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GLS 322 Petrology 4 Credit(s)
Basic concepts and principles related to the genesis and evolution of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their relation to plate tectonics and magmatic processes are studied through a combination of lectures and interspersed experiential activities. Activities include rock classification and identification using hand specimens, thin and polished sections, as well as interpretations of phase, discrimination and other types of descriptive diagrams in a project-oriented, experiential format. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory per week. Local required field trips during the school week or weekend. Prerequisite: GLS221 or GLS216 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GLS 328 Special Topics in Geology 3 Credit(s)
This course is an examination of specialized topics in Geology. The emphasis of the course will be current geologic questions or new avenues of geologic research using primary scientific literature. The topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration. This course may be repeated once for credit. Three lecture hours per week. Open only to majors in Geological Sciences, all concentrations.
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GLS 330 Paleontology 4 Credit(s)
Introduction to the fossil record. Emphasis is on the description and classification of fossils and use of paleontological data to understand the principles of paleoecology, evolution, and biostratigraphy. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory per week. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites: BIO101 or BIO103, GLS 102 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GLS 334 Sedimentary Environments and the Stratigraphic Record 4 Credit(s)
Introduction to the properties of sediments, sedimentary rocks, sedimentary rock sequences, and the principles of stratigraphic correlation. Emphasis is on examining the dynamics of recent sedimentary environments to establish what sediments would look like in the stratigraphic record. In laboratory, students are introduced to techniques of sediment analysis and the classification and identification of sedimentary rocks. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory per week. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites: Two Geological Sciences 100-level laboratory courses or permission of Department Chairperson. GLS210 recommended.
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GLS 337 Sedimentary Petrology and Petrography 4 Credit(s)
This course is intended to serve as an in-depth investigation into the genesis, classification and interpretation of sedimentary rocks. Students learn to analyze and collect data from both hand samples and thin sections, and to interpret that data for classification, provenance and tectonic setting. Theoretical information will enable them to understand the geological significance of sedimentary rock distribution. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: GLS 102 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GLS 341 Structural Geology 4 Credit(s)
The study of the processes by which deformation of the earth occurs, and the interpretation of the structures produced by these processes-from submicroscopic to global scales. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory per week; occasional local and/or regional field trips (may be during the school week or weekends) may be required.
Prerequisites: Two Geological Sciences 100-level lab courses, MAT150 or equivalent, or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GLS 349 Geoarcheology 3 Credit(s)
The use of earth science concepts, methods, equipment and knowledge in the direct solution of problems in archeology. The course will introduce students to the use of earth science methods in resolving archeological problems associated with artifact identifications, integrity of artifact sets, chronological context, paleolandscape habitat, and human-environment interactions. Students will learn the use and geoarcheological application of sophisticated field equipment such as Total Stations, GPS, and remote sensing methods. A one day local field trip is required. Three lecture hours per week.
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GLS 362 New England Geology 3 Credit(s)
This course explores the bedrock and glacial geology of New England and adjacent regions. Major structural belts, stratigraphy, and tectonic models for past orogenic events are investigated as well as the impact of bedrock geology and geologic structures on New England’s landscape. One or two weekend field trips will be required. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: GLS 102 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GLS 380 Applied Environmental Geophysics 4 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of geophysical methods currently used to help solve environmental problems. Methods covered include seismic refraction and reflection, gravity, magnetic, electrical resistivity, electromagnetics, ground-penetrating radar, and radioactivity surveys. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week; occasional local field trips (may be during the school week or weekends) may be required. Prerequisite: GLS 210 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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GLS 499 Internship in Earth Science 3-9 Credit(s)
An academic work program under the auspices of various business, non-profit or governmental organizations in areas directly related to the student’s area of academic interest in Earth Science. The student will gain practical field and/or laboratory experience. The internship must be coordinated by a faculty member working in conjunction with the chosen organization. Open only to Junior and Senior Geology majors. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson.
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GLS 501 Senior Research in Geology II 3-4 Credit(s) W-III
This course is a continuation of GLS 500 for those students who wish to further pursue their geologic research, particularly in anticipation of publication. Prerequisites: GLS 500 . Written Communications Level II (W-II).
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BHS 101 Healthcare in the US 3 Credit(s) PGR
This course introduces a student to the history, structure, and characteristics of the American healthcare system including the delivery of healthcare services, service settings, healthcare financing, insurance, and the roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers and professionals. Students will establish skills and knowledge needed to become more informed healthcare consumers and to comprehend the complexities of the current healthcare system, healthcare practice guidelines, and ethical practices. Three lecture hours per week. Required of all BHS majors and minors.
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BHS 107 Technology in Healthcare 3 Credit(s)
This course exposes students to a variety of technological methods and media used in healthcare. Students develop an appreciation of the value of technology used in healthcare. Such topics as robotics, presentation approaches to consumers and professionals, electronic records, and telehealth are explored. Students learn how to evaluate technology and its potential uses in a range of contexts. Three lecture hours per week. Required for the BHS major and minor.
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BHS 110 Language of Healthcare 2 Credit(s)
This course will offer a systematic approach to learning the language required to practice in the healthcare industry. Students will learn how to analyze individual health/medical word parts such as prefixes, suffixes and word roots to identify, build and recognize terminology. Body system dynamics body orientation, pathological processes, conditions, diseases, health, and wellness terms will be covered. Terms and common abbreviations related to procedures and instruments used in medical/health assessment will also be included. Two lecture hours er week. Required of healthcare studies majors.
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BHS 123 Human Rights and the Public Health 3 Credit(s) CS WC
This course provides an introduction to human rights treaties that provide a framework for social and individual wellbeing in the United States and around the world. It will compare wellbeing of people in communities that do, and do not, adhere to human rights standards. It examines policy decisions that advocate for or prevent implementation of rights respecting policies, practices and laws. Students will explore how human rights impact both micro and macro health. Units include individuals physical and mental health, social health, in families, communities and organizations as well as the health of states and nations. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 150 Pediatric and Adolescent Public Health 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of the physical, emotional, sexual, cognitive and social health issues that confront children from birth to age 18. It will explore different theoretical frameworks for understanding the etiology and outcome of young people’s health. Issues of their healthcare access will be covered, as will demographic and geographic health and illness factors. Prevention of many afflictions young people experience will be considered from a structural and public health framework. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 201 Health Disparities in the U.S. in the 21st Century 3 Credit(s) CS
The United States spends the most money on healthcare of any nation in the world. However, the healthcare in this country is marked by deep disparities. One measure of health disparities is the average length of human life in a country. When compared with all other nations in the world, the United States, in fact, ranks 19th in longevity. Why have systems and social structures failed to sustain health, life, and longevity for so many people? This course will focus on many determinants that impact health including race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, education levels, language, and geographic location. Students will determine their own potential for health and longevity as they explore their own identity utilizing intersectionality theory. Students will use reliable health data that will demonstrate inequality of health and lack of preventive intervention into chronic disease. The knowledge from this course lays the foundation to deepen understanding, enhances individuals’ capacity and foster motivation to challenge and to change structures of our society. Lack of power and lack of money place individuals at risk of serious illness and early death. Bias, ignorance, racism, and injustice impact not only the psyche and soul of human beings, but also ravage bodies, diminish quality of life, and shorten life spans. Models of health promotion, early childhood intervention and health equity including the affordable care act philosophy and tenets will be examined as hopeful models that have begun to reduce the health gap. Students will develop the insight and agency to, one day play asignificant role in reducing health disparities. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 203 Healthcare Seminar 2 Credit(s)
This seminar course builds on BHS 101 and 102 to facilitate each student’s development of an academic and professional plan fostering an identification of a targeted area(s) of interest within the healthcare arena.Prerequisite: BHS101 . Must have completed 24 credits. Limited to students in the BHS major.
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BHS 220 Violence, Safety and Public Health 3.0 Credit(s) CS PGR
This course provides an overview of different types of violence that impact communities and individuals. Health care providers of all levels are confronted with issues pertaining to the creation of safety and reduction of violence at the individual, family, organizational, community national and global arenas. Students will gain an understanding of the structural, legislative and policy processes that influence the creation and prevention of violence The impact of healthcare policy regarding personal and community safety at the local state national and global level is examined. Ways to engage in healthcare advocacy to increase safe and reduce violence are presented. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 230 Academic and Professional Writing in Healthcare 3 Credit(s) W-II
The purpose of this course is to strengthen and encourage the use of skills that students require for successful academic and professional writing in healthcare disciplines. Development of information health literacy skills and language including medical terminology will be covered. Students will learn various aspects of personal and scholarly professional writing including APA style. Course consists of writing and revision after instructor and/or peer review. Three lecture hours per week. Required for BHS majors. Prerequisite: W-I
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BHS 247 Statistics for the Healthcare Professional 3 Credit(s) QR
This introductory course provides the students with statistical concepts and models used to analyzing health care research and data. Students will explore statistical methods for establishing correlations, interpreting trends, conducting time series analysis, and predictions. Probability and sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, effect size, and statistical power will be examined from a theoretic perspective. Students will be prepared to critically examine research articles and utilize evidence based practice. Required for the BHS major.
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BHS 250 Global Health 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of health around the world. An open systems approach frames the course with the assumption that health issues in one part of the world may have both a direct and indirect impact on people in other countries and areas. Global health is a security issue as well as a health concern. As the world and its economies become increasingly globalized, including international travel and commerce, it is necessary to think about health in a global context. Collecting and comparing health data from across the globe is a way to describe health problems, identify trends and help decision-makers set priorities Assessing the quality, quantity, and accessibility of health care delivery systems will be explored from policy and practitioner perspectives. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 254 Mental Health and Public Health 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an overview of what mental health is, what mental illness is, and how they affect the public’s health at both the individual and community level. Despite the US Centers for Disease Control report that 1 in 2 people will have a diagnosed mental illness, there is a general lack of understanding about what it is and what to do about it. Stigma prevents many people from receiving needed assistance. Policy and fiscal allocations are discussed, as are organizational responses to mental illness. This course does not take clinical approach but focuses on how systems interact to prevent, create and address normal, chronic, and acute mental distress. The benefits of wellbeing are analyzed with discussion for how it can be created for the public’s best interest. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 255 Complementary and Alternative Healthcare 3 Credit(s)
Complementary and alternative healthcare techniques are used regularly all around the world. This course will explore the wide range of systems besides the allopathic system that prevails in the United States. It will look at different paradigms of health and healthcare, different types of techniques, and common reasons for their use. Healthcare policies, delivery systems, and insurances will be explored. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 270 Understanding Diversity and Cultural Competence in Human Services 3 Credit(s)
The purpose of this course is to explore the meaning and implementation of culture competence in a social work context. Various aspects of human and social diversity will be explored, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, social class, and gender. The psychological and institutional cause and consequences of discrimination and oppression on a wide-range of populations are analyzed. Strength-based strategies for interacting with clients in human service agencies who have been victims of oppression and discriminatory policies are discussed. Readings, class discussions, and experiences aim to assist students in developing culturally competent social work values and techniques. Required of all Social Work majors and minors. Prerequisites: SOC 110 and PSY 101 or approval of Department Chairperson.
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BHS 302 Health Policy 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to contemporary issues in American and global healthcare policy. Students will gain an understanding of the public policy process and the role of various stakeholders in shaping policy. The impact of healthcare policy at the local, state, national, and global level will be examined. Strategies to engage in healthcare advocacy are presented. Three lecture hours per week. Required for BHS major and minors.
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BHS 320 Cornerstone To Healthcare Professions 2 Credit(s)
This course provides students the opportunity to reflect on past learned knowledge and construct an understanding that will lead toward the development of future professional goals and skill. Specifically, the course will guide students through a process of identifying internship or employment sites of interest, preparing applications and accepting documents, securing an appropriate internship/employment placement and fostering development of knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to successful internships and/or employment. Required of Healthcare Studies majors with junior year status and academic good standing. This course will be graded Pass/Fail only. Taken the semester prior to BHS520 Internship in BHS. Two lecture hours per week. Required of Healthcare Studies Majors.
Prerequisite: BHS203.
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BHS 401 Health and Disability Across the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
The life expectancy of individuals with disabilities is expanding. There is a growing trend that many more individuals in the US will face greater challenges and consume more healthcare services in the future. It is vital that healthcare providers understand how different challenges affect a person’s abilities throughout their lifetime. Topics of discussion will include understanding ability versus disability, an overview of common disabilities that impact an individual’s function over time, legislative and policy issues that impact service, the history of disability care in the US, and healthcare promotion and prevention. Required for the BHS major and minor.
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BHS 402 Principles of Leadership and Management in Healthcare 3 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to the process of leadership and how it is conducted in a variety of settings. Theoretical constructs of leadership as well as practical applications will be presented, Students will learn about effective teach building, management strategies and structures and develop a personal leadership/management plan. Required for the BHS major and minor.
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BHS 407 Introduction to Healthcare Research 3 Credit(s) W-III
This WIII course is designed to enable the student to understand the interrelationship between research and practice. Emphasis is placed on the the examination of research methodology, the critical appraisal of published research, and the integration of research into evidence-based practice. The course builds on the skills developed in BHS230 , helping students strengthen their writing abilities in the healthcare field. Students will compose in various genres related to the industry such as a research proposal, abstract and annotated bibliography. Required of BHS majors. Three lecture hours a week and work outside of class. Prerequisites: BHS247 or OCT247 Statistics for the Healthcare Professional or approved statistics class, and completion of a WII course.
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BHS 410 Special Topics in Healthcare Studies 1-3 Credit(s)
This course will focus on special topics related to Healthcare Studies. The topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics and with permission of the Department Chairperson. Three lecture hours per week.
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BHS 495 Senior Project in Healthcare Studies 3 Credit(s) W-III
Students select an area of study in cooperation with the course advisor and/or program director. The project may include conference attendance, grant proposal development, pilot study and/or planning documents. A comprehensive paper will be developed and delivered in current APA format. Student must receive departmental and advisor approval for permission to register for this course. Only open to BHS majors. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BHS230 , BHS247 or approved statistics course,BHS407 .
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BHS 499 Directed Study in Healthcare Studies 1-3 Credit(s)
This course provides a guided opportunity for students to have a directed study developed in conjunction with a faculty advisor. An advanced student may require a directed study to continue independent research to complete their capstone project. The directed study activity must be approved by the program director and meet the department requirements. Students are required to have regular meetings with their faculty advisor. Open only to BHS majors. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chairperson.
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BHS 520 Internship in Healthcare Studies 3 Credit(s)
This course affords students the opportunity to translate theory into practice, apply and gain knowledge, build collegial relationships, and directly experience the operations and functions within a healthcare setting. This fieldwork may assist
students in clarifying their career goals and exploring future employment opportunities. Students will work under the supervision of a lead university faculty and a worksite supervisor during their course of study. A minimum of ten-hours/
week with a minimum of a 2 day/week site schedule and 120 total hours required. Regular supervisory meetings with Healthcare Studies faculty is also required. Open only to Healthcare Studies seniors of academic good standing.
Repeatable. Students may not take more than 12 internship credits, per university policy.
Prerequisite: BHS320
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HST 101 World History I 3 Credit(s) HP WC
A systematic study of the major patterns of global history from its origins through the early modern period. Analyzes the distinguishing characteristics of the world’s major pre-modern civilizations and the relationships and points of cultural exchange among them. Examines the historical roots of many of the world’s diverse cultural traditions. This course develops critical thinking, writing and analytical skills. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS101.
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HST 102 World History II 3 Credit(s) HP WC
A systematic study of the major patterns of global history in the modern period. Analyzes the distinguishing characteristics of the world’s major civilizations, and the gradual integration of the diverse cultures of the world into an interconnected system. This course develops critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 104 Conquest, Slavery and Revolution in the Atlantic World 3 Credit(s) HP WC
This course examines the interconnected history of the Atlantic World that took place on the ocean and on four continents from the age of exploration in the fifteenth century to the abolition of slavery in the nineteenth century. This collision of old worlds produced conflict but in the process it would ultimately create an interconnected community of diverse peoples and cultures, the beginnings of globalization. The course will consider a wide range of topics including exploration, colonization, commerce, migration, slavery, creole societies, revolution and piracy. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 105 Colonialism and the Making of the Modern World 3 Credit(s) HP WC
Through film, fiction, history, and reporting, this course will look at how colonialism shaped the divided world we live in today. We will discuss political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts of colonialism and the development of underdevelopment. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 106 Global History Since 1900 3 Credit(s) hp wc
This course is an introduction to world history since 1900. Students will examine topics and themes in modern history and explore the diverse cultural, social, political and economic transformations leading to our increasingly globalized world. Topics may include capitalism, colonialism, anti-colonialism, race, democracy, world war, nationalism, ethnicity, genocide, the Cold War, human rights, technological development and globalization, Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 107 The United States in World History 3 Credit(s) HP WC
This course explores the transnational history of the United States in the modern global era. Students will examine the roots of globalization, from the earliest migrations across the erring Straits, the origins and development of colonial and imperialism, up through the foundations of the modern “American empire”. They will explore the dominant historical themes that trace the origins and development of the hemisphere’s encounters, connections, and relationships with the peoples and environments of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 108 War and Society inWorld History 3 Credit(s) HP WC
This course explores war from antiquity to present as a cultural, social, and political phenomenon, the course emphasizes the influence of ideological and religious factors on attitudes towards was, the relationship between war and social change, the interaction and exchange of cultures the is often produced by war, the links binding war and technology with political power and economics, and the historic and seminal influence of was on the creative and expressive realms of art, cinema, and literature.
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HST 109H Honors World History 3 Credit(s) HP
This course examines themes in world history focusing on patterns of interaction, comparative developments, the diffusion of ideologies and technologies, and the formation of a global community. Course themes will vary with instructor, but be placed in a global context continuously. Readings, discussions, and source analysis will aid in the assessment of historical phenomena from varied perspectives. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 111H Freshman Honors History II 3 Credit(s)
In-depth study of a topic or topics dealing with the emergence of the “Modern” world since the 17th century. Specific matters to be examined will vary. Stress will be placed upon student participation in the consideration of the nature, operation, and interaction of major historical forces. Fulfills half of the All-College core requirement in History. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS111H. Prerequisite: Restricted to students enrolled in the Honors Program.
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HST 112 Introduction to LGBTQ History 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender intersex, and queer histories; this course is also a first-level writing course. Focusing on the national as well as the global, this course takes an interdisciplinary approach in pulling together various artifacts and texts to fully investigate LGBTQ history, experiences identities, and cultures. The interdisciplinary approach facilitates instruction in foundational critical reading and writing practices including the ability to summarize, paraphrase, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize texts. Three lecture hours.
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HST 115 The Classical Tradition 3 Credit(s) HP CEA
The legacy of ancient Mediterranean civilizations is strong in our modern world. From the monuments we honor to the homes we live in, from popular culture to politics, that legacy continues to shape how we define ourselves and our place in the world In this course we will examine that legacy: its origins, its nature, and its evolution. We will question the concept of “classical” and probe both the ways in which Greek and Roman civilizations were shaped what came before and how they shaped what came after. Through study of ancient literature art, and philosophy we will examine the elements of the classical tradition and consider its importance to our own lives. Three lecture hours per week, May require assignments encompassing travel off campus.
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HST 120 Propagada: An Historical Examination 3 Credit(s) W-I
This course examines the history and development of propaganda from the eighteenth century to today. Among the topics it will explore are defining propaganda, forms of propaganda, the relationship between propaganda and war, the impact of modern mass society and mass media on propaganda, theories of propaganda, and responses to propaganda. These topics will be examined through case studies that contextualize propaganda within the historical moment in which it was produced, negotiated, and consumed. In its examination of persuasive communication, the course will take an interdisciplinary approach engaging historical, rhetorical, and genre analysis. Students will read and write about a wide array of propaganda: visual, written, material, and audio primary sources. As a first level composition course, students will gain an introduction to the foundational knowledge, literacies, and composing strategies that will prepare them to write across the disciplines, in the workplace, and in their local and global communities. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 128 Global Societies and Cultures 3 Credit(s) CS WC
This course studies global societies and cultures. The course analyzes social and cultural transformations at various stages of the modern era. It pays particular attention to the cultural continuations, social changes, and global interactions around the world. Relating to students’ own cultural backgrounds, this course guides the students to develop comparative views of all cultures. Through evidence-based learning, this course leads the students to understand why social relations and social institutions generally reflect cultural norms as well as how deviations take place that aim at establishing new societies based upon new cultures.
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HST 200 Historiography 3 Credit(s) W-II
The course is an introduction to philosophies of history and recent developments in methodology, with consideration given to interpretative trends and conflicting schools of historical writing. Students are required to complete an historiographical project. Required of all History majors. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS402 or who have taken HIS290. Prerequisite: Level I Written Communication (W-I) course.
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HST 204 U.S. History and Constitutional Government I 3 Credit(s) HP
This course traces the development of the United States from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War, surveying the economic, political, social and cultural aspects of this development. Constitutional development at the national and state levels will be explored, with particular emphasis on the Massachusetts experience. This course provides the matrix for courses in American Literature, Education, Economics, Government and Sociology. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills Massachusetts’s teacher certification American Government requirement. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS204.
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HST 205 U.S. History and Constitutional Government II 3 Credit(s) HP
Traces the development of the United States from 1865 to its present status as a world power, analyzing the economic, political, social and cultural factors. The functioning of American federal and state constitutions is analyzed. Provides the knowledge and understanding needed by teachers and by professionals who may interact with the public sector. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS205.
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HST 208 History of American Constitutions 3 Credit(s)
Traces the development of constitutionalism in British North America and analyzes its culmination in the constitutions of Massachusetts and the United States. The material studied is considered in the light of both contemporary government and Supreme Course decisions. Three lecture hours per week. Fulfills Massachusetts’s teacher certification American Government requirement. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS208.
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HST 210 Legal History 3 Credit(s)
A one-semester course examining the historical development of the fundamental concepts of Anglo-American law. These concepts include subject areas covered in the first year law school curricula: real and personal property, torts, contracts, criminal law, courts and procedural rules. The substantive and procedural aspects of the common law are traced and the significance of the developments in statutory law is explained. The historical background of modern landlord-tenant statutes and of consumer law remedies is also covered. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS210.
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HST 211 Civil Rights in American History 3 Credit(s)
A study of individual and group rights in American History. The course traces the significance of status, race, sex and other classifications in American law from the colonial era through modern constitutional debate. The course emphasizes the development of equal protection and fundamental rights law. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS211.
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HST 216 History of the African American I 3 Credit(s)
Traces African American roots from the early kingdoms in West Africa to the American Civil War. Emphasis will be placed on the socio-historical processes that account for the status of Blacks in American society and the New World. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS326.
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HST 217 History of the African American II 3 Credit(s)
Analysis of the period from Reconstruction to the present. Special emphasis will be put on the role of charismatic Black leaders and theoreticians of the 1920’s and their impact on the development of the ideologies of the 1960’s. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS327.
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HST 218 U.S. Women’s History 3 Credit(s)
U.S. Women’s History presents women’s history both as an integral part of United States history and as a distinct subject of historical inquiry. Using a variety of sources, this course will explore the public and private lives of U.S. women of different class, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds from the colonial period to the present. The course will also introduce students to the methodology of women’s history. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS363 or HIS363A.
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HST 237 History of the Middle East 3 Credit(s) WC
An introduction to the history and culture of the Middle East from the rise of Islam in the seventh century to the present. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS301.
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HST 238 Survey of Latin America 3 Credit(s) HP
This course explores Latin American history from pre-Columbian times to the present, covering indigenous societies and conquest. Also covered are Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule, independence, integration in the world economy in the nineteenth century, and the development of industry and agriculture in the twentieth. We examine political, social and economic structures, stressing the perspectives of poor majorities in Latin America.
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HST 239 History of Latinos in the United States 3 Credit(s) DPDS
This course examines the history of the different Latino populations of the United States, beginning with U.S. expansion in the nineteenth century. We explore the history of Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans and Central Americans in the United States in the context of U.S. relations with the sending countries (Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War, Dominican and Central American occupations), and changes over time in U.S. society and economy. The historical construction of race and ethnicity, gender, and changing forms of identities is also examined. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS380.
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HST 240 History of China 3 Credit(s) HP WC
The course covers the Chinese civilization from ancient to modern times. It summarizes major historical events; stresses the internal and external struggles of China; concentrates on politics, economy, culture, and society; and analyzes China’s role in international affairs. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS304.
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HST 241 History of the Far East 3 Credit(s) HP WC
Surveys the early cultures of East Asia, religious beliefs and social customs. Concentrates upon China and Japan, the emergence of the United States and Russia as Asian powers, World War II and the wars in Korea and Vietnam. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS302.
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HST 242 History of Japan 3 Credit(s) HP WC
This course provides a general historical coverage of Japan. It discusses Japanese political changes, economic development, and cultural transformation. The course searches for answers to the fundamental questions regarding the essence of the Japanese society. In a time when the roads are filled with Japanese cars, it is also necessary to understand the people who contribute to making Japan an important country in both Asia and the world. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS385.
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HST 250 History of Africa I 3 Credit(s)
This course presents the account of: ancient history of Africa, the Arab conquest, modern changes in North Africa, tribal life south of the Sahara, impact of European imperialism, contemporary developments in the emerging nations. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS330.
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HST 251 History of Africa II 3 Credit(s)
This course is concerned with modern African history with emphasis on the rise and fall of the European colonial empires, and the emergence of the new African states. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS331.
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HST 256 Modern India 3 Credit(s) HP WC
Through lecture and discussion, the student is introduced to major events and themes in the modern history of India, from the rise of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century to the colonial period of the late 18th and 19th centuries, the decades of the freedom struggle in the early 20th century, and the rapid political and socio-economic changes that have occurred since partition and independence in 1947. The course emphasizes, in addition to important political changes, aspects of cultural and economic history.Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have taken HIS 396.
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HST 259 British Empire Since 1783 3 Credit(s) W-II
This course is an introduction to the British Empire since 1783. It traces the history of the “Second British Empire”, a period marked by unprecedented expansion and a transition from the older colonies of the Atlantic world to the new domains in Asia and Africa. Through lecture, discussion and writing-intensive assignments, this course offers an introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural history of the empire’s expansion in Asia and Africa throughout the nineteenth century and its eventual dissolution in the twentieth century. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: WI course.
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HST 269 Introduction to European History 3 Credit(s) HP
The course introduces students to the European experience by examining broad historical themes. Emphasis will be placed on how historians have organized and interpreted major developments throughout various periods in European history. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS220.
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HST 270 Medieval Europe 3 Credit(s) HP
This course covers the history of Europe from the time of the fall of the Roman Empire to the invading Germanic, Slavic, and Hunnic tribes, to the time of the Renaissance with its major contributions to civilization. Three lecture hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS306.
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HST 271 Renaissance and Reformation 3 Credit(s) HP CEA
Studies the changes in European culture, religion, economics, and politics from the 15th through the 17th centuries. The art, literature, and economic evolution of the Renaissance, as well as the theological and political differences of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations will be stressed. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS307.
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HST 272 History of France Since 1763 3 Credit(s) HP W-II
Covers the political and economic as well as social developments from 1763 to the present. Beginning with the era of the French Revolution, the course will introduce students to the events which have shaped contemporary France. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS333.
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HST 273 History of Modern Germany 3 Credit(s)
A survey of modern German History. Examines the complexities of modernIzation during the Bismarkian and Wilhelmine eras, Germany’s role in World War I, the “crisis years” of Weimar, the social, cultural and political dimensions of Nazism, the Third Reich and the Holocaust; the nature of a divided Germany and the implications of reunification in the contemporary era. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS334A. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS334B.
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HST 274 Contemporary European History 3 Credit(s)
Surveys European history from 1914, including World War I, the period between the wars, World War II, and the Cold War, focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural developments. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS309A.
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HST 275 Irish History 3 Credit(s)
A survey of Irish culture and history from the pre-Christian to the modern period. Three lecture hours per week. Students who have received credit for HIS340, HIS341, or HIS342 may not receive credit for HIS275.
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HST 276 Science and Society in Renaissance Europe 3 Credit(s) HP
This course surveys the development of scientific inquiry from the fifteenth century to the era of Newton, placing emerging scientific ideas in their social and cultural context. Debates about the nature of the universe, observations of the natural world, medical theories and practice and the transition from alchemy to chemistry will be examined, as will the gradual development of new methodologies and institutions. Emphasis will be placed on the coincidental processes of global and scientific exploration.
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HST 277 England to the 17th Century 3 Credit(s) HP
A survey of English life from the Roman invasion to the death of Elizabeth I. Analysis of major political and economic developments. Particular emphasis placed on social history from Chaucer’s time to that of Shakespeare to provide a background for the study of English literature. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS350.
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HST 279 Russian History 3 Credit(s)
The development of Russia from Pre-Kievan and Kievan time to the establishment of Soviet Russia. The student is encouraged to build an understanding of modern Russia by pursuing appropriate readings. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for HIS310.
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HST 281 The Cultural Revolution, Tiananmen Movement, and Economic Growth in Contemporary China 3 Credit(s) CS WC
This course provides an overview of contemporary China. It examines the political changes, economic progresses, and cultural transformations in recent and current China. Focusing on three most important events as case studies, the course tries to lead the students into a strongly evidence-based understanding of the origins, developments, and consequences of these important moments in contemporary China. The Cultural Revolution of 1966-1976 illustrated how ideological fanaticism could produce chaotic impacts upon human behaviors in the Chinese attempt to create a new culture. The Tiananmen Movement of 1989 demonstrated Chinese students and citizens’ call for changing China’s social/political institution towards democracy. The open door and economic growth in the 1990’s and into the 21st century have dramatically improved the Chinese living standard that help formulate a new world view for the Chinese to stress the rising significance of China on the world stage. This course also requires students to compare contemporary China with their own societies and cultures in order to foster a comparative global perspective. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 285 The History of Ancient Greece 3 Credit(s) HP
This course examines the history of Greece from the Mycenaean kingdoms to he Hellenistic age and all the triumphs and tragedies that lay between. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 286 The History of Rome 3 Credit(s) HP
This course examines the history and culture of ancient Rome from the origins of the city to the disintegration of the western empire, tracing along the way the reasons for its meteoric rise and spectacular fall. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 287 Northern Europe to 1066 3 Credit(s) HP
This course examines the history of the Celtic, Germanic, and other peoples of Northern Europe from the Bronze Age to the Norman Conquest of Anglo-Saxon England. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 290 People and Environment in Latin America 3 Credit(s) HP PGR
Environmental history looks at the relationships between humans and the natural environment over time. This course looks at people and environment in Latin America over the past 500 years, from indigenous societies through conquest and colonial rule, independence, export-led growth, import-substitution industrialization, and the new extractivism. We will look at mining, agriculture, and industry, at production and consumption, and at Latin America’s relationships with the United States and the rest of the world in terms of people, their work, and the environment. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 297 Becoming American: History of Chinese and Japanese Americans 3 Credit(s) HP DPDS
The course covers the history of Chinese and Japanese Americans from early immigration to later integration into the American society. It discusses their experiences of surviving in the new land and their adaption to an unfamiliar social environment. It examines the development of Chinese and Japanese American communities such as Chinatowns and Japantowns to see how they provide the new immigrants with a sense of safety and social-cultural support. It also demonstrates the processes through which Chinese and Japanese immigrants become an important part of the growing Asian American population in the United States. The course encourages students to compare and contrast their own life experiences with those of Chinese and Japanese Americans in order to develop understanding of living in a multicultural society and identify actionable plans to promote integrated diversity. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 298 Dalai Lama, Kungfu, Sumo, and Fengshui: History of Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, and Taoism 3 Credit(s) PGR WC
This course will closely examine Tibet and the Dalai Lama, Kung Fu, Sumo wrestling, and Fengshui as a gateway to understanding the diverse worldviews found in East Asia’s most prominent religions: Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, and Taoism. Students will learn that these religions provide followers with spiritual inspiration and intellectual interpretations for understanding the relationship between humans and the universe. As they compare and contrast East Asian religions to other world religions and their religious beliefs and practices, students will analyze the role of religion in creating ethical values, fostering emotional maturity, and influencing personal behavior. The research methods used in this course will guide students to discover, interpret, and share information responsibly. Three lecture hours per week.
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HST 299 Samurai, Geisha, Emperor, and Concubine: Chinese and Japanese 3 Credit(s) CEA WC
This course provides an opportunity for students to be exposed to diverse worldviews of the best-known Chinese and Japanese historical movies and novels. Based upon historical knowledge, the course leads the students to experience critical studies of the most popular Chinese and Japanese historical movies and novels in order to appreciate their artistic creativity and cultural aestheticism. The students also compare East Asian historical movies and novels with those of their own cultures in order to find similarities and differences. Using fictional writing and movie making as mediums, the course guides the students to acquire necessary strategies and skills as well as applying them to writing short historical fictions or making short historical movie clips as their final assignments for the course. The student are given chances to present their works on or off campus. Three lecture hours per week.
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