Fall 2013 Course Schedule - Updated Hourly

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Public Health

PH 347 - Public Health Seminar

4 sem. hrs. Prereq: Consent of the instructor. Normally open only to senior public health majors. Addresses the history of public health, discusses the current fields of public health and offers the student the opportunity to explore and learn about employment and graduate opportunities through readings, video and film, guest speakers, field trips, presentations, and other activities. Scott. Leiter.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	03:00PM-06:00PM	N/A	Elizabeth A. Scott	Open	12	Yes	4.00

Philosophy

PHIL 119 - World Religions

4 sem. hrs. Explores the fundamental belief systems of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Luo.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Shirong Luo	Open	15	No	4.00

PHIL 131 - Biomedical Ethics

4 sem. hrs. Examines moral questions concerning rights and responsibilities in professional biomedical relationships. Includes issues such as truth-telling, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, patient self-determination, reproductive technologies, euthanasia, eugenics, and broader questions of justice in health care. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Shirong Luo	Open	10	No	4.00
SS	09/05/2013 - 12/05/2013	,Thu	04:30PM-08:30PM	N/A	Helena Gourko	Open	20	No	4.00

PHIL 152 - Philosopy Through Literature and Film

4 sem. hrs. Examines philosophical themes and issues found in major works of literature and film. Based on a realization that meaning and truth arise through reflection upon everyday lived reality, we explore how one lives, struggles, and creates meaning in one's search for identity, wholeness, and truth by examining works of literature and film through various lenses of critical analysis. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Shirong Luo	Wlst	0	No	4.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Julia Legas	Open	17	No	4.00

PHIL 225 - Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Information Technology

4 sem. hrs. Offers students involved in all aspects of information technology an opportunity to reflect on the unique responsibilities of information technology professionals, the benefits and the costs of various aspects of the technology, and the implications for the future of currently evolving technologies. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	12:30PM-01:50PM	N/A	Jo Trigilio	Open	15	No	4.00

PHIL 237 - Philosophy of Mind

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: One course in philosophy or psychology or consent of the instructor. Explores the nature of human consciousness and the self. Focuses on the views of contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and Asian religious thinkers; readings include classical authors such as Descartes as well as contemporary philosophers such as Daniel Dennett. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	06:30PM-09:20PM	N/A	Lendsey Melton	Open	13	No	4.00

PHIL 245 - Existentialism

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: One course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. Examines some of the major themes of existentialist thought using the work of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Camus, Sartre, de Beauvoir, and others. Addresses questions like: How does the reality of death affect the meaning of life? Is existence absurd? Is human freedom a benefit or a burden? What does it mean to live authentically? Raymond.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Thu	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Diane Grossman	Open	13	No	4.00

Physics

PHYS 103 - Great Discoveries in Science

4 sem. hrs. Focuses on breakthrough ideas concerning the universal laws of nature, the origin and composition of the universe, the nature of matter, and the origin and evolution of life. Encourages learning through inquiry and cooperative strategies to foster an appreciation of the processes, accomplishments, and limitations of science. Weekly laboratory. Designed for non-majors. Jordan.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri	10:00AM-10:50AM	N/A	Michael P. Jordan	Open	7	No	4.00

PHYS 103L - Great Disc. in Science Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Fri	01:30PM-04:20PM	N/A	Michael P. Jordan	Open	7	No	0.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Wed	01:30PM-04:20PM	N/A	Michael P. Jordan	Open	8	No	0.00

PHYS 110 - Intro Physics I

4 or 8 sem. hrs. Prereq.: Secondary school algebra. (PHYS 110 is prereq. to PHYS 111.) Teaches the fundamentals of physics for students with preparation in algebra and trigonometry. Topics drawn from mechanics, electricity and magnetism, heat, waves, sound, optics, and modern physics. Weekly three-hour laboratory and one-hour interactive problem-solving session. Barankov.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri ,Wed	08:00AM-08:50AM 12:30PM-01:20PM	N/A N/A	Dipti Sharma	Open	9	No	4.00

PHYS 110L - Intro. Physics Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	04:00PM-06:50PM	N/A	Neeharika Sinha	Open	6	No	0.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Thu	02:00PM-04:50PM	N/A	Neeharika Sinha	Open	5	No	0.00
03	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Wed	01:30PM-04:20PM	N/A	Dipti Sharma	Wlst	0	No	0.00

PHYS 112 - Funds of Physics I

4 or 8 sem. hrs. Prereq. or concurrent: MATH 120, 121.(PHYS 112 is prereq. to PHYS 113.) Prereq.: MATH 120 & MATH 121 or with consent of the instructor. Concentrates on the subjects of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism and on the concepts of particle and field, motion, mass, force, energy, and momentum. Additional material drawn from kinetic theory, heat, and thermodynamics. First course in physics for science majors. Weekly three-hour laboratory and one-hour interactive problem-solving session. Kaplan.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri ,Wed	12:30PM-01:20PM 11:00AM-11:50AM	N/A N/A	Michael P. Jordan	Open	18	No	4.00

PHYS 112L - Fund. Physics Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	05:30PM-08:20PM	N/A	Gregary Prince	Clsd	0	No	0.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Fri	01:30PM-04:20PM	N/A	Gregary Prince	Open	12	No	0.00
03	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	01:30PM-04:20PM	N/A	Gregary Prince	Open	7	No	0.00

PHYS 201 - Wave Phenomena and Introductory Modern Physics

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PHYS 112/113. Focuses on wave properties common to both optics and acoustics and then extends these topics to introduce key ideas in modern physics. Rounds out a general background in physics and is recommended, along with PHYS 112/113, for preparation for the MCAT exam. Kaplan.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri	09:00AM-09:50AM	N/A	Michael D. Kaplan	Open	8	No	4.00

PHYS 331 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: CHEM 226 and PHYS 113. See description under the Department of Chemistry.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	12:00PM-01:20PM	N/A	Michael D. Kaplan	Open	22	No	4.00

PHYS 331L - Thermodynamics & Kinetics Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Wed	02:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Michael D. Kaplan	Clsd	8	No	0.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Fri	12:00PM-03:50PM	N/A	Dipti Sharma	Clsd	8	No	0.00
03	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	01:30PM-05:20PM	N/A	Dipti Sharma	Open	7	No	0.00

PHYS 390 - Physics Seminar

No Credit. Required of all physics majors; other students are invited to attend.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	06:00PM-06:50PM	N/A	Jennifer A. Roecklein-Canfield, Ph.D	Open	4	Yes	0.00

Political Science

POLS 101 - Introduction to American Politics

4 sem. hrs. Introduces students to the fundamentals of American government and analyzes important and controversial political issues. Through lecture, discussion, and readings, examines: the Congress, the presidency, the courts, voting behavior, political participation, interest groups, political parties, social movements, civil rights, and civil liberties. A special focus will be on applying theories to current events in American politics. Paden, Doherty.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Catherine Paden	Open	18	No	4.00

POLS 102 - Introduction to International Politics

4 sem. hrs. Introduces patterns of relations among states, both conflictual and cooperative. Examines relations between the superpowers and between the developed states and the Third World countries. Discusses current issues in international relations such as wars, terrorism, trade, international organizations, international law, human rights, migration and trafficking, North-South relations, globalization, and environmental concerns. Abuza.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	09:30AM-10:50AM	N/A	Zachary Abuza	Open	27	No	4.00

POLS 103 - The Nature of Politics

4 sem. hrs. Introduces political theory and its contributions to the study of politics by considering problems of citizenship in different regimes. Examines both classic texts of political philosophy (including Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx) and the writings and speeches of political actors (both real and in fiction and film). Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri	09:00AM-09:50AM	N/A	TBA	Open	22	No	4.00

POLS 212 - Politics Unplugged

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: POLS 101 or consent of the instructor. Prepares students for direct involvement in the political process with legislators or nongovernment organizations involved in policy formation. Provides an overview of the Massachusetts political system through classroom study, speakers, and site visits. Focuses on 'hands-on' skills: oral briefings, political research, and writing for policymakers. This course is required for participation in the Lee Family Foundation internship program. Doherty.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Leanne Doherty Mason	Open	16	No	4.00

POLS 216 - American Judiciary & Legal Issues

4 sem. hrs. Examines the American court system as an institution of the U.S. government, and the relationships among law, politics, and society. Examines the meaning of law in the U.S. context; the institutions of law in the U.S. - both the federal and state court systems; and will include discussion and debate on several contemporary legal issues, including same-sex marriage, pornography, affirmative action, and the death penalty. Paden.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	02:00PM-03:20PM	N/A	Catherine Paden	Open	15	No	4.00

POLS 219 - Gender & Politics

4 sem. hrs. Considers the role of gender in American politics, including historical and contemporary examples of movements, interest groups, and electoral politics. Places special emphasis on women who have served in Congress or the State House. Doherty.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	01:30PM-02:50PM	N/A	Leanne Doherty Mason	Open	14	No	4.00

POLS 225 - Int'l Politics of East Asia

4 sem. hrs. Examines the international politics of East Asia, with particular attention to the foreign policies of the great powers: the U.S., China, and Japan; as well as to the flashpoints on the Korean Peninsula and Taiwan. Also examines important transnational issues in the region, as well as the region's rapid economic development. Abuza.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	12:30PM-01:50PM	N/A	Zachary Abuza	Open	16	No	4.00

POLS 236 - Political Novels

4 sem. hrs. Not offered in 2012-2014.] Approaches great literature with particular interest in novelists' observations on politics. Examines issues such as: the failings of a modern politics reliant on technology and wealth; the problem of evil; the effects of ideology on human nature; and the relationship between the individual and the state. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Benjamin Cole	Open	9	No	4.00

POLS 242 - Government and Politics of Africa

4 sem. hrs. Examines political, economic, and social development of Africa, with special attention to the legacy of colonialism and the Cold War era and their impact on contemporary national-building projects. Topics include conflict and identity, democracy and development, the state and civil society, military governance, and Africa's role in regional and international politics. Connell.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Dan Connell	Open	17	No	4.00

POLS 250 - Democratization in Latin America

Why does Costa Rica serve as a model for democracy and development, while next-door neighbor Nicaragua remains one of the poorest countries in the world, mired in a struggle to democratize? Why have democratic regimes in Chile and Uruguay consolidated, while Venezuela and Ecuador have experienced a steady erosion of democratic institutions and norms? While some suggest that institutions, culture, or the timing of elections in democratic transitions play dominant roles in explaining these divergent outcomes, others point to the Cold War, neo-imperialism, and the resource curse as factors holding back would-be democracies. This course uses a comparative case study approach to test the major theories of democratic transition, focusing on the experiences of Central and South American countries.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	01:30PM-02:50PM	N/A	Benjamin Cole	Open	22	No	4.00

POLS 370 - Internship

8 sem. hrs. Prereq.: Consent of the department. Doherty, Cole.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	Catherine Paden	Open	20	Yes	8.00

POLS 390 - Senior Seminar

4 sem. hrs. Offers an intensive study of a specific topic in political science. Required of all senior political Department of Political Science and international relations science majors. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Thu	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Zachary Abuza	Open	12	No	4.00

Psychology

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychological Science

4 sem. hrs. Surveys contemporary approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Covers topics from neurons to neuroses, including perception, memory, social interaction, personality, and mental disorders. Turner, Feldman, Dukes.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	02:00PM-03:20PM	N/A	Amanda Natalie Carey	Wlst	0	No	4.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri	09:00AM-09:50AM	N/A	Geoffrey Turner	Wlst	0	No	4.00
03	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri	10:00AM-10:50AM	N/A	Geoffrey Turner	Wlst	0	No	4.00

PSYC 201 - Biological Psychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Considers some of the ways behavior and experience are related to biological processes. Classroom and laboratory topics include brain structure and function, drugs and addiction, brain damage, sleep and consciousness, stress, memory and amnesia, and mental illness. Includes lectures and laboratory sessions. Galli, Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	09:30AM-10:50AM	N/A	Amanda Natalie Carey	Wlst	0	No	4.00

PSYC 201L - Biological Psyc Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	10:00AM-11:50AM	N/A	Amanda Natalie Carey	Open	2	No	0.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	01:00PM-02:50PM	N/A	Amanda Natalie Carey	Wlst	0	No	0.00

PSYC 203 - Research Methods in Psychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101 and MATH 118. Uses lectures and laboratories to introduce the methods and statistics used in the study of psychology, including case study, survey, observation, and experimentation. Gives special attention to critical-thinking skills and the design and evaluation of scientific research. Reeder, Dukes, Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Kristin Dukes	Open	7	No	4.00

PSYC 203L - Research Methods in Psychology Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	09:30AM-10:50AM	N/A	Kristin Dukes	Open	7	No	0.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	12:30PM-01:50PM	N/A	Kristin Dukes	Open	2	No	0.00

PSYC 230 - Theories of Personality

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Surveys various theoretical approaches to the study of personality development and dynamics, including trait, biological, psychoanalytic, behaviorist, and phenomenological theories. Considers selected empirical work and assessment techniques. Feldman.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Gregory Feldman	Open	5	No	4.00

PSYC 231 - Abnormal Psychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Explores the nature and dynamics of psychological disorders including anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and addiction. Emphasizes the issue of individual psychological growth and the interrelationship of normal and abnormal phenomena. Feldman, Martin, Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	01:30PM-02:50PM	N/A	Sarah Martin	Wlst	0	No	4.00

PSYC 232 - Health Psychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Explores the biological, psychological, and social factors related to health and illness. Includes discussion of the biological factors involved in prevention and treatment; the role of personal factors such as lifestyle choices, stress, addictions, and coping mechanisms; and social factors related to compliance and health care delivery. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	TBA	Wlst	0	No	4.00

PSYC 235 - Developmental Psychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Considers the theoretical approaches and methodological issues involved in understanding normative development from conception to adolescence. Examines the origins and progression of biological, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional systems, as well as the complex interactions among them, via lecture, discussion, demonstration, and observation. Childrearing and education implications are discussed. Turner, Martin, Birchander.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri	12:30PM-01:20PM	N/A	Geoffrey Turner	Wlst	1	No	4.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Ellen Birchander	Wlst	0	No	4.00

PSYC 236 - Psychology of Adolescence

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Provides a systematic analysis of adolescent and young adult development, focusing on gender and cultural issues as well as major theories of psychological and social development. Turner, Birchander.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	12:30PM-01:50PM	N/A	Ellen Birchander	Clsd	0	No	4.00

PSYC 237N - Life Span Development

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101, nursing major, and have not taken PSYC 235. Explores the development of the individual from birth to death using psychological theory and research. Stresses the interaction of social, cognitive, and biological factors in human development; the interaction between the person and the environment; and the transitions across the lifespan. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Wed	06:30PM-09:30PM	N/A	Ms. Christine B. Sieberg	Wlst	0	No	4.00
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	TBA	Clsd	0	No	4.00

PSYC 243 - Cognitive Psychology

(Previously Memory, Thought, and Language) 4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Examines central aspects of cognition, such as perceiving, remembering, forgetting, problem solving, decision-making, and communicating from the perspective of psychological theory, experimental findings, and everyday experience. Reeder.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	John Reeder	Open	2	No	4.00

PSYC 245 - Learning and Conditioning

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Explores basic mechanisms of learning (especially classical and operant conditioning) and how they produce changes in behavior. Emphasizes scientific research on human and animal behavior, but also considers clinical, social, and philosophical implications. Provides a theoretical foundation for understanding the interaction between behavior and the environment. Reeder, Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	02:00PM-03:20PM	N/A	John Reeder	Open	4	No	4.00

PSYC 248 - Social Psychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101. Examines behavior as it is influenced by other people and social situations. Studies social influence, person perception, interaction, attitude change, and group dynamics. Dukes.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	01:30PM-02:50PM	N/A	Kristin Dukes	Open	2	No	4.00

PSYC 301 - Research in Biopsychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 201, PSYC 203, and consent of the instructor. Provides opportunity for participation as a member of a research team in all phases of a laboratory study. Includes seminar discussion of current evidence regarding selected topics, design of an experiment, collection and analysis of data, and preparation of a report for publication. Includes lectures and laboratory sessions. Galli.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	02:00PM-03:20PM	N/A	Rachel L. Galli	Clsd	0	Yes	4.00

PSYC 301L - Research in Biopsychology Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Wed	12:30PM-03:20PM	N/A	Rachel L. Galli	Clsd	0	No	0.00

PSYC 304 - Research in Personality

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 203, PSYC 230, and consent of the instructor. Surveys the methods psychologists use to investigate personality. Topics include how theories of personality guide hypothesis development, research ethics and design, data collection and analysis, and the presentation of research findings. Students will gain direct experience in conducting a research project in personality psychology. Includes a laboratory component. Feldman.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Gregory Feldman	Open	3	Yes	4.00

PSYC 304L - Research in Personality Lab

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Thu	03:30PM-06:20PM	N/A	Gregory Feldman	Open	3	Yes	0.00

PSYC 336 - Childhood Psychopathology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 235 or PSYC 236 and consent of the instructor. Considers issues related to psychopathology in children and adolescents and the causes of such disorders. Discusses theories, research, and therapies related to these conditions. Includes lectures, discussion, and research projects. Martin.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Sarah Martin	Clsd	0	Yes	4.00

PSYC 345 - History & Systems of Psychology

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101 and consent of the instructor. Normally open only to seniors. A capstone seminar that addresses the intellectual background of topics across the psychology curriculum. Students read and discuss historically significant primary sources and explore the basis for the modern theories and findings addressed in other courses. Reeder.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue,Thu	12:30PM-01:50PM	N/A	John Reeder	Clsd	0	Yes	4.00

PSYC 350 - Independent Study

4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101 and consent of the instructor. Staff.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	Gregory Feldman Rachel L. Galli	Open	18	Yes	4.00

PSYC 380 - Fieldwork in a Psychological Setting

4-8 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 101, senior standing, and consent of the instructor. Provides staff-supervised experience to seniors in a variety of service and research settings. Involves exposure to activities such as counseling, psychological testing, special education, human resources, interviewing, psychotherapy, and laboratory research. Typically eight semester hours. Martin.

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed,Fri	09:00AM-09:50AM	N/A	Sarah Martin	Open	4	Yes	4.00

Physical Therapy

PT 600 - Professional Seminar

Professionalism is the basis of a healthcare provider's contract with society. Each semester, approximately one hour per week is devoted to a required professional seminar. Topics vary and encompass broad issues related to becoming a physical therapist (0 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
02	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Tue	11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A	Maureen Ann Harris James Sprague Huddleston	Wlst	0	No	1.00
07	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon	10:00AM-10:50AM	N/A	Maureen Ann Harris James Sprague Huddleston	Open	51	No	1.00

PT 625 - Fund Movement Science

This course provides students with the basis for understanding normal human movement. Emphasis is on biomechanics, joint structure, muscle physiology, muscle activity, exercise physiology and neurophysiology. Students explore the interaction between the systems that produce normal human movement and begin to consider how movement is affected by pathological conditions.(3 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Wed ,Wed	08:00AM-09:50AM 10:00AM-11:50AM	N/A N/A	Joanne Rivard(Malerba)	Wlst	0	No	3.00

PT 630 - Fund Concepts/Skills in Pt

Students learn and apply concepts and skills that are basic to the practice of physical therapy. Students learn how patients and clients move within their environments, and practice teaching and assisting them with the applicable skills. The semester includes lecture, laboratory, and discussion. There is an emphasis on developing professional behaviors and communication skills as well as hands-on skills. (3 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon ,Mon	08:00AM-09:50AM 10:00AM-11:50AM	N/A N/A	Joanne Rivard(Malerba)	Wlst	0	No	3.00

PT 631 - Framewrks for PT Pract: Cardio & Pulm.

Students learn and apply anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathology as they explore the issues of disease risk and prevention, as well as medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological and physical therapies, in the management of individuals with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The semester includes tutorials, lecture, laboratory, and integrated clinical experiences. The core foundations for practice are blended into each tutorial case. Issues related to the care of patients of all ages are explored and discussed. Emphasis is on history-taking, system review, physical therapy examination, diagnosis, prognosis, evaluation, and development of a physical therapy plan of care. Students also practice clinical decision-making, professional communication, and documentation. (5 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Fri ,Tue ,Fri ,Tue ,Fri ,Tue ,Fri ,Tue ,Fri ,Tue ,Fri ,Tue ,Fri	12:30PM-03:00PM 01:00PM-04:00PM 08:00AM-10:30AM 05:00PM-06:20PM 11:00AM-12:20PM 05:00PM-06:20PM 11:00AM-12:20PM 05:00PM-06:20PM 11:00AM-12:20PM 05:00PM-06:20PM 11:00AM-12:20PM 05:00PM-06:20PM 11:00AM-12:20PM	N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A	George Coggeshall	Wlst	0	No	5.00

PT 674 - Clincal Education Experience I

Students apply knowledge and skills in patient/client management in a health care setting and learn to address the physical therapy needs of actual patients and clients under the supervision of a physical therapist. The experience requires students to be in the clinical setting for approximately 40 hours per week for 15 weeks. (5 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	08/26/2013 - 12/06/2013	,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri	07:00AM-07:00PM	N/A	Maureen Ann Harris Teressa Felice Brown	Open	29	No	5.00

PT 736 - Framewrks for PT: Musculosketetal 3

This course is designed to advance the hands on skills and clinical decision making strategies utilized in the evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal diagnoses. The course format will allow students to integrate and apply previous knowledge and skills to new contexts. The history, evidence, clinical decision making strategies and efficacy of manual therapy including thrust manipulation in contemporary physical therapy practice will lay the framework for the study of more advanced topics including the management of individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, upper cervical spine and head ached related conditions, thoracic outlet syndrome, adolescent scoliosis, women's health related issues, and amputations. The semester includes lecture and laboratory, and will utilize concurrent integrated clinical experiences as applicable. (4 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Mon,Wed ,Mon,Wed	11:00AM-12:20PM 08:00AM-09:50AM	N/A N/A	W. Justin Jones	Open	49	No	4.00

PT 738 - Frameworks for Pt: Complex Conditions

This course integrates learning from all previous courses that addressed frameworks for physical therapy practice. A case discussion/presentation approach is used to enhance skills in differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making for patients of all ages with complicated and multi-system problems. (3 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Thu	09:00AM-12:00PM	N/A	Teressa Felice Brown	Open	49	No	3.00

PT 740 - Principles of Practice Mgmt

This course introduces students to the nature and functions of general business organizations, including physical therapy practices that are stand-alone or within larger institutions. Emphasis is on understanding the fundamental management functions such as marketing, operations, human resource management, finance and accounting, and how they apply to physical therapy practice management. Students work to improve skills in teamwork. Effective oral and written communications are stressed. (3 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
OL	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	Kerry Royce Wood	Open	18	No	3.00

PT 750 - Health Promotion, Wellness and Advocacy With Service Learning

This course addresses the social determinants of health and the major health issues facing western society. The focus is on epidemiology, prevention, and interventional strategies. Students examine the behavioral issues related to reducing the incidence of these conditions, and managing them when they are present, including learning, motivation, and behavior change strategies. Students use the literature to select strategies to address prevalent health problems at the individual, school/workplace, and community levels. As part of this course, students participate in a service-learning project organized through the Scott-Ross Center at Simmons, or have participated in the international service learning in Nicaragua or Bolivia. Only students who have completed PT 755 or SHS 526 may enroll in Section 2. (variable credits: 3 or 2-see PT 755 or SHS 526)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Thu	01:00PM-04:00PM	N/A	James Sprague Huddleston	Open	49	No	3.00

PT 760 - Research Sem.: System. Review

This is a seminar course on evidence-based health care that includes lecture, discussion, mentored small group activities, and peer presentations as the projects progress. Students working in small groups develop a health care case and researchable question, perform a systematic search, critically appraise each research study, synthesize the findings, evaluate the strength of the evidence, and apply the evidence to physical therapy practice. The course culminates in a formal presentation. Students who took PT 650 and PT 651 should register for PT 762, not PT 760. (3 credits)

Section	Section Dates	Days	Times	Room	Instructor	Section Status	Avail Seats	Requires Consent	Credits
01	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	,Fri	09:00AM-12:00PM	N/A	Z. Annette Iglarsh Amitabh Dashottar	Open	49	No	3.00
OL	09/05/2013 - 12/10/2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	Eric Oestmann	Open	18	No	3.00

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College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Programs

• 2012-2014 Undergraduate Front (355k PDF)
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