New England wetland plants, intertidal invertebrates, New England wildflowers, etc. Repeatable for different topics. Offered annually.
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BIOE 514 - Advances in Biomedical/Physiological Biology (3 or 4 credits)
This graduate-level course designed for secondary education science teachers will cover subject areas of biomedical and physiological biology. Possible subject area components could include embryology, parasitology, neurobiology and advanced physiology. Repeatable for different topics. Laboratory may be included. Offered annually.
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BIOE 515 - Advances in Ecological/Environmental Biology (3 or 4 credits)
Designed for secondary education science teachers, this course will cover subject areas in ecological and environmental biology. Repeatable for different topics. Laboratory may be included. Offered annually.
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BIOL 100 - General Principles of Biology (4 credits)
Corequisite: BIOL 100L
The biological principles at the cellular and organismal levels are discussed. The topics covered include cell structure, respiration, photosynthesis, osmosis, enzymes, DNA and protein synthesis, genetics, ecology and evolution. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CNSL)
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BIOL 102 - Introduction to Zoology (4 credits)
Corequisite: BIOL 102L
This course considers the zoological aspects of biology with emphasis on human systems. Topics include the chemical basis of life, the structure and physiology of cells, tissues, organs and organ-systems, embryonic development, heredity, evolution and ecology. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CNSL)
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BIOL 110 - Biology: A Human Approach (3 credits)
This course examines biological principles as they apply to the human biology and to the role of humans in nature. A study of different levels of organization leads to analysis of the structure and function of the major systems of the human body. Topics will include human heredity, evolution and ecology. Offered fall semester. (CNSN)
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BIOL 117 - Environmental Biology (4 credits)
Corequisite: BIOL 117L
Ecological relationships and current environmental issues are explored in class with a focus on how biological systems function and what impacts humans have had on global biodiversity. Class discussions and short video clips from Nature, CNN and CBC news explore the human impact on harvesting renewable and nonrenewable resources, biogeochemical cycles, human population growth, threats to endangered species, global climate change, sustainable use of renewable resources and local impacts on global biodiversity. Class discussions, laboratory exercises and team projects highlight examples taken from outside the United States and particularly case studies drawn from Canada and regions of Southeast Asia. Laboratory exercises emphasize making observations and using quantitative reasoning to study effects of environmental factors on organisms; using computer models to study harvest impacts on world fisheries; and case studies to examine water use and world health issues. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CNSL)
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BIOL 121 - General Biology I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 140/140E or MATH 141 or MATH 142 or MATH 150 or MATH 161/161E, any of which may be taken concurrently; or mathematics placement test; or consent of department chairperson; or consent of instructor. Restricted to majors in biology, chemistry and computer science; and minors in biology.
Corequisite: BIOL 121L and BIOL 150
This core course in the Biology major is an introduction to the concepts of molecular and cellular biology, reproduction, metabolism, genetics and mechanisms of evolution. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall and spring semesters. (CNSL)
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BIOL 122 - General Biology II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 122L
This course is a survey of the major groups of organisms, their morphology, physiology, evolution and ecology. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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BIOL 128 - The Biology of Human Sexuality (3 credits)
The Biology of Human Sexuality is designed to introduce students to the basics of the human reproductive system. Students will develop a healthy understanding of sexuality, its role in society and how it applies to our daily life. Three hours of lecture weekly. (CNSN)
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BIOL 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in biology allow exceptionally able students to explore challenging topics in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 150 - Biology for Life (1 credit)
Corequisite: BIOL 121 and BIOL 121L
This applied course is a companion course for BIOL 121 General Biology I and is required of all biology majors and minors concurrently taking BIOL 121. Other students enrolled in BIOL 121 are strongly encouraged to take this course. This course will highlight the key concepts discussed in lecture in a friendly environment and reinforce strategies to help students use and retain this information. This fun and exciting course is designed to develop and strengthen the skill sets students need to excel in college (targeting the sciences in particular) and not to just survive college. Under faculty supervision, each section will include Peer Mentors to demonstrate proper note-taking, study skills, testing strategies, and to assist in class assignments and projects. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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BIOL 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS; CNSN; CWRT)
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BIOL 200 - Cell Biology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a minimum grade of “C-” or equivalent; and BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of “C-” which may be taken concurrently; and CHEM 131 with a minimum grade of “C-” or CHEM 141 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 132 or CHEM 142 which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 200L
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in cell structure and cell physiology. Topics will include the function of cellular organelles, enzymes and cell metabolism, the synthesis of macromolecules and the flow of genetic information in the cell, including transcription and translation. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester.
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BIOL 225 - General Ecology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of C-“; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 225L
Fundamentals of the interactions of populations, communities and ecosystems are investigated in lecture. Students will be acquainted with techniques of data gathering and analysis in ecology. Laboratory trips will allow students to investigate ecological communities in Southeastern Massachusetts. One all day Saturday field trip will be required as part of the laboratory. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 100 with a minimum grade of “B-“; or BIOL 121 or BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 251L
This course is an intensive study of the biochemistry and cellular structures of tissues; the integumentary, skeletal and muscle systems; joints, fundamentals of the nervous system; the peripheral, central and autonomic nervous systems and the special senses. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 252 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 251 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 252L
This course is an intensive study of the structure and function of the heart, circulatory system and blood; and the organ systems including lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester.
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BIOL 284 - Invertebrate Zoology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 122 with a minimum grade of “C-” or equivalent; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 284L
This course covers the biology of invertebrates from a phylogenetic standpoint with emphasis on taxonomy, morphology, physiology, development and natural history. Representatives of the principal classes of each phylum are studied. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. In alternate spring semesters, either BIOL 284 or BIOL 382 will be offered.
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BIOL 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in biology allow exceptionally able students to explore challenging topics in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discredtion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in biology allow exceptionally able students to explore challenging topics in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.
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BIOL 293 - Service-Learning in Biology (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least two biology courses, and either a minimum GPA in biology of 2.5 or a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and consent of the department
Service-learning includes community based experiences such as laboratory or occupational experience in conservation with state or local agencies as well as industrial, allied health, educational, medical, governmental, recreational or regulatory experience with other organizations outside of the university. This course is a pre-internship experience designed to combine fieldwork with service for a total of 40 hours. Students will meet periodically with the course instructor to reflect on experiences and connect with curriculum content. No more than three credits may be used toward the biology major electives. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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BIOL 297 - Biometry (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 141 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 161 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 161E with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 297L
This course is an introduction to the general principles and use of statistical analyses in the biological sciences. Topics include probability theory, characterization of data with descriptive statistics, sampling error, elements of experimental design, and hypothesis testing, emphasizing the philosophy and assumptions of statistical analysis as well as the mechanics. The course uses SPSS as a computing tool and will require a final project. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (CQUR)
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BIOL 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit (CSYS; CSPI; CNSN)
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BIOL 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS; CWRT; CNSN)
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BIOL 302 - Essentials of Microbiology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 121 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 131 or CHEM 141, which may be taken concurrently
Corequisite: BIOL 302L
This course will introduce the core concepts and basic principles in microbiology, examining microorganisms and how they interact with humans and the environment. Topics such as bacterial metabolism, microbial nutrition, genetics, antimicrobial therapy and the interaction of pathogenic bacteria with humans are discussed. The course includes a laboratory component designed to complement lecture topics. The topics presented in this course provide the foundation of general microbiology necessary for students who are interested in applying to health profession programs. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall, spring and summer. Students may not apply both BIOL 302 and BIOL 395 General Microbiology toward the BA or BS degree in biology.
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