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  • BI 395: Wetlands:Ecology,Hydrology,Restoration

    3.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    This course examines the vital role of wetlands in the hydrology and ecology of global landscapes. The function of inland and coastal marshes, swamps, and bogs, and their role in water and nutrient cycles will be examined. We will also survey the biodiversity of wetlands habitats, from microbes to vertebrates. The biological links between wetlands and human activities, such as agriculture, coastal development, and fisheries will be considered, as well as the legal framework for the protection and restoration of endangered wetlands. Fall. Prerequisites: One year of an introductory science (geology, chemistry, biology, phys- ics or engineering, or economics); and two semesters of upper-level (elective) science courses. Group: III.
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  • BI 490: Senior Seminar in Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    The capstone of the major in Biology, the seminar explores a variety of current research topics, such as advances in the ultrastructure of cells, molecular biology of the cell, the current status of the immunoglobins, human pathophysiology, the biology of antiviral agents, the biololgy of cancer, and hormones and women's health. Topics vary to include areas of student interest and new research. Spring. Prerequisite: Senior status
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  • BI 495: Senior Internship in Biology

    6.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    For 6 course credits, each student works 16 hours per week at a site chosen with regard to career intentions and the content of the Biology Program. Students keep a journal to examine experiences and their relationship to the program. Interns meet weekly to discuss common problems, experiences, and individual perceptions. Additional written assignments complement the discussions. Fall. Prerequisite: Senior status
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  • BI 496: Senior Internship in Biology II

    16.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    Extends and expands a Senior Internship, taking newly learned experience and implementing it at another site. Students work 16 hours per week at their site, keep a journal, meet weekly with their faculty sponsor, do relevant scholarly reading, and write a final paper integrating their internship, their readings, and classroom experience. Spring. Prerequisites: BI 495 and permission of the B.A. Coordinator
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  • BI 498: Biology Secondary Education Practicum

    12.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    This course is required for Massachusetts initial teacher licensure as a Secondary Biology Teacher, grades 8-12. Each student is placed in a diversified school classroom under the supervision of a licensed teacher and a program supervisor from Pine Manor College. After an initial orientation and observation period, students gradually assume increasing classroom responsibilities. Students are expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as they plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences for the children in their classes. Students are required to teach full-time for the entire semester (minimum of 150 hours) and to attend a weekly seminar. During their weekly seminar, students discuss educational theories, assessment techniques, classroom management and the impact of socio-economic and cultural issues as they relate to their teaching. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from school. Prerequisites: Completion of all Biology Secondary Program Licensing requirements including pre-practicums; completion of all testing requirements; completion and submission of all forms for Practicum. Please see current Pine Manor Education Student Handbook for additional information about Education requirements and waiver policies.
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  • CC 110: A Topic-Based Writing Course

    3.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    Prepares students for the writing demands of other college courses. The course uses writing as a way to learn, as well as a means of communication. Readings, movies, and class discussion stimulate thinking and provide subject matter for student essays. Activities emphasize the writing process with a focus on revision through peer and teacher-student conferences. Students will have opportunities to present their work in larger forums outside the classroom. For topics, contact Lisa Breger (x7671). Fall and Spring.
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  • CC 111: Writing Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    Designed particularly to provide intensive work in writing skills. Class sizes are smaller to allow for more individualized instruction on grammar and mechanics, as well as paragraph and essay construction. This course also emphasizes writing as a process, and students have opportunities to present their work in larger forums outside of the classroom. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: CC 110.
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  • CC 112: Controversial Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    Builds on the skills and processes introduced in CC 110 and CC 111, but introduces more challenging academic writing. This class emphasizes the rhetoric of analytic and persuasive writing and information literacy in the context of the research paper. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: CC 111 or placement.
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  • CH 110: Principles of Chemistry I

    5.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    This course introduces the standards for measurements, energy, and matter, the Periodic Table, atomic theory and structure, chemical bonds, mole concept, stoichiometry, and balancing chemical equations, Lewis structure and VSEPR. Problem-solving is stressed. A 3-hour laboratory complements lecture material with appropriate demonstrations and experiments. Fall. Prerequisite: MA 102 concurrently or the equivalent. Group: III.
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  • CH 120: Principles of Chemistry II

    5.00 Credits
    Pine Manor College - Closed

    A continuation of CH 110, this course covers topics such as intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, oxidation- reduction, properties of solutions, acids and bases, and gases, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. The course also includes nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. Problem solving is stressed. A 3-hour laboratory complements lecture material with appropriate demonstrations and experiments. Spring. Prerequisite: CH 110 or permission. Group: III.
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