Apr 29, 2024

2014-2015 School of Continuing Education Catalog

2014-2015 School of Continuing Education Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Courses of Study

The School of Continuing Education offers students a wide range of courses in the liberal arts and sciences as well as in business, education, the social sciences, and in specialized fields such as fire science and leadership studies. Please consult the current course bulletin for specific course offerings in any given academic term.

Course offerings include accountancy, anthropology, Arabic, art (studio), art history, biology, chemistry, Chinese, computer science, economics, education, English, finance, fire science, French, health policy history, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, Italian, law, leadership, management, marketing, mathematics, music, natural science, organizational communication, philosophy, psychology, social science, sociology, Spanish, theatre arts, and theology.

Course Numbering

Undergraduate course numbers generally fit into the following scheme:

100-level: introductory or gateway courses to specific majors or programs of study; prerequisites may consist of other 100-level courses.

200-level: intermediate-level courses; may have prerequisites of 100- or 200-level courses; more advanced than 100-level offerings.

300-level: upper-division courses; may have prerequisites of 100-, 200-, or 300-level courses; more advanced than 100- or 200-level courses; may include internship, independent study, or tutorial courses.

400-level: advanced upper-division courses; may have prerequisites of 100-, 200-, 300-, or 400-level courses; more advanced than 100-, 200-, or 300-level courses; may include internship, independent study, or tutorial courses.

Internship, independent study, special topics, tutorial, and other non-standard courses have common course number ranges across the various academic disciplines.

Internships & Field Experience courses:	450-455*
Special Topics:	470-475
Seminars & Capstone courses:	480-489
Independent Study courses:	490-491

Note: A small number of departments/programs have placed specific non-standard courses at the 200- or 300-level, utilizing comparable ranges at the identified level (e.g., an upper-level internship listed in the 350-359 range, while the advanced upper-level internship range is 450-459).

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Engineering-Physics-Systems
	EPS 117 - Astronomy 3 Credits An introduction to the principles of astronomy for non-science majors. Topics to be covered include the history of the science and methods of study, the study of stars and galaxies, and a general survey of cosmological models. Recent discoveries such as background black-body radiation, pulsars, and quasars, as well as the implications of general relativity, will be discussed qualitatively. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Finance
	FIN 200 - Principles of Investing 3 Credits An introduction to the investment process through the study of various financial assets and their characteristics. The concepts of risk, portfolio diversification, and the analysis of financial data will be stressed. Non-finance majors only. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FIN 207 - Managerial Finance I 3 Credits The fundamental theory and practice of corporate financial management. Covers the basic tools and techniques of financial analysis, valuation, capital budgeting, long-term financing, and risk and return. Prerequisites: ACC 203 and ECN 101 or ECN 102 . Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FIN 217 - Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions I 3 Credits Introduces students to the basic statistical methods used to support problem-solving and decision-making in business and economics. Emphasis is placed upon understanding elementary concepts and procedures which include: descriptive statistics, basic probability rules, discrete and continuous probability distributions, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation. formerly MGT 201 Prerequisite: MTH 108 or equivalent Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FIN 218 - Financial Markets and Institutions 3 Credits Advanced study of financial markets and the financial services industry. Topics include interest rate risk, credit analysis, financial institution asset and liability management, financial institution use of derivative securities, the role of regulation, and financial market instability. Prerequisites: ECN 101 and 102. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FIN 308 - Managerial Finance II 3 Credits Intermediate-level study in corporate finance. The course investigates financial concepts and theories in greater depth. General topics include capital investment analysis, capital structure, dividend theory, decision-making under uncertainty, and firm ownership structure. Prerequisite: FIN 207. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FIN 311 - Personal Financial Planning 3 Credits A review of the major components of a sound personal financial plan designed to maximize current wealth while providing for a secure financial future. Coverage includes topics such as cash budgeting, individual income taxes, insurance, retirement planning, and investment principles. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
French
	FRN 101 - Elementary French I 3 Credits This course is designed to introduce the French language to students who have no previous experience with the language. The course is communication-centered and develops oral, aural, reading, and writing skills concurrently. The active learning approach emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical structures in the context of improving students’ oral and written expression. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Fire Science
	FRS 101 - Fire Protection I: Theory of Fire Protection 3 Credits The course presents a history of fire protection along with the theoretical approaches to the expansion and improvement in fire defenses. The organization and function of federal, state, and municipal fire protection agencies is also studied. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 102 - Fire Protection II: Applied Aspects of Fire Protection 3 Credits A study of the basic principles of fire prevention. This includes a study of gases, dust, flammable liquids, chemicals, and general storage problems. In addition, specific fire prevention techniques are discussed. A detailed study of building construction and its relationship to fire is also undertaken. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 103 - Fire Protection III: Fire Protection Systems and Equipment 3 Credits Concentration on detection and extinguishing systems; sprinkler and standpipe systems; invert gas, foam, and dry chemical systems; temperature and smoke detection devices; and alarm signaling systems. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 201 - Firefighting Tactics I 3 Credits Study of the general principles of firefighting, the basic concept of “size-up” and progressing to the duties and responsibilities of engine and ladder companies. Water supply and hoseline selection/ stretching/placement procedures reviewed; fireground operations, such as forcible entry, ventilation, and search and rescue are studied. Course designed to help fireground personnel obtain a high level of tactical performance on fireground. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 202 - Firefighting Tactics II 3 Credits Study of fire attack operations guidelines of calling additional apparatus to assist the initial fireground commander in response to an incident. Development of modern firefighting techniques, general firefighting strategy, and safety on the modern fireground. Fire-related emergencies, “everyday” fires and “major” fires are analyzed. Problem fires such as shopping centers, enclosed malls, hotels, and storage sites reviewed. Hazardous materials incident studied. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 204 - Firefighting Tactics III: Command and Control of Fires and Emergencies 3 Credits Advanced study of the command and control of fires and emergencies. Enables incident commanders to successfully mitigate an emergency. Topics include “Command and Control ,” “Managing Fireground Risks and Dangers,” “Life and Death Decision Making” “Command Presence,” “Strategy/ Changing Strategy,” and “Demobilization” are studied. This course provides incident commander the knowledge/skills/abilities necessary for a successful conclusion to an incident. Fulfills requirements for ICS 300 and 400. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 301 - Rhode Island Codes and Ordinances 3 Credits Overview of how fire protection systems, equipment, and practices are legally mandated and enforced. Topics include: the creation of fire safety, related codes by statute, regulation, municipal ordinance; the history, effective dates, scope of selected national and state codes; basic code terminology and definition; enforcement, inspection, plan-review, and abatement procedures; administrative review of fire code issues; and court appeals. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 302 - Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services 3 Credits This course provides a theoretical framework for understanding the ethical, sociological, organizational, political, and legal components of community risk reduction and a methodology for the development of a comprehensive community risk reduction plan. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 305 - Hydraulics 3 Credits This course analyzes the adequacy of water supplies for fire protection. Study of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics relating to water flow testing, friction loss through single/ looped piping systems, graphical determination of combined supplies, analyzing fire pump hydraulic characteristics, and introduction to hydraulically designed sprinkler systems. Prerequisites: Fire Protection and Firefighting Tactics courses plus one course in algebra, or permission of the dean. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 306 - Fire Investigation 3 Credits Basic skills to conduct fire investigations including fire behavior, point of origin, cause determination, motivation of firesetter, fire scene investigation and follow-up techniques, fire protection systems, incendiary devices, legal aspects, interview techniques, evidence, and report writing. Student will learn to identify origin and cause of a fire, conduct technically and legally sound investigations, and pursue case through judicial system. Prerequisite: CHM of Hazardous Materials or equivalent strongly recommended. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 308 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management 3 Credits This course examines the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, codes and standards, inspection and plans review, fire investigation, research, master planning, various types of influences, and strategies. Prerequisite: FRS 302 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 312 - Political and Legal Foundations for Fire Protection 3 Credits This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 314 - Marine Fire Protection 3 Credits Designed to improve fire safety around and on board vessels with support from the Federal Department of Transportation, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, Massachusetts and Maine maritime academies. The NFPA 1405 code for land-based firefighters who respond to marine vessel fires and other related emergencies and incident command system and how it will work at a ship incident. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 315 - Fire and Emergency Services Administration 3 Credits This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: persuasion and influence, accountable budgeting, anticipation of challenges and the need for change, and specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems. A central focus is how the leadership of a fire department develops internal and external cooperation to create a coordinated approach to achieving the department’s mission. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 316 - Occupational Safety and Health 3 Credits Firefighter safety and health—addressing safety-related standards NFPA 1500, 1521, 1581, and OSHA’s Fire Brigade Standard. Key issues including fire ground accountability, medical monitoring programs, hearing conservation, apparatus safety, incident scene safety, investigating firefighter casualties. The course will exceed education requirements of NFPA 1521, Fire Department Safety Officer. Successful completion means students will be certified by State Fire Academy. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 320 - Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services 3 Credits This course examines relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, and collective bargaining. Prerequisite: FRS 315 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	FRS 401 - Applications of Fire Research 3 Credits This course examines the basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related research. The course also provides a framework for conducting and evaluating independent research in the following areas: fire dynamics, fire test standards and codes, fire safety, fire modeling, structural fire safety, life safety, firefighter health and safety, automatic detection and suppression, transportation fire hazards, risk analysis and loss control, fire service applied research, and new trends in fire-related research. Prerequisite: All FRS major requirements or concurrent registration in approved course Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Global Studies
	GST 101 - Introduction to Global Studies 3 Credits Explores the concepts and practices of citizenship in an age of globalization, and how best to promote economic development, democracy, community, and social justice. Students discuss globalization issues and the socio-economic, political, and cultural interconnections of the world by combining community experience and academic study. Particular attention will be drawn to perspectives on globalization beyond the Euro-American framework. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Health Care Policy and Management
	HPM 101 - The American Health Care System 3 Credits This course examines the historical evolution and current structure of the U.S. health care system. We examine the socioeconomic context in which health care is delivered, the providers of health services, and those who pay for this care. Students also analyze contemporary proposals for reforming the health care system. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HPM 240 - The Epidemiology of Health and Disease 3 Credits How do epidemics start? How can we control the spread of disease? Epidemiology studies the determinants of health and disease from a population perspective. Students gain familiarity with concepts and methods in the field using case studies to illustrate how epidemiologists conduct research, analyze data, and make public health recommendations. Prerequisite: HPM 101. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
History
	HIS 100 - Thinking and Writing about History 3 Credits Introduction to the study of the field of history. Considers the methods of historical thinking that involve the critical investigation, interpretation, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of historical sources as well as the development of essential writing, research, and verbal skills. Further considers basic issues of historiography and the philosophy of history. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 103 - U.S. History to 1877 3 Credits Survey course of American history from colonial beginnings through Reconstruction. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 104 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credits Survey course of American history from the end of Reconstruction through the present day. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 212 - History of Rhode Island 3 Credits Among the topics examined are the 18th-century rum and slave trade, the Dorr war, the birth of the Industrial Revolution, immigration, the growth of Rhode Island’s cities, wartime Rhode Island—from the Revolution to World War II—postwar suburbanization and the impact of the post-industrial economy. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 226 - Women and the Modern American Experience 3 Credits Explores the contributions of women to the American historical experience since the Civil War and the impact of changes in American politics, economics, and society on women and family; the emergence of the modern American family and a working class culture; the impact of industrialization; and the upheavals of the 20th century such as two World Wars, the Great Depression, etc. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 236 - History of Work in the United States 3 Credits Course traces work from colonial times to the present. Topics covered are the emergence government regulations of the workplace, and the differing work lives of women, slaves, and immigrants. The course concludes by focusing on recent work trends such as the rise of both single-headed and dual-income households and the impact of globalization upon the American worker. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 274 - Screening the Past 3 Credits This course will examine the possibilities and limitations of movies in helping us to understand American history. We will trace the ways in which Hollywood has presented historical events from the Revolutionary War in “The Patriot” with Mel Gibson, to 9/11, as depicted in Oliver Stone’s “World Trade Center.” Filmed biographies of famous people e.g “Malcolm X,” will also be discussed. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 307 - Europe from 1714-1815 3 Credits This European survey course covers the period from the death of Louis XIV to the Congress of Vienna. It includes study of the effects of the Westphalian settlement, struggles for the balance of power in Europe, the Baroque style and the Enlightenment, and the Age of Revolution. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 308 - Europe from 1815-1914 3 Credits This European survey course covers the period from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I. Study of the Concert of Europe, industrialization, imperialism, developments in culture, the forces of nationalism and liberalism, and the controversial causes of the First World War is included. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 316 - The Civil War and Reconstruction 3 Credits The road to war is traced from the Texas Revolt to the bombardment of Fort Sumter. The slavery issue is analyzed and the course of the war is studied in detail. The consequences of the war, attempts to implement differing plans of Reconstruction, and the end of the Reconstruction are examined. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 317 - America in the Gilded Age, 1877-1897 3 Credits Explores the tumultuous end of the 19th century, as the nation grappled with the consequences of industrialization, urbanization, labor unrest, and renewed immigration. Topics will include the political, legal, social, and religious debates over the virtues and vices inherent in the capitalist system, as well as the proposed reforms of the laissez-faire capitalism of the period. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 318 - History of Minorities in the United States 3 Credits This course analyzes the unique historical, social, and cultural contributions that specific minority groups have made to American society, focusing on Native Americans, African-Americans, and women, and to a lesser degree, the plight of labor and immigrants. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 337 - Ancient World I: Near East and Greece 3 Credits Surveys the history and civilization of the ancient Near East and Greece from earliest times to the death of Alexander the Great. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 342 - History of the Middle East to 1920 3 Credits A study of the Middle East before Islam: the rise and fall of the Islamic Empire; the heirs of the Islamic Empire, especially the Ottoman Empire and the Safavids of Iran; and the decline of the Ottoman Empire (including World War I) to 1920. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 344 - History of Africa Since 1850 3 Credits This survey course will examine the partition of Africa, colonialism, the growth of African nationalism, independence movements, and the politics of the Cold War. Social and cultural issues will also be considered. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 345 - History of the Modern Middle East 3 Credits Focuses on the emergence of the modern-day Middle East after the break-up of the Ottoman Empire following World War I. Explores the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the civil war in Lebanon, the Iran-Iraq war, the Persian Gulf War, and Islamic revivalism, neo-colonialism, democratization, industrialization, and modernization. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 415 - History of Presidential Elections I 3 Credits This course examines the history of our electoral system in general and then considers each presidential election from Washington to the election of 1820, noting particularly the changes that have taken place from year to year. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 416 - History of Presidential Elections II 3 Credits This course examines the history of our electoral system in general and then considers each presidential election from 1820 to the present, noting particularly the changes that have taken place from year to year. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 417 - Ancient World I: Near East and Greece 3 Credits This course surveys the history and civilization of the ancient Near East and Greece from earliest times to the death of Alexander the Great. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 418 - Ancient World II: Rome 3 Credits This course traces the history of Rome from earliest times to the fall of the Empire in the West. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 423 - Europe from 1914 to 1945 3 Credits This survey concentrates on Europe in the era of the two world wars. It includes an examination of the Versailles peace, the rise of Nazi Germany, the Great Depression, the Spanish Civil War, and the Holocaust. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 424 - Europe Since 1945 3 Credits This is a survey of contemporary Europe which looks at post-war reconstruction of Western Europe, the Cold War, decolonization, and the collapse of communism, as well as intellectual and cultural developments since World War II. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 432 - Modern East Asia 3 Credits This course will concentrate on developments in China and Japan since 1900, including the Chinese Revolution of 1911, the rise of militarism in Japan, World War II in the Pacific, the growth and triumph of communism in China, the defeat and recovery of Japan, and the contemporary problems in East Asia. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 438 - Early Constitutional History 3 Credits Studies the background, drafting, adoption, and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution and its amendments, and the values, ideas, and experiences of Colonial and Revolutionary America that underlay the Constitution in 1787. Examines the changes in demographics, technology, medicine, sentiments influenced its reading and interpretation, and the legal reasoning and historical context of most of the major Supreme Court decisions. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 480 - Seminar in American History 3 Credits Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HIS 481 - Seminar 3 Credits Advanced-level history course. Topics vary. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Humanities
	HUM 200 - Understanding the Humanities: An Introduction 3 Credits Does it happen that certain references or terms are used but not fully understood? This class may help clarify and inform. General humanities themes presented in philosophy, religion, the arts, language, and literature—all illustrating the foundation of Western thought. Readings include handouts, one central novel, a play, short stories and poetry. Incidental student projects will be shared in class. Prerequisite: ENG 103 or equivalent Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HUM 202 - Topics in Humanities: Beginnings of the Modern 3 Credits Modern means the discoveries of Galileo and Planck in science, but also the evolution of nation-states, such as Louis XIV forged in France. Modern means philosophies that reflect developing world cultures, as well as Beethoven’s ninth, Renoir, and the Berlin Wall. Such topics are examined through readings, discussion, audiovisual examples, and visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HUM 205 - Monsters in Literature and Film 3 Credits Monsters live on the borders of cultural, racial, religious, economic, and sexual difference. They embody our desires, hopes and fears. Through literature and film, we consider many different kinds of monsters. What do monsters tell us about the cultures from which they emerge? Why do certain monsters re-emerge in literature and film? What are the distinctions (and similarities) between humans and monsters? Prerequisite: ENG 103 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HUM 212 - America in the Sixties 3 Credits How did America change in the 1960s? Course focuses on the role of social protest. Readings from the works of participants in the student, black, feminist, and peace protest movements; from the intellectuals who defended and attacked them; and from the growing body of retrospective, analytic, and historical literature explaining what really happened in that tumultuous decade. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HUM 214 - The Eighties and Beyond 3 Credits This course examines trends and events in American society since 1980. Topics include: the Reagan Presidency, the communication revolution of new digital technologies, the emergence of media conglomerates, “Yuppies,” the impact of “downsizing,” etc. Special attention will be given to how specific movies and television programs have expressed our cultural preoccupations during the ’80s and ’90s. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HUM 320 - The Films of Alfred Hitchcock 3 Credits An analysis of the films of Alfred Hitchcock from Rebecca to The Birds. Students see one film per week and study cinematography, together with thematic development, character, and suspense, as well as consult the rich and varied criticism of the director. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HUM 340 - Studies in the Holocaust 3 Credits Students read and view literature about the Third Reich, Hitler’s Final Solution, concentration camps, Jewish victims and survivors, Gypsy and Gay victims, non-Jewish rescuers. Among the readings are memoirs, novels, and short stories. Documentaries and films are screened as well. Students submit essays, participate in class discussions, and contribute to group projects. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	HUM 362 - American Life in the Great Depression 3 Credits This course examines the causes of the Great Depression, the Depression’s impact upon ordinary people’s lives and the reason why the Great Depression ended. It analyzes New Deal policies as well as criticism of those policies. The course also covers the popular culture, the arts, and photography of the ’30s as expressions of the mood and experiences of the decade. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Interdisciplinary
	INT 101 - Perspectives on Western Civilization I 3 Credits This interdisciplinary course examines the civilization of the West through literature, philosophy, theology, history, and art from its beginnings in the ancient Near East, through ancient Greece and Rome, to the Age of Charlemagne. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	INT 102 - Perspectives on Western Civilization II 3 Credits This interdisciplinary course examines the Western world through literature, philosophy, theology, history, and art from the Age of Charlemagne, through the Middle Ages and up to the early Renaissance. Prerequisite: INT 101 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	INT 105 - Stress: Behavioral Adaptation and Health Impact 3 Credits Examination of the physiological, psychological, and emotional impact of stress upon individuals and groups. The definitions of stress currently utilized are considered. The concept of stress is further examined in relation to one’s personal and professional life. Self-assessment methods are explored incorporating the following areas: heredity, lifestyle habits, and environmental conditions. Developing effective coping strategies is stressed. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	INT 127 - Psychology of Wellness 3 Credits This course introduces students to the study of wellness and the application of principles of health psychology. Factors contributing to health maintenance and illness prevention across the lifespan are addressed and health enhancing and health defeating behaviors within the context of the current health care system are examined. Emphasis is placed upon the individual within his/her particular environment. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	INT 201 - Perspectives on Western Civilization III 3 Credits This interdisciplinary course continues the examination of the Western world through literature, philosophy, theology, history, and art from the Reformation to the present. Prerequisite: INT 102 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	INT 205 - Human Sexuality 3 Credits This course focuses on sexuality as an intrinsic component of being human. Bio-psycho-social aspects are explored, as well as cultural and religious influences. Current issues such as AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are discussed. The decision-making process is covered with focus on attitudes, beliefs, and values. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	INT 209 - Transitions: Life’s Choices 3 Credits This course examines the transitions which individuals may experience in contemporary life. Life experiences such as marriage, family, college, career choice, and health are discussed. The students also analyze strategies which may enhance one’s ability to cope with these life events. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Italian
	ITA 212 - Italian Civilization 3 Credits Provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of Italian civilization through an examination of Italian art, architecture, history, geography, cultural, and political developments from its origins to the present. Visits to the Rhode Island School of Design and other area museums or galleries. Affords extensive practice in speaking, reading, comprehension, and writing in Italian. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	ITA 318 - Modern Italy 3 Credits Examines modern Italian society through a study of its cultural, literary, artistic, historical, and political development in order to provide students with an accurate understanding of the Italians and their contribution to the development of Western Civilization in general. Conducted in English. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	ITA 370 - Special Topics in Italian 3 Credits Provide students the opportunity for indepth study of a particular topic not treated in existing course offerings. Topics will vary and may be drawn from current issues, events, debates, or from other related areas of interest to students of the discipline. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisites: Two ITA courses at the 200-level or above. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	ITA 405 - Italian Cinema 3 Credits A chronological examination of Italian cinema from its origin to the present. Emphasis will be on Italian art and history. Major directors will be discussed in the context of historical and theoretical influences. Conducted in English Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Labor Relations
	LBR 322 - Collective Bargaining 3 Credits An introduction to the structure and process of bargaining. Attention is given to the economic and behavioral theories of bargaining as well as to the strategies and tactics utilized in negotiations and the consequences of a breakdown in negotiations. Theories of impasse resolution are also studies. Selected leading issues facing the parties are examined in depth. Prerequisite: ECN 101 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Law
	LAW 102 - Basic Criminal Law 3 Credits This course provides a general framework of criminal law; procedure in a criminal case; legal limitations on criminalization with special emphasis on the right to privacy as a developing constitutional concern; the definition and application of general principles, substantive crimes, and defenses to criminal liability; vicarious liability; and questions of causation and responsibility. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LAW 201 - General Law 3 Credits This course will examine the jurisdiction of federal and state courts, and the interplay of the courts, legislature and executive branch in the development of legal principles. The basic elements of civil procedure, contracts, property, torts, crimes, and domestic relations will be discussed and supplemented by case analysis. This course is taught by attorneys engaged in the practice of law. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LAW 250 - Anatomy of a Civil Jury Trial 3 Credits This course starts with a primer on the American Court system, and then examines all of the stages of a jury trial, including pre-trial discovery, jury selection, examination of witnesses, closing argument, verdict and appeal. The course culminates with the students in the class participating in a mock jury trial, which is based on a real case. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LAW 301 - Contract Law 3 Credits Contracts defined and classified; capacity nature and legal effect of offer and acceptance; consideration; fraud, mistake, undue influence; statute of frauds; illegal contracts; effect of illegality; language interpretation; operation of law; express and implied conditions; performance; excuses for nonperformance, including novation; alteration of impossibility of performance, breach of contract, and remedies; damages, nominal and compensatory; quasicontracts; Uniform Commercial Code; professional responsibility of lawyer. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LAW 402 - Criminology 3 Credits This course will review crime, theories of criminal behavior, and responses toward crime.. We will consider the nature, extent, cost of crime, and the biological, psychological, and sociological explanations of crime. The criminal justice system will be covered from policing to the court system through to corrections. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Leadership Studies
	LDR 101 - Leadership Theory 3 Credits This course examines the development of leadership theory and practice from a contemporary and historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on new models of “adaptive” leadership emerging in 21st century work, community, and civic contexts. Students will develop a leadership learning plan to guide their study of leadership. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 102 - Conflict Resolution 3 Credits This course focuses on the dynamics of conflict development and resolution within social organizations. Operating from the perspective that disunity is destructive to human organizations, the course stresses the techniques of conflict management and reduction. Finally, the course addresses the critical role of leadership in the resolution of conflict situations and the restoration of unity. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 201 - Leadership and Diversity 3 Credits The study of leadership within a multicultural, multiethnic, global context is the focus of this course. A special emphasis is placed on understanding issues of power, influence, and authority when diverse groups practice leadership in a global society. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 302 - Leadership: Technology and Global Issues 3 Credits This course studies the impact of technology as a determinant in the process of leadership. A special emphasis is placed on the role of emerging information technologies to the process. Other global issues such as war, poverty, racism, pollution, and the world economy are examined as they impact leaders and followers. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 303 - Leadership: Ethics and Values 3 Credits This course presents an examination of how moral values and assumptions form the foundation of leadership behavior. The course focuses on the role of values and ethical decision making in determining the relationship between followers and leaders. A special emphasis is placed on the formulation of the concept of moral leadership. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 330 - Leadership and the Business Organization 3 Credits This course focuses on the provision of leadership in profit-making enterprises. This course emphasizes strategic leadership and visioning for providing direction to the business organization. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 350 - Theories of Power, Influence, and Authority 3 Credits This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of various ideas concerning the use of power, influence, and authority in social organizations. Philosophical, sociological, psychological, legal, moral, and ethical contexts are used as the basis of analysis. Emphasis is placed on the formal and informal use of power, influence, and authority by leaders within a variety of organizational settings. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 480 - Leader Development 3 Credits Through course readings and discussions, self-assessments, reflections, and other activities, students will develop an understanding of who they are now and who they wish to become as leaders. Based on these understandings, students will create a personal development plan to assist them in becoming ethical and effective leaders. Prerequisites: LDR 101 and 201 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 481 - Leading Teams 3 Credits Students will develop the skills and lay the groundwork for the leadership project to be carried out in LDR 491 Leading Change, integrating leadership theory with practice. Students will learn project development and relationship building, while developing an understanding of systems thinking and the dynamics of organizational change. Prerequisite: LDR 480 Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	LDR 491 - Capstone: Leading Change 3 Credits This capstone course enables students to produce a substantial leadership project that involves mobilizing others to create change. A thesis may substitute for an organizing project. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Management
	MGT 101 - Principles of Business Management 3 Credits A thorough development of decision-making, managerial creativity, and the art of management. The principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling are treated as basic guides to effective management. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MGT 301 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits This course involves the analysis of how people behave both as individuals and as members of groups and organizations. The topics covered in this course include perception, motivation, group dynamics and team effectiveness, leadership, power and politics, decision-making, and managing diversity and individual differences. Prerequisite: MGT 101 . Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MGT 320 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits Human resource management deals with the design of formal systems in an organization to ensure the effective and efficient use of human talent to accomplish organizational goals. Topics covered include job analysis, staffing, training and development managing and appraising performance, compensation, pay and benefits, employee relations, and union-management relations. Prerequisite: MGT 101 . Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MGT 330 - Legal Environment for Business I 3 Credits This course is designed to provide students with a basic study of legal aspects and concerns of the modern business community. Study of legal systems and constitutional law serve as a background. Emphasis is placed upon contracts, agency, partnerships, and corporations as topics. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MGT 360 - International Business 3 Credits This is a survey course to introduce students to the global business environment. The course explores the economic, political/legal, cultural, and competitive complexities to conduct business internationally and globally. It discusses and analyzes international and global business practices. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MGT 375 - Intercultural Communications 3 Credits With globalization it is imperative that managers be sensitive to differences in intercultural and business communication. Significant issues pertaining to cross-cultural interaction are covered: cultural, intercultural (both verbal and nonverbal) communication, and culture shock. Practical information regarding conducting negotiations across countries and writing business letters in different societies, as well as other general guidelines in international business. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Marketing
	MKT 205 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits Explores the basic principles, theories, problems and practices in the ever changing marketing environment (social, economic, technological, legal and ethical) and its impact on product, price, promotion and distribution decisions in the domestic and global market. Emphasis is placed on the marketing functions, planning and the distribution of goods and services from the producer to consumer. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MKT 336 - Promotional Strategy 3 Credits This course studies promotion as integrated marketing communications (IMC), its role in modern marketing, and its influence on consumer decision-making. IMC strategy planning combines the components of promotional mix (advertising, public relations, direct marketing, sales promotion, personal selling, and internet marketing) into a comprehensive program, sending an appropriate, consistent marketing message to target consumers. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Music
	MSC 210 - Music Appreciation 3 Credits Open to all non-music majors, this course has as its main objective the training of students in intelligent listening and seeks to acquaint them with a variety of musical works. Listening, selected readings, live performance, and discussion will form a part of the course. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
	MSC 229 - Survey of Popular Music 3 Credits Historical survey covering the most important popular styles of music beginning in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to the present—blues, American rock and roll, pop, disco, and heavy metal, among other important genres. There also will be units on composers and/or performers. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings
Mathematics
	MTH 100 - Essentials of Mathematics 3 Credits This course equips students with the skills and confidence needed to cope with higher-level courses and with mathematics in the real world. Topics include real numbers and their operations, algebraic expressions, functions, elements of geometry, graphs, and problem-solving techniques. This course is recommended for students who feel the need for more preparation prior to taking MTH 107 . Prerequisite: Previous college-level mathematics. Click here for the Semester Course Offerings

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Courses of Study

Course Numbering

EPS 117 - Astronomy

FIN 200 - Principles of Investing

FIN 207 - Managerial Finance I

FIN 217 - Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions I

FIN 218 - Financial Markets and Institutions

FIN 308 - Managerial Finance II

FIN 311 - Personal Financial Planning

FRN 101 - Elementary French I

FRS 101 - Fire Protection I: Theory of Fire Protection

FRS 102 - Fire Protection II: Applied Aspects of Fire Protection

FRS 103 - Fire Protection III: Fire Protection Systems and Equipment

FRS 201 - Firefighting Tactics I

FRS 202 - Firefighting Tactics II

FRS 204 - Firefighting Tactics III: Command and Control of Fires and Emergencies

FRS 301 - Rhode Island Codes and Ordinances

FRS 302 - Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services

FRS 305 - Hydraulics

FRS 306 - Fire Investigation

FRS 308 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management

FRS 312 - Political and Legal Foundations for Fire Protection

FRS 314 - Marine Fire Protection

FRS 315 - Fire and Emergency Services Administration

FRS 316 - Occupational Safety and Health

FRS 320 - Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services

FRS 401 - Applications of Fire Research

GST 101 - Introduction to Global Studies

HPM 101 - The American Health Care System

HPM 240 - The Epidemiology of Health and Disease

HIS 100 - Thinking and Writing about History

HIS 103 - U.S. History to 1877

HIS 104 - U.S. History Since 1877

HIS 212 - History of Rhode Island

HIS 226 - Women and the Modern American Experience

HIS 236 - History of Work in the United States

HIS 274 - Screening the Past

HIS 307 - Europe from 1714-1815

HIS 308 - Europe from 1815-1914

HIS 316 - The Civil War and Reconstruction

HIS 317 - America in the Gilded Age, 1877-1897

HIS 318 - History of Minorities in the United States

HIS 337 - Ancient World I: Near East and Greece

HIS 342 - History of the Middle East to 1920

HIS 344 - History of Africa Since 1850

HIS 345 - History of the Modern Middle East

HIS 415 - History of Presidential Elections I

HIS 416 - History of Presidential Elections II

HIS 417 - Ancient World I: Near East and Greece

HIS 418 - Ancient World II: Rome

HIS 423 - Europe from 1914 to 1945

HIS 424 - Europe Since 1945

HIS 432 - Modern East Asia

HIS 438 - Early Constitutional History

HIS 480 - Seminar in American History

HIS 481 - Seminar

HUM 200 - Understanding the Humanities: An Introduction

HUM 202 - Topics in Humanities: Beginnings of the Modern

HUM 205 - Monsters in Literature and Film

HUM 212 - America in the Sixties

HUM 214 - The Eighties and Beyond

HUM 320 - The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

HUM 340 - Studies in the Holocaust

HUM 362 - American Life in the Great Depression

INT 101 - Perspectives on Western Civilization I

INT 102 - Perspectives on Western Civilization II

INT 105 - Stress: Behavioral Adaptation and Health Impact

INT 127 - Psychology of Wellness

INT 201 - Perspectives on Western Civilization III

INT 205 - Human Sexuality

INT 209 - Transitions: Life’s Choices

ITA 212 - Italian Civilization

ITA 318 - Modern Italy

ITA 370 - Special Topics in Italian

ITA 405 - Italian Cinema

LBR 322 - Collective Bargaining

LAW 102 - Basic Criminal Law

LAW 201 - General Law

LAW 250 - Anatomy of a Civil Jury Trial