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HST 496 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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HST 499 - Honors Seminar variable credits
The writing of an honors research paper. Students may elect to take three credits one semester and three in another.
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HST 501 - Teaching History and Social Science in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 credits
Prerequisites: EDU 207, 527
The historical and contemporary debate on the nature of the history and social studies curriculum in middle and secondary schools. This course will investigate the actual curriculum and practice of history and social studies teaching in area schools, and formulate specific strategies for effective teaching and curriculum building.
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HST 511 - Teaching American History 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate student status or special permission of instructor
Seminar examining current trends and issues in the study of American history. Intended primarily for MAT candidates in history and social studies, this course will focus on recent developments in scholarship and their implications for the teaching of American history.
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HST 521 - Graduate Seminar in History 3 credits
Graduate Seminars in history are designed to allow participants to pursue reading and research on a particular historical topic. Course may be repeated with change of topic.
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HST 525 - European Overseas Expansion 1500-1800 3 credits
See HST 325.
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HST 570 - Portugal and Spain in the Middle Ages 3 credits
See HST 370.
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HST 571 - History of Portugal 3 credits
See History 371.
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HST 576 - History of Brazil 3 credits
See HST 376.
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IST 101 - Elementary Hindi three credits
Essentials of aural-oral, reading, and writing with intensive drilling on pronunciation, intonation and grammar. The Devanagari script will be introduced. Student awareness of the culture of Hindi-speaking people will also be developed.
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IST 102 - Elementary Hini II three credits
Essentials of aural-oral, reading, and writing with intensive drilling on pronunciation, intonation and grammar. The Devanagari script will be introduced. Student awareness of the culture of Hindi-speaking people will also be developed.
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ITA 101 - Elementary Italian I 3 credits G
3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory
Essentials of aural-oral, reading and writing usage with intensive drilling in pronunciation, intonation, and grammar.
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ITA 102 - Elementary Italian II three credits
Continuation of ITA 101.
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ITA 196 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I three credits
Review of grammar with composition and aural-oral practice. Extensive readings of cultural and literary value. Emphasis on practical application of grammar in conversations.
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ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II 3 credits G
Prerequisites: ITA 201 or equivalent
Continuation of ITA 201.
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ITA 296 - Directed Study three credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ITA 296 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ITA 396 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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ITA 495 - Independent Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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ITA 496 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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JST 213 - World of the Old Testament 3 credits C
An historical, sociological, and philosophical study of the world of the Old Testament and its effect upon the development of both Christianity and Islam. Special emphasis is placed upon recent archaeological discoveries which shed light upon the interaction of ancient Israel with surrounding cultures and its place in the context of Middle Eastern civilization. Lecture and discussion are supplemented with slide presentations and the display of various artifacts that reflect the lifestyles of the Biblical period. Cross-listed as HST 213
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JST 214 - The Post-Biblical World 3 credits C
An historical, sociological, and philosophical study of the post-Biblical world. Particular emphasis is placed upon both the origins of Christianity within the context of Jewish, Middle Eastern, and Roman history and the parallel development of Rabbinic Judaism. In addition to lecture and discussions, the class participates in a Seder Meal where the ritual practices of first-century Israel are recreated. Cross-listed as HST 214
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JST 224 - Jewish Literature 3 credits C
Major written works reflecting Jewish themes. Particular emphasis is placed on changes in Jewish culture and Jewish consciousness suggested by these works and how these changes mirror universal changes in the modern West. Cross-listed as ENL 224
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JST 260 - The History of the Jewish People 3 credits C
A survey of the social, political, and economic history of the Jewish people from the first century through the modern era. Special emphasis is placed upon Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Islamic relations and their effect upon anti-semitism, the Holocaust, and the growth and development of Zionism. The student becomes acquainted with the place of the Jewish people in the mainstream of western culture and with the problem of maintaining ethnic and religious identify in a basically hostile environment. Cross-listed as HST 260
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JST 356 - The Holocaust 3 credits G
An examination of the Holocaust, including the psychosocial aspects of prejudice; the history of antisemitism from Biblical times; the historical, political, racist, economic, social, psychological, literary, legal, theological, and moral aspects of the Holocaust. Cross-listed as HST 356
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JST 400 - Seminar in European History 3 credits C
Seminars will be offered variously in topics in American History. The writing of a substantial paper will be required. Content will vary with instructor; may be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed for JST and WMS when the content is appropriate. Cross-listed as HST 400; WMS 400
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LAR 201 - Introduction to Studies Across the Disciplines 3 credits O
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ENL 102
An introduction to the writing, research and communications skills required in multidisciplinary studies, which includes a study of the humanities and social sciences as disciplines. Students will learn about the various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, read and analyze texts from the humanities and social sciences, and develop critical understanding of disciplinary research practices for the humanities and social sciences.
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LAR 401 - Seminar in Multidisciplinary Studies 3 credits
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: LAR 201, ENL 260
Substantial multidisciplinary research and writing. Students will engage in in-depth research of primary and secondary sources across a variety of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. They will research, reason, and write employing the appropriate conventions of the disciplines they are studying. Topics will vary according to instructor. May be repeated with change of content.
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LAT 101 - Introductory Latin I 3 credits
Fundamentals of the Latin language with selected readings, designed especially for those majoring in English or foreign languages. The course seeks to develop a measure of oral ability in the language and knowledge of the phonemics, morphology, and syntax of the declensional and conjugational systems.
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LAT 102 - Introductory Latin II 3 credits
Prerequisites: LAT 201 or equivalent
Continuation of LAT 101.
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LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin I three credits
A third semester of Latin, designed to develop skill in the reading of representative authors of the Golden Age (Catullus, Cicero, Nepos, Horace, Martial, et al.) with additional selections from the Patristic Period (Vulgate) and from the Medieval Period (Isidor of Seville, the Venerable Bede).
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LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin II three credits
A fourth semester course paralleling LAT 201 but with more extensive selections from Nepos, Horace and Phaedrus (Augustan Period); from the Epistolae of Pliny the Younger, mirroring Roman life, and from the Saturae of Martial; supplemented by other materials where feasible. While one purpose of LAT 201-202 will remain building ability to translate, the courses also aim to foster reading of the Latin texts directly in the original for personal enrichment and satisfaction.
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LAT 495 - Independent Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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LAT 496 - Directed Study three credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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LCE 200 - Introduction to Leadership and Civic Engagement 3 credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and 3.0 GPA or higher
An introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of leadership and civic engagement. Students explore the practical application of leadership in community settings through service learning. This includes observing, defining, analyzing, and practicing leadership skills in a community based organization. This course is for students intending to seek a minor in Leadership and Civic Engagement.
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LCE 298 - Leadership and Civic Engagement Experience I 1 to 6 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of the LCE minor director
Community based leadership experience setting, topics include communication, teamwork, diversity, and decision making. Students enhance their knowledge of leadership theory and practice, learn more about community assets and needs, and work closely to elicit positive change. This course may require transportation and/or the passing of a criminal record examination. Credit/No Credit
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LCE 400 - Leadership and Civic Engagement Practicum 3 credits
Prerequisites: LCE 200, Senior Standing
Building on previous coursework, this course is designed to provide a capstone experience. Training and discussion pertaining to leadership theory, styles, practices, and applications will be followed by a student developed community based initiative. Through this project, students will be asked to explore their own understanding of and abilities in leadership and civic engagement. Through practical application, self reflection, and service learning, students will be challenged to make a positive contribution to our community.
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LST 103 - Cities, Minorities, and Poverty 3 credits D, E, O
Review and analysis of major social problems faced by cities. Emphasis is placed on origin, causes, and possible solutions for poverty and minority problems. Cross-listed as AAS 103, ECO 103, PST 141, WMS 103
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LST 111 - Jobs and Discrimination 3 credits D, E, O
Basic analysis of problems of economic growth, job creation, and unemployment; structure of work and jobs will be explored, along with current issues surrounding the government’s impact on inflation, taxation, and economic planning. Cross-listed as ECO 111
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LST 200 - Studies in Literature: Black Literature 3 credits C
Applicable to LST minor when offered with the Black Literature emphasis. Cross-listed as ENL 200, AAS 200
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LST 201 - American Political Issues and Ideas three credits
Issues and ideas courses on selected topics to be developed by instructors as student interest and faculty preference indicate. Students who are not political science majors are particularly invited to enroll in such courses. Anticipated offerings include Introduction to Political Economy, Local Politics, Political Essay, Evaluating Public Controversies, Fundamentals of Political Behavior. Course may be repeated with change of content. Cross-listed as PSC 201; offered as LST 201 when the topic is applicable
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LST 205 - African-American History I 3 credits C, D
A survey of the role of African-Americans in American life and culture from the colonial period to the 1890s. Cross-listed as HST 205, AAS 205
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LST 206 - African-American History II 3 credits C, D
A continuation of the study of the role of African-Americans in American history, from the 1890s to the present. Cross-listed as HST 206, AAS 206
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LST 207 - Industrial Society and Human Problems 3 credits
An overview of modern society, particularly our own, with an emphasis on the problems and possibilities we face today. Cross-listed as SOC 205
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LST 209 - History of Labor in the United States 3 credits C, D
History of the American working class throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will examine the experiences of both organized labor and the masses of unorganized workers, and highlight issues of race, class, gender, and ethnicity. Cross-listed as HST 209
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LST 211 - The American Dream 3 credits C
A study of the meaning of success as reflected in works ranging from those of Benjamin Franklin and Horatio Alger to the plays of Arthur Miller. Cross-listed as ENL 211
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LST 214 - African-American Literature 3 credits C
Chronological survey beginning with Gustavus Vassa and Robert Hayden’s “Middle Passage” and continuing through contemporary writers. Toward the end of the course there will be focus on new women writers and major writers through the 1990s. Cross-listed as ENL 214, AAS 214, WMS 214
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LST 218 - Literature and Society 3 credits C
A study of the relationship between the individual and society through readings in modern literature. Cross-listed as ENL 218
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LST 226 - Marx 3 credits
Designed as an introduction to the work of Karl Marx for those students who do not necessarily have philosophical backgrounds. The thoughts of Marx will be presented in two parts. At first, the more philosophical thought of the young Marx will be examined in its relation to Hegel and his followers up to Marx’s “settling of accounts” with German philosophy. The second part will deal with the more scientific phase of Marx’s thought expressed in ‘Das Capital’. Marx’s own works will form the reading in the course. Cross-listed as PHL 226
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LST 243 - Ethnic Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101
The complex ethnic structure of the American political landscape. The course examines the role that ethnicity plays in American politics in a comparative examination of the politics of major racial and ethnic minority groups. Cross-listed as AAS 243, PSC 243
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LST 303 - Cape Verdean Politics and Society 3 credits C, D, G
A study of Cape Verdeans as an ethnic sub-population in the United States, and as comprising an independent, self-governing nation-state. The historical, political, social, and economic contributions of Americans of Cape Verdean descent in the United States and in Cape Verde are examined. Cross-listed as AAS 303, PSC 373
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LST 305 - Political Sociology 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101, ANT 11, SOC/ANT 113, PSC 101, 102; or permission of instructor
Sociological perspectives on the study of power relationships, political communities, political processes, and institutions. The course addresses questions like, Who controls America’s institutions? What are the rights and powers of ordinary citizens? How are decisions made about war and peace? About the distribution of resources? What is the relationship between political, economic, and ideological power? Cross-listed as SOC 305
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LST 306 - Civil Rights Movements in the United States 3 credits C, D
A study of the politics of civil rights and the various philosophical approaches that have been used to extend such rights to groups that have traditionally had no access to the agenda setting processes within the legislative system. Emphasis is placed on the philosophy of nonviolence and on the political effectiveness of such organizing strategies as marches, sit-ins, and public demonstrations; and how the American experience with civil rights has influenced civil rights movements in other parts of the world. Cross-listed as AAS 306, PSC 306
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LST 310 - American’s Working Women 3 credits C, D
The experience of American working women - black and white, native and immigrant, organized and unorganized - from the colonial period to the present day. Because work is defined as productive labor, this course will examine women as paid and unpaid workers - in the marketplace as well as in the home. Some of the areas of study will be women on the frontier, women in the mills and factories, labor union women, women in the professions, and the history and politics of housework. Cross-listed as HST 310, WMS 310
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LST 311 - Organizational Behavior 3 credits E, O
Prerequisites: ENL 265; junior standing
An interactive skills-building course to improve managerial and team performance. Students will develop an understanding of themselves in relation to others in an organizational context. Class time will be allocated among short lectures, exercises, discussion, process observation, role playing, and team work research. Cross-listed as MGT 311
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LST 316 - Political Philosophy 3 credits
Prerequisites: Semester course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
A study of some of the major themes and problems traditionally considered by political philosophers. A consideration of what constitutes a political problem and a discussion of the role of philosophy with regard to such problems. The course thus combines an analytical and an historical approach in the effort to relate traditional political thought to contemporary problems. Cross-listed as PHL 316
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LST 325 - Philosophy of Law 3 credits
Prerequisites: Semester course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
Approaches to the philosophy of law. The course addresses questions like, What gives meaning to law? How is the law interpreted, or how are judicial interpretations justified? What is the relationship between law and morality, or law and culture or custom? The course examines a number of state and Supreme Court opinions (on issues like free speech and expressive liberties, reproductive issues, obscenity, legal ethics, jury nullification, and hate crime legislation) with a critical eye toward their philosophical or juridical soundness. This course is valuable for those considering careers in law, public affairs or politics. Cross-listed as PHL 326
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LST 326 - Labor Relations: Law, Practice, Policy 3 credits
Approaches to the philosophy of law. The course addresses questions like, What gives meaning to law? How is the law interpreted, or how are judicial interpretations justified? What is the relationship between law and morality, or law and culture or custom? The course examines a number of state and Supreme Court opinions (on issues like free speech and expressive liberties, reproductive issues, obscenity, legal ethics, jury nullification, and hate crime legislation) with a critical eye toward their philosophical or juridical soundness. This course is valuable for those considering careers in law, public affairs or politics. Cross-listed as PSC 326
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LST 331 - Industial Relations and Labor Management 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 or written permission of instructor; and upper-division standing
The development and function of political parties and political interest groups in American politics. Strategies for lobbying and for creating interest groups also examined. Cross-listed as PSC 331
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LST 332 - Political Parties and Interest Groups three credits
The development and function of political parties and political interest groups in American politics. Strategies for lobbying and for creating interest groups also examined. Cross-listed as PSC 331
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LST 340 - Public Administration 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
Examination of the general nature of the bureaucracy in public and private organization and in various cultural contexts. Attention is given to administrative responsibility. Cross-listed as PSC 342
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LST 342 - Labor Economics 3 credits
The labor force. Wages in competitive and non-competitive markets. Wage structures. Inequalities and discrimination. Impacts of unions and social standards. Indexation, inflation and unemployment. Cross-listed as ECO 342
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LST 343 - Economics of Sex and Race Discrimination 3 credits G, E
Prerequisites: ECO 231, 232; or permission of instructor
The theory of labor markets and the problem of discrimination. Current problems facing women and minorities will be examined. Existing programs and trends will be explored. Cross-listed as ECO 343
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LST 344 - Work, Jobs, and Income 3 credits
Prerequisites: ECO 231, 232, or permission of instructor
Study of changes in the labor force, the impact of labor market processes and how they affect work motivation, job performance and income distribution. Cross-listed as ECO 344, WMS 344
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LST 345 - Education, Work, and Discrimination 3 credits E, O
Prerequisites: Any 100 or 200 level economics course; or permission of instructor
Examination of the economic and social issues associated with education and training which include productivity, employment, wages, and income distribution. Includes topics on testing, discrimination, poverty, and taxation. Cross-listed as ECO 345, WMS 345
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LST 354 - Contemporary Political Thought 3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing
Survey of the recent ideological currents in advanced capitalist societies: neo-conservatism, neo-liberalism, syndicalism, postmarxian socialism, eco-anarchism, and corporate fascism. The course will focus on political thinkers who have made significant contributions to the interpretation of contemporary political and economic developments. Cross-listed as PSC 354
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LST 356 - Wealth, Status, and Power in America 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC/ANT 113
Explores the dimensions and causes of social inequality in the U.S., focusing on class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Cross-listed as ANT 356, SOC 356
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LST 357 - Marxian Political Theory three credits
The basic concepts of ‘Radical’ political economy. Course will include an in-depth analysis of Marx’s Capital, Vol I, as well as a survey of current trends in the development of a critical theory of the state. Cross-listed as PST 357
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LST 365 - Managing People: Theory and Practice 3 credits
Prerequisites: MGT 311 and at least junior standing
An examination of the interrelated concepts of motivation and leadership. Students will explore, experientially and theoretically, historical and contemporary theories of supervising, managing, leading, and motivating people in organizational contexts. Specific “real world” tools will be examined for their efficacy in supervising and managing people. Cross-listed as MGT 365
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LST 378 - Slavery in the New World 3 credits C, D
The trans-Atlantic slave trade and slavery in the Americas from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. Emphasis is placed on the beginning and development of the trans-Atlantic slave trade; moral issues, economics, and tactics of the trade; and comparisons of the slave societies of Brazil, the Caribbean, and the United States. Cross-listed as AAS 378, HST 378
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LST 391 - Topics in African History 3 credits C, G
Prerequisites: HST 190 or HST 290 or written permission of the instructor
Advanced-level course for students with a background in African history. Topics will vary from year to year. Research papers will be required. Cross-listed as AAS 391, HST 391; WMS 391 when the topic is applicable
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LST 416 - History of Economic Thought 3 credits
Prerequisites: ECO 231, 232
The development of economic thought with emphasis on the period beginning with Adam Smith and ending with J.M. Keynes. Methodological issues in economics are also considered, and questions concerning the current status and the future directions of the profession are addressed. Cross-listed as ECO 416
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LST 443 - Human Resources Development 3 credits
Prerequisites: MGT 311, 336, 365 and senior standing; for business majors only, or by permission of the appropriate department chair
The study of sets of systematic, planned activities which organizations develop for the purpose of providing people with skills/knowledge appropriate for the current health and future positive growth of the people and organization. Students will learn basic Human Resources Management skills, the roles of HRD professionals, organizational and individual needs assessment tools/skills; training and development program development tools; and HRD program evaluation skills/techniques. Cross-listed as MGT 443
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LST 451 - Human Resources Law 3 credits D
Prerequisites: MGT 312, 365; and at least junior standing; for business majors only, or by permission of the appropriate department chair
The laws, executive orders, and political and social factors external to firms which affect their human resources management practices. Topics include ethics and social responsibility, regulatory issues, EEOC, affirmative action, performance appraisal, and discrimination in the workplace. Cross-listed as MGT 452
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LST 452 - Manpower and Regional Development 3 credits
Review of labor market problems and programs in growing and depressed regions, with special emphasis on New England. Attention focused on the impact of education, training and government manpower programs. Cross-listed as ECO 452
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LST 462 - Managing Diversity 3 credits D, E
Prerequisites: MGT 311, 336, 365; and at least junior standing; for business majors only, or by permission of the appropriate department chair
A skills-building course aimed at increasing awareness of the issues related to managing multicultural workplaces. Focus will be placed on the challenges and opportunities afforded leaders/managers in dynamic U.S.-based workplaces. Personal exploration of prejudices, myths/facts, and perceptions which shape effective leadership will be central to this course. Cross-listed as MGT 462
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MAR 105 - Introductory Ocean Science 3 credits
Essential principles of ocean sciences. This course explores topics such as how the ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of the Earth; the ocean as a major influence on weather and climate; how the ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems; and how the sustainability of ocean resources depends on our understanding of those resources and their potential and limitations. Various examples of ocean instruments used for sampling and measurements are introduced.
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MAR 110 - Natural Hazards and the Ocean 3 credits
Natural Hazards & the Ocean is primarily a descriptive course that is intended to educate students about the roles of the oceans in such natural hazards as hurricanes, earthquakes, global warming, and tsunamis. The course will address student curiosity about these ocean-related hazards, by presenting a conceptual understanding of the relevant underlying ocean-atmosphere, and earth-mediated mechanisms. The students will be presented in lecture and through their readings about how the application of the scientific method (a) overturned historical Misunderstandings of Earth geology; (b) explains the far-reaching effects of ocean storm-generated waves; (c) relates deep ocean earthquakes to tsunamis; and (d) relates how dust from the North African deserts is related to hurricane generation.
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MAR 200 - Navigation and Seamanship 3 credits
Navigation and seamanship as conducted via nautical charts and attendant publications, coastal piloting, and positioning by solar observation and electronic navigation. The course gives each student consistent and continual training in procedures for operating a large sailing vessel at sea. This is a course for the SeaMester program that is taught on board as an integral part of the voyage itinerary. It involves intensive hands-on and field investigations.
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MAR 210 - Coastal Geology 3 credits
Geologic principles, coastal environments, and landforms, including human impacts. This is a course for the SeaMester program that is taught on board as an integral part of the voyage itinerary. It involves intensive hands-on and field investigations.
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MAR 245 - Biological Survey of the Atlantic and Caribbean Coastlines 3 credits
Salt marshes, subtidal communities, coral reefs, and intertidal zones. This is a course for the SeaMester program that is taught on board as an integral part of the voyage itinerary. It involves intensive hands-on and field investigations.
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MAR 499 - SMAST Summer Research Internship for Undergraduates 2 credits
Prerequisites: Physical / biological / environmental science or engineering undergraduate majors; open to non-UMass Dartmouth undergraduates.
The School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) offers a summer research internship for 2 credits open to undergraduate science and engineering majors. Specific internship topics are focused in many oceanographic and fisheries research areas (see SMAST web site). Each intern will be assigned to a particular faculty member determined by mutual research interests.
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MAR 510 - Introductory Chemical Oceanography 3 credits
Prerequisites: Enrollment in IGS or permission of instructor
Chemical oceanography starting with the basic chemical and physical properties of sea water and going through the major processes shaping chemical distributions in the ocean. A brief review of basic thermodynamics and chemical equilibria precedes a discussion of carbonate equilibria and trace metal speciation. Throughout much of the course an interdisciplinary approach is taken and pertinent material on the interaction between ocean chemistry and marine physics, biology, and geology will be presented. Whenever possible, the results of recent studies will be incorporated into class material and the last few class periods are devoted to special topics.
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MAR 520 - Thesis Proposal Development Seminar 3 credits
Guides graduate student preparation of an acceptable master’s thesis or PhD dissertation proposal in a series of papers and in-class oral presentations. Students work with a thesis advisor and committee within a framework defined by the instructor to define a thesis problem in terms of relevant literature and design a research plan, including a support budget. In the process, students are expected to improve their skills in literature research, writing, and oral presentations.
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MAR 540 - Introductory Fisheries Science 3 credits
Provides a background on the development of fisheries science and examines the theories and techniques of biology, ecology, oceanography, and population dynamics presently employed. Components include fish and shellfish basic population dynamics, early life history recruitment, migration, growth, fishery dependent/independent surveys, alternative abundance measurement techniques, habitat considerations, and introductory fisheries modeling.
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MAR 555 - Introductory Physical Oceanography 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
A descriptive treatment of ocean atmosphere interactions, water properties, general wind driven and thermohaline circulation, waves and tides, and coastal processes. Simplified conceptual models demonstrate the important principles.
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MAR 560 - Acoustical Oceanography 3 credits
Prerequisites: Basic calculus and physics courses
Modern methods of acoustics in oceanography and the use of acoustics in other subdisciplines of the marine sciences emphasizing fundamental theories of relevance to the ocean. The course introduces students to the fundamental nature of wave propagation, the concept of acoustic impedance, sources of sound, array theory, and duct propagation. Students apply sonar equations to both passive and active acoustics. Reverberation, scattering, deep and shallow propagation are discussed. Students examine tools and techniques used in modern acoustical oceanography, including acoustical tomography, propagation through ocean internal waves, fisheries acoustics, and Doppler techniques.
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MAR 572 - Marine Resource Economics 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor (for economics undergraduates prerequisite is ECO 472)
Application of economic reasoning to understanding causes and solutions of problems faced in managing the marine environment. Students learn to analyze natural resources management issues from an economic perspective with emphasis on management of marine fisheries. Students learn how economists determine the value of environmental goods and services that are not traded in markets and about economic policy tools used to address problems such as marine pollution and other threats to the marine environment.
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MAR 596 - Directed Study 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, the SMAST Graduate Program Director, and the department chairperson
Allows completion of a numbered course formally in the graduate program listing but not being offered as a scheduled class.
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MAR 599 - Special Topics in Marine Sciences and Technology 3 credits
Prerequisites: Variable, depending on topic
An advanced treatment of a special topic in specific areas of marine sciences and technology with an emphasis on recent developments. The subject matter varies according to the interests of the instructor and the students.
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MAR 600 - Masters Thesis Research variable credits
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing and approval of student’s Graduate Committee
Thesis research on an experimental or theoretical project in Marine Science or Technology under a faculty advisor.
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MAR 603 - Pre-Dissertation Research 3 credits
Research for and preparation of doctoral dissertation proposal. The dissertation proposal must provide a thorough survey of the research activities in the research topic area and it must present original and innovative research ideas and preliminary results as well as a defined research scope and directions. PhD students must have passed this course before registering for doctoral dissertation research credits. Graded P/F
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MAR 610 - Ocean Turbulence 3 credits
Prerequisites: MAR 555 or undergraduate fluid dynamics
Fundamental fluid dynamics underpinning ocean turbulence theory. Emphasis is placed on both a mathematical and physical understanding of turbulence, and considerable time is spent on classical turbulence theory and its application to ocean processes. Random variables and their quantification are introduced, as are dimensional scaling and analysis and non-dimensional quantities such as the Reynolds, Richardson, and Prandtl number. Other course emphases include exchange of energy between the mean flow and turbulent field, turbulent diffusion, modern data analysis techniques, and recent observations and newly emerging observational tools and techniques.
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MAR 620 - Case Studies in Estuarine Dynamics 4 credits
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Interdisciplinary estuarine dynamics emphasizing how interactions between physical, biological, and chemical phenomena govern major estuarine processes. The course uses two estuaries as case studies of the types of interdisciplinary problems encountered in marine ecosystems with partial focus on temperate estuarine environments. The two case studies are used to compare and contrast physical, biological, and chemical characterization of estuaries of differing watersheds, tidal dynamics, and geomorphologies. Field and laboratory studies are used to complement the theory taught in lectures and serve as a “hands on” part of the course.
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MAR 622 - Case Studies in Fisheries Science and Management 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Integration of fundamental concepts of natural science and social science relating to management of living marine resources. This course utilizes a case study of a fishery to explore how knowledge and methods from a variety of disciplines including oceanography, biology, ecology, mathematics, and economics are used together in management of marine fisheries.
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MAR 630 - Estuarine Biogeochemistry 3 credits
Prerequisites: : Biogeochemistry or microbiology and biological oceanography or permission of instructor
Biogeochemistry of estuaries emphasizing complex interactions of the major geochemical cycles and biological systems such as animal and plant production, nutrient uptake, and marine system transformations. Among the topics covered are the basic biogeochemical cycles as they related to both the productivity and function of estuarine systems, and the role of estuaries within the coastal zone relative to their watersheds and adjacent off shore waters. Estuaries are examined both within the global and the New England context. Current issues of estuarine management and restoration are addressed.
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MAR 640 - Global Marine Biogeochemistry 3 credits
Prerequisites: MAR 510
Advanced treatment of marine biogeochemistry and global environmental change. The oceans play a predominant role in global environmental change particularly with respect to their major geochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, etc. The major features of these cycles as they operate on a global basis are presented. Examples of natural and anthropogenic perturbations at present and in the past are a major focus of this course. A significant segment of the material deals directly with the role of oceans in controlling atmospheric carbon dioxide through its biological and solubility pumps.
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MAR 650 - Marine Ecosystem Dynamics Modeling 4 credits
3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: IGS core courses, preparation in calculus and partial differential equations, or permission of instructor
Structures and dynamics of ocean ecosystems. The dynamics of global to local scale biophysical interaction processes are explored in terms of basic dynamic principles. Existing ecosystem models are used to solve some realistic coastal ecosystem problems. There is a strong emphasis on solving process oriented problems requiring integration of lecture materials. A term paper is required.
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MAR 655 - Marine Ecosystem Dynamics Modeling 3 credits
Prerequisites: Calculus, and permission of l instructor
The basic concept of finite-difference, finite- element, and finite-volume methods; the various numerical methods used in solving the advection, diffusion, and elliptical equations; numerical instability; open boundary conditions; and numerical solutions of the primitive equations.
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