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Accounting

MA 02101  Elementary Accounting I: Financial Accounting
The basic accounting course. Financial statements, fundamental accounting concepts, procedures, terminology and contemporary financial reporting are introduced.
May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Thomas Huse, M.S.F., C.P.A.

MA 02201  Elementary Accounting II: Managerial Accounting
MA02201 Syllabus
The relationship of accounting to the managerial decision-making process of planning, control and analysis. Product costing, cost volume-profit relationships, cash budgeting and profit planning, standard cost analysis and performance evaluation are included with related ethical issues. Financial Accounting or equivalent is a prerequisite.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer John Glynn, L.L.M., C.P.A.

Biology

BI 20001  Molecules and Cells
BI 20001 Syllabus
The first of a 2-course sequence for Biology majors that introduces students to living systems at the molecular and cellular level of organization. Topics include biochemistry, gene regulation, cellular organization and metabolism, cell signaling and genetics..
June 24-July 11, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.

BI 20101  Ecology and Evolution
BI 20101 Syllabus
A continuation of the foundational course required for Biology majors with a focus on the ecology and resilience of living systems across all levels of spatial scales. Topics introduced include evolution, population dynamics, behavioral ecology, ecosystems, co-evolution and human ecology.
July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.

BI 21001  General Biology Lab I
BI21001 Syllabus
Labs provide hands on experience with scientific reasoning/ methodology, experimental procedures, data collecting, analysis and interpretation of results. Specific experiments are related to lecture topics in Molecules and Cells.
June 24-July 11, M T W TH, 12:00-2:00 p.m.,  1 credit
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.

BI 21101  General Biology Lab II
BI21101 Syllabus
Labs provide hands on experience with scientific reasoning/ methodology, experimental procedures, data collecting, analysis and interpretation of results. Specific experiments are related to lecture topics in Ecology and Evolution.
July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 12:00-2:00 p.m.,  1 credit
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.

BI 13001  Anatomy and Physiology I
BI 13001 Syllabus
Introduction to correlating the structure and function of the human body, treating the skin, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Laboratory highly recommended. Satisfies nursing and other health-care requirements.
June 24-July 11, M T W TH, 8:30-11:00 a.m., 3 credits
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.

CLOSED - BI 13101  Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
BI 13101 Syllabus
Dissection, the study of anatomical models, microscopic examination of tissues and physiological experiments. Reinforces the lecture material.
June 24-July 10, M T W, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 1 credit
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.

BI 13201  Anatomy and Physiology II
BI 13201 Syllabus
The continuation of Anatomy and Physiology includes the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems.
July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 8:30-11:00 a.m., 3 credits
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.

CLOSED - BI 13301  Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
BI 13301 Syllabus
Laboratory closely coordinated with lecture material.
July 15-July31, M T W, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 1 credit
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.

BI 22001  Microbiology
BI 22001 Syllabus
Studies basic physiological and biochemical activities of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Emphasis placed on virulence factors and the mechanism by which a variety of micro-organisms and viruses establish an infection. The use of anti-viral drugs and antibiotics, the host immune response to microbial infection, and the effectiveness of various vaccination strategies also discussed. Anatomy and?Physiology required.
July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 3
creditsAssistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.

BI 22101  Microbiology Lab
Lab includes aseptic techniques, microbial cultivation and growth characteristics, staining and bacterial isolation techniques, different biochemical tests, identification of unknown bacterial species, and testing effectiveness of antimicrobial agents.
July 15–Aug 1, M T W TH, 8:30-11:00 a.m., Higgins375, 1 credit
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.

 

Boston College Experience Program

The Boston College Experience is a six-week program offered to high school students who have completed the eleventh grade and have outstanding academic records. The college experience introduces students to a campus environment and encourages personal exploration, growth and discovery of new interests. The experience helps students develop strategies for dealing with the more intense and special demands of college study and provides an unusual opportunity for high-school students to immerse themselves in activities that are important to them.

The academic program includes a full range of undergraduate courses. Most courses carry no prerequisites and may be selected on the basis of student interest and aspirations. Rather than concentrating on facts and descriptions, as is typical with high school study, the college courses emphasize modes of inquiry and interpretation. Courses numbered under 299 are appropriate and include a broad array of subject matter in the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science.

The college experience program attracts students with specific academic and career goals and those who want to refine directions. For students who wish to explore, the college experience provides support and a chance to broaden their interests. A university experience builds confidence and encourages students to reach a more informed judgment with respect to future courses of study.

The Boston College Experience attracts national and international students and runs from June 24 through August 1. It is coordinated by Dimitra Maund and Sarah Piepgrass who are readily available in McGuinn Hall, Room 100, or by telephoning (617) 552-3800.

Chemistry

CH 10901  General Chemistry I
CH 10901 Syllabus
A science major level introduction to the principles of chemistry with suitable applications. The topics include atomic structure, stoichiometry, gas laws and chemical bonding.
June 17-July 8, M T W TH F , 8:30-11:15 a.m., 3 credits
Visiting Associate Professor William Griffin, Ph.D.

CANCELLED  CH 11101  General Chemistry Lab I
Lab cancelled due to renovations.

CH 11001  General Chemistry II
CH 11001 Syllabus
A continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics, solutions, chemical equilibria, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry.
July 9-Aug 2, T W F M, 8:30-11:15 a.m., 3 credits
Visiting Associate Professor William Griffin, Ph.D.

CANCELLED  CH 11201  General Chemistry Lab II
Lab cancelled due to renovations.

CH 23101  Organic Chemistry I
CH23101 Syllabus
Introduction to the chemistry, properties and uses of organic compounds. Modern approach to the correlation of structure with properties; reaction mechanism, structural and synthetic problems, spectroscopic methods for identification discussed. A college-level general chemistry course is a prerequisite.
June 17-July 9, M T TH F, 9:30-12 noon,  3 credits
Associate Professor Pushkar Kaul, Ph.D.

CLOSED - CH 23301  Organic Chemistry Lab I
CH23301 Syllabus
Laboratory associated with Organic Chemistry I. Labs are on semimacro scale providing sound experimental techniques through the synthesis of selected compounds.
June 17-July 9, M T TH, 12:30-4:30 p.m.,  1 credit
Associate Professor Pushkar Kaul, Ph.D.

CH 23201  Organic Chemistry II
CH23201 Syllabus
Topics continue including the chemistry of biologically important compounds as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
July 11-Aug 2, TH F M T, 9:30-12 noon,  3 credits
Associate Professor Pushkar Kaul, Ph.D.

CLOSED - CH 23401  Organic Chemistry Lab II
CH23401 Syllabus
Laboratory associated with Organic Chemistry II.
July 11-Aug 1, TH M T, 12:30-4:30 p.m., 1 credit
Associate Professor Pushkar Kaul, Ph.D.

 

 

College Bound Achievers

Success during that important first year of college depends on maintaining high levels of performance and excelling in a competitive new environment. Summer courses offer college bound students an opportunity to experience a new environment; reinforce academic strengths; and develop self-reliance. The adjustment from high school to college that challenges every student should be easier for those who experience Boston College Summer. Courses in each department are available.  Detailed information is available at www.bc.edu/bce.   A counseling appointment may be arranged with Dimitra Maund by telephoning (617) 552-3800.

Communications

CO 03001  Public Speaking
CO 03001 Syllabus
While introducing the theory, composition, delivery and criticism of speeches, focus is on the four key elements of the speech situation: message, speaker, audience and occasion. Emphasis is given to various modes of speaking and a variety of speech types such as persuasive, ceremonial and expository addresses. This is a performance as well as a theory course so enrollment is limited.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m.,  3 credits
Visiting Professor Robert Rosenthal, Ph.D.

CO 20601 Collaboration: Group and Team Dynamics
CO 20601 Syllabus
Course explores individual activities and performance in small groups. Research and theories pertaining to groups and teamwork focus attention on participation and leadership in problem solving, policy making and team building discussions.
May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m.,  3 credits
Visiting Professor Heather MacDonald, Ph.D.

CO 23001  News Writing
CO23001 Syllabus
Since the art of communication prospers only when we fully realize the power of words, this course is designed to expand your powers of expression, both written and verbal. We will explore what some great communicators (Lincoln, Churchill, William Faulkner, Martin Luther King, Joan Didion, John Updike, others) have to teach us about precise expression. We will also glean lessons from such contemporary sources as journalism (the daily newspaper), narrative nonfiction (magazines and books), arts criticism (movies, music, theater), the advertising industry, and the blogosphere. A further goal of the course is to help students develop a large and vital vocabulary, and an understanding of usage, that will enable them to write and speak with precision.
May 13-June 19, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m.,  3 credits
Chief Theater Critic, The Boston Globe, Don Aucoin, A.B.

CO 24001  Public Relations
CO24001 Syllabus
Course explores the techniques and media used to influence special publics including the news media, trade publications, advertising, local events and meetings. Students study successful examples of public relations campaigns and design their own. Attention is devoted to non-profit public relations, corporate problems and the relationship between management strategies and promotional objectives.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m.,  3 credits
Associate Professor Donald Fishman, Ph.D.

CO 29001  Politics and the Media: Power and Influence
CO29001 Syllabus
An analysis of mass media’s impact on the workings of the American system. The media’s interaction and influence on political institutions, on the presidential selection process, on national and international events, on office holders, politicians, heads of state and the treatment of economic upheaval and violence are analyzed. Considers the media’s role in the coverage of war, especially in a terrorist world.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m.,  3 credits
Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.

CO32001  Family Communication
CO32001 Syllabus
Course focuses on the family as a framework for communication analysis, and includes theory-based discussions such as roles and relationships, conflict, commitment, aging and extended relations. A predominately on-line course, utilizing both technology and classroom attendance, students meet with the instructor three times during the summer session - one evening each week; the other times are devoted to shared journal entries, research and writing projects.
June 24-July 11, blended online, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits 
Required attendance June 24, July 2, July 9
Professor Marilyn Matelski, Ph.D.

CO 44901 Crisis Communication
CO44901 Syllabus
Examines events and situations that actually/potentially threaten an organization's viability. Develops an effective crisis communication plan, which addresses multiple stakeholders, encourages decisions under pressure and resolves rather than litigates organizational problems. Scenarios include but are not limited to product tampering, natural disasters, workplace/school violence, terrorism, corporate crises, and other less visible cases that impact organizations.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Donald Fishman, Ph.D.

 

Computer Science

The Campus Technology Resource Center (CTRC), located in O'Neill Library, Room 250, is Boston College’s major computing lab on campus. The facility includes a technology Help Desk (in Room 248) as well as 96 Windows computers, 14 Apple computers, 6 printers,3 scanners, 8 e-mail stations, 2 music stations, and areas for using personal laptops. Within the lab, users have access to a wide variety of software applications and high speed access to the internet. Valid BC ID required.

Immersive Education
The Woods College of Advancing Studies is developing more courses to provide rich immersive distance learning experiences that give learners a sense of "being there" when attending a class inperson isn't possible, practical or desirable. Introducing some computer courses immersively increased the scope of distance learning at Boston College. Broadening that experience in the coming semesters expands the learning experiences available. This immersive experience takes place online and requires that students have access to the Internet, a modern web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox) and email. To “get started” check: http://ImmersiveEducation.org/@/bc .

MT34101  Web 2.0: New Era of Web Technology
MT34101 LINK TO ONLINE SYLLABUS
*ONLINE COURSE* - All class meetings, including the first, are online. ATTENDANCE AT FIRST ON-LINE CLASS IS MANDATORY. NO STUDENTS WILL BE ADDED INTO THE COURSE AFTER THE FIRST MEETING.
This immersive education course brings a new wave of exciting websites and technologies (such as Facebook, YouTube, Virtual Worlds) into the “Web 2.0” era. Rich and interactive forms of communication, collaboration, and socialization are the heart of Web 2.0, but the price is high: privacy breaches, identity theft, cyber-stalkers and addiction are a few issues that become more complicated in the Web 2.0 world. In this unique online course students learn how to harness the power of Web 2.0 while protecting themselves and others. Hands-on experience with MySpace, Flickr, YouTube, Virtual Worlds, Google Documents, wikis, news feeds (XML and RSS), Digg, Twittter, mashups and more.
No auditors.
May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Online, 3 credits
Lecturer Barbara Mikolajczak,.B.S.

MT34901  Information Systems: Collaborative Computing
MT34901 ONLINE LINK

MT34901 Syllabus
*ONLINE COURSE* - All class meetings, including the first, are online.
Prerequisite: Facile knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, data management, graphics, and the Internet.
An immersive education course.
Course extends knowledge and improves skills in the use of industry standard business software, supplemented with a detailed overview of server and workstation hardware. Students explore the collaborative use of versatile and powerful state-of-the-art applications. Topics include proprietary and open source operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet and presentational applications, hardware interfaces, backup schematics, network applications and protocols, including SSH, HTTP, FTP, POP3/IMAP Mail Transfer Agents, client/server remote connect applications, web publishing, compression utilities, collaborative document concepts and design of data files.
No auditors.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Online, 3 credits
Lecturer Constantine Hantzis, A.B.

MT35101  Discovering Computer Graphics
MT35101 LINK TO ONLINE SYLLABUS
*ONLINE COURSE* - All class meetings, including the first, are online.
Prerequisite: Comfortable using Microsoft Windows operating system.
An immersive education course.
Discover the joy of computer graphics. Learn how to create your own multimedia greeting cards; customize and enhance digital photos; design and create animated music videos; enhance business presentations and reports. Using collaborative and immersive software, experiment with3D technology by playing interactive games and exploring virtual reality worlds. With a focus on graphics for the Internet and the Web, students learn related terminology and concepts as they gain valuable hands-on skills. Presents a variety of graphics authoring tools, viewers, and formats while exploring fundamentals of two dimensional (2D) graphics, three dimensional (3D) graphics, Virtual Reality (VR), animation, games, interactive graphics, streaming media, and interactive television. Hands-on experience includes Photoshop, Flash, Shockwave, Powerpoint, YouTube, Virtual Worlds, Audio Whiteboard, Word, Media Player, QuickTime, IPIX, SVG, MPEG, MP3, and more.
No auditors.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Online, 3 credits
Lecturer Aaron Walsh

 

Credit Variation

Some institutions require 4 credit courses in transfer. Ordinarily a student may arrange additional work that will allow the additional credit. The 2012 charge for each additional credit is $686. Coming year rate has not been set, please return to website for updated rates when available. Students should note and pay for the desired number of credits at registration and should speak with the instructor regarding the additional work for the increased credit.

 

Economics

EC 13101  Principles of Economics: Micro
EC13101 Syllabus
Analysis of price, output and income distribution through the interaction of households and business firms in a modern Western economy. Appropriate role of government intervention is examined. Basis analytical tools are applied to current economic problems.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Inacio Bo, Woods College Teaching Fellow

EC 132  Principles of Economics: Macro
EC13201 Syllabus - Prof. Turhan
EC13202 Syllabus - Prof. Cai
Analysis of national income and employment, fluctuations in income, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, growth and international aspects of macroeconomic policy.
EC 13201  May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Bertan Turhan, Woods College Teaching Fellow
EC 13202  June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Jinghan Cai, Woods College Teaching Fellow

EC 15101  Elementary Economic Statistics
EC 15101 Syllabus
Introduction to statistical techniques employed in the analysis and interpretation of quantitative data. The topics considered are: descriptive statistics, basic probability, probability distributions, sampling and estimation, testing statistical hypotheses and regression. Applicable to business, economics and social science.
May 13-June 19, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Alison Kelly Hawke, Ph.D.

EC 36101  Monetary Theory and Policy
EC 36101 Syllabus
An applied analysis of the operation and behavior of the financial markets and financial institutions. Detailed analysis of the recent financial crisis and an evaluation of different remedies implemented by the Central Bank and the US Treasury along with daily volatile reaction of the financial markets will be presented. Other topics include money supply process and the role of the Federal Reserve in the conduct of monetary policy. In addition, an in depth analysis of the fixed income instruments and equities and their correlation with day to day decisions of the Central Bank. Macroeconomic Theory is a prerequisite.
June 24–July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Associate Professor Hossein S. Kazemi, Ph.D.

 

English

Writing

EN 052  Introductory College Writing
EN 052 Syllabus
Course inculcates the basic tenets of good writing to enable the student to write clear, expository prose. Besides regular practice in writing, collateral prose reading is assigned to illustrate the principles of composition.
EN 05201, June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Elisabeth Brink, Ph.D.
EN 05202, June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Elisabeth Brink, Ph.D.

EN 45401  Developing Writing Skills
EN 45401 Syllabus
Course offers encouragement, practice and criticism while addressing the problems frequently encountered in writing. Students write short weekly papers that help develop individual strategy and style. Individual conferences enhance class corrections, revisions, and presentations within a supportive environment.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Diane Thompson, A.M., M.F.A.

EN 57201  Techniques of Precise Expression
EN57201 Syllabus
Since the art of communication prospers only when we fully realize the power of words, this course is designed to expand your powers of expression, both written and verbal. We will explore what some great communicators (Lincoln, Churchill, William Faulkner, Martin Luther King, Joan Didion, John Updike, others) have to teach us about precise expression. We will also glean lessons from such contemporary sources as journalism (the daily newspaper), narrative nonfiction (magazines and books), arts criticism (movies, music, theater), the advertising industry, and the blogosphere. A further goal of the course is to help students develop a large and vital vocabulary, and an understanding of usage, that will enable them to write and speak with precision.
May 13-June 19, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Chief Theater Critic, The Boston Globe, Don Aucoin, A.B.

Tradition of English and American Literature

EN 06001  Literary Works
EN06001 Syllabus
Concentrated introductory study of a limited number of major authors. Purpose is to develop the student’s ability to read literature with appreciation and to write intelligently. Readings include Flight, Sherman Alexie, selected fiction, drama and poetry, attend Shakespeare on the Common.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Suzanne Barrett, Ph.D.

EN 28601  Literature of Adventure
EN 28601 Syllabus
Adventure stories always capture our imagination–narratives of travel to exotic lands, battles with monsters, quests for treasure, the rescues of fair maidens and extreme experiences. Adventure means travel and quests as it intersects with technology, clashes with the forces of nature, sparks political intrigue and prompts growth and change for all who reach for the challenge. Texts include Junger’s The Perfect Storm, Erdrich’s, Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country, Shakespeare’s Four Great Tragedies, Hillenbrand’s Unbroken, Erik Weihenmayer’s Touch the Top of the World, and that classic twentieth-century adventure story, Jaws.
June 25–Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Andrea Defusco, A.M.

EN 29101  Boston’s French Connection
EN 29101 Syllabus
A crossroads where Americans and French have met since the seventeenth century, Boston has served as common ground, battlefield and laboratory. In today’s Boston, street designs, works of art and cultural and commercial institutions bear witness to the continuing relationship between Boston and France. Boston’s French connections are explored through an examination of newspaper articles, diaries, letters, essays, paintings, architectural works and historic sites.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Adjunct Professor James Flagg, Ph.D.

EN 29301  Laughter: A Literary Approach
EN29301 Syllabus
One of the great delights of being fully human arises from an individual’s ability to share in mankind’s infinite capacity for laughter. This course explores the relationship between laughter and happiness through the examination of some important sources of laughter in contemporary literature: irony, paradox, wit, absurdity, and  satire. This loving reflection on the human condition includes Hassler, Staggerford; Anne Tyler, Breathing Lessons; Russell Baker, Growing Up; Kurt Vonnegut, Jailbird and essays by Lewis Grizzard.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Robert Farrell, S.J.

EN 41301  New World Classics
EN41301 Syllabus
Course explores six classics of American fiction and the
distinctive American form and style which emerges.
May 14–June 20, T TH 6:30–9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Robert Farrell, S.J.

Film

FM 24101  Film: Literature and Law
FM24101 Syllabus
Interest in the rapport between film and literature as it relates to the law intrigues us as much today as ever. Literature captures the drama of a legal trial or an investigation into a brutal, racial murder. Film then takes this rich material and shapes it into a compelling form with dynamic visuals and other narrative techniques. The course explores the power of story-telling and the impact of film to embody and inhabit law and its relationship to ideas about inferiority, liberty, citizenry, race, justice, crime, punishment, and social order. Film adaptations from short stories, plays, and novellas will comprise the body of the
curriculum.
June 24–July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Professor John Michalczyk, Ph.D.

Finance

MF 02101  Basic Finance
MF02101 Syllabus
Prerequisite: Financial Accounting or equivalent.
Introduces financial markets and how they work or crash (as in 2008). Examines how corporations raise capital in the financial markets and decide upon its deployment in the enterprise. Topics treated extensively include the time value of money, valuing bonds, valuing stocks, risk/return/risk management, capital budgeting, financial analysis of corporations, working capital management, and international financial management.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Vincent Starck, M.B., M.B.A., C.F.A.

 

Geology and Geophysics

CLOSED - GE 14001  Our Mobile Earth
GE14001 Syllabus
Introduction to the structure of the earth and the dynamic processes that continuously shape and remodel its surface. Course discusses the formation and evolution of the oceans and continents within the framework of the modern theory of plate tectonics. The locations, causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanos are presented. The dynamics within the earth which drive the tectonic plates are outlined.
May 13-June 19, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Peter Saccocia, Ph.D.

CLOSED - GE 16301  Environmental Issues and Resources
GE16301 Syllabus
Learn about the major processes at work inside and on the surface of the earth.  Acquire skills that will promote logical decisions making about evaluating and purchasing land and property. Each class is designed to examine the facts, historical backgrounds, and through homework exercises, provide experience in analyzing and solving real-world problems associated with environmental issues, resources and sustainability. Demonstrations, videos, readings and a campus field trip underscore important concepts and applications.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Kenneth Galli, Ph.D.

 

High School Students: College Experience

Opportunities for exploration and enrichment are offered to high school students who have completed the eleventh grade, have outstanding academic records, and submit a written recommendation from their school principal or counselor. University experience can build confidence, further develop verbal and comprehension skills and encourage students to reach a more informed judgment with respect to future courses of study.

The Boston College Experience is a six week program which introduces students to a campus environment and invites them to pursue academic and career goals with educationally committed and inquisitive individuals of differing interests and backgrounds. Enrollment in two college courses allows students with specific academic interests to refine direction and dispel misconceptions. For those who wish to explore, it provides support and a chance to broaden their interests. The experience helps develop strategies for dealing with the more intense and special demands of college study and activities that are important to them.

The Boston College Experience attracts students nationwide and is in session from June 24 through August 1.  Detailed information is available at www.bc.edu/bce.  A counseling appointment may be arranged with Dimitra Maund by telephoning (617) 552-3800.

 

History

HS 02701  Social and Cultural Europe: 1500-1789
HS 02701 Syllabus
Survey of European history from the end of the Middle Ages through the French Revolution. Topics include the rise of the modern state, the perceived tension between religion and reason, and the decline of the feudal social order. Early globalization also will be considered.
May 13-June 19, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Associate Professor Martin Menke, Ph.D.

HS 02801  Social and Cultural Europe Since 1789
HS02801 Syllabus
Survey of European history from the end of the French Revolution to the present. Topics include the impact of industrialization on European society, the expansion and retreat of European imperialism, the Enlightenment tradition and challenges to it, 20th century capitalist crises and responses to them.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Assistant Professor Michael Paul, Ph.D.

HS 03901  The West and the World: 1500-1789
HS03901 Syllabus
The past five hundred years witnessed the rise to power and prosperity of Western Societies. This course examines the significance of the beginning of global relationships. Includes issues in early modern European history, as well as early exploration, the colonization of America, the African slave trade and the Atlantic economic dependency.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Adjunct Associate Professor Karen Miller, Ph.D.

HS 04001  The West and the World Since 1789
HS04001 Syllabus
Course examines the major developments of European history from French Revolution to present. These developments are studied from a political, social, economic and cultural point of view, not simply for the impact they had on Europe but also for their wider global significance.
May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Assistant Professor Michael Paul, Ph.D.

HS 10401  American Presidency
HS10401 Syllabus
The United States has weathered a great many storms over the past century and the nation's chief executives have been at the center for all of them, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. Beginning with Theodore Roosevelt, who entered the White House through the side door, to Barack Obama, who would not have been welcome in TR's White House except through the back door, this course examines how our country's presidents over the past 100 years have reflected the larger trends in American life and steered the US through good times and bad.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Mark Gelfand, Ph.D.

HS 13301  Modern America: 1945 to the Present
HS13301 Syllabus
An investigation of America since World War II. Topics include the Cold War, McCarthyism, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the women’s movement, the Reagan years and life in the 2058’s, 11029’s to the present.
June 24-July31, M W, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Alex Bloom, Ph.D.

NEW  HS 14701  The Americas:  A History from 1492-2012
HS14701 Syllabus
On the eve of discovery of the Americas, Mexico and South America boasted the most complex and productive economies and governments in all the Americas. Throughout the colonial period, these regions continued to produce the most money and attract the most colonists. However, things changed. Today the United States and Canada possess a success and stability in government and economy largely absent in other American countries. Why and when did this change occur? This course attempts to answer those questions.
May 14–June 20, T TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Mark Christensen, Ph.D.

CLOSED - HS 55601  History of Boston’s Neighborhoods
HS55601 Syllabus
An additional separate bus fee of $75 is due at registration (check only).
An historical look at Boston through parts of its “neighborhoods,” including the old West End, the South End, the North End, South Boston, East Boston, Charlestown, Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and West Roxbury. Walking and bus tours are planned during the regular class meetings.
May 13-June 20, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Assistant Professor Chris Hannan, Ph.D.

 

Independent Study Registration
Students who wish to pursue a specific academic interest that is not part of the regularly scheduled summer program should consider Independent Study. Interested students must select a member of the Boston College faculty willing to supervise the readings, research, projects or any of the various possible forms of independent work. Written authorization must be obtained from the undergraduate Dean. Registration for independent study is always completed in McGuinn 100. Tuition remission is not applicable to any form of independent study.

 

Languages and Literature

French Literature in English

RL 16301  Boston’s French Connection (All in English)
RL 16301 Syllabus
A crossroads where Americans and French have met since the seventeenth century, Boston has served as common ground, battlefield and laboratory. In today’s Boston, street designs, works of art and cultural and commercial institutions bear witness to the continuing relationship between Boston and France. Boston’s French connections are explored through an examination of newspaper articles, diaries, letters, essays, paintings, architectural works and historic sites.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Adjunct Professor James Flagg, Ph.D.


French

RL 109-110  Intermediate French
RL10901 - Prof. Bilodeau
RL11001 Syllabus - Prof. Javel
This two-semester course emphasizes developing practical knowledge of the French language by developing the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as cultural competence. Students read short texts and discuss current events, Francophone customs and culture, leading to a broadening of perspectives. Film is an integral part of this course.
RL 10901, June 24-July 11, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits, Lecturer Sarah Bilodeau, Cand. Ph.D.
RL 11001, July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Senior Lecturer Andrea Javel, A.M.


Spanish

RL 015-016  Beginning Spanish
Two-semester intensive course in developing the basic language skills: aural comprehension, written and oral self-expression, reading ability; special attention to oral proficiency development. Daily participation is essential.
RL 01501, June 24-July 11, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Instructor Christopher Wood, Ph.D.
RL 01601, July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Instructor Christopher Wood, Ph.D.

RL 115-116  Intermediate Spanish
RL11501 Syllabus- Prof. Daggett
RL 116 Syllabus
The two-semester intensive course is designed to increase proficiency in oral and written Spanish. A review of the basic elements of Spanish grammar is integrated with reading of selected texts, oral practice and laboratory work. Daily participation is essential.
RL 11501, June 24-July 11, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Karen Daggett, A.M.
RL 11601, July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Azlin Perdomo, A.M.

 

Management

MB 02101  Organizational Behavior
MB02101 Syllabus
To thrive in today’s constantly transforming organizations, it is important to understand the factors which influence performance and sales function, and the dynamics critical to interacting with and managing others effectively. Course considers how personality, motivation, communication, leadership style, power, technology, conflict and organizational culture affect productivity and personal and professional success.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Instructor Robert Anzenberger, Cand. Ph.D.

MB 10901  Collaboration: Group and Team Dynamics
MB 10901 Syllabus
Course explores individual activities and performance in small groups. Research and theories pertaining to groups and teamwork focus attention on participation and leadership in problem solving, policy making and team building discussions.
May 14–June 20, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Heather MacDonald, Ph.D.

 

Marketing

MK 02101  Basic Marketing
MK02101 Syllabus
An overview of the full range of activities involved in marketing. Attention is given to appraisal and diagnosis, organization and planning, and action and control of all elements of marketing. Specifically, the functions of the product and service mix, distribution mix, communication and pricing mix are considered.
May 13-June 19, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Nicholas Nugent, Ph.D.


Mathematics

MT 004  Finite Probability
MT 00401 Syllabus Prof. Mirollo
MT 00402 Syllabus Prof. Rosen
Survey of applied finite probability, including finite sets and partitions, enumeration, sample spaces, expectation and random variables. Includes brief introduction to statistics.
MT 00401 June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Rennie Mirollo, Ph.D.
MT 00402 June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Ned Rosen, Ph.D.

MT 10001  Calculus I
MT 10001 Syllabus
Course in the differential calculus of one variable. Topics include algebraic and transcendental functions, limits, derivatives and various applications. Analytic geometry and trigonometry are prerequisites.
June 24-July 11, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Lecturer John Aversa, M.S.

MT 10101  Calculus II
MT 10101 Syllabus
Calculus I continues as a course in the integral calculus of one variable. Topics include definite and indefinite integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, numerical integration, and various applications of the definite integral.
July 15-Aug 1, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Lecturer John Aversa, M.S.

MT353 Statistics
MT35301 Syllabus

MT35302 Syllabus
Introductory course in inferential statistics covering the description of sample data, probability, the binomial and normal distribution, random sampling, estimation and hypothesis-testing. Designed for students in business, nursing and the social sciences.
MT35301  May 13-June 20, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Marie Clote
MT35302  June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m.,  3 credits
Associate Professor Daniel Chambers, Ph.D.

 

Philosophy

PL 005  Introduction to Basic Problems of Philosophy
PL00501 - Prof Staiti
PL00502 - Prof Keeley
This course introduces students to the problems and procedures of the Western philosophical tradition. Examines selected works of such key thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, Descartes, Locke and Rousseau.
PL00501 May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:30-9:30, 3 credits
Assistant Professor Andrea Staiti, Ph.D.
PL00502 June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Dean Richard Keeley, A.M.

PL 08801  Personal and Social Responsibility
PL08801 Syllabus
Overview of major Catholic and Christian positions on a variety of pressing social issues: the use of force and problems of war and peace; just distribution of, and access to, resources; poverty; sexuality; and the role and status of women. Readings include selections from Augustine, Aquinas, Luther and the Bible as well as contemporary social ethicists and theologians.
May 13-June 20, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Brian Becker, Ph.D.

PL 28501  The American Dream: A Philosophical Investigation
PL 28501 Syllabus
What does it mean to be an American in the 21st century, in the post September 11th climate? How do we structure our society, how do we live together as neighbors, how do we adapt to the new realities? Students will emerge with greater knowledge about and curiosity concerning the social, economic, political, cultural and psychological processes that shape contemporary definitions of the self and identity and that contribute to the formation of behaviors in the 21st century. Through film, literature, and contemporary scholarship, course surveys and engages some key concepts in Americans’ ways of life: their roots, their developments, the tension between them and the impact of a changing world. Course examines terms like freedom and equality, rights and obligations, liberal and conservative, security and fear, individual and community are examined and uses them for assessment and understanding.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15–9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Professors Goodman, Ph.D. and Dehghani, Ph.D.

PL 60201  Philosophy of World Religions
A sympathetic, objective but comparative exploration of eight of the world’s major religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity), beginning with the teachings of each religion and concluding with interpretation and discussion of ecumenical dialogue, expecially between East and West.
May 13–June 19, M W, 6:30–9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Professor Peter Kreeft, Ph.D.

 

Physics

PH 21101  Introduction to Physics I (Calculus)
PH 21101 Syllabus
Introduction to classical mechanics including Newton’s laws, energy, rotational  motion, oscillations and gravitation, wave motion, the kinetic theory of gases and thermodynamics. One semester of calculus should suffice and may be taken concurrently.
June 10-July 5, M T TH, 6-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Jan Engelbrecht, Ph.D.

PH 20301  Introductory Physics Lab I
Laboratory associated with Introduction to Physics I. Experiments on topics in mechanics and heat.
June 10-July 5, M WTH, 4-5:50 p.m., 1 credit
Associate Professor Jan Engelbrecht, Ph.D.

PH 21201  Introduction to Physics II  (Calculus)
PH 21201 Syllabus
The fundamentals of electricity and magnetism, electrical and magnetic properties of matter, electromagnetism, electromagnetic oscillations and waves, geometrical optics and optical instruments, the wave properties of light and selected topics in modern physics. One semester of calculus should suffice and may be taken concurrently.
July 8-Aug 1, M T TH, 6-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Jan Engelbrecht, Ph.D.

PH 20401  Introductory Physics Lab II
Laboratory associated with Introduction to Physics II. Experiments on topics in electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics.
July 8-Aug 1, M W TH,4-5:50 p.m., 1 credit
Associate Professor Jan Engelbrecht, Ph.D.

 

Political Science

PO31701  American Presidency
PO31701 Syllabus
Course examines the contemporary American presidency. It considers the views, actions and performance of major presidents, the impact of electoral politics in the approaching elections, the relationship with Congress, the courts, the media, public opinion and the executive bureaucracy. Emphasis is on the styles of presidential leadership and the changing dimensions of the political party in America, as well as changes in the role of the President and Vice-President in the post 9/11 era.
May 13-June 19, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.

PO34901  Politics and the Media: Power and Influence
PO34901 Syllabus
An analysis of mass media’s impact on the workings of the American system. The media’s interaction and influence on political institutions, on national and international events, on office holders, politicians, heads of state and the treatment of economic upheaval and violence are analyzed. Considers the media’s role in the coverage of war, the Supreme Court hearings and the presidential elections.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.

 

Psychology

PS 10001 Introductory Psychology
PS10001 Syllabus
Human behavior is endlessly intriguing and its surprises are what motivate us to understand the psychological complexities that produce them. Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior, and so offers us a chance to explore why we act as we do: how behavior helps us adapt to meet the challenges of daily living. Course considers such areas as child development, social psychology, personality, psychological disorders, neuroscience, sensation, perception, cognition and state of consciousness, and psychotherapy to shed light on familiar questions and practical issues.
June 24-July31, M W, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Lecturer Janice D'Avignon, Ph.D.

PS 10101  Theories of Personality
PS10101 Syllabus
New developments and increasingly sophisticated technology inform and expand our understanding of personality and individual differences. Course takes a fresh look at whether something as complex as personality can be reduced to a few basic traits. Is personality inherited or acquired? How can modern psychology reconcile individual needs with those of the community? Readings consider theories of key figures and such factors as temperament, resilience, parenting, education, gender, attachment.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Donnah Canavan, Ph.D.

PS 26801  Psychological Development Through the Lifespan
PS26801 Syllabus
Introducing the issues underlying the developmental process: infant knowledge, the nature of human attachment, separation, male and female differences, the meaning of adulthood, the interaction of physiological and psychological processes, and the predictability of human development.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Michael Moore, Ph.D.

PS 28101  Sports Psychology: Issues and Influences
PS28101 Syllabus
A survey of the field of sport psychology with emphasis on the role of athletics throughout the life cycle. Examine the recent trend of increased participation by children in organized sports at earlier ages, the impact of parental dynamics, the growing interest in continuing athletic participation over the life cycle, the economic and social expectations and their implications for psychological development. Discusses issues addressed by sport psychologists including those relating to performance, stress and self esteem.
May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor Michael Moore, Ph.D.

PS34601  Interaction and Organizational Communication
PS34601 Syllabus
To thrive in today’s constantly transforming organizations, it is important to understand the factors which influence performance and sales function, and the dynamics critical to interacting with and managing others effectively. Course considers how personality, motivation, communication, leadership style, power, technology, conflict and organizational culture affect productivity and personal and professional success.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Instructor Robert Anzenberger, Cand. Ph.D.

 

Readings and Research

Directed study of primary and secondary sources offers students deeper insight into a particular topic. Interested students must find a Boston College faculty member willing to supervise the readings or research. Written authorization from the undergraduate Dean is necessary. Registration for readings and research is always completed in McGuinn 100. Tuition remission is not applicable to any form of readings and research.

 

Sociology

SC 01601  Youth in American Society: Cultural Changes and Influences
SC01601 Syllabus
Analyzes youth as a significant and influential subgroup within American society. Looks at the changing social system of meaning and belonging in which young people participate: familial, religious, socio-economic, peer and ethnic. Discusses the development of impact of schools, mass culture, technology and consumerism. Attends to current, youth-focused concerns, including such topics as bullying and the transition into adulthood.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Associate Professor Lois Condie, Ph.D.

SC 04901  Contemporary Social Problems
SC 04901 Syllabus
A look at contemporary American social problems including poverty, violent crime, substance and domestic abuse, cyberspace, bullying, mental illness, fear and terror, racial and gender discrimination, environmental pollution and corporate malfeasance. Topics include the myths, biases and hidden agendas that shape our perceptions; what perpetuates social problems, why policies to resolve them can lead to new problems and what alternatives exist.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Associate Professor Jesine Xavier, Psy.D.

 

Theology

TH 00101  Biblical Heritage: Old Testament
TH00101 Syllabus
An introduction to the literature, religious ideas and historical setting of the Hebrew Bible. Focus is on major biblical concepts such as creation, election and covenant in the Pentateuch, historical and prophetic books.
June 25-Aug 1, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor John Darr, Ph.D.

TH 01601  Intro to Christian Theology: Christian Personal Ethics
TH01601 Syllabus
Fundamental theological and moral issues are considered in light of special problems and concerns on the personal and interpersonal levels of human existence. Issues include religion and guilt, intimacy, sex and marriage, appearance of good and evil, lying and truthfulness.
June 24-July31, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Assistant Professor Boyd Coolman, Ph.D.

TH 07401  Christian Social Ethics
TH07401 Syllabus
Overview of major Catholic and Christian positions on a variety of pressing social issues: the use of force and problems of war and peace; just distribution of, and access to, resources; poverty; sexuality; and the role and status of women. Readings include selections from Augustine, Aquinas, Luther and the Bible as well as contemporary social ethicists and theologians.
May 13-June 20, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Visiting Professor Brian Becker, Ph.D.

TH 16201  Religious Quest: The Experience
TH16201 Syllabus
Introduces the general nature of religious experience, the questions that face the seekers and the doubters of the present age, and some common categories of religious phenomena. Consideration is given to how such experiences and phenomena develop within Christianity.
May 14-June 20, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., 3 credits
Associate Professor James Weiss, Ph.D.

TH 16102  Religious Quest: World Religions
AA sympathetic, objective but comparative exploration of eight of the world’s major religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity), beginning with the teachings of each religion and concluding with interpretation and discussion of ecumenical dialogue, expecially between East and West.
May 13–June 19, M W, 6:30–9:30 p.m., 3 credits
Professor Peter Kreeft