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Cat. No./Title	Instructor	Dates	Location	Days	Time	Cr	Class No.	Fee	Register
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AF201 Personal Finance	E Hayden	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2442	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for AF201: 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. Academic Information: Credits: 3
AFRSTY101 Introduction to Africana Studies WC	Y Nurrudin	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3455	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for AFRSTY101: This course presents an overview of the major theories in the field of Africana studies. It seeks to explore the Africana experience in a way that is orderly, systematic, and structurally integrated; and to convey an understanding of the cultural, historical, and political roots of this experience. The course focuses chronologically on major historical episodes through a study of ancient African civilizations, slavery, colonialism, and African liberation movements. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures Diversity: International focus
[PR] AMST203 The Thirties HU	P Raub	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	5737	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for AMST203: A study of American society and culture during the years from the Panic of 1929 to the attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941 using several kinds of evidence: the accounts of people who lived during the decade, the interpretations of historians, and the representations of artists, writers, and filmmakers. The objective of the course is to develop an idea of the main characteristics of American society and culture during the 1930s, a conception of the decade’s significance, and an increased understanding of the processes of historical and cultural analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Humanities
[PR] AMST206 The Sixties HU	R Goff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4576	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for AMST206: The course focuses on protest and the role of youth. Who protested and why? Was the phenomenon of the sixties an aberration or part of a larger radical tradition in America? What was the impact on the seventies? Readings are drawn from the works of participants in the student, black, feminist and peace protest movements, from the intellectuals who defended and attacked them, and from the growing body of retrospective, analytic, and historical literature which attempts to explain what really happened in that tumultuous decade. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Humanities Diversity: United States focus
[PR] AMST210 American Society and Culture, 1600-1860 HU	P Raub	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3458	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for AMST210: 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. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Humanities Diversity: United States focus
ANTH106 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology SB	J Pasto	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	6145	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ANTH106: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
ANTH107 Introduction to Archaeology SB	J Schoenfelder	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	1007	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ANTH107: The study of the past through scientific analysis of the traces left behind by humans. This course introduces the history, theory, and methods of archaeological research through lectures and hands-on projects. Archaeological data are then used to examine such major transformations of human cultural evolution as the domestication of plants and animals and the origins of complex civilizations. Students prepare a paper suitable for the Writing Proficiency Requirement Portfolio. Students who have taken ANTH 102 may not receive credit for ANTH 107. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
ANTH247 Ancient Cities & States WC	J Schoenfelder	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4579	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ANTH247: This course compares the processes of state formation in major civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic Egypt, Shang China, Aztecs of Mesoamerica, Inca of Peru. Recent archaeological and historical data are used to explore cross-cultural themes such as the provisioning of cities, role of religious ideology, social organization of land and labor, and gendered dimensions of power and social identity. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures
ANTH272 Peoples and Cultures of Africa WC	B Worley	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2443	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ANTH272: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures Diversity: International focus
[PR] ANTH367 Social and Cultural Perspectives on Witchcraft and Sorcery WC	B Worley	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2596	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ANTH367: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures
ASIAN359L Women in Modern China WC	J Babbitts	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2906	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ASIAN359L: This course examines the social and cultural roles of Chinese women, and their changes over time. Emphasis is given to twentieth-century China, especially the People’s Republic period. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures Diversity: International focus Cross listed: HIST 359L & WOST 359L.
ASIAN363L Modern Japan	C Kim	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2559	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ASIAN363L: 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: Credits: 3 Diversity: International focus Cross listed: HIST 363L.
ASIAN371 Environmental Issues in China	J Clifford	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4852	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ASIAN371: This course will analyze China’s environmental and resource challenges including food security, wildlife, conservation, water, air, and land pollution, water distribution, deforestation, desertification and population control. We will study the issues from economic, scientific, and social perspectives and look at solutions as well as causes. We will also study China’s environmental initiatives and accomplishments. Topics covered include pollution remediation, environmental protection,and investments in clean energy technology. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
BIOL101 The Basis of Life NS	J Tenzar	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3612	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for BIOL101: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Natural Science
BIOL108 Introduction to Nutrition NS	H Dean	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2679	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for BIOL108: Introduction to the elements of nutrition with emphasis on nutrition for humans; examination of food stuffs and nutritional quality, physiology of food utilization, food quality regulations, and the global ecology of food production. No background in the natural sciences is required. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Natural Science
CLSICS161 Demystifying Language: English Vocabulary WC	E McDermott	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4480	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for CLSICS161: Seventy-five per cent of English vocabulary derives from either Latin or Greek. This course provides students with a system and analytical tools to demystify the process of building their English vocabulary. Students are given an introduction to English word formation (morphology) and principles of semantic change, as well as to history of the English language, while mastering a large body of word elements based in Latin and Greek. The course builds general linguistic awareness while increasing students English vocabulary and ability to understand unknown words at sight. Attention is given to academic, scientific and medical terminology. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures
CLSICS270 The Life and Works of Julius Caesar HU	R Colaizzi	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4481	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for CLSICS270: Julius Caesar has been called the best-known ancient Roman. Not only was he Romes greatest general, he has been considered among the finest Latin writers and surpassed by very few Roman orators. Yet he was a man of contradictions who aroused violently different reactions. This course will explore the biography and works of Julius Caesar from several different vantage points and through many different kinds of sources; his own written works; the archaeological evidence of his buildings, coinage, and statues; the writings of his contemporaries and successors; the views of modern scholarship; and the poets and playwrights who have given us their own versions of Caesar. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Humanities
COMSTU100 Introduction to Communication SB	R Raben	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2482	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for COMSTU100: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
COMSTU100 Introduction to Communication SB	R Raben	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3988	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for COMSTU100: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
COMSTU105 Oral Communication	B Hendrix	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4247	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for COMSTU105: This course focuses on improvement of interpersonal, small group, and public communication skills. Through readings, journals, class discussions and activities, we explore the following: self-concept and perception, listening and responding, language and non-verbal behaviors, interviewing, problem-solving and decision-making, formal elements of speech-making, the evaluation of one’s own and others’ public messages. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
COMSTU210 Using Internet Communication	E McMahon	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	1013	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for COMSTU210: 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: Credits: 3
[PR] COMSTU250 Analyzing Media SB	A Shelton	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3219	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for COMSTU250: Participants intensively examine mass media products, including print media, radio, television, and the visual and musical arts. They develop skills in deconstructing media products and evaluating them to arrive at a sophisticated understanding of how the various mass media are produced and how they interact with society and culture. The course makes use of both theoretical texts and the media products themselves. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
COMSTU300 Information Technology and Human Communication SB	R Raben	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2832	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for COMSTU300: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
[PR] CRMJUS367L Drugs and Society SB	J Struzziery	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	6489	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for CRMJUS367L: This course examines the social origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances (including alcohol). It considers how society defines and deals with drug use and assesses social harm, including such issues as addictions and health effects, drugs and crime, the legislation debate, and drug policy and enforcement. Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences Cross listed: SOCIOL 367L.
CRW282 Elements of Writing Proficiency	D Boudreau	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4658	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for CRW282: A course for upper-level students who need further work on those critical reading, writing, and thinking abilities necessary to complete the writing proficiency requirement. Intensive instruction and practice in analyzing and synthesizing readings and in developing and documenting essays based on multiple readings. Students must complete 1-2 papers appropriate for submission in a writing proficiency portfolio. A conference with the director of the writing proficiency requirement is recommended before registering. Course enrollment is limited to 22 students. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
CRW283 Proficiency in Analytic Writing	C Koe	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3369	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for CRW283: 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. Academic Information: Credits: 3
[PR] ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics SB	J Spitz	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	1020	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ECON101: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
[PR] ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics SB	J Spitz	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	13535	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ECON101: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
[PR] ECON102 Introduction to Macroeconomics SB	N Aman	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	1022	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ECON102: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
EEOS101 The Global Environment NS	J Zhu	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4278	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EEOS101: An analysis of the physical geographic environment including the globe, the atmosphere and ocean, climate, soils, vegetation, and landform. Positive and negative interaction of human beings with these aspects of the environment is examined where appropriate. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Natural Science
EEOS101 The Global Environment NS	J Zhu	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	13300	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EEOS101: An analysis of the physical geographic environment including the globe, the atmosphere and ocean, climate, soils, vegetation, and landform. Positive and negative interaction of human beings with these aspects of the environment is examined where appropriate. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Natural Science
EEOS102 World Regional Geography	D Merwin	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2910	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EEOS102: 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: Credits: 3 Diversity: International focus
EEOS102 World Regional Geography	D Merwin	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4267	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EEOS102: 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: Credits: 3 Diversity: International focus
[PR] EEOS225 Weather and Climate NS	B Cacchiotti	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2909	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EEOS225: This course investigates atmospheric processes forming the basis for weather patterns and climatic development on a global scale. Major topics include earth-sun relationships, heating and cooling of the atmosphere, atmospheric circulation, pressure patterns, air mass formation and frontal systems, episodic storms, vertical zonation of climate, and the Koppen System for evaluating and classifying climatic phenomena. Prerequisite: 30 credits. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Natural Science
[PR] EEOS281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	J Zhu	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	4	5738	$1510	Course has been cancelled. For more information, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
Description for EEOS281: This course is concerned with computer handling of spatial data. It covers essential elements of a GIS, hardware requirements, GIS software, data acquisition, data structures, spatial databases, methods of data analysis and spatial modeling, and applications of GIS in solving a variety of environmental and economic problems. Prerequisite: EEOS 120 or 261 or permission of instructor. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 4 Lab Fee: The lab fee for this course is: $150
[PR] EHS280 Statistics for Health Professionals	L Milliken	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3396	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS280: 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 appropriate score on the Math Placement assessment. EHS or Nursing Students Only. Permission of department required (617.287.7480). Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
[PR] ENGL307 Writing for Print and Online Media	Staff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4726	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ENGL307: This is an advanced course where strong writers can gain proficiency in major types of writing for the public, focusing on journalistic stories. Assignments connect to real campus, job, and community events and situations, with the expectation that some writing will be publishable. In conjunction with English 308, this course provides a strong preparation for editors and writers in all settings. Prerequisite: ENGL 200 or 201 or 206. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
ENVSTY101 The Nature of Environmental Problems NS	N Mohanty	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	1023	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for ENVSTY101: 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 Earth’s 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Natural Science
GERCTR220 Demographics and Economics of Aging	J Griffin	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4493	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR220: This course seeks to provide students with the ability to obtain and utilize information about the demographic and economic status of the elderly in the United States and abroad and to examine the impact of these factors on their quality of life. Students will also learn about the aging network and the major health and social welfare programs and services for the aged. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
GERCTR240 Legislative Process and the Elderly	R Sherman	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	13284	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR240: Legislative bodies and administrative agencies, through power and process, can have a profound impact on issues in the policymaking arenas. In order to advocate effectively, it is important to understand the state legislative process and to engage in strategic planning to influence the decision makers. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
GERCTR305 Concepts of Aging	J Quinlan	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4494	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR305: 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 of older persons. Each student examines his/her own aging process regardless of his/her chronological age. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
GERCTR315 Working with Elders	J Quinlan	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4495	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR315: This course will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skill to engage learners in a helping relationship with older adults. The structured experience of friendly visitation to a frail older adult provides an opportunity to perform in the role of an effective helper in purposeful relationship with a frail elder. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
GERCTR350 Influencing Aging Policy	R Sherman	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4496	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR350: This course explores policy and practice issues related to providing this important community-based care to a widening range of elders. Students will learn to identify strategies for changing or preventing the change of a major public policy; to compare and evaluate those strategies based on different theories or models of change; and to propose a specific implementation plan for some portion of that strategy, including a plan for evaluation its effectiveness. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
GERCTR401 Intervention with Elders in a Community-based or Institutional Setting	J Quinlan	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4497	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR401: This course is designed as an experiential learning activity. The focus is on service-learning as an instructional activity designed to meet the needs of elders in a variety of institutional settings. Students are expected to reflect on issues germane to elders and on ways to address and/or resolve their social and/or health related service needs, long-term or short-term, through direct services. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
GERCTR430 Health and Physical Aspects of Aging	J Griffin	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4498	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR430: This course focuses on the physical changes in the body associated with normal aging. There is a lessened reserve capacity in all organ systems in the body that increase susceptibility to disease and illness. Emphasis is on health promotion and disease and disability prevention. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
GERCTR440 Working on a Gerontological Social Issue	J Griffin	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4499	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for GERCTR440: This is the second of a two-semester seminar focusing on Gerontological social issues and policies impacting older adults in Massachusetts and nationally. It offers students a more advanced opportunity to examine, discuss, and apply one of several current major social policy issues within the field of aging, and to actually work on the challenges presented by that policy to those advocating for individuals and their families. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
HIST265 American History before 1877 HU	M Duff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	1027	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for HIST265: Beginning with the history of North America prior to the voyages of Columbus, History 265 examines the impact of Europeans upon indigenous peoples, and studies the evolution of colonial settlements in British North America. It covers the causes and consequences of the American Revolution, the subsequent development of democratic political and social institutions, the emergence of transportation, market and industrial revolutions and the coming of the sectional conflict and Civil War. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Humanities
HIST266 American History since 1877 HU	M Duff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4594	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for HIST266: History 266 begins in the aftermath of the Civil War and Reconstruction and examines the nature and impact of urbanization, immigration, and industrialization. The course then examines the growth of American imperialism and the nation’s rise to world power status. It also focuses on cycles of economic change, including the Great Depression and the enormous expansion of the middle class after World War II. The course will also examine the Cold War in both its worldwide impact, such as wars in Korea and Vietnam, and on the domestic front. Finally, the course examines the transformation of society and culture in the second half of the Twentieth Century. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Humanities
HIST316 Europe since 1945	S Di Scala	Feb 4 - May 6	Online	-	-	3	8915	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for HIST316: 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. Academic Information: Credits: 3
[PR] HIST319 History of the Mediterranean	M Casini	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	5761	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for HIST319: The Mediterranean is a "global player" that has made the peoples of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa participate in a common path since antiquity. The course analyzes the history of the Mediterranean and the extraordinary interactions between multiple and rich cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. From the time of the Greek city-states to the Roman Empire, the Italian Renaissance, the Ottoman Empire and the new scenarios of the 20th century, this course will explore the economy, politics, and religion of three continents developing a unique exchange. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
HIST339 Modern Irish History from 1800 to present	A Breen	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	12782	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for HIST339: This course examines the forces and movements in the development of Irish nationalism from 1800 to the achievement of national independence. The course also explores the history of an independent Ireland. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
HIST359L Women in Modern China WC	J Babbitts	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2907	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for HIST359L: This course examines the social and cultural roles of Chinese women, and their changes over time. Emphasis is given to twentieth-century China, especially the People’s Republic period. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures Diversity: International focus Cross listed: ASIAN 359L & WOST 359L.
HIST363L Modern Japan	C Kim	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2444	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for HIST363L: 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: Credits: 3 Diversity: International focus Cross listed: ASIAN 363L.
IT246 Introduction to Networks	Staff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3976	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for IT246: We will study basic data communication and networking concepts for LAN and WAN; network protocols with emphasis on Ethernet, PPP, TCP/IP, and WWW protocols, and mobile and wireless networks. Network applications include Telnet, ftp, email, distributed file systems, and client-server applications. We survey network security issues. We will do hands-on network simulation and network sniffing exercises to see how these technologies work in practice. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
IT246 Introduction to Networks	M Stone	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	13487	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for IT246: We will study basic data communication and networking concepts for LAN and WAN; network protocols with emphasis on Ethernet, PPP, TCP/IP, and WWW protocols, and mobile and wireless networks. Network applications include Telnet, ftp, email, distributed file systems, and client-server applications. We survey network security issues. We will do hands-on network simulation and network sniffing exercises to see how these technologies work in practice. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
LATIN101 Fundamentals of Latin I WL	R Colaizzi	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2152	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for LATIN101: Latin 101 introduces students to the Latin language by teaching them to read, write, and speak in elementary forms. The goals are to enable students (1) to read elementary texts with some ease and fluency, (2) to manipulate Latin and English grammar, and (3) to enhance their English vocabulary. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Languages
LATIN102 Fundamentals of Latin II WL	R Colaizzi	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3221	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for LATIN102: Latin 102 continues the reading, writing and speaking exercises of Latin 101. Particular attention will be given to using and understanding complex sentences and to increasing Latin vocabulary. The goals are to enable students (1) to read increasingly complex Latin texts with some ease and fluency, (2) to manipulate the grammar, syntax and vocabulary of Latin, and (3) to deepen their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Languages
[PR] MATH125 Introductory Statistics MT	M Rojas-Arenaza	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	5762	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MATH125: Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable development of inferential statistics; and inferential statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or 124 or 129 or 130 or 140 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Mathematics
MGT130 Introduction to Business	R Anzenberger	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2600	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MGT130: 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. Academic Information: Credits: 3
MSIS105 Introduction to Information Systems	V Chiachio	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3890	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS105: 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. Academic Information: Credits: 3
MSIS123 Introduction to Information Security	G Kelley	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3891	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS123: 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 web services, file sharing, and e-mail will be analyzed. The vulnerabilities and hardening of major operating systems such as Linux and Windows 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. Academic Information: Credits: 3
MSIS124 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET	M Stone	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3892	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS124: 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. Littleor no programming experience is required. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
MSIS224 Advanced Visual Basic.NET	M Stone	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3893	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS224: This is an advanced 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 programmers familiar with the basic concepts and functionality of Visual Basic.NET with the tools to create more robust application programs that would be applicable in many organizations today. Students must have taken an introductory Visual Basic.NET course or have practical experience with Visual Basic.Net in order to take this course. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
MSIS290 Information Systems Development and Management	P Cooray	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3894	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MSIS290: This course is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of systems development and management in organizations by examining currently used techniques and system development methodologies. A range of life-cycle models are considered, including prototyping, evolutionary development, and object-oriented approaches. The aim is to present a balanced overview of the process of analyzing user requirements, designing and developing computerized information systems to meet these requirements, and managing the information resource function. The course introduces students to the pitfalls of systems development and implementation in organizations, with the aim of developing the student’s critical thinking skills. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
MUSIC248 Universe of Music AR	D Patterson	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2680	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MUSIC248: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Arts Diversity: International focus
MUSIC268 Music of Latin America AR	P Janson	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4152	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for MUSIC268: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Arts Diversity: International focus
[PR] NURSNG314 Pharmacology	Staff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4854	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG314: The professional, political, legal, and interdisciplinary aspects of drug administration within the context of comprehensive nursing interventions form the basis of this course. Emphasis is given to the nurse’s role in assessing, administering, educating, and monitoring patients receiving therapeutic agents; and also to the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics across the life span. Consideration is given to the effect of evidence-based cultural, race, religion, gender, lifestyle, age, and economic variables as related to pharmacological principles. Prerequisite: NURSING students only. Department permission required (617.287.7524). Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
[PR] NURSNG314 Pharmacology	M Winfrey	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4855	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG314: The professional, political, legal, and interdisciplinary aspects of drug administration within the context of comprehensive nursing interventions form the basis of this course. Emphasis is given to the nurse’s role in assessing, administering, educating, and monitoring patients receiving therapeutic agents; and also to the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics across the life span. Consideration is given to the effect of evidence-based cultural, race, religion, gender, lifestyle, age, and economic variables as related to pharmacological principles. Prerequisite: NURSING students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Please note: Webcam software is required for this course. Click here for required software, books, video introduction and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
NURSNG360: Be sure to register for both Lecture and Discussion
[PR] NURSNG360 Professional Issues in Nursing for RNs (Lecture)	J Mulready-Shick	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	6	3398	$2040	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG360: This introductory course of the online RN-BS nursing program focuses on core concepts of professional nursing practice including human beings, environment, health, and nursing. This course meets the University Intermediate Seminar requirements. Students will increase their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills while addressing the key issues facing nursing. Important health care competencies and concepts, including patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and informatics, are established. Historical, theoretical, and professional membership perspectives are emphasized. Prerequisite: RN- BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 6
[PR] NURSNG360 Professional Issues in Nursing for RNs (Discussion)	J Mulready-Shick	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	8:45 - 10:45am	0	4661	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG360: This introductory course of the online RN-BS nursing program focuses on core concepts of professional nursing practice including human beings, environment, health, and nursing. This course meets the University Intermediate Seminar requirements. Students will increase their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills while addressing the key issues facing nursing. Important health care competencies and concepts, including patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and informatics, are established. Historical, theoretical, and professional membership perspectives are emphasized. Prerequisite: RN- BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG360 Professional Issues in Nursing for RNs (Discussion)	N Pedranti	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	7:00 - 9:00pm	0	4662	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG360: This introductory course of the online RN-BS nursing program focuses on core concepts of professional nursing practice including human beings, environment, health, and nursing. This course meets the University Intermediate Seminar requirements. Students will increase their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills while addressing the key issues facing nursing. Important health care competencies and concepts, including patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and informatics, are established. Historical, theoretical, and professional membership perspectives are emphasized. Prerequisite: RN- BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG360 Professional Issues in Nursing for RNs (Discussion)	C Moran	Feb 6 - May 8	Online	W	7:15 - 9:15pm	0	4663	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG360: This introductory course of the online RN-BS nursing program focuses on core concepts of professional nursing practice including human beings, environment, health, and nursing. This course meets the University Intermediate Seminar requirements. Students will increase their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills while addressing the key issues facing nursing. Important health care competencies and concepts, including patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and informatics, are established. Historical, theoretical, and professional membership perspectives are emphasized. Prerequisite: RN- BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG360 Professional Issues in Nursing for RNs (Discussion)	J Peterson	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	7:30 - 9:30pm	0	4664	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG360: This introductory course of the online RN-BS nursing program focuses on core concepts of professional nursing practice including human beings, environment, health, and nursing. This course meets the University Intermediate Seminar requirements. Students will increase their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills while addressing the key issues facing nursing. Important health care competencies and concepts, including patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and informatics, are established. Historical, theoretical, and professional membership perspectives are emphasized. Prerequisite: RN- BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
NURSNG361: Be sure to register for both Lecture and Discussion
[PR] NURSNG361 Health Assessment and Promotion (Lecture)	A Zaia	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	6	3399	$2040	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG361: This course focuses on health assessment in professional nursing practice, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. This course emphasizes clinical decision-making and communication of comprehensive assessment. Students will refine their written, oral, and information technology skills in health assessment. Cultural, spiritual, and family assessments from multiple theoretical perspectives are considered. Students will explore issues of genetics, health literacy, patient assessments in chronic illness, and health issues with particular attention to healthcare issues of elders. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 6
[PR] NURSNG361 Health Assessment and Promotion (Discussion)	A Zaia	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	9:15 - 11:15pm	0	4671	$0	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG361: This course focuses on health assessment in professional nursing practice, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. This course emphasizes clinical decision-making and communication of comprehensive assessment. Students will refine their written, oral, and information technology skills in health assessment. Cultural, spiritual, and family assessments from multiple theoretical perspectives are considered. Students will explore issues of genetics, health literacy, patient assessments in chronic illness, and health issues with particular attention to healthcare issues of elders. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG361 Health Assessment and Promotion (Discussion)	L Tata	Feb 4 - May 6	Online	M	7:30 - 9:30pm	0	4668	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG361: This course focuses on health assessment in professional nursing practice, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. This course emphasizes clinical decision-making and communication of comprehensive assessment. Students will refine their written, oral, and information technology skills in health assessment. Cultural, spiritual, and family assessments from multiple theoretical perspectives are considered. Students will explore issues of genetics, health literacy, patient assessments in chronic illness, and health issues with particular attention to healthcare issues of elders. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG361 Health Assessment and Promotion (Discussion)	A Zaia	Feb 4 - May 6	Online	M	7:00 - 9:00pm	0	4669	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG361: This course focuses on health assessment in professional nursing practice, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. This course emphasizes clinical decision-making and communication of comprehensive assessment. Students will refine their written, oral, and information technology skills in health assessment. Cultural, spiritual, and family assessments from multiple theoretical perspectives are considered. Students will explore issues of genetics, health literacy, patient assessments in chronic illness, and health issues with particular attention to healthcare issues of elders. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG361 Health Assessment and Promotion (Discussion)	C Bogal	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	9:00 - 11:00am	0	4670	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG361: This course focuses on health assessment in professional nursing practice, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. This course emphasizes clinical decision-making and communication of comprehensive assessment. Students will refine their written, oral, and information technology skills in health assessment. Cultural, spiritual, and family assessments from multiple theoretical perspectives are considered. Students will explore issues of genetics, health literacy, patient assessments in chronic illness, and health issues with particular attention to healthcare issues of elders. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
NURSNG362: Be sure to register for both Lecture and Discussion
[PR] NURSNG362 Research and Evidence-based Practice (Lecture)	J Fawcett	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	6	3400	$2040	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG362: This course focuses on understanding the conceptual, theoretical, and empirical components of research. The student is prepared to evaluate reports of nursing research for evidence-bases nursing practice. Students will assess websites and peer-reviewed journals, as sources of evidence, and as sources of action plans to promote EBP. Students will evaluate evidence for clinical practice, and apply scientific findings to treat specific patient problems. Prerequisite: NU 361 and statistics (MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 205) or co-req EHS 280. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 6
[PR] NURSNG362 Research and Evidence-based Practice (Discussion)	R Ailinger	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	9:15 - 11:15am	0	4677	$0	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG362: This course focuses on understanding the conceptual, theoretical, and empirical components of research. The student is prepared to evaluate reports of nursing research for evidence-bases nursing practice. Students will assess websites and peer-reviewed journals, as sources of evidence, and as sources of action plans to promote EBP. Students will evaluate evidence for clinical practice, and apply scientific findings to treat specific patient problems. Prerequisite: NU 361 and statistics (MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 205) or co-req EHS 280. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG362 Research and Evidence-based Practice (Discussion)	A Kim	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	7:15 - 9:15pm	0	4680	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG362: This course focuses on understanding the conceptual, theoretical, and empirical components of research. The student is prepared to evaluate reports of nursing research for evidence-bases nursing practice. Students will assess websites and peer-reviewed journals, as sources of evidence, and as sources of action plans to promote EBP. Students will evaluate evidence for clinical practice, and apply scientific findings to treat specific patient problems. Prerequisite: NU 361 and statistics (MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 205) or co-req EHS 280. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG362 Research and Evidence-based Practice (Discussion)	J Fawcett	Feb 6 - May 8	Online	W	9:00 - 11:00am	0	4675	$0	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG362: This course focuses on understanding the conceptual, theoretical, and empirical components of research. The student is prepared to evaluate reports of nursing research for evidence-bases nursing practice. Students will assess websites and peer-reviewed journals, as sources of evidence, and as sources of action plans to promote EBP. Students will evaluate evidence for clinical practice, and apply scientific findings to treat specific patient problems. Prerequisite: NU 361 and statistics (MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 205) or co-req EHS 280. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG362 Research and Evidence-based Practice (Discussion)	J Connor	Feb 6 - May 8	Online	W	6:00 - 8:00pm	0	4678	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG362: This course focuses on understanding the conceptual, theoretical, and empirical components of research. The student is prepared to evaluate reports of nursing research for evidence-bases nursing practice. Students will assess websites and peer-reviewed journals, as sources of evidence, and as sources of action plans to promote EBP. Students will evaluate evidence for clinical practice, and apply scientific findings to treat specific patient problems. Prerequisite: NU 361 and statistics (MATH 125, ECON 205, PSYCH 205) or co-req EHS 280. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
NURSNG461: Be sure to register for both Lecture and Discussion
[PR] NURSNG461 Community Health for Registered Nurses (Lecture)	A Carroll	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	6	3401	$2040	The course has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG461: This course presents clinical prevention interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Population-focused care emphasizing community assessments and interventions and culturally sensitive care in urban settings provides a focus. Advocating for social and environmental justice while protecting vulnerable populations in disasters is also explored. Students are required to participate in a service-learning project during the semester. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360 and 362, completion of WPE. RN-BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 6
[PR] NURSNG461 Community Health for Registered Nurses (Discussion)	D Kappa	Feb 4 - May 6	Online	M	10:00am - 12:00pm	0	4688	$0	The course has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG461: This course presents clinical prevention interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Population-focused care emphasizing community assessments and interventions and culturally sensitive care in urban settings provides a focus. Advocating for social and environmental justice while protecting vulnerable populations in disasters is also explored. Students are required to participate in a service-learning project during the semester. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360 and 362, completion of WPE. RN-BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG461 Community Health for Registered Nurses (Discussion)	D Kappa	Feb 4 - May 6	Online	M	7:30 - 9:30pm	0	4690	$0	The course has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG461: This course presents clinical prevention interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Population-focused care emphasizing community assessments and interventions and culturally sensitive care in urban settings provides a focus. Advocating for social and environmental justice while protecting vulnerable populations in disasters is also explored. Students are required to participate in a service-learning project during the semester. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360 and 362, completion of WPE. RN-BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG461 Community Health for Registered Nurses (Discussion)	D Kappa	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	7:30 - 9:30pm	0	4687	$0	The course has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG461: This course presents clinical prevention interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Population-focused care emphasizing community assessments and interventions and culturally sensitive care in urban settings provides a focus. Advocating for social and environmental justice while protecting vulnerable populations in disasters is also explored. Students are required to participate in a service-learning project during the semester. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360 and 362, completion of WPE. RN-BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG461 Community Health for Registered Nurses (Discussion)	D Coste	Feb 6 - May 8	Online	W	7:30 - 9:30pm	0	4691	$0	The course has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG461: This course presents clinical prevention interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Population-focused care emphasizing community assessments and interventions and culturally sensitive care in urban settings provides a focus. Advocating for social and environmental justice while protecting vulnerable populations in disasters is also explored. Students are required to participate in a service-learning project during the semester. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360 and 362, completion of WPE. RN-BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG461 Community Health for Registered Nurses (Discussion)	D Coste	Feb 4 - May 6	Online	M	7:30 - 9:30pm	0	4692	$0	The course has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG461: This course presents clinical prevention interventions for health promotion and disease prevention. Population-focused care emphasizing community assessments and interventions and culturally sensitive care in urban settings provides a focus. Advocating for social and environmental justice while protecting vulnerable populations in disasters is also explored. Students are required to participate in a service-learning project during the semester. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360 and 362, completion of WPE. RN-BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
NURSNG462: Be sure to register for both Lecture and Discussion
[PR] NURSNG462 Legal, Ethical and Health Policy and Capstone for RNs (Lecture)	D Mahony	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	6	3402	$2040	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG462: This course integrates ethical, legal, and health policy issues in contemporary Nursing. The major ethical principles, several ethical theories and conceptual frameworks, as well as, ethical decision-making models are reviewed. The ANA Code of Ethics with interpretive statements are analyzed in relation to individual practice settings and the nursing profession. Legal implications related to providing nursing care, particularly examples of malpractice, how a bill becomes law, and the legislative process are discussed. Students develop a position paper in memo format on a health policy issue including integration of relevant ethical, legal, legislative and economic implications. Students are responsible for a Capstone paper that presents analysis of individual case studies from the students professional clinical experience integrating concepts of ethical reasoning, policy formation, and legal processes. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360, 361, 362 and 461. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 6
[PR] NURSNG462 Legal, Ethical and Health Policy and Capstone for RNs (Discussion)	D Mahony	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	8:45 - 10:45am	0	4693	$0	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG462: This course integrates ethical, legal, and health policy issues in contemporary Nursing. The major ethical principles, several ethical theories and conceptual frameworks, as well as, ethical decision-making models are reviewed. The ANA Code of Ethics with interpretive statements are analyzed in relation to individual practice settings and the nursing profession. Legal implications related to providing nursing care, particularly examples of malpractice, how a bill becomes law, and the legislative process are discussed. Students develop a position paper in memo format on a health policy issue including integration of relevant ethical, legal, legislative and economic implications. Students are responsible for a Capstone paper that presents analysis of individual case studies from the students professional clinical experience integrating concepts of ethical reasoning, policy formation, and legal processes. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360, 361, 362 and 461. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG462 Legal, Ethical and Health Policy and Capstone for RNs (Discussion)	S Butler	Feb 5 - May 7	Online	Tu	7:00 - 9:00pm	0	4695	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG462: This course integrates ethical, legal, and health policy issues in contemporary Nursing. The major ethical principles, several ethical theories and conceptual frameworks, as well as, ethical decision-making models are reviewed. The ANA Code of Ethics with interpretive statements are analyzed in relation to individual practice settings and the nursing profession. Legal implications related to providing nursing care, particularly examples of malpractice, how a bill becomes law, and the legislative process are discussed. Students develop a position paper in memo format on a health policy issue including integration of relevant ethical, legal, legislative and economic implications. Students are responsible for a Capstone paper that presents analysis of individual case studies from the students professional clinical experience integrating concepts of ethical reasoning, policy formation, and legal processes. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360, 361, 362 and 461. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG462 Legal, Ethical and Health Policy and Capstone for RNs (Discussion)	D Mahony	Feb 4 - May 6	Online	M	7:00 - 9:00pm	0	4696	$0	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG462: This course integrates ethical, legal, and health policy issues in contemporary Nursing. The major ethical principles, several ethical theories and conceptual frameworks, as well as, ethical decision-making models are reviewed. The ANA Code of Ethics with interpretive statements are analyzed in relation to individual practice settings and the nursing profession. Legal implications related to providing nursing care, particularly examples of malpractice, how a bill becomes law, and the legislative process are discussed. Students develop a position paper in memo format on a health policy issue including integration of relevant ethical, legal, legislative and economic implications. Students are responsible for a Capstone paper that presents analysis of individual case studies from the students professional clinical experience integrating concepts of ethical reasoning, policy formation, and legal processes. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360, 361, 362 and 461. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
[PR] NURSNG462 Legal, Ethical and Health Policy and Capstone for RNs (Discussion)	S Butler	Feb 6 - May 8	Online	W	7:00 - 9:00pm	0	4697	$0	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for NURSNG462: This course integrates ethical, legal, and health policy issues in contemporary Nursing. The major ethical principles, several ethical theories and conceptual frameworks, as well as, ethical decision-making models are reviewed. The ANA Code of Ethics with interpretive statements are analyzed in relation to individual practice settings and the nursing profession. Legal implications related to providing nursing care, particularly examples of malpractice, how a bill becomes law, and the legislative process are discussed. Students develop a position paper in memo format on a health policy issue including integration of relevant ethical, legal, legislative and economic implications. Students are responsible for a Capstone paper that presents analysis of individual case studies from the students professional clinical experience integrating concepts of ethical reasoning, policy formation, and legal processes. Prerequisite: NURSNG 360, 361, 362 and 461. RN to BSN students only. Students must register through Wiser: http://wiser.umb.edu. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 0
OCCED219 Managing Student Behavior & Creating a Safe & Healthy Environment	P Drugge	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	5985	$750	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for OCCED219: 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. Academic Information: Credits: 3
PCSCOR200 Concepts of Community	M Uriarte	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	12738	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for PCSCOR200: This course serves as an introduction to the field of community studies by providing you with an understanding of the main perspectives about the nature and types of communities and some of the key current debates in the field. We will explore the history of the concept of community, how sociological, anthropological and urban studies theories address "communities" and explore the contemporary manifestations of "communities" such as utopian communities, racial/ethnic enclaves, religious communities and virtual communities, etc. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
PHYSIC134 Energy for the Future NS	M Antonoff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3379	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for PHYSIC134: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Natural Science
POLSCI220 International Relations (B)	R Weiner	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2681	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for POLSCI220: 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: Credits: 3 Diversity: International focus
POLSCI251 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought (D)	J Ward	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3881	$1020	Course has been cancelled. For more information, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
Description for POLSCI251: The origins and the early development of the main political ideas of the West. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
POLSCI375 Third World Development (C)	H Shahdadi	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3422	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for POLSCI375: Investigation of theories of interdependence, dependency, and neocolonialism. Special attention to North/South relations, various approaches to development and forms of assistance provided by the industrial countries, resource problems, and other political and developmental issues facing North and South. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Diversity: International focus
POLSCI424 American Foreign Policy (B)	H Shahdadi	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3986	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for POLSCI424: Examines United States foreign policy in the post-World War II period. Focuses on both historical and institutional matters. Current issues are also given ample consideration. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
PORT278 Portuguese for Heritage Speakers	S Soares	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	12560	$1020	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for PORT278: This course addresses the linguistic needs of bicultural students who have a command of spoken Portuguese but who have had no formal instruction in the language. » PORT 278 Flyer [pdf] Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
PSYCH337 Communication and Society	M Milburn	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4248	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for PSYCH337: This course explores interpersonal interaction and the functional and dysfunctional ways in which communication occurs. Participants examine non-verbal communication, including paralanguage, spacing, and gestures. Additionally, they acquire experience using the Internet, for research purposes as well as for on-line communication with other course participants. Discussions also focus on various aspects of the mass media. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
SOCIOL101 Introduction to Sociology SB	M Soyer	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3621	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SOCIOL101: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
[PR] SOCIOL160 Social Problems SB	Staff	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	3622	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SOCIOL160: A course concentrating on institutional formation and change. Specifically, it covers the definition and explanation of social problems, individual, group and governmental responses to them, implications of social policy, in-depth case studies, and discussion of contemporary social problems. Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
[PR] SOCIOL367L Drugs and Society SB	J Struzziery	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2449	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SOCIOL367L: This course examines the social origins and consequences of the use and abuse of consciousness-altering substances (including alcohol). It considers how society defines and deals with drug use and assesses social harm, including such issues as addictions and health effects, drugs and crime, the legislation debate, and drug policy and enforcement. Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences
[PR] SOCIOL382 The Sociology of Gender SB	J Struzziery	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2924	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SOCIOL382: 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: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences Diversity: United States focus
[PR] SPAN101 Elementary Spanish I WL	P Chouinard	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	4	1096	$1385	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SPAN101: 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: Credits: 4 Distribution: World Languages Lab Fee: The lab fee for this course is: $25
[PR] SPAN101 Elementary Spanish I WL	P Chouinard	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	4	2450	$1385	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SPAN101: 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: Credits: 4 Distribution: World Languages Lab Fee: The lab fee for this course is: $25
[PR] SPAN102 Elementary Spanish II WL	M Berte	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	4	1097	$1385	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SPAN102: 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: Credits: 4 Distribution: World Languages Lab Fee: The lab fee for this course is: $25
[PR] SPAN102 Elementary Spanish II WL	M Berte	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	4	2134	$1385	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SPAN102: 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: Credits: 4 Distribution: World Languages Lab Fee: The lab fee for this course is: $25
[PR] SPAN409 Advanced Practice of Translation WL	D Mansilla	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	6	4846	$2040	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for SPAN409: Practice in translating a variety of genres and styles, both literary and non-literary. Students have the opportunity to analyze critically, and to resolve creatively, the problems involving such issues in translation as context, register, tone, and audience. Emphasis is on translating into the native language (English/Spanish), but considerable practice is given in the non-native language. 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: Credits: 6 Distribution: World Languages
THRART100 Introduction to Theatre AR	C Quinn	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4627	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for THRART100: This course introduces the collaborative art of theatre from the varied perspectives of playwright, director, designer, technician, actor, critic, and informed audience. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Arts
WOST100 Women and Society SB	K Allred	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	4048	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for WOST100: This interdisciplinary course examines how gender interacts with social institutions such as the family, education, the media, organized religion, law and government, and how that interaction shapes human behavior. Students will learn to address controversial issues raised by the feminist movement, and to relate these to their own lived experiences in meaningful and productive ways. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: Social and Behavioral Sciences Diversity: United States focus
WOST260 Women’s Health Care	M Cordill	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	1099	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for WOST260: 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. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3
WOST359L Women in Modern China WC	J Babbitts	Feb 4 - May 10	Online	-	-	3	2908	$1020	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for WOST359L: This course examines the social and cultural roles of Chinese women, and their changes over time. Emphasis is given to twentieth-century China, especially the People’s Republic period. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Distribution: World Cultures Diversity: International focus Cross listed: ASIAN 359L & HIST 359L.