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2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions

Core Curriculum Requirements
The Core Foundation/Proficiency attribute search terms are:

  • Civic Engagement, Diversity, Ethics, Fine Arts, Natural Science, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Physics-Based Natural Science, Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, Theology, Writing I, Writing II

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In addition, users may visit the Core Curriculum site for a listing of courses that have been approved for specific Core Curriculum requirements and/or search the Semester Course Offerings in CyberFriar.

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Education: Elementary/Special
  

  • EDU 361 - Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School

    1 Semester, 3 credits-

    Emphasizes building familiarity with social studies standards, curricula, and teaching methods in elementary schools. Students design a critical social studies unit in relation to state standards about an unfamiliar topic. Emphasis on nondominant narratives and those deemed “other” by traditional social studies. Open to EDUE majors only. Prerequisites: EDU 231 or EDU 241 and EDU 285. Corequisite field experience: EDU 361L


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  • EDU 390 - Assessment of Children’s Individual Differences

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II

    Designed to provide information on reliable and valid assessment practices for all children, including the special education process. Use of screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic assessments to make data-based decisions is addressed. Practical applications of observation, standardized norm-referenced tests, curriculum-based assessment, and educational report writing are emphasized. Field work in local schools is required. Taken concurrently with EDU 418.


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  • EDU 418 - Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Designed to promote the development of in-depth knowledge and skills regarding the education of all students in grades 1-6, especially those with disabilities that impact learning. Evidence-based instruction in reading, writing, and math that is responsive to students’ strengths and needs, explicit and systematic teaching, inclusive education, and accommodations and modifications are emphasized. Topics include the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the use of assessment information to inform instruction, and development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Taken concurrently with EDU 418L. Prerequisites: EDU 231, EDU 331, and EDU 270.


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  • EDU 432 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theory and Practice

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Provides an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Historical, medical, social, and educational perspectives will be addressed, as well as the controversies in the field. This spectrum includes: social challenges, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive motor patterns of behavior. Autism spectrum disorders can be seen as either a disability or a difference depending on the lens of the viewer.


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  • EDU 451 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School

    1 semester, 9 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication

    Requires teaching on the elementary level under the joint supervision of a cooperating teacher and a College supervisor in the school systems of Rhode Island or neighboring Massachusetts communities. Weekly seminars are required.  Prerequisites: All education courses required for ESE major except EDU 322 and EDU 301.


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  • EDU 452 - Student Teaching in Elementary/ Special Education

    1 semester, 9 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication

    Requires teaching in an elementary special education setting under the joint supervision of a cooperating teacher and a College supervisor in the school systems of Rhode Island or neighboring Massachusetts communities. Weekly seminars are required.  Prerequisites: All education courses required for ESE major except EDU 322 and EDU 301.


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  • EDU 462 - Teaching Mathematics to K-12 At-Risk Students

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Pre-service teachers will enhance their ability to read and interpret research relating to mathematics interventions that are utilized in highly effective classrooms and apply these practices within their own classrooms during their student teaching. Pre-service teachers will design mathematics lessons that address the specific needs of children in their classes to assure that they are able to function successfully in the classroom as active and engaged learners.  They will work in collaborative groups, creating lessons for their specific levels of mathematics and attach supports to ensure that all children in their classrooms are able to learn. Corequisites for Elementary Special Education students: Enrollment in EDU 451 or 452 or permission of instructor. Corequisites for Secondary Education students: Enrollment in or completion of EDU 416 or enrollment in EDU 450.


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  • EDU 490 - Independent Field Experience in Education

    1 semester, 1 credit-

    Provides students an opportunity to pursue an additional 25-hour education practicum under the direction of an education faculty member and cooperating teacher. Proposals that include specific objectives and deliverable products must be approved prior to course registration.  Prerequisites: Elementary/Special Education, Secondary Education, or Music Education majors and permission of department chair or program director.


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  • EDU 495 - Research

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member [for sophomores in their second semester, juniors, and seniors]. Students will be engaged in a creative research project under the direction of the faculty member. Variable credit hours (1-3 credit hours) where 1 credit hour equals 4 hours research time. Must be taken on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated for credit. Offered in the fall semester. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.


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  • EDU 496 - Research

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    Undergraduate research under the guidance of a faculty member [for sophomores in their second semester, juniors, and seniors]. Students will be engaged in a creative research project under the direction of the faculty member. Variable credit hours (1-3 credit hours) where 1 credit hour equals 4 hours research time. Must be taken on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated for credit. Offered in the spring semester. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.


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Education: Secondary
  
  
  

  • EDU 201 - Educational Psychology

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Social Science

    Study of those facts and principles of psychology that will assist the students in formulating and clarifying objectives as classroom teachers. Deals with such matters as cognitive development, motivation, retention, problem solving, and the social and emotional problems involved in personality integration.


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  • EDU 206 - Principles of Secondary Education

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Considers the secondary school in its totality. Students are introduced to lesson and unit planning, national and state content standards, teaching strategies, and differentiation of instruction. A field experience in a secondary school is required. (See also EDU 206L.) Prerequisite: EDU 201.


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  • EDU 210 - American Sign Language I

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Introductory level overview of both the language and the culture of the deaf community. Focuses on frequently used signs, basic rules of grammar, and cultural features of the deaf community.


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  • EDU 211 - Urban Education

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    Explores the emergence and transformation of urban schools through historical, sociological, and political science perspectives. Enables students to appreciate a democratic society that embraces diversity, equity, and social justice in urban schools through readings, discussions, and participation in service learning. Same as BLS 211.


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  • EDU 220 - American Sign Language II

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    A continuation of the material introduced in EDU 210. Focuses on vocabulary development, receptive and expressive skills, conversational skills, and further examination of cultural features of the Deaf community. Prerequisite: EDU 210.


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  • EDU 301 - Foundations of Education

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Civic Engagement

    The historical, philosophical, and social influences that have contributed, through education, to American traditions, ideas, institutions, and the cultural development of our way of life. Co-requisites: EDU 450, 451, 452, or MSC 331.


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  • EDU 303 - The Child with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Designed to provide prospective teachers with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to identify students with special needs and to work with support staff in meeting the students’ needs within the general curriculum. Focuses on understanding the characteristics and needs of these students within a least restrictive environment. (See also EDU 303L.) Prerequisite: EDU 206.


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  • EDU 311 - Gender, Race, and Class: Equity Issues in Education

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    This course will explore how gender, race, and class shape the educational experiences of students in U.S. schools. Structural and cultural barriers to, and progress towards, gender, racial and linguistic equity in schools will be closely examined in historical and contemporary contexts. Intersectional feminist theories will be considered to further elucidate these topics. Only open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Same as BLS 311 and WGS 311. Prerequisite: First-year students will be allowed in the course with permission of instructor.


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  • EDU 401 - Educational Measurement

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of cognitive assessment including the construction, application, and interpretation of standardized and teacher-made tests used to inform teaching and curriculum decision-making. Students also will examine alternative assessments including authentic and portfolio assessments. (See EDU 401L.) Prerequisite: EDU 206.


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  • EDU 411 - Teaching English in Secondary Schools

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Consideration will be given to the methods, procedures, and techniques found effective in the teaching of English on the secondary level. Attention will be given to the formulation of lesson plans and the use of micro teaching in the critique of the presentation of these lesson plans. (See also EDU 411L.) Prerequisites: EDU 206, EDU 303, and EDU 401.


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  • EDU 412 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Designed to introduce prospective teachers to new curricula in science. The students will examine science standards and have an opportunity to develop and present a series of lessons based on these standards. Students also will develop a series of experiments to demonstrate basic scientific principles as preparation for actual classroom teaching. Prerequisites: EDU 206, EDU 303, and EDU 401.


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  • EDU 414 - Teaching History and Social Studies in Secondary Schools

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Designed to make students aware of the principles and methods of history and social studies instruction, current research, and practice in the field. (See also EDU 414L.) Prerequisites: EDU 206, EDU 303, and EDU 401.


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  • EDU 415 - Teaching Modern Languages in Secondary Schools

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Develops more effective foreign language teaching through the examination of recent research in methodology and educational media. Laboratory experiences will be offered. (See also EDU 415L.) Prerequisites: EDU 206, EDU 303, and EDU 401.


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  • EDU 416 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Designed to provide students with an understanding of teaching mathematics in a concrete fashion. NCTM standards will be reviewed and the students will use a variety of strategies and resources including technology to prepare materials and lessons. (See also EDU 416L.) Prerequisites: EDU 206, EDU 303, and EDU 401.


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  • EDU 449 - Classroom Management for High/Middle School Teachers

    1 semester, 1 credit-

    Introduces various managerial strategies, offers future teachers ideas for effective classroom management, and develops understanding of the value of collaborating with the school community. Classroom management is defined as the set of activities that the classroom teacher develops and maintains for effective and efficient instruction. Prerequisites: EDU 206, EDU 303, and EDU 401.


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  • EDU 450 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School

    1 semester, 9 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication

    Involves a semester of teaching in a secondary school under the joint supervision of a cooperating teacher and a College supervisor. Seminar meetings will be held. Prerequisites: EDU 411, EDU 412, EDU 414, EDU 415, or EDU 416.


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Education: TCP
  

  • EDU 202 - TCP: Educational Psychology

    1 Semester, 3 credits-

    Study of those facts and principles of psychology that will assist the students in formulating and clarifying objectives as classroom teachers. Deals with such matters as cognitive development, motivation, retention, problem solving, and the social and emotional problems involved in personality integration.


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  • EDU 207 - TCP: Principles of Secondary Education

    1 Semester, 3 Credits-

    This initial secondary education course introduces the concepts and practices of teaching. Students will learn to develop lesson and unit plans, practice teaching techniques and explore the roles of classroom management. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 207L, TCP Clinical I, is required during the academic year. Students enrolled in this course during a summer term will complete EDU 207L the following fall.   


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  • EDU 304 - TCP: The Child with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom

    1 Semester, 3 Credits-

    Designed to provide prospective teachers with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to identify students with special needs and to work with support staff in meeting the students’ needs within the general curriculum. Focuses on understanding the characteristics of these students and on developing sensitivity to their needs within a least restrictive environment.


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  • EDU 402 - TCP: Educational Measurement

    1 Semester, 3 Credits-

    Designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of measurement including the construction, application, and interpretation of standardized and teacher-made tests used to inform teaching and curriculum decision making. Students will also examine alternative assessments including authentic and portfolio assessments.


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  • EDU 404 - TCP: Literacy in the Content Area

    1 Semester, 3 Credits-

    Course investigates the use of specific strategies to incorporate into the teaching of content subjects. Research relating to reading skills taught in content areas is reviewed. Texts and research material address content in grades 5 through 12. Cooperative learning model is utilized in course. Model and exemplary programs in use in local school districts are examined.


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  • EDU 410 - General Methods

    1 Semester, 3 Credits-

    Course provides the student with the opportunity to develop skills in the teaching process. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of the teaching methodology. Attention is given to individual needs in the content area. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 410L, TCP Clinical II, is required during the academic year. Students enrolled in this course during a summer term will complete EDU 410L the prior spring.  


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  • EDU 455 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School

    1 Semester, 9 Credits-

    Involves a semester of teaching in a secondary school under the joint supervision of a cooperating teacher and a College supervisor. Seminar meetings will be held.


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Engineering-Physics-Systems
  

  • EPS 101 - General Physics I

    1 semester, 4 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Physics-Based Natural Science

    Introductory physics intended for physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, and mathematics majors. EPS 101 includes mechanics, waves, and heat. Calculus is used. (Lectures 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.)


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  • EPS 102 - General Physics II

    1 semester, 4 credits-

    A continuation of EPS 101; includes electricity, magnetism, optics, and an introduction to relativity. Calculus is used. (Lectures 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.) Prerequisite: EPS 101.


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  • EPS 105 - Conceptual Physics

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Natural Science; Physics-Based Natural Science

    Specifically designed for non-science majors. Topics included are: the classical ideas of motion as exemplified by Newton’s Laws, the conservation theorems of energy and momentum and their application, the ideas of 20th-century physics, and selected subjects which relate to current concerns in everyday life.


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  • EPS 117 - Astronomy

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Physics-Based Natural Science

    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.


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  • EPS 120 - The Science of Sound and Music

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Physics-Based Natural Science

    For non-science majors with an interest in the scientific underpinnings of music and sound, through hands-on workshops, this course conceptually treats sound production, propagation, and sensing and topics including: pitch, loudness, timbre, scales, intervals, and performance spaces. Music knowledge is a plus.


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  • EPS 121 - The Science of Light and Color

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Physics-Based Natural Science

    An introduction to the physics of light and the ways we use light in modern society and as a scientific tool. Discussion of fundamental physical models of rays, colors, and waves, with applications to optical devices, optometry, photography, spectroscopy, and computer graphics.


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  • EPS 131 - Introduction to Engineering

    1 semester, 1 credits-

    An introduction to the process and practice of engineering. Topics included are: the history of engineering, engineering design, optimization and mathematics in engineering, fields of engineering, the engineer and society, contemporary opportunities, and challenges. The class will meet one hour per week.


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  • EPS 180 - Building Community with Physics Discourse I

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    An all-level seminar designed to expose students to contemporary topics in physics, engineering, and general applied science. The course is reading and discussion based, with an emphasis on student-led discourse in a forum including both faculty and students across all years of the program.


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  • EPS 201 - Introductory Modern Physics

    1 semester, 4 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Oral Communication

    Principles of special relativity and quantum physics; application to atomic, nuclear, molecular, solid state, and elementary particle physics. (Lectures 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.) Prerequisite: EPS 102.


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  • EPS 202 - Electronic Devices

    1 semester, 4 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Natural Science, Writing II

    An introduction to the principles of operation of the basic components of electronic devices. Included: circuit problems, models, integrated circuits, analog and digital systems, complex analysis, equivalent circuits. (Lectures 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.)


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  • EPS 221 - Scientific Programming

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Treats the structure and vocabulary of programming languages such as C, Fortran, or JAVA and their application in science/engineering problems. Input/output, control and branching, iteration, arrays and subscripts, file processing, and sub programming will be treated. Standard modular/structured approaches will be emphasized. Intended for science and engineering majors.


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  • EPS 295 - Research

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    An entry level research experience allowing the student to take ownership of a research problem normally related to a larger research and development project, under the supervision of a faculty member or research mentor. All aspects of the research enterprise including review of literature, and experimental or theoretical investigation are included. May be repeated by sophomores and juniors only.


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  • EPS 296 - Research

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    An entry-level research experience allowing the student to take ownership of a research problem normally related to a larger research and development project, under the supervision of a faculty member or research mentor. All aspects of the research enterprise including review of literature, and experimental or theoretical investigation are included. May be repeated by sophomores and juniors only.


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  • EPS 301 - Mechanics

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Examines vector algebra and vector calculus, statics, dynamics of particles, central force motion, oscillations, and dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisite: EPS 101.


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  • EPS 302 - Electromagnetism

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Basic electromagnetic field theory, charges in fields, radiation from charges, electrodynamics of continuous media, and transmission of electromagnetic waves through materials.


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  • EPS 380 - Building Community with Physics Discourse II

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    An all-level seminar designed to expose students to contemporary topics in physics, engineering, and general applied science. The course is reading and discussion based, with an emphasis on student-led discourse in a forum including both faculty and students across all years of the program. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take on a leadership role with regard to the class discussions and presentations.


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  • EPS 395 - Research

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    An entry level research experience allowing the student to take ownership of a research problem normally related to a larger research and development project, under the supervision of a faculty member or research mentor. All aspects of the research enterprise including review of literature, and experimental or theoretical investigation are included. May be repeated by sophomores and juniors.


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  • EPS 396 - Research

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    An entry-level research experience allowing the student to take ownership of a research problem normally related to a larger research and development project, under the supervision of a faculty member or research mentor. All aspects of the research enterprise including review of literature, and experimental or theoretical investigation are included. May be repeated by sophomores and juniors.


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  • EPS 401 - Classical Dynamics

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Provides a brief review of Newtonian mechanics followed by a treatment of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics and applications to central forces, non‐inertial reference frames, rigid‐body rotation and normal modes. Prerequisites: EPS 301 and MTH 318.


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  • EPS 430 - Thermodynamics

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Investigates the transfer of energy in complex objects. The tools employed will be mathematical modeling, statistics, the use of tables, differential equations, and computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on entropy and the limits it places on the performance of physical devices. Prerequisite: EPS 102.


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  • EPS 448 - Applied Quantum Physics

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Examines the physical concepts governing the atomic and subatomic domain of matter. How these concepts manifest themselves in the mathematics of quantum mechanics and how they are used to investigate various physical states of matter will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on solutions to Schrödinger’s equation. Prerequisite: EPS 201.


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  • EPS 450 - Internship

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Available to seniors who wish to gain experience in an industrial/company setting. Students will independently explore the practical applications of physical principles learned in the classroom.


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  • EPS 490 - Independent Study

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Provides for the study of an advanced area of physics. Completed under the guidance of a faculty member who supervises the student’s work. Prerequisites: Permission of the chairperson.


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  • EPS 495 - Research

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    An original research problem which demands a thorough search of the literature and an intensive laboratory and/or theoretical investigation.


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  • EPS 496 - Research

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    An original research problem which demands a thorough search of the literature and an intensive laboratory and/or theoretical investigation.


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English
  

  • ENG 101 - Writing Seminar

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing I

    Focuses on the creation of complex, analytic, well-supported arguments that matter in academic contexts. Students receive regular feedback on their writing, both from their peers and the instructor, and learn flexible strategies for revision. Assignments promote an awareness of stylistic conventions, rhetorical possibilities, and genuine inquiry.


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  • ENG 161 - Introduction to Journalism

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Introduces students to basic journalistic experiences including interviewing, researching, and news, feature, and sports writing. It defines both standards of journalistic writing and the legal standards that govern journalism, and combines lively writing experience with critical awareness. Prerequisite: Intensive Writing Level I Proficiency.


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  • ENG 175 - Introduction to Literature

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing I

    An investigation of the three main literary genres-poetry, fiction, and drama-with an emphasis on writing. Students completing this course should be able to read with engagement and discernment, discuss literature critically, and write analytically and with an awareness of scholarly conversations. Required for English majors.


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  • ENG 185 - Introduction to Creative Writing

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Introduction to Creative Writing in fiction and poetry designed for non-majors and open to all students. Classes discuss reading and writing assignments in seminar and workshop settings. Students keep reading journals, write substantive critiques of each other’s work, a book review on poetry or fiction, and assemble a portfolio of their work including nine poems and three short stories, all with two to four revisions. Required of English Creative Writing Majors.


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  • ENG 201 - Readings in Literature

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Offered specifically for non-English majors who wish to cultivate their enjoyment of literature. Students read and write about a variety of works focusing on themes such as money and power in literature, fallen heroes, or the tragic dilemma.


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  • ENG 202 - Rhetorical Analysis and Argumentation

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    This course introduces students to foundational concepts in the analysis of persuasive speech and argumentation across various kinds of texts and media. Students will acquire a foundational knowledge of Aristotelian rhetoric, including its contemporary adaptations and critiques. This knowledge is then applied to a variety of discursive domains, including narrative, cultural studies, public speech acts, and digital communication.


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  • ENG 217 - Introduction to Asian American Literature

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity; Writing II

    This course is an introduction to Asian American literature from the mid-20th century to the present moment. Students will read multi-genre literary works by a diversity of Asian American writers, as well as explore the historical, social, and geopolitical dimensions of these texts, investigating issues of immigration, war, race, gender, class, sexuality, and identity formation. Same as AMS 217 and AST 217. Prerequisite: Writing I


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  • ENG 220 - Survey of Russian Literature

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    The course offers a survey of Russian literature and an introduction to the country’s history and culture. The class explores a selection of major Russian literary works, which may include authors from the Golden Era of the nineteenth century, the Soviet era, and the Russian women writers’ movement, before considering Russian émigré literature and contemporary Russian literature.


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  • ENG 231 - Survey of British Literature I

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II

    An intensive survey of English literature from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings through the 18th century. The course traces the rise of the English language as a vehicle for literary art and emphasizes historical development of literary genres.


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