Provides an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accounting systems. Focuses on recording and communicating financial information for use by investors, creditors, regulators, and other external uses. Covers theoretical and practical issues related to the accounting and reporting of assets, liabilities, owners’ equity, revenues, expenses, gains, and losses. Basic financial ratios are introduced and interpreted. Prerequisites: School of Business major or sophomore standing. 4 SH.

The legal environment as it relates to business. Considers essential elements of consumer protection law, employment law, environmental regulation, court procedures, torts, introduction to contracts, agency law and selected laws regarding corporations. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 4 SH. CC: Ethics Intensive, Interdisciplinary.

This course covers fundamental knowledge of basic federal income tax principles and concepts. Topics include gross income inclusions and exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, filing status, sales and exchanges of property, tax credits, and capital gains and losses. Basic Pennsylvania tax principles and concepts are also addressed. Students learn strategies for basic tax planning and tax research, and the course is designed to qualify students as VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) volunteers. Prerequisite: ACCT-200. 2 SH

Provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and commonly used tools in managerial accounting. Focuses on how to identify, measure, analyze, and interpret accounting information from the managers’ perspective. Topics include traditional and emerging costing systems, cost behaviors, cost-volume-profit analysis, variance analysis, performance evaluation, and management decision making. Prerequisites: ACCT-200. 4 SH.

Provides an introduction to the conceptual framework of financial accounting and in-depth coverage of reporting issues related to operating activities of business enterprises. Covers the preparation, presentation, and interpretation of the financial statements, with emphasis on revenue recognition, cash, receivables, inventory, and long-term assets. Students also gain an understanding of the standard setting process and the codification system of the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB). Prerequisite: ACCT-200. 4SH.

Continuation of ACCT-301, emphasizing accounting and reporting issues for investing and financing activities of a business enterprise. Additional coverage of the latest developments in financial accounting. Prerequisite: ACCT-301. 4 SH.

This course is a continuation of ACCT-220. Technical tax topics are covered in greater detail, and students learn how to prepare tax returns using a computerized tax return preparation program. Students complete case studies that enable them to recognize and research tax issues, and they develop an ability to recognize, interpret and weigh the various and often conflicting sources of the tax law. Pre- or co-requisite: ACCT-220. 2 SH.

This course increases students’ understanding of the documentation, flow, and control of financial information from its initiation at the business document and transaction level to its summarization in the financial statements. Students also improve their understanding of the basic internal control concepts and their reading and interpretation of accounting system flowcharts. This course also covers small business accounting using QuickBooks software. Topics include creating a chart of accounts, recording customer and vendor transactions, printing reports, and preparing bank reconciliations. Prerequisite: ACCT-200. 4 SH.

A study of contracts, employment law, anti-trust law and commercial transactions. Includes negotiable instruments, sales, creditors’ rights, personal property and bailments. Prerequisite: ACCT-210. 2 SH.

Introduction to the theory and practice of accounting for nonprofit organizations, such as government operations, hospitals, colleges and arts facilities. Includes budgeting as well as bookkeeping and reporting practices. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: ACCT-200. 2 SH.

This course introduces the student to entrepreneurial finance and accounting topics, which are essential for the financial management of early-stage companies. The course topics include preparing financial projections, analyzing financial performance, managing cash flow, accessing investment and cash for business growth and determining the potential financial feasibility of new and growing ventures. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing entrepreneurial activity or financing ventures. Prerequisites: ACCT-200. 4SH.

This course provides an in-depth examination of the legal principles that govern real estate transactions. The course will cover the legal framework for property ownership, land use, financing, and leasing. Students will learn about the different types of legal instruments used in real estate transactions, including contracts, deeds, and mortgages. The course will also cover the regulatory environment for real estate, including zoning, differences in laws across states environmental law, and fair housing regulations. Pre-requisites: ACCT-210. 4 SH.

This course is a continuation of ACCT-305. Topics include the taxation of corporations and partnerships, estate and gift taxation, tax practice and procedure, and other topics likely to appear on the CPA exam. Students also complete a tax research project. Prerequisite: ACCT-305. 2 SH.

This course provides accounting students with the theoretical, conceptual and technical foundation necessary to prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements and state and local governmental financial statements. Other topics will include foreign currency transactions and translation, derivatives and hedge accounting, and interim and segment reporting. This is an applied course focusing on the development of knowledge and skills through extensive practice. Prerequisite: ACCT-302. 4 SH.

Provides an introduction to the theoretical and conceptual foundations of financial statement auditing. Topics include risk assessments, evidence collection and evaluation, sampling techniques, and reporting. Covers professional standards, the regulatory environment as well as the duties and responsibilities of certified public accountants. Emphasizes the application and emerging technologies that increase the effectiveness and efficiency of assurance services. Prerequisites: ACCT-309 and ACCT-302. 4 SH.

Students build on the tax accounting principles learned in previous courses and prepare tax returns through the VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) Program. This course enables students to address community-identified needs while developing their academic skills and commitment to their community. Students will pass exams for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, research and analyze emerging tax issues, assist individuals with completing their federal, state, and local income tax returns, maintain the highest degree of professional ethics and confidentiality, and engage in critical reflection of their service learning experiences. Prerequisite: ACCT-220. 4 SH.

Extended study of traditional managerial accounting concepts involving cost systems, budgeting, performance and variance analysis, behavior accounting, break-even and capital budgeting models, and direct cash flow statements. Introduction to more recently developed cost management topics, including the theory of constraints, activity-based costing/management, target costing, backflushing, learning curves, stochastic models and extension of capitalbudgeting models. Prerequisites: ACCT-330 and junior standing. 4 SH.

Topics of current importance and interest in accounting. Emphasizes readings from the current literature. Prerequisites: ACCT-200. 1-4 SH.

Individualized academic work for qualified students under faculty direction. Usually studies special topics not covered in regularly offered courses. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and approval of instructor and department. 1-4 SH.

An extensive accounting-related research project under faculty supervision. Prerequisites: Senior standing, formal proposal statement before registration, acceptance by faculty supervisor and department head’s permission. 2-4 SH.

A learning experience that cultivates a student’s academic and professional development through valuable work experience and the integration of classroom-acquired knowledge by working at a public accounting firm, corporation, governmental agency, or nonprofit organization. Prerequisites: Approval by the SWSB Internship Coordinator and acceptance by the organization. Graded on an S/U basis. 2 or 4 SH.

Offered to students participating in the London Program of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, this course provides knowledge and exposure to the art of theatre performance by utilizing the rich offerings of the theatre and other fine arts resources in London and England. 4 SH. CC: Artistic Expression.

Offered to students participating in the London Program of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, this course introduces students to the theories and principles of diversity by examining Great Britain as a case study in diversity. The course explores key aspects diversity in relation to, but not limited to, class, race, gender and sexuality. A key focus will be location-specific study of social and cultural diversity through student exploration of the role played by culture, ethnicity, class, race and gender in Britain’s past and in its contemporary life. This will involve exploring the opportunities and challenges faced by individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations in their engagement with issues of equality and social justice. Students will learn about contemporary British culture and they will be able to compare that culture with that of the United States. 4 SH. CC: Diversity.

OFFP-SWSB SWSB London Program Planning The goal of this course is to prepare study abroad students for a semester’s study in the Sigmund Weis School of Business London Program. Students begin work toward achieving the cross-cultural learning goals; examples include examining definitions and aspects of culture and learning to recognize ethnocentrism. They will be introduced to observational and reflective techniques to be used on site and will begin an investigation of the history and culture of their destination. Many differences come into play: finances, physical health and safety, cultural expectations, and world affairs differ in relevance to the SU student studying on campus versus studying in London. This course will respond to the question of how to research, plan and prepare for a study abroad experience, as well as how to prepare to return home. This course also includes some mandatory workshops provided by the GO Program office. Prerequisite: Approval by the GO Program office 1 SH

The Sigmund Weis School of Business offers a London program for junior Weis School majors. Courses are taught by Sigmund Weis School faculty and by adjunct faculty from the London academic community. Fall or Spring semester students earn a full semester of °µÍøTV credit designed for the normal junior-level schedule including a four-credit internship. A shorter version of the program, including internship experiences may be offered during summer and/or winter break. Pre-requisite: OFFP-SWSB. London Program Planning. 0 SH. CC: Cross-Cultural Experience.

This course completes the cross-cultural requirement for students in the Sigmund Weis School of Business London Program. This course is designed to allow students to reflect on a cross-cultural experience and to integrate that experience into their social, intellectual, and academic life. They will explore the complexities of culture-both their own and that in which they have been immersed-in order to understand the possibilities and responsibilities of being a global citizen. Through short assignments, student presentations, a final paper and an opinion survey, students reflect on their learning in London coursework, company visits, consulting projects and more. Prerequisites: Completion of the SWSB London semester. 1 SH CC: Cross-Cultural Reflection.

The discipline of archaeology involves the study of past societies, their practices and behaviors deduced by the analysis and interpretation of their material remains. It is therefore our only access to the three million years of human history before writing. This course is an introduction to method and theory in anthropological archaeology, with consideration of selected case studies. The course begins with an introduction to the history of the discipline and then focuses on archaeological methods and theory to provide a background to the practice of archaeology. Students will learn concepts, methods and techniques required in archaeological excavation and the analysis of material remains. They will have the opportunity to research and discuss problems in anthropological archaeology. The latter half of the course will take the students through a review of some of the major archaeological discoveries of modern times. This will provide a unique opportunity to review past surveys and excavations and to evaluate and critique past efforts in light of current archaeological theory and practice. 4 SH. CC: Social Interactions.

This course is an anthropological introduction to public culture in the U.S. It takes public culture to be: a public circulation of sensibilities, identities, dreams, styles, discourses, and forms of power; and a way of life enacted and given form in the practices of everyday life and in institutions, laws, social movements, physical and social spaces, and expressive forms. Students will be introduced to key terms and theories in contemporary anthropology and their application in the study of representation; historical imagination; gender, sexuality, and identity politics; and nationalism, citizenship, and globalization. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Social Interactions, Writing Intensive.

This course is an introduction to the field of anthropology. Specifically, the course introduces students to the ways in which anthropologists have thought about and investigated human diversity. We inquire into what it is that makes us human; the unique role culture plays in our humanity; the relationships of culture, language, and biology; and how anthropologists have studied material culture in past and present civilizations using the tools and theoretical paradigms of archaeology. Students explore these questions through the study of ethnographies and a textbook. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Social Interactions.

ANTH 200 offers a study of selected topics that vary on student and professor interests. This course is well-positioned for multi-disciplinary subjects, including the anthropology of development, multi-species ethnographies, and health and medicine studies, for example. 4 SH.

Examines anthropological concepts of magic, witchcraft, and religion in a cross-cultural context. Drawing on ethnography, anthropological theory, history, and film, the class explores the nature of magic, witchcraft, and religion; the relations among them; and the ways in which they interact with other social formations, for example gender, politics, and economics. Countries studied have included South Africa, India, Haiti, and the U.S. Same as RELI-220. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Social Interactions.

This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the histories and cultures of the indigenous peoples north of Mexico. Topics to be considered include cultural diversity, colonial history and federal Indian policy, land use patterns, identity and ethnicity, myth and ritual, contemporary issues, representations of Native Americans in the dominant culture, and the role of cultural revitalization and innovation in the negotiation of contemporary community survival. Course readings represent a variety of perspectives, including historical, ethnographic, ecological, and literary. Prerequisite: ANTH-162, ANTH-152, or SOCI-101 or instructor’s permission. 4 SH. CC: Diversity.

This course is designed to develop students’ competence as social researchers. We will cover both theoretical issues -like the epistemology and ethics of qualitative research – and practical ones – the nuts and bolts of the research process, from data collection to analysis. The course will focus on the connection between researchers’ theoretical goals and the practical resources and constraints of the research process. Students will be trained in some of the common forms of qualitative social research: ethnography, interviews, content analysis, case studies, and the comparative method. Students will also be required to employ qualitative methods to collect and analyze original data, both for (near weekly) short written assignments and a 15-20 page final research paper. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and at least one introductory course in sociology and anthropology. Same as SOCI-235. 4 SH. CC: Ethics Intensive, Writing Intensive.

This course will explore key interrelationships between museums,anthropology, and the practices of representation. Students will be introduced to the history of museums and will also be given the analytical tools to read museums and exhibitions as cultural texts. The course focuses on the production and meanings of public museums and other exhibitionary spaces. We will pay close attention to issues of representation in anthropological and other arenas, to how museums communicate information about cultural-historical processes and events,and to the formation of ethnographic and other subjects. While anthropology and museum studies are the course’s focus, we will not restrict our readings to those disciplines and modes of representation alone but will consider other disciplinary perspectives and offerings. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and ANTH-162 or SOCI-101 or instructor’s permission. 4 SH. CC: Interdisciplinary, Team Intensive.

This course is intended to introduce students to common methods used in quantitative social science research. It is intended to help us conceptualize a research problem and how to collect evidence to address that research problem. Students will learn how to conduct basic quantitative social science research, evaluate relevant evidence, and determine the best method to be used based on theoretical and practical considerations. The course would also focus attention on such issues such as the time dimension, sampling design and ethical issues when conducting quantitative social research. Finally we use SPSS and series of datasets to test and demonstrate our knowledge of the respective statistical procedures. Upon completion of this course, students should be better able to critically evaluate the quantitative research they encounter in their social science coursework and in the mass media, as well as being able to design a basic quantitative research project. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Same as SOCI-245. 4 SH. CC: Ethics Intensive.

Intermediate study of selected topics. Topics vary and depend on student and instructor interest. Possibilities include the anthropology of modernity, cross-cultural perspectives on gender and sexuality, and drugs and culture. Prerequisite: SOCI-101, ANTH-162, or permission of the instructor. 2-4 SH.

Considers the nature of belonging in the world today. Who is “at home?” Who is displaced/out of place? Begins with theories of the nation and anthropological research on national communities and nation-building, then turns to a consideration of those considered outsiders to the nation-state, i.e., diasporic, transnational, and refugee communities. Addresses culture as it is formed by the globalization of capital, commodities, media, literacy, and international political and religious movements. Topics covered may include Jewish, Palestinian, African, and Chinese diasporas, refugees in Tanzania and in Europe, and Indian intellectuals in the U.S. Prerequisite: ANTH-162, SOCI-333, or instructor’s permission. 4 SH. CC: Writing Intensive.

What is the proper relation between the state and its citizens? Should states merely ensure the basic safety of citizens, or should they somehow promote their well-being? How should decisions about what constitutes safety or well-being be made? Through a study of regulation, this course considers how economics, politics, ethics, and aesthics inform life in modern liberal democracies. We begin by establishing a theoretical framework for our study and then turn to four instances in which states seek to intervene in or regulate the lives of citizens, namely the economy, drugs, food, and sex. We will examine issues such as the recent financial meltdown, medical marijunana, food safety, and Internet pornography. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 4 SH. CC: Interdisciplinary, and Social Interactions.

This class will build a theoretical base in the anthropology of tourism from which to engage key questions about tourism: How does “tourism” frame our daily experiences? Our collective sense of Self and Other? ANTH 323 draws on student GO experiences, both completed and anticipated, as well as other domestic and international tourism experiences. The course also depends on students thinking “through” field methodologies-seeing, writing, interpreting, and story-telling-as ways to engage tourism and tourist practices. Students are recommended but not required to complete ANTH-162 or SOCI-101. Prerequisite: Junior standing. 4 SH. CC:Diversity Intensive, Writing Intensive

A comparative study of family and kinship. Covers the structures and functions of family and kinship in different cultures. Emphasizes historical and contemporary changes in knowledge and practice focused on family, marriage, procreation, and kinship in the United States, with particular emphasis on the cultural construction of kinship, the naturalization of identity and difference, the politics of recognition, and new reproductive technologies. Prerequisite: ANTH-162 or SOCI-101. Same as SOCI-341. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Writing Intensive.

This course examines religious beliefs, practices, and ways of life that have come to be labled “fundamentalist.” This course attends in particular to their emergence in the modern world and the ways in which they critically engage secular convictions about morality, aesthetics, and epistemology. The focus of the course is on Protestant fundamentalism and the Islamic Revival, but, depending on student interest, the class may also consider ultra-orthodox Judaism or Hindu nationalism. Prerequisite: One of the following: ANTH-162, ANTH-220, SOCI-101, SOCI-102, a 100-level religious studies course, or instructor’s permission. Same as RELI-360. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Social Interactions, Writing Intensive.

People have long kept tabs on each other, but we are living in a moment where the capacity of people with various forms of power to collect information about and keep tabs on others is unprecedented. Using materials from anthropology, sociology, political science, technology studies, queer studies, legal studies, philosophy, and journalism, this class considers the scope of surveillance and the methods that are used to collect information about and track everyday people. It also examines how that constant surveillance, and the information gleaned from it, affects how we behave, think, and feel about ourselves and others. Prerequisites: ANTH-162 or SOCI-101 and sophomore standing. 4 SH. CC: Interdisciplinary, Writing Intensive.

Surveys major anthropological theories (e.g., evolutionism, functionalism, structuralism, symbolism, and post-modernism) and theorists (e.g., Malinowski, Radcliffe-Brown, Levi-Strauss, Geertz, and Clifford). Examines how ideas about culture have changed over time. Takes a critical perspective by locating both theories and theorists within national and historical frameworks. Prerequisite: ANTH-162. 4 SH. CC: Historical Perspectives.

Focuses on race and ethnic relations in contemporary society and popular understandings of race and ethnicity in the United States. Explores the boundaries and markers for membership in an ethnic, racial, or minority group. Specifically, this course regards race as a social construct that has significance for structural opportunities, experiences, worldviews, and conceptions of self and others. The course investigates the designations “race,” “ethnicity,” and “minorities,” and locates them in foundational and current tensions concerning power and identity. Prerequisite: ANTH-162 or SOCI-101. Same as SOCI-413. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Social Interactions, Writing Intensive.

Reseach workshop which fulfills the capstone requirement for majors. Prerequisites: ANTH/SOCI-235 or ANTH/SOCI-245 and two courses in anthropology or sociology, at least one of which has been taken at the 300-level or above. SOCI-311 or ANTH-400 recommended. 4 SH. Capstone.

Supervised readings and writings in advanced fields of anthropological study. Prerequisites: ANTH-162, three courses in anthropology, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in departmental courses and instructor’s permission. 1-4 SH. Capstone. May fulfill the capstone requirement with permission of the department head and when taken for at least 2 semester hours. Students not majoring or minoring in sociology or anthropology who wish to use ANTH-501 for their capstone must also have successfully completed ANTH/SOCI-235 or ANTH/SOCI-245, receiving a C- or higher.

Individual student work in an appropriate setting. Open only when positions are available. 1-8 SH.

Intended for students with no previous experience with the language. An introduction to speaking, reading, listening, and writing in Arabic. Also explores aspects of Arab culture. 4 SH.

Continuation of ARBC-101. An introduction to speaking, reading, listening, and writing in Arabic. Also explores aspects of Arab culture. Prerequisite: ARBC-101 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. CC: Foreign Language.

Introduces students to short conversations in Standard (Mandarin) Chinese while laying foundations for further studies of the language. Includes standard pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and writing simple statements. Explores the systems of language and culture of the Chinese people. 4 SH.

Continuation of CHNS-101. Introduces students to short conversations in Standard (Mandarin) Chinese while laying foundations for further studies of the language. Includes standard pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and writing simple statements. Explores the systems of language and culture of the Chinese people. 4 SH. Prerequisite: CHNS-101 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. CC: Foreign Language.

Review and expansion of elementary-level skills to intermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Prerequisite: CHNS-102 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH.

This is the second part of Intermediate Chinese. It aims to provide students with an authentic and effective language environment and help create a fun Chinese learning experience. It covers four chapters of the textbook on topics such as “sports,” “travel,” “at the airport,” and “new semester.” Students will continue to develop their skills in Chinese by mastering approximately 150 new characters, more complicated expressions, and more advanced grammar. By completing this course, students should be able to communicate with others in the above mentioned daily life situations, read materials of moderate difficulty, and write simple compositions related to the topics. Students will also achieve a better understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CHNS-201 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH.

Intended for both students who are new to the language and students with limited previous experience in the language who have placed into the first-semester level. Focuses on acquisition of core vocabulary and structures useful for completing conversational and writing tasks associated with daily life. Also, development of strategies for reading short, authentic texts in the target language. Includes study of cultural topics. 4 SH. Pre-requisite: placement at FRNC-101 is required.

Continuation of Beginning French I with emphasis on development and application of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Individual and group projects center on cultural dimensions of France and the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: FRNC-101, placement by examination, or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH. Pre-requisite: completion of FRNC-101 or placement at FRNC-102. CC: Foreign Language.

This project-based course will focus on study of cultural issues in contemporary France, along with language study meant to increase students’ proficiency while supporting course discussion and work on projects. The individual and group projects completed in this course will encourage students to bring their own academic and personal interests to bear on the cultural issues under study. Because issues and projects will vary from year to year, FRNC-205 may be taken twice for full credit. FRNC-205 and FRNC-208 may be taken in any order. Prerequisites: FRNC-102. 4 SH.

This project-based course will focus on study of cultural issues in the larger French-speaking world (mostly outside of France, but sometimes addressing issues that arise at the intersection of France and other French-speaking areas), along with language study meant to increase students’ proficiency while supporting course discussion and work on projects. The individual and group projects completed in this course will encourage students to bring their own academic and personal interests to bear on the cultural issues under study. Because issues and projects will vary from year to year, FRNC-208 may be taken twice for full credit. FRNC-205 and FRNC-208 may be taken in any order. Prerequisites: FRNC-102 or equivalent placement. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive.

The focus of this intermediate/advanced course is to develop oral skills in French: develop vocabulary and strategies for engaging actively in a variety of types of conversational interactions, from obtaining information to expressing opinions, to elaborating and defending a position, to explaining ideas. Focus will be on developing the ability to speak spontaneously and at length, and to speak before a group. The course is structured around projects emphasizing various oral skills, including pronunciation and intonation, one of which focuses on organizing and running a French-language outreach event. Prerequisites: 8 credits at the 200-level. Students with equivalent high school or other experience may enroll with instructor approval. 4 SH.

The focus of this course is to practice various genres of writing and to develop skills the art of individual and/or collaborative translation. The course is structured around a central project of translating real-world texts on a cultural topic or theme, and the translation work will involve gaining some understanding of that topic or theme. Writing in various genres will relate to this topic or theme through fact and fiction. Language structures studied in this course will support work on these projects. Prerequisites: 8 SH at the 200-level instructor approval. This course may be taken twice for full credit. CC: Interdisciplinary, Writing Intensive. 4 SH.

DO NOT USE FOR ACADEMIC PLANNING OR COURSE REGISTRATION. The focus of this course is to practice various genres of writing and to develop skills the art of individual and/or collaborative translation. The course is structured around a central project of translating real-world texts on a cultural topic or theme, and the translation work will involve gaining some understanding of that topic or theme. Writing in various genres will relate to this topic or theme through fact and fiction. Language structures studied in this course will support work on these projects.

Topics vary each semester. Students may take more than one 300-level topics course. Critical study of particular cultural and literary themes and topics related to France and the French-speaking world. Approach and projects will vary with course topics. Prerequisite: FRNC-301 or FRNC-302 or department-approved proficiency. 2-4 SH.

Topics vary each semester. Students may take more than one 460 seminar. These seminars explore selected topics in depth and from the perspective of more than one discipline. Includes discussion of theory and research methods. Research project is a central component of this course. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and completion of semester study abroad. 4 SH. Capstone. CC: Interdisciplinary, Writing Intensive.

Supervised employment in a modern language environment. Prerequisite: Department permission. 4-8 SH.

Prerequisites: 48 semester hours, a cumulative 3.00 or higher GPA, approval of supervising professor and course area department head. 1-4 SH.

Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled. Taken only in the student’s final semester prior to graduation. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Explores the systems of language, culture and civilization of German-speaking peoples. 4 SH. Pre-requisite: placement at GERM-101.

A continuation of GERM-101. Focuses on conversations to acquire a useful core vocabulary, reading graded prose and writing brief sentences. Explores the systems of language, culture and civilization of German-speaking peoples. Prerequisite: GERM-101, placement by examination, or department-approved proficiency. 4 SH. CC: Foreign Language.

Review and expansion of elementary-level skills to intermediate level. Focus on developing skills needed to improve: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include culture and civilization with emphasis on current issues, comparisons to own cultures and interdisciplinary perspectives. Prerequisite: GERM-102, placement by examination, or equivalent department-approved placement. 4 SH.

Extensive review and expansion of elementary-level skills. Focus on improving all skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Also includes culture and civilization. Prerequisite: GERM-201, placement by examination, or department-approved proficiency. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive.

Language skill development, emphasizing formal speaking and short essay writing. Includes cultural and/or literary materials. Prerequisite: GERM-202 or equivalent departmental-approved proficiency. 4 SH.

Focus on written German (reading and writing), including systematic review of principal grammatical structures. Development of critical thought and expansion of vocabulary through analysis of original German, Austrian, and Swiss texts in various genres and media (including literary, journalistic, and scientific prose, features and documentaries). Enhancement of German composition skills. Designed for students with a functional command of the German language and an understanding of its basic grammatical structures. Prerequisites: GERM 202, or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH.

Critical study of particular topics and forms of Austrian, German, and Swiss literature, culture, and film. Themes and genres will vary according to the interest and expertise of the instructor. Lectures, discussions, and readings in German. Prerequisites: GERM 301 or GERM 302, or equivalent, department-approved proficiency. 4 SH.

Explores selected topics in depth. Research paper required. Prerequisite: A 300-level German course or department-approved proficiency. 4 SH. Capstone. CC: Writing Intensive.

Supervised employment in an appropriate modern language environment. Prerequisite: Department permission. 4-8 SH.

Prerequisites: 48 semester hours, a cumulative 3.00 or higher GPA, approval of supervising professor and course area department head. 1-4 SH. Counts toward the major or minor.

Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled. Taken only in the student’s final semester prior to graduation. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Intended both for students with previous experience in the language but who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on acquisition of core vocabulary and structures necessary for carrying out short conversations, reading graded prose, and writing brief sentences associated with daily life. Also explores aspects of Italian civilization and culture. Pre-requisite: a placement of ITAL-101 is required. 4 SH.

Focuses on acquisition of core vocabulary and structures necessary for carrying out short conversations, reading graded prose, and writing brief sentences associated with daily life. Also explores aspects of Italian civilization and culture. Prerequisite: ITAL-101 or equivalent department-approved placement. 4 SH. CC: Foreign Language.

This intermediate-level course involves the exploration of a variety of themes related to Italian culture and civilization (e.g. immigration, family, politics, etc.). The approach used is theme-driven content-based instruction. It is designed to increase your language proficiency in Italian through the study of content focused on themes of particular importance in Italian culture and civilization. The course may be repeated for credit as the theme varies from year to year. ITAL-2THM and ITAL-2TPC may be taken in any order. Prerequisites: ITAL-102 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH

This intermediate-level course involves the exploration of a specific topic related to Italian culture and civilization (e.g. Italian regional culture; Italian history through film, etc.). The approach used is topic-driven content-based instruction. It is designed to increase your language proficiency in Italian through the study of content focused on a broad topic of particular importance in Italian culture and civilization. The course may be repeated for credit as the topic varies from year to year. ITAL-2TPC and ITAL-2THM may be taken in any order. Prerequisites: ITAL-102 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH

This advanced-level course involves the exploration of a variety of themes related to Italian culture and civilization (e.g. immigration, family, politics, etc.). The approach used is theme-driven content-based instruction. It is designed to continue to increase your language proficiency in Italian through the study of content focused on themes of particular importance in Italian culture and civilization. The course may be repeated for credit as the theme varies from year to year. ITAL-3THM and ITAL-3TPC may be taken in any order. Prerequisites: Two intermediate-level Italian courses or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH

ITAL-3THM Advanced Themes in Culture and Civ. This advanced-level course involves the exploration of a variety of themes related to Italian culture and civilization (e.g. immigration, family, politics, etc.). The approach used is theme-driven content-based instruction. It is designed to continue to increase your language proficiency in Italian through the study of content focused on themes of particular importance in Italian culture and civilization. The course may be repeated for credit as the theme varies from year to year. ITAL-3THM and ITAL-3TPC may be taken in any order. Prerequisites: Two intermediate-level Italian courses or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH

Prerequisites: 48 semester hours, a cumulative 3.00 or higher GPA, and approval of supervising instructor and course area department head. 1-4 SH. Counts toward the major or minor.

Intended both for students with previous experience in the language who have not placed above the first-semester level and for students new to the language. Focuses on acquisition of core vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for basic communication so students can carry out brief conversations, write about daily life, and explore short culture-based readings in Spanish. Placement at SPAN-101 (or 103) is required. 4 SH.

Continuation of SPAN-101. Focuses on the continued acquisition of core vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for basic communication so students can further develop their skills for brief conversations, writing about daily life, and exploring short culture-based readings in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN-101 or equivalent department-approved placement. 4 SH. CC: Foreign Language.

Review and expansion of elementary-level language and cultural skills to the intermediate level. Prerequisite: SPAN-102, placement by examination or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH.

A continuation of SPAN-201, and the first course for the minor and major, this course focuses on grammar structures not covered in 201 and further develops students’ language and cultural skills at the intermediate level in preparation for 300-level coursework. Topics of current interest in the Hispanic world form the basis of course activities. Prerequisite: SPAN-201 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH.

SPAN-300 Spanish for Heritage Speakers This course addresses the specific language skills most relevant to heritage Spanish speakers (students who have been exposed to Spanish informally or in domestic environments). It focuses on the acquisition and improvement of critical communication in Spanish. Using materials taken from a variety of real-life contexts primarily emphasizing U.S. Latinx communities, the course aims to sharpen heritage speakers’ sociolinguistic competency and ability to interpret musical, cinematic, and literary works in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN-202 or equivalent department-approved proficiency or interview with the professor. 4 SH.

Develops communicative abilities at the advanced level along with knowledge of the Hispanic world. Emphasis on building oral proficiency. Prerequisite: SPAN-202 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. Required for the major. 4 SH.

Reinforces the fundamental grammar studied previously and introduces more advanced structures. Emphasis on development of writing skills. Prerequisite: SPAN-202 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. Required for the major. 4 SH.

In-depth study of a selected topic of interest for both majors and minors. Prerequisite: SPAN-300 or -301, and SPAN-302 or equivalent department-approved proficiency. CC: Diversity Intensive. 4 SH.

In depth study of a selected topic of interest for majors. Research paper required. Prerequisite: Senior standing or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH. Capstone. CC: Writing Intensive.

In depth study of a selected topic of interest for majors. Hispanic-American encompasses both Spanish America and Hispanic cultures in the United States. Prerequisite: Senior standing or equivalent department-approved proficiency. 4 SH. Capstone. CC: Writing Intensive.

Supervised employment in an appropriate modern language environment. Prerequisite: Department permission. 4-8 SH.

Prerequisites: 48 semester hours, a cumulative 3.00 or higher GPA, approval of supervising instructor and course area department head. 1-4 SH. Counts toward the major and minor.

Non-credit. Required for all majoring students. Individually scheduled. Taken only in the student’s final semester prior to graduation. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the field of applied linguistics In particular, this course is an introduction to the study of language as applied to real-world problems in specific situations in which people use and learn languages, e.g. language learning and teaching, intercultural communication, bilingualism and multilingualism, language policy and planning, language, power, and politics to name a few. The course explores such questions as how do people acquire a language that is not their own, and how does this affect their social and cultural identity? What is the role of computer-assisted language learning in the language classroom? How are the issues of bilingual and multilingual education addressed at both the educational and political level? 4 SH.

This course is an introduction to the science of linguistics and its subcomponents, including syntax, semantics, morphology, phonetics, phonology, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics. It is designed specifically for those completing a minor in applied language studies, but the course is open to others interested in this field of inquiry. Prerequisite: Completion of language study through the 202 level or equivalent placement. 4 SH.

This course is designed as an introduction to how first and, in particular, second languages are learned. Students will contrast how first and second language acquisition differ from one another and begin to fathom the cognitive differences between child and adult language learning. Students will gain an understanding of the historical development of language acquisition theories and how they have led to modern hypotheses on language learning. Theories will be approached from both learning and pedagogical perspectives, with the hope that sudents will be able to utilize what they learn to analyze and ameliorate both their ability to learn and to teach a second/additional language. Prerequisite: Completion of language study through the 202 level or equivalent placement preferred. 4 SH.

An opportunity for students to collaborate with a professor by assisting in one of the language courses offered through the Modern Languages Department to gain insight into language learning and teaching. Expectations and responsibilities will vary depending on the course in question, the needs of the professor, and the goals of the student. Generally, they will include attendance and participation in the class in which the student is assisting and regular meetings with the supervising instructor. This course may be taken multiple times for credit. Prerequisites: A minimum of one semester abroad in a program in which all coursework is done in the target language; approval by the supervising instructor. 1-2 SH.

Supervised employment in an appropriate modern language environment. Students may choose to take LANG-504 under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) option, in which case they must earn a ‘Satisfactory’ grade. Prerequisite: Department permission. 2 SH.

Emphasizes analysis of biological problems relevant to the human experience and presents basic biological
concepts in a variety of contexts. Subject matter might include medicine, environmental issues, ecology,
molecular biology, physiology and others. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Scientific Explanations.

Examination of descent with modification from a common ancestor, evidence for evolution, processes by which evolutionary changes occur, and how ecological interactions drive such changes. Course content will be linked to the five core concepts of biology (evolution; structure and function; information flow; energy transformations; and systems). Topics include the link between genotype and phenotype as it relates to natural selection and evolutionary change; mechanisms of microevolution; speciation processes; population growth and regulation; species interactions; and ecosystem structure and function. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Scientific Explanations.

Examination of life at the cellular level, focusing on the five core concepts of biology (evolution, structure and function, information flow, engergy transformations, and systems). Topics include cell structure and function, protein structure and function as the link between genotype and phenotype, information flow from gene to protein, inheritance of traits in eukaryotic organisms, membrane structure and transport, energetics on the cellular level, cell cycle control and cancer. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.

Examines the genetic and biological basis of gender difference, the unique biology of the female body and women’s healthcare issues. Topics include female reproductive anatomy and the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth, developmental differences in the sexes, and reproductive technologies. Also covers problems such as breast cancer, premenstrual syndrome and osteoporosis. Includes the role of women in the healthcare system as well as biology and science in general. Not for biology major or minor credit. Same as WGST-250. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Interdisciplinary.

Organismal Biology will focus on the level of the organism as the biological scale through which to build the student’s understanding of 5 core concepts in biology, evolution, information flow, structure-function relationships, energy transformations, and systems biology. This course is designed as an introductory course, meaning it introduces fundamental concepts that will be elaborated on and reinforced at a more sophisticated and deeper level in the more advanced courses that are taken as distribution requirements in the junior and senior year. Prerequisites: BIOL-101 and BIOL-102 or permission of the instructor. 4 SH.

Organismal Biology Lab. Co-requisite: BIOL-205. 0SH

Biostatistics will focus on the collection and analysis of biological data. The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of experimental and sampling design,as well as quantitative hypothesis testing. Some equations will be covered in the course; however, the emphasis will be on interpretation and presentation of statistical results. These concepts will be reinforced in upper level biology/ecology/neuroscience courses taken by students to fulfill distribution requirements during their junior and senior years. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and either BIOL-101, BIOL-102,ECOL-100 or EENV 101. 4 SH. 4 lecture hours. CC: Analytical Thought.

This course serves as an introduction to the systems of the body, including basic study of structure and function. Topics include an introduction to homeostasis, cells and tissues, as well as basic functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Pre-requisites: BIOL-102 Cell Biology and Genetics. 4 SH

Examines embryo development, focusing on cellular and regulatory mechanisms that guide the process. Topics include the events of development from fertilization through organogenesis in a range of animal systems from sea urchins through mammals. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 3 SH. CC: Ethics Intensive.

An investigative approach to the study of animal development, emphasizing cellular and molecular techniques. Students work in small groups to conduct and analyze self-designed experiments with invertebrate embryos. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Ethics Intensive.

Examines the evolutionary relationships among the vertebrate classes, using comparative morphological evidence. Utilizes an organ system approach to the study of anatomy, and considers unique adaptations of individual vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 3 SH.

Organ-based study of representative vertebrates, including shark and cat dissections. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-302. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

Examines the molecular aspects of cell structure and function and the molecular processes that regulate cell behavior. Emphasizes experimental and problem-based approaches, and includes information on the cell biology of human disease. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 3 SH.

Introduces the laboratory techniques commonly used in the study of cell biology. Includes labs on the isolation and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-306. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

General and comparative physiology. Emphasizes membrane, neural, muscular and homeostatic physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL-102 and junior standing. 3 SH.

An introduction to the morphology, physiology and genetics of microorganisms. Discusses the roles of microorganisms in the environment and in human disease. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or ECOL-201. 3 SH

Emphasizes basic bacteriologic techniques, including staining, culturing and identification. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-312. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or ECOL-201. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

A laboratory in general animal and human exercise physiology. Investigates the physiological basis of responses to exercise and extreme environments with an emphasis on neural, muscular, respiratory and cardiovascular mechanisms. Uses some animal models. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-310. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 and junior standing. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

Examines the structure and function of DNA and RNA of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics include recombinant DNA technology, genomics and bioinformatics. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. CHEM-221 strongly recommended. 3 SH.

Investigates the structure and function of DNA through techniques of molecular biology. Topics include agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA hybridization and gene cloning. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-316. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

General Biochemistry is an upper-level course designed for majors in the biology department. It introduces and expounds upon the basic unifying principles of macromolecule structure, function, and metabolism. The course content covers 5 broad areas: structure, function, biosignaling, energy and metabolism. Prerequisites for this course are BIOL102 and CHEM221

This workshop-style course will explore advanced topics in the expression, evolution and inheritance of genetic material, as well as the modern techniques that are used in their analysis. It will also consider the ethical issues that arise from the generation and potential uses of the resulting knowledge. It will build upon the basic molecular and Mendelian genetics concepts taught at the introductory level. Prerequisite: BIOL 102 or permission of instructor. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 1 laboratory hour. CC:Ethics Intensive.

Explores the adaptive value of animal behavior with an emphasis on theory and hypothesis testing using examples drawn from primary literature. Major topics include sexual selection, mating systems, parental care, sociality, foraging theory, antipredator behavior, game theory, and communication framed within an evolutionary context. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3 SH.

Field and laboratory techniques in behavioral data collection, experimental design and statistical analysis. Hypothesis development and testing emphasized. A portion of the grade is based on an independent research project. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-324. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

An introduction to evolutionary themes and functional approaches to invertebrate animal biology. Course covers a broad survey of the invertebrate phyla. Within the coverage of each group, unique aspects of morphology, physiology, ecology, and behavior are discussed in light of the selective forces that have favored their evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or BIOL-304 or ECOL-110 or ECOL-201. 3 SH.

An introduction to invertebrate phyla and subgroups with emphasis on form and functional morphology, organ systems, life history, ecology and behavior. Course includes dissections, examination of preserved material, demonstrations and observations of living animals. In addition, students organize an invertebrate collection based on local fauna. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-326. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or BIOL-304 or ECOL-110 or ECOL-201. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

Explores patterns of local and worldwide biological diversity to better understand factors that generate hotspots of diversity, ways to measure diversity, value derived from biodiversity, and the variety of threats to diversity. Examines topics of basic ecology, including characteristics of individuals, populations and communities, and how conservation applies to these levels of diversity. Explores the design and management of protected areas and the role of people in them. All topics are infused with examples from local regions as well as from around the world in order to form connections between the theory and real life. Both BIOL-330 and BIOL-331 must be taken to satisfy the Ethics Intensive area of the Central Curriculum. Prerequisites: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3SH. CC: Ethics Intensive.

Field and lab methods to measure biodiversity and the ecosystem services gained from biodiverse systems will be explored, as well as alternative approaches to manage and conserve biodiversity. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL-330. 1SH. CC: Ethics Intensive

This course will introduce students to the biotic and abiotic factors that influence the size and trajectory of populations. Topics of the course will include understanding demographic rates, density independent and density dependent population growth rates, density, population dynamics of structured and non-structures populations,competitions, and predation. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3 SH.

This course will introduce students to methods used in estimating demographic rates and population parameters, such as age structure. Concepts fundamental to experimental design and statistical analysis of data will be stressed. Laboratory cannot be taken without BIOL-332. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

This course provides an examination of the ecology of marine and estuarine systems based on the principles of population biology and community ecology. Studies the ecology of the major marine communities: rocky intertidal and subtidal substrate, mangroves, salt marshes, kelp, soft substrate, estuarine, plankton, coral reef and deep sea. Emphasis is placed on current hypotheses concerning the processes controlling the distribution and abundance of organisms in these communities and critical evaluation of the primary scientific literature. Prerequisites: ECOL-201, or BIOL-205, or EENV-220. 3SH.

This course is a 9 day field course where we compare marine ecosystems in the Bahamas or other locations investigating their structure and function. During the field days, we sample different parts of the ecosystems (the pelagic system, coral reefs, mangroves, and hard- and soft benthic communities and their associated fauna and fish communities). Field work is performed as group projects that have been planned and designed in advance by the students. Prerequisites:BIOL 340 and either ECOL-201, BIOL-205, or EENV-220. 1SH.

Offered as a capstone experience for biology majors in Group B. Provides an authentic research experience based in the area of expertise of the supervising faculty. Students will learn important laboratory and/or field approaches to collect novel data in order to answer research questions. Course elements include experimental design, data collection and analysis, and presentation in oral and written formats. Prerequisites: Senior standing, BIOL-205, and either BIOL-220 or MATH-108 or MATH-180, or permission of the instructor. 4 SH. Capstone.

Investigates how the immune system defends vertebrate organisms against invasion by pathogenic microorganisms. Discusses recognition of antigens and interactions between components ofthe immune system from a molecular perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 3 SH.

Techniques used in immunological studies. Topics include antibody purification, immunofluorescence and Western blot analysis. Laboratory cannot be taken without BIOL-400. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

The physiology of photosynthetic organisms. Includes photosynthesis, translocation, metabolism, mineral nutrition, photoperiodism, hormones, growth and development. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 3 SH.

A series of experiments designed to illustrate the unique physiology of photosynthetic organisms. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-404. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

The ecology of freshwater ecosystems. Emphasizes biota of freshwater and their relationships with physical and chemical components of lakes, streams and reservoirs. Same as ECOL-408. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3 SH.

Field laboratory in aquatic ecology techniques. Topics include physical and chemical measurements and the identification and enumeration of phytoplankton, zooplankton, aquatic plants and benthic organisms. Same as ECOL-409. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-408 (or ECOL-408). Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 1 SH. 4 laboratory hours.

This course deals with the interrelationships among hormones, the brain, and behavior. The role of the nervous system and hormones in the development and regulation of behavior, as well as how experience can regulate neuroendocrine physiology, will be examined. This course puts special emphasis on generating and testing hypotheses based on knowledge gained from reviewing the primary literature. Specific topics covered include the endocrine regulation of reproductive behavior, aggressive behavior, biological rhythms, energy balance, stress, learning,and memory. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. Corequisite: BIOL-441. 3 SH. CC: Writing Intensive.

This course investigates the experimental methodology used by behavioral neuroendocrinologists to investigate the interrelationships among hormones, the brain, and behavior. The course provides hands-on learning about laboratory techniques that examine neuropeptides, hormones, brain structures, and behavior, as well as proper use of animals in research, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Hypothesis development and testing is emphasized, and a portion of the grade is based on an independent research project. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. Corequisite: BIOL-440. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Writing Intensive.

This course is a detailed look at the sophisticated cellular and molecular mechanisms in the nervous system and how these mechanisms provide the foundation for circuits and functional neuroanatomical structures capable of generating complex behaviors and physiological functions. This course connects functional cellular and anatomical units of the nervous system to behaviors typically addressed by the field of psychology, such as learning, motivation, addiction, and psychological disorders. The intial material focuses on the molecular structure and function of neurons and then builds upon this foundation by progressively assembling the functional neuroanatomical structures of the nervous system and considering the complex behaviors that these structures generate. Prerequisites: BIOL-102, PSYC-101 and junior standing or instructor’s permission. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours. CC: Interdisciplinary.

Varying topics of interest to students and instructor. Possible topics include genetic engineering advances in embryology, plant products, reproductive physiology and stress ecology. Prerequisites: Prior course in general topic area and instructor’s permission. Variable credit.

Career investigation for junior and senior biology majors. May be repeated once. A written report of the internship will be required. Prerequisite: First two years of the biology major program. 1 SH.

Investigation of a specific topic or problem in biology under the guidance of an appropriate faculty member. 1-4 SH.

Introduces students to methods and techniques of biological research in the context of a collaborative research project. Required for students in the Group A track. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. 4 SH. 16 contact hours. Capstone.

Collaborative research with an emphasis on presentation of data and explanation of results. Required for students in the Group A track. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. 4 SH. 16 contact hours. Capstone. CC: Writing Intensive.

Explores salient issues in the biological sciences from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and either BIOL-101 or BIOL-102 or instructor’s permission. 2-4 SH. CC: Interdisciplinary

The course will explore the scientific basis of different Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and genome editing technologies (GET). The medical, public health, societal, environmental, and economic impacts that result from the use of ART & GET, and ethical issues pertaining to disparities in access to ART & GET based on insurance coverage, race, ethnicity, and geography will also be examined. Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing and BIOL-102 or Instructor’s permission. 4SH. CC: Interdisciplinary, Ethics Intensive.

Emphasizes analysis of biological problems relevant to the human experience and presents basic biological
concepts in a variety of contexts. Subject matter might include medicine, environmental issues, ecology,
molecular biology, physiology and others. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Scientific Explanations.

Examination of descent with modification from a common ancestor, evidence for evolution, processes by which evolutionary changes occur, and how ecological interactions drive such changes. Course content will be linked to the five core concepts of biology (evolution; structure and function; information flow; energy transformations; and systems). Topics include the link between genotype and phenotype as it relates to natural selection and evolutionary change; mechanisms of microevolution; speciation processes; population growth and regulation; species interactions; and ecosystem structure and function. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Scientific Explanations.

Examination of life at the cellular level, focusing on the five core concepts of biology (evolution, structure and function, information flow, engergy transformations, and systems). Topics include cell structure and function, protein structure and function as the link between genotype and phenotype, information flow from gene to protein, inheritance of traits in eukaryotic organisms, membrane structure and transport, energetics on the cellular level, cell cycle control and cancer. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.

Examines the genetic and biological basis of gender difference, the unique biology of the female body and women’s healthcare issues. Topics include female reproductive anatomy and the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and birth, developmental differences in the sexes, and reproductive technologies. Also covers problems such as breast cancer, premenstrual syndrome and osteoporosis. Includes the role of women in the healthcare system as well as biology and science in general. Not for biology major or minor credit. Same as WGST-250. Pre-requisite: Sophomore standing. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Interdisciplinary.

Organismal Biology will focus on the level of the organism as the biological scale through which to build the student’s understanding of 5 core concepts in biology, evolution, information flow, structure-function relationships, energy transformations, and systems biology. This course is designed as an introductory course, meaning it introduces fundamental concepts that will be elaborated on and reinforced at a more sophisticated and deeper level in the more advanced courses that are taken as distribution requirements in the junior and senior year. Prerequisites: BIOL-101 and BIOL-102 or permission of the instructor. 4 SH.

Organismal Biology Lab. Co-requisite: BIOL-205. 0SH

Biostatistics will focus on the collection and analysis of biological data. The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of experimental and sampling design,as well as quantitative hypothesis testing. Some equations will be covered in the course; however, the emphasis will be on interpretation and presentation of statistical results. These concepts will be reinforced in upper level biology/ecology/neuroscience courses taken by students to fulfill distribution requirements during their junior and senior years. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and either BIOL-101, BIOL-102,ECOL-100 or EENV 101. 4 SH. 4 lecture hours. CC: Analytical Thought.

This course serves as an introduction to the systems of the body, including basic study of structure and function. Topics include an introduction to homeostasis, cells and tissues, as well as basic functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Pre-requisites: BIOL-102 Cell Biology and Genetics. 4 SH

Examines embryo development, focusing on cellular and regulatory mechanisms that guide the process. Topics include the events of development from fertilization through organogenesis in a range of animal systems from sea urchins through mammals. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 3 SH. CC: Ethics Intensive.

An investigative approach to the study of animal development, emphasizing cellular and molecular techniques. Students work in small groups to conduct and analyze self-designed experiments with invertebrate embryos. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Ethics Intensive.

Examines the evolutionary relationships among the vertebrate classes, using comparative morphological evidence. Utilizes an organ system approach to the study of anatomy, and considers unique adaptations of individual vertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 3 SH.

Organ-based study of representative vertebrates, including shark and cat dissections. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-302. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

Examines the molecular aspects of cell structure and function and the molecular processes that regulate cell behavior. Emphasizes experimental and problem-based approaches, and includes information on the cell biology of human disease. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 3 SH.

Introduces the laboratory techniques commonly used in the study of cell biology. Includes labs on the isolation and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-306. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

General and comparative physiology. Emphasizes membrane, neural, muscular and homeostatic physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL-102 and junior standing. 3 SH.

An introduction to the morphology, physiology and genetics of microorganisms. Discusses the roles of microorganisms in the environment and in human disease. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or ECOL-201. 3 SH

Emphasizes basic bacteriologic techniques, including staining, culturing and identification. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-312. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or ECOL-201. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

A laboratory in general animal and human exercise physiology. Investigates the physiological basis of responses to exercise and extreme environments with an emphasis on neural, muscular, respiratory and cardiovascular mechanisms. Uses some animal models. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-310. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 and junior standing. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

Examines the structure and function of DNA and RNA of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics include recombinant DNA technology, genomics and bioinformatics. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. CHEM-221 strongly recommended. 3 SH.

Investigates the structure and function of DNA through techniques of molecular biology. Topics include agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA hybridization and gene cloning. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-316. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

General Biochemistry is an upper-level course designed for majors in the biology department. It introduces and expounds upon the basic unifying principles of macromolecule structure, function, and metabolism. The course content covers 5 broad areas: structure, function, biosignaling, energy and metabolism. Prerequisites for this course are BIOL102 and CHEM221

This workshop-style course will explore advanced topics in the expression, evolution and inheritance of genetic material, as well as the modern techniques that are used in their analysis. It will also consider the ethical issues that arise from the generation and potential uses of the resulting knowledge. It will build upon the basic molecular and Mendelian genetics concepts taught at the introductory level. Prerequisite: BIOL 102 or permission of instructor. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours. 1 laboratory hour. CC:Ethics Intensive.

Explores the adaptive value of animal behavior with an emphasis on theory and hypothesis testing using examples drawn from primary literature. Major topics include sexual selection, mating systems, parental care, sociality, foraging theory, antipredator behavior, game theory, and communication framed within an evolutionary context. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3 SH.

Field and laboratory techniques in behavioral data collection, experimental design and statistical analysis. Hypothesis development and testing emphasized. A portion of the grade is based on an independent research project. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-324. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

An introduction to evolutionary themes and functional approaches to invertebrate animal biology. Course covers a broad survey of the invertebrate phyla. Within the coverage of each group, unique aspects of morphology, physiology, ecology, and behavior are discussed in light of the selective forces that have favored their evolution. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or BIOL-304 or ECOL-110 or ECOL-201. 3 SH.

An introduction to invertebrate phyla and subgroups with emphasis on form and functional morphology, organ systems, life history, ecology and behavior. Course includes dissections, examination of preserved material, demonstrations and observations of living animals. In addition, students organize an invertebrate collection based on local fauna. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-326. Prerequisite: BIOL-205 or BIOL-304 or ECOL-110 or ECOL-201. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

Explores patterns of local and worldwide biological diversity to better understand factors that generate hotspots of diversity, ways to measure diversity, value derived from biodiversity, and the variety of threats to diversity. Examines topics of basic ecology, including characteristics of individuals, populations and communities, and how conservation applies to these levels of diversity. Explores the design and management of protected areas and the role of people in them. All topics are infused with examples from local regions as well as from around the world in order to form connections between the theory and real life. Both BIOL-330 and BIOL-331 must be taken to satisfy the Ethics Intensive area of the Central Curriculum. Prerequisites: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3SH. CC: Ethics Intensive.

Field and lab methods to measure biodiversity and the ecosystem services gained from biodiverse systems will be explored, as well as alternative approaches to manage and conserve biodiversity. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL-330. 1SH. CC: Ethics Intensive

This course will introduce students to the biotic and abiotic factors that influence the size and trajectory of populations. Topics of the course will include understanding demographic rates, density independent and density dependent population growth rates, density, population dynamics of structured and non-structures populations,competitions, and predation. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3 SH.

This course will introduce students to methods used in estimating demographic rates and population parameters, such as age structure. Concepts fundamental to experimental design and statistical analysis of data will be stressed. Laboratory cannot be taken without BIOL-332. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

This course provides an examination of the ecology of marine and estuarine systems based on the principles of population biology and community ecology. Studies the ecology of the major marine communities: rocky intertidal and subtidal substrate, mangroves, salt marshes, kelp, soft substrate, estuarine, plankton, coral reef and deep sea. Emphasis is placed on current hypotheses concerning the processes controlling the distribution and abundance of organisms in these communities and critical evaluation of the primary scientific literature. Prerequisites: ECOL-201, or BIOL-205, or EENV-220. 3SH.

This course is a 9 day field course where we compare marine ecosystems in the Bahamas or other locations investigating their structure and function. During the field days, we sample different parts of the ecosystems (the pelagic system, coral reefs, mangroves, and hard- and soft benthic communities and their associated fauna and fish communities). Field work is performed as group projects that have been planned and designed in advance by the students. Prerequisites:BIOL 340 and either ECOL-201, BIOL-205, or EENV-220. 1SH.

Offered as a capstone experience for biology majors in Group B. Provides an authentic research experience based in the area of expertise of the supervising faculty. Students will learn important laboratory and/or field approaches to collect novel data in order to answer research questions. Course elements include experimental design, data collection and analysis, and presentation in oral and written formats. Prerequisites: Senior standing, BIOL-205, and either BIOL-220 or MATH-108 or MATH-180, or permission of the instructor. 4 SH. Capstone.

Investigates how the immune system defends vertebrate organisms against invasion by pathogenic microorganisms. Discusses recognition of antigens and interactions between components ofthe immune system from a molecular perspective. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 3 SH.

Techniques used in immunological studies. Topics include antibody purification, immunofluorescence and Western blot analysis. Laboratory cannot be taken without BIOL-400. Prerequisite: BIOL-102. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

The physiology of photosynthetic organisms. Includes photosynthesis, translocation, metabolism, mineral nutrition, photoperiodism, hormones, growth and development. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 3 SH.

A series of experiments designed to illustrate the unique physiology of photosynthetic organisms. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-404. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours.

The ecology of freshwater ecosystems. Emphasizes biota of freshwater and their relationships with physical and chemical components of lakes, streams and reservoirs. Same as ECOL-408. Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 3 SH.

Field laboratory in aquatic ecology techniques. Topics include physical and chemical measurements and the identification and enumeration of phytoplankton, zooplankton, aquatic plants and benthic organisms. Same as ECOL-409. Laboratory may not be taken without BIOL-408 (or ECOL-408). Prerequisite: BIOL-101 or ECOL-100. 1 SH. 4 laboratory hours.

This course deals with the interrelationships among hormones, the brain, and behavior. The role of the nervous system and hormones in the development and regulation of behavior, as well as how experience can regulate neuroendocrine physiology, will be examined. This course puts special emphasis on generating and testing hypotheses based on knowledge gained from reviewing the primary literature. Specific topics covered include the endocrine regulation of reproductive behavior, aggressive behavior, biological rhythms, energy balance, stress, learning,and memory. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. Corequisite: BIOL-441. 3 SH. CC: Writing Intensive.

This course investigates the experimental methodology used by behavioral neuroendocrinologists to investigate the interrelationships among hormones, the brain, and behavior. The course provides hands-on learning about laboratory techniques that examine neuropeptides, hormones, brain structures, and behavior, as well as proper use of animals in research, experimental design, and statistical analysis. Hypothesis development and testing is emphasized, and a portion of the grade is based on an independent research project. Prerequisite: BIOL-205. Corequisite: BIOL-440. 1 SH. 3 laboratory hours. CC: Writing Intensive.

This course is a detailed look at the sophisticated cellular and molecular mechanisms in the nervous system and how these mechanisms provide the foundation for circuits and functional neuroanatomical structures capable of generating complex behaviors and physiological functions. This course connects functional cellular and anatomical units of the nervous system to behaviors typically addressed by the field of psychology, such as learning, motivation, addiction, and psychological disorders. The intial material focuses on the molecular structure and function of neurons and then builds upon this foundation by progressively assembling the functional neuroanatomical structures of the nervous system and considering the complex behaviors that these structures generate. Prerequisites: BIOL-102, PSYC-101 and junior standing or instructor’s permission. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours. CC: Interdisciplinary.

Varying topics of interest to students and instructor. Possible topics include genetic engineering advances in embryology, plant products, reproductive physiology and stress ecology. Prerequisites: Prior course in general topic area and instructor’s permission. Variable credit.

Career investigation for junior and senior biology majors. May be repeated once. A written report of the internship will be required. Prerequisite: First two years of the biology major program. 1 SH.

Investigation of a specific topic or problem in biology under the guidance of an appropriate faculty member. 1-4 SH.

Introduces students to methods and techniques of biological research in the context of a collaborative research project. Required for students in the Group A track. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. 4 SH. 16 contact hours. Capstone.

Collaborative research with an emphasis on presentation of data and explanation of results. Required for students in the Group A track. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. 4 SH. 16 contact hours. Capstone. CC: Writing Intensive.

Explores salient issues in the biological sciences from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and either BIOL-101 or BIOL-102 or instructor’s permission. 2-4 SH. CC: Interdisciplinary

The course will explore the scientific basis of different Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and genome editing technologies (GET). The medical, public health, societal, environmental, and economic impacts that result from the use of ART & GET, and ethical issues pertaining to disparities in access to ART & GET based on insurance coverage, race, ethnicity, and geography will also be examined. Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing and BIOL-102 or Instructor’s permission. 4SH. CC: Interdisciplinary, Ethics Intensive.