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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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hst 388 Votes for Women: The British Women’s Suffrage Movement, 1860 - 1928 3 Credit(s) DIII
This class examines the British suffrage movement approximately 1860 - 1928. It considers the arguments put forward by those who supported and those who were opposed to votes for women. It introduces the key figures and the key organizations involved in the women’s suffrage movement and analyzes the various ways in which women and men campaigned for the vote. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 389 India and the World 3 Credit(s)
This course offers an introduction to the history of India’s connections to the modern world. India has been connected to and often at the center of global networks of commerce, culture, migration, politics, colonialism, war and environmental challenges (monsoons and tsunamis) throughout modern history. Through a variety of historical sources and themes, this course studies the movement of people, goods, and ideas in and out of Indian sub-continent that historically linked the region to the world since the modern era. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 390 The Jewel in the Crown: India and the British Empire 3 Credit(s)
Once called the jewel in Britain’s crown, India was one of the most important colonies in the British Empire since the late eighteenth century. This course offers an introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural history of British colonialism in India, 1765-1947. It also explores the history and historical debates over the relationship between colonialism and Indian nationalism as it emerged in the late nineteenth century and developed under the leadership of Mohandas Gandhi. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 432 English Constitutional History 3 Credit(s) DIII
Surveys the nature and development of the English constitution since the pre-Norman era. Examines the evolving relationships between legal and political thought and practice and the accompanying evolution of legal and political institutions. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS373.
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HST 433 The First World War and European Culture 3 Credit(s) DIII
Examines the intellectual, cultural, and social impact of the First World War on Europe. Explores the prewar atmosphere of Europe, the long-term and immediate causes of war, the multiple experiences of combatants and noncombatants during the war, and the social, literary, and cultural movements and ideas emerging from these wartime experiences. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS315.
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HST 438 Europe in the Age of Enlightenment 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the history of Europe from the Glorious Revolution to the French Revolution, considering in particular the critique of Old Regime Europe offered by the Enlightenment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS372.
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HST 439 The French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815 3 Credit(s)
This course will examine the history of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Era in France, considering as well the effects of both on their European and world contexts. Offered bi-annually. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS374.
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HST 440 European History 1815-1914 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course covers the history of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the summer crisis of 1914, with emphasis on such developments as the Industrial Revolution, the growth of liberalism and democracy, socialism, nationalism, and the nationalistic and economic rivalries of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Elective for Peace Studies minor. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS308A.
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HST 442 World War II in Europe 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the diplomatic, military, political, social and cultural dimensions of World War II in Europe. It analyzes the origins, events and outcomes of the war in Europe and explores how this central twentieth century event transformed Europe’s diverse peoples, its identity and its place in the world. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS352.
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HST 444 A Generation in Revolt: Transnational History of the 1960’s 3 Credit(s) DIII
Examines the intellectual, cultural, and social history of the decade of the 1960’s in a comparative context. Focusing primarily on Europe and the United States, but referencing other world areas, the course explores the roots of the sixties rebellion, the political, social and cultural dimensions of its counterculture, the conservative response to radical change and the broader impact of the 1960’s on contemporary ideas, politics, society and culture. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS382.
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HST 445 Magic and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the origins, characteristics, and end of the “witch craze” of sixteenth and seventeenth-century Europe. The course will set the witch craze in its widest historical context by examining the religious, social, intellectual, economic, demographic, and political trends of the period, as well as the general roles played by magic and superstition in early modern society. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of the Reformation in intensifying the witch craze and the Scientific Revolution in bringing about the “decline of magic”. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS361.
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HST 446 Art, Science and Technology in Renaissance Europe 3 Credit(s) DIII
The course examines the integrated world of art, science and technology during the European Renaissance, c. 1350-1650. Individual artists and scientists will be examined, within the broader historical contexts of the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution, as will developments in cartography, navigation, the art of war, medicine, and print culture. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 447 Reformation and Counter-reformation Europe 3 Credit(s) DIII
The course assesses the scope and impact of the sixteenth-century Reformations, both Protestant and Catholic, from the roots of reform in the late medieval era through the seventeenth century. Theologies and church structures emerging in this period will be examined, as will their cumulative impact on the individual household, community, and state. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 449 Ottoman History, 1281-1923 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the history and culture of the Ottoman Empire. It will explore the origins and expansion of the Turkic warrior dynasty, the establishment and structure of the imperial Islamic state system, the contours of Ottoman society, economic decline, and disintegration of the Empire. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS391.
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HST 450 History of the Balkans I: 1453-1804 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the history of Southeastern Europe from the fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Balkan national movements in the early nineteenth century. Albeit one emphasizing culture and society, this course will also address the major political and diplomatic developments affecting the region. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS392.
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HST 451 History of the Balkans II: 1804-1923 3 Credit(s) DIII
Emphasizing the consequences of nationalism, as well as regional and Great Power politics, this course will examine the revolutionary movements, state formation, and nation-building processes that marked the emergence of the modern Balkan states. Diplomacy and conflict will also be explored. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS393.
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HST 452 Byzantine History and Civilization 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the history and civilization of the Byzantine Empire. It will trace the origins, ideology, life, and culture of this influential and complex polity and society - one based on the continuity of Roman statehood and identity within the medieval Greek and Orthodox worlds. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS390.
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HST 454 Tudor-Stuart England 3 Credit(s) DIII
The course surveys English history during the Tudor-Stuart era (1485-1714), focusing on the English Reformations, the English Revolutions, and the formation of the British Empire. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 455 The Media Revolution in Early Modern Europe 3 Credit(s) DIII
The course examines the printing ¿revolution¿ in early modern Europe and the impact of print on European thought, culture, and society from the Renaissance to the French Revolution. Select topics include the diffusion of Renaissance culture and scientific research, the pamphlet literature of the Reformation. English and Atlantic Revolutions, and the role of communication networks in the development of the early modern state. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 460 Barbarians in the Greek And Roman World 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the history of interaction between the cultures of Greece and Rome and the many other civilizations they lived alongside, including the kingdoms of Egypt and Persia and the Celtic and Germanic tribes. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 461 Roman Law 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course examines the origins, structure, and social effects of the Roman legal system in the period of the late republic through the late empire. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 465 The Holocaust 3 Credit(s) V
This course examines the Holocaust in the context of modern European history. It examines the roots of anti-Semitism in Europe, the racialism of Nazi ideology and the social, political, and cultural factors leading to the genocide of millions of Jews and other groups during the Third Reich and World War II. The course explores the historical, human and ethical dimensions of this event and engages students on issues such as ethnic diversity and oppression in a specific historical context. Three lecture hours per week
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HST 498 Topics in Gender History 3 Credit(s)
This course offers an in-depth examination of issues of gender history. The professor will determine the geographic content, time periods, and thematic fields of the course. This course includes a research and writing component. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 499 Topics in European History 3 Credit(s)
An examination of specialized topics in European history. The emphasis will be on historiographical debates or issues within the topic area and will include advanced historical readings and research. May be repeated for credit, or may be taken by students who have credit for HIS416, with the permission of the Department Chairperson. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 500 Directed Study in History 3 Credit(s)
An individualized program for History majors and minors. An in-depth study of an aspect of history which falls within the expertise of one or more members of the History Department. The form of the program is developed cooperatively between the student and a consenting faculty member. The student may earn up to 6 credit hours by enrolling for 2 semesters. Students from other academic departments may take the course with permission of the History Department Chairperson. Not open to students who have received 6 credits for HIS500. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson.
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HST 501 Internship 3 Credit(s)
A field experience conducted cooperatively by the Department and public/private institutions. While interning, students engage in professional activities relevant to their history studies. The experience provides training and knowledge leading to professional growth. Open to History majors and those minoring in history who have completed 12 History credit hours beyond the World Civilization core requirement. Potential interns need the permission of a qualified Department faculty supervisor and Department Chairperson. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS401.
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HST 502 International Study - Travel Seminar 3 Credit(s) WC
A study/travel course that incorporates a 1-2 week on-site research trip to an international location appropriate to the topic of the course. Topic varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of Department Chairperson. Lab fee. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS 403.
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HST 505 Seminar: Research and Writing in History 3 Credit(s) W
The seminar will involve examination and analysis of professional materials in journals and books of primary and secondary sources that deal with the process of research and writing a formal history paper. Faculty and peer discussion will also consider analytical and methodological points. Required of all History majors. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for HIS405 or HIS405A. Prerequisites: W-I, W-I and HIS290, or (W-II).
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HST 600 Honors in History 3 Credit(s)
Designed as a one or two semester research program, up to 6 credit hours may be earned. The student is required to conduct research on an aspect of history which falls within the expertise of one or more members of the History Department. While expected to work with a minimum of direction, the student is required to meet with the research director on a regular basis. The specific nature of the research program is developed cooperatively between the student and the director. Not open to students who have received 6 credits for HIS600. Prerequisites: An overall average of 3.0; a 3.5 average in History, and permission of Department Chairperson.
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HRI 200 Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 Credit(s)
This course offers a comprehensive overview of hospitality management and provides students with opportunities to explore various facets of the industry as a potential future profession. This course will serve as the foundation for advanced area-specific Hospitality Management courses, including Hotel Operations Management, Food and Beverage Management, Hospitality Accounting, Hospitality Marketing and Sales, and others. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: BUS 170 .
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HRI 201 Hotel Operations Management 3 Credit(s)
The course requires students to compare room division management in large hotels with those in small hotels including reservations, front desk operations, accounting, housekeeping, and auxiliary with appropriate computer applications. The course focuses on management history, planning, organization, leadership and current and future management issues. Prerequisite: HRI 200 .
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HRI 204 Food and Beverage Management 3 Credit(s)
Management of both commercial and institutional food service operations. The focus is on management by menu concept, site selection process, functional cycle of control (purchasing, receiving, storing, and issuing), production forecast and scheduling. Development of operational and financial food and beverage cost controls, including menu pricing, budgeting, and internal/external sales analyses, including computer applications. Prerequisite: HRI 200 .
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HRI 350 Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry 3 Credit(s)
The course covers planning for management of personnel including recruitment, selection and evaluation of employees in the industry. Focus on key hospitality resource management issues of a general, technical and social nature including communication, motivation and leadership, job stress and safety, security, government regulations, and discrimination. Prerequisites: HRI 201 , HRI 204 .
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HRI 352 Hospitality Law 3 Credit(s)
The focus is on tort and contract rights and liability in the industry. Other areas of the law that will be discussed will include employment law, forms of ownership and laws related to the operation of a business that is open to public accommodation. Prerequisite: BUS 252 .
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HRI 450 Meetings, Conferences, and Conventions 3 Credit(s)
Strategic and logistical considerations in the managing, the planning, development, marketing and implementation of meetings, conferences and conventions. Included in the foregoing is the management of the facility, involvement of the meeting planner for the client and the negotiation of the contract for the use. Prerequisite: HRI 200 .
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HRI 475 Casino Operations and Management 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the unique operating conditions associated with casino management. The focus is on the history of gambling and on the environment, operations, regulation, accounting and the economics, moral and cultural issues of gaming. Prerequisites: HRI 201 , HRI 204 .
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HRI 500 Hospitality Internship 3 Credit(s)
An academic work program in the hospitality industry for on the job development. Supervision is provided by a qualified individual in the organization with frequent consultation with a faculty member. A written report is required of the student. An internship may be part-time or full-time but a minimum of nine hours per week for the entire semester is required. Prerequisites: HRI 201 or HRI 204 , Juniors and Seniors only.
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IDS 108 The First Year Seminar I 1.5 Credit(s)
A group of approximately fifteen first year students, a faculty member, and a junior or senior student mentor will explore ways in which students can make optimal use of their college experiences. Seminar participants will consider social, educational, and career options in an interdisciplinary framework within which each student’s educational goals can be formulated through a process of conscious, value-directed decision making. Assignments foster development of academic survival skills; group size and the mentoring process support individual student growth. One 75-minute meeting per week plus occasional field trips and large group meetings. Required of all undeclared freshmen. IDS108 and IDS 109 constitute a two-semester sequence, for 1.5 credits per semester.
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IDS 109 The First Year Seminar II 1.5 Credit(s)
A group of approximately fifteen first year students, a faculty member, and a junior or senior student mentor will explore ways in which students can make optimal use of their college experiences. Seminar participants will consider social, educational, and career options in an interdisciplinary framework within which each student’s educational goals can be formulated through a process of conscious, value-directed decision making. Assignments foster development of academic survival skills; group size and the mentoring process support individual student growth. One 75-minute meeting per week plus occasional field trips and large group meetings. Required of all undeclared freshmen. IDS 108 and IDS109 constitute a two-semester sequence, for 1.5 credits per semester.
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IDS 180 Computer Applications 3 Credit(s)
An overview of computer applications including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, data base, and internet technologies. Students will learn to operate and understand computer hardware, and develop materials for both academic and personal through software. The role of computers in society and related social issues will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week and laboratory work outside of class. This course satisfies the Computer Literacy core requirement.
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IDS 181 Fluency in Information Technology 3 Credit(s) DII
This course develops information technology fluency through concepts, capabilities, and skills to enable students to continuously adapt to the rapid changes in information technology. Students will develop these capabilities through completion of a series of theoretical and applied projects that are incorporated into a student ePortfolio. Knowledge of basic computer skills and office applications is helpful. This course satisfies the Computer Literacy core requirement.
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IDS 189 Freshman Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies 3 Credit(s) DI DIII
Designed to introduce students to questions and scholarship of a specialized topic using an interdisciplinary approach. This course fosters critical skills that are foundational to a liberal arts education and assists students in developing their identity as college students. Required of all first year freshmen accepted as Undeclared or Bachelor of Liberal Studies majors. It is recommended that students who have completed and see the department chairperson before enrolling. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 199 Life Experience Portfolio 1.0 Credit(s)
Prior learning form life experiences such as community service, volunteer experiences, work experiences, non-college educational prograqms, and individual study may be used as a basis to petition a department for credit. The life learning experience must meet the expectations of a particular course listed in the catalog. Through this workshop, the student will be guided in the preparation of a portfolio involving self-assessment, and educational goal clarification, which will be presented for academic approval. This course may be taken only once for credit.
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IDS 202 Introduction to Women’s & Gender Studies 3 Credit(s) DI DIII V CS
Women’s Studies and Gender Studies are complementary interdisciplinary fields whose research and scholarship examines women’s and men’s lives, conditions and contributions within historical, social, cultural, national and transnational contexts. Students will explore how gender is constructed and negotiated through the lens of families, communities, education, society, film and the media. Feminist and gender based theories and methodologies will enhance student awareness regarding the interlocking systems of inequity, inequality, oppression and privilege thereby addressing issues of power, resistance and social transformation. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 220 Water Resources Planning and Management 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the economics and ecology of water supply and water pollution control. Topics include watershed management, groundwater protection and wastewater treatment. The inherent difficulty in applying static laws and regulations to a dynamic natural resource such as water is a recurring theme in the course. Strongly recommended for students interested in environmental management. One three-hour lecture per week. Offered by the Marine Studies Consortium. Application to campus Representative of the Marine Studies Consortium must be made one semester prior to the experience. Additional tuition fee required by Marine Studies Consortium.
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IDS 230 Introduction to Latin American and Latino Studies 3 Credit(s) DI DIII V
Interdisciplinary study of Latin American, Caribbean and Latino histories and cultures. Draws upon various humanities and social science disciplines, as well as interdisciplinary fields of area studies defined by geography (Latin America, Caribbean) and ethnic studies defined by history, culture and identity (Latino Studies). Explores the similarities and differences among the diverse societies of Latin America and the Caribbean and the peoples of Latin American and Caribbean origin in the United States.
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IDS 232 American Identities 3 Credit(s) DI DIII V HP
This course explores many different ideas about and debates over the meaning of ”America” and “Americans” while introducing students to the methods and materials of American Studies. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, students will study how “American” cultural and national identities have developed over four centuries and the impact of this history on “American” experiences today. Of particular interest will be the ways in which American identity(ies) is tied to race gender ethnicity and class. Students will learn to interpret cultural products drawn from popular and fine arts, literature, music, and film as well as historical, sociological and geographic documents and other non-fiction writing. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 234 Techniques for Healthy and Safe Food Preparation 1 Credit(s)
Through laboratory experiences and discussion this course is designed to introduce students to the modern concepts of nutrition related to the principles of food selection, preparation and handling. Emphasis will be placed on healthy menu planning, food sanitation and addressing nutrition competencies contained in the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Lab fee may be required. Course may be held at off campus location. Required for the Health and Consumer Science Concentration in the SMS major.
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IDS 250 Humanities in Cultural Settings 3 Credit(s) DI V
This course is an interdisciplinary study of three global cultures, one being American. The course focuses on a significant place and time in each culture’s history. These cultures are examined through two sets of sources: literary works and a collection of academic writings, pictures, maps, and artifacts. The course pays special attention to how cultures support specific social hierarchies and moral systems. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 255 Comparative Religious Traditions 3 Credit(s) DI DIII V PGR WC
This course is an interdisciplinary study of six major world religions - Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity - considering such issues as their moral teachings and practices; historical development, cultural and geographical settings, dominant narratives, forms of worship, prayer, and meditation; use of scripture, images of the divine, aesthetic endeavors, and institutional structures. This course devotes special attention to these religions’, and their cultures’, diverse and evolving moral practices, ethical teachings, and traditions of moral and spiritual development. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 260 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course will explore the complex relationship between law and society. Focusing on the reciprocal nature of the law and the societal context in which law develops, the course will examine how social, economic, cultural and political forces shape the law’s ability to make effective rules and to define common social values. The course serves as an introduction to America legal, political, and social actors and institutions. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, students will investigate questions relating to ideology, globalization, inequality, community, authority, legitimacy, and individualism. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 265 Peace and Peace Building 3 Credit(s) CS
This course examines the historical, sociological, philosophical and environmental antecedents to conflict at the local, national and international levels and through a process of research, discussion and evaluation develops possible options that could have been used in the peaceful resolution of conflicts. A main focus is on current major peace keeping and peace making efforts. The course also examines the role that organizations and individuals play, and what options there are for the future. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 271 Information Technology, Society and Culture 3 Credit(s) DI DIII CS
An introductory study of the diverse effects of the global Information Technology revolution. Includes an analysis of the social, political, cultural and economic impact of computers and Information Technology and an examination of the philosophical, ethical and psychological implications of these new technologies.
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IDS 275 Love and Compassion Across the World Religions 3 Credit(s) PGR WC
This course explores how love and compassion transform the self, interpersonal relations, and social action. Students will integrate readings and discussions with personal reflections and experiences. Readings include scriptures and significant texts in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, which illuminate these religions as well as their cultural contexts. Students will be given the opportunity to practice and examine techniques developed by the world religions to nurture love and compassion. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 287 Perspectives on Evil and the Holocaust 3 Credit(s) CS PGR
Focusing on the Holocaust as a model of genocidal intent and a case study to help in understanding the psychology and philosophy of evil, the course will explore the mentality of those who designed and carried out the “final solution” as well as those complicit with them. The ease and efficiency with which the genocide of over six million Jews and other Holocaust victims was accomplished raises profound questions about the human capacity for evil, the causes and means of dehumanization, the limits of obedience to authority and the potential of universal human right legislation. Using the perspectives of psychology, criminal justice, epistemology and post-modern ethics, the course discusses what the Holocaust can teach us about: 1) the psychological factors motivating and facilitating dehumanization and genocide; 2) the means of deterring and sanctioning those who commit racial motivated criminal acts; 3) ways to promote objective truth in historical research about the Holocaust, in light of the “revisionist” historiography of Holocaust deniers; and 4) the role of ethics in defining our interpersonal obligations and humanizing our relationships with others. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 289 Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course offers students the opportunity to explore a specialized topic using the methods and materials of more than one field of study. Depending on the topic, the course might include civic engagement or service-learning activities. Repeatable for credit.
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IDS 290 Introduction to Medical Humanities 3 Credit(s) DI DIII V WC
This course will investigate important questions about health and health care through an interdisciplinary perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on how cultural differences and structural inequalities (such as gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and geographic location) can affect the quality and accessibility of health care. Students will examine a variety of sources related in the experience and treatment of disease that may range from works of art and literature to documentary film to reading in cross-cultural psychology and medial anthropology. They will reflect on some of the ethical issues raised by forms of health-care delivery, medical research, and end-of-life decision making, and develop some of the skills ( observation, analysis, empathy, self-reflection) essential for humane medical care.
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IDS 299 Topics in Student Affairs 1 Credit(s)
This course features intensive training in, and reflection on, specialized topics in student affairs. The emphasis is on education and training for practical application on campus and beyond. May be repeated with permission of the Department Chairperson for a maximum of three credits. Three lecture hours per week over a five-week period.
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IDS 320 Human Sexuality I 3 Credit(s) DIII PGR
This course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human sexuality including a scientific understanding of the historical, biological, psychological and social/cultural influences on human sexuality and its expression. Information about human sexuality across the lifespan will be included. This course provides information about sexual identity, orientation, and how changing sexual attitudes are influencing the culture. The media’s impact on sexuality will be covered. Information about the biological and psychological causes of sexual dysfunction and their treatments will also be covered. This course also provides information about the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 325 Coastal Zone Management 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course presents a survey of the coastal environment, its physical characteristics, natural systems, economic uses and development pressures. Lectures examine strategies formulated in the U.S. for land and water resource management in the coastal zone. The roles of federal, state and local government. Offered by the Marine Studies Consortium. Application to campus Representative of the Marine Studies Consortium must be made one semester prior to the experience. Additional tuition fee required by Marine Studies Consortium.
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IDS 331 Mentoring and the Mentor Relationship 3 Credit(s)
Designed to evaluate various models of mentoring, this course will explore the history, philosophy, theory, and practice of mentoring in higher education as well as other institutions and organizations. Students will examine mentor roles through case studies and as found in the literature. Consideration will also be given to the role of leadership in underrepresented populations in society. Class participation will involve group process activities. Students will work towards defining their roles as mentor and developing competencies in preparation to become student mentors of Salem State College or in outside organizations. Three class hours per week.
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IDS 333 Topics in American Studies 3 Credit(s)
This course is a close examination of a topic significant in the creation of American culture(s) and identity(ies). It is designed to deepen knowledge of a particular area of American Studies while strengthening general American Studies methodological skills. Students will examine primary and secondary sources from a range of disciplines and conduct interdisciplinary research. Potential topics may be (but are not limited to) immigration, popular culture, religion, globalization, community, or consumerism. Required of students in the American Studies Concentration. May be repeated once for an additional 3 credits with permission of the Department Chairperson. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 333A A Global “America”, “America” and “Americans” in and of the World 3 Credit(s) WC
This course uses an interdisciplinary American Studies approach to explore the complex ways in which “America” and “Americans” have been constructed and understood within the context of a long-standing and ongoing global and transnational exchange of ideas, peoples and goods. By focusing attention on a range of non-US cultures and tracing the connections between them and what is often considered “American” culture (in the areas of demographics human rights popular culture and food ways) the course highlights two main points: The ways in which “American” identities as well as cultural economic political, intellectual practices and products have been shaped by peoples and cultures around the world and how peoples and cultures around the world have understood appropriated been influenced by or responded to the presence of “American” people cultures and practices historically and today. Centrally, this course focuses on the fact that understanding non-US cultures is essential to understanding both “America” and “Americans”. Key course themes and concepts include globalization trans-nationalism and intercultural knowledge. Course materials and methods are drawn from a range of disciplines including literature visual culture sociology, history, political science, journalism and music. Students will collaborate with university students outside of the US and examine the global culture and history of Salem itself over the past 400 ears. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 357 New Technologies for Information Retrieval 3 Credit(s)
Surveys the range and depth of Internet resources for academic, personal, and professional purposes. Students will learn to analyze types and quality of sources for particular research problems in various subject areas; to develop appropriate search strategies; and to evaluate information retrieved. Three lecture hours plus laboratory work outside of class each week.
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IDS 360 Gender, Identity and Nationalism 3 Credit(s)
This course explores ways in which gender identity is linked with national identity. This includes the role of women in nationalist liberation movements; the gendered roles embodied in communal identity and individual identity. Through theory, film, and literature, students will explore cultural identity in non-Western contexts. Three class hours per week.
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IDS 366 Energy and the Environment 3 Credit(s) DII
This course focuses on understanding what energy is, how it is produced, and how it is utilized in modern society, drawing on concepts from physics, chemistry, geography and geology to understand energy production and conservation. The advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable energy sources will be analyzed, including issues of efficiency, availability, cost, pollution, and environmental impact. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Completion of a laboratory science sequence, or permission of Department Chairperson.
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IDS 375 Research Practicum 1-6 Credit(s)
Students will work on a one-to-one basis with a member of the faculty engaged in a particular research project. Although the work involved will depend on the nature of the research, emphasis will be on providing the student with intensive, hands on experience with all phases of the process of conducting research. Credit load to be determined on a 3 hours/week per semester = 1 credit basis. Repeatable for up to 6 credits. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor and Chairperson of Interdisciplinary Studies Department.
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IDS 385 Community Organizing I 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course provides an introduction to the principles and theoretical structures of why and how to organize for participatory democracy at a grassroots level. As such this course aims to come to an understanding of how power is used to provide, as well as deny, access to goods, services, and basic human rights. This course covers actions from local, regional, national and international levels. Three lecture hours per week.
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IDS 389 Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies 3 Credit(s) W-II
Interdisciplinary research is a rewarding but challenging mode of inquiry, one that requires the practitioners to integrate research techniques, methodological approaches and literatures from a variety of disciplines. This course provides students with a structured learning environment to enable them to become grounded in the major research methodologies of interdisciplinary scholarship. Students will critique, evaluate, and interpret published research, develop a research proposal, and complete a literature review. Students will also consider how interdisciplinary thinking is relevant to their personal and professional goals. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Successful WI course completion, Junior standing, or approval by Department Chairperson.
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IDS 400 Directed Study 3-6 Credit(s)
An individualized program providing study in depth in an area to be approved by the Interdisciplinary Studies Department Chairperson.
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IDS 401 Internship in Interdisciplinary Studies 3-6 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with professional experience and training in a public or private organization directly related to each student’s academic interest in Interdisciplinary Studies. The number of credit hours will vary with commitment. Potential interns need permission of a qualified IDS-affiliated faculty supervisor, Departmental Chairperson, or BLS Concentration Coordinator. This course is open only to BLS majors or IDS minors.
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IDS 461 Seminar in American Studies 3 Credit(s) W W-III
This capstone course engages students in an exploration of American Studies scholarship and supports them as they conduct original research. Students will read classic and recent works in American Studies and investigate the topical, theoretical and methodological developments of the field. Each student will develop and complete a substantive research paper related to a current area of inquiry in the discipline. Required of all students in the American Studies Concentration. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: W-II course (pre- or co-req), IDS 232 and IDS 333 or permission of the Department Chairperson.
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IDS 465 Seminar in Women’s Studies 3 Credit(s) W
The culminating seminar in the Women’s Studies Minor. The focus is on developing theoretical approaches to the study of those groups defined as minority, e.g. women and Third World people. Students will be encouraged to develop areas of inquiry and then to explain them and present their analysis in a variety of modes such as oral, written, film or videotape. Required of all Women’s Studies Minors.
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IDS 470 Seminar in Comparative Religion 3 Credit(s)
A broad but integrated consideration of selected topics in comparative religion, intended as the culmination of the Religious Studies Minor. Three lecture hours per week. Required of Religious Studies Minors; open to other students with the permission of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department Chairperson.
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IDS 485 Community Organizing II 3 Credit(s) DIII
This course builds on the material covered in IDS 385 Community Organizing I, building on that knowledge and applying it to specific Community/Grassroots organization. Students are required to do field work in an organization involved in community/grassroots work. Students learn and practice community organizing, and program development skills appropriate for community and legislative audiences supervised by college faculty and organization/agency staff. One and one-half lecture hours each week and a total of seventy-two hours of field work. Prerequisite: IDS 385 or permission of department chairperson.
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IDS 500 Special Problems in Interdisciplinary Studies 3 Credit(s)
Open to students who wish to pursue topics that are of an advanced interdisciplinary nature. May be taken on a semester or quarterly basis. Permission of Instructor and Interdisciplinary Studies Department Chairperson required.
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IDS 600H Honors Seminar I 1.5 Credit(s)
This two semester sequence is intended to prepare students in the Honors Program for their independent research project or creative production required during the Program’s senior year. Principally the seminar will involve presentations of faculty and guest speaker research projects. Presentations about the College’s computer facilities, Library resources, and Career Planning and Placement Center, the Graduate Record Examination, etc. may also be included. Prerequisite: Open only to Juniors and Seniors in the Honors Program.
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IDS 601H Honors Seminar II 1.5 Credit(s) W
This two semester sequence is intended to prepare students in the Honors Program for their independent research project or creative production required during the Program’s senior year. Principally the seminar will involve presentations of faculty and guest speaker research projects. Presentations about the College’s computer facilities, Library resources, and Career Planning and Placement Center, the Graduate Record Examination, etc. may also be included. This course supports the writing of the final senior project/thesis through instruction in writing and peer-editing. Open only to Juniors and Seniors in the Honors Program. Prerequisite: IDS 600H .
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IDS 603H Honors Independent Study 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed as a one or two semester research program (3 credits per semester). It provides Commonwealth Honors Program seniors an opportunity to integrate their undergraduate experiences while preparing for their intended career paths. Working independently students conduct in-depth research within their own major discipline or across disciplines, undertake creative or community-action projects, or work intensively on other scholarly endeavors, all under the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor. Course is limited to Honors Program students. This course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: IDS 600H .
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ITC 100 Computers and Their Uses 3 Credit(s) DII
This course provides an overview of the capabilities, uses and limitations of computers. The major types of software packages are discussed: operating systems, word processors, database systems, spreadsheets and communication packages. Applications of computers in areas such as business, education, graphic arts, medicine and engineering are surveyed. The major focus of the course is to present topics in the context of the impact of computers on functions such as decision-making, information storage, research and personal productivity. The general discussion is reinforced by skills-oriented lecture/demonstrations and assignments using specific software packages. Three lecture hours per week plus laboratory work outside of class. This course satisfies the Computer Literacy core requirement. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC100. Prerequisites: High school Algebra I & II.
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ITC 117 Computing for the Professions 3 Credit(s)
An examination of the problem solving process for individuals in an organizational setting using the latest application software. Emphasis will be placed on the use of spreadsheet and database software for problem solving, and their integration with other software tools, including text processing and presentation graphics. Planning, data collection, methodology, analysis of results and implementation will be included Three lecture hours per week.
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ITC 121 Web Graphics 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to Computer Graphics, the course is designed to introduce non Computer Science majors to topics related to the application of graphics in today’s world. The class will review graphic file types and related application issues in a computer environment. Students will concentrate on the computer manipulation of graphics related to web, digital photography and related processes. The course will survey and use a variety of graphics packages, including Photoshop, Ilustrator and available open source software. Special attention will be paid to animation using Flash and CSS based models. Although not intended for those with a programming background, an introduction to graphics programming using Action Script and PHP will be included. Material in the class will be suitable to students using a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC220 or CSC121. Three lecture hours per week with laboratory work outside of class. Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the Computer Literacy Competency Requirement as verified by Department Chairperson.
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ITC 131 Input Technologies for Text Processing 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to incorporating the latest technologies for computer input, such as speech recognition and tablet handwriting recognition for the production of documents. Topics include basic word processing functions including creation, revision, editing, formatting, and proofreading. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the College’s Computer Literacy core requirement.
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ITC 132 Computer-based Statistics 3 Credit(s)
This course deals with the computer implementation of common statistical procedures through software packages such as SPSS, BMDP or SAS. The use of basic descriptive statistics, frequency and contingency tables, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and other procedures is illustrated through case studies and laboratory assignments. Attention is paid to design of experiments, selection and appropriate statistical procedures, and interpretation of results. No previous computer experience required. Three lecture hours per week. Credit for this course may not be applied to the major or minor in Computer Studies. Not open to student who have received credit for CSC132. Prerequisite: One course in applied statistics.
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ITC 135 Computers and Planning 3 Credit(s)
This course presents a basic understanding of the use of computer application packages in planning. The course is intended for all students who want to get an idea of the help that computers can give in planning for many different disciplines. Examples will be used that will be of interest to Business, Education, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Computer Science and many other majors. Credit for this course may not be applied to the major or minor in Computer and Information Studies. Three lecture hours per week plus laboratory work outside of class. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC135. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of the Computer Literacy competency-based skills requirement.
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ITC 146 Programming in Java with Internet Applications 4 Credit(s)
This course presents the principal features of the Java language, including the Java compiler, byte code, data types, standard control structures, classes, objects and methods. Abstraction mechanisms, threads, I/O streams, exception handling, and the use of run-time libraries are also covered. Effective program and output design are emphasized. Programming assignments include both stand-alone applications and the writing of applets designed for use within web pages. Credit for this course may not be applied to the major or minor in Computer and Information Studies. No more than one of the courses numbered ITC140 through 149 may be counted for degree credit. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC146, or CSC201 or CSC 110 . Prerequisites: High school Algebra I & II.
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ITC 181 Fluency in Information Technology 3 Credit(s) DII
This course develops information technology fluency through concepts, capabilities, and skills to enable students to continuously adapt to the rapid changes in information technology. Students will develop these capabilities through completion of a series of theoretical and applied projects that are incorporated into a student ePortfolio. Knowledge of basic computer skills and office applications is helpful. This course satisfies the Computer Literacy core requirement.
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ITC 183 Cyber-Security: A Personal & Professional Responsibility 3 Credit(s) PGR
How safe are you in the digital world? Hackers are trying to gain access to your private information, identity theft allows criminals to impersonate you while conducting criminal activity, viruses are trying to destroy your computer. Do you know the good practices you must follow to make your Internet experience safe? If not - this course is for you. It provides an overview of information security - the main issue, facing the Internet community today. Computers worldwide are under attack by hackers, threatening our financial well being, hurting the companies we work for, and even endangering the whole infrastructure of our society. This course presents a user level view of computer and network security and includes discussion of topics you must know o be responsible (personally and professionally) members of our social environment as individuals and work force participants.
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ITC 184 Introduction to Computer Networks 3 Credit(s)
This course presents the principle features of computer networks, including hardware, software, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Effective problem-solving strategies and a methodical approach to network problems will be emphasized. Assignments will include both written work and the configuration of a simple network and the application of troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of the competency-based skills computer literacy requirement.
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ITC 190 Problem Solving in Virtual Worlds 3 Credit(s) DII
This course is an introduction to the skill of problem solving. Students will learn skills to define problems, gather information, and think creatively in order to develop alternative ways of solving a particular problem. Topics include problem-solving methods, software development strategies such as top-down and bottom-up design, step-wise refinement, testing and debugging, and how to read, modify and develop simple algorithms. Algorithms will be implemented using 3D animation and/or virtual reality tools, such as Alice, Greenfoot, and/or Karel the Robot. Three lecture hours per week, plus laboratory work outside of class. Not open to students who have received credit for CSC190 or CSC201. Credit for this course may not be applied to the Major or Minor in Computer Studies. Prerequisites: High school Algebra I and II.
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ITC 201 Web Programming with PHP/MySQL 3 Credit(s) DII
This course is an introduction to the open-source PHP language, including a comprehensive review of basic syntax and applications, and to the MySQL database standard. Students will learn to code, execute, test and install PHP applications, apply advanced PHP techniques to web page design, and implement websites that create and access remote databases in a variety of client-style applications. Topics will include: variables, functions, loops, arrays, string handling, files, and basic server applications. MySQL, a related web database application, will be introduced. Students will learn how to create databases, update tables, and perform advanced web functions integrating PHP with forms, CSS and Javascript. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ITC 181 .
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ITC 241 Spreadsheet for the Professions 3 Credit(s)
An in-depth expansion of the spreadsheet topics introduced in ITC 117 will be presented. Using the latest spreadsheet software, students will study the commonly used spreadsheet functions such as financial analysis, data and look-up tables, templates, macros, pivot tables and complex problem solving. Techniques for designing, using and analyzing spreadsheets for practical problem solving in various professions will be emphasized. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ITC 117 or Permission of Department Chairperson.
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ITC 325 Database Applications in the Professions 3 Credit(s)
An in-depth expansion of the database topics introduced in ITC117 will be presented. Using the latest PC-based spreadsheet software, students will study project planning and design concepts, tables and defining relationships, querying and structured query language, advanced form report building, pivot Tables, macros and administering a database. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for BTE325. Prerequisite: a passing grade on the College’s Computer Literacy Examination as verified by Department Chairperson or ITC 100 or ITC 117 .
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ITC 500 Directed Study in information Technology 3 Credit(s)
Under the supervision of a faculty supervisor, the student will carry out a substantial project focusing on a relevant information technology topic or issue, or the development of a creative or innovative approach to using a technology tool or application that will further enhance or strengthen the student’s skill sets as an end-user in a global, technical world. A preliminary project proposal will be submitted to the faculty supervisor prior to registering for the course. Prerequisites: Prerequisites will vary with the project and are at the discretion of the faculty supervisor for the project.
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ITE 100 Fundamentals of Information Systems and Technology 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of fundamental areas within the field of Information Technology, introducing basic vocabulary, central concepts, and typical applications. The topics discussed include computer hardware, software, communications fundamentals, system development, information management, workforce considerations, and related societal, legal and ethical issues. Three lecture hours per week. Pre-/co-requisites: Fulfillment of the Basic Mathematics Competency Based Skills requirement and ability to use standard computer software (e.g., operating system features, word processing, email, and web browsers).
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ITE 105 Problem Solving with Algorithms 3 Credit(s)
This course serves as an introduction to programming. Using flow charts, pseudo-languages, and software development strategies, students will learn techniques for identifying and selecting solutions to problems by designing algorithms, using stepwise refinement and structured programming techniques. Students will design algorithms using pseudo-code, implement algorithms using a simplified programming environment, and participate in hand-on debugging, testing and documenting activities. Topics include principles of programming, the logic of constructing a computer program, integrating modules into a cohesive application, and fundamentals of programming languages. In-class exercises allow students to practice these techniques while solving assigned problems. Three lecture hours per week. Recommended for students with no prior programming experience. Prerequisisites: High school algebra I & II plus experience with a window-based operating system and the use of email and a word processor.
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ITE 200 Computer Hardware and Software 3 Credit(s)
This course surveys the fundamentals and skills required to understand and work with computer hardware and software. Topics include system architecture that goes into details of the roles and assembly and disassembly of various computer parts. System diagnostics, upgrades, maintenance and documentation are taught as the next steps. Instruction includes lectures, demonstrations and hans-on work. Three lecture hour per week.
Prerequisites: Fulfillment of the Basic Mathematics Competency Based Skills requirement and ability to use standard computer software (e.g., operating system features, word processing, email and web browsers).
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ITE 210 Introduction to Programming 4 Credit(s)
This course introduces a set of fundamental programming concepts and problem-solving techniques for the development of computer programs using a high level programming language. Topics such as problem specification, standard data types, control structures, methods, and design for reuse are presented through a study of specific example problems and solutions. Style, documentation, solution robustness, and conformance with specifications are emphasized throughout. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week. pre-requisities: ITE105
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ITE 310 Computer Networks 4 Credit(s)
This course begins with an introduction to computer networks, including hardware, software, troubleshooting, and maintenance. IT professionals need to understand various components of the networking infrastructure of an organization as well as the various protocols and standards used to implement these infrastructures. TCP/IP stack will be presented with discussion of OSI layered model and data/control flow through each layer using top-down or bottom-up approaches. Understanding of networking protocols, TCP/IP stack and troubleshooting, and maintenance of networks will be given through class lectures as well as labs. Three lecture hours and three hours of scheduled laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: ITE100, ITE105,
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