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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the world of electronic networking systems, the equipment, peripherals and software that support data communication systems and the skill to successfully interact with academic and public electronic network systems for purposes of on-line research, desktop publishing and information exchange through e-mail and other file transfer processes. Three lecture hours per week plus laboratory work outside of class.
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3.00 Credits
The first part of the course will be devoted to the close analysis of successful children's stories. Each student will analyze a children's story and write a minimum of two marketable manuscripts. The stories will be read in class: instructor and students will critique. Course to be taught by a published children's author. Offered through the Evening Division. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach students both the practical and artistic elements involved in illustrating children's literature. Offered through the Evening Division. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
This course comprises an introductory historical survey of maritime transportation, trade, travel, exploration, and warfare from earliest recorded history to the end of the wooden boat era in the late 19th Century AD. Course material focuses upon the remains of actual shipwrecks from the traditional historical periods, as seen within the broader contexts of the cultures and societies which produced them. Literary and art historical sources are also introduced, along with several films on maritime archaeology. (Meets off-campus; participation limited; by selection; applications available from the Marine Studies Coordinator.)
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3.00 Credits
The interaction of science and technology in the twentieth century will be examined. Some of the social, political, economic, ethical, and philosophical problems of science in modern society will be discussed. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
This first course in the American Studies Concentration sequence investigates the meaning of and contest over defining "America" and "Americans" while introducing students to the methods and materials of American Studies. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, students will learn to interpret sources from popular and fine arts, literature, music, film, and historical, sociological and geographic documents as well as other non-fiction writing, to study how American cultural and national identities developed and to recognize their role in contemporary society. Of particular interest will be the ways in which American identity or identities are tied to race, gender and class. Required of all students in the American Studies Concentration. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
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. Prerequisite: IDS232.
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3.00 Credits
Through lecture, discussion and laboratory experiences, 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 lecture hour and three-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee may be required. Course is held at off campus location. Required for the Health and Consumer Science Concentration. Prerequisite: SMS194, SMS195, SMS196 or permission from the Department Chairperson.
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