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HST 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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HST 499 - Honors Seminar Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
The writing of an honors research paper. Students may elect to take three credits one semester and three in another.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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HST 501 - Teaching History and Social Studies - Middle/Secondary Credits 3
Requirements: 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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IST 101 - Elementary Hindi I Credits 3
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 Hindi II Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: IST 101
Continuation of IST 101
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IST 111 - Science of Kriyayoga Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Introduction to the scientific nature of Kriyayoga, a concept of yoga encompassing actions and increasingly used to the advantage of human health. In addition, topics of integrated modern science related to human life and action will be covered at the fundamental level. The course will introduce basic Kriyayoga techniques to be practiced at the individual or group level.
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IST 121 - Introduction to Hindi Credits 3
Introduction to the Hindi language. The course will introduce Devanagari (Hindi) script and help build skills in speaking, reading, and writing in Hindi at an elementary level, emphasizing development of communication skill. Students will learn common vocabulary and some grammar and gain the ability to form simple sentences. This course does not count towards the UMass Dartmouth bachelor’s degree language requirement.
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IST 151 - Introduction to Indian Civilization Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society
Introductory historical survey of the Indian subcontinent. The course deals with broad themes that relate to the history of India rather than taking a chronological approach.
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IST 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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IST 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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IST 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see selection of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Credit / No Credit
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IST 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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IST 444 - Topic in Indic Studies Credits 3
Advanced topic related to Indic philosophy, art, culture, science, religion, music, history, and/or culture and traditions. Topics that may be offered include Epics of India, Women of India, Vedic Astrology, Gita, Social Customs, religions of India, Mahatma Gandhi and nonviolence. The goal of each course will be to introduce special topics and discuss their relevance to the modern global society. May be repeated with change of content.
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IST 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions 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, interdisciplinary seminar or other integrating topic. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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IST 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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ITA 101 - Elementary Italian I Credits 3
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 Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: ITA 101 or equivalent
Continuation of ITA 101.
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ITA 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: ITA 102 or equivalent
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 Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: ITA 201 or equivalent
Continuation of ITA 201.
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ITA 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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ITA 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 2.00 to 4.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Requirements: Prerequisite: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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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JST 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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JST 213 - World of Old Testament Credits 3
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 JST 213. Cross-listed with HST 213
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JST 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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JST 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see selection of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
Credit / No Credit
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JST 308 - The Jewish Woman Credits 3
The diversity of Jewish women’s social, cultural and religious experiences through fiction, poetry, biography, history and sociology, with an emphasis on the impact of feminism on the lives of Jewish women.
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JST 356 - The Holocaust Credits 3
An examination of the Holocaust, including the psychosocial aspects of prejudice; the history of anti-Semitism from Biblical times; the historical, political, racist, economic, social, psychological, literary, legal, theological, and moral aspects of the Holocaust. Cross-listed as JST 356. Cross-listed with HST 356
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JST 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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JST 400 - Seminar:European History Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: 12 credits in History or permission of instructor
Seminars will be offered variously in topics in European 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 with HST 402, WGS 402
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JST 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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LAR 101 - Introduction to the Humanities Credits 3
Introduction to the humanities, through an exploration of Moral Philosophy and Literature. Literature provides us with a lens through which we may experience different worlds, explore ideas, and contemplate the meaning of our lives. Philosophy asks us to examine critically our moral principles, to uncover the foundations of morality and to give us a rationale for our judgments of right and wrong. Together, these two subjects reveal the power of the humanities to help us live an examined life. The course will be supplemented by workshops in writing and public speaking. For students enrolled in the Clemente Program only.
Pass/Fail
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LAR 102 - Introduction to the Humanities Credits 3
Introduction to the humanities, through an exploration of US History and Art History. In addition to familiarizing ourselves with the great works of western art and critical events, documents and conflicts in American history, we will examine primary sources (textual and visual), and seek to use them to understand historical, contemporary and moral themes and questions. The course will be supplemented by workshops in writing and public speaking. For students enrolled in the Clemente Program.
Pass/Fail
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LAR 201 - Introduction to Studies Across the Disciplines Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: ENL 102, LAR Majors
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 Credits 3
Requirements: LAR Majors with 90+ units
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 - Intro Latin I Credits 3
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 - Intro Latin II Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: LAT 101 or equivalent
Continuation of LAT 101.
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LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin I Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: LAT 102 or equivalent
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 Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: LAT 201 or equivalent
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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LCE 200 - Introduction to Leadership and Civic Engagement Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: 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 Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Requirements: Pre-req: 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 Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: LCE 200, senior standing
Training and discussion pertaining to leadership theory, styles, practices, and applications, 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. This course provides a capstone experience for students in the Leadership and Civic Engagement minor.
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LST 103 - Cities, Minorities, and Poverty Credits 3
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 with ECO 103, WGS 103, BLS 103
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LST 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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LST 200 - Top: Black Literature Credits 3
Applicable to LST minor when offered with the Black Literature emphasis. May be repeated with change of content.
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LST 205 - African-American History I Credits 3
A survey of the role of African-Americans in American life and culture from the colonial period to the 1890s. Cross-listed as BLS 205 and LST 205. Cross-listed with HST 205, BLS 205
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LST 206 - African American History II Credits 3
Continuation of African American History; the study of the role of African-Americans in American history, from the 1890s to the present. Cross-listed as BLS 206 and LST 206. Cross-listed with HST 206, BLS 206
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LST 209 - History of Labor In U.S. Credits 3
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 LST 209. Cross-listed with HST 209
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LST 211 - American Dream Credits 3
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 LST 211. Cross-listed with ENL 211
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LST 214 - African American Literature Credits 3
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 with ENL 214, BLS 214, WGS 214
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LST 218 - Literature & Society Credits 3
A study of the relationship between the individual and society through readings in modern literature. Cross-listed as LST 218. Cross-listed with JST 218, ENL 218
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LST 242 - Ethnic Politics Credits 3
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. Previously offered as PSC 266. Cross-listed with PSC 242, BLS 243
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LST 301 - Work and Society Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing
The analysis of work in modern society, and how, historically, labor/management relations have shaped our lives. Cross-listed with SOC 301, ANT 301
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LST 306 - Civil Rights Movements in the United States Credits 3
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 with PSC 306, BLS 306
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LST 310 - America’s Working Women Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Course not open to Freshmen
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 LST 310 and WMS 310. Cross-listed with HST 310, WGS 310
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LST 311 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: ENL 265, ACT 212
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 with MGT 311
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LST 340 - Public Administration Credits 3
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 with PSC 342
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LST 341 - Community Organizing Credits 3
Analysis of the theory and practice of community organizing with particular emphasis on the development of social action and community development techniques on the grass-roots level. This course will be conducted as a seminar with student participation expected in class discussions. In addition, mini-lectures, field simulations, roleplaying, guest speakers, and field observations will be utilized.
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LST 342 - Labor Economics Credits 3
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 LST 342. Cross-listed with ECO 342
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LST 343 - The Economics of Sex and Race Discrimination Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: 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 with ECO 343, WGS 344, BLS 343
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LST 344 - Work, Jobs, and Income Credits 3
Study of changes in the labor force, the impact of labor market processes and how they effect work motivation, job performance and income distribution. Formerly ECO 453, and may not be repeated under this new number Cross-listed with ECO 344
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LST 356 - Wealth Stat & Power Amer Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ANT 111 or SOC 113 or ANT 113
The study of the various ways in which different societies assign their members to higher and lower positions of prestige, power, and possessions. A sociological analysis of the ways in which a person’s stratified rank influences personality and life opportunities in society. Cross-listed with ANT 356, SOC 356
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LST 365 - Leading and Managing People Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 or MGT 201, junior standing. Business Majors Only.
A leadership course that focuses on the conceptual foundations and practical skills necessary to effectively manage people. Students will explore various approaches to leadership, and they will practice influence tactics, coaching skills, and other techniques for leading people. Cross-listed with MGT 365
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LST 373 - Cape Verdean Politics & Society Credits 3
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; LST 303. (Formerly PSC 303) Cross-listed with PSC 373, BLS 373
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LST 391 - Topics African History Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Course not open to Freshmen
Advanced-level course for students with a background in African history. Topics will vary from year to year and may be repeated with change of content. Research papers will be required. Cross-listed as BLS 391 and LST 391. Cross-listed with HST 391, BLS 391, WGS 391
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LST 416 - History of Economic Thought Credits 3
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 with ECO 416
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LST 443 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311; Senior standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
The study of the formal systems devised for the management of people within an organization. Students are introduced to the area of management that focuses on how to attract, hire, train, motivate, and maintain employees. The focus is on the core competency areas that will be needed to be successful managers of human resources, whether within the human resource function, some support area, as a line manager, or to set up and manage a small business. Cross-listed with MGT 443
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LST 462 - Managing Diversity Credits 3
Requirements: Prereqs: MGT 311, 336, 365;at least Junior Standing;CCB 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 with MGT 462
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LST 497 - Labor Studies Internship Credits 3
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MAR 105 - Introductory Ocean Science Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
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 Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
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 Credits 3
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.
Pass/Fail
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MAR 210 - Coastal Geology Credits 3
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 240 - Biology of Zooplankton Credits 3
Zooplankton, classifications, food, and migration. 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 Atlantic and Caribbean Coastlines Credits 3
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 472 - C Programming for Geoscience Applications Credits 3
UMass Boston course.
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MAR 499 - Research Internship in Marine Sciences Credits variable; 2.00 to 3.00
Requirements: Pre-req: Physical/biological/environmental science or engineering undergraduate majors; open to non-UMass Dartmouth undergraduates.
Internship experience focused on oceanographic and fisheries research areas. Each intern is assigned to a particular faculty member determined by mutual research interests. Offered by the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST), the research internship is open to undergraduate science and engineering majors.
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MAT 511 - History and Foundations of American Education Credits 3
A study of historical and contemporary issues in American Education that include major educational issues from various disciplines, policies, and trends. The disciplines of philosophy, psychology, sociology, and history will provide an intellectual foundation designed to develop an awareness of and critical disposition to pressing concerns in American education.
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MAT 610 - Educational Research and Technology Credits 3
Requirements: Enrollment Requirement Group
Prerequisite: MAT 603
Develop the techniques and criteria for understanding and conducting action research in education in preparation for the capstone project in MAT 614. Additional emphasis placed on using technology as an effective teaching and learning tool. Topics include research strategies, literature reviews, research design, data collection, and quantitative and qualitative r
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MAT 612 - Instructional Methodology Credits 3
The course will focus on theoretical and practical support for attending to issues of student differentiation, environments that support responsive teaching, principles of effective classroom differentiation, instructional and management strategies that support differentiation, and the roles of assessment in differentiation. The course is structured to assist participants in developing approaches to modifying content and process in mixed ability classrooms in order to address the varied readiness, interests, and learning profile needs of a variety of
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MAT 614 - Curriculum:Theory & Practice Credits 3
Requirements: Enrollment Requirement Group
Prereq: Completion of 21 credits, including MAT 610
A study of curriculum dimensions, concepts, designs, and products for varied student populations and school settings. This course focuses on curriculum planning for multicultural and multisector educational levels, research of curriculum development, and the study of curriculum issues, trends, and innovations. The capstone project for this courses fulfills the expectations for the MAT degree.
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MGT 120 - Green Entrepreneurship Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Nature of Global Society
Requirements: Prerequisite: Non-Business Majors Only
Introduction to how start-up businesses can thrive by solving current global ecological, economic, and societal crises. The course combines real case studies, readings, and experiential learning. A team project to develop an action plan allows students to test their entrepreneurship skills to solve a chosen problem.
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MGT 201 - Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CCB majors or Bus Ad Minors only, and Sophomore standing
An interactive skills-building course designed to take a thoughtful look at the key skills necessary for personal and managerial success in organizations. Students will develop interpersonal skills relating to understanding themselves, understanding and working with others, understanding and working in teams, and leading individuals and groups.
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MGT 301 - Principles of Enterprise Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 or MGT 201, junior standing. Business Majors Only.
An introduction to the basic principles of enterprise management. Students will be introduced to the various functions of management including planning, organizing, directing and controlling.
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MGT 311 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: ENL 265; Junior standing (at least 54 credits); Business Majors, Business Administration Minors, or Material & Textiles Majors
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 with LST 311
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MGT 312 - Legal Framework Business Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: Sophomore standing; Business Majors, Business Administration Minor, Sustainability Studies or Material & Textiles Majors
Overview of the legal environment of business. Topics covered include contracts, agency and tort law; labor law; securities law. Students will develop a general background in the major aspects of the law as it affects the daily business environment.
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MGT 320 - International Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 or MGT 201 and at least Junior standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
A systematic treatment of management and marketing on a global scale. Emphasis is placed on the study of the dimensions of foreign market environments, marketing across national boundaries and management and marketing simultaneously in two or more national environments.
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MGT 331 - Project Team Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 or MGT 201, junior standing. Business Majors Only.
A service-learning course in which students complete a semester-long team based project. The focus is on developing students’ knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to or manage a project team. Students will be introduced to the core processes of high-performing teams and concepts in the areas of team development, team dynamics, and project management.
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MGT 336 - Management Hist & Theory Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 and at least Junior standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
A critical review of organizational theory and practice, from the “Classical Schools” to contemporary notions. Students will learn the historical roots of current managerial practices; primary focus will be put upon students being able to examine critically and apply such theories to current business organizations.
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MGT 365 - Leading and Managing People Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 or MGT 201, junior standing. Business Majors Only.
A leadership course that focuses on the conceptual foundations and practical skills necessary to effectively manage people. Students will explore various approaches to leadership, and they will practice influence tactics, coaching skills, and other techniques for leading people. Cross-listed with LST 365
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MGT 371 - Introduction to Small Business Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 or MGT 201, junior standing. Business Majors Only.
Fundamentals of starting and operating a successful small business. This course traces the development of a business from the entrepreneurial concept to the profitable operating stage. It examines small business issues in such areas as marketing, personnel, finance, operations, and managing the family business.
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MGT 372 - Entrepreneurship Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311 or MGT 201, junior standing. Business Majors Only.
Examination of the role of the entrepreneur in the conception, start-up, and development of new independent businesses. New venture problems to be studied include identification of possible new products and services, evaluation of practical commercial potential, and development of a business plan, with attention to financing, operating, and marketing.
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MGT 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
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. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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MGT 399 - Internship in Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Junior standing; Business majors only and permission of the internship director
Work experience at a specialized level supervised for graded academic credit by a faculty member in the student’s major field. Terms and hours to be arranged. Students must register in advance to receive credit for an internship in the Business College. Deadline for registration and approval for internship contracts is the end of the add/drop period; no late contracts or registrations will be accepted. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
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MGT 401 - Selection, Staffing and Career Development Credits 3
An application-focused summary of topics for launching and developing a career as a business professional. Students will review current HRM practices in recruiting/selection, performance evaluation/development, and promotion. Application exercises will develop proficiency in skills that boost effectiveness both as a job seeker and a manager.
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MGT 443 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 311; Senior standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
The study of the formal systems devised for the management of people within an organization. Students are introduced to the area of management that focuses on how to attract, hire, train, motivate, and maintain employees. The focus is on the core competency areas that will be needed to be successful managers of human resources, whether within the human resource function, some support area, as a line manager, or to set up and manage a small business. Cross-listed with LST 443
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MGT 452 - Employment Law Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 312, 365 and at least Senior standing; for Business majors only or by permission of the appropriate department chairperson
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 LST 452
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MGT 461 - Organizational Develop Credits 3
Requirements: Prereqs: MGT 311, 336, Sr. Standing, CCB majors only
An exploration of contemporary theories for effectively structuring and maintaining organizations. Students will examine the theories and assumptions which underlie the decisions to configure business organizations. Topics include: OD and systems theory, bureaucratic structures, organic structures, virtual corporations, team structures, the relationship of structure to people, managing change.
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MGT 462 - Managing Diversity Credits 3
Requirements: Prereqs: MGT 311, 336, 365;at least Junior Standing;CCB 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 with LST 462
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MGT 471 - Small Business Strategy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: MGT 371 and MGT 372
Capstone course for Small Business/Entrepreneurship Option. Topics covered include models of growth, the manager’s propensity for and ability to manage growth, organizational life cycles, professionalizing family businesses, financial planning, control and accountability, market analysis, and the changing role of the board of directors. Students will develop a business plan emphasizing growth of an existing business.
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