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ITEC 3600 - Energy Conservation Principles
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
This laboratory course offers in-depth knowledge of energy efficiency, conservation retrofits and choosing appropriate strategies. Cases are discussed regarding the reduction of energy losses and the application of energy conservation techniques for building control systems. Students develop and present plans for specific energy conservation projects that include field trips to sites and research facilities.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1300 .
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ITEC 3650 - Co-Generation and Waste Recovery
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The Co-generation and Waste Recovery course will focus on analyzing engineering and co-generation systems to meet industrial process needs and use of reject heat to integrate with the production plant. The course will also cover responsibilities of co-generators and their interconnection cost. Students will run computer programs for metering practices and other metering options.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 1600 , ITEC 2600 .
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ITEC 3700 - Fluid Power Technology
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course introduces the student to applications of fluid power in a variety of industries. Topics covered include properties and behavior of liquids and gases, schematic diagrams for hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, component uses and characteristics, methods of controlling fluid power systems, circuit design and analysis and uses of hydraulic/pneumatic systems in automated manufacturing.
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ITEC 3710 - Quality Control
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
The course studies the development and utilization of those statistical methods that enhance quality control within a manufacturing environment. Lab work includes the use of a variety of inspection instruments and small scale testing is done to generate data.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 1710 .
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ITEC 3730 - Automated Manufacturing II
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course requires students to successfully integrate the technologies studied in Automated Manufacturing I into working CIM (Computer-Integrated Manufacturing) systems.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 2730 .
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ITEC 3740 - HAZWOPER
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This is an OSHA-approved hazardous waste operations and emergency response course (OSHA 1910.120). Topics covered include OSHA regulations for this area, exposure risks, material handling practices and equipment, decontamination procedures and the requirements of OSHA 1910.120.
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ITEC 3800 - Methods of Teaching Technology Education
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
This course is designed to provide the prospective technology education teacher with a series of related academic, observational and participatory experiences based on the fundamental elements of the teaching-learning process. Students develop, implement and evaluate a variety of short-range instructional methods. A pre-practicum experience in a public technology education program is a requirement of the course to meet state regulations for licensure.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
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ITEC 3810 - Curriculum Development in Technology Education
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
During this course the student is presented experiences that relate directly to the development of a course of study. Students also have the opportunity to analyze and develop strategies pertaining to curriculum development. A pre-practicum experience in a public technology education program is a requirement of the course to meet state regulations for licensure.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
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ITEC 3900 - Production Planning and Control
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Theory and practice in the essentials necessary for the operation of a manufacturing or service facility are the main thrust of this course. Layout of production, line operations, time study requirements and related work problems resulting in an economical and efficient operation are included.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
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ITEC 3910 - Engineering Experimentation
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
Using a series of open-ended projects, this course prepares the student to work independently in a variety of technical areas. Topics covered include: the creative process, research using technical literature, error analysis for single-sample and multi-sample experiments, types of instrumentation, and technical report writing. This course satisfies the junior-level writing requirement for industrial technology students.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
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ITEC 3930 - Strength of Materials
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course serves as an introduction to the behavior of real materials under the influence of forces and couples. Topics covered include axial, shear, torsional and flexural stresses and strains.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 2710
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ITEC 4000 - Communications Technology for Technology Education
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course studies communications as a process and a technology. The math and science principles which underlie communication systems are presented in a way that corresponds to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for elementary and secondary education.
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ITEC 4100 - Industrial Electronics
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course studies the application of electronic principles to devices and equipment, involving thermoelectronics, photoelectronics, and solidstate motor control.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3100
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ITEC 4110 - Electronic Communications Systems
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The system and circuits utilized in electronic communications are studied, including both transmitters and receivers. Methods of modulation are discussed and television is utilized as a representative system.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3100 and by permission of instructor.
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ITEC 4120 - Microprocessor-Based Control Systems
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course covers both hardware and software. The hardware portion includes a necessary introduction to the microprocessor itself and emphasizes interfacing the use of microprocessors to affect control. The software portion provides a necessary skill level in machine language programming.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3100 .
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ITEC 4310 - Seminar in Construction
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
This course is open to students specializing in construction. The course deals with current trends and issues facing the construction industry at local, state and federal levels. The emphasis is on utilizing available resources to solve current problems.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3300 , ITEC 3320 .
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ITEC 4350 - Site Planning
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
The scope of this study will entail the problems presented to a designer by an unimproved land site. Proper design concepts will be applied as techniques and materials are selected. Solutions will be presented in the form of drawings and estimated costs. Legalities relating to construction codes and zoning will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status.
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ITEC 4400 - Descriptive Geometry
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Descriptive Geometry is concerned with graphical representation and the problem solving using spatial relationship of points, lines and planes by means of projections.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3400 .
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ITEC 4470 - Architectural Professional Practice
3 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
A study will be made of the various office forms, procedures and protocol through which the practice of architecture is organized. Topics will include the personal ethical and legal interrelationships between other professionals, property owners and the skilled trades. Legal forms and procedures common to the profession will be introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Senior status.
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ITEC 4500 - Process Color Separation
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
In this course students experience scanning color photographs directly into electronic publishing systems. Using the electronic publishing hardware and software, the images are manipulated and merged to create completed printing negatives. The electronic files and negatives are proofed using a variety of color printers and color keys.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 2500 .
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ITEC 4520 - Seminar in Graphic Arts
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
In the seminar students study and discuss current trends, issues, problems and technical material in graphic arts. Emphasis is placed on comprehending why the trends must take place and how the emerging technology allows the trends to happen. Students are able to project future technical trends within the graphic area.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 2500 .
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ITEC 4600 - Performance Contracting
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course is designed to provide students the guidance to use the performance contracting energy financing/service mechanism effectively and provide an excellent mechanism to bring economy, energy and the environment into appropriate perspective. The first half of the course builds an understanding of the options available and then walks through each step to effectively secure performance contracting services. The second half applies the material from the first half to different market segments, such as the federal government and utilities from the end-user’s point of view. Students will present and discuss their reports in class.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 1600 , ITEC 2600 , ITEC 3600 .
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ITEC 4700 - Project Management
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the principles and best practices of project management with emphasis on time, cost, quality and environmental impact management for construction projects.
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ITEC 4750 - Seminar in Facilities Management
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Seminar in Facilities Management offers in-depth knowledge of current topics and sources. The course treats, in detail, many topics such as planning and performance criteria, design, procurement and construction. At times, it can be advantageous for an owner to negotiate a contract for its project with a preselected contractor. This course will cover the different negotiating contracts and will include some field trips.
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ITEC 4840 - Pre-practicum and Seminar
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The seminar gives students the opportunity to formulate concepts of technology education and develop a working knowledge of principles and practices of technology education administration. Pre-practicum experiences are also included. The course meets the state requirement for certification.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3800 , ITEC 3810 .
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ITEC 4862 - Practicum 1 in Technology Education
6 cr. 18 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course is the middle (junior high) school component of the student teaching experience for all technology education teacher candidates. The teacher candidate will be afforded the opportunity to experience all aspects of the middle (junior high) school instructional environment. The teacher candidate works collaboratively with a master teacher, administrators, supports staff, and parents in the successful completion of this educational activity.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3800 , ITEC 3810 .
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ITEC 4864 - Practicum 2 in Technology Education
6 cr. 18 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course is the senior high school component of the student teaching experience for all technology education teacher candidates. The teacher candidate will be afforded the opportunity to experience all aspects of the senior high school instructional environment. The teacher candidate works collaboratively with a master teacher, administrators, supports staff, and parents in the successful completion of this educational activity.
Prerequisite(s): ITEC 3800 , ITEC 3810 .
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ITEC 4900 - Independent Study
3 cr.
The independent study allow students to enroll in a directed study.
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ITEC 4960 - Internship in Industrial Technology
12 cr. 36 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
In the Internship students participate in an industrial experience with the approval of the Industrial Technology faculty.
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ITEC 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr.
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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IDIS 1000 - Introduction to Women’s Studies
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
The course is a cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary introduction to topics and themes in women’s experiences, including roles in the family, the work force and public life. CTW
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IDIS 1002 - Introduction to Disability Studies
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once per calendar year
This course will focus on disability within a social, cultural and historical context with an emphasis on how disability is and has been defined and understood on both a micro and macro level. The course will explore models of disability that seek to explain and represent experience, along with the ethical issues and implications of these models. The course will also introduce students to a theoretical and methodological approach to the examination of disability emphasizing disability as a social construction rather than a condition of medical or biological deficiency. Students will be encouraged to increase their ethical awareness of the complexity of the biological deficiency. Students will be encouraged to increase their ethical awareness of the complexity of the disability as a concept through in-depth examination fo stigma, discrimination, individual and social representation of disability, models of disability and other psychosocial considerations. A strong emphasis will also be placed on understanding disability from a variety of cultural perspectives and assessing the impact of racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and socio-political factors on disability status. CTW, GDC
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IDIS 1004 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar
1 cr. 1 hr. Offered twice per academic year.
This course is an introductory seminar that will focus on and discuss interdisciplinary studies, thinking, and habits of mind. Students will be introduced to the interdisciplinary studies process and its comprehensive way of answering complex questions, solving complex problems, and understanding complex issues. An interdisciplinary way of thinking integrates disciplinary insights and theories, and transcends disciplinary boundaries. Such collaboration develops interdisciplinary habits of the mind and results in new solutions to questions that may be difficult to solve from a single disciplinary approach.
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IDIS 1200 - Introduction to International Studies
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The purpose of this survey course is to acquaint students with the field of international studies in the context of contemporary global change. Through lectures, films, performances and readings, the student gains perspective on some very rapid and important international political-economic transformations and cultural changes. CTW, GDCN
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IDIS 1300 - Creative Arts
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
Participants acquire basic skills in music, movement, visual art and language with which they create personal and group works. A final project demonstrating these skills as well as attendance, outside readings and final exam are required.
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IDIS 1600 - Critical and Creative Thinking
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester. Also offered evenings.
In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of critical and creative thinking; the core of our thoughts and actions. Together, these fundamentals serve as the basis for understanding and perceiving ourselves and others in the world, and serve as the foundation for problem-solving in a rapidly evolving world order. Students will be challenged to reflect upon complex concepts and issues through analysis and synthesis, and to seek unique and useful responses to challenges and adversity. Interdisciplinary by nature, the value of such study is to enable students to develop into active and imaginative thinkers in a variety of areas; academic subjects, contemporary issues, and personal life experiences in the new century. CTW
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IDIS 1800 - Global Issues
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course examines the interdependency of the world’s nations by focusing on current events in the international area and issues such as ozone depletion, pollution, the global economy, conflict and cooperation, population and hunger. Credit will not be given for both IDIS 1800 and POLS 1800 . CTW, GDCN
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IDIS 1900 - Introduction to Peace Studies
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
In this introduction to the field of Peace Studies, through an interdisciplinary approach, the students will explore conflict, its origins, management, ramifications and attempts to move beyond it. Conflict will be explored on the individual, group, national and international levels.
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IDIS 2000 - Women in Science and Technology
3 cr. 4 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
We will study the contributions to the advancement of science and technology made by a selected group of women. For each of these women, we will examine her discipline, and her contribution to the discipline, and site her in an appropriate historical and cultural setting.
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IDIS 2100 - Dilemmas of Peace and War
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years. Also offered evenings.
This introductory-level course is an interdisciplinary study of the issues of peace and war. It interweaves history, political science, philosophy, literature and psychology through readings, discussions, lectures, media and class presentations. Cross listed with POLS 2100
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IDIS 2140 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods Seminar
2 cr. 2 hr. Offered twice per academic year.
Interdisciplinary Research Methods Seminar is a seminar course that builds upon IDIS 1004 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar by focusing on the range of foundational skills that are essential to producing excellent research. These skills include learning how to perform secondary research, including use of the Amelia Gallucci-Cirio Library, how to critically read and use scholarly research, note taking, and journaling. Building upon this foundation, the course will turn to research project conception and development, with students learning how to conceive, define, and narrow primary research topics and then use them to ask insightful questions.
Prerequisite(s): IDIS 1004
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IDIS 2200 - Stress, Illness and Coping
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course focuses on the relationship between stress and illness, and on therapeutic interventions to decrease stress to promote health, to cope with chronic illness, and in some cases to reduce the risk of stress-induced diseases. Particular attention is given to holistic interventions supported by current research. Social, economic, political and cultural factors are critically examined to facilitate understanding of access to complementary and alternative health care interventions from various philosophical perspectives across the globe.
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IDIS 2210 - Commonwealth of the Arts: Medieval to Baroque
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
Music’s reflection of the values and ideals of societies from the Medieval period through the Baroque (500-1750) are explored. Interrelationships among the fine arts disciplines are explored including a systematic overview of painting, sculpture, architecture, music drama and philosophy. Western and non-western examples are included. This course is cross-listed with MUSC 2210 ART, AOM, GDA
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IDIS 2340 - Issues in Women’s Health
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course offers a multicultural and interdisciplinary examination of women’s health issues and problems, including socialization, selfesteem, sexuality, birth control, substance abuse and violence.
Note: If minoring in Women’s Studies see advisor for course sequence.
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IDIS 2400 - Caribbean Cultures
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course introduces the culture, politics, economy and natural history of the Caribbean, and the relation of these facets to the culture of our students.
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IDIS 2500 - Culture and Society of India
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every semester
This course explores developments in India’s cultural heritage, historical epochs, religious traditions and socio-political movements from antiquity to the present. Class work involves numerous readings of articles on select topics and writing. This course is cross-listed with . CTW, GDCN, HIST
Prerequisite(s):
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IDIS 2540 - Global Issues in Film
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course introduces students to crucial global issues of our time, many of which principally concern developing, non-Western nations, but all of which will impact the future of the U.S. Through film viewings, readings, writing, and discussion, students will engage with global problems and learn to develop their own critical viewpoints on complex issues. Students will analyze both documentaries and narrative films as artistic treatments of human problems. Their final project will require an in-depth study of, and presentation on, media representations of global issues pertaining to one nation. This course is cross-listed as ENGL 2540 /POLS 2540 . CTW, GDCN
Note: This course will be cross-listed as an English course and as a Political Science course. In addition, for those majors that require their students to take Global Issues, this course could substitute for that course.
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IDIS 2550 - Art and Culture Abroad
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
This course is designed for our International Education’s Study Abroad programs. The topics covered in this course will vary according to the location of the program and specialty of the professors but will include many areas of interdisciplinary interest while enlightening the students as to the history, art and culture of the country they are visiting. Primary subjects may include art history, music, architecture and/or history; related and interdisciplinary subjects may include literature, film, religion, philosophy and/or food history. Each version of the course will concentrate on the local and national culture of the locale of the program. Possible locations include Verona, China, Barcelona, France, and Quebec. May be taken more than once for credit with departmental approval.
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IDIS 2700 - Man, Society, and Technology
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The course studies universal characteristics of technology, including effects of technology on society and culture. Topics of interest are researched.
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IDIS 3000 - Integrative Seminar in Disability Studies
3 credits 3 hours Offered once per calendar year
This course continues the themes introduced in Introduction to Disability Studies (IDIS1002) with a focus on theoretical and methodological approaches emphasizing the experience of people with disabilities. Students in this course will be expected to begin the course with a submission of a portfolio containing disability related work from all courses taken with the Disability Studies Minor. At least one piece of work will be used as the basis for the development of a research project that will be completed and submitted at semester’s end. This course serves as the capstone for the minor in Disability Studies and is to be the last course to complete the minor. CTW
Prerequisite(s): IDIS 1002 ; can be taken only after the completion of all other requirements of the minor.
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IDIS 4000 - IDIS Capstone Seminar: Education
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
While the capstone seminar is required for all IDIS majors, the candidates who have a dual major in Interdisciplinary Studies and Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and Special Education, have a capstone seminar designed to combine their majors. Candidates identify a topic theme in a content area that is connected with the Massachusetts Curriculum frameworks and then review the literature on the topics of one of their three areas in interdisciplinary studies. A thematic unit which may be implemented in the classroom and uses technology and an oral presentation is the key project. Metacognitive activities will be used to assist the university student in reflecting about their teaching and to identify areas for further development.
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IDIS 4004 - Capstone Seminar
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered twice per academic year.
The IDIS capstone course is the culmimating experience for the IDIS major; as part of the capstone experience, students will carry out the research project or creative scholarly activity designed in IDIS 2140 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods Seminar . In this course, students will examine information from each of their fields of study and look for connections among each discipline. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing a problem/topic from more than one disciplinary perspective and producing a final project that integrates information from each field of study in a way that showcases both the student’s depth and breadth of knowledge in fields of study and the interdisciplinary nature of the capstone project. Students will also reflect on their experiences in the program and consider future personal and career goals.
Prerequisite(s): IDIS 1004 and IDIS 2140
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IDIS 4803 - IDIS (General Studies Capstone)
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered upon request by student.
Special project or an independent research program. The course is proposed by the student on a Special Studies form and approved by the Chair of Humanities. The content of this course should demonstrate the integration of the student’s fields of study. Contact the Chair of Humanities for further information.
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IDIS 4805 - IDIS (General Studies Capstone)
5 cr. 5 hr. Offered upon request by student.
Special project or an independent research program. The course is proposed by the student on the Special Studies form and approved by the Chair of Humanities. The content of this course should demonstrate the integration of the student’s fields of study. Contact the Chair of Humanities for further information.
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IDIS 4806 - IDIS (General Studies Capstone)
6 cr. Offered upon request by student.
Special project or an independent research program. The course is proposed by the student on the Special Studies form and approved by the Chair of Humanities. The content of this course should demonstrate the integration of the student’s fields of study. Contact the Chair of Humanities for further information.
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IDIS 4809 - IDIS (General Studies Capstone)
9 cr. 9 hr. Offered upon request by student.
Special project or an independent research program. The course is proposed by the student on the Special Studies form and approved by the Chair of Humanities. The content of this course should demonstrate the integration of the student’s fields of study. Contact the Chair of Humanities for further information.
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IDIS 4812 - IDIS (General Studies Capstone)
12 cr. 12 hr. Offered upon request by student.
Special project or an independent research program. The course is proposed by the student on the Special Studies form and approved by the Chair of Humanities. The content of this course should demonstrate the integration of the student’s fields of study. Contact the Chair of Humanities for further information.
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IDIS 4815 - IDIS (General Studies Capstone)
15 cr. 15 hr. Offered upon request by student.
Special project or an independent research program. The course is proposed by the student on the Special Studies form and approved by the Chair of Humanities. The content of this course should demonstrate the integration of the student’s fields of study. Contact the Chair of Humanities for further information.
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IDIS 4900 - Independent Study
3 cr.
The Independent Study is open to students with the permission of the supervision instructor and the department. Meeting times and credit are determined upon approval.
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IDIS 4903 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies
3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students with the permission of the supervision instructor and the department. Meeting times and credit are determined upon approval.
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IDIS 4975 - Directed Study
1-6 cr
Directed study allows a student to carry out a non-research project or participate in an activity under the direct supervision of a faculty member. See the catalog description of Program Alternatives in The Curriculum section for more details.
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ITAL 1000 - Italian for Beginners I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
The correct pronunciation, reading ability and fundamentals of grammar and syntax of the Italian language are studied. Students are taught the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Cultural topics are integrated with these skills. Italian gradually becomes the working classroom language. L, C, CTW, GDC
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ITAL 1100 - Italian for Beginners II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring. Also offered evenings.
The course is a continuation of ITAL 1000 or is taken with permission of the instructor. L, C, CTW, GDC
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ITAL 2000 - Intermediate Italian I
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall. Also offered evenings.
The course introduces more advanced grammatical structures and incorporates the reading and discussion of texts presenting Italian life and culture. Emphasis is on developing conversational fluency. L, C
Prerequisite(s): ITAL 1100 or permission of Instructor.
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ITAL 2100 - Intermediate Italian II
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
The course is a continuation of ITAL 2000 or is taken by permission of the instructor. L, C
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ITAL 2500 - Italy Through Film
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered once every two years.
This course, taught in English, will explore Italian history, society and culture through works of Italian cinema from 1940s to the present day. Trends in cinematic style and genre as well as the contributions of noted directors such as Visconti, Pasolini, Antonioni and Fellini will be discussed, but primarily as expressive of socio-economic, historical, political, and artistic realities. Focus of class discussion and readings will be topics such as “The Myth of Italy”, “North-South Divide”, “The Changing Family”, “Roles of Women and Men”, “The Era of Fascism”, “Immigration and Emigration”, “Mafia”, “Terrorism”. Students will create their own blogs, participate in class discussions, give presentations, and develop a proposal for an original Italian film series. CTW, GDC
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ITAL 3000 - Italian Culture (in English) I—From Antiquity to 1800
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
Taught in English, this introduction to Italian culture from Roman times to 1800, introduces students to literary texts such as those by Dante, poet of the Inferno; the brazen storyteller Boccaccio; the political scientist Machiavelli; and the brilliant playwright Goldoni in their historical context. The course also treats architecture (Roman, Medieval, Renaissance), art (Giotto, Masaccio, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, etc.), and music (madrigals, early opera, baroque). Students will come to comprehend the beauty and complexity of Italian culture, as well as reflect upon the way it has shaped their own experience. There are no prerequisites for this course. L, C, IDIS, CTW, GDC
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ITAL 3100 - Italian Culture (in English) II—From 1800 to the Present
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
A continuation of ITAL 3000 , this course, taught in English, presents the dynamic expressions of Italian culture from 1800 to the present day will be presented. Works by the sublime poet Leopardi, the modern playwright Pirandello and the playful storyteller Calvino will be explored in their historical context, alongside contemporary currents in art, music and film. A four-week segment of the course will be devoted entirely to film, focusing on cinematic portrayals of Italy during World War II and the post-war period. There are no prerequisites for this course, which may be taken before or after ITAL 3000 . CTW, GDC
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ITAL 3300 - Women in Italy
3 cr. 3 hrs. Offered once every two years.
This seminar-style course (in English) focuses on the experiences of Italian Women through the centuries. Course material will include letters, memoirs, non-fiction, poetry, theatre, short stories and novels of Italian Women, linking them to key social, political and historical developments. Students will also be introduced to women’s voices in Italian cinema and music. L, C, IDIS, CTW, GDC
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ITAL 3500 - Italian Conversation and Composition
3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.
The main focus of this course is to offer a substantial selection of authentic cultural material in Italian, as a stimulus for students’ extensive practice in writing and conversation in Italian. Students will come in contact will a variety of sources (newspapers, literature of various genre, advertising, songs and full-length films), becoming familiar with diverse linguistic registers and social appropriateness. L
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ITAL 4901 - Independent Study in Italian
1 cr. 1 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon request.
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ITAL 4902 - Independent Study in Italian
2 cr. 2 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon request.
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ITAL 4903 - Independent Study in Italian
3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon request.
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LATN 1000 - Latin for Beginners I
3 cr. 3 hr. This course will be offered in a two-year cycle with LATN 1100, 2000 and 2100
This is the first course in the introductory Latin sequence. In this course, students begin building their knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar and syntax necessary for reading the Latin language. CTW, GDC
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LATN 1100 - Latin for Beginners II
3 cr. 3 hr. This course will be offered in a two-year cycle with LATN 1000, 1100 and 2000
This course is the second part of the introductory Latin sequence. In this course, students continue to build their knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar and syntax necessary for reading the Latin language. CTW, GDC
Prerequisite(s): Students with 2-years or less of high school Latin may enroll in this course.
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LATN 2000 - Intermediate Latin I
3 cr. 3 hr. This course will be offered in a two-year cycle with LATN 1000, 1100 and 2100
This course is the first part of the intermediate Latin sequence. In this course, students continue to build their knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar and syntax necessary for reading the Latin language. CTW, GDC
Prerequisite(s): Students with 2-years or less of high school Latin may enroll in this course.
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LATN 2100 - Intermediate Latin II
3 cr. 3 hr. This course will be offered in a two-year cycle with LATN 1000, 1100 and 2000
This course is the second part of the intermediate Latin sequence and the culmination of the training in the vocabulary, grammar and syntax necessary for reading the Latin language offered in LATN 1000 through LATN 2000. In this course, students read an actual work in Latin by an ancient Roman author. CTW, GDC
Prerequisite(s): Students with more than 2-years of high school Latin may enroll in this course with permission of the instructor.
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MATH 0100 - Basic Mathematics I
3 inst. cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This class serves as a review of basic arithmetic skills and an introduction to elementary algebra. Notes: Institutional credits do not count toward graduation. This course may only be taken for an S/U grade (S=Satisfactory, U=Unsatisfactory)
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MATH 0200 - Basic Mathematics II
3 inst. cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings and summer.
The course serves as a continuation of Basic Mathematics I. Concepts studied range from elementary algebra through quadratic equations. Laptop required.
Note: 1: Institutional Credits do not count toward graduation. 2: Unless exempt, all students must pass the Math Placement Exam or MATH 0200 before they are permitted to take any other college level mathematics courses. Please refer to The Mathematics Readiness Program for more details. 3: This course may only be taken for an S/U grade (S=Satisfactory, U=Unsatisfactory)
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MATH 1200 - Finite Mathematics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
In this course a variety of discrete mathematical models are developed and applied to business and to the social and life sciences. Topics covered are chosen from matrices, linear programming, probability, financial models and game theory. SMT
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Readiness Requirement .
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MATH 1250 - Introduction to Functions
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course provides a study of mathematical functions, graphing techniques, and applications. The functions covered in the class are linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic. Credit is awarded for only one of MATH 1250 or MATH 1300 , or MATH 1600 . SMT
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Readiness Requirement
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MATH 1300 - Precalculus
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course prepares students for the study of calculus. Topics covered include real numbers, equations and inequalities and analytic geometry, as well as polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Credit is awarded for only one of MATH 1250 or MATH 1300, or MATH 1600 . SMT
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Readiness Requirement
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MATH 1500 - Informal Number Theory
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every semester.
Informal Number Theory focuses on the properties of the real numbers as the foundation of arithmetic and problem solving methods. The importance of place value in number systems, fractions as numbers, divisibility properties, connections between numbers and geometry, and problem solving in various contexts will be stressed. This course is restricted to education majors. SMT
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Readiness Requirement
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MATH 1600 - Informal Mathematical Modeling
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course will cover relations, patterns and functions using multiple representations and focusing on the manner in which these concepts connect to mathematical ideas specified in the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks. Sequences and linear and quadratic functions will be covered in depth and some basic statistics will be included as well. Applications will be emphasized throughout the course. Topics chosen from the following will be included as time permits: basic probability, applications of exponential and logarithmic functions. This course is restricted to education majors. Credit is awarded for only one of MATH 1250 , MATH 1300 , and MATH 1600. SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1500 or equivalent.
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MATH 1700 - Applied Statistics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings and summer.
Methods of data collection, organization and interpretation, sampling, probability, estimation, and testing are applied to areas including biology, business, medicine, economics and education. Credit is not awarded for both MATH 1700 and MATH 1800 . Q, SMT
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Readiness Requirement
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MATH 1800 - Business Statistics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
Topics covered in this course include descriptive methods, probability distributions, estimation, testing, analysis of variance and regression analysis. Credit is not awarded for both MATH 1700 and MATH 1800. SMT
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics Readiness Requirement
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MATH 1850 - Freshman Seminar in Applied Mathematics
1 cr. 1 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course will consist of a series of talks given by members of the Applied Mathematics community (either in academia or industry) demonstrating an application of applied mathematics with preparatory and follow-up work. The goal of the course is to present students with real-world applications of mathematics and pique their interests. It will introduce students to possible areas of study and the mathematics used in the talks. They are also introduced to background mathematics that will be used in the talks, which will give them motivation for a thorough grounding in mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1300 , MATH 2300 which may be taken concurrently.
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MATH 1900 - Discrete Mathematics
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered in the Fall. Offered as CSC 1900 in the spring.
This course introduces discrete mathematics as applied to computer science. Topics covered include Boolean logic, elementary set theory, functions, relations, enumeration, proof techniques, number systems and trees. Credit is not given for both CSC 1900 and MATH 1900. SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1250 or MATH 1300 .
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MATH 2000 - Informal Geometry
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course involves an intuitive study of basic geometry and its concepts. Topics include: symmetry, symmetry groups, properties of polyhedral, properties of circles and polygons, measurement and scaling. This course is particularly appropriate for future K-8 teachers. SMT
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1200 , which may be taken concurrently, and Mathematics Readiness Requirement
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MATH 2100 - Technical Calculus
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Spring.
Technical Calculus covers topics, such as limit and continuity, which support the concept of a derivative or an instantaneous rate of change. After the study of Isaac Newton’s derivative, the limit definition of the derivative, and techniques of differentiation, Technical Calculus introduces applications of derivatives with special attention to building, planning and architecture. Credit is awarded for only one of MATH 2100 , MATH 2200 , or MATH 2300 . SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1300 or equivalent.
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MATH 2200 - Calculus for Business
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester. Also offered evenings.
This course surveys methods and applications of the calculus for functions of one variable, which are useful in business and economics. Topics include differentiation with applications to rates and maximum and minimum values, integration techniques with applications to areas, cost and rates. Credit is awarded for only one of MATH 2100 , MATH 2200 , or MATH 2300 . SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1250 or MATH 1300 .
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MATH 2300 - Calculus I
4 cr. 4 hr. Day courses offered every Semester.
This course involves the study of the derivative of a function, methods of differentiation and applications, L’Hospital’s Rule, integration of functions, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and the substitution rule. Credit is awarded for only one of MATH 2100 , MATH 2200 or math 2300. SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1300 or a score of 95 or higher on the College Level Mathematics Accuplacer.
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MATH 2400 - Calculus II
4 cr. 4 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
This course involves the study of techniques of integration, applications of integrals, infinite sequences and series, power series, Taylor series. SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2300 or its equivalent.
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MATH 2500 - Introduction to Mathematical Thought
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course only offered in the Fall.
The course is intended to introduce mathematics as the science of reasoning. Topics covered include elementary set theory, logic, mathematical induction, axiomatic systems and techniques of proof with applications in areas such as equivalence relations, modular arithmetic, function properties and graph theory. SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1300 or its equivalent.
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MATH 2550 - Symbolic Computational Mathematics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered once a year in the spring.
This course will introduce students to a computer algebra system (CAS), a crucial tool for modern mathematicians, scientists and engineers. Students will learn how to effectively use a CAS in solving mathematical problems from Precalculus and Calculus.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2400 (may be taken concurrently)
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MATH 2600 - Linear Algebra
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.
In this course topics covered include the application of vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices. SMT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2300 .
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MATH 2860 - Introduction to Secondary School Teaching
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall.
This course is required of all students preparing for initial license at the secondary level. It is a sophomore level course for full-time undergraduates and the first course taken by transfer students. It is taught at the local high school and is a clinical laboratory experience. This course includes a 25 hour prepracticum requirement and is a prerequisite for other certification course requirements. Students become familiar with the complexities of secondary school teaching and its demands. The course gives faculty the opportunity to screen students and give students the opportunity to test their commitment to teaching. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 2860 , CHEM 2860 and HIST 2860
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA.
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MATH 3000 - Geometry
3 cr. 3 hr. Offered as needed.
The course involves a formal study of basic concepts in geometry and the foundations of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. This course is for mathematics majors or minors and students with a mathematics specialization, all others need permission from the instructor.
Prerequisite(s): or MATH 2600 .
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MATH 3150 - Elementary Number Theory
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
This course involves the study of the properties of the integers. Topics covered include divisibility, prime numbers, congruences, Diophantine equations, cryptography, mathematical induction and computational number theory.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2500 .
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MATH 3200 - History of Mathematics
3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year.
The development of mathematical ideas and methods from ancient to modern times and their relevance to other fields of knowledge is studied. This course is intended for mathematics majors, mathematics minors or mathematics specialists.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2400 .
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