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  • Np 330: Grant Writing and Administration

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    This course introduces the various funding sources; how to locate them; how to initiate contact; and how to evaluate the appropriateness of the source as a funding agent. Topics to be covered include: understanding the RFP; elements of a proposal including telling your story and budget development; identification and development of partnerships; methods of evaluation of current performance and effectiveness of the funded activity; and ethical issues related to grant administration, partnerships and participants in the funded activity. Issues related to grant administration including record keeping, data management and analysis and reporting; budget management; and fiscal controls will covered.
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  • Np 410: Nonprofit Financial Management

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    This course will cover financial accounting standards applicable to public sector and nonprofit organizations in the United States. Emphasis will be on accounting rules for different types of organizations. Topics to be covered include: accounting and financial reporting; accounting requirements and practices applicable to budget management, capital projects, debt service, fiduciaries and business activities; and auditing and analysis of the financial performance of public sector and nonprofit entities. Prerequisites: Ac101 and Ac102 or permission of Division Chair
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  • Np 420: Nonprofit Law

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    The course examines laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations. The various types of nonprofit tax-exempt statuses and the benefits and restrictions related to each type will be discussed. Procedures for incorporating, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status as a nonprofit organization will be covered. Legal principles and research methods as well as legal, regulatory and policy issues facing contemporary nonprofit organizations will be included. Prerequisites: Ba201 and Ba202 or permission of Division Chair
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  • Np 430: Philanthropy

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    This course provides an introduction to Philanthropy, its origins, functions and purposes in society. Topics to be covered include: reasons people give, planned giving programs, required elements for charitable gift status and income tax implications of a charitable gift; how to value and substantiate contributions and gifts; applicable charitable trusts; financial and retirement planning; and management, accounting principles and reporting required for various charitable gifts, trusts and funds.
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  • Ns 101: Physical World

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    Topics are selected from chemistry, the earth sciences and astronomy and integrated to describe the structure and dynamics of our physical environment.
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  • Ns 102: Introduction to Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    This course surveys major topics in biology. Topics include taxonomy, evolution, cell structure and function and genetics. The course can be used to satisfy the College's Core requirement in Natural Sciences.
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  • Ns 110: Introduction to Astronomy

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    This a multi-disciplinary course using observation, physics, algebra and geometry. Key astronomical principles are discussed, such as the birth, evolution and death of stars, the formation of the chemical elements and the nature of white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. The course covers the search for other worlds outside the solar system and the possible existence of life and intelligence elsewhere in the universe. A telescope is used to identify selected celectial objects. Modern theories of cosmology are presented, and the origin, structure and fate of the universe are discussed.
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  • Ns 201: Chemistry

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    This course surveys the general principles of inorganic chemistry. Basic concepts about atomic structure and the periodic table, equations and reactions, solutions, acidity, the naming of compounds and molar calculations are studied. Prerequisite: Ma120 or permission of Division Chair
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  • Ns 215: Animal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    Animal behavior is a course that investigates major themes in the interactions of different organisms. Topics include social communication predator-prey interactions, territoriality, sexual selection, game theory and group dynamics. This course is interdisciplinary in that the information covered has origins in other subjects such as physics, genetics, psychology, evolution, biology and taxonomy. Students will be asked to apply the information from class in order to analyze different behaviors and social situations. Students will also be asked to write a research paper on a particular animal or method of communication and present the material to the class. This course can be used to satisfy the College's core requirements in Natural Sciences.
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  • Ns 218: Meteorology

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Vermont College

    Introduction to Meteorology is a first look at the physical processes and laws that provide insights into the various phenomena of weather and climate. Course study will include aspects of meteorology including: solar radiation, global circulation, winds, stability, precipitation processes, weather systems and severe weather. These ideas will be conveyed in a qualitative and quantitative manner. One or two field trips are included (weather permitting). Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere, and in this course students will learn the concepts which aid in the understanding of the workings of the atmosphere. Students will leave the course with a comprehensive background in basic meteorology. Additional topics of interest may include the weather of Vermont and climate change. As a part of this course, there will be an opportunity to use the Internet, exploring the various Web sites related to meteorology and climatology. Prerequisites: En102, Ma100, or permission of instructor
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