UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Fall 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses

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AF201 Personal Finance Description: Introduces students to planning and managing personal and family finances. Topics include insurance and estate planning, relationships with banks, issues in home ownership and real estate, the fundamentals of investing in stocks and bonds, tax planning, leasing as compared with buying automobiles, and financing college education. This course cannot be counted toward the finance or accounting concentration in the College of Management. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	E Hayden	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	10932	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
AMST210 American Dreams/American Realities: Men and Women in Society and Culture 1600-1860 H HU Description: Documents, diaries, letters, essays, fiction, and art, along with secondary historical and anthropological sources, are used to compare the dreams and realities of men’s and women’s lives in America from the first contact between European explorers and Native Americans up through the Age of Reform (1830-60). Topics include visions of landscape and nature; contrasting cultures of Indians and Anglo-Americans; family and "women’s place"; slavery; working class organization; and women’s rights. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Historical and Cultural Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: United States.	P Raub	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	15409	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ANTH106 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology S SB Description: An introduction to the anthropological study of cultures, based on ethnographic descriptions and analyses of tribal, developing, and modern state societies. The course explores a variety of concepts and approaches to the study of culture, and participants acquire experience in critical reading, critical thinking, and analytic writing. Students who have taken ANTH 103 may not receive credit for ANTH 106. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.	B Worley	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12203	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ANTH272 Peoples and Cultures of Africa H WC Description: An in-depth study of selected African societies, examining traditional institutions, the colonial situation, and modernization. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Historical and Cultural Studies. Distribution II Area: World Cultures. Diversity Area: International.	B Worley	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	10939	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ANTH367 Social and Cultural Perspectives on Witchcraft and Sorcery WC Description: Beliefs about people with extraordinary powers to cause harm or good are found in societies of different types and in different periods in history. This course examines such beliefs in a number of different cultural, geographical, and historical contexts in order to demonstrate ways in which anthropologists and other social scientists approach the more general problem of understanding the function of belief systems in human society. The course does not teach techniques of witchcraft or sorcery. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher or permission of instructor. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution II Area: World Cultures.	B Worley	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12204	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
BIOL101 The Basis of Life N NS Description: The uniqueness of life within the physical universe. The matter and energy of life, the genetic code, molecular biology, and the origin and evolution of life. An overview for students in the humanities and social sciences of those features which distinguish living organisms from non-living things. No background in the natural sciences is required. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences. Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.	J Fahey	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5577	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
CLSICS385 Greek & Roman Religion WC Description: The ancients’ belief in, and worship of, the ancient gods; oracles, mysteries, cults. Both primary sources (ancient authors in translation) and modern secondary sources are used. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution II Area: World Cultures.	R Colaizzi	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	15299	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
COMSTU100 Introduction to Communication S SB Description: This course is designed to provide an introductory survey of the study of communication. The course begins with a general history of the evolution of human communication, and goes on to examine such areas as definitions, models, and basic concepts in communication; the range of verbal and non-verbal codes, and their complex interrelations in the message systems of modern electronic media; and various communication contexts, with emphasis on the structure and function of interpersonal communication and mass communication, particularly broadcast and cable television. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.	R Raben	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	10940	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
COMSTU210 Using Internet Communication S Description: Using Internet communications enhances students’ theoretical understanding of electronic communication and their ability to communicate as professionals, scholars, and citizens using the Internet. Participants learn core communication theoretical models and principles, and apply them to electronic communication methodologies that enhance interpersonal, small group, and public interactions. These methodologies include electronic meetings, discussion forums, co-authoring tools, audio, and video. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.	R Kelley	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5582	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
COMSTU280 Introduction to Mass Media Description: Todd Gitlin has called mass media "the air we breathe." As with many things that are all around us, we tend to take mass media - print, electronic, TV, film, radio - for granted, and to not fathom their profound effect on our civilization. This course introduces the forms of mass media, examines their history and role in society, and explores introductory media theory; economic and business patterns; ethnic/global media; legal and ethical issues; critical analysis of media; public relations; using mass media for advocacy; and current and future trends, including convergence of mass media through new information technologies. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	M Schlesinger	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	15657	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
COMSTU300 Information Technology and Human Communication SB Description: This course examines the relationship between information technology and human communication. Readings, discussion, assignments and projects address IT’s potential to enhance and constrain communication; its role in the promotion or dissolution of community; its implications for social policy; its place among other media; and many more issues for which IT, particularly cyber-technology, is a lightning rod. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.	R Raben	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	15181	$985
CRW283 Proficiency in Analytic Writing Description: This course is for students who have had repeated difficulty completing the writing proficiency requirement. The course explores a broad theme or topic, reading texts drawn from different disciplines. The course functions as an intensive writing workshop, providing instruction and practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking. Students must develop three critical papers, based on multiple readings, that form the basis of a writing proficiency portfolio. A conference with the director of the writing proficiency requirement is mandatory before registering. Course enrollment is limited to 15 students. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	A Petruzzi	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	14913	$985
EASIAN363L Modern Japan Description: A historical survey of economic, social, political and cultural developments in Japan from 1800 to the present, special consideration of economic and foreign policy problems. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Diversity Area: International.	S Kim	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	11481	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is given to the functioning of markets and to the behavior of individual economic units such as the business firm and the consumer (microeconomics). Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include industrial organization, income distribution, international trade, economics of the environment, and other topics. Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.	J Spitz	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5595	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
ECON102 Introduction to Macroeconomics S SB Description: A broad introductory survey in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems. Emphasis is given to examining the overall functioning of the economy and to such matters as unemployment, inflation and recession. Other areas of emphasis vary from section to section and may include economics of government spending and taxation, economic development, alternative economic systems, and other topics. Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or equivalent MATH level. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.	N Aman	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5597	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
EEOS102 World Regional Geography S Description: An overview of world regions in terms of physical environment, human populations and the relationship between them. Topics with a focus on diversity are discussed from an international viewpoint and center on particular countries. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: International.	D Merwin	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12350	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
EHS280 Statistics for Health Professionals Description: This course focuses on basic concepts of statistics such as measures of central tendency and variability; concepts of test validity, reliability, and objectivity; and on basic techniques used in inferential statistics. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting scientific peer-reviewed research in the field of exercise and health sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or equivalent. EHS students only. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	L Milliken	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	15408	$985
ENVSTY101 The Nature of Environmental Problems N NS Description: An introduction to environmental issues and analysis emphasizing comparisons between the sustainable characteristics of ecosystems, both natural and human, and the human impacts on the Earths life support systems. Topics include human population growth, food production, use of natural resources, pollution, loss of bio-diversity, and conservation strategies. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences. Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.	N Mohanty	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5603	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
GERCTR201 Concepts and Practices with the Elderly Description: This course builds a framework for understanding the biopsychosocial aspects of human aging and the older adult in the United States today. It explores a number of variables that are important to the study of human aging and fundamental to the planning and delivery of effective health and social services for older persons. The structured experience of friendly visitation to a frail older adult provides an opportunity to develop skill in relating to aged individuals in a helpful manner. Each student examines his/her own aging process regardless of current chronological age. Some of the topics covered in this course include physical aging and health, lifespan and developmental aging, mental health, culture and ethnicity, elder abuse and neglect, social support, and death and dying. Please Note: This is a 6-credit, 2-competency course and students must register for both GERON 200 (class #15404) and GERON 300 (class #15407) to meet the requirements. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	J Quinlan	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	6	15404 & 15407	$1970
HIST309 The Medieval Mind Description: Through literary, philosophical, and religious masterpieces from the period, this interdisciplinary seminar probes the culture which created the modern West and considers the differences between its modes of thought and moral values and ours. (Course offered in the spring only.) Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	A Breen	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	14175	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
HIST316 Europe since 1945 Description: Political, economic, social, and intellectual history of Europe with attention to extra-European influences, from 1945 to the present. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	S DiScala	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	13140	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
HIST363L Modern Japan Description: A historical survey of economic, social, political and cultural developments in Japan from 1800 to the present, special consideration of economic and foreign policy problems. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Diversity Area: International.	S Kim	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	11482	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
LATIN101 Fundamentals of Latin I F WL Description: Designed to complete a standard basic textbook with Latin 102. (Course offered in the fall only.) Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Foreign Languages. Distribution II Area: World Languages.	R Colaizzi	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5613	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
LATIN102 Fundamentals of Latin II F WL Description: Continuation of Latin 101. (Course offered in the spring only.) Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Foreign Languages. Distribution II Area: World Languages.	R Colaizzi	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12501	$985
MGT130 Introduction to Business Description: Familiarizes students with the nature of business and its relationship to other institutions in society. The course examines business ownership, organization, management, marketing, human resources management, production, and finance. In addition, it explores issues in the relationships between law and business and government and business. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	E Romar	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	10936	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS105 Introduction to Information Systems Description: Introduces computers, information systems, and their use in society for students with minimal prior knowledge in this area. Topics include overviews of current information technology concepts and components, the Internet, and productivity software tools. The course offers an extensive hands-on component in the use of current technology. This course cannot be counted toward the management information systems or management science concentration in the College of Management. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	J Frankel	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	11371	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS110 Introduction to Computers and Information Services Description: Introduces systems thinking principles, computers, information systems, and their use in business decision making. Topics include management information systems concepts and components, issues involving information management, productivity software tools. The course offers an extensive hands-on component in the use of state-of-the-art technology. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	N Ashrafi	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	15410	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MSIS123 Introduction to Information Security Description: This course will present an overview of the threats to your information technology infrastructure and intellectual property, with an emphasis on the detection and prevention of intrusions or theft. The protection of services such as the World Wide Web, file sharing, and e-mail will be analyzed. The vulnerabilities and hardening of major operating systems such as Linux and Microsoft’s Windows 2000 will be discussed. The course takes a holistic approach, discussing the technical but focusing on the need for proper training and procedures in the maintenance of an effective yet secure information technology infrastructure. While the material of the course is technical in nature, no systems administration or software development experience is assumed. A good familiarity with the use of the Internet and computers is required, and some knowledge of TCP/IP would be helpful. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	G Kelley	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5620	$985
MSIS124 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Description: This is an introductory course for Visual Basic.NET, an object-oriented, event-driven language that is a subset of the Visual Studio.NET environment. It is designed to provide the beginning Visual Basic programmer with the tools to create Visual Basic applications that conform to well-adopted Windows standards. In addition, it will introduce the students to object-oriented programming concepts, which are key to successful Windows and Web-based development efforts. While students are expected to have familiarity with basic Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 concepts, little or no programming experience is required. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	M Stone	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	11372	$985
MUSIC248 Universe of Music A AR Description: An introduction to the infinite universe of music from its origins to the present, this course investigates the role of instruments, culture, myth and science in the evolution of music. Illustrations through the medium of the World Wide Web present the concept of music as both communication of ideas and expression of feelings in diverse musical traditions of the world. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: The Arts. Distribution II Area: The Arts. Diversity Area: International.	D Patterson	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5671	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MUSIC268 Music of Latin America A AR Description: This course is an introductory online course dealing with the diverse musical traditions of Latin America, including the role of music in society, ritual, and culture. The result is a comparative study of styles, dances, and instruments, with a certain emphasis given to the development of critical listening skills. Students need access to a computer with Internet sound capabilities. Course subject matter is generally limited to music that has surfaced and developed in Latin America and not as it has developed in the continental United States. Readings will be supplemented by various links as well as the Latin American audio selections available from the Naxos catalogue. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: The Arts. Distribution II Area: The Arts.	P Janson	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12434	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MUSIC480 Special Topics: Chinese Music Description: This course introduces students to the different types of Chinese music and performance techniques that are representative of the evolution of Chinese music at various times in history. Coursework includes an exploration of the social, cultural, religious, economic, and political environment of China from the antiquity to the present day and discussion of the functional relationship between Chinese music and Chinese society as developed through the years. Students will also explore the multi-faceted cultural significance of different genres of Chinese music and examination of the similarities and contrasts between Chinese music and music of the students’ own culture. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	P Liaropoulos	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12503	$985	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
NURSNG360 Professional Issues in Nursing Description: This is the first nursing course in the RN-BS Online Program. It is an intermediate seminar designed to assist registered nurses to develop the critical reading, writing and thinking skills necessary for successful university level study. Issues that significantly influence professional practice and nursing leadership are explored utilizing the above skills. Prerequisite: BSN-RN students only. Permission of department, please contact Kristen.Carlson@umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	C Allen, S Merrow, C Moran	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	6	15125	$1970	Permission required to register. For more information, see course description.
NURSNG361 Health Assessment and Promotion Description: This course focuses on the complete health assessment, the nursing process, and its relationship to the prevention and early detection of disease in clients across the life span. This course introduces processes of health assessment: interviewing, history-taking, and physical assessment. Dominant models, theories, and perspectives are used to explain health behaviors and are considered in relation to evidence-based health promotion and health education strategies. Students are also expected to identify and apply pathophysiological principles to selected health issues across the lifespan. The course includes a laboratory component complemented by self-directed computer-assisted instruction. Incorporated throughout the course is the importance of communication and collaboration across culturally diverse urban populations. Prerequisite: NURSING students only. Permission of department, please contact Kristen.Carlson@umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	C Allen	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	6	15128	$1970	Permission required to register. For more information, see course description.
NURSNG362 Nursing Research & Information Description: This course provides an overview of scientific research and nursing informatics. The course focuses on the interface of theory, research, and electronic technologies used in data acquisition, information management, and knowledge development. Emphasis is placed on ethical, theoretical, and methodological issues raised when studying and documenting the health-related quality of life of urban populations and on the application of electronic networks in multidisciplinary healthcare delivery. Prerequisite: NURSING students only. Permission of department, please contact Kristen.Carlson@umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	E George	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	6	15127	$1970	Permission required to register. For more information, see course description.
NURSNG405 Independent Study Description: Students participate in ongoing research on clinical projects or expand and reinforce clinical knowledge and skills through specifically arranged experiences. This course may be taken by arrangement with individual Nursing Program faculty and approval of the department chair. Prerequisite: NURSING students only. Permission of department, please contact Kristen.Carlson@umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	K Polley	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	1-3	15183	$TBA	Permission required to register. For more information, see course description.
NURSNG461 Community Health Nursing for RN’s Description: The course enables students to perform complex, comprehensive interventions designed to improve public and community health care in the evolving health care system. Nursing practice is directed toward communicating effectively and working collaboratively with diverse urban communities and healthcare infrastructures to deliver quality, cost-effective and accessible health across the life span. Students will utilize information technology to generate empirical and theoretical knowledge bases for decision-making, critical thinking, designing and evaluation health care programs and outcomes. Students will assess and demonstrate accountability for self-learning needs when engaged in developing and advocating for programs designed to promote the health of vulnerable and other diverse urban populations. Prerequisite: BSN-RN students only. Permission of department, please contact Kristen.Carlson@umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	A Zaia	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	6	15126	$1970	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
NURSNG462 Legal, Ethical & Health Policy and Capstone for RN’s Description: This course is the capstone for students in the online RN-BS program. This course enables students to analyze complex nursing issues from a legal, ethical, and political approach. This perspective will serve to guide health professionals to socially responsible practice and collaboration within the changing health care environment. In addition, the course conducts critical analyses of contemporary urban health and policy issues affecting individuals across the lifespan. The impact of the complex socio-political environments on how the health care system evolved and is continually reformed is explored. Different health issues and policies including communication, advocacy, and ethical concerns of access, quality, and cost will be examined. The ethical, legal and policy issues surrounding healthcare disparities will be examined. Students will use information technology to generate empirical and theoretical knowledge bases for decision-making, critical thinking and evaluation of health care policies and their outcomes. Prerequisite: NURSING students only. Permission of department, please contact Kristen.Carlson@umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	J Garity	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	6	15129	$1970	Permission required to register. For more information, see course description.
OCCED218 Seminar for the Beginning Vocataional-Technical Teacher Description: This course prepares the new vocational technical educator candidate for his/her first teaching assignment. The course will identify the characteristics of an effective teacher as will as provide some of the tools required by first year teachers to be successful. These include techniques for establishing effective classroom routines and procedures, student instruction and assessment, and for maintaining a positive classroom/laboratory climate that conveys high expectations. In addition, students learn to identify the elements of a course/program curriculum and learn how to develop a lesson plan, assign and grade homework and collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction, assessment and student achievement. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	R Bourgeois	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12516	$985
OCCED219 Managing Student Behavior & Creating a Safe & Healthy Environment Description: This course is designed to prepare vocational technical teachers to organize an instructional area that is conducive to high quality learning in a healthy and safe environment. A variety of discipline concepts and strategies will be presented for application in the laboratory, related classroom and cooperative education sites. Current relevant OSHA and child labor law standards will be reviewed and plans for a comprehensive health and safety program will be developed. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	R Galliher	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12520	$985	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
OCCED220 Teaching Methods for Vocational-Technical Education: Instructional Strategies Description: This course provides vocational-technical teachers with a wide variety of researched based teaching methods and instructional strategies. Students in this course learn how to develop a unit of study and how instructional choices made by the vocational-technical educator are influenced by learning styles, motivation, and expectations. Students learn how to integrate vocational-technical and academic content by using a balanced instructional approach. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	P Drugge	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12523	$985	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
OCCED222 Developing & Implementing a Standards Based Curriculum in Vocational-Technical Education Description: This course provides vocational technical educator candidates with the knowledge of the elements of a quality curriculum. Students learn how to develop a vocational technical curriculum and a competency-based student reporting system that incorporates the standards and performance indicators of the Academic and Vocational Technical Curriculum Frameworks. It is one of the courses required to obtain licensure as a vocational technical educator in Massachusetts. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	J Roper	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12526	$985	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
OCCED223 Teaching Methods for Vocational-Technical Education: Teaching Diverse Learners Description: This course provides vocational technical teachers with an understanding of how learning styles as well as issues of language and disability impact instruction and learning. Vocational technical educator candidates will learn to develop a teaching unit that focuses on readiness assessment, use of learning styles, attention to whole brain teaching, interpersonal skills, knowledge, and skill assessment. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	R McInnis	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12529	$985	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
OCCED224 Addressing the Needs of Students with Disabilities in Vocational-Technical Education Description: This course provides Vocational Technical teachers with an overview of the Federal and State Special Education Laws and Regulations and how they are implemented in schools in Massachusetts. Students learn the elements of the Individual Education Plan (IEP), the roles of special and general educators, how to design curriculum and instruction using the information on the IEP, and how to modify their related classrooms to accommodate students with disabilities. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	A Dewey	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12530	$985	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
PHYSIC134 Energy for the Future N Description: The current means of providing energy for our society are not sustainable. The need for secure, alternative and clean sources of power is increasingly apparent. This course, intended for a general audience, provides an overview of the energy problem. It covers the ways we currently obtain and use power and considers the scientific and technological issues involved in emerging technologies. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.	M Antonoff	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	11795	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
POLSCI220 International Relations S Description: This course focuses on basic patterns and concepts which explain interactions among nations. Special attention is given to the role of ideologies, international organizations, conflict resolution, the impact of multinational corporations, underdevelopment, the international dimension of human rights, ethnic, "racial," religious, and gender differences, and the dynamics of globalization. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: International.	R Weiner	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5683	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
POLSCI377 Special Topics: Politics of Energy Description: An examination of the politics involved in the production and use of energy resources. Investigation of different sources of energy-coal, oil, natural gas, electricity, nuclear energy, and newer alternative energy resources-will provide the background to an exploration of the topics such as energy as a national security issue, the decline and rise of OPEC, the Persian Gulf and the Iraq wars, and the change in the international supply and distribution of energy. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	H Shahdadi	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12650	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology S SB Description: The structure of society, cultural patterns, and group life. The individual and socialization, groups, institutions, social systems, and social change. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.	T Holland	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	5693	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SOCIOL382 The Sociology of Gender SB Description: This course analyzes the sociological determinants and consequences of gender-that is, how societies assign specific expectations, advantages, and disadvantages to people on the basis of the biological fact of their sex. It examines the inequality between men and women that is a feature of the structure of many societies, as well as the social-psychological dimensions influencing individual behavior. Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution II Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Diversity Area: United States.	J Struzziery	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	3	12431	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SPAN101 Elementary Spanish I F WL Description: Designed for students with little or no background in the Spanish language. SPAN 101 focuses on the acquisition of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within a cultural framework. Weekly laboratory attendance and assignments required. Students may not take both SPAN 101 and 105. Prerequisite: The instructor reserves the right to place you in the appropriate course level. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Foreign Languages. Distribution II Area: World Languages.	P Chouinard	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	4	5697	$1285	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SPAN101 Elementary Spanish I F WL Description: Designed for students with little or no background in the Spanish language. SPAN 101 focuses on the acquisition of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within a cultural framework. Weekly laboratory attendance and assignments required. Students may not take both SPAN 101 and 105. Prerequisite: The instructor reserves the right to place you in the appropriate course level. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Foreign Languages. Distribution II Area: World Languages.	P Chouinard	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	4	5698	$1285	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SPAN102 Elementary Spanish II F WL Description: A continuation of SPAN 101. SPAN 102 focuses on furthering the acquisition of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within a cultural framework. Weekly laboratory attendance and assignments required. Students may not take both SPAN 102 and 106. Prerequisite: The instructor reserves the right to place you in the appropriate course level. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Foreign Languages. Distribution II Area: World Languages.	M Berte	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	4	11383	$1285	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
SPAN102 Elementary Spanish II F WL Description: A continuation of SPAN 101. SPAN 102 focuses on furthering the acquisition of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within a cultural framework. Weekly laboratory attendance and assignments required. Students may not take both SPAN 102 and 106. Prerequisite: The instructor reserves the right to place you in the appropriate course level. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Distribution I Area: Foreign Languages. Distribution II Area: World Languages.	M Berte	Sep 8-Dec 5	Online	-	-	4	5699	$1285	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
WOST260 Women’s Health Care S Description: This course focuses on women’s concerns in relation to health. Topics include health issues unique to women (such as birth control, pregnancy, childbearing); nutrition; occupational health; health and aging; women as health workers; and the history, activities, and influence of the women’s health movement.

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