Latin American Studies 99Latin American StudiesJavier Marion, Ph.D. POLSC2301 Politics of Race and EthnicityCoordinator in Latin America POLSC3301 Comparative Politics ofStudents desiring to minor in Latin American Developing StatesStudies must complete a total of five courses POLSC3303 Street Democracyselected from three different fields, including THRS2213 Liberation Theologyone of two required core courses. One of the *Travel Coursecourses must be at the 3000-level.In addition, students are required to achievean intermediate level of language proficiencyin Spanish or Portuguese (at the college, ifavailable, or at another approved institution,or through a study abroad program).Minor in Latin American StudiesRequirements for Minor:[ 1. HIST2125 History of Modern Programs of Study for Latin America Arts and Sciences OR POLSC2301 Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Latin America*2-5. Electives (choose four courses fromthree different fields):HIST 3121 Surviving ColumbusECON3109 Emerging EconomiesENGL2417 Literature of the Black Atlantic (AI-L)HIST2125 History of Modern Latin AmericaHIST3225 Utopias, Dystopias and Revolution in Latin American HistoryLANG2105 Contemporary Latin A merican FictionLANG2415 Spanish at Work in the CommunityLANG2416 Latin American Peoples and CulturesLANG3411 Latin American Literary G iantsLANG3417 Spanish American Experience: An OverviewLANG3427 Contemporary Spanish American Women Novelists 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
100 Leadership Leadership Kelly Grant, M.S. 6. Elective: A service-learning course Coordinator or other course dealing with a Emmanuel College offers a minor in organizational leadership, a multidisciplinary contemporary social problem or program for students who want to learn about leadership generally and who hope to make issues of public policy. a difference wherever they end up working. Regardless of formal position or title, people BIOL2115 Determinants of Health can be influential, they can be leaders. The minor in organizational leadership and Disease challenges students with a rigorous, values- based, mission-driven curriculum that blends ECON3105 Money and Financial conceptual learning, experiential learning and reflection to foster leadership competence. Markets ECON3113 Economics of Health Care ECON3115 Economics and the Environment ENGL2309 The Haves and the Have- Nots: American Authors This six-course minor includes an ethics on Money, Class and course, Organizational Behavior, a leadershipPrograms of Study for sequence (two courses) and one elective that Power Arts and Sciences deals with social issues/problems of today. LANG2415 Spanish at Work in the Community Minor in Organizational MGMT3110 Marketing Research: Leadership An Applied Orientation PHIL1205 Health Care Ethics Requirements for Minor: POLSC2603 Problems of Law and 1. MGMT2211 Leadership: Person and Society Process POLSC3209 Public Policy, the Law and 2. MGMT2307 Organizational Psychology Behavior PSYCH2405 Health Psychology 3. MGMT3211 Leadership at Work SOC2105 Race, Ethnicity and [ 4. ENGL1205 Introduction to Literary Group Relations Methods OR SOC2123 Health Care: Systems, ENGL1502 Introduction to Communication, Media Structures and Cultures and Cultural Studies OR SOC2127 Social Class and Inequality THRS2130 Catholic Social Teaching (Cross-referenced with SPCH1111 Public Speaking: Voice SOC2131) [ and Diction 5. PHIL1207 Ethics at Work OR PHIL1115 Recent Moral Issues OR PHIL2106 Ethics Emmanuel College
Mathematics 101MathematicsYulia Dementieva, Ph.D. mathematics to problems or situationsChair arising in non-classroom contexts. 8. B e aware of contemporary applicationsThe goal of the mathematics program is to of mathematics, including areas in whichprovide a solid theoretical understanding current research is being done.of mathematics and an appreciation of themany applications in science and other The Capstone Experience Programs of Study ford isciplines. Mathematics is a powerful Arts and Sciencesc ollection of tools for analyzing and solving The Capstone Experience for allproblems. It is also a rich field of study math majors is the Senior Seminar infilled with imagination and creativity. Mathematics course (MATH4157). ThisA solid background in mathematics will course is completed in the spring semesterp osition graduates for careers in any field of the student’s final year of study. In orderthat requires quantitative and analytical to begin the Capstone Experience, studentsskills. Those who major in mathematics will must have senior mathematics majorfocus on both the abstract aspects and the status. During the Capstone Experience,applications of mathematics. Graduates students write and present a paper on anare prepared to continue their studies at advanced topic of their choice and presentgraduate school or to enter the workforce a portfolio demonstrating their achievementin many different fields. These fields include of the goals of the major program. Studentmarketing, finance, statistics, biotechnology achievement is evaluated by the capstoneor education. The number of opportunities instructor and presentations are shared within many of these fields has increased Mathematics department faculty.dramatically in the past few years. B.A. in MathematicsLearning Goals and Outcomes Requirements for Major:1. Have a working knowledge of a common set of core mathematical concepts/skills/ MATH2101 Linear Algebra (QA) problems /theorems/ways of thought. MATH2103 Calculus III (QA)2. Be proficient in learning and using technology, especially any standard MATH2109 Discrete Methods (QA) workplace tools for data visualization and analysis. MATH2113 Applied Statistics (QA)3. B e able to read and construct rigorous MATH3101 Real Analysis proofs across the discipline and develop critical-thinking skills through this MATH3107 Abstract Algebra process. MATH4157 Senior Seminar4. Have a knowledge of and appreciation for the history and traditions of At least three electives to be mathematics. chosen from:5. Be able to independently learn and study mathematics. MATH2104 College Geometry (QA)6. Be able to effectively communicate MATH2107 Differential Equations (QA) mathematical ideas to others, including non-mathematicians. MATH2111 Mathematical Modeling in7. Be able to analyze and apply the Sciences (QA) MATH2115 Introduction to Programming with MATLAB (QA) MATH3103 Probability 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
102 Mathematics MATH3105 Advanced Statistics MATH2115 Introduction to Programming MATH3113 Special Topics in with Mathematics MATLAB (QA) MATH4101 Programming in SAS MATH3101 Real Analysis MATH4178 Directed Study MATH3103 Probability MATH 4194 MATH3105 Advanced Statistics /MATH4195 Research Internships MATH3107 Abstract Algebra I and II** MATH3113 Special Topics in *Required for students seeking Teacher Licensure in Mathematics Mathematics. Students exempt from Calculus I and/ ** MATH4194 counts as a 3000-level math elective or Calculus II by placement will choose for a B.A. in Mathematics if the entire two-semester additional electives for a total of six courses. internship sequence (MATH4194 and MATH4195) Minor in Statistics is completed. Students receive academic credit for Statistics is a growing field of mathematics that has applications in many areas of human the second internship course (MATH4195), but activities. Many disciplines require a student to take one or more courses in statistics. it would not be counted as one of the 10 required Students from several disciplines can find the addition of a statistics minor valuable to mathematics courses. their degree: biology, chemistry, psychology, education, business, management, andPrograms of Study for Students must satisfactorily complete economics. Arts and Sciences MATH2101 Linear Algebra or MATH2109 Discrete Methods before declaring a major in mathematics. Minor in Mathematics Requirements for Minor: This minor provides a strong background MATH 1111 Calculus I (QA) in mathematics for a variety of majors. The program offers valuable support to the MATH 1112 Calculus II (QA) students in their post-Emmanuel careers and provides essential background for students MATH 2101 Linear Algebra (QA) pursuing graduate work. MATH 2113 Applied Statistics (QA) MATH 3105 Advanced Statistics Requirements for Minor: One elective to be chosen from: MATH1111 Calculus I (QA) MATH 2111 Mathematical Modeling in MATH1112 Calculus II (QA) the Sciences (QA) MATH2103 Calculus III (QA) MATH 3103 Probability [ MATH2101 Linear Algebra (QA) MATH 4101 Programming in SAS or Discrete Methods (QA) MATH2109 BIOL 2123 Genetics CHEM 2104 Analytical Chemistry MGMT3110 Marketing Research: Two electives to be chosen from: An Applied Orientation MATH2101 Linear Algebra (QA) PSYCH2802 Methods and Statistics II MATH2104 College Geometry (QA) SOC3103 Advanced Quantitative MATH2107 Differential Equations (QA) Research Methods MATH2109 Discrete Methods (QA) Students exempt from Calculus I and/ or Calculus II by placement will choose MATH2111 Mathematical Modeling in the additional electives for a total of six courses. Sciences (QA) MATH2113 Applied Statistics (QA) Emmanuel College
Mathematics 103Experiential Internship Biostatistics Program Programs of Study for Arts and SciencesMathematics majors may apply to do Biostatistics is an interdisciplinary studyan internship in a non-research setting. with requirements in both the biology andThe internship site and project must be mathematics departments. Students whoappropriate for the mathematics major and major in biostatistics will gain a strongit is the student’s responsibility to obtain an background in mathematics and biologyinternship. The one-semester internship course as well as communications skills that areINT3211 counts as an Emmanuel College necessary in the working world. Students willelective, but not as an elective toward the be well prepared to find jobs in many newlymathematics major. emerging fields of biotechnology. For details, please refer to the biostatisticsTeacher Licensure in Mathematics section on page 64.Students seeking teacher licensure in Distinction in the Fieldm athematics must complete a major inmathematics as well as complete required To be eligible to apply for distinction in theeducation courses and student teaching. field of mathematics, a student must have, atEducation requirements are available the completion of the first semester of his/herthrough the education department. Intere sted junior year, a cumulative overall GPA of atstudents should also consult the m athematics least 3.5 and at least 3.5 GPA in courses thatdepartment regarding the o ptimal selection count towards the mathematics major. Eligibleof e lectives. Students who are seeking students will be invited by the department toteacher licensure in mathematics must select apply for distinction. To maintain eligibilityMATH2104 College Geometry as one of their for distinction, the student must keep aelectives. cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.5 and at least 3.5 GPA in courses that count towardStudents seeking Initial Licensure in the major for the remaining three semesters.Massachusetts must pass the MassachusettsTests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
104 Middle East Studies Middle East Studies Lenore G. Martin, Ph.D. Coordinator This minor will prepare students to understand the history, politics, and culture of Middle East, a critical area in promoting regional and global peace, regional social justice and American national security. Students desiring to minor in the Middle East must complete a total of five courses: three required and two electives. Reaching the intermediate level of Arabic proficiency is recommended.Programs of Study for Minor in Middle East Studies Arts and Sciences Requirements for Minor: 1. HIST2140 History of Modern Middle East 2. POLSC2411 The Contemporary Middle East: Challenges and Promise 3. THRS2211 Islam (R) 4-5. Electives (choose two, with one at the 3000-level required): LANG2664 The Arab World through Its Literature (AI-L) POLSC3405 Strategies of War and Peace POLSC3407 People and Politics of the Middle East Emmanuel College
Modern Languages 105Modern LanguagesJosé Alvarez-Fernández, Ph.D. Many students complete coursework for Programs of Study forChair the language certificate through outside Arts and Sciences opportunities including study abroad andThe Department of Modern Languages offers Colleges of the Fenway cross registration.a variety of language, culture and literature Successful completion of a language certificatecourses designed to enhance language will be noted on the student’s transcript.acquisition, to foster an understanding ofdiverse peoples and cultures, and to promote Spanish courses comprise the study ofcritical- thinking skills. Through the analysis language, as well as the incorporation of theof writings and films produced in languages students’ experience into the reading andother than English, students are encouraged analysis of representative text of the Spanish-to see the intersections among language, speaking world. French courses cover twoliterature and culture, and to develop levels of language and also include the studyanalytical skills that will lead to a fuller of Francophone literature and c ultures. Worldappreciation of different forms of expression. Literature in Translation courses, taught in English, introduce the s tudent to major worldThe Department seeks to better prepare authors.students to succeed in an interconnectedworld, where the ability to speak a second The department strongly encourages studylanguage significantly enhances a student’s abroad at accredited academic institutions.opportunity to obtain employment in anyfield. Learning Goals and OutcomesThe Department offers a major and a minor At the completion of the Spanish major, thein Spanish as well as an individually designed student will:interdisciplinary major with a concentration • D emonstrate Spanish language proficiency.in Spanish. Students interested in pursuing • D emonstrate understanding of Hispanicthis second option should meet with thedepartment chair as early as possible in their peoples and cultures.academic programs to discuss their particular • C ritically read texts in Spanish, conductinterests. The department also offers Arabic,French and Italian language courses, as well as research in the discipline, and clearly expressWorld Literature in Translation courses. statements and support ideas in essays and research papers.Students who choose not to fulfill therequirements of a modern language minor or The Capstone Experiencemajor may instead pursue a Modern LanguageCertificate in Arabic, French, Italian or The culminating experience for SpanishSpanish. This course of study gives students majors is the Senior Seminar coursean official acknowledgment of completion (LANG4999), which is typically completed inof a structured program of basic language the spring semester of the student’s final yearskills. The Modern Language Certificate of study. Before taking the Senior Seminar,p rogram is recommended for students who students must have successfully completedwant to enhance their knowledge of a another at least two 3000-level Hispanic literaturelanguage. Completion of a language certificate courses and have senior status. In the Senioris dependent upon course availability. Seminar, which is cross-listed with a spring semester 3000-level course, students research 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
106 Modern Languages a chosen topic in-depth, make regular peer- healthcare because of the Affordable Care Act. reviewed oral presentations of progress, and As more individuals who are LEP use private give a final oral presentation of their research and public healthcare systems, the need for paper to peers and Modern Language faculty. healthcare professionals to learn Spanish to Senior Seminar papers are also made available effectively communicate with clients increases. for review by department faculty. The Longwood Medical are of Boston with B.A. in Spanish its prominent medical facilities as well as museums, liberal art colleges, and research Requirements for Major: centers constitute a great opportunity for students with a clear professional orientation 1-5. Five LANG courses at the 2000-level in the field of healthcare. Recognizing this need, the Department of Modern Languages and above has created a new certificate in Spanish for healthcare professionals designed for 6. LANG2413 Spanish Conversation and individuals with little or no formal training in Spanish. The goal of the program is to equip Composition I the students to address the healthcare needs of the Spanish speaking population. 7. LANG3417 Spanish American Experience: An Overview 8. LANG3429 Great Figures of Spanish Literature 9. An additional 3000-level course 10. LANG4999 Senior SeminarPrograms of Study for Major courses are chosen with departmental The certificate emphasizes the language and Arts and Sciences cultural skills need it for professional work in advising. those settings. Students will learn both general Spanish and Spanish medical terminology to Minor in Spanish be able to understand their Spanish-speaking clients and increase their cultural competence Requirements for Minor: which will help them connect and build rapport with clients and have more insight 1-4. Four LANG courses at the 2000-level into client-interpreter conversations. and above 5-6. Two 3000-level courses Minor courses are chosen with departmental advising. Modern Language Certificate Requirements for Certificate: Requirements for Certificate: LANG1411 Spanish for Healthcare Five LANG courses at the 1000-level and above, with a minimum grade of B– for Professionals I each course. The Language Certificate will be noted on the student transcript. LANG1412 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals II LANG2412 Spanish at Work in the Healthcare Community Certificate in Spanish for Teacher Licensure in Spanish Healthcare Professionals Students seeking teacher licensure in Spanish As of the 2010 Census, Massachusetts must complete a major in Spanish as well Hispanic and Latino population account as complete required education courses and for 9.6% of the total population, 17.5% of student teaching. Education requirements are these residents live in the city of Boston and available through the education department. are consider LEP students (Limited English Proficiency). Additionally, over the past few Students seeking Initial Licensure in years the US has experienced an increase Massachusetts must pass the Massachusetts in the number of individuals with access to Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). Emmanuel College
Modern Languages 107Distinction in the FieldA Distinction in the Field program is availableto senior Spanish majors with a 3.5 gradepoint average who engage in a scholarlyresearch project under faculty direction. Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
108 Neuroscience NeurosciencePrograms of Study for Neuroscience at Emmanuel Psychology Department Arts and Sciences College Neuroscience Major It has been stated that the human brain may If you are interested in exploring the brain be the single most complex living structure through a breadth of topics from genetics to in the world, and therefore requires both human psychopathology to the philosophy a breadth and depth in learning and study of the mind, then the B.S. in Neuroscience, exemplified by a liberal arts and sciences offered through the psychology department, education. Drawing from a wide range may be the right path for you. Through of fields including biology, psychology, a combination of interdisciplinary core chemistry, mathematics, philosophy, sociology courses and the flexibility to tailor electives and art, Emmanuel College provides two to personal interest, students will develop distinct, yet complementary, pathways for quantitative and critical thinking skills that students to explore how the brain functions will be put to use while engaged in a year-long within the diverse field of Neuroscience, from internship experience. These educational and coursework to applied internships. hands-on experiences will prepare students for Ph.D. programs in Neuroscience, careers Biology Major with a across a wide range of industries and post- Concentration in Neuroscience graduate education in a number of related disciplines. If you are interested in the neurobiology and neurochemistry of the brain and look to explore the genetics, molecular biology, anatomy and biochemistry of the brain as they relate to brain function and neurological disorders, then the Biology major with a concentration in Neuroscience may be the right path for you. Through the combination of required courses and electives, students will be ready for future careers in the research setting, as well as preparation for post- graduate schooling, and Ph.D. programs in Neuroscience. Emmanuel College
Philosophy 109PhilosophyMichelle Maiese, Ph.D.ChairPhilosophy was originally defined by theGreeks as “love of wisdom.” Wisdom is The Capstone Experienceknowledge that enables us to understandourselves and our world and to live a good The culminating experience for Philosophylife. In this spirit, the department strives majors is the Senior Seminar in Philosophyto help students explore the meaning of (PHIL4999) This course is typically completedhumanity, God, freedom, knowledge, society, in the student’s final year of study and is openh istory and good and evil, and to construct a only to senior philosophy majors. The coursepersonal world-view. The successful student of involves writing and presenting a major paperphilosophy finds it to be intellectually exciting which is made available to all philosophyand rewarding, and is better able to interpret department f aculty.the meaning of his or her life. B.A. in PhilosophyWhile the study of philosophy is valuable for Requirements for Major:its own sake and as preparation for livinga fuller, richer life, it also has considerable [ PHIL1101 Introduction to Programs of Study forpractical value. Philosophy students develop Philosophy (M) Arts and Sciences orhigh levels of the type of skills required for PHIL2101 Problems in Philosophy (M)success in many of today’s most interesting PHIL1115 Recent Moral Issues (M)careers, such as teaching, law, medicine, [ PHIL2108 Critical Thinking (M)business and a variety of leadership positions. or Symbolic Logic (QA)Successful students can question assumptions, PHIL2119 PHIL2201 Existentialism and theanalyze ideas carefully, reason accurately, Meaning of Life (M)solve problems creatively, think in an PHIL3109 Philosophy of Mindinterdisciplinary fashion and develop other PHIL3115 Ancient and Medievalcritical-thinking skills that are in great demand Philosophyin our rapidly changing world. PHIL3215 Modern PhilosophyLearning Goals and Outcomes PHIL4999 Senior Seminar in PhilosophyIn addition to acquiring knowledge of philo- Three additional philosophy courses, to be sophical concepts, problems and systems, suc- selected from department electives.cessful philosophy majors will learn to: Students may also minor in philosophy to• Solve problems, think critically and commu- complement their studies in the liberal arts and sciences. nicate their ideas effectively in written and oral form.• Analyze their own fundamental beliefs andworld view, be comfortable with ambigu-ity and complexity, and gain intellectualindependence. 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
PhilosophyMinor in Philosophy Distinction in the FieldRequirements for Minor: Criteria for distinction include a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their major courses,[ PHIL1101 Introduction to successful completion of a research Philosophy (M) project in the capstone course (the Senior or Seminar), and presentation of this project PHIL2101 Problems in Philosophy (M) to the College community during Senior Critical Thinking (M) Distinction Day.[ PHIL2108 or Symbolic Logic (QA) PHIL2119 Three additional philosophy courses, oneof which must be a 3000-level courseEmmanuel College
Political Science 111Political ScienceLenore G. Martin, Ph.D. The Capstone ExperienceChair The culminating experience for all PoliticalThe Political Science and International Studies Science majors is the Senior Seminar andDepartment offers a major in Political Science, Internship in Political Science (POLSC4100).with the option of concentrating in American This course is completed in the spring semesterPolitics and Government or International of the student’s final year of study. TheRelations and Comparative Politics, and a course includes an internship component andminor in Political Science. The majors and students must complete the Pre-Internship andminors in Political Science are geared toward Career Development course (INT1001) beforehelping students understand, research, and beginning the internship.critically assess the complex relationshipsbetween people, their domestic government B.A. in Political Scienceand political systems and the internationalarena. Political scientists study such topics Requirements for Major:such as peace and war, the making of publicand international policy, political culture, POLSC1201 Introduction to American Programs of Study forpolitical participation, leadership, the role of Arts and Sciencesinterest groups, the media and public opinion. Politics and Government (SA)The Political Science department offersstudents the opportunity to integrate theory POLSC1301 Introduction to Comparativeand classroom learning with practice, throughsuch experiences as simulations, internships or Government and Politics (SA)participation in Model UN. POLSC1401 Introduction to InternationalLearning Goals and Outcomes Relations (SA)At the completion of Political Science degree,the student will: POLSC1501 Political Theory• Understand the basic tools and concepts of POLSC2701 Research Methods in Political the discipline of Political Science and each of its subfields: American Government, Science Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. POLSC4100 Senior Seminar and• Understand how the various subfields interact. Internship in Political Science• Demonstrate a practical application of concepts and theories of the discipline. Electives: Five additional Political Science• Be able to orally communicate effectively.• Develop an understanding of courses exclusive of internships or directed non-Western governments.• Develop an understanding of the studies. At least two must be at the 3000-level. interactions in the international area. B.A. in Political Science with Concentration in American Politics and Government: Requirements for Concentration: Six required core courses and five Political Science courses, c h osen from the list below, exclusive of internships or directed studies. At least two must be at the 3000-level. POLSC2203 Political Socialization POLSC2207 Politics and the Media POLSC2211 Campaign Strategies and Electoral Politics 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
112 Political Science POLSC2225 The 1960s POLSC3403 Human Issues in POLSC2228 Federalism through State and Local Government International Relations POLSC2232 Parties and Interests in American Politics: Polarized POLSC3405 Strategies of War and Peace POLSC2401 America POLSC2603 American Foreign Policy POLSC3407 People and Politics POLSC2801 Problems of Law and Society POLSC3160 Food Policy and Social Justice of the Middle East POLSC3201 American Political Thought Congress, Representation and *Travel Course POLSC3202 the Legislative Process POLSC3209 The American Presidency Minor in Political Science Public Policy, the Law and POLSC3607 Psychology Requirements for Minor: Constitutional Law POLSC1201 Introduction to American Politics and Government (SA) POLSC1301 Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics POLSC1401 Introduction to International Relations POLSC1501 Political Theory B.A. in Political Science with Two upper-level political science electives.Programs of Study for Concentration in International Minor in Political Communication Arts and Sciences Relations and Comparative Politics Requirements for Minor: Requirements for Concentration: 1. ENGL1502 Introduction to Six required core courses and five Communication, Media and additional Political Science courses, Cultural Studies chosen from the list below, exclusive of [2. POLSC1201 Introduction to American OR Government and Politics internships or directed studies. At least two POLSC1301 Introduction to Comparative must be at the 3000-level. OR Politics POLSC2301 Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Latin America* POLSC2302 European Politics: From Transition to Integration POLSC1401 Introduction to International POLSC2401 American Foreign Policy Relation POLSC2409 The Politics of International 3. Media Writing: Economic Relations Choose ONE of the following: POLSC2411 The Contemporary Middle ENGL2501 Journalism East: Challenges and Promise POLSC2413 International Law and ENGL3501 Writing for Electronic Media Institutions ENGL3801 Feature Writing POLSC2415 In the Footsteps of 4. Theories of Political Communication: Thucydides* Choose ONE of the following: POLSC2417 Statecraft & Globalization* POLSC2207 Politics and the Media POLSC2419 The Geopolitics of POLSC2409 The Politics of International Democracy* Economic Relations POLSC2421 Model United Nations POLSC3201 Congress, Representation, POLSC2503 Revolution and Nationalism and the Legislative Process POLSC3301 Comparative Politics of POLSC3303 Street Democracy Developing States POLSC3303 Street Democracy Emmanuel College
Political Science 1135-6. Political Communication in Practice: Eastern Mediterranean Security Studies Certificate ProgramChoose TWO of the following: Emmanuel students have a unique opportunity POLSC2211 Campaign Strategies and to study the geopolitical complexity of the continental crossroads of the eastern Electoral Politics Mediterranean for three weeks, in an intensive, eight-credit international relationsPOLSC2421 Model UN program while in residence in Greece. The curriculum combines a unique study abroad ENGL2521 Public Relations and program, taught by Emmanuel faculty, with an extended classroom experience in Crete, Persuasion with field trips and excursions, while in residence at the Institute of Cretan Studies.ENG 2523 Advertising and Culture The Program consists of two advanced International Relations summer courses, SPCH1111 Public Speaking: Voice and presentations from policy experts, and educational excursions. Diction POLSC2417 Statecraft & Globalization IDS4994 Internship (in Political POLSC2419 The Geopolitics of Democracy Communication)Distinction in the Field Programs of Study for Arts and SciencesCollege-wide criteria specify completion ofa research project and a 3.5 minimum GPAin the major. Political Science majors in anyconcentration must complete a substantiveproject (with approval from the facultysupervisor) in the capstone course and presentduring Senior Distinction Day. 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
114 Pre-Law Studies Pre-Law Studies There is no single path that will prepare determine a specific program geared to their a student for a legal education. Students particular aspirations. The committee is who are successful in law school and who chaired by Dr. Marie Natoli in the Political become accomplished professionals choose Science Department. various majors at the undergraduate level; and students are admitted to law school from The following courses have been found to almost every academic discipline. Many pre- provide an excellent preparation for the Law law students choose to major in Political School Aptitude Test (LSAT) and guidance for Science, History, Philosophy or English. students who wish to explore a career in the However, whatever major is selected, students practice of law: are encouraged to pursue an area of study thatPrograms of Study for interests and challenges them, while taking SPCH1111 Public Speaking: Voice and Arts and Sciences advantage of opportunities to develop research Diction and writing skills. Taking a broad range of SPCH3111 Public Speaking: Interactive difficult courses from demanding instructors is Speech excellent preparation for legal education. PHIL1115 Recent Moral Issues (M) A sound legal education will build upon and PHIL2108 Critical Thinking (M) further refine the skills, values and knowledge PHIL2119 Symbolic Logic that a student possesses. PHIL2203 Philosophy of Law (M) POLSC2602 Intro to Law The Pre-Law Committee of the American POLSC2603 Problems of Law and Society Bar Association Section of Legal Education POLSC3209 Public Policy, the Law and and Admissions to the Bar recommends Psychology the development of the following skills for POLSC3607 Constitutional Law successful study in the legal profession: Students are not expected to take all of • Analytic/Problem-Solving Skills the courses above, rather, students should • Critical Reading Abilities consider their own interests and career goals. • Writing Skills • Oral Communication and Listening Abilities • Task Organization and Management Skills • Values of Serving Others and Promoting Justice • General Research Skills Emmanuel College offers many courses that develop skills in these areas. Specific advising for students interested in a career in Law is provided by the Pre-Law Advisory Committee (PLAC). The PLAC helps students Emmanuel College
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary Studies 115Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental,Pre-Veterinary StudiesWith a broad liberal arts and sciences certain premedical requirements, while others use competency-based admissions,education, the pre-medical curriculum is a early in their college career students are advised to consult the individualstrong preparation for careers in medicine, requirements of the medical, dental, or veterinary college they wish to attend.dentistry, or veterinary medicine. The same Regardless of major, students interested incurriculum is also an excellent preparation applying for medical school, dental school, or veterinary school are reminded thatfor other health-related fields such as they should pursue a course of study that will prepare them for the Medical Collegenursing, physician’s assistant, physical Aptitude Test (MCAT) or Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). Most students will take onetherapy and public health. A student may of these tests in the spring of their junior year, if they plan to attend professionalchoose any major at Emmanuel College, but school immediately after graduation. All colleges of veterinary medicine require somethe following courses are usually required standardized test, like the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), MCAT, or other. Students arefor pre-medical studies: also strongly advised to take a commercial MCAT/DAT/GRE Test preparation courseBIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular and that begins about two to three months before they are scheduled to take the Molecular Biology (SI-L) MCAT, DAT, or GRE tests. w/Lab Many medical schools recommend Programs of Study for experience in a health care setting to Arts and SciencesBIOL1106 Introduction to Organismic gain practical experience and insight into what a life in the medical professions and Evolutionary Biology means. Suggestions include working in a clinical research setting, emergency room at (SI-L) w/Lab a hospital, social service setting, physician’s office or as an emergency medical technicianCHEM1101 Principles of Chemistry I (EMT). Students interested in a career in the dental field are required to have (SI-L) w/Lab a certain number of hours shadowing a dentist or working in a dental office/CHEM1102 Principles of Chemistry II clinic. An application to veterinary school is also greatly strengthened by a student’s (SI-L) w/Lab experience with large animals before they apply.CHEM2101 Organic Chemistry I w/Lab 2018-2019 Academic CatalogCHEM2102 Organic Chemistry II w/LabPHYS2201 General Physics I (Calculus based) (SI-L) w/Lab (prerequisite is Calculus)PHYS2202 General Physics II (Calculus based) (SI-L) w/Lab (prerequisite is Calculus)In addition, one year (two semesters) ofEnglish and math and courses inbiochemistry, psychology and sociologyare recommended.At Emmanuel College, the Health Sciencesand Biochemistry concentrations inthe Biology major or the BiochemistryConcentration in the Chemistry Major areexcellent preparation for medical, dentalor veterinary school. In general, medicalschools want well-rounded students with abroad liberal arts and sciences education. Assome schools require applicants to complete
116 Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary Studies Specific advising for students interested in a career in the health professions is provided by the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC). The HPAC helps students determine a specific program geared to their particular discipline and advises them in the application process. It is recommended that students identify themselves to the HPAC as soon as possible. The committee is chaired by Dr. Padraig Deighan in the Biology Department.Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences Emmanuel College
Psychology 117PsychologyMichael Jarvinen, Ph.D. Neuroscience Programs of Study forChair The department also offers a B.S. degree Arts and Sciences in neuroscience. This major is designed toPsychology is a rich and varied discipline. provide students with a solid foundation inDedicated to the scientific study of the interdisciplinary brain science.complexity and diversity of the mind andbehavior, psychology covers a broad area The early core courses in psychologyof study, including cognition, memory, provide the scientific background for latermotivation, interpersonal relationships, courses that build upon students’ knowledgepersonality, psychological disturbance and base, capacity to analyze and critical-psychotherapy. thinking skills. Upper-level courses allow students to explore more deeply specificPsychology majors receive a broad liberal areas in scientific psychology and furtherarts education as well as training in develop critical sophistication throughthe specialized knowledge and skills of directed research, exposure to psychologicalpsychology. This training can be applied literature and senior internships.in a wide variety of work settings, suchas with children and the elderly, or in Bachelor of Art in Psychologyinstitutional and mental health facilities. Learning Goals and OutcomesEmmanuel graduates have continued theireducation at the master’s and doctoral level The psychology department’s Learningin psychology, social work, health care and Goals are based in the Principles for Qualityother professional fields. Some graduates Undergraduate Psychology Programs, awork in human resources, personnel and report put out by the American Psychorelated careers in business and academia. logical Association, which “recognizes theGraduates have also been involved in importance of undergraduate e ducationresearch, in college teaching, and in human in advancing psychology as a science,services within a variety of institutions promoting human welfare, and fosteringand agencies and within a broad range of students’ growth and development,” (www.clinical settings. APA.org). Each goal is broadly articulated, with the recognition that the content,The psychology department offers a depth, and breadth of the course areB.A. degree in psychology with two dependent upon a number of factors (e.g.,concentrations, which help to guide 1000–4000-level).students’ coursework in an area that 1. Knowledge and Critical Engagement inhelps them to meet their academic andprofessional goals. Psychology: Students will understand and can apply the major concepts, theoreticalDevelopmental psychology is a program perspectives (biological, behavioral,that concentrates on developmental cognitive, developmental, and social),psychology through the human life span. empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, as well as the APA CodeCounseling and health psychology of Ethics.concentrates on interviewing skills andmodern research on coping and dealing with 2018-2019 Academic Catalogstress and other health-oriented issues.
118 PsychologyPrograms of Study for 2. Research Methods in Psychology: are supervised by a qualified professional Arts and Sciences Students will be able to engage on-site, and attend regular class meetings in research design, sampling, with a faculty instructor. Students data collection, data analysis and interested in research experience select interpretation. PSYCH4282-4283 Research Internship I and II. This capstone option affords 3. Information and Technological Literacy: students the opportunity to engage in Students will be proficient in the use empirical research either at an off-campus of information and technology for research site or develop and implement many purposes relevant to the field of an independent research project with a Psychology. faculty advisor. Students are supervised and attend regular class meetings with a 4. C ommunication Skills: Students will faculty instructor. Both capstone options be proficient in written and oral meet the professional and educational needs communication in a variety of formats of the students. Graduate programs and for educational and professional professional research positions expect or purposes. require significant applied experience. The two-semester capstone is unique and helps 5. P ersonal and Professional Development: set our graduates apart from Psychology Students will understand the links majors at other institutions. between personal and professional values, knowledge and skills, and B.A. in Psychology academic and career goals. General Requirements: To further articulate how each goal is PSYCH1501 General Psychology (SA) addressed within the Psychology program course structure, Student Learning Out PSYCH2209 Physiological Bases comes (SLOs) are articulated for each of Behavior (SI) course that is part of the major and minor. Bloom’s taxonomy was used PSYCH2801 Methods and Statistics I as a framework for distinguishing the PSYCH2802 Methods and level of skill or knowledge expected within the given course. These levels are: Statistics II (QA) Remembering, Understanding, Applying, PSYCH3111 Cognition Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating. The student learning outcomes reflect both the B.A. in Psychology with Psychology program goals and the level Concentration in Developmental of learning expected for each goal. The Psychology departmental goals and course-specific s tudent learning outcomes are included in Requirements for Concentration: all course syllabi. Take two of the three developmental age The Capstone Experience period classes listed below: All Psychology majors complete a two- semester capstone experience in their PSYCH2303 Child Psychology (SA) senior year. Based upon their professional interests, students select from two courses: PSYCH2304 Adulthood and Aging PSYCH4494-4495 Applied Internship I and II offers students the opportunity to PSYCH2403 Adolescent Development engage in clinical or professional work at any number of institutions. Students (SA) Emmanuel College Take one of the applied development classes listed below: PSYCH3201 Psychology of Language PSYCH3210 Child Psychopathology PSYCH3212 Adult Psychopathology Take one of the following electives:
Psychology 119 PSYCH2103 Relationships, Marriage PSYCH2403 Adolescent Development and the Family (SA) PSYCH3101 Seminar: Psychology of Women PSYCH2105 Cross-Cultural PSYCH3211 Theories of Personality Psychology (SA) Minor in Psychology PSYCH2203 Social Psychology (SA) PSYCH2211 Race, Gender and Sexuality: Requirements for Minor: PSYCH1501 General Psychology (SA) Intersection of Privilege and Oppression Four additional psychology courses, two of (SA) PSYCH2405 Health Psychology which must be 3000-level or higher PSYCH3101 Seminar: Psychology of Women Bachelor of Science in Programs of Study for PSYCH3211 Theories of Personality Neuroscience Learning Goals Arts and Sciences PSYCH3601 Counseling Theories and and Objectives Techniques Senior capstone experience (2 semesters): 1. Develop knowledge of and recognize the relationships between neurobiology, neuro-[ PSYCH4282 anatomy and behavioral neuroscience. /PSYCH4283 Research Internship I and II 2. Understand interdisciplinary nature of or neuroscience that includes biology, chemis- PSYCH4494 try and psychology. /PSYCH4495 Applied Internship I and II 3. Develop a critical eye for current litera-B.A. in Psychology with ture and ethical issues in the sciences.Concentration in Counseling and 4. Demonstrate an understanding of exper-Health Psychology imental design including identification of manipulated and measured variables, mea-Requirements for Concentration: surement metrics, experimental controls, validity, reliability and statistical analyses.PSYCH2405 Health Psychology 5. Communicate scientific information to informed and lay audiences in written and[ PSYCH3210 Child Psychopathology oral format. or Adult Psychopathology 6. Apply and integrate their knowledge of PSYCH3212 neuroscience to other areas of studies and toPSYCH3604 Counseling Theories and their everyday life.[ Techniques Capstone Experience PSYCH4282 /PSYCH4283 Research Internship I and II All Neuroscience majors complete a two-se- or mester capstone experience in their senior PSYCH4494 year. Capstone experiences provide signif-/PSYCH4495 Applied Internship I and II icant professional and educational oppor- tunities for our students. This is importantAt least one elective from the following: because graduate programs, professional schools and research positions expect orPHIL3109 Philosophy of Mind require significant applied experience. These applied experiences will provide studentsPHIL3110 Philosophy of Psychiatry with the opportunity to synthesize and inte- grate the knowledge and skills they havePSYCH2103 Relationships, Marriage developed as a neuroscience major. and the Family (SA)PSYCH2105 Cross-Cultural Psychology (SA)PSYCH2203 Social Psychology (SA)PSYCH2211 Race, Gender and SexualityPSYCH2303 Child PsychologyPSYCH2304 Adulthood and Aging 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
120 Psychology This form of experiential learning provides Major Electives (two courses) students with meaningful knowledge about the discipline in more professional and BIOL3137 Medical Neuroscience applied contexts. PSYCH3205 Neuroendocrinology PSYCH3214 Psychopharmacology Based upon their professional interests, stu- Interdisciplinary elective (one course) dents select from two internship or research courses: BIOL2123 Genetics CHEM2101 Organic Chemistry I PHIL3109 Philosophy of Mind PSYCH4494/PSYCH4495 Applied Intern- PHIL3110 Philosophy of Psychiatry ship I and II offers students the opportunity to engage in clinical or professional work PSYCH2405 Health Psychology at any number of institutions. Students are supervised by a qualified professional PSYCH3111 Cognition on-site, and attend regular class meetings with a faculty instructor. PSYCH3210 Child Psychopathology PSYCH3212 Adult Psychopathology PSYCH3601 Counseling Theories and Techniques PSYCH4282/PSYCH4283 Research Intern- Capstone experience (two courses) ship I and II offers students the opportunityPrograms of Study for to engage in empirical research either at an [ PSYCH4282/ Research Internship I and II Arts and Sciences off-campus research site or an on-campus PSYCH4283 faculty advisor. Students are supervised and or attend regular class meetings with a faculty PSYCH4494/ instructor. PSYCH4495 Applied Internship I and II (Students should take PSYCH3601 as the interdisciplinary elective) B.S. in Neuroscience Other recommended courses Requirements for Major: Core requirements (ten courses) BIOL1106 Introduction to BIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular Organismic and and Molecular Biology Evolutionary Biology BIOL2201 Neurobiology and Lab BIOL2131 Biochemistry BIOL4160 Seminar BIOL2135 Anatomy and Physiology I [ CHEM1101 Principles of Chemistry I and Lab AND ( SI-L)*+ CHEM1102 Principles of Chemistry II BIOL2137 Anatomy and Physiology II (SI-L)*+ OR and Lab CHEM1103 Chemical Perspectives*+ CHEM2102 Organic Chemistry II *Q ualified students may replace CHEM1101 and PSYCH1501 General Psychology CHEM1102 with CHEM1103. PSYCH2801 Methods and Statistics I +Neuroscience majors are approved to PSYCH2802 Methods and Statistics II receive a passing grade of C- in CHEM1101, CHEM1102 and CHEM1103 PSYCH3000 Experimental Neuroscience Emmanuel College
Psychology 121Minor in Neuroscience Distinction in the FieldMany possible career fields increasingly College-wide criteria specify completion of a research project and a 3.5 minimum GPArequire an understanding of neuroscience. in the major. Psychology majors in any concentration complete a substantiveThese include health-related industries, ele- research project with the approval of the department.mentary through adult education, biotech- A final paper is submitted to the departm entnology, law, policy making, science writing for review, and the student presents his/ her project during Senior Distinction Day.and business. For this reason, a minor in Distinction is recommended based upon the quality of the project as evaluated through theneuroscience would be of interest to student at paper and presentation.Emmanuel College.Requirements for Minor:BIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular BiologyBIOL2201 Neurobiology and LabPSYCH1501 General PsychologyTwo courses from the list below:BIOL3137 Medical NeurosciencePSYCH3000 Experimental Neuroscience Programs of Study for Arts and SciencesPSYCH3205 NeuroendocrinologyPSYCH3214 Psychopharmacology 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
122 Sociology SociologyPrograms of Study for Katrin Križ, Ph.D. peace, social justice, civil rights, women’s Arts and Sciences Chair rights, democracy and human rights throughout the world. The major in sociology prepares students for life in a global society. Whether students Learning Goals and Outcomes enter the world of work immediately after graduation or go on to graduate school, At the completion of the Sociology major, p rofessional school, or do a year of service the student will: in a non-profit in the U.S. or abroad, the • Demonstrate an appreciation of the socio- ability to think sociologically will enhance their academic and professional lives. logical perspective and the sociological imagination in our understanding of social The department offers a wide array of reality. courses that prepare students to critically • Demonstrate an understanding of socio- analyze the key institutions that comprise logical theories, paradigms and concepts. society and the dominant social and • Demonstrate an understanding of socio- demographic issues that confront the world logical research methods. in the 21st century. • Acquire intellectual and professional skills. Sociology courses stress the development • Apply sociological concepts to micro and of critical thinking skills, quantitative macro issues of inequality, diversity and and qualitative research skills, and oral globalization. and written analysis and argument. The • Develop an appreciation of social justice internship allows students to meld theory concerns. with practice outside the classroom in a range of social research, social service, The Capstone Experience health care, social justice, criminal justice and educational organizations in the Boston The culminating experience for all area. The Seminar in Sociology serves Sociology majors is the Seminar in as the capstone to the sociology majors’ Sociology (SOC4999). This course is undergraduate career. completed in the spring of students’ last year of study. In order to begin the capstone Graduates of the sociology department have experience, students must have fulfilled distinguished themselves nationally and most requirements in the major. During internationally as lawyers, social workers, the capstone experience, students write and college and university professors and present on a substantial research paper on administrators, teachers, human resource a Sociological topic to demonstrate their directors, probation officers, health care and achievement of the goals of the major social service administrators, journalists, program. In their final paper, students apply government officials, leaders of religious the sociological perspective and sociological and non-profit organizations, corporate theories to their respective topic, use managers, market researchers and social appropriate social research methods, and tie researchers. They also have made very the topic to issues of inequality, diversity, important contributions to the work of or globalization. Student achievement is creating a more just global society through evaluated by the instructor. their involvement in social movements for Emmanuel College
Sociology 123Students who pursue a major in Sociology SOC2123 Health Care: Systems,can choose between four options: (1) a B.A. Structures and Culturesin Sociology (without a concentration); (2) SOC2131 Catholic Social Teaching (R)a B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in SOC2201 Practice of Social Policysocial inequality and social justice; (3) a B.A. SOC2205 War and Peacein Sociology with a concentration in human SOC3201 Worlds in Motion: Theservices; and (4) a B.A. in Sociology with a Causes and Consequencesconcentration in criminology. of Migration1. B.A. in Sociology Recommended Courses:Requirements for Major: POLSC2409 The Politics of InternationalSix sociology core courses: Economic RelationsSOC1101 Introduction to THRS3133 Social Justice and Sociology: Analysis of Religious Traditions Society in Global Perspective 3. B.A. in Sociology with a (SA)SOC2113 Methods of Social Research Concentration in Human ServicesSOC3101 Theories of Society Six sociology core courses and the[ SOC3103 Advanced Quantitative following requirements for concentration: or Research Methods SOC3104 SOC1111 Introduction to Social Work Programs of Study for Advanced Qualitative Arts and Sciences SOC2201 The Practice of Social Policy Research Methods Three electives must be chosen fromSOC4194 Internship in Sociology: Field the following with at least one at the Research in Professional 3000-level Settings SOC2105 Race, Ethnicity and GroupSOC4999 Seminar in Sociology Relations (SA) SOC2115 Family and Gender RolesElectives: SOC2123 Health Care: Systems,Five additional sociology courses, at leastone of which is a 3000-level S tructures and Cultures SOC2127 Social Class and I nequality (SA)2. B.A. in Sociology with a SOC2200 Drugs and SocietyConcentration in Social Inequality SOC3207 Juvenile Delinquency andand Social Justice Youth at RiskSix sociology core courses and the SOC3210 Family Violencefollowing requirements for concentration: Recommended CoursesSOC2127 Social Class and PHIL1205 Health Care Ethics (M) Inequality (SA) PSYCH3601 Counseling Theories andSOC3115 The Sociology of Techniques GlobalizationThree electives must be chosen from thef ollowing:SOC1105 Major Institutions in U.S. Society (SA)SOC2102 Sociology of BostonSOC2105 Race, Ethnicity and Group Relations 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
124 Sociology 4. B.A. in Sociology with a Minor in Sociology Concentration in Criminology Requirements for Minor: Six sociology core courses and the SOC1101 Introduction to following requirements for concentration: Sociology: Analysis of Society SOC1203 Crime and Justice in Global SOC2100 Law and Society Perspective (SA) SOC2101 Criminology SOC2113 Methods of Social Research SOC3101 Theories of Society Three electives must be chosen from Three additional sociology courses with two at the following (one of which must be the 2000-level or above. 3000-level): SOC2105 Race, Ethnicity and Group (SOC2113 has a prerequisite of either MATH1117 Introduction to Statistics or MATH2113 Applied Relations (SA) Statistics or PSYCH2802 Methods and Statistics II) SOC2127 Social Class and I nequality (SA) SOC2200 Drugs and Society SOC2207 Deviant Behavior and Distinction in the Field Social Controls A Distinction in the Field option involving significant research under faculty direction SOC3205 Crimes Against Humanity is available to majors with a 3.5 GPA in department courses.Programs of Study for SOC3207 Juvenile Delinquency and Arts and Sciences Youth at Risk SOC3210 Family Violence Recommended Courses: CHEM1107 Forensic Chemistry (or CHEM1117) POLSC2602 Introduction to Law and the Judicial System POLSC2603 Problems of Law and Society POLSC3607 Constitutional Law Emmanuel College
Theater Arts 125Theater ArtsScott Gagnon, M.A. • develop an appreciation of the collaborativeProgram Director nature of theater productions;Theater Arts may be selected as an individually • develop a familiarity with a broad samplingdesigned major. A minor in Theater Arts is of dramatic literature that varies in both cul-also available. It is also possible to combine tural context and subject matter;Theater Arts with another field to create anindividually designed interdisciplinary major. • develop an understanding of the key intrinsicCoursew ork varies depending on the program aesthetic and humanistic values in dramaticand is decided through student-faculty literature and theater performance.consultation.In addition to exploring the theater The Capstone Experience Programs of Study forarts in classroom courses, the department Arts and Sciencesoffers many performance opportunities. All students graduating with an IndividThe Theater Arts program produces several ualized Major (IM) in Theater Arts mustproductions each year, including a main-stage complete a senior capstone project. Thismusical, at least one main-stage play and project, depending on the design of the IM,student directed productions. Opportunities can be a recital, a theater directing project,to perform are also available through other a choreography, or a creative project (i.e.,courses, including acting and dance. Students composition, playwriting). This project is themay also give recitals, direct plays under equivalent of a senior thesis. Regardless of thefaculty guidance and are encouraged and nature of the project, a main component is ansupported in the creation of their own original accompanying paper in whichworks. Private lessons in voice or piano are the student places the work being presented inalso available. historical and comparative contexts. Projects are usually the end result of a 4000-levelDepartmental internships are also available. Directed Study course taken with a full-timeStudents have interned at sites such as the faculty member.Huntington Theatre Company, the BostonLyric Opera, J Magazine and the Speakeasy Minor in Theater ArtsStage Company. Requirements for Minor:Learning Goals and Outcomes PERF1101 The Theater: History andAt the completion of an Individualized Majorin Theater Arts, the s tudent will: Appreciation• develop knowledge of terminology, theory, SPCH1111 Public Speaking: Voice and history , structure and conventions of theater and drama; Diction• acquire the skills necessary to present a theatrical work through appropriate perfor- THTR2111 Acting: Basic Techniques mance and/or production techniques;• acquire skills and techniques that will enable [ THTR2112 Acting: Styles and Genres them to independently and/or c ollaboratively or create new works; THTR2113 Playing Shakespeare: from Study to Stage [ THTR3101 Dramaturgy and Play Analysis or THTR3122 Playwriting THTR3121 Theatrical Design and Production 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
126 Theater Arts Additionally: A student wishing to receive Distinction At least three performances and/or technical in the Theater Arts must be completing an work as part of a live program Individualized Major(IM) in the Theater Arts and must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all Distinction in the Field Theater Arts courses taken. A student wishing to apply for Distinction Regardless of the nature of the project, in the Field of Theater Arts must complete the student will also have to pass an oral a project that is in addition to the required examination given by the Theater Arts IM senior capstone project. It can be a paper, a advisor in which knowledge of the historical recital, directing a work of theater, or another and stylistic issues related to the topic of the project approved by the Theater Arts Program project will be assessed. This project will be Director. evaluated and will need to be approved by the IM advisor.Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences Emmanuel College
Theology and Religious Studies 127Theology and Religious StudiesJon Paul Sydnor, Ph.D. and analysis, critical thinking, and expository Programs of Study forChair writing which both employers and graduate Arts and Sciences schools are seeking. Students choose to majorBecause religion plays a central role in human in Theology and Religious Studies for a varietyculture, religious literacy is critical for anyone of reasons. Often they find it complementswishing to understand our rapidly globalizing career goals in teaching, social work or otherworld. The study of theology and religion helping professions. As a liberal arts degree,allows for the contemplation of crucial human it prepares students for further study in lawquestions regarding the origins of the universe, or business. Some students go on to graduatethe purpose of existence, the nature of programs in religion, theology or ministry.morality, and our final destiny. The Theologyand Religious Studies faculty engages all Learning Goals and Outcomesreligions with openness and respect. Asa Catholic College, Emmanuel welcomes Upon completion of the major in Theologystudents of all faiths as well as those who do and Religious Studies, students will be able to:not identify with a religious faith. Courses 1. C ompare and contrast popular misare offered in Catholicism and Christianity,as well as world religions such as Judaism, conceptions of religion with scholarlyBuddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Courses k nowledge of religion.frequently consider questions about poverty, 2. D emonstrate an understanding of religionsecology, and human rights, and an emphasis as historically rooted and constantlyon experiential learning, service learning, and developing traditions.social justice helps prepare students to be 3. A pply theological claims to moral r easoningengaged and astute global citizens. and practice. 4. C ompetently analyze primary texts from atCourses in Theology and Religious Studies least one major religious tradition.help students: 5. A nalyze the interaction of religion with• Understand religion as a significant dimen- society, politics, the arts and culture. 6. E valuate theological claims for internal sion of human experience. consistency, coherence with human• Explore religions as historically rooted and experience and social expression. 7. S ynthesize acquired knowledge into an constantly developing traditions. original work of critical scholarship.• Explain how religious world-views shape 8. D emonstrate the skills to write cogently, reason critically, present professionally and moral reasoning and practice. discuss competently.• Analyze primary texts from major r eligious traditions.• Discover the interactions of religion with society, politics, the arts and culture.Recognizing the study of theology and religion The Capstone Experienceas an integral part of a liberal arts education,Emmanuel requires all students to take two The culminating experience for Theologycourses in the department of Theology and and Religious Studies majors is a DirectedReligious Studies. These courses introduce Research and Seminar course (THRS4182).students to the academic study of religion This course is typically completed in theand provide the kind of training in research student’s final year of study after most major requirements are complete. For this course, 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
128 Theology and Religious Studies students work closely with a faculty advisor to THRS2305 South Africa: Ethics, Religion conduct independent research and to write a major paper that demonstrates both the ability and Global Health (RCT) to examine a topic in depth and to integrate and synthesize two or more areas in Theology At least one course from the following: and Religious Studies, e.g., scripture and ethics. Student achievement is evaluated by THRS2105 Judaism (R) the faculty advisor and papers are shared with department faculty. THRS2202 Hinduism (R) THRS2211 Islam (R) THRS2212 Buddhism: Beliefs and Practices (R) Three other 2000- or 3000-level courses, at least two of which must be B.A. in Theology and Religious 3000-level, or 4178, Directed Studies Study. Requirements for Major: Also required: Two introductory courses: THRS4182 Directed Research [ THRS1103 Exploring Catholic Students may include an approved internship or Theology (RCT) as one of their ten courses. THRS1103 Exploring Catholic Theology (RCT) Minor in Theology and Religious StudiesPrograms of Study for THRS1115 Jesus and Christian Arts and Sciences The Minor in Theology and Religious Studies Ethics (RCT) provides a convenient curriculum for students who would like to explore their religious At least three courses from the following: questions beyond two courses, but who do not have room in their schedule for either a THRS2102 In the Beginning: Adam to full-time major or a double major. The Minor consists of five courses chosen in consultation Moses with a departmental advisor, at least one of which must be at the 3000-level, and no more THRS2108 Religion and the Environment: than two at the 1000-level. Ethical Explorations (R) THRS2111 Love and Justice (RCT) THRS2114 The Prophets: Power, P olitics and Principles (RCT) THRS2116 Science and Religion (RCT) Minor in Catholic Studies THRS2135 World Religions In continuity with the mission of Emmanuel College and of its founding congregation, THRS2201 War, Peace and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the Catholic Studies program at Emmanuel seeks Religions (R) to educate students in the rich academic tradition, cultural heritage and commitment to THRS2101 What is Religion? social justice that are hallmarks of the Catholic tradition. Drawing on a variety of courses THRS2205 The Gospels: Portraits of from across the college’s curriculum, this interdisciplinary program deepens students’ Jesus (RCT) understanding and appreciation of the ways in which the church’s history and traditions THRS2207 Why the Church? have shaped and been shaped by the thinking and actions of ordinary and extraordinary THRS2208 Global Christianity Catholics. THRS2217 Women in the World Religions (R) THRS2219 Women in Christian Traditions (RCT) THRS2221 Radical Christianity (RCT) THRS2223 The First Christians Emmanuel College
Theology and Religious Studies 129 1`Requirements for Minor: One of the following:Two introductory courses: (With the approval of the instructor, the student[ THRS1103 Introduction to Catholic seeking to apply one of these courses to a or Theology THRS1111 Catholic Studies minor will be required to write or Exploring the Bible (RCT) THRS1115 the main paper for the course on a Catholic Jesus and Christian topic.) THRS3133 Social Justice and Religious Traditions Ethics (RCT) THRS3135 Contemporary Issues in Catholicism (RCT)Two courses from the following offerings: THRS3143 Changing World, ChangingART2223 From Patronage to Practice: The Church: Vatican Council II (R*) Catholic Art TraditionENGL2325 Spirituality and the Distinction in the Field Literary Imagination (AI-L) A Distinction in the Field option involving significant research under faculty directionHIST2127 Religion, Society and Europe is available to majors with a 3.5 GPA in department courses.HIST2128 Immigrants in the American ExperiencePHIL3115 Ancient and Medieval Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences Philosophy National Honors Society Students who meet the following criteriaTHRS2108 Religion and the Environment: will be admitted to Theta Alpha Kappa, the National Honor Society for Religious Studies Ethical Explorations (R) and Theology: • Completion of 16 or more credits inTHRS2111 Love and Justice (RCT) Theology and Religious Studies courses;THRS2205 The Gospels: Portraits of • A GPA of 3.5 or above in Theology and Jesus (RCT) Religious Studies courses; • An overall GPA of 3.0 or above;THRS2207 Why the Church? • A rank in the top 35% of the class.THRS2209 History of Christianity: Between Prophecy and Compromise (RCT)THRS2217 Women in the World Religions (R)THRS2219 Women in Christian Traditions (RCT)THRS2130/ SOC2131 Catholic Social Teaching (R) 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
130 Transcultural Studies Transcultural Studies Monique-Adelle Callahan, Ph.D. Coordinator Transcultural studies provides an opportunity Modern Languages for the close study of cultural exchange between and among diverse cultures. This LANG2416 Latin American Peoples and interdisciplinary minor allows students to engage the concept of cultural exchange in a Cultures (AI-L) number of different contexts, preparing them for the cultural capital needed in an increasing LANG2417 Hispanic Culture and global world of interdependent populations. Through the study of art, literature, language Language Through Film and religion, students in the transcultural studies program will embark upon a LANG 2664 The Arab World Through Its humanistic exploration of the world through the multifaceted lens of culture. Literature (AI-L) Minor in Transcultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies: Requirements for Minor: THRS2154 India: Religion, Culture, Justice (R)* THRS2201 War, Peace, Religion (R) THRS2208 Global Christianity (RCT) THRS2217 Women in World Religions (R)Programs of Study for THRS2305 South Africa: Ethics, Religion Arts and Sciences and Global Health (RCT) * THRS3203 Religions in Conflict and Dialogue (R) 1. PHIL1201 Global Ethics *Travel Course 2-5. Four additional courses are required. Three courses must be distributed among three of the four disciplines: art history; English; modern languages; and theology and religious studies. The remaining course may be taken from any of the four disciplines. Courses must be selected from the following list, or from approved offerings at other Colleges of the Fenway, selected in consultation with the faculty coordinator. Art History: From Globalization to ART2204 Transationalism: Art in the Contact Zone (AI-A) English: Contemporary Latin American ENGL2105 Fiction (AI-L) Literature of the Black ENGL2417 Atlantic (AI-L) Global Literature and Film ENGL3605 Emmanuel College
Course Descriptions 131Course DescriptionsCourse numbers 1000 through 1999 are Prerequisites and Restrictions Programs of Study fordefined as introductory, elementary, and Arts and Sciencesgeneral requirement courses appropriate A course prerequisite is a requirement anfor first-year students and others with no academic department identifies as essentialspecial background. These courses ordinarily for a student to complete before taking awould have few or no prerequisites. course. All prerequisites should be stated in the course description, on the course syllabus andCourse numbers 2000 through 2999 are included in the college catalog.defined as lower-level undergraduate courses,ideal for second- and third-year students. Prerequisites may consist of one or more of theThese courses build on materials from 1000- following:level courses and may carry p rerequisites. • completion of placement, proficiency tests orCourse numbers 3000 through 3999 are other assessments (MTEL);defined as upper-level undergraduate courses, • completion of specific course(s).courses for majors and courses that mayrequire significant prerequisites. Students must earn a C– or better in any course which is designated a prerequisite for another course.Course numbers 4000 through 4999 are A course restriction is a requirement whichdefined as advanced upper-level undergraduate must be satisfied before a student may registercourses, including senior seminars/ for a course. Restrictions may consist of one orcapstone courses, advanced directed study more of the following:courses and so on. • completion of a specified number of semesterGeneral Requirements hours or achievement of a s pecified class level;The courses marked with the following • permission of the instructor or departmentabbreviations indicate fulfillment of the chair.domains of knowledge component of thegeneral academic requirements: Students are responsible for knowing and completing all published prerequisites Aesthetic Inquiry requirements and satisfying any course Historical Consciousness restrictions before taking that course. The Social Analysis College must inform students of prerequisites Scientific Inquiry requirements and course restrictions and has Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory the right to cancel a student’s registration Quantitative Analysis in a course if the student has not s atisfied Religious Thought the published prerequisite requirement or Moral Reasoning restriction for that course.See page 8 for more informationregarding each requirement. 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
132 AccountingCourse Descriptions for Accounting course covers job and process costs, standard Arts and Sciences costs, direct costing, marketing cost, cost in ACCT1201 Financial Accounting (QA) decision making, capital budgeting, and profit At its core, financial accounting converts data planning. into financial information for decision making. Spring semester, alternate years, expected The course introduces students to the methods Spring 2019. 4 credits and procedures accountants use to gather data, Prerequisites: ACCT1201 and ACCT2201 record their financial effects, summarize them into financial statements, analyze and interpret ACCT3203 Auditing and the economic impact, and report them to Assurance Services stakeholders. This course focuses on the theory and p ractice Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits of auditing and assurance services, including the preparation of working papers and reports ACCT2201 Managerial Accounting for various types of clients, The use of accounting in planning, controlling, the relationship with the client, and and decision making is examined in this professional ethics. course. Cost terms, classification, and Fall semester. 4 credits behavior are fully developed and utilized in Prerequisites: ACCT2203 and ACCT2204 budgeting, break-even analysis, and pricing of products and services. Simulation exercises in ACCT3296 Accounting Internship production, cost accumulation systems, and The accounting internship course involves budgeting will make extensive use of the Excel experiential learning in accounting- electronic spreadsheet. related positions with a corporation, public Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits accounting firm and/or a government agency. Prerequisites: MGMT1101 and ACCT1201 The course also requires attendance to a seminar where students apply theoretical ACCT2203 Intermediate Accounting I knowledge to the practical setting where they Accounting theory is applied to develop have chosen to complete their internship work. financial statements of proper form and Together with the Internship supervisor, a content. Asset items of the balance sheet are project is defined for the student that will add treated comprehensively. value to the organization and that will help the Fall semester. 4 credits student build expertise and confidence in an Prerequisites: ACCT1201 and ACCT2201 or area of mutual interest. The student completes concurrently with ACCT2201 the project as part of the internship. Fall, spring and summer semesters. 4 credits ACCT2204 Intermediate Accounting II Prerequisites: INT1001, ACCT2203, Liabilities, reserves, and stockholders’ equity ACCT2204 or concurrently with ACCT2204 items are thoroughly treated. The analysis of and permission of instructor. This course is financial statements through the use of the limited to Accounting Majors ratio method is stressed. Spring semester. 4 credits ACCT3411 Federal Income Taxes Prerequisite: ACCT2203 Students study federal income tax laws as they apply to individuals, partnerships, ACCT2206 Cost Accounting c orporations, and fiduciaries. The control aspects of material, labor, Spring semester. 4 credits and overhead accounting are stressed. The Prerequisite: ACCT1201 Emmanuel College
American Studies 133ACCT3413 Accounting Information Systems American Studies Course Descriptions forThis course focuses on the design, use, Arts and Sciencese valuation, and control of accounting AMST1101 Introduction to Americaninformation systems. Business transactions Studies (AI-L)will include order entry, sales, purchasing, This course is designed to introduce studentsaccounts receivable, and accounts payable, to some of the significant works, interp retativeamong others. Real-world accounting methods, and central concernsa pplications will be used. of American Studies. Employing an interFall semester, alternate years, expected fall disciplinary analytical approach and focusing2018. 4 credits on a variety of texts (including works ofPrerequisite: ACCT1201 film, literature, and folklore as well as less traditional texts of academic study, such asACCT4201 Advanced Accounting advertisements), this course explores popularThis course is the capstone experience in the and academic formulations of Americanaccounting major. Ideally, this course should identity and considers a range of Americanbe taken in a student’s senior year after experiences. In our studies, we will focuscompletion of the following prerequisites: especially on times, places, and texts thatACCT2204, ACCT3203, ACCT3411 and illuminate the complexity and diversity ofACCT3413. The course has two major parts American culture.that represent a blend of theory, practice, Fall semester. 4 creditsand research. In part one, topics coveredinclude: consolidated financial statements, AMST4178 Directed Research inpartnerships and non-profit accounting. Part American Studiestwo integrates knowledge gained in previous Under the guidance of a faculty member,accounting coursework. It requires students students will undertake and complete a majorto apply and integrate a variety of skills, research project on an American Studies-tools and knowledge to address contemporary related topic.issues and problems facing the accounting Offered as needed. 4 creditsprofession. Problems are drawn from a variety Prerequisite: Permission of department chairof sources including your textbook, publishedCase Studies from the AICPA, The American AMST4995 InternshipAccounting Association, prior CPA and CMA This course involves an internship in aexaminations, CFO Magazine and the Wall c ooperating institution, regular discussionStreet Journal. This course is project based, sessions, and the completion of several p rojectsand it emphasizes both the practical and related to the internship site. Students selectethical issues of the practice of accounting. their internship with the approval of theSpring semester. 4 credits agency and a department faculty member.Prerequisites: ACCT2204, ACCT3203, or Offered as needed. 4 creditsconcurrently with ACCT3411 and ACCT3413 Prerequisites: INT1001, senior status, and permission of department chair 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
134 ArtCourse Descriptions for Art ART2201 Visual Constructions of Gendered Arts and Sciences Identity (AI-A) Art History This course is an examination of the ways in which gender constructions are revealed in ART1201 Survey of Art I: From Prehistoric works of art throughout history and across to Medieval Art (AI-A) cultures. Using the lens of art history, we This course is a chronological survey of will consider the shifting meanings of art art from around the world, covering pre objects based on historically and culturally historic, ancient and medieval art. Emphasis constructed notions of the so-called masculine will be placed on stylistic developments as and feminine. they are expressed within specific cultural Fall semester, alternate years, fall 2017. contexts. The course will introduce students 4 credits to the language of art history, including the analytical, critical, and art historical ART2204 From Globalization to methodologies used by art historians. Transationalism: Art in the Contact Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits (AI-A) This course is an examination of cultural ART1202 Survey of Art II: From the exchange from the perspective of a broad Renaissance to the Beginnings of range of artists and art communities, with Modernism (AI-A) roots from Asia to the Middle East and Africa This course is a chronological survey of and including the indigenous peoples of North art from around the world, covering a and South America, in an effort to understand time period from the late 15th century to the how expanded international and transnational mid-19th century. Emphasis will be placed on connections have redefined artistic production stylistic developments as they throughout the world. Beginning with an are expressed within specific cultural historical perspective on cultural exchange, contexts. The course will introduce students the course will then consider the widespread to the language of art history, including acceleration of cultural exchange in the late the analytical, critical, and art historical 20th century. Fall semester, alternate years, methodologies used by art historians. expected fall 2018. 4 credits Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits ART2213 Daguerreotypes to Digital Prints: ART1203 Art of Resistance: Social Justice The History of Photography and the Visual Arts (AI-A) This course surveys the history of photogr aphy This course is an examination of the ways in from its beginnings in the early19th century which art has been employed by artists to the present. We will examine the use of to promote social justice. Taking a cross- photography for aesthetic, documentary, and cultural approach, the course will consider “scientific” purposes, the stylistic shifts in key artistic movements throughout history photography related to aesthetic interests, and that have been grounded in a philosophy of the interpretations of subject matter based on social change as well as individual works that social and cultural concerns. More broadly, we stand out within an art movement for their will evaluate the shifting relationship between progressive perspective. photography and the visual arts, which Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits culminates in the primacy of photography as a medium by the late 20th century. The impact Emmanuel College of digital photography on photography as art will also be considered. Fall semester. 4 credits
Art 135ART2215 Modern Art (AI-A) be developed through classroom discussions. Course Descriptions forThis course is an examination of art trends Media to be examined include ceramics, Arts and Sciencesthat have come to define modern art from photography, and printmaking. The role ofthe 1860s to the 1950s and the postmodern social justice in contemporary art practices willchallenges to modern art that began to also be considered. Learn about contemporaryemerge in the 1960s and continue into the art from a broad lens that covers both theory21st century. Emphasis will be placed on and practice, and earn four humanities creditsthe importance of new types of media and in an accelerated format.techniques that transformed art, the shifting Summer. 4 creditssignificance of the art object as an artisticnecessity, and the changing view of the artist’s ART2223 From Patronage to Practice: Therole from creative genius to cultural critic. Catholic Art Tradition (AI-A)Spring semester. 4 credits This course examines the tradition of Catholic art from the Renaissance to the present. TopicsART2217 American Art to 1940 (AI-A) covered include the history of art patronageThis course is an examination of American by the Catholic Church, the spread of Catholicart from its indigenous roots to the mid-20th art around the world through missionarycentury. We will consider the American visual activities, the artistic production of practicingarts tradition in relation to constructions of Catholics and the appropriation of Catholicnational identity and the critiques of those imagery by non-Catholic artists. The courseconstructions by art historians today. We will will pay special attention to the position ofalso consider the ways that issues of class, Catholic abstract artists during the Modernrace, and gender have been examined by Period in relation to both avant-garde artAmerican art historians. While considering movements and to the Catholic Church.the aesthetic qualities that have come to Spring semester, every fourth year, expecteddefine American art, we will concentrate on spring 2018. 4 creditsthe relationship between American art andthe political, economic, and social climate of ART2224 Irish Art (AI-A)the United States at the time in which it was This course examines the history of Irish artproduced. from its prehistoric roots to the present.Spring semester, alternate years, spring 2018.4 Emphasis will be placed on the “golden agecredits of Irish art” during the Medieval Period, the influence of English art during the ProtestantART2221 Contemporary Art and Artistic Ascendancy, and efforts by Irish artistsPractice (in conjunction to Artist in to create works of art related to nationalResidence Program) (AI-A) identity beginning in the late 18th centuryA four-credit art history course focused on and continuing through to the present. Thecontemporary art trends as they relate to the subject of Irish national identity will be centralstudio practices of four artists in residence at to this course, specifically as it was supportedEmmanuel College. This is a unique oppor by Irish arts organizations with strong ties totunity to study art history grounded in the Irish political, religious, and social groups. Thedirect experiences of working artists. Through course will include travel to Ireland duringweekly meetings with resident artists, students spring break.will examine the working methods and Spring semester, alternate years, spring 2017.conceptual frameworks that inform artistic 4 creditspractices. At the same time, an historical andcontextual framework for these practices will 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
136 ArtCourse Descriptions for ART3391/2 Special Topics in Art History analysis and experimentation. Formal and Arts and Sciences This course is a focused study of topics in expressive ideas are explored through a variety art history that warrant complex analyses of in class and independent projects including and in-depth investigation. The course will study of the human form. be designed to assist students in further Spring semester. 4 credits developing their research skills. Students Prerequisite: ART1401 will consider the critical theory that serves as $105 studio fee the foundation for the methodologies used by art historians as well as scholars ART2403 Design and Composition (AI-A) in other disciplines. The understanding of two-dimensional design As required. 4 credits is essential to all image making. This studio Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing only core course explores the formal elements of line, texture, value, space and composition. Studio Art Design projects in black and white and in color which expand students’ visual perception ART1401 Drawing I (AI-A) are the focus of the course. Lectures, critiques Drawing is a primary means of inquiry across and museum assignments are an integral part many disciplines and media. It is an essential of the course. skill for all artists and designers. The course Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits focuses on developing visual perception $105 studio fee through observational drawing. Response to critique is an integral part of the class. The ART2411 Introduction to Printmaking (AI-A) course is an introduction to drawing and its This course is an introduction to the formal and expressive concerns. Prior drawing printmaking processes of intaglio, relief, and experience is not necessary. screen printing. Studio work, self-generated Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits independent projects, study of master prints, $105 studio fee and museum visits are an integral part of the course. ART1407 Visual Language for Design and Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Communication (AI-A) $105 studio fee This course is an introduction to the tools and methodologies related to creating visual ART2413 Photography I (AI-A) communication. Students will use industry This course introduces students to the tra caliber digital tools while learning the ditional tools and techniques of black fundamentals of how to organize, clarity your and white p hotography in an analog, message, and craft compelling visual work. d arkroom-based lab environment. Students Projects include photographic manipulation, learn the function of a camera and lens, explanatory illustration, and poster design for proper e xposure and development of the advocacy. negative and print, methods of presentation Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits and preservation techniques. This course $105 studio fee stresses the photographic process as a means of expanding visual expression and ART2402 Drawing II (AI-A) communication. Students are introduced to the Drawing is an essential skill for all artists and history of photography as an art form. designers. Through observational drawing, Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits students increase their visual discernment. $105 studio fee Continuing emphasis is placed on formal Emmanuel College
Art 137ART2432 Poster and Information Design available light control, processing of RAW Course Descriptions forIn this course students will advance their skill captured image files, use of Photoshop from a Arts and Sciencesin typography and design principles through photographer’s perspective, and maintenancethe medium of poster design. Projects will of working color space will be introduced.focus on typography as an expressive element, Fall and spring semesters. 4 creditscolor, information hierarchy, structure, Prerequisite: ART1407 or permissionconcept and effective communication. of instructorThrough lectures, demonstrations, research, $105 studio feeand weekly critiques, students will explore thehistorical/social impact of the poster and its ART2451 Ceramics I (AI-A)role as a contemporary means of expression/ This course is designed to introduce studentscommunication. Projects focus on posters and to basic handbuilding skills. Demos includeinfographics. pinch pot, slab, coil, leather-hard slab, paperFall semester. 4 credits armature techniques, extruder, glazing etc.Prerequisites: ART1407 Throughout the semester, students will$105 studio fee experience handbuilding techniques to experiment and explore the possibilities ofART2433 3D Form Studies (AI-A) the medium. They will also facilitate skills toUnderstanding three-dimensional form control the medium. The course projects offerimpacts sculpture, industrial design, graphic a v ariety of approaches, forms, and ideas.design, architecture, as well as the execution of We will be exploring realistic, abstract, non-successful two-dimensional images. representational forms, both pedestal work asForm study is a three-dimensional studio core well as wall pieces, and both functional andcourse, which is designed to develop students’ s culptural work. problem-solving skills. It will e xamine Fall and spring semesters. 4 creditsperception, organization, analysis, colors, $105 studio feeobjects and environments in real space. Thecourse is structured around studio projects ART3101 Paintingwhere students are required to apply various This course explores painting in oil and relatedapproaches of generating media and offers an understanding of theand developing ideas. Group critiques are visual and physical properties of the medium.given weekly. Simple technical processes with Spatial relationships of color, form, light,various media will be introduced through and composition are emphasized. Lectures,demos as well as some of the major ideas critiques and museum assignments are aninfluencing three-dimensional art and design in integral part of the course.the history of art. Spring semester. 4 creditsFall and spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisite: ART1401, ART2403 or$105 studio fee permission of instructor $105 studio feeART2443 Digital Photography I: NewTechnologies in Photography ART3402 Interactive DesignThis course provides each student with an This advanced course introduces students toability to maintain a stable digital color work the concepts and techniques of interactivespace from capture to print. By means of design through industry standard webdemonstration and course projects, students development. Through focused projects,will establish technical knowledge and students will explore interactive paradigmsability with professional digital single lens of user experience, information architecture,reflex (DSLR) cameras. The fundamentals of 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
138 ArtCourse Descriptions for and navigation design with an emphasis solving, while investigating issues of type, Arts and Sciences on organization and usability. Current and image, sequence, scale, contrast, movement, future directions of interactive design will rhythm and balance. Focus will be on the be discussed with a focus on advanced CSS, dynamic communication of visual systems of JQuery, and responsive design. information with an emphasis Spring semesters. 4 credits on audience, organization, legibility and Prerequisites: ART1407 purpose. Projects will address web and $105 studio fee broadcast production of advertising, informational graphics, and narrative shorts. ART3403 Drawing III: Advanced Projects Fall semester. 4 credits Projects explore the intersection of the Prerequisites: ART1407 drawing process and concept through a variety $105 studio fee of 2D media. Emphasis is placed on formal analysis, experimentation, and expression. ART3432 Package and Publication Design Independent projects explore concepts in This course focuses on identity design tandem with in class drawing. Students are and brand design as it applies to package asked to work and think in a responsive and and publication design. Through lectures, self-critical manner. Special emphasis is placed demonstrations, research, and weekly on the human form. critiques, students will explore the formal Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits design principles of making physical designed Prerequisites: ART1401, ART2402 objects. Conceptual thinking and problem $105 studio fee solving skills are advanced through rapid prototyping and group critique. Design ART3412 Photography II: Idea and Image concepts explored include brand guidelines, This unique hybrid course offers students the client, the consumer, user interaction, and with fundamental technical and aesthetic information in series. knowledge in the disciplines of film and/or Spring semester. 4 credits. digital photography an opportunity to develop Prerequisites: ART1407 their understanding and faculty of the medium $105 studio fee further. Within an environment of enhanced critical review and independence, the course ART3433 Open Projects provides a more compreh ensive review and This course is structured to allow our junior application of advanced photochemical level design students to master the mediums techniques and lighting systems, and promotes and methods they have been exposed to and a project-based exploration of the medium’s to explore beyond. Students in the course ability to facilitate the expression of concrete will be expected to develop project proposals, and abstract ideas. research and production timelines, and meet Spring semester. 4 credits all self-structured deadlines. All projects will Prerequisites: ART1407, ART2213, be proposed, approved and developed in ART2413, or ART2443 close communication with the instructor. The $105 studio fee culmination of the course will be an end of semester art exhibition of one or more of their ART3431 Motion Graphics and Digital projects from the course. Animation Fall semester. 4 credits In this advanced course, students build upon Pre-requisites: ART1407 and one of the fundamentals of design while exploring time- following ART2432, ART3402, ART3431, based media. Students will experience concept ART3432 building, storyboarding and problem $105 studio fee Emmanuel College
Art 139ART3451 Ceramics II (AI-A) funding organizations. Students must apply Course Descriptions forThis course will examine variety of ceramics one semester in advance to the chair of Arts and Sciencesprocesses. Students will be introduced with the department.introductory wheel-throwing, casting process, Fall and spring semesters. 4 creditsscreen printing on clay, 3D printing clay, Prerequisites: INT1001, permissionand glaze mixing. A variety of forms such as of instructorsculpture, installation, and tableware will bediscussed in the course. ART4412 Photography III: Pixel to Page:Spring semester. 4 credits Advanced Photography ProjectsPrerequisite: ART2451 or permission of This course offers advanced students ofinstructor photography an opportunity to exercise$105 studio fee known and new sets of imaging and art- making tools to independently conceive andART3531 Stories in Motion Studio execute an intellectually and visually engagingStories in Motion Studio (SMS) is an series of photo-based work. Students will self-introduction to the confluence of literary publish visually contiguous hand-made andand visual arts. Students will create various web portfolios of their work. Each student isdigital video projects combining student required to submit personal work to variousauthored short stories, literary adaptations competitions and juried exhibitions, a criticaland journalistic inquiry as core content - with step in building any young designer and/orthe visual and conceptual foundations of a art maker’s résumé. Additionally, we begincinematic view and rhythm of visual sequence a practical discussion and implementationediting to create a handful of short video regarding the means by which young visualprojects. SMS reviews primary texts and artists and designers can best prepare for ascreenings of cinematic masters work with an career in a creative profession.emphasis on the Short Film genre. The course Spring semester. 4 creditscuminates in a team developed, final project Prerequisites: ART1407, ART2213, ART2413that is inclusive of the course’s theoretical, or ART2443, ART3412lyrical and practical core content. $105 studio feeSpring semester. 4 creditsPrerequisites: ART1407, and ENGL1502 or ART4417 Senior Studiopermission of instructor This capstone course for all studio majors$105 studio fee examines advanced problems in two- dimensional and three-dimensional designART4178/ART4179 Directed Study I and II with an emphasis on the student’s individualThis course is open only to juniors and seniors process of problem solving and the strategieswho have had experience in a specific area. used. Students work on individual projectsApprovals of the chairperson and instructor over the course of the semester and meetare required. weekly for group critiques.Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: ART2403, ART1407,ART4194/ART4195 Internship I or II ART2433, ART1401, ART2402, orThis course involves a formal, supervised permission of instructorexperience in galleries, museums, corporate $105 studio feecollections, art centers, graphic design firms,broadcasting and publishing or state arts 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
140 ArtCourse Descriptions for ART4432 Graphic Design Senior Studio Art Therapy Arts and Sciences In this capstone course, students explore user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design ART1301 Introduction to Art Therapy through a series of projects focusing on app This course is an introduction to the field development. In addition, this studio is design of art therapy, its history, theoretical to be an incubator where students actively perspectives, and applications for various research, prototype, and document their populations in mental health, special design process in preparation for their senior education and rehabilitation. thesis project. Spring semester. 4 credits Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: PSYCH1501 Prerequisites: ART1407, ART2403, $105 studio fee ART2432, ART3432 $105 studio fee ART2302 Principles of Art Therapy This course provides an in-depth study of the ART4451 Ceramics III field of art therapy. Through readings, training This course is designed to provide an exercises and case presentations, students gain opportunity for students to develop their a deeper understanding of own vision and produce a cohesive body of art therapy and the adaptability of work. All students enrolled in this course are methods and materials in clinical and required to have either a solo exhibition or a educational practice. group exhibition at the end of the semester. Fall semester. 4 credits This course will also introduce information Prerequisite: ART1301 or permission regarding professional practice. Students are of instructor prepared and encouraged to exhibit their work $105 studio fee professionally upon completing this course. Spring semester. 4 credits ART4365/4366 Art Therapy Practicum Prerequisite: ART3451 I and II $105 studio fee This weekly seminar provides students with a forum for sharing their required training Art Education experiences at off-campus clinical sites under the supervision of professional ART3501 Methods and Materials of art therapists. It also serves as a focus for Teaching Art integration of practice with research and This course deals with the methods and writing, culminating in an art therapy thesis. techniques of teaching art, design and Students are prepared for professional craftwork in elementary or secondary school. development in the field of art therapy and are Spring semester, alternate years, or as needed, introduced to ongoing professional expected spring 2018. 4 credits activity available through workshops $105 studio fee and organizations, as well as graduate training programs. Practicum I, fall semester. 4 credits Practicum II, spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: ART1301 Emmanuel College
Biology 141Biology BIOL1105 Introduction to Cellular and Course Descriptions for Molecular Biology (SI-L) Arts and SciencesBIOL1101 Life on Earth (SI-L) This is the first of a two-semester introductoryThis introductory biology course is designed biology course intended for, but not limitedprimarily for non-science majors seeking to, students considering a biology major.an understanding of life processes. Topics Beginning with the key molecules of theinclude cellular structure, metabolism, cell, the course moves from molecular togenetics, genetic engineering, human systems, cellular while illustrating key concepts withplant structure and function, evolution, and examples from human diseases such as cysticecology. Laboratories include experiments, fibrosis, myasthenia gravis, rheumatoiddemonstrations and films to illustrate these arthritis and cancer. Topics include: thephenomena. Three hours lecture, two hours role of carbohydrates in cellular activity,laboratory. illustrated by glucose regulation and diabetes;Fall semester. 4 credits signaling molecules and signal transduction;$80 lab fee transport across membranes into and out of cellular compartments; protein structure andBIOL1102 Human Biology (SI-L) function; how cells regulate enzymes; cellularThis course covers selected topics in human receptors for hormones, neurotransmitters andbiology, chosen for their unique importance growth factors; and inheritance, DNA andin the lives of women and men. Biological the molecular b iology of transcription andsimilarities and differences between females translation. The laboratory stresses problemand males at all stages of life are considered. solving with a variety of exercises. StudentsTopics discussed include basic anatomy learn to use molecular visualization softwareand physiology, genetics, sexuality, for analysis and study of DNA and proteins.reproduction, endocrinology, and medical Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.problems of women and men. Laboratory Fall semester. 4 creditsexercises using models, slides and experiments Required of all biology majors, unlesss upplement the lecture topics. Three hours exempted by departmental permissionlecture, two hours laboratory. $80 lab feeSpring semester. 4 credits$80 lab fee BIOL1106 Introduction to Organismic and Evolutionary Biology (SI-L)BIOL1103 Human Biology (SI) This course surveys the kinds of livingThis is the same course content as organisms found on the planet and investigatesBIOL1102, but without the laboratory the evolutionary relationship between them.component. This course covers selected topics Emphasis is placed on structure, function andin human b iology, chosen for their unique experimentation at the o rganismal level.importance in the lives of women and men. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.Biological similarities and differences between Spring semester. 4 creditsfemales and males at all stages of life are Prerequisite: BIOL1105considered. Topics discussed include basic Required of all biology majors, unlessanatomy and physiology, genetics, sexuality, e xempted by departmental permissionreproduction, endocrinology, and medical $80 lab feeproblems of women and men. Three hourslecture.Spring semester. 4 credits 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
142 BiologyCourse Descriptions for BIOL1112 Biology and Society (SI) BIOL1215 Introduction to Nutrition (SI) Arts and Sciences This class focuses on decision making on Introduction to Nutrition provides an s cientific and technological issues and the understanding of nutritional requirements and importance of civic responsibility around the roles of nutrients in body functioning. s cience. This course explores the important Students discuss how to design a healthy diet, roles of biology and scientists in society weight control and physical fitness. Topics h istorically and currently and the potential include evaluation of food intakes and habits, for the future. The nature of science is s tudied world food problems and malnutrition, with applications to different s cientific and nutrition and health, sustainability, food technological disciplines. Appropriate ways processing and food safety. Study of major of understanding and assessing science are discoveries within nutrition research and the considered, and ethical issues are discussed. relationship between nutrition and health Examples of current controversies in biology provides a framework for the focus of this are studied, and the influence of government biology course in scientific inquiry. This and the impact on the general public are nutrition course is for non-biology majors; it explored. For a major project in the course, does not count toward the requirements for a each student chooses major in biology. a current scientific issue to research and Spring semester, alternate years, expected develops an action plan for implementing spring 2020. 4 credits education or change at the town, state, country, or international level. BIOL1501 Introduction to Anatomy and Fall semester, alternate years, expected Physiology (SI-L) fall 2020. 4 credits Introduction to anatomy and physiology of the human body should provide the BIOL1211 Emerging Infectious student with an understanding and working Diseases (SI) knowledge of the structure of the body and Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) is how it functions. Basic scientific principles as designed primarily for non-science majors who applied to biology are covered while learning are interested in understanding the impact anatomy and physiology in both the lecture of globalization on the spread of infectious and the laboratory. This one-semester course diseases. This course should be of particular provides a comprehensive overview of the interest to students majoring in International important concepts and processes within the Studies and related fields. Anthrax, influenza, human body along with the relationships Lyme disease, Ebola, polio, smallpox, between the structure and functions of the plague, malaria, mad cow disease, MRSA organ systems. The two-hour laboratory and tuberculosis continue to attract news component provides hands-on investigation headlines. EIDs will cover the impact of of structures and experiments on how the globalization on the spread of infectious systems work. diseases, the biological mechanisms of EIDs, Spring semester. 4 credits the ecology of disease agents and vectors, $80 Lab fee agencies involved in fighting the spread of diseases, bioterrorism in the past, present BIOL1999 Biology in the Larger World (SI) and future, and the socioeconomic impact of This course is a clone of the current EIDs. Lectures, debates, book d iscussions, HONORS2501 Science in the Larger World case studies, films, and projects will be integral for use in travel abroad programs. The science parts of this course. Three hours lecture. of biology is often perceived as existing in a Fall semester. 4 credits vacuum; the dispassionate search for ‘truth’ independent of influence and bias. In reality, Emmanuel College the practice and implications of biological
Biology 143research sits right at the intersection of will reflect student input. There is a strong Course Descriptions forknowledge, impacting fields such as law, communication component to this course as Arts and Sciencespolitics, literature, art, religion, and business, students will give m ultiple oral p resentationsand being equally subject to influence from on topics such as cancer (oncog enes, tumorthese fields and others. Can you patent suppressors), infectious diseases (tuberculosis,a gene? What impact will knowing your salmonella, hepatitis), genetic disordersgenetic sequence have on your future job (obesity, cystic fibrosis, pituitary dwarfism,options? Does prayer play any role in surgical hemophilia, muscular dystrophy), immuneoutcomes? What does it mean if a computer diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, AIDs,can simulate the neural connections found in d iabetes), diseases of the nervous systemthe brain? What are the conflicts of interest (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression),found in clinical research, and what role do respiratory diseases (emphysema) and others.patients play? We will address these questions Reading materials will consist of primary(and many others) as we investigate the role of literature, review articles and other sources.biology in the larger world around us. Spring semester, alternate years, expectedExpected summer 2018. 4 credits spring 2019. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 orBIOL2113 Human Nutrition permission of instructorThis course covers the vital roles of nutrientsin human body functioning. Nutritional BIOL2119 Current Topics in Biologicalrequirements, nutrient sources in foods Researchand nutritional disorders are examined. This is an introductory level course thatStudents discuss how nutrients interact and describes and analyzes the emerging fieldslearn to balance nutrients in foods within a of biotechnology, genetic engineering andhealthy diet. The critical role of nutrients in molecular biology. The course focuses onphysiology and health is a key focus and is recent developments that will have a revostudied by examining nutrition throughout lutionary impact on our lives. Topics maythe lifespan. Regulation of nutrient intake and include transplantation, artificial organs,processing is examined. Students study weight rational drug design, combinatorial libraries,control and the key functions of nutrients in drug delivery systems, exotic epidemics,physical fitness. Topics include food safety, transgenic animals, knockout mice, geneprocessing and biotechnology. The complex therapy, antisense and others. Readings fromissues concerning malnutrition, world hunger a wide spectrum of books and periodicals areand the environment are also examined. This assigned as a basis for class discussion, shortnutrition course is for biology majors. papers and oral p resentations.Spring semester. 4 credits Students are encouraged to view the challengesPrerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 or of modern biology from scientific, social andpermission of instructor ethical viewpoints. Spring semester, alternate years, expectedBIOL2115 Determinants of Health and spring 2020. 4 creditsDisease Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 orThe objective of this course is to offer insight permission of instructorinto selected determinants of human healthand disease. We will learn that disease in BIOL2121 Human Health and thehumans is complex and multi-factorial, with Environmentgenetic, biochemical, environmental and This course will examine the relationshipsocio-economic inputs. Content will vary and between the environment and human health. 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
144 BiologyCourse Descriptions for It will focus on issues such as climate change major groups of biomolecules (proteins, Arts and Sciences and accompanying disease outbreaks, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) and to environmental contaminants and toxins, understand the biochemical basis of cellular water, food and air quality and sanitation. It metabolism. Contemporary approaches to will also examine the pathways through which biochemical research are integrated into climate change is likely to influence human classroom. Three hours lecture. health. These include the health effects of Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits rising ambient temperatures, shifting patterns Prerequisites: BIOL1105 or its equivalent, of vector-borne and food-borne diseases, CHEM2101, or permission of instructor physical and mental health risks of extreme weather events, potential food and water BIOL2135 Anatomy and Physiology I insecurity and the likely impacts of climate This course is the first semester of Anatomy change on health equity. The course includes a and Physiology for biology majors. This strong emphasis on personal decision-making. course will examine the structure and function Fall semester, expected fall 2018. 4 credits of the human body through investigation Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 or of the major organ systems. General instructor permission. physiological principles, especially mechanisms of homeostasis and structure-function BIOL2123 Genetics relationships, will be emphasized for each This course covers Mendelian and molecular system. The interactions among organ systems genetics. Students examine the principles within a total body physiologic framework of gene segregation analysis, gene mapping, will be studied with particular emphasis chromosome structure, DNA replication, being placed on homeostatic imbalances and transcription, translation and regulation disease states. This semester the topics covered of gene expression. Particular attention is include tissues: histology, integumentary paid to the role of genetics in our world, system, skeletal system, muscular system, human, bacterial, and viral genetics. nervous system and s pecial senses. Students Genetically modified organisms, genome interested in a career in the health professions analysis, pharmacogenomics and their social are particularly encouraged to take both implications are analyzed through discussions semesters. Three hours lecture, three hours and scientific readings. Ethical issues, such as laboratory. risks for genetic discrimination, genetic testing Fall semester. 4 credits and personal genomics, are discussed. Problem Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 solving is also emphasized. Three hours lecture $80 lab fee and one-hour recitation will be dedicated to problem-solving skills. BIOL2137 Anatomy and Physiology II Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits This course is the second semester of Anatomy Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106, and Physiology for biology majors. This will CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 or permission of examine the structure instructor and function of the human body through investigation of the major organ systems. BIOL2131 Biochemistry General physiological principles, especially Biochemistry is an intermediate level course mechanisms of homeostasis and structure- and, as such, functions to provide a basic function relationships, will be emphasized understanding of the structure and function for each system. The interactions among of the living cell at the level of individual organ systems within a total body physiologic molecular types. Students are expected framework will be studied with particular to master the chemical structures of the emphasis being placed on homeostatic Emmanuel College
Biology 145imbalances and disease states. This semester neurochemistry as they relate to brain Course Descriptions forof the two-semester sequence covers the function is emphasized. Topics include Arts and Sciencesendocrine system, circulatory system, neuronal communication, sensory, motorr espiratory system, digestive system, and autonomic systems, learning andm etabolism and nutrition, urinary system memory, neuronal plasticity and higherand reproductive system. Three hours lecture, level functioning with a focus on behavior.three hours laboratory. Throughout the course, examples from currentSpring semester. 4 credits research and clinical references will be utilizedPrerequisites: BIOL1105, BIOL1106 and to reinforce and illustrate key concepts. ThreeBIOL2135 or permission of instructor hours lecture, three hours laboratory.$80 lab fee Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL1105 or permission ofBIOL2151 Marine Microbiology instructorThe world’s ocean environment contains $80 lab feeenormous biological diversity. The vastmajority of that diversity is microbial (both BIOL2301 Experimental Biologyprocaryotic and eucaryotic) and remains Laboratorypoorly described. This course will examine This laboratory-based course will meet forthe biology of the microbiota found in the six hours each week with the aim of trainingmarine environment. Students will examine science students in the practice of science.what is known about marine bacteria, Students will be trained in core biochemical,archaea, and single cell eucaryotic cells. What genetic, molecular, and cellular techniquesmicroorganisms are present near the coastline, while engaged in open-ended projects. Uponin the open ocean, at coral reefs, and at deep- completion of this course, student-scientistssea hydrothermal vents? What structural will be able to culture b acteria and yeastor physiological adaptations allow them cells, and employ these cultured organisms into succeed? How do these organisms affect biochemical and molecular experiments. Corethe global marine environment? What is the techniques to be covered includepotential for the discovery of new bioactive (but are not limited to): microscopy (andand antimicrobial compounds? The laboratory state-of-the-art imaging methods), PCR,component of this course will be conducted chromatography/electrophoresis, recombinantin the field. Students will travel to Australia’s DNA methods, and other cellular techniques.Great Barrier Reef (or other relevant marine Students will be capable of c onductingecosystem); survey the indigenous microbial laboratory investigations, accurately recordingfauna with the aim of discovering new observations and critically analyzingorganisms and searching for novel bioactive experimental results. Students should be ablecompounds of microbial origin. to organize raw data into a final scientificSpring semester, alternate years, expected report. This course is required for all biologyspring 2020. 4 credits majors.Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL2123 and CHEM2101BIOL2201 Neurobiology $80 lab feeThis course is designed to introduce s tudentsto the exciting and ever-evolving field of BIOL3101 Analysis of Developmentneuroscience from molecular to behavioral The processes of development: gametogenesis,levels. Consideration of the fundamentals fertilization, morphogenesis, differentiation,of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and metamorphosis and regeneration are 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
146 BiologyCourse Descriptions for examined. Emphasis is on vertebrate well as the mechanisms of hormone action. Arts and Sciences development, with consideration of Developmental, comparative, behavioral invertebrates and plants when appropriate. and clinical aspects of endocrinology are Laboratory includes observation of considered. developmental events coupled with Fall semester, alternate years, expected experimental analysis of underlying fall 2019. 4 credits mechanisms. Three hours lecture, three hours Prerequisite: BIOL2131 concurrent or laboratory. permission of instructor or CHEM2111 Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2020. 4 credits BIOL3119 Immunology Prerequisite: BIOL2135 or permission The course covers the current advances of instructor and classical foundations of immunology. $80 lab fee It includes: innate and adaptive immunity; the anatomic, cellular and molecular basis BIOL3103 Cell Biology of the immune response; clonal selection; This course includes a detailed examination immunoglobulin structure and specificity; of the structure and function of living s ystems antibody-antigen interactions, key signaling at the cellular level. Particular a ttention is pathways of T cells and B cells; cytokines; paid to the relationship between the fine apoptosis in the immune system, classic structure of the cell and cellular mechanisms and novel pathways of antigen processing such as transport, movement, secretion and and presentation; allergy and other forms reproduction. Selected cellular systems such as of hypersensitivity; tolerance, autoimmune neurons and muscle cells diseases and immune deficiency, including are examined in detail to illustrate specific HIV. phenomena. The laboratory component of Spring semester, alternate years, expected the course is designed to provide hands-on spring 2018. 4 credits experience investigating concepts discussed Prerequisite: BIOL2131 or its equivalent or in the lecture and learning important CHEM2111 e xperimental techniques. Students work together as groups of three to four students BIOL3125 Molecular Biology each. Some of the labs are done in the Molecular biology is a discipline at the c enter traditional mode of demonstration and of current advances in medicine, genetics, observation while others are investigative. immunology, development and agriculture. Three weeks are set aside for the collaborative The course entails a rigorous and detailed s tudent groups to design and implement exploration of various biological mechanisms, investigations of membrane transport in red beginning with an examination of DNA blood cells from several different species. replication, RNA transc ription, and protein Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. synthesis, followed by analysis of gene Fall semester, alternate years, expected fall regulation, signal transduction, the role of 2020. 4 credits mutations, RNAi, and the field of genetic Prerequisite: BIOL2301 or its equivalent engineering. $80 lab fee Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: BIOL2131 or permission of BIOL3105 Endocrinology instructor or CHEM2111 The structure and function of the endocrine system is examined, with special emphasis on endocrine gland anatomy and physiology as Emmanuel College
Biology 147BIOL3127 Microbiology Primary research and review articles will serve Course Descriptions forFocusing primarily on medical aspects of as the basis for this course. Arts and Sciencesmicrobiology, with particular attention to Spring semester, alternate years, expectedpathogenic bacteria and viruses, the course spring 2019. 4 creditscovers fundamental structure, physiology, Prerequisite: BIOL2131; (BIOL3103 orand metabolism of microorganisms, as well BIOL3125 recommended)as recent concepts in bacterial, viral geneticsand antimicrobial agents. Microbial disease BIOL3137 Medical Neuroscienceand immune defenses are also addressed. This course is designed with the futureLaboratories follow lecture material. Three m edical student and health professional inhours lecture, three hours laboratory. mind. Lecture content will focus on diseasesSpring semester. 4 credits and disorders of the nervous system. ClinicalPrerequisites: BIOL1105 and BIOL1106 case studies will be discussed, thus makingor their equivalent, BIOL2301 or permission this a good course for pre-med students. Whileof instructor there is no separate laboratory, s tudents will$80 lab fee participate in class on group projects working on clinical cases as if they were working inBIOL3132 Advanced Topics in the medical field. This course is an upper-levelB iochemistry elective course for completing the neuroscienceThis is a laboratory-based course in which concentration.the student will learn modern biochemical Fall semester, alternate years, expectedtechniques such as protein expression, p rotein fall 2020. 4 creditspurification, and enzyme assay. Emphasis Prerequisite: BIOL2201 or permission ofwill be on developing independent laboratory instructorskills. This is a Colleges of the Fenway coursegiven at one of the member institutions. Six BIOL3151 Exercise Physiologyhours laboratory. This course will introduce students to theSpring semester. 4 credits principles of exercise physiology, testingPrerequisite: BIOL2131 or CHEM2111 and prescription. Students will examine the(Cross-referenced with CHEM3132) physiological and adaptive responses of the$80 lab fee human body to acute and chronic exercise stress and will investigate how exerciseBIOL3135 Cancer Biology affects major organ systems, including theIn 1971, President Nixon declared a cardiovascular, nervous, musculoskeletal“war on cancer,” which was followed by and respiratory systems. Clinical aspects ofincreased levels of funding and support, exercise will be a major focus and the effectswith the intention of “beating” this disease of exercise stress will be considered acrosswithin ten years. Over 35 years later, we are the spectrum of healthy and non-healthystill very far from finding a cure. This course populations. The laboratory componentwill require students to draw on knowledge will follow the American College of Sportslearned during their studies within the biology Medicine’s guidelines for exercise testing andmajor, including genetics, cell, physiology, will utilize a variety of exercise equipment toanatomy, biochemistry, immunology, and apply physiologic concepts to exercise testing,molecular biology, as we undertake a rigorous prescription, and training.treatment of cancer as a “holistic” biological Fall semester, alternate years, expected fallproblem and explore both what 2019.is known and what remains to be learned. Prerequisite: BIOL2135 and BIOL2137 $80 lab fee 2018-2019 Academic Catalog
148 BiologyCourse Descriptions for BIOL4160 Seminar and commitment from the onsite supervisor, Arts and Sciences Students read and discuss current research and the expectations and significance of the and give in-depth oral presentations. Topics internship. Students spend a minimum of 15 may include: human genetic disorders, hours per week at the internship site. Students endocrinology, biochemistry of development, meet weekly with a faculty coordinator and neuroscience, molecular biology, reproductive are evaluated by the site supervisor and physiology, genomics, cancer biology, faculty coordinator. An undergraduate thesis advanced physiology or others. and presentations, including a defense, are The neuroscience seminar section satisfies required. BIOL4194 and BIOL4195 together the s eminar requirement for biology and represent a two-semester course. Students are p sychology majors with a concentration not permitted to register for only one semester. in neuroscience. BIOL4194 may count as a 3000-level biology Spring semester. 4 credits elective with laboratory. BIOL4195 does not Required of all senior biology majors count as one of the eleven biology courses, Prerequisites: BIOL2123 and BIOL2131 or but both BIOL4194 and BIOL4195 are permission of instructor required for distinction in the field of biology Neuroscience Seminar section prerequisite: in addition to a 3.5 grade point average in BIOL2201 or PSYCH2209 or permission of biology. instructor Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits each Prerequisites: INT1001, senior status, BIOL4178-4179 Directed Study 3.0 grade point average, and permission of Conducted one-on-one with an individual department member of the biology faculty, this course is an in-depth study of an important topic INT3211 Experiential Internship in the chosen mutually by student and instructor. Natural Sciences/Mathematics Directed Study is an elective in addition to, not Biology, biostatistics, chemistry and as a replacement for, the required six biology mathematics majors may apply to do an electives. internship in a research or non-research Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits setting. The internship site and project must By faculty invitation only. be appropriate for the disciplines above and it is the student’s responsibility to obtain BIOL4194/BIOL4195 Research Internships an internship. The options for sites could in the Natural Sciences I and II include venues that would allow for career Qualified students interested in careers exploration. A complete proposal form in research or the health professions may for the internship must be submitted to undertake senior year research projects on the faculty teaching the course and to the campus under the supervision of Emmanuel Career Center by the first day of class. The science faculty from Biology, Chemistry, or proposal must describe the project, the name Physics, or at off-campus institutions such as and commitment from the onsite supervisor Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s and the expectations and significance of the Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical internship. The proposal must be approved Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the by the student’s academic advisor and signed New England Aquarium. With their research by the site supervisor. Students meet for supervisor, students plan and carry out a minimum of 15 hours per week at the projects that reflect their interests and goals. A internship site. Students meet weekly with proposal for the internship must be submitted a faculty coordinator and are evaluated by by September 1 for committee review. The proposal describes the project, the name Emmanuel College
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