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2024 Summer Session I

ARTH/WGS 220: Grant Writing for Social Justice

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
1:30-4:30 p.m.

This course teaches students the mechanics of grant proposal writing and the political and social aspects of philanthropy and funding. We start with an introduction to grantwriting for nonprofit organizations, focusing on arts and social justice organizations. Students will identify sources of grant funding, conduct research to support their applications, and tailor proposals to specific audiences. Students will partner with a professional at a local organization and will write a grant proposal for their community partner. This course combines academic and advocacy goals and provides students with valuable professional experiences that will enhance understanding of the workplace and career opportunities.

Attributes: Humanities, Structure/Power/Inequality, Sophomore Experience
Faculty: Kim Miller

BIO 105: Nutrition

Asynchronous

This course focuses on nutrients, their digestion and metabolism. The application of the fundamentals of nutrition to daily life, health issues such as diabetes, disordered eating, heart disease, cancer, as well as food safety, food insecurities and genetically modified foods. Students will keep a food journal and analyze their current diet.

Attributes: Natural Science
Faculty: Shari Morris

BIO 298: Topics in Disease Ecology

Asynchronous

Attributes: Natural Science
Faculty: Drew Davinack

CHEM 102: Forensic Science

Asynchronous

In this course, students will learn the basics of forensic science. Topics will include criminal justice; crime scene investigations; microscopes; human remains identification; autopsy and the role of the medical examiner; forensic anthropology; forensic entomology; analysis of organic material; analysis of hair, fiber and botanical materials; forensic toxicology ; forensic serology; DNA analysis; fingerprints; forensic properties of glass and soil evidence; firearms, ballistics, tool marks and arson; handwriting analysis and computer forensics.

Attributes: Natural Science
Faculty: Hilary Gaudet

CHEM 198: Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Asynchronous

Over several days in early April 1815, the Indonesian volcano Tambora erupted, throwing forth over 50 km3 of lava and an ash plume 50 km into the air. 100,000 people died either directly or indirectly. Aerosols from the eruption caused a two-year drop in global temperature and led to the “year with no summer” in 1816, when New England crops failed, and snow fell in June. It was the largest recorded eruption in the last 10,000 years. 150 year later, on March 27 1964, the second largest earthquake recorded shook Anchorage Alaska for nearly 5 minutes. The magnitude 9.2 quake ruptured 1000 km of earth; swaying the Space Needle in Seattle, sloshing rivers and lakes in Texas and Louisiana, and ringing the Earth like a bell. These are but two examples of the large and dynamic forces that shape the Earth and those who live on it. Through readings, exercises, and film we will examine the science behind earthquakes and volcanoes, tsunamis and landslides, hurricanes and floods. Beyond that, we will examine how both current and historical natural disasters have impacted society and in some cases changed the course of human history. Students will complete online quizzes and exercises, and will submit a short report on a natural disaster of their choice.

Attributes: Natural Science
Faculty: Matt Evans

ENG 101: Writing About Pop Culture

Asynchronous

Pop culture has become such a part of our world that we may not fully realize the ways in which it influences us. In this class, students will study and respond to a variety of readings which analyze and question the effects pop culture has on society at large and in their own lives. By the end of the semester students will be able to create comprehensive works through practicing writing as a process—from the early draft stages and research, to revision and rewriting. Working closely with peers and the instructor is an essential part of this course. Class will rely heavily on workshops, peer reviews, conferences, class discussions and presentations.

Attributes: Writing
Faculty: Angie Sarhan

HIST 237: Popular Culture in US History

Asynchronous

This course focuses on how sports, circuses, urban amusements, novels, music, film, fan culture, comic books, fashion, television, advertising, and video games have transformed the US and examines how popular culture has dynamically reflected and represented gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, class, and identity up to the present.

Attributes: Humanities
Faculty: Martin Zachary

MATH 141: Introductory Statistics

Asynchronous

An introduction to the language, methods and applications of Statistics. Data from numerous fields are used to show the many uses of basic statistical practice, with use of statistical software. Topics include: data summary, graphical techniques, elementary probability, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, inferential procedures such as confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for means and proportions, chi-square test, simple and multiple linear regression, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Attributes: Quantitative Analysis
Faculty: Abigail Kojoian

MGMT 230: Marketing

Asynchronous

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.

Attributes: Social Science
Faculty: Kristen Regine

MGMT 278: Jump Start Your Career Search in Business

Asynchronous

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.

Attributes: Social Sciences, Sophomore Experience
Faculty: Leanna Lawter

MGMT 388: Business Internship for Credit

Asynchronous

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.

Faculty: CC Chapman

PSY 141: Statistics for the Social Sciences

Asynchronous

This course is intended for students in disciplines that require knowledge of statistical methods used in behavioral and social science research. It 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. You will learn to critically evaluate research conclusions in the social science literature and in the popular press. Finally, you will be prepared to design and conduct quantitative research and clearly communicate your findings and conclusions.

Attributes: Quantitative Analysis, Social Science
Faculty: Katherine Eskine

PSY 202: Quantitative Research Methods

Asynchronous

Surveys fundamental principles of quantitative research methodology, including both experimental and correlational methods, as well as basic issues in research ethics. This course is foundational to the departmental program of literacy in psychology and exemplifies infusion of race, ethnicity and gender perspectives into psychology. Majors in psychology and neuroscience are advised to take this course in their sophomore year if possible.

Attributes: Social Science
Faculty: Kathleen Morgan

THEA 102: Public Speaking

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Public Speaking will help students achieve greater confidence and expertise as communicators while further developing their unique voice and style. We will examine all aspects of the communication process: how to compose effective, interesting speeches, establish meaningful connections with audiences of any size and utilize the critical art of persuasive speaking. Students will engage in debates, mock interviews, conflict resolution exercises, and deliver various presentations, ranging from informal to formal.  By the end of this course, students will be able to speak with increased ease and deliver engaging, informative presentations to various audiences.

Attributes: Creative Arts
Faculty: Jennifer Madden

WGS 101: Introduction to Women’s Studies

Asynchronous

An introduction to topics and themes in women’s experiences from a cross-cultural, historical and interdisciplinary perspective. Topics may include women’s historical roles in the family, the workforce and public and private spheres in different societies; the psychology of changing gender roles; images of women and how they are constructed; women’s perspectives in literature and in the sciences; and the roots and prospects of the contemporary women’s movement.

Attributes: Social Science, Structure/Power/Inequality, Taylor and Lane Scholars
Faculty:  Monica Rey

2024 Summer Session II

ANTH 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

This course explores cultural diversity in the contemporary world and introduces the ana­lytical and methodological tools that anthropologists use to understand cultural similarities and differences in a global context. This course will acquaint students with the extraordi­nary range of human possibility that anthropologists have come to know, provide a means of better understanding the culturally unfamiliar and offer a new perspective through which to examine the cultures that they call their own.

Attributes: Global Honors, Social Science, Structures of Power and Inequality, Taylor and Lane Scholars
Faculty: Joshua Macleod

CHEM 101: Introduction to General Chemistry

Asynchronous

CHEM 101 is an introduction to general chemistry focusing on topics relevant to the health professions. It is also appropriate for students seeking a preparatory course prior to entry into Chemical Principles, CHEM 153.

Attributes: Natural Science, Quantitative Analysis
Faculty:  Raluca Craciun

CHEM 298: Health Professions Practicum

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

This course requires a practicum experience in addition to coursework. This course will create engagement for students interested in pre-health tracks beyond their major to prepare them for health professions. It will provide professional development, networking, and experiences specific to pre-health. Students will develop a cohort interested in pre-health and build competencies related to preparation for healthcare-based careers.

Attributes: Natural Science
Faculty: Hilary Gaudet

COMP 161: Web Design

Asynchronous

As websites are found in every industry, it is increasingly important to understand today’s technology. Web Design is a hands-on course covering design principles and the core technologies used to implement modern websites.  Students design and implement websites using semantic markup languages, style sheets, and various software tools and applications.  Pages are brought to life by adding custom graphics and other media.  The course includes techniques for implementing effective, user-friendly, and real-world websites.  Students practice many concepts while in the classroom, and design, program, and upload their own pages to the department’s server as a major component of the course.

Attributes: Quantitative Analysis
Faculty: Mike Gousie

ENG 298: 20th Century American Children

Asynchronous

This course offers a brief exploration of American children’s literature, spanning from the early 1900s to the turn of the millennium. This course delves into literary works created for young readers, examining the cultural, social, and historical contexts that shaped the development of children’s literature throughout the century. Through critical analysis, discussion, and close reading of various multimedia and multimodal texts, students will gain a deep understanding of the themes, motifs, and techniques employed to engage, educate, and socially construct American children. Key authors include but are not limited to Frances Hodgson Burnett, L Frank Baum, Ezra Jack Keats, and Jeff Kinney.

Faculty: Wesley Jacques

HIST 213: The History of the Civil Rights Movement

Asynchronous

This course will examine, through readings and films, those events that led up to and included the civil rights movement in the United States, as well as those mass movements it inspired throughout the 1960s and the 1970s. We will explore the hopes and dreams, actions and strategies of the progressive members of this movement, which began decades before sit-ins galvanized student activism. This course will center on the historical context that helped to shape the political and social reality of the times. We will examine how the basic tenets of this movement continue to influence us today.

Attributes: Humanities, Structure/Power/Inequality, Taylor and Lane Scholars
Faculty: Zachary Martin

MATH 141: Introductory Statistics

Asynchronous

An introduction to the language, methods and applications of Statistics. Data from numerous fields are used to show the many uses of basic statistical practice, with use of statistical software. Topics include: data summary, graphical techniques, elementary probability, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, inferential procedures such as confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for means and proportions, chi-square test, simple and multiple linear regression, and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Attributes: Quantitative Analysis
Faculty: Abigail Kojoian

MGMT 388: Business Internship for Credit

Asynchronous

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.

Faculty: CC Chapman

MUSC 208: Songwriting

Asynchronous

An introduction to the processes, materials, and aesthetic issues involved in creating and analyzing songs within the post-1960 folk/singer-songwriter traditions. Coursework will include both creative and analytical assignments. The course will culminate in a public performance and the recording of a studio demo. Enrollment by permission of instructor.

Attributes: Creative Arts
Faculty: Delvyn Case

PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology

Asynchronous

A survey of the basic principles and findings of psychology as a social and biological science and practice.

Attributes: Social Science
Faculty: Srijana Shrestha

REL 108: Engaged Buddhism

Asynchronous

An introduction to contemporary Buddhist thought and practice, exploring the role of Buddhism in addressing issues of social and environmental concern. Basic concepts, text traditions and history of Buddhism will provide the foundation for understanding the contemporary developments of “engaged Buddhism” and its response to issues of social justice, race, gender, ethnicity, consumerism, advertising culture, info-age technology and the natural environment.

Attributes: Global Honors, Humanities
Faculty: Laurie Cozad

THEA 102: Public Speaking

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Public Speaking will help students achieve greater confidence and expertise as communicators while further developing their unique voice and style. We will examine all aspects of the communication process: how to compose effective, interesting speeches, establish meaningful connections with audiences of any size and utilize the critical art of persuasive speaking. Students will engage in debates, mock interviews, conflict resolution exercises, and deliver various presentations, ranging from informal to formal.  By the end of this course, students will be able to speak with increased ease and deliver engaging, informative presentations to various audiences.

Attributes: Creative Arts
Faculty: Jennifer Madden