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GEOL 102 - History of the Earth (3 credits)
The geologic origin and evolution of the planet earth is surveyed in this course. An emphasis is placed on the co-evolution of life and the changing surface environment over geologic time. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 102) (CNSN)
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GEOL 135 - Geology of National Parks and Monuments (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students to the wonders and basic geologic processes and principles used to study the geological history of selected national parks and monuments throughout the United States. Lectures will be supplemented with slides, maps and geologic specimens for the regions discussed in class. (Formerly EASC 135) (CNSN)
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GEOL 150 - Earth’s Climate (3 credits)
Climate change is an important and hotly debated topic both in the scientific community and in people’s everyday lives. This course will look at how the Earth’s climate has changed over the last 4.6 billion years, what we know about those changes, and how this information can help us today and into the future. We will examine basic techniques used by scientists to read the climate record and how to analyze this data. Discussion will center on causes for past climate changes and how humans today are possibly impacting or causing a shift in the Earth’s climate. (Formerly EASC 150) (CNSN)
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GEOL 180 - Forensic Geology (3 credits)
This course will examine how the scientific method is applied to a diverse set of geologic conditions that assist law enforcement and are used in solving criminal investigations. This geologic evidence is in general used to place a person or object at the scene of a crime or show travel path. Case studies will be used to highlight how geology, and understanding geologic processes, can be used to help provide valuable information in solving various crimes or litigation problems. Classroom assignments and group work in the hands-on investigative approach to solving a “crime” are constructed to provide a more effective introductory geology experience. (Formerly EASC 180) (CNSN)
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GEOL 194 - Environmental Geology (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the application of geologic principles in recognizing and controlling the effects of environmental problems such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, beach erosion, hazardous waste disposal, mining, petroleum exploration and ground water quality. Offered either semester. (Formerly EASC 194) (CNSN)
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GEOL 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen 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 and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will 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. (Formerly EASC 199) (CFYS)
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GEOL 210 - Oceanography (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Any 100-level biology, chemistry, geological science, geography (physical science), or physics course
This course surveys the physical and chemical aspects of earth’s ocean, including the geology of the seafloor, ocean currents, tides, waves, sediment transport and deposition, seawater chemistry and submarine hot springs. An emphasis is also placed on oceanographic research expeditions and the tools used by scientists to explore the seafloor. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 305 and EASC 210)
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GEOL 215 - Solar System Astronomy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Any 100-level biology, chemistry, geological science, geography (physical science) or physics course
This course focuses on the physical, chemical, geological and biological processes operating in the solar system. Topics include celestial mechanics, radiation and spectroscopy, solar processes, planetary interiors, surfaces and atmospheres, the origin of life and theories of the origin and evolution of the solar system. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 215)
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GEOL 225 - Geodynamics (4 credits)
Prerequisite: Any 100-level GEOL, CHEM, PHYS, BIOL course or GEOG 100
This course explores the dynamic processes that shape the solid Earth. It applies physics, chemistry, and mathematics to the study of how mantle convection leads to plate tectonics and related geologic phenomena such as seafloor spreading, mountain building, volcanoes, and earthquakes. The techniques used to probe Earth’s interior are also examined, including the use of magnetic fields, gravity, seismic waves, as well as the mineralogy of rocks and their isotopic composition. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory weekly.
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GEOL 240 - Hydrology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225
This course examines the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, transpiration, stream flow and ground-water flow. The laboratory will focus on field measurements with an emphasis on modeling of groundwater flow from a physical and chemical perspective. Basic water laws and regulations, as well as contamination issues are also reviewed. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 240)
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GEOL 250 - Geomorphology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225
This course examines the natural processes that control the development of earth’s surface topography on many different scales. The role on internal processes such as tectonics is explored in addition to surface processes related to the action of rivers, glacial ice, wind, waves, currents and tides. Laboratory work focuses on the identification and interpretation of land-forms on topographic maps. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 250)
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GEOL 260 - Mineralogy (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225
This course investigates the minerals that compose the solid earth. Topics to be covered include the physical and chemical properties of minerals, mineral structures, mode of occurrence, mineral formation and crystallography. Laboratory work will involve mineral identification using visual observation and state-of-the-art analytical equipment including X-ray diffraction and optical microscopy. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. (Formerly EASC 260)
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GEOL 280 - Vertebrate Paleontology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 101
This course examines the nearly 500 million-year history of vertebrate life on Earth and the origin of the major innovations that characterize its diversity. This diversity will be considered in the light of various classification methods, and the major innovations will be discussed in the context of various mechanisms of evolution. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 280)
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GEOL 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. (Formerly EASC 298) (CSYS)
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GEOL 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. (Formerly EASC 299) (CSYS)
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GEOL 300 - Excursions in Geology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Preliminary lectures on a study area followed by one to six weeks of interdisciplinary field study leading to a final report are included in this course. Travel and living expenses will be borne by the student. The study areas will be in the western U.S. or foreign countries such as Canada, Mexico, Ireland or Greece. This course is of interest to anthropology, biology and geography majors as well as other students. This course may be repeated, with different itineraries, for a maximum of eight credits. (Formerly EASC 300)
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GEOL 320 - Geology of New England (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 101
This course will examine the geological history of New England and adjacent areas with an emphasis on the last 500 million years of geologic time. In this context, the tectonic history of New England will be explored in detail. Other important topics include the changing surface environment with a focus on ice ages and climate change. The laboratory will emphasize the use of geologic maps and field trips to areas of geologic significance in southeastern New England. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 320)
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GEOL 350 - Structural Geology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225
This course explores the origin and analysis of rock structures produced by deformation. Laboratory exercises involve the construction and interpretation of geologic maps and geometric analysis of rock structures. Field trips will emphasize mapping skills and the interpretation of rock sequences. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 350)
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GEOL 360 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 260
This course will study the minerals, compositions, textures, structures, classifications and origins of the igneous and metamorphic rocks that compose the solid Earth. Lectures will emphasize rock forming processes (petrology), and laboratories will emphasize the use of the petrographic microscope (petrography). Several field trips examining the geology of southeastern New England will be required. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 463 and EASC 360) (CWRM)
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GEOL 370 - Sedimentary Geology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 260
Sedimentary geology examines the chemical, physical and biological processes responsible for generating and accumulating sedimentary rocks. The first half of the semester will focus on how sediments are created, transported and deposited in various sedimentary environments. The second half of the semester will focus on how sedimentary strata are accumulated and preserved. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 370)
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GEOL 450 - Geochemistry (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225 or CHEM 142
This course explores the application of thermodynamic principles to solve geologic problems. The chemical interaction of rock and water will be emphasized, as it relates to the chemistry of natural waters on and near the surface of the earth, rock weathering and global geochemical cycles. Laboratory work will include the analytical techniques used to measure water chemistry and computer modeling of natural geochemical systems. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester, odd years. (Formerly EASC 450)
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GEOL 455 - Honors Thesis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to earth science majors in the Commonwealth Honors Program or Departmental Honors Program and consent of instructor
The honors thesis is the culmination of a student’s work in the honors program and consists of an advanced student-generated research project to be completed by taking the honors thesis for a total of six credits over two semesters. Students will meet regularly with their thesis advisor and the thesis is read for approval by the departmental Honors Committee or its designees. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. May be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. (Formerly EASC 455)
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GEOL 460 - Geophysics (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225 or PHYS 182 or PHYS 244
In this course, students will apply physics to solve geological problems. Topics include seismology, the Earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields, heat flow, plate tectonics and the internal structure of the Earth. The laboratory involves problem solving and field measurements using modern geophysical equipment to image the subsurface. Geophysical techniques relevant to oil, gas and mineral exploration as well as engineering and environmental applications are examined. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 460)
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GEOL 470 - Earth Systems History (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 370
Earth Systems History is a departmental capstone course that is focused on the complex interactions between Earth’s chemical, physical and biological systems. Topics include global geochemical cycles, plate tectonics, climate change, and biological evolution during Earth’s long and dynamic history. Students will learn geological problem-solving skills and will apply evidenced-based, scientific reasoning. Laboratory sessions are data intensive, and center around quantitative, analytical approaches. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 470)
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GEOL 471 - Coastal Processes (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 140/140E or MATH 150; and GEOL 100 or GEOG 121
The frequently complex fluid-solid interactions which result in erosion and deposition in coastal environments are developed in this course. Methods of measurement and prediction are presented. (Formerly EASC 471)
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GEOL 480 - Remote Sensing (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225
Remote sensing is the measurement and characterization of the earth using satellites and airborne platforms. This course covers the theory of remote sensing and the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of image data collected from the visible, infrared, microwave and thermal portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Laboratory work will emphasize digital image processing of the surface environment using state-of-the-art image-analysis software. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. (Formerly EASC 480)
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GEOL 485 - Contaminant Hydrogeology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 240; and CHEM 132 or CHEM 142
The fate and transport of groundwater contaminants in various hydrogeologic regimes are presented in this course. Methods for conducting hydrogeologic investigations are discussed in detail. (Formerly EASC 440 and EASC 485) May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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GEOL 490 - Field Methods in Geology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 350 and GEOL 360
In this course, basic field techniques used by geologists to create geologic maps are introduced. An emphasis will be placed on the collection, processing, and interpretation of field data collected from study areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Students will be required to write formal geologic reports involving maps, cross-sections and supporting data. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (Formerly EASC 490)
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GEOL 495 - Research Methods in Geology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
In this course, students work as a research group on a semester-long project in the faculty member’s geological sub-discipline. Students will perform an extensive literature review, develop the methodology to answer the research question, participate in data collection and analysis, and communicate the research findings to the department and the wider university community. The opportunity also exists to present the research findings at a professional conference or in a scientific journal publication depending on the quality and significance of the results. (Formerly EASC 495)
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GEOL 496 - Seminar in Geology (1 credit each semester)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in geology, earth science or chemistry/geology
This course focuses on the development of thought concerning current global models and/or continuing controversies in geology. One credit will be earned per semester for a total of two credits to be awarded at the end of the second semester. Offered fall semester. (Formerly EASC 496) May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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GEOL 497 - Research in Geology (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
In this course, students work independently on a research project in consultation with a faculty mentor. The project may be designed solely by the student or through discussions with the faculty mentor and culminates with a research paper. The course is intended for more advanced students who have completed course work related to the research project. This course may be repeated for up to six credits. Offered either semester. (Formerly EASC 497)
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GEOL 498 - Internship in Earth Science (3-6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
This course provides an opportunity for earth science majors to gain practical job experience in some aspects of earth/environmental science. Possible internships include positions in local, state and federal agencies as well as private corporations and consulting firms. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Offered either semester. (Formerly EASC 498)
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GEOL 499 - Directed Study in Earth Science (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors 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. (Formerly EASC 499)
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GEOL 560 - Special Topics in Earth Science (variable credit)
This course will cover special topics of current relevance in earth science education. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. May be taken more than once with the consent of the advisor. (Formerly EASC 560)
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LAGE 101 - Elementary German I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: See the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” in the “Foreign Languages” section of this catalog
An introduction to elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LAGE 102 - Elementary German II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LAGE 101; or see the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” in the “Foreign Languages” section of this catalog
The further study of elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LAGE 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above. 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 and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will 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)
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LAGE 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)
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LAGE 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)
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GRPP 501 - Graduate Program Planning (1 credit)
The planning and development of a coherent program of graduate study appropriate to the student’s academic and professional background and objectives. Graduate students who have been accepted into a master’s degree or CAGS program should enroll under the direction of their advisor(s) immediately after acceptance by the College of Graduate Studies and prior to enrolling in any additional courses. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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HEAL 102 - Health and Wellness (3 credits)
Attitudes and practices as they influence effective living: common adult health problems; community health standards and services; special problems of community health.
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HEAL 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 health 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. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 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 health 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. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.
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HEAL 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen 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 and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will 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)
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HEAL 200 - Principles and Practices of Health Education (3 credits)
This introductory course is designed to provide students with an in-depth examination of the process and context of health education and health promotion. Students will receive information and resources that will enable them to begin developing the competencies and skills of entry-level health educators. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 210 - Issues in Male Health (3 credits)
This course will address relevant topics as they pertain to issues in male health. The course will examine issues in male health throughout the lifespan (i.e., from birth until death) and will incorporate various aspects of health ranging from physical and emotional to spiritual and occupational.
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HEAL 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 Health 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. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered fall semester.
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HEAL 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in Health 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. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered spring semester.
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HEAL 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)
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HEAL 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)
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HEAL 300 - Current Issues in Health (3 credits)
Designed to acquaint the students with current health issues and trends related to the school and community. Offered spring semester.
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HEAL 315 - School and Community Health (3 credits)
This course will provide an overview of the fundamental concepts and issues in school and community health and will examine basic community and school health principles. The personal, social, and environmental factors influencing the health of communities and schools will be explored. The course will also examine the historical and structural foundations of community and school health.
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HEAL 354 - Entrepreneurial Approach to Health and Wellness (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 102 or consent of instructor
This course focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills for participants in the rapidly expanding health and wellness industry. Students will develop competencies so they can be successful health entrepreneurs, own health businesses, be self-employed or manage businesses for employers. Offered either semester.
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HEAL 360 - Health Care in the U.S. (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of the instructor
This course is designed to provide an overview of the U.S. health care delivery system. Course topics include health care delivery, health care financing, and health care regulation. A major focus of the course is on the ways in which health care is structured and how the different aspects of the system interact with one another. Offered every year.
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HEAL 385 - Epidemiology: The Study of Diseases (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200
Epidemiology is the study of how health and disease are distributed in populations and the factors that influence disease distribution. This course will introduce basic epidemiological methods used in the study of health problems. It will focus on the tools and epidemiologic methods used in identifying, preventing and controlling disease. The course will also examine major chronic and infectious diseases – their etiology, transmission and prevention.
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HEAL 401 - Human Sexuality (3 credits)
This course deals with issues of sexual response, including dysfunction and reproduction. Also included are discussions of sexual styles and expressions as they impact upon the biosocial and political climate of the times. Topics of in-depth analysis may focus upon IVF issues, fertility control and sexually transmitted diseases. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 404 - Cultural Diversity in Health and Disease (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Any 200-level or above health course or consent of instructor
This course is a study of health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of underserved cultural groups in the society, including but not limited to Native Americans, Hispanics, Latinos and Blacks. The focus is on the influence of cultural differences in health behaviors and practices in the etiology, prevention and treatment of diseases and health conditions. The course addresses the complexities involved in providing culturally appropriate health care and prepares participants to become culturally sensitive.
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HEAL 405 - Drugs in Society (3 credits)
Study of the impact of the environmental and cultural values affecting the drug using population. Views on subculture and alternative life styles and the forces that shape them. Understanding trends of modern treatment facilities and rehabilitation procedures. Emphasis on alternatives to drug use. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 406 - Health Behavior Change and Disease Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Any 200-level or above health course or consent of instructor
This course is designed to equip students with concepts of empirically tested theories and strategies of health behavior change and disease management. Selected acute/chronic diseases and health conditions such as diabetes, selected cancer types, metabolic disorders, childhood obesity, chronic respiratory disorders, selected dental and eye diseases, HIV/AIDS, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular diseases and mental disabilities will be covered.
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HEAL 407 - Stress Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the phenomenon of stress, and its relationship to specific illness, diseases and dysfunctions. The course also provides students with opportunities to practice, apply and demonstrate stress intervention and management techniques. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 420 - Women’s Health Issues (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of contemporary women’s health topics. Students will explore the various dimensions of women’s health – examining the contributing social, cultural, epidemiological, psychological, political and economic influences.
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HEAL 450 - Health Promotion Strategies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200 and HEAL 451
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study, apply and demonstrate various strategies and techniques appropriate to the diverse approaches of health education. The focus of the class is on planning and implementing health education and health promotion activities. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 451 - Program Planning in Health Promotion (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200
This class is designed to give students the tools and skills they need to design conduct, and evaluate health education programs in the various settings for health education. Assessing needs, formulating objectives, session/lesson planning, evaluation purposes, methods and designs will be covered. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CWRM)
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HEAL 452 - Research and Evaluation in Health (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 451
This course is designed to give students the tools and skills they need to design and conduct health program research and evaluation. Evaluation research purposes, levels, methods, designs and measurement issues will be covered. Some basic statistics will be included.
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HEAL 471 - Nutrition (3 credits)
This course deals with the relationships between diet and disease prevention, cultural eating patterns, dysfunctional eating behaviors and issues relating to nutrition through the life span, as well as concerns related to food safety and the impact of technology. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 477 - Environmental and Consumer Health (3 credits)
This course will utilize an ecological systems approach to examine current environmental and consumer concerns that affect health. Students will explore the impact of the environment on human health as well as the impact that humans have on the health of the environment. Students will also be provided with the information and skills that will enable them to make healthful and environmentally sound decisions regarding consumer health products, practices and services. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 481 - Selected Health Issues (1-3 credits)
Designed to bring to the educator the latest information regarding selected health issues. Three issues will be offered each time the course is given and experts in the field will be brought in to deal with each topic. Given in modular form for 1-3 credits.
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HEAL 484 - Death and Dying Education (3 credits)
A study of the health issues (physical, emotional and social) related to terminal illness and death. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 485 - Medical and Scientific Aspects of Human Sexuality (3 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 401 or consent of instructor
The purpose of this course is to update the advanced sexuality student on medical research as it relates to human sexuality. Course content may consider such issues as fertility medications, sexual dysfunction, as well as research on variations in sexual styles. Offered alternate years. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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HEAL 490 - Senior Seminar in Health Education (1 credit)
Prerequisite: HEAL 200 and HEAL 300 and HEAL 401 and HEAL 405 and HEAL 407 and HEAL 451 and HEAL 471 and HEAL 477; and HEAL 430 or both HEAL 315 and HEAL 385
This course serves as a capstone course for health education majors. A review of the concepts and skills addressed in the major courses and their applications to the discipline of health education will serve to prepare students for the National Certified Health Education Specialist exam. Student portfolios will be submitted and assessed. Also included will be a focus on job preparation skills.
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HEAL 491 - Field Based Pre-Practicum in Health (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Education Program
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to teaching health education in an off-campus setting.
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HEAL 492 - Practicum in Student Teaching – Health (12 credits)
Prerequisite: Acceptance and good standing in teacher preparation program and satisfactorily completed department teacher preparation program courses and admission to the Professional Education Program
Full-time teaching for one semester with supervision provided by members of the department.
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HEAL 495 - Practicum in Student Teaching – Elementary Health (Health/Family and Consumer Science) (6 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 491 and acceptance into student teaching
This course is designed to provide the student with faculty-supervised student-teaching experience in health education with grades K-6. This practicum is full-time for one quarter (8 weeks). Students will be evaluated using standards and guidelines set by AAHE, the Massachusetts Department of Education and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework.
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HEAL 496 - Practicum in Student Teaching-Secondary Health (Health/Family and Consumer Science) (6 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 491 and acceptance into student teaching
This course is designed to provide the student with faculty-supervised student-teaching experience in health education with grades 7-12. This practicum is full-time for one quarter (8 weeks). Students will be evaluated using standards and guidelines set by AAHE, the Massachusetts Department of Education and the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework.
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HEAL 498 - Field Experience in Health (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: HEAL 451 and a cumulative GPA of 2.8; or consent of the department
A field experience offers qualified students the opportunity to gain practical off-campus experience in health education/promotion. Placements are made in both public and private agencies and are designed to strengthen students’ competencies in the CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) areas of responsibility. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
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HEAL 499 - Directed Study in Health (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors 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.
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HEAL 501 - Health Promotion Project (3 credits)
Individual health promotion project is planned, implemented and evaluated under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor.
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HEAL 502 - Research (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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HEAL 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; 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. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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HEAL 504 - Seminar in Health Promotion Theory and Literature (3 credits)
This course is designed to orient the graduate student to the process of a formal literature review and the subsequent theory that ensues. The student will be required to complete a comprehensive literature review and deliver a formal seminar report.
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HEAL 511 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Health Promotion (3 credits)
This course will develop competencies needed to both produce and consume research in health promotion and allied areas. Via 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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HEAL 518 - Quantitative Methods in Health Promotion and Epidemiology (3 credits)
This is an introductory course in quantitative methods in epidemiology and health promotion. The course includes inferential and descriptive techniques as well as life table construction and epidemiological rates, ratios and proportions.
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HEAL 519 - Scientific and Philosophical Foundations of Health Promotion (3 credits)
The focus of this course is on surveying and providing the historical/philosophical foundations of health promotion and providing a scientific basis for the development of health promotion programs.
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HEAL 520 - Designing and Administering Health Promotion Programs (3 credits)
Analysis and skill development in administration of health promotion programs in a variety of settings with emphasis on administrative issues, staff development and consultation.
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HEAL 525 - Women’s Health Issues (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of contemporary women’s health topics. Students will explore the various dimensions of women’s health, and examine the contributing social, cultural, epidemiological, psychological, political and economic influences.
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HEAL 581 - Special Topics in Health Education (1-3 credits)
Special topics in health education are presented with special emphasis on application in the field. Topics are given in modules of 1-3 credits each. This course may be repeated for different topics.
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HEAL 595 - Internship in Health Promotion (1-6 credits)
Prerequisite: 15 graduate credits must be completed or consent of instructor
An internship offers qualified students the opportunity to gain practical experience within their major area of interest. Placements are designed to complement a student’s program focus.
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HSED 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen 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 and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will 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)
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HSED 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)
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HSED 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)
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HSED 412 - Strategies for Teaching in the High School - History/Political Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHM 210 and EDHM 235 and EDHM 335 and EDHM 336 and admission to the Professional Education Program
Strategies, including methods, materials and media for teaching history/political science in the high school are studied. Developing competency and versatility is stressed through simulations and guided teaching in area high schools. Offered either semester.
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HSED 414 - Strategies for Teaching in the High School - English (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHM 210 and EDHM 235 and EDHM 335 and EDHM 336 and admission to the Professional Education Program
Strategies, including methods, materials and media for teaching English in the high school are studied. Developing competency and versatility is stressed through simulations and guided teaching in area high schools. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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HSED 422 - Strategies for Teaching in the High School - Mathematics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHM 210 and EDHM 235 and EDHM 335 and EDHM 336 and admission to the Professional Education Program
Strategies, including methods, materials and media for teaching mathematics in the high school are studied. Developing competency and versatility is stressed through simulations and guided teaching in area high schools. Offered fall semester.
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HSED 465 - Strategies for Teaching in the High School - Integrated Science (3 credits)
Prerequisite: EDHM 210 and EDHM 235 and EDHM 335 and EDHM 336 and admission to the Professional Education Program
Strategies, including methods, materials and media for teaching integrated science in the high school are studied. Developing competency and versatility is stressed through simulations and guided teaching in area high schools. Offered fall semester.
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HSED 499 - Directed Study in High School Education (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors 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.
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HSED 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; 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. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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HIST 111 - Western Civilization to the Reformation (3 credits)
The course surveys the major developments from the genesis of Western civilization to the establishment of absolute monarchy. These developments include the Near Eastern, the Graeco-Roman, and the Judeo-Christian traditions of our civilization. Offered either semester. (CGCL; CHUM; CMCL)
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HIST 112 - Western Civilization since the Reformation (3 credits)
The course surveys the major developments in Western civilization from the establishment of absolute monarchy to the present. These developments include the evolution of political, economic, social and intellectual aspects of the modern world. Offered either semester. (CGCL; CHUM; CMCL)
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HIST 131 - World History to 1500 (3 credits)
This course will survey major issues in the politics, society, culture and economy of human societies around the world, from human evolution to 1500. (CGCL; CHUM; CMCL)
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HIST 132 - World History since 1500 (3 credits)
This course will survey major issues, events and processes in the politics, society and economy across societies from the world’s major regions, from 1500 to present. (CGCL; CHUM; CMCL)
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