Welcome to Summer Session at Merrimack College

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to abnormal psychology. Students will study psychological dysfunction that is associated with distress or impairment. Topics covered include serious mental illness as well as anxiety, stress, and personality disorders. Content is organized in accordance with the DSM-5 as part of an integrative approach that includes the interaction of biological, developmental, and social factors on the description, etiology, course and treatment of mental disorders. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1000 Fulfills: SOSC requirement in LS Core.

This course is designed to develop the students’ ability to read and interpret internal and external financial reports, understand their underlying concepts, use their information in making informed decisions, and understand the effects of management decisions on these reports and the financial performance of the business. Topics include the basic concepts of the accounting process, preparation of the financial statements, analysis and application of the generally accepted accounting principles used to account for the various elements of the balance sheet and income statement, accounting for manufacturing operations, cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costing, budgeting, and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100

The basic principles of advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, public relations, publicity, and personal selling, as well as other forms of promotion are studied. The course will examine the factors affecting promotional decisions as well as the development of effective marketing communication strategies. Topics include establishment of objectives, identifying target audiences, budgeting, formulation, design and testing of message, media selection, and analysis of effectiveness in the context of an integrated marketing plan and ethical considerations. Students will have an opportunity to apply their analytical and creative skills by developing actual TV, radio, and print ads as well as write press releases using real world, practical, and contemporary communication case studies. Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205.

This course provides students with an introduction to both the language and culture of American Sign Language (ASL). This class will focus on expressive and receptive skills in ASL and an introduction to American Deaf culture. ASL is introduced within the context of world sign languages and deaf cultures. Students will participate in the course through recorded lectures, on-line discussions, video observations, and meetings with their instructor and course peers. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

Anatomy and Physiology I provides students with an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Anatomy and Physiology I will focus on the basic principles and foundational concepts of basic tissues, the integumentary system, muscular, skeletal, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems. Anatomy and Physiology I will use an integrated approach that combines traditional lecture and lab material into an integrated format of content delivery to provide the opportunity for students to understand, acquire and develop practical skills necessary to comprehend the structure and function of the human body. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

Anatomy and Physiology II will provide students with an introduction to the structure and function of the human body and build on Anatomy and Physiology I. Anatomy and Physiology II will focus on the basic principles and foundational concepts of the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Anatomy and Physiology II will use an integrated approach that combines traditional lecture and lab material into an integrated format of content delivery to provide the opportunity for students to understand, acquire, and develop practical skills necessary to comprehend the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite(s): HSC 1122.

Students develop visual ability in photography through the in-depth study of DSLR camera functions, composition, light and time, while processing photographic images in a digital darkroom lab setting utilizing Adobe Photoshop. Analysis of photographic work from different genres and styles elicit development of a photographic vision. Through shooting assignments, students explore technology and ways of seeing photographically, working toward the development of an on-line portfolio. A DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera is required. Students are expected to work outside of class to finish projects. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

Basic methods of statistical inference including the organization and analysis of data, sampling theory, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression analysis, and analysis of variance. Statistical software will be used throughout this course. MTH 1111 is not open to students with credit for MTH 1110, MTH 2527, or MTH 1505. Prerequisite(s): MTH 1000 or MTH 1007 or exemption from MTH 1000 through the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Fulfills: Q and STEM in FC Core

This course considers medical and healthcare issues derived from new technologies and capabilities within the human sphere. The course will involve an examination of religious sources and methods used for addressing biomedical and healthcare issues (e.g., End of Life Care, Physician Assisted Suicide, Abortion, Reproductive Technologies, Organ Donation, Genetics, and Social Justice concerns) in a contemporary context. Emphasis will be placed on the ethics of Christian moral tradition, non-Christian religions and secular sources in their approach to a variety of issues facing the healthcare community. Fulfills: RTS and HUM in FC Core

This course consists of a critical examination of moral issues in medicine and bioethics. Topics may include: the physician-patient relationship; informed consent; research ethics; issues at the end of life such as euthanasia, physician assisted suicide and the use of advance directives; reproductive technologies, and genetic testing and therapy. Ethical theories and case studies will be introduced to help analyze the chosen issues. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

This course consists of a critical examination of moral issues in medicine and bioethics. Topics may include: the physician-patient relationship; informed consent; research ethics; issues at the end of life such as euthanasia, physician assisted suicide and the use of advance directives; reproductive technologies, and genetic testing and therapy. Ethical theories and case studies will be introduced to help analyze the chosen issues. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

A first course in calculus for functions of a single variable. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and applications of differentiation, including related rates, optimization, and the evaluation of indeterminate forms will be covered. A graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MTH 1016 or exemption from MTH 1016 through the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Fulfills: Q and STEM in FC Core

A continuation of MTH 1217 for functions of a single variable. Includes techniques and applications of integration, sequences, and series, including Taylor series. A graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MTH 1217. Fulfills: Q and STEM in FC Core

Functions in parametric form and the calculus of these functions, including polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vectors in two and three dimensional space and the calculus of vector-valued functions. Lines, planes, and surfaces in three dimensional space. The calculus of functions of several variables: limits, partial and directional derivatives, gradient, tangent planes and normal lines, relative maxima and minima, double and triple integrals in rectangular and polar form. A graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. Computer algebra software may also be required. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MTH 1218.

This course will introduce students to theories and principles of child development. The course will address the application of such theories to practice, examining the biological, cognitive social, and emotional changes associated with development, from early childhood through late childhood. Students will engage in an experiential learning project to further gain understanding of how children develop.

For personal and professional reasons, it is imperative that you are able to effectively communicate and relate with others. This course has been designed to introduce you to a series of interpersonal and organizational communication theories focused on relating with others. The theories covered in this course present a comprehensive view of each theory and how to apply that theory to personal, social, and workplace relationships. In so doing, this course will center on issues such as self-concept, perception, self-disclosure, power, and conflict. While it does not offer a formula for communicative success, students will become aware of the communication processes that both disintegrate and nurture dynamic human relationships. Fulfills: SOSC in FC Core

This course examines a variety of important issues, such as why are some countries democratic while others are not, what is a state and how did states come about, what is colonialism and how did it shape the present and future of billions of people? The course addresses these questions through an introduction to the study of comparative politics – the art and science of comparing political systems in order to raise and evaluate claims about politics. The substantive material draws on developed and developing parts of the world and covers contemporary as well as recent historical events. Required course for all Political Science Majors and Minors. Fulfills: SOSC & CS in FC Core

Analyzes current theories and research on culture, race and ethnicity; and explores the ways in which the individual, social relations and culture mutually constitute each other. The course analyzes the rich interconnections between language and culture, and the role of culture in the construction of self and higher-order psychological processes. Students will examine cultural groups within and outside of the United States. Also includes consideration of cultural issues in the interpretation of personal experience and the role of cultural diversity in contemporary society. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1000. Fulfills: SOSC and CS in FC Core

Businesses collect enormous amounts of data from their day-to-day operations, facilities, plants and equipment, social media, and websites. These datasets usually contain information on the operational performance of the business, as well as critical insights into the actions and behavior of their customers, suppliers, and employees. However, it has been observed that most businesses are not utilizing the valuable information in these datasets at a time when analytical capabilities and data-driven decision-making have become the key differentiators of company performance and competitiveness. This course introduces students to the world of data analytics for business (business analytics) at an early stage in their program without having to take multiple courses. The course takes a practical approach to familiarize students with data-driven decision-making. Students will develop a good understanding of common business decisions, the underlying data sources, statistical analysis, data modeling, data visualization, and reporting. They will gain hands-on experience with commonly used data analytics software to load, process, visualize, and analyze datasets for descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analysis. In this way, the course prepares the students with analytical mindset and essential data management skills that enable them to view business and management decisions they learn in other courses from a data analytical perspective. Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 Fulfills: Q in FC Core

Explores psychological disorders that affect children. Topics include depression, autism, suicide, hyperactivity, and learning disabilities. Also investigates treatment modalities and theories of etiology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1000. Fulfills: SOSC in FC Core

Environmental ethics concerns humanity’s relationship with nature. In addition to questions about our moral obligations to other humans, animals, plants, ecosystems, and future generations, this course will also look at recent work on the land ethic, ecofascism, deep ecology, global ecocentrism, ecofeminism, social ecology, and sustainability. We will begin with a brief look at some background texts before turning to philosophical analysis of such contemporary issues as climate change, renewable energy, pollution, and sustainability. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

Environmental ethics concerns humanity’s relationship with nature. In addition to questions about our moral obligations to other humans, animals, plants, ecosystems, and future generations, this course will also look at recent work on the land ethic, ecofascism, deep ecology, global ecocentrism, ecofeminism, social ecology, and sustainability. We will begin with a brief look at some background texts before turning to philosophical analysis of such contemporary issues as climate change, renewable energy, pollution, and sustainability. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

An introduction to the relationship between humans and the geological environment with a focus on natural resources, waste disposal, and climate change. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

This course provides students with opportunities to examine the meaning of business ethics and the social responsibility of business in light of the numerous high profile challenges that managers face in the current business environment. Varying ethical approaches will be applied to ethical leadership and the management of conflicting values confronting business leaders on a daily basis. The more global issue of balancing principles of good business with principles of ethical behavior in various cultures will be discussed. Students will participate in a significant service-learning project in this course. Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

This course focuses on issues of ethics, identity, and society based on our lived experiences. It emphasizes understanding how one’s cultural background and identities are influenced by societal structures and systems. Ethical theories and moral reasoning will be used to enhance an understanding and analysis of these issues. Key topics include the awareness of historical and contemporary contexts of societal structures, their relevance in shaping identities as well as our societal norms, beliefs, values, policies, and institutions. Students will engage with AI and research tools to strengthen their academic success and critical engagement with such complex issues. The course fosters critical thinking, self-awareness and reflection, and the ability to articulate well-reasoned arguments, encouraging students to connect academic insights to real-world applic­ations. Fulfills: HUM and CS in FC Core Note: HDHS/C/K, CCJ, or TED majors; HDHS or EDU minors

This educational experience will provide students with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of human physiology and the responses and adaptations that occur during exercise. This course will review concepts related to energy and force including metabolism and bioenergetics, pulmonary physiology, cardiovascular physiology, neuromuscular physiology, environmental physiology, and training responses to acute and chronic exercise. The course will also introduce research methods in exercise and rehabilitation science. The integrated laboratory experience will provide students with opportunities to assess, evaluate, and demonstrate some of the physiological concepts discussed in class. Students will apply acquired knowledge and skills to develop a research question, design a research study, perform data collection, interpret and analyze the data collected, and present results. Prerequisite(s): HSC 1122, HSC 1123 both with a grade of C or better.

In this course students will be introduced to the key areas of forensic psychology and explore the research and theories of modern forensic psychology. Students will learn the methods used by forensic psychologists including the scientific knowledge that clinical psychologists bring to the courtroom when they testify about such topics as insanity, competency to stand trial, child custody decision-making, future dangerousness, and civil commitment. Students will identify the elements involved in false confessions, eyewitness memory, juvenile offenders, sexual offenders, domestic violence and stalking. We will discuss how to understand the criminal mind from the perspective of a forensic psychologist. Students will grapple in class discussion and assignments with how to determine if an individual is criminally responsible – ‘evil’ – or not due to mental illness. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1000 and PSY 2460

An introduction to data science focused on the three fundamental skills of data exploration, data wrangling, and data visualization. We will use the statistical software packages R and RStudio to create numerical and graphical summaries of built-in and online data sets. Learning will take place through interactive, live class sessions; weekly coding assignments and quizzes; and a semester-long data project. This is a hand-on course; each student will need to bring a laptop to every class meeting to do coding in R and RStudio. No prior knowledge of programming is required. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: MTH 1000, Concepts in Algebra, MTH 1007, or MPA part 1 score of 9 or above. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core. This course is ONLINE – ASYNCHRONOUS for the Summer Session and will be adapted accordingly for the Summer Session only.

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to health policy, which is the ways in which the government plays a role in overall health and in health care. This course will provide an overall understanding and analysis of a range of health policy issues and the US health care system, including health insurance, health economics, individual rights in health care, and health care quality and access. Prerequisite(s): HSC 1500

This is the introductory course to the interdisciplinary field of Women’s and Gender Studies. It focuses on gender as a useful category to analyze structures, institutions, relationships, and social problems in the U.S. and globally. Students will learn such key concepts as the social construction of gender, power and privilege, patriarchy, and intersectionality. Using the tools of multiple disciplines – history, sociology, psychology, anthropology, media studies, philosophy, political science – the course explores social and cultural notions about gender and sexuality and the role of institutions in maintaining and reinforcing norms. Topics include gender-based violence, workplace discrimination, and the relationship between sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other systems of oppression and inequality. The course looks at the intersection of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and nation with such areas as work, education, media/technology, family, religion, and politics. Students will also study social movements and other efforts to promote equality and justice in the US and globally. Fulfills: SOSC and CS in FC Core

This chemistry course is for science majors. Topics include the composition of matter, the mole, stoichiometry, atomic structure, molecular bonding and structure, thermochemistry and gases. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving techniques. The laboratory offers experiments to supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite(s): Placing out of MTH 1000 on the math placement test. Corequisite(s): CHM1110L Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

This interdisciplinary course will analyze the key sources of and debates about happiness. As we explore possibilities of increasing happiness, individually and collectively, we will focus on the relationship between happiness and success, culture, motivation, social media, food, and exercise. This course is based on the assumption that learning, at its best, open minds, changes lives, and is fun. Instead of analyzing abstract ideas that are often hard to relate to, we will constantly connect the issues we explore to your questions, beliefs, and dreams.

This course covers the history of rock music in Western culture, focusing mainly on British and American contributions to the style. It begins with an overview of the musics that were predecessors of rock, including early blues, jazz and rhythm and blues, continues through the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950, and traces developments throughout the second half of the 20th century and beyond, culminating in a review of current trends. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

This course covers the history of rock music in Western culture, focusing mainly on British and American contributions to the style. It begins with an overview of the musics that were predecessors of rock, including early blues, jazz and rhythm and blues, continues through the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950, and traces developments throughout the second half of the 20th century and beyond, culminating in a review of current trends. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

An introduction to the structure and function of the human body at the level of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. A special emphasis is placed on the functions of the nervous and endocrine systems and their role in homeostasis and the integration and regulation of the functions of the other tissues and organs. The course will also consider molecular, Mendelian and population genetics. Not open to Biology or Health Science majors or minors. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

This course will offer students an eclectic experience into the topic of humans, the earth and the sacred. We will be examining the attitudes and actions that various religious communities have taken toward the rest of the natural world and that which people refer to as the “sacred”. The course begins with an examination of the current degradation of our natural environment and then proceeds to ask how, in the context of western cultural experience, has this happened? It then examines several responses to the situation within a Christian perspective. This course seeks to reveal what types of mindsets, theologies, and practices have aided and abetted the destructive actions of the human community. It explores alternative perspectives on ways to live and act sustainably. In particular, we will explore the Christian understanding of the relationship between the divine, the cosmos, and humanity. Fulfills: RTS, HUM, and CS in FC Core

This course will offer students an eclectic experience into the topic of humans, the earth and the sacred. We will be examining the attitudes and actions that various religious communities have taken toward the rest of the natural world and that which people refer to as the “sacred”. The course begins with an examination of the current degradation of our natural environment and then proceeds to ask how, in the context of western cultural experience, has this happened? It then examines several responses to the situation within a Christian perspective. This course seeks to reveal what types of mindsets, theologies, and practices have aided and abetted the destructive actions of the human community. It explores alternative perspectives on ways to live and act sustainably. In particular, we will explore the Christian understanding of the relationship between the divine, the cosmos, and humanity. Fulfills: RTS, HUM, and CS in FC Core

The Intermediate Accounting course sequence constitutes the “keystone” of the accounting curriculum for accounting. The central theme of the Intermediate Accounting course sequence is financial accounting and the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by which it is governed. The objective of the course sequence is to allow the students to develop a sophisticated comprehension of GAAP, the related theory underlying these GAAP and the corresponding practices, procedures and techniques employed in their application. Intermediate Accounting I concentrates on their application to economic resources (assets). Prerequisite: ACC2203.

This course focuses on the basic elements that one must understand when doing business across borders. The primary purpose of the course is to create awareness of and sensitivity to the decisions confronting multinational business in order to prepare individuals to support companies’ moves from domestic to foreign environments. Students analyze the various external forces faced by geocentric leaders/managers. They examine operational issues and develop business strategies necessary for success in the global race for profitable growth. Lectures, class discussions, and case analyses help students to explore management and economic issues critical to the success of a geocentric employee/manager. Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing.

This course introduces students to such traditional literary genres as fiction, poetry, and drama, as well as newer and emerging forms such as the graphic novel, creative non-fiction, digital storytelling, and film. Emphasis is given to teaching students to read closely and to write analytically. The course also familiarizes students with a variety of interpretive strategies. Students leave the course recognizing the value of close reading and self-conscious interpretation. This course is an English major elective requirement. This course also fulfills the arts and literature (AL) requirement in LS Core. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

This course is an introduction to the human nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, neural communication, sensory systems, attention, motor control, emotion, learning and memory. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1000 Fulfills: STEM

This course introduces students to fundamental business concepts and the role of technology in modern business environments. Using OpenStax’s Introduction to Business as the primary guide, students will explore topics such as marketing, finance, management, and entrepreneurship while gaining hands-on experience with Microsoft Office tools. Each chapter will feature an assignment designed to reinforce business concepts through Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

As an introduction to Christianity, this course will investigate a number of the contexts in which Christianity began, in which it developed, and in which we find it today. Students will study Christianity in the historical contexts within the ancient world and of ancient Judaism, in the literary contexts of the Christian Bible and its interpretation, in the intellectual context of church history, and in contemporary ethical and global contexts. In keeping with the College’s Augustinian identity, mission, and vision, this course will also highlight the contributions of St. Augustine. Fulfills: RTS in FC Core

Introduction to the rhetorical practices of college-level writing. Emphasizes the foundations of academic discourse, with attention to language, purpose, and context. Students will read and analyze texts to prepare them to write for different audiences. Will include library instruction, research, and documentation. Does not count toward English major or minor. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

This course is for students who are considering careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, nursing, education, human development and human service, health, exercise and rehabilitation sciences, or social work. It provides students with an overview of the scientific study of communication, the nature of communication and swallowing disorders, and the various disorders that interfere with communication and swallowing. Students will participate in the course through recorded lectures, online discussions, video observations, and online meetings with their instructor.

Introduction to Creative Writing introduces students to the building blocks of style. Using published poetry and prose as models, students will practice rendering people, places, and events with concrete detail. Students will engage in heavy revision with the goal of wielding language for maximum impact. This course counts toward the English major elective requirement. Fulfills: HUM and W in FC Core

This course explores crime, justice, and punishment. In this course, the causes of crime and the solutions and policies in place to deter or solve crime will be critically examined. We will also examine the social processes whereby crime is defined and detected, and offenders are apprehended and punished. The overall objective of the course is to examine crime and punishment within the context of the society and culture which surrounds it. These topics are connected to inequalities of race, class, and gender, which will be key concerns throughout this course. Coverage of crime and punishment in the popular media is also a central focus of this course. Required for Criminology and Criminal Justice and Forensic Science majors.

This course is an introduction to how people in society confront the economic problem; i.e., how societies provision themselves. The course contains components of both microeconomic and macroeconomics theory and issues. Topics include the normative criteria for judging markets, the supply and demand model, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, and economic policy.

The course will offer an introduction to human disease appropriate for students of all majors. The human body is a masterpiece of art. The more one understands the functioning of the body, the greater appreciation one has for it. Disease states, the body’s natural attempts to right what is wrong and the compensatory actions involved will be discussed. The general mechanisms of disease as well as specific body systems will be discussed from a human- interest point of view. The course focuses on basic medical concepts that are useful to every student and encourages them to become a medical advocate for themselves or for family members. It is so important to understand doctors and your health care plan, to be able to ask important questions, and to know what questions to ask. In addition, the course will cover many diseases that are ‘in the news’ and allow the student to gain some knowledge and insight into the myths and facts surrounding these diseases. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

Introduction to Nutritional Sciences will introduce the student to the science of nutrition. The fundamentals of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, and mineral requirements and metabolism will be explained as a basis for the study of the relationship between diet and health in both a personal and global perspective. The impact that human nutrition and industrial agriculture have on environmental quality, food resources and energy consumption will be explored. Nutrition, Diet and Health has a mandatory civic engagement component related to important public and environmental issues in human nutrition, health, and fitness that are considered in the course. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

Introduction to Nutritional Sciences will introduce the student to the science of nutrition. The fundamentals of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, and mineral requirements and metabolism will be explained as a basis for the study of the relationship between diet and health in both a personal and global perspective. The impact that human nutrition and industrial agriculture have on environmental quality, food resources and energy consumption will be explored. Nutrition, Diet and Health has a mandatory civic engagement component related to important public and environmental issues in human nutrition, health, and fitness that are considered in the course. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

This is a first course in philosophy focusing on classic questions that have stirred the perennial human quest for wisdom. We will explore such questions as: Are humans free or determined? How do the mind and body interact? Is ethics just relative to each person or society? Should there be any limits to the political freedom of citizens? Does God exist? The course will introduce students to the methods and culture of philosophy: sympathetic understanding, critical analysis, fair argumentation, and a persistent desire to know the truth whatever it is. The focus and questions covered will be determined by each instructor. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

his course is a survey of the discipline of health and fitness, including knowledge derived from performing physical activity, studying about physical activity, and professional practice centered in physical activity. It includes an analysis of the importance of health and wellness in daily life, the relationship between physical activity and the discipline of kinesiology, and the general effects of physical activity experiences. The course surveys the general knowledge base of the Health Science discipline as reflected in the major sub disciplines and reviews selected concepts in each, showing how they contribute to our understanding of the nature and importance of physical activity. The students will learn about the fitness components of wellness; flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, nutrition, weight management, and cancer. Fitness and other positive lifestyle habits that lead to better health, improved quality of life, and total well-being will be discussed. Students will be responsible for developing a self-paced fitness program that will be followed for the duration of the semester. In addition, the course introduces students to the general and specific characteristics of the health and wellness professions. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

his course is a survey of the discipline of health and fitness, including knowledge derived from performing physical activity, studying about physical activity, and professional practice centered in physical activity. It includes an analysis of the importance of health and wellness in daily life, the relationship between physical activity and the discipline of kinesiology, and the general effects of physical activity experiences. The course surveys the general knowledge base of the Health Science discipline as reflected in the major sub disciplines and reviews selected concepts in each, showing how they contribute to our understanding of the nature and importance of physical activity. The students will learn about the fitness components of wellness; flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, nutrition, weight management, and cancer. Fitness and other positive lifestyle habits that lead to better health, improved quality of life, and total well-being will be discussed. Students will be responsible for developing a self-paced fitness program that will be followed for the duration of the semester. In addition, the course introduces students to the general and specific characteristics of the health and wellness professions. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

Provides a general overview of the wide-ranging field of psychology. Students will explore major concepts and issues in the study of human thinking, feeling, and acting. These include biological foundations of behavior and experience, how people learn and develop, how individuals perceive the world, individual differences in behavior, social influence and social relations, the difference between normative and non-normative behavior, and approaches to therapy. Fulfills: SOSC in FC Core

Provides a general overview of the wide-ranging field of psychology. Students will explore major concepts and issues in the study of human thinking, feeling, and acting. These include biological foundations of behavior and experience, how people learn and develop, how individuals perceive the world, individual differences in behavior, social influence and social relations, the difference between normative and non-normative behavior, and approaches to therapy. Fulfills: SOSC in FC Core

Public health aims to understand the occurrence and causes of disease within populations with the goal of prevention and health promotion, through changes in individual behavior, control of infectious disease and environmental health factors, and social and political organization for health improvement. The aim will be to describe the patterns of selected diseases in populations, to explain the causation of disease at the cell/physiological to social levels, to predict disease occurrence and to control disease through prevention strategies aimed at individuals, communities and governments. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

This course is an introduction to the academic field of Race and Ethnic Studies and the interdisciplinary questions it poses about the way that race, ethnicity, and racism structure our world. The course analyzes a range of themes and topics including the intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality; issues of power and privilege; immigration; popular culture and representation. The experiences of various communities of color will be explored including: African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, and others. This course will also introduce major debates and issues facing Race and Ethnic Studies in the 21st century such as immigration rights, Diaspora and globalization. A variety of mediums will be used in the course including historical and theoretical texts, newspaper articles, online postings, film and cultural analysis. Required for the minor in Race and Ethnic Studies. Fulfills: SOSC and CS in FC Core

The study of social justice involves questions of power, discrimination and institutionalized violence, deprivation and oppression. This course surveys major philosophical, theological, sociological, cultural, feminist, environmental and political theories of justice. In addition to these theoretical explorations, the course also focuses on narratives of injustice-how people have responded to liberate themselves and how those in power have endeavored to keep their privileged position. As the foundational course for the Social Justice minor and major, this interdisciplinary course exposes students to both historical and contemporary instances of injustice and the various responses people have taken to rectify them, as well as to the practical, organizational aspects of Social Justice work. As an experiential learning course,required to complete at least 15 hours of service learning at a placement in the local community to pass the course. Fulfills: SOSC and CS in FC Core

In this course, students will be introduced to the unique opportunities and operational aspects of a sport management career. The course will provide introductory exposure to the following areas: the historical evolution of American and international sports; the relationship between the mass media and the sports industry; the economic impact of sports; the interactive relationship between sports and society; and legal and ethical issues in sport management. Prerequisite(s): MGT 1100 for students with a Management major with a concentration in Sport Management

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the general framework of the legal environment in which twenty-first century business is expected to operate. The primary objective is to acquaint students with the many practical legal issues they should be cognizant of and are likely to encounter throughout their business careers. Class discussion will emphasize current court case decisions of the state and federal appellate courts and United States Supreme Court as appropriate. Students will appreciate how the law is integrated into the development of strategic business decisions. Primary course topics will be drawn from the following business law categories: (1) government regulation of business and the court system; (2) the law of contracts, sales and an introduction to the uniform commercial code (UCC); (3) the law of torts; negligence, strict liability and product liability with some applications to professional responsibility; (4) the law of agency and employment , and (5) methods of business formation including proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and special business forms. Prerequisite(s): At least sophomore standing.

Explores the development of a typical human being from conception to death. Investigates patterns of change in biology, cognition, personality, social interaction, and relationships that take place throughout the lifespan. Considers several conceptual issues including progression and regression, health and illness, normality and abnormality. Note that students who have already received credit for PSY 2300 cannot receive credit for PSY 2310. Fulfills: SOSC requirement in LS Core.

This course introduces the basics of finance. The goal is to provide a comfortable level of understanding of corporate finance and financial markets and securities for all business majors. The course will develop the financial skills and knowledge that will help them interact with the other functions of the firm to make good managerial decisions. The main topics included in the course are outlined under five main areas: (1) financial markets and institutions in a global environment; (2) financial ratios, budgeting, a firm’s pro forma financial statements, and cash flows determining firm value; (3) time value of money tools and concepts (compounding, discounting, annuities, and perpetuities); (4) relationship between risk and return; and (5) the basics of bond and stock valuation. Prerequisite(s): ACC 2203

This course provides an overview of the relationship between media and culture from the history of mass communication to our current digital convergence age. The class explores foundational media concepts with a focus on the internet and other new media technologies, video games, sound recording, radio, television, film, advertising, journalism and news, public relations, communication policies, and media industries. Students examine the role of media in reinforcing and challenging dominant values, attitudes, and beliefs central to American culture. Students also learn how mass and niche media reflect, influence, and sometimes defy sociocultural norms. Fulfills: SOSC in FC Core

This course examines media through a critical lens, exploring how news, entertainment, and various kinds of digital content shape and are shaped by culture and society. Students will analyze media messages, visual aesthetics, production practices, and audience impacts using key conceptual frameworks. The course will explore topics related to representation, narrative, ideology, the political economy of media, and the relationship between media and technology. By engaging with both historical and contemporary examples across various media genres, students will develop the analytical tools needed to evaluate media critically and thoughtfully in our rapidly changing media landscape. Fulfills: HUM and W in FC Core

A course designed to introduce students to the art of active listening to music. A multiplicity of musical styles and genres are employed in the course as means toward the ultimate goal of developing deeper, more aware listening habits in students’ daily life. The course will include exploration of western classical genres, including opera and the symphony; popular styles like jazz and rock; and folk music of the world, including the Americas. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

The course is designed to provide students majoring in business administration with an overview of the concepts, methodologies, and applications of operations management (OM). The focus of operations in the process of converting or transforming resources into products and services. The principal responsibilities of operations managers lie in making sound, cost-effective decisions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of both manufacturing and service organizations. The process of planning, implementing and monitoring the production allows operations managers to continuously improve in providing high quality goods and services at low costs thereby adding more value for the customer. Prerequisite(s): ACC 2203

This course is an introduction to the chemistry of carbon. The concepts of bonding, structure, and classification of compounds by functional groups, as well as reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers are presented from a mechanistic viewpoint. Stereochemical principles are emphasized. Infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry are introduced. The laboratory offers experiments to supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite(s): CHM 1110. Corequisite(s): CHM2210L Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

This course builds on the knowledge and skills developed through the Business Enterprise core courses. The course will focus on individual and group level organizational behavior within domestic and international contexts, with specific emphasis on leadership, power, communication, negotiation, organizational change and self-managed team processes. This course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of behavioral theories and provide them with opportunities to apply that learning to inter-personal, group, and organizational problems. This is an experiential course and it is recommended for students planning to apply to graduate school in business or related areas. Fulfills: X in LS Core

This course focuses on what it means to live a good life. Before it comes to an end, how shall I spend the life that I have? What would make that life genuinely worth living? We will seek the guidance of many masters: East and West, ancient and modern, women and men and from diverse races. We have much to consider, but the main challenge for each of us is to shape a perspective that we can each genuinely embrace as our own. Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 level course in philosophy Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

An introduction to the American political system, this course examines the Constitutional basis of American politics and the national institutions that are involved in decision-making and public debate (for example, the Presidency and the bureaucracy, the Federal Courts, the Congress, political parties, the media). The course covers issues that Americans argue about (rights and liberties, economic benefits, foreign policy), and the processes by which those arguments are conducted and resolved (campaigns and elections, administrative action, legislation, lobbying, publicity). Required course for all Political Science Majors and Minors. Fulfills: SOSC in FC Core

An advanced investments course that assumes proficiency with the principles of portfolio management, market efficiency, and asset pricing. The course covers asset classes, equity, fixed income, derivatives, and financial markets. The method of delivery focuses on case studies and financial modeling practice. Prerequisite(s): FIN 3325 Fulfills: W in FC Core

This course develops students’ mathematical problem-solving skills and prepares students for courses in calculus and the sciences. Emphasis is on the creation and use of functions and graphs to explain the relationship between quantities in applied problems. Types of functions investigated include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and their inverses. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. This course is not open to students who have credit for any math course numbered MTH 1115 or higher. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MTH 1000 or exemption from MTH1000 through the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Fulfills: Q and STEM in FC Core

The marketing course introduces marketing as a functional area of a business enterprise. You will study numerous marketing principles and functions, including the marketing concept, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, market segmentation, product position, and marketing research, all within a global context.

An introduction to computer science techniques with an emphasis on algorithms, test driven design, development and structured programming in the Java language. Topics include program development, modularity, variables and data types, I/O and file I/O, methods, JavaDoc, conditionals, automated unit testing, strings, arrays, loops, classes, objects and references, Java APIs, command-line arguments. Prerequisite(s): MTH 1000 or placing out of MTH 1000 on the math placement exam. Fulfills: STEM in FC Core

Humans have a long and complex history with what is often called “the sacred,” “the divine,” “the holy,” or God. This course examines human understandings of and reactions to the sacred through narrative. The course begins with the foundational figure in Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth, by engaging in an academic study of the gospels. We will employ the methods of modern biblical criticism to examine the stories and interpretations of the life and teachings of Jesus. The course then moves to the life, thought, and legacy of a seminal figure in Western Christian history, Augustine of Hippo. The course concludes with an examination of select religious narratives from the contemporary period and/or other religions. Fulfills: RTS in FC Core.

Humans have a long and complex history with what is often called “the sacred,” “the divine,” “the holy,” or God. This course examines human understandings of and reactions to the sacred through narrative. The course begins with the foundational figure in Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth, by engaging in an academic study of the gospels. We will employ the methods of modern biblical criticism to examine the stories and interpretations of the life and teachings of Jesus. The course then moves to the life, thought, and legacy of a seminal figure in Western Christian history, Augustine of Hippo. The course concludes with an examination of select religious narratives from the contemporary period and/or other religions. Fulfills: RTS in FC Core

Businesses are currently facing a fundamental change in the ways that consumers interact with brands and each other. Social media has connected consumers with family and friends while also giving them considerable power over marketers and brands. This course offers an overview of how marketing has changed due to the increasing prominence of social media as a digital marketing tool. The curriculum of this course is designed to equip students with the relevant knowledge, perspectives, and practical skills required to both develop and present an effective social media marketing strategy. Prerequisite(s): MKT 2205

For most people in the U.S., the answer to the question “What causes social problems?” is simple. They look within individuals for personal qualities that lead to problems: personality traits, character flaws, free will, and other individual characteristics. They ask the “Who questions”: Who caused it? Who is responsible? Who has a problem and who gets the blame? Sociologists, in sharp contrast, ask the “What questions” about social problems: What social structures, power relationships, and social processes contribute to widespread social problems such as crime or poverty? What cultural beliefs, values, and norms encourage harmful behaviors such as violence, sexual assault, and alcohol/substance abuse? In short, what kind of society promotes persistent social problems, and what is the link, if any, between social problems, social inequality, and social injustice? This course will explore how some of the most pressing social problems in the U.S. – such as crime, violence, addiction, sexism, racism, class inequality, and heterosexism – are created by unequal power relationships, hierarchical social structures, and taken-for-granted cultural beliefs and social practices. This course is based on the assumption that learning, at its best, opens minds, changes lives, and is fun. Instead of analyzing abstract ideas that are often hard to relate to, we will constantly connect the issues we explore to your questions, beliefs, and dreams. Fulfills: SOSC in FC Core

This course will get students ready for a career in business by teaching them how to properly use some of the most popular software in industry. Students will learn how to import, clean, and manipulate data in order to draw empirically supported conclusions. In addition, students will learn how to create dashboards, documents, and presentations which will help them communicate their conclusions effectively.

This course provides an overview of the US Criminal justice system, with a focus on this case processing of adults. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the historical development of the criminal justice system, how police, courts, and the correctional system operate, and how these branches work together to form a single justice system. Current policy issues and reforms will be assessed, with a focus on evidence based policies to produced desired outcomes (e.g., crime control, proportional punishment, equitable treatment). Overarching themes investigated throughout the course include discretion among criminal justice actors, disparities in justice processing, balancing the various objectives of criminal punishment (e.g., crime control, just deserts, rehabilitation), decentralization of decision-making, and “best practices” for a criminal justice system in a democratic society. Required for Criminology and Criminal Justice and Forensic Science majors.

This course is a detailed investigation into the legal, moral, religious, historical, economic, biological, social, and political issues involved in the current administration of the death penalty in America and worldwide. After first examining the history of capital punishment and the arguments pro and con, the course will consider, among others, the following topics: early challenges to the death penalty; different attempts to enact constitutional death penalty policies; the history of the execution of juveniles, the mentally retarded, the insane and the innocent; the role of the jury in capital cases; the effect of race on capital sentencing; and the procedural requirements for capital sentencing trials. In addition, some course materials may be tailored to the interests of the particular course members. Prerequisite: A C- or better in CRM1000.

Explores the psychology of trauma and human resilience. This course explores the range of posttraumatic reactions to a variety of situations as they affect cognitive, emotional, somatic, and interpersonal aspects of functioning. Students will be exposed to an overview of the etiology of and prevailing theories about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Factors contributing to the resilience to trauma as well as societal, cultural, and historical influences on views of trauma will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1000 and PSY 2460

This course offers an introduction to American history from the beginning of European expansion through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Drawing upon the methods and insights of social, political, and cultural history, the class lectures and discussions will explore a range of topics, including: the colonial encounter, labor systems, racial formation, the movement for independence and the formation of the American Republic, religion and reform movements, the democratic and market Revolutions, the transformation of gender roles, and the causes and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

This course offers an introduction to American history from the beginning of European expansion through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Drawing upon the methods and insights of social, political, and cultural history, the class lectures and discussions will explore a range of topics, including: the colonial encounter, labor systems, racial formation, the movement for independence and the formation of the American Republic, religion and reform movements, the democratic and market Revolutions, the transformation of gender roles, and the causes and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Fulfills: HUM in FC Core

This class will provide an examination of the history of women in America. It will include history prior to colonization, up to the present. The course will explore women’s roles in US Society and the intersection of gender, class, culture, ethnicity and sexuality in shaping women’s historical experiences across time. The course will examine the transformations and continuities in women’s lives as well as the political, social, economic and cultural factors that inspired, infused or inhibited women’s changing roles. This class also explores the ways in which race, class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity have operated to unite and divide disparate groups of women. Fulfills: HUM and CS in FC Core

This course is an introduction to a variety of the world’s religious traditions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Indigenous Traditions, Christianity, Islam, and Taoism. We examine origins, beliefs, practices, sacred texts, as well as historical and cultural aspects. In keeping with the College’s Augustinian identity, mission, and vision, this course will pay special attention to Christianity, and highlight the contributions of St. Augustine. Fulfills: RTS and CS in FC Core