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| Number | Name | Section | Credit | Format | Instructor | Date | Description |
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| ACC2203C | Accounting for Business | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Alison Sawyer | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | A computer and project based course 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. Prerequisites: BUS1100. |
| ACC3303C | Intermediate Accounting I | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Susan Kennard | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | The Intermediate Accounting course sequence constitutes the "keystone" of the accounting curriculum for accounting concentrates. 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: BUS 2203 and MTH1003 (or course equivalent: MTH1016, 115 or 1217. |
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| BIO1106C | Human Biology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Dave MacLaren | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | An introduction to the structure and function of 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. This course is designed primarily for students who intend to major or are majoring in psychology. Prerequisite: none. Not open to BIO/HSC majors. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| BIO2009C | Environmental Science | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Dave MacLaren | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | The course engages students to inquire the linkages between ecological systems, human systems and human perturbations of natural ecological systems. Emphasis is placed on applied environmental issues that currently confront the planet. Students will also discuss the process of biological/ecological inquiry and the nature of science. This course will acquaint students with some of the social, economic, political, and ethical aspects of environmental problems following an introduction to the basic principles of ecology - the study of the interactions among organisms and their physical environment. The future of our society depends on whether Homo sapiens can learn to live in harmony with the global ecosystem so that it can support civilization. Knowing how the world ecosystem works permits more than knowledgeable participation in the great decisions of our day. Consideration will be given to alternative ways of organizing our society in accordance with sound ecological principles. Students will read several topical papers and conduct a semester-long investigation on an approved topic. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requiement in LS Core. This course does not count toward the Biology Majors or Minor. |
| CHM1000C | Adventures in Chemistry | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Joseph Chiarelli | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | This chemistry course is for non-science majors. Topics include the scientific method, radioactivity, atomic structure, basic principles of chemistry as they apply to air and water pollution, and the political ramifications of worldwide chemical use. No prerequisite. Offered every semester. Not open to science and engineering majors or any student that has completed any other chemistry course. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| CHM1110C | General Chemistry I | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Stephen Theberge | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | This chemistry course is for science majors. Topics include the composition of matter, the mole, stoichiometry, atomic structure, molecular bonding and structure, and the solid and liquid states. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving techniques. The laboratory offers experiments to supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite: one year of High School Chemistry and MTH 1000 or placing out of MTH 1000 on the math placement test. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. Summer 2023, lecture portion is online-asynchronous. Students registered for lecture are automatically registered for Co-req-CHM1110LC |
| CHM1110LC | General Chemistry I Lab | A | 0 | Lab, On campus - Wed, 9:00am -12:00pm, Cushing 308 | Stephen Theberge | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | Lab meets on campus - Co-req is CHM1110C. |
| CHM2210C | Organic Chemistry I | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Jimmy Franco | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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: A grade of C or better in CHM 1120. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. Summer 2023, lecture portion is online-asynchronous. Students registered for lecture are automatically registered for Co-req-CHM2210LC |
| CHM2210LC | Organic Chemistry I Lab | A | 0 | Lab, On campus - Wed, 9:00am -12:00pm, Palm 339 | Jimmy Franco | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | Lab meets on campus - Co-req is CHM2210C. |
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| COM1020C | Public Communication | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Brian Zager | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | This course focuses on the concepts and practices associated with effective public communication. A central aspect of this course entails the mastering of public speaking through the process of researching, preparing, and delivering presentations in a variety of formats (e.g., informative, persuasive, and impromptu). The classroom is a laboratory in which to develop the skills needed for effective public communication. In addition, students will also analyze public speaking events as a means of developing a critical understanding of the public communication process. No prerequisite. |
| COM2401C | Introduction to Media | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Melissa Zimdars | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | This course focuses on the basic principles of mass communication and its historical development. Issues explored include media access, media ethics, media effects, and current trends in the growth of digital and wireless mass communication technologies. Students examine the role of the media industry in reinforcing and challenging dominant values, attitudes, and beliefs central to American culture. An additional feature of the course studies how mass media-created ideals have been disseminated internationally, as well as how media businesses reflect, influence and sometimes defy societal norms. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their own independent mass media project. No prerequisite. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
| COM2801C | Introduction to Communication | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Miranda Na | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Having a great idea is not enough; you have to be able to effectively communicate your idea to others. This course will examine principles of interpersonal, organizational, and community-based communication as a means of shaping how individuals respond to advocacy efforts. The critical skills discussed will help you both understand how people are influencing you, and how you can more successfully influence others. This course will prepare you to be a competent communicator in a variety of contexts. Fulfills SOSC in LS core. |
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| DSE4620C | Advanced Sports Analytics | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Joshua Orenstein | 05/08/2023-6/30/2023 | Students will learn how data science is used in the sports industry including baseball, basketball, and football. They will apply analytical techniques including multiple regression, clustering, and machine learning algorithms to the analysis of data sets about player performance as well as business models. Students will be introduced to professionals in the sports world and will be prepared to meet entry-level requirements for data analytics roles in the field. Students will code in R, Python, SQL, and Tableau. This is an advanced data science course with multiple prerequisites. Prerequisites: DSE 3001 and DSE 3002. Questions about the course or the prerequisites, contact Professor Michael Bradley, bradleym@merrimack.edu |
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| CRM1000C | Introduction to Criminology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Kathleen Burns | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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 majors. Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
| CRM1100C | The Criminal Justice System | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Elizabeth Brault | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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 majors. Fulfills the Social Science requirement in LS Core. |
| CRM2900C | Police Culture | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Raymond Mooney | 5/22/2023-6/30/2023 | Police Culture is an introduction to the function and purpose of police operations. The course will examine the culture of American Policing today and include the study of police policy and procedure. Also included will be the study of organizational culture within law enforcement from a police officer's perspective and the assessment of working environments within contemporary police departments. The effects of cultural diversity in law enforcement today will be examined in relation to traditional law enforcement models. Topics will include women in law enforcement, religion, employment rights and occupational attitudes in police work. Emphasis will also be on the growing problems in the Criminal Justice System as a result of societal changes in law enforcement and how it affects police management. Prerequisite: CRM1000. |
| CRM3500C | Domestic Violence | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Alyssa Yetter | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | This course explores the social character and the causes of domestic violence. Various forms of abuse and violence are addressed on both a micro and a macro level. Each form of abuse and violence is discussed using sociological theories of causality. The objectives of this course are to enhance students' abilities to: (1) gain knowledge and refute myths about domestic violence; (2) to understand the impact of social and cultural factors on violence; (3) to become familiar with the literature on domestic violence; (4) to become familiar with current controversies in the area of domestic violence; and, (5) to develop skills in discussing and dealing with controversial and sensitive topics. Prerequisite: A C- or better in CRM1000. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
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| EDU2210C | Child Growth and Development | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Rena Stroud | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | This course will introduce students to theories and principles of child and early adolescent development. The course will specifically address the application of such theories to educational practice, examining the biological, cognitive and social changes associated with development, birth through early adolescence. Students will engage in a service learning project to gain understanding of children in this age range. Fulfills SOSC and X in LS Core. |
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| ENG1050C | Introduction to College Writing | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Lauren Rocha | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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. Fulfills first year writing requirement in LS Core. Does not count toward English major or minor. |
| ENG1050C | Introduction to College Writing | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Sarah Hartman | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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. Fulfills first year writing requirement in LS Core. Does not count toward English major or minor. |
| ENG2050H | Introduction to Literary Studies-Honors | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Ellen McWhorter | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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. Satisfies a Humanities distribution requirement. Fulfills AL in LS Core. This is an honors level course - Instructor permission is required, please contact Professor McWhoter - mcwhortere@merrimack.edu before registration. |
| ENG2150C | Introduction to Creative Writing | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Emma Duffy-Comparone | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Introduces the main genres of creative writing, including poetry, memoir, and fiction. In addition to producing their own creative forms such as poems, song lyrics, literary memoir, and short stories, students will study the works of contemporary and canonical authors in each genre. Classwork includes the workshopping of both short and longer projects and will culminate in a portfolio of revised work. Fulfills an AL requirement in LS Core. |
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| GEN2060C | Environmental Geology: Resources | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Cynthia Carlson | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | Humans are impacted by earth’s processes, and human activities impact the earth and its systems. Iceland, sitting on the boundary of the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate, is an ideal place to study these complex interactions between humans and their geologic environment: rocks, water, air, soil, life. This introductory-level course will begin with an 8-day visit to Iceland, to experience earth’s basic processes first-hand, including active tectonics/earthquakes, glaciers, and geothermal energy. Through site visits, readings, and activities, this course will explore issues relating to these interactions: natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, storms; natural resources including water, soil, and energy; climate change; human population; pollution and environmental policies... and the implications for the future of our planet and species. This course fulfills a STEM in LS core. IMPORTANT NOTE: For SUMMER 2023, this course has an (optional not required) study away trip to Iceland. If interested and for further details please contact Professor Carlson - carlsonc@merrimack.edu. |
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| EXS3311C | Exercise Physiology with Lab | A | 4 | On Campus - T/W/TH, 9:00am-12:00pm, OReily 312 | Alvin Morton | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | A detailed examination of cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic physiology, responses to acute exercise, and exercise training adaptations. Laboratory will emphasize exercise testing procedures and techniques as well as research principles. Prerequisites: HSC 1122 and HSC 1123. |
| EXS1104C | Introduction to Physical Activity, Fitness, and Wellness | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Leah Poloskey | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | This 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 life style 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 a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| EXS1104C | Introduction to Physical Activity, Fitness, and Wellness | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Leah Poloskey | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | This 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 life style 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 a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
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| FIN2500C | Managerial Finance | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Fan Chen | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | This course introduces the basics of a standard finance course. The goal is to provide a comfortable level of understanding of 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 & stock valuation. Prerequisites: MGT 1100, ACC 2203, MTH 1003 (or course equivalent: MTH 1016, 1115, or 1217), and ECO1201. |
| FIN4433C | Portfolio Analysis | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Fan Chen | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | Formerly: Advanced Investments This is 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. |
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| ITA1010C | Beginner's Italian I | OA | 4 | Online-Synchronous, M/W/F - 9:30am-12:00pm | Katie Smith | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | This course is offered for absolute beginners only. This course is not open to heritage speakers or students with any prior study of Italian. Oral-aural proficiency is acquired through speaking and role playing in class plus audio and visual practice outside of class, including internet drills from the Super Site that accompanies the book. Students learn basic strategies for reading and writing in the language. Prerequisite: no Italian classes on High School Transcript. Fulfills FL in LS Core. |
| SPA1010C | Beginner’s Spanish I | OA | 4 | Online-Synchronous, T/W/TH - 6:00pm-8:30pm | Wanda Ocasio-Rivera | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | This course is offered for absolute beginners only. This course is not open to heritage speakers or students with any prior study of Spanish. Oral-aural Proficiency is acquired through speaking and role playing in class plus audio and visual practice outside of class, including mandatory language lab. Students learn basic strategies for reading and writing in the language. Prerequisite: no Spanish classes on High School Transcript. Fulfills FL in LS Core. |
| SPA1020C | Introductory Spanish II | OA | 4 | Online-Synchronous, T/W/TH - 6:00pm-8:30pm | Wanda Ocasio-Rivera | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Formerly: SPA1120 Introductory Spanish II This course is offered for students with little or no background in Spanish. This course is not open to heritage speakers. Oral-aural Proficiency is acquired through speaking and role playing in class plus audio and visual practice outside of class, including mandatory language lab. Students learn basic strategies for reading and writing in the language. Prerequisite(s): Placed at this level by Placement Test or SPA 1010 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. Fulfills: FL in LS Core |
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| HSC1104C | Introduction to Human Disease | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Becky Socha | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| HSC1122C | Anatomy and Physiology I w/ Integrated lab | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Desiree Jubinville | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | An introduction to the structure and function of the human body. This course will focus on the basic principles of cells and tissues, and the integumentary, musculoskeletal, central and peripheral nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems. The laboratory is a required component that will provide the opportunity for the student to understand, acquire and develop the practical skills necessary to comprehend the structure and function of the human body. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| HSC1123C | Anatomy and Physiology II w/ Integrated lab | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Desiree Jubinville | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | This course continues the human anatomy and physiology topics and includes the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The laboratory is a required component that will provide an opportunity for the student to further develop and apply the practical skills necessary to comprehend the structure and function of the human body. Prerequisite(s): HSC 1122. |
| HSC1500C | Introduction to Public Health | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Sarah Benes | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement and X in LS Core. |
| HSC1500C | Introduction to Public Health | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Paul Fierimonte | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement and X in LS Core. |
| HSC2300C | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Michael Corcoran | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | Nutrition, Diet and Health 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. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| HSC2300C | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Deanna Pomfret | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Nutrition, Diet and Health 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. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| HSC3103C | Global Public Health | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Paul Fierimonte | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | Global public health is a study of the biological, socioeconomic and environmental contributors to health and disease in populations around the world. Students will investigate the determinants of health, how health status is measured, and will review the burden of disease, risk factors and approaches to global cooperation to address health problems within and between nations for successful interventions. Specific issues underlying strategies and organization for health care delivery and health services will be discussed and linked to community service projects that aim to develop social responsibility through civic engagement and humanitarian activities. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. |
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| HIS1106C | U.S. History I | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Walker Robins | 07/10/2023-08/18/2023 | U.S. History I: From Pre-Contact through the Civil War and Reconstruction 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. Satisfies a Humanities distribution requirement. Fulfills H in LS Core. |
| HIS1106C | U.S. History I | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Walker Robins | 07/10/2023-08/18/2023 | U.S. History I: From Pre-Contact through the Civil War and Reconstruction 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. Satisfies a Humanities distribution requirement. Fulfills H in LS Core. |
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| HDE2130C | Diversity, Social Justice & Ethics | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Dan Sarofian-Butin | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | This course will focus on issues of diversity, social justice, and ethics within various educational and social contexts. Its purpose is to develop theoretical, conceptual, and pedagogical foundations for supporting issues of equity and access. An understanding of the socio-historical context and the influence of the dominant culture on historically marginalized individuals and groups will be studied. Additionally, this course will explore the adaptive capabilities of strengths of marginalized groups and how such capabilities and strengths can be used in effective community engagement. Ethical theories and moral reasoning will be used to enhance an understanding and analysis of ethical issues inherent in working and supporting issues of diversity, equity, and access. Students will explore their own personal values, beliefs, and behaviors that may limit their ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, in particular, disadvantaged and oppressed persons. The exploration of their own values will be made in relation to the different ethical theories studied in the course. This course fulfills the Diversity (D), Ethics (E), and Experiential Learning (X) Liberal Studies Core Requirements. |
| HDE2200C | Introduction to CSD | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Rachel Aghara | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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. |
| HDE2230C | Applied Adolescent Development | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | James Howland | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | This course will focus on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of adolescent development from an applied perspective. Specifically, issues related to teaching adolescents in middle schools and high schools, grades 5-12, will be considered. Students will engage in a service learning project to gain understanding of children in this age range. Fulfills X in LS Core. |
| HDE3500C | Introduction to Audiology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | TBD | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | This course is for students who are considering careers in areas such as speech-language pathology, audiology, social work, dentistry, and medicine. It provides students with an overview of the profession of Audiology and an introduction to human anatomy and physiology for functions related to hearing and balance across the lifespan. Disorders or diseases that interrupt functions of the ear, as well as topics in assessment, illness prevention and rehabilitative techniques will be addressed. Students will participate in the course through recorded lectures, on-line discussions, video observations and on-line meetings with their instructor. Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status, or permission of the instructor is required. |
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| MGT1100C | Introduction to Business | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Jill Guindon-Nasir | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | The course provides students with an integrative approach to learning the functional areas of business while emphasizing oral and written communication and effective group interaction. Students will learn various technical, organizational and operational aspects of business through active learning opportunities, case discussions, technological applications and outside activities. |
| MGT2110C | Management Information Systems | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Tahir Hameed | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | Management Information Systems presents a core of IS principles with which every business student should be familiar. Information technology has become a key component in accomplishing strategic and operational goals in organizations today. It is necessary to understand how a company utilizes information technology to gain its competitive advantage in business. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental concepts and principles of information systems. Therefore, it focuses on breadth of coverage rather than the depth of any specific IS area. Topics include: the role of IT in organizations, computers and information processing, hardware and software, managing data resources, telecommunications and networks, electronic commerce, security, IS ethics and leading information technologies and applications. Prerequisites: MGT1100. |
| MGT2120C | Business Statistics | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | (Eric)Yilong Zheng | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | Provides an introduction to fundamental statistical principles and procedures. Topics include descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous probability distributions and sampling distributions, statistical inference and estimation, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisites: MGT1100 and MTH1003 (or course equivalent: MTH1016, 1115, or 1217). Fulfills Q in LS Core. |
| MGT3110C | Operations Management | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Thomas Collins | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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 cost thereby adding more value for the customer. Prerequisites: MGT 1100, ACC 2203 & MGT 2120. Fulfills X in LS Core. |
| MGT3120C | Organizational Behavior | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Sirkwoo Jin | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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. Prerequisite MGT 1100 and Sophomore standing or permission. Fulfills X in LS Core. |
| MGT3130C | Legal Environment of Business | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Rick Arrowood | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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 Businessand the Court System 2. The Law of Contracts, Sales and an Introduction to the Uniform Commercail 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 5. Methods of Business Formation including Propriettorships, Parternships, Corporations and Special Business Forms. Prerequisite: MGT 1100 and Sophomore standing or permission. |
| MGT3430C | Ethics + Social Responsibility | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Linda Richelson | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | Ethics and Social Responsibility 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 priciples of ethical behavior in various cultures will be discussed. Students will participate in a significant service-learning project in this course. Satisfies the E and X requirements in LS Core. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor |
| MGT3510C | International Management | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Martin Chatterton | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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 the 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. Prerequisites: MGT 1100. |
| MGT4100WC | Strategic Analysis + Decision Making - WI | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | David Sciuto | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | MGT4100 is a capstone course that exposes students to issues that concern the firm as a whole. Through the use of "real-world" case studies and sophisticated practitioner journal articles, students will be called upon to grapple with such strategic issues as sizing up an organization's standing in the marketplace, differentiating between winning and mediocre strategies, and spotting ways to improve a company's strategy execution. In this course student teams will meet with the teaching team one hour per week to discuss their analysis of the assigned readings and cases. Prerequisite: MGT1100 and all required MGT2xxx courses. Fulfills X and W in LS Core. |
| MGT4100WC | Strategic Analysis + Decision Making - WI | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Rich Benedetto | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | MGT4100 is a capstone course that exposes students to issues that concern the firm as a whole. Through the use of "real-world" case studies and sophisticated practitioner journal articles, students will be called upon to grapple with such strategic issues as sizing up an organization's standing in the marketplace, differentiating between winning and mediocre strategies, and spotting ways to improve a company's strategy execution. In this course student teams will meet with the teaching team one hour per week to discuss their analysis of the assigned readings and cases. Prerequisite: MGT1100 and all required MGT2xxx courses. Fulfills X and W in LS Core. |
| SPM3000C | Introduction to Sports Management | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Taesoo Ahn | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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: MGT 1100. |
| SPM3005C | Sport Marketing | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Taesoo Ahn | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Marketing is a critical function in the sport organization. Sport marketing exposes students to the dynamics of marketing a sport organization. Topics include promotion, public relations, event sponsorship, strategic marketing, consumer behavior, and brand management. Prerequisites: MKT2205. |
| Number | Name | Section | Credit | Format | Instructor | Date | Description |
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| MKT2205C | Principles of Marketing | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Ben Larkin | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | The marketing course introduces marketing as a functional area of a business enterprise. You will study numerous marketing concepts and functions, including the marketing concept, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, market segmentation, product position, and marketing research, all within a global context. Prerequisites: MGT1100. |
| MKT3400C | Social Media Marketing | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | James Frackleton | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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: MKT2205 or permission of the instructor. |
| MKT3303C | Advertising and Promotions | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Patricia Clarke | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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: MKT2205. |
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| MTH1016C | Pre-Calculus | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Steve Smith | 05/22/2023-07/21/2023 | This course develops students' mathematical problem-solving skills and prepares students for courses in calculus and science. 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+. Fulfills Q in LS Core. |
| MTH1111C | Basic Statistics | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Jack Driscoll | 05/22/2023-08/18/2023 | 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. MTH 1111 is not open to students with credit for MTH 2527, MTH 1505, BE 213, or ST 211. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills Q and a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| MTH1217C | Calculus I | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Sarah Smith | 05/22/2023-07/21/2023 | 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. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. Prerequisite: MTH 1016 or exemption from MTH 1016 through the Mathematics Placement exam. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills Q and a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| MTH1218C | Calculus II | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Rebecca Hawthorne | 05/22/2023-07/21/2023 | A continuation of MTH 1217 for functions of a single variable. Includes techniques and applications of integration, sequences, and series, including Taylor series. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. Prerequisite: MTH 1217. Satisfies a Mathematics/Science distribution requirement. Fulfills Q and a STEM requirement in LS Core. |
| MTH1505C | Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Paula Bordogna | 07/10/2023-08/18/2023 | An introduction to applied statistical and probability methods in engineering dealing with discrete and continuous variables, joint distributions, estimation, tests of hypotheses, regression, design of experiments and control charts. Statistical computer packages will be used in connection with some of the material studied. Graphing calculator is required. We recommend TI-84+. Prerequisite: MTH 1217. Fulfills Q in LS Core. |
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| PHL1000C | Introduction to Philosophy | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Chris Brooks | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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 PHL in LS Core. |
| PHL2020WC | Perspectives on the Good Life | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Owen Ryan Glyn-Williams | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | Before it comes to an end, how shall I spend the life 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 we can each embrace as our own. What could be more important? Prerequisite: PHL 1000. Satisfies a second institutional requirement in Philosophy if needed or a Humanities distribution requirement. Fulfill E and W in LS Core. |
| PHL2070C | Environmental Ethics | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Peter Ellard | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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, the 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. Prerequisite: a 1000-level philosophy course. Satisfies a second institutional requirement in Philosophy if needed or a Humanities distribution requirement. Fulfills E in LS Core. |
| PHL1000C | Introduction to Philosophy | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Peter Ellard | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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 PHL in LS Core. |
| PHL1000HC | Introduction to Philosophy | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Peter Ellard | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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 PHL in LS Core. This is an honors level course - Instructor permission is required, please contact Professor Ellard - ellardp@merrimack.ed before registration. |
| PHL2060C | Biomedical Ethics | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Brian Hanley | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | A critical examination of moral issues in medicine and bioethics. Topics will be selected from among the following: the physician relationship; informed consent; research ethics; issues at the end of life including euthanasia and physician assisted suicide; the allocation of scarce medical resources; race and gender in medicine; reproductive and genetic control, etc. Ethical theories and principles will be introduced to help analyze the chosen issues. Prerequisite: PHL 1000. Satisfies a second institutional requirement in Philosophy if needed or a Humanities distribution requirement. Fulfills E in LS Core. |
| Number | Name | Section | Credit | Format | Instructor | Date | Description |
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| POL1500C | Comparative Politics | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Harry Wessel | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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 Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC & D requirement in LS Core. |
| POL1100C | Politics of the US | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Mary McHugh | 07/10/2023-08/18/2023 | An introduction to the American political system, this course examines (1) the Constitutional basis of American politics, (2) 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), (3) 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). Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement and X in LS Core. |
| POL3600C | Special Topics - Youth to Power: Activism and Research | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous, with some on campus required meetings | Kirstie Dobbs | 05/22/2023-8/18/2023 | As a young person, have you ever wondered how you could make a change in your community? Many young people today are challenging existing power structures in pursuit of a more equitable, fair, and just world. This course introduces you to a powerful tool for instigating systemic change called youth participatory action research (YPAR). This course is designed to be flexible and relevant to your particular interests and path. We will cover basic aspects of the discipline of Political Science, youth activism, and civically engaged research. The course is built around your involvement in conducting research and connecting that research to practice. This course also includes an experiential learning component where students co-facilitate a youth civic engagement summer program at the Merrimack Valley YMCA called Youth Voice. IMPORTANT NOTE: Instructor permission required. This class is hybrid that has required on campus meetings as well as online. Please contact Kirstie Dobbs for further details and information - dobbsk@merrimack.edu. |
| Number | Name | Section | Credit | Format | Instructor | Date | Description |
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| PSY1000C | Introduction to Psychology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Michael Stroud | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS core. |
| PSY2310C | Lifespan Development Psychology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Linda Stroud | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS core. |
| PSY3250C | Cultural Psychology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Jasmine Khamis | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | Application of psychological principles to the world of work. Emphasizes the organization as a complex social system. Applied topics include the selection, training, and evaluation of personnel. Theoretical issues include motivation, leadership, group dynamics, and organizational structure. Prerequisite: PSY1000. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
| PSY3410C | Abnormal Psychology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Gwyne White | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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 PSY2300 cannot receive credit for PSY2310. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
| PSY1000C | Introduction to Psychology | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Lauri Kurdziel | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Introduces classical and contemporary thinking on the concept of 'personality'. Explores the contributions of several important theoretical frameworks in personality theory including psychoanalysis, phenomenology, trait theory, and learning. Prerequisite: PSY 1000. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
| PSY2280C | Organizational Psychology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Joanna DePena | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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 PTSD. Factors contributing to the resilience to trauma as well as societal, cultural, and historical influences on views of trauma will also be discussed. Pre-requisite: PSY1000, Introduction to Psychology. |
| PSY2400C | Personality | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Dawn Sime | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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: PSY 1000. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement and D in LS Core. |
| PSY2470C | The Psychology of Trauma | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Aleksandra Plocha | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Explores psychological disorders that affect children. Topics include depression, autism, suicide, hyperactivity, mental retardation and learning disabilities. Also investigates treatment modalities and theories of etiology. Prerequisite: PSY 1000. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
| PSY3340C | Developmental Psychopathology | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Gwyne White | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | Examination of basic issues in psychopathology. Focus on description, etiology and treatment of neurosis, character disorder, and psychosis from varying theoretical and clinical perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY1000. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
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| RTS1100C | Christianity in Context | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Nicholas DiSalvatore | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | As an introduction to Christianity, this course will investigate a number of the "contexts" in which it 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 global contexts. In keeping with the College's Augustinian identity, mission, and vision, this course will also highlight the contributions of St. Augustine. Satisfies the first institutional requirement in religious and theological studies. Fulfills RTS in LS Core. |
| RTS1010C | World Religions | A | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Nicholas DiSalvatore | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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, and historical and cultural aspects. Special attention will be given to Christianity and Catholicism. We will also examine St. Augustine's life and ideas using various sources. Satisfies the first institutional requirement in religious and theological studies. Fulfills RTS in LS Core. |
| RTS1947HC | Saints, Sinners and the Sacred | A | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Peter Ellard | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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 them moves to the life, thought, and legacy of a seminal figure in Western Christinan history, Augustine of Hippo. The course concludes with an examination of select religious narratives from the contemporary period and/or other religions. Fulfills the RTS requirement in LS Core. This is an honors level course - Instructor permission is required, please contact Professor Ellard - ellardp@merrimack.ed before registration. |
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| SOC1600C | Happiness | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Rob Koegel | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | 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. |
| SOC3600C | Sociology of Health | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Michelle Holliday | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | Health, illness and healing are not merely physiological states but also human experiences shaped by sociological forces. As Freund, McGuire and Podhurst point out in Health, Illness and the Social Body. A Critical Sociology [2003: 4], "The sick body is not simply a closed container, encased in skin that has been invaded by germs or traumatic blows but is also open and connected to the world that surrounds it. Thus the human body is open to the social body. Similarly, our material (or physical) environment, such as the urban landscape, the workplace, or our foods, is influenced by our culture, social structure, and relationships. And these in turn influence our bodies." The course begins with a brief review of the history of past viewpoints and practices in western civilization toward health, healing and illness leading to the emergence of the modern medical profession, scientific medicine, and the establishment of the medical model as the primary paradigm of disease. We will examine the social factors that influence who gets sick, the types of illness suffered, the experience of being sick, the process of seeking help, and the context in which medical care is delivered. We will discuss the effect of stress on health and the role that human relationships and social support play in mediating stress. We will assess the state of our health care system and compare it to other systems. In general, we will depend on the theories, concepts and findings from sociology as they apply in the study of this area to direct our focus and inform our analysis. Fulfills a SOSC requirement in LS Core. |
| SOC1400C | Stress: A Social Psychological Perspective | A | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Rob Koegel | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | This course will analyze the causes, effects, and untapped possibilities of getting better at stress, individually and collectively. As we draw on and fuse together insights from sociology, psychology, and health science, we will explore several key questions: * What in our society - in our cultural beliefs/values, social norms, social practices, and social structures - has made the U.S. the most anxious, depressed, and distressed industrialized nation in the world? * How does immense wealth inequality generate a toxic social environment that affects and infects our hearts, minds, and relationships? * What can we do to hone our ability, as individuals and as a society, to more resourcefully, resiliently, and joyfully meet life's challenges? * How can we connect these timely issues to your questions and beliefs, your challenges and dreams? |
| SOC3650C | Crossing Borders: The Sociology of Immigration | A | 4 | Online - Asynchronous (STUDY ABROAD) | Dan Herda | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | In SOC 3650 we will analyze the entirety of immigration first-hand as we embark on a 10-day abroad experience that travels between Spain and Morocco. These two countries represent an important frontier for immigrants as they journey between Africa and Europe. Their proximity presents a rare opportunity to explore the conditions that motivate immigrants to leave one country and attract them to another. Further, since we will be immersed in cultures that are not our own, our travels will provide an opportunity to adapt to a host society, giving us an “immigrant experience”. We will close the summer session by reflecting on what we observed and experienced, and by comparing everything to what we know about immigration in the United States. IMPORTANT NOTE: For SUMMER 2023, this course requires a study abroad trip to Spain and Morocco. For further details including pricing, please contact Professor Herda - herdad@merrimack.edu. |
| Number | Name | Section | Credit | Format | Instructor | Date | Description |
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| MUS1320C | History of Rock & Roll | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Andrew Cote | 05/22/2023-06/30/2023 | 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 AL and X in LS Core. |
| MUS1320C | History of Rock & Roll | OB | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Andrew Cote | 07/10/2023-8/18/2023 | 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 AL and X in LS Core. |
| Number | Name | Section | Credit | Format | Instructor | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGS1010C | Introduction to Gender, Race, and Sexuality Studies | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Marybeth Salerno | 05/22/2023-6/30/2023 | This course 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. Topics include gender-based violence, workplace discrimination, and the relationship between sexism, racism, homophobia and other systems of oppression and inequality. The course looks at the intersection of gender, race, ethnicity, and nation with such areas as work, education, media/technology, family, religion, and politics. Students will also social movements that have and continue to emerge to promote gender equality and social justice in the US and globally. Required for the Women's and Gender Studies Contract Major and Minor. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC requirement and D in LS Core. |
| WGS3300C | US Women's History | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Kate Turner | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | An examination of the history of women in America. It will include history prior to colonization, beyond and to the present. A look at women's roles in US Society and the intersection of class, culture and ethnicity 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 and ethnicity have operated to unite and divide disparate groups of women. Satisfies a Humanities distribution requirement. Fulfills H and D in LS Core. |
| WGS2010C | Race and Ethnic Studies | OA | 4 | Online - Asynchronous | Marybeth Salerno | 7/10/2023-8/18/2023 | The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the academic field of Ethnic Studies, and the interdisciplinary questions it poses about the way that race, ethnicity and racism structure our world. Our focus is within a framework analyzing 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, Chicanos, Latinas, Native Americans and others. This course will also introduce major debates and issues facing 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. Satisfies a Social Science distribution requirement. Fulfills a SOSC and D in LS Core. |
