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College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Students planning a program of study or concentration are urged to review program requirements and course descriptions before meeting with their advisors. Not all courses listed here are taught every year, and students should consult the Course Schedule on the Wheaton website for information about offerings in a particular semester. Courses are numbered to indicate levels of advancement as follows: 100–199, elementary or introductory; 200–299, intermediate; 300 and above, advanced. Departments often design new courses, either to be offered on a one-time basis or an experimental basis, before deciding whether to make them a regular part of the curriculum. These courses are numbered 098, 198, 298 or 398.
Information is available online through WINDOW about prerequisites that must be completed before enrolling in a course, as well as the curriculum and general education requirements that a course fulfills. Most courses are offered for one course credit; a course credit at Wheaton is the equivalent of four semester hours.
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AST 198 - Rocket Science
Space … the final frontier. How do we get there, what should we bring with us, and what will we find? This class will give students a broad background in the challenges and opportunities of space exploration and the commercial development of space. Specifically, the class will focus on the physics of rocketry, orbital dynamics, spacecraft engineering, telecommunications, instrumentation, and planetary geology. Students will use hands-on activities and computer exercises to simulate space mission design and operations. Students coming into the class should be comfortable with using algebra and trigonometry, and expect a fast and challenging introductory class – it is rocket science, after all.
Credits 1
Notes
Cross-listed with PHYS 198 Rocket Science
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AST 199 - Independent Study
An opportunity to do independent work in a particular area not included in the regular courses.
Credits 0.5 - 1
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AST 202 - Frontiers of Astronomy
Students will write on topics of their own choosing in modern astronomy, such as neutron stars, black holes, quasars, active galaxies, the Redshift Controversy, the Big Bang and the fate of the universe.
Prerequisites
One previous course in Astronomy or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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AST 250 - Ancient Astronomies
We will study coordinate systems, celestial navigation, eclipses and the motions of the sun, moon and planets. We will then use this knowledge to view the skies through ancient eyes, especially those of Islamic and Mayan astronomers, and gain insight into these cultures and their shared passion for astronomy.
Prerequisites
One Astronomy of Physics course
Credits 1
Connection
20071
Foundation
Beyond the West, Quantitative Analysis
Compass Attributes
Quantitative Analysis
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AST 272 - Introduction to Astrophysics
In this class we will start exploring the physics behind astronomical phenomena. Why and how do stars shine? How do we find out compositions of stars, nebulae, and galaxies? What is the life cycle of stars? What powers supernovae, quasars, and blazars? We will also discuss unanswered problems like dark matter, dark energy and an accelerating universe.
Prerequisites
PHYS 170 or AST 130 or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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AST 299 - Independent Study
An opportunity to do independent work in a particular area not included in the regular courses.
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Science
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AST 302 - Advanced Astrophysics
Topics will include orbital mechanics: from Kepler to Newton; stellar structure and evolution: from protostars to main sequence stars to degenerate remnants; radiative processes: blackbody, synchrotron, bremsstrahlung, and Compton scattering; accretion disks and jets near black holes and neutron stars.
Prerequisites
AST 272 or PHYS 225 or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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AST 303 - Astrobiology
Is there life on other planets? Science has not yet answered this fundamental question. We can approach an answer by examining current research on the origin of life, habitable environments on other planets, and the cosmic distribution of life’s building blocks. A multidisciplinary seminar for students from any science background.
Credits 1
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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AST 305 - Observational Astronomy
Students will use Wheaton telescopes and our observatory in Australia to carry out independent research projects, such as color imaging, astrometry and photometry of near-earth asteroids, searching for supernovae and determining the light curves of variable stars.
Prerequisites
One course in Astronomy or PHYS 180 or Permission of Instructor.
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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AST 399 - Independent Study
An opportunity to do independent work in a particular area not included in the regular courses.
Credits 1
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AST 500 - Individual Research
Selected majors are invited by the department to pursue individual research in preparation for writing an Honors Thesis.
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
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Biology |
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BIO 101 - An Introduction to Biology
This course is taught using an issues-oriented approach and includes topics of current interest to today’ society, such as the human genome project, genetic testing, genetically modified foods, the population explosion, nutrition, cancer and biodiversity. This course encourages critical thinking and questioning and teaches you tools that will enable you to evaluate scientific arguments and make appropriate decisions affecting your life and society. This is an introductory, laboratory-based course in biology for non-majors. Three hours lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with the lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 106 - Human Anatomy
Biology 106 is a survey course covering basic human anatomy. The course will cover the structure and function of major organ systems with an emphasis on the skeletal and muscular systems. This course is intended for pre-health students interested in perusing nursing, physical therapy and physician’ assistant programs and students interested in connections. This course is connected to ART 340 and THEA 140 and each student is required to do a connected project. This course is three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory exercises per week. Biology 106 counts as a related course for Biology majors.
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor. Registration for the pre-application section of this course is required. Eligibility to enroll in this course will be determined at the first day of class.
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Preference will be given to students pursuing nursing, physical therapy or physician’s assistant programs.
Students interested in connecting ARTS 340 or THEA 140 may request to enroll.
Area
Natural Science
Connection
20001, 20010
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 114 - Introduction to the Biological Sciences
Bio 114 lays the foundation for your journey through the biological sciences. This lecture and laboratory course introduces you to major themes in biology, the process of biological discovery, practical skills of experimentation, and the intersection of biology with social justice. We introduce biology not as a list of disconnected facts, but as a holistic science. You will learn skills such as interpreting figures, applying quantitative reasoning, reading critically, and designing and conducting experiments. We don’t expect you to become experts in this one semester but to develop the tools and understanding necessary for your journey as a biologist.
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Sciences
Compass Attributes
Natural Sciences
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BIO 115 - Natural History of New England Forests
A field-based course with observational and experimental activities. Students will learn to identify the common flora and fauna of the surrounding forest community. The course will also examine historical and contemporary human impact on New England forests. Field trips to coastal forest ecosystem and the Fisher Museum at the Harvard Forest.
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 198 - Beachcomber Biology
Designed for non-majors interested in life in the sea. Counts towards Environmental Science minor. Lecture only Summer 2021. The course will introduce basic oceanography to then survey the major groups of organisms living in the sea – from microscopic plankton to the larger, more familiar creatures. Topics will include adaptations, behaviors, predator and prey strategies, and more. Specific habitats will be reviewed, from polar seas to sandy beaches, coral reefs to deep-sea vents, with an overall emphasis on the coastal and estuarine habitats of New England. Current challenges facing the ocean ecosystem will also be addressed.
Credits 1
Notes
This course counts towards the Environmental Studies Minor
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 198 - Introduction to Evolutionary Biology
Evolution is the central unifying theory underlying all the modern biological sciences. It is the scientific explanation for the diversification of life as we know it, and can provide profound and sometimes surprising insights into why the natural world is the way that it is. This course will introduce students to the basics of evolutionary biology including the history of evolutionary thinking, what evolution is, the overwhelming evidence for evolution, how the mechanisms of evolution really work and have led to the diversification of life at multiple levels, and how the application of evolutionary thinking is used to inform the modern biological sciences. The goal of this course is to provide a solid foundation in understanding what evolution is, how it works, and how to view the world through the prism of evolution.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 Evolution and Ecology or BIO 114 Introduction to the Biological Sciences or AP/IB Biology Credit.
Credits 1
Notes
Students who have completed BIO 303 Evolution may not enroll in this course.
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 199 - Selected Topics
Discussion and research on special aspects of biology such as animal or plant physiology, animal development, ecology, microbiology and genetics; content varies with the interest of students and instructors.
Credits 0.5 - 1
Notes
Offered at the discretion of the department.
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BIO 200 - Research Experience in Biology
This course will provide students who are interested in the Biosciences with a research experience in Biology. Individual course sections will focus on different areas of Biology, including but not limited to Cells and Molecules, Organisms, Ecology, and/or Systems. The specific research topic and meeting times for each section will be determined by the faculty instructor. Three to four hours of laboratory or fieldwork per week, with the possibility of some additional outside hours (field trips, etc).
Prerequisites
Prerequisite or co-requisite any Biology course at the 200 level or above.
Corequisites
BIO 202 Science Communication
Credits 1
Notes
A section of BIO 202 Science Communication must be taken concurrently with this course.
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Sciences
Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Sophomore Experience
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BIO 202 - Science Communication
How can scientists best communicate the exciting but sometimes complex ideas of biology memorably and clearly to different types of audiences? BIO 202 Science Communication will answer this question through active learning in a supportive environment. Students will gain practical experience in science communication by presenting the subjects they are learning and the discoveries they are making concurrently in BIO 200 Research Experience in Biology. Genres to be covered include the writing of scientific papers, posters, as well as oral presentations of scientific talks, posters, and rocket pitches. BIO 202 will provide foundational and valuable knowledge and skills for any bioscience major to use in future courses and careers in science.
Prerequisites
BIO 114 Introduction to the Biological Sciences
Corequisites
BIO 200 Research Experience in Biology
Credits .5
Notes
New course
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Writing
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BIO 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is the first of a two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology series. This course studies the structure and function of human tissues, organs, and organ systems. Topics include tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous system. The laboratory component includes dissections and experiments. Three hours lecture and three hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 114 or AP/IB credit.
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Sciences
Compass Attributes
Natural Sciences
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BIO 204 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is the second of a two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology series. This course studies the structure and function of human tissues, organs, and organ systems. Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, reproductive, respiratory, and digestive system. The laboratory component includes dissections and experiments. Three hours lecture and three hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 105 or BIO 203
Credits 1
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 211 - Genetics
The nature of genes, gene function and gene regulation. The transmission of inherited characteristics and the behavior of genes in populations. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 112 or BIO 114 or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Chemistry, Environmental Science and Neuroscience Majors only.
Area
Natural Science
Connection
20015, 23016
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 215 - Ecology
A survey of the basic principles of ecology, particularly terrestrial ecosystems of New England. Laboratory emphasizes fieldwork. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 114 or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with leture.
Area
Natural Science
Connection
20063
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 219 - Cell Biology
The organization, functions and behaviors of eukaryotic cells. Cell architecture and cell motility will serve as themes to investigate similarities and specializations of protist, plant and animal cells. Other topics include organelle function, the cytoskeleton, cell division and intracellular transport. Lab will emphasize digital imaging to study cells and cell behaviors. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 101 or BIO 112 or AP credit
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Connection
20029, 23012
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 221 - Microbiology
Goals for the Microbiology: To make your knowledge of the bacteria and archaea a functional and integral part of your life as a biologist; to learn to recognize and discuss all of the major groups of bacteria and archaea as well as many specific examples of practical (medical, environmental and industrial) importance; to understand the evolution of the bacteria and archaea; to become comfortable with and conversant on most bacterial and archaeal groups in situ, in spite of their apparent invisibility.
Prerequisites
BIO 114 Introduction to the Biological Sciences or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Connection
20005
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 226 - Comparative Animal Behavior
An introduction to evolutionary theory as an organizing framework for comparing representative behavior patterns in humans and other animal species. Includes analysis of both the mechanisms and the functions of behaviors.
Prerequisites
PSY 101 or PSY 225 and BIO 111 or BIO 112 or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
Cross-listed with PSY 226
Area
Natural Science
Connection
23013
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 231 - Marine Biology
An introduction to the biology of marine organisms from an ecological perspective. Species interactions, distribution patterns and adaptations to the marine environment for the rocky intertidal, soft bottom, subtidal, deep sea, estuarine and coral reef habitats. Laboratories and field trips will provide a survey of marine algae and invertebrates. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 101 or BIO 111 or BIO 114 or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 241 - Biological Data Analysis
Biologists use data to understand life. This course will introduce you to the kinds of data biologists collect, how they summarize those data, and how they use statistics to interpret data and tell a biological story. We will explore data using the computer tools that biologists use, and you will analyze data by writing code. You will work with real biological datasets and questions as you explore summary statistics, common statistical tests in biology, and graphical representations of biological data.
Prerequisites
BIO 114 Introduction to the Biological Sciences , AP Biology or permission of instructor
Credits 1
Notes
This course should not be taken by students who have taken another introductory statistics course such as Math 141. Formerly offered as BIO 298 Biostatistics.
Foundation
Quantitative Analysis
Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Quantitative Analysis
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BIO 242 - DNA
An amazing blend of biology, chemistry, computing and mathematics emerges when considering the molecule “deoxyribonucleic acid” (DNA). DNA is the blueprint of life for all organisms on Earth and throughout evolutionary time. This course explores DNA from the following four points of view: molecular biology, applied mathematics, evolutionary biology and computer science. Students will analyze DNA sequences by learning to write computer programs (software) in the language Python. Learning to write programs is a pure, distilled form of problem solving, a vital skill for many careers and graduate studies. Historical and ethical aspects of DNA are discussed. Counts as a related course in the biology major and as a 200-level elective in the computer science major.
Prerequisites
One course in Biology or one course in Computer Science or one course in Mathematics or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
Cross-listed with COMP 242 .
Connection
20015
Foundation
Quantitative Analysis
Compass Attributes
Quantitative Analysis
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BIO 252 - Parasitology and Symbiosis
Parasitology as a world health problem with discussions on economic, political and medical aspects of parasite control. Descriptive parasitology and symbiosis. Genetic and physiological interactions between associated organisms. Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites
One 100-level Biology course or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be seleted with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 254 - Developmental Biology
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of animal embryogenesis with an emphasis on experimental method and on comparisons of patterns of development. Topics include fertilization, mitosis and the cell cycle, pattern and axis formation, neurodevelopment, organogenesis and animal cloning. The laboratory will include observations of both fixed and living embryos. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 114 Introduction to the Biological Sciences or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section msut be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Connection
23012
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 255 - Vertebrate Evolution and Anatomy
The evolutionary history of vertebrates and the vertebrate body form as revealed by the fossil record and the anatomy of extant vertebrates. Laboratory emphasizes comparisons among the various classes of vertebrates with a focus on skeletal anatomy. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 101 or BIO 111 or AP credit
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 261 - Economic Botany
The study of how humans use plants and the properties of plants that make them useful. This class will examine the plants used for food, drink, medicines, fiber and wood, as well as the ways that plants have shaped humanity and the history of our own species. Three hours of lecture plus three hours of lab per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 114 or AP credit or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Connection
23002
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 280 - Research Regenerative Biology
This laboratory-based course will provide motivated science students with an authentic research experience. Students will use the zebrafish, a laboratory research animal, to explore topics such as the molecular basis of size regulation and tissue regeneration in vertebrates. Students will be introduced to essential research skills in this field such as zebrafish handling and life cycle, DNA isolation and genotyping, immunofluorescence/in situ hybridization, and/or microscopic image capture and analysis. During the course, students will learn about experimental design, execute experiments, make detailed observations, and record and analyze their data using appropriate statistical methods. Some weekend laboratory work may be required. The goal of this course is for students to experience firsthand the excitement, challenges, and rewards of scientific research.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 112 or Pemission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 290 - Biology of Whales
This course provides a comprehensive review of the biology and conservation of cetaceans. A thorough grounding in cetacean mammalogy and population biology will prepare students to understand conservation problems presented as case histories by leading researchers in the field.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 114 or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
Students responsible for their own transportation. For more information go to: http://marinestudiesconsortium.org/courses.php
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 291 - Introduction to Marine Mammals
This course explores the biology and natural history of marine mammals in the North Atlantic, including whales, dolphins and seals. Topics include evolution, anatomy, behavior, field identification, the history of whaling and contemporary whaling issues. Demonstration laboratory work will focus on a small marine mammal. One Saturday field trip on Massachusetts Bay is required.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or AP credit
Credits 1
Notes
Students responsible for their own transportation. For more information go to: http://marinestudiesconsortium.org/courses.php
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 298 - Between Peril and Promise in Madagascar: Intersections of Politics and Biodiversity on the Eighth Continent
This course will offer students an integrated and immersive learning experience at four sites in Madagascar: the capital city of Antananarivo, a research station run by Stony Brook University on the edge of the rainforest of Ranomafana National Park, the seasonally dry forests of Central-Southern Madagascar (Reserve d’Anja and the Parc National de l’Isalo), and the coastal town of Toliara and its surrounding mangroves, forests and barrier reefs.
Students will investigate how politics, culture, and the environment intersect and influence one another. They will participate in hands-on projects and interviews, visit multiple cultural and ecological sites, and attend interactive talks by local researchers and community members. Ultimately, students will have the opportunity to be immersed in the local language and culture, learn about the modern political and economic conditions that shape the lives of the island’s human and non-human inhabitants, and explore an island with some of the most unique biodiversity in the world.
Credits 1
Notes
Faculty-lead Short-term Study Abroad Program. Offered Summer 2023.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Sophomore Experience
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BIO 298 - Biology of Sharks
In this course, we will explore the diversity of elasmobranch fishes (sharks, skates, and rays), in terms of evolution, phylogeny, physiology, biomechanics, behaviour, and ecology. We will also look at the relationship between humans and elasmobranch fishes and current conservation issues. The course will include at least one field trip and in-class laboratory activities. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or 112 or permission from the instructor.
Credits 1
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BIO 298 - Ecuador, from the Andes to the Amazon: Understanding How We Look at the Natural World and Biodiversity
This 18-day interdisciplinary study abroad cross-listed course combining perspectives and approaches from two disciplines: Biology and Anthropology. The course will offer students an integrated and immersive learning experience set at multiple sites in Ecuador, including the University of San Francisco in Quito (USFQ) in the Andes mountains, the Mindo cloud forest, the town of Coca at the edge of the Amazon, and deep in the Amazonian rainforest at Tiputini Biodiversity Research Station. Students will also be introduced to the historical approaches to scientific biodiversity research in the Amazon and Andes. Students will engage in participant observation of current scientific research as they undertake hands-on projects and interviews, visit multiple cultural and ecological sites, attend interactive talks by local community members, and have a chance to work with USFQ faculty members. Ultimately, students will understand how scientists have and continue to explore the rich ecosystems and biodiversity of the Andean mountains and Amazon forest.
Credits 1
Notes
Faculty-lead Short-term Study Abroad Program. Offered Summer 2023.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Sophomore Experience
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BIO 298 - Field Ornithology: Bird Banding, Migration & Conservation
In this course we will get outside during the birds’ spring migration season, and students will learn to identify the most common songbirds and seabirds along our coast. We will also explore the hands-on methods ornithologists use to study bird populations, including point counts, territory mapping, and mist-netting. Students will gain practice capturing and banding songbirds and taking physiological data. Field trips will include Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod and Appledore Island off of Maine.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or permission of instructor
Credits 1
Notes
This intensive 3-week summer course will meet for 7 hours/day for 4 days a week for 4 weeks
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
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BIO 298 - Intro to Evolutionary Biology
Evolution is the central unifying theory underlying all the modern biological sciences. It is the scientific explanation for the diversification of life as we know it, and can provide profound and sometimes surprising insights into why the natural world is the way that it is. This course will introduce students to the basics of evolutionary biology including the history of evolutionary thinking, what evolution is, the overwhelming evidence for evolution, how the mechanisms of evolution really work and have led to the diversification of life at multiple levels, and how the application of evolutionary thinking is used to inform the modern biological sciences. The goal of this course is to provide a solid foundation in understanding what evolution is, how it works, and how to view the world through the prism of evolution.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 114 or AP/IB Biology credit.
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 298 - Principles of Cell Biology
Cells are spectacularly complex and exquisitely efficient living machines. Some are autonomous and some are specialized parts of larger organisms, but each one maintains itself as a distinct vital unit. Cell motility and the cytoskeleton will serve as a theme to address different molecular strategies for living as a protist, a plant, or an animal. Using primary, secondary, and tertiary literature, including The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, we will learn a.) about the organization and functions of eukaryotic cells, b.) about the process of studying cell biology, and c.) about the social justice issues inherent in biomedical research today and in the past. 3 hours of lecture per week. (This is a non-lab course.)
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 114 or AP/IB credit.
Credits 1
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BIO 298 - Principles of Parasitology
Principles of Parasitology is designed to introduce students to the field of parasitology and infectious diseases, emphasizing current research on the ecology, reproduction, genetics and evolution of parasites. The course will explore parasites that infect humans as well as host/parasite relationships of species infesting a range of invertebrate and vertebrate hosts. In addition, students will be introduced to basic bioinformatics skills. Taken together, the course is designed to give you an appreciation for the diversity of parasites and their impacts on hosts, while incorporating higher-level thinking to solve open-ended problems. This course is particularly geared towards students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine (both human and veterinary), public health, epidemiology and wildlife biology.
Credits 1
Notes
New course
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 298 - Research Experience in Ecology
All scientific research shares a common foundation in inquiry, hypothesis formation, experimental design, data collection, and analysis in an area of interest to the scientist. Whether you are studying bacteria or birds, you will practice developing these skills and applying them to an unanswered scientific question. In doing so, you will become a producer of scientific knowledge, more than a consumer of knowledge that others have produced and shared in textbooks. You will help design and carry out your own scientific research project as a member of a scientific team (the class and/or smaller teams within the class), and as a member of the global scientific community. Using Wheaton Woods as our laboratory, and working in small groups, you will investigate the ecological interactions of an organism of interest to you. Examples of investigations could include the impact of invasive plants on biodiversity, the role of the deer population on the forest habitat, or the documentation of new tardigrade species in Massachusetts.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 114 or AP/IB credit.
Credits 1
Notes
A section of BIO 098 must be selected with course. Open to Sophomores only, others by permission of instructor.
Compass Attributes
Sophomore Experience
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BIO 298 - Research Experience in Systems
This course will guide students through a hands-on research project exploring the processes responsible for biodiversity in microbial communities. Students will work together to investigate the background behind their microbial system and pose testable hypotheses about how the system works. They will then design and carry out an experimental plan to test their hypothesis. Over the course of the semester, students will develop skills in critical thinking, teamwork, planning, and data analysis. This course satisfies the requirements for Sophomore Experience if taken during the Sophomore year. It must be taken at the same time as BIO 098, Science Communication.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: BIO 111 or BIO 112 or BIO 114 or AP/IB credit.
Credits 1
Notes
A section of BIO 098 must be selected with course. Open to Sophomores only, others by permission of instructor.
Compass Attributes
Sophomore Experience
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BIO 298 - Research in Cell and Developmental Biology
How does scientific discovery really happen? Come learn the formal process of scientific research by participating in it yourself! In BIO 289 Research in Cell and Developmental Biology, students will carry out their own original research projects remotely to make discoveries in cell and developmental biology. The course will cover how to design and perform original experiments as well as how to analyze and publish original data. Research models for cell and developmental biology will include developing animals, plants and protists some of which will be at Wheaton and some of which will be provided in research kits sent to students’ locations. Original digital image data to address students’ hypotheses will be generated in Wheaton’s Imaging Center for Undergraduate Collaboration (ICUC) by the professor and will be analyzed remotely by the students. Because the course will generate original research discoveries, it will culminate with students submitting their work for peer review and publication. Come and advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge by trying your own collaborative research project in cell and developmental biology this January!
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 111 or BIO 112 or AP credit or permission of instructor.
Credits 1
Notes
A section of BIO 098 must be selected with course. Open to Sophomores only, others by permission of instructor.
Compass Attributes
Sophomore Experience
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BIO 298 - The Human Gut Microbiome
An introduction to the biology of the human gut microbiome. Specific topics may include: disease states, development, interactions with the endocrine, immune and nervous systems, effects of genetics, treatments for disease states, interactions with cancer treatment, probiotics and prebiotics. Three hour per week lecture class.
Prerequisites
BIO 112 Cells and Genes
Credits 1
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BIO 299 - Selected Topics
Discussion and research on special aspects of biology such as animal or plant physiology, animal development, ecology, microbiology and genetics; content varies with the interest of students and instructors.
Credits 1
Notes
Offered at the discretion of the department.
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BIO 303 - Evolution
A detailed examination of the causes and mechanisms of evolution. This course emphasizes the major concepts of modern evolutionary biology by exploring contemporary issues. Topics include the basics of evolutionary genetics, natural selection, adaptation, speciation, the origins of biological diversity, evolution in modern society and the conflict between evolution and creationism. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
One 200-level Biology course or Permission of Instructor.
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture. BIO 211 and an introductory statistics course strongly recommended though not required.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 306 - Experimental Biochemistry
This laboratory-based course will introduce students to experimental methods in biochemistry, both at the bench and in the research literature. Students will learn techniques practiced in the research laboratory and will then apply them to address a novel research question in biochemistry or to generate a novel research tool. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to execute complex protocols, collect and accurately interpret experimental data, demonstrate accurate scientific record-keeping, present and communicate scientific results in a professional format, and recognize how their work fits into the broader scientific research on their subject area.
Prerequisites
BIO 305 Principles of Biochemistry Lecture
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Sciences
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 316 - Molecular Biology and Genomics
The molecular basis for biological processes. Synthesis, structure, function and regulation of the genome, transcriptome and proteome. A detailed examination of genome dynamics and the control and regulation of genome expression. Contemporary topics in biotechnology such as genetic engineering, cloning, molecular medicine, infectious diseases and biological weapons will also be discussed. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 211 Genetics or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 317 - Molecular Ecology and Evolution
An introduction to the concepts and issues in molecular evolution and the emerging field of molecular ecology. Course emphasizes the unique insights provided by the application of molecular methods to questions in ecology and evolution. Topics include rates and processes of molecular evolution, phylogenetic systematics, phylogeography, population genetics, forensics and conservation genetics. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
Any 200-level Biology course or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
BIO 211 BIO 211 - Genetics strongly recommended
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 318 - Tropical Field Biology
An exploration of the biology of tropical rain forests and coral reefs. Course will be taught in alternating years in Costa Rica and Belize. Previous 200-level courses in biology and permission of the instructors required.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 and any 200-level Biology course and Permission of Instructor. Registration for the pre-application section of this course is required. Eligibility to enroll in this course will be determined at the first day of class.
Credits 1
Notes
Field component in Belize and Costa Rica during January intersession. Credit will be awarded after completion of January term.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 320 - Evolution of Invertebrates
The goals for this course are to make your knowledge of evolution (with invertebrates as examples) a functional and integral part of your life as a biologist; to learn to recognize and discuss all of the phyla of invertebrates as well as some subphyla and classes in evolutionary context.
Prerequisites
At least one 200-level Biology course or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 321 - Immunology
An overview of the mammalian immune system with an emphasis on humans by using medical case studies. Topics will include: immune cell types, antibodies, self and non-self-recognition, vaccinations and HIV/AIDS. Students will review selected journal articles and write a paper reviewing a disease of their choice. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 112 and one 200-level Biology course or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 324 - Neurobiology
Organization and function of nervous systems emphasizing cellular and molecular mechanisms. Topics include cell biology of neurons, neuron growth, motor proteins and the cytoskeleton, physiology of excitable membranes and biological circuits. Laboratory emphasizes experimental methods and includes tissue culture and microscopy. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
BIO 112 and any one of the following: BIO 211 or BIO 219 or BIO 221 or BIO 226 or BIO 244 or BIO 255 or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 360 - Conservation Science
The fate of humanity and the rest of the natural world are intertwined. In this course, we will learn theoften disturbing history of conservation biology, and how its goals, values, and practitioners have changed over time. We will then examine the science, methods, trade-offs, and controversies that underlie our attempts thus far to conserve biological diversity. Throughout, we will include themes of environmental justice and the interrelationships between humans and the natural world. This course includes a lab section where students will practice methods used in this field.
Prerequisites
BIO 201 Environmental Science or BIO 215 Ecology
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 364 - Freshwater and Marine Botany
Taxonomy, ecology, evolution and economics of cyanobacteria, algae and plants inhabiting freshwater and marine ecosystems. Lake, estuary, rocky intertidal, open ocean, kelp bed, seagrass, salt marsh and mangrove ecosystems will be studied. Labs will include collecting trips to local lakes, estuaries, salt marsh and beaches as well as culture and microscopic examination of algae. Three hours lecture and discussion, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
At least one 200-level Biology course (BIO 261 Economic Botany perferred) or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be taken with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 375 - Ornithology
The study of the origin, anatomy, physiology, classification, behavior and ecology of birds. Much emphasis on fieldwork. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites
At least one 200-level Biology course or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 380 - Wetlands Ecology, Hydrology, Restoration
This course examines the vital role of wetlands in the hydrology and ecology of global landscapes. The function of inland and coastal marshes, swamps and bogs and their role in water and nutrient cycles will be examined. We will also survey the biodiversity of wetlands habitats, from microbes to vertebrates. The biological links between wetlands and human activities, such as agriculture, coastal development, and fisheries will be considered, as well as the legal framework for the protection and restoration of endangered wetlands.
Prerequisites
At least one 200-level Biology course.
Credits 1
Notes
Students responsible for their own transportation. For more information go to: http://marinestudiesconsortium.org/courses.php
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 390 - Biology of Fishes
Biology of Fishes is designed for upper-level undergraduates well versed in biological and chemical principles. The 300-level course builds on the student’ knowledge of vertebrate biology in order to explore and appreciate the differences and diversity among fishes. The course combines traditional ichthyology such as systematics, taxonomy, anatomy, and distribution with fish ecology including species interactions, adaptations, behavior, and conservation. It emphasizes the phylogenetic relationships among fishes and the use of systematics as an organizational tool.
Prerequisites
At least one 200-level Biology course
Credits 1
Notes
Students responsible for their own transportation. For more information go to: http://marinestudiesconsortium.org/courses.php
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 393 - Virology
This course will explore the biology of viruses. We will begin with a basic overview, including the structure and function of viruses and the various processes of viral infections. In the second part of the course, we will consider viral pathogenesis and epidemiology, as well as noting viral impacts on ecosystems.
Prerequisites
BIO 221 or BIO 211
Credits 1
Area
Natural Sciences
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Sciences
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BIO 398 - Fisheries Management
Offered as a part of the Marine Studies Consortium, Special Topics: Fisheries Management examines general concepts in the field of marine fisheries biology, specifically the distribution, reproduction, survival, and historical variation of the principal commercial and recreational marine fisheries and is geared towards students interested in marine science, fish ecology, and fisheries biology, policy, and management. This course is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of fisheries science, policy, and management by focusing on four main components:
- Fishes: the diversity and distribution of fished species, the basics of fish ecology (i.e., how they eat, grow, reproduce), and the factors that control variations in fish abundance and fisheries production;
- Fisheries: history of fisheries, the gears and techniques used in commercial and recreational
Fisheries harvest, and the social and economic dimensions of fishing;
- Fisheries assessment: aspects of the behavior and life history of fishes that make them
vulnerable or resilient to fishing; data, methods, technologies used to monitor and assess fish stocks and fisheries; and how life history characteristics can be used in management decisions;
- Fisheries management: the social/economic/legal/ecological effects of fishing and the strategies used to manage and enhance sustainable fisheries in the face of growing human populations and climate change.
Prerequisites
At least one 200-level course in Biology
Credits 1
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BIO 398 - Microbial Evolution
This course will explore evolutionary biology from a microbial point of view. Students will compare and contrast microbial evolution with the evolution of larger organisms. They will learn how microbial evolution follows all of the same basic processes as plant and animal evolution, and how the details of microbial growth and ecology can alter the outcomes of those processes. Topics will include randomness during evolution, natural selection, and sources of genetic variation. Particular attention will be paid to the practice of using microbes to study evolution, including how evolutionary biologists use experimental evolution to observe evolutionary processes in real time.
Prerequisites
BIO 221 Microbiology
Credits 1
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BIO 398 - Microbial Pathogenesis
In this course, we will examine the molecular mechanisms by which microorganisms cause human disease. We will study how the human immune system and microbiota protect against potential pathogens and analyze how these barriers are combated by successful pathogens. In addition, we will uncover how pathogenesis is studied in a laboratory setting and how the findings from laboratory research are translated into clinical applications, such as vaccines and therapeutics (e.g., antibiotics and phage therapies). Finally, we will explore antibiotic resistance, epidemiology, and mechanisms of disease transmission.
Prerequisites
BIO 221 Microbiology
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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BIO 398 - Plant Mutualisms
The study of how plant mutualisms influence the environment in which they exist and how this may change over time. The course will draw on concepts from ecology, evolution, biogeography, and biogeochemistry to study a wide array of mutualisms from several perspectives.
Prerequisites
BIO 111 Evolution and Ecology and any BIO 200 level-course
Credits 1
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BIO 398 - The Human Gut Microbiome
A seminar on the human gut microbiome. Specific topics may include: disease states, development, interactions with the endocrine, immune and nervous systems, effects of genetics, treatments for disease states, effects on cancer treatment, probiotics and prebiotics.
Prerequisites
At least one 200-level Biology course
Credits 1
Notes
Three hour per week seminar.
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BIO 399 - Selected Topics
Discussion and research on special aspects of biology such as animal or plant physiology, animal development, ecology, microbiology and genetics; content varies with the interest of students and instructors.
Credits 1
Notes
Offered at the discretion of the department.
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BIO 401 - Senior Seminar
One semester seminar on a topic involving broad areas of biology. Students will be asked to study at least one specific topic indepth, resulting in written and oral presentations.
Prerequisites
Open to Seniors
Credits 1
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BIO 405 - Senior Seminar in Biochemistry
Selected topics from contemporary biochemistry, including protein structure and function, nucleic acid damage and repair. The course focuses on reading and interpretation of primary literature in biochemistry and serves as the capstone for the biochemistry major.
Prerequisites
CHEM 254 and BIO 305 or CHEM 305
Credits 1
Notes
Cross-listed with CHEM 405 Senior Seminar in Biochemistry
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Writing
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BIO 499 - Independent Research (one semester)
Independent research project supervised by a member or members of the Biology Department, resulting in a final product such as a public presentation of research or a written report, at the discretion of the supervising faculty member(s). Prior approval of the department is required.
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BIO 500 - Honors Research (two or more semesters)
Two semesters are normally required for departmental honors.
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Natural Science
Division
Natural Science
Compass Attributes
Natural Science
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MGMT 111 - Fundamentals of Business
The goal of this course is to provide an overview and understanding of the major functions and activities of the business world, including international business. All fundamentals are explored: ethics, organizational behavior, leadership, human resources, communication, product conception, finance, operations, and marketing. Semester-long team projects, designed to develop a “Business Plan” for a theoretical business of the team’s choice, apply and integrate these skills and encourage creativity. Case studies and current events will be crucial supplements to the textbook, and a strong emphasis is placed on participation, communication, and teamwork.
Credits 1
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 141 - Statistics for Social Sciences
This course is intended for students in disciplines that require knowledge of statistical methods used in behavioral and social science research. Emphasis is on the conceptual understanding of statistics within the context of research. Relevant research topics are discussed and linked to the appropriate statistical methods. This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of probability theory as well as the basic statistical techniques and procedures used by researchers in the social sciences. You will learn how to organize and present data, and how to select, run, and interpret various statistical tests. The course focuses on the use of statistical techniques as tools in the scientific process and will introduce students to SPSS, a common statistical analysis software for the social sciences. The emphasis is on mastery of the concepts and logic underlying statistical manipulations. At the end of the course, you should be able to understand and appreciate the value of statistical procedures not only as they apply to the social sciences but also as they apply to our thinking as social scientists.
Credits 1
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Foundation
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Quantitative Analysis, Social Science
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MGMT 199 - Independent Study
An opportunity to do independent work in a particular area not included in the regular courses.
Credits 1
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MGMT 210 - Business and Management Responsibility
This course investigates the ethical questions that arise in normal business situations. Using theories and frameworks, you will be asked to assess the impact of the decision making process and the outcomes of that process. This course begins with self-reflection on your own value system and then moves to learning to assess what is considered ethical business practices and how do we promote ethical business practices. Through readings, case analysis, classroom exercises, and researching current business practices, this course focuses on helping you develop a foundation of your own managerial ethical system to better prepare you as a manager for the ethical dilemmas that arise in organizations and for organizations.
Prerequisites
MGMT 111
Credits 1
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 225 - Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Social Entrepreneurship is an approach to solving problems in society that is focused on value creation instead of value capture. Fundamentally, it is about creating and leading organizations that endeavor to advance social change. This course provides a practical toolkit to those desiring to effect social and environmental change through a focus on people, planet, and profits. We understand people to include employees, customers, and the communities where we operate; planet to include all aspects of the natural environment; and profits to include financially viable ventures with sufficient returns to sustain themselves and their owners.
Credits 1
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 250 - Accounting
In today’s business environment, knowledge with regard to the financial numbers as well as the analysis of financial statements plays a critical role in an organizations success. This course is designed to introduce students to principles guiding financial management. Students will develop an understanding of the overall accounting cycle including basic concepts and terminology. In addition, the goal is to realize the inherent value that accounting brings to organizations. Financial statements will be created and students will learn how these, along with the detailed accounting functions, provide a mechanism to record and communicate an organization’s financial position and help to foster better decision-making.
Prerequisites
MGMT 111 or Sophomore standing
Credits 1
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 255 - Corporate Finance
The economics of corporate finance. Topics include capital budgeting, financial structure and the cost of capital, sources and forms of long- and short-term financing, the operations of the capital market, corporate taxes and the control of corporations.
Prerequisites
ECON 101 and ECON 102 or ECON 112 or permission of instructor.
Credits 1
Notes
This course is cross-listed with ECON 255
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Sciences
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MGMT 278 - Jump Start Your Career Search in Business
This course will help students master the building blocks for a successful internship or job search. The course will cover self-presentation (resume and cover letter tactics and LinkedIn) researching industries and companies, networking, and the interview and selection process. Students who complete the course will have a strong understanding of the job search process and an action plan to conduct a successful job search.
Credits 1
Notes
New course
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Science
Compass Attributes
Social Science, Sophomore Experience
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MGMT 298 - Entrepreneurship & Social Impact Internship
The Entrepreneurship & Social Impact Internship course is for students who have received the permission of their advisor. Students who meet the qualifications to take this course and earn academic credit for work have been found to work well with a minimum of supervision, meet deadlines, and effectively manage both work and school. Students must do outside work, attend meetings with a professor, and write an analytical paper to earn credit. We will meet one-on-one several times throughout the course of the semester to check in directly, and as a group to share experiences and learnings.
Credits 1
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Science
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 299 - Independent Study
An opportunity to do independent work in a particular area not included in the regular courses.
Credits 1
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MGMT 305 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
This course will introduce the calculations used by management to solve problems and promote business growth. Management requires financial information that provides detailed analysis of the company’s day-to-day operations, so that they can make informed short and long-term decisions. Students will learn knowledge of basic management accounting tools and how to calculate accounting information useful to a variety of stakeholders when analyzing results and supporting decisions related to organizational decision making.
Prerequisites
MGMT 250 Accounting
Credits 1
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Science
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MGMT 310 - Working and Managing in a Global Environment
International Business is conducted around the globe across cultures, languages, traditions, and a range of economic, political, and technological landscapes. This class will examine the challenges to the workers role associated with leadership and prepares students for the complicated yet fascinating discipline of an international management and the global workforce.
This class will explore the latest approaches to cross-cultural management, presenting strategies and tactics for managing international assignments and global teams. With a clear emphasis on learning and development to encourage students to acquire skills in cross-cultural competence that will be highly valued by their future employers. These skills have never been more important in a world where, increasingly, all workers and managers are exposed to the global business environment and where management practices and processes can differ significantly across national and regional boundaries.
Working and Managing in a Cross-cultural Environment will explore the influence of culture on interpersonal interactions in organizational settings and examining the ever-increasing number of cross-cultural challenges that global managers face in today’s workplace.
Prerequisites
MGMT 320 or Permission of Instructor
Credits 1
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science, Global Honors
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MGMT 320 - Organizational Behavior
A descriptive and analytical study of organizations with the objective to improve organizational relationships and performance. Areas examined include motivation, leadership, morale, social structure, groups, communications, hierarchy and control in organizational settings including for-profit and non-profit.
Prerequisites
MGMT 111
Credits 1
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 330 - Human Resource Management
This course introduces the role of human resource management (HRM) as a strategic partner in the organization’s business success. The course provides students with a theoretical background in best practices and processes used in many organizations. Additionally students will explore what are considered high impact human resource practices and assess how these practices contribute to an organization’s overall effectiveness as well as how they impact attracting new employees, and motivating and retaining existing employees in the organization.
Prerequisites
MGMT 320 Organizational Behavior or PSY 230 Psychology of Consciousness or SOC 102 Introduction to LGBT+ Studies or ANTH 101 Human Evolution
Credits 1
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Science
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MGMT 350 - Marketing
Marketing is a process of creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers in a way that benefits organizations and stakeholders. We will examine the role of marketing in society, consumer behavior, product management, pricing, distribution and promotion. Marketing strategy and its application in a range of industries (consumer goods and services, business-to-business settings, and not-for-profit organizations) will be introduced.
Credits 1
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 355 - Digital Marketing
The Internet and related digital technologies have dramatically reshaped how individuals and organizations strategize, develop, design, and market their goods and services. This course adopts a real-world business perspective on analyzing and adopting emerging technology trends, marketing efforts, consumer behaviors and the overall business landscape in a highly connected world. Students will learn current marketing strategies and then put them into practice with hands-on experiential learning components. It will be done through a constant look at current happenings in the online marketing space and planning for the future.
Prerequisites
MGMT 350 or FNMS 231
Credits 1
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Science
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 370 - Investments
This course provides students with a general understanding of the operation of capital markets and analytical tools of investment management. We will start with an overview of financial markets. Information on different types of financial assets and financial markets will be covered. In the second section, we will quantify the relationship between risk and returns, develop the modern portfolio theory, and introduce Capital Market Pricing Model (CAPM) and efficient market hypotheses. Techniques for optimally constructing portfolio will be introduced. Finally, we will discuss technical skills to value bonds, equity and derivatives. This course assumes that students have already completed corporate finance and remembered its content. Basic understanding in statistics (or basic calculus) is also required. Multiple assignments and exams will be Microsoft Excel-based so good skill in Excel is anticipated.
Prerequisites
MGMT 250 Accounting
Credits 1
Notes
Cross-listed with ECON 370 . Limited to Juniors or Seniors or by Permission of Instructor.
Area
Social Sciences
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 388 - Business Internship for Credit
A business internship is an experiential learning opportunity where you can practice the skills and expertise you have acquired in your classes in a real-world environment. An internship for academic credit allows you to grow professionally and personally by using your internship as a platform for developing learning objectives and reflecting on how you have (or have not) accomplished those learning objectives. This course focuses on guiding your learning in your internship to promote reflection and further your understanding of how our liberal arts and business education are valuable tools in your future career.
Prerequisites
MGMT 111 and at least one of the following MGMT 210 , MGMT 250 , MGMT 320 , MGMT 350
Credits 1
Notes
This course is only available to students taking part in an internship in the same semester as the course. Students would need to arrange their internship prior to the course beginning.
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Science
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MGMT 398 - Advertising
This class helps students understand advertising’s function within the marketing process. It will provide a foundation for advanced advertising study for those who are pursuing careers in the field of advertising or marketing, and it should be of value to all students in their roles as consumers. Students should be able to clearly describe target markets, develop an advertising strategy, and select media for an advertising campaign based on research information.
Prerequisites
MGMT 350 Marketing or FNMS 231 Introduction to New Media or permission of instructor.
Credits 1
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 398 - Entrepreneurship & Social Impact Practicum
Entrepreneurship & Social Impact Practicum allows students to earn one academic credit for participating in supervised experiential education within innovation-focused ventures with social impact, primarily, but not exclusively, within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors. The course best serves students who work well with a minimum of supervision, meet deadlines, and effectively manage both work and school. As part of the course, students must meet, or otherwise interface with off-campus startups and their founding entrepreneurs. In addition, students will be required to attend class, in addition to regularly communicating and meeting with the course Instructor. Finally, students are required to maintain a journal or write an analytical paper to earn credit.
Credits 1
Area
Social Science
Division
Social Sciences
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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MGMT 398 - Marketing Analytics
With the growth of customer data through online resources, marketing analytics plays a vital role in the business decision making process by informing organizations about their customers, non-customers, and competitors. This course will introduce students to state-of-the-art marketing analytics using a number of different types of methodology including data visualization, trends analysis, and predictive modeling. Students will develop an understanding of the data available to marketers, its uses and limitations, and be exposed to methods for measuring performance of marketing efforts. Students will get hands on experience analyzing data and using the results to assess marketing performance and make recommendations on future marketing efforts.
Prerequisites
MGMT 350 and MGMT 141 or MATH 141 or PSY 141 or SOC 141
Credits 1
Division
Social Science
Compass Attributes
Social Science
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