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PHY 515 - Physics of Ocean Boundary Layers Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisites: PHY 315 and MNE 332 or equivalent; or exposure to PDEs or undergraduate fluid mechanics
Tools and the physical concepts needed to understand the physics of ocean boundary layers. This course considers tensor analysis, motion relative to a point, Business approximation, vorticity dynamics in geophysical fluid flows and the physical processes pertaining to oceanic boundary layers, surface gravity waves, and oceanic turbulence. Also discussed is surface energy exchange at the ocean-atmosphere interface.
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PHY 519 - Advanced Traffic Engineering Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: Graduate Standing
Applied technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operations, and management of surface transportation facilities. A course project is required and includes topic areas in capacity analysis, simulation software applications, modeling traffic flow, environmental impact studies and other studies including volume, speed, travel-time, and delay studies. CEN 419, CEN 519, PHY 419
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PHY 521 - Computational Physics Credits 3
Application of computational techniques to computer simulations in physical science and engineering. The course covers physical concepts such as realistic projectile motion, planetary systems, nonlinear dynamics, chaos and fractals, and electromagnetic and quantum systems. The course exposes students to numerical algorithms and methods such as solutions to optimization, quadrature, fast Fourier transform, and boundary value problems, and gives hands-on experience in programming and computer simulations.
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PHY 530 - Meth&Strat for Phy Teach Credits 3
This course is designed for those with an interest in teaching physics or physical science at the secondary school level. It emphasizes the use of varied teaching strategies and methods to cater to different learning styles of students. Attention is given to analytic and graphic as well as intuitive presentation of physics concepts and phenomena. Teaching techniques including audio-visual aids, demonstration and hand-on experiments are used to enhance the learning experience. PHY 430
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PHY 531 - Quantum Mechanics I Credits 3
Fundamentals of quantum mechanics. Schršdinger equation, operator techniques, angular momentum, central force motion, spin, matrix representations, and elementary perturbation theory are studied.
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PHY 543 - Statistic Thermodynamics Credits 3
The laws of thermodynamics and their interpretation based on the microscopic behavior. Entropy and probability, equilibrium, reversibility, thermodynamic functions, phase changes, and quantum statistics are studied. Applications to problems in solid state physics are examined. PHY 441
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PHY 550 - Fundamentals of Physical Oceanography Credits 3
Fundamental physical oceanographical processes important to coastal and open ocean environments. Included in the course are lectures by current researchers in specialized topics such as satellite oceanography and numerical modeling. MAR 555
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PHY 551 - Introduction to Nuclear Physics Credits 3
Discussion of topics in nuclear physics, including nuclear forces, nuclear models, nuclear reactions, and nuclear energy.
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PHY 554 - Physics of Fluids Credits 3
Scientific basics of fluid physics. Applications with a bias towards geophysical and astrophysical fluid mechanics. This course will also prepare students in topics in Applied Mathematics including the applications of ODEs and PDEs, by way of many examples from different areas of Fluid Physics.
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PHY 557 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: PHY 554 or MNE 501 or MAR 555 or Equivalent
Dynamics of rotating stratified fluid flow in the ocean/atmosphere and laboratory. Compressibility, Boussinesq approximation. Geostrophic balance and vorticity. Poincare, Kelvin, Rossby waves, Geostrophic Adjustment. Ekman layers, spin-up. Continuously stratified dynamics: inertia gravity waves, potential vorticity, Quasigeostrophic dynamics. EAS 557, MAR 557
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PHY 596 - Directed Study Credits 3
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Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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PHY 611 - Electromagnetic Theory Credits 3
Boundary value problems in electrostatics, Green’s functions and eigenfunction expansions. Also examined are Maxwell’s equations, momentum and energy of the electromagnetic field, radiation, multiple expansions, scattering, special relativity and Lagrangian formulation, radiation from moving charge, radiation reaction. PHY 522
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PHY 612 - Electromagnet Theory II Credits 3
Study of simple radiating systems, scattering and diffraction of electromagnetic waves, radiation by moving charges, special theory of relativity, Lorentz transformation, covariant formulation of Maxwell’s equations, relativistic particle dynamics, scattering of charged particles, radiation damping and self-fields of a charged particle.
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PHY 615 - Theoretical Mechanics and Relativity Credits 3
The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of Newtonian mechanics. Also covered are variational principles, transformation theory, Poisson brackets, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, special relativity and the covariant formulation of particle mechanics. General relativity is introduced.
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PHY 616 - Graduate Seminar Credits 3
A seminar devoted to the discussion of topics in modern physics and related subjects.
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PHY 621 - Adv Math Physics I Credits 3
Mathematical methods in physics. Linear algebra, complex variable theory, eigenfunction expansions and orthogonal functions, the special functions of mathematical physics are studied. PHY 511
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PHY 622 - Adv Math Physics II Credits 3
Continuation of PHY 511. Partial differential equations, integral equations, Green’s functions, generalized functions, calculus of variations, and group theory are studied. (Formerly PHY 512.) PHY 512
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PHY 631 - Quantum Mechanics II Credits 3
Radiative processes and the theory of scattering. Other topics included are variational principles, symmetry and invariance principles, and second quantization. Relativistic quantum mechanics and field theory are introduced. (Formerly offered as PHY 532.) PHY 532
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PHY 632 - Advan Quantum Mechanics Credits 3
Further training for students in theoretical physics on a graduate level. Explores in depth topics discussed in PHY 531 and PHY 631. (Formerly offered as PHY 533.) PHY 533
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PHY 635 - Solid State Physics I Credits 3
Basic concepts of solid state physics, including crystal structures, lattice vibrations and ionic crystals. Also examined are dielectric and optical properties of insulators, ferroelectrics, free electron theory of metals, energy bands, and semiconductors. (Formerly offered as PHY 541.) PHY 541
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PHY 636 - Solid State Physics II Credits 3
Theory of conductivity and related effects. Rectification and transistors, imperfection in crystals, plastic deformation color centers, optical properties of solids, and theory of magnetism are also studied. PHY 542
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PHY 641 - Statistical Mechanics Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: PHY 213 or equivalent
Thermodynamics and its statistical interpretation. Canonical, micro-canonical, and grand canonical ensembles. Boltzmann, Fermi, and Bose distributions, and their applications to equilibrium and transport phenomena. Phase equilibrium is also studied.
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PHY 645 - Ocean Circulation and Modeling Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: PHY 550/MAR 555
Theories of ocean circulation, including wind-driven and thermohaline components, and their numerical modeling. The concepts of geostrophy, Sverdrup-to-Strommel dynamics, stratification, rotation, and diffusion processes are discussed for the general circulation features in all three world oceans. Primitive equation-based numerical modeling experiments are discussed for the global-scale, basin-scale, regional-scale, and feature-based models. MAR 645
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PHY 651 - Nuclear Physics Credits 3
Structure and properties of nuclei. Also studied are nuclear forces and potentials, nuclear shell model and collective model, strong electromagnetic and weak interactions, nuclear reactions and decays.
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PHY 652 - Elem Particle Physics Credits 3
Relativistic kinematics of particle motion, phenomenological and dynamical theories of particle interactions and classification of particles according to symmetry principles. PHY 552
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PHY 655 - Ocean Atmosphere Dynamics Credits 3
Ocean atmosphere dynamic interaction processes related to short-term and long-term climate variability. 2-layer models and physics of El Nino/southern oscillation, North Atlantic Oscillation and monsoon dynamics are discussed with the perspective of global climate change. During the semester the class will conduct a real-time monitoring experiment of the Pacific/Atlantic Ocean using the Internet. Also presented are advanced assimilation techniques of satellite (GEOSTAT, Topex/Poseidon, SeaWifs, MODAS) and in-situ data from the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) in numerical climate models. MAR 656
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PHY 660 - Phy-Bio Interact Ocean Credits 3
Fundamental physical-biological interactions, emphasizing the relationships between physical oceanographic processes and oceanic biology over a variety of spatial and temporal scales. This interdisciplinary course uses lectures, readings, and sample problems, and requires a mini-research project or term paper.
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PHY 661 - Phys Oceanog Shallow Sea Credits 3
Physical oceanographic processes important to European and United States shallow seas, continental shelves, and banks, and their relationship to nutrients and biology (plankton and fish) in these regions. Included in the course are lectures by current researchers in appropriate topics.
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PHY 662 - Physical Oceanography of Enclosed Basins Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: PHY 550 or permission of instructor
Physical oceanographic processes important to enclosed basins and their relationship to nutrients and biology (plankton and fish) in these regions. Regions of study include the Gulf of Maine, Gulf of Mexico, and Mediterranean Sea. Included in the course are lectures by current researchers in appropriate topics.
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PHY 680 - Graduate Project Credits variable; .00 to 3.00
Directed research on a project in experimental, theoretical, or applied physics under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. The research may be concluded with a written report at the end of one or two terms. Graded A-F, or IP if the project is conducted across two terms.
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PHY 685 - Graduate Research Credits variable; .00 to 3.00
Supervised research on an experimental or theoretical topic in physics under a faculty advisor. This course is offered only to students indicating strong intention and ability to do thesis work in subsequent semesters. The credits are considered equivalent to Thesis (PHY 690) if thesis work on the same topic is taken up later. Otherwise, a written report is required at the end of the research. Graded A-F, or IP if the work is approved to be continued as PHY 690 Thesis, in which case the grade earned when the thesis is completed will replace the IP.
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PHY 690 - Graduate Thesis Credits variable; .00 to 12.00
Thesis research on an experimental or theoretical project in physics under a faculty advisor. The specific project is usually selected at the beginning of the second year of graduate study. A written thesis must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering. Graded A-F.
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PHY 695 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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POL 500 - Public Institutions and Policy Process Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
The institutional, political, and normative context of the public policy process. The course introduces students to the central issues and major areas in U.S. public policy, such as health and welfare, education, economic policy, tax policy, and environmental policy. The course also reviews the key concepts and process models used to analyze public policy in the United States.
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POL 501 - Theories of Policy Formation Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Reviews and analyzes various theories of policy formation, including systems analysis, group theory, elite theory/class analysis, structuralism and the state autonomy/issues network model. The course examines how different theories view the role of citizen participation, political leadership, bureaucratic institutions, interest groups, academic experts, and business in the policy-making process. Provides students with the analytic tools to understand variations in the policy-making process across different issues and policy sectors and the opportunity to develop their own ideas and applications.
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POL 510 - Public Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Overview of the responsibilities of a public administrator in the context of specific areas of public management, to create a context of professional understanding for the public policy professional. Areas include organizational structure; strategic planning; management decision-making; staffing, training, and motivating employees; leadership development; budgeting, program design, implementation, and evaluation; ethical considerations for public managers, and providing support to policy makers.
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POL 511 - Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings Credits 3
Interactive skills building course designed to improve managerial and team performances in educational settings. Students will address concepts, principles, and practices associated with effective leadership and sound management of individuals, groups, teams, and organizations. The focus is on organizational contexts and dynamics of school processes and outcomes, promoting shared responsibility and civic engagement, and the importance of collaboration in decision making processes.
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POL 512 - Performance Measurement in the Public and Non-Profit Sector Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Designing and implementing performance measurement systems in public agencies and non-profit organizations. The course provides program administrators and other practitioners with the concepts, tools, and techniques essential to developing and implementing performance measurement systems, while emphasizing their usefulness in improving organizational and program performance.
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POL 514 - Introduction to Planning Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Introduction to trends in urban development, comprehensive planning concepts, political and legal bases of planning and approaches to planning. The course will examine the planner’s role in formulating policy in areas such as land use, transportation, affordable housing, urban growth, and suburban sprawl.
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POL 530 - Policy Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: POL 581
Reviews the major theoretical and analytical approaches to the assessment and evaluation of public policies in a variety of contexts. The face-to-face iteration of this course is typically taught as a practicum where students are provided with an opportunity to conduct a supervised real world policy analysis project for a community based partner.
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POL 531 - Program Evaluation Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Practical application of appropriate social science research methodology to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of public and non-profit sector programs and policies. Covers a broad range of topics including how to develop an evaluation plan, how to design various types of evaluations such as process, impact, cost-benefit, and cost-effectiveness evaluations, and how to manage evaluation projects.
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POL 532 - Policy Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Concepts and techniques of policy analysis. The course will expose students to a broad overview of the principles and practice of policy analysis and help them develop an understanding of how to analyze public policy issues. The focus of the course is on the use of analytical techniques such as cost-benefit analysis to help identify defensible choice of policy options or measure the effectiveness of public policies and programs.
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POL 536 - Regional Economic Development Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
An examination of why cities and regions grow or fail to grow, and what, if anything, state and local policymakers can do to facilitate economic growth. Course focuses on major theoretical approaches to understanding regional competitiveness and the nature and efficacy of common policy approaches adopted by state and local governments to promote economic development in cities and regions. POL 436
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POL 537 - Public Policy in Massachusetts Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
The constitutional and institutional structure of Massachusetts state government, state level political and policymaking processes, state level instruments of public policy, and substantive areas of state level policy, including fiscal and tax policy, economic development, labor and workforce development, housing, higher education, health and human services, transportation, and ethics policy. Course examines the role of official actors in the policy process, such as elected functionaries, the bureaucracy, and the courts, as well as unofficial actors, such as political parties, interest groups, and think tanks. POL 437
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POL 538 - Public Policy in America Credits 3
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POL 539 - Massachusetts SouthCoast: Problems & Policies Credits 6
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Social problems of the Massachusetts SouthCoast with an emphasis on identifying regional policy solutions based on empirical data, qualitative research, established best practices, or policy innovation. The course examines policy areas such as educational attainment, health care accessibility, housing affordability, and the challenges of environmental degradation, crime, social service delivery, and economic development. Policy problems are analyzed in the context of state and national policy debates.
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POL 540 - Microeconomics for Public Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Development of microeconomic theory, applications, and price policy. Covers the theory of price determination, resource allocation, income distribution, and welfare economics, with particular emphasis to public policy issues. Perfectly competitive markets and models of imperfect competition are covered, including applications of game theory. Theory is integrated with public policy questions.
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POL 541 - State and Local Public Finance Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: PST 540 or permission of instructor
Explores the major economic decisions of subnational governments regarding taxation and expenditures. Considers how these decisions affect the allocation of both private and public resources. Focuses on constraints imposed on state and local governments that are not placed on the federal government, including the requirement of annually balanced budgets. Includes a detailed examination of economic and other data available on state and local governments, a review of existing relevant laws and policies pertaining to state and local public finance and examination of issues involving public goods and externalities in the particular context of states and municipalities.
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POL 542 - Law and Education Credits 3
Comprehensive review of the law and jurisprudence that governs public (and private) education in the United States. Topics will include an analysis of Education as a fundamental right and as a unique governmental function of the Federal and state governments; the constitutional powers, prerogatives and limitations that these governmental entities have for carrying out public education and regulate the private sector; and the rights and duties of parents, students, teachers, and administrators inside and outside the schools. ELP 561
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POL 548 - Economic and Social Impact of Globalization Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Critical evaluation of the positive and negative impacts of globalization. The course examines the economic impacts of globalization, such as the transnationalization of production and markets, economic inequality between and within nations, and the impact of supra-national structural adjustment policies. The course also examines some of the social and policy impacts of globalization, including global terrorism, the global drug trade, political violence, sex trafficking, cultural homogenization, environmental deterioration, the spread of infectious diseases and other topics.
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POL 552 - Women & Social Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor’s degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program director or the Department Chair.
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POL 553 - Global Policies and Women’s Human Rights Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Comparative examination of human rights issues that affect women’s lives and the ways that women’s experiences of human rights violations are gendered throughout the world. The course will explore how the attainment of women’s rights in the economic, social, and political realms vary significantly by cultural, geographic, and national boundaries, and the strategies that women use to challenge and overcome obstacles to the realization of these rights. The course investigates a range of global policy issues, including international human rights conventions; gender-based violence; cultural relativism versus universalism, religious fundamentalisms and the oppression of women; harmful traditional practices; women’s political and civil rights; the impact of authoritarianism and democratization on women’s status; the impact of economic globalization on women’s economic and labor rights; and the shortcomings of the international human rights regime in protecting women’s human rights.
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POL 557 - Health Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Foundations of health policy analysis. The course covers the history and development of social policy related to health care; theories and methods used in the analysis and evaluation of health policies; and federal, state, and local governmental structures and processes, special interest groups, and other actors that impact health policy.
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POL 560 - Environmental Consequences of Globalization Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
The environmental consequences of unregulated economic activity, rapid industrialization, and population growth. The course focuses on the Global South, but also examines the effects of profligate consumption patterns, the practices of Northern-based corporations, and other aspects of the globalization process that impact the world’s collective environmental security. Unsustainable environmental practices that impact climate change, biodiversity, the world’s natural resource base, and food supply are examined.
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POL 561 - Public Finance in Education Credits 3
Overview of how education is financed in the United States and the national, state, and local strategies used to support education. Students will engage in an analysis of the complexity and magnitude of education as an important resource in the public sector. This course will expose students to a critical understanding of how the American economy provides funding for public education, how funds are administered, and trends toward more efficient utilization of resources.
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POL 562 - Environmental Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
The broad context of environmental policymaking. Course provides a particular understanding of environmental policy issues, including the importance and effects of historical, political, and institutional context of environmental policymaking. The course also teaches the essential skills and concepts important for the analysis and evaluation of environmental policies. POL 362
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POL 566 - Justice and Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
An exploration of public policy in a criminal justice context. The causes and consequences of public policy will be explored to demonstrate the complexity of the relationships between criminological knowledge, policy and practice. CJS 366, BLS 365, WGS 361, POL 366
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POL 570 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of American Education Credits 3
Examining the foundations of American Education. In this course students will gain a historical and philosophical critical understanding of change in American Education from the colonial times to the present. They will analyze the interdisciplinary nature of the foundations of education with a focus on the intersections of culture, knowledge, and power.
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POL 580 - Statistical Analysis Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: POL 581
A case study approach involving the following statistical concepts: descriptive statistics, probability distribution, statistical estimation, chi-square testing, analysis of variance and si mple regression-correlation analysis.
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POL 581 - Research Methods for Public Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Research-based course that reviews the process of applied research design, secondary data research techniques, appropriate techniques and sources for internet research, and the use of mixed methodological strategies in applied policy research. The course requires students to conduct independent policy research within this framework and it requires students to produce a final research paper on a policy issue selected by the student.
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POL 585 - Applied Policy Research Seminar Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: PST 500, 580, 581; or permission of instructor
The methods, techniques, and data sources for conducting applied policy research and the preparation of analytic reports designed to influence decision-making in government, business, education, and other organizational settings.
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POL 595 - Independent Study Credits variable
Requirements: POL 500, POL 580, and POL 581; Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelorConditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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POL 596 - Directed Study Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dirConditions 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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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POL 599 - Policy Studies Internship Credits variable; 1.00 to 15.00
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
A policy-related internship tailored to each students’ career preferences or academic interests. The selection of an internship venue will occur in consultation with the student’s MPP advisor and with the approval of the MPP Internship Coordinator. The Internship venue is usually selected from a pre-approved list of local, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations and private sector businesses. Note: The field work component of the internship (2 credits) is waived if an individual has at least two years substantial and relevant work experience in a policy making or public management position, although students must still enroll in the academic course component (one credit) of the internship to graduate. POL 390
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POL 611 - Administrative Law Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Formulation and implementation perspectives on administrative law. The goal is to create a basic understanding of the relationships between federal and state laws, and the implementing regulatory bodies. Topics covered include administrative power creation, implementation, and review, and the general relationships between principles of administrative law and of environmental policy are explored.
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POL 640 - Introduction to Globalization Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Introduction to the competing theoretical and ideological discourses on globalization. Reviews various definitions of globalization, the relationship between globalization and capitalist development, the technological, economic, and political forces driving globalization. Examines the shifting balance of power between business and the nation-state, capital and labor, and between the sexes, natives and migrants, and the global North and South. Asks whether alternative forms of globalization are possible.
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POL 641 - International Economics Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Introduction to the macroeconomic analysis of open economies: balance of payments, factors influencing various segments of a country’s balance of payments, traditional and new approaches to balance of payment adjustments; the pros and cons of various exchange rate regimes, analysis of past exchange rate regimes; partial equilibrium analysis of exchange rates such as purchasing power parity (PPP) and uncovered interest parity (UIP); opportunities and limits of monetary and fiscal policies in open economies; economic theories of currency speculation; proposals for exchange rate stabilization; and economic theory of currency integration using the European Monetary System as an example.
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POL 642 - Governance of the World Market Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
The political regulation of the world market, including an introduction to the major institutions and actors involved in governing the world market. The course examines the historical development of the world market from the British gold standard, the monetary crisis of the inter(world)war period, the fixed exchange rate regime of Bretton Woods, the failure of the International Trade Organization, to the establishment of the GATT, and the move toward flexible exchange rates, UNCTAD, and the New Economic Order. The reviews contemporary events, including the failure of global Keynesianism, the Latin American debt crisis, multilateralism and regional free trade areas, and the shift from GATT to the WTO, the IMF, and the Asian crisis.
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POL 643 - Theories of International Political Economy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor
Introduce to different theories of International Political Economy: neorealism, regime theory, dependency theory, world system theory, and regulation theory, as well as approaches from a gender theoretical and constructivist perspective.
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POL 644 - The Impact of Globalization on National and Local Economies Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
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POL 650 - Special Topics in Policy Studies Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Variable series of seminars and lecture courses on substantive policy areas. Topics could include governmental secrecy, public management, science and technology policy, regional economic development, and environmental policy. Topics will vary depending on the instructor’s current research interests and policy consulting activities or in response to the emergence of significant public policy issues. POL 450
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POL 661 - Environmental Law Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
The major policy implementation and legitimization stages typical of environmental law and regulation development. Students gain understanding of the ways the law establishes “frameworks” within which policies must be developed and must interact, and the roles of policy professionals in the several stages of development.
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POL 663 - Ocean Policy and Law Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
The interrelation between law and policy in the particular context of the marine environment. Course surveys coastal zone management, offshore resource management, marine pollution, and domestic and international ocean policy. Students are offered a broad perspective on legal and administrative issues affecting the oceans worldwide. POL 463
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POL 664 - Coastal Zone Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelors degree. Any exceptions require the permission of one of the following: the course instructor, the graduate program dir
Exploration of multidisciplinary regulatory techniques applied to the management of coastal regions. Coastal Zone Management is intended to introduce students to the complex interactions between natural and social sciences, including the identification and analysis of policy issues related to the management of coastal areas. Major ecosystem values of coastal systems will be explored, and the resulting consequences of human interactions assessed. Problem solving skills will be developed through a number of case studies where students will have the opportunity to identify, develop, and critically evaluate coastal management plans. This will include a review of the major legal frameworks affecting coastal management. POL 464
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POL 680 - Human Services Policy Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor
UMass Boston course
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POL 681 - Legal Foundations for Ecosystem Management Credits 3
Requirements: Matriculated students must be a graduate student in good standing. Non matriculated students must possess an earned bachelor
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POL 699 - Policy Research Seminar Credits 3
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POM 500 - Statistical Analysis Credits 3
A case study approach involving the following statistical concepts: descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, probability distribution, statistical estimation, chi-square testing, analysis of variance and simple regression-correlation analysis.
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POM 501 - Operations Management Credits 3
Design, development, direction, and distribution methods used to deliver goods and services. Topics covered include operations strategy and the management of quality, inventory, supply, capacity and demand, and others. Conceptual, analytical, and quantitative techniques are taught to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transformation processes in organizations. POM 345
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POM 651 - Adv Operations Analysis Credits 3
Techniques for the analysis and improvement of the value-adding activities of an organization. Such activities are called by a number of names: processes, operations, production or just plain ‘work’. Value is added only when the output from a process meets the needs of customers, both internal and external. The course focuses on the efficient and effective management, in both manufacturing and service environments, of processes (a set of tasks or activities that contribute to delivering products and services in order to meet customers’ needs, whereby inputs are transformed into outputs thereby adding value).
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POM 675 - Intrntl Supply Chain Mgt Credits 3
Management of the flow of materials into, through, and out of operations in an international context. The course investigates how to manage such complexities as long distances, currency fluctuations, variable infrastructures, diverse cultures, political instability, and dissimilar legal systems. The value-adding activities of procurement, manufacturing/operations, and logistics/distribution are conceptualized as one integrated supply chain. By understanding various facets of the supply chain, this course will provide sufficient insight to analyze the challenges of configurations and coordination in a global environment.
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POM 676 - Business Process Design Credits 3
Business processes through which “value-adding activities” to customers are accomplished, such as order fulfillment, product development, and customer service. The course provides fundamental ideas underlying total quality management, time-based competition and business process reengineering. Specific topics include capacity management, integrated work, the impact of variability on process performance, tools for business process design, lean and agile management systems, dynamic flow management, time compression, performance measurement systems and inter-firm coordination.
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POM 677 - Logistics Strategy and Management Credits 3
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Understand and analyze the concepts of logistics and supply chain management.
Topics include customer service, inventory management, information systems, order fulfillment, transportation, third-party logistics, warehousing and supply chain strategy. Emphasis will be placed on providing logistical support for procurement, manufacturing and distribution.
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POM 679 - Management of Health Care Operations Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: POM 345 or POM 500 or equivalentLecture
Analysis of service operations and contemporary policy issues related to health care. Health care costs, financing, quality, economics, health information technology and other topics that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of health care are examined from a multidisciplinary perspective that embraces both business and policy disciplines.
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POM 681 - Business Analytics and Data Mining Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: POM 500 or equivalent
Introduction to business analytics and data mining. Topics covered include data mining, exploratory data analysis, methods for classification and prediction, affinity analysis, multiple regression, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, and clustering. Applications of business analytics and data mining methodologies to a wide variety of real world business data are included.
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POM 682 - Technology Management Strategies Credits 3
Requirements: Pre Req: ACT 500, FIN 500 & POM 500. MBA Students Only
An exploration of economic analysis and corporate finance concepts when it interacts with the adoption of new technology. Students are required to have basic macroeconomic and finance knowledge. The course considers new technology evaluation; cost of capital; firm valuation with new technology; the financial decision interaction with technology choice; strategic consideration and economic analysis; the short and long term economic analysis of technology adoption. The concepts that are analyzed in relation to organization problems are market domination, risk profile and analysis, the resolution of new technology risk, and market efficiency. The validity of analytical tools is tested based on the analysis of financial instruments and sustainable and nonsustainable market inefficiencies.
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POM 684 - Lean Operations in Health Care Credits 3
Introduction to transformation processes that minimize waste and maximize the value of customer care. Topics include knowledge-based design, scientific observation and continuous experimentation, small impact problem solving, employee empowerment, and other Lean techniques. Exploration of Lean in a wide variety of real world healthcare organizations is integrated into the course.
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POM 690 - Special Topics Credits 3
An opportunity for the faculty to propose a course and teach it as an elective to students who express interest in a particular subject. Topics will vary and be announced before registration is completed in the previous semester, may be repeated with change of content.
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POM 695 - Independent Study Credits 3
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An opportunity for the student to propose a course and study with a particular professor who agrees to participate in it as an elective for the student. This course series is a particularly useful way to engage a student in a thesis. Topics will vary and be announced before registration is completed in the previous semester. Students can earn three to six credits.
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POM 696 - Directed Study Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
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Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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POM 699 - Internship in Operations Management Credits 3
Internship. Each faculty supervisor will set up the specific requirements for the student prior to the experience starting, based on the amount of hours the student will be working and the type of experience to be gained.
Internship course. Students will undertake relevant work experience while working with a faculty sponsor for credit.
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POR 500 - Luís de Camões Credits 3
A two part course. First, students analyze the types of lyrical poetry Cames wrote, traditional peninsular forms and those taken from the Renaissance, and study the recurring themes in Cames’ poetry. Second, we study the epic poem, The Lusiads. Attention is given to the influence of Cames on Portuguese culture.
Formerly POR 446.
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POR 510 - Eca De Queiros Credits 3
Study of the major works of the foremost Portuguese novelist of the nineteenth century. Examination of the aesthetic and ideological significance of E POR 410
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POR 520 - Machado De Assis Credits 3
Study of the major novels and short stories of the foremost Brazilian author of the nineteenth century. The course examines the innovative narrative techniques that characterize his works, and their relationship to precursors such as Lawrence Sterne and Almeida Garrett. The course also explores how Machado’s skepticism and irony anticipates modernist and post-modernist writings. POR 420
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POR 521 - Tch Portuguese Frgn Lang Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or permission of instructor
A theoretical and practical survey of methods and techniques used to teach foreign languages designed for both preservice and in-service teachers of Portuguese. Development of educational materials for Portuguese and methodological issues applicable to heritage language learners are particularly emphasized. Assignments include presentations of teaching modules, classroom observations, and preparation of professional portfolios. This course is aligned with National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and with the Massachusetts Foreign Languages Curriculum Framework. POR 321
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POR 522 - Introduction to Portuguese Linguistics Credits 3
An introduction to the study of Portuguese linguistics. The main goal of the course is to investigate the structure of Portuguese: its phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics. The course will also consider aspects of dialects of Portuguese, exploring their social and historical background. Class time will be divided between lectures and group work. This course is intended for speakers and advanced learners of Portuguese and will facilitate the understanding (and the teaching ) of language mechanisms. POR 322
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POR 530 - Pessoa & 20th Cen Poetry Credits 3
Study of the poetry of Fernando Pessoa as an example of Modernism. The course examines the major heteronyms and their significance and discusses subsequent Portuguese literary generations of the 20th Century, their characteristics, and most important authors, with emphasis on poetry. POR 430
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POR 545 - The Classical Period Credits 3
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POR 546 - Class Period Prose&Poetr Credits 3
The literary works of the great national period of Portugal. Emphasis on poetry, the literature of discovery and prose. POR 446
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POR 555 - Port Lit 19 & 20 Cent I Credits 3
A study of Romanticism and Realism. The “Generation of Coimbra” is discussed, but Eca de Queiroz will be studied in POR 456.
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