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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes the inquiry approach to teaching chemistry. Students will be introduced to the chemistry programs developed by the National Science Foundation and the current curricula based on those programs. Students will make a series of planned observations, totaling 30 hours, in area schools. These observations will be the basis for discussion of topics including evaluation, discipline, laboratory procedures, and safety. Students also will present lessons to both their classmates and to one of the classes that they have observed. Other areas presented in this course will include professional organizations and journals, chemistry software, audiovisual materials, and IEP's. (formerly PHYS 0351) Prerequisites: EDUC 0353 or EDUC 0354 and 16 hours of course work in chemistry.
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1.00 Credits
Provides students with an opportunity to reflect on and document their growth during their college program. Students will discuss the Department's objectives for the program, evaluate their progress toward achievement of those objectives, and produce a portfolio demonstrating their own development and skills. The portfolio will also serve as a resource for their pursuit of professional positions. (formerly PHS 0383) Prerequisite: senior standing within the General Science Major.
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2.00 - 15.00 Credits
Offers students the opportunity to explore employment opportunities in the sciences by completing a paid or unpaid internship in a business, non-profit organization, or governmental setting. Each credit of internship should correspond to approximately 40 hours of work. Students will be required to keep a log of their activities during the internship and to complete a reflective paper on their experience at its conclusion. Prerequisite: Open to General Science majors who have completed at least 75 credits.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent study, under the supervision of a faculty member, on an interdisciplinary topic in the sciences or in an area of science education beyond that covered by departmental courses. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of pre-modern (pre-1500 A.D.) western civilizations. Major topics include: the "classical" societies of ancient Greece and Rome, the rise of Christian civilization in Europe, and the nature of medieval society and culture.
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3.00 Credits
A multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the nature of modern (post-1500 A.D.) European civilization. Through lectures and discussions, students will explore demographic, sociological, political, and cultural elements of Europe's evolution from traditional to modern modes of activity and thought.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed for history majors who hope to become middle and high school social studies teachers. Students are introduced to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, NCATE and NCSS standards and themes, Conceptual Framework, the use of technology, and lesson planning. Advice is provided on course selection and how to ensure successful fieldwork experiences. Students begin to develop their required Teaching Portfolio. This course is offered with Pass/Fail grading only.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the history of the United States from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War, surveying the political, economic, social and cultural aspects. Topics include: Native Americans, Colonial Period, American Revolution, United States New Nation, North versus South, American Slavery, Westward Expansion, and the Civil War. The course focuses on major events, presidential administrations, United States Constitution, structure of state and federal government. Not open to students who have taken HIST 0130.
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3.00 Credits
This course traces the history of the United States from the Civil War to the present, surveying the political, economic, social and cultural aspects. Topics include the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrial Revolution, Progressive Period, 1920's, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War, Civil Rights, Vietnam War, and domestic and foreign politics to the present. The course focuses on major events, presidential administrations, United States Constitution, structure of state and federal government. Not open to students who have taken HIST 0130.
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3.00 Credits
The institutional, economic, and intellectual history of Europe as it emerged from its Roman and Germanic antecedents and developed into a distinctly western civilization. Emphasis will be placed upon the growth of medieval governmental institutions and the great intellectual achievement of the high middle ages.
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