DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

language skills are highly recommended . Department of Africana Studies Students interested in dual degree programs or self-designed majors should consult with Janie Ward, Chair and Professor department faculty to design an individualized Theresa Perry, Professor program . Dawna Thomas, Associate Professor Major in Africana Studies The intellectual domain of Africana Studies This course of study is for students who (AST) consists of four major areas: want to pursue a liberal arts major in Africana 1 . The study of African and European studies . Students who anticipate professional American relationships beginning in the careers or graduate study in liberal arts should 16th century . consider this major track . The major requires 2 . The study of African/African American 36 semester hours comprising the following: community building, i .e ., African AST 101 Introduction to Africana Studies Americans’ founding and organization AST 102 Black Cultures in U .S . Society of economic, educational, religious, and AST 240 African American Intellectual and cultural institutions and related achieve- Political History ments of self-determination . • Eight semester hours contributing to an 3 . Africanity and diaspora studies in the interdisciplinary knowledge of Africana Americas, Africa, and Europe . studies, no more than four hours of which Department of Africana Studies 4 .Africana women’s studies, which seeks may be taken in any one department . to study race, gender, and culture in ways Courses that count toward the satisfaction that allow us to understand often inter- of this requirement include: related diasporic experiences across the AST/ Sisters of the African Diaspora globe . WGST 210 Each of these areas may be examined AST/ Inequality: Race, Class, and further by focusing upon specializations in the SOCI 249 Gender in Comparative Settings humanities (e .g ., literature, film, journalism), AST 275 Soul, Funk, and Civil Rights social sciences (e .g ., research, public policy, AST 300 Seminar in Selected Topics in health care), physical sciences (e .g ., environ- Africana Studies mental studies), or interdisciplinary studies AST 313 The Black Struggle for Schooling (e .g ., women’s and gender studies, manage- in the United States ment, education) . An AST major or minor is AST/SOCI/ Intimate Family Violence: appropriate for students with strong interests WGST 365 A Multicultural Perspective in studies of Americans of color, in the study AST 388 Black Popular Culture and the of race, gender, and class in the humanities Education of Black Youth or social sciences, or in one or more subject ENGL 163 African Influences in American areas indicated above . The department Literature and Culture prepares students for the labor market and ENGL 176 African American Fiction continued professional and graduate training ENGL 275 American Modernism and the by providing a solid knowledge foundation Harlem Renaissance of critical, analytical, and technological skills . POLS 215 The Politics of Exclusion Pre-graduation internships are available for all POLS 242 African Politics interested students . Study abroad and modern

46 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog • Eight semester hours of electives . Courses Departmental Honors listed under the “interdisciplinary knowl- Departmental honors is offered to eligible edge” requirement may count as electives students according to the College require- only if they are not counted toward the satis- ments on page 23 . Majors with a minimum faction of the “interdisciplinary knowledge” 3 .30 cumulative grade point average and a 3 67. requirement . grade point average within the Department of Other electives are: Africana Studies are eligible for the departmen- ART 251 African Art: 3000 BC to the tal honors . Present ART 255 African American Art COURSES ENGL 220 African American Department of Africana Studies Autobiographies AST 101 Introduction to Africana Studies HIST 210 The African American Experience (M5) (F) from Colonial Times to 4 sem . hrs . Reconstruction Considers the histories and cultures of people and societies of the African diaspora with par- HIST 213 Race and Ethnicity in ticular emphasis on the United States and the U .S . History Caribbean . Students will gain an understanding of POLS 211 The Politics of Cities the experiences of black people around the world and develop the critical thinking skills to interpret • Eight semester hours from AST 350, AST those experiences across interdisciplinary per- 355, or AST 370 . spectives . Ward . AST 102 Black Cultures in U.S. Society (F-1) Any AST course numbered 350 and above 4 sem . hrs . will satisfy half of the College’s Independent Black communities today are more diverse than Learning requirement . Two such courses will ever as they include African Africans, African- descended people from the West Indies and satisfy the entire Independent Learning require- elsewhere, and people from various African ment . Students may also satisfy the College’s nations . This course will review key historical Independent Learning requirement by taking events, social movements, legal decisions, and appropriate courses or completing approved migratory patterns from post-civil war to the projects in an area other than Africana Studies . present that serve to shape the national, regional, and historical contexts in which black people reside and the cultures produce . Topics include Minor in Africana Studies identity development, educational achievement,

The AST minor requires AST 355 or AST 300, intellectual traditions, institutional development, F = Fall AST 101, AST 102, or AST 240, and three addi- cultural productions, black migrations, and S = Spring U = Summer tional courses at the 200 or 300 level . current issues as they arise . Ward . TC = Travel Course 1 = AY 2014– AST/WGST 210 Sisters of the African 2015 Minor in Social Justice 2 = AY 2015– Diaspora (F-1) 2016 See description and courses in the 4 sem . hrs . M = Mode * = Schedule Department of Women’s and Gender Studies . An interdisciplinary lens is used to examine Black t .b .a . Africana studies majors who choose to com- women’s experiences with sexism, colorism, domesticity, sexuality, immigration, body politics, plete a minor in social justice may only count and violence . Black women from the African one of the following required social justice core Diaspora (Cape Verdean, Caribbean, Afro Latina, courses as an elective in Africana studies: and Black American) show how their experiences SJ 220 Working for Sotcial Justice transcend national and societal boundaries, SJ 222 Organizing for Social Change challenging common assumptions of black wom- anhood . Thomas . SJ 380 Integrative Capstone Project

2014–2015 47 AST/SOCI/WST 232 Race, Gender and AST 275 Soul, Funk, and Civil Rights (F-2) Health (M5) (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Elements of black creative expression provide the Examines the unique perspective of healthcare backdrop and the timeline for our interrogation from the cultural lens appropriate to women of of the social movements, racial politics, and ulti- color . Historical, social, environmental, and politi- mate remaking of U S. . culture in the 1960s and cal factors that contribute to racial and gender 70s . Major topics to be covered include the Black disparities in healthcare are analyzed . Students Liberation Movements (i e. . the Civil Rights and will develop cultural competency tools for more the Black Power Movements), the emergence of effective healthcare delivery . Thomas . racial consciousness and its impact on film and TV, the Black Arts Movement, and the emerging [AST 240 African American Intellectual and voices of black feminist thought . The unforget- Political History (M5) table music produced and consumed by African 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2016 .] Americans (and others) in that time period (R & Examines the intellectual and political discourse B, soul, funk, and disco) expands our understand- of African Americans from the 19th century to ing of U .S . history, philosophy, literature, politics, the present . Topics include the political debates and the arts today . Ward . of DuBois–Washington and King–Malcolm X, analysis of past/present lynching’s and church AST 300 Seminar in Selected Topics in burnings in the South, the philosophical founda- Africana Studies (F-1) tions of cultural pluralism, Black nationalism, 4 sem . hrs . and contemporary multiculturalism, the criticism Offers an intensive study of a selected topic in of Black feminism/womanism and Black sexual Africana studies . Staff . politics, and recent disputes between neoconser- vatives and their critics .Thomas . [AST/SOCI 311 Critical Race Legal Theory 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: AST 101, PHIL 226, AST/ [AST/SOCI 249 Inequality: Race, Class, and SOCI 249, or consent of the instructor . Not Department of Africana Studies Gender in Comparative Settings offered in 2014-2016 ]. 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: SOCI 101 or consent of the Chronicles critical race theory as an intellectual instructor . Not offered in 2014-2016 .] field created in dialogue with dominant race and Examines the historical origins of oppression legal constructions since the civil rights move- in the United States by exploring how slavery, ment in the U S. . Gives particular attention to colonialism, and immigration have differentially key contemporary legal and political debates shaped various groups’ access to power . Explores about affirmative action, assaultive speech, land contemporary struggles in South Africa . Examines rights, the punishment industry, violence against impediments to the notion of the United States women, and multicultural education .Thompson . as a “mecca for diversity,” including critical explo- rations of how injustices manifest themselves in [AST 313 the Black Struggle for Schooling in the economy, education, the family, the arts, the the United States media, and other key institutions . Thompson . 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 20114-2016 .] Examines African Americans’ struggle for the [AST 269 African Survivals and the Study of right to an education in the United States, focus- the Garifuna People of Belize (TC) ing on the content (historical and sociopolitical) 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2016 .] of specific struggles . Selected topics include: the Studies the history, culture, and language diver- pursuit of literacy by enslaved Africans, the ex- sity of Belize with focus on the Garifuna people, slave’s campaign for universal education in the descendents of Carib Indians and escaped Black South African American literary societies, African African slaves . Examines migration patterns, American education in the Jim Crow South, Black religious practices, and musical traditions of the education in the post-civil rights era, and African Garifuna . Travel in Belize includes a school-based Americans’ struggle for the right to maintain their community project in a Garifuna community, and language . Perry . trips to museums, a Mayan ruin, the rain forest and a butterfly breeding ranch . Ward .

48 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog AST 329 Race, Culture, Identity, and AST/SOCI/WGST 365 Intimate Family Achievement (S-1) Violence: A Multicultural Perspective (S-1) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: One of the four 100-level Examines historical, theoretica, and empirical WGST courses, AST 101, or SOCI 101, and junior studies to understand, explain, predict, and standing or consent of the instructor . intervene in the school performance of students Examines the scope and variety of violence in of color in the United States . Studies variables the family from an interdisciplinary perspective affecting the school performance of African that includes: (a) a theoretical framework of Americans, West Indian Immigrants, Chinese economics, law, public policy, psychology, and Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Puerto sociology, (b) a cross-cultural understanding of Ricans, and Mexican Americans . Examines edu- family violence against girls and women, and (c) cational practices and institutional and cultural an exploration of the sociopolitical, legal, and cul- formations that promote school achievement tural response to family violence . Discussion of Department of Africana Studies among Black and Latino students . Perry . the theories used to describe and research family violence that includes: violence against women, AST 336 Black Narratives of Oppression, children, intimate partners, and elderly family Resistance, and Resiliency (S-1) members .Thomas . 4 sem . hrs . Using Black narratives as data, students will AST 370 Internship (F, S) examine how Black people have experienced, 4–8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the AST chair interpreted, and resisted racial oppression in the In collaboration with the Career Education Center United States . Attention will be given to variables and under supervision by a department faculty (individuals, institutional, and cultural forma- member, students intern for 10 to 15 hours per tions) that have contributed to the development week (for four credits) in workplace sites con- of resiliency in a people . We will also consider the nected to their major . Staff . ways in which racial oppression leaves its mark on members of oppressed and oppressor classes . AST 388 Black Popular Culture and the In discussing the narratives, we will draw on Education of Black Youth (F-1) scholarship from the fields of history, anthropol- 4 sem . hrs . ogy, sociology, and social psychology . Perry . Students explore black popular culture produced and consumed by Black youth, examining how AST 349 Directed Study (F, S) these works draw on African American histori- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . cal, cultural and linguistic practices . Can Black Supervised by a member of the department . popular culture be resistant, subversive and Directed study addresses coursework required contribute to social change? Can these works crit- for the major or degree not being offered for- ically inform the education of Black youth? Course mally that semester . Students work under the materials draws on scholarship from the fields of close supervision of a faculty member . Consent education, sociology, African American studies, is required for a directed study, which does not media studies, and linguistics . Perry . F = Fall count toward the independent learning require- S = Spring U = Summer ment . Staff . TC = Travel Course 1 = AY 2014– AST 350 Independent Study (F, S) 2015 2 = AY 2015– 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . 2016 M = Mode * = Schedule AST 355 Senior Thesis (F, S) t .b .a . 8 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . Staff .

2014–2015 49 Department Learning Goals Department of Art and Music I . Develop visual or aural literacy. Margaret Hanni, Chair and Associate Students will: Professor • Identify and utilize significant practices Gregory Slowik, Professor and processes of art or music . Colleen Kiely, Associate Professor • Understand artistic and musical termi- Heather Hole, Assistant Professor nology, critical methods, and historical Edie Bresler, Senior Lecturer contexts to analyze, criticize, and interpret Bridget Lynch, Senior Lecturer visual and musical texts . Danica Buckley, Music Director of Simmons • Apply their knowledge in effective oral and College Concert Choir written presentations . Marcia Lomedico, Administrative Assistant II. Develop and apply skills learned in an art or music practice course to create original works Additional Teaching Faculty of art or music. Kimberlee Cloutier-Blazzard Students will: Michelle Grohe Frances Hamilton • Demonstrate the technical skills and the Randi Hopkins ability to organize the visual or musical Jaclyn Kain elements necessary to communicate con- cepts and experiences . Timothy Orwig Helen Popinchalk • Produce creative works that demonstrate Guhapriya Ranganathan innovation in concepts, formal language,

Department of Art and Music Masha Ryskin and/or materials . III. Articulate that the study of art or music • The Department of Art and Music offers involves the mind, spirit, and senses. three majors: art, music, and an interde- Students will: partmental major in arts administration, as • Articulate, orally and in writing, the well as four minors: art, photography, arts cultural and institutional purposes — administration, and music . historical and contemporary — for the • The Department has the following residency creation of art and music . requirement: normally, students majoring • Engage in sophisticated oral or written in art or music take all courses required for communication and critical discussions the major within the department of Art and in which students argue and defend ideas Music . Transfer students must complete and offer new perspectives . a minimum of 16 credit hours within the • Recognize and analyze the significance department . of cultural diversity in the creation of art • Students who pursue a double major or and/or music . combine a major and a minor within the department may not double-count courses . IV. Apply classroom theory and practice to • Students may not take required courses or experiential learning within Boston’s cultural required electives for their major pass/fail . institutions and creative community. In order to pass, students must earn at least Students will: a C- in pass/fail courses in the Department • Understand the role and value of cultural of Art and Music . institutions in society . • Recognize the roles and responsibilities of professionals in cultural institutions .

50 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog • Apply professional values and ethics in Major in Art classes and internships . The major in art includes courses in art history and studio art practice . Students Art and Music Departmental Honors choose either area to emphasize, depending • Students must have a 3 .5 GPA to apply . upon interest and career plans . Either empha- • A thesis-quality research paper or an inde- sis can serve as a foundation for further study pendent study project in art or music would at the graduate level in art history or practice . be eligible . The study of art leads to careers in a wide • Students submit a written proposal to the variety of fields, such as teaching, publishing, faculty supervisor with whom she would arts administration, museum or gallery work, like to work and then to the department for commercial art and design, architecture, city planning, painting, photography, or printmak- approval . Department of Art and Music • Project must be proposed and approved ing, etc . In all of these areas, the major in art by April 15 for completion in the following would profitably be combined with a major fall semester or by October 30th for spring in another area, such as English, history, phi- semester completion . losophy, management, communications, or mathematics . Each student is encouraged to • The student must receive an A grade from augment the required courses with in-depth the professor for the project in order to be study in the liberal arts and additional courses awarded Departmental Honors . in the major; each student works with her advisor to develop a coherent course program ART that will meet her educational goals . Courses in art are designed to strengthen students’ visual literacy, to help them develop Requirements: Students are required to take a broad knowledge base, and to hone key 28 semester hours in art, exclusive of the creative and communication skills necessary independent learning requirements . Students to their professional success . Studio courses will choose an emphasis in art history or art focus on the direct practice of art making and studio . visual analysis, encouraging students both in their creative thinking and technical profi- Art History Track ciency . Through art history, students explore There is no strict sequence in which art the cultural, political, and social contexts in history courses must be taken, although the which art has been produced and displayed, introductory courses ART 141 and 142 are nor- and expand their writing and analytic skills . mally taken first . Arts administration courses engage students with contemporary issues and institutions The required courses are: in the cultural community, and build critical, • Five courses in art history . ART 100 is not writing and organizational abilities . Art courses accepted for the major . complement other disciplines in the humani- • Two courses in art practice . The indepen- ties, such as history, English, philosophy, and dent learning requirement may be taken communications . Art majors are strongly in art or another field . urged to include these and other areas in their programs of study and many complete a double major .

2014–2015 51 Studio Art Track • Two or three from the following: • Students must take five courses in studio art ART/COMM 232, 237, 239, 256, 230 . and two courses in art history . • Either ART 249 or ART 154 • Students must take at least one of the fol- lowing studio art courses: ART 111, ART 112, Minor in Music ART 138, and/or ART 139 . A minor in music consists of four music history/theory courses and one elective • Students must take one 200 or 300 level in music history, theory, or performance . course . Normally, at least two courses must be at • The remaining three studio courses are elec- the 200 level or above . A minimum of twelve tives . semester hours must be taken within the • One of the two art history courses must be department to complete a minor in music . ART 154 OR ART 244; the other course is an elective . ART 100 is not accepted for the COURSES major . • The independent learning requirement may Art Studio Courses be taken in art or another field . ART 111 Draw What You See (M1) (F, S) Minors in Art 4 sem . hrs . Drawing requires developing awareness of The Department of Art and Music offers four how and what you see - perceptually, person- minors in art as listed below . For transfer stu- ally and culturally . In this introductory course, dents, minimum of eight semester hours must students develop formal/technical skills, learn be taken within the department to complete a to use various wet and dry media and drawing

Department of Art and Music minor in art, arts administration, or photogra- processes, and stretch the imagination while phy . exploring the complexity of vision . Requires no previous studio experience . Kiely, Lynch, Minor in Art Hamilton . An art minor may emphasize either studio ART 112 Color Studio (M1) (F, S) art or art history: 4 sem . hrs . • Art History: Students must take four art This introductory studio course immerses you history courses and one of the following in the evocative and complex world of color studio art courses: ART 111, ART 112, ART and its applications in art, design, and culture . 138, or ART 139 . Students learn color theory and develop techni- cal, perceptual, and conceptual skills through • Studio Art: Students must take four studio hands-on weekly assignments, both formal and art courses, one of which must be ART experimental . Working in paint and mixed media, 111, ART 112, ART 138, and/or ART 139 you will explore the interdependent relationship plus one art history course . between color and issues of visual communica- tion . Requires no previous experience, although • ART 100 is accepted for the art minor ART 111 is strongly encouraged . Kiely, Lynch, Minor in Arts Administration Ranganathan . See page 59 . ART 117 Printmaking (M1) (F) 4 sem . hrs . Minor in Photography Presents a variety of basic printmaking pro- A minor in photography requires five cesses including wood block, drypoint etching, courses from the following: stenciling, embossing, and monotypes . These • ART/COMM 138 and/or 139 techniques will be used to explore the transforma- tion of drawings, designs, and ideas into prints . Popinchalk .

52 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog ART 119 Sculpture (M1) (F) ment, and more conceptual interpretations . Kiely, 4 sem . hrs . Ryskin . Introduces students to hands-on experience with the design and creation of small abstract and rep- ART 211 Drawing II: Contemporary Visions resentational sculpture . Explores a broad range (S) of natural and manufactured materials (such as 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ART 111 or ART 183 or found and neglected objects, cardboard, wire, and consent of the instructor . plaster) to create mobiles, wall hangings, reliefs, Find your voice in drawing! This course builds and freestanding sculptures . Requires no previ- on skills developed in ART 111 or ART 183 and ous studio experience . Lynch, Bresler . emphasizes drawing as a cross-media tool and a conceptual process . Students are introduced ART 121 Artist’s Books (M1) (S) to the use of color and mixed media and experi- 4 sem . hrs . ment with approaches including the perceptual, conceptual, non-objective, narrative, and the

Introduces creative bookmaking as a form of Department of Art and Music visual expression . Addresses the book as an art process-driven, culminating in an independent object . Students will be introduced to several series of related works . Kiely, Lynch . ways of making books, unique construction, and basic hand-printing methods . Emphasizes think- ART 213 Painting: Observation to Expression ing visually about content . Lynch . (M1) (F) 4 sem . hrs . Students are strongly encouraged to ART/COMM 138 The Poetry of Photography have have taken ART 111 or ART 112 . (M1) (F, S) Develop basic painting skills while exploring 4 sem . hrs . the expressive potential of paint . This course Like a poem, the art photograph often uses meta- instructs the beginning painter in the materi- phor, allusion, rhythm, and profound attention als and techniques of painting . Students learn to detail . In this course students learn to create various indirect and direct approaches to paint- artful photographs while acquiring the skills and ing – underpainting, glazing, impasto, wet-in-wet craft of using a 35mm camera, developing black – developing formal, perceptual and critical skills . and white film, and making gelatin silver prints Emphasizes color as it relates to both individual in the darkroom . 35mm cameras are available for expressive concerns and pictorial structure, and students to use for the course . introduces students to examples of historical and Bresler, Kain . contemporary painting . Kiely, Lynch .

ART/COMM 139 Color Photography CSI ART 215 Screen Printing (M1) (S) (M1) (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Students are strongly encour- 4 sem . hrs . aged to have taken ART 111, ART 112, or ART 117 . Observing what’s in front of you is a discipline Teaches various methods of screen printing, akin to a detective solving a mystery . In this including paper and photo emulsion stencils, course students learn to successfully operate direct application of screen painting fluid, as well F = Fall a digital camera (DSLR) and apply camera raw as screen preparation and reclamation . Students S = Spring learn the operation of an exposure unit, various U = Summer and Photoshop to produce dynamic color prints . TC = Travel Our goal is exercising visual and critical thinking registration techniques, and good studio practice . Course 1 = AY 2014– muscles while enlivening personal vision . DSLR Popinchalk . 2015 2 = AY 2015– cameras available for students’ use . Bresler . 2016 ART 216 Screen Printing and Propaganda (S) M = Mode 4 sem hrs . * = Schedule ART 183 Life Drawing (M1) (F) t .b .a . 4 sem . hrs . Introduces students to the silk-screen process Offers a more animated perspective to a spatial and to its historical roots in advertising, promo- environment than ART 111 . Requires no previous tion, and propaganda . Students will learn a variety studio experience and covers techniques and con- of techniques for screen printing as they study cepts that may overlap basic drawing . Includes the way artists, communities, and political groups work with a live model in numerous contexts and have used silkscreen to get their message across explores a broad range of media and techniques . to a wide audience . Popinchalk . Relates the figure to other figures, an environ-

2014–2015 53 ART 222 Collage & Mixed Media (S) ing advanced exposure and printing technique . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ONE of the following Students will work on projects to explore and courses: ART 111, ART 112, ART 183, ART 211, ART deepen their ideas . Black and white photography 213 OR consent of the instructor . in the traditional darkroom . Bresler . Recycle and transform your raw materials into art! This course explores a variety of forms of repre- ART/COMM 239 Art of the Real: sentation from the 1950s to the present, focusing Documentary Photography (F) on collage and mixed media . Students work 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ART/COMM 138 or 139 . with traditional (ex: paint, drawing media) and How do you connect with honest, clear, and non-traditional materials (ex: recycled and found provocative story telling? In this class, students materials) emphasizing experimentation, culmi- engage with the documentary tradition by inves- nating in an independent body of work . Processes tigating cultural, political, ideological, or personal include photomontage, collage, assemblage, topics of their own choosing . Along the way transfer techniques, and appropriation . Kiely . they are encouraged to refine their technical and aesthetic skills . Students work in digital, analog, ART/COMM 230 Special Topics in color or black and white . Bresler . Photography 4 sem . hrs . ART/COMM 256 Approaches in Focusing on a timely theme or methodology in Contemporary Photography (S) contemporary photography, our aim is deepen- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ART/COMM 138 or 139 . ing students’ connection with changes in the From portraits to staged narratives, appropriation medium . Visiting artists as well as field trips to to the conceptual landscape, students explore a galleries and museums strengthen class inves- diverse range of methods and styles . Combining tigations . Students produce a final portfolio of discussions, with visiting artists, field trips to color or black and white prints . Themes and gallery and/or museum exhibitions, students topics for particular semesters will be posted produce a final portfolio of deeply intentional and before registration begins . Bresler . considered photographs . Bresler . Department of Art and Music ART 231 Special Topics in Studio Art ART 331 Special Topics in Studio Art 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: One 100 level course or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: One 200 level course or consent of the instructor . consent of the instructor . Offers students an opportunity for immersion Offers students an opportunity for immersion and and concentrated study in topical themes in advanced study in topical themes in studio art . studio art, resulting in an independent project . Classes incorporate readings, trips to museums/ Themes and topics for particular semesters will galleries and visiting artist talks to develop critical be posted before registration begins . Kiely, Lynch . awareness of the field . Students create a portfo- lio of related works as a final project . Topics or ART 232 Advanced Digital Sandbox (S) themes for a particular semester will be posted in Prereq .: ART 139 . advance of registration . Kiely, Lynch . A playful workshop where students master cutting edge digital techniques and the craft of archival Art History Courses inkjet printing . We investigate a variety of artists’ practices at the forefront of the evolving digital ART 100 Objects and Ideas: A Museum praxis, along with field trips to artist studios, gal- History of Art (M1) (F, S) leries, and museums . Students work on long-term 4 sem . hrs . projects of their choosing, in color or black and Introduces the history of art based on the world- white . Bresler . class museum collections in the Boston area . Includes slide lectures and weekly field trips to ART/COMM 237 Advanced Black and White Boston-area museums and galleries, including Photography (S) the Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard Art Museums, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ART/COMM 138 . the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Gardner Emphasizes the making of fine art photographs Museum, and others . Counts towards the art with attention to the aesthetics of creating minor . Lynch . photographic images in conjunction with learn-

54 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog ART 141 Introduction to Art History: Egypt to contexts in Britain . Topics include classical and The Renaissance (M1) (F-1,2) Assyrian art at the British Museum in relation- 4 sem . hrs . ship to empire building in 18th- and 19th-century Why do cultures and people make art? What does England, portraiture as a document of changing it convey about their beliefs or values and how aristocratic ideals and national identity, and the does it do that visually? What art has survived Victoria and Albert Museum as an example of from ancient times and why? What is the role social reform . Hanni . of female and male artists and patrons in dif- ferent cultures? Students become fluent in the ART 210 Architecture of Boston (F) language of visual art, explore different kinds of 4 sem . hrs . cultural expression and study painting, sculpture, Uses Boston and Cambridge to explore the and architecture from the Egyptian pyramids history and theory of modern and pre-modern to Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling . Includes fre- American and European architecture . Considers such landmarks as Richardson’s revivalist Trinity quent visits to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Department of Art and Music Gardner Museum . Hanni . Church, Pei’s international-style Hancock Tower, and Le Corbusier’s sculptural Carpenter Center ART 142 Introduction to Art History: within the wider context of significant develop- Baroque to the 20th Century (M1) (S-1,2) ment . Lectures and museum and site visits 4 sem . hrs . required, as well as walking tours exploring What do we expect of art? What stories does it Boston as architecture and urban design . Orwig . tell and why? How does it communicate to the viewer through purely visual means? How do we ART/EDUC 205 Thinking Through Art (F) read a work of art? Students learn the language 4 sem . hrs . of western art from 1600 to the 20th century by Examines how viewers and students acquire studying how it looks, and the ideas and values critical thinking skills through their observations it conveys over three centuries in Europe and the and group discussions of art and studies student- United States . Students become familiar with centered learning and the inquiry method of different periods in art, the careers of significant teaching . Students will gain experience in facilitat- artists, and the historical role of women in the ing discussion about works of art based on the production and commissioning of art . Uses the Visual Thinking Strategies method developed by collections of the Museum of Fine Arts and the a Harvard psychologist and a museum educator . Gardner Museum for class visits and discussions, Students will study the theoretical underpinnings as well as for individual study of the original to VTS and will acquire practical experience in works of art on view . Hanni . using the method . Group work, classroom obser- vation, guest speakers, and visits to the Gardner ART 154 Contemporary Art (M1) (F-1,2) Museum and Museum of Fine Arts are included 4 sem . hrs . in the work for this course . No experience in art Examines art from 1945 to the present with or art history is necessary . Grohe . emphasis on the changing nature of the art F = Fall object, role of the artist, and audience for art in ART 241 Special Topics in Art History S = Spring 4 sem . hrs . U = Summer the second half of the 20th century . Emphasizes TC = Travel primarily, but not exclusively, American art with Provides in-depth study of a geographical area, Course 1 = AY 2014– attention to emerging awareness of feminism, historic period, or particular theme . Uses seminar 2015 format to equip students with increased facility in 2 = AY 2015– multiculturalism, and postmodern critical influ- 2016 ences . Hopkins . visual analysis, art history research methods, indi- M = Mode vidual research, bibliographic study, and critical * = Schedule t .b .a . [ART 174 (TC) Collecting Culture: evaluation . Topics for particular semesters will be Perspectives on Art Collections in Britain posted in advance of registration . Hanni, Hole . (M1) 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2015 .] Studies significant collections of art and antiqui- ties in museums, galleries, and country houses in and around London, how they were formed, and their relationship to changing social and political

2014–2015 55 ART 243 Art in Europe: Romanticism, ART 246 Art in the Age of Rembrandt (M1) Impressionism, Expressionism (F) (S) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Students explore the social and political con- Why is Rembrandt so important in western art? texts that underpin tremendous changes in art What characterizes his work and how is it influ- throughout the 19th century in Europe . The class enced by the art and culture of Europe at the will ask why artists turned to different subject time? This course broadly explores Dutch paint- matter and new ways of expressing themselves, ing during the 17th century, with emphasis on the how these transformations influenced what the special development of realism, secular subjects, public came to expect of art and how artists a new kind of art market and enhanced opportu- assumed a different role in modern society nities for women artists . Rembrandt is considered than they had previously held . The course looks in the context of his time, compared with his con- in depth at the development of 19th-century temporaries, and discussed as both an innovator Romanticism, French Impressionism, and and a traditionalist . Students will work closely Expressionism . Includes artists such as Turner, with the collections at the Museum of Fine Arts Monet, Cassatt, Van Gogh, and Gauguin . Includes and the Gardner Museum . Hanni . class visits and individual study from works of art at the Museum of Fine Arts . Hanni, Hole ART 247 Art, Women and the Italian Renaissance (F) [ART 244 20th-Century Art (S) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Students are strongly encour- Was the Italian Renaissance a period of oppor- aged, but not required to take ART 100, 141, or tunity, new perspectives and changing values for 142 . Not offered in 2014-2015] women? In what ways did women participate in Explores cubism, surrealism, abstraction, the creation and commissioning of art? What and feminism in modern art . Considers the roles did they play as the subjects of art? What motivations behind these movements and historical ideas influenced the places women their relationship to social and technological inhabited in Renaissance society? Students will Department of Art and Music changes, as well as to long-standing traditions explore historical, social, and religious develop- of art history . Augments investigation of paint- ments during the Renaissance as they influenced ings, sculpture, and photography with readings women’s roles in society, including as writers, about and by artists such as Picasso, Duchamp, humanists, artists, and patrons of art . Students Magritte, Kahlo, Krasner, and Pollock . Uses local will become familiar with significant artists of museums for further study . Hanni, Hole the period, male and female, as they build their knowledge of the key ideas, values and practices ART 245 American Art (M1) (F) of the period 1400-1600 in Italy . Class visits and 4 sem . hrs . individual study of the works from this period Studies painting, photography, sculpture, and at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Gardner architecture from the colonial period to the 20th Museum . Hanni . century . Considers how the nation during various historical periods defined and presented itself [ART 248 Women and Art (S) through art . Explores the experiences of women 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Students are strongly encour- artists in America and the role of the U .S . in the aged, but not required, to take ART 100, 141, or international art world . Investigates themes of 142 . Not offered in 2014-2015 ]. portraiture, landscape, and the development of Surveys paintings, sculpture, photography, and modernism . Examines artists such as Copley, architecture by women artists from medieval Sargent, Homer, Cassatt, and O’Keeffe at the times to the present, analyzes the representations Museum of Fine Arts . Hole . of women in the visual arts, and introduces theo- retical issues related to feminist theory and the place of women in an expanding canon . Examines the contributions of artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Eva Hesse, Lee Krasner, and Cindy Sherman . Hole .

56 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog ART 249 History of Photography (M1) (F-1) ART 343 Special Topics in Art History (S) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Students will explore the diverse reasons for Provides in-depth examination of a geographi- and shapes of photography’s development and cal area, time period, or theme . Uses a seminar popularity from the mid 19th to the 21st century, format to equip students with greater facility in as they explore how photographic technology visual analysis, art historical methodologies, bib- has changed in response to conceptual demands liographic study, individual research, and critical from photographers and viewers and how expec- evaluation . Topics for particular semesters will be tations of photography have transformed over posted in advance of registration . Hanni, Hole . time . The course considers the dialogue between painting and photography now and in the past, as ART 347 Art of the Gardner Museum (S) well as the genres of portraiture, landscape, docu- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Requires consent of instruc- mentary, and photojournalism . Hanni . tor . Students are strongly advised to have

completed at least one art history course prior to Department of Art and Music [ART 251 African Art: 3000 BC to the Present enrolling in 347 . (M1) Examines the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2015 .] in depth: the woman responsible for its exis- Introduces African art from 3000 BC through tence, the cultural contexts in which it was the present, including Egyptian, Ashanti, Benin, formed around the turn of the century, and those Dogon, Bambara, Ife, and Ethiopian art, as well in which it exists today . Through readings and as art from other African cultures . Includes guest course meetings at the museum, this upper-level speakers (artists, historians, curators, etc .) and seminar explores the spectacular collections at visits to museums . Staff . the Museum . Gardner’s unique vision for dis- playing art in her palace, as well as the roles of ART 252 Arts of China and Japan (M1) (S-1) various departments, and the challenges of being 4 sem . hrs . an idiosyncratic museum in 21st century America . Introduces the cultures of Japan and China Hanni . through a study of painting, sculpture, and architecture . Considers stylistic developments ART 349 Directed Study (F, S) and regional and historical characteristics in 4 sem . hrs . the context of the social, religious, and politi- Directed study addresses coursework required cal history of these countries . Makes use of for the major or degree not being offered for- the superb Asian collection at the Museum of mally that semester . Students work under the Fine Arts for an important opportunity to study close supervision of a faculty member . Consent firsthand a wide variety of Asian art . Cloutier- is required for a directed study, which does not Blazzard . count toward the independent learning require- ment . Staff . [ART 255 African American Art (M1)

4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2015 .] ART 350 Independent Study (F, S) F = Fall Surveys the history of African American art with a 4 sem . hrs . Staff . S = Spring U = Summer strong emphasis on the contributions of African TC = Travel people to American culture, including special ART/MUS 370 Internship in Art or Music Course 1 = AY 2014– attention to the role of African people in devel- (F, S) 2015 2 = AY 2015– oping world art . Includes tours of museums, 4 or 8 sem . hrs . 2016 galleries, artists’ studios, and other institutions Offers students hands-on experience in an M = Mode * = Schedule involved in the arts . Staff . arts organization such as a gallery, museum, t .b .a . music program, concert hall, or arts nonprofit . Internship sites are selected in consultation with advisor based on interest and learning goals . Staff .

2014–2015 57 Interdisciplinary Major in Arts Music Administration MUS 120 Introduction to Music: The Middle Ages to Early Romanticism The Department of Art and Music offers this MUS 121 Introduction to Music: Early interdepartmental major in conjunction with Romanticism to the Present the Department of Communications and the AADM 143 State of the Arts: An Introduction Program in Management . The major provides to Arts Administration an opportunity for students to prepare for AADM 390 Arts in the Community careers in the arts, including management, public relations, promotion and marketing, Three electives in music history, theory, or budgeting, art or music editing in museums or performance publishing houses, and management of public and corporate art activity, foundations, art gal- Communications Track leries, and concert halls . A student may choose COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across the courses in art or music, depending upon her Media strengths and interests . Internship experience COMM 186 Introduction to Public Relations in one of these areas is an integral part of the and Marketing Communications major . The major offers a choice of emphasis COMM 281 Writing for Public Relations and in either management or communications . Integrated Marketing Departmental advising assists students in Communications selecting the track appropriate for their career And two of the following courses: goals . COMM 120 Communications Media COMM 121 Visual Communication Requirements: Students are required to take COMM 123 Communications Technologies Department of Art and Music 52 semester hours, including 32 in the art or COMM 124 Media, Messages, Society music department and 20 in either manage- COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design: ment or communications as listed below . Principles and Practices (requires COMM 123) Art COMM 220 Video Production Two out of four studio courses; students COMM 244 Web I: Design for the World cannot choose both ART/COMM 138 and Wide Web (requires COMM 210) ART/COMM 139 . COMM 260 Journalism (requires COMM 122) ART 111 Draw What You See COMM 262 Media Convergence ART 112 Color Studio COMM 310 Feature Writing (requires COMM ART/ The Poetry of Photography 122) COMM 138 ART/ Color Photography CSI Business Track COMM 139 MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and Management In addition: MGMT 221 Project Management ART 141 Introduction to Art History: Egypt to The Renaissance MGMT 234 Organizational Communication and Behavior ART 142 Introduction to Art History: Baroque to the 20th Century MGMT 238 Managing Your Venture’s Financial Bottom Line AADM 143 State of the Arts: An Introduction to Arts Administration MGMT 250 Marketing AADM 390 Arts in the Community One elective in art history

58 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Recommended: COURSES ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics AADM 143 State of the Arts: An Introduction MATH 118 Introductory Statistics to Arts Administration (M1) (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Studies cultural organizations, their functions, Marketing Track and their role in a changing society . Instruction MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and emphasizes backstage and firsthand exposure to Management visual and performing arts organizations through MGMT 250 Principles of Marketing site visits, guest lecturers, readings, and discus- sion . Topics include the multicultural arena, public art, and the management of visual and And three of the following courses: performing arts institutions . Hole .

MGMT 230 Why We Buy Department of Art and Music MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value AADM 253 Special Topics in Arts MGMT 232A Strategic Marketing Administration (S) Communications I: Advertising 4 sem . hrs . Focuses on a particular theme or methodology in MGMT 232B Strategic Marketing arts administration and offers in-depth explora- Communications II: National tion and development of expertise in the field . Student Ad Competition Hole . MGMT 233 Developing Customer Relationships AADM 236 Arts Administration Institute/ MGMT 348 The Sustainable Supply Chain New York City (S) MGMT 394 Comparative Retail Strategies 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of instructor . Offers firsthand experience of the rich cultural landscape of a major urban center in a four-week Recommended: on-site experiential program that focuses on the ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics following questions: What new relationships are ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics emerging between art markets, philanthropy, MATH 118 Introductory Statistics public funding, and nonprofit arts organiza- tions? What is the nature of “the public trust” in the art world of the 21st century? How do arts Minor in Arts Administration organizations balance tradition and change in a An arts administration minor may empha- multicultural and global environment? What roles size either music or art AND management or do arts administrators play in linking the arts to communications . their audiences? Combines readings, research activities, guest speakers, and visits to events and • AADM 143 and one other AADM course programs . Hole . F = Fall S = Spring • Two art history or two music history courses U = Summer • One course from the following: COMM 122, AADM 390 Internship and Seminar: Arts in TC = Travel the Community (S-1,2) Course COMM 186, MGMT 100, and MGMT 110 1 = AY 2014– 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. AADM 143 or consent of the 2015 2 = AY 2015– instructor . 2016 Provides an integrated seminar and internship M = Mode * = Schedule experience for students in arts administration . t .b .a . Combines academic and experiential learning in a professional context . Includes internships in museums, galleries, or concert halls, theater com- panies, or other institutions involved in the arts . Reading and writing assignments explore issues related to nonprofit arts management . Hole .

2014–2015 59 MUSIC Majors in Music Music by its very nature absorbs prevailing Majors offered in music include arts admin- musical, social, and expressive influences from istration, and a music major with a music many diverse cultures, thereby becoming truly history or an applied music (performance) international in spirit . Courses in music are track . The study of music can lead to careers in designed as cultural enrichment for students a wide variety of fields, including teaching, per- whose principal interests are in other disci- formance, arts administration, music editing plines and for students pursuing a major in and publishing, recording, programming for music . Music courses develop the student’s radio and television broadcasts, etc . The major ability to listen intelligently to a wide spectrum in music would be enriched if combined with of music from many traditions . The introduc- a major in another area, such as English, com- tory courses present a general appreciation of munications, management, or history . music by exploring traditional Western music as well as the music of non-Western cultures . Requirements: Students are required to com- Such experience is extremely beneficial to a plete 32 semester hours in one of the tracks liberal arts education and will enhance the listed below . student’s creative work and performance in the humanities, science, and other professional Applied Music Track areas . It also provides an excellent background • Four applied music courses . for more specialized offerings . There is no • One course in music theory . strict sequence in which music courses must • One course in music history and literature . be taken; however, the introductory courses (MUS 120 or 121) are normally taken first . • Two electives chosen from music history or

Department of Art and Music theory courses, depending upon interest . Students who take MUS 349 Directed Study at the New England Conservatory are required to take MUS 110, 111, 120, or 121 before or at Music History Track the same time as their first semester of applied • Four music history courses (two at the 200 music . Depending upon the student’s musical level) . background and with the permission of the • One course in theory or theoretical studies . instructor, it is possible to fulfill the course • One applied music course . requirement for MUS 349 Directed Study with • Two electives chosen from music history, any Simmons music history or theory course . theory, or applied studies, depending upon A student’s musical and technical proficiency interest . with any instrument or voice should be at an intermediate level or above . Therefore, a Interdisciplinary Major and Minor in consultation with the music faculty is neces- Arts Administration sary before registration can be completed . The The Department of Art and Music offers an department welcomes students wishing to interdepartmental major in arts administration develop joint majors with other departments; with an emphasis in music . Information con- such students should consult with the music cerning this major begins on page 58 . A minor faculty about ways to integrate their interests . in arts administration is also offered . See page 59 .

60 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Minor in Music The Simmons College Concert Choir A music minor consists of four music Danica Buckley, Music Director history/theory courses and one elective The Simmons College Concert Choir is a in music history, theory, or performance . 30- to 40-voice women’s chorus open to all Normally, at least two courses must be at the women in the Simmons community, includ- 200 level or above . A minimum of 12 semester ing undergraduate, graduate, and continuing hours must be taken within the department to education students, as well as faculty and staff . complete a minor in music . Rehearsals begin in September and January and take place once a week . The Concert Choir Other Programs prepares two programs each year, performing one major concert at the end of each semester, as well as with the New England Philharmonic The New England Conservatory of Department of Art and Music Music Orchestra in Spring semester as invited . The Performance studies and theoretical repertoire includes classical music written for courses regularly offered at the New England women’s voices from the Renaissance to the Conservatory of Music may be elected for 20th century . Some choral singing experience credit by qualified students . Under the pro- is helpful, but not necessary . visions of an inter-institutional agreement between the New England Conservatory of Minor in Performing Arts Music and Simmons College, duly enrolled The Colleges of the Fenway minor in per- students at Simmons College may elect to forming arts integrates performing experiences include in their programs for full credit certain with classroom study of the performing arts: courses normally offered by the conservatory, dance, music, theater, and performance art . subject to certain specified conditions, the The minor includes study, observation, and details of which should be obtained from the practice of the performing arts . It consists Department of Art and Music . A Simmons of Introduction to Performing Arts, three student who wishes to pursue a course at the discipline-specific courses (dance, music and conservatory must be recommended by the theater), and one upper-level course, as well as music faculty at Simmons College . The student three semesters of an approved performance will then be referred to the New England ensemble . Contact Professor Gregory Slowik, Conservatory of Music . Simmons College and the Simmons College performing arts advisor, the New England Conservatory reserve the for more information . right to determine whether prerequisites for the course in question have been met and F = Fall COURSES S = Spring whether the student is fully qualified to pursue U = Summer TC = Travel the course elected . Please see addtional infor- MUS 110 The Language of Music (M1) (F) Course 4 sem . hrs . 1 = AY 2014– mation found under MUS 349 Directed Study 2015 on page 63 . Introduces the language of music in non-Western 2 = AY 2015– and Western traditions . Discusses musical nota- 2016 M = Mode tion and terminology, tonal melodic singing and * = Schedule hearing, meter, rhythmic practice, and beginning t .b .a . concepts of harmony . Provides a beneficial back- ground for other music courses . Slowik .

2014–2015 61 MUS 111 How Music Works (S) MUS 125 The Symphony (M1) (F) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs Discusses the music of numerous cultures and Enhances the listener’s appreciation of sym- stylistic periods and their function within various phonic music: symphonic trends from pre-classic societies . Introduces examples of nontraditional through the 20th century, development of orches- notation leading to discussions and analysis of tral instruments and symphonic forms, and diverse compositions . Requires a basic under- historical and biographical information about standing of music notation and familiarity with each composition and composer . Integrates live the keyboard . Reviews and strengthens concepts concerts by the Boston Symphony Orchestra from MUS 110 . Note: MUS 110 and 111 are in Symphony Hall and by the New England designed in sequence, but may be taken sepa- Philharmonic Orchestra . Slowik . rately . Slowik . [MUS 130 (TC) Music in Austria: the MUS 120 Introduction to Music: The Middle Imperial Legacy (M1) Ages to Early Romanticism (M1) (F) 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2015 .] 4 sem . hrs . Examines the lives of Haydn, Mozart, and Music conveys many emotions, from the most Beethoven . Beginning in Salzburg, we study intimate expression to breathtaking grandeur . It compositions by Mozart and other composers of may transport the listener to a distant time or a Salzburg and attend performances in 18th-century foreign land . Music has been used as a political houses, churches, and palaces where these com- tool, an adornment to religious experiences and posers worked on a daily basis . Then our venue for pure enjoyment . This survey of music con- changes to Vienna which offers an opportunity centrates on listening to and appreciating a wide to experience the energy of a great city that has variety of musical styles . Important goals of this been a musical and political capital for centuries . course include developing an understanding of Day trips include the lakes region of Salzburg, the a diverse body of music, various compositional Austrian Alps, and museums and historic sites . styles and the role music played within society; Slowik . Department of Art and Music from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, to Bach, Mozart, and early Beethoven . Slowik . [MUS 141 Mozart: The Man and His Music (M1) (S) MUS 121 Introduction to Music: Early 4 sem . hrs . Romanticism to the Present (M1) (S) Focuses on Mozart’s life and music primarily by 4 sem . hrs . studying his compositions . Develops an under- Music conveys many emotions, from the most standing of the structure of the music as well as intimate expression to breathtaking grandeur . It Mozart’s relationship with 18th century Vienna . may transport the listener to a distant time or a Discusses the effect of the Enlightenment upon foreign land . Music has been used as a political the aristocracy, the church, and the musician . tool, an adornment to religious experiences and Requires no previous background in music . for pure enjoyment . This survey of music con- Slowik . centrates on listening to and appreciating a wide variety of musical styles . Important goals of this [MUS 165 Music in Film (M1) (S) course include developing an understanding of 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2015 .] a diverse body of music, various compositional Introduces the unique art of music for film . styles and the role music played within society, Screens films representing various eras and cul- from the influence of non-Western cultures on tures and explores the film score . Presents genres international music, such as African and Asiatic, including adventure, drama, musical, science works of women composers, jazz, and musical fiction, and animated films . Studies music by the theater . Slowik . greatest film composers, including Max Steiner, Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, and others . Slowik .

62 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog [MUS 222 Music in America (M1) (F) MUS 239 The Music That Changed the 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2015 .] World (M1) (F) Introduces America’s multicultural musical 4 sem . hrs . tradition, including Native American, African Studies the highly diversified gathering of artists, American, and Hispanic contributions, with writers, and musicians in Paris at the dawn of consideration of related material such as paint- the 20th century . Examines the music, art, and ing, sculpture, architecture, dance, and literature . literature of these fascinating people . Topics Gives special attention to work songs, jazz, blues, include Debussy and Impressionism, Stravinsky ragtime, concert repertoire, and musical theater and Picasso, influences of African culture, Paris and their influence upon European cultures . International Exhibition, Gertrude Stein, Proust, Slowik . and others . Slowik .

[MUS 232 Bach to Beethoven: Music in the MUS 349 Directed Study (F,S)

18th Century (M1) 4 sem . hrs . Department of Art and Music 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-2015 .] Private lessons with faculty of the New England Surveys music and related disciplines in the Conservatory . Requires musical and technical 18th century . Discusses great changes in society, ability at an intermediate level or above on an contact with non-Western countries and the musi- instrument or voice to be studied . Department cian’s place within society . Topics include Bach approval is required . Slowik . and Handel, E . Jacquet de la Guerre, Haydn and Mozart, the American and French Revolutions, MUS 350 Independent Study (F, S) Voltaire, Jefferson, and others . Slowik . 4 sem . hrs . Individualized projects at an advanced level . MUS 234 The Romantic Century (M1) (S) Slowik . 4 sem . hrs . In the midst of the chaos of the Napoleonic Wars MUS/ART 370 Internship (F, S) and other upheavals during the 19th century, 4 sem . hrs . music in Europe changed dramatically . Balance Refer to ART 370 . Staff . and symmetry in music favored by the Classical composers were replaced by works containing a wealth and depth of extreme emotion and romance . Students study the revolutionary power in Beethoven’s works, the rise of the Bohemian artist, and the passion and drama of Italian Grand Opera . Asiatic cultures such as Japan and Bali, the rise of nationalism as people struggle against the domination of empires, and a quirky fascination with the macabre are important influences on composers and their music . In F = Fall addition, we study significant compositions by S = Spring U = Summer Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel and TC = Travel American composer Amy Beach . Slowik . Course 1 = AY 2014– 2015 2 = AY 2015– 2016 M = Mode * = Schedule t .b .a .

2014–2015 63 • Accelerated five year programs: BS Biology/ Department of Biology MS Nutrition, BS Exercise Science/MS Nutrition, or BS Public Health/MS Nutrition D . Bruce Gray, Chair and Associate Professor (jointly offered with Nutrition Department in Mary Owen, Professor School of Health Studies) . Jane Lopilato, Associate Professor • Certification for teaching biology at the Elizabeth Scott, Associate Professor middle school and secondary school levels is Maria Abate, Assistant Professor also possible by enrollment in the education Randi Lite, Associate Professor of Practice department . Charlotte Russell, Senior Lecturer For further information about the Biology Jyl Richards, Laboratory Manager Department or the Premedical Program refer Tracy Machcinski, Laboratory Supervisor to the Simmons College Webiste . Victoria Galloway, Administrative Assistant Departmental Honors The department’s offerings are designed to The Department of Biology offers the oppor- help students develop an understanding of the tunity for students in any of our six majors scope and the specialties of biology, as well as and education track to receive Departmental an appreciation of modern biological trends . Honors upon graduation . Students who have An inquiry-based approach is utilized in the earned an outstanding GPA in Simmons laboratory components of biology courses; biology courses (minimum of six required) this experience is integral to a student’s under- and who receive an A in Bio 355 (Senior Thesis standing of scientific principles and allows in Biology) will receive Departmental Honors the student to apply critical thinking, problem in Biology . The designation of Departmental Department of Biology solving, and creativity in approaching scien- Honors will appear on the student’s transcript . tific problems . Undergraduate preparation in biology may lead to career opportunities Departmental Recognition in university, hospital, government and com- This designation in Biology is given to those mercial laboratories in areas such as animal seniors whom the department considers and plant physiology, developmental and to have completed outstanding work in the evolutionary biology, genetics and molecular department . Such recognition is included on biology, neurobiology, cell biology, biochemis- the student’s transcript . try, microbiology, immunology, ecology, marine biology, public health, and biotechnology . The Major in Biology curriculum also prepares students for graduate Biology is the study of life and includes study in biology, medicine, dentistry, veterinary a broad range of biological disciplines . science, and allied health careers . Cooperation Undergraduate women are well-prepared for with other departments in the College provides graduate studies and careers with a strong opportunities for joint programs, such as foundation in biological principles and interdisciplinary majors .The following is a list methodology as a result of the department’s of majors and programs offered by the Biology student centered classroom, laboratory, and Department: research experiences . For students desiring a • Biology broad education in the life sciences, ranging • Biochemistry from the molecular and cellular level to that • Environmental Science of populations and ecosystems, this major • Exercise Science provides maximum flexibility in preparation for • Neuroscience and Behavior careers in biology, biotechnology, and related • Public Health fields; it also serves as excellent preparation for

64 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog graduate and professional schools . Education Track This track is recommended for students Requirements: Students planning a program in majoring in elementary school education who biology satisfy the core requirements by taking desire a general science background the following courses: with an emphasis in biology . It is not recom- Year 1: mended for students planning on graduate BIOL 113 General Biology school or research careers . Students BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology wishing to teach on the secondary level must take the courses detailed above to fulfill the Year 2: major in biology . BIOL 222 Animal Physiology BIOL 225 Cell Biology Requirements: Students taking the educa- Year 3: tion track should enroll in BIOL 113 General BIOL 336 Genetics Biology and CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: To complete the minimum requirements,

Inorganic in their first year . In subsequent Department of Biology students must take three additional courses years, students should enroll in four biology in biology, at least two of which must be courses numbered above 200, one of which numbered 300 or higher . In the senior year, should be either BIOL 245 Principles of students must satisfy their independent study Ecology or BIOL 333 Marine Biology . Students requirement by taking two semesters of BIOL must also take BIOL/PHYS 103 Great 350, BIOL 355 or BIOL 370 . Discoveries in Science and any two of the fol- Prerequisites: Students are required to take lowing: CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: CHEM 111 or 113, 114, and 225 as well as Organic, NUTR 111 Fundamentals of Nutrition MATH 120 or Math 118 (or Math 227 or Math Science, or PHYS 105 Science and Technology 229) . Students interested in medical or dental in the Everyday World: The Way Things Work . school or in pursuing graduate study in certain The independent learning requirement can areas of biology should plan to include addi- be satisfied by successfully completing EDUC tional courses in CHEM 226, MATH 121, and a 382 Practicum: Elementary School (Grades year of physics . Students interested in careers 1–6) or two semesters of BIOL 350 or BIOL in dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, 370 . veterinary medicine, and the allied health pro- fessions should consult the health professions Joint Major in Biochemistry advisor, Professor Bruce Gray, Department of The major in biochemistry is jointly admin- Biology . istered by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry and is approved by the American Minor in Biology Chemical Society . The rapidly growing field of A minor in biology requires BIOL 113 General biochemistry involves the application of biolog- Biology and four additional courses in biology, ical and chemical concepts and techniques to all of which must be designated BIOL and the understanding of life processes such as the numbered 200 or above . Students should determination of hereditary traits, utilization of contact the department chairperson to discuss energy, propagation of nerve signals, and the course selection . molecular basis of physiological and pharma- No more than two courses can be counted cological phenomena . from transfer credits; these must be approved Biochemists are involved in agriculture, by the department chairperson . medical research, biotechnology, nutritional research, and other areas at the interface of chemistry and biology . Students majoring in

2014–2015 65 biochemistry will be well equipped for profes- CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics sions in research and industry, as well as the CHEM 345 Biochemistry pursuit of graduate study in biochemistry, 300-level elective in biology or chemistry medicine, genetics, and other related fields . Senior Year 300-level elective in chemistry or biology Requirements: The program consists of a core of chemistry and biology courses beginning Biochemistry majors do their independent in the first year and continuing for the first study research either in chemistry (CHEM three years, a choice of two 300-level elective 355) or in biology (BIOL 350 or BIOL 355) . If courses in chemistry and/or biology, and a registered for CHEM 355, biochemistry majors one-year independent study project culmi- must also register for CHEM 390 Chemistry nating in a thesis . In addition, there are six Seminar . prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, cal- culus, and physics . Joint Major in Environmental The following list of requirements includes Science both the core and the prerequisite courses . A Environmental science is a joint major student may find it convenient to take MATH offered by the Departments of Biology and 120 and/or MATH 121 during the summer . The Chemistry . This major recognizes the impor- advanced biochemistry lab, CHEM 347, pro- tance of environmental problems in the vides an opportunity to learn more advanced contemporary world and the expansion of techniques in biotechnology . career opportunities as well as graduate pro- grams in this area . Environmental science Graduate School Preparation is a broad interdisciplinary field working to

Department of Biology To meet the ACS standards described above understand the interactions among physi- under chemistry major, biochemistry majors cal, chemical, biological, and human factors . must include two additional 300-level chem- A comprehensive understanding of how the istry electives chosen from CHEM 341, CHEM environment functions and the influence of 343, CHEM 346, CHEM 347, or CHEM 348 . human actions has the potential for improved Majors are also urged to take a physiology conservation, sustainable development, and course such as Bio 222 . restoration of natural resources . Concerns about environmental degradations are ever Requirements: more pressing in the 21st century and have First Year led to a growing demand for specialists in this BIOL 113 General Biology field as well as programs to train these special- BIOL 221 Microbiology ists . CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry Tracks CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I There are two tracks within the Environmental MATH 120 Calculus I Science major: 1) the Environmental Biology MATH 121 Calculus II Track, which emphasizes both laboratory and field component as well as broad inter- Sophomore Year disciplinary alternatives (see description of BIOL 225 Cell Biology Environmental Biology Track below), and 2) CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II the Environmental Chemistry Track, which CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis emphasizes an analytical laboratory approach PHYS 112, 113 Fundamentals of Physics to environmental problems (see Chemistry Junior Year Department for details on Environmental BIOL 337 Molecular Biology Chemistry Track) .

66 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Biology Track BIOL 345 Tropical Marine Biology (Field study travel) First Year BIOL 347 Human Development and BIOL 113 General Biology (M4) Genetics CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology Science HON 308 Sustainabilty and Global Warming Sophomore Year SURV 150 Overview of Surveying Technology MATH 118 Introductory Statistics (Wentworth) – GIS Skills (or Math 227 or Math 229) MATH 120 Calculus I BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis or BIOL 221 Microbiology NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics I CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics II Department of Biology or CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I Junior Year Three elective courses from the Arts and BIOL 245 Ecology* Humanities course list: ENVI 201 Environmental Forum (2 ART 245 American Art credits)** ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and Senior Year Resource Use BIOL 322 Evolution* ECON 239 Government Regulation of PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics* Industry ECON 247 Environmental Economics *Please note these courses are offered every HIST 205 Global Environmental History other year . Take care to plan course sequence MGMT 224 Socially-Minded Leadership accordingly POLS 101 Introduction to American Politics **This course is offered through the Colleges POLS 102 Introduction to International of the Fenway and may be listed as CR-101 Politics POLS 217 American Public Policy Electives POLS 220 International Organization and In consultation with and with approval of the Law Environmental Biology concentration advisor, SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society the student selects a total of five electives in SOCI 245 International Health addition to the core courses . With approval of SOCI 267 Globalization the concentration advisor courses not included in this list can be selected as electives if Independent Learning consistent with the student’s subfield concen- This all-College independent learning tration . requirement (eight semester hours) is usually met in the senior year in either the biology Two elective courses from the Science list: (at department through BIOL 350 Independent least one at the 300-level) Laboratory Research, BIOL 355 Thesis, or BIOL BIOL 222 Animal Physiology 370 Internship or in the chemistry department BIOL 333 Marine Biology through CHEM 350 Independent Study in BIOL 336 Genetics Chemistry . BIOL 340 Plant Biology or BIOL 107 Plants and Society

2014–2015 67 Chemistry Track provides hands on experience in the health/ fitness industry tied to core academic prepa- First Year ration in the science of exercise and health . BIOL 113 General Biology Students of exercise science will have the CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry requisite coursework for graduate programs in or CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Physical Therapy, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Inorganic Kinesiology, and Exercise Science . Graduates CHEM 226 Qualitative Analysis of an exercise science program may work in MATH 120 Calculus I commercial fitness centers, health clubs, com- MATH 121 Calculus II munity centers, corporate wellness programs, Sophomore Year and nonprofit health promotion organiza- MATH 118 Introductory Statistics tions . They may lead group exercise sessions, CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I personal training sessions, and create and PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I manage programs and facilities . PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II Junior Year Exercise Science Major BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental Majors will complete four pre-requisite Science courses, a core consisting of ten courses plus or BIOL 245 Ecology two electives spread out across their four ENVI 201 Environmental Forum years . All majors are required to have CPR and CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming First Aid Certifications by the end of the junior or HON 308 Sustainability and Global year . The suggested sequence for core courses Warming is:

Department of Biology or CHEM 331 Thermodynamics First Year SeniorYear BIOL 113 General Biology PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics (2 credits) (prereq . for BIOL 246) CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar (1 credit) CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic Electives (8 credits) (prereq . for BIOL 231) Choose two: CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II (prereq . for BIOL 231) CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Sophomore Year CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I Independent Learning BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II This all-College independent learning BIOL 246 Foundations in Exercise and requirement (eight semester hours) is usually Health met in the senior year in either the biology MATH 118 Introductory Statistics department through BIOL 350 Independent (or Math 227 or Math 229) Laboratory Research, BIOL 355 Thesis, or BIOL PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological 370 Internship or in the chemistry department Science through CHEM 350 Independent Study in NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science Chemistry . Junior Year

Exercise Science Program SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and Prescription This program provides a challenging edu- PSYC 232 Health Psychology cational experience for students who wish BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology to pursue health/fitness careers . The major

68 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics I MATH 118 Introductory Statistics (prereq . for SNHS 362) SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and CPR with AED Training at Heartsaver level Prescription (Health Care Provider level for DPT students) Elective from the Exercise Science list . First Aid Certification For further information about the program in exercise science, contact Professor Randi Lite Senior Year (Department of Biology) . Students planning BIOL 370 Internship (8 credits) to attend medical, dental, or veterinary school BIOL 362 Kinesiology should contact Professor Bruce Gray, Health Elective from list Professions Advisor (Department of Biology), Elective from list as early as possible to be sure to incorporate the courses required for admission to these For Students in the Accelerated Physical professional schools . Therapy program: PT 602 and 603 Integrated Clinical

Experience (2 credit) and PT 610 and 612/650 Joint Major in Neuroscience and Department of Biology Research Methods and Applying Research Behavior to Practice (5 credit) are equivalent to 8 Students interested in both biology and credits of internship PT 625 Fundamentals of psychology may wish to choose the interdis- Movement Sciences I is equivalent to BIOL 362 ciplinary major in neuroscience and behavior . Kinesiology PHYS 111 is both a requirement Neuroscience draws from the social, natural, for the PT program and is an elective from the mathematical, and life sciences to address Exercise Science list . intriguing and difficult issues related to behav- ior and experience . This fast-growing field is Exercise Science Electives: yielding exciting new discoveries regarding BIOL 221 and 221L Microbiology and lab the biological bases of behavior, conscious PHYS 111 and 111L Introductory Physics II experience, and the relationship between and lab physical and mental health . Completion of SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society the major prepares students to work in a SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy variety of research and clinical settings and, (SOCI 101 prereq .) with judicious selection of electives, serves SOCI 266 Sociology of Sports as an excellent preparation for advanced NUTR 110 Sociocultural Implications work in biology, psychology, or for medical, Nutrition dental, or veterinary school . For further infor- CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry mation about the program in Neuroscience NUTR 311 Nutrient Metabolism and Behavior, contact Professor Bruce Gray (CHEM 223 prereq .) (Department of Biology) or Professor Rachel MCPHS BEH405A Mind-Body Medicine Galli (Department of Psychology) . Students planning to attend medical, dental, or veteri- Minor in Exercise Science nary school should contact Professor Bruce The Exercise Science minor allows any Gray, Health Professions Advisor (Department interested student an opportunity to gain of Biology), as early as possible to be sure to knowledge of the role that exercise plays in incorporate the courses required for admission health and disease .The minor consists of the to these professional schools . following five courses: BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise and Requirements: Majors will complete a core con- Health sisting of nine courses plus five track-specific BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology courses spread throughout their four years . A suggested sequence for core courses is:

2014–2015 69 First Year PSYC 232 Health Psychology PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology Science PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior BIOL 113 General Biology PSYC 245 Memory and Learning CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic PSYC 247 Perception or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology PSYC 303 Research in Cognitive Processes Sophomore Year CS 112 Introduction to Programming MATH 118 Introductory Statistics PHIL 136 Philosophy of Human Nature (or Math 227 or Math 229) PHIL 238 Ways of Knowing PSYC 201 Biological Psychology BIOL 222 Animal Physiology PSYC 203 Research Methods in Psychology BIOL 225 Cell Biology BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I Junior Year BIOL 334 Neurobiology PHIL 237 Philosophy of Mind BIOL 335 Developmental Biology One course from the basic process category in BIOL 336 Genetics psychology: CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic PSYC 232 Health Psychology CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry PSYC 243 Cognitive Psychology NUTR 111 Fundamentals of Nutrition PSYC 244 Drugs and Behavior Science PSYC 245 Memory and Learning or NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition PSYC 247 Perception Science Senior Year Independent Learning PB 347 Seminar in Psychobiology Department of Biology This all-College independent learning Majors select one of two concentrations to add requirement (eight semester hours) is usually to the core: met in the senior year in either the biology (A) Neurobiology Track department through BIOL 350 Independent CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic Laboratory Research, BIOL 355 Thesis, or BIOL or CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I 370 Internship or in the psychology depart- BIOL 225 Cell Biology ment through PSY 350 Independent Study BIOL 334 Neurobiology in Psychology or PSYC 380 Fieldwork in a BIOL 337 Molecular Biology Psychological Setting . Arrangements should be An additional 200-level or higher biology made with the student’s psychobiology advisor course . before the end of the junior year . (B) Cognitive and Behavioral Track BIOL 342 Topics in Behavioral Biology Public Health Program PSYC 301 Research in Biopsychology This program provides a unique and chal- 0r PSYC 303 Research in Cognitive lenging educational experience for students Processes who wish to combine an interdisciplinary A 200-level or higher biology course liberal arts education with a specialty focus on Two additional courses from the neuroscience public health . The major provides conceptual list . foundations and empirical bases for analyz- ing the interplay between science, society, and Courses cannot double count for both core health, and prepares students for a variety sequence and the neuroscience lists . of public health careers . The minor allows pre-med students and other health professions Neuroscience List students an opportunity to augment their spe- PSYC 231 The Nature of Abnormal Behavior

70 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog cialty education with this broad perspective . Biology Electives There is a rising demand for public health pro- BIOL 245 Ecology fessionals, due to increased global concerns BIOL 338 Microbial Pathogenesis regarding infectious and chronic disease epi- BIOL 341 Microbiology of Food, Water, and demiology, food and water safety, sanitation, Waste and environmental health issues . Public health CHEM 327 Energy and Global Warming professionals have excellent employment HON 303 HIV/AIDS Intersections of Science prospects, as researchers, community health IT 225 Health Informatics workers, and health program managers . MGMT 234 Organizational Communication and Behavior Public Health Major MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis Majors will complete a core consisting of MATH 229 Regression Models nine courses plus five track-specific courses NUTR 110 Sociocultural Implications of spread out across their four years . The sug- Nutrition PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics gested sequence for core courses is: Department of Biology POLS 217 American Public Policy First Year PSYC 232 Health Psychology BIOL 113 General Biology BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental (B) Social Analysis Track Science NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society SOCI 239 Introduction to Social Research SOCI 245 International Health Sophomore Year BIOL 221 Microbiology — A Human Students must choose three additional courses Perspective from the social analysis list: MATH 118 Introduction to Statistics Social Analysis Electives NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues AST/SOCI/ Race, Gender, and Health or SOCI 245 International Health WGST 232 Junior Year HON 303 HIV/AIDS Intersections of Science SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy IDS 228 Service Learning in Nicaragua (TC) BIOL 346 Epidemiology and Infectious IT 225 Health Informatics Disease MATH 227 Biostatistical Analysis and Design MATH 229 Regression Models Senior Year MGMT 234 Organizational Communication PH 347 Seminar in Public Health and Behavior Majors select one of two tracks to add to the PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics core: POLS 217 American Public Policy (A) Biology Track PSYC 232 Health Psychology BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise and SJ 220 Working for Social Justice Health SJ 222 Organizing for Social Change BIOL 347 Human Development and SOCI 210 Body Politics Genetics SOCI 339 Qualitative Research Workshop CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic AST/SOCI/ Intimate Family Violence CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic WGST 365 Independent Learning Students must choose one additional course This all-College independent learning require- from the biology list: ment (eight semester hours) will be met through courses in the biology or sociology

2014–2015 71 departments, usually in the senior year . In will find opportunities and careers in a variety the biology department it will be met through of fields promoting health, which include BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory Research, research, government programs, weight loss BIOL 355 Thesis or BIOL 370 Internship . In the centers, and exercise facilities . Application to sociology department, it will be met through this program occurs in the second semester SOCI 350 Independent Study, SOCI 355 Thesis, of the student’s junior year and is directed or SOCI 370 Internship . Arrangements for sat- to the Chair of the Nutrition Department . isfying the independent learning requirement A grade point average of 3 3. is required, must be made with the student’s public health but no GRE scores are necessary . The cur- advisor before the end of the junior year . riculum for this program is described below . Two graduate courses, SNHS 410 Research Public Health Resources in Boston Methods and SNHS 450 Health Care Systems: Students will be encouraged to attend open Interdisciplinary Perspectives, are taken in the lectures on Public Health in Boston . In addi- senior year and are counted toward the under- tion, courses developed at Simmons will graduate degree credits, and also fulfill two of integrate guest speakers from the pool of the graduate course requirements, giving the expertise in the area . students a significant tuition reduction .

Minor in Public Health Requirements for the undergraduate biology The minor consists of the following five major, chemistry minor, and graduate degree courses: in nutrition: BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental Year One Science FYS 101 First Year Seminar

Department of Biology BIOL 346 Epidemiology and Infectious FYS 102 First Year Writing Disease BIOL 113 General Biology MATH 118 Introduction to Statistics CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry SOCI 245 International Health Modern Language (101) or SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy BIOL 218 Zoology or BIOL 221 Microbiology For further information about the program in CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I public health, contact the Program Directors: FYS 103 First Year Writing II Professor Elizabeth Scott (Department Modern Language (102) of Biology) or Professor Valerie Leiter (Department of Sociology) . Students planning Year Two to attend medical, dental, or veterinary school CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II should contact Professor Bruce Gray, Health Modern Language (201) Professions Advisor (Department of Biology), MATH 120 Calculus I as early as possible to be sure to incorporate Mode 1 Elective the courses required for admission to these CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis professional schools . BIOL 225 Cell Biology NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science BS Biology/MS Nutrition Program Elective Students complete this accelerated BS/MS Year Three program in five years and receive a Bachelor of BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I Science degree with a major in Biology and a CHEM 345 Biochemistry minor in chemistry and a Master’s of Science NUTR 237 The Practice of Community degree in Nutrition . Graduates of this program Nutrition

72 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Mode 2 Elective Requirements for the undergraduate exercise BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II science major and graduate degree in nutrition: BIOL 300-level elective Year One MATH 118 Introductory Statistics (M3) FYS 101 First Year Seminar Mode 5 Elective FYS 102 First Year Writing Year Four BIOL 113 General Biology SNHS 410 Research Methods CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory Research Inorganic or BIOL 370 Internship Modern Language (101) BIOL 336 Genetics CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic Mode 6 Elective FYS 103 College Writing II SNHS 450 Health Care Systems Modern Language (102) BIOL 300-level elective Year Two Elective BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I Department of Biology Working with her advisor, a student will Modern Language (201) take SHS 410 Research Methods and SHS MATH 118 Introductory Statistics 450 The Health Care System: Interdisciplinary Mode 1 Elective* Perspectives during the fall and spring of PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological senior year . Students need to maintain a 3 .0 Science GPA to continue in the program . Please visit BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II the Simmons College Website to view the NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science Nutrition Catalog for graduate requirements . Elective BS Exercise Science/MS Nutrition Year Three PSYC 232 Health Psychology Program CHEM 223 Biochemistry Students complete this accelerated BS/MS NUTR 237 The Practice of Community program in five years and receive a Bachelor Nutrition of Science degree with a major in Exercise Mode 2 Elective* Science and a Master of Science degree in BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology Nutrition and Health Promotion . Graduates SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and of this program will find opportunities and Prescription careers in a variety of fields promoting PHYS 110 Introductory Physics I health, which include research, government Mode 5 Elective* programs, weight loss centers, and exercise First Aid and CPR/AED Training facilities . Application to this program occurs in the second semester of the student’s junior Year Four year and is directed to the SHS Director of SNHS 410 Research Methods*** Admissions . A grade point average of 3 .3 is BIOL 370 Internship (8 credits) required, but no GRE scores are necessary . BIOL 362 Kinesiology The curriculum for this program is described Mode 6 Elective* below . Two graduate courses, SNHS 410 SNHS 450 Health Care Systems*** Research Methods and SNHS 450 Health Care Elective from the exercise science list** Systems: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, are Elective (general) taken in the senior year and are counted to the Elective (general) undergraduate degree credits***, and also fulfill *Modes M1, M2, M5, M6 do not have to be two of the graduate course requirements, giving taken in order listed . the students a significant tuition reduction .

2014–2015 73 Exercise Science Electives: and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition BIOL 221 Microbiology and Health Promotion . Graduates of this PHYS 111 Introductory Physics II program will find opportunities and careers SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society in a variety of fields promoting health, which SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and include research, government programs, Policy (SOCI 245 prereq) weight loss centers, and exercise facilities . SOCI 266 Sociology of Sports Application to this program occurs in the NUTR 110 Sociocultural Implications second semester of the student’s junior of Nutrition year and is directed to the SNHS Director of CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry Admissions . A grade point average of 3 .3 is (required course for BS/MA required, but no GRE scores are necessary . The program) curriculum for this program is described below . NUTR 311 Nutrient Metabolism Two graduate courses, SNHS 410 Research (CHEM 223 prereq) Methods and SNHS 450 Health Care Systems: MCPHS BEH405A Mind-Body Medicine Interdisciplinary Perspectives, are taken in the ***Note that one of these courses would be senior year and are counted to the undergradu- taken as a fifth course during the senior year . ate degree credits***, and also fulfill two of Students need 127 unique credits to graduate the graduate course requirements, giving the with an undergraduate degree . This allows students a significant tuition reduction . them to substitute one 3-credit course for the Requirements for the undergraduate Public usual 4- credit offerings at Simmons . Since Health major and graduate degree in both of the graduate courses are 3-credits, then Nutrition: the student would have to take one of these Department of Biology as a fifth course, if they didn’t have an extra Year One course prior to the senior year . FYS 101 First Year Seminar Working with her advisor, a student will FYS 102 First Year Writing take SHS 410 Research Methods and SHS BIOL 113 General Biology 450 The Health Care System: Interdisciplinary BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental Perspectives during the fall and spring of Science senior year . Students need to maintain a 3 .0 SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society GPA to continue in the program . Please visit CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic the Simmons College Webiste to view the CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic Nutrition Catalog for graduate requirements . FYS 103 College Writing II Modern Language (101) BS Public Health/MS Nutrition Year Two Program BIOL 221 Microbiology The Public Health major is an interdisci- MATH 118 Introductory Statistics plinary major in Biology and Sociology and NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science offers two tracks (Biology and Sociology) . An BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise accelerated five-year BS Public Health (Biology Modern Language (102) track)/MS Nutrition program is jointly offered Mode 1 Elective* by the Biology Department, College of Arts BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I and Sciences and the Nutrition Department, BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II School of Health Sciences . Year Three Students complete this accelerated BS/MS SOCI 345 Health Care Systems and Policy program in five years and receive a Bachelor of BIOL 346 Epidemiology and Infectious Science degree with a major in Public Health Disease

74 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog BIOL 347 Human Development and COURSES Genetics Modern Language (201) BIOL 102 Biology of Human Development Mode 2 Elective* (M4) (F-2) CHEM 223 Biochemistry 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further courses in the department . NUTR 237 The Practice of Community Explores human development across the life span Nutrition and the issues and processes that recur through- Year Four out that span . Examines human development BIOL 350/370 Independent Study/Internship from the embryonic period through aging and provides a practical understanding of individual (8 credits) growth and change . Includes lecture and labora- PH 347 Seminar in Public Health tory sessions . Owen . Biology Elective Mode 5 Elective* BIOL/PHYS 103 Great Discoveries in Mode 6 Elective* Science (M4) (F-1,2)

SNHS 410 Research Methods 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further courses Department of Biology SNHS 450 Health Care Systems*** in the department . Focuses on breakthrough ideas concerning the *Modes M1, M2, M5, M6 do not have to be universal laws of nature, the origin and composi- taken in order listed . tion of the universe, the nature of matter, and the origin and evolution of life . Encourages learning ***Note that one of these courses would be through inquiry and cooperative strategies to taken as a fifth course during the senior year . foster an appreciation of the processes, accom- plishments, and limitations of science . Includes Students need 127 unique credits to gradu- lecture and laboratory sessions . Staff . ate with an undergraduate degree . This allows them to substitute one 3-credit course for the BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental usual 4-credit offerings at Simmons . Since Science (S-1) both of the graduate courses are 3-credits, then 4 sem . hrs . the student would have to take one of these Introduces basic principles of ecology and envi- as a fifth course, if they did not have an extra ronmental science relevant to the interactions between humans and their environment, unity course prior to the senior year . and interconnections of life, and processes that Working with her advisor, a student will take drive ecological health . Relevance of ecology to SNHS 410 Research Methods and SNHS 450 today’s society with emphasis on natural resource The Health Care System: Interdisciplinary use, conservation, and the relationships of eco- Perspectives during the fall and spring of logical health to human health . Staff . senior year . Students need to maintain a 3 .0 F = Fall [BIOL 107 Plants and Society (M4) (S-2) S = Spring GPA to continue in the program . Please visit U = Summer 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further courses the Simmons College Website to view the TC = Travel in the department . Course 1 = AY 2014– Nutrition Catalog for graduate requirements . Covers basic plant form, function, and life cycle, 2015 2 = AY 2015– as well as plant diversity as related to human 2016 Policy on Combinations of Double use and potential uses of plant biotechnology . M = Mode * = Schedule Majors or Minors Surveys the historical and current use of plants t .b .a . Students may double major or have a com- by humans as sources of food, beverages, medi- bination of a major and a minor or two minors cines, clothing, and shelter . Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . Staff . from among the different majors above with some restrictions . Some combinations are not allowed . Please see the Biology Department website for the detailed policy .

2014–2015 75 BIOL 109 Biology of Women (M4) (S-2) BIOL 221 Microbiology (S-1,2; U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Not a prerequisite for further courses 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113, CHEM 111 or 113; in the department . completed or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 112 Considers biological factors that contribute or 114 . to sex identification and the role of women in Introduces the biology of microorganisms: contemporary society . Emphasizes the genetic, bacteria, viruses, and fungi . Stresses control of developmental, anatomical, and physiological microbial populations, systematic study, and use differences between the sexes and the behavioral of quantitative methods . Includes lecture and consequences of those differences . Includes laboratory sessions . Scott, Staff . lecture and laboratory sessions . Staff . BIOL 222 Animal Physiology (F-1,2) BIOL 113 General Biology (M4) (F, S-1,2 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113, Chem 111 or 113 . U-1,2) Studies basic organ system functions in verte- 4 sem . hrs . brates and selected invertebrates . Uses living and Introduces basic principles of biology, including preserved animals as well as computer simula- cell structure and function, biochemistry, and tion to reveal underlying principles of integration metabolism, Mendelian and molecular genet- of cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, ics, and discussion of the theory of evolution . reproductive, nervous, and endocrine function in Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . Staff . animals . Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . Gray, Owen . BIOL 113HON Honors General Biology (F-1,2) BIOL 225 Cell Biology (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Admittance in the Honors 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113; BIOL 218 or 221; Program . CHEM 111 or 113; CHEM 112 or 114; or consent of See description for BIOL 113 General Biology . instructor . Staff . Presents a thorough study of the cell, including structure, function, cell diversity, and methods of Department of Biology BIOL 123N Principles of Microbiology (M4) analysis . Examines major biochemical pathways (F-1,2) [For nursing majors] of the cell in relation to particular organelles . 4 sem . hrs . Does not satisfy requirements for Laboratory exercises introduce a wide range biology major or minor . of techniques used by cell biologists . Lopilato, This introductory course provides the basis for Owen . understanding the nature of human disease caused by microbial pathogens and viral agents . BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I (F-1,2; It covers the fundamental principles of cell U-1,2) structure and compares prokaryotic and eukary- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113 and BIOL 218, 221 otic cells, viral agent, bacterial genetics and or 246; CHEM 111 or 113 . antibiotic resistance, the principles of infectious Presents an integrated approach to the funda- disease, pathogenesis and immune response, the mental facts and concepts of human anatomy importance of vaccination as a key public health and physiology . Examines the constituents of the measure, nosocomial infection, and hospital human body through investigation of tissue types infection control . Scott, Staff . and histology, with further emphasis on skeletal/ muscular and nervous systems, and endocrine BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology (S-1,2) control . Laboratory includes histology, gross 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113 or consent of anatomy, dissection, and physiological experi- instructor . ments . Lite, Russell . Studies animal form and function, the origin of animal diversity, and the strategies that animals BIOL 231N Anatomy and Physiology I (S-1,2) use to thrive in diverse environments . Considers [For nursing majors] taxonomy and phylogeny of major animal groups . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 123 or BIOL 113; CHEM Includes lecture and laboratory sessions . Abate . 110 or CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 . See description for BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I . Gray, Russell, or Staff .

76 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II (S-1,2; [BIOL 331 Immunobiology (S-1) U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 225 and CHEM 225, or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 123 or BIOL 113; BIOL consent of the instructor .] 231; CHEM 110 or CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 . Considers the basic principles of immunol- Introduces structural relationships and func- ogy with applications of immunologic theory tional integration of major systems of the and techniques to microbiology, biochemistry, human body, with emphasis on cardiovascular, genetics, developmental biology, and evolution . lymphatic, immunological, respiratory, digestive, Canfield . metabolism, renal, reproductive, and homeostatic systems . Laboratory includes histology, gross BIOL 332 Exercise Physiology (F-1,2) anatomy, dissection, and physiological experi- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 222 or BIOL 231 . ments . Lite, Russell . Studies the physiological and adaptive responses of the human body to acute and chronic exercise BIOL 232N Anatomy and Physiology II stress . Examines how exercise affects major (F-1,2) [For nursing majors] organ systems across the spectrum of healthy 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 123; BIOL 231; CHEM and unhealthy populations . Laboratory uses a 110 . variety of exercise equipment to apply physiologi- Department of Biology See description for BIOL 232 Anatomy and cal concepts to exercise testing, prescription, and Physiology II . Gray, Staff . training . Lite .

[BIOL 245 Principles of Ecology (F-1) BIOL 333 Marine Biology (S-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113; BIOL 218 or 221; or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113, BIOL 218; CHEM consent of the instructor . 111 or 113, and CHEM 112 or 114 Examines interrelations of plants and animals Introduces the marine environment and its and the environment . Covers biological adap- diverse communities, focusing on the classifi- tations and biogeochemical cycles . Analyzes cation and adaptations of marine organisms . geographical, chemical, and biological aspects Studies geological, physical, and chemical aspects of the environment and their application to con- of the environment . Includes laboratory sessions servation, with an emphasis on New England . and field trips . Abate . Includes fieldwork in mountain, marsh, bog, and rocky-shore ecosystems . Staff . BIOL 334 Neurobiology (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 225 or BIOL 231 or Psy BIOL 246 Foundations of Exercise and 201 or consent of the instructor . Health (S-1,2) Introduces human brain function using compara- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113 . tive and evolutionary concepts with emphasis Class and lab introduce the student to the foun- on molecular, cellular, and neurophysiological dations of exercise that enhance health and techniques . Uses neuropathologies and disorders prevent disease . Students learn to evaluate epi- to illustrate basic concepts . Laboratory introduces demiologic literature, studying factors that link students to neuroanatomy and basic techniques F = Fall lack of physical activity with the major chronic in neuroscience research . Gray . S = Spring U = Summer diseases of the present time . Lite . TC = Travel BIOL 335 Developmental Biology (S-2) Course 1 = AY 2014– BIOL 322 Evolutionary Biology (F-2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 225 . 2015 2 = AY 2015– 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113, BIOL 218 . Or Studies the morphological changes that occur in 2016 consent of instructor . the development of organisms and the molecular M = Mode * = Schedule This discussion-based course explores the function events that underlie these processes . Laboratory t .b .a . of characteristics of species, populations and com- sessions explore the development of many organ- munities in an evolutionary context . Significant isms, including vertebrates, invertebrates, and historical papers and contemporary advances to plants . Owen . model and quantify outcomes of evolution are dis- cussed . Potential topics are mate choice, altruism, phenotypic plasticity, plant-herbivore relationships, coevolution, biodiversity, human impacts, and constraints on evolution . Abate .

2014–2015 77 BIOL 336 Genetics (F-1,2) BIOL 341 Microbiology of Food, Water, and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 225 or consent of the Waste (F-1) instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 221 or consent of Studies the principles of classical and molecu- instructor . lar genetics in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic Applies the principles of microbiology to food and genetics systems as well as population and evolu- beverage production, and to understanding the tionary genetics . Emphasizes problem solving to challenges of producing safe food and drinking illustrate techniques of genetic analysis . Includes water in developed and developing countries . The lecture and laboratory sessions . Lopilato . use of microbes in waste bioremediation is also considered . Laboratory sessions provide oppor- BIOL 337 Molecular Biology (S-1) tunities for research on selected topics . Lectures, 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 225 and BIOL 225 or labs, field trips . Scott . consent of the instructor . Examines gene structure and function, regulation BIOL 342 Behavioral Biology (F-1) of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, the control 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113 or BIOL 123; BIOL of gene expression, and the use of recombinant 218 or 221 or Psy 101; CHEM 110, or 111 or 113, or technology as an investigative tool . Includes consent of instructor . lecture and laboratory sessions . Lopilato . Examines the modern hypothesis-driven scien- tific study of behavior . Interactions between the BIOL 338 Microbial Pathogenesis (F-2) genome and environmental factors are studied in 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 225 . invertebrate and vertebrate species including the Considers host-pathogen relationships by explor- human in the following areas: communication, ing the molecular and cellular mechanisms by feeding, predation, courtship, parenting, coopera- which selected viruses, bacteria, and parasites tion, and aggression . Includes a semester-long invade host cells, commandeer cellular machin- fieldwork project . Gray . ery, evade the host immune response, and cause cellular damage . Drug and vaccine development BIOL 345 Tropical Marine Biology (S-2) Department of Biology will also be considered . Lopilato, Staff . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113 and BIOL 218 or consent of the instructor . BIOL 339 Special Topics in Biology (F, S-1,2) Explores the interrelationships of marine organ- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . isms and their environment . Includes lecture and An intensive study of a specific topic in biology . laboratory components at Simmons College and Topics vary from year to year in response to a 10-day field trip experience at a field station on faculty expertise, student interest, and current the island of San Salvador, Bahamas . Provides the developments in biology . Staff . opportunity to explore the open ocean and coral reefs and contributes to a better understanding of BIOL 340 Plant Biology (S-2) the delicate biological balance on isolated islands . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113; BIOL 218 or 221; Owen . CHEM 111 or 113; CHEM 112 or 114; or consent of the instructor . BIOL 346 Epidemiology of Infectious Introduces the physiology, biochemistry, and Disease (S-1,2) control of growth and development in higher 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 113 and BIOL 104 or plants . Topics include photosynthesis, hormonal consent of the instructor . regulation of development, transport mecha- Introduces the basic methods for infectious nisms, plant tissue culture, nitrogen fixation, and disease epidemiology and case studies of impor- plant pathogen relations . Includes lecture and tant disease syndromes and entities . Basic laboratory sessions . Staff . methods include descriptive epidemiology, outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, case-control studies, cohort studies, laboratory diagnosis, molecular epidemiology, dynamics of transmission, and assessment of vaccine field effectiveness . Scott, Staff .

78 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog BIOL 347 Human Development and BIOL 370 Internship (F, S-1,2) Genetics (F-1) 8 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Senior standing, consent of Prereq .: BIOL 104 and BIOL 113 . the department . Explores human development across the life Provides a supervised professional experience off span and the affect of genetic and environmen- campus . Potential sites include clinical settings, tal factors on growth, development and human government agencies, conservation groups, and behavior, and includes analysis of the impact of zoos . Placement is the student’s responsibil- early-life conditions on the health of individuals ity, with the support of the Career Education and populations . Intersects with courses in the Center and the approval of the department . public health major including nutrition, exercise Arrangements for satisfying this independent physiology and epidemiology . Owen . learning requirement should be made with the student’s advisor or BIOL 370 coordinator before BIOL 349 Directed Study (F, S-1,2) the end of the junior year . Staff 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . Directed study addresses coursework required NB 347 Seminar in Neuroscience (S-1,2) for the major or degree not being offered for- 4 sem hrs . Prereq: Consent of the instructor . mally that semester . Students work under the Normally open to only senior Neuroscience and Department of Biology close supervision of a faculty member . Consent Behavior majors . is required for a directed study, which does not Addresses current topics through readings, pre- count toward the independent learning require- sentations, field trips and other activities . Gray . ment . Staff . Galli .

BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory Research PH 347 Public Health Senior Seminar (F, S-1,2) (F-1,2) 8 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Senior standing, consent of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Consent of the instructor . the department . Normally open only to Senior Public Health Usually taken for two semesters (eight semester Majors . hours) but may be elected for one semester (eight Addresses the history of Public Health, discusses semester hours) at the discretion of the faculty the current fields of Public Health and offers sponsor . Arrangements for satisfying this inde- the student the opportunity to explore and learn pendent learning requirement should be made about employment and graduate opportunities with the student’s advisor or BIOL 350 coordina- through readings, video and film, guest speak- tor before the end of the junior year . Staff . ers, field trips, presentations and other activities . Scott . Leiter . BIOL 355 Thesis (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: One semester of BIOL 350 or School of Nursing and Health BIOL 370, Senior standing, consent of the depart- Sciences Courses for Exercise Science ment . Majors

Includes a thesis and an oral presentation at a F = Fall scientific meeting or symposium . Required for all SNHS 361 Exercise Assessment and S = Spring U = Summer students completing an honors thesis in biology . Prescription (S-1,2) TC = Travel Students must register for BIOL 350 or BIOL 370 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: BIOL 332, or consent of Course 1 = AY 2014– in the first semester of their senior year . Staff . instructor . 2015 2 = AY 2015– Class and Lab familiarize students with the basic 2016 BIOL 362 Kinesiology (S-1,2) principles and practices of fitness assessment M = Mode * = Schedule 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: PHYS 110, BIOL 231 . and exercise prescription for healthy individuals t .b .a . The analysis of human movement based on ana- and those with controlled risk factors . tomical and mechanical principles . Emphasis is given to the application of these principles for the understanding of human movement and perfor- mance . Musler .

2014–2015 79 in chemistry/physics or chemistry/physics- Department of Chemistry and related fields . The ACS-certified degrees further Physics emphasize laboratory experience and the development of professional skills . Advanced Richard W . Gurney, Chair and Associate coursework and educational activities outside Professor the traditional classroom, such as independent Michael D . Kaplan, Professor research, provide students the opportunity to Leonard J . Soltzberg . Professor Emeritus conduct individual research projects or partici- John Warner, Visiting Professor pate as a member of a research team . Writing Michael J . Berger, Associate Professor and defending their senior independent study Jennifer A . Canfield, Associate Professor thesis better prepares our majors to enter not Nancy E . Lee, Associate Professor only graduate and professional schools, but Erica M . Gunn, Assistant Professor also prepares our majors for direct entry into Michael Jordan, Senior Lecturer clinical and research related industries directly Changqing Chen, Senior Lecturer upon graduation . Cheryl L . Lavoie, Senior Lecturer Our innovative research-integration program Stephanie Walker, Senior Lecturer brings students into genuine laboratory Mirela G . Mustata, Senior Lecturer research projects in their courses beginning Joseph Genevich, Physics Lab Technician in the first semester of their first year . After Kris McDonough, Administrative Assistant declaring a major in our department, students select one of the laboratory carrels in the W . Chemistry and physics lie at the foundation M . Keck Independent Study Laboratory (S430) of modern science . Careers in these fields span or within a Faculty research laboratory, where

Department of Chemistry and Physics Department of Chemistry and Physics the entire range of contemporary technologies . they carry out much of the rest of their labora- The majors in chemistry and physics provide tory and course work . Grants to Simmons have training for students planning careers in the provided the department with instrumentation chemical and physical sciences and also for beyond the scope usually available at under- those whose interests lie in biology, medicine, graduate colleges . The American Chemical veterinary, dental, pharmacy, materials science, Society (ACS) promotes excellence in chem- chemistry management, secondary educa- istry education for undergraduate students tion, the environment, and sustainability . Our through approval of our baccalaureate chemis- program is built upon a strong foundation of try program . The ACS certifies that we offer our materials science, sustainability, and green students “a broad-based and rigorous chemis- principles; we instill these ethics throughout try education that provides students with the our curriculum and research . Courses in intellectual, experimental, and communication chemistry and physics also provide a strong skills to participate effectively as scientific pro- service to majors in Public and Allied Health . fessionals .” At graduation, chemistry majors More than half of the Simmons College will have a set of fundamental competencies undergraduate population will, at some stage that are knowledge-based, performance/skills- of their degree program, take a course in the based, and professional . In addition to the Department of Chemistry and Physics; the chemistry and biochemistry major approved by curriculum of the department is designed to the American Chemical Society and the physics satisfy the diverse needs of these students . major, Simmons offers a number of special Each graduate of our department will have chemistry and physics related programs: completed an integrated, rigorous program, which includes foundational course work in • Interdisciplinary major in environmental chemistry/physics and in-depth course work science (tracks in chemistry or biology) .

80 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog • Dual degree in chemistry (B .S .) and categories – work in the laboratory, written pharmacy (PharmD), in collaboration with thesis document, and thesis defense . Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences . Student Competencies: • Joint major in chemistry and management . Knowledge-Based • MAT in teaching chemistry fast-track - (The All our graduates will be able to: MAT fast-track program permits students to • Master a broad set of chemical knowledge decrease the time required to obtain a master’s in the basic areas of the discipline (organic, degree by starting graduate courses during inorganic, analytical, physical, and biological Department of Chemistry and Physics the undergraduate years . A science major chemistry) . may pursue this program to obtain secondary • Solve quantitative and qualitative problems school teaching credentials) . competently by: identifying the essential parts • M .S . in science librarianship fast-track – (The of a problem and formulating a strategy for program in library and information science will solving the problem, rationally estimating the appeal to students interested in the applica- solution to a problem, applying appropriate tion of new technology to science information techniques to arrive at a solution, testing the retrieval) . correctness of the solution, and interpreting • Minor in sustainability . the results . • Minor in physics of materials . Performance/Skills-Based • M .S . in Chemistry or Applied Physics All our graduates will demonstrate the ability (through an articulation agreement with the to: University of Oregon Masters Internship • Design chemical experiments, properly carry Program - a 1-year program - following the out the experiments, troubleshoot experi- Simmons B .S . in Chemistry, Biochemistry ments, appropriately record and interpret the or Physics) . For the Program in Physics, see results, and recognize what constitutes “rea- pages 210-213 . sonable” data . Students who major in a program of study • Use standard laboratory equipment, modern in Chemistry or Physics can use one AP test instrumentation, and classical techniques to score of five to replace CHEM 113, a core carry out experiments . requirement of the major . Students who major • Follow proper procedures and regulations for in a program of study in Chemistry or Physics safe handling and use of chemicals . can use an IB test score of six or seven to • Communicate the concepts and results replace CHEM 113 or CHEM113 & CHEM226, of laboratory experiments through effective respectively . Enrollment in CHEM115 in the Fall writing and oral communication skills . term, instead of CHEM113, is recommended • Use computers in data acquisition and pro- for these students . cessing, while using available software as a tool for data analysis . Honors in Chemistry and Physics: • Employ modern library search tools to locate The Department of Chemistry and Physics and retrieve scientific information about a will grant “Chemistry & Physics Departmental topic, chemical, chemical technique, or an Honors” to students graduating with majors issue related to chemistry . within the Department who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3 .8 or above and also Professional earned an “Honors Thesis” designation . An All graduates will: “Honors Thesis” designation will be awarded • Maintain the integrity of data and demon- to an exceptional senior thesis completed for strate ethical and professional standards, Independent Study within the Department, in accordance with the American Chemical having earned an A on all three thesis work Society guidelines for professional conduct .

2014–2015 81 • Act in a highly ethical and professional capac- preparation for professional schools of medi- ity as a scientist in the articulation, evaluation, cine or dentistry, especially with the increasing and employment of methods and chemicals dependence of medical research and practice that are benign for human health and the on knowledge of living systems at the molecu- environment, which include but are not limited lar level . With the M S. . or Ph .D ., a scientist to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, the can take responsibility for planning research 12 Principles of Green Engineering, and the and supervising laboratories . Excellent career Principles of Global Sustainability (as set forth opportunities are found in private industry, in by the Report of the Brundtland Commission, government laboratories, and on college and Our Common Future, in 1987) . university faculties . • Successfully pursue personal career objec- Sequencing Requirements tives following graduation . These may include Students considering a major in chemistry an advanced education in professional or should take CHEM 113 and 114 during their graduate school, a scientific career in govern- first year . In some cases, students with little ment or industry, a career in teaching, or a or no previous high school background may related career . be advised to take CHEM 111 instead of 113 . • Function successfully as part of a team, MATH 101 will be recommended by advisors exhibit good citizenship in group interactions, for students in chemistry who may need to and be an active contributor to group projects . review basic mathematical concepts . By the middle of the junior year, students should have American Chemical Society Certified taken MATH 220 and PHYS 112 and 113 . Majors Graduates who attain an ACS certified degree Major in Chemistry

Department of Chemistry and Physics Department of Chemistry and Physics must complete requirements that exceed those of the non-certified degrees . The certification First Year ensures that the comprehensive undergraduate CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry experience provides an excellent founda- CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis tion for a career in the molecular sciences . A MATH 120 Calculus I certified degree signifies that a student has MATH 121 Calculus II completed “an integrated, rigorous program, Sophomore Year which includes introductory and founda- CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry I tional course work in chemistry and in-depth CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II coursework in chemistry or chemistry-related PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I fields . The certified degree also emphasizes PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II laboratory experience and the development Junior Year of professional skills .” Certification that the CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics student’s curricular program has met the ACS CHEM 332 Quantum Mechanics and Certification is not required for any career or Molecular Structure graduate study . ACS Certified Majors include: MATH 220 Multivariable Calculus B .S . Chemistry & B .S . Biochemistry A 300-level elective in chemistry Major in Chemistry Senior Year B .S . graduates in chemistry work in labora- CHEM 355 Independent Study with Thesis tories developing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, (eight semester hours) energy resources, solutions to environmental CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar problems, and other areas of modern industry . (required; 1 credit) A chemistry bachelor’s degree is also excellent A 300-level elective in chemistry

82 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog 300-level electives in chemistry include: venient to take MATH 120 and/or MATH 121 CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry during the summer . The advanced biochemis- CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology try lab, CHEM 347, provides an opportunity to CHEM 343 Advanced Topics in Modern learn more advanced techniques in biotechnol- Chemistry ogy in a fully research integrated environment . CHEM 345 Biochemistry CHEM 347 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry ACS Certified Major in Biochemstry

First Year ACS Certified Major in Chemistry Department of Chemistry and Physics To meet ACS Certification, the student’s BIOL 113 General Biology program must also include CHEM248 (Junior BIOL 221 Microbiology Year) and CHEM 345 or CHEM 223 (Senior CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic Year) . The two additional 300-level electives or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry must be chosen from CHEM 341, CHEM 342, CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis CHEM 343, or CHEM 347 . MATH 120 Calculus I MATH 121 Calculus II Interdisciplinary Major in Sophomore Year Biochemistry BIOL 225 Cell Biology The major in biochemistry is jointly admin- CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I istered by the departments of biology and CHEM 226 Organic Chemistry II chemistry and is approved by the American PHYS 112, 113 Fundamentals of Physics Chemical Society . The rapidly growing field of Junior Year biochemistry involves the application of bio- BIOL 337 Molecular Biology logical and chemical concepts and techniques CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics to the understanding of life processes such as CHEM 345 Biochemistry the determination of hereditary traits, utiliza- 300-level elective in biology or chemistry tion of energy, propagation of nerve signals, and the molecular basis of physiological and Senior Year pharmacological phenomena . Biochemists 300-level elective in chemistry or biology are involved in agriculture, medical research, Biochemistry majors do their independent biotechnology, nutritional research, and other study research either in chemistry with a thesis areas at the interface of chemistry and biology . and an oral defense (CHEM 355) or in biology Students majoring in biochemistry will be (BIOL 350) . If registered for CHEM 355, bio- well equipped for professions in research and chemistry majors must also register for CHEM industry, as well as the pursuit of graduate 390 Chemistry Seminar . study in biochemistry, medicine, genetics, and To meet the ACS standards described above other related fields . The program consists under chemistry major, biochemistry majors of a core of chemistry and biology courses must include two additional 300-level chem- beginning in the first year and continuing for istry electives chosen from CHEM 341, CHEM the first three years, a choice of two 300-level 342, CHEM 343, CHEM 347, or CHEM 348 . elective courses in chemistry and/or biology, and a one-year independent study project Joint Major in Environmental culminating in a thesis . In addition, there are Science six prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, Environmental Science is a joint major calculus, and physics . The following list of offered by the Departments of Biology and requirements includes both the core and the Chemistry . This major recognizes the impor- prerequisite courses . A student may find it con- tance of environmental problems in the

2014–2015 83 contemporary world and the expansion of Junior Year career opportunities as well as graduate pro- BIOL 245 Ecology* grams in this area . Environmental Science ENVI 201 Environmental Forum** is a broad interdisciplinary field working to understand the interactions among physi- Senior Year cal, chemical, biological, and human factors . BIOL 322 Evolution* A comprehensive understanding of how the PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics* environment functions, and the influence of human actions, has the potential for improved *Please note these courses are offered every conservation, sustainable development, and other year . Take care to plan course sequence restoration of natural resources . Concerns accordingly . about environmental degradations are ever **This course is offered through the Colleges more pressing in the 21st century and have of the Fenway and may be listed as CR-101 led to a growing demand for specialists in this field as well as programs to train these special- Electives ists . In consultation with, and approval of, the environmental biology concentration advisor, Tracks the student selects a total of five electives in There are two tracks within the addition to the core courses . Peding approval Environmental Science major: 1) the of the concentration advisor courses not Environmental Biology Track, which empha- included in this list can be selected as electives sizes both laboratory and field components, as if consistent with the student’s subfield con- well as broad interdisciplinary alternatives, and centration .

Department of Chemistry and Physics Department of Chemistry and Physics 2) the Environmental Chemistry Track, which emphasizes an analytical laboratory approach Two electives courses from the Science list (at to environmental problems . least one at the 300-level): BIOL 222 Animal Physiology The suggested sequence for core courses is: BIOL 333 Marine Biology BIOL 336 Genetics Biology Track BIOL 340 Plant Biology or BIOL 107 Plants and Society First Year BIOL 345 Tropical Marine Biology (Field BIOL 113 General Biology (M4) study travel) CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic BIOL 347 Human Development and or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry Genetics BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis Science CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology Sophomore Year HON 308 Sustainability and Global Warming MATH 118 Introductory Statistics SURV 150 Overview of Surveying Technology (or MATH227/MATH229) (Wentworth) – GIS skills BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology MATH 120 Calculus I or BIOL 221 Microbiology MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis ECON 100 Principles of Microencomonics NUTR 150 International Nutrition Issues CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic PHYS 110 Introduction to Physics I or CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics II

84 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Three elective courses from the Arts and Senior Year Humanities course list: PHIL 139 Environmental Ethics (2 credits) ART 245 American Art CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar (1 credit) ECON 239 Government Regulation of Industry Electives (8 credits) ECON 247 Environmental Economics Choose two: ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 224 Resource Use is required pre-requisite) HIST 205 Global Environmental History CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Department of Chemistry and Physics MGMT 224 Socially-Minded Leadership CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology POLS 101 Introduction to American Politics POLS 102 Introduction to International Independent Learning Politics This all-College independent learning require- POLS 217 American Public Policy ment (8 semester hours) is usually met in the POLS 220 International Organization and senior year in either the biology department Law through BIOL 350 Independent Laboratory SOCI 241 Health, Illness, and Society Research, BIOL 355 Thesis, or BIOL 370 SOCI 245 International Health Internship or in the chemistry department SOCI 267 Globalization through CHEM 350 Independent Study in Chemistry . Chemistry Track Joint Major in Chemistry- First Year Management BIOL 113 General Biology The chemistry-management joint major CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry is designed for students who would like to or CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: apply their scientific interests to a business Inorganic career . The major is appropriate for a variety of CHEM 216 Qualitative Analysis careers at the interface of the two disciplines, MATH 120 Calculus I such as sales and marketing specialists for MATH 121 Calculus II chemical and pharmaceutical companies, business officers in science-based industries Sophomore Year or institutions, and scientific information MATH 118 Introductory Statistics liaisons (e g. ,. public relations, political advis- (or MATH227/MATH229) ing, and lobbying) . The independent learning CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I requirement is ordinarily fulfilled by MGMT PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I 370 Internship (eight semester hours) in a PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II project related to the management or financial aspects of science related organizations, such Junior Year as science museums or hospital laboratories . BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental These internships are administered by the Science or BIOL 245 Ecology management program according to the normal ENVI 201 Environmental Forum procedures of MGMT 370 . In rare instances, CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming the independent learning requirement may be or HON 308 Sustainability and Global fulfilled by CHEM 355 (eight semester hours) Warming or by a non-science related internship in or CHEM 331 Thermodynamics MGMT 370 . 

2014–2015 85 First Year or the chemistry pharmacy advisor (Lee) . CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic Pharmacy is an integral part of the health or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry care community and industry . The PharmD CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry degree, followed by state licensing, leads to MATH 120 Calculus I a variety of opportunities in community or MATH 121 Calculus II hospital pharmacy, ambulatory care, long-term care, regulatory agencies, and practice man- Sophomore Year agement . The dual-degree program requires CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I one year more to complete than a regular CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II entry-level six-year PharmD but, by adding the PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I BS in chemistry, offers more flexibility in career PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II options, particularly for a student who is inter- ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics ested in research . MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and MCPHS, a member of the Colleges of the Management Fenway consortium, is located on Longwood Junior Year Avenue, one block from Simmons, and CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics accredited by the New England Association of or CHEM 332 Quantum Mechanics and Schools and Colleges and the Accreditation Molecular Structure Council on Pharmacy Education . It was orga- ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics nized as a private institution in 1823 to educate MGMT 110 Financial Accounting men and women in the profession of phar- MGMT 234 Organizational Communication macy . In addition to the professional PharmD and Behavior degree, MCPHS offers undergraduate and pro- MATH 118 Introductory Statistics Department of Chemistry and Physics Department of Chemistry and Physics fessional degrees in a number of health-related (or MATH227/MATH229) areas and research-oriented MS and PhD degrees in the pharmaceutical sciences . Senior Year The curriculum begins with three full years MGMT 250 Marketing at Simmons . In the second semester of her or MGMT 260 Finance third year, a student enrolls for the three-credit Chemistry elective course Health Care Delivery at MCPHS and Internship/independent study follows the normal MCPHS transfer proce- CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar dures . In the fourth year, eight semester hours Strongly recommended electives: of senior research plus seminar are carried MGMT 340 Strategy and the remaining course out at Simmons, and an almost full load of from MGMT 250 or MGMT 260 . coursework in pharmacy is started at MCPHS . The fifth and sixth years are spent entirely Dual-Degree Program in Chemistry at MCPHS, and the pharmacy curriculum is and Pharmacy completed in the seventh year with 36 weeks of experiential education . Under the provisions of an inter-institutional Students fulfill the degree requirements of agreement with the Massachusetts College both institutions; no degree is awarded until of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), the entire program is complete . At that time, Simmons College offers a seven-year dual the student receives a PharmD degree from degree program for Simmons students, MCPHS and a BS degree in chemistry from leading to the BS degree in chemistry from Simmons . Simmons and the PharmD degree from Licensure in pharmacy in Massachusetts MCPHS . Interested students should consult requires 1,500 hours of internship (practical the chair of the chemistry department (Gurney) pharmacy) plus a state board examination .

86 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog One thousand hours of the internship are ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics arranged by the student and are paid . The MATH 118 Introductory Statistics student usually begins the internship with (or MATH227/MATH229) summer or academic- year appointments Year Four after transferring to MCPHS . The balance of CHEM 355 Independent Study with Thesis the internship requirement is met by satisfac- tory completion of the experiential education A detailed description of the dual-degree during the seventh year . State licensing exami- program is available from the Chemistry nations are generally taken during the summer Department office . Department of Chemistry and Physics following graduation . Students interested in the dual-degree Minor in Chemistry program should talk to the chair of the chem- A minor in chemistry consists of one istry department as early as possible in their introductory course (111 or 113), one or two programs . Students apply for admission to 200-level courses, and one or two 300-level MCPHS during their junior year at Simmons courses . CHEM 112 may be substituted for a through MCPHS’s normal transfer student 200-level course for the purposes of a minor admission process . Although MCPHS agrees in chemistry . Minors can be designed to meet to give qualified Simmons students preference, the special interests of a variety of students . it is their right to determine final suitability for An environmental interest would be met by entry into the professional pharmacy program . the CHEM 111 or 113, 112, 216, 227 and 341 or 342 sequence, math majors could elect Requirements for the Chemistry major: CHEM 111 or 113, 112, 216, 332, and 343, biolo- (First three years plus independent study) gists could easily obtain a chemistry minor by electing CHEM 111 or 113, 216, 224, 225, and Year One 345 . Students in majors constructed from the BIOL 113 General Biology offerings of two departments (biochemistry, BIOL 218 Principles of Zoology environmental science) do not obtain a minor CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic in either department . No more than one or CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry course in the minor should be taken pass/fail . CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis MATH 120 Calculus I Minor in Physics of Materials MATH 121 Calculus II Please see the description under The Year Two Program in Physics . BIOL 221 Microbiology CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I Minor in Sustainability CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II The minor is anchored in the Environmental PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics I Forum (ENVI 201) and Environmental Ethics PHYS 113 Fundamentals of Physics II (PHIL 139), providing a common experi- PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological ence for all students electing this minor . The Science selection of elective courses within the minor COMM 181 Public Speaking and Group should be undertaken in consultation with Discussion the student’s major advisor or another faculty Year Three member with an interest in issues of sustain- CHEM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics ability . The courses should form a cohesive CHEM 332 Quantum Mechanics and and thematic thread of courses that comple- Molecular Structure ment the major . The Environmental Forum is CHEM 345 Biochemistry a required two credit course that focuses on

2014–2015 87 topics related to sustainability and the environ- described under the Department of Education ment, encourages an active dialog between on page 121 helps to fulfill a great unmet need students and invited expert speakers, and for qualified chemistry teachers at the high provides an integrative thread to the minor . school level . The integrated program in chem- In addition, this course has a service-learning istry and library and information science leads component that connects sustainability to the to a BS in chemistry and a MS in library and community . Environmental Ethics, two semes- information science . Information about this ters of the Environmental Forum, and a total program can be obtained from the chemistry of twenty credits, are required for the minor, department or from the Graduate School of with one course from each group below . Note Library and Information Science . Biotechnology CHEM 221 (Cultural Ecology and Sustainability: and other private-sector and government Lessons from Iceland) can be used in place of research organizations actively seek science one the Environmental Forum courses . information specialists with this combination of qualifications . Scientific Issues [BIOL 104 Introduction to Environmental COURSES Science] [BIOL 107 Plants and Society] CHEM 108 Crime Science (M4) (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . BIOL 245 Ecology Examines the role that the natural sciences play [CHEM 227 Energy and Global Warming] in analyzing physical evidence collected at a [HON 308 Sustainability and Global Warming: crime scene . Students begin by defining science Predicting the Future (M3)] and understanding why the government has placed special qualifiers on scientific expert wit- Economic and Political Issues nesses . Students will survey the sciences used in Department of Chemistry and Physics Department of Chemistry and Physics ECON 247 Environmental Economics a modern crime lab to understand the principles [ECON 145 Economics of Natural Resource behind the analyses . Three hours lecture, one Use and Sustainability] four-hour laboratory per week . Hebard . [POLS 217 American Public Policy (M5)] CHEM 110 General, Organic and Biological Social Issues Chemistry (F-1, 2; S-1, 2; U-1, 2) HIST 205 Global Environmental History (M5)] 4 sem . hrs . [MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership (M6)] Survey of chemistry . Atomic and molecular [MGMT 229 Corporate Social Responsibility] structure, solutions, states of matter . Naming [MGMT 348 The Sustainable Supply Chain] of inorganic and organic compounds . Chemical reactions . Structure and function of the biologi- [SJ 220 Working for Social Justice (M6)] cal molecules of life . Nutrition and metabolism . SOCI 321 Sociology of Food Emphasis on chemistry in a clinical context . [SOCI 245 International Health] Laboratory includes experience with materials The courses in [brackets] do not require pre- and techniques of clinical relevance . Four hours lecture, four hours laboratory per week . This requisites . course can not be used as a substitute for CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 . Lavoie . Integrated BS/MAT or MS Programs CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry: Inorganic (M4) (F-1,2; U-1,2) Integrated programs permit students to 4 sem . hrs . obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Designed for students majoring in nursing, physi- less time than it would take to do the pro- cal therapy, or nutrition . Covers basic concepts grams separately . Students begin the master’s with special reference to inorganic compounds, degree program during their junior and senior including chemical equations, the periodic table, years . The integrated program in education, chemical bonding, and equilibrium . Assumes

88 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog no previous knowledge of the subject or sophis- CHEM 216 Quantitative Analysis (S-1,2) ticated background in mathematics . Laboratory 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 or correlates with and amplifies the lecture material CHEM115 . and presents fundamental laboratory techniques, Presents theoretical principles and experimental including instrumental methods . Three lectures, practice of quantitative analysis . Topics include one discussion period, and one laboratory per solubility, acid-base, redox equilibria and their week . Walker . application in potentiometric, gravimetric, titrimetric, and coulometric methods, spectro- CHEM 112 Introductory Chemistry: Organic photometry, chromatographic separations, and (S-1,2; U-1,2) analytical data evaluation and computer data Department of Chemistry and Physics 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 . reduction . Three hours lecture, one discussion Covers nature of the covalent bond, structure period and a four-hour laboratory per week . of organic compounds, and their reactions and Berger . reaction mechanisms . Introduces structure and biochemical functions of compounds important CHEM 221 Cultural Ecology and to life . Three hour lecture, and one laboratory Sustainability: Lessons from Iceland (TC) per week . For concentrators in paramedical or (S-1,2) science-related fields . CHEM 112 is not adequate 4 sem . hrs . preparation for CHEM225 . Lee, Chen . Focuses on sustainability through community in one of the most remote, geologically unique, and CHEM 113 Principles of Chemistry (M4) environmentally friendly countries in the world . (F-1,2) Participate in hiking expeditions, conservation 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: A satisfactory score on the and tree planting near Mt . Hekla, Iceland’s most Simmons chemistry placement examination . active volcano, and living in one of the world’s Provides a quantitative development of a few unique eco-villages to understand how this fundamental topics: connections between chemi- country has committed itself to become more . cal behavior and molecular structure, with special Berger . reference to molecular modeling, dynamic chemi- cal processes, and energy, entropy, and chemical CHEM 223 Introduction to Biochemistry equilibrium . Emphasizes applications of chemis- (S-1,2, U1,2) try to real-world problems . Laboratory introduces 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 112 or CHEM 224 & quantitative techniques, including instrumental CHEM225 . methods, for studying chemical systems . Three Covers chemical processes in living organisms, lectures and one laboratory per week . Berger . with special emphasis on human nutrition . Studies carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and CHEM 115 Introduction to Chemistry enzymes, their function in living systems, and Research their metabolic pathways and regulation . Three 4 sem .hrs . Prereq .: A satisfactory score on the lectures per week . Walker .

Simmons chemistry placement examination or an F = Fall AP Score of 4 or 5, or an IB Score of 5, 6, or 7 CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry I (F2) S = Spring Introduction to the Chemistry Research U = Summer 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 . TC = Travel Laboratory is a lab-intensive course that intro- Covers fundamental concepts of atomic structure, Course 1 = AY 2014– duces students to chemical research skills in a hybridization, molecular orbitals, and structure 2015 laboratory setting, while building upon the topics 2 = AY 2015– of organic molecules . Surveys functional groups, 2016 of bonding, chemical reactivity, molecular struc- classes of organic compounds, and their reac- M = Mode ture, periodic trends of the elements and much * = Schedule tions . Provides in-depth mechanistic study of t .b .a . more . Upon conclusion of the course, students those reactions, involving energies, stereochem- will have learned how to safely use a variety of istry, equilibrium, and reaction rate theory . Three lab equipment, develop research plans, conduct hours lecture, two discussion periods, and a four- experiments to implement the research plan, and hour laboratory per week . Gurney & Lee . write and present a research report . Eight hours of lab per week, lectures on demand . Staff .

2014–2015 89 CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II (F-1,S-2) CHEM/PHYS 332 Quantum Mechanics and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 224 . Molecular Structure (S-1,2) Extends CHEM 224 to consider additional classes 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CCHEM 216, PHYS 113, and of organic compounds and the more intimate MATH 12; PHYS201 strongly recommended . relationship between structure and -reactivity Covers the wave mechanical treatment of atoms, as expressed in mechanistic terms . Three hours atomic and molecular spectroscopy, theories lecture, two discussion periods, and a four-hour of chemical bonding, molecular structure, and laboratory per week . Lee & Gurney . statistical mechanics . Laboratory work comprises spectroscopic and computer modeling studies . CHEM 227/327 Energy and Global Warming Gunn . (F1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Completion of the compe- CHEM 341 Advanced Analytical Chemistry tency in basic mathematics requirement . (F-1) Explores our use of energy and its effect on 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 216 . climate . We will discuss the direct and indirect Examines the theory and practice of selected evidence for global warming and evaluate the instrumental methods in analytical chemistry . importance of human factors . We will evalu- Covers digital methods in the laboratory with ate different “models” used by scientists and emphasis on data acquisition and the use of economists to forecast future impacts of climate computers for extracting information from noisy change as well as the “true” costs and benefits of data . The instrumental methods include mass energy alternatives . This course will provide you spectrometry, gas phase and HPLC chromatogra- with the facts and tools needed for informed par- phy, and UV-VIS, IR, NMR, AA and fluorescence ticipation in the global warming “debate” as both spectroscopy . CHEM 341L, the laboratory accom- scientist and concerned citizen . Berger . panying the lecture, provides experience with a number of analytical instruments to solve practi- cal as well as research-based problems . Berger & CHEM 248 Inorganic Chemistry (F-1,2) Gurney . Department of Chemistry and Physics Department of Chemistry and Physics 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 113 or CHEM 111 with consent of the instructor . CHEM 342 Mechanistic Toxicology (F-2) This course is required for a chemistry degree 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 225 . with American Chemical Society (ACS) certi- Survey of the relationship between chemistry and fication and focuses on descriptive Inorganic industrial technology and their impacts on human Chemistry . Topics include nuclear and coordina- health and the environment . Investigation of how tion chemistry, theories of bonding, crystal field industrial organizations can address health and theory, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction and environmental issues in the early design stage for everyday applications of inorganic chemistry . The products and processes . Within the framework Laboratory gives students experience with inor- of the twelve principles of green chemistry, case ganic synthesis, qualitative analysis, spectroscopy, studies of industry/government activities will be and characterization of optical and magnetic analyzed in order to link molecular structure to properties of inorganic materials . Gunn . societal implications . Warner .

CHEM/PHYS 331 Thermodynamics and CHEM 343 Advanced Topics in Modern Kinetics (F-1,2) Chemistry (F-1) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 216, PHYS 113, and 4 sem . hrs . MATH 121 . Builds on previous work in organic and physical Treats in detail the states of matter and the laws chemistry to explore developments at the frontier of thermodynamics (with applications to chemi- of modern chemistry and biochemistry . Covers cal and phase equilibria and electrochemistry) specific topics chosen based on current devel- and reaction kinetics and mechanisms . Weekly opments and the interests of the students and laboratory studies emphasize the application of faculty involved and incorporates modern syn- concepts developed in the lectures . Kaplan . thetic, instrumental, computer, theoretical, and biochemical methods in the exploration of these topics . Staff .

90 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog CHEM 345 Biochemistry (F-1,2) CHEM 355 Independent Study with Thesis 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 216, CHEM225 and (F-1,2; S-1,2) BIOL225 or consent of the instructor . 8 sem . hrs . Covers organizing principles of living systems, Selection of a research project involving scientific structure and function of proteins, sugars, and literature search, followed by laboratory work lipids, mechanism and kinetics of enzymes, required for solution of the problem . Research introduction to bioenergetics, and integration and may be conducted on the Chemistry/Physics control of metabolic pathways . One laboratory per Floor or at a local research laboratory in the form week emphasizes modern instrumentation such of a mentored internship . Results presented in a as Western blotting, column chromatography, thesis, oral, and a poster presentation . Students Department of Chemistry and Physics HPLC, and spectrophotometer metric methods . must concurrently enroll in CHEM390 . Berger, Canfield . Canfield, Chen, Gunn, Gurney, Lee, Kaplan, Walker . CHEM 347 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (S-1,2) CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar (F-1,2; S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CHEM 345 . 1 sem . hr . Covers modern biochemical techniques such Required of all chemistry, chemistry/pharmacy, as protein expression, protein purification, and and biochemistry majors completing CHEM 355 . enzyme assays . Emphasizes development of inde- Other interested students are invited to attend . pendent laboratory skills . Canfield . Canfield .

CHEM 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Courses taught through the Colleges Directed study addresses coursework required of the Fenway for the major or degree not being offered for- mally that semester . Students work under the ENVI 200 Environmental Forum [Colleges of close supervision of a faculty member . Consent the Fenway] (S-1,2) is required for a directed study, which does not 2 sem . hrs . count toward the independent learning require- Provides a forum for different disciplines and ment . Staff . interests to assess current environmental topics . Examines scientific, socioeconomic, and politi- CHEM 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) cal aspects of environmental issues . Includes 4 or 8 sem . hrs . a service learning component and encourages Selection of a research project involving scientific interaction with local, regional, and national literature search and related laboratory work . environmental advocates . Students will develop Results presented in a research paper and a applied research skills and make oral and written poster presentation . Staff . presentations . Staff .

F = Fall S = Spring U = Summer TC = Travel Course 1 = AY 2014– 2015 2 = AY 2015– 2016 M = Mode * = Schedule t .b .a .

2014–2015 91 (or other literature activities) in a hospital . Program in Children’s A communications major could apply her Literature internship in the children’s trade division at a publishing company . Cathryn M . Mercier, Director and Professor Master of Arts in Children’s CHL 313 Survey of Literature for Children Literature and Young Adults (F-1,2; S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . The Master of Arts (MA) degree in Provides a broad overview of the field of chil- Children’s Literature offers specialized study dren’s and young adult literature, including of books for children and young adults to stu- historical and contemporary considerations, dents who are, or who intend to be, involved criticism, and representative works from major genres . Sophomore standing . Mercier . in teaching, library work, editing, publish- ing, writing, affiliated professions, or further BA/MA in Children’s Literature and research and scholarship in the field . BA/MFA in Writing for Children Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Simmons offers an accelerated program Children that allows our undergraduate students to acquire the MA in Children’s literature or the The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program has MFA in Writing for Children within one year a strong theoretical underpinning and grounds of completing their undergraduate studies at the student’s creative work in historical, criti- the College . The accelerated BA/MA program cal, and scholarly contexts . MFA students will requires 32 credits beyond the Simmons bac- develop and complete a creative projects, Program in Children’s Literature Program in Children’s Literature calaureate degree for the MA; the BA/MFA provide critical feedback to other writers, student must complete 28 credits beyond the receive and respond to critical feedback on Simmons baccalaureate degree . Applications one’s own writing, and revise at least two should be filed before the beginning of the complete manuscripts in consultation with a student’s senior year and must include an mentor . interview with the program director . Undergraduate students applying for gradu- ate study in children’s literature are expected to have the following qualifications:

1 . A grade of B or above in ChL 313 survey of Children’s and Young Adult literature . 2 . Additional 300-level work that incorpo- rates or addresses children’s or young adult literature in some way . For example, an English major could choose to take Victorian Children’s Literature as part of her major or begin working on a manu- script for children in a writing course or an education major could provide evi- dence that her student teaching required extensive work in children’s literature . Similarly, a nursing major might find herself heavily involved in bibliotherapy

92 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Major in Communications Department of The major in communications focuses Communications on “how people use messages to generate meaning within and across all kinds of con- Ellen Grabiner, Chair and Associate Professor texts, cultures, channels, and media .” Meaning Bob White, Professor generation is central to the work we do in the Judith Aronson, Associate Professor Department of Communications; that focus is James Corcoran, Associate Professor the tie that binds together the concentration Len Mailloux, Senior Lecturer areas within the major and the core courses Judith Richland, Senior Lecturer required of all majors . Whether a student is Andrew Porter, Lecturer and Internship studying journalism, graphic design, public Department of Communications Director relations and marketing communications, Dane Groves, Multimedia Classroom or new media, she is learning how to create Manager meaning . The curriculum also emphasizes Lydia Hardy, Assistant Lab Manager media convergence – the intersection and Yasmin Solomon, Administrative Assistant interaction of print, electronic, and digital Additional Teaching Faculty media – that is at the center of what is going Sidney Berger on in the real world . Students are prepared to work across each of these communication The mission of the Department of platforms . This program of study culminates Communications at Simmons College is to in advanced coursework and capstone experi- ensure that students receive a strong liberal ences like internships, independent study, and arts education while also providing them with Studio Five — the department’s student-run, strong career preparation . It is an experiential professional communications workplace . learning environment that encourages stu- Each student majoring in communications is dents to become lifelong learners committed required to take 40 semester hours of study in to excellence . It is an environment that seeks the Department of Communications . a balance between concepts and theory, and the skills needed to produce media content Step One: Three courses (12 semester hours) in any professional setting where people use Step Two: Three or four developmental technology to exchange information . Those courses, depending on concentration (12–16 settings include business, education, and semester hours) social services, as well as journalism, broad- Step Three: Two or three required electives, casting – TV, radio, and Internet – newspapers, depending on concentration (8–12 semester F = Fall S = Spring magazines, public relations, advertising, and hours) U = Summer graphic design . That combination prepares TC = Travel Step Four: Independent learning options Course our students for jobs today—and for the jobs 1 = AY 2014– (options offered by the department to fulfill the 2015 of tomorrow— because we know that rapid 2 = AY 2015– all-College independent learning requirement 2016 changes in technology will demand that our of 8 semester hours) M = Mode students know how to adapt to dramatic * = Schedule Step Five: Senior Seminar/StoryTelling (4 t .b .a . changes in their work . It also is an approach semester hours) that is highly interdisciplinary – drawing from political science and international relations, Step One: The Communications Core art, sociology, and cinema and media studies . Requirements The major requires three core courses that explore the areas of media and society, writing and editing, visual communication and the

2014–2015 93 technology currently driving emerging media . areas of the discipline . A blend of theory and hands-on, practical projects prepares students for further devel- Step Four: Senior Seminar/StoryTelling opmental work in one of the department’s (Capstone experience) concentrations of study . This capstone course extends the theoreti- cal underpinnings offered in the department COMM 121 Visual Communication while providing students with an opportunity COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across the to develop a senior project that reflects their Media concentration area . The course examines the COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society role of stories in shaping human experience Students should complete the three core and meaning, the elements that are necessary courses by the end of the second year of study to create a good story, and the ways that digital in a four-year program . A student should technologies disrupt our conventional under- declare her major at the end of the sopho- standing of how stories are told . more year . In this recommended sequence, the student would complete the core and then Step Five: Independent Learning Options choose a track to declare at this time . (Capstone Experiences) Students majoring in communications Step Two: Developmental Coursework have four options to complete the all-College The department’s academic program com- independent learning requirement . Ideally, the prises four concentrations of study within the student should choose two of the four to com- Communications major and two joint majors . plete the independent learning requirement They are: of eight credits . Students may take up to 16 • Concentration in Graphic Design credits of field-based independent credits . Department of Communications Department of Communications • Concentration in Journalism COMM 350 Independent Study • Concentration Media Arts COMM 370 Internship • Concentration in Public Relations/Marketing COMM 380 Field Experience Communications COMM 390 Studio Five: A Communications • Major in Web Design and Development (joint Workplace major with Computer Science) • Major in Arts Administration (joint major Departmental Honors with Management and Art and Music) The Department of Communications offers the opportunity for majors to receive depart- The Step Two developmental coursework mental honors . Students in Comm 344, Senior has been organized into three or four required Seminar, which is the required capstone for courses, depending on concentration, nor- the major, who have a superior record in the mally taken in sequence . Step Two work can major and who receive an A on their senior begin during the first two years of a student’s project and an A in the seminar will receive program and can be taken concurrently with departmental honors . Student projects will Step One, provided the student takes the nec- be reviewed and graded by both the faculty essary prerequisite core courses . member teaching the seminar and at least one additional faculty member in the student’s Step Three: Required Electives concentration area . The designation of depart- Students will have a list of courses from mental honors will appear on the student’s which to choose between two or three electives transcript transcripts. . depending on concentration . This arrange- ment allows students optimum flexibility and Departmental Recognition an opportunity to build competencies across The Department of Communication does not

94 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog offer the designation “departmental recogni- COMM 328 Special Topics (when appropriate) tion .” Instead, outstanding students may be COMM 333 Web II: Motion Graphics for the named to Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor Web society for students in communications . Step Four Concentrations in the COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling Communications Major Journalism Concentration Graphic Design Concentration Students may pursue a writing track in jour- Students may pursue a design concentra- nalism and/or professional writing . tion focusing on print, web, multimedia, or a combination . Step Two Department of Communications Prerequisites/Requirements Outside the Three required courses: Communications Department COMM 260 Journalism May be taken concurrently with the COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof Communications core . COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment The following three studio art courses: ART 111 Introduction to Studio Art: Step Three Drawing Three electives, at least one at the 300-level: ART 112 Introduction to Studio Art: Color COMM 163 Radio Operations COMM/ART 138 The Poetry of Photography COMM 181 Public Speaking and Group Discussion Plus one of the following courses to satisfy the COMM 262 Media Convergence prerequisite in art history: COMM 263 Broadcast Writing ART 141 Introduction to Art History: COMM 268 Human Rights in South Africa Egypt to Mannerism COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring ART 142 Introduction to Art History: COMM 310 Feature Writing Baroque to the 20th Century COMM 315 Opinion/Editorial Writing Design History at Mass Art or other university COMM 322 Digital Cultures: Communication with consent of design advisor . and New Media COMM 328 Special Topics in Communications Step Two (when appropriate) Four required courses: COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design Step Four COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling Design I: Typography COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Media Arts Concentration Design II: Type and Image Students may pursue a media arts con- COMM 340 Advanced Design centration that combines written, visual, and electronic media . Step Three Two electives, at least one at the 300-level: Step Two COMM 244 Design for World Wide Web Three required courses: COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design COMM 120 Communications Media COMM 262 Media Convergence COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design: COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment Principles and Practice COMM 322 Digital Cultures: Communication COMM 262 Media Convergence and New Media

2014–2015 95 Step Three of Communications houses the major, in col- Three elective courses, at least one 300-level: laboration with SOM’s Marketing, Operations COMM 163 Radio Operations and Strategy department . COMM 220 Video Production COMM 222 Animation Required Core Courses COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design: COMM 121 Visual Communications Typography COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across the COMM 244 Design for WWW Media COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design COMM 186 Introduction to Public Relations & COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: Marketing Communications Type and Image COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design COMM 260 Journalism COMM 281 Writing for Public Relations & COMM 263 Broadcast Writing Marketing Communications COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring COMM 325 Public Relations Seminar COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and COMM 322 Digital Cultures: Communication Management and New Media MGMT 230 Why We Buy COMM 328 Special Topics in Communications MGMT 238 Managing Your Venture’s (when appropriate) Financial Bottom Line COMM 333 Web II Motion Graphics for the MGMT 250 Principles of Marketing Web Independent Learning: 8 credits to be fulfilled Web Design and Development either through Comm 370 (4 or 8 credits),

Department of Communications Department of Communications (Joint major with Computer Mgmt 370 (4 or 8 credits), and/or Comm 390 Science) Studio Five; Comm 390 Studio Five cannot be double counted as an elective course and an For more information, please see page 107 . independent learning course . Interdisciplinary Major in Arts Electives Administration Students select three courses from this list; For more information, please see page 58 . one must be at the 300 level . COMM 124 Media, Messages and Society Interdisciplinary Major in COMM 163 Radio Operations and Public Relations and Marketing Performance Communications COMM 181 Public Speaking COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design: The Interdisciplinary Major in Public Typography Relations and Marketing Communications is COMM 244 Web designed to provide grounding and experience COMM 260 Journalism in public relations focused writing as well as COMM 262 Media Convergence a firm understanding on the principles and COMM 286 Advertising/MGMT 232A implementation of marketing strategy . At its Strategic Marketing best, PR/MarCom education embodies intel- Communications: Advertising lectual traditions drawn from a wide range of COMM 310 Feature Writing social and hard sciences, as well as profes- COMM 315 Op/Ed sional and liberal arts areas of concentrations . COMM 322 Digital Cultures Students can receive a BA or BS in Pr/MarCom based on electives selected . The Department

96 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog COMM 326 Advertising and Copywriting/ COMM 262 Media Convergence MGMT 232B Strategic Marketing COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment Communications: National COMM 328 Special Topics (when appropriate Student Ad Competition COMM 333 Web II: Motion Graphics for COMM 333 Motion Graphics the Web COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling COMM 340 Advanced Design COMM 390 Studio Five MGMT 221 Project Management Journalism MGMT 224 Socially Minded Leadership MGMT 229 Corporate Social Responsibility Required MGMT 231 Creating Brand Value COMM 122 Writing Across the Media MGMT 234 Organizational Behavior COMM 260 Journalism Department of Communications MGMT 320 Negotiations and Change COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof Management MGMT 335 Marketing Research Electives (select 2) MGMT 392 Marketing Decision-making COMM 124 Media, Messages, & Society COMM 262 Media Convergence Recommended for the PR/MarCom major COMM 263 Broadcast Writing are ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics COMM 268 South Africa and PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological COMM 310 Feature Writing Science . COMM 315 Opinion/Editorial Writing COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment Minors in Communications COMM 322 Digital Cultures: Communication Students who wish to pursue a general and Social Media minor in communications may do so by com- COMM 328 Special Topics (when appropriate) pleting the three required core courses, along with two electives . Other concentration-specific Media Arts minors available are: Required COMM 120 Communications Media Graphic Design COMM 121 Visual Communications Required COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society COMM 121 Visual Communications COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design Electives (select 2) COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design Typography COMM 220 Video Production COMM 222 Animation Electives for Non-Art Majors – (select 2) COMM 244 Web I: Design for the World ART 111 Drawing Wide Web ART 112 Color COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design COMM/ART 138 The Poetry of Photography COMM 262 Media Convergence COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment Electives for Art Majors (select 2) COMM 322 Digital Cultures: Communication COMM 244 Web I: Design for the and Social Media World Wide Web COMM 333 Web II: Motion Graphics for the COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design Web COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: Type and Image

2014–2015 97 Radio ART 249 History of Photography MUS 165 Music in Film Required CHIN 214 Contemporary Chinese Cinema COMM 122 Writing Across the Media COMM 120 Communications Media COMM 163 Radio Operations COMM 121 Visual Communication COMM 263 Broadcast Writing COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society Electives (select 2) COMM 222 Animation* COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society COMM 220 Video Production* COMM 262 Media Convergence COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring COMM 262 Media Convergence COMM 320 Media and the First Amendment COMM 333 Web II: Motion Picture Graphics COMM 322 Digital Cultures: Communication for the Web and Social Media COMM 344 Storytelling* ENGL 327 Race and Gender in Web Design and Development: Psychoanalytic Discourse (Joint minor with Computer ENGL 354 Studies in Film Genre ENGL 398 Feminist Media Studies Science) HIST 254 History Through Novels and Required Films CS 112 Introduction to Programming HIST 329 Film and Historical COMM 121 Visual Communications Representation COMM 244 Web I: Design for the PHIL 152 Philosophy Through Literature World Wide Web and Film

Department of Communications Department of Communications CS 321 Web Services and Web-Centric SPAN 314 Hispanic Culture as Seen Computing through Film COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design Restrictions on Electives: One elective must or CS 333 Database Management Systems be a production class . (Production classes are designated with an *) In addition, at least one Interdisciplinary Minor in Cinema elective must be at the 200- or 300-level . No and Media Studies more than two photography classes will be counted toward the minor . A minor in Cinema and Media Studies comprises two required courses and three elec- Post-Baccalaureate Program tives . Leading to a Diploma in Required Courses Communications ENGL 195 Art of Film The diploma program can be completed in ENGL 221 The Critical Lens: Introduction to one year on a full-time basis or over a longer Film and Media Theory period of time on a part-time basis . It offers Three Electives (select 3) graduates of approved colleges an opportunity AST 388 Black Popular Culture to pursue post-baccalaureate professional ART/COMM 138 The Poetry of Photography* preparation in the field of communications . ART/COMM 139 Color Photography CSI* A typical program requires 32 semester hours ART/COMM 232 Digital Photography II* of study and typically includes the following ART/COMM 239 Art of the Real: courses: Documentary Photography* COMM 121 Visual Communication ART/COMM 237 Advanced Black and White COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across the Photography* Media

98 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society COMM 124 Media, Messages, and Society (M5) (F, S) Five electives (chosen in consultation with 4 sem . hrs . faculty advisor; at least one at the 300-level) Explores how and why the media reflect, affect, create, and mold public opinions, ideas, and values . Examines issues related to the media and Core courses may be waived by the depart- society and the content of print and non-print ment chair if the diploma student enters with media in terms of the written and visual mes- equivalent coursework . Evidence of completion sages they convey . Corcoran . of coursework is required . The student must take additional electives in lieu of the waived COMM/ART 138 Introduction to core course(s) . Photography and the Traditional Lab (M1) (F, S) Department of Communications COURSES 4 sem . hrs . Teaches the art and craft of contemporary black- COMM 120 Communications Media (M1) and-white photography . Emphasizes how to use (F,S) a camera, develop negatives, and make prints in order to create images that are visually powerful 4 sem . hrs . and significant to the photographer and her audi- Serves as an introduction to communication arts ence . Bresler . and theory, and the world of still and moving pictures . Involves the analysis of media from the point of view of the audience, and the production COMM/ART 139 Introduction to of media from the point of view of the com- Photography and the Digital Lab (M1) (F,S) 4 sem . hrs . municator . Numerous screenings supplement Teaches the art and craft of contemporary color examples and exercises in film, animation, mul- photography . Students learn how to use the timedia, and the graphic arts . The atmosphere of camera and work with Photoshop to make prints the classroom is a media environment: a comfort- in the digital lab . In addition to learning the basic able theater supported by light and sound . White . principles of photography, color theory will be COMM 121 Visual Communication (M1) emphasized . Manually adjustable digital or tradi- (F,S) tional cameras will be used . Bresler . 4 sem . hrs . Introduces the concepts of visual culture and COMM 163 Radio Operations and visual literacy with an emphasis on looking at Performance (F,S) 4 sem . hrs . looking . From the perspective of consumer and Introduces students to the radio industry and the producer of images, the visual experience is fundamentals of station operations . Students will deconstructed to illuminate meaning-making learn the history of the medium and the mechan- practices . Utilizes a variety of theoretical perspec- ics of station, studio, and equipment operations, tives and approaches to advertising and fine art F = Fall as well as acquire skills in digital audio recording, S = Spring images, photography, comics, and the graphic editing, and production that will allow them to U = Summer novel . Grabiner, Richland . TC = Travel create broadcast-quality programming . Mailloux . Course 1 = AY 2014– COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across the 2015 COMM 181 Public Speaking and Group 2 = AY 2015– Media (F,S) 2016 4 sem . hrs . Discussion (F,S) M = Mode 4 sem . hrs . * = Schedule Introduces students to the fundamental skills of t .b .a . Involves preparation and presentation of information gathering, writing, and copy editing speeches and consideration of the impact of for the mass media . Covers AP and other writing information and communication on listeners . styles that students will eventually be expected to Provides extensive practice in discussion about master to gain recognition as competent com- present-day problems and topics . Emphasizes municators . Includes news stories, press releases, rhetorical analysis, persuasion, and ethical issues web content, opinion articles, and memos . in public speaking . Corcoran, Mailloux, Porter .

2014–2015 99 COMM 186 Introduction to Public Relations especially toward photographers, Traditional and and Marketing Communications (F, S) digital cameras are used . Examines the work of 4 sem . hrs . contemporary color artists through slides, peri- Explores the nature and role of communica- odicals and field trips to exhibitions . Bresler . tions in marketing and the integration of public relations, advertising, direct marketing, sales COMM/ART 237 Advanced Photography promotion, personal selling, and new media in Workshop the marketing communications plan . Analyzes 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM/ART 138 . marketing communications materials in various Emphasizes the making of fine art photographs media and considers the economic and social with attention to the aesthetics of creating implications of promotion . Includes a field photographic images in conjunction with learn- assignment . Porter . ing advanced exposure and printing technique . Students will work on projects to explore and COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design: deepen their ideas . Black-and-white photography Principles and Practice (M1) (F, S) in the traditional darkroom . Bresler . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .:COMM 123, plus two of the following; COMM 120, COMM 121, ART 111, ART COMM/ART 239 Documentary Photography 112, ART/COMM 138; or consent of the instructor . (F) Addresses formal principles, process, and pro- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ART/COMM 138 . duction of 2D design . Complements design Offers an opportunity to use photography to lectures, demonstrations, and student presenta- describe, understand, and interpret the world tions with studio projects and critiques . Provides around us by creating photographic essays on tools to develop conceptual skills, master subjects of students’ choosing . Gives attention mechanical tools, utilize design-driven software to refining technical skills while delving into aes- applications; prepare visual, written, and oral thetic issues of significance and meaning in our presentations, and learn the process and tech- images . Studies the documentary tradition as a niques needed to achieve quality design . Involves basis to develop work . Bresler . Department of Communications Department of Communications lecture/lab . Aronson, Richland . COMM 240 Intermediate Graphic Design I: COMM 220 Video Production (M1) ( F,S) Typography (F,S) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Explores the working methods and production Applies the formal principles of design in the of narrative, personal, documentary, and music context of typography . Topics include type history video filmmaking . Examines historical examples and terminology, display and text type for print from Maya Deren to the present, and requires and screen communication, typographic hier- students to plan, shoot, and edit their own short archy in information design, bookmaking, and pieces . A course for women who want to make concept-based design through typographic layout movies, it teaches the variety of conditions that and manipulation . Includes lectures, discus- lead to the creation of professional productions . sions, class critiques, and computer lab sessions . White . Aronson, Richland .

COMM 222 Animation (M1) (F,S) COMM 244 Web I: Design for the World 4 sem . hrs . Wide Web (F) Introduces the technology of three-dimensional 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 210 . computer animation, grounded in the history of Introduces the essential concepts and tools traditional animation, applied creatively to indi- necessary to produce websites . Includes under- vidual projects . White . standing HTML syntax, authoring web pages, creating and editing web graphics, establishing COMM/ART 232 Photography in the Digital site hierarchy, and designing information archi- Lab II (S) tecture . Requires students to create effective Prereq: COMM/ART 138 . user interfaces, test for usability, and manage the Teaches the fundamentals necessary for produc- website development process . Grabiner, Groves . ing dynamic color photographs . Students learn cutting-edge Photoshop techniques geared

100 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog COMM 246 Digital Imaging for Design (S) on knowledge necessary to create, produce, and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 123 . distribute media . It integrates the study of media Explores creative approaches to acquiring, manip- history, theory, and design with production skills ulating, authoring, and disseminating digital in film, audio, video, print and digital media—to images . In the Adobe CS3 environment, students enable students to advance as media producers . combine natural and digital media, working itera- Richland . tively in order to achieve unique solutions to their challenges . In-depth exploration of Photoshop COMM 263 Broadcast Writing (S) layers, blending modes, masks, and compositing 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 . techniques . Students work on stand-alone images Involves reporting, videotaping, script writing, and in sequence, for print and web . Grabiner . and videotape editing for the broadcast media . Includes actual news and documentary assign-

COMM 248 Intermediate Graphic Design II: ments with production of broadcast news Department of Communications Type and Image (F) packages utilizing state-of-the-art digital video 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 240 Reinforces editing techniques . Mailloux . the design process and research-based work . Students create professional pieces after careful COMM 265 Editing Copy and Proof (F,S) investigation and analysis . Emphasizes integrat- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 . ing type and image to strengthen a message . Teaches how to perceive and correct errors in lan- Addresses information hierarchy, sequencing, grid guage written by others . Includes use of development on the computer, and multimedia professional copyediting symbols and tech- presentations . Assignments include publications, niques to make needed changes (in spelling, websites, organization identity programs, and punctuation, word selection, etc .) before the expressive use of typography . Aronson . final wording, or “copy,” is readied for printing or broadcast . Explains proofreading techniques . COMM/ART 256 Approaches in Explores basic pre-writing practices, e g. ,. ranking Contemporary Photography (S) and organization of raw story data for a news 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ART/COMM 138 release or letter to the editor . Berger . Expands explorations in photography through self-designed photographic projects . Refines [COMM/POLS 268 Human Rights in South visual and technical skills . Includes two or three Africa* long-term projects, critiques, discussion of the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 or consent of the work of art photographers, visits to exhibitions, instructor .] and technical exercises . Bresler . Explores changes since the country’s first multi- racial elections in 1994 and the extent to which COMM 260 Journalism (M5) (F,S) the society reflects the values of its post-apartheid constitution in the daily life of its citizens, with 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 . attention not only to political rights but also to Immerses students into journalism by covering economic and social rights . Students produce community issues and events ranging from local F = Fall publishable articles on their experience . Staff . S = Spring and national politics to entertainment and sports . U = Summer Teaches how to identify news values and make TC = Travel COMM 269 Globalization on a Shoestring Course news judgments, as well as acquire note-taking 1 = AY 2014– (S-1,2) 2015 and interviewing skills, understand media ethics 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 and/or COMM 2 = AY 2015– and law, and develop news writing techniques . 2016 163 . M = Mode Corcoran, Porter . Gives the student a “virtual study abroad” expe- * = Schedule t .b .a . rience . In conjunction with African University COMM 262 Media Convergence (F-1,2; College of Communications (AUCC) in Ghana S-1,2) and schools and participants from around the 4 sem . hrs . world, students get to work in a cross-cultural Media Convergence is the melding of digital setting using streaming and social media, exam- images (still and moving), sound, and typogra- ining social, cultural, and political issues from a phy, to create media for a variety of platforms . global perspective . Mailloux . This course addresses the rapid changes in media production and distribution and provides hands

2014–2015 101 COMM 281 Writing for Public Relations and media issues . Discusses the ethical and legal Integrated Marketing Communications ramifications of communications in a democratic (F,S) society . Corcoran, Mailloux . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 and 186 . Explores the role and function of public rela- COMM 322 Digital Cultures: tions and marketing communications materials . Communication and New Media (S-1,2) Examines techniques of writing and editing for 4 sem . hrs . COMM 124 or consent of instructor . identified target publics . Involves producing Communicators are challenged to develop marketing communications materials intended litera- cies and competencies in what currently for internal and external audiences and analyzing resembles a whirlwind of perpetually emerging the communications efforts of a publicly traded communication technologies . Tracing the trajec- company . Porter . tory of participatory or “social” cultures, we will investigate the impact of these tools on meaning COMM 286 Advertising (F) making practices . A hands-on approach grounds 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 124 and 186 . this course and its engage- ment in the long- Introduces basic elements of advertising theory standing debates in media and cultural theory . and practice with an emphasis on the role of Grabiner, Porter . creating effective and results-oriented advertising messages . Analyzes advertising case studies to COMM 325 Public Relations Seminar (F,S) explore concepts and apply them to real-world 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 186 and 281 . examples . Provides tools to develop writing and Surveys public relations methods, research, theo- design skills and to create portfolio samples . ries, practices, and campaigns . Discusses the Includes a team project to create an advertising ethics and values of public relations as a profes- campaign for a client of choice . Staff . sion . Includes case study analysis .

COMM 310 Feature Writing (F) COMM 326 Advertising Copywriting and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 and 260 . Layout (S) Department of Communications Department of Communications Builds upon skills and techniques learned in 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 286 . journalism and other writing courses . Challenges Concentrates primarily on creating radio spots, students to think, to see stories in their fullness, magazine layouts, and television storyboards . and to become involved in their own writing . Elements of effective advertising are considered, Teaches a narrative style that encourages critical such as drawing attention to the ad, motivat- thinking and engages writers, giving them the ing the reader, and building a portfolio through foundation to put more human aspects into their writing and revision . Students provide feedback in stories . Includes class discussion and critique of a focus group-like setting . Staff . student work . Corcoran . COMM 328 Special Topics in COMM 315 Opinion/Editorial Writing (S) Communications (F,S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 122 and COMM 260 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Junior standing or consent of Emphasizes persuading readers or at least getting the instructor . their attention . Develops research skills to defend Offers an intense study in a particular area of arguments . Requires subscribing to current communications focusing on advanced issues . newspapers to examine how top columnists craft Staff . their commentary . Students produce editorials and columns suitable for publication . Corcoran, COMM/ART 330 Special Topics in Porter . Photography (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: COMM/ART 138 and two COMM 320 Media and the First additional photography courses or consent of the Amendment (F) instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: COMM 122 and 124 or Delves deeply into the practice and theory of consent of instructor . photography . General topic is contemporary pho- Examines the news media’s First Amendment tography, with readings by Barthes, Sontag, and rights and responsibilities, addressing libel, other theoreticians considered in relation to the privacy, fairness, and objectivity, as well as current work of students and contemporary photogra- phers . Bresler .

102 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog COMM 333 Web II: Motion Graphics for the COMM 380 Field Experience (F,S) Web (S) 4 sem . hrs . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: COMM 244 An eight to 10 hours-per-week field placement in Explores the emerging field of information the Greater Boston area, based on the student’s design, investigating several core concepts such background and interests, available to stu- as advanced information design, narrative, audi- dents who have already completed COMM 370 . tory experience, interactivity, and emotional Students must apply before October 15 for spring depth . Examines ways interactive multimedia add semester . Porter . meaning to online communication and addresses concepts of a global visual language in which the COMM 390 Studio Five: A Communications use of familiar symbols and images transcends Workplace (F,S) spoken language . Grabiner, Richland . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Completion of the communi-

cations department core and track requirements Department of Communications COMM 340 Advanced Design (S) or consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 240 and 248 . Provides a faculty-supervised workplace where Increases understanding of the designer’s role students undertake projects for nonprofit clients as problem solver and professional design con- while working as collaborative teams . Requires sultant . Introduces responsive design systems . analyzing client communications needs and Provides opportunity to create new portfolio-qual- providing optimal solutions on budget and dead- ity work and develop a personal style . Projects line . Integrates relevant issues of agency/client include: a personal identity system with profes- relationships, vendor relation and project man- sional level résumé and cover letter, prototyping a agement . Porter, Richland . complex multi-page publication with text, images and info graphic, a website or smart phone app, and a branding system . Aronson .

COMM 344 Senior Seminar/Storytelling (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: COMM 121, COMM 122, COMM, 124 and concentration requirements . Storytelling is perhaps the oldest, most salient form of entertainment, education and enlighten- ment that humans have engaged in . The course examines the role of stories in our lives, the ele- ments that are necessary to create a good story, and the ways that digital technologies disrupt our conventional understanding of how stories are told . Students will complete a major project in the course using storytelling techniques and dem- F = Fall onstrating their understanding of the different S = Spring U = Summer modes of communication . Staff . TC = Travel Course 1 = AY 2014– COMM 350 Independent Study (F, S, U) 2015 2 = AY 2015– 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the department 2016 chair . Staff . M = Mode * = Schedule t .b .a . COMM 370 Internship (F, S, U) 4–8 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Junior or senior standing, declared major in communications, consent of the instructor, and application filed by Oct . 15 for spring semester or March 15 for summer or fall semesters . Porter . Senior standing required for eight semester hours .

2014–2015 103 participate as a member of a research team Program in Computer Science on NSF-funded research projects . While our and Informatics courses and majors have a strong technology focus, they also stress teamwork, collabora- Nanette Veilleux, Professor, Program Director tion, communication, and the development of Margaret Menzin, Professor leadership skills . All courses include a struc- Bruce P . Tis, Associate Professor tured laboratory experience with students often Amber Stubbs, Assistant Professor solving problems in groups . Our students often double major in areas such as commu- The Program in Computer Science and nications, English, education, mathematics, Informatics offers majors and minors in com- philosophy, Spanish, and management . Our puter science, information technology, web alums work for companies developing edu- design and development, health informat- cational software, medical support, gene ics and scientific computation (minor) . Our research to cure cancers, research to ensure program prepares women for technology- that voting machines cannot be hacked, and related careers in the global marketplace, for writing software to help nonprofits survive . graduate school, and to be knowledgeable, ethical and socially conscious adopters of At Simmons College we help young women technology . We also serve the Simmons com- find their voices . We prepare them to be munity by offering service courses to address leaders in the world and this world needs both the general and specific technology women in computer science and information fluency needs of our students . These courses technology more than ever . help the student gain an overview of technol-

Program in Computer Science and Informatics Science and Informatics Program in Computer ogy— its use, application, and limitations and Major in Computer Science can serve as stand-alone courses or as a start- The demand for computer scientists in the ing point for more advanced study in one of workplace remains strong . New and exciting our four technology areas . We often find that problems are there to be solved . Students students have a latent interest in, and talent that major in computer science develop new for, technology that blossoms in these courses . technology, as well as apply advanced tech- Students may also complete an eight- nology to solving highly technical problems credit internship where they relate theory at the forefront of technology . They learn to learned in class to the actual needs of the think critically, logically, and abstractly . They workplace . Students have completed intern- gain both an understanding of the underlying ships in industry, government, nonprofits, theory and concepts of computing as well as and academic institutions such as Fuji the facility to integrate theory with practice . Film Microdisk, Northeastern University, They are problem solvers . Students take both Raytheon, IBM/Lotus, Hyperactive Multimedia, foundational courses and advanced technology Meditech, TechSoup Global, Screened Images courses that focus on systems and technol- Multimedia, UPS Field Services, Eduventures, ogy development . Students are prepared for Highrock Covenant Church, Windsor School, careers in programming, web development, Partners Healthcare Information Systems, and system support, network administration, CakeWalk . Students are frequently offered per- database design, computer and network secu- manent jobs upon graduation at the company rity, applications development, and software that sponsored their internship . Our job place- engineering . The program also provides aca- ment rate upon graduation is very high . demically outstanding and highly motivated Students opportunity to complete signifi- majors the opportunity to produce a rigorous cant independent study projects under the thesis as the culmination of a two-semester guidance of a faculty member, as well as

104 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog project, beginning with a preparatory semester is valuable to every undergraduate . Students of related independent research . from a wide range of majors frequently minor in computer science . Students choose from Requirements: A major in computer science the following options: requires the following courses: Requirements:

CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science Program in Computer Science and Informatics CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming Web Development CS 226 Computer Organization and This option provides a strong technical Architecture background for anyone wishing to develop CS 227 Computer Networks web-based applications . Students will learn CS 232 Data Structures and Algorithms HTML, JavaScript, Java, and database design CS 330 Structure and Organization of and implementation, as well as the network Programming Languages infrastructure upon which web applications are CS 345 Operating Systems built, including security considerations . The MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics curriculum includes: PHIL 225 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science Information Technology CS 227 Computer Networks One mathematics course numbered MATH 118 CS 327 Cybersecurity and above CS 321 Web-Centric Programming and Web Technologies Electives (choice of three) CS 333 Database Management Systems CS 321 Web-Centric Programming CS 327 Cybersecurity Software Development CS 333 Database Management Systems This option provides an introduction to CS 334 Special Topics in Computer Science software development and programming . It is CS 343 or LIS 486 Systems Analysis appropriate for anyone considering a major in LIS technology courses as approved computer science or interested in application programming . The curriculum includes: Honors in Computer Science IT 101 Living in a Digital Society The Honors designation will be given if a CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science student has: CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming • Demonstrated academic achievement by CS 232 Data Structures and Algorithms earning a GPA of 3 .5 or greater in courses CS 321 Web-Centric Computing and Web taken at Simmons for the major Technologies • Conducted research as demonstrated by suc- cessfully completing of one of the following: Systems o NSF-REU This option prepares the student to perform o Honors Thesis user support, system administration, or o Research Project deemed to be honors-wor- network administration, and develops the tech- thy by the program faculty nical expertise needed in many small offices and organizations today . The curriculum Minor in Computer Science includes: Computing technology pervades our expe- CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science rience, both in the workplace and in our CS 226 Computer Organization and personal lives . An understanding of technology Architecture and its application, as well as the develop- CS 227 Computer Networks ment of strong technical problem solving skills CS 345 Operating Systems CS 327 Cybersecurity

2014–2015 105 And one additional CS course other than CS Philosophy 111 PHIL 225 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Information Technology Open A custom-designed minor consisting of five Communications courses may be proposed by the student to One of the following: achieve her specific goals . Faculty members are COMM 120 Communications Media available to help the student design this minor . COMM 121 Visual Communication The computer science and information tech- COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across the nology faculty must approve the final proposal . Media COMM 181 Public Speaking and Group Major in Information Technology Discussion For students interested in the assessment Management of users’ technology needs, and the evalua- MGMT 234 Organizational Communication tion, application, administration, and support and Behavior of technology, we offer a major and minor in Three courses from an application domain, information technology . The major provides such as management, the sciences, communi- students with a solid technical grounding in cations, education etc, or a minor in another computer science and information technology, discipline are strongly suggested . as well as education in the “soft” interpersonal skills of communication, teamwork, critical Minor in Information Technology thinking, and ethical decision-making that The minor in information technology pro- are vital to the IT industry . An information vides the technology skills and understanding Program in Computer Science and Informatics Science and Informatics Program in Computer technologist determines user needs and then required of every professional in today’s develops, manages, and supports technol- workforce . You gain an excellent grounding in ogy based solutions . Students take courses technology –an overview of technology and in communication, management, philosophy, web applications, a familiarity with a modern and computer science and information tech- programming language; the ability to design, nology . Students are prepared for a broad create and use a database, a grasp of manage- range of careers such as web content provider/ ment issues, and the ability to sharpen your manager, web developer, web administrator, communication skills . This minor is a nice IT consultant, network support, customer/ complement to any major at Simmons . desktop support, system integrator, system analyst, and application developer . Requirements: CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science IT 101 Living in a Digital Society CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science CS 227 Computer Networks CS 333 Database Management Systems CS 333 Database Management Systems Choose two of the following courses: CS 321 Web-centric Computing and Web COMM 120 Communications Media Technology COMM 121 Visual Communication CS 327 Cybersecurity COMM 122 Writing and Editing Across the IT 343 or LIS 486 Systems Analysis Media COMM 181 Public Speaking and Group Mathematics Discussions MATH 210 Discrete Mathematics MGMT 234 Organizational Communication or MATH 118 Introductory Statistics and Behavior PHIL 225 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Information Technology

106 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Major in Health Informatics Independent Learning: To be satisfied in the Health Informatics is the application of IT department of a hospital, HMO or at a the computing and information technology company which develops software for the disciplines to solving problems in the field health care industry . of health care . This interdisciplinary major includes foundation courses in technology, as Electives Program in Computer Science and Informatics well as more advanced topics such as security, Students are strongly urged to select two or database management, web applications devel- more of the following, depending of their opment, and systems analysis . Students also specific interest and in consultation with their learn about the health care industry by taking advisors: courses such as health informatics, biomedi- SOCI 241 Society and Health cal ethics, and the health industry market and BIOL 346 Epidemiology business model . Electives include courses MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis in sociology, biology, and management . The MGMT 110 Financial Accounting major also provides experiential learning in the MGMT 100 Foundations of Business and health care industry through two experiential Management placements that will expose our students to Students should also consult with their advi- both the neediest and to the most sophis- sors about the possibilities of a minor in ticated ends of the health care spectrum . Biology, Management, or Public Health . Students graduating in this major would be desirable in IT departments at hospitals and Minor in Scientific Computation other medium-to-large health care settings, The minor in scientific computation deals and in companies developing software for the with the processing of large sets of “messy health care industry . There will also be posi- data” . A must for anyone planning on attend- tions in maintaining, modifying and managing ing graduate school . software services . MATH 118 Introductory Statistics MATH 343 Mathematical Modeling Required Courses CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science CS 333 Database Management Systems CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming A fifth course to be chosen from: IT 225 Health Informatics CS 226 Computer Organization and MATH 118 Introductory Statistics Architecture CS 227 Computer Networks CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming CS 327 Cybersecurity MATH 227 Biostatistical Design and Analysis CS 333 Database Management Systems MATH 338 Probability CS 321 Web Centric Programming and Web MATH 225 Differential Equations Technologies IT 343 or LIS 486 Systems Analysis Major in Web Design & PHIL 131 Biomedical Ethics Development Joint major with the Communications One of the following: Department . SNHS 450 The Health Care Systems: The World Wide Web has driven a need for Interdisciplinary Perspectives web designers and developers . People who MGMT 120 Introduction to Health Systems understand both the art and the science of web MBAH 448 Health Care IT (with permission development are particularly valued . Graduates of instructor) will have a firm understanding of the principles of design as well as an understanding of the

2014–2015 107 technical issues involved in the development Step Five: Independent Learning of an active web site . Students graduating from Students may choose to take indepen- this major will have an advantage over tradi- dent studies and internships from either the tional web designers because they will have Communications department or the Computer a clear understanding of the elements of web Science program . This will depend on the development . Likewise, the students will also nature of the independent study or internship . have an advantage over traditional web devel- Students may also opt to take COMM 390: opers because they will possess knowledge of Studio 5 for their independent learning require- the elements of design . ment . This major combines existing classes from the Communications and Computer Science Degree options: With the approval of her programs to create a cohesive major in Web advisors, a student may choose whether to Design & Development . It seeks to draw stu- graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or of Science, dents who are interested in integrating the two depending on which discipline she has chosen facets of web site creation rather than focusing the preponderance of her course work . on either the Graphic Design concentration or Please keep in mind that this major will not the Computer Science major . function as simply a Communications concen- Requirements tration because the core classes do not meet the requirements for the Communications Step One: Core core . This major is also not designed as a The core classes focus on providing students replacement for the Graphic Design concentra- with a foundation for the other steps in their tion, as students graduating from the major major . will not receive the entire breadth of the design COMM 121 Visual Communication Program in Computer Science and Informatics Science and Informatics Program in Computer curriculum or the Communications core . COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic Design Likewise, it is not a Computer Science major; CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science students will not be exposed to the breadth of the CS field and would need additional courses Step Two: Developmental to move into other application areas . COMM 240 Typography COMM 244 Web 1: Design for the World Interdisciplinary Minor in Web Wide Web CS 113 GUI and Event-Driven Programming Design and Development: CS 321 Web-Centric Computing and Web Required Technologies 1) CS 112 Introduction to Computer Science Step Three: Electives. Students take three elec- 2) COMM 121 Visual Communications tives, not all from the same discipline .(CS/ 3) COMM 244 Design for the World Wide Web COMM) 4) CS 321 Web Centric Programming and Web CS 227 Computer Networks Technologies CS 327 Cybersecurity 5) Either COMM 210 Introduction to Graphic CS 333 Database Management Systems Design OR CS 333 Database Management COMM 340 Type and Image Systems COMM 348 Advanced Design . IT 343 Systems Analysis & Design . Technology and Management COMM 333 Web II: Motion Graphics . There is a growing need for the applica- tion of technology in the global marketplace . Step Four: Senior Seminar Core We encourage our computer science and COMM 395 Senior Seminar . information technology majors to minor in management . They can complete in a minor in

108 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog business metrics, finance, leadership, manage- through the application of technology . ment, marketing, or retail management, which Master’s level coursework in library science will be invaluable as they enter the workforce . will commence by your senior year and culmi- nate in stimulating yet practical independent Integrated B.S/MS Programs studies . Our Graduate School of Library and

Two integrated programs permit students Information Science (GSLIS) is ranked in the Program in Computer Science and Informatics to obtain their BS and MS degrees in less country’s top 10 by U .S News. & World Report . time than it would take to do the programs The faculty are recognized leaders in their separately . Students begin the MS degree fields, while our prime Boston location opens program during their junior year . The inte- the door to hundreds of prestigious intern- grated program in education is described ships . under the Department of Education on page 121 . Information about the integrated program COURSES in computer science and library and informa- [CS 111 The Science of Sound and Image tion science is available from the program in Media (M4) Computer Science and Informatics or from the 4 sem . hrs . S15 .] Graduate School of Library and Information Examines, through lecture and laboratory exer- Science . cises, the physical realization of sight and sound and what adaptations must be made to create 3+1 B.S. in Computer Science/M.S. digital sound recordings, both of speech music, and digital photographs and movies from these in Library and Information Science sensory inputs . Veilleux . The world of library and information science is changing –fast . No longer just a home for CS 112/412 Introduction to Computer printed texts, a “library” is any place where cre- Science (M3) (F) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Completion of the compe- ating, storing, and accessing traditional print tency in basic mathematics . and emerging digital resources come together . Introduces computer science and programming This evolution is huge, and the vast array of using a high-level programming language (cur- careers it is creating calls for a new breed of rently Python) . Teaches program design in the highly trained, technologically savvy informa- context of contemporary practices both object tion professional . The 3+1 Computer Science/ oriented and procedural . Presents fundamental Library and Information Science Program will computer science topics through initiation and design of programs . Requires significant projects . thoroughly prepare you to meet this opportu- Veilleux, Tis . nity . Pairing a Bachelor of Science in Computer CS 113/413 GUI and Event-Driven F = Fall S = Spring Science with a Master in Library and Programming (S) U = Summer 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 112 . TC = Travel Information Science, this sought-after com- Course bination will give you a versatile technical Continues CS 112, with emphasis on graphic user 1 = AY 2014– interface and event-driven programming (cur- 2015 background, as well as advanced knowledge 2 = AY 2015– rently Java) . Requires significant projects . Veilleux, 2016 of the principles, theories, and practices of M = Mode Tis . * = Schedule modern librarianship, digital curation, and t .b .a . content management . CS 226/426 Computer Organization and You will earn your computer science degree Architecture (M3) (F15) in three years in an empowering, state-of- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 112 or equivalent or the-art environment . Through coursework consent of the instructor . Studies the structure and function of computer and hands-on learning, you will develop your hardware, with an emphasis on performance . ability to understand computing foundation Includes history of computers, information rep- and theory and to solve real-world problems resentation, hardware components and their

2014–2015 109 functions, buses, internal and external memory, CS 330/530 Structure and Organization of input/output, CPU, and instruction sets . Tis . Programming Languages (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 232, CS 226 or consent of CS 227/427 Computer Networks (F14) instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 112 or consent of the Provides a comparison of computer languages instructor . and language paradigms (object-oriented, pro- Introduces the concepts, design, implementation, cedural, functional, event-driven) with respect to and management of computer networks . Covers data structures, control structures, and imple- data communication concepts, layered architec- mentation . Investigates these issues in several tures, protocols, LANs, WANs, internetworking, languages (currently JAVA, C++, Perl, Ruby, and the Internet, Intranets, network management, and Scheme) . Presents formal language specification network applications with an emphasis on TCP/ including regular, context-free, and ambiguous IP . Tis . languages . Veilleux, Stubbs .

CS 232/432 Data Structures and Algorithms CS 333/533 Database Management Systems (F) (S16) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 113 . Coreq :. MATH 210 . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 112 . Considers topics including abstract data types Offers comprehensive examination of the design and objects, strings, vectors, linked lists, stacks, and implementation of relational database queues, deques, sets, maps, trees, hash tables, management systems (DBMS) . Teaches the and applications of data structures . Surveys logical organization of databases, E_R design, fundamental algorithms, including geometric normalization and use of SQL for data descrip- algorithms, graph algorithms, algorithms for tion and retrieval, including triggers and stored string processing, and numerical algorithms . procedures, concurrency and security issues, Discusses basic methods for the design and anal- and typical solutions . Includes a major project ysis of efficient algorithms . Tis, Veilleux . Stubbs . building web interfaces to databases using PHP and MySQL . Introduction to No_SQL solutions . Program in Computer Science and Informatics Science and Informatics Program in Computer CS 321/521 Web-Centric Computing and Web Menzin, Veilleux, Tis . Technologies (F14) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 112 CS 334 Special Topics in Computer Science Provides knowledge of the current web tech- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Junior standing or consent of nologies, including both client- and server-side the instructor . technologies, AJAX, and mash-ups . Offers Offers an intensive study in a particular area of in-depth study of web architectures, web page computer science focusing on advanced issues . creation using the standard HTML5, CSS and Intended for juniors and seniors concentrating in JavaScript with jQuery, AJAX, and server-side Perl . computer science . Topic varies but may include Studies XML and design of XML schemas and natural language processing, advanced network- XPath/XSLT . Web services are also examined, ing, system/network management, systems including SOA, UDDI, WSDL, SOAP . programming, network programming, server-side Menzin . programming and issues, cryptology, and wireless technologies . Staff . CS 327/527 Cybersecurity (S15) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 227 . CS 343 Systems Analysis and Design (S15) Addresses tthe need for authentication, confi- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: One of MGMT 110, CS 333 dentiality, and integrity of data in a networked and IT 101 or CS 112 . environment . Examines the services and mecha- Teaches the strategies used in designing a nisms currently available to prevent successful complex computer-based application system: attacks . Includes security models, encryption, identifying stakeholders, gathering information, digital signatures and certificates, authentication writing requirements, analyzing for technical and techniques, email confidentiality, firewalls, web financial feasibility, setting priorities, planning and servers, malware, and security management strat- managing projects, and designing for usability . egies . Tis . Includes extensive use of cases and UML for in depth examples . Involves team projects . Menzin .

110 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog CS 345/545 Operating Systems (F14, S16) explored . Students gain an understanding of com- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: CS 226 and CS 232 . puter hardware and networks in order to make Teaches the function, design, implementation, informed purchasing, configuration, installation, and management of operating systems, including and maintenance decisions . Veilleux, Tis . detailed study of the UNIX/Linux system . Topics include concurrent processes, operating system IT 225/525 Health Informatics (M3) (F,S) architecture, memory management, I/O, the file 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Completion of the compe- Program in Computer Science and Informatics system, resource allocation, scheduling, security, tency in basic mathematics . concurrency command processing, and shell pro- Introduces students to major uses of information gramming . Tis . technology in the health care industry . Studies components of a computer system and major CS 349 Directed Study (F, S) health informatics applications, how a database 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . is organized, and general issues such as consis- Directed study addresses coursework required tency, concurrency, back-up, security, integrity, and for the major or degree not being offered for- recovery from failure . Use of Access and introduc- mally that semester . Students work under the tion to SQL . Teaches how to model health care close supervision of a faculty member . Consent problems on Excel . Introduction to Electronic is required for a directed study, which does not Health Records and underlying technologies and count toward the independent learning require- standards (XML and UML), Finding and evaluat- ment . Staff . ing on-line health information . Menzin .

CS 350 Independent Study (F, S) IT 350 Independent Study (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . Requires a written proposal, regular meetings Staff . with faculty advisor, a final presentation, and a written report . Staff . IT 370 Internship (F, S) 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor . CS 355 Honor Thesis (F, S) Computer science courses offered at the 400- and 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the instructor 500-level are available to GSLIS students . These beginning with the successful completion of CS courses include additional work at the graduate 350 . level . Staff . Provides academically outstanding and highly motivated majors the opportunity to produce a rigorous thesis as the culmination of a two semester project, following a preparatory semes- ter of related independent research . Includes oral defense with members of the department and a written thesis . Staff .

F = Fall CS 370 Internship (F, S) S = Spring U = Summer 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Junior or senior standing TC = Travel and consent of the department . Staff . Course 1 = AY 2014– 2015 2 = AY 2015– IT 101 Living in a Digital Society (M3) 2016 (F, S) M = Mode * = Schedule 4 sem . hrs . t .b .a . Teaches the skills and concepts needed to use, understand, and evaluate information technolo- gies . Students will learn to use current technology confidently, and will know how to effectively adapt to inevitable changes . Word, image, sound processing, spreadsheet and database applica- tions, search techniques, and web design as well as the social ramifications of technology are

2014–2015 111 CHIN 245 Advanced Intermediate Chinese I Program in East Asian Studies CHIN 246 Advanced Intermediate Chinese II CHIN 250 Masterpieces of Traditional Alister Inglis, Director, Associate Professor of Chinese Literature Modern Languages and Literatures CHIN 260 Chinese Calligraphy: Alternate Zachary Abuza, Professor of Political Science Body Building and International Relations CHIN 310 Chinese Civilization: Past and Zhigang Liu, Associate Professor of History Present and Modern Languages and Literatures ECON 222 Comparative Economies of East Shirong Luo, Associate Professor of Philosophy Asia Niloufer Sohrabji, Associate Professor of HIST 201 The Dynamics of Japanese Economics History HIST 202 Asia to the 18th Century The major in East Asian studies (EAS) is HIST 203 History of East Asian and U .S . designed to provide students with knowledge Foreign Relations and understanding of East Asia, a region HIST 204 Japanese Culture: Gender, Family, that has become increasingly significant in and Society the post-Cold War era . Students acquire this HIST 206 The Rise of Modern China knowledge by studying an East Asian language HIST 207 Gender, Family, and Society in as well as courses in other disciplines, includ- Modern China ing art history, economics, film studies, history, HIST 362 Seminar: Reforms and literature, philosophy, political science, religion, Revolutions in Asia and sociology . The major prepares students for HIST 364 Seminar: The Rape of Nanjing

Program in East Asian Studies Program in East Asian Studies further growth along a variety of paths beyond HONS 208 Art of Dissent college, including graduate study, careers in HONS 211 Balance, Harmony, and education, employment overseas or in busi- Happiness: A New Look at ness and institutions specializing in East Asia, Classical China and service within and to the Asian American JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II community . JAPN 245 Composition and Conversation A minor in East Asian studies allows JAPN 310 Japanese Civilization students to enhance their major academic JAPN 320 Newspaper Kanji and Translation program with an understanding of the history, JAPN 325 Japanese Fables and politics, and culture of East Asia . A minor does Onomatopoeia not require language courses . PHIL 133 Asian Philosophy PHIL 390 Seminar on Buddhism Major in East Asian Studies POLS 225 International Politics of East Asia Requirements: Students must take five elective POLS 241 The Dragon Ascending: courses from the EAS curriculum, including Politics and Policy Making in at least one of either HIST 201, HIST 202, or Contemporary China HIST 206 . No more than three courses may be POLS 245 Politics of Newly Industrializing taken in any one department . Countries SOCI 267 Globalization EAS Curriculum (20 semester hours) Language Courses (20 semester hours) ART 252 Arts of China and Japan Students are required to study a single CHIN 214 Topics in Contemporary Chinese East Asian language offered at Simmons for Cinema five consecutive semesters . Courses taken to CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II fulfill this part of the requirement, therefore,

112 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog cannot also count among the five electives Honors from the EAS curriculum . Students who enter Honors in East Asian Studies requires a the Program with at least an intermediate minimum GPA of 3 .67 for EAS courses in knowledge of an Asian language may satisfy addition to a grade of A or A- for the senior the requirement by completing five semesters’ term-paper; i e. ., the paper produced as part of continued study of either the same or another the course work for either EAS 390 or 350 . Asian language once correct placement has been determined . Alternatively, in special cases Minor in East Asian Studies pending the Director’s approval, the student A minor in East Asian studies consists of five may complete five additional courses from the courses from the EAS curriculum . No more EAS curriculum . Students who enter Simmons than three courses may be taken in any one

with an understanding of an Asian language department . Program in East Asian Studies below the intermediate level can satisfy the lan- guage requirement by study that would raise COURSES their competence to that of advanced inter- mediate in addition to either further language EAS 349 Directed Study (F, S) courses or those from the EAS curriculum . 4 sem . hrs . Staff . EAS 350 Independent Study (F, S) Capstone Cross-Cultural Experience 4 sem . hrs . Staff . (8 semester hours) This requirement consists of two phases: EAS 370 Internship (F, S) 1 . Study abroad or community-based learning . 4–8 sem . hrs . Staff . To encourage cross-cultural experience, stu- dents complete four semester hours through EAS 380 Fieldwork 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the department . either study abroad or community-based learn- ing within an Asian American community . [EAS 390 Integrative Seminar Students should have adequate language prep- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the department . aration and a significant portion of coursework Not offered in 2014–2015 ]. completed before undertaking this experience . Thus, most students will satisfy this require- ment during the junior or senior year . The precise timing will be decided in consultation with the student’s advisor . Alternatively, the student may undertake an independent study F = Fall with an EAS faculty member that would cul- S = Spring U = Summer minate in a research paper on a topic of the TC = Travel Course student’s own design . 2 . Integrative Seminar . 1 = AY 2014– Successful completion of either EAS 390 2015 2 = AY 2015– or, when not offered, an alternate course is 2016 M = Mode mandatory for all students in the major . In * = Schedule this seminar, the student will produce either a t .b .a . research paper or some form of creative work associated with a special interest . The nature and scope of the project will be collaboratively determined with the seminar instructor and/or their advisor . HIST 364 and 362 will be offered in lieu of the Seminar for 2015-16 .

2014–2015 113 Economics graduates engage in structured Department of Economics and friendly networking with current students who are equipped with a networking directory Masato Aoki, Chair and Associate Professor of participating alumnae, student-customized Donald Basch, Professor Emeritus “business cards,” and basic training in net- Carole Biewener, Professor working skills . Outcomes include job offers, Zinnia Mukherjee, Assistant Professor first interviews, internships, lessons in effective Barbara Sawtelle, Professor Emerita networking practices, advice about gradu- Niloufer Sohrabji, Associate Professor ate programs, and networking beyond the Mark Valentine, Administrative Assistant Simmons community . In other Econnect activi- ties, alumnae participate in skill-development Decision-makers at all levels of business, workshops in interviewing, negotiating, government, and the nonprofit sector fre- and LinkedIn . The Department’s Internship quently evaluate complex economic issues, program further supports the student’s explo- while intelligent citizenship makes increasing ration of career interests and provides practice demands on an individual’s knowledge of eco- in interviewing, résumé preparation, network- nomics . Also, the analytical tools of economics ing, and professional behavior . are increasingly important to studies of health The two-course introductory sequence care and educational systems, the environ- (ECON 100 & 101) provides students with ment, sustainable resource use, gender and conceptual frameworks for understanding racial inequality, technology, economic policy, and evaluating the U S. . economy from theo- international relations, economic justice, and retical, historical, and global perspectives . other domestic and global issues of public and Intermediate microeconomics and macroeco- private life . Department of Economics nomics (ECON 200 & 201) rigorously present The major in economics provides students major theoretical approaches and their ana- with an excellent background for careers in lytical applications and policy implications . finance, industry, government, and the non- Economics electives (ECON 124 through 393) profit sector . In addition, it prepares students extend theoretical and empirical analyses to for graduate work in many disciplines, includ- various aspects of the U .S . and international ing economics, law, business, and public economies . ECON 393 applies mathematical policy . Economics majors develop institutional principles and statistical techniques to the knowledge about the business world, the analysis of economic issues . The department’s domestic and global economic environment internship supervisor places students in intern- in which businesses, households, and com- ships (ECON 370) where they develop and munities operate, and the governmental apply their skills and knowledge in a profes- policies that affect businesses and workers . sional, research, or policymaking setting . The Further, economics majors develop the ability senior thesis (ECON 355) challenges intellectu- to analyze complex economic and social issues ally ambitious majors to propose, research, and to communicate the results of their analy- and write a defensible thesis; the thesis is the sis through writing and oral presentation . culminating product of a two-semester project The Economics Department annually offers and prepares students for graduate-level work, the Econnect program, a series of interactive and qualifies the student for consideration for programs aimed at helping students success- honors in economics . Economics is comple- fully transition to careers or graduate study . mented by other fields of study in the liberal Now in its fifteenth year, Econnect features arts and sciences and in the professional the annual Economics Student-Alumnae areas . According to their individual interests, Networking Dinner, at which over fifty strengths, and priorities, students might con-

114 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog sider either double-majoring in economics and Elective courses (select four from the following a complementary discipline or combining the list), including at least two at the 200 level or economics major with a minor; the variety of higher): possible combinations reflects the intellectual ECON 124/ BRICS and the Global Economy and aspirational diversity of the Simmons HONS 224 student body . In addition, the department col- ECON/ Women and Work laborates with other departments in offering WGST 125 courses in East Asian studies, environmental ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and science, international relations, public policy, Resource Use sustainability, and women’s and gender ECON/ Women in the World Economy studies . Depending on their areas of special WGST 214 interest and future plans, students might ECON 216 Economic Development consider the joint major in economics and ECON 218 International Trade mathematics, the joint major in financial ECON 220 International Monetary Systems Department of Economics mathematics, and the minor in public policy ECON 222 Comparative Economies of studies . East Asia The minor in economics complements ECON 225/ Political Economy of U .S . HONS 325 Capitalism the student’s major area of study . The minor ECON 231 Money and Banking provides a survey of economic analysis or a ECON 236 Public Economics focused concentration on particular fields of ECON 239 Government Regulation of economic study such as the economics of the Industry environment and sustainability, international ECON 241 Business Competition and economics, monetary economics, social analy- Antitrust Policy sis, or public policy . ECON 247 Environmental Economics ECON 390 Special Topics in Economics (not Major in Economics counted as an economics elective Requirements: if used for the independent The major in economics requires the suc- learning requirement) cessful completion of a total of ten courses, ECON 393 Econometrics (not counted as an consisting of six core courses and four eco- economics elective if used for the nomics elective courses . At least two of the independent learning requirement) economics electives must be at or above the 200 level . Core courses (all six are required; Note: ECON 100 and 101 may be taken in any note the possible substitutions): order; this is true also for ECON 200 and 201 . Generally, majors complete ECON 100 and ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics 101 by the end of the sophomore year and ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics the remaining core courses by the end of the MATH 118 Introductory Statistics junior year . ECON 100 and/or 101 are prerequi- (MATH 227: Biostatistical Design sites for all upper-level courses or MATH 229 Regression Models may substitute for MATH 118) ECON 200 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics MATH 120 Calculus I (or a higher-level calculus course)

2014–2015 115 Honors in Economics bination of ECON 350 Independent Study, 355 Candidacy for honors in economics requires Thesis, 370 Internship, 390 Special Topics, and a minimum GPA of 3 .67 in economics courses 393 Econometrics . ECON 350, 355, and 370 do and a thesis proposal, which must be ap- not count toward the 16-semester hour elective proved by the department normally in the requirement for the economics major . If used student’s junior year . The honors candidate for independent learning, ECON 390 and 393 must complete ECON 350 Independent Study also do not count toward the elective require- and ECON 355 Thesis . Upon completion of the ment . thesis, the department will determine whether the thesis merits designation of honors in eco- 3+1 Accelerated Degree Program: nomics . B.A. in Economics + M.A. in Public Policy Recommendations: In the 3+1 program in Economics and Public The student should work closely with her Policy, students complete the Economics major faculty advisor, who can provide invaluable in three years and the interdisciplinary M .A . in assistance in various aspects of the student’s Public Policy in the fourth year . Success in the success . First, the student may seek guidance program will require close collaboration with in selecting economics courses that focus on a faculty advisor, who will guide the student in a particular field of interest within economics careful course selection and scheduling . See such as the economics of the environment page 215 . and sustainable resource use, international economics, monetary economics, social Joint Major in Economics and analysis, or public policy . Second, the advisor Mathematics Department of Economics may help the student identify non-economics courses that would enhance the student’s The formal joint major in economics and intellectual growth according to her interests, mathematics is offered with the Department strengths, and goals . Third, the student may of Mathematics and is administered by the want assistance in identifying student orga- Department of Economics . This specialization nizations or other co-curricular activities that has arisen to meet the needs of economics would enhance her study and application of students realizing the increased role of math- economics . Fourth, the advisor may assist the ematics and statistics in economic analysis . student in planning and preparing for gradu- Also, for those students with good mathemati- ate study or careers . Students considering cal aptitude who do not wish to specialize only graduate study in economics or related fields in mathematics, the joint major in economics should take ECON 393 and courses in calcu- and mathematics provides the opportunity to lus and possibly other areas of mathematics; develop a field of applied mathematics they should also consider various options that combine economics and mathematics, Requirements: including the joint major in Economics and ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics Mathematics . Economics majors must also ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics complete eight semester hours of indepen- (ECON 100 & 101 are basic to all other work in dent learning in order to fulfill the all-College economics and should be taken no later than requirement . While the independent learn- the second year by students considering the ing requirement may be completed in other joint major .) departments, students are encouraged to The following courses are required: complete the requirement within economics . The independent learning requirement can be ECON 200 Intermediate Microeconomics met within the department through any com- ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics

116 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog ECON 393 Econometrics Minor in Economics MATH 118 Introductory Statistics The minor in economics requires successful MATH 211 Linear Algebra completion of a total of five courses, consist- MATH 220 Multivariable Calculus ing of ECON 100, ECON 101, and any three MATH 338 Probability economics elective courses other than ECON MATH 339 Probability and Mathematical 390 and ECON 393 . Note: ECON 200 and 201 Statistics cannot be counted toward the minor . In addition, the joint major requires either (1) three economics electives or (2) two eco- Minor in Public Policy Studies nomics electives plus MATH 320 Introduction For more information see page 215 . to Real Analysis . In either case, two of the economics electives must be at the 200 level COURSES

or higher . In addition, joint majors must Department of Economics complete the all-College independent learning ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics requirement . While the independent learn- (M5) (F, S) ing requirement may be completed in other 4 sem . hrs . Addresses debates about whether market capi- departments, students are encouraged to talism provides the best institutional context complete it within either economics or math- for organizing the production, distribution, and ematics . Note: ECON 393 is a required course consumption of goods and services . Considers for the joint major and therefore cannot count consumer and business behavior under various toward the independent learning requirement . competitive conditions . Assesses the appropriate role for government policy in improving perfor- Joint Major in Financial mance of market capitalism . Staff . Mathematics ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics The Department of Economics also offers a (M5) (F, S) 4 sem . hrs . joint major in financial mathematics with the Provides perspective on the economy as a whole . Department of Mathematics . This major is Examines how interactions among national intended to serve students who are interested levels of consumption, saving, investment, trade, in applying the principles of mathematical and and government policy cause inflation, unem- economic analysis in the financial services ployment, as well as the economy’s oscillation industry . Students graduating with this major between prosperity and recession . Pays close might become stock analysts, bond traders, or attention to current macroeconomic events, including changes in the Federal Reserve’s mon- decision analysts at consulting firms, work in F = Fall etary policy and the fiscal impact of the national the pension/annuity industry, or go to graduate S = Spring budget . Staff . U = Summer school in the growing area of financial math- TC = Travel Course ematics . The requirements for the joint major ECON 124/HONS 224 BRICS and the Global 1 = AY 2014– 2015 in financial mathematics are described in the Economy (M5) (S) 2 = AY 2015– 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: Sophomore standing . 2016 listings for the Department of Mathematics . M = Mode Introduces students to the emerging econo- * = Schedule mies known as the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, t .b .a . China and South Africa), which are expected to overtake the G-7 countries by 2050 . Analyzes the alternative development paths of and the future challenges facing these countries . Examines the regional and global consequences of the rise of these emerging powers . Sohrabji .

2014–2015 117 [ECON/WGST 125 Women and Work (M5) ECON/WGST 214 Women in the World (S) Economy (S1/F2) 4 sem . hrs . Not offered in 2014-15] 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 or An introduction to the history of women’s paid consent of the instructor . work in the United States and the ongoing chal- A reading seminar addressing the theoretical and lenges women face in relation to the gender wage practical implications of global economic devel- gap, gender discrimination, gendered occupa- opment issues and programs from the standpoint tional segregation, and the glass ceiling . Students of women and/or gender . Exami-nation of the write a research paper to relate the course mate- feminization of work, along with strategies for rial to their own lives or to the lives of other contending with the many challenges and oppor- women . Biewener . tunities globalization presents to women in communities across the world . Biewener . ECON 145 Economics of Sustainability and Resource Use (M5) (F) [ECON 216 Economic Development (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 . Not 4 sem . hrs . [Not offered in 2014-15] offered in 2014-15] Introduces students to the economic theory of A reading seminar that addresses the promises natural resource use and applies economics and pitfalls of economic development by consid- principles to issues of sustainable development, ering the theory and practice of development in including “weak” versus “strong” sustainability, different regions . Particular attention is paid to efficiency versus equity in the analysis of policy historical and institutional conditions that have options, and international trade’s effects on sus- shaped regional dynamics in Europe, East Asia, tainable development . Mukherjee . Latin America, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan ECON 200 Intermediate Microeconomics Africa . Biewener . (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq: ECON 100 and 101 . ECON 218 International Trade (F) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 . Department of Economics Provides an intermediate study of the neoclassi- Introduces students to international trade theory cal theory of consumer choice, producer choice, and policy with an emphasis on issues of current market structures, general equilibrium, and interest . Examines theories of why nations trade, welfare economics . Emphasizes the way micro the political economy of trade protection and stra- decision-making leads to the market allocation of tegic trade policy, debates surrounding trade and resources . Mukherjee . intellectual property rights, and environmental ECON 201 Intermediate Macroeconomics concerns . Sohrabji . (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 . ECON 220 International Monetary Systems Provides an intermediate study of major macro- (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 . economic theories, macroeconomic performance, Introduces students to international monetary and fiscal and monetary policies . Particular theory and policy . Examines the history and attention is given to the key historical shifts in political economy of international monetary macroeconomic theories, policies, and condi- systems, the behavior of international financial tions . Aoki . markets, balance of payments, exchange rates, international debt problems, and the role of the International Monetary Fund . Emphasizes current events throughout the course . Sohrabji .

118 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog [ECON 222 Comparative Economies of East [ECON 239 Government Regulation of Asia (S) Industry (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 or consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2014-15] consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2014-15] Discusses the changing nature of economic Examines the government regulation that directly systems by comparing the “new capitalisms” guides, restricts, and overrules private decision in East Asia . Studies the institutions, rules, making in the U S. . economy . Overview of such and regulations in these emerging economies, regulation along with in-depth analysis of cases including banking regulations, foreign investing, such as pharmaceutical drug regulation, environ- and exchange rate regimes, as alternate models mental protection, and electric utility regulation . of growth and development are formulated . Emphasizes recent trends and ongoing debates Sohrabji . about appropriate regulation . Mukherjee .

[ECON 225/HONS 325 Political Economy of [ECON 241 Business Competition and

U.S. Capitalism (S) Antitrust Policy (S) Department of Economics 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 or 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 or consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2014-15] consent of the instructor . Not offerered in 2015- Analyzes contemporary U .S . capitalism through 16] the prism of class, with emphasis on Marx’s Analyzes the extent and nature of business com- economic theory of class structures, surplus, petition among business firms in the United exploitation, competition, contradiction, and States . Particularly focuses on those cases where crisis . Critically compares Marxian economic structure and conduct are purported to deviate theory to neoclassical and Keynesian theories . significantly from conditions of perfect competi- Combines lectures and discussions, and develops tion . Examines antitrust policy as a means of critical thinking through critical writing . Aoki . improving the performance of American industry . Mukherjee . ECON 231 Money and Banking (F) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 or [ECON 247 Environmental Economics (S) consent of the instructor . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 and 101 or Examines the U .S . monetary and financial consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2015- systems, monetary theories, and monetary policy . 2016 ]. Surveys theories of interest rates, theories of the Examines the roles of the government and the interaction between the economy’s monetary and market in tackling local and global environmental productive sectors, and monetary policy . Places problems . Analyzes a range of environmental monetary theories within the context of broad policies, involving both direct control approaches economic debates . Tracks developments in mon- and incentive mechanisms, and commonly used etary policy and financial markets, and analyzes methods to measure environmental costs and impacts on financial intermediation and the mac- benefits . Topics include water and air pollution, global warming and climate change, acid rain, F = Fall roeconomy . Aoki . S = Spring disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, and U = Summer endangered species protection . Mukherjee . TC = Travel [ECON 236 Public Economics (S) Course 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 100 . Not offered in 1 = AY 2014– 2015 2014-15] ECON 349 Directed Study (F,S) 2 = AY 2015– Analyzes government spending and taxes at the 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the department . 2016 M = Mode national, state, and local levels . Topics include Directed study addresses coursework required * = Schedule growth in government, income and corporate for the major or degree not being offered for- t .b .a . taxes in the U .S ., major public spending pro- mally that semester . Students work under the grams, financing health care and education, close supervision of a faculty member . Consent the Social Security system, and the relationship is required for a directed study, which does not among various local, state, and federal govern- count toward the independent learning require- ments . Mukherjee . ment . Staff .

2014–2015 119 ECON 350 Independent Study (F, S) 4 or 8 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the depart- ment . Staff .

ECON 355 Thesis (S) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 350 and consent of the department . Written as the culmination of a two-semester project, following writing of an acceptable thesis proposal during the spring of junior year and writing of a literature review in ECON 350 in fall of senior year . Includes oral defense with members of the department . Required for consid- eration for honors in economics . Staff .

ECON 370 Internship (F, S) 4–16 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Senior standing and consent of the instructor . Provides students with the opportunity to apply and develop their knowledge and skills as eco- nomic analysts in a professional setting while exploring career interests . Each intern completes an in-depth research paper focusing on a project related to the internship site and provides an oral review of her research findings at the end of the semester . Biewener .

Department of Economics [ECON 390 Special Topics in Economics 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: ECON 200 and 201 or consent of the instructor . Not offered in 2014- 2016 .] Intensively studies a particular area of economics using advanced analytical techniques . Intended for juniors and seniors majoring in economics . Offered in a seminar format with a topic that varies from year to year . Staff .

ECON 393 Econometrics (F) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: MATH 118 and either ECON 200 or 201 or consent of the instructor . Introduces the quantitative measurement and analysis of actual economic phenomena using regression analysis . Uses regression techniques to describe economic relationships, to test hypotheses about economic relationships, and to forecast future economic activity . Students com- plete a research project where they create and test economic models using a statistical package . Sohrabji .

120 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Judith Freedberg Department of Education Stephanie Hamel Jeffrey Lucove Mission Statement Bruce Mallory Simmons educates people who share Sally Nelson a passion for learning, a commitment to Karen Price community, and a determination to make a Marnie Reed difference . We prepare educators and leaders Margaret Rodero through clinical experiences and research- Thomas Rooney based practices in order to enable them to Julie Rigo meet the challenges of a more diverse, techno- Jill Sifantus logical, and global society . We promote equity, John Ullian excellence, and social justice in a culture of Barbara Weiffenbach collaboration . Department of Education Staff FACULTY Suzanne Kowalewski, Licensing Specialist Nancy Ortega, Off-Site Program Manager Janie Ward, Chair and Professor Patrick Cunniffe, Program Coodinator Paul Abraham, Professor, Director of the Cynthia Smith, Administrative Assistant MATESL Program Kathleen Dunn, Professor Emerita Simmons also offers graduate programs Theresa Perry, Professor in education . For more information, see the Judah Axe, Assistant Professor Graduate Course Catalog . Daren Graves, Assistant Professor Helen Guttentag, Professor of Practice, Teacher Preparation Programs Director of Clinical Programs and Note: The Massachusetts state regulations Undergraduate General Education for licensing may continue to change . Thus, Joy Bettencourt, Associate Professor of Practice requirements for completing education pro- Janet Chumley, Associate Professor of Practice grams in preparation for licensure may also Maryellen Cunnion, Associate Professor of be modified as the department responds to Practice changes in licensing regulations . Ellen Davidson, Associate Professor of The teacher preparation program complies Practice, Interim Director of MAT Program with Massachusetts licensing requirements Jennifer Edge-Savage, Associate Professor and with those of the Interstate Certification F = Fall of Practice, Coordinator of the Program in S = Spring Compact, with licensing reciprocity in 42 U = Summer Assistive Special Education Technology TC = Travel states . Massachusetts requires that all candi- Course Jane Hardin, Associate Professor of Practice, dates for licensing in all programs in education 1 = AY 2014– 2015 Coordinator of South Coast Educational pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator 2 = AY 2015– 2016 Collaborative Program Licensure (MTEL) . In order for a candidate to M = Mode * = Schedule Madalaine Pugliese, Associate Professor of receive a license, that person must 1) success- t .b .a . Practice and Coordinator of the Program in fully complete all course and initial licensing Assistive Special Education Technology requirements of the Simmons program, 2) be recommended for licensure by public school Additional Teaching Faculty and college faculty at the conclusion of the Allan Blume practicum, and 3) pass all appropriate sections Agnieszka Bourret of the MTEL . Candidates seeking out-of-state Charles Cormier licensure may additionally be asked to take

2014–2015 121 a similar examination required by that state . bachelor’s degree, and apply for admission to Department administrators are available to the appropriate graduate program at the end discuss specific licensing information . of their junior year . An initial license will be awarded upon All Dunn Scholars must have a minimum recommendation to the Commonwealth of grade point average of 3 .0 for admission into Massachusetts after completion of a baccalau- the MAT program . Contact the director of reate with a major in one of the liberal arts and undergraduate programs in general education sciences as well as in education, or comple- for more information . tion of a master’s degree through the five year A joint social studies–education major is Dunn Scholars Program . The programs below available for students majoring in elementary comply with the requirements of the initial and special education . See page 124 or contact license . the director of the general education under- The Department of Education offers the fol- graduate program for further information . lowing teacher preparation programs at the All courses in Stages I, II, and III must be undergraduate level: taken for a grade and may not be taken pass/ • Elementary*, middle and high school English, fail . History, Mathematics, Biology, Spanish and Students in the four-year program and the French . Dunn Scholars program must have passing • English as a second language (PreK-6 and scores on the MTEL Communication, Literacy, 5-12) – page 125* and other license required tests before being • Moderate disabilities (5-12) page 127* admitted to the practicum . Students must pass • Severe disabilities (all levels) page 127* the Communication and Literacy tests no later * Students wishing to become licensed in than the end of the junior year, and must take

Department of Education these fields must enroll in the five-year Dunn their subject matter tests as soon as they have Scholars Program . completed all of the courses in the content of their fields . It is strongly advised that elemen- Independent Learning tary students take the Math portion of the Education majors fulfill the all-College elementary subject matter test as soon as they independent learning requirement through have completed MATH 115 and MATH 116 . practica . Dunn Scholars fulfill this require- ment through EDUC 350 or EDUC 388, or Bachelor’s Programs in Elementary, Independent Learning in their liberal arts Middle, and High School Content and majors . ESL Majors are required to complete the follow- Kathleen Dunn Scholars ing sequence of courses: An integrated bachelor’s and master’s Stage I Fundamentals of Education in the program is available in all license programs, Inclusive Classroom (Common Core) enabling students to complete a reduced-credit Stage II Subject Matter Field(s) master’s program during their fifth year, and Stage III Licensure Preparation do a year long internship in a public school classroom . Students applying for this program Stage I. Fundamentals of Education in the are known as Kathleen Dunn Scholars . Dunn Inclusive Classroom (Common Core) (8 semes- Scholars take two to five education courses ter hours) at the undergraduate level (five for a minor) The following courses are required for all and complete a full major in a liberal arts area . general education and ESL majors: They must complete eight credits of inde- pendent learning either in education or their *EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change liberal arts major prior to completion of the (freshman or sophomore year)

122 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the Mathematics: Inclusive Classroom (junior MATH 115 Number Systems and Algebra for year) Elementary School Teachers *Includes fieldwork MATH 116 Geometry and Data Analysis for Students will be evaluated for writing compe- Elementary School Teachers tence at the conclusion of EDUC 156 and must be recommended by the faculty to advance History and Social Studies: to GEDUC 460 . Students will again be evalu- HIST 100 World Civilizations I: Pre-Modern ated after completion of GEDUC 460 . Those Societies students who have not demonstrated strong HIST 101 World Civilizations II: Colonialism academic and literacy skills will be offered and Post-Colonialism other options and will work closely with their HIST 140 History of American Civilization I advisors to find a match for their child-related POLS 101 Introduction to American Politics

interests in a non-licensed field . Department of Education Science and Technology Engineering: Stage II. Subject Matter Field(s) *BIOL/ Great Discoveries in Science All students seeking licensure must complete PHYS 103 a major in the liberal arts or sciences as well or *BIOL 113 General Biology as in education . Courses are chosen from the PHYS 105 Science and Technology in the arts and sciences appropriate to the student’s Everyday World: The Way Things specialization . Requirements for each level are Work described below . Students should thus plan PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological their liberal arts majors, college requirements, Science and courses to fulfill particular subject require- ments with their education advisors . Art/Music: One course chosen with advisor Stage III. Licensure Preparation Students choose curriculum and methods Stage III. Licensure Preparation (28 semester courses, fieldwork, and student teaching hours) appropriate to their levels and fields of special- Some or all of these courses may be taken at ization as designated below . the graduate level during the fifth year . Required courses: Elementary Teacher (Grades 1–6) The Elementary Porgam is only offered as a *GEDUC 461 Social Studies, Science and five-year program . In addition to the common the Arts in the Elementary core, students must also complete the follow- Classroom ing courses in Stage II and Stage III . *GEDUC 464 Reading and Language Arts for the Elementary Classroom Stage II. Subject Matter Field *GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary (52 semester hours) Classroom *TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction English: *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs One course in World literature or American literature and *Includes fieldwork . CHL 313 Survey of Literature for Children and Young Adults

2014–2015 123 Elementary Minor (20 semester hours) World Civilization (8 semester hours): Dunn Scholars (see page 122) might choose HIST 100 World Civilizations I to do a minor and complete their licensure or HIST 222 Greek and Roman History preparation at the graduate level during their and one non-U .S . history course above the fifth year . Students complete EDUC 156 and 100-level that focuses on a period of history GEDUC 460 and select three of the following since the Renaissance . courses: Economics (8 semester hours): *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs ECON 100 Principles of Microeconomics (or other appropriate special ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics education course) *GEDUC 461 Social Studies, Science, and Political Science (4 semester hours): the Arts in the Elementary POLS 101 Introduction to American Politics Classroom *GEDUC 464 Reading and Language Arts Depth (8 credits): for the Elementary Classroom Two courses above the 100 level, chosen from *GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary history or political science and international Classroom relations . *Includes fieldwork . Note: Many of the courses in this major Joint Social Studies–Education Major (36 semester hours) include courses in the subject matter core and the modes of inquiry . This joint major is designed for students with elementary and special education majors .

Department of Education Middle School Teacher (Grades 5–8) in Courses selected offer the best preparation for Subject Matter Fields the social studies curriculum now mandated or by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks High School Teacher (Grades 8–12) in and taught in public school classrooms, and Subject Matter Fields are designed to prepare candidates for the or MTEL now required of all elementary and Teacher of Spanish or French (Grades special education teacher candidates . Students 5–12) should work closely with their advisors in the Four-year students preparing to teach at the education department to plan a course of middle school or high school level must dou- study . In addition to the courses prescribed in ble-major in education and in a subject matter the joint major, students should take courses area taught in public schools . In addition to to complete the subject matter core required the common core, students are required to for licensing (Stage II and Stage III) as well as take the following courses in Stage II and courses that fulfill the College requirements . Stage III . American History (8 semester hours): Stage II. Subject Matter Field(s) HIST 140 History of American Civilization I: Special subject teachers at the high school 1607-1877 and middle school levels must complete the or HIST 241 Revolutions in the West requirements for a major in their subject and one U S. . history course above the 100- matter fields . In some areas, additional spe- level that includes material from the 20th cific courses are required by state regulations . century Students must consult with an advisor in the Department of Education while planning their academic major .

124 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Teacher of biology: A major in biology is Stage III. Licensure Preparation required . (32 semester hours) Required courses: Teacher of English: A major in English is PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence required . (Prereq .: PSYC 101) EDUC 310 Seminar in Teaching and Teacher of English as a Second Language: A Learning at the Middle and major in English, or another modern language High School Level (taken or other liberal arts majors, are possible . concurrently with EDUC 383, Note, however, that competence in a modern EDUC 384, or EDUC 385) language at or above the intermediate level is EDUC 383 Practicum: Middle School required for all . Required ESL subject matter (Grades 5–8) (12 semester hours) includes the following courses: or EDUC 384 Practicum: High School

*ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics and (Grades 8–12) (12 semester hours) Department of Education English Grammar or EDUC 385 Practicum: French, Spanish, *TESL 445 Fundamentals of Reading and ESL (Grades 5–12) (12 semester Writing in a Second Language hours) TESL 451 Bilingualism and Language GEDUC 420 Reading and Writing Across Variation in Multicultural Settings the Curriculum in the *TESL 479 Teaching English as a Second Secondary School Language Methodology and *GEDUC 455 Issues in Teaching and Learning Curriculum Development for Middle and High School *ML 408 Second Language Acquisition Teachers *Includes fieldwork *GEDUC 47– A course in the curriculum of See page 125 for more details about English specific subject areas in middle as a Second Language . and high school *TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction Teacher of history: A major in history is *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs required . *Includes fieldwork

Teacher of modern world language: A major in a modern language other than English is Middle/High Schools Minor (20 semester required . Twenty semester hours must be hours) above the intermediate level, and advanced Dunn Scholars (see page 122) might minor composition and conversation, linguistics, in education and complete their licensure and theories of first and second language preparation at the graduate level during their acquisition must be included . Students fifth year . must demonstrate fluency as determined by the Department of Modern Languages and *EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change Literatures before student teaching . In addi- *SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs tion, Massachusetts licensure requires a or another appropriate course demonstration of proficiency at or above the in special education advanced level according to ACTFL/ILR guide- *GEDUC 455 Issues in Teaching and Learning lines . for Middle and High School Teachers Teacher of mathematics: A major in mathemat- *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the ics is required . Inclusive Classroom

2014–2015 125 GEDUC 47- A course in the curriculum of *ML 408 Second Language Acquisition specific subject areas in middle (summer after graduation) and high school *Includes fieldwork *Includes fieldwork SPECIAL EDUCATION English as a Second Language (5–12) In the field of special education, Simmons The program in English as a second College offers training for Massachusetts language prepares teachers to work with non- licensure for teachers of students with moder- native English speakers in public schools in ate disabilities (Levels: PreK–8 or 5–12) and self-contained and pull-out classrooms at teacher of students with severe disabilities middle and high school levels . This is a five- (Levels: All) . Students interested in these pro- year program after which students earn a grams are required to enroll in the five-year master’s degree (The Dunn Scholar Program) . Dunn Scholar Program . Students who select This program should be taken concurrently one of these programs must also have a major with a major in one of the liberal arts or in the liberal arts or sciences . In addition, as sciences . A strong background in a second lan- mandated by the Massachusetts Department guage and culture is necessary, and a semester of Elementary and Secondary Education, all abroad is strongly encouraged . (Students students must document at least 36 semes- interested in ESL should contact the MATESL ter hours in upper- and lower-level arts and program for specific advising .) sciences coursework covering composition, American literature, world literature, including First Year British literature, U .S . history from colonial Modern language (101, 102, or appropriate times to present, world history, including

Department of Education level) European history from ancient times to the PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological present, geography, economics, U S. . govern- Science ment, including founding documents, child EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change development; science laboratory work, and appropriate mathematics and science course- Sophomore Year work (Courses under Elementary Teacher Modern language (201, 202, or appropriate (Grades 1-6) are highly recommended for level) all Special Education students since these PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence courses form the basis of the preparation for the General Curriculum Tests required by all Junior Year seeking license in Special Education) . Students Modern language (240, 245, or appropriate may opt to minor in special education, but a level) master’s is required to obtain licensure . *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the The five-year Dunn Scholar Program is Inclusive Classroom essentially the only route to licensure in the Senior Year programs in Special Education . TESL 451 Bilingualism and Language Variation in Multicultural Settings Courses are as follows: TESL 445 Reading and Writing in a Second Language First Year *TESL 479 Teaching English as a Second PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Language Methodology and Science Curriculum Development EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change *ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics and English Grammar

126 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog Second Year SPND 441 Classroom Management for PSYC 235 Developmental Psychology Learners with Special Needs in or PSYC 236 Psychology of Adolescence Inclusive Settings Liberal arts requirements RDG 406 The Structure of Language for Teachers Third Year SPND 415 Applied Research I SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs SPND 436 Formal and Informal RDG 410 Multisensory Structured Assessment Language Strategies for Reading SPND 435 Practicum in Special Education GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary (Moderate Disabilities; PreK-8) Classroom or SPND 440 Practicum in Special Education *GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the (Moderate Disabilities; 5-12) Inclusive Classroom SPND 438 Practicum in Special Education

*Recommended (Moderate Disabilities; PreK-8) Department of Education or SPND 439 Practicum in Special Education Fourth Year (Moderate Disabilities; 5-12) SPND 422 Differentiating Instruction SPND 487 Seminar and Fieldwork in Using Technology Across the Education (2 credits) Curriculum SPND 488 Seminar and Fieldwork in SPND 444 Special Education Laws and Education (2 credits) Regulations for Teachers and TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction Administrators (2 credits) SPND 445 The Individualized Education Severe Disabilities (Levels: All) Program: Strategies for The severe disabilities (Levels: All) concen- Development, Interpretation tration prepares students to work with learners and Implementation (2 credits) with severe disabilities in inclusive general SPND 350 Independent Study education classrooms, in self-contained special education classes in general public schools, Fifth Year or in 603 CMR 28 .00 approved residential The courses as listed under the appropriate or day schools . The goal is to support mean- designation . ingful access to curriculum of learners with severe disabilities in inclusive classrooms, Moderate Disabilities (Levels: PreK–8 the community, and the workplace . Working or 5–12) in preschool, elementary, middle, and high This concentration prepares students in school settings, each student is prepared to inclusive education to work with learners with teach learners age-appropriate skills using the moderate disabilities in grades PreK–8 or Massachusetts Curriculum as well as commu- 5–12 emphasizing collaborative consultation, nication techniques, self-help strategies, social general education classroom accommodations, behavior skills, and specific vocational training . curriculum strategies, and family involvement . The following courses are included in the The program provides the opportunity and post-baccalaureate curriculum: skills to develop effective strategies to work SPND 415 Applied Research I with learners with moderate disabilities in a SPND 442 Analysis of Behavior: Principles variety of public or 603 CMR 28 .00 approved and Classroom Applications school settings . SPND 447 Assessment and Curriculum The following courses are included in the Development for Learners with post-baccalaureate curriculum: Severe Disabilities

2014–2015 127 SPND 448 Analysis of Community Resources, Minor in Special Education Adult Service Agencies, and the A student may pursue a minor in special Transition Process (2 credits) education by completing the following courses: Elective EDUC 156, SPND 446, RDG 410, SPND 422, SPND 467 Practicum: Severe Disabilities SPND 444, and SPND 445 . (Levels: All) SPND 468 Practicum: Severe Disabilities COURSES (Levels: All) SPND 487 Seminar and Fieldwork in EDUC 108 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2 credits) Education (F-1,2) SPND 488 Seminar and Fieldwork in 4 sem . hrs . Provides a comprehensive view of early child- Education (2 credits) hood education with particular focus on the TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction critical examination of models of effective early childhood programs and practices . Emphasizes Special Education Practicum (com- the social contexts of the education of young pleted during the master’s year) children, with attention to the role of culture, fam- The practicum provides students with an in- ilies, peers, play, and social behaviors . Examines depth learning experience under the guidance specific programs and models of early childhood education . Requires site visits . Schnapp . of skilled cooperating practitioners and College supervisors . In addition, it allows practicum EDUC 156 Schools in an Era of Change students the opportunity to collaborate with (F-1,2; S-1,2) special education and general education 4 sem . hrs . instructors, enabling them to meet the stan- Engages students in a range of issues and ideas that are part of the American educational scene,

Department of Education dards under the state regulations for an initial license . This experience involves practicum including schools as social organizations, special education, the role of technology in teaching, students in all areas of the Massachusetts standardized testing, the philosophy and history Curriculum . Students in Programs in Special of education, and the search for instructional Education must pass all applicable sections of excellence and equity in education . Requires the MTEL as designated by the Massachusetts fieldwork and computer use . Oakes, Cunnion, Department of Education, including the Bettencourt . Communication and Literacy Skills test, subject matter test, General Curriculum tests (multi- EDUC 310 Seminar in Teaching and Learning at the Middle and High School Level (S-1,2) subject and math subtest), and Foundations 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I and II . of Reading test (Moderate Disabilities Only), Applies theoretical knowledge of pedagogy and in order to register for the practicum . Students developmental learning to develop lesson plans, must submit formal documentation of test integrate curriculum units, and consider models scores to the Programs in Special Education of effective classroom management . Focuses on prior to registration . appropriate assessment procedures and adapting curriculum to provide for individual differences . Also addresses effective parent communication, Independent Learning legal and ethical issues, and professional portfo- Special education minors can fulfill the all- lio development . Taken in conjunction with the College independent learning requirement by spring practicum . Staff . completing SPND 350 Seminar and fieldwork in Education .

128 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog GEDUC 420 Teaching for Content Area promote mastery learning, development of coop- Literacy (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) erative learning strategies, and consideration of 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . specific classroom and behavior management Focuses on providing secondary teachers with procedures . Requires fieldwork . Bettencourt . research-based, pragmatic strategies to help their students develop content area literacy . Utilizing a GEDUC 461 Social Studies, Science, and the lesson and unit planning framework, students will Arts in the Elementary Classroom (F-1,2; learn and apply reading, writing, speaking, listen- S-1,2; U-1,2) ing and presenting tools and techniques to their 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . respective content areas . Additionally, students Considers methods and materials for elementary will learn and apply instructional strategies for curriculum in social studies, science, music, and the “new literacies” associated with the Internet . art, emphasizing the unit approach to curriculum In turn, these tools, techniques, and instructional organization . Incorporates audiovisual materials . strategies will help their students to better access, Examines experimental models and techniques of understand, and communicate content, as well as observation . Requires field experience in an inclu-

become independent learners . Lucove . sive classroom or a museum setting . Cormier . Department of Education

EDUC 349 Directed Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) GEDUC 464 Reading and Language Arts for 4 sem . hrs . the Elementary Classroom Directed study addresses coursework required (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) for the major or degree not being offered for- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . mally that semester . Students work under the Considers methods of assessment and instruc- close supervision of a faculty member . Consent tion in creating comprehensive literacy programs is required for a directed study, which does not with reference to the ELA Frameworks through- count toward the independent learning require- out, decoding strategies including phonemic ment . Staff . awareness and phonics skills, comprehension strategies, guided reading; literature circles, the EDUC 350 Independent Study (F-1,2; S-1,2) writing process, and the integration of children’s 4 sem . hrs . Staff . literature and poetry . Requires two mornings a week of fieldwork if taken concurrently with GEDUC 467 . Scotto, Rodero . EDUC 388 Fieldwork in Education (F-1,2; S-1,2) GEDUC 467 Math for the Elementary 4 sem . hrs . Staff . Classroom (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . GEDUC 455 Issues in Teaching and Learning Considers basic topics of elementary mathemat- for Middle and High School Teachers (F-1,2; ics from contemporary viewpoints to reinforce S-1,2) mathematics learning . Examines varying pupil 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . responses and techniques of instruction and F = Fall Considers professional issues for middle and high construction of curriculum units . Requires field S = Spring school teachers and students, including current experience in an inclusive classroom . Includes U = Summer TC = Travel school reform efforts, the multicultural debate, two mornings a week of fieldwork if taken concur- Course and other issues of race, gender, and sexual orien- 1 = AY 2014– rently with GEDUC 464 . Davidson, Hamel . 2015 tation . Examines the effect of school culture and 2 = AY 2015– the influence of television . Requires fieldwork if 2016 GEDUC 471 English Curriculum at the M = Mode not taken concurrently with subject area methods * = Schedule Middle or High School Level (F-1,2) t .b .a . course . Davidson, Oakes . 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . Considers issues in the teaching of high school GEDUC 460 Teaching Strategies for the and middle school English, including selection Inclusive Classroom (F-1,2; S-1,2; U-1,2) and justification of content, models of curricu- 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: EDUC 156 and consent of the lum design, lesson and unit planning, history department . Not open to first-year students . and structure of English language, and language Examines a variety of teaching strategies appli- acquisition theories . Includes observation and cable to students in heterogeneous classrooms: aiding experiences in inclusive English class- techniques to individualize instruction and rooms . Rooney .

2014–2015 129 GEDUC 472 Modern Foreign Language build your skills, confidence, and familiarity Curriculum at the High School or Middle with research-proven practices for working with School Level (F-1,2) English Language Learner (ELL) students . You will 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I and one course in cover the social, cultural, familial, and academic advanced composition or stylistics . factors that affect learning . You will learn strate- Considers major pedagogical issues in modern gies for sheltering content for ELLs and, using language instruction with specific attention to WIDA language standards, you will explore the theories of language acquisition, the development link between oral language and student learning of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, of academic language and literacy skills . This selection and justification of content, models course was created for candidates working toward of curricular design, and construction of lesson their first initial teaching license in a core subject plans and units . Includes observation and aiding area and is not intended for incumbent, already- experiences in inclusive language classrooms . licensed teachers . Abraham, Chumley . Nelson . TESL 445 Fundamentals of Reading and GEDUC 474 History and Political Science Writing in a Second Language (F-1,2) Curriculum at the High School or Middle 4 sem . hrs . School Level (F-1,2) Provides an introduction to reading and writing in 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . a second language . Examines theories of reading Considers major pedagogical issues in teach- both first and second language, relevant differ- ing history and the social sciences, emphasizing ences in first and second reading processes and selection and justification of content, models instruction, particularly with beginning readers, of curriculum design, modes of inquiry, and and formal and informal reading assessment . construction of lesson plans and units . Includes Involves tutoring . Writing theory and practice observation and aiding experiences in inclusive will be examined and instructional approaches to social studies classrooms . Bettencourt . writing, the writing process, and writing assess- ment will also be considered . Requires fieldwork . Department of Education GEDUC 476 Science Curriculum at the High Abraham, Staff . School or Middle School Level (F-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . TESL 451 Bilingualism and Language Introduces middle and high school science teach- Variation in Multicultural Settings (F-1,2) ing: specific problems, instructional materials, 4 sem . hrs . and teaching techniques . Emphasizes observing Examines language policy, minority language and aiding inclusive science classes . Sifantus, rights, and linguistic and political issues affect- Weiffenbach . ing bilingual education in a multicultural context . Investigates the effects of gender, race, and GEDUC 478 Mathematics Curriculum at the culture on language use within developmental High School or Middle School Level (F-1,2) stages and learning styles of students across 4 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Stage I . grade levels . Emphasizes assessment procedures Explores contemporary issues and problems and the involvement of parents in education . in middle and high school level mathematics Chumley . teaching, including curriculum projects and materials and their origins, rationales, and uses . TESL 479 Teaching English as a Second Emphasizes the teacher’s role as a generator of Language Methodology and Curriculum knowledge and curriculum and the formulator of Development (S-1,2) instruction . Includes appropriate field experience . 4 sem . hrs . Mallory . Introduces students to teaching English as a second language . Offers an overview of the TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction (F, S, history of second language teaching, method- U) ologies, approaches, and techniques and their 4 sem . hrs . Either GEDUC 460 or SPND 446 underlying theories and assumptions . Examines Successful completion of this course can specific classroom techniques – reading and qualify you for Massachusetts Sheltered English writing processes and instruction and assessment Instruction (SEI) Endorsement . For pre-service and testing – and their application to curriculum teachers in core subject areas, the course will development . Requires fieldwork . Bourret .

130 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics and Provides real-world experiences, resources, and English Grammar (S-1,2) skill development in the latest software, adaptive 4 sem . hrs . equipment, and best practices . Explores readily Examines phonological, morphological, lexical, implemented practical solutions for inclusive syntactic, and historical issues for TESL or anyone classrooms . Pugliese, Edge-Savage . interested in English language . Involves tutoring a non-native speaker for a view of English grammar SPND 436 Formal and Informal Assessment from the learner’s perspective and synthesizing (F-1,2) teaching points and strategies . Requires field- 4 sem . hrs . work . Chumley . Involves observation, analysis, and interpretation of children’s learning needs, utilizing formal and ML 408 Second Language Acquisition informal assessment devices in order to write, (U-1,2) implement, and evaluate individualized educa- 4 sem . hrs . tional programs . Reviews test instruments and Presents research underlying major theories of current issues in assessment . Requires weekly

second language acquisition, considering such fieldwork in an integrated setting . Stefanini, Department of Education factors as age, role of first language, language Waterman, Waters . environment, learning style, and motivation . Also includes acquisition order, error analysis, SPND 441 Classroom Management for interlanguage, and discourse analysis, as well Learners with Special Needs in Inclusive as implications for classroom practice . Involves Settings (F-1,2) tutoring a non-native English speaker to reflect 4 sem . hrs . on the process of language acquisition . Requires Focuses on the basic principles and approaches fieldwork . Price, Reed . for the effective management of behavior for learners with special needs . Emphasizes preven- RDG 406 The Structure of Language for tive discipline, classroom environments, and Teachers (F-1,2) techniques effective with learners with diverse 4 sem . hrs . needs and abilities, and strategies for behavior Provides an overview of the structure of the management in multicultural settings . Axe, language and methods to teach reading and Hardin . spelling through multisensory and associative teaching techniques . Progresses in a sequential, SPND 442 Analysis of Behavior: Principles systematic, hierarchical order to cover phonemes, and Classroom Applications (F-1,2) graphemes, and patterns of English . Includes 4 sem . hrs . morphological (rules for the addition of prefixes Introduces behavior modification and operant and suffixes) and syntactical structure . Chumley . techniques, including clarification of more com- monly used terms, with specific reference to RDG 410 Multisensory Structured Language application in the classroom . Provides overview of

Strategies for Reading (S-1,2) procedures and practices successful in schools, F = Fall 4 sem . hrs . communities, and work settings . Requires field- S = Spring Focuses on identifying and developing appropri- work . Axe . U = Summer TC = Travel ate multisensory structured language strategies Course 1 = AY 2014– in phonological/phonics awareness, reading SPND 444 Special Education Laws and 2015 comprehension, and textbook and study skills Regulations for Teachers and Administrators 2 = AY 2015– 2016 for learners with language and reading chal- (S-1,2; U-1,2) M = Mode lenges . Emphasizes use of these techniques and 2 sem . hrs . * = Schedule t .b .a . strategies within inclusive and general education Offers an examination of the historical, philo- settings . Collins, Machamer, Rigo . sophical, legal, and ethical perspectives of educational services for learners with special SPND 422 Differentiating Instruction Using needs . Reviews the statutory and regulatory foun- Technology Across the Curriculum (U-1,2) dations pertaining to children and youth with 4 sem . hrs . disabilities . Key judicial interpretations of those Explores strategies to incorporate assistive policies will also be reviewed . Students are not special education technology into classrooms and required to have a background in law . Blume, learners’ individualized educational programs . Ullian .

2014–2015 131 SPND 445 The Individualized Education SPND 469 Topics in Clinical Practice (F-1,2; Program: Strategies for Development, S-1,2) Interpretation and Implementation (S-1,2; 4–8 sem . hrs . U-1,2) Involves working with learners with moderate 2 sem . hrs . Prereq . SPND 444 . disabilities or severe disabilities under the men- Offers an examination of the legal requirements, torship of a faculty advisor . Explores classroom as well as the process for the development, techniques and procedures using concept papers implementation and interpretation of the or a critical review of the literature on a specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) . The topic . Staff . IEP forms the basis for the provision of specially designed instruction to students with special PRACTICA needs who are eligible for special education under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA) . Analysis of IEP meeting All student teaching will take place within procedures and protocols are also integral to this a 50-mile radius of the College . Students are course . Blume, Ullian . responsible for arranging and paying for trans- portation to and from schools and for making SPND 446 Learners with Special Needs housing arrangements with the College during (F-1,2; U-1,2) spring recess . In those courses required to 4 sem . hrs . meet state standards, the department expects Explores major areas of special needs and exam- ines issues unique to the delivery of service to a level of academic distinction, including a learners with special needs, including assessment cumulative grade point average of 3 00. in strategies, equipment adaptation, materials, order to be recommended for a practicum . and parent/professional relations . Focuses on All students must document 75 hours of pre- language development and communication prob- practicum fieldwork prior to advancing to lems . Requires fieldwork . Evans, Hardin .

Department of Education the practicum . Students must also pass the required Massachusetts Tests for Educator SPND 447 Assessment and Curriculum Modification and Development for Learners Licensure (MTEL) prior to admission to the with Severe Disabilities (F-1,2) practicum . Practica descriptions can be found 4 sem . hrs . at the end of course listings for each teacher Examines curriculum development, assessment preparation program . techniques, and teaching/learning procedures to In accordance with Section 207 of Title II of plan instructional programs in major life skills the Federal Higher Education Act, all programs areas . Emphasizes analyzing functional tasks and of teacher education need to report the pass developing individualized educational programs for implementation in general education class- rates of their students on statewide testing for rooms and settings . Requires fieldwork . Lenane . teacher certification . For further information for past cohorts, SPND 448 Analysis of Community please see the Simmons College website . Resources, Adult Service Agencies, and the Transition Process (U-1,2) EDUC 383 Practicum: Middle School (Grades 4 sem . hrs . 5–8) (S-1,2) Examines employment opportunities and support 12 sem . hrs . Prereq :. Consent of the department . services available to citizens with severe disabili- Assigns supervised teaching responsibilities in an ties . Involves job inventories in local industry and appropriate inclusive middle school classroom in analysis of the prerequisite skills in such areas as the metropolitan Boston area . Includes planning functional academics, language, hygiene, motor and implementing daily class lessons, developing skills, interpersonal skills, transportation, and curriculum materials, and demonstrating service money management . Includes placement and to students who fall short of classroom instruc- supervision of learners in worksites . Requires tional objectives . Requires papers and weekly fieldwork . Blume, Williams . seminars . Staff .

132 Simmons College Undergraduate Course Catalog EDUC 384 Practicum: High School (Grades semester in order to complete all licensure and 8–12) (S-1,2) graduation requirements . 12 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the department . Assigns supervised teaching responsibilities in an THE MASSACHUSETTS CORI appropriate inclusive high school classroom in Students seeking prepracticum fieldwork the metropolitan Boston area . Includes planning and implementing daily class lessons, developing placements prior to their practicums or curriculum materials, and demonstrating service graduate-level internships may be asked by to students who fall short of classroom instruc- the school district to have a CORI (Criminal tional objectives . Requires papers and weekly Offender Record Information), a criminal back- seminars . Staff . ground check, done on them . It is very likely that students will be asked for this prior to EDUC 385 Practicum: French, Spanish, or ESL (Grades 5–12) (S-1,2) their placements in their practicums or intern- 12 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the department . ships . All candidates applying for teaching

Assigns supervised teaching responsibilities in positions in Massachusetts public schools will Department of Education an inclusive French, Spanish, or ESL classroom in be required to have a CORI completed . the metropolitan Boston area . Includes planning A CORI will reveal any arrest and/or and implementing daily class lessons, developing conviction of a felony or misdemeanor in curriculum materials, and demonstrating service Massachusetts . A school district has the right to students who fall short of classroom instruc- tional objectives . Requires papers and weekly to refuse placement or employment of any seminars . Chumley . applicant whose CORI reveals any criminal record . EDUC 388 Fieldwork in Education (F-1,2; The application for a teaching license in S-1,2) Massachusetts includes the following ques- 8 sem . hrs . Prereq .: Consent of the department . tion: Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Limited enrollment . The state has the right to refuse a teaching Two full days a week of clinical experience in a private or public school classroom . Guttentag . license to any applicant who has a question- able criminal record . Linguistics Courses for Education Majors

ML 310 Introduction to Linguistics and English Grammar (S-1,2) 4 sem . hrs . Examines phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, and historical issues for TESL or anyone F = Fall interested in the English language . Involves tutor- S = Spring U = Summer ing a non-native speaker for a view of English TC = Travel grammar from the learner’s perspective and Course 1 = AY 2014– synthesizing teaching points and strategies . 2015 2 = AY 2015– Chumley . 2016 M = Mode * = Schedule Please Note: t .b .a . Because of the complexities of the Education Program in meeting all of the state require- ments for licensure, it is critical that students follow the study plans developed with their advisors . Deviation from the established program, without approval by the advisor, may result in students having to take an additional

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