Accounting
MA 02101 Elementary Accounting I: Financial Accounting
MA 02101 Syllabus
The basic accounting course. Financial statements, fundamental accounting concepts, procedures, terminology and contemporary financial reporting are introduced. Students analyze business transactions, prepare and comprehend financial statements and examine a firm’s profitability and financial condition.
May 13-June 19, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 245, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer William McArdle, M.B.A., M.S.
MA 02201 Elementary Accounting II: Managerial Accounting
MA 02201 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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 425, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer John Glynn, L.L.M., C.P.A.
Biology
BI 11001 General Biology I
BI11001 Syllabus
Highlights the relevance of biology to everyday life and provides a background for the appreciation of living systems in their unity and diversity. Aspects of living systems are discussed at cellular and organismal levels. Also considers cellular and molecular basis of life, metabolism and genetics. Fulfills one semester of the biology requirement for premedical students.
June 30-July 17, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Higgins 263, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.
BI 11101 General Biology Lab I
Labs provide first-hand experience with scientific reasoning/methodology, experimental procedures, data collecting, analysis and interpretation of results. Specific lab experiments are related to lecture topics.
June 30-July 17, M T W TH, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Higgins 375, Undergrad Core, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.
BI 11201 General Biology II
BI11201 Syllabus
Aspects of living systems are discussed at the organismal and population levels assuming an understanding at the cell/molecular level from General Biology I. Topics include Physiology, diversity, ecology and evolution. Fulfills one semester of the biology requirement for premedical students.
July 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Higgins 263, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.
BI 11301 General Biology Lab II
Laboratory reinforces the topics presented in General Biology II.
July 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 12:00-2:00 p.m., Higgins 375, Undergrad Core, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Lecturer Linda Tanini, Ph.D.
BI 13001 Anatomy and Physiology I
BI13001 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 30-July 17, M T W TH, 8:30-11 a.m., Higgins 225, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.
BI 13101 Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
Dissection, the study of anatomical models, microscopic examination of tissues and physiological experiments. Reinforces the lecture material.
June 30-July 16, M T W, 11-1:30 p.m., Higgins 380, Undergrad, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.
BI 13201 Anatomy and Physiology II
BI13201 Syllabus
The continuation of Anatomy and Physiology includes the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems.
July 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 8:30-11 a.m., Higgins 225, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.
BI 13301 Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
Laboratory closely coordinated with lecture material.
July 21-Aug 6, M T W, 11-1:30 p.m., Higgins 380, Undergrad, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Assistant Professor Nicole Guilmette-Biagioni, Ph.D.
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 30 through August 8. It is coordinated by Sarah Piepgrass who is readily available in McGuinn Hall, Room 100, or by telephoning (617) 552-3800.
Business Management
MB 02101 Organizational Behavior
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 220, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Instructor Robert Anzenberger, Cand. Ph.D.
MB 11901 Interpersonal Communication in Organizations
MB11901 Syllabus
Managerial action occurs in one-to-one and small group situations as well as through interactive formats. Most communication is interpersonal. Course addresses the day-to-day communication needs of contemporary management. It is divided into three sections: know self, know others, and know the message. Sessions are informal and encouraging.
May 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 231, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Dorman Picklesimer, Ph.D.
Chemistry
CH 10901 General Chemistry I
CH 10901 Syllabus
An introduction to the principles of chemistry with suitable applications. The topics include atomic structure, stoichiometry, gas laws and chemical bonding.
June 23-July 14, M T W TH F , 8:30-11:15 a.m., Merkert 130, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Associate Professor William Griffin, Ph.D.
CH 11101 General Chemistry Lab I
CH 11101 Syllabus
Laboratory associated with General Chemistry I.
June 23-July 14, M T W, 11:45-2:45 p.m., Merkert 116, Undergrad Core, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Visiting Associate Professor William Griffin, Ph.D.
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 15-Aug 8, T W F M, 8:30-11:15 a.m., Merkert 130, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Associate Professor William Griffin, Ph.D.
CH 11201 General Chemistry Lab II
CH 11201 Syllabus
Laboratory associated with General Chemistry II.
July 15-Aug 6, T W M, 11:45-2:45 p.m., Merkert 116, Undergrad Core, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Visiting Associate Professor William Griffin, Ph.D.
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 23-July 15, M T TH F, 9-11:30 a.m., Merkert 127, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Lecturer Anant Iyer, Ph.D.
CH 23301 Organic Chemistry Lab I
Laboratory associated with Organic Chemistry I. Labs are on semimacro scale providing sound experimental techniques through the synthesis of selected compounds.
June 23-July 15, M T TH, 12-4 p.m., Merkert 021, Undergrad, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Visiting Lecturer Anant Iyer, Ph.D.
CH 23201 Organic Chemistry II
CH23201 Syllabus
Topics continue including the chemistry of biologically important compounds as carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
July 17-Aug 8, TH F M T, 9-11:30 a.m., Merkert 127, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Pushkar Kaul, Ph.D.
CH 23401 Organic Chemistry Lab II
Laboratory associated with Organic Chemistry II.
July 17-Aug 7, TH M T, 12-4 p.m., Merkert 021, Undergrad, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
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. A counseling appointment may be arranged with Sarah Piepgrass by telephoning (617) 552-3800.
Communications
CO 03001 Public Speaking
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 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 220, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Robert Rosenthal, Ph.D.
CO 10401 Interpersonal Communication
CO10401 Syllabus
Managerial action occurs in one-to-one and small group situations. This course increases students’ understanding of factors important to managers in task-oriented settings. Topics include interpersonal relationships, uses and misuses of language, group process, nonverbal communication and helping/counseling relationships.
May 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 231, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Dorman Picklesimer, Ph.D.
CO 24001 Public Relations
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 010, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Donald Fishman, Ph.D.
CO 29001 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 presidential selection.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.
CO 29101 Persuasion
CO29101 Syllabus
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 media; persuasion influences decision making. Explores the components, process and impact on society and examines the reasoning behind advertising, propaganda, political campaigns and social movements.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 423, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Rita Rosenthal, A.M.
CO 32001 Family Communication
CO 32001 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 30-July 17, online, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m. Required attendance June 30, July 8, July 15, Lyons 202, (3), $1770
Professor Marilyn Matelski, Ph.D.
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 are not limited to product tampering, natural disasters, workplace/school violence, terrorism, corporate crises, and other less visible cases that impact organizations.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 010, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Donald Fishman, Ph.D.
Computer Science
The Student Learning and Support Center, located in O'Neill Library, Room 250, is Boston College’s major computer laboratory on campus. The facility includes a Help Desk as well as 29 Macintoshs, 118 PCs, 8 networked printers, 4 color scanners, 3 e-mail stations, 2 music stations, 6 laptop docking stations, a disk vending machine and VAX access for use by the Boston College Community. Within the lab, users have access to a wide variety of software applications and high speed access to the internet. Valid BC ID required.
CLOSED - MT 34101 Web 2.0: New Era of Web Technology
MT34101 - Web 2.0: New Era of Web Technology - In-person attendance at first class in MANDATORY; all students must attend. It will NOT be possible to Add into this course after the first class meeting.
Prerequisite: This course takes place primarily online and requires that students have access to the Internet, a modern Web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox), and email.
A new wave of exciting websites and technologies (such as MySpace, YouTube and Second Life) bring us 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 area 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, YouTube, Second Life, Google Documents, Microsoft Live, podcasting, blogs, wikis, news feeds (XML and RSS), Digg, Twittter, mashups and more.
No auditors.
May 12-June 18, M W, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Fulton 453, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770,
Lecturer Barbara Mikolajczak,.B.S.
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 operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet and presentational applications, hardware interfaces, backup schematics, network applications and protocols, including SSH, HTTP, FTP, DNS, POP3/IMAP Mail Transfer Agents, and client/server remote connect applications, web publishing, compression utilities, collaborative document concepts, the design and structure of data files.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O’Neill 245, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $1770,
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O'Neill 245, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $1770,
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. There is a $590 charge for each additional credit. 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
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 102, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Geoffrey Sanzenbacher, Cand. Ph.D.
EC 132 Principles of Economics: Macro
EC13202 Syllabus - SS2
Analysis of national income and employment, fluctuations in income, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, growth and international aspects of macroeconomic policy.
EC 13201 May 13-June 19, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 102, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Margarita Rubio, Cand. Ph.D.
EC 13202 June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 102, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Andrei Zlate, Cand. Ph.D.
EC 151 Elementary Economic Statistics
EC15101 - SSI, Prof Kelly Hawke - 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.
EC 15101 May 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 220, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Alison Kelly Hawke, Ph.D.
EC 15102 July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Gasson 009, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Kenneth Branco, Ph.D.
EC 37201 International Finance
Macroeconomic aspects of international trade and the balance of payments are studied by using analytical models of the open economy. Particular emphasis is placed on current policy issues related to the world debt crisis, the international monetary system and exchange rates. Macroeconomic Theory is a prerequisite.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 303, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Associate Professor Hossein S. Kazemi, Ph.D.
English
Writing
EN 052 Introductory College Writing
EN05201 Syllabus
EN05202 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, July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Campion 235, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Kristine Rodriguez, A.M.
EN 05202, June 30-Aug 6, M W, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Campion 235, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Kristine Rodriguez, A.M.
EN 09601 Craft of Writing
EN09601 Syllabus
This course provides encouragement, practice and criticism while addressing the problems frequently encountered in writing. Students write short weekly papers that encourage the development of individual strategy and style. Class essays, as well as creative prose works, provide models within a supportive environment.
May 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 236, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Diane Thompson, A.M., M.F.A.
EN 45401 Developing Writing Skills
EN45401 Syllabus
An intermediate course which sharpens the skills needed for all forms of prose writing: finding and narrowing a subject, gathering specific information, addressing an audience, and editing to achieve greater clarity and force. Individual conferences supplement written papers; technology enhances class corrections, revisions and presentations.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 302, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Diane Thompson, A.M., M.F.A.
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 30-Aug 6, M W, 8:30-11:30 a.m., O’Neill 254, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Boston Globe Feature Writer, 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. The purpose is to develop the student’s ability to read literature with appreciation and to write intelligently. Readings include August Wilson, The Piano Lesson; Myla Goldberg, Wickett’s Remedy; selected fiction and poetry.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O'Neill 255, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Suzanne Barrett, Ph.D.
EN 21401 Hope and Promise: Writers of New England
EN21401 Syllabus
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 302, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 221, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor $885,
Assistant Chairman 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 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 328, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Robert Farrell, S.J.
EN 36601 American Noir: From Text to Screen
EN36601 Syllabus
The film noir image of dark, rain-drenched streets, seedy bars and pool halls, complicated murder plots, lusty femme fatales and eerie voice-overs parodied in Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid, has its origins in the hard-boiled crime novels of the 1930’s and 1940’s. This intriguing literature came from the pen of well known writers such as James M. Cain (Mildred Pierce, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Double Indemnity), Dashiell Hammett (The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man), Raymond Chandler (The Big Sleep and Farewell My Lovely), as well as Ernest Hemingway (“The Killers”). These literary and cinematic works will be analyzed through the lens of adaptation and genre studies.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 026, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor $885,
Professor John Michalczyk, Ph.D.
EN 42501 American Popular Literature
EN42501 Syllabus
Certain formulas continue to produce books that millions of Americans read for pleasure: mysteries, romances, spy thrillers, detective stories, westerns, science fiction. Are these books trash or art? How can readers determine their significance? This course raises questions about literature, culture and society, and considers whether critical methods used to read “great books” can help interpret popular literature. Works include Louis L’Amour, The Burning Hills; Thomas Harris, The Silence of the Lambs; Robert B. Parker, Early Autumn; Danielle Steel, Zoya, and others.
May 13-June 19, T TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Campion 328, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor $885,
Professor Robert Farrell, S.J.
Film
FM 35001 American Noir: From Text to Screen
FM35001 Syllabus
The film noir image of dark, rain-drenched streets, seedy bars and pool halls, complicated murder plots, lusty femme fatales and eerie voice-overs parodied in Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid, has its origins in the hard-boiled crime novels of the 1930’s and 1940’s. This intriguing literature came from the pen of well known writers such as James M. Cain (Mildred Pierce, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Double Indemnity), Dashiell Hammett (The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man), Raymond Chandler (The Big Sleep and Farewell My Lovely), as well as Ernest Hemingway (“The Killers”). These literary and cinematic works will be analyzed through the lens of adaptation and genre studies.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 026, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor $885
Professor John Michalczyk, Ph.D.
MF 02101 Basic Finance
MF02101 Syllabus
Comprehensive introduction to finance to acquire an understanding of financial markets, the time value of money, and risk. Topics treated intensively include security valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital as well as financial analysis, working capital management, and long-term financing. Financial accounting or equivalent is a prerequisite.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 218, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Francis Fallon, Th.D., M.B.A.
MF 23001 International Finance
Macroeconomic aspects of international trade and the balance of payments are studied by using analytical models of the open economy. Particular emphasis is placed on current policy issues related to the world debt crisis, the international monetary system and exchange rates. Macroeconomic Theory is a prerequisite.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 303, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor $885,
Visiting Associate Professor Hossein S. Kazemi, Ph.D.
Geology and Geophysics
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 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 221, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Peter Saccocia, Ph.D.
GE 16301 Environmental Issues and Resources
Hands-on introduction to topographic and geologic map interpretation through assessment of environmental problems such as slope failure, flooding, groundwater pollution, and land-use planning. Modeling of earthquake activity with a sliding-block earthquake-generating apparatus. Each class period is divided into a short lecture followed by hands-on activities. In-class lab exercises help to make a direct connection between geologic principles and common practices. Active learning is encouraged within a supportive environment.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 218, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Kenneth Galli, Ph.D.
History
HS 02301 Social and Cultural Europe: 1500-1789
HS02301 Syllabus
Survey of European history from the end of the Middle Ages through the French Revolution. Topics include the rise of the bourgeoisie, the development of the modern state and the emergence of new forms of conquest and domination.
May 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 216, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Associate Professor Martin Menke, Ph.D.
HS 02401 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.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 453, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
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 include early exploration, the colonization of America, the African slave trade and the Atlantic economic dependency.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Merkert 130, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Adjunct Associate Professor Karen Miller, Ph.D.
HS 04001 Modern Europe and the World Since 1789
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 13-June 19, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Assistant Professor Michael Paul, Ph.D.
HS 10401 American Presidency
HS10401 Syllabus
This course examines the single most important position of power in our political system, the men who shaped it, and the elections that placed them in that office. Although the course begins with the drafting of the Constitution, the focus is on the twentieth century. Books are: Simon, What Kind of Nation; Current, Lincoln and the First Shot; Morris, Theodore Rex; Savage, Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 423, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
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 1980’s and 1990’s.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Fulton 110, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Alex Bloom, Ph.D.
HS 18601 Two Decades of Film: The 1920’s and 1930’s
An examination of the beginning of motion picture through the birth of film culminates in the two most dynamic decades of American cinema. The larger cultural trends beginning at the turn of the twentieth century have a large impact on the Roaring Twenties which showcased Hollywood, film industry, movies, stars, and the silent films. By 1928, experiments in sound brought about the talkie “The Jazz Singer.” Through the 1930’s Great Depression, cineramic and other advances attracted new audiences. Some of America’s best movies encouraged the nation in this most trying period of our nation’s history.
July 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., O’Neill 211, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Assistant Professor Chris Hannan, Ph.D.
HS 55601 History of Boston’s Neighborhoods
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 12-June 19, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., McGuinn 121, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885, ** NOTE - $60 bus fee will be collected in addition.
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)
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 221, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor $885,
Assistant Chairman James Flagg, Ph.D.
French
RL 109-110 Intermediate French
The two-semester 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. Daily participation is essential.
RL 10901, June 30-July 17, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 216, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885, Lecturer Andrea Javel, A.M.
RL 11001, July 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 216, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Andrea Javel, A.M.
Spanish
RL 015-016 Beginning Spanish
Two-semester 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 30-July 17, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 310, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885, Adjunct Assistant Professor Christopher Wood, Ph.D.
RL 01601, July 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 310, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885, Adjunct Assistant Professor Christopher Wood, Ph.D.
RL 115-116 Intermediate Spanish
The two-semester 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 30-July 17, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 227, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Instructor Christopher Lafond, A.M.
RL 11601, July 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 227, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Instructor Christopher Lafond, A.M.
Marketing
MK 02101 Basic Marketing
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 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 423, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Nicholas Nugent, Ph.D.
CO 29101 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 components, process and impact on society and examines the reasoning behind advertising, propaganda, political campaigns and social movements.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 423, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditors, $885,
Lecturer Rita Rosenthal, A.M.
Mathematics
MT 004 Finite Probability
Survey of applied finite probability, including finite sets and partitions, enumeration, sample spaces, expectation and random variables. Includes brief introduction to statistics.
MT 00401 July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Carney 202, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Ned Rosen, Ph.D.
MT 00402 June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 202, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Rennie Mirollo, Ph.D.
MT10001 Calculus I
MT10001 - Prof. Keane's webpage
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 30-July 17, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Carney 205, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor William Keane, Ph.D.
MT 10101 Calculus II
MT10101 - Prof. Keane's webpage
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 21-Aug 7, M T W TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Carney 205, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor William Keane, Ph.D.
MT 353 Statistics
MT 35302 Syllabus - Prof. Chambers
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.
CLOSED MT 35301 May 12-June 19, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Fulton 115, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Lecturer Mary Hogan, M.Ed., M.S.
MT 35302 June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 235, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Daniel Chambers, 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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 230, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Dean Richard Keeley, A.M.
PL 08801 Personal and Social Responsibility
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 12-June 19, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Fulton 415, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Dean Richard Keeley, A.M.
PL 22001 Miracles, Angels, Ghosts and Demons
Using philosophical reasoning, theological faith, and popular experience, course explores the questions: Do miracles still happen? Are angels myths or realities? How would you know one if you met one? Can you become demon possessed? Was the Exorcist fact or fiction? Why are we fascinated with ghost stories? What difference does it make if we actually encounter the supernatural? Has the Blessed Virgin Mary spoken at Lourdes and Fatima, and still today at Medjugorge?
May 13-June 19, T TH, 6:30–9:30 p.m., Carney 303, Undergrad 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Professor Peter Kreeft, Ph.D.
PL 28501 The American Dream: A Philosophical Investigation
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? Course begins with an analysis of some key concepts in the American way of life: their roots, their developments, the tension between them and the impact of a changing world. Terms like freedom and equality, rights and obligations, liberal and conservative, security and fear, individual and community are examined and used as a basis to assess and understand.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15–9:15 p.m., Carney 303, Undergrad 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Professor David McMenamin, 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 16-July 10, M T TH, 6-7:30, 8:30-10 p.m., Higgins 310, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Rein Uritam, Ph.D.
CLOSED PH 20301 Introductory Physics Lab I
Laboratory associated with Introduction to Physics I. Experiments on topics in mechanics and heat.
June 16-July 10, M T TH, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Higgins 250, Undergrad Core, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Associate Professor Rein Uritam, 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 14-Aug 7, M T TH, 6-7:30, 8:30-10 p.m., Higgins 310, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Rein Uritam, Ph.D.
CLOSED 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 14-Aug 7, M T TH, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Higgins 250, Undergrad Core, 1 credit, $755, auditor, $755,
Associate Professor Rein Uritam, Ph.D.
Political Science
PO 31701 American Presidency
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.
May 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.
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. Considers the media’s role in the coverage of war, the Supreme Court hearings and the presidential elections.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Visiting Professor Marie Natoli, Ph.D.
Psychology
PS 11101 Introductory Psychology
PS11101 Syllabus
An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior considering such topics as child development, learning, intelligence and memory, personality, social psychology, abnormal behavior and mental health.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Campion 009, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Campion 009, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 009, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885
Associate Professor Michael Moore, Ph.D.
PS 28101 Sports Psychology: Issues and Influences
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 13-June 19, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 216, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Michael Moore, Ph.D.
PS 34601 Interaction and Organizational Communication
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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 220, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
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
Analyzes youth as a significant and influential sub group within American society. Looks at the changing social system of meaning and belonging in which young people participate: familial, peer, religious, class and ethnicity, and mass culture (movies, music, TV, Internet) the impact of technology as well as other recent developments.
June 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 230, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Seymour Leventman, Ph.D.
SC 04901 Contemporary Social Problems
A look at contemporary American social problems including poverty, violent crime, substance and domestic abuse, mental illness, fear and terror, 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.
July 1-Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 300, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor Seymour Leventman, Ph.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.
July 1–Aug 7, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Carney 302, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
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 30-Aug 6, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Devlin 221, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Adjunct Associate Professor Francis Kilcoyne, Ph.D.
TH 01701 Introduction to Christian Theology: Living Commitments
TH01701 Syllabus
Considers the essentials of commitment and a committed relationship. Looking at different kinds of relationships, from the religious relationship with God to an intimate and sexual relationship with a partner, course considers the characteristics of intimacy, good communication, a living covenant (God and Israel, Jesus and the Church, a Man and a Woman), and a good marriage.
May 12-June 18, M W, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Campion 235, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Professor Stephen Pope, Ph.D.
TH 07401 Christian Social Ethics
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 12-June 19, M TH, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Fulton 415, Undergrad, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Dean Richard Keeley, A.M.
TH 16101 Religious Quest: The Experience
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 13-June 19, T TH, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Fulton 425, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Associate Professor James Weiss, Ph.D.
TH 41701 Miracles, Angels, Ghosts and Demons
Using philosophical reasoning, theological faith, and popular experience, course explores the questions: Do miracles still happen? Are angels myths or realities? How would you know one if you met one? Can you become demon possessed? Was the Exorcist fact or fiction? Why are we fascinated with ghost stories? What difference does it make if we actually encounter the supernatural? Has the Blessed Virgin Mary spoken at Lourdes and Fatima, and still today at Medjugorge?
May 13–June 19, T TH, 6:30–9:30, Carney 303, Undergrad Core, 3 credits, $1770, auditor, $885,
Professor Peter Kreeft, Ph.D.