Courses

Note: Each class counts as a full credit unless otherwise noted.

CHEM 101: Intro to General Chemistry

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.

CHEM 102: Forensic Science

Asynchronous
Hilary Gaudet

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.

CHEM 298: Health Professions Practicum

Asynchronous
Hilary Gaudet

This course consists of a weekly seminar and at least three hours spent at an internship site. 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.

ENG 101: Writing for Freedom

Asynchronous
Ada McKenzie Thomas

Frederick Douglass wrote “liberty is meaningless where the right to utter one’s thoughts and opinions has ceased to exist.” We often think of writing as an exercise in constraint. Yet, throughout history, writers have written their way to freedom—for themselves and for their communities. Writing requires structure, but it also entails liberation. In this course, we will investigate the manner in which writing paves the way to freedom once we harness the power of our unique voices, and develop the skills to effectively convey knowledge in different contexts. Students will develop skills in analytical and argumentative writing, as well as in narrative writing. Class sessions will incorporate writing workshops and peer review sessions. We will supplement our work by reading “freedom texts” from a variety of genres, and discussing language, power, and identity as they inform writing.

GER 101: Elementary German

Asynchronous
Laura Bohn Case

This course is designed for students with no or little prior knowledge of German. Emphasis is placed on conversational language while acquiring the fundamental skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and cultural awareness.

GER 298/GER 398: Viennese Modernism

Asynchronous
Laura Bohn Case

Taught in English (but students may take for German credit) Vienna, 1900: Decay and hope, decadence and creation. A cult of death and a fervent belief in the life-giving power of art. This extraordinary moment in the dusk of the Habsburg era produced such essential figures as Freud, Schnitzler, Mahler, Wittgenstein, and Klimt. Writers, artists, and musicians found a space for their transcultural backgrounds in the Viennese coffeehouses and salons, places which allowed unprecedented intellectual and artistic innovation. The course will examine themes of sexuality, identity, and language as we capture the joyful sense of apocalypse at this “end of history”: the moment just before the wars that changed the world forever. Topics to be discussed: art and crime, sex and misogyny, decadence and racism, translingual identities, ornament and life.

HISP 101: Introductory Spanish I

Synchronous
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Montse Perez

A course conducted by intensive oral method for students with no preparation in the language. Its goal is to provide introductory knowledge of Spanish while developing the fundamental skills: understanding, speaking, reading, writing and cultural awareness. By completing this course students will be ready for taking HISP 102 Introductory Spanish II.

HIST 298: History of Bhutan

Asynchronous
Dana Polanichka

Land of the Thunder Dragon, the last Buddhist kingdom, a “Shangri-la” untouched by colonialism, imperialism, or missionary activity. This course covers the history of a small landlocked Himalayan country known for its commitment to Gross National Happiness. We will explore Bhutan’s prehistoric origins, treasure-revealers, divine madmen, and folktales. We will follow political developments from medieval aristocratic families to an early modern dual system of government, from the 1907 introduction of monarchy to the 2008 shift to parliamentary democracy. We will consider Bhutan’s diplomatic relations and economic reliance on hydropower and tourism. We will examine its relatively late entry onto the world stage and its struggle to preserve traditional cultural amidst globalization and modernization. We will end with a look at the country’s 1990s Nepali crisis, 2020 response to COVID-19, ongoing brain drain, and the current king’s vision for a new Bhutan.

MGMT 278: Jump Start Your Career Search in Business

Asynchronous
Leanna Lawter

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.

MGMT 388: Business Internship for Credit

Asynchronous
C.C. Chapman

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.

MUSC 208: Songwriting

Asynchronous
Del Case

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.

MUSC 316: Music, Sound, and the Moving Image

Synchronous
Monday–Friday
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Ann Sears

An exploration of film music from 1895 to the present through classic and contemporary films and film scores by important directors and composers. Considerable viewing, discussion, frequent reading and writing assignments, and creative editing projects using Garage Band and IMovie.

PHIL 125: Logic

Synchronous
Monday–Friday
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Nancy Kendrick

An introduction to categorical, propositional and predicate logic with particular emphasis on methods of discovering and proving the validity of arguments. Designed to improve students’ ability to reason clearly and precisely. Analysis of logical equivalence, soundness and the relation of truth to validity.

POLS 198: Health Law and Politics

Synchronous MTWRF, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Miranda Yaver

This course aims to introduce students to the role of law and courts in the domain of the American health care system. Examining political science analyses and Supreme Court cases related to Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, reproductive health, vaccines, and pandemics, the course will help students to better understand contemporary health politics and policy controversies and to produce policy memos on health politics subjects of students’ choice.

PSY 211: Learning and Memory

Asynchronous
Kathy Morgan

A study of memory from behavioral, cognitive and biological perspectives. Reviews principles of classical and operant conditioning as they have been established through animal research and applied in behavior therapy and takes a cognitive approach to human memory, with an emphasis on information-processing theories.

REL 162: Perspectives on Death and Dying

Asynchronous
Laurie Cozad

Study of the grief process. Exploration of cross-cultural rituals surrounding death and speculation from various religions on immortality, resurrection and reincarnation. Investigation of end-of-life moral questions.

SOC 230: Race & Ethnicity

Asynchronous
J Sterphone

This course focuses on historical and contemporary issues of race and ethnic inequalities in the United States. Our goal is to examine sociological theories of race and ethnic relations and to understand how the social construction of race, and racism have influenced organizations, institutions and identities.

THEA 102: Public Speaking

Synchronous
Monday–Friday
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Jennifer Madden

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.

THEA 103: Introduction to Theatre

Asynchronous
Jennifer Madden

A survey of plays from the ancient Greeks to the present with an emphasis on how to transform the written word into relevant live performance. Appreciation of the theatre through a brief study of its history, acting-directing-design theory and practicum, and discussion of tragic vs. comic visions.