Biology
BI 200-2 Introductory Biology
Introduces students to living systems at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels of organization. Topics include basic cellular growth control, genetics, evolution, plant biology, animal physiology, ecology, developmental and population biology.
June 28-Aug 5, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Higgins 263, 6 credits, $3792, Instructor Linda Tanini, Ph.D.
BI 210-1 General Biology Lab
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 Introductory Biology.
June 28-Aug 5, M T W TH, 12:00 - 2:00.p.m., Higgins 375, 2 credits, $1614, Instructor Linda Tanini, Ph.D.
BI 130-2 Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to correlating the structure and function of the human body, treating the skin, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. The endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems are treated. Satisfies nursing and other health-care requirements.
June 28-Aug 5, M T W TH, 8:30-11 a.m., Higgins 225, 6 credits, $3792, Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette, Ph.D.
BI 131-3 Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Dissection, the study of anatomical models, microscopic examination of tissues and physiological experiments. Coordinated with the lecture material of Anatomy and Physiology.
June 28-Aug 4, M T W, 11-1:30 p.m., Higgins 380, 2 credits, $1614, Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette, Ph.D.
Communications
CO 05001 Interpersonal Communication
For students whose language is not English, this seminar encourages more control over language. An informal student-centered format helps insure rapid academic progress and more comfortable participation in college social and cultural life. There is an opportunity for discussion of the students’ experience living and studying at Boston College and a chance to address residual language concerns: pronunciation, comprehension of formal and informal
conversational styles, academic vocabulary and the fine points of grammar.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Devlin 010, 1 credit, $632, Associate Professor Donald Fishman, Ph.D.
CO 03001 Public Speaking
While introducing the theory, composition, delivery and criticism of speeches, focus is on the 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 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 220, 3 credits, $1896, Visiting Professor Robert Rosenthal, Ph.D.
CO 24001 Public Relations
What is effective communications in a public relations context? This 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 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 010, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Professor Donald Fishman, Ph.D.
CO 29001 Politics and the Media: Power and Influence
Analysis of mass media’s impact on the working 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. The media’s role in the coverage of war, the Supreme Court nomination hearings, and the presidential selection process are considered.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, 3 credits, $1896, Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.
CO 29101 Persuasion
Persuasion focuses on an analysis of the social aspects of persuasion, the basis for cultural belief and theories of attitude change. As an important element in interpersonal, group and public communication as well as the persuasive messages that reach us through the media, persuasion influences decision making. Course explores the process and impact on society and examines the reasoning behind advertising, political campaigns and social movements.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 423, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Rita Rosenthal, A.M.
CO 44901 Crisis Communication
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 not limited to product tampering, natural disasters, workplace/school violence, terrorism, corporate crises, and other less visible cases that impact organizations.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 010, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Professor Donald Fishman, Ph.D.
Computer Science
MT 34901 Information Systems: Collaborative Computing
Prerequisite: Facile knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, data management, graphics, and the internet.
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 software, word processing, spreadsheet and presentational applications, hardware components and consoles, file system hierarchy, backup schematics, network applications and protocols, including SSH, HTTP, FTP, POP3/IMAP Mail Transfer Agents, web development and publishing, compression utilities, collaborative document concepts, and the design and structure of data files.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O’Neill 245, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Constantine Hantzis, A.B.
MT 35101 Discovering Computer Graphics
Prerequisite: Comfortable using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
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 Webcam and video conference software, experiment with 3D 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, Fireworks, Powerpoint, Word, Media Player, Real Player, QuickTime, Quake, IPIX, SVG, MPEG, MP3, and more.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O’Neill 245, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Aaron Walsh
Economics
EC 13101 Principles of Economics: Micro
Analysis of price, output and income distribution through the interaction of household and business firms in a modern Western economy. Appropriate role of government intervention is examined. Basic analytical tools are applied to current economic problems.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 102, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Samson Alva, Cand. Ph.D.
EC 13202 Principles of Economics: Macro
Analysis of national income and employment, fluctuations in income, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, growth and international aspects of macroeconomic policy.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 102, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Rucha Bhate, Ph.D.
English
Writing
EN 052 Introductory College Writing
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 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m.., Campion 235, 3 credits, $1896, Visiting Professor Kristine Rodriguez, Ph.D.
EN 05202, June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Campion 235, 3 credits, $1896, Visiting Professor Kristine Rodriguez, Ph.D.
EN 57201 Techniques of Precise Expression
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 by helping you develop a large and vital vocabulary that will enable you to write and speak with precision, by revisiting such fundamental matters as usage and pronunciation, and by exploring what great communicators (Lincoln, Churchill, William Faulkner, Martin Luther King, others) can teach us about precise expression. We will also look to glean lessons from contemporary sources, ranging from the advertising industry to the blogosphere to the practitioners of the personal narrative. NB: The classroom atmosphere is informal and supportive, but this is not a course for those who are trying to gain basic proficiency in the English language.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O’Neill 254, 3 credits, $1896, Boston Globe Feature Writer, Don Aucoin, A.M.
Tradition of English and American Literature
EN 06001 Literary Works
Concentrated introductory study of a limited number of major authors. The purpose is to develop the student’s ability to read literature with appreciation and to write intelligently. Readings include Williwm Shakespeare, Hamlet; Sherman Alexie, Flight; selected fiction and poetry.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O’Neill 255, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Suzanne Barrett, Ph.D.
EN 36501 Film Criticism
Literature and film have shared a symbiotic relationship from the birth of the cinema at the end of the 19th century, since plays, novels, and short stories became the source for many films. This course will focus on the various styles of adaptation to the screen with an emphasis on writing exercises which will include blurbs, newspaper reviews, comic-critiques, and will end with a short scholarly article. The material will be drawn from a Civil War short story by Ambrose Bierce, a hard-boiled Noir novel, and other popular literary works covering diverse genres.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 026, 3 credits, $1896, Professor John Michalczyk, Ph.D.
EN 21401 Hope and Promise: Writers of New England
As hope and promise focus our nation’s attention, we look at gifted writers, present and past, from the New England School of Writers whose works share an uplifting, optimistic outlook in the face of adversity and challenge. Writers include Dickinson, Hawthorne, Alcott, Thoreau, Emerson, Frost, Dubus, and Updike.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 236, 3 credits, $1896, Assistant Dean Andrea Defusco, A.M.
EN 29101 Boston’s French Connection
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 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 221, 3 credits, $1896, Assistant Chairman James Flagg, Ph.D.
EN 29301 Laughter: A Literary Approach
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. Material for 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 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 328, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Robert Farrell, S.J.
EN 36501 Film Criticism
Literature and film have shared a symbiotic relationship from the birth of the cinema at the end of the 19th century, since plays, novels, and short stories became the source for many films. This course will focus on the various styles of adaptation to the screen with an emphasis on writing exercises which will include blurbs, newspaper reviews, comic-critiques, and will end with a short scholarly article. The material will be drawn from a Civil War short story by Ambrose Bierce, a hard-boiled Noir novel, and other popular literary works covering diverse genres.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 026, 3 credits, $1896, Professor John Michalczyk, Ph.D.
Geology and Geophysics
GE 16301 Environmental Issues and Resources
Learn about the major processes at work inside and on the surface of the earth. Acquire skills that will help logical decisions being made about evaluating and purchasing land and property. Each class is designed to give the facts, historical backgrounds, and through homework exercises, experience in analyzing and solving real-world problems associated with environmental issues and resources. Demonstrations, videos, readings and a campus field trip underscore important concepts and applications.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 218, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Kenneth Galli, Ph.D.
History
HS 02801 Social and Cultural Europe Since the French Revolution
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, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 453, 3 credits, $1896, Visiting Assistant Professor Michael Paul, Ph.D.
HS 03901 The West and the World: 1500-1789
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. Including issues in early modern European history, topics cover early exploration, the colonization of America, the African slave trade and the Atlantic economic dependency.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Merkert 130, 3 credits, $1896, Adjunct Associate Professor Karen Miller, Ph.D.
HS 10401 American Presidency
The role of the Presidency in American society expanded dramatically in the twentieth century. This course examines the rise of the power of the executive branch from Teddy Roosevelt's administration to the end of Bill Clinton’s embattled presidency. Both the policies and politics involved in administration as well as the personalities and priorities of the presidential administrations are considered. As such, the historical context of the presidencies (for instance Theodore Roosevelt and Progressivism, Franklin Roosevelt and the Depression) are also considered. Domestic and foreign policy, and the effective use of the media and the “Bully Pulpit” to better understand how presidents achieve their policy goals are studied.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 235, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Mark Gelfand, Ph.D.
HS 13301 Modern America: 1945 to the Present
An investigation of America since World War II. Topics include the Cold War, McCarthyism, Civil Rights, Vietnam, the women’s movement, the Regan years and life in the 80’s and 90’s.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Devlin 216, 3 credits, $1896, Visiting Professor Alex Bloom, Ph.D.
Languages and Literature
French Literature in English
RL 16301 Boston’s French Connection (All in English)
RL16301 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. The development of Boston’s French connections are explored through an examination of newspaper articles, diaries, letters, essays, paintings, architectural works and historic sites.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 221, 3 credits, $1896, Assistant Chairman James Flagg, Ph.D.
French
RL 109-10 Intermediate French
Course is designed to consolidate previous French study into a functional body of knowledge. A review of the elements of French is supplemented with the reading of selected texts, oral practice and laboratory work.
June 28-Aug 5, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 216, 6 credits, $3792, Lecturer Andrea Javel, A.M., Cand. Ph.D.
Spanish
RL 015-016 Beginning Spanish
Course in developing the basic language skills: aural comprehension, written and oral self-expression; special attention to oral proficiency development.
June 28-Aug 5, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 310, 6 credits, $3792, Adj Assistant Professor Chris Wood, Ph.D.
RL 115-6 Intermediate Spanish
Course is designed to consolidate previous Spanish study into a functional body of knowledge. A rapid review of the basic elements of Spanish is integrated with reading of selected texts, oral practice and laboratory work.
June 28-Aug 5, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 227, 6 credits, $3792, Lecturer Christopher Lafond, A.M.
Mathematics
MT 004 Finite Probability
Survey of applied finite probability, including finite sets and partitions, enumeration, sample spaces, expectation and random variables. Also brief introduction to statistics.
MT 00401 June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Carney 202, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Professor Ned Rosen, Ph.D.
MT 00402 June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 202, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Professor Rennie Mirollo, Ph.D.
MT 100-01 Calculus
MT100 &101 - Prof. Keane's webpage
Course in the calculus of functions of one variable. Topics include differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, limits, derivatives and various applications. The second part includes definite and indefinite integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, numerical integration, and various applications of the definite integral. Analytic geometry and trigonometry are prerequisites.
June 28-Aug 5, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Carney 205, 6 credits, $3792, Associate Professor William Keane, Ph.D.
Philosophy
PL 00501 Introduction to Basic Problems of Philosophy
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.
June 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 230, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Dean Richard Keeley, A.M.
Political Science
PO 34901 Politics and the Media: Power and Influence
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. The media’s role in the coverage of war, the Supreme Court hearings and the presidential selection process are considered.
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, 3 credits, $1896, Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.
Psychology
PS 11101 Introduction to Psychology
Human behavior is endlessly surprising 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 area 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 28-Aug 4, M W, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Campion 009, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Janice D’Avignon, Ph.D.
PS 10101 Theories of Personality
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 29-Aug 5, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Campion 009, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Professor Donnah Canavan, Ph.D.
PS 26801 Psychological Development Through the Lifespan
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 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 009, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Professor Michael Moore, Ph.D.
Sociology
SC 01601 Youth in American Society: Cultural Changes and Influences
Analyzes youth as a significant and influential sub group within American society. Looks at the changing social systems of meaning and belonging in which young people participate: familial, peer, religious, class and ethnicity, and mass culture (movies, music, TV).
June 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 230, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Alan Sieber, Ph.D.
SC 04901 Contemporary Social Problems
A look at contemporary American social problems including poverty, violent crime, substance and domestic abuse, mental illness, racial and gender discrimination, environmental pollution and corporate deviance. 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 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, 3 credits, $1896, Lecturer Paul Camacho, Ph.D.
Theology
TH 00101 Biblical Heritage: Old Testament
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 29-Aug 5, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 302, 3 credits, $1896, Associate Professor John Darr, Ph.D.
TH 01601 Introduction to Christian Theology: Christian Personal Ethics
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 28-Aug 4, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 117, 3 credits, $1896, Adjunct Associate Professor Francis Kilcoyne, Ph.D.