CATALOGUE
2009-2010
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BOSTON • MASSACHUSETTS • USA • (617) 989-4590
www.wit.edu
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Wentworth Institute of Technology reserves the right in its sole judgment to make
changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, academic schedule, or fees whenever
it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the
scheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, cancelling of
scheduled classes, and other academic activities and requiring or affording alternatives
for scheduled classes. The Institute Catalogue and The Arioch Center Bulletin contain current
information regarding the calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. The policy of Wentworth Institute of Technology is to
give advance notice of change, whenever possible, to permit adjustment. However,
Wentworth Institute of Technology reserves the right to make changes from this
published information when it is deemed advisable.
Academic Calendar 1
2009-2010
FALL SEMESTER
2009
24 - Monday
29 - August
31 - August
Faculty Arrive on Campus
Saturday Classes Begin
Day and Evening Classes Begin
August
September
4 - Friday
7 - Monday
8 - Tuesday
October
12 - Monday
20 - Tuesday
November
11 - Wednesday
17 - Tuesday
26 - 28, Thursday-Saturday
December
5 - Saturday
7 - 12, Monday-Saturday
15 - Tuesday
SPRING SEMESTER January
11 - Monday
16 - Saturday
18 - Monday
19 - Tuesday
22 - Friday
26 - Tuesday
Last Day of Drop/Add for Day Students
Labor Day Holiday - No Classes
Last Day of Drop/Add for The Arioch Center
Columbus Day Holiday - No Classes
Mid-Term Grades Due
Veterans Day Holiday - No Classes
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes
Last Day of Classes
Final Exam Period
Final Grades Due
2010
Faculty Arrive on Campus
Saturday Classes Begin
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - Holiday
Day and Evening Classes Begin
Last Day of Drop/Add Day Students
Lay Day of Drop/Add The Arioch Center
3
February
15 - Monday
March
2 - Tuesday
6 - 12, Saturday-Friday
April
13 - Tuesday
19 - Monday
30 - Friday
May
1 - 7, Saturday-Friday
11 - Tuesday
15 - Friday
16 - Sunday SUMMER SEMESTER
May
15 - Saturday 17 - Monday 21 - Tuesday 24 - Monday
31 - Monday June
22 - Tuesday
July
3 - 9, Saturday - Friday
19 - Monday
August
6 - Friday
7 - 13, Saturday-Friday
Washington’s Birthday Holiday - No Classes
Mid-Term Grades Due
Spring Break
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Patriot’s Day Holiday - No Classes
Last Day of Classes
Final Exam Period
Final Grades Due
Spring Semester Ends for Faculty
Spring Commencement
2010
Saturday Classes Begin
Day and Evening Classes Begin
Last Day of Drop/Add Day Students
Last Day of Drop/Add The Arioch Center
Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes
Mid-Term Grades Due
Summer Break
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
Last Day of Classes
Final Exam Period
4
16 - Monday
22 - Sunday Final Grades Due
Summer Commencement
1
This calendar is subject to change. Refer to the online version of the Academic
Calendar at www.wit.edu for updated calendar information.
Table of Contents
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SECTION A: WENTWORTH
The Institute: An Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mission and Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Values Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Wentworth Model: Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Programs of Instruction: Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Wentworth Model: ACPE Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programs of Instruction: ACPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Academic Advising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Academic Services and Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Institute Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sexual Harassment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Confidentiality-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SECTION B: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Department of Applied Mathematics and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
AMS Vision and Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Academic Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Engineering Technology (Interdisciplinary). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Department of Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Degree Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Program Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Bachelor of Science in Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Master of Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cooperative Work Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Study Abroad Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Program Concentrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Special Grade Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Department of Civil, Construction and Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Academic Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Mission Statement and Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Civil Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Program Mission Statement and Learning Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Construction Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Special Requirements for Graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Department of Computer Science and Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Academic Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Computer Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Computer Network and Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Department of Design & Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Academic Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Department Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Design Studio Grade Requirement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Industrial Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Facilities Planning & Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Department of Electronics and Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Academic Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Computer Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Program Mission Statement and Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Electronic Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Program Mission Statement and Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Mechanical Engineering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Program Mission Statement and Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Electromechanical Engineering Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Biomedical Systems Engineering Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Career Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Program Committee Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Engineering Mission and Goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electromechanical Engineering
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Program Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Guidelines for Transfer Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Other Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Transfer Credit Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Specific Requirements for Graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Academic Day Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Department of Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Baccalaureate International English Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Other Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Management (Baccalaureate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Program Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Professional Certificate in Technical Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Arioch Center for Professional Education (ACPE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Academic Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Listing of Academic Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Academic Advisors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Application Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Transfer Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Professional, Military and Industrial Work Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Non-Matriculating Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Registration Policies 2008-2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Tuition for ACPE students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Deferment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Workforce Training and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Architectural Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Building Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Construction Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Project Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Professional Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Professional Land Surveying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
SECTION C: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Abbreviations and Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
SECTION D: POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGISTRATION
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
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Continuing Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
New Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Cross-Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Colleges of the Fenway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Day or Colleges of the Fenway in ACPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Drop/Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Schedule Overloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Time Conflicts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Withdrawal from a Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Withdrawal from Wentworth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Voluntary Withdrawal - Day Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Voluntary Withdrawal - Arioch Center for Professional Education . . . . . . 242
Medical Withdrawals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Mandated Medical Leave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Other Withdrawals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Withdrawal Refund Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Waiting Period for a Delayed Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Final Examinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Cooperative Work Semester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
The Co-op Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Veterans’ Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Academic Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Student Status (Day Programs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Student Status (ACPE Programs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Academic Honesty and Conduct Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Wentworth Creed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Grade Point Average (GPA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Grading System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Incomplete Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Disputing Grades/Change of Grade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Special Grading Policies Design Studios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Retention of Graded Student Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Academic Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Academic Progress - Satisfactory (Day Programs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Academic Progress - Satisfactory (ACPE Programs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Academic Probation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Academic Dismissal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Change of Major or Readmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Readmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Readmitting Academically Dismissed Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Taking a Course at Another Institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
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Substitute Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Internal Transfer Credit Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Non-Matriculated Students Transferring to a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Completion of Second Degree Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Diploma Name Form Deadline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Degree Audit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
General Requirements for Graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Special Requirements for Graduation -Bachelor of Architecture
(BARC) and Electromechanical Engineering (BELM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Time Allowed for Completing Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Graduation Walk-On Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Address Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Name Changes or Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Transcripts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Identification Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Student Grievance Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Academic Appeals Committee Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Student Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Services for Students with Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Student Right to Information (FERPA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Student Right to Know and Graduation Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Students Representing Wentworth during Scheduled Class Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Student Absence Due to Religious Beliefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Storm Cancellation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
SECTION E: OTHER PROGRAMS OF INTEREST
Offices and Programs of Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Athletics and Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Center for Community Learning and Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Endowed and Term Professorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Area Institutional Cooperation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Articulation Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Colleges of the Fenway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Fenway Library Consortium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Fenway Libraries Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Museum of Fine Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Study Abroad Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
ROTC - Air Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
ROTC - Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
ROTC - Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
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Student Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Dean of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Counseling Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Career Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Career Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Cooperative Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Housing and Residential Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Office of Student Leadership Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Health Services and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Health Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
SECTION F: ADMISSIONS, EXPENSES, FINANCIAL AID
Admissions (Day, Evening and Weekend). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Admission to Wentworth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Day Program Application Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
ACPE Program Application Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Advanced Standing by CLEP
or Advanced Placement (AP) Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
CLEP (Humanities/Social Sciences) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
AP Testing Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
International Baccalaureate Examination (IBE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Advanced Standing Credit and Course Waivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
General Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Transfer Credit (Day). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Transfer Credit (ACPE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Professional, Military or Industrial Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
English Placement (Day Programs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
English Placement (ACPE ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Math Placement (Day Programs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Math Placement (ACPE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Summer School Preparatory Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Personal Interviews and Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
International Students - Day Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
International Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Graduate Program Admissions Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Financial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Withdrawal from Wentworth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Tuition Adjustment Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Technology Fee Adjustment Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Room and Board Adjustment Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Housing Agreement Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
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Federal Funds Refund Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Chart of 2008/09 Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Relating to Financial Aid Decisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Institutional Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
SECTION G: TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY
The Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Institute Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Faculty Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
MAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
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WENTWORTH
The Institute
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a nationally-recognized, private, coeducational
institution of higher education that offers master’s, baccalaureate degrees, associate
degrees, and certificate programs, to over 3,000 students each year in the disciplines of
computer science, architecture, design, engineering, management, and engineering technology. The Institute was founded in 1904 through a bequest from Arioch Wentworth,
a Boston merchant, and first opened its doors in 1911. Wentworth has graduated over
50,000 students, who have assumed leadership roles in the professions, industry, education, and government. Wentworth co-op students and graduates are sought after for
their demonstrated abilities to quickly become productive members in the workplace,
for their technical problem-solving skills, and for their educational preparation to adapt
to changing technologies.
Wentworth’s programs are developed and regularly updated through input and advice
from practicing professionals who serve as members of the Industrial Professional
Advisory Committees (IPAC). Through the IPAC, positive corporate/academic communication is maintained, which assists faculty with the development of state-of-the-art
technological education that is responsive to the needs and latest trends in industry.
Wentworth offers baccalaureate programs in a variety of technological and designrelated fields in a cooperative education format during the day and in a part-time format through The Arioch Center @ Wentworth. The Arioch Center offers courses and
programs during the evening and on the weekends for working adults who want to
complete their degrees or supplement their skills. The Institute’s practical orientation
has made these programs particularly attractive to continuing education students who
want to develop the updated skills necessary to advance professionally.
The campus is on a thirty-five acre site on Huntington Avenue in the Fenway area of Boston,
near the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, and other Colleges of the Fenway.
Mission and Values
MISSION STATEMENT
Wentworth takes pride in educating students in technical disciplines through a nationally recognized model of hands-on, real world problem-solving combined with classroom instruction and cooperative work experience. Within a student-focused learning
environment, Wentworth provides opportunities for intellectual and personal growth,
both in and out of the classroom, resulting in the development of the whole student as
a skilled professional and engaged citizen.
VALUES STATEMENT
The virtues set forth in the Creed: Honesty, Energy, Economy, and System, continue to
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guide the Wentworth community today. Since its founding in 1904, significant changes
and advancements have been made both within the Institute and in regional, national,
and global communities. In keeping with the tradition of the Creed and supporting the
message of the mission, the following core values both describe Wentworth’s purpose
and inspire its action:
1. As an institution of higher learning, Wentworth appreciates that education will always serve as this Institute’s primary value, emphasizing the need
to make each interaction between faculty, staff, and students both intentional and purposeful.
2. In the spirit of continuous development, the Institute regularly assesses
programs and resources to ensure learning objectives are realized.
3. To allow students to maintain their competitive edge in the industry,
Wentworth provides cutting-edge technology to support its academic
programs.
4. Through instruction, mentoring, and role-modeling, Wentworth students
develop strong personal and professional ethics, necessary to live a life
of integrity.
5. Understanding the importance of diversity, Wentworth provides programs
and resources that support, educate, and celebrate the uniqueness of its
community members.
6. Recognizing that each student brings to the Institute unique experiences
and needs, Wentworth ensures that its students have the resources necessary to succeed in and out of the classroom.
7. Wentworth takes advantage of its location in Boston by seeking out
cultural and professional opportunities which further develop the whole
student.
8. In line with providing a hands-on learning environment, Wentworth seeks
out opportunities to use its campus as a laboratory, resulting in a better understanding of and deeper sense of commitment to the Institute.
9. Recognizing that lifelong learning is vital to maintaining skills necessary
to be successful in industry, Wentworth offers its alumni opportunities to
continue enhancing their education.
10. Wentworth strives to provide professional development opportunities to
its faculty and staff in order to strengthen their ability to educate and support
their students.
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Accreditation
Wentworth Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized
organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate
institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
Accreditation of an institution by the NEASC indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for
assessment of institutional quality, periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources
to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially
doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable
future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the NEASC is not partial but applies to the institution as a
whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides
reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend
the institution.
Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation by the NEASC should be
directed to the administrative staff of the school or college. Individuals may also contact
the Association directly:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Road, Suite 201
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-1433
781-271-0022
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Construction Management (Day) is
accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Electromechanical Engineering (Day) is accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (EAC of ABET):
Individuals may also contact the Commission directly:
Engineering Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, Maryland 21202-4012
410-347-7700
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The Bachelor of Science professional degree program in Interior Design (Day) is
accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Industrial Design (Day) is accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
The Bachelor of Science degree programs in Construction Management (Day and
The Arioch Center), Facilities Planning & Management (Day), Management (Day)
and Project Management (The Arioch Center) have received accreditation from the
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Facilities Planning & Management is an
International Facility Management Association (IFMA) recognized program.
Wentworth is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
for the Master of Architecture program (Day), and currently holds a full 6-year term of
accreditation for its first professional degree program. The Master of Architecture is a
professional degree program at Wentworth.
In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an
accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency
authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture,
recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of
Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted a
6-year, 3-year, or 2-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of its
conformance with established educational standards.
Master’s degree programs may consist of a pre-professional undergraduate
degree and a professional graduate degree, that, when earned sequentially,
constitute an accredited professional education. However, the preprofessional
degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.
NAAB Conditions for Accreditation, 2004.
The following Bachelor of Science degree programs are accredited by the Technology
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (TAC of ABET):
Electronic Engineering Technology (Day)
Civil Engineering Technology (Day)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Day)
Computer Engineering Technology (Day)
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Individuals may also contact the Commission directly:
Technology Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, Maryland 21202-4012
410-347-7700
Wentworth is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education,
the American Council on Education, the Association of Collegiate Schools of
Architecture and the National Commission for Cooperative Education.
The Wentworth Model:
Undergraduate Day Programs
Wentworth’s curricular model has been structured to:
• allow students to directly enter a baccalaureate degree program from high
school and
• allow transfer from another institution of higher learning with the possibility
of receiving advanced standing credit
At the end of their sophomore year, day baccalaureate students have the opportunity
to participate in Wentworth’s optional pre-cooperative work semester prior to entering their junior year. The Cooperative Education model, which alternates academic
semesters with two co-op work semesters beginning in the junior year is a Wentworth
tradition, and a graduation requirement.
Matriculated students who choose to leave the Institute prior to completing their
baccalaureate degree program may be eligible, at the completion of two years of
full-time study, for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Technology subject to
published graduation requirements.
In order to fulfill its Mission, Wentworth has established the following Student Learning
Outcomes expected of every graduate. These Learning Outcomes are reinforced in the
classroom, laboratory and studio, and in cooperative education experiences and cocurricular opportunities. To this end we expect that all graduates of Wentworth be able to:
1) demonstrate a competent level of information literacy
2) communicate effectively in multiple formats
3) demonstrate competent problem solving skills
4) understand the traits of good leadership
5) work effectively in teams
6) understand ethical behavior
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7) understand the sustainable use of human, physical, and economic resources
8) understand and appreciate historical and contemporary societal and
global issues
To insure that the student learning outcomes are being achieved the Institute has
developed a curricular structure which incorporates a core of general studies. In
accordance with Wentworth’s academic mission baccalaureate students in
day programs are required to take, at minimum, one course in basic mathematics, one laboratory science, three communication courses (English I, English
II, and advanced writing), five courses in the areas of humanities and social
sciences, an introduction to major/profession seminar, and a capstone requirement. The
capstone requirement; Independent Study, Directed Studies, Design, Project Course,
for graduating seniors and fifth-year students provides an opportunity to demonstrate
competency in innovative problem-solving situations and proficiency in analytical
writing and presentation skills. Team and/or interdisciplinary projects, with clearly
defined individual responsibilities, are encouraged.
Within this framework the day baccalaureate curricular structure mandates that courses
will not exceed five per semester and will be at least fourteen (14) credits, but no more
than nineteen (19) credits per semester. A minimum of 40 percent of a program’s technical contact hours must be associated with a combination of laboratory, independent
study, and project (studio) work over the entire baccalaureate experience. Academic
Credit will be based on the current academic semesters (14 weeks of classes and one
week of exams) with one (1) hour of lecture or recitation equal to one (1) credit and two
(2) hours of laboratory or studio work equal to one (1) credit. An equivalent classtime
experience is scheduled for the summer semester.
2009-2010 Programs of Instruction (Day)
Academic Programs Degree Title Abbreviation
Architecture Architecture Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Computer Network
and Information Systems
Computer Science Construction Management
Electromechanical Engineering Electronic Engineering Technology Engineering Technology Facilities Planning & Management Industrial Design Interior Design Management B.S. M.Arch. B.S. B.S. BSA
MARC
BCET
BCOT
B.S.
B.S. B.S.
B.S.
B.S. B.S. B.S. B.S. B.S. B.S. BCNS
BCOS
BCMT
BELM
BEET
BEN
BFPM
BIND
BINT
BSM
1
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Mechanical Engineering Technology Technical Communications B.S.
P. Cert. BMET
PCC
Students will be admitted into Architecture (B.S. in Arch.) program - BSA.
Key:
M. Arch. = Master of Architecture
B.S. = Bachelor of Science
P. Cert. = Professional Certificate
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The Wentworth Model: The Arioch
Center @ Wentworth Programs
The curriculum model for The Arioch Center @ Wentworth has been structured to:
• provide access directly into either a bachelor or associate degree program
based on the student’s previous academic preparation and educational and
career needs
• provide access to preparatory courses prior to beginning an associate or
baccalaureate degree program
• provide learning opportunities in the evening and on Saturday for those adult
learners who are currently working and seeking career advancement, planning
to change careers, interested in beginning a technological career, or considering
graduate studies at a later time
• provide the prerequisite learning, knowledge, and technical problem-solving
skills necessary to be competitive in a technological and business environment
and for continuous learning throughout their careers
In accordance with Wentworth’s curricular structure, all students are expected to satisfy specific Learning and Competency outcomes. These outcomes are designed to
be an integral part of the student’s overall program of studies. The learning outcomes
include:
1) demonstrate a competent level of information literacy
2) communicate effectively in multiple formats
3) demonstrate competent problem solving skills
4) understand the traits of good leadership
5) work effectively in teams
6) understand ethical behavior
7) understand the sustainable use of human, physical and economic resources
8) understand and appreciate historical and contemporary societal and global issues
As part of the learning process students are expected to sequentially develop these
skills along a continuum which emphasizes awareness, understanding, and competency.
To ensure that learning outcomes are being achieved the Institute has developed a curric20
ular structure which incorporates a core of general studies. In accordance with these
general study guidelines students are required to take, at minimum for an associate degree: two mathematics courses, one laboratory science, one computer literacy
course, two communication courses, one humanities or social science elective, and ten
prescribed courses related to their discipline. To receive a baccalaureate degree, in
addition to completing the associate degree requirements, students must complete the
following required courses at the baccalaureate level: one mathematics course, one
course in professional communication, three courses in the area of humanities and
social sciences, one general elective course, one course in engineering economy, one
course in professional practice, nine prescribed courses related to their discipline, and a
capstone course. This capstone requirement for graduating seniors provides an
opportunity to demonstrate competency in problem-solving situations, proficiency in
analytical writing, and presentation skills. Team and/or interdisciplinary projects, with
clearly defined individual responsibilities, are encouraged.
Within this framework of general studies the curricular structure has been designed
to permit students to take two courses per semester to enable them to complete their
graduation requirements in a timely way. Academic credit will be based on the current
academic semesters (14 weeks of classes and one week of exams) with one (1) contact
hour equal to one (1) credit. An equivalent classtime experience is scheduled for the
summer semester.
2009-2010 Programs of Instruction
(The Arioch Center)
Academic Programs Architectural Technology Building Construction Management
Building Construction Management Professional Land Surveying Project Management Key:
Degree Title A.A.S. A.A.S
B.S.
P. Cert. B.S. Abbreviation
AAT
ABCM BBCM
PLS
BPM
A.A.S. = Associate in Applied Science B.S. = Bachelor of Science
P. Cert. = Professional Certificate
Academic Advising
A prime objective of the faculty, staff, and administration is to assist our students in
taking full advantage of the learning environment and resources available at Wentworth
so that they may succeed in achieving their educational and career goals.
To help the new day student, the Institute has developed Wentworth Opening Week
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(WOW). At this multi-day orientation, faculty, staff, and students give counsel
regarding a student’s selected program of study, review strategies for taking full
advantage of Wentworth’s learning environment and support services, and outline
major academic policies and procedures affecting graduation requirements.
All students are assigned a faculty advisor from their discipline. Faculty advisors
maintain posted hours during the week while classes are in session to counsel students
on curricular matters, monitor academic progress of assigned students, review
academic policies and procedures when necessary, review students’ course selections
prior to registration, and answer questions regarding their career and educational
objectives. Students are required to meet with their faculty advisors at least once each
semester to discuss the registration of future courses, review academic progress, and
other matters that students would like to discuss. First-year students will not be able to
register for Spring 2010 or Fall 2010 courses without meeting their advisor. Students are
required to fulfill the Student Responsibilities for Academic Advising as listed below.
Students must:
• Know the name of their academic advisors (and Program Coordinator, if
applicable) as well as his/her office location, telephone extension, e-mail address,
and office hours. The academic advisor’s name is accessible on the “Find Your
Advisor” section of the Academic Advising website on LConnect.
• Know the office location and telephone number of the department in which they
are enrolled.
• Keep their personal information (local address, telephone number, and e-mail
address) updated with the Institute.
• Become familiar with the Catalog, Student Handbook, and curriculum
requirements for their designated majors. Know how prerequisites and
co-requisites will affect course sequencing and scheduling. (These resources are
available in print and online.)
• Be aware of all significant dates (registration, Drop/Add, etc.) throughout the
academic year.
• Inform their advisors of any extenuating circumstances affecting their
academic progress.
• Contact the appropriate Professor and/or Advisor upon receipt of a grade below
C at midterm or after final grades are posted. Contact his/her Advisor if put on
probation.
• Initiate contact (meeting, phone call, e-mail) with their advisors when facing
academic difficulties; and know that their advisors are also a resource for referrals
regarding personal issues.
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• Follow-up on the suggestions arising from meetings with their advisors, and
inform their advisors of progress in carrying out any suggested courses of action.
• Learn and use the features of the Leopard Connection (LConnect) to
facilitate communication between the student, the advisor, and the Institute.
It is ultimately each student’s responsibility to fulfill his/her degree requirements.
Students are encouraged to discuss academic problems with their instructors and
advisors as early as possible. There is no reason for any student not to receive assistance
to resolve problems or not to academically succeed at Wentworth. Families of new
students are also encouraged to recommend that students seek help as soon as
possible from a student’s instructor or faculty advisor. The Center for Teaching and
Learning (refer to page 24) is also available for assistance.
Faculty advisors meet with their advisees prior to each registration to review current
academic status and help to select courses the student should take to complete their
academic programs. They are also available to assist students with academic difficulties,
and to explain the various academic policies and procedures at the Institute.
Academic Services and Facilities
DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Help Desk, Beatty Hall, Room 320, 617-989-4500
The Division of Technology Services (DTS) maintains Wentworth’s campus-based
computing and learning technology resources and enterprise applications and systems.
These resources include a variety of labs which are open to the entire Wentworth
community. All students are encouraged to make use of these facilities regardless of
their major or course of study in accordance with the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
located in the Student Handbook. Detailed information on the AUP, computing and
learning technology resources, can also be found at the DTS Help Desk website www.wit.edu/dts.
The Wentworth Campus Network is based on a high-speed Gigabit-Ethernet optical
fiber backbone which means that all the buildings on campus are connected via optical fiber operating at Gigabit speed. All physical connection ports support 10 and 100
Megabit per second (Mbps), and Gigabit Mbps fully-switched Ethernet. Direct access
to the Campus Network is available throughout the entire campus, including administrative offices, academic departments, student residences, classrooms, and labs. Most of
the campus is accessible via wireless connectivity with additional coverage areas
being added and updated on a regular basis. Members of the Wentworth
community stay in touch through Leopard Connection (LConnect), a full-service
online portal application. LConnect is both a gateway to additional information and
campus resources and is also a destination site where users can maintain and organize
information, news, e-mail, announcements, event updates, participation in virtual
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groups, and many other functions.
The Beatty Hall Open Lab, located on the third floor, offers both Macintosh and PC
computers for students’ use. The Open Lab is complete with printers, plotters, and supplies necessary to create high quality class assignments and projects. This lab is open
and staffed every day (except for holidays). The hours of operation are posted outside
the lab and at www.wit.edu/dts. To contact DTS or the Beatty Hall Lab, please call the
Help Desk, extension 4500 (on campus) or 617-989-4500, Monday through Thursday,
from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or send an
e-mail to helpdesk@wit.edu.
Wentworth’s laptop program provides all students and faculty members with
laptop computers installed with high-end software customized to meet both the
academic requirements and industry demands for their specific major. Architecture
and Design & Facilities students are provided with Mac Book Pro laptops. Students
in other academic programs (Applied Math and Science; Civil, Construction, and
Environment; Computer Science and Systems; Electronics and Mechanical; and
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management) are provided with Lenovo laptops.
To ensure that the students have the most updated computers and software, the
laptops are refreshed in their junior year. Seniors keep their laptop upon graduation.
THE DAVIS CENTER FOR ADVANCED GRAPHICS
& INTERACTIVE LEARNING
Monique Fuchs, AVP Academic Technology
Annex Central, Room 207, 617-989-4276
A faculty development and instructional design laboratory is housed in the Davis
Center. The Center features computer workstations and connectivity for faculty
laptops fully integrated into the campus-wide network. In addition, the laboratory
features state-of-the-art capabilities including electronic imaging, digital video
editing and production, DVD authoring, and sound editing capabilities. With
supplementary equipment such as color scanners, VCRs, DVD recorders and players,
and high quality color printers and plotters, the Davis Center is a true multimedialearning environment. Available for every kind of use from computer graphics and
multimedia presentations to traditional word processing and business applications,
the Center provides faculty and staff with a well-equipped computer facility.
The Center is also the home of the DTS Training & Development unit, which provides
training and consultations in the integration of learning technologies, course management tools and new media into course curricula and academic programs. For workshop
schedules, please see www.wit.edu/td/schedule.
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Karen Britton, Director
Beatty Hall, Room 402, 617-989-4472
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The mission of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is to assist all
Wentworth students in the areas of math, science, technical courses
specific to majors, and writing. The CTL is a supportive and safe learning environment for students looking to improve or maintain their academic standing. In this
student-based learning environment, students can receive individual help with their
studies, meet and work in study groups, or go online to find resources to assist them
in meeting their goals for academic success. The CTL provides academic assistance
free of charge to any Wentworth student. The Center is staffed with Peer Tutors, who
assist students with mathematics, science, and major subjects, faculty from various
departments who assist with mathematics and technical courses, and Writing Tutors
who assist students with questions about writing papers, conducting research, preparing outlines, or brainstorming ideas. Although it is recommended that students make
tutoring appointments via the CTL web site on the Academic Resources tab of
LConnect, walk-ins are accommodated if possible. In addition to tutorials, the CTL
offers various workshops, including ESL Conversation, Graduate School, and Reading
Assistance.
A second mission of the Center is to provide resources and support to faculty for teaching and professional development, consisting of workshops, lectures, events and providing references related to teaching and scholarship. The Center works with the Office of
the VPAA and Provost and various faculty committees to achieve these goals.
The CTL, located in Beatty 402, is normally open Monday through Friday, with day and
evening hours that vary each semester. Specific hours and a complete list of services
can be accessed through the CTL website at www.wit.edu/academic/resource or by
checking the schedule posted outside the CTL. For additional information, contact the
Director at 617-989-4472.
ALUMNI LIBRARY
Walter T. Punch, Director
Beatty Hall - 2nd Floor, 617-989-4040
The Wentworth Alumni Library provides a professionally selected collection of materials to meet the informational and educational needs of the Wentworth community,
with an emphasis on engineering, technology, architecture, design, computer science,
and management. Information is offered via books, periodicals, digital collections,
e-books, and audiovisual media.
The Library’s holdings include:
• 74,000 volumes
• 23,000 e-journals from more than 70 Web-based databases
• 45,000 e-books
• 2,200 audiovisual materials (chiefly DVDs)
• more than 400 current print periodical subscriptions
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All electronic resources (the majority of which are full-text) are available around the
clock on-and off-campus through the Alumni Library website at www.wit.edu/library.
The Library offers wireless access to its web-based research databases.
The Library offers introductory information literacy programs that are conducted
through various classes. In addition, more advanced sessions are available for specific
projects, assignments, and themes. Research classes are structured around the needs
and wants of the participants. Also, open sessions are offered to all members of the
Wentworth community for both general and specific research assistance.
The Alumni Library is located on the 2nd and Mezzanine floors of Beatty Hall. Normal
hours are 7:45 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fridays,
7:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturdays, and 1:00-9:00 p.m. Sundays and most holidays. Each
semester the library hours are extended for the week prior to, and during finals week.
The Alumni Library is a member of the Fenway Library Consortium. Through this membership, the Wentworth community has access to well over three million volumes and other
electronic and digital resources. Presentation of a valid Wentworth ID is all that is needed
to use or borrow books at Emerson, Emmanuel, Hebrew, Simmons, and Wheelock, Lesley
University, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences, Museum of Fine Arts, New England Conservatory of Music, Roxbury
Community College, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Suffolk University, University of
Massachusetts at Boston, and Brookline Public Library.
The collections in the above-underlined libraries, members of Fenway Libraries Online,
are available through the online catalog that may be accessed at www.wit.edu/library.
Access to Brookline Public Library and Simmons is made possible through the Internet
as is access to the full range of Massachusetts libraries and databases. The Library also
participates in the statewide virtual library catalog.
For additional information, call the Library at extension 3040 or visit the website at
www.wit.edu/library.
LABORATORY FACILITIES
Wentworth is proud of its laboratories, which are equipped with the tools, apparatus,
instrumentation, and machinery to provide students with instruction in the testing,
operation, installation, or maintenance of industrial equipment. Detailed descriptions
of some of Wentworth’s laboratories can be found on the following pages.
Annex - Central Building
Concrete Laboratory
The major pieces of equipment include the sieve shakers, sample splitters, curing tank,
drying ovens, and compression machine. Students learn the fundamentals of concrete
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mix design and testing in this lab. Tests are run on aggregates as well as on the freshly
made and hardened concrete. Students can measure the effect that different aggregate
gradations, varying amounts of water, and the use of admixtures have on a concrete mix.
Fluids and Hydraulics Laboratory
Equipment in this laboratory is used to demonstrate the basic principles of hydraulics
and fluid flow in both open channels and closed conduits. Students learn the concepts of buoyancy, velocity of flow, energy losses in bends and restrictions, sediment
transport, and pump efficiency. Each of the large benches has a reservoir and a pump to
circulate water. Individual experiments can be hooked up to these, allowing students to
have separate workstations. Of particular note are the two five-meter flumes.
Geotechnical Laboratory
The major pieces of equipment in this laboratory include a triaxial machine, two direct
shear machines, two unconfined compression machines, four consolidometers, a data
collector, and sieve shaker. Tests on field-obtained soil samples can be performed to
characterize and classify soil and to determine the strength, settlement, and drainage
characteristics of soil deposits, information which is essential to the design of shallow
and deep foundations, embankments, retaining walls, and base courses for highways.
Annex - North
Architecture Design Studios
The Department of Architecture’s design studios comprise two full floors of the Annex
North. Large loft-like spaces with natural light, and views provide dedicated work space
for each student, as well as critique rooms for group reviews.
GC/AA Lab
This lab houses an atomic absorption spectrometer with data acquisition unit and a gas
chromatograph with mass selective detector.
Survey Locker
This locker houses an impressive collection of state-of-the-art equipment for making linear and angular measurements as well as locating points with a high degree of
accuracy. Included are ten automatic levels, ten theodolites, five total stations with internal
data collectors, one electronic digital level, one laser level, and two global positioning
systems with multiple receivers. Students in the civil, construction, and environmental
programs are introduced to the theory of measurement in lecture and gain practical experience by using the instruments in lab. Surveying is done on and around the campus.
Water and Wastewater Unit Operations Laboratory
This laboratory houses a variety of typical laboratory analytical equipment and
assorted glassware. Of interest in this lab are two 200-gallon wastewater pilot test
tanks, a reverse osmosis water treatment system, three incubators for B.O.D. testing and
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incubating biological samples, a water distillation column, and six bench microscopes.
Annex - South and East
Industrial and Interior Design Studios
Starting in the second year of the programs, the Department of Design & Facilities
allocates dedicated studio space for each student. Studios provide space for classes
and individual work during evening and weekend hours. The Interior Design Studio
also includes critique and resource areas. The Industrial Design Studio is adjacent to
the wood, metal, and plastics model shop, and includes a walk-in spray booth and
photography area.
Model Shop
Shared by members of the industrial design and interior design programs, the Model
Shop houses wood and metal working machinery, as well as power and hand tools for
working with a variety of media including wood, foam, plastics, and metal. Led by
full-time technical coordinators, the shop is available to The Department of Design
& Facilities students who have passed a practical safety test. A walk-in spray booth is located
adjacent to the shop for spraying paint and other finishing materials. Students have use
of the facility during studio and on scheduled evening and weekend hours.
Construction Management Project Laboratory
The construction management lab provides students with place to apply the technical
skills of a construction project from concept to completion. Some of the skills that are
developed here include resource management, time, cost, and quality with an emphasis
on team building. During a student’s collaboration here they will complete projects
using such proficiencies as budget, scheduling, estimating, engineering fundamentals,
and analytical and communication skills.
Dobbs Hall
Computer Hardware Laboratory
This hybrid student work area for hardware and software development was designed for
the study of digital hardware, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital
signal processing technology, and very large scale integration chips. There are
24 computers in this laboratory. There are 12 computers in this laboratory which
are linked together by a general-purpose interface-bus to their own set of digital test
equipment.
Engineering Center
The Engineering Center allows the engineering students to develop their design ideas;
perform Library and Internet searches; test and evaluate hardware and software; create
an engineering prototype for demonstration; write proposals and reports; and meet with
colleagues and faculty about their designs. Located on the first floor of Dobbs Hall,
the Engineering Center houses the: Design and Simulation Laboratory; Engineering
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Prototype and Projects Laboratory; Library and Resource area for engineering
students; Materials Science Laboratory; and Engineering faculty offices.
Design and Simulation (Mathematical Modeling) Laboratory
Engineering students doing design, analysis, and simulation use this laboratory space,
containing four workstations arranged for team projects. A partial list of the software
available in the laboratory includes Microsoft Professional Office, MATLAB with most
of MATLAB’s toolboxes, AutoCAD, Working Model, Solid Works, Cosmosworks, and
a finite element software package (COMSOL), Agilent’s VEE, and LabView.
Engineering Prototype and Projects Laboratory
This laboratory provides students with an area to build and test their prototypes. Internet
access is available as well as standard electronic bench equipment (oscilloscope, digital
multimeter, function generator, and power supply). Workbenches and equipment are
available for component assembly and packaging, soldering, and mechanical assembly.
Materials Science Laboratory
The Materials Science Laboratory is equipped with all of the necessary equipment
to introduce students to the concepts and fundamentals of materials. Metallographic
samples are prepared with the help of diamond cut-off saws and electro-hydraulic
automatic mounting presses. Microstructural analysis can be performed on one of
several inverted microscopes equipped with digital imaging hardware. High
temperature, industrial box furnaces, and cold-rolling equipment are used to demonstrate the relationship of manufacturing processes and resulting material properties.
Other topics of experimentation include electrochemical corrosion and polymer-matrix
composite materials.
Electronics Laboratory
The Electronics Laboratory is a core work area for all electronics and computer
engineering technology students. Twenty computers, each linked by a general purpose
interface bus to its own set of test equipment, enable students to perform computer-aided tests, circuit analysis and simulation tasks, and to solve data acquisition and process
control problems. Each computer is loaded with an array of current software packages
and is connected for e-mail and Internet access.
Strength of Materials Laboratory
The Strength of Materials Laboratory houses electrodynamic and hydraulic testing
equipment which allows students to investigate important material properties such as
tensile strength, shear stress, and elasticity. Other major apparatus featured in this lab
include a fatigue tester, a beam deflection station, a rotating beam device, an impact
tester, a temperature creep tester, and electronic strain gages. Students also analyze
various structures and profile the results using graphics software.
Ira Allen Building
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Physics Laboratories
The Physics Laboratories are equipped to support introductory experiments in mechanics, fluids, sound, electric and magnetic fields, and optics. Additional apparatus
available to support more advanced experiments includes various electron tubes,
precision interferometers, spectrometers, acoustic devices, HeNe, and tunable lasers, a
complete X-ray system, and a fully automated weather station. Computers are available
in the lab for interfacing with equipment.
Kingman Hall
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
This laboratory contains an array of fluid testing and propulsion equipment such as a
subsonic wind tunnel, a variable-frequency drive pumping station, a supersonic/compressible flow system, a friction pressure drop piping system for circulating water, a
Saybolt Universal Viscosimeter, and a velocity profile/pitot tube apparatus.
HVAC Laboratory
The HVAC laboratory enables mechanical engineering technology and electromechanical engineering students to learn moist air properties and air-conditioning processes,
and also investigate different HVAC systems and refrigeration cycles. This lab houses
several basic vapor compression refrigeration systems and an industrial type vaporcompression system with double evaporator and water cooled condenser. It is also
equipped with a basic air-conditioning system experiments to study Psychometric
processes.
The Heat Transfer Laboratory
The Heat Transfer lab enables students to study principles of heat conduction, convection, and radiation. It includes an axial and a radial conduction experiments, a shell
and tubes and a plate heat exchanger. There are also equipments and sensors that allow
students to investigate transient heat transfer and lumped system analysis, radiation
prosperities, heat sink, and heat pipes.
Alternate Fuels Laboratory
This laboratory space is dedicated for multi-purpose student-based innovative projects.
Machining equipment, welding facilities, and a variety of tools are available in this area
to promote student-based innovative projects.
Rubenstein Hall
Automation Laboratory
Located in the Richard H. Lufkin Technology Center, the Automation Laboratory is
a center for advanced manufacturing, providing students with state-of-the-art training
in CAD/CAM, robotics, and computer numeric control (CNC). This lab houses several pick-and-place robots with 5-axis capability and 2CNC millers with a multiple tool
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changer and a numerical control router and a 2corp 3D printer. Students design and
produce various prototypes and projects, applying their knowledge of computer-aided
design and CNC programming language.
Thermodynamics Laboratory
The Thermodynamics Laboratory serves students enrolled in mechanical and
electromechanical degree programs and enables them to study the use of energy
for the purposes of mechanical and electrical power production. This lab features a
turbo charged diesel engine/generator station, a calorimeter for fuel analysis, an air
heat-recovery ventilator (white enclosure) for indoor air quality, a state-of-the-art
small engine dynamometer, and an aircraft gas turbine. Students are introduced to
pressure, temperature, and humidity testing devices such as transducers, vacuum gages,
thermocouples, and barometers. Engine efficiency and performance tests are conducted,
and students learn basic properties of various fluids.
Wentworth Hall
Computer Networking Laboratory
The Computer Networking Laboratory is outfitted with the latest technology,
including Dell and HP servers, Enterasys routers, switches, patch panels, and UPS
systems - all housed in four 42U four-post racks. The laboratory also has a virtualization environment using VM-Ware which enables a bank of servers to host virtual
servers with many different network operating systems. Students work on hardware
and software to create a multitude of network configurations.
Electromagnetics and Telecommunications Laboratory
The Electromagnetics and Telecommunications Laboratory is intended primarily to
meet the needs of the rapidly growing telecommunications industry. This student
work area is currently equipped with ten of the latest RF network analyzers and ten
computers for work in electromagnetic field theory.
Power and Controls Laboratory
The Power and Controls Laboratory is a specialty lab dedicated to the study of various
size motors and generators and to the analysis and design of analog and digital feedback
control systems. Centered on four machine sets, this student work area is supported by
ten computers, digital oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
Williston Hall
Basic Industries Laboratory
This laboratory features conventional machining equipment such as lathes, drill
presses, surface grinders, and vertical milling machine. There is also a welding area
where students learn the basics of Oxy-Acetylene (gas), Shielded Metal Arc (stick),
welding, as well as safety. This laboratory also has a working foundry where students
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get to see and make Green Sand Molds that have molton aluminum poured into them to
create a part or base. Students enrolled in Electromechanical Engineering or Mechanical
Engineering Technology utilize this equipment to learn the principles of manufacturing. Sheet metal fabrication processes and measurement techniques are also major topic
areas, and advanced level students are exposed to numerical control programming. This
lab supports numerous project courses and is a valuable resource for the development of
prototypes for students involved in various professional societies and clubs.
Willson Hall
Chemistry Laboratory
The Chemistry Laboratory houses a variety of analytical equipment including eight pH
meters with probes, five analytical balances, two auto-titrators, four spectrophotometers, eight built-in draft hoods, twelve aspirators, four meltingpoint Mel-Lab units,
and a portable computer for virtual demonstrations. A Perkin Elmer atomic absorption
spectrometer with data acquisition unit and Hewlett-Packard gas chromatograph with
mass selective detector are available for use by students taking chemistry courses.
Research grade distilled water is generated by a Millipore Direct Q Distillation Unit.
Nanotechnology Laboratory
The laboratory is used to supplement nanotechnology courses at Wentworth and
supports undergraduate research through senior design offerings and special student
projects as well as for teaching across engineering disciplines, particularly Electronics,
Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Electromechanical Engineering to promote
cross-disciplinary teamwork at Wentworth. The laboratory encompasses a nanoparticle
deposition system capable of generating nanoparticles of different sizes from different
materials in a differential pressure vacuum system along with other test and characterization equipments.
Institute Policies
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Wentworth Institute of Technology reaffirms its policy of providing equal opportunity in education and employment for qualified persons in accordance with
federal, state, and local regulations. Wentworth Institute of Technology does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation,
religion, or any other category protected by law in the administration of its hiring and
employment policies. No person shall be denied any of the above-stated considerations
solely on the basis of being disabled, but otherwise qualified, individual. Wentworth is also
committed to equal opportunity in the employment of veterans and Vietnam-era veterans.
This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities including admission,
employment, educational, and athletic programs and relates in part to requirements
of federal law including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
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Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Assistance Act
of 1974, and regulations thereunder. If any person has a complaint, it should be taken
to the Vice President for Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer or the Dean
of Students, who have established procedures for review. All complaints will be
investigated in a prompt and confidential manner. Infractions are subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including dismissal.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Wentworth Institute of Technology strongly affirms its commitment to maintaining
a working and learning environment free of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment
is a form of discrimination as defined by federal law. The Institute will not tolerate
conduct on the part of any employee, associate, or student which has the effect of:
1. substantially interfering with an individual’s work/academic performance
2. creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working/learning environment
3. interfering with the educational process
4. denying any student equal educational opportunity
The Institute will react promptly to complaints expressed to the Vice President for
Human Resources/Affirmative Action Officer, the Dean of Students or the Director of
Community Standards who have established procedures for confidential investigation
and review.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Wentworth Institute of Technology accords all the rights under the Family Rights
and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the Buckley Amendment, to all students. No one
outside the institution shall have access to, nor will the institution disclose any information
from, the students’ education records (except directory information) without the written
consent of students. The following exceptions are permitted under the Act: personnel
within the institution, officials of other institutions in which students seek to enroll,
persons or organizations providing students financial aid, accrediting agencies carrying
out their accreditation function, persons in compliance with a judicial order, persons in
an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons, and
parents or legal guardians of dependent students.
Certain personally identifiable information from a student’s education record,
designated by Wentworth Institute of Technology as directory information, may be
released without the student’s prior consent. This information includes:
Name, address, major field of study, dates of attendance, anticipated
graduation date, degrees conferred, e-mail address and voice mail
box number, grade level, enrollment status, honors, most recent education
agency or institution attended, past and present participation in officially
recognized sports and activities, physical factors of members of athletic teams,
and date and place of birth.
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A student has the absolute right to prevent disclosure of all directory information
including verification of enrollment. If a student wishes to prevent disclosure, the
student must complete a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form
in the Student Service Center prior to the end of the third week of classes in a given
semester. A student’s Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information is valid
for the life of the record or until a request to reverse non-disclosure is made in writing
to the Student Service Center.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is authorized to use photographs, videos, and audio
recordings of any student on campus or at a campus event. These can be used in
printed and electronic publications, on the internet, and in other promotional materials
produced, used by, and representing Wentworth. The circulation of the materials could
be worldwide and the Institute does not offer any compensation to students. For more
information, e-mail editor@wit.edu
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ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
Applied Mathematics and Sciences
Department
Stephen C. Nodvin, Ph.D. Department Head, 617-989-4333
MATHEMATICS FACULTY
Professors: Eleanor K. Canter Francis E. Nestor David E. Stevens
Michael R. John
Gary M. Simundza
Associate Professors: Robert C. Cournoyer
Donald J. Filan Anita A. Penta
Dwight F. Horan
Marcia J. Kemen
Assistant Professors: Amanda Hattaway, Ph.D. Ophir Feldman, Ph.D.
Dawn Marie Ring, Ph.D.
Emma Smith-Zbarsky, Ph.D.
SCIENCES FACULTY
Professors: Armen S. Casparian Edward Derringh, Ph.D Raffaele DiCecca
Associate Professors: Richard D. Bohigian
Stephen C. Nodvin, Ph.D.
Udo Hoppenz
Robert F. Moran, Ph.D.
Richard Shurtleff
Assistant Professors:
Gergely Sirokman, Ph.D.
AMS VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT
Mathematics and science courses comprise part of the core of each Wentworth student’s
college program. Our departmental offerings are designed to help facilitate student
success across all programs at the Institute.
ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science Associate in Applied Science
Engineering Technology (Interdisciplinary)
Technology
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Engineering Technology-Interdisciplinary
(BEN) Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
Engineering Technology provides the student with the opportunity to explore various
technology disciplines while participating in a rigorous academic regimen. In addition
to specified requirements (during the first two years of study) in mathematics, English,
computer science, physics, chemistry, and humanities/social sciences, students select
technical courses based on areas of interest. These selections are guided by specially
assigned academic advisors. Following successful completion of prescribed core and
technical electives during the freshman and sophomore years, students may continue
in Engineering Technology or transfer at any time to a different major, which may
result in additional time to complete the new degree requirements. Those choosing to
continue with Engineering Technology (BEN) follow a program of study designed to
meet individual interests and abilities in an area of science, engineering, or technology
but also encompass educational objectives spanning several disciplines.
Engineering Technology (BEN) is a cooperative education program which provides
students with the opportunity to take part in a paid work experience in industry for a
minimum of two non-consecutive semesters. Employment possibilities after graduation
depend upon the student’s choice of electives and overall performance in the program. It
is possible for students to pursue graduate degrees in engineering, architecture, design,
business, law, and public administration upon receipt of their baccalaureate.
Engineering Technology (BEN)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester R
COMP113 Intro. to Computers and Programming 2 ELMC100 Intro. to Engineering and Technology 1 ELMC110
Engineering Graphics 2
ENGL100 English I 4
MATH205 College Mathematics I 3
12 Spring Semester
ELECTIVE Elective (100-199)1
-
ELECTIVE Elective (100-199)1 -
ENGL115 English II 3
MATH250 Precalculus
3
PHYS210 College Physics I 3
-
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L
4
2
4
0
2
12 C
4
2
4
4
4
18
-
-
0
2
2
-
4
3
3
4
4
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective ELECTIVE Elective (200-349)1 ELECTIVE
Elective (200-349)1 MATH280 Calculus I PHYS220 College Physics II R
3
-
-
4
3
-
L
0
-
-
0
2
-
C
3
3
3
4
4
17
Spring Semester CHEM360 Chemistry I ELECTIVE Social Science Elective ELECTIVE Elective (200-349)1 ELECTIVE Elective (200-349)1 ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
MATH290 Calculus II R
3
3
-
-
-
L
2
0
-
-
-
C
4
3
3
3
0
4
-
0
-
4
17
Summer Semester
COOP300 Credits
0
Optional Cooperative Education JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester COMM400 Technical Communications ELECTIVE Elective (350-549)1 ELECTIVE Elective (350-549)1 ELECTIVE Elective (350-549)1 MATH505 Probability and Statistics
for Engineers R
2
-
-
-
3
-
L
2
-
-
-
2
-
Spring Semester
COOP400 C
3
3
3
4
4
17
Credits
Cooperative Education I
Summer Semester
ELECTIVE Elective (350-549)1 ELECTIVE Elective (350-549)1
MATH430 Finite Math PHIL450
Ethics 38
-
-
4
4
-
0
-
-
0
0
-
4
4
4
4
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
COOP600
Cooperative Education II Credits
0
Spring Semester ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELECTIVE Elective (550-699) ELECTIVE Elective (550-699) ELECTIVE Elective (550-699) MGMT510 Engineering Economy R
4
L
0
C
4
-
-
-
3
-
-
-
-
0
-
4
4
3
3
18
Summer Semester ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELECTIVE Elective (550-699)1 ELECTIVE Elective (550-699)1 PHYS650 Directed Studies
R
4
L
0
C
4
-
-
3
-
-
2
4
3
4
-
-
15
1
1
1
General and/or Technical electives are selected with the faculty advisor or curriculum
department head.
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R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Technology (ATEC)
Leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree
Matriculated day students who choose to leave the Institute prior to completing their
baccalaureate study at Wentworth and who have successfully completed 64 semester credit hours (see the graduation requirements listed below) may petition for this
Associate in Applied Science degree in Technology.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Must have been a full time matriculated day student for two years in good academic
standing.
2. Must have successfully passed all courses and requirements listed below and obtained
a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0.
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Mathematics (minimum MATH 205 or equivalent) Sciences (minimum PHYS 210 or equivalent)
Computer Literacy Course Written and Oral Communications
(minimum ENGL 100 AND ENGL 115 or equivalent) Social Sciences First Year Technical Courses (100-199 range) Second Year Technical Courses (200-349 range) Other General Courses Writing Competency Assessment
(Must have taken ENGL 350) Total Credits 4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
7 credits
6 credits
12 credits
12 credits
17 credits
0 credit
64 credits
Note: 50 percent of the coursework must be completed at Wentworth (refer to the credits
in residence requirement on page 263).
Department of Architecture
Glenn E. Wiggins, Department Head, 617-989-4470
FACULTY
Professors:
Ann Borst John Ellis
Garrick Goldenberg
Thomas M. Lesko
Terry Moor
Weldon Pries
Glenn Wiggins
Associate Professors:
Patricia Boge Kendall
Carol Burns
Charles J. Cimino Phillip L. Comeau
Robert Cowherd
Manuel Delgado
Andrew Johnston
Mark A. Klopfer
Anthony Kurneta
Michael W. MacPhail
Ann Pitt
Assistant Professors:
Elizabeth Gibb
Lora Kim
Mark Pasnik
Ingrid Strong
Rob Trumbour
Director - Study Abroad:
Rolf Backmann
Nicolas Westphal
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS-Arch): pre-professional degree in architecture.
Master of Architecture (MArch)*: NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture.
The Department’s first professional degree program is fully accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). (See ‘Accreditation’)
*Approved by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) and the
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (MDHE); pending review by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Architecture seeks to educate well-grounded design professionals,
providing graduates with the skills and insight to make positive contributions to the
built environment. The program places particular emphasis on the tangible, material
nature of architecture and the technologies that inform it. The curriculum encompasses
both the art and the science of architecture, examining the theoretical, historical,
technological and cultural forces that shape our communities and the built environment.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The architecture program at Wentworth is structured as a ten-semester/four-year
pre-professional degree (BS-Arch) followed by a two-semester/one-year professional degree (MArch). The Bachelor of Science in Architecture is comprised of eight
semesters/four years of on-campus curriculum plus two semesters of co-op work
experience. Following this, students may apply to the one-year graduate-level program,
which provides the basis for awarding the Master of Architecture degree.
All entering freshmen are admitted to the BS-Arch program. During the sophomore
year, students apply to one of three concentrations: Form and Culture, Tectonic Studies,
or Built Environment (see ‘Program Concentrations’). Concentration selection is based
on application, including a portfolio submission (see ‘Application Process’).
Upon successful completion of the BS-Arch curriculum, Wentworth students may
apply to the MArch program at Wentworth, or may elect to continue their architectural
studies elsewhere or to gain professional experience. Admission to the MArch program is based on a portfolio submission, GPA, a statement of intent and references
(see ‘Application Process’). Students will complete their MArch program in the same
academic concentration as their BS-Arch.
Students applying to the MArch program who have successfully completed a four-year
NAAB-based program elsewhere will be eligible to complete the MArch at Wentworth
in four semesters, contingent upon the department’s evaluation of their prior coursework.
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture
The first two years of the BS-Arch program provide a broad introduction to the field of
architecture and serve as the common core for all concentrations. Lecture courses convey an overview of the field—history, theory, technology, and practice—while studio
courses focus on graphic skills, design fundamentals, and conceptual understanding
of structure and building tectonics. The department’s emphasis on both the art and the
science of architecture is stressed throughout this introductory curriculum.
The third and fourth years of the BS-Arch program build on the skills and knowledge
of the first two years, while introducing students (by concentration) to more complex
and varied studio topics—including building tectonics, site and environmental design,
comprehensive design and community design—as well as structures, environmental
systems and professional practice. Studio content is closely coordinated with
co-requisite courses, encouraging students to make connections between subjects and
to develop a well-synthesized approach to design. Concentration-specific coursework
allows students to develop an area of focus within a broad-based architectural education
(see ‘Program Concentrations’).
Master of Architecture
The MArch degree curriculum provides an intensely focused program of study within
a given concentration. Special topics studio, coursework on research methods, and
thesis preparation prepare the student for the final semester thesis studio and
advanced topics seminar. This program offers each student the opportunity to
fully develop and defend original research in the form of a design thesis. The
MArch is first professional degree in architecture, and it is an essential credential for those who aspire to professional registration and licensure as architects.
Cooperative Work Experience
The Department of Architecture has a substantial and well-established co-op
education component embedded in the curriculum. BS-Arch students spend two
semesters working in an architectural or allied design professional office. The
department collaborates with the Institute’s Career Center to reinforce the learning content of these placements, and work experience may be applied to the
Intern Development Program (IDP), a required step towards professional licensure.
Study Abroad Programs
The Department of Architecture offers a one-semester study abroad option for students in
the BS-Arch program. Curriculum during this semester is fully aligned with required program coursework in Boston, allowing normal progress towards graduation. Participation
is by application; the program accepts a limited number of students and is selective.
The current study abroad program is based in Berlin and led by a German architect
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who is a Wentworth faculty member. During their residence in Berlin, students work
closely with German design and planning professionals as well as with German students
through an institutional affiliation with the Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft
(FHTW). There is also intensive travel-based coursework, which gives students additional perspective. Commencing Spring 2010, an additional study abroad program
based in southern France will be offered for the Built Environment concentration.
The Department of Architecture also has an agreement with The Universidad Central
de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela, which provides the opportunity for interchange of
students via co-op or focused travel/study programs.
PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS
The Architecture program at Wentworth offers three areas of concentration, which
allow students to pursue a particular focus or point of emphasis in their study of architecture. The core architectural education is similar across concentrations: all achieve
the same learning outcomes. Students express their preference of concentrations at the
end of their second year (see ‘Concentration Selection Process’).
Form and Culture/FC
This concentration explores the influence of the arts, humanities, and society on architecture and design. Seen through the lens of history and cultural expression, traditional
and emerging design methods are engaged.
Tectonic Studies/TS
This concentration offers students an in-depth knowledge of the craft of materials
and architectural assemblies that inform design. Tectonic Studies emphasizes the
tangible, material nature of architecture, encompassing the art and science of making
buildings.
Built Environment/BE
This concentration provides students with the skills and insight to make positive
contributions to cities and communities by developing an understanding of existing
social and physical context. Built Environment places particular emphasis on the
complementary nature of urban design, built heritage, and cultural landscapes.
BS-Arch Concentration Selection Process
Second-year students are required to submit a portfolio as part of the process for concentration selection. Students confer in advance with their academic advisor and studio
faculty about which concentration best suits their interests and career goals. Placement
in concentrations will be based upon a combination of a student’s departmental GPA
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ARCH courses only and a portfolio evaluation by department faculty.
Submission deadlines and portfolio requirements will be announced by the
department.
MArch Degree Program Application Process
Fourth-year BS-Arch students at Wentworth who wish to continue in the architecture
program, and outside applicants from other 4-year, NAAB-based, pre-professional
degree programs are eligible to submit an application for the MArch degree program
(see note below). See Graduate Architecture Program Admissions on page 310 of this
catalog for details of the application and admissions process.
Note: Students who achieve a minimum departmental GPA of 3.2 (non-elective
ARCH courses from 1st through 3rd years only) in the BS-Arch program at
Wentworth will qualify to be automatically accepted to the MArch degree program. Students meeting this standard must submit only an application form and
an official transcript.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
(BSA)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
ARCH115
Survey of Architecture I
ARCH155
Design Principles I
ENGL100
English I
MATH205
College Mathematics I
R
3
2
4
3
12
L
0
4
0
2
6
C
3
4
4
4
15
Spring Semester
ARCH165
Survey of Architecture II
ARCH175
Design Principles II
ENGL115
English II
MATH250
Precalculus
PHYS210
College Physics I
R
3
2
3
3
3
14
L
0
4
0
2
2
8
C
3
4
3
4
4
18
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SOPHMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
ARCH238
Materials and Methods I
ARCH245
Architectural Design
and Technology I
ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective
HUMN150
Art and Theory
Spring Semester
ARCH338
Materials and Methods II
ARCH345
Architectural Design
and Technology II
ELECTIVE
Upper Level HUSS Elective
LITR445
Literature and the Modern Age
ENGL350
Writing Competency
Assessment
R
4
0
L
0
12
C
4
6
3
4
11
0
0
12
3
4
17
R
4
0
L
0
12
C
4
6
4
4
0
0
4
4
-
12
-
12
0
18
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (BSA)
Form and Culture Concentration
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
R
ARCH402
History of Architecture I 3
ARCH456
Studio III: Tectonics
0
ARCH481
Structures I
3
ARCH482
Site Planning and Landscape 3
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
4
ARCH370
IDP Registration
-
13
Spring Semester
ARCH502
History of Architecture II
ARCH516
Studio IV: Site & Environment
ARCH528
Environmental Systems
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
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L
0
12
0
0
0
-
12
C
3
6
3
3
4
0
19
R
3
0
L
0
12
C
3
6
3
4
10
0
0
12
3
4
16
Summer Semester
COOP400
Credits
0
Cooperative Education I
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
ARCH554
Theory Studies
ARCH556
Studio V: Comprehensive
Design (Study Abroad)
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
ELECTIVE
Humanities or Social Science Elective
Spring Semester
ARCH531
Structures II
ARCH625
Professional Practice I: Contract Documents
ARCH656
Studio VI: Community
Design
ELECTIVE
Humanities or Social Science Elective
Summer Semester
COOP600
R
3
0
L
0
12
C
3
6
4
4
11
0
0
12
4
4
17
R
3
4
L
0
0
C
3
4
0
12
6
4
11
0
12
4
17
Cooperative Education II
Credits
0
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (BSA)
Tectonic Studies
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
ARCH406
History of Architecture I
ARCH467
Studio III: Tectonics
ARCH481
Structures I
ARCH528
Environmental Systems
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
ARCH370
IDP Registration
Spring Semester
COOP400
R
3
0
3
3
4
-
13
L
0
12
0
0
0
-
12
Cooperative Education I
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C
3
6
3
3
4
0
19
Credits
0
Summer Semester
R
ARCH482
Site Planning and Landscape 3
ARCH517
Studio IV: Site & 0
Environment
ARCH604
History of Architecture II
3
ELECTIVE
Humanities or Social
4
Science Elective
10
Fall Semester
COOP600
L
0
12
C
3
6
0
0
12
3
4
16
SENIOR YEAR
Credits
0
Cooperative Education II
Spring Semester
R
ARCH558
Material Studies 3
ARCH567
Studio V: Comprehensive 0
Design (Study Abroad)
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
4
ELECTIVE
Humanities or Social 4
Science Elective
11
Summer Semester
ARCH531
Structures II
ARCH625
Professional Practice I:
Contract Documents
ARCH667
Studio VI: Community
Design
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
L
0
12
C
3
6
0
0
12
4
4
17
R
3
4
L
0
0
C
3
4
0
12
6
4
11
0
12
4
17
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE (BSA)
Built Environment Concentration
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
ARCH408
History of Architecture I ARCH469
Studio III: Tectonics
ARCH481
Structures I
ARCH528
Environmental Systems
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R
3
0
3
3
L
0
12
0
0
C
3
6
3
3
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
ARCH370
IDP Registration
Spring Semester
COOP400
4
-
13
L
0
12
C
3
6
0
0
12
3
4
16
SENIOR YEAR
Credits
0
Cooperative Education II
Spring Semester
ARCH560
Urban Studies
ARCH569
Studio V: Comprehensive
Design (Study Abroad)
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
ELECTIVE
Humanities or Social Science Elective
Summer Semester
ARCH531
Structures II ARCH625
Professional Practice I:
Contract Documents
ARCH669
Studio VI: Community Design
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
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4
0
19
Credits
0
Cooperative Education I
Spring Semester
R
ARCH482
Site Planning and Landscape 3
ARCH519
Studio IV: Site & 0
Environment
ARCH606
History of Architecture II
3
ELECTIVE
Humanities or Social
4
Science Elective
10
Fall Semester
COOP600
0
-
12
R
3
0
L
0
12
C
3
6
4
4
11
0
0
12
4
4
17
R
3
4
L
0
0
C
3
4
0
12
6
4
11
0
12
4
17
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MARC)*
Form and Culture Concentration
Fall Semester
R
ARCH916
Studio VII: Special Topics
0
ARCH926
Thesis Preparation I:
4
Research Methods
ARCH936
Thesis Preparation II: 4
Project Development
ELECTIVE
General Elective
4
12
Spring Semester
ARCH825
Professional Practice II:
Project Management
ARCH956
Studio VIII: Thesis
ARCH976
Advanced Topics
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
L
12
0
C
6
4
0
4
0
12
4
18
R
4
L
0
C
4
0
4
4
12
12
0
0
12
6
4
4
18
*Approved by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) and the
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (MDHE); pending review by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MARC)*
Tectonic Studies Concentration
Fall Semester
R
ARCH917
Studio VII: Special Topics 0
ARCH926
Thesis Preparation I:
4
Research Methods
ARCH936
Thesis Preparation II:
4
Project Development
ELECTIVE
General Elective
4
12
L
12
0
C
6
4
0
4
0
12
4
18
Spring Semester
ARCH825
Professional Practice II:
Project Management
ARCH967
Studio VIII: Thesis ARCH977
Advanced Topics
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
R
4
L
0
C
4
0
4
4
12
12
0
0
12
6
4
4
18
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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MARC)*
Built Environment Concentration
Fall Semester
R
ARCH919
Studio VII: Special Topics
0
ARCH926
Thesis Preparation I:
4
Research Methods
ARCH936
Thesis Preparation II:
4
Project Development
ELECTIVE
General Elective
4
12
Spring Semester
ARCH825
Professional Practice II:
Project Management
ARCH969
Studio VIII: Thesis L
12
0
C
6
4
0
4
0
12
4
18
R
4
L
0
C
4
0
12
6
ARCH979
Advanced Topics
4
0
4
ELECTIVE
Architectural Elective
4
0
4
12
12
18
ACCREDITATION
The Department currently holds a full 6-year term of accreditation for its Master
of Architecture degree program from the National Architectural Accrediting Board
(NAAB).
“In the United States, most state registration boards require a degree from an
accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency
authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture,
recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master
of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted
a 6-year, 3-year, or 2-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of
its conformance with established educational standards.
Master’s degree programs may consist of a pre-professional undergraduate
degree and a professional graduate degree that, when earned sequentially,
constitute an accredited professional education. However, the pre-professional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.”
NAAB Conditions for Accreditation, 2004
DESIGN STUDIO GRADE REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Architecture has a special grade requirement that applies to all design
studio courses from the sophomore year onward. Students in the BS-Arch and the MArch
degree programs must comply with the following design studio grade requirement:
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Final grade must be C or better if the final grade in the previous design studio is
less than a C.
Students who receive a final grade below C for two consecutive semesters are not
permitted to continue in the program until they successfully repeat the second studio for
which they received a sub-standard grade.
ACADEMIC STANDING - MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Students in the MArch program must maintain a minimum departmental GPA (ARCH
courses only) of 3.0 to be in good academic standing.
Department of Civil,
Construction, and Environment
Craig D. Capano, Department Head, 617-989-4186
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
Professor: Francis J. Hopcroft, P.E.
Associate Professors: Lawrence Decker, P.E.
Cornelia Demers, Ph.D.
Henderson W. Pritchard, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor: James Lambrechts, P.E.
Gautham Das, Ph.D.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FACULTY
Professors: Craig D. Capano, Ph.D., CPC
Mark H. Hasso, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professors: Ilyas Bhatti, P.E., Douglas Elder Professor
Monica Snow, Ph.D., P.E.
E. Scott Sumner, CCM
Thomas A. Taddeo
Assistant Professors: Leonard Anderson, Ph.D., AC
Cristina Cosma, Ph.D., P.E.
Todd Johnson, CPC
James Kennedy, Ph.D.
Rogelio Palomera-Arias, Ph.D.
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ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering Technology
Construction Management
MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS
The mission of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environment is to provide
a high quality undergraduate education that prepares graduates with the appropriate
knowledge, skills, and attitudes to successfully begin a career in the design and construction profession or attend graduate school; and that prepares them to continue to
grow professionally and personally throughout their careers.
To accomplish this mission, the Department has established the following goals to prepare
students for professional and personal success in the built environment so they may:
• Identify and solve technical problems as members and leaders of the designbuild team
• Understand and incorporate the social, political, and economic aspects of
technical problems in their solutions
• Recognize and understand their professional and personal obligations in
society
• Pursue lifelong learning and professional development
Civil Engineering Technology (BCET)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Civil Engineering Technology (BCET) program provides students with the
background to apply a practical approach to everyday problems. The technical skills
developed include surveying, laboratory and field testing, and the use of computers for
analysis, drafting, and design. In addition, the program offers cooperative education
in which the junior and senior years alternate semesters of practical “hands-on” work
experience with the academic semesters. Career opportunities for the civil engineering
technologist are varied and challenging. They include working for engineering consulting companies, construction firms, public authorities, state and federal governments,
municipalities, architectural, and surveying companies.
MISSION STATEMENT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The mission of the Civil Engineering Technology (BCET) program is to provide a
high quality undergraduate education that prepares graduates with the appropriate
knowledge, skills, and attitudes to successfully begin a career designing and con52
structing in the built environment and continue to grow professionally and personally
throughout their career.
To accomplish this mission, the Department has established the following
program goals to prepare students for professional and personal success in the built
environment so they may
• Identify and solve technical problems as members and leaders of the designbuild team
• Understand and incorporate the social, political, and economic aspects of
technical problems in their solutions
• Recognize and understand their professional and personal obligations in
society
• Pursue lifelong learning and professional development
Civil Engineering Technology (BCET)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester CCEV113 Life in the Construction
Lane
CCEV136
Building Construction
CHEM120 Chemistry for the Built Environment
ENGL100 English I MATH205 College Mathematics I Spring Semester
CCEV118 Construction Graphics CCEV206
Heavy Construction ENGL115 English II MATH250 Pre-Calculus PHYS210 College Physics I SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester CCEV202 Surveying for Civil Eng. CCEV210 Structural Mechanics I 53
R
0
L
4
C
2
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
12 0
2
12 4
4
18
R
1
3
3
3
3
13 L
4
2
0
2
2
10 C
3
4
3
4
4
18
R
2
3
L
4
2
C
4
4
COMM400 Technical Communication 2 ELECTIVE Social Science Elective 3
MATH280 Calculus I 4
14 2
0
0
8
3
3
4
18
Spring Semester
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective CCEV310 Structural Mechanics II CCEV360
Materials Testing and Quality Control
CCEV405 Dynamics ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
MATH290 Calculus II R
3
2
2
L
0
2
4
C
3
3
4
3
-
0
-
3
0
4
14 0
6
4
17
Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester R
CCEV472
Structural Analysis 3
CCEV480
Soil Mechanics 3
CCEV440 Applied Fluid Mechanics
3
CCEV350 Env. Topics for Design 3
& Const.
MATH495 Applied Calculus and
Differential Equations OR
MATH510 Calculus III1 4
16
Summer Semester
COOP400 Cooperative Education I
Summer Semester
CCEV455
Hydraulic Design ELECTIVE BCET Technical Elective II ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science
CCEV510 Structural Steel Design Fall Semester
SENIOR YEAR
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Credits
0
L
2
2
2
0
C
4
4
4
3
0
6
4
19
Credits
0
R
3
-
4
L
2
-
0
C
4
4
4
2
-
2
-
3
15
Credits
COOP600
Cooperative Education II
0
L
4
C
4
2
2
3
3
4
0
12
4
4
18
R
0
4
L
8
0
C
4
4
3
-
-
0
-
-
3
4
15
Spring Semester
R
CCEV460 Highway and Pavement 2
Design
CCEV585 Reinforced Concrete Design 2 CCEV340 Water and Wastewater 2
Treatment
ELECTIVE BCET Technical Elective I 2
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social
4
Science 12
Summer Semester
CCEV660 BCET Senior Design ELECTIVE Humanities or Social
Science
CCEV630 Professional Practice ELECTIVE BCET Technical Elective II 1
Students who take MATH510 Calculus III must take MATH620 Applied Calculus and
Differential Equations as one of their Technical Electives.
Elective I (Spring):
Elective II (Summer): CCEV555 Foundation Design and Construction
CCEV575 Municipal Planning
MATH620 Applied Calculus and
Differential Equations I
CCEV417 Design for the Environment
CCEV562 Earthwork and Construction
ENVM215 Environmental Ecology
MATH620 Applied Calculus and
Differential Equations I
Electives will only be offered if there is sufficient student interest and enrollment.
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Construction Management (BCMT)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Construction Management (BCMT) program provides a background of technical
skills to apply to a construction project from conception to completion. Students are
taught the skills necessary to manage resources, time, cost, and quality with emphasis on team building. During the program, the skills developed include management,
budgeting and cost control, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering fundamentals, and
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the development of analytical and communication skills. In addition, the Construction
Management program is a cooperative education program where “hands-on” experience
is acquired. Career opportunities for the construction manager are found throughout
the industry and include the following: construction companies, government agencies,
architectural/engineering firms, industrial firms, and manufacturing/materials suppliers.
Construction Management (BCMT)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester CCEV113 Life in the Construction
Lane
CCEV136 Building Construction CHEM120
Chemistry for the Built Environment
ENGL100 English I MATH205 College Mathematics I Spring Semester
CCEV118 Construction Graphics CCEV206 Heavy Construction ENGL115 English II MATH250 Pre-Calculus PHYS210 College Physics I R
0
L
4
C
2
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
12
0
2
12
4
4
18
R
1
3
3
3
3
13
L
4
2
0
2
2
10
C
3
4
3
4
4
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester CCEV201
Construction Surveying CCEV360 Materials Testing and Quality Control
CCEV235 Mechanical Building
Systems
MGMT390 Financial Accounting
ECON110 Economics Spring Semester
CCEV242
Statics and Strength
56
R
2
2
L
4
4
C
4
4
2
2
3
2
3
11 2
0
12 3
3
17
R
3
L
2
C
4
of Materials
CCEV265
Estimating CCEV140 Electrical Building Systems
COMM400 Technical Communications ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
ELECTIVE Social Science Summer Semester
COOP300 2
2
2
-
4
3
3
0
3
13 0
8
3
17
Optional Cooperative Education JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester CCEV402 Wood & Steel Analysis
& Design
CCEV406 Construction Project Scheduling
CCEV410
Construction Project Management
MGMT410 Management of Contemporary
Organizations
ELECTIVE
General Elective
Spring Semester
COOP400 3
2
2
-
Credits
0
R
3
L
2
C
4
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
0
4
-
12
-
6
4
23
Credits
0
Cooperative Education I Summer Semester
R
CCEV430 Advanced Estimating & 3
Bid Analysis
CCEV473 Concrete Analysis & 3
Design
MATH130 Statistics and Applications 3 PSYC425 Industrial-Organizational 4
Psychology 13 L
2
C
4
2
4
2
0
6
4
4
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
COOP600
Cooperative Education II 57
Credits
0
Spring Semester
CCEV580 Construction Project Control
CCEV595 Construction Business
and Finance
CCEV625 Construction Safety and Risk Management
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science
MGMT520 Power and Leadership R
2
3
L
2
2 C
3
4
2
2
3
4
0
4
4
15 0
6
4
18
Summer Semester
R
CCEV645
BCMT Senior Project 3
CCEV670 Construction Law and 4
Government Regulations
ELECTIVE Humanities/Social Science 4 MGMT490 Labor Relations 3
14 L
2
0
C
4
4
0
0
2
4
3
15
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
In addition to the general graduation requirements of the Institute, specific graduation
requirements from the Construction Management (BCMT) Program with a Bachelor of
Science degree include:
1. Demonstrated completion of a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour training course in Construction Safety
& Health. Submission to the Registrar of a photocopy of either the signed and dated
card or verification and dating of entrance ticket or receipt indicating that the student
actually attended the training will serve as adequate proof.
2. The student must demonstrate proof of taking the Level 1- Associate Constructor
(AC) Exam. Submission to the Registrar of a photocopy of either the exam results or
(if the student has not yet received results) a photocopy of the entrance ticket with a
date stamp or receipt indicating that the student actually attended will serve as
adequate proof.
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Department of Computer Science
and Systems
Thomas L. Goulding, Department Head, 617-989-4433
COMPUTER SCIENCE FACULTY
Professor: Thomas L. Goulding, Ph.D.
Michael M. Werner, Ph.D.
Associate Professors: Karina Assiter
John P. Russo
Leonidis Deligiannidis, Ph.D.
Durga Suresh, Ph.D.
Hongsheng Wu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors: James Bartlett
Magdy Ellabidy
Pierre Elysee
Lisa MacLean
David Rilett
MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Computer Science and Systems is dedicated to providing its students with a foundation for continuous learning and an understanding of contemporary
computer science and systems theory and applications. Specifically, the department’s
mission is to introduce students to this field by using introductory programming and
problem-solving courses. Students develop the necessary research and analytical skills
to understand and apply newly acquired knowledge such as database management
systems, networking, advanced programming languages, computer architecture, and
operating systems. The department strives to prepare its graduates for productive and
challenging careers in private practice, industry and government, and to provide a solid
foundation for lifelong professional development, including graduate programs.
The department’s dedicated networking laboratory provides students with an effective
learning experience. Students have the opportunity to work with state of-the-art servers, bridges, and routers both for network design and administration. The department
involves students in their professions through its support of related student organizations and special lecture programs.
Objectives for our graduates:
1. They will have a solid foundation for engaging in lifelong learning and professional
development.
2. They will attain productive and challenging careers in private practice, industry, and
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government.
3. They will be proficient in applying contemporary computer science theory and
practice to problems encountered in their workplace.
4. They will exhibit professionalism and behave in an ethical manner with regard to
workplace and societal issues.
ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAMS1
Bachelor of Science Computer Science
Computer Network and Information Systems
1
The department offers advanced electives in networking, biotechnology, and games
programming
• In networking there are (or will be) courses in security, storage technology, and
advanced routing and switching
• In biotechnology there are four bioinformatics courses: an introduction to bioinformatics, bioinformatics algorithms, biostatistics, and data mining
• In games programming there are four courses: graphics programming, introduction
to games programming, advanced games programming, and virtual reality
Computer Science (BCOS)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
In the core computer courses the student acquires skills in computer programming
using contemporary design techniques and high-level languages. There is significant
coursework covering computer hardware architecture. Advanced courses in computer science include database management, graphics, networking, and operating
systems. English, mathematics, science, and social science are integral components
of this program.
Computer Science (BCOS) is a cooperative education program which provides students
with the opportunity to take part in a paid work experience in industry for a minimum
of two non-consecutive semesters. Graduates, in addition to continuing their education at the graduate level, may seek employment in a wide range of computer-related
fields such as software engineering, web-based programming, network analysis, and
technical support.
Computer Science (BCOS)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester 60
R
L
C
COMP128 Computer Science I COMP165 Intro. to Computing and Problem-Solving
ENGL100 English I MATH250 Precalculus Spring Semester
COMP201 Computer Science II COMP218 Networks, Services and the World Wide Web
ENGL115 English II MATH280 Calculus I ELECTIVE Science Elective1 SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester COMP278 Computer Architecture COMP285 Object Oriented Programming
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective MATH290 Calculus II PHYS310
Engineering Physics I Spring Semester
COMP310 Object Oriented
Data Structures
COMP355 Data Base Management Systems
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
MATH410
Discrete Mathematics PHYS320 Engineering Physics II 3
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
13
0
2
6
4
4
16
R
3
2
L
2
2
C
4
3
3
4
3
15 0
0
2
6
3
4
4
18
R
3
3
L
2
2
C
4
4
3
4
3
16 0
0
2
6
3
4
4
19
R
3
L
2
C
4
3
2
4
3
-
0
-
3
0
4
3
16 0
2
6
4
4
19
Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all prerequisite courses listed above or have received permission from the department to enroll
in these courses.
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Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester COMM400 Technical Communications COMP--- Advanced Computer Science Course2
COMP438 Assembly Language COMP501
Introduction to Programming Languages
MATH505 Probability and Statistics for Engineers L
2
2
C
3
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
14 2
10 4
19
Summer Semester
COMP362 Operating Systems COMP400 Local and Wide Area Networks
COMP414 Algorithm Design and Analysis
COMP543 Introduction to Artificial
Intelligence L
2
2
C
4
4
3
2
4
2
11 2
8
3
15
Cooperative Education II 62
Credits
0
R
3
3
SENIOR YEAR
Spring Semester
COMP--- Advanced Computer Science Course2
COMP566 Software Design and Development
ELECTIVE General Elective1
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Credits
0
R
2
3
Spring Semester
COOP400 Cooperative Education I Fall Semester
COOP600 Credits
0
R
3
L
2
C
4
3
2
4
-
4
-
0
3
4
4
0
4
Science Elective Summer Semester
COMP--- Advanced Computer Science Course2
COMP603 Compiler Design COMP650 Senior Project in Computer Science
PHIL450 Ethics -
R
3
-
L
2
19
C
4
3
1
2
6
4
4
4
11 0
10 4
16
1
Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor as necessary to complement and to broaden
the student’s background.
2
The advanced Computer Science (CS) courses to be offered in a particular semester
will be selected by the CSS department from the following list:
COMP601
COMP665 COMP602 COMP611 COMP670 COMP612 COMP671 COMP613 COMP675 COMP630 COMP635
COMP685 COMP645 COMP460 COMP461 COMP462
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Advanced Topics in Networking
Bioinformatics Algorithms
Introduction to Biostatistics using SAS
Advanced Topics in Database Management Systems
Biological Data Mining
Theory of Computation
Computer Graphics
Distributed Information Systems
Distributed Computing
Parallel Processing
Seminar in Computer Science
Computational Linguistics
Introduction to Game Programming
Advanced Game Programming
Virtual Reality
In addition, BCOS students may use certain BCNS courses as required advanced CS
courses, provided they have passed the prerequisites. The eligible BCNS courses are:
COMP570 COMP563 COMP577 Database Applications
Network Administration
Testing and Quality Assurance
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
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Computer Network & Information Systems
(BCNS) Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
In the core computer courses the student acquires skills in networking, database
management, webpage development, and computer center administration. Through
the accounting and management courses the student will analyze and solve business
problems. In addition, introductory programming languages, including object oriented
programming, computer systems architecture and operating systems as well as English,
mathematics, science, and social science, are integral components of this program.
Computer Network and Information Systems (BCNS) is a cooperative education program which provides students with the opportunity to take part in a paid work experience
in industry for a minimum of two non-consecutive semesters. Graduates, in addition to
continuing their education at the graduate level, may seek employment in a wide range
of computer-related fields such as network administration, database administration, web
application development, web design, technical support, and IT management.
Computer Network & Information Systems
(BCNS)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester COMP128 Computer Science I COMP165 Intro. to Computing and Problem-Solving
ENGL100 English I MATH205 College Mathematics I Spring Semester
COMP201 Computer Science II COMP218 Networks, Services and the World Wide Web
ENGL115 English II MATH250 Precalculus PHYS210 College Physics I 64
R
3
3
L
2
2
C
4
4
4
3
13
0
2
6
4
4
16
R
3
2
L
2
2
C
4
3
3
3
3
14 0
2
2
8
3
4
4
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester COMP278 Computer Architecture COMP285
Object Oriented Programming
COMP290 Operating Systems Concepts
ELECTIVE Science Elective1 ELECTIVE Social Science Elective Spring Semester
COMP315 Unix Systems
Administration
COMP325 Systems Analysis & Business Applications
COMP355 Data Base Management
Systems
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
COMP425 Switching and Routing R
3
3
L
2
2
C
4
4
3
3
3
15 2
2
0
8
4
4
3
19
R
3
L
2
C
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
-
0
-
3
0
3
15 2
8
4
19
Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all prerequisite courses listed above or have received permission from the department to
enroll in these courses.
Summer Semester
COOP300 Credits
0
Optional Cooperative Education
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester COMM400 Technical Communications COMP573 Information Technology Management
COMP563 Network Administration COMP570 Database Applications COMP---
Advanced Networking Elective
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R
2
2
L
2
2
C
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
14 10 18
Spring Semester
COOP400 Cooperative Education I Summer Semester
COMP--- Advanced Networking Elective2
COMP553 World Wide Web Application Development
COMP420 Introduction to Computer and Networking Security
MATH430 Finite Mathematics Fall Semester
COOP600 R
3
L
2
C
4
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
12 0
6
4
15
SENIOR YEAR
Cooperative Education II Spring Semester
COMP566 Software Design and Development
COMP430 Web Security ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
COMP476
Information Systems Project Management
PHIL450 Ethics Credits
0
Credits
0
R
3
L
2
C
4
2
4
2
0
3
4
3
2
4
4
14 0
4
4
16
Summer Semester
R
COMP--- Advanced Networking 3
Elective2
COMP655 Senior Project in Computer 1 & Network Information
Systems
COMP690 Seminar in Computer and 3
Network Information
Systems
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social 4
Science Elective 11 L
2
C
4
6
4
0
3
0
8
4
15
1
Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor as necessary to complement and to broaden
the student’s background.
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2
The advanced Networking and Information Systems courses to be offered in a particular semester will be selected by the CSS department from the following list:
COMP665 COMP670 Advanced Topics in Networking
Advanced Topics in Database Management Systems
In addition, BCNS students may use certain BCOS courses as required advanced
Networking and Information Systems courses provided they have passed the course
prerequisites. The eligible BCOS courses are:
COMP611 COMP613 COMP460
Introduction to Biostatistics
Computer Graphics
Introduction to Game Programming
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Department of Design & Facilities
Suzanne Kennedy, Department Head, 617-989-4050
Professors: Herbert Fremin, AIA, IDEC, NCIDQ
Suzanne Kennedy, IFMA, CFM
Fredrick Kuhn, IDSA
Rachel G. Pike, ASID, IDEC, NCIDQ
Associate Professors: Robert Meszaros, AIGA
Sam Montague, IDSA
Jeffrey Michael, IDSA
Assistant Professors: Nick Ortolino, CAA
Nilgun Turan, Ph.D., IDEC
Simon Williamson, IDSA
Sean Stewart, AIA
ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science Facilities Planning & Management
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the Department of Design & Facilities is to offer programs and
instruction for the novice in its three areas: Interior Design, Industrial Design, and
Facilities Planning & Management, which reflect the integrated nature of today’s
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built environment. Since our complex built environment requires art, technology, and
business, our students are instructed in design, building technologies, business, and
management principles.
Design Studio Grade Requirement
The following design studio grade requirement must be achieved to earn a Bachelor of
Science degree in Industrial Design, Interior Design, or Facilities Planning &
Management.
Final grade must be “C” or better if the final grade in the previous design studio
is less than a “C”.
Students who receive a grade below C for two consecutive semesters are not permitted
to continue in the program until they successfully repeat the second studio for which
they received a substandard grade.
The above-listed requirement is applicable to the following studio courses:
Industrial Design:
INDS275, INDS300, INDS420, INDS500, INDS575, and INDS625.
Interior Design:
INTD211, INTD301, INTD401, INTD501, INTD601, and INTD621.
Facilities Planning & Management:
INTD211 and INTD301.
Industrial Design (BIND)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
Professional industrial designers work at the intersection of art, business, and technology. Through research and experience, designers enrich the lives of those around us, by
interpreting our psychological and social desires/aspirations into the objects we interact
with daily. They help provide order and structure for the companies they serve, as well
as empathy for environmental and social issues, and enjoyment of our world.
Much of your education will be studio based projects as well as courses in drawing,
model making, manufacturing technologies (such as computer-aided design and rapid
prototyping), user research, design history, and the successful completion of two co-op
work semesters beginning in the junior year. Co-op experiences are designed to complement the studio curriculum.
As a graduate you will have opportunities to create for the mass and private markets.
Areas of possibility include, consumer electronics, education, toys, sports, and medical
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equipment, footware, house wares, furniture, and exhibit design. Many graduates begin
their careers immediately, designing either as a consultant, or as an in-house designer
for some of the nation’s leading brands. As they continue to grow, graduates often end
up in leadership roles within their respective companies, making top-level decisions as
a design director, or creative manager.
Wentworth’s Industrial Design program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in
Industrial Design. It is a fully accredited four-year program by the National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The Industrial Design educational experience includes a cooperative work program in which students are required to spend two
semesters working as an intern in the professional design field.
Advancement into the junior year of the BIND program is based on a student’s past
performance and demonstrated skill level to succeed in the more advanced courses
offered in the junior and senior years. The Design Studio Grade Requirement (outlined
on 68) must be satisfied. Approval to advance into the junior year will be determined
by the following criteria:
• A minimum of 63 earned credits with an overall 2.0 GPA in their first two years of
study
• A minimum 2.5 GPA for all first- and second- year INDS prefixed courses
• A successful portfolio review of studio design projects and assignments created in
related disciplines (completed and in progress). All first- and second- year requirements
must be completed before the start of the fourth year.
Industrial Design (BIND)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester R
DSGN105 Drawing I 0
DSGN130 Design I 1
DSGN135 Intro to Computer Graphics 1 ENGL100 English I 4
INDS150 Design History I 4
10 Spring Semester
DSGN165 Design II ENGL115 English II INDS205 Design History II INDS215 CAD I INDS222 Visualization I: 69
R
1
3
4
2
2
L
6
6
2
0
0
14 C
3
4
2
4
4
17
L
6
0
0
2
4
C
4
3
4
3
4
Perspective Drawing 12 SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester R
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective 3
INDS265 Modeling Techniques I 2
INDS275 Industrial Design I: Studio 1 INDS280 Visualization II: Ideation 0
MATH211 Plane and Solid Geometry 4
10 12 18
L
0
4
6
6
0
16 C
3
4
4
3
4
18
L
-
C
0
Spring Semester
R
ENGL350 Writing Competency -
Assessment
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective 3
INDS300 Industrial Design II: Studio 1
INDS310 Visualization III: Rendering 2 Techniques
INDS325 Modeling Techniques II
2
PHYS211 Conceptual Physics 3
11 0
6
2
3
4
3
4
2
14 4
4
18
Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education
JUNIOR YEAR1
Fall Semester R
INDS330 Materials & Manufacturing 4 INDS405 Visualization IV: 2
Information Architecture
INDS415 CAD II 2
INDS420 Industrial Design III: Studio 0
INDS440 Human Factors in Design 4 12 Spring Semester
COOP400 Cooperative Education I Summer Semester
R
ELECTIVE Humanities/Social Science 4 Elective
70
Credits
0
L
2
2
C
4
3
2
8
0
12 3
4
4
18
0
Credits
L
0
C
4
ELECTIVE Technical Elective2 INDS500
Industrial Design IV: Studio
INDS515
CAD III: 3-D Modeling Fall Semester
COOP600 -
0
2
-
-
8
2
-
SENIOR YEAR
Cooperative Education II Spring Semester
COMM270 Business Communications ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
INDS565 Design Perspectives: Topics of History
INDS575 Industrial Design V: Studio INDS580 Directed Studies Research 0
4
4
3
15
Credits
R
2
4
L
2
0
C
3
4
4
0
4
0
2
12 8
0
10 4
2
17
Summer Semester
R
INDS600 Professional Practice 4
ELECTIVE Humanities/Social Science 4 Elective
INDS625 Directed Studies Studio 0
INDS635 Senior Seminar 2
10
L
0
0
C
4
4
8
0
8
4
2
14
1
Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed the requirements
outlined on page 70-71.
2
Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor’s approval to complement and to broaden
the student’s educational experience.
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Interior Design (BINT)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Interior Design program recalls and reinforces the mission of the Institute by
preparing and graduating students with excellent diverse skills qualifying them for the
demands of professional life.
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The program recognizes that academic preparation is the foundation of lifelong
learning in a dynamic and evolving profession and seeks to develop student fluency
and competence in an array of basic skills and processes with equal insight into the
artistic, technical, and managerial competencies of practice. More precisely the program
graduates students with a broad overview of the profession by balancing a curriculum
equally weighted in creativity—the art of design—and rudimentary technical knowledge and business acumen required to realize their conceptions.
The program seeks to portray the practitioner as a multi-dimensional professional
with a broad range of responsibilities serving both clients and the public. The program
recognizes that art, science, intuition, rational thinking, and common sense all coincide
in equal measure and that these accumulated skills and traits acquired over time and
experience form the hallmark of the true professional. As an “applied art,” the program
recognizes that interior design skills are not of themselves intuitive and as a result the
curriculum courses—especially studios—are structured to build student confidence and
facilitate learning objectives.
The program orientation and the structure of the curriculum rest on a tripartite base:
Wentworth’s ‘Learning and Competency Objectives,’ CIDA accreditation standards,
and the NCIDQ definition of the professional interior designer. These three standards
recognize the reality of the specialized, diverse knowledge, and skills required in practice and affords graduates substantial preparation for professional licensure.
To achieve this balanced orientation, the program seeks:
• to foster creativity and artistic vision
• to develop fluency with a design process
• to broaden intellectual depth
• to develop technical skills and the craft of making
• to introduce students to the business of design
• to offer the opportunity to work efficiently both independently
and collaboratively in teams
• to recognize the broad professional fiduciary responsibilities to the general
public including but not limited to ethical practice, regulatory requirements,
and growing public concerns for resource conservation and sustainability.
The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
Graduates of the program may seek employment as interior design professionals in
interior design and architectural firms, corporations, institutions, and government
offices, or as sales professionals for interior design product manufacturers. Some
graduates have pursued advanced degrees in interior design, architecture, fine arts, and
business administration. After two years of professional experience, graduates may sit
for the NCIDQ examination for professional certification.
Advancement into the junior year of the BINT program is based on a student’s past
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performance and demonstrated skill level to succeed in the more advanced courses
offered in the junior and senior years. The Design Studio Grade Requirement (outlined
on page 68) must be satisfied. Approval to continue on into the junior year will be based
on the following
• a minimum of 65 earned credits with an overall 2.0 GPA in their first two
years of study
• a 2.5 GPA for all courses completed with the prefix DSGN and INTD
• successful portfolio review of their related discipline projects (completed
and in progress)
All first and second year requirements must be completed before the start of the fourth
year.
Interior Design (BINT)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester R
DSGN105 Drawing I
0
DSGN130 Design I 1
DSGN135 Intro to Computer 1
Graphics
ENGL100 English I 4
MATH211 Plane and Solid Geometry 4 10 L
6
6
2
C
3
4
2
0
0
14 4
4
17
Spring Semester
DSGN165 Design II ENGL115 English II INTD155 Technical Drawing I INTD225 Technical Studies I PHYS211 Conceptual Physics R
1
3
1
3
3
11 L
6
0
6
0
2
14 C
4
3
4
3
4
18
R
3
L
0
C
3
1
8
5
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester ELECTIVE Social Science Elective
INTD211 Interior Studio I 73
INTD220 History of Interiors I INTD275 Technical Studies II INTD285 Technical Drawing II Spring Semester
ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective INTD230 Presentation Techniques INTD290 History of Interiors II INTD301
Interior Studio II INTD325 Technical Studies III 3
3
2
12 0
2
4
14 3
4
4
19
R
-
L
-
C
0
3
2
3
1
3
12 0
4
0
8
2
14 3
4
3
5
4
19
JUNIOR YEAR1
Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education
Fall Semester ELECTIVE Design Elective2 INTD401
Interior Studio III INTD455 Material and Furniture
Specifications
INTD485 Behavioral Aspects
of Design
INTD500 Construction Documents Spring Semester
COOP400 74
Credits
0
R
-
0
2
L
-
12 0
C
3
6
2
3
0
3
2
-
4
-
4
18
Cooperative Education I
Summer Semester
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
INTD430 Interior Architectural Lighting
INTD501
Interior Studio IV INTD515 Building Regulatory Credits
0
R
4
L
0
C
4
3
2
4
0
2
12 0
6
2
Requirements
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
COOP600 9
Cooperative Education II Spring Semester
ELECTIVE General Elective
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social INTD460 Textiles INTD570 Programming for Interior Design
INTD601 Interior Studio V 14 0
16
Credits
R
-
4
3
2
L
-
0
2
0
C
3
4
4
2
0
-
12 -
6
19
L
2
0
C
3
4
0
12 14 4
6
17
Summer Semester
R
COMM270 Business Communications 2 ELECTIVE Humanities or Social 4
Science Elective
INTD610 Professional Practice 4
INTD621 Directed Studies Studio
0
10 1
Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed the prerequisites
outlined on page 74.
Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor’s approval to complement and to broaden
the student’s educational experience.
2
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Facilities Planning & Management (BFPM)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Facilities Planning & Management (BFPM) program aims to develop in its students
recognized management skills along with knowledge concerning current technologies
that are necessary for entry-level professional practice. Facilities Management practice
can be regarded as the management of a company’s or institution’s physical assets.
The management of these assets involves long-term, as well as short-term, planning for
physical facilities and real properties that integrates the organization’s strategic business plan and the technical components for that plant. The quality of work life and cost
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effectiveness of the organization’s environment are the goals of the facilities manager.
Building on a practical core of oral and written communications, mathematics, science, and design principles, the Facilities Planning & Management (BFPM) program
introduces students to a wide range of facilities and management issues including space
utilization, project management, space planning, energy management techniques, building management, facility assessment, and real estate principles. An integral aspect of the
program is the experience students gain through two semesters of cooperative employment in facilities management offices.
The Facilities Planning & Management (BFPM) program is recognized by the
International Facility Management Association as having met the highest standards of
professional education in this discipline. The program is one of only four undergraduate
programs in the United States to achieve this status.
Facilities Planning & Management (BFPM)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester R
DSGN105 Drawing I 0
DSGN130 Design I 1
DSGN135 Introduction to 1
Computer Graphics
ENGL100 English I 4
MATH211 Plane and Solid Geometry 4 10 L
6
6
2
C
3
4
2
0
0
14 4
4
17
Spring Semester
DSGN165 Design II ENGL115 English II INTD155 Technical Drawing I INTD225 Technical Studies I PHYS211 Conceptual Physics R
1
3
1
3
3
11 L
6
0
6
0
2
14 C
4
3
4
3
4
18
R
-
3
1
3
L
-
0
8
2
C
3
3
5
4
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester ELECTIVE General Elective ELECTIVE Social Science Elective INTD211 Interior Studio I1 INTD275 Technical Studies II 76
INTD285 Technical Drawing II 2
-
4
-
4
19
Spring Semester
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective ELECTIVE Technical Elective2
ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
INTD325 Technical Studies III INTD301 Interior Studio II1 COMM270 Business Communications R
3
-
-
L
0
-
-
C
3
3
0
3
1
2
-
2
8
2
-
4
5
3
18
Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education JUNIOR YEAR
Cooperative Education I
Summer Semester
R
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social 4
Science Elective
MGMT450 Financial Management 4
FMGT420 Facility Development & 3
Planning Seminar
FMGT500 Computer Applications for 2 Facility Managers
13 77
Credits
0
3, 4
Fall Semester R
MGMT390 Financial Accounting 2
MGMT505 Principles of Management 3 FMGT405 Facilities Management I 3
FMGT410 Facility Space Utilization 3
and Management
FMGT415 Project Management for 4
Facility Managers
15 Spring Semester
COOP400 L
2
2
2
2
C
3
4
4
4
0
8
4
19
Credits
0
L
0
C
4
0
2
4
4
4
6
4
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
COOP600 Cooperative Education II Credits
0
Spring Semester
R
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social 4
Science Elective
FMGT450 Facility Assessment and 3
Forecasting
FMGT550 Energy Management and 3
Building Operations
FMGT590 Directed Studies Research 3 MGMT462 Business Law 3
16 L
0
C
4
2
4
2
4
0
2
6
3
4
19
Summer Semester
R
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social 4
Science Elective
FMGT610 Principles of Real Estate 4
for Facility Managers
FMGT620 Facilities Directed Studies 2 MGMT625 Business Negotiation 2
Principles 12 L
0
C
4
0
4
4
2
6
4
3
15
1
The Design Studio Grade Requirement for INTD211 and INTD301 (outlined on page
68) must be satisfied.
Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor’s approval to complement and to broaden
the student’s educational experience.
2
Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have successfully completed 65 of
72 credit hours of prerequisite work with a minimum cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0 out of 4.0 or have received permission from the department to enroll in
these courses.
3
Students from other programs seeking admittance into the program at the junior year
will be evaluated based on the following prerequisites:
4
Seventy-two (72) semester credit hours successfully completed with a cumulative GPA
of 2.0 out of 4.0 in the categories listed below:
Liberal Arts 13 credits
English Composition (3)
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English Literature (4)
Humanities/Social Science (6)
Mathematics and Sciences 10 credits
Algebra and Trigonometry (or Plane and Solid Geometry) (4)
Physics (with laboratory) (4)
Computer Graphics (2)
Technical Discipline 23 credits
Design Studio and Technical Drawing (16)
Materials and Construction (3)
Interior Systems (4)
Approved Technical Requirements (26)
*26 credits
*Approved Technical Requirements are selected by the
BFPM Program Coordinator from the student’s major courses.
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Department of Electronics and
Mechanical
Frederick F. Driscoll, Interim Department Head, 617-989-4225
Sandeep Dilwali, Associate Department Head, 617-989-4140
Michael E. Jackson, Assistant Department Head, 617-989-4215
Shankar Krishnan, Director of Biomedical Engineering, 617-989-4266
ELECTRONICS FACULTY
Professors: Frederick F. Driscoll Shankar Krishnan
Frank S. Spada
Associate Professors: Scott Grenquist
Timothy M. Johnson
Ali Khabari
L. Georges Chedid
Siben Dasgupta
Joseph F. Santacroce
Assistant Professors: Salah Badjou David Birkett Angel DeCegama
Sandeep Dilwali
Douglas Dow
Lili Ma
MECHANICAL FACULTY
Professors: Masoud Olia 79
Mansour Zenouzi
Ali R. Moazed
Associate Professors: Harry Avakian Anthony W. Duva
Michael E. Jackson Richard L. Roberts
Peter S. Rourke
Bo Tao
Theodore Greene
Assistant Professors: Xiaobin Le
Gloria Ma
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Frank Caserta, Jr. Robert Lind
Ilie Talpasanu
Sabbatical Leave Fall 2009
MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Electronics and Mechanical offers degree programs in engineering and technology which are rooted in Wentworth’s rich tradition of project-based,
experiential learning. The department strives to prepare its graduates for productive
and challenging careers in private practice, industry, and government, and its programs
provide a solid foundation for lifelong professional development. The curricula are
comprehensive, rigorous, and well-balanced in the presentation of theory and problemsolving techniques. The primary objectives of the department’s baccalaureate programs
are to furnish students with the analytical and technical skills required for successful
professional practice in their respective technical disciplines, to cultivate students’
abilities to readily adapt to workplace changes, communicate proficiently, and to work
effectively in a team environment.
The departmental faculty and staff also share a commitment to support student interest
and pursuit of graduate study and professional certifications, as well as to encourage
students to consider careers involving the design and manufacture of products. The
high level of student and faculty participation in professional societies and club activities including: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society
of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Society of
Manufacturing Engineers, National Alternative Training Consortium, National Center
for Telecommunications Technologies, and the Society of Women Engineers have
furnished significant external affiliations and sponsorships of special projects.
ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Engineering
Electronic Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Technical Operations - Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI)
Wentworth Institute of Technology is an approved participant in the Federal
Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Technical Operations-Collegiate Training Initiative
(AT-CTI) program. Certified degree programs include the Bachelor of Science in
Electronic Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Technology.
Computer Engineering Technology
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Computer Engineering Technology (BCOT) program introduces students to both
the hardware and software aspects of computers with emphasis on computer-related
devices and systems. Students gain experience in both interfacing a computer for
control applications and data communication, using a full range of equipment. The
hardware courses cover basic digital electronics to computer architecture, and
include operating and learning microprocessors, microcontrollers and microcomputers. The software courses begin with introductory computer science and advance to
programming applications and operating systems. Other hardware courses include
basic circuit theory, electronic devices, integrated circuits and applications, and data
communications. During their course of studies students spend a minimum of two
cooperative semesters in industry. Graduates, in addition to continuing their education
at the graduate level, may seek employment in the design application, manufacturing,
and testing of computer or computer-controlled equipment.
Computer Engineering Technology Program (BCOT) Mission Statement
As an extension of the Institute’s philosophy, the program’s mission is to admit
qualified high school graduates and prepare them for a productive professional career
in Computer Engineering Technology. To fulfill this goal, the program offers students
a mathematically-based engineering technology education that provides the technical
knowledge, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience needed for them to grow
as intellectually inquisitive individuals and critically involved members of our society
with a lifelong commitment to continued learning.
The Computer Engineering Technology baccalaureate (BCOT) degree program is a
comprehensive four year program of study that is rooted in Wentworth’s rich tradition
of project based and experiential learning. The curriculum is rigorous and well balanced
in the presentation of theory and problem solving techniques. The primary objective
of coursework is to furnish students with the analytical and technical skills required
for successful professional practice in the computer hardware related industries.
The Computer Engineering Technology program also strives to provide its graduates
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with a solid foundation for lifelong professional development, to cultivate students’
abilities to readily adapt to workplace changes, to communicate proficiently, and to
work effectively in team environment.
The Institute firmly believes that the faculty is at the core of the educational quality
of its degree programs. The wealth of experience available through the diverse professional background of the faculty is a key element in attracting highly qualified students
as well as supporting the educational pursuits of the undergraduates enrolled in the
Computer Engineering Technology program.
Computer Engineering Technology (BCOT) Program Objectives
• To develop students’ competencies for successful long term professional
practice in the Computer Engineering Technology disciplines
• To promote creativity and encourage innovative approaches to the design
and operation of microcomputer architecture and networked systems
• To provide the students with the necessary background to develop state of
the art computer hardware, interfacing devices, and integrated hardware/
software systems
• To support student interest in follow-up graduate study
• To encourage students to participate in computer engineering related
professional societies and student club activities such as the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Association for Computing
Machinery ( ACM), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and Society of
Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
• To provide students with analytical and technical skills to test and optimize
the performance of data communication and networking systems
• To assist the students in gaining an understanding of societal issues,
cultural diversity, and different points of view
Computer Engineering Technology (BCOT)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester ELEC101 Intro. to Engineering and Technology
ELEC105 Circuit Theory I 82
R
2
L
4
C
4
3
2
4
ENGL100 English I MATH205 College Mathematics I 4
3
12 0
2
8
4
4
16
Spring Semester
R
COMP120 Computer Science I Using C 3 ELEC163 Electronic Design I 1
ELEC195 Circuit Theory II 3
ENGL115 English II 3
MATH250 Precalculus
3
13 L
2
4
2
0
2
10 C
4
3
4
3
4
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester ELEC206 Semiconductor Devices ELEC236 Logic Circuits ELECTIVE Social Science Elective MATH280 Calculus I PHYS210 College Physics I R
3
3
3
4
3
16
L
2
2
0
0
2
6
C
4
4
3
4
4
19
Spring Semester
ELEC296 Digital Applications ELEC306
Integrated Circuits with Applications
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
MATH290 Calculus II PHYS220 College Physics II R
3
3
L
2
2
C
4
4
3
-
0
-
3
0
4
3
16 0
2
6
4
4
19
Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all
prerequisite courses above or have received permission from the department to enroll
in upper-level courses.
Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester R
COMM400 Technical Communications 2 ELEC415 Object Oriented 3
83
L
2
2
Credits
0
C
3
4
Programming for Electronics
ELEC426 Data Communications 3
ELECTIVE Technical Elective1 -
MATH510 Calculus III 4
-
2
-
0
-
Spring Semester
COOP400 Cooperative Education I 4
3
4
18
Credits
0
Summer Semester R
L
C
ELEC345 Microcontrollers and
3
2
4
Embedded Computer Systems ELEC486 Computer Systems 3
Architecture
ELEC505 Linear Network Analysis 3
ELEC516 Computer Communication and Networks 3
12 Fall Semester
COOP600 2
4
2
2
8
4
SENIOR YEAR
Cooperative Education II Spring Semester
COMP605 Introduction to Operating Systems
ELEC595 Digital Control Systems ELEC596 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective Summer Semester ELEC667 Advanced Programmable
Logic
ELEC675 Digital Communication
Systems
ELEC685 Senior Design Project ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective 84
4
16
Credits
0
R
2
L
2
C
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
0
4
4
16 0
6
4
19
R
2
L
2
C
3
3
2
4
1
4
6
0
4
4
10 10 15
1
Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor as necessary to complement and to
broaden the student’s background.
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Electronic Engineering Technology (BEET)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
Students entering the Electronic Engineering Technology (BEET) program develop
a thorough foundation in circuit analysis and solid-state principles. The program is
design-oriented and students are encouraged to probe deeply into the areas they find to
be of special interest to them. Approximately 40 percent of the program is devoted to
computer-integrated laboratory work. This provides the student with essential
“hands-on” familiarity with electronic circuits, components, and systems, including data
acquisition and process control, and related software programs. Technical competence
is established in the use of modern laboratory instruments, stressing experimental
procedures and techniques. Electronic Engineering Technology (BEET) is a cooperative education program which provides students with the opportunity to take part in a
paid work experience in industry for a minimum of two non-consecutive semesters.
Graduates, in addition to continuing their education at the graduate level, may seek
design and manufacturing positions as engineering technologists where an applications
oriented background is necessary.
Electronic Engineering Technology Program (BEET) Mission Statement
As an extension of the Institute’s philosophy, the program’s mission is to admit
qualified high school graduates and prepare them for a productive professional career
in Electronic Engineering Technology. To fulfill this goal, the program offers students
a mathematically-based engineering technology education that provides the technical
knowledge, problem-solving skills and hands-on experience needed for them to grow
as intellectually inquisitive individuals and critically involved members of our society
with a lifelong commitment to continued learning.
The Electronic Engineering Technology baccalaureate (BEET) degree program is a
comprehensive four year program of study that is rooted in Wentworth’s rich tradition of project based and experiential learning. The curriculum is rigorous and well
balanced in the presentation of theory and problem solving techniques. The primary
objective of coursework is to furnish students with the analytical and technical skills
required for successful professional practice in the various electronics related industries.
The Electronics program also strives to provide its graduates with a solid foundation
for lifelong professional development, to cultivate students’ abilities to readily adapt
to workplace changes, to communicate proficiently, and to work effectively in
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team environment.
The Institute firmly believes that the faculty is at the core of the educational quality
of its degree programs. The wealth of experience available through the diverse professional background of the faculty is a key element in attracting highly qualified students
as well as supporting the educational pursuits of the undergraduates enrolled in the
Electronics program.
Electronic Engineering Technology Program Objectives
• To develop students’ competencies for successful long term professional
practice in the Electronics disciplines
• To promote creativity and encourage innovative approaches to the
electronics systems operations and design
• To provide the students with the necessary background to develop state of
the art electronic devices
• To support student interest in follow up graduate study
• To encourage students to participate in electronic related professional
societies and student club activities such as IEEE, ISA, SWE and SME
• To provide students with analytical and technical skills to test and optimize
the performance of feedback control systems
• To assist the students in gaining an understanding of societal issues,
cultural diversity, and different points of view
Electronic Engineering Technology (BEET)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester ELEC101 Intro. to Engineering and Technology
ELEC105 Circuit Theory I ENGL100 English I MATH205 College Mathematics I R
2
L
4
C
4
3
4
3
12 2
0
2
8
4
4
4
16
Spring Semester
R
COMP120 Computer Science I Using C 3 ELEC163 Electronic Design I 1
L
2
4
C
4
3
86
ELEC195 ENGL115 MATH250 Circuit Theory II English II Precalculus
3
3
3
2
0
2
4
3
13 10 18
Fall Semester ELEC206 Semiconductor Devices ELEC236 Logic Circuits ELECTIVE Social Science Elective MATH280 Calculus I PHYS210 College Physics I R
3
3
3
4
3
16 L
2
2
0
0
2
6
C
4
4
3
4
4
19
Spring Semester
ELEC296 Digital Applications ELEC306 Integrated Circuits with Applications
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
MATH290 Calculus II PHYS220 College Physics II R
3
3
L
2
2
C
4
4
3
-
0
-
3
0
4
3
16 0
2
6
4
4
19
4
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all
prerequisite courses above or have received permission from the department to enroll
in upper-level courses.
Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester R
COMM400 Technical Communications 2 ELEC415 Object Oriented 3
Programming for Electronics
ELEC467 Electric Machines and 3
Transformers
ELECTIVE Technical Elective1
-
MATH510 Calculus III 4
-
87
Credits
0
L
2
2
C
3
4
2
4
-
0
-
3
4
18
Spring Semester
COOP400 Cooperative Education I Summer Semester
R
ELEC345 Microcontrollers and 3
Embedded Computer Systems
ELEC496 Advanced Sensors and 3
Interfacing Systems
ELEC505 Linear Network Analysis 3
ELEC510 Discrete Signals and Systems 3
12 Fall Semester
COOP600 Credits
0
L
2
C
4
2
4
2
2
8
4
4
16
SENIOR YEAR
Cooperative Education II Spring Semester ELEC575 Digital Signal Processing ELEC585 Electromagnetics ELEC605 Senior Design Project I ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective 0
Credits
R
3
3
1
4
L
2
2
4
0
C
4
4
3
4
4
15 0
8
4
19
Summer Semester
R
ELEC625 Feedback Control Systems 3 ELEC675 Digital Communication
3
Systems
ELEC695 Senior Design Project II 1
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social 4
Science Elective 11 L
2
2
C
4
4
4
0
8
3
4
15
1
Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor as necessary to complement and to
broaden the student’s background.
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
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Mechanical Engineering Technology (BMET)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
This program provides students with a fundamental background in basic mathematics,
physics, and related technical sciences and specialty areas such as strength of materials,
mechanical graphics, mechanical design, CAD, thermal sciences, electricity and electronics, and fluid mechanics. The cornerstone of a Wentworth education is hands-on
experience, which means BMET students spend a great deal of time actively participating in laboratory activities. Classroom study of engineering technology fundamentals
is balanced with appropriate laboratory experience emphasizing both oral and written
communication skills. The first two semesters of this program are offered in two different sequences to ensure adequate laboratory time and the remaining semesters are in
unison. The Mechanical Engineering Technology Baccalaureate program (BMET) is
a cooperative education program in which all students spend at least two semesters in
industry, alternating with their last four semesters in classes on campus. Graduates may
continue their studies at the graduate level or pursue and industrial career. Wentworth
BMET graduates are practical engineers, with expertise in the application of mechanical
engineering technology, and as such, are in high demand and well prepared to meet the
professional challenges of a constantly changing and increasingly global workforce.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mission
As an extension of the Institute’s philosophy, the program’s mission is to admit qualified high school graduates and prepare them for a productive professional career in
Mechanical Engineering Technology. To fulfill this goal, the program offers students
a mathematically-based engineering technology education that provides the technical
knowledge and problem-solving skills needed for them to grow as intellectually inquisitive individuals and critically involved members of our society with a lifelong commitment to continued learning. We provide our graduates with hands-on experience in the
following technical expertise areas through technical laboratory practice.
• Mechanical Design
• Fluid Mechanics
• Computer Aided Design
• Thermal Sciences
• Material Science
• Strength of Materials
• Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical Engineering Technology Objectives
The long term objectives of the program are to ensure graduates succeed in their chosen
field by:
• Providing the foundation of technical skills necessary for career advancement in the
field of Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Ensure graduates understand the value of lifelong learning by continuing to learn and
educate themselves
• Imparting the skills necessary to apply mechanical design fundamentals to analyze
problems and provide reasonable solutions
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Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Outcomes
• To understand and implement the fundamentals of the Mechanical Design Process
• To have the ability to work effectively on a design team
• To have depth in experience and understanding in the development of detailed
engineering drawings through computer Aided Design
• To be able to apply their practical education, analytical reasoning, and creative skills
toward the resolution of issues that our scientific, technological, and social
• To be able to incorporate professional standards and ethics into their engineering
technology application projects
• To be proficient in both oral and written communication skills as applied to both
technical and social endeavors
Mechanical Engineering Technology (BMET)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester R
COMP114 Structured Programming for 2
Engineering and Technology
ENGL100 English I 4
MATH205 College Mathematics I 3
MECH103
Introduction to
2
Engineering and Technology
MECH124 Mechanical Graphics 2
or
(A-track)
MANF195 Manufacturing Processes
2
(B-track) 13 Spring Semester
ENGL115 English II MATH250 Precalculus PHYS210 College Physics I MECH163 Mechanical Design I MANF195 Manufacturing Processes
or (A-track)
MECH124 Mechanical Graphics
(B-track) SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester ECON110 Economics 90
L
2
C
3
0
2
2
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10 4
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12 R
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C
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MATH280 Calculus I
PHSY220 College Physics II MECH343 Statics MECH395 Mechanical CAD Applications I PHYS220
College Physics II
4
3
3
0
2
2
4
4
4
2
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15 4
2
8
4
4
19
Spring Semester
SS ELECTIVE Sophomore Social
Science Elective
MECH255 Thermodynamics I ENGL350 Writing Competency
Assessment
MATH290 Calculus II MECH180 Strength of Materials CHEM360 Chemistry I R
3
L
0
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3
3
-
2
-
4
-
4
3
3
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2
2
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19
Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all
prerequisite courses above or have received permission from the department to enroll
in upper-level courses.
Summer Semester
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester COMM400
Technical Communications
ELECTIVE Mechanical Elective I1 ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science
MATH510 Calculus III MECH270 Fluid Mechanics Spring Semester
COOP400 91
Credits
0
R
2
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4
L
2
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C
3
3
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Cooperative Education Summer Semester ELEC130 Electricity and Electronics MATH620 Applied Differential Equations I
ELECTIVE Mechanical Elective II1 Credits
0
R
3
4
L
2
0
C
4
4
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-
3
MECH530 Material Science
2
2
3
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SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Credits
COOP600 Cooperative Education II
0
Spring Semester ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELECTIVE Mechanical Elective III1 MECH460
Heat Transfer MECH591
Instrumentation and Measurement R
4
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4
4
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4
1
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Summer Semester R
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social 3
Science Elective
ELECTIVE Mechanical Elective IV1 -
MECH605 Mechanical CAD 2
Applications II
MECH690 Mechanical Design Project 1 -
L
2
C
4
-
4
3
4
6
-
4
15
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
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A total of 12 semester credit hours of mechanical electives must be taken as a part
of this program. After consultation with their faculty advisor, students should select
and successfully complete courses to support their desired area of specialization from
the elective offerings I, II, III, and IV, listed below: Elective areas include the field of
Machine Design, Thermo-Fluids Design and Manufacturing (Students are prepared to
take the Fundamentals of Manufacturing Exam through the Society of Manufacturing).
Additional courses approved by the advisor or department head will also satisfy the
elective requirements.
Elective I: MECH315 Kinematics or MECH290 Thermodynamics II
or MANF305 Computer Aided Manufacturing
Elective II: MECH375 Machine Design I or MECH380 Introduction to HVAC Systems or Other Elective Approved by Advisor and
Department Head
Elective III: MECH578 Special Topics or MECH562 Fluid Mechanics II or 92
MANF260 Quality Control
Elective IV: MECH 468 Machine Design II or MECH485 Automatic Control
Systems or MECH540 Energy Analysis and Cogeneration
for Building Facilities or MANF500 Applied Robotics
Elective numbers indicate normal semester offerings however, courses may also be
offered at times in addition to normal offerings.
Electromechanical Engineering (BELM)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) program is a five-year engineering
program with a dynamic interdisciplinary character and unique approach to learning. Grounded in a solid foundation of mathematics, science, and the humanities and
social sciences, this program incorporates all the essential elements of an electrical
and mechanical engineering curriculum. This program features engineering design
courses throughout its five-year study, extensive use of computers to solve engineering
problems, and a faculty committee management structure that responds quickly
to industrial changes and the academic needs of students. Wentworth stresses the
importance of hands-on experience, which means BELM students spend a great deal of
time working in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Computers and microprocessors are
a large part of the program; students use computers and test equipment extensively to
verify and develop principles of engineering in diverse areas such as mechanics of
materials, embedded microcontroller systems, analog and digital circuit design, thermodynamics, vibrations, materials science, feedback controls, and machine design.
Biomedical Systems Engineering Option
Students enrolled in the Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) program may choose
the option of developing a concentration in Biomedical Systems Engineering, as shown
on page 99-100.
Career Opportunities
Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) is a cooperative education program which
provides students with one of the most important aspects of a Wentworth education.
BELM students will complete at least two non-consecutive semesters of paid fulltime cooperative work experience in industry in fields related to electromechanical
engineering. This experience gives Wentworth students an advantage over their peers
at graduation. Graduates may continue their studies at the graduate level or pursue an
industrial career. Wentworth BELM graduates are multidisciplinary engineers, with
expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering, and as such, are in high demand and
well prepared to meet the professional challenges of a constantly changing and increasingly global work force. Students who choose the Biomedical Systems Engineering
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concentration further expand their career opportunities.
Frederick F. Driscoll, Program Chair, 617-989-4135
PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Harry Avakian
Frederick F. Driscoll
Salah Badjou
Barbara Karanian
L. Georges Chedid Masoud Olia
Siben Dasgupta
Mansour Zenouzi
Electromechanical Engineering Program Mission Statement
The mission of this interdisciplinary electrical and mechanical program is to prepare
students to become practicing engineers who will become innovative problem solvers
in industry, government, and academia.
Program Objectives
To achieve this goal, our graduates will:
• Have the technical proficiency in both electrical and mechanical engineering to solve multidisciplinary problems that involve system-level analysis,
modeling, and design
• Work effectively as members of multidisciplinary teams that analyze data
critically, synthesize information, and implement ethical solutions for the
betterment of society
• Possess communication skills necessary to present technical information
professionally to various audiences
• Have the educational background and desire to pursue both directed and
independent study that will advance them personally and professionally
The Electromechanical Engineering program at Wentworth is committed to both a
collaborative teaching model and a committee management structure thereby providing
the students access to many innovative interdisciplinary educational opportunities.
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BELM) GUIDELINES FOR
TRANSFER STUDENTS
As a general rule, the BELM Program Committee will use the following guidelines
to evaluate potential students who wish to transfer course work from a program
at Wentworth or from an accredited program (NEASC and/or TAC-ABET or
EAC-ABET accreditation or equivalent) at another college or university to the
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Electromechanical Engineering program.
General Admission Requirements for Transfer to the BELM Program
Applicants for transfer admission to the Electromechanical Engineering (BELM)
program must have (1) satisfactorily completed similar course work at an accredited
(NEASC and/or TAC-ABET or EAC-ABET accreditation or equivalent) college or
university and (2) have a minimum of 2.5 out of a 4.0 grade point average for all
mathematics and physics courses.
Specific Transfer Policies
Computer Science: A grade of “C” (2.00) or better can be accepted as transfer credit
into the BELM program for substantially similar course work done in either a program at Wentworth or from an accredited (NEASC and/or TAC-ABET or EACABET
accreditation or equivalent) program at another college or university e.g., COMP120
Computer Science I Using C. Please note that only a Language C or C++ programming
course is acceptable for transfer credit into the BELM program.
Engineering Physics and Chemistry: A grade of “C” (2.00) or better can be accepted
as transfer credit into the BELM program for substantially similar course work done in
either a program at Wentworth or from an accredited (NEASC and/ or TAC-ABET or
EAC-ABET accreditation or equivalent) program at another college or university e.g.,
PHYS310. Please note the algebra-based Technical or College Physics courses offered
at Wentworth are not appropriate substitutes for the calculus-based Engineering Physics
courses in the BELM program.
General Electives: General elective courses are selected after consultation with
faculty advisors as necessary to complement and to broaden the student’s background.
Humanities and Social Sciences: Humanities and Social Science transfer credit must
follow the guidelines established by that department.
Mathematics: A grade of “C” (2.00) or better can be accepted as transfer credit into
the BELM program for substantially similar course work done in either a program
at Wentworth or from an accredited (NEASC and/or TAC-ABET or EACABET
accreditation or equivalent) program at another college or university e.g., MATH265
Engineering Mathematics, MATH280 Calculus I, MATH290 Calculus II, MATH510
Calculus III, MATH620 Applied Differential Equations I, MATH890 Linear Algebra
and Matrix Theory, and MATH505 Probability and Statistics for Engineers.
Skills Courses: A grade of “C” (2.00) or better can be accepted as transfer credit into
the BELM program for substantially similar course work done in either a program
at Wentworth or from an accredited (NEASC and/or TAC-ABET or EACABET
accreditation or equivalent) program at another college or university e.g., ENGR100
Introduction to Engineering.
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Technical Courses: The distinction as to program type—technology vs. engineering is very important and must be adhered to when considering transfer credit for technical
courses. No technical course taken as part of any technology program can be accepted
as transfer credit for any engineering course in the BELM program. However, technical courses with comparable course work, taken as part of an engineering program at
Wentworth or in an EAC accredited program at another college or university, can be
accepted for transfer credit if a grade of “C” (2.00) or better has been received.
Other Policies
In addition to the general requirements for admission and transfer credit listed
above, applicants may have to satisfy the following rules: Advanced Placement (AP)
Requirements: Applicants for admission or transfer into the BELM program may obtain
credit and/or advanced standing based on the achievement of satisfactory scores on
designated AP examinations as administered by the College Board Advanced Placement
(AP) Program. Advanced Placement is available for Chemistry, Engineering Physics I
& II, and Language C or C++ programming.
CLEP Requirements: Subject Examinations of the College Level Examination
Program (CLEP) are acceptable for credit in the BELM Program in accordance with
Wentworth policy.
Credit for Life Experience: The BELM Program Committee has deemed it
unacceptable to accept for academic credit or advanced standing, any work related (life)
experience unless it is documented by an appropriate AP examination.
Transfer Credit Restrictions
Maximum Transfer Credit: In any event, no more than 88 credits (50 percent of the
176 credit BELM program) can be granted as transfer credit to any one student.
Senior Design: No transfer credit can be granted for ELMC831 Senior Design I and
ELMC881 Senior Design II.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION - ELECTROMECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
In addition to the general graduation requirements of the Institute, specific graduation requirements from the Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) program with a
Bachelor of Science degree include:
1) Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 for all technical courses
The courses used to determine the cumulative grade point average for all
BELM technical courses are shown with a footnote in the curriculum shown
below.If another Wentworth course is substituted for one of these listed
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courses, the substitute course will be calculated into this cumulative grade
point average for all technical courses.
2) The student must demonstrate proof of taking the Fundamentals of
Engineering (FE) Exam, also known as the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Exam.
Submission to the Registrar of a photocopy of the exam results is required.
The FE exam may be taken in the spring semester of the fourth year, or the
fall semester of the fifth year.
Electromechanical Engineering3 (BELM)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester CHEM360 Chemistry I ENGL100 English I ENGR100 Introduction to Engineering MATH265 Engineering Mathematics I Spring Semester
COMP120 Computer Science I Using C
ENGL115 English II ENGR160 Introduction to Engineering Design
MATH280 Calculus I PHYS310 Engineering Physics I R
3
4
2
3
12 L
2
0
4
2
8
C
4
4
4
4
16
R
3
L
2
C
4
3
2
0
4
3
4
4
3
0
2
4
4
15
8
19
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester ELECTIVE Social Science Elective ELEC231 Network Theory I1 ELECTIVE General Elective2,3 MATH290 Calculus II PHYS320 Engineering Physics II R
3
3
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4
3
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L
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Spring Semester ELECTIVE Social Science Elective
ELEC244 Digital Systems1 ELEC281 Network Theory II1 R
3
3
2
L
0
2
2
C
3
4
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MECH251 Engineering Statics1 ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment
MATH510 Calculus III 3
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2
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4
0
4
15 0
6
4
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Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all admission
requirements listed above and any additional prerequisites or have received permission
from the Program Committee or Department Head to enroll in upper-level courses.
JUNIOR YEAR
Summer Semester
COOP300
Optional Cooperative Education Fall Semester ELECTIVE General Elective2,3 ELEC443 Analog Circuit Design1 MATH620 Applied Differential Equations I
MECH302 Mechanics of Materials1 MECH505 Engineering
Thermodynamics
Spring Semester
ELEC471 Embedded Computer Systems1
ELMC461 Electromechanical Design1,3 MATH890 Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
MECH496 Materials Science1 MECH565 Engineering Fluids1 Summer Semester
COOP400 R
-
3
4
L
-
2
0
C
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
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2
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4
19
R
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13 2
2
10 4
4
18
Cooperative Education I3 SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester R
COMM400 Technical Communications 2 ELEC584 Engineering Signals and 3
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Credits
0
L
2
2
Credits
0
C
3
4
Systems1
ELEC586 Motors and Controls1 3
MATH505 Probability and Statistics 3
for Engineers
MECH595 Engineering Heat Transfer1 3 14 Spring Semester ELEC820 Feedback and Control1 ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
MECH572 Engineering Dynamics1 MECH600 Advanced Mechanics of Materials1
MECH620 Engineering Thermal Design1 Summer Semester
COOP600 2
2
4
4
2
10 4
19
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L
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10 3
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Cooperative Education II3
FIFTH YEAR
Fall Semester ELECTIVE Engineering Elective1, 2,3
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELMC815 Electromechanical Systems I1
ELMC831 Senior Design I1,3 Spring Semester ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
ELMC870 Electromechanical Systems II1
ELMC881 Senior Design II1,3 MGMT510 Engineering Economy Credits
0
R
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C
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15
R
4
L
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3
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0
8
4
3
15
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Courses used to determine the cumulative grade point average (GPA) for
Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) technical courses. If another Wentworth
course is substituted, the substitute course will be used in the calculation of the
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technical course GPA. Engineering elective must be approved by the faculty advisor.
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Courses selected with the Faculty Advisor as necessary to complement and to
broaden the student’s background.
Biomedical Systems Engineering Concentration Option
Students enrolled in the Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) program may choose
the option of developing a concentration in Biomedical Systems Engineering. The
Biomedical Systems Engineering option requirement consists of 6 courses and 2
Cooperative Work Semesters as follows:
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The three BMED electives listed below will be taken as the two General
Electives and Engineering Elective required in the BELM program:
BMED260 Physiology for Engineers I
BMED460 Physiology for Engineers II
BMED660 Biomedical Systems Engineering
Students in the Biomedical Systems Engineering option will focus on the
biomedical area while taking the three required BELM courses and two
Cooperative Work Semesters listed below.
ELMC461 Electromechanical Design
ELMC831 Senior Design I
ELMC881 Senior Design II
COOP400 Cooperative Work Semester I
COOP600 Cooperative Work Semester II
Students will work with their faculty advisor to develop a design proposal and
cooperative work semester assignment that satisfies the biomedical systems
engineering requirement.
Note: The biomedical systems engineering concentration courses will be offered only
if there is sufficient student interest and enrollment.
Biomedical Engineering (BBME)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science degree
Biomedical Engineering is a four-year baccalaureate program providing a solid foundation in physical and life sciences as well as a strong background in multiple engineering disciplines followed by essential courses in biomedical engineering. Two special
concentrations will be offered in the program, one on medical devices & systems, and
the other on clinical engineering. An integral part of this program is two semesters
of cooperative experiential learning at organizations such as hospitals, medical device
companies, research centers, regulatory agencies, and start-ups. Graduates of the pro100
gram will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges in the broad
spectrum of biomedical and healthcare industries, while contributing to improving
human health. Through a co-op based project-oriented curriculum closely embracing
Wentworth’s educational philosophy, the program will prepare students to engage in
a lifetime of professionalism, learning and service. In addition to having abundant job
opportunities growing globally, the graduates will also have the necessary education to
pursue advanced studies for professional careers.
The undergraduate curriculum will combine training in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, biology, anatomy, and physiology with rigorous training in
essential courses in electrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering.
Mission and Goals
Wentworth’s biomedical engineering program is intended to educate future practicing
biomedical engineers at the undergraduate level. Through a practice-oriented education,
the graduates will be able to utilize technological advancements, contribute to innovative design solutions in a collaborative environment, and make appropriate decisions for
their areas of professional responsibility. Specifically, Wentworth engineering graduates will have gained:
• expertise in the basics of physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering with applications to solve problems in biology and medicine
• the skills to be able to design, build, test, report, and assess results for
applications to biomedical engineering processes, designs, and projects
• the ability to use their multidisciplinary background to effectively engage in communication across disciplinary boundaries with the highest professional and ethical standards
• talent to take leadership roles in the expanding field of biomedical
engineering
• knowledge to initiate self-directed continuous learning opportunities to excel and advance in the field of biomedical engineering
• an understanding of the challenging needs of their client communities and contribute to providing solutions and improving human health
By the time of graduation from the BBME program, the students will have:
• mastered fundamental biomedical engineering concepts
• acquired the ability to understand and solve biomedical engineering
problems by integrating and applying basic principles of physical and life sciences, and engineering
• gained the mathematical background, scientific knowledge, and innovative problem-solving skills necessary to analyze, synthesize, and design
biomedical systems
• developed the capability to evaluate and respond to the impact of a
continually changing technology and the need for critical decision making—
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both personally and professionally
• obtained proficiency in both oral and written communication skills,
an ability to function effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
• developed appreciation of the importance of the liberal arts for a
rich and fulfilled life
• received a broad education that enables an understanding of how
professional, ethical, and social responsibilities impact the practice of
biomedical engineering
• gained the ability to engage in continuous learning of contemporary issues and challenges facing biomedical engineers and to seek solution approaches
• acquired analytical reasoning and creative insight into issues that are
technological and social, and incorporate professional standards and ethics into their engineering projects
Biomedical Engineering
TENTATIVE PROGRAM – STARTING IN FALL 2011
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Calculus I
Engineering Physics I
Biology I
Intro to Biomedical Engineering
English I R
4
3
3
1
4
15 L
0
2
2
2
0
6
C
4
4
4
2
4
18
Spring Semester Calculus II
Engineering Physics II
Biology II
Intro to Engineering Design
English II R
4
3
3
2
3
15 L
0
2
2
4
0
8
C
4
4
4
4
3
19
R
4
3
3
L
0
2
2
C
4
4
4
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Calculus III
Electric Circuit Analysis & Design
Engineering Computation
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Anatomy & Physiology
Technical Communications 3
2
15 2
2
8
4
3
19
Spring Semester Linear Algebra
Chemistry I (general)
Analog & Digital Electronics
Biomedical Electronics & Instrumentation
Social Science Elective (100 level)
Writing Competency Assessment
R
4
3
3
3
3
-
16 L
0
2
2
2
0
-
8
C
4
4
4
4
3
0
19
(Students select concentration track in this semester)
Summer Semester
Pre-Cooperative Work Semester (Optional)
0
R=Class hours per week, L=Lab hours per week, C=Semester Credits
Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all admission
requirements listed above and additional prerequisites or have received permission from
the department to enroll in upper-level courses.
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester R
L
Chemistry II (organic and bio) 3
2
Microprocessors & Embedded Systems
3
2
Engineering Mechanics 3
2
Biostatistics
3
2
Social Science Elective (100 Level)
3
0
15 8
Spring Semester
Cooperative Work Semester I
Summer Semester R
L
Engineering Thermodynamics
3
0
Data Communications & Networks 3
2
Biomechanics
3
2
Engineering Elective I1
3
2
Humanities / Social Science Elective 4
0
(385 level or above)
16 6
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C
4
4
4
4
3
19
0
C
3
4
4
4
4
19
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Cooperative Work Semester II
Spring Semester R
Biomaterials/Tissue Engineering
3
Senior Design I
1
Engineering Elective II1
3
Management Elective
4
Humanities / Social Science Elective 4
(385 level or above)
15 Summer Semester R
Engineering in Biomedicine
1
Senior Design II
1
Engineering Elective III Special Topics1
3
Biomedical Ethics & Regulatory Affairs
2
Humanities / Social Science Elective 4
(385 level or above)
11 0
L
2
4
2
0
0
8
C
4
3
4
4
4
19
L
0
4
2
0
0
6
C
1
3
4
2
4
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A total of 12 semester credit hours of engineering electives must be taken as a part
of the concentration track in this program. Students may choose, after consultation
with their faculty advisor, among the technical electives offered by the department
each semester. Engineering elective courses will include medical devices and systems,
biomedical optics & imaging, clinical engineering practice, medical information &
telemedicine, design & accreditation of hospitals, and computers in biomedicine.
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Humanities, Social Sciences, and
Management Department
Patrick F. Hafford, Department Head, 617-989-4870
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES FACULTY
Professors:
Lois J. Ascher Leon L. Cort, Ph.D.
Amos J. St. Germain, Ph.D.
Michael T. Greene, Ph.D. Barbara A. Karanian, Ph.D. George N. Katsiaficas, Ph.D
Jonathan G. Ripley, Ph.D.
Marilyn R. Stern
Joanne W. Tuck
Michael W. Carter
Associate Professors: Russell G. Bramhall, Jr.
David Downey
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Beth Anne Cooke-Cornell Carl E. Petersen
Christopher Gleason, Ph.D. Edward Rooney
Cindy P. Stevens, Ph.D. Elaine Slater
Assistant Professors:
Ronald Bernier, Ph.D.
Mark John Isola, Ph.D.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE FACULTY
Gloria Monaghan Professors:
Jack A. Green, J. D. Patrick Hafford
Hossein Noorian
Associate Professors: John M. Cooper, Ed. D. Joseph Schellings, J. D.
Paul J. Lazarovich
Assistant Professor:
Michael Dunlop, Ed. D.
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leave of absence, Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
ACADEMIC DAY PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science in Management
Professional Certificate in Communications
DEPARTMENTAL PHILOSOPHY
The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management (HSSM) believes
that it plays a critical role in the education of the Wentworth student. Our students are
engaged in their major fields of study in disciplines whose goal is to utilize design,
engineering, and technology to make life “better.” The purpose of Humanities and
Social Sciences is to help students define “better.” Further, no academic discipline of the
human experience exists independent of that human experience. Therefore, Wentworth
students must acquire a set of values which helps them to understand and exercise
integrity, vision, community involvement, and knowledge of self. As a part of this
values set, students must understand the application of their discipline to contemporary
issues, they must acquire strong communication and team-building skills, and they
must understand the definition of “leadership.” Most importantly, they must understand
themselves and their personal responsibility; i.e., develop a sense of professionalism.
The Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management curriculum offers an opportunity
for students to explore and master critical thinking skills, an essential for flexibility and
the basis for lifelong learning. Innovative problem-solving skills grow when students
are provided with a wide variety of learning opportunities and challenges, such as
are offered by our department. The technical purpose of the writing/communications
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component at Wentworth is to instill in our students those skills necessary for them to
communicate, both orally and in writing, in their classes, in the work place, and in their
community.
The technical purpose of the Sophomore Social Sciences is to introduce students to the
concepts of community, society, and self. The role of the Upper Level Humanities and
Social Sciences courses in the Wentworth curriculum reflects our belief that all students
must understand the application of their discipline to contemporary issues, acquire a
sense of professional and personal ethics, and be sensitive to the human condition.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must successfully complete an English Sequence as determined by the
English Placement Test results. The English Sequences based on placement, for the day
programs, are:
• ENGL100 and ENGL115
• ENGL020, ENGL100, and ENGL115
• ENGL013, ENGL017, and ENGL100
• ENGL125 and ENGL135
Students who are in a three-course English sequence may either take English II during
the summer between their freshman and sophomore years, take two sophomore social
sciences during the second semester of their sophomore year, or take one sophomore
social science during the summer between their sophomore and junior years so that all
students are in exactly the same place at the start of their junior year.
Six (6) semester credit hours (two three-credit courses) of Social Sciences (100-level)
are required of all Day students and are prerequisite to all upper-level Humanities and
Social Sciences electives. Each semester, Wentworth offers a number of sophomore
social sciences from among which students may choose.
These include:
• COMM290 Social Perspectives of Journalism (PCC course)
• COMM330 Introduction to Mass Communications (PCC course)
• ECON110 Economics (required for BCMT and BMET), excluded for BSM
• HIST125 Ancient World Civilization
• HIST126 Modern World Civilizations
• HIST130 U.S. History to 1877
• HIST265 Modern U.S. History
• HIST365 Approaches to Western Art: Caves to Cathedrals
• POLS120 Political Science
• POLS150 Introduction to American Government
• PSYC110 Psychology
• SOCL105 Sociology
A sophomore social science is an introductory course designed to survey the scope of a
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field. Students may also cross-register for their sophomore social sciences through the
Colleges of the Fenway (COF). Permission of the HSSM department head is required.
When searching for a sophomore social science in the Colleges of the Fenway, students
should choose a three- or four-credit (most COF courses are four-credits, regardless
of level), 100-level course in one of the above-listed subjects or choose from the list of
acceptable COF courses available in the HSSM Department Office.
The policy for The Arioch Center requires a minimum of six semester credit hours of
English and three semester hours of Humanities or Social Sciences (100-level) for all The
Arioch Center Associate Degree graduates. Refer to Page 265 for complete requirements.
All Day baccalaureate degree graduates must successfully complete at least twelve (12)
semester credit hours (three four-credit courses) of upper-level Humanities and Social
Sciences (380-level or higher) beyond those required in the sophomore year. Several
programs require additional upper-level Humanities or Social Science courses or
electives; students should review their degree audits carefully with their advisors
to determine the number of courses required for graduation. An upper-level HUSS
elective examines one area of the humanities and social sciences in depth. Therefore,
while the sophomore social science, psychology, surveys the areas of study and
the important ideas of the field of psychology, the upper-level course, Abnormal
Psychology (PSYC410) examines a specific area of psychology in depth. Upperlevel Humanities and Social Sciences are offered in the fields of Economics, History,
Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
The department believes there should be a balance in a student’s program. Therefore,
each day student is required to take at least four (4) credit hours in the Literature/
Humanities area and four (4) credit hours in the Social Sciences. The other four
credit hours may be taken in either category of courses. However, the entire 12 hours
may not be taken exclusively in Literature/Humanities or exclusively in the Social
Sciences. Refer to Page 265 for complete requirements. History courses may be
counted in either the literature/humanities or the social sciences category. The literature/humanities courses have the prefixes HIST, HUMN, LITR, or PHIL. The Social
Sciences have the prefixes ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, and SOCL.
All Arioch Center baccalaureate degree graduates must take a minimum of nine semester
credit hours in the Humanities and Social Sciences (350-level or above) beyond the
nine required for the associate degree. The Division believes there should be a balance
in the student’s program. Therefore, the student should take at least three credit hours
in literature and humanities, and three credit hours in the social sciences. The
remaining three credit hours may taken in either category of courses. The entire nine
hours may not be taken exclusively in literature/humanities or exclusively in the social
sciences. Refer to Page 265 for complete requirements.
Students may cross-register for their upper-level humanities and social sciences
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electives through the Colleges of the Fenway, but may not take them at another college
or university, in accordance with Wentworth’s policy that all third-, fourth- and fifthyear courses must be taken at Wentworth. Permission of the HSSM department head is
required for cross-registration. General guidelines for selecting an upper-level elective
at the Colleges of the Fenway are available in the HSSM Department Office.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of one communication course as
specified on each student’s Degree Audit. The ability to write well specifically for the
technical disciplines/professions is critical, and Wentworth is committed to preparing
students for those responsibilities in both the classroom and in the work place.
However, Communications courses (COMM) are technical courses in all curricula
and do not fulfill the Humanities/Social Science requirement with the exception of the
Professional Certificate in Communication (PCC) courses:
· COMM290: Social Perspectives of Journalism (Day Sophomore Social Science)
· COMM330: Introduction to Mass Communications (Day Sophomore Social Science)
· COMM580: Society and Visual Media (Day upper level SOCL SCI)
· COMM610: Public Relations (Day upper level SOCL SCI)
These courses are acceptable as social sciences because they contain significant social
content. Students who elect to complete the Professional Communication Certificate
may use COMM580 and COMM610 as their upper level social sciences; HOWEVER,
they must then select an upper level Humanities/Literature course to complete their
HUSS requirement.
All Wentworth Day students must take and pass the Sophomore Writing Proficiency
Assessment exam. Students should register for ENGL350 (the test registration code) in
the second semester of their sophomore year (only if they have completed their English
sequence). All sophomores, including transfers, must register for this exam. In addition,
any transfer student entering Wentworth as a junior and taking English at Wentworth
must take the assessment exam.
In the HSSM Department office, a list is available of some of the day Upper-Level
HUSS Electives which are offered on a regular basis with their designation as fulfills
the HUMN/LIT requirement or fulfills the SOCIAL SCIENCE requirement.
Baccalaureate International English Sequence
Students who are admitted to a baccalaureate program and who, based on their TOEFL
& TWE or the Institute Placement Test, must complete the International English
Sequence, must take, at a minimum, ENGL013, ENGL017, and ENGL100. Toward
the end of the first semester, all students in the International English sequence will be
required to take and pass a proficiency exam in reading, writing, and speaking. Any
student who does not pass the proficiency exam, or who does not make satisfactory
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progress in ENGL013, may be required to take additional English Language courses. A
baccalaureate student who must take one of these courses may use that course to fulfill
a general elective requirement.
Policies
Advanced standing may be granted for equivalent college courses taken prior to
admission at an accredited college or university (Refer to Page 300 of this catalogue
for specific requirements). Substitute courses taken at other institutions after admission
must be approved in advance by the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and
Management and must be taken at an accredited college or university. Refer to Page
261 of this catalogue for specific requirements.
Management (BSM)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
Students enrolled in the Management (BSM) program are exposed to the functional
areas of management and may acquire the various managerial and analytical skills
necessary to successfully administer human, natural, and technological resources
within an organization. A concentrated study in financial analysis, marketing principles, operations management, contemporary manufacturing, strategic management, the
global economy, organizational behavior, information systems, and the legal aspects
of business is introduced in this program. Management (BSM) students have the
opportunity to select a four course concentration in Technology Management,
Communication or Project Leadership, as listed on to page 112-113. Students are required
to satisfactorily complete two cooperative work semesters as described in the curriculum.
The discipline of management requires of practitioners both technical knowledge and
the skill to communicate. From the first year through the senior year, BSM students are
required to compile an Electronic Career Portfolio (ECP) of their work in consultation
with their academic advisor and concentration track advisor. The ECP Requirement
Guidelines are available in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management
Department office. In the spring semester of the senior year, seniors register for their
final graded portfolio assessment.
Graduates of the Management (BSM) program may seek entry-level management
positions in project management, operations, sales, production management, marketing management, or new product development. They may also pursue positions as field
service engineers, product support specialists, MIS specialists, or quality assurance
analysts. It is possible for students to pursue graduate degrees in business, law, public administration, and technical related fields. The Management (BSM) program is
accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. (See www.
iacbe.org for information about IACBE accreditation.)
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Program Mission
The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree is designed to help students
become leaders by acquiring knowledge and competencies in both management and
technology. With a strong professional foundation in domestic and international
management, policy, and practice, the BSM program strives to prepare diverse students
for positions of leadership in the private and public sector. Graduates are prepared
to create, refine and sustain an organization’s competitive advantage by developing
processes, managing technological resources and leading its people. The BSM program promotes and assesses an evolving scholarly environment in conjunction with
academic and industry leaders. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate studies
and lifelong learning. Note: Qualified students from other majors may transfer into this
program with the approval of the Department Head. Refer to page 261 for details or
contact the Department.
Management (BSM)
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester R
COMM155 Oral Communications 2
ENGL100 English I 4
MATH205 College Mathematics I 3
MGMT112 Introduction to Management 2 MGMT140 Introduction to Computers and Business Applications 2 13 Spring Semester ECON115 Macroeconomics ELECTIVE Natural or Physical Science (with lab)
ENGL115 English II MGMT200
Decision Analysis for Business
MGMT390 Financial Accounting
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0
2
0
2
6
C
3
4
4
2
3
16
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3
3
L
2
2
C
4
4
3
3
0
2
3
4
2
14 2
8
3
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2
3
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L
2
2
0
C
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4
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester COMM270 Business Communications ECON215 Microeconomics ELECTIVE Social Science (100-level) 110
MGMT250 Research Methods in Business
MGMT210 Management Information Systems
3
2
4
3
2
4
14 8
18
Spring Semester R
L
ELECTIVE Social Science (100-level) 3 0
ELECTIVE Management Concentration - -
Course I1
(select from list on page 112)
ENGL350 Writing Competency Assessment MGMT473 Principles of Marketing 3
2
MGMT280 Contemporary 3
2
Manufacturing
MGMT435 Managerial Accounting 3
2
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-
C
3
3
0
4
4
4
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Note: Prior to entering junior year courses, students must have completed all
prerequisite courses listed above or have received permission from the department
to enroll in upper-level courses.
(BSM)
Summer Semester
Credits
COOP300 Optional Cooperative Education 0
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester R
ELECTIVE Management Concentration - Course II1 (select from
list on page 112)
MGMT410 Management of
4
Contemporary Organizations
MGMT462 Business Law 3
ELECTIVE General Elective
-
PHIL450 Ethics 4
-
Spring Semester
COOP400 L
-
C
3
0
4
2
-
0
-
4
3
4
18
Credits
0
Cooperative Education I Summer Semester R
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science 4 111
L
0
C
4
(385-level or above)
MGMT450 Financial Management 4
MGMT466 Human Resource & Labor 2 Management
MGMT515 Operations Management 3
13 0
2
4
3
2
4
4
15
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
COOP600 Cooperative Education II
Spring Semester R
L
MGMT4XX Management Elective -
-
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science 4 0
(385-level or above)
ELECTIVE Management Concentration - -
Course III1
(select from list on page 108)
MGMT570 Strategic Management 3
2
MGMT615 Management Electronic Career Portfolio
MGMT625 Business Negotiation 2
2
Principles -
-
Summer Semester R
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science 4
(385-level or above)
ELECTIVE Management Concentration -
Course IV1
(select from list on page 108)
MGMT585 The Global Economy 3
MGMT650 Senior Project 2
-
Credits
0
C
3
4
4
4
0
3
18
L
0
C
4
-
4
2
4
-
4
4
16
1
Note: The following Management Concentration Courses will be offered only if there is
sufficient student interest and enrollment. Students select courses from the Technology
Management, Communication or Project Leadership concentrations listed below with
the consent of the Faculty Advisor.
Technology Management Concentration
Course # 112
R
L
C
I. MGMT320
Introduction to Technology 2
2
Management
II. MGMT530 Technology Assessment and 2
2
Acquisition
III. MGMT620 Technology Transfer 3
2
IV. MGMT630 Advanced Topics in Technology 3
2
Communication Concentration
Course # R
L
I. COMM330 Introduction to Mass 3
0
Communication
II. COMM290
Social Perspectives 3
0
of Journalism
III. COMM580 Society and Visual Media 4
0
IV. COMM610 Public Relations Writing 4
0
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0
Project Leadership Concentration
Course # R
L
I. MGMT325
Introduction to Project Planning
3
0
and Leadership
II. MGMT525 Group Processes and Team Building 3 0
III. MGMT520 Power and Leadership in
-
-
Organizations
IV. MGMT406 Advanced Topics in
4
0
Project Leadership 3
3
4
4
14
C
3
3
4
4
14
C
3
3
4
4
14
2
General and/or Technical electives are selected with the faculty advisor as necessary to
complement and to broaden the student’s background.
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Professional Certificate in Communications
(PCC) Leading to a Certificate of Completion
The Professional Certificate in Communications is designed to help people acquire/
improve skills in the area of communications to enhance both their value and employability to business, industry, and government. Wentworth undergraduates with at least
junior status and an overall GPA of 3.0, and who have completed COMM400 Technical
Communications, COMM310 Professional Communication or COMM270 Business
Communications may petition for admission to the program with the department head.
PREREQUISITES
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COMM270 Technical Communications, COMM400 Technical Communications or
COMM310 Professional Communications. Students must complete a Petition for
Change of Major or Readmission form indicating enrollment in the certificate program.
Professional Certificate in Communications
(PCC)
PCC Course Requirements
COMM330 Introduction to Mass Communications COMM290 Social Perspectives of Journalism
COMM580 Society and Visual Media COMM610 Public Relations Writing R
3
L
0
C
3
3
4
4
14 0
0
0
0
3
4
4
14
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
The Arioch Center @ Wentworth
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Joan E. Dolamore, Dean of Lifelong Learning
Christine I. Bettendorf, Director of Advising
Liem V. Tran, Director of Educational Outreach
Donna Keegan, Office Coordinator
617-989-4300
Lifelong learning is a tradition at the Institute. The Arioch Center helps the professional/
adult learners and degree candidates achieve their educational objectives by offering
courses and programs designed for working adults. The Center works directly with corporations, the professions, and government in developing specific educational programs
at Wentworth. Students applying for associate, bachelor, or certificate programs in the
evenings or Saturdays are academically counseled and admitted by the Center.
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Architectural Technology (AAT)
Building Construction Management (ABCM)
BACHELOR DEGREES
Building Construction Management (BBCM)
Project Management (BPM)
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Construction
Construction Management
Facilities Management (TFMC)
Professional Land Surveying (PLS)
Project Management
Introductory Computer Programming
Advanced Computer Programming
ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Matriculated students are assigned an advisor. The advisors maintain office hours and
students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester for assistance in
developing their course selections and reviewing academic policies. Non-matriculated
students should meet with an Arioch Center admission counselor.
APPLICATION FEE
An application fee of $40 is required to process all applications for any degree program
or professional certificate.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE AND PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
General Requirements
Applicants for admission must submit an official transcript of record from
a recognized high school.
The high school equivalency diploma of a state education department or of a
high school may be substituted for high school graduation. Official G.E.D. scores
should be sent to The Arioch Center Admissions Office.
Applicants who have attended college must submit an official transcript of their
final record from each college they have previously attended, if available.
All students who are required to complete the English and/or mathematics
sequences at Wentworth are required to take Wentworth’s English and mathematics placement examinations (refer to page 307-308). Wentworth reserves the right
to be the exclusive judge of the acceptability of any applicant for admission to its
programs of study.
Specific Requirements
In addition to the general requirements listed above, applicants should have completed
satisfactorily the following admission requirements:
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All Programs of Instruction (except as footnoted below):
Four years of high school English, Algebra I, Algebra II, Plane Geometry,
a laboratory science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Biology), Drafting1
1
Recommended for students entering Architectural Technology.
Applicants for admission to a baccalaureate program must possess the required number
of semester credit hours as indicated for the program of admission.
Applicants must also fulfill specific requirements, depending on the program to
which they are applying. Please refer to the program of your choice in this section for
specific requirements.
Applicants to Professional Certificate Programs are required to submit an application
as well as a current resume. A $40 application fee is required for applicants to all programs.
TRANSFER CREDIT
To qualify for a transfer credit evaluation at Wentworth, an applicant must:
• provide course descriptions from their college catalog at the request
of their advisor
• provide an official transcript of the student’s record in the course
• have received a final grade of “C” (2.00 out of 4.00) or better in that
course
• have taken the course at an accredited institution.
For incoming students, transfer credit is evaluated by the Transfer Coordinator
in the Registrars Office using the criteria listed in the General Guidelines of
Advanced Standing Credit and Course Waivers on page 300, of this catalogue. The
student may be requested to submit a current catalog (or copy of pertinent sections) that
lists the course descriptions and credit hours from the institution at the time they took
this academic work to The Arioch Center Admissions Counselor. Transfer credit is
applied to the applicant’s record upon admission to the Institute for a specific program
of study. The Transfer Coordinator determines if the course content and credit hours are
equivalent to the Wentworth course and, at his/her discretion, may review and amend
the transfer credit subject to a student’s performance and available credits.
PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
To qualify for advanced standing credit or a course waiver based on professional and
industrial work experience, a student must be admitted into the Institute for a specific
program of study, and submit the following in the form of a portfolio:
•A written narrative detailing how a students work experience has met course
objectives
•Documentation detailing the years, type, location, and skills and
competencies gained from that experience (this generally takes the form of
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a resume)
•A letter of verification from the applicant’s immediate supervisor
or person qualified by training and experience to comment on the
applicant’s acquired skills and competencies for which they have petitioned
to receive a course waiver or advanced standing credit
•Supporting documents (e.g. examples of actual work)
Copies of professional licenses may also be submitted. The student submits the
Petition for Academic Credit form, along with the documentation noted above, to
the Director of Advising.
MILITARY SERVICE
To qualify for advanced standing credit, students must provide their DD214, and any
other official documentation of military service.
NON-MATRICULATING STUDENTS
Applicants can also be admitted on a non-matriculating basis to take individual
courses. Acceptance to take a course is based on an evaluation of the student’s previous
academic experience. Non-matriculating students may not take more than 16 credits
without special permission of the Dean of Lifelong Learning. Refer to page 262 for
additional information.
REGISTRATION POLICIES 2008-2009
Day students taking The Arioch Center courses:
Day students, matriculated, or on co-op, are eligible to take The Arioch Center courses.
On-line registration in The Arioch Center courses is possible during the ADD/DROP
Period for limited seats which are available after The Arioch Center students have registered. Day students taking The Arioch Center courses are charged at the day tuition rate.
The Arioch Center students taking Day courses:
Through registration in The Arioch Center, qualified students may take courses offered
during the day. The tuition for a day course is billed at the current day school per credit
hour. Admission to day courses is granted on an individual basis; interested students
should arrange an appointment with their advisor at The Arioch Center.
Transfer from Day status to Evening status:
To qualify as an internal transfer from the day program to an Arioch Center program major, a
formal request must be made using a Change of Major or Readmission form. Each candidate must demonstrate intent to complete his or her educational requirements for the
degree program major being pursued in the evening or weekend. The internal transfer
request form and application is submitted to The Arioch Center Admissions Team who
makes the decision for acceptance or denial of the transfer.
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TUITION FOR THE ARIOCH CENTER STUDENTS (DEGREE)
The tuition charge is $420 per semester credit hour for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Tuition is due and payable prior to, or at the time of, registration. Tuition may be paid
by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. On-line tuition
payment may be made through the student’s LConnect account at lconnect.wit.edu.
Students may log into their account by utilizing their student user name and PIN
number. Payments are made by clicking on the “paw”. Students may obtain their PIN
number at the Student Service Center. There are also payment plans available which
allow students to defer payment of their tuition (see below).
Students whose tuition and fees will be paid by a company, public agency, or private
agency, must provide written verification in the form of a letter of commitment from
the funding agency. This letter must accompany the registration form and must state the
amount of the tuition and fees that will be paid for unconditionally.
DEFERMENT POLICY
Tuition deferment plans are available for eligible degree students in The Arioch Center:
PLAN #1: Employer Deferment Plan
Students who are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement from their employers may apply
for tuition deferment beginning with their second consecutive semester of study. Tuition
and fees for the first semester must be paid at registration (or according to Plan #2). To
apply for tuition deferment, students must submit, with each semester’s registration
form, a completed employer deferment application form signed by their employer.
This form is available on the Financial Services page at www.wit.edu/ssc. Tuition
payment is required on or before the end of the fourth week of class. If payment is
not made according to this schedule, a late payment fee of $100 may be assessed.
Students who fail to meet these terms will not be eligible to participate in this plan for
future semesters.
PLAN #2: Tuition Deferment Contract
Students who choose this plan will be allowed three equal payments over the course of
the term. The first payment is due prior to or at the time of registration, the second by
the end of the fourth week, and the third by the end of the eighth week. If payment is
not made according to schedule, then a late payment fee of $50 may be assessed for each
late installment. Students who fail to meet these terms will not be eligible to participate
in this plan for future semesters.
A tuition deferment contract must be signed to participate in this plan. This contract
is available online at www.wit.edu/ssc or in both the Student Service Center and The
Arioch Center.
Delinquent Accounts
Students whose accounts are not up-to-date will not be allowed to register or attend
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classes for future semesters. Wentworth reserves the right to hold diplomas, certificates,
transcripts, and grade reports from all students who have not paid all bills due to the
Institute.
Students who wish to reenter Wentworth after paying a collection account balance
will not be permitted to utilize the tuition deferment plans during their first returning
semester. They must pay in full for that first returning semester. Refer to page 317 for
details.
Returned Check Fee
A $30 fee will be placed on a student’s account for any check returned to Wentworth
by the bank. This fee may not be reversed. Refer to page 314 for details.
WORKFORCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Wentworth has a long tradition of offering specialized courses and programs to people
in technical fields. Certificates, courses, and seminars offered through The Arioch
Center are both practical and rigorous, and combine theory and practice. Taught by
instructors who are active and experienced in their disciplines, these courses provide
individuals with the experience and credentials needed to make them more competitive in the job market. Some courses offer the knowledge necessary for licensing and certification in the fields of construction, electrician, HVAC, and welding.
Students who have successfully completed the Computer Aided Drafting, Facilities
Management, and/or Construction Certificate programs are eligible for advanced
standing credit in certain The Arioch Center associate degree programs. Please call
The Arioch Center at 617-989-4300 for specific details.
For further information about available courses, please call 617-989-4300.
Associate Degree Programs
Architectural Technology (AAT)
Leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree
This program offers a diverse and intensive level of study providing students with an
understanding of the built environment. Design methodology, technical knowledge,
graphic language, and the other skills of contemporary architectural practice are
emphasized. Graduates of AAT are often hired by architectural, construction, or engineering or facilities management firms.
Graduates of this program may enter Wentworth’s bachelor degree programs in
Building Construction Management or Project Management.
Students entering this program should have basic knowledge of drafting techniques.
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Students requesting advanced standing credit for architecture courses may be required
to submit a portfolio of their work for review by the department faculty.
Architectural Technology (AAT)
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester BLDG155 Construction Methods MATH225 College Mathematics A R
3
3
6
L
2
0
2
C
4
3
7
Spring Semester ARCH145 Architectural CADD MATH230 College Mathematics B R
2
3
5
L
2
0
2
C
4
3
7
Summer Semester ARCH195 Contract Drawings and
Methods I
MATH235 College Mathematics C R
1
L
3
C
4
3
4
0
3
3
7
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester R
L
C
BLDG210 Concrete Construction
Methods
PHYS205 Physics A 2
4
4
2
4
2
6
3
7
Spring Semester ARCH201 Contract Drawings and Methods II
ENGL105 English Composition R
1
L
3
C
4
3
4
0
3
3
7
Summer Semester ARCH216 Structural Design ENGL116 Literature and Composition R
3
3
6
L
1
0
1
C
4
3
7
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester CCEV355 Basic Building Services R
3
L
2
C
4
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HUMN105 Intro. to Art and Architecture3 6
0
2
3
7
Spring Semester R
ARCH184 Design I: Design Principles 2 BLDG150 Contracts and Codes 2
L
2
2
C
4
4
4
4
8
Summer Semester CMGT350 Project Estimating and
Scheduling
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective R
2
L
2
C
4
3
5
0
2
3
7
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Building Construction Management (ABCM)
Leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree
This program provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of scheduling, surveying,
CAD, estimating, programming, codes, and contracts. Graduates leave with a broad
perspective on construction, including wood, masonry, concrete and steel, plumbing,
electrical, and HVAC systems.
Graduates are prepared to work on large commercial projects as well as residential
construction. Possible job opportunities include job supervisors, inspectors, estimators,
office managers, and field superintendents.
Graduates of this program may enter Wentworth’s bachelor’s degree programs in
Construction Management or Project Management.
Building Construction (ABC)
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester BLDG155 Construction Methods MATH225 College Mathematics A 121
R
3
3
6
L
2
0
2
C
4
3
7
Spring Semester
COMP112 Intro. to Computers and
Programming
MATH230 College Mathematics B R
2
L
2
C
4
3
5
0
2
3
7
Summer Semester
MATH235 College Mathematics C SURV100 Construction Surveying R
3
2
5
L
0
4
4
C
3
4
7
Fall Semester CCEV115 Construction Graphics PHYS205 Physics A Spring Semester
ENGL105 English Composition PHYS215 Physics B R
2
2
4
R
3
2
5
L
4
2
6
L
0
2
2
C
4
3
7
C
3
3
6
Summer Semester
BLDG420 Construction Operations
ENGL116 Literature and Composition R
3
3
6
L
2
0
2
C
4
3
7
Fall Semester BLDG210 Concrete Construction
Methods
CCEV355 Basic Building Services R
2
L
4
C
4
3
5
2
6
4
8
Spring Semester
BLDG150 Contracts and Codes BLDG200 Construction Estimating R
2
2
4
L
2
2
4
C
4
4
8
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
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Summer Semester
CMGT350 Project Estimating and Scheduling
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective R
2
L
2
C
4
3
5
0
2
3
7
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Bachelor Degree Programs
Building Construction Management (BBCM)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
This program emphasizes the business and management aspects of construction,
preparing graduates for upper-level management positions and management of large
complex projects. It provides the skills necessary to carry out a construction project
from conception to completion, which includes maximizing human resource potential
and monitoring and controlling, time, cost and quality.
Graduates of this program have been hired by construction and building design firms.
Possible job opportunities include construction managers, project managers, field
engineers, estimators, schedulers, and superintendents.
The BBCM program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education (IACBE).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Graduates of Wentworth’s associate degree programs in Architectural Technology or
Building Construction may directly enter this program. Students transferring into this
baccalaureate program from other degree programs are expected to meet the following
minimum program prerequisites:
Sixty-four (64) semester credit hours successfully completed with a minimum 2.0 out
of 4.0 grade point average in the following categories:
Written and Oral Communications Social Sciences Intro. to Computers and Programming Mathematics (through Precalculus) Laboratory Science (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, or Geology) Construction and Design Electives BLDG155 and CCEV115 or ARCH195 and ARCH201 CCEV355 CMGT350 Technical and General Electives 123
6 credits
3 credits
4 credits
9 credits
3 credits
14 credits
8 credits
4 credits
4 credits
9 credits
Construction Management (BCM)
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester CMGT550 Construction Management
Theory
MATH425 Quantitative Methods R
2
L
2
C
4
3
5
0
2
3
7
Spring Semester
CMGT420 Construction Project Scheduling
MGMT425 Effective Team Building R
2
L
2
C
4
3
5
0
2
3
7
Summer Semester
ELECTIVE Humanities Elective MGMT460 Labor Relations R
3
4
7
L
0
0
0
C
3
4
7
Fall Semester R
CMGT440 Construction Project Control 2 MGMT390 Financial Accounting 2
4
L
2
2
4
C
4
3
7
Spring Semester
R
CMGT460 Financing the Construction 2 Project
COMM310 Professional Communication3 5
L
2
C
4
0
2
3
7
Summer Semester
CMGT450 Construction Cost Analysis ELECTIVE Social Science Elective R
2
3
5
L
2
0
2
C
4
3
7
R
L
C
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester 124
CMGT410 Construction Law and Government Regulations
MGMT510 Engineering Economy 2
2
4
3
5
0
2
3
7
Spring Semester
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
MGMT590 Professional Practice R
3
L
0
C
3
2
5
2
2
4
7
Summer Semester
R
CMGT655 Senior Project in
1
Construction Management
ELECTIVE General Elective -
-
L
3
C
4
-
-
4
8
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Project Management (BPM)
Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
This program aims to produce leaders for business, industry, and government. Students
are introduced to contemporary theories of management, leadership, and teamwork, as
well as accounting, computer software systems, marketing, finance, and communication skills. Courses in planning, policy, and practice are geared to running today’s
enterprises.
Graduates of this program have been hired by a broad range of companies including computer, electronic, health, and manufacturing firms. Possible job opportunities
include project managers, business analysts, project engineers, operations coordinators
and field service engineers.
The BPM program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education (IACBE).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduates of any Associate in Applied Science degree program at Wentworth may enter
this program. Students entering this baccalaureate program are expected to meet the
following program prerequisites:
A minimum of sixty-four (64) semester credit hours successfully completed with a
minimum 2.0 out of 4.0 grade point average (GPA) in the following categories:
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Written and Oral Communications Social Sciences Intro. to Computers and Programming Mathematics through Pre-Calculus Laboratory Sciences (e.g. Physics, Chemistry or Geology)
Technical and General Electives
6 credits
3 credits
4 credits
9 credits
3 credits
39 credits
Project Management (BPM)
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester R
MATH425 Quantitative Methods
3
MGMT415
Leadership and Management3 6
L
0
2
2
C
3
4
7
Spring Semester
MGMT425
Effective Team Building MGMT500 Management Information Systems R
3
2
5
L
0
2
2
C
3
4
7
Summer Semester
R
ELECTIVE Humanities Elective 3
MGMT440 Project Planning and Control 3 6
L
0
2
2
C
3
4
7
R
2
4
6
L
2
0
2
C
3
4
7
Spring Semester
R
COMM310 Professional Communication 3 MGMT450 Financial Management 4
7
L
0
0
0
C
3
4
7
Summer Semester
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective MGMT480 Policy and Planning L
0
2
C
3
4
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester MGMT390
Financial Accounting MGMT560 Marketing Management 126
R
3
3
6
2
7
Fall Semester MGMT510 Engineering Economy MGMT580 Business Negotiations R
3
2
5
L
0
2
2
C
3
4
7
Spring Semester
ELECTIVE Humanities or Social Science Elective
MGMT590 Professional Practice R
3
L
0
C
3
2
5
2
2
4
7
Summer Semester
MGMT650 Senior Project ELECTIVE General Elective R
2
-
-
L
4
-
-
C
4
4
8
THIRD YEAR
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
Professional Certificate Programs
Professional Land Surveying (PLS)
This Professional Land Surveying Certificate program is intended for professionals
currently working in the land surveying field, who are seeking to become a registered
Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts. Competencies learned will be field
measurement, survey calculations, evidence gathering and assessment, boundary determination, publication and presentation of final survey results, and the applicability of
emerging technologies.
The PLS program is designed to be completed in one academic year when students
complete 2 courses per semester. Students may opt to complete the program over a
two-year period.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Acceptance into the PLS program is by application and requires an associate or
bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Forestry, Environment Sciences, Geology, or a
related field. Related degrees and/or significant professional experience will also be
considered for acceptance. (In all cases, prerequisites must be met for PLS acceptance).
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Applicants must submit an application package, including both high school and college
transcripts and a professional resume.
Professional Certificate in Professional
Land Surveying (PLS)
First Semester SURV150 Overview of Surveying Technology
SURV160 Surveying Measurement I R
2
L
2
C
3
2
4
2
4
4
7
SURV250
Legal Aspects of Land 2
Surveying I
SURV340 Surveying Measurement II 2 4
2
3
2
4
4
7
Third Semester
SURV380 Massachusetts Regulations
Affecting the Surveying
Profession
SURV390 Legal Aspects of Land
Surveying II L
2
C
3
R
2
2
4
2
3
4
6
Total Credits: 20
R=Class Hours Per Week, L=Lab Hours Per Week, C=Semester Credit Hours
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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The four-letter prefix of the course number identifies the subject area:
FMGT Facilities Management
ARCH Architecture
GEOL Geology
BIOL Biology
HIST History
BLDG Building Construction
HUMN Humanities
BMED Biomedical
INDS Industrial Design
CCEV Civil, Construction, Environment
INTD Interior Design
CHEM Chemistry
LITR Literature
CMGT Construction Management
MANF Manufacturing
COMM Communication
MATH Mathematics
COMP Computer Science
MGMT Management
COOP Cooperative Education
MECH Mechanical
DSGN Design
PHIL Philosophy
ECON Economics
PHYS Physics
ELEC Electronics
POLS Political Science
ELMC Electromechanical Engineering
PSYC Psychology
ENGL English
*ROTC Reserve Officer
ENGR Engineering
Training Corps
ENVM Environmental
SOCL Sociology
SURV Surveying
*ROTC courses are located in on page 280.
The last three digits of the course number identify the course level as follows:
000-199 Introductory
200-349 Intermediate
350-399 Sophomore/Junior courses
400-549 Advanced Courses (Junior year)
550-699 Advanced Courses for Majors and Selected Students (Senior year)
800-999 Fifth-year Courses
To the left of the course are three numbers separated by hyphens. The first number
denotes lecture/recitation hours per week; the second denotes laboratory hours per week;
and the third denotes the number of semester credit hours. Some courses may be offered
in the The Arioch Center @ Wentworth programs in an alternate format.
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ARCHITECTURE COURSES
ARCH115 SURVEY OF ARCHITECTURE I 3-0-3
This course is a lecture-based historical survey of western and non-western architecture,
covering the ideas, their social implications, and the evolution of construction technology.
The survey follows the course of history through the Industrial Revolution. Corequisite:
ARCH155 Design Principles I.
Day Course.
ARCH145 ARCHITECTURAL CADD 2-3-4
Introductory course in the use of computer-aided-design and drafting techniques
in architecture utilizing AUTOCAD® software. Instruction on the use of various
commands and functions.
Day Course.
ARCH155 DESIGN PRINCIPLES I 2-4-4
This course focuses on freehand drawing, utilizing drawing as a tool for the exploration
of the built environment. Drawing as a method of ‘seeing,’ the sketchbook as a recording
device, and drawing as a tool in the design process are studied. Weekly exercises guide
the course and weekly seminars integrate the materials covered in ARCH115 Survey of
Architecture I. Corequisite: ARCH115 Survey of Architecture I.
Day Course.
ARCH165 SURVEY OF ARCHITECTURE II 3-0-3
This course is a lecture-based historical survey of Western and non-Western architecture, covering the ideas, their social implications, and the evolution of construction
technology. The survey follows the course of history from the Industrial Revolution
to the present day. Prerequisite: ARCH115 Survey of Architecture I and ARCH155
Design Principles I. Corequisite: ARCH175 Design Principles II.
Day Course.
ARCH175 DESIGN PRINCIPLES II 2-4-4
This course introduces students to computer-aided drawing, utilizing the computer as a
tool in its many roles in the exploration and the production of architecture. Twodimensional drawing, three-dimensional modeling, and animation are discussed and
explored. Weekly exercises guide the course and weekly seminars integrate the materials covered in ARCH165 Survey of Architecture II. Prerequisite: ARCH115 Survey of
Architecture I and ARCH155 Design Principles I. Corequisite: ARCH165 Survey of
Architecture II.
Day Course.
ARCH184 DESIGN I: DESIGN PRINCIPLES 2-2-4
An introduction to the principle elements of design. Through a series of two and
three-dimensional projects, students study the basic considerations of design that
include function, shape/form, hierarchy, organization, scale, proportion, materials,
and light. A small architectural design study requiring the synthesis of these principles
is the final project for this course. Prerequisites: ARCH131 or ARCH132 Graphic
Communications and ARCH191 Contract Drawings I or ARCH195 Contract Drawings
and Methods I, or ARCH201 and HUMN105.
Day Course.
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ARCH195 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND METHODS I 1-3-4
Emphasis includes the development of contract documents for light construction projects using CAD, and a study of light construction methods in architecture. Prerequisite:
ARCH131 or ARCH132 Graphic Communications, or ARCH145 and BLDG155.
Day Course.
ARCH201 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND METHODS II 1-3-4
Emphasis includes the development of contract documents for heavy construction projects using CAD, and a study of heavy construction methods in architecture. Prerequisite:
ARCH195 Contract Drawings and Methods I and BLDG210.
Day Course.
ARCH216 STRUCTURAL DESIGN 3-1-4
A study and development of the techniques used in analyzing, selecting, and designing
statically determinate structural building elements including footings, retaining walls,
slab systems, beams, columns, rigid frames, arches and trusses, and prefabricated veneer
walls. Prerequisites: ARCH195 Contract Drawings and Methods I and MECH190
Mechanics and Strength of Materials, or ARCH201 and PHYS205. Day Course.
ARCH235 MATERIALS AND METHODS I 4-0-4
A lecture-based survey on materials and methods of construction as they relate to structural
design. The course provides an overview of contemporary building technology and
theory. State-of-the-art technology is introduced through the use of high quality contemporary case studies. Prerequisite: ARCH165 Survey of Architecture II and ARCH175
Design Principles II. Corequisite: ARCH245 Architecture Design and Technology I.
Day Course.
ARCH245 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY I 0-12-6
A studio-based design course that explores the issues presented in ARCH238 Materials
and Methods I lectures in a series of design problems of increasing complexity and
length, and through discussions in weekly seminars. Prerequisite: ARCH165 Survey of
Architecture II, ARCH175 Design Principles II. Corequisite: ARCH235 Materials and
Methods I and HUMN150 Art and Theory. Please refer to the Design Studio Grade
Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH335 MATERIALS AND METHODS II 4-0-4
A lecture-based survey on materials and methods of construction as they relate to
systems design. The course provides an overview of contemporary building technology
and theory. State-of-the-art technology and sustainability are introduced through the use
of high quality contemporary case studies. Prerequisite: ARCH245 Architecture Design
and Technology I and ARCH235 Materials and Methods I. Corequisite: ARCH345
Architecture Design and Technology II.
Day Course.
ARCH345 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY II 0-12-6
A studio-based design course that explores the issues presented in ARCH338 Materials
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and Methods II lectures in a series of design problems of increasing complexity and
length, and through discussions in weekly seminars. Prerequisites: ARCH245
Architecture Design and Technology I and ARCH238 Materials and Methods I.
Corequisites: ARCH335 Materials and Methods II and LITR445 Literature and the
Modern Age. Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final
grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH370 IDP REGISTRATION 0
Students entering into the first semester of the junior year are required to register for the
Intern Development Program (IDP) of the National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards (NCARB) and establish an NCARB file number before the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: Junior status.
DayCourse.
ARCH402 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (FC) 3-0-3
This course surveys the design, constructional technology and cultural significance of
buildings from the Ancient World through the Renaissance, examining both western and
non-western traditions, and addressing topics pertinent to the Form and Culture concentration. Prerequisite: Junior status in Form and Culture concentration.
Day Course.
ARCH406 HISTORYOF ARCHITECTURE I (TS) 3-0-3
This course surveys the design, constructional technology, and cultural significance of
buildings from the Ancient World through the Renaissance, examining both western and
non-western traditions, and addressing topics pertinent to the Tectonic Studies concentration. Prerequisite: Junior status in Tectonic Studies concentration.
Day Course.
ARCH408 HISTORYOF ARCHITECTURE I (BE) 3-0-3
This course surveys the design, constructional technology, and cultural significance of
buildings from the Ancient World through the Renaissance, examining both western and
non-western traditions, and addressing topics pertinent to the Built Environment concentration. Prerequisite: Junior status in Built Environment concentration. Day Course.
ARCH432 ENVIRONMENTAL ACOUSTICS 4-0-4
Introduces students to basic acoustic design analysis and application techniques including the study of absorption, and sound isolation in a variety of building types. Field
trips to observe significant examples will be taken. Prerequisite: MATH245; Junior
status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH433 TECTONICS AND DESIGN 4-0-4
This course examines the relationship between sophisticated design thinking and
advanced materials/building technologies in contemporary architecture. Prerequisite:
Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH435 DESIGN METHODS 4-0-4
Students consider the multiple aspects of the architectural design process, beginning
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with information modeling and information diagramming. The student then progresses
to image analysis, function analysis, context analysis and diagramming. The student
ends the course with concept development and design process synthesis. Prerequisite:
Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH436 MARKETING FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS 4-0-4
This course introduces the process necessary to define the market for services and to
further examine its segments and targets. Concurrent awareness of the tools and techniques used to move through the stages of proposal, courting, presentation and closing
will enable students to actively participate in case analysis early in the course. The
scope includes comparison of different design segments, their overlapping segments
and the identification of opportunities for partnering. Prerequisites: Junior status or
above.
Day Course.
ARCH449 CONSTRUCTING SACRED SPACE 4-0-4
Concepts in religious and symbolic architecture will be studied, including sacred cities,
places of worship, and symbolic sites, both past and present in Eastern and Western
thought and tradition. Students create design projects involving cultural and religious
influences on the forms and technology of sacred spaces. Prerequisite: Junior status
or above.
Day Course.
ARCH453 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT 4-0-4
Investigation of the various systems of composing ornament that have been used since
early historic times. Students analyze from both reproductions and original examples
in the Museum of Fine Arts and other local collections as well as actual Boston buildings. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH454 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY 4-0-4
Students are introduced to the social and cultural history of building technologies and
their consequences in the built environment. Students are familiarized with the idea of
technology and culture, and then explore materials, production methods, and building
systems. Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH456 STUDIO III: TECTONICS (FC) 0-12-6
A series of design projects are explored with an emphasis on the integration of structural
systems and building envelope. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA Form and Culture
concentration, ARCH335 Materials and Methods II, ARCH345 Architectural Design
& Technology II; Corequisite: ARCH481 Structures I, ARCH482 Site Planning and
Landscape. Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final
grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH467 STUDIO III: TECTONICS (TS) 0-12-6
A series of design projects are explored with an emphasis on the integration of structural
systems and building envelope. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA Tectonic Studies
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concentration, ARCH335 Materials and Methods II, ARCH345 Architectural Design &
Technology II; Corequisite: ARCH481 Structures I, ARCH528 Environmental Systems.
Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this
course.
Day Course.
ARCH469 STUDIO III: TECTONICS (BE) 0-12-6
A series of design projects are explored with an emphasis on the integration of structural
systems and building envelope. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA Built Environment
concentration, ARCH335 Materials and Methods II, ARCH345 Architectural Design
& Technology II; Corequisites: ARCH481 Structures I and ARCH528 Environmental
Systems. Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade
for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH472 HISTORYOF BOSTON ARCHITECTURE 4-0-4
Study of the architectural and urban developments of the City of Boston from the
seventeenth century to the present. Selected readings, lectures, and visits to historic
sites are included. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH474 AMERICAN CULTURAL LANDSCAPES 4-0-4
Students explore the idea of cultural landscapes and the theory and practice of cultural
landscape studies. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH479 BUILDING GREEN: SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN IN DETAIL 4-0-4
Through lectures, case studies, and the investigation of materials and construction
details, this course will focus on a tectonic understanding of sustainable design. Students
will research built examples of ‘green’ architecture and study their construction through
specific system and detail models. Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH481 STRUCTURES I 3-0-3
Students learn how loads are supplied and distributed, and how to analyze beams and
trusses. Both the method of joints and the method of sections will be used. Basic
principles of Strength of Materials, Structural Mechanics and Structural Analysis are
presented. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA and ARCH238 Materials and Methods I.
Day Course.
ARCH482 SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE 3-0-3
A history and theory of landscape design is coupled with topics in site planning such as topography, soils, drainage, and planting - to provide an overview of the
relationship between building and site design. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH502 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (FC) 3-0-3
This course surveys the design, constructional technology and cultural significance of
buildings from the Baroque era through Modernism, examining both western and non135
western traditions and addressing topics pertinent to the Form and Culture concentration.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in BSA Form and Culture concentration, ARCH402 History of
Architecture I (FC).
Day Course.
ARCH510 ARCHITECTURE AND MEANING
IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 4-0-4
This course covers the beginning of the modern world as it evolved from absolute
monarchy and religious orthodoxy to political revolution and a new freedom for the
(secular) individual, giving birth to a new vocabulary and a new vision of architecture.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH515 PAINTING IN ARCHITECTURE 4-0-4
A study of the role painting has played in the history of architecture. Vast numbers of
paintings in the past were created with the specific setting and location in mind to
complete their meaning. The course includes field trips to view selected examples of
mural cycles and other examples of architecturally-oriented painting in the Boston area.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH516 STUDIO IV: SITE & ENVIRONMENT (FC) 0-12-6
Architectural design issues of materials, structure, and environmental systems relative to
specific sites and programs are emphasized in this studio. Students design site, landscape
and environmental systems in projects of different scales to investigate the integration of
design. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA Form and Culture concentration, ARCH456
Studio III: Tectonics (FC), ARCH481 Structures I, ARCH482 Site Planning and
Landscape; Corequisite: ARCH528 Environmental Systems. Please refer to the Design
Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH517 STUDIO IV: SITE & ENVIRONMENT (TS) 0-12-6
Architectural design issues of materials, structure, and environmental systems relative to
specific sites and programs are emphasized in this studio. Students design site, landscape
and environmental systems in projects of different scales to investigate the integration
of design. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA Tectonic Studies concentration, ARCH467
Studio III: Tectonics, ARCH481 Structures I, ARCH528 Environmental Systems;
Corequisite: ARCH482 Site Planning and Landscape. Please refer to the Design Studio
Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH519 STUDIO IV: SITE & ENVIRONMENT (BE) 0-12-6
Architectural design issues of materials, structure, and environmental systems relative to
specific sites and programs are emphasized in this studio. Students design site, landscape
and environmental systems in projects of different scales to investigate the integration of
design. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA Built Environment concentration, ARCH469
Studio III: Tectonics, ARCH481 Structures I, ARCH528 Environmental Systems;
Corequisite: ARCH482 Site Planning and Landscape. Please refer to the Design Studio
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Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH525 ARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS 4-0-4
Students analyze a number of significant historic and contemporary architectural
works through the medium of drawing. The course exposes students to a variety of
presentation drawing techniques and their appropriate use as analytical tools. The
course includes field trips to a number of the studied works. Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH528 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 3-0-3
This course will study mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
systems, including equipment selection, energy issues, code requirements, environmental conservation, and sustainable design. Prerequisite: Junior status in BSA and
ARCH335 Materials and Methods II.
Day Course.
ARCH531 STRUCTURES II 3-0-3
Students analyze more complex systems and design beams and columns in wood, steel,
and concrete. Topics include analysis of continuous beams and rigid frames, loads on
structural systems, grids & pattern layout and funicular structures (cables and arches).
Prerequisite: ARCH481 Structures I.
Day Course.
ARCH537 PROJECT PLANNING 4-0-4
This course is a hands-on study of the planning process for a complex design project.
It examines the many options and decisions involved in project delivery through each
phase of a project from schematic design through construction administration. Students
develop comprehensive plans for projects and firms. Prerequisite: Junior status or
above.
Day Course.
ARCH541 HISTORYOF ARCHITECTURE IV 4-0-4
Through lectures and readings, students explore issues of contemporary architectural
and technological thought from 1965 to present. Prerequisite: Junior status or above
.
Day Course.
ARCH552 INNOVATIONS IN URBAN HOUSING DESIGN 4-0-4
This course is a survey and analysis of the design and new architecture of urban housing,
with focus on urban communities and affordable housing. Topics include social theory,
culture of communities, new architectural design precedents, and the implementation of
affordable housing to urban communities. Prerequisite: Junior status or above in BSA.
Day Course.
ARCH554 THEORY STUDIES 3-0-3
This course investigates the role of theory and culture in architectural design, including
topics such as 20th century ideologies and built work, design methodologies, and the
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influence of other disciplines on architectural thought. Pre-requisite: Senior status in
BSA, Form and Culture concentration.
Day Course.
ARCH556 STUDIO V: COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN (FC) 0-12-6
Students develop highly detailed design proposals, integrating structure, mechanical
systems, building envelope, and other major building systems within the framework of
well-articulated design intentions. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA Form and Culture
concentration, ARCH516 Studio IV: Site & Environment. Please refer to the Design
Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH558 MATERIAL STUDIES 3-0-3
This course studies the role of materiality and tectonics in architectural design, research
and practice, including topics such as sustainability, critical regionalism, and performative design. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA Tectonic Studies concentration.
Day Course.
ARCH560 URBAN STUDIES 3-0-3
This course focuses on issues of urbanism – understood as the social and physical
context of architecture – and their role in design, including topics such as urban design,
community design, and cultural landscapes. Day Course. Prerequisite: Senior status in
BSA, Built Environment concentration.
Day Course.
ARCH565 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE 4-0-4
The history of architecture in the United States from the 17th century colonial beginnings to the early 20th century. Topics include: European influence, the progression
from housewright/craftsman to ‘gentleman-architect’ to professionalism; and distinctively American contributions to design and construction, from balloon framing to
the skyscraper. Field trips will be taken, primarily in the Boston area, to inspect significant examples of historic buildings in New England. Prerequisite: Junior status or
above. Day Course.
ARCH566 LATIN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE
AND LANDSCAPE 4-0-4
Advanced architecture students are introduced to the diversity and richness of Latin
American social and natural landscape and the avant-garde architecture produced in
the second half of the 20th century. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. Day Course.
ARCH567 STUDIO V: COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN (TS) 0-12-6
Students develop highly detailed design proposals, integrating structure, mechanical
systems, building envelope, and other major building systems within the framework of
well-articulated design intentions. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA Tectonic Studies
concentration, ARCH517 Studio IV: Site & Environment. Please refer to the Design
Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
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ARCH569 STUDIO V: COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN (BE) 0-12-6
Students develop highly detailed design proposals, integrating structure, mechanical
systems, building envelope and other major building systems within the framework of
well-articulated design intentions. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA Built Environment
concentration, ARCH519 Studio IV: Site & Environment. Please refer to the Design
Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH590 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 4-0-4
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside regular course offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Day Course.
Recent Special Topics (ARCH590) course offerings include:
ADVANCED DIGITAL REPRESENTATION
This course encourages students to explore both new and conventional forms
of graphic representation in architecture. Focusing on innovative presentation
techniques, students will diagram, map, record and render using video, audio,
and computer-generated models and images. Prerequisite: Junior status or
above.
Day Course.
ARCHITECTURAL PERCEPTION AND COMMUNICATION
This elective course is a drawing-based course that will examine architecture
in detail through freehand drawing. Pencil, pen and limited color
drawing media will be explored. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCHITECTURE RENDERING: COLOR TECHNIQUES
This introductory course in architectural rendering exploring various color
media including watercolor, marker and color pencil provides the student
with a better understanding of the use of color as it pertains to architectural
presentation techniques. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. Day Course.
BOOKS ABOUT BUILDING: HISTORY OF
ARCHITECTURE LITERATURE
Students will investigate the surviving writings on the theory and practice of
architecture, beginning with the earliest examples (the De Architecture of
Vitruvius and the comments of ancient writers on the subject). The Medieval
phase and the Renaissance will be examined along with writings from
Manetti’s life of Brunelleschi through the published (and often illustrated)
treatises of Alberti, Selio, Palladio, and Vignola. Prerequisite: Junior status
or above.
Day Course.
BOSTON, THE CITY, AND THE SEA
Using site visits, photography, documentation, and graphic analysis,this course
will focus on the interwoven relationship of water, land, architecture, and
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urban design in Boston’s present and recent history. Students will experience
the city through on-site explorations in the formation of the city, evolving
building forms and urban spaces, and the cultural significance of the architecture. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
COMPUTER-BASED DESIGN, ANALYSIS AND DRAWINGS
This course examines the ability of today’s designers to prepare preliminary
sketches, present schematic solutions, prepare preliminary design, perform
structural analysis and design, prepare drawings and presentations using only
computer software packages. Students proceed from schematic design,
through analysis and then to construction drawings using different computer
software packages without using any paper tools. Prerequisite: Junior status or
above.
Day Course.
CONCEPTUALIZATION THROUGH PAINTING
Using the medium of painting, students will analyze and diagram precedent
studies, and discover the role of abstraction in art and architecture. They will
then use abstraction through the painting medium for conceptualization.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE THEORY
This course provides an overview of Western landscape architecture theory
starting with its roots in 18th Century Europe and continuing to the present
day. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
DESIGN ANALYSIS
Through readings, analysis and diagramming, students discover the role of
abstraction in architecture. By analyzing and diagramming precedent studies,
students will see principles in architecture that go across history and style.
These ideas will be presented through various media (two dimensional, three
dimensional, and time-based). Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
EMERGENCY STRUCTURES
This course investigates nomadic design, postwar architecture, emergency andhomeless shelters, and transitional dwellings. Through case studies, research
and a final design problem, the course focuses on developing innovative strategies and techniques in the production of emergency shelters. Prerequisite:
Junior status or above.
Day Course.
FOUND DESIGN REFERENCE
The consideration of design references found in the study of the un-built
environment, observed in work of notable artists, authors, and philosophers.
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Students progress from the abstraction and intensification of found form to the
projection of architectural form. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
GENERATIVE FORCES IN DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE
This course is directed towards advanced CAD users with a working knowledge of FormZ. Beginning with simple explorations into existing topographical conditions, students will explore the possibilities of using the software
to generate new and emergent forms. These forms will then be organized
into verifiable structures that can be expressed as a new architectural typologies. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ITALY
Students explore historic Italian cities and their relationship to urban design
and the architectural design of selected buildings, in order to understand their
design and the culture that influenced their evolution, form, and architectural
expression. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
NON-ORTHOGONAL ARCHITECTURE
This course is an exploration into the architectural spatial potential of
non-orthogonal structure as found in nature and a translation of that spatial
structure to buildable architectural form. Prerequisite: Junior status or
above. Day Course.
PRECEDENT AND INVENTION
As a practice, the work of an architect is founded on the previous work of
others. This course explores how precedent and invention are inherent to
architectural production. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. Day Course.
SCANDINAVIA
Students examine a broad range of architecture, landscape, and urban design
topics through daily site explorations of selected buildings and urban fabric.
Scandinavia’s rich architectural history is experienced firsthand, through
on-site observation and documentation. Special emphasis is placed on the
evolution of Nordic building traditions, materials and technology. Prerequisite:
Junior status or above.
Day Course.
SECOND MODERNITY
This course will explore early and recent modern architecture to test a thesis
that we are entering a new era characterizable as a second modern movement.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
SWITZERLAND
Students will explore a range of selected buildings throughout Switzerland to
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understand the architectural systems utilized there. The architecture and
systems will be analyzed through on-site observation and documentation.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
Students explore the roots of human habitation, which were developed pragmatically through the influences of climate, site, available materials, known
technologies, and local culture, but without the benefit of architects. This wide
variety of shelter spans the globe and serves to demonstrate the importance of
these basic factors to good architectural design. Prerequisite: Junior status or
above.
Day Course.
ARCH604 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (TS) 3-0-3
This course surveys the design, constructional technology and cultural significance of
buildings from the Baroque era through Modernism, examining both western and nonwestern traditions and addressing topics pertinent to the Tectonic Studies concentration.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in BSA Tectonic Studies concentration, ARCH406 History of
Architecture I (TS).
Day Course.
ARCH605 ALVAR AALTO SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP 4-0-4
This course surveys the breadth of Alvar Aalto’s oeuvre, examines his influences, and
investigates his design processes. Weekly lectures, seminars, and workshops engage
the student in an active study of this important master of 20th Century architecture.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH606 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (BE) 3-0-3
This course surveys the design, constructional technology, and cultural significance
of buildings from the Baroque era through Modernism, examining both western and
non-western traditions and addressing topics pertinent to the Tectonic Studies concentration. Prerequisite: Enrollment in BSA Built Environment concentration, ARCH408
History of Architecture I (BE).
Day Course.
ARCH615 LOUIS I. KAHN: ARCHITECTURE
AND TECHNOLOGY 4-0-4
This course investigates the relationship between significant architectural ideas and the
development - sometimes invention - of cutting-edge technology in the work of
Louis I. Kahn. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH622 TRANSFORMATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE 4-0-4
This seminar studies the work of architects from the last decade to illustrate a range of
approaches to conceiving and making buildings. Themes focus on the transformation of
architectural practice in the face of contemporary global cultures. Prerequisite: Junior
status or above in BSA.
Day Course.
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ARCH625 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I:
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 4-0-4
Students gain a detailed understanding of the structure, content, and legal framework of
construction documentation through lectures, readings, and the development of selected
graphic and written documents. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA, ARCH556 / 567 /
569 Studio V – Comprehensive Design.
Day Course.
ARCH627 FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN FINANCE 4-0-4
An overview of financial tools and the management of money as it applies to the design
professions. Topics include fundamentals of cash management, leveraging options,
investments, design fee management, project development financing, and current
economic trends. Prerequisite: Junior status or above.
Day Course.
ARCH656 STUDIO VI: COMMUNITY DESIGN (FC) 0-12-6
Housing and community design are studied through the development of medium-sized
urban projects. Site design, building technology, community planning, and social issues
in design are addressed. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA Form and Culture concentration and ARCH556 Studio V: Comprehensive Design (FC). Please refer to the Design
Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH667 STUDIO VI: COMMUNITY DESIGN (TS) 0-12-6
Housing and community design are studied through the development of medium-sized
urban projects. Site design, building technology, community planning, and social issues
in design are addressed. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA Tectonic Studies concentration and ARCH567 Studio V: Comprehensive Design (TS). Please refer to the Design
Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH669 STUDIO VI: COMMUNITY DESIGN (BE) 0-12-6
Housing and community design are studied through the development of medium-sized
urban projects. Site design, building technology, community planning, and social issues
in design are addressed. Prerequisite: Senior status in BSA Built Environment concentration and ARCH569 Studio V: Comprehensive Design (BE). Please refer to the Design
Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH825 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4-0-4
A comprehensive study of architectural practice, including project management, financial planning, organizational structure, scheduling, marketing, legal issues, and the
roles and responsibilities of design professionals. Prerequisite: MArch status.
Day Course.
ARCH916 STUDIO VII: SPECIAL TOPICS (FC) 0-12-6
This studio addresses topics relevant to the concentration in Form and Culture.
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Students integrate the major architectural issues emphasized in the previous studios
in a single design project. Prerequisite: M-Arch status in Form and Culture concentration, ARCH656 Studio VI: Community Design (FC); Corequisite: ARCH926 Thesis
Preparation I and ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II. Please refer to the Design Studio
Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH917 STUDIO VII: SPECIAL TOPICS (TS) 0-12-6
This studio addresses topics relevant to the concentration in Tectonic Studies.
Students integrate the major architectural issues emphasized in the previous studios
in a single design project. Prerequisite: M-Arch status in Tectonic Studies concentration, ARCH667 Studio VI: Community Design (TS); Corequisite: ARCH926 Thesis
Preparation I and ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II. Please refer to the Design Studio
Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course. Day Course.
ARCH919 STUDIO VII: SPECIAL TOPICS (BE) 0-12-6
This studio addresses topics relevant to the concentration in Built Enviroment.
Students integrate the major architectural issues emphasized in the previous studios in
a single design project. Prerequisite: M-Arch status in Built Environment concentration, ARCH669 Studio VI: Community Design (BE); Corequisite: ARCH926 Thesis
Preparation I and ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II. Please refer to the Design Studio
Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this course.
Day Course.
ARCH926 THESIS PREPARATION I:
RESEARCH METHODS 4-0-4
This course examines the theoretical underpinnings and methodologies pertinent to
research in architecture. Students come to understand how researchers conduct architectural research, with the goal of preparing their own thesis agenda. Prerequisite:
M-Arch status; Corequisite: ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II, ARCH 916 / 917 / 919
Studio VII: Special Topics (FC / TS / BE).
Day Course.
ARCH936 THESIS PREPARATION II:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT 4-0-4
Students prepare the groundwork for their thesis project through research and development of an architectural program, site analysis, and design methods that support an
original design project in ARCH956 / 967 / 969 Studio VIII: Thesis (FC / TS / BE).
Prerequisite: M-Arch status; Corequisite: ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I, ARCH 916 /
917 / 919 Studio VII: Special Topics (FC / TS / BE).
Day Course.
ARCH956 STUDIO VIII: THESIS (FC) 0-12-6
Students pursue a final thesis design of a project of their own definition, as developed
during the fall semester in ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I and ARCH936 Thesis
Preparation II. Prerequisite: M-Arch status in Form and Culture concentration;
ARCH916 Studio VII: Special Topics (FC), ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I, and
ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II; Corequisite: ARCH976 Advanced Topics (FC).
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Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this
course.
Day Course.
ARCH967 STUDIO VIII: THESIS (TS) 0-12-6
Students pursue a final thesis design of a project of their own definition, as developed during the fall semester in ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I and ARCH936
Thesis Preparation II. Prerequisite: M-Arch status in Tectonic Studies concentration; ARCH917 Studio VII: Special Topics (TS), ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I,
and ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II; Corequisite: ARCH977 Advanced Topics (TS).
Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this c
ourse.
Day Course.
ARCH969 STUDIO VIII: THESIS (BE) 0-12-6
Students pursue a final thesis design of a project of their own definition, as developed
during the fall semester in ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I and ARCH936 Thesis
Preparation II. Prerequisite: M-Arch status in Built Environment concentration;
ARCH919 Studio VII: Special Topics (BE), ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I, and
ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II; Corequisite: ARCH979 Advanced Topics (BE).
Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement regarding the final grade for this
course.
Day Course.
ARCH976 ADVANCED TOPICS (FC) 4-0-4
This course addresses topics relevant to the Form and Culture concentration. Readings,
discussion and analytical projects address contemporary issues in the field. Prerequisite:
M-Arch status in Form and Culture concentration, ARCH916 Studio VII: Special
Topics (FC), ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I, and ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II;
Corequisite: ARCH956 Studio VIII: Thesis (FC).
Day Course.
ARCH977 ADVANCED TOPICS (TS) 4-0-4
This course addresses topics relevant to the Tectonic Studies concentration. Readings,
discussion and analytical projects address contemporary issues in the field. Prerequisite:
M-Arch status in Tectonic Studies concentration, ARCH917 Studio VII: Special Topics
(TS), ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I, and ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II; Corequisite:
ARCH967 Studio VIII: Thesis (TS).
Day Course.
ARCH979 ADVANCED TOPICS (BE) 4-0-4
This course addresses topics relevant to the Built Environment concentration. Readings,
discussion and analytical projects address contemporary issues in the field. Prerequisite:
M-Arch status in Built Environment concentration, ARCH919 Studio VII: Special
Topics (BE), ARCH926 Thesis Preparation I, and ARCH936 Thesis Preparation II;
Corequisite: ARCH969 Studio VIII: Thesis (BE).
Day Course.
BIOLOGY COURSES
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BIOL 110
GENERAL BIOLOGY I
3-2-4
Introduces basic principles of biology, including cell structure and function, and
metabolism; genetics; reproduction; theories of evolution; classific-ations of organisms;
plant form and function, animal form and function; community ecology and ecosystems
dynamics. Emphasis placed on scientific inquiry. Day Course.
BIOL 120
GENERAL BIOLOGY II
3-2-4
Introduction to the evolution, biology and classification of vertebrates, including fish,
amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. A comparative approach will be used to
examine the respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, skeletal, nervous reproductive and
digestive systems of vertebrates. Emphasis on evolution, speciation, behavior, spatial
patters, migration. Communications, thermal adaptations, communication, coloration
and behavior of vertebrates may be emphasized. Lecture and laboratory components are
included. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 General Biology. Day Course.
BIOMEDICAL COURSES
BMED260 PHYSIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS I 3-2-4
Provides the foundations of biochemistry, cell metabolism, reproduction and genetics,
microorganisms, cells as organ subsystems, cells’ interaction with the environment.
Will include laboratory projects and simulations. Prerequisites: MATH280 Calculus I;
PHYS310 Engineering Physics I; CHEM100 Chemistry I. Day Course.
BMED460 PHYSIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS II 3-2-4
Covers human physiology and anatomy, comparative physiology, the mechanism, types
and prevention of diseases, and the environmental effects on human physiology. Will
include laboratory projects and simulations. Prerequisite: BMED260 Physiology for
Engineers I. Day Course.
BMED660 BIOMEDICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 2-4-4
Covers biomedical modeling, design, applications: instrumentation, clinical
experiments, biostatistics, ethics, biomechanics, biomaterials, bio-fluids, bioelectricity,
bio-signal and image processing, physiological control systems. Will include laboratory projects and simulations. Prerequisite: Fifth-year status in BELM and BMED460
Physiology for Engineers II. Day Course.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COURSES
BLDG150 CONTRACTS AND CODES 2-2-4
A comprehensive study of construction contracts including conditions of agreement and
modifications. Students analyze the Massachusetts State Building Code as it applies to
buildings. Prerequisites: BLDG155 Construction Methods or CCEV115 Construction
Graphics; or ARCH201 Contract Drawing and Methods II. The Arioch Center Course.
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BLDG155 CONSTRUCTION METHODS 3-2-4
A detailed study of current methods and equipment used in timber, masonry
and steel construction. Laboratory exercises emphasize plan reading.
The Arioch Center Course.
BLDG200 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING 2-2-4
The fundamentals of construction estimating are covered. Quantity surveys are made
for various building components and prices determined for labor and materials, using
a current pricing handbook. Standard estimators’ forms are prepared. Computer
techniques and applications are also examined. Prerequisites: BLDG155 Construction
Methods, BLDG420 Construction Operations and CCEV115 Construction Graphics.
The Arioch Center Course.
BLDG210 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION METHODS 2-4-4
An introduction to reinforced concrete buildings with concentration on mix design
and complete applications according to the ACI Standard Code, with emphasis on
laboratory testing practices of fresh and hardened concrete. Prerequisites: BLDG155
Construction Methods; and ARCH145 Architectural CADD or CCEV115 Construction
Graphics. The Arioch Center Course.
BLDG420 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS 3-2-4
Materials handling in heavy construction. The selection and application of heavy
construction equipment including equipment productivity and cost. Prerequisite:
BLDG155 Construction Methods. The Arioch Center Course.
CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEM100 CHEMISTRY I 3-2-4
This is a course designed to relate the fundamental principles of chemistry with industrial and contemporary applications. Topics will include: the atomic model and theory,
chemical bonding, balancing chemical reactions, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium,
acid and base reactions, properties of solutions, oxidation and reduction. Laboratory
will correlate with lecture material. Corequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I or
MATH265 Engineering Mathematics. Day Course.
CHEM110 CHEMISTRY A 2-2-3
This course will introduce the students to basic concepts in chemistry through
contemp-orary applications. Topics will include atomic model and periodic chart,
solutions, chemical formulas, balancing chemical reactions, and acids and bases.
Laboratory sessions illustrate principles. Prerequisite: MATH225 College Math A. The Arioch Center Course.
CHEM120 CHEMISTRY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
3-2-4
This course serves as the introductory chemistry course for students in the Department
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of Civil, Construction, and Environment. The course provides a fundamental introduction
to chemistry topics with a focus on the built environment. Fundamental principles of
chemistry with emphasis on solving problems encountered in business and commerce. Topics include: the atomic model; writing, balancing; and predicting reactions;
stoichiometry; the periodic table; properties of acids, bases, and salts; properties of
aqueous solutions. Co-requisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I.
Day Course.
CHEM150 CHEMISTRY II 3-2-4
This course is a continuation of CHEM100 Chemistry I. Emphasis will be placed
on environmental applications. Topics include weak acid/base solutions and buffer
systems; solubility and pH problems in water and wastewater analysis; chemical
thermodynamics and equilibrium; chemical kinetics; rate laws and decay/degradation
processes; electrochemistry; chemistry of the atmosphere; introduction to organic
chemistry. Laboratory experiments will illustrate or correlate with lecture topics.
Prerequisite: CHEM100 Chemistry I; Corequisite: MATH250 Precalculus. Day Course.
CHEM205 CHEMICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 3-0-3
The course will focus on the requirements and implications of the OSHA Laboratory
Standard, Hazard Communication Standard, and related topics. Prerequisite: CHEM100
Chemistry I, CHEM360 Chemistry I or equivalent. Day Course.
CHEM250 CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY 4-0-4
This course is designed for students who want to learn about the health and safety
of foods and beverages, household cleaners, building materials, workplace practices, and industrial processes. The impact on environmental quality is also addressed.
Day Course.
CHEM360 CHEMISTRY I 3-2-4
This is a course designed to relate the fundamental principles of chemistry with
practical problems encountered in industry. Emphasis will be placed on problemsolving. Topics include: the atomic model and theory, chemical bonding, balancing
chemical reactions, simple and complex stoichiometry equilibrium, acids-bases
reactions, properties of solutions, combustion, oxidation and reduction, and
electrochemistry. Laboratory will correlate with lecture material. Prerequisite: MATH250
Precalculus, MATH235 College Mathematics C. Day Course.
CHEM400 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 2-4-4
Concepts in organic chemistry, including identification of functional groups, reactivity
and synthesis. Environmental pollutants are measured and analyzed using state-ofthe-art laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM150 Chemistry II. Day Course.
CHEM550 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 2-4-4
Concepts in organic chemistry, including nomenclature, physical properties and
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mobility. Organic and inorganic contaminants and materials are analyzed and evaluated
using state-of-the-art laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: Senior status and CHEM150
Chemistry II. Day Course.
CIVIL, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENVIRONMENT COURSES
CCEV113 LIFE IN THE CONSTRUCTION LANE 0-4-2
This course provides an overview of the civil and construction professions, plus an
introduction to problem solving, professional report writing skills, and computer skills.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in BCET or BCMT. Day Course.
CCEV115 CONSTRUCTION GRAPHICS 2-4-4
The development and interpretation of civil, architectural, structural, and electrical
drawings; freehand sketching of construction details and sections; computer-aided
construction drafting. The Arioch Center Course.
CCEV118 CONSTRUCTION GRAPHICS 1-4-3
The development and interpretation of civil, architectural, structural, and electrical
drawings; freehand sketching of construction details and sections; computer aided
construction drafting. Day Course.
CCEV136 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 3-2-4
Survey of current materials and methods used in building construction, including
building foundations; timber, concrete and steel framing systems; masonry construction;
interior and exterior finishes. Day Course.
CCEV140 ELECTRICAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 2-2-3
Topics include the basic design principles and code requirements of electricity, power
supply, lighting and electric power distribution in buildings. Corequisite: MATH205
College Math I and CCEV118 Construction Graphics. Day Course.
CCEV160 FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION 2-2-3
An overview of the operations and materials presently being used in the construction
industry. Emphasis is placed on understanding common practices, materials, nomenclature, and interpretation of construction documents and plans. Day Course.
CCEV201 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 2-4-4
Instruction is given in the theory and techniques of horizontal and vertical measurements. Laboratory exercises will focus on the application of these techniques as they
relate to the building industry including construction layout and grades. Prerequisite:
MATH250 Pre-calculus and CCEV118 Construction Graphics. Day Course.
CCEV202 SURVEYING FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
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2-4-4
Theory and techniques for horizontal and vertical measurements with theodolites, automatic
levels, and steel tapes. Projects in linear measurements, leveling, traversing, and stadia surveys. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus, CCEV118 Construction Graphics. Day Course.
CCEV206 HEAVY CONSTRUCTION 3-2-4
Study of current methods and equipment used in heavy construction projects including highways, tunnels, bridges, dams, storm drains, and sanitary sewers. Corequisite:
CCEV118 Construction Graphics. Day Course.
CCEV210 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS I 3-2-4
Fundamentals of static equilibrium are applied to the analysis of beams, trusses, and
frames. Free bodies, shear and moment diagrams, and sectional area properties are
covered. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus; PHYS210 College Physics I. Corequisite:
MATH280 Calculus I. Day Course.
CCEV225 CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS 2-2-3
An overview of the role that codes and specifications play in the construction process
with a detailed examination of selected articles from the Massachusetts State Building
Code. Prerequisite: CCEV160 Fundamentals of Construction, or CCEV136 Building
Construction. Day Course.
CCEV230
INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN PRINCIPLES 3-2-4
The design of simple building elements including beams, columns, joists and trusses in
wood, steel, and reinforced concrete. ACI and AISC codes will be studied. Prerequisite:
MECH190 Mechanics and Strength of Materials; CCEV136 Building Construction or
equivalent. Day Course.
CCEV235 MECHANICAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 2-2-3
Topics include the basic design principles and code requirements of plumbing and
drainage systems; heating, ventilating and air-conditioning to control temperature,
humidity and indoor air quality; heat and cooling calculations; and fire-protection
systems. Prerequisite: CCEV118 Construction Graphics; and MATH 205 College
Math I. Day Course.
CCEV242 STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3-2-4
This course covers the fundamental concepts of structural static; forces, moments,
equilibrium, support conditions, and free body diagrams; and the fundamentals of
strength of materials: properties, stress, strain, shear, bending, and torsion. Prerequisite:
MATH250 Pre-calculus; and PHYS210 College Physics. Day Course.
CCEV265 ESTIMATING 3-2-4
Topics include the basic manual and computer-aided skills for estimating a variety of
projects and developing takeoffs for all trades. Prerequisite: CCEV118 Construction
Graphics and CCEV136 Building Construction. Day Course.
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CCEV295 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-4-3
This course explores selected topics of interest to students and faculty. It may include
lectures, readings, laboratory experiences, field trips, and design or research projects as
appropriate. Offered only on demand. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Day Course.
CCEV310 STRUCTURAL MECHANICS II 2-2-3
Study of internal stresses induced by external loads on beams, trusses, and frames.
Discussion includes sectional properties, stress-strain behavior, column buckling,
combined stresses, and Mohr’s circle. Concepts are illustrated through student
participation in laboratory tests. Prerequisite: CCEV210 Structural Mechanics I.
Day Course.
CCEV340 WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT 2-2-3
Introduces the operation of drinking water treatment plants and the physical, biological,
and chemical processes utilized to treat municipal wastewater. Prerequisite: CHEM100
Chemistry I. Day Course.
CCEV350 ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS FOR DESIGN 3-0-3
AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
This is a survey course covering most of the environmental topics of concern to Civil
Engineers: energy use, groundwater and surface water, solid waste and recycling, and
air, noise and radiation pollution. Prerequisite: CCEV113 Life in the Construction
Lane. Day Course.
CCEV355 BASIC BUILDING SERVICES 3-2-4
Examines the basic building services, including heating, water, plumbing, drainage,
ventilation, air-conditioning, vertical transportation, acoustical control, electrical
controls, and associated building code requirements. The Arioch Center Course.
CCEV360 MATERIALS TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL 2-4-4
Aggregate, concrete, asphalt, wood, and masonry are tested using ASTM procedures
to establish design criteria, inspection and quality control programs. Prerequisite:
CHEM100 Chemistry I. Day Course.
CCEV365 SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS 2-2-3
The basic principles of soil mechanics and their application to the solutions of problems
in earthwork and foundation engineering. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus; and
PHYS210 College Physics. Day Course.
CCEV402 WOOD AND STEEL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3-2-4
This course covers the properties of wood and steel products used in construction.
The basic design principles for timber and steel structures are covered including
connections, beams, columns, trusses, and frames. Prerequisite: CCEV242 Statics and
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Strength of Materials. Day Course.
CCEV405 DYNAMICS 3-0-3
A study of particles and rigid bodies in rectilinear and curvilinear motion including
Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Prerequisite:
CCEV210 Structural Mechanics I. Day Course.
CCEV406 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING 2-2-3
Topic items include project network planning, scheduling and cost control models.
Computer applications to PERT and CPM will be explored and used by the student.
Prerequisite: CCEV265 Estimating. Day Course.
CCEV410 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3-2-4
Covers feasibility studies, site selection, planning, programming, risk allocation, client relationships, project reporting, design coordination, and contracting procedures.
Prerequisite: Junior status in BCMT program. Day Course.
CCEV417 DESIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 4-0-4
Concepts and innovative technologies associated with sustainable development and
life cycle assessments. Topics include design, construction, maintenance of environmentally beneficial buildings and interiors, material selection, recycling of construction
waste, energy conservation, and landscaping. Day Course.
CCEV430 ADVANCED ESTIMATING AND BID ANALYSIS 3-2-4
Detailed cost estimates including quantity takeoffs, labor/material pricing, overhead/
profit. Also, included are the preparation of preliminary budgets; factors affecting
construction cost, bid strategies and computer applications are explored. Prerequisite:
CCEV265 Estimating. Day Course.
CCEV440 APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS 3-2-4
A study of the basic characteristics of fluids. Topics include physical and gravimetric properties, hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, fluid flow, the application of energy,
momentum, and continuity equations. Prerequisites: MATH290 Calculus II. and
CCEV310 Structural Mechanics II. Day Course.
CCEV450 HYDRAULICS AND DRAINAGE 3-2-4
Introduction to basic hydrostatics, fundamental concepts of fluid flow in pipes and open
channels, methods of estimating storm runoff, size determination of culverts, storm
sewers, and open channels. Prerequisites: MECH190 Mechanics and Strength of Materials
or CCEV310 Structural Mechanics II; and MATH290 Calculus II. Day Course.
CCEV455 HYDRAULIC DESIGN 3-2-4
Principles of hydraulics applied to common civil engineering projects. Topics include
laminar and turbulent flow, energy losses in pipes, piping systems, pumps and turbines,
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and open channel flow. Prerequisite: CCEV440 Applied Fluid Mechanics. Day Course.
CCEV460 HIGHWAY AND PAVEMENT DESIGN 2-4-4
Introduction to highway design principles, including environmental impact, horizontal and vertical alignment studies, interchanges, earthwork, drainage, rigid and
flexible pavement design. Extensive computer applications. Prerequisites: CCEV118
Construction Graphics; CCEV360 Materials Testing and Quality Control; CCEV455
Hydraulic Design; CCEV202 Surveying. Day Course.
CCEV472 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3-2-4
The study of statically determinate and indeterminate structures including: stability
analysis; influence lines; maximum positive moment; an Energy Method to determine
deflections; Moment Distribution; an Energy Method to determine a redundant reaction
or support settlement. Prerequisite: CCEV310 Structural Mechanics II. Day Course.
CCEV473 CONCRETE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3-2-4
Topics include the design principles for reinforced concrete structures covering beams,
columns, slabs, footings and retaining walls. Prerequisite: CCEV242 Statics and
Strength of Materials. Day Course.
CCEV480 SOIL MECHANICS 3-2-4
Study of the characteristics and behavior of soil as it relates to the design and construction of civil engineering projects. Topics include compaction, seepage, subsurface
stress, shear strength and settlement. Lab sessions are devoted to testing soil samples
for relevant properties. Prerequisite: CCEV310 Structural Mechanics II; Corequisite:
CCEV440 Applied Fluid Mechanics. Day Course.
CCEV490 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DESIGN 2-4-4
An introduction to the design of simple beams, columns and tension members, using
structural steel and reinforced concrete. Ultimate strength concepts of both the ACI and
AISC codes are emphasized. Prerequisite: CCEV472 Structural Analysis. Day Course.
CCEV510 STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN 2-2-3
Structural steel is used in the design of tension, compression and flexural members and
their connections. Design for combined stress is also introduced. The LRFD philosophy
is employed throughout. Prerequisite: CCEV472 Structural Analysis. Day Course.
CCEV550 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND CONTROL 3-2-4
Introduces common scheduling tools, including critical path method and bar charts as
an aid in project planning, budgeting, and cost control. Also introduces the gathering,
processing, and evaluation of project information for effective project control.
Day Course.
CCEV555 FOUNDATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2-4-4
This course presents the principles of shallow and deep foundation design. Conditions
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where shallow foundations are not appropriate are reviewed as is selection of appropriate types of deep foundations. This course is a relevant technical elective to students
who desire to pursue careers in heavy construction and design. Day Course.
CCEV562 EARTHWORK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2-2-3
Design and construction of earth-related structures, such as dams, embankments, slopes,
bulkheads, excavations and retaining walls. Topics include lateral earth pressures,
stability, compaction, permeability, stabilization, and use of geosynthetics. Prerequisite:
Junior standing; CCEV365 Soils and Foundations or CCEV480 Soil Mechanics.
Day Course.
CCEV570 HIGHWAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2-2-3
Introduces the design of highways and the associated construction methods, operations,
maintenance, and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: CCEV118 Construction Graphics; and
CCEV360 Materials Testing and Quality Control.
Day Course.
CCEV575 MUNICIPAL PLANNING 2-4-4
Study of the regulations and engineering principles involved in the planning and
development of residential and commercial sites and subdivisions. Topics include
zoning, subdivision regulations and design, wetland protection, urban street design,
sanitary sewers, storm drains, and water mains. Prerequisite: Senior status. Day Course.
CCEV580 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTROL 2-2-3
Examines the activities involved in the effective management of single and multiple
construction projects including basic control theory, the preparation of control models,
the collection of actual production data, and the corresponding computation of project
performance. Prerequisite: CCEV406 Construction Project Scheduling and CCEV430
Advanced Estimating & Bid Analysis. Day Course.
CCEV585 REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN 2-2-3
Introduction to the analysis and design of reinforced concrete members including
beams, columns and one-way slabs. Strength and serviceability requirements are
considered. Ultimate strength design provisions of the ACI code are employed.
Prerequisite: CCEV472 Structural Analysis. Day Course.
CCEV590 SPECIAL TOPICS 1 to 4 credits
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings. Prerequisite: Department Head permission. Day course
CCEV595 CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS AND FINANCE 3-2-4
Topics include construction financing during all phases of project development
involving permanent loans, construction loans, sources of mortgage funds and venture capital, and tax and interest considerations. Prerequisite: MGMT390 Financial
Accounting; CCEV410 Construction Project Management; Senior Standing.
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Day Course.
CCEV600 ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2-2-3
Introduces the design principles and construction techniques associated with environmental projects including waste and wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and water
supply systems. Prerequisite: Senior status. Day Course.
CCEV625 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT 2-2-3
Topics include the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage safety
compliance and risks associated with construction. This course satisfies the OSHA
30-hour training requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: CCEV136 Building
Construction; and CCEV206 Heavy Construction.
Day Course.
CCEV630 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3-0-3
An introduction to business practice including, liability issues, safety in the workplace,
ethical considerations faced by technical personnel in professional practice and issues of
engineering economy in civil engineering. Prerequisite: Senior status.
Day Course.
CCEV645 BCMT SENIOR PROJECT 3-2-4
Students have the opportunity to explore a subject in construction management of
their own choice and to present it. A final oral presentation is required. Prerequisite:
Completion of preceding 7 semesters of BCMT program-this course is taken by Seniors
during their last semester. Day Course.
CCEV660 BCET SENIOR DESIGN 0-8-4
Open-ended design project in which students work in teams. Oral presentations and
written reports will cover alternatives considered, design assumptions, cost, safety and
feasibility. Prerequisite: Completion of preceding 7 semesters of BCET program - this
course is taken by Seniors during their last semester. Day Course.
CCEV670 CONSTRUCTION LAW AND 4-0-4
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
A study of construction contracts and the contractual relationships commonly
established between owner, designer, builder and construction manager. Prerequisite:
CCEV410 Construction Project Management. Day Course.
COMMUNICATION COURSES
COMM155 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 2-2-3
Students will learn theories/practices of public speaking in various settings. Audience
analysis and speech development will be considered. Students will participate in
preparing/performing of a variety of oral presentations. Day Course.
COMM270 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 2-2-3
This course will involve the student in the diverse aspects of business communication
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theories and practices, and provide instruction in understanding basic principles and
the importance of appropriate and professional business communication. Students will
learn to compose various communication-related correspondence expected of business
and industry. Participants may also address ethical concerns as they relate to business
communication. Prerequisite: Successful completion of English sequence. Students
may not take both COMM270 and COMM400. Students enrolled in majors requiring
COMM400 may not take this course as a general elective. Day Course.
COMM290 SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES OF JOURNALISM
3-0-3
This course assists students in developing a perspective for gathering, reporting and disseminating news. The role of the journalist in American society, and the changing role
of the news, will be discussed. Students will learn the basics of the news process, as well
the history of newspaper, television, and radio as pertaining to journalism. Prerequisite
(Day): Successful Completion of the English Sequence.
Day Sophomore Social Science and PCC Course.
COMM310 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 3-0-3
This course focuses on the development of professional-level written and oral
communication skills. Students will learn how to conduct a meeting, do an effective
oral presentation, write technical descriptions, instructions and reports, and effectively
present information to their clients. Standard business formats (memo, letter, etc.)
will also be reviewed. Prerequisite: ENGL105 English Composition and ENGL116
Literature and Composition. Day students may not take COMM310 and COMM270 or
COMM400.
The Arioch Center Course.
COMM330 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION 3-0-3
This course serves as an overview to the mass media and the process of mass
communication including its historical aspects, as well as the relevance of the mass
media messages that our students will face today and tomorrow. Prerequisite: Successful
completion of English sequence or MGMT111 Introduction to Management.
Day Sophomore Social Science and PCC Course.
COMM400 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS 2-2-3
Business correspondence is reviewed. Technical description, instructions, process analysis, short and long reports, proposals, documentation and manuals are covered. Students
are exposed to the latest communications technologies. Work in oral communication
presentations and team projects are required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
English Sequence. Students may not take both COMM400 and COMM270. Day Course.
COMM430 PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING 3-0-3
This introductory course increases awareness of the public relations (PR) field and the
journalism/news process as it relates to PR, and provides basic instruction in public
relations writing and communications. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of Sophomore
Social Sciences requirement.
Day Course.
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COMM580 SOCIETY AND VISUAL MEDIA 4-0-4
This course looks at current media practices and their impact on communication, culture, and society. Image making and manipulation, video, audio, interactivity, and connectivity will be demonstrated and analyzed. The class focuses on effectively communicating content and ideas through digital media formats. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI and PCC Course.
COMM610 PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING 4-0-4
Students will be exposed to and examine the issues and role of the Public Relations
practitioner and media messages. They will also learn public relations writing/
communication style which will be utilized to prepare press releases, public service announcements and other related materials. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI and PCC Course.
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
COMP100 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 1-0-1
This course provides basic understanding of word processing, Excel, and Power Point
presentations.
The Arioch Center Course.
COMP112 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 2-2-4
AND PROGRAMMING
A comprehensive computer literacy course. Students will master file management,
visual and non-visual operating system commands and operations, as well as basic word
processing, spreadsheets, and professional presentations using Microsoft Windows
NT and the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Corequisite: MATH225 College
Mathematics A. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP113 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 2-4-4
AND PROGRAMMING
Introductory level programming. Also trains the student to use word processing
software, spreadsheet software, database management software, presentation graphics
software, and simple operating system commands. Corequisite: MATH205 College
Mathematics I. Day Course.
COMP114 STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING FOR 2-2-3
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Provides an introduction to structured programming. Topics include the development of
decision-making program structures as applied to data acquisition and system control.
Day Course.
COMP116 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN VISUAL BASIC
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2-2-3
An introduction to problem-solving and program design using the Visual Basic
language. Day Course.
COMP120 COMPUTER SCIENCE I USING C 3-2-4
This course is an introduction to problem-solving and program design using the C
language. Student understanding is enhanced by solving practical engineering and
technical problems. Topics include: formatted and character I/O, selection and iteration
control statements, logical operations for Boolean expressions, pointers and arrays,
functions and bitwise operators. Prerequisite (The Arioch Center): MATH225 College
Mathematics A. Corequisite (Day): MATH205 College Mathematics I or MATH265
Engineering Mathematics. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
COMP128 COMPUTER SCIENCE I 3-2-4
An introductory course in computerized problem solving using a structured programming
language, such as C++ or Java. Topics include functions, selection structure, loops, data
types, and arrays. Corequisite: MATH205 College Math I or Mathematics Placement Test.
Day Course.
COMP165 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AND 3-2-4
PROBLEM SOLVING
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of computing and problem solving, including logic, algorithms, the system development process, and number representation.
They will also develop study and research skills necessary to effectively master a
technical discipline. Students will be exposed to a variety of topics through a series of
colloquia presented by computer science faculty. Day Course.
COMP201 COMPUTER SCIENCE II 3-2-4
A continuation of COMP128 Computer Science I. Topics include strings, structs,
arrays, and linked lists, as well as text and binary files, recursion and dynamic allocation. Prerequisite: COMP128 Computer Science I. Day Course.
COMP218 NETWORKS, SERVICES AND 2-2-3
THE WORLD WIDE WEB
The course is an introduction to local and wide area networks including technical
aspects of the Internet and the development of web applications. Day Course.
COMP221 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH VISUAL BASIC 2-2-4
A comprehensive and accelerated introduction to the world of computer programming
using the Visual Basic programming language. Students will learn Visual Basic syntax,
proper programming techniques, and user interface design as they develop graphical
applications. Prerequisite: COMP112 Introduction to Computers and Programming. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP231 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA I 2-2-4
A first course in Java that will cover major syntactical elements of the Java program158
ming language, Java virtual machines, and the Java programming environment. Proper
object-oriented programming techniques and design will be emphasized. Prerequisites:
COMP112 Introduction to Computers and Programming and MATH225 College
Mathematics A. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP232 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA II 2-2-4
As the second course in Java, this course will cover in depth the construction of Javabased classes and objects used to build more sophisticated Java-based applications.
Elements of the Javascript language, used within Web pages, will also be introduced.
Prerequisite: COMP231 Computer Programming with Java I. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP278 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 3-2-4
This course covers binary number and codes, logic elements, combinational and
sequential logic, and architectural design of a computer using these elements.
Prerequisite: COMP201 Computer Science II. Day Course.
COMP285 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 3-2-4
This course is an introduction to object oriented programming and design. Topics
include: abstraction and encapsulation, classes and objects, overloading operators and
friend functions, inheritance, templates, iostream, fstream, dynamic allocation, pointer
arrays, polymorphism, stacks, linked lists, and recursion. Prerequisite: COMP201
Computer Science II. Day Course.
COMP290 OPERATING SYSTEMS CONCEPTS 3-2-4
An introduction to the fundamental concepts in modern operating systems including
process management, memory management, input and output. Prerequisite: COMP201
Computer Science II. Day Course.
COMP305 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA 2-2-3
Covers multimedia authoring incorporating still images, video, sound and animation,
an introduction to World Wide Web and HTML programming to make a home page.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows or Macintosh System OS X.
Day Course.
COMP310 OBJECT ORIENTED DATA STRUCTURES 3-2-4
This course is an introduction to object oriented data structures using inheritance and
template classes. Topics include: Queues, sorted linked lists, binary search trees, B+ trees,
balanced trees, timing of sort and search algorithms, hash searching and indexed files,
directed graphs and Dijkstra’s weighted path algorithm, acyclic graphs, topological sorting,
and critical path analysis. Prerequisite: COMP285 Object Oriented Programming.
Day Course.
COMP315 UNIX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION 3-2-4
Covers basic skills needed to administer a Unix system including file organization,
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backup, recovery, account maintenance, network design, administration, device control,
security, and system monitoring. Prerequisites: COMP278 Computer Architecture;
COMP290 Operating System Concepts.
Day Course.
COMP325 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS APPLICATIONS 3-2-4
This course covers the principle analysis, design and implementation methodologies,
and tools to develop business applications using the system development life cycle
(SDLC). Students will gain experience in the analysis, design, and development of
business applications via a series of case studies. Prerequisites: COMP128 Computer
Science I; Co-requisite: COMP355 Data Base Management Systems. Day Course.
COMP330 OPERATING SYSTEMS 2-2-4
Covers the functions and organization of operating systems including: Process and CPU
management, input/output systems, primary memory management, resource allocation,
performance, file and data management, and information protection. Assembly language
programs that interact with operating systems will be demonstrated. Prerequisites:
COMP221 Computer Programming with Visual Basic or COMP231 Computer
Programming with Java I. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP335
INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS 2-2-4
Students will learn about computer networking hardware, protocols, software configuration, and security issues. Special segments on TCP/IP, firewall considerations,
and Internet connectivity will be presented. Prerequisites: COMP221 Computer
Programming with Visual Basic or COMP231 Computer Programming with Java I.
The Arioch Center Course.
COMP340 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH C++ 1-2-3
Intended for Java programmers, this course provides a firm foundation in the
fundamentals of the C++ programming language. Topics will include C++-specific
syntax and programming practices, classes, objects, common data structures, and
memory management. Prerequisite: COMP232 Computer Programming with Java II. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP345 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 2-2-4
A thorough introduction to database architecture and data access. Using Access and
Oracle, students will design and implement a tuned and optimized data model, which
will be navigated and manipulated using SQL. Prerequisites: COMP221 Computer
Programming with Visual Basic or COMP231 Computer Programming with Java I. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP355 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 3-2-4
An introduction to the use of database management systems. Covers hierarchical
networks and relational systems, and techniques for designing, creating, accessing
and maintaining data bases. Prerequisite: COMP128 Computer Science I; Corequisite
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(BCNS): COMP325 Systems Analysis and Business Applications. Day Course.
COMP362 OPERATING SYSTEMS 3-2-4
Covers the functions and organization of operating systems including: process
management, input/output systems, memory management, resource allocation, data
management, and information protection. Prerequisites: COMP310 Object Oriented
Data Structures; and COMP278 Computer Architecture. Day Course.
COMP375 HISTORY OF COMPUTING 4-0-4
Students gain a historical understanding of the development of computer science,
computing, and video games. Emphasis is placed on concomitant social, economic,
and technological trends. Prerequisite: Successful completion of English sequence.
Day Course.
COMP380 DATA STRUCTURES I 2-2-4
Design and implementation of stack, queue, list, and sort algorithms. Students will model
these common data structures using object oriented design principles. Implementation
using Java. Prerequisites: COMP232 Computer Programming with Java II or COMP340
Computer Programming with C++. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP385 DATA STRUCTURES II 2-2-4
Advanced data structure topics covering Java-based programming of graphs, trees,
advanced searches and sorts, and hash tables. Prerequisite: COMP380 Data Structures I.
The Arioch Center Course.
COMP390 INTRODUCTION TO UNIX 3-2-4
UNIX fundamentals, file and directory manipulation, text editing using the vi, using
pipes, redirections and filters, writing and debugging scripts, understanding processes.
Day Course.
COMP399 WEB DEVELOPMENT I 2-2-4
A thorough introduction to basic Web programming. Topics will include HTML, Web
server configuration, visualization and navigation, and VB Script or Java Script based
development. Students will have the opportunity to create their own home pages.
Prerequisite: COMP231 Computer Programming with Java I. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP400 LOCAL AND WIDE AREA NETWORKS 3-2-4
This course covers local, metropolitan, and wide area networks, topologies and
transmission media, network interface and management, performance and internetworking. Laboratory exercises emphasize the hardware and software aspects of local
area networks. Prerequisite: COMP218 Networks, Services and the World Wide Web
and COMP285 Object Oriented Programming. Day Course.
COMP403 DATA BASE APPLICATIONS 2-2-4
This course covers the visualization and use of a relational database structure created
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in class. Emphasis will be placed on building graphical applications that serve as front
ends to the backend Oracle database management system. Prerequisite: COMP345 Data
Base Management Systems. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP407 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 3-0-3
Understanding of the functions, design considerations, and relationships between the
major components of a computer. Topics will include gates, microcode, data and
memory addressing, buses, and micro-level communications. Prerequisites: MATH435
Discrete Mathematics and COMP231 Computer Programming with Java I or COMP340
Computer Programming with C++. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP409 WEB DEVELOPMENT II 2-2-4
Advanced Web development topics covering Javascript programming, database
interfacing using ADO, and Active Server Pages. Students will have the opportunity to further refine their home pages using advanced Web-programming techniques.
Prerequisite: COMP399 Web Development I. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP414 ALGORITHM DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 3-2-4
Students analyze the complexity of computer algorithms in terms of time and space
requirements for large input sizes. Includes searching, sorting, pattern matching,
hashing and encryption. Prerequisite: COMP310 Object-Oriented Data Structures and
MATH410 Discrete Mathematics. Day Course.
COMP420 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
3-2-4
AND NETWORK SECURITY
The course introduces computer and network security concepts and techniques.
Theoretical concepts of security are examined as well as implementing system and
network security. Day course
COMP425 ROUTING AND SWITCHING 3-2-4
This course introduces students to routing, packet forwarding, and switching technologies. Included are static and dynamic routing protocols, basic switching concepts,
design implementation, and configuration. Prerequisite: COMP218 Network Services
and the World Wide Web. Day course
COMP430 WEB SECURITY
2-2-3
A Web-centric look at the latest techniques and practices in World Wide Web security,
threats posed to internet-based systems, and responses to those threats. Prerequisite:
COMP355 Database Management Systems.
Day course
COMP438 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE 3-2-4
An introduction to assembly language, including data representation, data storage,
arithmetic, control flow, stacks and procedures, integer and character I/O, and
encryption. Prerequisites: COMP128 Computer Science I; COMP278 Computer
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Architecture. Day Course.
COMP451 INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN 2-2-4
Covers many aspects of WEB design including the integration of web graphics,
animation, streaming video and sound. Students will create a web-based project using
elements of graphic design with a strong emphasis on user interface. Prerequisite:
COMP399 Web Development I. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP459 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 1-2-3
This course discusses the systems development life cycle and its application to business information systems. Topics covered include systems planning and preliminary
investigation, analysis, design, implementation, and operation and support. Students
will participate in a group project which will utilize various tools used throughout the
systems development life cycle. Prerequisites: COMP231 Computer Programming with
Java I and ENGL116 Literature and Composition. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP460 INTRODUCTION TO GAME PROGRAMMING 3-2-4
This course introduces students to the tools for designing 2d and 3d games using an
industry standard framework and languages. Prerequisite: COMP285 Object Oriented
Programming. Day Course.
COMP461 ADVANCED GAME PROGRAMMING 3-2-4
This course introduces students to advanced topics in game programming and physics
engines. Prerequisite: COMP460 Introduction to Game Programming. Day Course.
COMP462 VIRTUAL REALITY 3-2-4
This course introduces students to the technology and techniques used in virtual
environments. Prerequisite: COMP285 Object Oriented Programming. Day Course.
COMP476 INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3-2-4
This course provides students with a detailed understanding in the implementation
of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the methodologies to manage
information systems projects. Prerequisite: COMP355 Data Base Management
Systems; MGMT390 Financial Accounting; COMP325 Systems Analysis and Business
Applications.
Day Course.
COMP501 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES 3-2-4
An introduction to Programming Language Concepts including context-free grammars,
parse trees, syntax diagrams, symbol tables, data types, control structure, and language
translators. Prerequisite: COMP310 Object Oriented Data Structures.
Day Course.
COMP509 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2-2-4
The study of the ideas and techniques that enable computers to model human behavior.
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Topics will include neural networks, fuzzy logic, and expert system design and implementation which will be implemented via the Visual Basic, Lisp and/or Prolog programming
language. Prerequisite: COMP380 Data Structures I.
The Arioch Center Course.
COMP543
INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2-2-3
Covers introduction to the LISP programming language, symbolic computation,
knowledge representation, search strategies, and expert systems. Prerequisite: COMP310
Object Oriented Data Structures and MATH280 Calculus I. Day Course.
COMP544 INTERNET RESEARCH METHODS 2-2-4
Completion of this course will give students the tools to communicate about, and on, the
Internet effectively; begin academic, personal or business research; make a home page
and intelligently use the web pages of others; and stay educated about the Internet itself.
This class is designed to make students familiar with the basic services available on
the Internet for research purposes including the World Wide Web, search engines, ftp,
telnet, USENET, mailing lists, team-based meeting places, electronic file management
and more. Individuals and teams in this class will study and apply Internet research
methods to effectively and ethically understand this resource as a research tool. A BCIS
computer science elective. Prerequisite: Junior status. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP546 E-COMMERCE 2-2-4
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the infrastructure and application technologies that comprise the building blocks
of E-Commerce. An analysis of the technology used to support E-Commerce sites will
including selecting data mining techniques, making appropriate use of encryption technologies, understanding XML, and participating in online negotiations. Specifications,
technical requirements needed to implement an E-Commerce site will be examined.
Virus protection, streaming multimedia, and VR technology will also be examined.
Research on current developments and applied research situations will be introduced. A
BCIS computer science elective. Prerequisite: Junior status. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP553 WORLD WIDE WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT 3-2-4
In-depth project-oriented work in WWW development including page organization,
frames, interactive databases, graphics, security, client and server side scripting to
create robust, effective web sites. Prerequisites: COMP355 Database Management
Systems, COMP218 Networks, Services and the WWW. Corequisite: COMP593
Windows Programming. Day Course.
COMP563 NETWORK ADMINISTRATION 3-2-4
Prepares the student for managing a network and servers. It covers planning,
installation and configuration, as well as monitoring, troubleshooting and optimizing.
Prerequisites: COMP218 Networks, Services and the World Wide Web and COMP315
UNIX System Administration. Day Course.
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COMP566 SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 3-2-4
This course presents a formal approach to state-of-the-art techniques in software design and
development. Students work in teams on a large software project. Prerequisites: COMP285
Object Oriented Programming; COMP355 Database Management Systems.
Day Course.
COMP570 DATABASE APPLICATIONS 3-2-4
This course covers the design and implementation of databases for several data base
applications using a database management system. Prerequisite: COMP355 Database
Management Systems and COMP325 Systems Analysis and Business Applications.
Day Course.
COMP573 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 2-2-3
Examines how to run an IT organization. Includes study of organizational and staffing issues, satisfying user needs, planning and budgeting, system maintenance,
and upgrades. Prerequisites: COMP476 Information Systems Project Management.
Co-requisite: MGMT505 Principles of Management. Day Course.
COMP577 SOFTWARE TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 2-2-3
The construction of reliable software is examined. Topics may include software tools,
testing methodologies, retrofitting, structured design, complexity, deadlock, fault
tolerance, and formal proofs of program correctness. Prerequisite: COMP566 Software
Design and Development. Day Course.
COMP593 WINDOWS PROGRAMMING 3-2-4
The fundamental concepts and techniques of object-oriented and event-driven Windows
programming. Techniques of event-driven programming are covered to produce a
graphical user interface for applications. Prerequisites: COMP285 Object Oriented
Programming. Day Course.
COMP595 SOFTWARE DESIGN 2-2-4
This course presents a formal approach to state-of-the-art techniques in software design
and development and provides a means for students to apply the techniques. This
course will cover several key technological areas, including software project planning,
database server design and implementation, middleware interfacing, graphical user
interface programming, DLL programming, backend server programming, and technical design documentation. Prerequisites: COMP232 Computer Programming with Java
II, COMP385 Data Structures II, COMP409 Web Development II, and COMP345 Data
Base Management Systems. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP601 INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS 3-2-4
This course introduces software tools used in biology for gene sequencing, pattern matching, etc. Tools may include database, data mining, statistical analysis, algorithms and
visualization. Prerequisite: COMP355 Data Base Management Systems. Day Course.
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COMP602 BIOINFORMATICS ALGORITHMS 3-2-4
Proven computer science approaches such as divide and conquer and dynamic programming are applied to algorithmic problems faced by biologists particularly in the area of
genetics. Prerequisite: COMP414 Algorithm Design and Analysis. Day Course.
COMP603 COMPILER DESIGN 3-2-4
This course covers the principles and techniques used in the design of compilers.
Topics include lexical and semantic analysis, parsing, translation, code generation, and
optimization. Prerequisites: COMP278 Computer Architecture; COMP438 Assembly
Language; COMP310 Object-Oriented Data Structures; COMP501 Introduction to
Programming Languages. Day Course.
COMP605 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS 2-2-3
Covers the functions of operating systems, including process management, primary
memory management, virtual memory management, and file systems. Prerequisites:
ELEC525 Microcomputer Systems and COMP120 Computer Science I Using C.
Day Course.
COMP611 INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS WITH 3-2-4
SAS APPLICATIONS
This course covers practical applications of descriptive and inferential statistics with
emphasis on principles and methods of summarizing biological data using SAS, a
statistical software package. Prerequisite: MATH505 Probability and Statistics for
Engineers. Day Course.
COMP612
BIOLOGICAL DATA MINING 3-2-4
An introductory survey of the main topics (including but not limited to classification,
regression, clustering, association rules, statistics) in data mining as well as a wide
spectrum of data mining applications in life sciences. Prerequisite: COMP355 Data
Base Management Systems, COMP601 Introduction to Bioinformatics; and MATH505
Probability and Statistics for Engineers. Day Course.
COMP613 COMPUTER GRAPHICS 3-2-4
This course covers the mathematics, hardware and software technologies of generating various images in digital computers. Special emphasis is given to three-dimensional imaging. Prerequisite: COMP310 Object Oriented Data Structures; MATH250
Precalculus. Day Course.
COMP630 DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING 3-2-4
Distributed applications using multiple independent systems are introduced. The mathematical and computer techniques for modeling information processing by parallel
distributed processing networks are included. Prerequisite: COMP400 Local and Wide
Area Networks or COMP563 Network Administration. Day Course.
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COMP635 PARALLEL PROCESSING 3-2-4
This course covers the concepts of multiprocessor systems. Different system
architectures are discussed as well as software issues, i.e., programming, compiler
and operating systems. Prerequisite: COMP278 Computer Architecture; COMP362
Operating Systems. Day Course.
COMP645 COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS 3-2-4
This is a course about encoding machines to understand natural languages such as
Spanish, English, Urdu, etc. It maps man’s understanding of language to machines.
Prerequisite: COMP543 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Day Course.
COMP650 SENIOR PROJECT IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 1-6-4
This course provides the opportunity for students to participate in design and implementation of solutions to large problems with small groups of people. Problems will be
chosen in consultation with and after the approval of the curriculum department head.
Prerequisite: Senior status. Day Course.
COMP655 SENIOR PROJECT IN COMPUTER AND 1-6-4
NETWORK INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Students build individual projects in computer and network information systems. This
is a capstone course. Students demonstrate the design, implementation and documentation of their projects. Prerequisite: Senior status. Day Course.
COMP660 SENIOR PROJECT 2-2-4
Students engage in an in-depth study, under the supervision of a faculty member sponsor,
of a computer science specialty topic. Prerequisites: COMP595 Software Design and this
course must be taken in the final semester of the senior year of BCIS. The Arioch Center Course.
COMP665 ADVANCED TOPICS IN NETWORKING 3-2-4
This course covers computer networks including the Internet. Open systems interconnection through protocol layering is presented in detail as well as network management. Prerequisite: COMP400 Local and Wide Area Networks or COMP563 Network
Administration. Day Course.
COMP670 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DATABASE 3-2-4
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
This course covers advanced topics in database management systems such as distributed
databases, data warehousing, data mining and object-oriented databases. Prerequisite:
COMP355 Data Base Management Systems. Day Course.
COMP671 THEORY OF COMPUTATION 3-2-4
This course introduces formal models of computation such as Turing machines, push
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down automata, finite automata, grammar, and formal languages. Important problems
in computer science are covered, including decidability and the halting problem,
the P=NP question and the NP-Completeness reductions. Prerequisite: COMP414
Algorithm Design and Analysis. Day Course.
COMP675 DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3-2-4
This course covers application systems including distributed databases. Topics will
include distribution schemes, distributed transaction and query processing support,
concurrency control, reliability, security and data migration. Prerequisite: COMP355
Data Base Management Systems; and COMP400 Local and Wide Area Networks or
COMP563 Network Administration. Day Course.
COMP685 SEMINAR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 3-2-4
This course examines current topics (determined by the instructor) in computer science. Students will make presentations on assigned readings and write a term paper.
Prerequisite: Senior Status. Day Course.
COMP690 SEMINAR IN COMPUTER AND NETWORK 3-0-3
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This course examines current topics (determined by the instructor) in computer and
network information systems. Students will make presentations and write a term paper.
Prerequisite: Senior status. Day Course.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSES
CMGT350 PROJECT ESTIMATING AND SCHEDULING 2-2-4
Students learn and apply the basic principles and current practices employed in
estimating project costs including unit costs, overhead and profit. Scheduling tools,
such as critical path method and bar charts, are examined as an aid and technique in
project planning, budgeting and cost control. Prerequisites: CCEV115 Construction
Graphics or ARCH201 Contracts Drawing and Methods I; and BLDG155 Construction
Methods. The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT410 CONSTRUCTION LAW 2-2-4
AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
An introduction to law and contracts to avoid entanglements and disputes, and to
develop awareness of legal rights so that construction claims are settled by negotiation, not litigation. In addition, a study of zoning and building code requirements is
made. Roles of building departments and boards of standards and appeals, procedures,
enforcement, approvals and permits are discussed. Prerequisite: Third Year status.
The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT415 CONSTRUCTION LAW AND 1-0-1
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS SEMINAR
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This course provides an understanding of how the law interacts with the construction
industry. The course will focus on the different contractual terms and how those terms
control risk allocation and the relationships between parties. Students will develop skills
in preventing disputes, analyzing contracts, and negotiating construction claims. The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT420 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING 2-2-4
Topic items include project network planning, scheduling, and cost control models.
Computer applications to PERT and CPM will be explored and used by the student.
Prerequisite: BLDG155 Construction Methods; Third Year status. The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT440 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTROL 2-2-4
The study of information management for effective project control. The course
will cover gathering of job information and the processing involved in measuring,
evaluating and calculating job performance, and reporting the results. Modern-day
management information systems, practical accounting techniques, and computer
applications will be explored. Prerequisite: CMGT420 Construction Project
Scheduling. The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT450 CONSTRUCTION COST ANALYSIS 2-2-4
Topics include: practical procedures for building construction estimating of most major
trades; analysis of factors and methods affecting construction costs; bid strategies; preparation of preliminary budgets and complete working estimates with quantities and costs
of materials, labor and overhead. Computer applications are explored. Prerequisite:
MGMT390 Financial Accounting. The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT460 FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 2-2-4
An investigation of construction financing during all phases of project development.
Topic items include: permanent loans, construction loans, sources of mortgage funds
and venture capital, and tax and interest considerations. Emphasis is placed on the role
of the banker as a vital member of the construction management team. Prerequisite:
Third Year status. The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT465 FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
1-0-1
This course covers construction financing during all phases of project development
including feasibility studies, construction loans, lending institutions, business organization structure, and cash flow.
The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT550 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT THEORY 2-2-4
Construction project management from conception to completion is covered. The
course covers feasibility studies, site selection, planning, programming, design
coordination, and contracting procedures of actual construction. Emphasis is placed
on contractor operations, project administration, job planning, and subcontract coord169
ination. Prerequisite: Third Year status. The Arioch Center Course.
CMGT655 SENIOR PROJECT IN CONSTRUCTION 1-3-4
MANAGEMENT
The student will select his or her own project with the approval of the faculty for development during the semester. Students work independently on their approved projects
with periodic and timely critical evaluations by the faculty member. The student’s final
presentation must demonstrate an advanced level of problem-solving skills, technical
knowledge, and professional competency expected in the field. Students will make a
final presentation and defend their work with a selected jury of professionals approved
by the faculty. Prerequisite: CMGT440, 450, 460, 550 and MGMT510. This course
must be taken in the final semester of the senior year. The Arioch Center Course.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION COURSES
COOP300
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (OPTIONAL)
Cooperative education (co-op) aims to provide practical experience while applying classroom learning at a work site; to enhance professional skills; to experience
personal growth. This course may not be used in lieu of COOP400 or COOP600
as a graduation requirement. This course is only offered during the summer term.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of freshman and sophomore program requirements;
2.0 or higher Cumulative GPA.
COOP400 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I
Cooperative education (co-op) aims to provide practical experience while applying
classroom learning at a work site; to enhance professional skills; to experience personal
growth. Co-op is a full-time work experience. Enrollment in this course maintains fulltime student status. Prerequisite: Junior status; 2.0 or higher Cumulative GPA.
COOP500 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (ADDITIONAL)
Cooperative education (co-op) aims to provide practical experience while applying classroom learning at a work site; to enhance professional skills; to experience
personal growth. Co-op is a full-time work experience. Enrollment in this course
maintains full-time student status. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of
COOP400 and COOP600; permission of the Director of Career Services; 2.0 or higher
Cumulative GPA.
COOP600 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II
Cooperative education (co-op) aims to provide practical experience while applying classroom learning at a work site; to enhance professional skills; to experience personal growth.
Co-op is a full-time work experience. Enrollment in this course maintains full-time
student status. Prerequisite: COOP400; Senior status; 2.0 or higher Cumulative GPA.
DESIGN COURSES
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DSGN105 DRAWING I 0-6-3
A basic drawing course that is designed to enhance perceptual skills and to develop
freehand drawing abilities by recording form and space. Day Course.
DSGN130 DESIGN I 1-6-4
Students are introduced to elements and principles of design. Application of these
principles and various forms of organization are explored through two- and threedimensional design exercises. Day Course.
DSGN135 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS 1-2-2
This course introduces students to the use of computer technology in the process of
design. Students will learn about basic visual communication skills using a variety
of industry standard graphic programs. Concepts of design process from Design I
(DSGN130) and Drawing I (DSGN105) will be reinforced. Day Course.
DSGN165 DESIGN II 1-6-4
This course develops a sensitivity and understanding of three-dimensional space and
form by applying the design elements and principles introduced in DSGN130 Design I.
Prerequisite: DSGN130 Design I. Day Course.
DSGN305 RAPID PROTOTYPING 2-4-4
Utilizing modeling software and various rapid prototyping (RP) systems, students
will create a number of parts, including working mechanisms, and short run tooling. Students will also investigate the advantages and disadvantages of current RP
technologies. Day Course.
DSGN410 PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES 4-0-4
An advanced visual presentation course, students will work with various media and
techniques such as traditional watercolor, colored pencils, and markers. Using current and previous design projects, students will learn to visualize their ideas and use
renderings as a tool for visual communication. Samples of professional work will be
presented in class. Prior knowledge of perspective theory is necessary. Day Course.
DSGN500 GRAPHIC DESIGN 3-2-4
A studio course in graphic design, including: organizing information, page layouts; the
use of grid systems, typography, photography, computers, mechanicals and reproduction techniques. Students will be involved with the design of: booklets, letterheads,
posters, trademarks, signage and graphics for packaging. Projects are developed and art
work is prepared for production. Day Course.
DSGN590 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESIGN 4-0-4
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head. Day Course.
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DSGN590 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESIGN 3-0-3
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings. Prerequisite: BFPM, BIND, BINT, or approval of department
head. Day Course.
DSGN590 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESIGN 2-0-2
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings. Prerequisite: BFPM, BIND, BINT, or approval of department
head.
Day Course.
ECONOMICS COURSES
ECON110 ECONOMICS 3-0-3
This course is designed to enable the student to understand the functioning of the
competitive market. The analysis of the production of goods and services and the
method of allocation and distribution is emphasized. Prerequisite (Day): Successful
completion of English Sequence. Prerequisite (The Arioch Center): ENGL105 English
Composition. Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
ECON115 MACROECONOMICS 3-2-4
An introduction to the functioning of market economics. National income determination, and the role of labor and capital in the determination of economic aggregates.
Public and economic policy associated with unemployment and inflation, and fiscal and
monetary policy. Prerequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I. Day Course.
ECON215 MICROECONOMICS 3-2-4
This course involves a study of the choices made by individuals and organizations in
the allocation of scarce resources with emphasis on consumer demand and profit
maximization of firms, the behavior of firms under conditions of competition, monopoloymonopoly and imperfect competition, and public policy issues related to the same.
Prerequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I. Day Course.
ECON300 MONEY AND BANKING 3-0-3
The course deals with the creation and uses of money and the role of banks. Fiscal
and monetary policy, the role of the Federal Reserve, and both foreign and domestic
banking policy will be studied. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105
and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
ECON355 CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC THEORIES 3-0-3
The course considers a variety of topics in contemporary economics. The student is
exposed to significant topics in macro and micro economics. Prerequisite: ENGL105
and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
ECON414 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS 3-0-3
This course is a survey of the development of international trade theory and policy.
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Topics include: The organization and regulation of international trade, GATT,
international economic integration, NAFTA, balance of payments and exchange rate
determinations. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116.
The Arioch Center Course.
ECON415 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS 4-0-4
This course is a survey of the development of international trade theory and policy.
Topics include: The organization and regulation of international trade, GATT,
international economic integration, NAFTA, balance of payments, and exchange rate
determinations. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement
and ECON110 Economics. Day upper level SOCL SCI Course.
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS COURSES
ELEC101 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING 2-4-4
AND TECHNOLOGY
This initial course introduces technology concepts and engineering drawing. Students
will learn about basic systems, get an overview of their major, and become acquainted
with the skill sets they will need to be successful in their field. Prerequisite: Enrollment
in BCOT or BEET program. Day Course.
ELEC105 CIRCUIT THEORY I 3-2-4
The concepts of current, voltage, power, energy, and resistance are studied. Topics
include DC and AC sources, capacitance, inductance, and magnetism. Resistive circuits
are analyzed using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws and computer-aided circuit analysis
using SPICE is included. Corequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I or MATH230
College Mathematics B. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC130 ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS 3-2-4
Basic principles of electric circuit analysis are discussed. Voltage, current, and power
relationships in AC and DC circuits are emphasized. Principles and applications of
diodes, transistors, and control devices are discussed. Basic digital circuitry is also
included. Laboratory work augments the theory. Prerequisite: MATH235 College
Mathematics C or MATH250 Precalculus. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC156 DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING I 2-2-3
This course introduces the student to digital image processing. Topics considered are
image capture, computer processing of digital images, and display. Applications include
image enhancement, noise filtering, special effects, edge detection algorithms, compression methods like JPEG, and image analysis. Laboratory and class work demonstrate
some of the underlying mathematical principles including transform techniques like
FFT, DCT, Haar and wavelets. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus.
Day Course.
ELEC163 ELECTRONIC DESIGN I 1-4-3
This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles involved in the
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electronic design process. Topics include problem identification and definition,
mechanisms of technological problem-solving, design alternatives, and project planning
and implementation. The influence of cost, material resources, performance criteria, and
relevant safety issues will be discussed. All students will be expected to complete an
electronic design project. Prerequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I. Day Course.
ELEC180 LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS 3-2-4
The emphasis of this course is on basic linear operational amplifier circuits such as
comparators, amplifiers, waveshaping circuits and active filters. Also considered are
linear integrated circuit modules such as voltage references and instrumentation amplifiers. These circuits are tested and analyzed in the laboratory. Prerequisite: ELEC200
Fundamentals of Electronic Devices. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC190 CIRCUIT ANALYSIS 3-2-4
The concepts of current, voltage, power, and resistance are studied. Topics also include
DC and AC sources, capacitance, inductance and magnetism. Resistive circuits are
analyzed using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws and computer-aided circuit analysis using
SPICE is included. The concepts of impedance and admittance in sinusoidal circuits
are examined and transformer theory is also studied. Laboratory work is designed to
correlate with theory. Prerequisite: MATH230 College Mathematics B. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC195 CIRCUIT THEORY II 3-2-4
The concepts of impedance and admittance in sinusoidal circuits are examined. Circuits
are solved using superposition, Thevenin, Norton, nodal, and mesh analysis. Resonant
circuits and transformer theory are also studied. Laboratory work and computer-aided
analysis techniques are designed to correlate with theory. Prerequisite: ELEC105 Circuit
Theory I. Corequisite (Day): MATH250 Precalculus.
Day and The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC200 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES 3-2-4
This course introduces the field of discrete electronic devices and its application. It
also covers a broad spectrum of devices that are currently being used in the electronics
industry. Prerequisites: ELEC195 Circuit Theory II; MATH235 College Mathematics
C. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC206 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES 3-2-4
A variety of semiconductor devices are introduced. Emphasis is placed on diodes, BJT,
oscillators and FET. A variety of applications including triacs, SCRs, optoisolators, and
other devices are also included. Prerequisite: ELEC195 Circuit Theory II. Corequisite:
MATH280 Calculus I. Day Course.
ELEC231 NETWORK THEORY I 3-2-4
The fundamental concepts of current, voltage, and power are studied along with the
properties of passive circuit elements as well as network theorems. Transient analysis
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R-L, R-C, and R-L-C circuits and initial conditions are studied. Laboratory experiments parallel classroom theory and include circuit simulation. Prerequisite: MATH280
Calculus I; Corequisite: MATH290 Calculus II. Day Course.
ELEC234 INTRODUCTION TO FIBER OPTICS 2-2-3
This course covers the types of optical fibers used in communication and the
characteristics and properties of these fibers. Criteria for optical signal confinement and
propagation in an optical waveguide are also covered. Laboratory exercises will demonstrate the principles. Prerequisite: MATH235 College Mathematics C or MATH250
Precalculus; and PHYS220 College Physics II (or equivalent). Day Course.
ELEC235 LOGIC CIRCUITS 3-2-4
This course introduces binary and hexadecimal numbers, Boolean algebra, truth
tables, Karnaugh maps, and combination logic using basic gates. Flip-flops, counters,
registers, ALUís, encoders, and decoders are also presented. Circuit simulation software
is used in both classroom and laboratory work. Prerequisite: ELEC105 Circuit
Theory I. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC236 LOGIC CIRCUITS 3-2-4
This course introduces the Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, counters,
registers, ALUs, encoders, decoders and multiplexer. Circuit simulation software is
used in laboratory work. Prerequisite: ELEC105 Circuit Theory I. Day Course.
ELEC237 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND 3-2-4
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
This course introduces the student to the field of analog electronics and centers
around the study of linear integrated circuits and systems. Topics include sensors for
measurement, signal conditioning circuit design to interface sensors to the analog-todigital input of a microcontroller, and electronic devices to allow the microcontroller to
act as an embedded computer for process control applications. Semiconductor diodes,
transistors (BJT and MOSFET), triacs and other devices are studied to support these
applications. Classroom theory is enhanced by laboratory exercises. Prerequisite:
ELEC190 Circuit Analysis. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC240 INTRODUCTION TO MICROPROCESSORS 3-2-4
This course introduces microprocessors and microcomputer systems. Related hardware
and software issues will be covered. It will also cover memory systems, input/output
devices, and interfacing mechanisms. Prerequisite: ELEC235 Logic Circuits.
The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC244 DIGITAL SYSTEMS 3-2-4
This course covers both the hardware and the software of a microprocessor-based
system. The first part of this course introduces different number systems, Boolean
algebra, truth table, simplification methods of Boolean expression, combination and
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sequential circuits. The second part of the course introduces microprocessor and microcontroller, memories, input/output interfacing, and assembly language programming.
Prerequisite: COMP120 Computer Science I Using C. Day Course.
ELEC252 INTRODUCTION TO FIBER OPTICS 3-2-4
This course covers the types of optical fibers used in communication and the
characteristics and property of these fibers. Criteria for optical signal confinement
and propagation in an optical waveguide and optical communication devices such as
directional couplers and wavelength division multiplexers are also covered. Laboratory
exercises will demonstrate the principles and enhance the learning. Prerequisite:
MATH235 College Mathematics C; ELEC200 Fundamentals of Electronic Devices.
The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC253 ELECTRONIC PROJECT 2-2-4
This capstone project course provides an opportunity for students to apply the various electronic design skills acquired from previous curriculum courses. Students will
be encouraged to become involved in an interdisciplinary team to develop an innovative technological system. Prerequisite: Third-year status and approval of advisor.
The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC257 MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEMS 3-2-4
This course introduces microcontroller hardware and software and includes the work
covered in ELEC237 Electronic Devices and Integrated Systems. The student studies
system architecture including the CPU, timer, serial and parallel I/O ports, RAM and
ROM. The software portion of the course covers assembly language instructions and
addressing modes. Practical engineering problems requiring an embedded controller
solution are presented, and solved with a combination of sensors, electronic devices
and software design. Classroom material will be enhanced by laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite: ELEC237 Electronic Devices and Integrated Systems. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC261 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 3-2-4
In this course, the student studies how information is transferred either between
peripheral equipment and computer or between computers. Both serial and parallel techniques are studied, as well as modems, modulation, electrical interfaces, codes, half and
full duplex operations and troubleshooting techniques. Laboratory exercises illustrate
the principles learned in the classroom. Prerequisite: ELEC345 Microcontrollers and
Embedded Computer Systems. Day Course.
ELEC262 MICROWAVE COMMUNICATIONS 3-2-4
The principles of amplitude, frequency, phase, and various types of pulse modulation are studied. Frequency division multiplexing, bandwidth, microwave transmitters
and receivers, transmission lines, and antennas are discussed. Applications include
long-haul and short-haul communication links. Laboratory work involves modula176
tion and transmission practices Prerequisites: ELEC200 Fundamentals of Electronic
Devices; ELEC195 Circuit Theory II. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC281 NETWORK THEORY II 2-2-3
In this continuation of Network Theory I, the concept of complex impedance and
admittance is presented and circuits are solved using network theorems. Magnetic
circuits and transformer concepts are presented as well as three-phase balanced circuits.
Prerequisite: ELEC231 Network Theory I; MATH290 Calculus II. Day Course.
ELEC296 DIGITAL APPLICATIONS 3-2-4
This course covers the analysis and modeling of high-speed digital systems. It examines
the use of programmable CMOS integrated circuits. The student will learn to implement both combination and sequential logic circuits in addition finite state machines.
Prerequisite: ELEC236 Logic Circuits; ELEC195 Circuit Theory II; and Corequisite:
MATH290 Calculus II. Day Course.
ELEC306 INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH APPLICATIONS 3-2-4
Integrated circuit applications of operational amplifiers and linear integrated circuits are
introduced. Topics include the use of linear and non-linear IC’s in open and closed loop
(feedback) configurations. Prerequisite: ELEC206 Semiconductor Devices. Corequisite:
MATH290 Calculus II. Day Course.
ELEC310 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION 3-2-4
This course studies sampling, bandwidth, analog to digital and digital to analog
converters, pulse code modulation and its codes, digital multiplexing, digital carrier systems, and frequency shift keying. Laboratory work parallels the classroom instruction.
Prerequisite: ELEC235 Logic Circuits. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC345 MICROCONTROLLERS & EMBEDDED 3-2-4
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
This course will introduce the students to microcontroller principles, both hardware
and software. Students will write assembly language programs using programming
techniques and use sensor signal conditioning for interfacing and software design.
Prerequisite: ELEC296 Digital Applications and ELEC306 Integrated Circuits with
Applications. Day Course.
ELEC370 ELECTRONICS INDEPENDENT STUDY
1 to 4 credits
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings.
Day course
ELEC401 AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC TEST AND 1-4-3
MEASUREMENT
Programs for automatic test and measurement of electronic circuits are developed using
modern object-oriented software. Interactive graphical user interfaces are designed.
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Prerequisite: ELEC206 Semiconductor Devices. Day Course.
ELEC415 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 3-2-4
FOR ELECTRONICS
This course is an introduction to object oriented programming topics useful for electronics. Topics include I/O file streams and data files, introduction to classes, class functions, and conversions. Prerequisite: COMP120 Computer Science I Using C. Day
Course.
ELEC426 DATA COMMUNICATIONS 3-2-4
This course introduces the concepts of digital transmission, metallic cable and
fiber transmission media, transmission lines, public telephone network and data
communications. Prerequisite: ELEC236 Logic Circuits. Day Course.
ELEC430 POWER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS 3-0-3
This course provides a thorough study of the power system data necessary, and the
methods commonly used in analysis of power systems. The types of studies covered
may include: short circuit, symmetrical components and load flow, motor starting,
cable ampacity, transient stability, harmonic analysis, switching transient, reliability,
protective relay coordination, power system modeling, transmission line parameters and
representation, and economic load dispatch. Prerequisite: ELEC195 Circuit Theory II or
ELEC281 Network Theory II.
Day Course.
ELEC443 ANALOG CIRCUIT DESIGN 3-2-4
This course covers the concepts of design, analysis, simulation, implementation and
evaluation of analog electronic circuits and systems. Topics include semiconductor
physics, BJT, MOS, and FET devices and linear integrated circuits. Prerequisite: Junior
status, MATH290 Calculus II; ELEC281 Network Theory II. Day Course.
ELEC462 EMBEDDED MICROCONTROLLER 2-2-3
SYSTEM DESIGN
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Microprocessors and includes the work
studied in Linear Integrated Circuits. Students use sensors for measurements, signal
conditioning for input interfacing, semiconductor devices for output control and the
software design necessary to implement practical engineering designs using embedded microcontroller IC systems. Prerequisites: ELEC180 Linear Integrated Circuits;
ELEC240 Introduction to Microprocessors. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC467 ELECTRIC MACHINES AND TRANSFORMERS 3-2-4
This course concentrates on single-phase and three-phase systems, magnetic systems,
transformers, electromechanical conversion principles, three-phase and single-phase
induction motors, synchronous motors and generators, DC generators and motors,
and stepper motors as applied to electric power and control systems. Laboratory work
parallels classroom theory. Prerequisite: ELEC195 Circuit Theory II. Day Course.
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ELEC471 EMBEDDED COMPUTER SYSTEMS 2-2-3
Students will design embedded data acquisition systems to monitor and record data
from a variety of electromechanical systems. This course includes the study and use of
sensors for measurement of physical parameters, signal conditioning for input interfacing, semiconductor devices for output control. Both hardware and software designs are
implemented to solve a variety of engineering applications. Prerequisites: COMP120
Computer Science I Using C; ELEC443 Analog Circuit Design; ELEC244 Digital
Systems. Corequisite: ELEC596 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing; ELEC345
Microcontrollers and Embedded Computer Systems.
The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC480 PRINCIPLES OF VLSI DESIGN 2-2-3
Principles of analog and digital CMOS VLSI logic circuits using schematics, symbolic,
and physical layout representations are presented in context with their mathematical design
parameters. Prerequisite: ELEC667 Advanced Programmable Logic.
Day Course.
ELEC485 ADVANCES OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2-2-3
The fabrication of nanostructured materials, nanoscale films, compositions, devices,
their unique properties and recent advances and issues in molecular nanotechnology are
studied. Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
ELEC486 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE 3-2-4
This course examines the operation of a computer system including microprocessor,
I/O, mass storage, monitors, and memory. Introduces machine language and compilers
as applied to current and state-of-the-art systems. Interfacing with stepper motors and
sensors are also introduced. Prerequisite: Junior status; ELEC296 Digital Applications.
Day Course.
ELEC490 INTRODUCTION TO FIBER OPTICS 2-2-3
This course introduces the concepts of optical fiber communications and some other
applications of fiber optics. Analysis of optical transmitters and receivers is also
covered. Prerequisite: ELEC206 Semiconductor Devices and ELEC355 Integrated
Circuits with Applications. Day Course.
ELEC496 ADVANCED SENSORS AND INTERFACING
3-2-4
SYSTEMS
Topics include linear and nonlinear sensors, high-performance instrumentation amplifiers for signal conditioning, temperature sensors, analog computational units with
application of linear regression techniques, and design of multiplier circuits. Modern
sensors and interfacing with microcontrollers are introduced. Prerequisite: ELEC306
Integrated Circuits with Applications. Day Course.
ELEC505 LINEAR NETWORK ANALYSIS 3-2-4
This course introduces first and second order differential equations, initial condition
problems, Laplace Transforms with partial fraction expansion, pole/zero analysis,
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and Fourier Transforms. Associated laboratory experiments parallel the theory and
help demonstrate the practical usefulness of the topics as they apply to electronic and
computer engineering technology problems. Prerequisite: Junior status; MATH510
Calculus III. Day Course.
ELEC510 DISCRETE SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS 3-2-4
Discrete signals and systems are identified and studied. The use of difference equations, convolution techniques, and z-transforms are included. The need for anti-aliasing
filters, sample-and-hold circuitry as well as limitations of ADCs are emphasized.
Laboratory exercises address practical solutions to problems. Prerequisite: Junior status;
Corequisite: ELEC505 Linear Network Analysis. Day Course.
ELEC516 COMPUTER COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKS 3-2-4
This course covers local (LAN), metropolitan (MAN) and wide area (WAN) networks,
topologies and transmission media, network interface and management, congestion/
flow/error control, routing and addressing. Laboratory exercises include simulation and
installation of small network. Prerequisite: ELEC426 Data Communications. Day Course.
ELEC565 NETWORK ANALYSIS 4-0-4
In this course, circuit equations are developed using a matrix format. Solutions obtained
by computer techniques are included. The characteristics of controlled sources and
Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems are studied. The response of RLC circuits to
impulse, step and ramp time functions are explored. The Laplace transform and its
use in the determination of circuit behavior is introduced. Network functions are characterized and studied using pole-zero and frequency response diagrams. Prerequisite:
ELEC580 Signals and Systems; and MATH495 Applied Calculus and Differential
Equations. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC573 WAVES AND TRANSMISSION 2-2-3
The important static and time-varying characteristics of electric and magnetic fields
are explored. The wave equation is developed. The propagation behavior of electromagnetic waves is investigated, and study is extended to transmission lines. Methods
and devices used in the generation, detection and amplification of high frequency
electrical signals are studied. Laboratory applications cover antennas, filters, circulators, couplers and matching techniques. Prerequisite: MATH495 Applied Calculus and
Differential Equations; Junior status. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC575 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 3-2-4
This course presents the basic digital signal processing (DSP) principles used in the
design and analysis of sampled signals. Topics include but are not limited to design of
finite impulse response (FIR) filters and infinite impulse response (IIR) filters. The Fast
Fourier Transform (FFT) is studied in order to compute the Discrete Fourier Transform
(DFT). Laboratory experiments emphasize hardware and software solutions to practi180
cal problems. Prerequisites: ELEC505 Linear Network Analysis; ELEC510 Discrete
Signals and Systems; ELEC345 Microcontrollers and Embedded Computer Systems. Day Course.
ELEC577 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS 2-2-3
This course presents the basic digital signal processing (DSP) principles used in the
design and analysis of sampled signals. Topics include but are not limited to design of
finite impulse response (FIR) filters and infinite impulse response (IIR) filters. The Fast
Fourier Transform (FFT) is studied in order to compute the Discrete Fourier Transform
(DFT). Laboratory experiments emphasize hardware and software solutions to practical problems. Prerequisite: ELEC580 Signals and Systems; ELEC240 Introduction to
Microprocessors. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC580 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS 4-0-4
The response of linear, time-invariant systems to exponential and sinusoidal signals for
both continuous and discrete time-systems is studied. The transfer function of a system
is introduced. This is followed by a study of Fourier Series, Fourier transforms, and
Laplace and Z-transforms. The filter characteristics of a system, distortionless transmission and natural frequencies are introduced. The correspondence between time domain
and frequency domain representation of a signal is stressed. Prerequisite: MATH495
Applied Calculus and Differential Equations; Junior status. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC584 ENGINEERING SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS 3-2-4
Continuous and discrete-time signals and systems will be studied. Time domain
analysis of linear systems will include convolution (discrete and continuous), timeinvariance, causality, and stability of systems. Time domain analysis of signals using
the Fourier series and Fourier integral will be covered as well as frequency domain
analysis of signals using the Fourier transform. Laplace transform analysis of linear
systems including pole-zero plots and z-transform analysis of discrete systems will be
studied. Laboratory exercises will use computer software to strengthen important course
concepts. Prerequisite: ELEC281 Network Theory II; MATH620 Applied Differential
Equations I. Day Course.
ELEC585 ELECTROMAGNETICS 3-2-4
Static electric and magnetic fields are studied in this course. Maxwell’s equations
are presented and time-varying fields are introduced. Laboratory applications include
transmission of electromagnetic waves in air and on transmission lines. Prerequisite:
Junior status; MATH510 Calculus III. Day Course.
ELEC586 MOTORS AND CONTROLS 3-2-4
This course reviews the topic of magnetic, DC, AC (single and 3-phase) and special
motors are considered. Applications of different types of motors will be discussed.
Electromechanical control equipment as well as the solid state control equipment will
be covered. The course will use the knowledge learned in previous courses in the cur181
riculum to build a working model for a particular application. Prerequisites: ELEC443
Analog Circuit Design; MATH 510; Calculus III.
Day Course.
ELEC595 DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 3-2-4
This course will use velocity and position feedback to control servos. PID and other
types of systems will be analyzed through software packages employing BODE,
Nyquist and Root locus techniques. Prerequisite: ELEC505 Linear Network Analysis.
Corequisite: ELEC596 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing. Day Course.
ELEC596 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 3-2-4
This course introduces sampling, aliasing, ADCs and z-transforms. DSP applications
including digital filtering (both FIR and IIR) are analyzed and designed. Fast Fourier
Transform (FFT) is studied in order to compute the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT).
Laboratory experiments emphasize hardware and software solutions to practical problems. Prerequisites: ELEC505 Linear Network Analysis; ELEC345 Microcontrollers
and Embedded Computer Systems. Day Course.
ELEC601 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT 2-2-4
This subject is for senior students who wish to pursue individual or group studies
in either laboratory or project-oriented course work. The student will work in his or
her curriculum area and may become involved in an interdisciplinary approach to
technological problems. The work will be performed under the direction of one or more
faculty advisors. Course requirements include oral and written progress reports throughout the semester plus a final technical report documenting the work for the semester.
Prerequisite: Senior status; and approval of Advisor. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC605 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I 1-4-3
The first of a two course sequence, this course concentrates on the selection of an
appropriate engineering project for design, the development of time and financial
budgets, and milestone graphs. The majority of work is spent in the laboratory researching, designing, prototyping, debugging, and acquiring data on the students’ individual
designs. Engineering notebook is required. Prerequisites: Senior Status; ELEC496
Advanced Sensors and Interfacing Systems; ELEC345 Microcontrollers and Embedded
Computer Systems. Day Course.
ELEC610 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 2-2-4
This course studies communication systems including time and frequency multiplexing. Theory and circuits for signal sampling, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation and various kinds of pulse modulations are treated. Recent
developments and practices in digital communication systems are presented. Laboratory
exercises parallel the theory portion of this course. Prerequisite: ELEC580 Signals and
Systems. The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC620 FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEMS 182
2-2-4
Analysis and design of linear control systems and feedback are studied. Nyquist’s
and Routhís stability criteria, Bode plots, transient behavior, static error coefficients,
and the steady-state behavior of various system types are presented. The rootlocus
method and block diagram representation and simplification are also included. The
theory is augmented with laboratory work. Prerequisite: ELEC565 Network Analysis.
The Arioch Center Course.
ELEC625 FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEMS 3-2-4
Analysis and design of linear control systems will be accomplished using Root locus,
Bode and Nyquist techniques. The laboratory experiments will include servo trainers
and employing 4 software packages. Digital systems will be introduced as well as state
variables. PID controllers will be covered. Prerequisites: ELEC510 Discrete Signals and
Systems; ELEC505 Linear Network Analysis. Day Course.
ELEC645 INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY 2-2-3
The ongoing impact of nanotechnology on the current state of science and engineering
will be explored here. Various deposition techniques and applications are also studied. Day Course.
ELEC667 ADVANCED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC 2-2-3
The objective of this course is to build a RISC processor core. The emphasis will be on
implementing MSI circuits using VHDL language. Students utilize top-down methodol
ogy to design complex logic circuits using programmable logic abstractions. They
synthesize hierarchical architecture structures in building a processor core. Prerequisite:
ELEC296 Digital Applications. Day Course.
ELEC675 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 3-2-4
This course studies sampling, coding, decoding, pulse code modulation, digital
multiplexing, digital carrier systems, frequency shift keying, data compression, as well
as bandwidth considerations. Laboratory work parallels classroom theory. Prerequisite:
ELEC510 Discrete Signals and Systems or ELEC596 Introduction to Digital Signal
Processing. Day Course.
ELEC685 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT 1-6-4
This course is for BCOT senior students to pursue project-oriented work. Students may
work in their curriculum or become involved in an interdisciplinary problem. Course
requirements include oral and written progress reports throughout the semester plus
a final technical report documenting the semester’s work. Prerequisite: COMM400
Technical Communications; Senior status. Day Course.
ELEC695 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT II 1-4-3
The second of a two course sequence, Senior Design Project II focuses on implementing the design developed in Senior Design Project I. Emphasis is placed on
both oral and written presentation skills as well as packaging and fabrication of
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an “engineering prototype”. Prerequisites: COMM400 Technical Communications;
ELEC605 Senior Design Project I. Day Course.
ELEC820 FEEDBACK AND CONTROL 3-2-4
The definition of an analog feedback control system will be the introduction of the
course. The course proceeds with the time-domain and frequency-domain analysis
of closed loop feedback control systems. The relationship between the time-domain
and frequency-domain is discussed. The stability methods are explained. The course
provides an introduction to the state-space method and an introduction to discrete
control systems. Prerequisites: ELEC586 Motors and Controls; MATH 620 Applied
Differential Equations I. Day Course.
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSES
ELMC110 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 2-4-4
Basic concepts of CAD, design, and sketching are explored. Drafting exercises include
orthographic projection, 2- and 3-dimensional elements, multiviews, dimensioning,
sections, tolerance, and assemblies. CAD is used in drafting exercises for electrical
and mechanical design. Corequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I, MATH265
Engineering Mathematics or MATH225 College Mathematics A. The Arioch Center Course.
ELMC280 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTIC SYSTEMS 1-4-3
This course introduces the fundamental principles of robotic systems. Students study
both the hardware and software needed to design, build, program, and test a mobile
robot. Topics include power sources, motors, sensors, actuators, and process controls.
Laboratory work complements classroom discussion.
The Arioch Center Course.
ELMC290 ELECTROMECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT 3-2-4
This capstone project course provides an opportunity for students to apply the various
electromechanical design skills acquired from previous curriculum courses. Students
will be encouraged to become involved in an interdisciplinary team to develop an
innovative technological device or system. Prerequisite: ELMC110 Engineering
Graphics and ELEC257 Microcomputer Control Systems. The Arioch Center Course.
ELMC410 ENGINEERING ETHICS AND LIABILITY 3-0-3
This course will utilize case studies and group projects to make the student aware of the
important ethical and liability issues in engineering and their consequences in practice.
Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
ELMC461 ELECTROMECHANICAL DESIGN 1-4-3
Students work in teams to design and construct an interdisciplinary project. Teams,
with clearly defined individual responsibilities, are required. During the course of the
semester, each team undertakes the necessary activities to bring about a successful
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design project that is well understood, documented, and presented in both oral and
written form. Emphasis is placed on research, innovation, project management,
decision-making, prototyping, design for manufacturing, design for testability, environmental and ethical issues in design, depth and breadth of analysis, quality of hardware, documentation, and communications. Prerequisites: Junior status; ENGR160
Introduction to Engineering Design I; MECH302 Mechanics of Materials; ELEC244
Digital Systems; ELEC443 Analog Circuit Design. Day Course.
ELMC805 ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL MODELING 3-0-3
FOR ENGINEERS
Problems in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, vibration systems, and wave propagation
will be modeled using partial differential equations. Solution techniques will involved
the study of orthogonal expansions in Fourier series, Sturm-Liouville theory, and the
method of separation of variables. Additional problems in heat conduction will be presented and solved using Bessel functions and cylindrical coordinates. Computer software for both modeling and problem solving will be employed Prerequisite: MATH620
Applied Differential Equations. Day Course.
ELMC815 ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS I 3-2-4
This course analyzes the dynamic behavior of mechanical, fluid and thermal systems
using modeling and simulation techniques. Steady state and transient conditions will
be examined in both free and forced modes. Various simulation software packages are
used in the laboratory to analyze electromechanical systems. Prerequisites: MECH572
Engineering Dynamics, ELEC820 Feedback Control, MATH890 Linear Algebra and
Matrix Theory. Day Course.
ELMC829 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THEORY 3-0-3
This course introduces static electric and magnetic fields. Time-varying fields are
studied using Maxell’s equations. Application of energy transfer in space and in communication transmission lines are analyzed. Prerequisite: MATH510 Calculus III.
Day Course.
ELMC831 SENIOR DESIGN I 1-6-4
This course is only for electromechanical students with senior status and the required
prerequisite courses. Students will work in the electrical and mechanical fields alone
and in small project groups to study, analyze, design, and sometimes build and test
concepts in a field of their choosing. The study will be performed under the direction
of one or more faculty advisors. Projects from industry will be encouraged to increase
the interaction and cooperation with local engineering firms. Course requirements
include regular, oral, and written progress reports throughout the semester. The final
technical report will detail the plans and schedule for the following Senior Design II
course. Prerequisites: MECH620 Engineering Thermal Design; ELEC820 Feedback
and Control; MECH600 Advanced Mechanics of Materials. Day Course.
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ELMC833 OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATIONS 2-2-3
This course will cover electromagnetic waves (Maxwell equations, reflection,
refraction, diffraction, Poynting vector, polarization, photons); fundamentals of fiber
optics; applications in telecommunications. Laboratory demonstrations and experiments will illustrate concepts covered in the lectures. Prerequisites: MATH620 Applied
Differential Equations I; PHYS320 Engineering Physics I. Day Course.
ELMC840 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3-2-4
This course will cover advanced problems of stress, strain, heat transfer, and fluid flow
using 2D and 3D software. Students will cover topics that will prepare them for their
Senior Design Projects. Prerequisites: MECH600 Advanced Mechanics of Materials;
MECH505 Engineering Thermodynamics; MECH565 Engineering Fluids.
Day Course.
ELMC870 ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS II 3-2-4
This course is a continuation of Electromechanical Systems I. Analysis of multi-degree
of freedom systems will be studied. Dynamic responses of first and second order
systems to harmonic excitation are analyzed. State space analysis will be used to
solve sets of nth-order coupled differential equations. Sensors to detect displacement,
velocity, and acceleration as well as digital signal processing techniques to acquire
data, provide filtering, and perform system analysis will be employed. The laboratory
projects will reinforce the theory and demonstrate the rigor of the analytical techniques.
Laboratory exercises will stress the comparison of theoretical and simulated results.
Prerequisite: ELMC815 Electromechanical Systems I. Day Course.
ELMC881 SENIOR DESIGN II 1-6-4
This course is a continuation of Senior Design I. The students continue with their design
and analysis with emphasis on improvements and applications. Other faculty and local
engineers will review the student work and make recommendations. Prerequisites:
MATH505 Probability and Statistics for Engineers; ELMC831 Senior Design I;
ELMC815 Electromechanical Systems I. Day Course.
ENGINEERING COURSES
ENGR100 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING 2-4-4
This course develops the skills needed during the students study of engineering. Topics
include task/time management, effective use of notes, engineering research, oral and
written communications, problem-solving techniques, ethics and professional responsibility and Institute resources. In the laboratory, students work in teams to complete a
variety of engineering tasks. Day Course.
ENGR160 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 2-4-4
This course is the first in a sequence of design courses introducing students to the
fundamentals of engineering design and professional practice. Design problems are
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selected from various engineering disciplines. Students learn about the design cycle
and the necessary steps to complete a successful project as a member of a team. Topics
include problem identification, brainstorming, project planning, and design alternatives.
Cost, safety and environmental issues are considered as well as ethical and professional
responsibilities. Students present formal oral presentations and written reports of their
designs. Prerequisite: MATH265 Engineering Mathematics; ENGL100 English 100. Day Course.
ENGLISH COURSES
ENGL013 COLLEGE WRITING: INTERNATIONAL 3-2-4
This course takes students from paragraph writing and revising through an introduction to rhetorical models. The focus is on sentence writing, including topic sentences,
grammar review, idiomatic expression, and usage. Prerequisite: English Placement
Test. Day Course.
ENGL017 COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE: INTERNATIONAL 2-2-3
This course is a continuation of ENGL013 College Writing: International. Examples of
English prose, poetry and drama will be used as the basis of continuing development of
English comprehension skills. Extra writing assignments will be required. Prerequisite:
ENGL013. Day Course.
ENGL020 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS 3-2-4
A course in basic English language skills and writing practice in which less than
adequately prepared students may upgrade their readiness for college-level study
through improved reading, writing, speaking and listening. Prerequisite: 4 units of high
school English, or a TOEFL of 525. Day Course.
ENGL025 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION SKILLS 2-2-3
This course is designed for those students who need practice in basic English language and composition skills. This course will help students prepare for college-level
composition through reading, writing, and speaking assignments. Students who successfully complete ENGL025 may proceed to ENGL105 English Composition. Prerequisite:
English Placement Test. The Arioch Center Course.
ENGL100 ENGLISH I (COMPOSITION) 4-0-4
Through a study of the major problems which students encounter in writing - unity,
coherence, effective development - the groundwork will be laid for the principal aim of
the course: to write well-organized paragraphs and compositions. To serve as models of
effective writing, various essays will be read for form and content. Weekly research and/
or writing assignments will be expected in this course. Prerequisite: English Placement
Test. Day Course.
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ENGL105 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 3-0-3
A short review of English basics is provided. Emphasis is on writing coherent
paragraphs and short essays, basic rhetorical strategies and techniques of rewriting and
editing. Prerequisite: 4 units of high school English. The Arioch Center Course.
ENGL115 ENGLISH II (LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION) 3-0-3
While emphasizing the development of effective writing skills through frequent
practice, this course introduces the student to the study of literature and literary
themes in representative fictional, dramatic and poetic forms. A term paper will be
required. Weekly research and/or writing assignments will be expected in this course.
Prerequisite: ENGL100 English I (Composition) or equivalent. Day Course.
ENGL116 LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 3-0-3
This course introduces students to the study of literature and literary themes in the
genres of short story, poetry, drama, and novel. While the emphasis is on critical reading and thinking, the course also encourages the continued development of effective
writing skills through frequent writing assignments. Prerequisite: ENGL105 English
Composition. The Arioch Center Course.
ENGL125 ENGLISH I HONORS 4-0-4
This course is the first part of a sequence for students who would benefit from an
enriched program. The subject of this year-long course is the identity of Western
man. The first semester explores representative writers in the areas of religion and
philosophy from the Greeks to the scientific revolution. Prerequisite: Recommendation
of the Department. Day Course.
ENGL135 ENGLISH II HONORS 3-0-3
The second course of the advanced sequence continues to trace the evolution of Western
man’s consciousness as he reflects and defines himself through his literature. The
period from the Enlightenment to the present will be examined. Critical discussion and
the writing of substantive essays highlight the course. Prerequisite: ENGL125 English I
Honors or recommendation of the Department. Day Course.
ENGL350 WRITING COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT 0
At the end of the sophomore year spring semester, Day students must take and
successfully complete the Writing Competency Assessment to receive a baccalaureate
degree. Refer to page D-27 of this catalogue. Prerequisite: ENGL115 or ENGL135; or
ENGL017 and ENGL100. Day Course.
ENVIRONMENTAL COURSES
ENVM105 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 2-2-3
An introduction to the effect of hazardous substances on human health, including
identification of risks, hazard communication, respiratory protection, material stor188
age, noise, radiation, and mitigation. The basic elements of applicable federal and
state health and safety regulations are examined with emphasis on the requirements
of OSHA’s 40-hour Health and Safety Training program for hazardous waste site
operations. Prerequisite: Junior status or above in BES program. Day Course.
ENVM200 ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM (COFE200) 2-0-2
This course provides a forum for different disciplines and interests to assess and
evaluate current environmental topics. This course includes a service-learning
component and encourages student and faculty interaction with local, regional, and
national environmental advocates. In the process, students will develop applied research
skills as well as oral and written skills. In addition to addressing environmental issues
from a scientific basis, socioeconomic and political aspects of environmental issues are
also incorporated. Day Course.
ENVM215 ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY 2-2-3
An introduction to environmental systems, including air, water and land, and their
inter-relationships with human activity. Prerequisite: GEOL400 Site Characterization. Day Course.
ENVM220 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY 3-2-4
An introduction to the fundamentals of microbiology, with elements of public health,
microbiology, process microbiology, treatment of wastewaters, the roles of microbiology on chemical cycles, and the ecological elements of energy nutrient relations,
species diversity, and food webs. Prerequisite: CHEM100 Chemistry I; Enrollment in
BES program. Day Course.
ENVM430 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES 3-0-3
Provides the techniques to design and characterize chemical balances based on an
understanding of material balances, energy balances, and other fundamental system
analysis methods. Prerequisite: CHEM150 Chemistry II and MATH510 Calculus III. Day Course.
ENVM440 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND PROTECTION 2-4-4
Introduces the relationship of the environment and human activity to public health
and welfare, and its control from governmental, regulatory, and legal perspectives.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above in BES program. Day Course.
ENVM490 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT 3-2-4
Introduces the various modeling techniques appropriate to environmental problems
for estimating, predicting, and evaluating the effects of projects, processes and
systems upon the environment and humans. Prerequisite: Junior status or above in BES
program. Day Course.
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ENVM500 WASTE AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT 3-2-4
SYSTEM DESIGN
Instruction in the theory and design of water and wastewater treatment systems including physical, biological, and chemical processes. Prerequisite: CHEM150 Chemistry II;
Enrollment in BES program. Day Course.
ENVM520 SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 3-2-4
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of sustainability for the built
environment with an emphasis on life-cycle design, materials selection, and resources conservation. Prerequisite: Junior status or above in BES program. Day Course.
ENVM570 INTRODUCTION TO AIR, NOISE AND 3-2-4
RADIATION POLLUTION
Examines the basic concepts of air, noise and radiation pollution, typical sources and
potential remedial actions. Prerequisite: PHYS310 Engineering Physics I; Enrollment
in BES program. Day Course.
ENVM580 ENERGY RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION 3-2-4
This course introduces the student to the generation, transmission, use and conservation
of energy at local, regional and global scales. Prerequisite: Junior status or above in BES
program. Day Course.
ENVM660 SENIOR DESIGN IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1-6-4
Students work in small groups to perform a significant design or research project,
utilizing skills and knowledge they have acquired in the Environmental Science (BES)
program. Prerequisite: Senior status in BES program. Day Course.
FACILITIES PLANNING & MANAGEMENT COURSES
FMGT405 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT I 3-2-4
This course examines the scope of the professional facilities manager’s position within
various practice situations. The FM’s role in relation to an organization’s strategic plan
is stressed. Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
FMGT410 FACILITY SPACE UTILIZATION & MANAGEMENT 3-2-4
This course focuses on space utilization and management by studying comprehensive
facilities projects. Lectures and lab assignments will emphasize issues and guidelines
that are often employed to manage space requirements over time. Prerequisite: Junior
status. Day Course.
FMGT415 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR
FACILITY MANAGERS 4-0-4
Students study methods, concepts and procedures of FM project management. Topics
include team development, scheduling, budgeting/estimating, contract administration,
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purchasing, relocations, and move management. Prerequisite: Junior status. Corequisite:
FMGT405 Facilities Management I. Day Course.
FMGT420 FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING SEMINAR 3-2-4
Informal talks by practicing developers, architects, contractors, lawyers, engineers and
financiers on topics relating to facility management. Students have the opportunity
to explore a topic of their own choice in facility management and to present it at the
seminar. The student’s final oral presentation is made with visual exhibits, and a
typewritten bound report is submitted for final examination. Prerequisite: FMGT405
Facilities Management I. Day Course.
FMGT450 FACILITY ASSESSMENT AND FORECASTING 3-2-4
This course emphasizes the strategic role required of the facilities manager in providing information for corporate managers and executives for facility forecasting. Topics
include corporate real estate, attorney and developer interface, operating budgets and
capital expenditures, and build performance assessment. Prerequisite: FMGT500
Computer Applications for Facility Managers. Day Course.
FMGT500 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR FACILITY 2-4-4
MANAGERS
Students study the capabilities of CAFM systems designed to enhance facilities management. Students are introduced to CAFM programs and appropriate CAD software
that interfaces with CAFM format. Prerequisite: INTD285 Technical Drawing II and
FMGT405 Facilities Management I. Day Course.
FMGT550 ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND BUILDING 3-2-4
OPERATIONS
Students examine how facilities, building operations, and maintenance organizations are
managed. Topics covered include sources, forms, and methods used to manage energy
consumption in buildings. Prerequisite: FMGT405 Facilities Management I.
Day Course.
FMGT590 DIRECTED STUDIES RESEARCH 3-0-3
This course is in preparation for FMGT620 by having students investigate an approved
study topic and plan a project for completion in Directed Studies. Prerequisite:
FMGT410, FMGT415, FMGT420, and FMGT500. Day Course.
FMGT610 PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE FOR 4-0-4
FACILITY MANAGERS
Students study real estate concepts pertinent to facility management. Topics will
include real estate financial management, site selection, RE master planning, leasing,
purchase vs. lease, property management and highest and best use analysis. Prerequisite:
FMGT450 Facility Assessment and Forecasting. Day Course.
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FMGT620 FACILITIES DIRECTED STUDIES 2-4-4
Students will select their own project with the approval of the faculty for development
through the semester. Students are encouraged to select an area of investigation that
is a specialization within FM that most interests them. Project will be supported by
written original investigation and submitted periodically during development for review
by the faculty. Prerequisite: all FMGT courses, except FMGT610, must be successfully
completed prior to this course. Day Course.
GEOLOGY COURSES
GEOL360 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 3-2-4
A study of the principles of physical geology important to many engineering activities. Included are seismic exploration methods; mineralogy; igneous and metamorphic processes; structure and stability of crustal features; ground and running water;
weathering and erosion; and coastal processes. Prerequisite: MATH205 College
Mathematics I. Day Course.
GEOL370 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY 4-0-4
Internal structure of the earth, composition, strength and mechanical properties of
rocks, surface features, rivers, movement of groundwater, slope stability, dams erosion
and land subsistence, gravity and seismic site surveying, plate tectonics and associated
earthquakes and hazards are studied. Prerequisite: MATH245 College Mathematics II
and PHYS210 College Physics I. Day Course.
GEOL400 SITE CHARACTERIZATION 2-4-4
An introduction to the techniques and equipment utilized to characterize the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of a site and their interpretation as related
to environmental issues or projects. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social
Sciences requirement. Day Course.
HISTORY COURSES
HIST125 ANCIENT WORLD CIVILIZATIONS
3-0-3
An introduction to concepts of culture and history. A variety of cultures are examined. Institutions and ideas are studied from ancient times to 1600. Prerequisite (Day):
Successful completion of an English sequence; Prerequisite (The Arioch Center):
ENGL105 English Composition. Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
HIST126
MODERN WORLD CIVILIZATIONS 3-0-3
An introduction to the concepts of culture and history. A variety of cultures are examined. Institutions and ideas are studied from around 1500 to the present day. Prerequisite
(Day): Successful completion of an English sequence; Prerequisite (The Arioch Center):
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Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
HIST130 U.S. HISTORY TO 1877 3-0-3
United States history from the colonial period through Reconstruction. Emphasis on
the interpretation of American institutions and ideas. Prerequisite (Day): Successful
completion of an English sequence; Prerequisite (The Arioch Center): ENGL105
English Composition. Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
HIST140 MODERN U.S. HISTORY 3-0-3
United States history from Reconstruction to the present. Emphasis on the interpretation of American institutions and ideas. Prerequisite (Day): Successful completion of an
English sequence; Prerequisite (The Arioch Center): ENGL105 English Composition.
Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
HIST265 APPROACHES TO WESTERN ART: 3-0-3
CAVES TO CATHEDRALS
The study of artistic expression in painting, sculpture, and architecture from the
Prehistoric to the Medieval Age. The relationship between art and culture, including
philosophical, religious, and political influences will be explored. Prerequisite (Day):
Successful Completion of English Sequence. Day Sophomore Social Science Course.
HIST285 APPROACHES TO WESTERN ART:
4-0-4
RENAISSANCE TO ROMANTICISM
This course will cover the development of artistic impression in painting, sculpture, and
architecture from the Renaissance to the Romantics. The relationship between art adn culture, including philisophical, religious, and political influences, will be explored. Prerequisite
(Day): Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective.
HIST361 ANCIENT WORLD HISTORY 3-0-3
This course deals with the variety of social, cultural and political institutions in the
context of world history. Emphasis is on major ideas and changes from the Neolithic
period to the seventeenth century. A research project is required. Prerequisite: ENGL105
and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. This course replaces HIST360; repeating
this course will not satisfy any degree requirements. The Arioch Center Course.
HIST363 MODERN WORLD HISTORY 3-0-3
This course deals with the revolutions: technological, political, cultural, intellectual and
social that have shaped the modern world. A research project is required. Prerequisite:
ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. This course replaces HIST362;
repeating this course will not satisfy any degree requirements. The Arioch Center Course.
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HIST364 HISTORY OF AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY
3-0-3
This is a study of the relationship between technology and society in America from
colonial times to the present. Emphasis is given to the history of invention and innovation and their consequences. A research project is required. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and
ENGL116 or ENGL100 and ENGL115, or equivalent. The Arioch Center Course.
HIST370 TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY 3-0-3
This is a one-semester survey on the relationship of technology and society from ancient
times to the present. Various topics are covered. Special emphasis is given to the
relationship of science, engineering, and technology. The cultural impact of technology
is central to the course. An oral research project is required. Prerequisites: ENGL105
and ENGL116 or ENGL100 and ENGL115 or equivalent. The Arioch Center Course.
HIST376 U.S. HISTORY TO RECONSTRUCTION 3-0-3
This course deals with American culture and institutions. Emphasis is placed on issues
of national policy and the history of significant ideas in the development of the United
States. A research project is required. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or
ENGL105 and ENGL116. This course replaces HIST375; repeating this course will not
satisfy any degree requirements. The Arioch Center Course.
HIST377 U.S. HISTORY FROM RECONSTRUCTION 3-0-3
This course deals with American culture and institutions. Emphasis is placed on issues
of national policy and the technological, political, intellectual and social changes that
have created a modern nation. A research project is required. Prerequisite: ENGL105
and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
HIST380 HISTORY OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN 3-0-3
This course will introduce the student to the major themes in the history of landscape
design as expressed in various cultures and in so many places and times. The course will
examine the designed and cultivated landscape as both a cultural icon and a social place.
We will look at the people, ideas, and influences that have contributed to this enduring
activity. The course will take a chronological approach and begin with the Egyptian
gardens and culminate in the mid-twentieth century. Several of the more prominent
elements of landscape design will be studied, including gardens, estates, villas, parks,
commons and greenspaces. Prerequisite: ENGL105 or ENGL100 The Arioch Center Course.
HIST400 FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES 4-0-4
Through the study of historical events, this course will examine the concepts of power,
obedience, loyalty and justice in society; explore the roles and responsibilities of
individuals and groups; and confront moral issues and dilemmas that defy superficial
analysis and simple solutions. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
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HIST405 HOLOCAUST AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR 3-0-3
By studying the historical development and lessons of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide in the 20th century, the course will examine racism, prejudice, and
anti-semitism as well as concepts of power, obedience, loyalty, and justice. By
making the link between history and the moral choices confronted in our own lives,
the course will make the essential connection between history and our own society.
Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
HIST406
SPECIAL TOPICS: HISTORY
4-0-4
This course investigates a topic of interest to faculty and students that is outside regular
course offerings. Requires approval of department head. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement; and successful completion of English
sequence. Day Course.
HUMN407
SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES 4-0-4
This course investigates a topic of interest to faculty and students that is outside regular
course offerings. Requires approval of department head. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement; and successful completion of English
sequence. Day Course.
HIST415 THE CIVIL WAR 4-0-4
The course deals with the central American event of the nineteenth century. The years
before the war, the war itself, Reconstruction, and the meaning of the war today are
among the topics studied. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
HIST417 THE WARS OF THE UNITED STATES 4-0-4
This course will analyze the major military conflicts of the United States from the
Revolutionary War to the Gulf War. Students will examine the causes of these conflicts, the manner in which the wars were conducted, and their outcome and economic,
social and international effect. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
HIST420 HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY 4-0-4
An examination of the history of technology and its relationship to social and historical
change. A special emphasis will be placed upon the transitions from one technological
age to another. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
HIST425 THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II 4-0-4
Students will be exposed to the events that precipitated the conflict and to the major
battles and personalities of the war. The political results of the war and the start of the
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Cold War will also be examined. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of the Sophomore
Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
HIST435 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 4-0-4
This course surveys the history and development of photography worldwide from the
1830s to the present, examining new technologies and styles such as documentary,
portrait, and landscape photography. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of the Sophomore
Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HIST440 U.S. FOREIGN POLICY: THE VIETNAM ERA 4-0-4
This course deals with one of the most controversial conflicts in American history.
Students will become familiar with post-World War II foreign policy, the phases of
involvement in Indochina, the Vietnamese view and the domestic impact of the war.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
HIST445 THE HISTORY OF GENDER 4-0-4
AND SEXUALITY IN THE U.S.
In this course students will examine the history of sexuality and gender in the United
States through reading of historical, theoretical and scientific texts. The course will
examine topics including feminism, identity, politics, race, and masculinity. Students
will examine the way in which popular and historical perspectives on gender and sexuality are reflected in contemporary film and literature. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
HUMANITIES COURSES
HUMN105 INTRODUCTION TO ART AND ARCHITECTURE 3-0-3
Art and architecture reflect culture and technology, and represent significant career
possibilities. Through readings, guest lectures, and field trips, students will explore
outstanding examples in Boston, make critical reports, and develop skills for success in
Architectural Technology at Wentworth. The Arioch Center Course.
HUMN150 ART AND THEORY 4-0-4
This course is an interdisciplinary examination of selected theories driving artistic production at key historical moments and how these theories are expressed in completed works
of art. Corequisite: ARCH245 Architectural Design and Technology I. Day Course.
HUMN395 THE ART OF THE NATURAL GARDEN 3-0-3
A garden is a mix of culture and cultivation, a place of pleasure and reflection, society
and solitude. This course will examine the elements and components of the natural
garden in all its expressions as both fine art and a refining involvement with the natural environment. Historical references and contemporary practice will be used to give
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an integrated view of context and theory. Prerequisites: ENGL105 and ENGL116 or
ENGL100 and ENGL115 or equivalent. The Arioch Center Course.
HUMN402 SHAKESPEARE ON FILM 4-0-4
This course will examine several of Shakespeare’s plays as literature and then how
these plays have been brought to film, both in their historic and artistic contexts. In the
course of this examination, the nature of film, the nature of artistic interpretation, the
significance of audience response and the significance of authorial intent will be considered. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN403 HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC 4-0-4
This course covers the history of American folk music from the work songs and spirituals of the 17th and 18th centuries to the folk revival of the 1960s. Numerous musical
genres and traditions will be covered including gospel, minstrelsy, blues, ragtime,
country, and bluegrass within various social, cultural, and political contexts. Matters of
race, class, and gender will be given particular emphasis. Prerequisite: Completion of
the Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective.
HUMN407 SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES 4-0-4
Independent studies in humanities to be arranged with the program advisor. Requires
approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social
Sciences requirement. Day Course.
Recent Special Topics (HUMN407) course offerings include:
IRISH CULTURAL STUDIES
Irish History, Irish Art and Irish Literature will be examined. An optional trip
to attend classes and lectures at the Institute of Tralee, Ireland is available as
part of this course. A term paper is required for students who do not take the
optional trip. Prerequisite: Successful completion of English sequence.
Day upper level SOCL SCI or HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN420 HUMANITIES AND THE ARTS 4-0-4
An introductory course which will explore a variety of art forms, including film, drama,
music, painting, sculpture and architecture. Literary works which have inspired or
influenced other cultural forms will also be studied. A special effort will be made to
utilize the cultural resources available in the Boston area. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN425 TECHNICAL THEATRE 4-0-4
The course explores the relationship between the written text and design. Design,
decoration, light, sound, and color are elements that affect performance. Several plays
and their technical challenges are studied. Prerequisites: Completion of Sophomore
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Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective.
HUMN430 HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURES 4-0-4
An introduction to the monuments of film art and a survey of the development of motion
pictures from their beginning to the present time. The emphasis will be upon films as
art forms and upon the contributions of individual directors. Prerequisite: Completion
of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN435 AMERICAN CINEMA - AMERICAN CULTURE 3-0-3
This course deals with the historical development of American film and the film
industry. Particular attention is given to the relationship between films and American
culture. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
HUMN437 AMERICAN CINEMA AS REFLECTION OF 4-0-4
AMERICAN CULTURE
This course will examine selected critical American films as reflections of and products
of American culture. The impact of certain particularly American themes on these films
will be explored, both in an historical and artistic context. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN445 MODERN AGE IN ART AND LITERATURE 4-0-4
A study of the issues of modern society as seen in art and literature. Time frame 1870
to the present. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN455 HUMANITIES THROUGH THE ARTS 3-0-3
This course investigates ways in which the arts (painting, music, dance, theatre,
sculpture, film, and literature) explore the humanities and reveal the human condition.
Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116.
The Arioch Center Course.
HUMN461 ANTHROPOLOGY OF ART 4-0-4
Using anthropological methods, the course examines the definition of art by studying the role of the artist and the artistic process in various cultures and subcultures.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN465 THE AMERICAN DREAM 4-0-4
An examination of that which is unique in the American experience as expressed in
literature. This course will provide the student with a profile of the American character
as portrayed in the national literature. The focus will be upon political, religious, and
economic roots which illuminate the past and make the present more comprehensible.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
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HUMN475 AMERICAN ART 4-0-4
This course is a survey of American art from the pre-colonial period to the present. American art production will be evaluated for both its aesthetic value and as a
historical document. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN485 UNDERSTANDING GLOBALIZATION THROUGH ART 4-0-4
An examination of the impact of globalization on a broad range of art communities in an effort to understand how expanded international connections have yielded
re-definitions of cultural and national identity. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN495 19TH CENTURY ART IN EUROPE AND AMERICA 4-0-4
This course will explore the 19th century art in Europe and America from the perspective of its evolving modernity. The significance of the Industrial Revolution and
the ensuing political upheavals of both continents will be closely studied through the
visual imagery of artists. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
HUMN496 FILM & LITERATURE: THE ART OF ADAPTATION 4-0-4
This course focuses on the subjects of film and literature in general and the concept
of adaptation in particular. Students will explore a variety of literary genres (short
story, novel, creative non-fiction) as well as various modes of literary/film criticism.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Sophomore Social Sciences Requirement
Day Upper Level HUMN/LITR elective
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN COURSES
INDS150 DESIGN HISTORY I 4-0-4
Beginning with the Industrial Revolution, the student is made aware of the social,
economic, technological and artistic forces, as well as unique individuals that shaped the
evolution of modern design. Day Course.
INDS205 DESIGN HISTORY II 4-0-4
This course introduces students to the social, political, technological, and artistic
forces, as well as the unique individuals that shaped the twentieth century in design.
Prerequisite: INDS150 Design History I. Day Course.
INDS215 CAD I 2-2-3
This is an introductory course in the use of traditional and computer-aided drafting
techniques utilized in the Industrial Design profession. The basic principles of orthographic sketching and drawing are covered. Day Course.
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INDS222 VISUALIZATION I: PERSPECTIVE DRAWING 2-4-4
This course introduces students to perspective concept drawing and sketching used
by industrial designers. One and two-point perspective, line value, lighting, surface
value, shade, shadow and techniques are covered. Prerequisite: DSGN105 Drawing I.
Day Course.
INDS265 MODELING TECHNIQUES I 2-4-4
This course develops students’ model-making skills in the use of various papers,
wood, foam plastics, and fabrication technologies to assemble study models for studio
courses. Corequisite: INDS275 Industrial Design I: Studio. Day Course.
INDS275 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I: STUDIO 1-6-4
This studio focuses on design methodology and problem solving techniques to develop
and enhance creativity. Small scale design problems in packaging, table, and desk
top products are used. Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on page
B-37 regarding the final grade for this course. Prerequisite: DSGN165 Design II and
INDS222 Visualization I. Day Course.
INDS280 VISUALIZATION II: IDEATION 0-6-3
This course introduces students to advanced freehand drawing and format conventions
used by industrial designers to communicate design concepts visually. Professional
presentation skills are stressed. Prerequisite: INDS222 Visualization I. Day Course.
INDS300 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN II: STUDIO 1-6-4
This studio focuses on the comprehensive integration of small-scale design problems
with issues of appearance, function, materials, and manufacturing processes. Please
refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final grade for
this course. Prerequisite: INDS275 Industrial Design I: Studio. Day Course.
INDS310 VISUALIZATION III: RENDERING TECHNIQUES 2-2-3
This course advances the student’s understanding of representing objects in freehand
depictions, and begins to integrate the computer as a tool for refining and altering those
depictions. Prerequisite: INDS280 Visualization II: Ideation. Day Course.
INDS325 MODELING TECHNIQUES II 2-4-4
This course develops student’s model-making skills in the use of metals, plastics,
specialty materials, and fabrication technologies to assemble study models for studio courses. Prerequisite: INDS265 Modeling Techniques I. Corequisite: INDS300
Industrial Design II: Studio. Day Course.
INDS330 MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING 4-0-4
This course familiarizes students with materials manufacturing processes. Materials
covered include wood, paper, paperboard, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics,
glass, ceramics, elastomers, natural and synthetic textiles, composites, fasteners, and
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finishes. Day Course.
INDS405 VISUALIZATION IV: INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE 2-2-3
This course advances and integrates visualization skills using digital technologies
to solve two-dimensional design problems. Prerequisite: DSGN135 Introduction to
Computer Graphics. Day Course.
INDS415 CAD II 2-2-3
This intermediate drawing course uses CAD software to create industrial design
production drawings. Menus, terminology, conventions, dimensioning and twoand three-dimensional drawings including section, auxiliary and exploded views are
covered. Prerequisite: INDS215 CAD I. Day Course.
INDS420 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN III: STUDIO 0-8-4
This studio focuses on human scale design problems such as furniture and lighting
fixture projects. Design solutions that address issues of human factors, ergonomics, environmental concerns and regulatory codes are addressed. Please refer to the
Design Studio Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final grade for this course.
Prerequisite: Junior Status; INDS300 Industrial Design II: Studio. Day Course.
INDS440 HUMAN FACTORS IN DESIGN 4-0-4
Studies in the relationship and interaction of humans with products and equipment are
explored. Methodologies, information output, human output, control, environmental
conditions, and human factors application are introduced. Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
INDS500 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN IV: STUDIO 0-8-4
This studio focuses on human scale design problems such as appliances, tools, and
recreational equipment. Student projects that demonstrate an integration of a design
solution and comprehensive technical information are required. Please refer to the
Design Studio Grade Requirement on page B68 regarding the final grade for this course.
Prerequisite: INDS420 Industrial Design III: Studio.
Day Course.
INDS515 CAD III (3-D MODELING) 2-2-3
This course focuses on 3-D modeling using the computer. Concepts in rapid prototyping will also be introduced. Prerequisite: INDS415 CAD II. Day Course.
INDS565 DESIGN PERSPECTIVES: TOPICS IN HISTORY 4-0-4
Students take an in-depth look at selected movements, individuals, companies and/or
product lines that are significant in the history of industrial design. Prerequisite: Junior
status. Day Course.
INDS575 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN V: STUDIO 0-8-4
This studio focuses on social scale design problems such as biomedical, exhibit, and
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environmental projects. Student solutions that explore primary research are emphasized.
Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final
grade for this course. Prerequisite: INDS500 Industrial Design IV: Studio.
Day Course.
INDS580 DIRECTED STUDIES: RESEARCH 2-0-2
Students propose an area of study to faculty. Faculty define projects within area of
proposed study for students to choose and develop a research document. This document
becomes the basis for their Directed Studies design project. Day Course.
INDS600 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4-0-4
The course examines business and legal aspects of Industrial Design practice by
focusing on financial and project management, marketing, and personnel issues.
Professional standards and ethics in design are discussed. Day Course.
INDS625 DIRECTED STUDIES 0-8-4
Students develop and complete their design projects based on their previous semester’s
research document. Individual student professional development is emphasized. Please
refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final grade for
this course. Prerequisites: INDS575 Industrial Design V: Studio; INDS580 Directed
Studies Research. Day Course.
INDS635 SENIOR SEMINAR 2-0-2
This seminar investigates the future of design and its impact on the planet, the
responsibilities of the designer to society and the profession, and the expectations of
graduates upon entering the field of design. Day Course.
INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES
INTD155 TECHNICAL DRAWING I 1-6-4
The basic principles and methods for drawing three-dimensional space are explored using
a variety of media. Orthographic, paraline, and perspective drawings are introduced as
critical tools for understanding and representing interior design. Day Course.
INTD211 INTERIOR STUDIO I 1-8-5
A design process is introduced and explored through several short-duration projects.
Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final
grade for this course. Prerequisite: DSGN165 Design II; and INTD155 Technical
Drawing I. Day Course.
INTD220 HISTORY OF INTERIORS I 3-0-3
Historical survey of major design periods in interior architecture and furnishings from
antiquity to the late 19th century with emphasis on the artistic, cultural, political, social,
economic, and technological conditions which affected their development. Day Course.
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INTD225 TECHNICAL STUDIES I 3-0-3
Interior spaces are examined to familiarize students with the following architectural
conditions: structural systems, building enclosure, building ‘cores’ and several common
base-building systems. Day Course.
INTD230 PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES 2-4-4
Students explore rendering techniques and learn basic graphic design principles for
presentations. Lectures and demonstrations cover rendering, three-dimensional drawing, basic typography and grid structures for layout. Projects apply these concepts to
the creation of interior design presentation boards and student portfolios. Prerequisite:
INTD155 Technical Drawing I and DSGN135 Introduction to Computer Graphics.
Day Course.
INTD275 TECHNICAL STUDIES II 3-2-4
Interior finish materials and their application are examined through various aesthetic,
code and functional selection criteria. Prerequisite: INTD225 Technical Studies I.
Day Course.
INTD285 TECHNICAL DRAWING II 2-4-4
Intermediate drawing course exploring the production of interior architecture drawings using CAD software. Orthographic and three-dimensional drawings are produced.
Emphasis is placed on the production of drawings for studio design explorations and
presentations. Prerequisite: INTD155 Technical Drawing I and DSGN135 Introduction
to Computer Graphics. Day Course.
INTD290 HISTORY OF INTERIORS II 3-0-3
Historical survey of interior architecture and furnishings from the late 19th century to
the present with emphasis on the artistic, cultural, political, social, economic, and technological conditions which affected their development. Prerequisite: INTD220 History
of Interiors I. Day Course.
INTD301 INTERIOR STUDIO II 1-8-5
In this course, students continue the design explorations of INTD211 Interior Studio I
using projects slightly larger in scale and programmatically more complex. Please refer
to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final grade for this
course. Prerequisite: INTD211 Interior Studio I. Day Course.
INTD325 TECHNICAL STUDIES III 3-2-4
This course provides students with an introduction to the following building systems
that support interior environments: lighting; power, data, communication; HVAC
(heating, ventilation and air conditioning); security; and acoustics. Prerequisite:
INTD225 Technical Studies I. Day Course.
INTD401 INTERIOR STUDIO III 0-12-6
Demonstrating their proficiency with the design process, students develop comp203
rehensive solutions for a private residential interior by synthesizing their expanding
theoretical, artistic, technical and practical knowledge. Please refer to the Design Studio
Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final grade for this course. Prerequisite:
INTD301 Interior Studio II.
Day Course.
INTD430 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING 3-2-4
This course is an in-depth study of interior illumination from aesthetic, technical, and
functional points of view. Conceptual design and documentation, lamps, luminaries,
color rendition, lighting calculations, and daylighting will be presented through lectures,
projects, and site observation. Prerequisite: INTD325 Technical Studies III. Day Course.
INTD450 FURNITURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2-4-4
The course explores both design issues and construction techniques used in furniture.
Both free-standing and built-in furniture projects are studied for residential and contract
use. Emphasis is placed on the various stages in furniture production - from the concept
state, the detailing and shop drawing, to the prototype model stage. Prerequisite: Junior
status. Day Course.
INTD455 MATERIALS AND FURNITURE SPECIFICATIONS 2-0-2
This course presents industry standard formats for selection and specification of
construction materials. Selection criteria and specification formats for furniture are
introduced. Prerequisite: INTD275 Technical Studies II. Corequisite: INTD500
Construction Documents. Day Course.
INTD460 TEXTILES 3-2-4
A study of fabrics and their use in interior spaces that examines construction, coloring
and printing techniques, finishes and properties of natural and manmade fibers. The
quality, price, performance and maintenance of fabrics are discussed in relationship to
their practical application and the governing safety regulations. Day Course.
INTD485 BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DESIGN 3-0-3
Through lectures and discussions, students examine psychological and social research
that assesses the dynamic relationship between human behavior and the physical
environment with an emphasis on interior spaces. Special populations may be discussed the elderly, children, and the physically challenged. Prerequisite: Junior status.
Day Course.
INTD500 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 2-4-4
Students learn the graphic conventions and appropriate formats to translate design
documents into construction documents employing CAD (computer-aided design).
Prerequisites: INTD275 and INTD285. Corequisite: INTD455. Day Course.
INTD501 INTERIOR STUDIO IV 0-12-6
Projects of intermediate programmatic complexity are studied in context with comm204
ercial building types - typically office space. Project resolution requires solutions that
simultaneously resolve theoretical, artistic, technical, and practical issues. Please refer
to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on page B68 regarding the final grade for this
course. Prerequisite: INTD401 Interior Studio III. Day Course.
INTD515 BUILDING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 2-0-2
The focus of this course is a comprehensive study of regulatory issues that affect the
design of interior spaces. Day Course.
INTD570 PROGRAMMING FOR INTERIOR DESIGN 2-0-2
The focus of this course is a comprehensive study of “programming”, the systematic
collection and documentation of project parameters including both quantitative and
qualitative data. Students will also begin preparation for INTD621 Directed Studies
Studio. Day Course.
INTD601 INTERIOR STUDIO V 0-12-6
Projects of advanced programmatic complexity are studied in context with institutional
building types. Project resolution requires competent and creative solutions that explore
and simultaneously resolve theoretical, artistic, technical, and practical issues concerning the integration of selected building systems. Please refer to the Design Studio
Grade Requirement on page 68 regarding the final grade for this course. Prerequisite:
INTD501 Interior Studio IV. Day Course.
INTD610 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 4-0-4
The course examines business and legal aspects of interior design practice by focusing on financial and project management, marketing, and personnel issues. Ethics and
career path issues in design are discussed. Day Course.
INTD621 DIRECTED STUDIES STUDIO 0-12-6
Following faculty approval of a “project brief” highlighting a building type, building
program, and personal learning objectives, students are permitted to pursue the design
of individually created projects. Please refer to the Design Studio Grade Requirement on
page 68 regarding the final grade for this course. Prerequisite: INTD601 Interior Studio
V. Day Course.
LITERATURE COURSES
LITR320 AMERICAN SHORT FICTION 3-0-3
A study of the American short story. Content is variable. Literature is studied as a
reflection of craft, culture and ideas. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or
ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
LITR330 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY 3-0-3
This course will look at poetry as literature of communications and technique, and inves205
tigate several forms of poetry, their history and application. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and
COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
LITR400 ART OF THE STORY 4-0-4
What makes a good story? This course answers that question through both study and
practice. Students will analyze short stories by prominent authors, become versed in
the basic elements of fiction, and write their own short stories. Prerequisite (Day):
Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
LITR410 AMERICAN LITERARY CLASSICS 4-0-4
This course will provide an opportunity for students to explore the works of selected
American writers whose vision and artistry have given distinction to American
literature. Certain 19th and 20th century authors will be selected by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
LITR415 SOCIAL THEMES IN LITERATURE 3-0-3
This course will focus on literary works of the 20th century which explore the social
and philosophical changes that grew out of such seminal social events as the Industrial
Revolution, the global wars, or the various modern protest movements. Prerequisite:
ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
LITR425 TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE 4-0-4
Through the study of authors such as Remarque, Dostoevsky, Kafka, Sartre, and
Hemingway, this course will assess the problems of alienation, isolation, and individual responsibility as they are confronted by modern man in the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective.
LITR435 LITERATURE OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY 3-0-3
An exploration of modern and contemporary fiction, in which students will investigate
how 20th century authors treat such themes as personal and social conflict, isolation,
globalization, hope, and despair. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105
and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
LITR440 CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE 4-0-4
Readings in poetry, fiction, and drama of the Post-World War II period. This course
examines American literature and cultural history from 1945 to the present. The
work of major writers will be studied to gain insights into the life of our times.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
LITR445 LITERATURE AND THE MODERN AGE 206
4-0-4
This course will explore the modern age primarily through literature and, on occasion,
representations of the plastic arts. Critical thinking will be employed to facilitate this
investigation. Direct connections will be made between the literary works studied and
the human situation in the modern era. Time frame is 1840 to the present. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of English sequence and HUMN150 Art and Theory; Corequisite:
ARCH345 Architectural Design and Technology II. Day Course.
LITR460 SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY 4-0-4
Readings in science fiction and fantasy including myth and legend and classic literature in the 19th and 20th centuries. The social implications of technology in the 20th
century science fiction literature will be explored. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
LITR462 FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION 3-0-3
This course will examine imaginative literature such as mythology, fantasy, and science
fiction, as both a reflection of the world in which it was created and as a reflection on
the future of humankind. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and
ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
LITR465 SHORT FICTION 4-0-4
This course studies the form of the short story in the literature of Great Britian, the
United States, and other nations. Content is variable. Stories are studied as a reflection
of craft, culture, and ideas. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR Elective
LITR468 SHORT STORY 3-0-3
This course studies the form of the short story in the literature of Great Britian, the
United States, and other nations. Content is variable. Stories are studied as a reflection
of craft, culture, and ideas. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and
ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
LITR470 LITERATURE OF SOCIAL COMMENTARY 4-0-4
This course will be concerned with literary works of 19th and 20th century writers who have explored the social and philosophical changes which grew out of the
Industrial Revolution, the American Labor Movement, and modern protest movements.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
LITR480 MODERN NOVEL 4-0-4
Students taking this course will study a variety of short novels by contemporary
authors. Students will investigate how modern writers treat such themes as personal
and social conflict, and visions of change and hope, as suggested by these authors.
Pre-requisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
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MANAGEMENT COURSES
MGMT112 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT 2-0-2
This informational seminar focuses on student discovery as related to the management
discipline, careers, models and theories, and management research techniques. This
seminar also introduces students to the three concentrations within the management
program: Technology Management, Communication, and Project Leadership. Prerequisite:
Enrollment in BSM.
Day Course.
MGMT115 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2-2-4
This course surveys major areas of project management: design processes, scheduling,
financing, production, marketing, and distribution. Organizational structures will also
be discussed. Prerequisite: MATH235 College Mathematics C. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT140 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND 2-2-3
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
This course covers the implementation of computer programs for several business
areas including marketing and accounting. Students are introduced to intermediate to
advanced level word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, HTML, and
a spectrum of “out-of-the-box” business applications. Business applications, project
management, techniques, design and development are reviewed. Corequisite: Enrollment
in BSM program.
MGMT200
DECISION ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS
3-2-4
This course introduces the basic concept of data analysis and approaches to the decision
making process. It is designed to provide students with a sound conceptual understanding of the role that management science plays when making decisions. It emphasizes a
wide variety of business modeling and application techniques to the solution of business
and economic problems. Prerequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I
Day Course.
MGMT210 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3-2-4
This course introduces the student to various concepts and considerations involved in the
education, design, implementation and operation of Management Information Systems.
This is an integrative course that brings together information, computers, and the systems approach. Prerequisite: COMP113 Introduction to Computers and Programming or
MGMT145 Introduction to Computers and Business Applications. Day Course.
MGMT250 RESEARCH METHODS IN BUSINESS 3-2-4
This course provides prospective managers with an understanding of the skills
necessary to make effective use of formal quantitative and qualitative research and
analytical processes. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus. Day Course.
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MGMT280 CONTEMPORARY MANUFACTURING 3-2-4
A survey of modern manufacturing practices with emphasis placed on the concepts of
lean manufacturing. Topics in job design include: capacity planning, ergonomics, and
environmentally-friendly manufacturing. Prerequisite: MATH245 College Mathematics
II and MGMT250 Research Methods in Business. Day Course.
MGMT300
INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES 4-0-4
This course presents a broad overview of the concept, practices and procedures of
investment management. Reviews various types of investments, including the role
of security markets and security analysis.
Day Course.
MGMT320 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 2-2-3
Introduction to technology management concepts and principles, serving as a
foundation for further study. Course focuses on the scope of technology management:
leadership, innovation, ethics, knowledge management, strategic planning, research,
process management, and more. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MGMT112
Introduction to Management. Day Course.
MGMT325 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT PLANNING
3-0-3
AND LEADERSHIP
This survey course introduces students to the many issues involved in creating and
leading a project team. Topics will include, but will not be limited to, the importance
of teamwork, barriers to teamwork, leadership skills, and group process. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of MGMT112 Introduction to Management. Day Course.
MGMT390 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2-2-3
An introduction to the basics of the accounting process. The course covers the basic
techniques of analyzing financial transactions, trial balances, and preparation of
financial statements. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT403 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT 3-0-3
Special studies in management to be arranged with a subject area faculty member and
approved by the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management Department Head.
Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
MGMT406 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT 4-0-4
Special studies in management to be arranged with the program advisor. Requires
approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Junior Status. Day Course.
MGMT410 THE MANAGEMENT OF CONTEMPORARY
4-0-4
ORGANIZATIONS
This course examines the human aspects of management and is concerned with the ways
in which the interactions of members of the management hierarchy contribute to the
achievement of organizational goals. The course utilizes both case studies and textual
material allowing students to apply management approaches to a variety of management
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situations and environments. Prerequisite: Junior status.
Day Course.
MGMT415 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3-2-4
The course presents a range of contemporary theories in management. The role of the
leader and how to create leadership are stressed. Prerequisite: Fourth-year status.
The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT418 MANAGEMENT LAW 2-2-4
To familiarize students with legal aspects of business and management, with special
emphasis on torts, contracts, choice of business entity, and creditor and consumer issues
that students may encounter in their careers. Prerequisite: Fourth-year status.
The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT425 EFFECTIVE TEAM BUILDING 3-0-3
Many projects in business, industry and government are group efforts. The course
covers the study of group dynamics that encourage both invention and achievement.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year status. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT435 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3-2-4
The course deals with cost accounting information and its use in managerial decisionmaking. Budgets, cost behavior, and determination, profit and expense planning,
production and materials planning are among topics considered. Prerequisite: Junior
status; MGMT390 Financial Accounting. Day Course.
MGMT440 PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL 3-2-4
A study of design and production projects in their entirety. Costs, resource allocation,
planning techniques and programs, management styles, and leadership methods are
among the topics considered. Prerequisite: (Day) Junior status; (The Arioch Center):
Fourth-year status. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT445 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 4-0-4
A course for students who may someday go into business for themselves and for
those who are already in business for themselves. This course covers the entire spectrum of entrepreneurship. Graphics and case studies are used throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Junior status; MGMT390 Financial Accounting. Day Course.
MGMT450 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 4-0-4
This course is an introduction to basic financial management. Topics include financial
analysis and planning, working capital management, the time value of money, valuation, cost of capital, capital budgeting, dividend policy, different types of securities,
short-term and long-term financial decision, and an introduction to international finance
and international trade organizations. Prerequisite: MGMT390 Financial Accounting.
Day and The Arioch Center Course.
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MGMT460 LABOR RELATIONS 4-0-4
Current labor law arbitration processes, labor agreements, and the negotiation process are
interrelated in actual case studies. Grievance proceedings, wage negotiation, and contract
negotiation are treated specifically. Prerequisite: Fourth year status.
The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT462 BUSINESS LAW 3-2-4
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the principles of
the American legal system. It covers the foundation of the system and treats topics
important to business and industry such as: business organizations, contract laws, torts,
and commercial transactions. Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
MGMT466 HUMAN RESOURCE AND LABOR MANAGEMENT 2-2-3
This course surveys what managers need to know about human resource management. The course covers staff planning, recruitment/selection, compensation/benefits,
performance management and labor relations. Prerequisite: Junior status; and MGMT410
Management of Contemporary Organizations. Day Course.
MGMT473 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3-2-4
Designed to give the student a broad appreciation of the fundamentals of marketing
analysis. Discussions of actual case studies are used to study advertising, personal
selling, channels of distribution, marketing research, pricing, new product policy, and
the marketing mix. Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
MGMT480 POLICY AND PLANNING 3-2-4
An analysis of management from a long-term perspective. The course focuses on the
changing nature of internal and external environments and the continuous process of
management decision-making in facing the future. Prerequisite: MGMT450 Financial
Management. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT490 LABOR RELATIONS 3-0-3
Current labor law arbitration processes, labor agreements, and the negotiation process
are interrelated in actual case studies. Grievance proceedings, wage negotiation, and
contract negotiating are treated specifically. Prerequisite: Senior status. Day Course.
MGMT500 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3-2-4
This course introduces the student to various concepts and considerations involved in
the education, design, implementation and operation of management information systems. This is an integrative course that brings together information, computers and the
system approach. Prerequisite (Day): COMP113 and COMP482; Prerequisite (The
Arioch Center): Junior status and COMP112 or equivalent. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT505 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3-2-4
This survey course includes the basic management concepts and disciplines of planning,
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organizing, directing, controlling, and supervising along with new and rapidly developing areas of management. The skills needed to manage effectively under constantly
changing conditions are identified. Active involvement through lectures, discussion,
case studies, role playing, and group exercises will be required of each student. Note:
Students enrolled in BSM are not eligible to take this course. Day Course.
MGMT510 ENGINEERING ECONOMY 3-0-3
The study of the effect of the time value of money and tax consequence on the analysis
of engineering problems. Areas such as equipment and project costs and investment
transactions are included. Prerequisite: MATH205 College Math I or MATH230 College
Mathematics B or MATH265 Engineering Mathematics. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT515 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3-2-4
A study of planning and control methods for industrial and production processes. Typical
topics included: scheduling, updating, time-cost analysis, cost control, resource allocation, and the role of personnel in projects. Prerequisite: Junior status; and MGMT280
Contemporary Manufacturing. Day Course.
MGMT520 POWER AND LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS 4-0-4
This course will provide an overview of approaches to leadership. The relationship
between the factors of organization, power, and leadership are considered through
provocative analysis. This course will include a combination of lecture, discussion,
readings in leadership theory, media, role-play, and selfreflection. Prerequisite: Junior
status. Day Course.
MGMT525 GROUP PROCESSES AND TEAM BUILDING 3-0-3
This second course in the Project Leadership concentration provides experiences in
applying the theories of group behavior and team building to the analysis of organizational behavior. Readings, activities and case studies are utilized. Prerequisite:
Junior status; and MGMT325 Introduction to Project Planning and Leadership.
Day Course.
MGMT530 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND ACQUISITION 2-2-3
This course provides a practical approach to technology assessment and acquisition
through case studies, research, guest speakers and published books. The strategic tasks
related to technology assessment/acquisition are covered. Students will learn about
technology evaluation and selection methodologies. Prerequisite: Junior status; and
MGMT320 Introduction to Technology Management. Day Course.
MGMT560 MARKETING MANAGEMENT 4-0-4
Designed to give the student a broad appreciation of the fundamentals of marketing
analysis. Discussions of actual case studies are used to study advertising, personal
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selling, channels of distribution, marketing research, pricing, new product policy, and
the marketing mix. Prerequisite: Fourth-year status. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT570 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3-2-4
This course presents and explains concepts and theories useful in understanding the strategic process. It provides students with the opportunity to apply
concepts, skills, and techniques to real-world corporate problems. Prerequisite:
MGMT111 Introduction to Management, MGMT410 The Management of contemporary Organizations, MGMT450 Financial Management, MGMT473 Principles of
Marketing Management. Day Course.
MGMT580 BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS 2-2-4
The course is a study of human behavior in the business world that offers a practical,
professional approach toward agreement attainment. Strategic planning, consensus
building, influence, time management, perceived value, customer focus, and satisfaction of organizational and individual goals are among the topics considered. Prerequisite
(The Arioch Center): Fourth-year status. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT585 THE GLOBAL ECONOMY 3-2-4
This course will examine the global economic shifts which have precipitated regional
and global economic integration and interdependence among the worldís economies. Topics include the role of international organizations, global corporations, and
international flows of finance, information, technology and trade in shaping the scope,
depth, and pace of economic growth and development in the international community. Prerequisites: ECON110 Economics, ECON115 Macroeconomics or ECON215
Microeconomics; and Junior status. Day Course.
MGMT590 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2-2-4
An examination of current professional practice through the case study method. Case
studies and lecturers will be selected to reflect a student’s discipline area. Prerequisite:
Third year status. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT605 MANAGEMENT POLICY 2-2-3
The course exposes the student to long-range and strategic decision-making in the
life-span of private and public enterprises. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of
organizations and their external environment. Case studies are utilized. Prerequisite:
Third year status. The Arioch Center Course.
MGMT615 MANAGEMENT ELECTRONIC CAREER 0
PORTFOLIO (ECP)
From the first year through the senior year, BSM students are required to compile an
electronic career portfolio of their work in consultation with their academic advisor and
concentration track advisor. The ECP should be a representative sampling of the studentís best work for each semester and conform to the Management Electronic Career
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Portfolio Requirement Guidelines that are available in the Humanities, Social Sciences,
and Management Department office. In the spring semester of the senior year, seniors
are required to register for their graded portfolio assessment. Prerequisite: Graduating
Senior status in BSM. Day Course.
MGMT620 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 3-2-4
This course provides a practical approach for understanding technology transfer through
case studies, research, guest speakers and published books. The course is presented
from a multi-dimensional perspective acknowledging that a shift takes place within an
organization upon the adoption of new technology. Prerequisite: Junior status; and
MGMT530 Technology Assessment and Acquisition. Day Course.
MGMT625 BUSINESS NEGOTIATION PRINCIPLES 2-2-3
This course is a study of human behavior in the business world that offers a practical,
professional approach toward agreement attainment. Strategic planning, consensus
building, influence, time management, perceived value, customer focus, and satisfaction
of organizational and individual goals are among the topics considered. Prerequisite:
Junior status in BSM or BFPM. Day Course.
MGMT630 ADVANCED TOPICS IN TECHNOLOGY
3-2-4
MANAGEMENT
This course examines current trends in Technology Management including ECommerce.
It equips the student with a practical and conceptual understanding of what is needed to
develop and maintain competitive advantage in the new economy. Students will learn
about the e-business technologies, develop an ebusiness model, and determine the infrastructure needed to support an ebusiness. Prerequisite: Junior status; and MGMT620
Technology Transfer. Day Course.
MGMT650 SENIOR PROJECT 2-4-4
A capstone course. Students undertake a significant project with faculty guidance.
A project presentation is required. Prerequisite: MGMT590 Professional Practice or
MGMT570 Strategic Management. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MANUFACTURING COURSES
MANF155 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 3-2-4
This survey course introduces the student to the operation of the engine lathe, drill press,
surface grinders, and milling machines. Fabrication techniques, machining times, set-up
times, material feed rates, and cutting speeds are analyzed throughout the course.
The Arioch Center Course.
MANF195 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES I 2-4-4
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of present-day manufacturing
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processes. Through lectures, demonstrations, and practical applications, the student will
be introduced to various manufacturing processes. Topics will include machine tools,
welding, casting, sheet metal, and an introduction to numerical control programming. Day Course.
MANF260 QUALITY CONTROL 2-2-3
This course examines quality and reliability development, process planning, evaluation and control, supplier quality assurance measurement equipment and field quality
evaluation. Much of this course is devoted to statistical control concept and quality
circles which are further investigated in the laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH250
Precalculus; and MGMT250 Research Methods in Business. Day Course.
MANF305 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING 2-2-3
A hands-on computer-aided manufacturing course. Students will utilize the latest
PC-based industrial “CAM” software to produce Computer Numerical Control machine
tool programs. The students will perform several milling and turning projects. Prerequisite:
MANF195 Manufacturing Processes and ELMC110 Engineering Graphics. Day Course.
MANF306 COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMING 1-4-3
This is a survey course of computer-aided industrial programming. Students are introduced to the history and fundamental concepts of Manual Numerical Control (NC)
programming. Students will use a PC graphics-based “CAM” software package to produce Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs. Several industrial machining lab
projects will also be assigned. Prerequisites: MATH205; and DSGN135 or COMP113;
and INTD155 or ELMC110. Day Course.
MANF405 MANUFACTURING PLANNING AND CONTROL 2-4-4
Topics in production planning, including time-series analysis, inventory systems,
project planning, scheduling, and operations sequencing will be examined. Process
planning, methods, and work measurement will also be covered. Students will participate in a competitive computer simulation, using the manufacturing control elements
presented in the course. Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
MANF500 APPLIED ROBOTICS 2-2-3
Components and systems that make up a flexible manufacturing cell, including robotics
and automated systems, will be presented. The course places heavy emphasis on process
control, including sensor and programmable logic applications. Students will demonstrate
proficiency in all aspects of production control through presentations and laboratory
projects. Prerequisite: MANF305 Computer Aided Manufacturing. Day Course.
MANF530 QUALITY ASSURANCE 3-2-4
This course examines quality and reliability development, process planning, evaluation, and control, supplier quality assurance, measurement equipment, and field quality
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evaluation. Much of this course is devoted to Statistical Process Control and Total
Quality Management. Prerequisite: Junior Status; MATH505 Probability and Statistics
for Engineers. Day Course.
MANF600 FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS 3-2-4
Components and systems that make up a FMS will be studied, including automated
guided vehicles, automatic storage and retrieval systems, material handling equipment,
automated quality control, and tool management equipment. Using the principles of
design for manufacture and group technology, students will complete a project utilizing an
existing flexible manufacturing cell. Prerequisite: MANF500 Applied Robotics.
Day Course.
MATHEMATICS COURSES
MATH120 BASIC ALGEBRA 4-0-4
Algebraic operations and equations, exponents and radicals, polynomials and factoring,
and introduction to the geometry of angles and triangles. Prerequisite: Placement by the
The Arioch Center Admissions Office. The Arioch Center Course.
MATH130 STATISTICS AND APPLICATIONS 3-2-4
This course is designed to introduce students to statistical concepts relating to
engineering design, inspection, and quality assurance. Topics covered include probability, normality, sampling, regression, correlation, and confidence intervals in reliability. Sampling plans, including MIL-STD-105 and MIL-ST-D-4, will be examined.
Day Course.
MATH205 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS I 3-2-4
Algebra and trigonometry, including algebraic fractions, systems of linear equations, quadratic equations, literal equations, word problems and their solutions, right triangles, and
vectors. Applications will be stressed. Prerequisite: High School Algebra II. Day Course.
MATH211 PLANE AND SOLID GEOMETRY 4-0-4
A survey of elementary Euclidean geometry including lines and angles, measurement and
units, properties of triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, regular polygons, circles, conic
sections, spheres, cylinders, pyramids, polyhedra, areas, and volumes. Day Course.
MATH225 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS A 3-0-3
Topics in college algebra including exponents, radicals, complex numbers, polynomials,
factoring, algebraic fractions, equation solving techniques, an introduction to functions
and their graphs, and linear functions. The Arioch Center Course.
MATH230 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS B 3-0-3
Topics in college algebra including functions and their graphs, composite and inverse
functions, applied functions and variation, quadratic functions, exponential functions,
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logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH225
College Math A. The Arioch Center Course.
MATH235 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS C 3-0-3
Topics in college algebra and trigonometry including the trigonometric functions,
inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, and
applications. Prerequisite: MATH230 College Math B. The Arioch Center Course.
MATH250 PRECALCULUS 3-2-4
Topics include: polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic
functions, trigonometric functions, parametric equations, analytic trigonometry,
multivariable systems, and applications and modeling. Prerequisite: MATH205 College
Math I. Day Course.
MATH265 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 3-2-4
Applied engineering applications of logarithms and exponentials, complex numbers,
two and three dimensional vectors, matrix algebra and transformations, and basic
statistics. Data collection, modeling and analysis of models using contemporary technological methods. Prerequisite: High school Trigonometry or Advanced Mathematics;
Mathematics Placement Test. Day Course.
MATH280 CALCULUS I 4-0-4
Introduction to limits, definition of the derivative, differentiation of algebraic functions, rules of differentiation, implicit differentiation, application of the derivative, and
integration of algebraic functions by substitution. Fundamental theorem of calculus, area,
plus other applications of integration. Prerequisite: MATH235 College Mathematics C,
MATH250 Precalculus or MATH265 Engineering Mathematics.
Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MATH290 CALCULUS II 4-0-4
Differentiation of transcendental functions, and integration involving transcendental
functions, techniques of integration and integration by using tables. Prerequisite:
MATH280 Calculus I. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MATH370 MATHEMATICS: HISTORY AND APPLICATIONS 3-0-3
This course will present important mathematical ideas that arose during a vast sweep of
time. Ideas will be discussed in terms of intellect, impact on society, and their ultimate
application to future engineering and science. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus.
Day Course.
MATH410 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 4-0-4
Topics of this course to be chosen from: elementary logic, sets, permutations and
combinations, induction, relations, digraphs, functions, trees, Warshall’s Algorithm, and
Boolean algebra. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus or MATH235 College Math C.
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Day Course.
MATH425 QUANTITATIVE METHODS 3-0-3
Set theory and logic, basic matrix notation and manipulation, linear programming, and
simplex method are studied. An introduction to probability and statistics is provided.
Applications of these concepts are then applied to management problems with a survey
of inventory problems, forecasting, and decision-making. Prerequisites: MATH235
College Math C. The Arioch Center Course.
MATH430 FINITE MATHEMATICS 4-0-4
Set theory and logic, matrix notation and manipulation, linear programming and
simplex method are studied. An introduction to probability and statistics is provided.
Problem-solving by computer. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus. Day Course.
MATH435 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 3-0-3
Topics of this course to be chosen from: elementary logic, sets, permutations and
combinations, induction, relations, digraphs, functions, trees, Warshall’s Algorithm,
and Boolean algebra. Prerequisites: MATH235 College Mathematics C. The Arioch Center Course.
MATH450 MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND NUMERICAL
3-2-4
ANALYSIS
This course is an introduction to computational techniques used in science and industry. Topics include: root-finding, interpolation, linear systems, numerical integration,
solution of initial value problems. Prerequisite: MATH290 Calculus II or equivalent;
Junior status. Day Course.
MATH460 OPERATIONS RESEARCH 3-2-4
An introduction to Operations Research including linear programming, scheduling,
queuing and network theory. Other areas of interest are transportation and assignment
methods, allocation problems and simulation (if time permits). Prerequisite: MATH430
Finite Mathematics. Day Course.
MATH495 APPLIED CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL
4-0-4
EQUATIONS
Topics are chosen from multivariable calculus and ordinary differential equations of first
and second order. Applications to physical systems will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
MATH290 Calculus II. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MATH505 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS 3-2-4
Topics studied are basic probability and a variety of probability distributions used
in engineering modeling and reliability (expected life of products); linear regression and correlation; and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: MATH290 Calculus II.
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Day Course.
MATH510 CALCULUS III 4-0-4
L’Hopital Rule, improper integrals, vectors, three-dimensional analytic geometry,
partial differentiation, multiple integrals. Prerequisite: MATH290 Calculus II.
Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MATH620
APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS I
4-0-4
Introduction to the solution of differential equations. First order: separable, linear
with applications. Second order: linear, constant coefficients, homogeneous, and
nonhomogeneous. Methods: undetermined coefficients, and Laplace transform. Other
selected topics and applications are studied. Prerequisite: MATH510 Calculus III.
Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MATH640 APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS II 4-0-4
Solutions of linear systems of ordinary differential equations with applications.
Numerical methods for solving differential equations are developed and implemented
on a computer. Solutions of separable partial differential equations with boundaryvalue problems applications, power series solutions of ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisites: MATH620 Applied Differential Equations I; an introduction to computer
programming course. Day Course.
MATH890 LINEAR ALGEBRA AND MATRIX THEORY 4-0-4
Topics include the basic operations of n-tuples and matrices, geometric vectors,
equations of lines and planes, systems of linear equations, row reduction of matrices,
linear independence, determinants, and an introduction to basis, dimension, eigenvalues,
eigenvectors, and vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH510 Calculus III. Day Course.
MECHANICAL COURSES
MECH103 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING AND
2-2-3
TECHNOLOGY
This course provides an overview of the fundamental skills and knowledge utilized
in the study of mechanical engineering technology. Topics covered include: Institute
resources, successful collegiate-level study skills, oral and written communication,
design and research methodologies, as well as ethics and professional organizations. Student teams will perform introductory laboratory exercises to gain hands-on
experience in the field of engineering technology. Prerequisite: Freshman status in
BMET. Day Course.
MECH124 MECHANICAL GRAPHICS I 2-4-4
Basic concepts of CAD, design and sketching, as they apply to mechanical design and
engineering, are explored. CAD (drafting) exercises include orthographic projection,
2- and 3-dimensional elements, multi-views, dimensioning, sections, tolerance and
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assemblies. Sketching is used to visualize designs and studies for mechanical design
and engineering. Sketching and CAD drafting follow common paths as this course
explores engineering graphics topics. Corequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I or
MATH225 College Math A. Day Course.
MECH163 MECHANICAL DESIGN I 1-4-3
This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles involved in the
mechanical design process. Topics include problem identification and definition,
mechanisms of technological problem-solving, design alternatives, and project planning
and implementation. The influence of cost, material resources, performance criteria and
relevant safety issues will be discussed. All students will be expected to complete an
electronic design project. Prerequisite: MATH205 College Mathematics I; Corequisite:
MECH124 Mechanical Graphics. Day Course.
MECH180 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3-2-4
Topics include: concepts of static equilibrium; shear and bending moment diagrams;
area properties; tensile, compressing shear, bending stress and strains. Individual
laboratory reports are required from each student. Prerequisites: PHYS210 College
Physics I; and MECH343 Statics. Corequisite: MATH290 Calculus II. Day Course.
MECH190 MECHANICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3-2-4
This course presents the principles of static equilibrium and focuses on material
properties such as tensile, shear, bending, and torsional stresses as applied to beams,
shafts, and trusses. Laboratory tests are conducted to emphasize concepts of elasticity, deflections, and ultimate stresses. Prerequisites: MATH205 College Math I or
MATH225 College Math A; PHYS205 Physics A or PHYS 210 College Physics I. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH240 THERMODYNAMICS 3-2-4
The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics serve as the basis for investigating
problems involving liquids, gases and vapors as applied to the generation of power.
Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the thermodynamic properties as they relate
to processes. Topics include analysis of the Carnot, Otto, Diesel, and Rankine cycles.
Prerequisite: MATH280 Calculus I. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH242 THERMODYNAMICS 3-2-4
The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics are investigated with open and closed
systems, and thermodynamic properties of liquids and vapors are analyzed for various
non-flow and steady flow processes. Concepts of thermal power, efficiency, entropy,
and Carnot Cycle are introduced, and laboratory experiments are conducted to introduce measurement techniques. Prerequisites: MATH225 College Mathematics A; and
PHYS205 Physics A. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH251 ENGINEERING STATICS 3-2-4
The vector approach of the equilibrium of particle and rigid bodies is presented.
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Trusses, frames, shear and bending moment diagrams, centroids and moments of inertia
are studied. Prerequisites: MATH290 Calculus II; PHYS310 Engineering Physics I.
Day Course.
MECH255 THERMODYNAMICS 3-2-4
The First Law of Thermodynamics serves as the basis for investigating problems as
applied to open and closed systems. Emphasis is placed on evaluating the change in
properties of gases and vapors undergoing various nonflow and flow processes. The
Carnot Cycle is used to develop the Second Law and Entropy concept. Prerequisite:
MATH205 College Mathematics I. Day Course.
MECH270 FLUID MECHANICS 3-2-4
This course is a general study of both incompressible and compressible flow using
the continuity, general energy and momentum equations. Topics covered are properties of fluids, the Bernoulli equation, orifice and venturi flow, turbulent and laminar
flow through pipes and over flat plates, compressible flow through nozzles, and
drag and lift. Prerequisite: MECH255 Thermodynamics I and MATH280 Calculus I. Day Course.
MECH290 THERMODYNAMICS II 3-2-4
The fundamental laws governing energy conversion are used to analyze both nonflow and steady-flow processes as applied to heat exchangers and power generating
equipment. The theory of mixtures and their application to the chemistry of combustion
for fossil, liquid and gaseous fuels is thoroughly discussed. Prerequisite: MECH255
Thermodynamics I; CHEM360 Chemistry I.
Day Course.
MECH302 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS 3-2-4
The concepts of stress and strain and their relation are introduced. Axially loaded
members, temperature effect, torsion, bending, combined loading and stress transformations are studied. Stability and buckling of columns are discussed. Laboratory
experiences reinforce classroom theory. Prerequisite: MECH251 Engineering Statics. Day Course.
MECH315 KINEMATICS 3-2-4
This course covers graphic and analytical kinematics with regard to the study of various mechanisms that produce motion or change of motion, analysis and synthesis of
mechanisms (cams, gears, gear trains, etc.). Included in the course is a study of friction
and mass moment of inertia. Prerequisites (DAY): MECH124 Mechanical Graphics and
MECH343 Statics. Prerequisites (The Arioch Center): MATH235 College Mathematics
C; ELMC110 Engineering Graphics; and MECH190 Mechanics and Strength of
Materials. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
MECH320 MACHINE DESIGN 3-2-4
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This course covers the function and selection of machine components. Topics include
belt drives, chain drives, bearings, welded structures, and shafting. Stress analysis and
fatigue of machine elements are also emphasized. Prerequisites: MECH315 Kinematics;
MECH180 or MECH190 Strength of Materials; and MATH280 Calculus I.
The Arioch Center Course.
MECH341 MECHANICAL PROJECT 2-2-4
In this course students will complete designs initiated in MECH320 Machine Design.
Detail and assembly drawings will be developed, from which parts will be machined
and fabricated. Projects will be assembled and tested to demonstrate technical
sophis-tication. Oral and written reports on the individual projects will be required.
Prerequisite: MECH320 Machine Design. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH343 STATICS 3-2-4
Through this course, the concept of equilibrium of forces as applied to particles as well
as rigid bodies is studied. Vector analysis along with mathematical solutions will be
developed and utilized. Prerequisite: MATH250 Precalculus and PHYS210 College
Physics. Day Course.
MECH365 SOPHOMORE MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT TEST 0
Students must complete a comprehensive test for assessment of their capabilities in
Mechanical Engineering Technology. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing in BMET.
Day Course.
MECH370 MECHANICAL INDEPENDENT STUDY
1 to 4 credits
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings.
Day Course.
MECH375 MACHINE DESIGN I 2-2-3
Machine elements are analyzed using the techniques of stress analysis. Topics include
two and three dimensional stress analysis, transformation of strain to stress, and
the evaluation of principal stresses and maximum shear stress. Problems involving
combined loading are considered. The laboratory and home assignments include problems and projects related to the topics. Prerequisite: MECH180 Strength of Materials;
MATH280 Calculus I. Day Course.
MECH380 INTRODUCTION TO HVAC SYSTEMS 2-2-3
The primary principles of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning that deal with human
comfort in buildings, control of temperature, humidity, air purity and air movement
will be covered. Building heat losses and load calculations will be discussed along with
different heating systems and subsystems such as hot air, hydronic, vapor compression,
absorption and cogeneration. Building environmental control software will be explored
in the laboratory. Prerequisite: MECH255 Thermodynamics; Corequisite: MECH270
Fluid Mechanics. Day Course.
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MECH395 MECHANICAL CAD APPLICATIONS I 2-4-4
This 3-D CAD course provides insight into the mechanical design process. Interface
tolerance analysis to ensure manufacturability of designs is explored. Prerequisite:
MECH124 Mechanical Graphics. Day Course.
MECH403 ENGINEERING DYNAMICS 2-2-3
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies will be covered using vectors,
rectilinear, and curvilinear motion. The principles of conservation of energy, linear
and angular momentum, work, impulse, and impact are explored. Dynamic simulation
software will be used to present various engineering design and problem-solving
applications. Prerequisite: MATH 510 Calculus III. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH410 HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS 3-2-4
This course offers basic instruction in fluid power systems using both oil and air. Topics
covered include: pumps, actuators, valves, reservoirs, plumbing, circuit design and
troubleshooting. Engineering calculations will include horsepower, flow rate, force
and pressure, velocities, torque, pipe sizings, and head and friction losses. The laboratory will provide the student with hands-on experience to understand fluid power
components and how they function internally in order to design and troubleshoot fluid
power systems. Prerequisite: Junior status. Day Course.
MECH450 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS 2-2-4
The theory of mixtures serves as a basis for the development of the psychrometric
chart and processes involving mixtures of gases and vapors. Chemical reactions in
relationship to the combustion process are analyzed. Power producing cycles are
analyzed thermodynamically and the theory of air breathing engines is investigated.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year Status; MECH240 Thermodynamics; and MATH290 Calculus
II. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH460 HEAT TRANSFER 4-0-4
This subject includes a study of the fundamental laws governing the transfer of heat
by conduction, convection and radiation, in both steady and unsteady state. It will
also cover extended surfaces and heat exchangers. Analytical, numerical and graphical
solutions will be presented. Prerequisite: MECH255 Thermodynamics, or equivalent, and MECH270 Fluid Mechanics. Corequisite: MATH620 Applied Differential
Equations I or equivalent. Day Course.
MECH468 MACHINE DESIGN II 2-2-3
An introduction to methods of statistics is presented for the dimensioning and
evaluation of tolerance and clearances. Failure theories, deformation criteria and
fatigue are considered. Deflection and stiffness are investigated concentrating on the
methods of superposition and integration. Prerequisite: MECH375 Machine Design I. Day Course.
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MECH475 ADVANCED CAD APPLICATIONS 2-4-4
This course is designed to allow the student to become familiar with and use CAD
systems to their full advantage. It will allow for the development and use of advanced
and custom features of AutoCAD. Topics included will be AutoLISP programming,
customization of menus, and attribute definitions and their use. The use of data base
management and control will also be covered. Prerequisite: MECH143 Computer-Aided
Design or equivalent. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH480 ENGINEERING CAD 2-2-4
This course intends to draw upon the student’s knowledge of engineering graphics
to employ industry-standard computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD to
generate various engineering drawings. Customization of menus, data base management and control, and 3-D solid modeling techniques will be explored. Rotation, scaling, translation and part specification methods will also be investigated. Prerequisite:
ELMC110 Engineering Graphics. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH485 AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS 3-0-3
This course introduces classical control theory. The Laplace transform will be used in
analyzing and designing mechanical, electromechanical, and thermodynamic systems.
Transient and steady state response and system stability will be investigated with the
aid of root locus diagrams and Bode plots. Prerequisite: MATH620 Applied Differential
Equations I. Day Course.
MECH496 MATERIALS SCIENCE 3-2-4
This is an introductory course into the structure and properties of materials. Subjects
include the processing of materials, crystal structure, miller indices, composition,
alloying, electrical properties, phase diagram, corrosion, diffusion, heat treating,
inspection, and testing of materials utilized in the electromechanical field. The laboratory activities will reinforce the classroom theory. Prerequisite: Junior status;
MECH302 Mechanics of Materials. Day Course.
MECH500 DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS 2-2-4
This course covers the complete planning of an engineering experiment, from formulating the objectives, searching the literature, and preparing the procedure, through
instrument selection, data acquisition and recording, to the analytical methods, error
assessment, and presentation of results. Model scaling, environmental control, and
cost, schedule, and workforce requirements are considered. Prerequisites: MECH190
Mechanics and Strength of Materials; MECH240 Thermodynamics and MECH480
Engineering CAD. Corequisite: MECH568 Engineering Fluid Mechanics.
The Arioch Center Course.
MECH505 ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS 3-2-4
Thermodynamics properties, work and heat interaction are defined. The First and
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Second laws of thermodynamics are introduced. Conservation of mass and energy
and the entropy and the exergy balance relations are applied in analyzing thermodynamic systems. Alternative energy sources and fuel cells are discussed. Psychrometric
applications in the air conditioning processes are covered. Laboratory experiences
reinforce the classroom theory. Prerequisites: Junior status; MATH290 Calculus II;
PHYS320 Engineering Physics II. Day Course.
MECH530 MATERIAL SCIENCE 2-2-3
This course considers how structure, mechanical working and heat treatment of
materials affect their mechanical and environmental behavior. Microstructural analysis
will be used to correlate structural and physical properties. Ferrous and nonferrous
metals and plastics are covered. Theory is correlated by pertinent laboratory
experimentation for which oral and written technical reports are required. Reinforced
materials such as fiberglass are also studied. Prerequisite: CHEM360 Chemistry I.
Day Course.
MECH532 MATERIAL SCIENCE 2-2-4
This course investigates the structure and properties of ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, composites and plastics. Various testing procedures for materials will
be explored in the laboratory to correlate structural and physical properties with
mechanical behavior. Additional topics include microstructural analysis, heat treatment,
materials processing and engineering design applications. Prerequisite: CHEM110
Chemistry A. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH535 DYNAMICS 3-2-4
The kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies are analyzed using vectors,
rectilinear and curvilinear motion, work, energy, impulse, and momentum. Prerequisite:
Junior status; MECH343 Statics and MATH510 Calculus III. Day Course.
MECH540 ENERGY ANALYSIS AND COGENERATION FOR 2-2-3
BUILDING FACILITIES
This course covers fundamentals of HVAC. Design and hourly analysis of heating
and cooling load will be performed using an energy simulation package. Waste heat
recovery and cogeneration devices will be explored. Day Course.
MECH562 FLUID MECHANICS II 3-0-3
This course covers isentropic flow through nozzles with normal shock. Compressible
flow, with friction, through pipes will be investigated. Additional topics include
incompressible flow through pump and turbine rotors, pump scaling, and selection.
Prerequisite: MECH270 Fluid Mechanics. Day Course.
MECH565 ENGINEERING FLUIDS 3-2-4
Mechanics of fluids with emphasis on control volume analysis are studied. The
continuity, energy and momentum principles are applied to real fluids. Additional
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emphasis is on electromechanical systems and laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: Junior
status; MATH510 Calculus III; MECH505 Engineering Thermodynamics.
Day Course.
MECH568 ENGINEERING FLUID MECHANICS 2-2-3
This course involves incompressible flow systems which include tube flow, pipe flow
and open channel flow. The principles of conservation of mass, energy and momentum
are presented through applications of the Bernoulli equation and laboratory exercises. The principles of compressible and high speed flow are surveyed. Prerequisites:
MATH510 Calculus III and MECH240 Thermodynamics. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH572 ENGINEERING DYNAMICS 3-2-4
This course covers the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Kinetic
problems are analyzed by utilizing the second law of Newton, work and energy and
impulse momentum methods. Dynamics simulation software is used to reinforce the
theory. Prererequisite: MECH251 Engineering Statics; MATH620 Applied Differential
Equations. Day Course.
MECH578 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 1-4-3
This course is an elective for students who wish to pursue project-oriented course work.
Students are encouraged to become involved in an interdisciplinary team to develop
an innovative technological system. Prerequisite: MECH180 Strength of Materials and
MECH270 Fluid Mechanics. Day Course.
MECH591 INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENTS 2-2-3
This course covers fundamental concepts of modern instrumentation, methods to
collect, understand and interpret data, and techniques to obtain measurements of
physical properties and quantities related to the field of mechanical engineering technology. Prerequisites: MECH180 Strength of Materials; MECH255 Thermodynamics;
MECH270 Fluid Mechanics; and ELEC130 Electricity and Electronics. Day Course.
MECH594 ENGINEERING HEAT TRANSFER 2-2-4
The student is introduced to the various modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. Application of these methods to steady and unsteady flow is
considered. Fins, various other forms of extended surfaces, heat sources and sinks are
thoroughly investigated with particular attention to electronic/ electrical systems. Heat
exchangers are also studied. Prerequisites: MATH620 Applied Differential Equations I;
MECH450 Advanced Thermodynamics; and MECH568 Engineering Fluid Mechanics.
The Arioch Center Course.
MECH595 ENGINEERING HEAT TRANSFER 3-2-4
Conduction, convection, and thermal radiation heat transfer mechanism are described.
Steady-state and transient conduction problems are discussed. Convective heat transfer mechanisms and various correlations to evaluate the heat transfer coefficient are
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discussed. Heat exchanger analysis and thermal radiation heat transfer between surfaces are presented. Laboratory experiences enforce the classroom theory. Prerequisites:
MATH620 Applied Differential Equations I; MECH505 Engineering Thermodynamics;
MECH565 Engineering Fluids. Day Course.
MECH600 ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS 3-2-4
Stress analysis, the development of strain, stress concentrations, failure theories and
fatigue are studied. Shafts, gears, and other elements are also considered. Laboratory
problems and appropriate projects are assigned. Prerequisites: MATH510 Calculus III;
MATH505 Probability and Statistics for Engineers; COMP120 Computer Science I
Using C; MECH302 Mechanics of Materials. Day Course.
MECH605 MECHANICAL CAD APPLICATIONS II 2-4-4
This 3-D CAD course focuses upon establishing design intent for mechanical systems.
Various engineering design tools will be utilized including FEA. Prerequisite: Senior
status; MECH395 Mechanical CAD Applications I. Day Course.
MECH620 ENGINEERING THERMAL DESIGN 1-4-3
Fundamentals of thermodynamics are used to model power generation, refrigeration,
and cogeneration systems. Numerical methods in heat transfer and fluid mechanics
are studied. The heat transfer theories are integrated with thermodynamics and
fluid mechanics in the design of thermal systems, including heat exchangers. The
course includes laboratory experiences and an open-ended design project. Students are
expected to use computational methods throughout the course. Prerequisites: MECH505
Engineering Thermodynamics; MECH565 Engineering Fluids; MECH595 Engineering
Heat Transfer. Day Course.
MECH655 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT 2-2-4
This capstone project course requires students, either individually or in a team, to
design and develop an innovative prototype device or system which reflects the students’ breadth of knowledge in the mechanical engineering related disciplines. Project
topics must be pre-approved by the supervisory faculty, and oral presentations will be
conducted to demonstrate effective technical and professional communication skills.
Prerequisite: MECH500 Design of Experiments. The Arioch Center Course.
MECH690 MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT 1-6-4
This capstone project course is for senior-level mechanical engineering technology
students who will formulate a topic and develop a project for an innovative technological device or system. Students are encouraged to take an interdisciplinary approach
to their design project, and the work will be performed under the direction of one or
more faculty advisors. Course requirements include oral and written progress reports
throughout the semester plus a final comprehensive technical report. Prerequisite:
Senior status; MECH591 Instrumentation and Measurements. Day Course.
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PHILOSOPHY COURSES
PHIL300 PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN NATURE 3-0-3
This course will explore the ever-present phenomenon of human aggression and how
various philosophers have attempted to define its nature. The class will focus on a
reflection of the current state of the world (war and violence in the Middle East) as
a paradigmatic topic of discussion on human nature. Many authors and texts will be
used to study, first, the world-views of philosophy and religion; and second, to provide
students with the hopeful prospect of cultivating love as an enduring answer to man’s
rapacious form of aggression. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and ENGL116 or ENGL105 and
COMM200. The Arioch Center Course.
PHIL330 PROBLEM OF EVIL 3-0-3
This course will explore ways of sharpening the ability to think critically by reflecting on the problem of evil. Students will examine arguments from various disciplines
(philosophy, logic, theology, psychology, and literature) that will allow them to
understand and appreciate the importance of thinking critically about the mysteries of evil.
Readings will include arguments by Camus, Weisel, Plantinga, Hicks, and Donaldson.
Prerequisite ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116.
The Arioch Center Course.
PHIL410 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 4-0-4
An introductory course in the concepts and processes of philosophical and religious
thought and experience. In this course students will be able to examine the classical
and contemporary traditions and issues in philosophy and religion, the nature of existential reality, and the process of ethical decision-making. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR elective
PHIL425 CRITICAL THINKING 4-0-4
This course will explore the method of Critical Thinking as a tool for minimizing error
in our beliefs and attitudes and as a tool for increasing the probability of success in our
innovative efforts. This course also explores how to remove bias from our observation, interpretation and inference. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of Sophomore Social
Sciences requirement. Day upper level HUMN/LITR Course.
PHIL450 ETHICS 4-0-4
The study of the rules and standards of right conduct in regard to the self, industry, and
society. Historical perspectives and contemporary case studies are utilized. Prerequisite
(Day): Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Prerequisite (The
Arioch Center): ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. Day upper
level HUMN/LITR elective and The Arioch Center Course.
PHIL460 VIRTUAL ETHICS 4-0-4
In attempts to explore the impact of information technology on the individual and on
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society, this course will address questions regarding freedom, privacy and control in
an information age. Topics including development and research of computer programs
and hardware, networked environments and virtual realities, and artificial intelligence
will shed light on the new ethical questions that challenge our evolving symbiotic
relationship with technology. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and
ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
PHIL470 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF PHILOSOPHY 4-0-4
This course will examine the various methods and concepts the philosophers have developed since the early Greek Thinkers who attempted to define the enterprise of philosophy.
Prerequisite: ENGL105 and ENGL116 or ENGL105 and COMM200 The Arioch Center Course.
PHIL475 CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING 2-2-4
This course will explore the method of Critical Thinking as a tool for minimizing
error in our beliefs and attitudes and Creative Thinking as a tool for increasing the
probability of success in our innovative efforts. This course also explores how to remove
bias from our observation, interpretation and inference. Prerequisites: ENGL105 and
ENGL116 or ENGL100 and ENGL115 or equivalent. The Arioch Center Course.
PHYSICS COURSES
PHYS205 PHYSICS A 2-2-3
General introduction to mechanics, including Newton’s Laws, equilibrium, work,
energy and momentum. The laboratory work will support the concepts studied in class.
Prerequisite: MATH225 College Mathematics A. The Arioch Center Course.
PHYS210 COLLEGE PHYSICS I 3-2-4
General introduction to mechanics. Topics include kinematics, vectors, Newton’s
Laws, equilibrium, work and energy, momentum, and circular motion. Prerequisite:
MATH205 College Mathematics I. Day Course.
PHYS211 CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS 3-2-4
A survey of physics and its applications to modern life. Mechanics, sound, heat,
electricity, light, and structure of matter are examined. Understanding of concepts,
rather than detailed calculations, is emphasized through lecture and laboratory. Day
Course.
PHYS215 PHYSICS B 2-2-3
General introduction to mechanical and thermal properties of matter, sound, light, and
electricity. The laboratory work will support the concepts studied in class. Prerequisites:
PHYS205 Physics A. The Arioch Center Course.
PHYS220 COLLEGE PHYSICS II 229
3-2-4
Physical properties of solids and fluids, heat, sound, light, electric, and magnetic forces.
Prerequisites: MATH250 Precalculus and PHYS210 College Physics I. Day Course.
PHYS310 ENGINEERING PHYSICS I 3-2-4
A calculus-based course emphasizing the principles and applications of mechanics. Topics include: Newton’s Laws, equilibrium; work, energy, power; momentum,
circular motion. Prerequisite: MATH265 Engineering Mathematics or MATH235
College Mathematics C. Corequisite: MATH280 Calculus I. Day and The Arioch Center Course.
PHYS320 ENGINEERING PHYSICS II 3-2-4
Topics include: physical properties of solids and fluids, atomic structure, heat, sound,
wave motion, electricity and magnetism. Prerequisites: PHYS310 Engineering Physics
I; and MATH280 Calculus I. Corequisite: MATH290 Calculus II Day Course.
PHYS355 SOUND AND MUSIC, LIGHT AND COLOR 4-0-4
Properties and principles describing light and sound are studied. Explanations of natural
observations of light and sound are given and technical applications are made to such
fields as architectural design, sound transmission and communication systems, optical
phenomena and musical reproduction. Laboratory demonstrations are used in class to
provide further explanation of topics. Prerequisite: MATH205 College Math I.
Day Course.
PHYS356 ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 4-0-4
This course is intended to convey the nature of energy and its effects on technology and
environment to the student. A basic explanation of fundamental concepts as well as the
origin, forms, uses and distribution of energy will be discussed. Energy sources, such
as fossil fuels, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, and tidal will be discussed in terms
of their supply, cost and effects on the environment. During the course practical problems will be solved and demonstration experiments presented. Prerequisite: PHYS210
College Physics I. Day Course.
PHYS365 EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUE 2-4-4
IN THE INDUSTRIAL R & D LAB
This course gives the student skills and practice in designing and performing
experiments, analyzing results according to mathematical models, and presenting
experimental conclusions in written form as appropriate to an industrial R&D
laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS210 College Physics I, PHYS310 Engineering Physics I
or PHYS205 Physics A; Sophomore status. Day Course.
PHYS380 METEOROLOGY 3-2-4
Basic weather science is introduced. Topics will include solar radiation, heat balance,
water vapor, winds, vertical circulation, air masses, and storms. Prerequisite: MATH280
Calculus I. Day Course.
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PHYS406 SPECIAL TOPICS - PHYSICS 3-2-4
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of department head and instructor.
Day Course.
PHYS411 MODERN PHYSICS 3-2-4
(2-2-4) Fundamental ideas of quantum physics applied to the atom, the nucleus,
and electromagnetic radiation. Energy levels, emission and absorption of photons,
nuclear energy, radioactivity, relativity and solid state may be discussed. Prerequisite:
MATH280 Calculus I; PHYS220 College Physics II or PHYS215 Physics B.
Day and The Arioch Center Course.
PHYS525 ASTRONOMY 4-0-4
Topics selected from the following: planets and satellites; origin of the solar system;
structure and evolution of the sun and stars; white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes;
and the expanding universe. Prerequisite: MATH280 Calculus I; PHYS210 College
Physics I. Day Course.
PHYS650 DIRECTED STUDIES 3-2-4
This course provides the opportunity for students to participate in one or more projects
involving an investigation into a current topic in engineering technology. Problems will
be chosen in consultation with and after the approval of the curriculum department head.
Prerequisite: Senior Status. Day Course.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
POLS120 POLITICAL SCIENCE 3-0-3
Study of the use of power in society. The course introduces the student to the nature
of political systems at the local, state, national, and international levels. Prerequisite
(Day): Successful completion of English Sequence; Prerequisite (The Arioch Center):
ENGL105 English Composition. Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
POLS150 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3-0-3
This course is an introduction to the structures and functions of American government.
Emphasis is given to the rights and duties of citizens. Written research projects are
required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an English sequence.
Day Sophomore Social Science elective
POLS350 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3-0-3
This course covers the concept of citizenship in the community and the nation. Basic
political concepts, governing philosophies, and contemporary governmental structures
as they pertain to public policy development are studied. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and
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COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
POLS405 CURRENT POLITICAL ISSUES 3-0-3
Students will examine and analyze a selected series of problems facing the United
States. Analysis of news media treatment will be essential. Material varies each
semester. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116.
The Arioch Center Course.
POLS415 AMERICAN POWER AND POLITICS: 20TH CENTURY 3-0-3
Analysis of the growth and development of American military, political, and economic
power with particular emphasis on the second half of the twentieth century. The course
will examine how such critical events as the Vietnam war, the end of the Cold War,
and the emergence of the global economy have impacted the redefinition of the role of
the United States in the post-modern era. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or
ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
POLS420 MODERN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 4-0-4
An introductory course in contemporary government and politics with special emphasis
upon the United States. Major governmental institutions at all levels, national, state,
and local will be explored by the student with special emphasis on problems and issues
of concern to the engineering technologist. Other governmental systems outside of the
United States will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social
Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI elective.
POLS445 THE CULTURE AND POLITICS OF ASIA 3-0-3
This course will explore the social, political and economic systems of three nations in
Asia: China, Japan, and Vietnam. The emphasis will be on the everyday lives of the
peoples in these nations. In an increasingly interconnected world, it is hoped that
through this course the student will gain a greater understanding of at least a part of
Asiaís cultures and traditions. In addition to classroom work, use will be made of the
cultural resources available in Boston. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or
ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
POLS450 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 4-0-4
A course designed to analyze how nation states interact in the contemporary world.
Basic concepts such as sovereignty, national interest and diplomacy will be studied
and assessed in relation to the conduct of foreign policy. Case studies will be used to
examine and understand the process of modern decision-making and the intelligence
and diplomacy upon which it is based. A basic knowledge of modern history or
government is recommended. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI elective
POLS455 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
3-0-3
This course will examine the relations among states, and the international organizations
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associated with the maintenance of the world order. Major topics to be covered will
include, nuclear proliferation, disarmament, international peacekeeping, government
and non-government international actors, and human rights. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and
COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
POLS475 THIRD WORLD STUDIES 4-0-4
A course by which a student may enlarge his or her knowledge and understanding about
the history and traditions of sub-Asia, Africa and Latin America. The purpose of this course
is to prepare students for employment in multi-national corporations with overseas divisions and for technical assistance projects in emerging nations. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI elective.
POLS485 POLITICS AND CHANGE IN DEVELOPING
3-0-3
COUNTRIES
Analysis of the interaction between politics and society in less-developed countries in
Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Case studies will be done on selected
countries to examine the social and economic changes accompanying their transition
to democracy, and free market economies. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or
ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
POLS490 THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF 4-0-4
POST-WAR AMERICA, 1945-1980’S
This course will examine the socioeconomic and political changes consequent upon
America’s victorious emergence from WW II; the dynamics of superpower status; the
Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the domestic and international issues of the era, which
have influenced change in America. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social
Sciences requirement; a political science or world civilization course.
Day upper level SOCL SCI elective.
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
PSYC110 PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
The study of the mind, focusing on both the individual and group. Topics such as
consciousness, perception, learning, growth, personality, and motivation are covered.
Prerequisite (Day): Successful completion of English sequence; Prerequisite (The
Arioch Center): ENGL105 English Composition. Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
PSYC350 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
Social psychology investigates how the thoughts, feelings, and actions of individuals are
influenced by the presence of others. Topics will include person-to-person perception,
decision-making, attitudes, prejudice, and group behavior. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and
COMM200 or ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
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PSYC375 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULTHOOD 3-0-3
This course presents an overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of adult
psychological development and aging. Topics covered are: relationships, careers,
midlife, retirement and death. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105
and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
PSYC400 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 4-0-4
This course goes beyond an introductory course in psychology or sociology to examine
the nature of social interaction in depth. The biological and cultural roots of interaction; the structure and dynamics of groups and organizations; social exchange and
competence; social space and distance; evaluation of self and others; verbal and nonverbal communication; and similar topics are considered. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI elective
PSYC405 STUDIES IN ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
The systematic study of behavioral disorders including the various psychoses, psycho
neuroses, mental deficiencies, and other abnormal conditions. Emphasis is on the use
of theories and data to understand the description, etiology, progress, treatment, and
prevention of abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or ENGL105
and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
PSYC410 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 4-0-4
The systematic study of a variety of psychological disorders and troublesome problems of behavior. Attention will be given to the recognition of various symptoms and
behaviors, several treatment methods, and preventive mental health measures for
affected person and families. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI elective.
PSYC425 INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 4-0-4
By establishing the link between theory and application, this course enables the student to study the psychological principles that emerge in technology and business
environments. Topics covered include leadership, communication, organizational
culture, motivation, attitude, and stress. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social
Sciences requirement. Day upper level SOCL SCI course.
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOCL105 SOCIOLOGY 3-0-3
This course is an introduction to sociology, the systematic study of human groups and
social relations. We will analyze the basic structure of society and the issues confronting contemporary life in America. Special emphasis will be placed upon the problems
and concerns that bring about change in modern society. Prerequisite (Day): Successful
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completion of English sequence; Prerequisite (The Arioch Center): ENGL105 English
Composition. Day Sophomore Social Science and The Arioch Center Course.
SOCL200 SPECIAL TOPICS: SOCIOLOGY 3-0-3
This course investigates a topic of interest to faculty and students that is outside
regular course offerings. Prerequisite (Day): Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences
requirement. Day Course.
SOCL406
SPECIAL TOPICS: SOCIOLOGY 4-0-4
This course investigates a topic of interest to faculty and students that is outside regular
course offerings. Requires approval of Department Head. Prerequisite: Completion of
Sophomore Social Sciences requirement. Day Course.
Recent Special Topics (SOCL406) course offerings include:
ART AND TECHNOLOGY
Technology and artistic production have always been bound together. In this
course, the areas where art and technology intersect, abrade and overlap will
be examined. Students will respond verbally and in writing to a variety of
artworks, readings and short fiction. Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore
Social Sciences requirement; Successful completion of English sequence. Day upper level SOCL SCI elective
SOCL410 SOCIAL MOVEMENTS 4-0-4
This course will focus on group behavior which occurs outside established institutions. It considers behavior which occurs in spontaneous and structured situations. The
main theme of the course is to study social movements aimed at transforming society.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sophomore Social Sciences requirement.
Day upper level SOCL SCI elective
SOCL425 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL CHANGE: 3-0-3
AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
This course will examine crucial portions of American social, political, and economic
history that look back to slavery, segregation, Jim Crow, and the struggle for racial
equality as exemplified in the civil rights movement of the 50s and 60s. The course
shall focus on citizen participation and the leadership that attempted to bring justice and
create change in modern American society. For this study, the course shall explore other
groups who also strove to transform society. Prerequisite: ENGL105 and COMM200 or
ENGL105 and ENGL116. The Arioch Center Course.
SURVEYING COURSES
SURV100 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 2-4-4
Instruction is given in the theory and techniques of horizontal and vertical measurements
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using the tape, transit, and level. Laboratory exercises will focus on the application of these
techniques as they relate to the building industry, including construction layout and grades.
Prerequisite: MATH225 College Mathematics A. The Arioch Center Course.
SURV150 OVERVIEW OF SURVEYING TECHNOLOGY 3-0-3
This course will introduce the student to the various methods and applications of land
surveying to the real estate, construction, and land development industries. Students
will also be introduced to the various technologies employed by Professional Land
Surveyors in accomplishing their work including differential leveling, electronic
distance measurement (EDM), electronic data collection, computer-aided design
(CAD), the global positioning system (GPS) and geographical and land information
systems (GIS/LIS). Prerequisite: ENGL105 or ENGL100. The Arioch Center Course.
SURV160 SURVEYING MEASUREMENT I 2-4-4
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental theories and techniques for
horizontal and vertical measurements with theodolites, automatic levels and steel tapes.
Labs include projects in linear measurements, leveling, traversing and stadia surveys.
Prerequisite: MATH235 College Math C. The Arioch Center Course.
SURV250 LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAND SURVEYING I 3-0-3
This course includes an introduction to the realm of real estate law that is essential to
the practice of land surveying and the basics of land surveying research. Real estate law
and conveyancing terminology, evidence gathering, and research theory will be taught.
Key principles of boundary law will be explored such as the relative weight of evidence,
sequential and simultaneous conveyances, easements and rights of way, and the public
land survey system. Prerequisite: ENGL105 or ENGL100; and SURV160 Surveying
Measurement I. The Arioch Center Course.
SURV340 SURVEYING MEASUREMENT II 2-4-4
This course includes traverse calculation, and error analysis, applications of coordinate
geometry, horizontal and vertical curve calculations, introduction to geodetic survey
principles, basic map projection calculations, and introduction to, and use of, data
collection equipment and software. Labs include layout of horizontal and vertical
curves, field techniques for boundary layout, data collection and site detail mapping.
The final project in this course will involve the detailed surveying and mapping of a
section of the campus suitable for use in engineering design, construction or conveyancing. Prerequisite: SURV160 Surveying Measurement I. The Arioch Center Course.
SURV380 MASSACHUSETTS REGULATIONS AFFECTING 3-0-3
THE SURVEYING PROFESSION
This course will involve the study of those regulations directly affecting the practice
of Land Surveying in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts such as the Registration
Law, (MGL Chap. 112, Secs. 81D-81T), the Regulations of the Board of Registration
of Professional Engineers and of Land Surveyors (250 CMR), the Subdivision Control
Law (MGL Chap. 41), the Zoning Act, (MGL Chap 40A) and the Massachusetts Land
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Court Manual of Instructions. Students will be introduced to other bodies of regulations
often encountered in the practice of Land Surveying such as municipal subdivision
regulations, The Wetlands Protection Act, The Massachusetts Environmental Protection
Act (MEPA). Prerequisite: ENGL105 or ENGL100. The Arioch Center Course.
SURV390 LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAND SURVEYING II 3-0-3
Building on the principles taught in Legal Aspects of Land Surveying I, special
boundary topics such as water boundaries, unwritten transfers, and writing legal
descriptions will be covered along with the roles of statute and case law in the
boundary decision process. Students will complete a final project that will involve the
application of legal principles to an actual surveying problem requiring them to make
boundary decisions involving conflicting evidence. Prerequisite: SURV250 Legal
Aspects of Land Surveying I and SURV340 Surveying Measurement II.
The Arioch Center Course.
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Policies, Procedures,
and Registration
Academic Policies, Procedures, and
Registration
REGISTRATION
Continuing Students
Registration for continuing students occurs for each of the three academic semesters
during the specific dates published and made available to students in the Leopard
Connection (LConnect) portal. Course offerings, registration instructions, and course
selection sheets are published on LConnect. Students will be able to register for
courses online as long as there are no holds on their account, all prerequisites and corequisites have been met, and the courses have available seats. Freshmen day students
and all students on probation are required to meet with their academic advisor prior to
registration. For courses that require written permission, a Drop/Add form is available
in the Student Service Center.
New Students
Registration for newly accepted students occurs during the summer prior to the
student’s matriculation in the fall semester. LConnect accounts are created for new
students prior to arrival. The Registrar sends e-mail notices and invitations to incoming freshmen who then register for their courses online. Incoming transfer students are
registered by their academic department heads and the Registrar prior to their arrival
based on awarded transfer credit to best fulfill their curricular requirements.
CROSS REGISTRATION
Colleges of the Fenway
Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) - an association of six
Fenway area institutions that also includes:
• Emmanuel College
• Massachusetts College of Art & Design
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Simmons College
• Wheelock College
Students who want to cross-register for a course through the COF should
collect a COF cross registration form in the Student Service Center and return
it with the required signatures by the published date. Students may crossregister for up to two COF courses in a given semester. Course offerings and other
information are published online at www.colleges-fenway.org; this link is available through LConnect. If a COF course is expected to fulfill a Wentworth degree
requirement (other than a general elective), the approval of the appropriate academic
department head and curriculum department head/the Dean of Lifelong Learning
is required on the cross-registration form; the substitution is indicated directly on
the COF form. Students who cross-register must follow the academic policies and
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procedures of the host institution for that course, including academic honesty and adherence to the host institution’s academic calendar. Discipline issues will be addressed by
the student’s home institution. Grades received in COF courses will be computed in
the cumulative grade point average in accordance with the Wentworth grading system.
Pass (P) grades are not accepted at Wentworth; students may not be allowed to
register for courses that are graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
Day or Colleges of the Fenway (COF) students taking courses at The
Arioch Center
At the discretion of the Dean of Lifelong Learning, seats in certain courses in The
Arioch Center may be made available to undergraduate Day students approximately
one week prior to the start of classes. Once they have been made available, Day students may register online via LConnect if they have met the course prerequisites. If
seats are made available, an announcement will be sent to Day students on LConnect.
Colleges of the Fenway (COF) students who want to cross-register for a course at The
Arioch Center should collect a COF cross-registration form in the Student Service
Center and obtain the required signatures from their home institution and the Dean
of Lifelong Learning. COF students must submit this signed form by the appropriate
date.
Students who are approved to take courses at The Arioch Center are waitlisted until the
last day prior to the start of classes for that given semester.
DROP/ADD
The drop/add period for day students ends on Friday of the first week of classes. The
drop/add end date for The Arioch Center is published in the Academic Calendar.
Dropping and/or adding courses is done online. Courses dropped in this period are
removed from the student’s record. Courses to be added that require written permission,
e.g. closed courses, must be done using a Drop/Add form that is available in the Student
Service Center. Non-attendance does not constitute dropping a course.
If a student has registered for a course and subsequently withdraws or receives a failing
grade in its prerequisite, then the student must drop that course. In some cases, the
student will be dropped from that course by the Registrar. However, it is the student’s
responsibility to make sure that he or she meets the course prerequisites and to drop a
course if the student has not successfully completed the prerequisite. The student must
see his or her academic advisor or academic department head for schedule revision and
to discuss the impact of the failed or withdrawn course on the student’s degree status.
SCHEDULE OVERLOADS
A full-time student may not schedule an overload of courses without the approval of his
or her academic department head on a Registration Exception form. An overload is any
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number of semester credit hours in excess of 20, and is at the discretion of the student’s
academic department head. As a general guideline, the student should have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in order to take an overload. No more than 24
credits or a total of six courses will be allowed. A student will be assessed a per credit
tuition charge for each credit exceeding 20 credits in addition to the full-time tuition
charge for that semester. Refer to page 318 of the catalogue for more information on
tuition and fees.
TIME CONFLICTS
Time conflicts of courses are not normally permitted. Students whose courses conflict should meet with their academic Department Head to develop an appropriate
alternative schedule on the Registration Exception form and a curriculum plan. Under
exceptional circumstances, students may register for courses with time conflicts with
the written permission of their academic Department Head and the permission of the
Department Head of the courses that conflict. Students must process their Registration
Exception forms with these permissions in the Student Service Center.
WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
Students who withdraw from a course, after the end of the drop/add period fand before
the published deadline for the last day to withdraw, will receive a “W” recorded in
the grade column of their academic transcript. To withdraw from a course after the
drop/add period, students must obtain the Course Withdrawal form in the Student
Service Center, obtain the signatures of their instructor and academic advisor and
submit it to the Student Service Center no later than the deadline published in the
Academic Calendar. (Under extenuating circumstances the department head’s signature may be substituted for the academic advisor’s signature.) Students will not be
permitted to withdraw from courses after the published deadline. Students who are still
registered after the published deadline will receive a final grade for the semester.
Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawing from a course.
Students are advised that withdrawing from a course may prevent them from making
satisfactory academic progress for that term and thus place them on academic probation
or dismissal (as outlined on page 257). Additionally, withdrawing from a course may
impact a student’s financial aid package and may extend a student’s graduation date.
International students who wish to withdraw from a course are required to obtain the
written permission of the International Student Advisor in the Student Service Center.
WITHDRAWAL FROM WENTWORTH
Voluntary Withdrawal - Day Programs
Day students who wish to withdraw from Wentworth are required to file a Voluntary
Withdrawal Form in the Student Service Center. A grade of “W” will be assigned
to all courses attempted in the effective semester as long as the form is filed by the
deadline published in the Academic Calendar. If a Voluntary Withdrawal Form is filed
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after the published deadline, final grades will be recorded instead of “W” grades and
the date of withdrawal noted on the transcript will reflect the end date of that semester.
Any Day student who voluntarily withdraws, or takes one or more consecutive
semesters off, must submit a Petition for Change of Major or Readmission in order to
return to Wentworth. Readmission guidelines and policies are on page 259.
Voluntary Withdrawal - The Arioch Center
The Arioch Center students who wish to withdraw from a program at Wentworth during
the semester must complete the Voluntary Withdrawal Petition Form. This is the
same form used to withdraw from day programs. The student must meet with the
director of advising in The Arioch Center to complete the withdrawal process. In
addition, the Voluntary Withdrawal Petition Form should also be used if a student
wants to drop the only course in which he/she is enrolled. The same deadlines for
withdrawal and refunds apply to professional education students.
A grade of “W” will be assigned to all courses attempted in the effective semester as
long as the petition is filed by the deadline published in the Academic Calendar. If a
Voluntary Withdrawal Petition is filed after the published deadline, final grades will
be recorded instead of “W” grades and the date of withdrawal noted on the transcript
will reflect the end date of that semester.
Any student at The Arioch Center who takes two or more consecutive semesters off,
must submit a Petition for Change of Major or Readmission. The guidelines noted in
“Change of Program” must be followed.
Medical Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from Wentworth based on medical circumstances may
do so following the same procedure in the Voluntary Withdrawal section noted above.
If the withdrawal is filed after the 4th full week of classes, students are required to
submit documentation from the primary care or attending physician in order for any
special consideration of course grades and/or cancellation of tuition charges to be
given. The Registrar and the Director of Student Financial Student Services will render
a decision in such cases and notify the student, Financial Aid, Office of the Provost,
the appropriate academic department head, and the Director of Residential Life (if
applicable) of this decision. All supporting medical documentation will be kept on file
in the Health Center.
Mandated Medical Leave
A mandated medical leave may be required when a student’s conduct in private or
public involves the following:
• Physical or mental harm to self or others
• Serious risk of physical or mental harm to self or others
• A medical condition that threatens public health
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Any other behavior or condition which raises concerns about the ability of the student
to satisfy and comply with academic requirements, the student code of conduct, and
Institute policies, rules and regulations, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The Institute may require a student to be evaluated by a medical professional of its
choice in order to assess the potential risks involved. The Institute may also request the
student to release the medical diagnosis and records of the student’s medical professional to a designated professional working with the Dean of Students Office. If a
student refuses to be evaluated by the Institute’s medical professional and/or release the
diagnosis or records of his/her treating physician, the Institute will make its decision
based upon the information it has at the time. In certain emergency cases, the Institute
may make its decision about the mandated medical leave on a temporary basis without
reviewing medical records or opinions.
Whenever reasonably possible, a meeting between the student and a member and/or
designee(s) of the Dean of Students Office will be held prior to the decision on the
mandated medical leave.
Mandated medical leaves become effective immediately and the student will be
required to leave campus immediately.
In order to return to the Institute, the student is required to meet with the Director of
the Counseling Center and/or Health Services for an assessment which will be shared
with members of the Dean of Students Office. The student must also meet with a
member of the Dean of Students Office. The student may also be required to permit his/
her treating health care provider to consult with the members of the Dean of Students
Office, Director of the Counseling Center, and/or the Health Center, regarding the
student’s condition, prognosis, and ability to successfully live on campus and/or complete his/her academic coursework with or without a reasonable accommodation. The
student may present documentation in writing from a treating medical professional that
the medical condition no longer precludes safe attendance at the Institute, the successful
completion of academic coursework, and the ability to live independently on campus.
While a student is on mandated medical leave, he/she will not be eligible to participate
in housing selection, campus activities, or gain entry into the residence halls.
A mandated medical leave will last at least one semester and usually one full year. It is
the student’s responsibility to seek readmission at the conclusion of the mandated leave
period or in cases where the leave period is one year, the student may seek readmission
at the conclusion of one semester if his/her condition has changed in such a way as
to establish reasonable grounds for review of the leave period. There are no returns at
mid-semester.
Other Withdrawals
In the case of students who are dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons, the
Registrar will initiate the withdrawal.
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WITHDRAWAL REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who have paid their tuition in full for the semester and who officially withdraw from Wentworth will be given a tuition adjustment according to the following:
1st full week of classes
Reverse 100% of tuition charge
(less non-refundable deposit of $150.00)
2nd full week of classes Reverse 75% of tuition charge
3rd full week of classes Reverse 50% of tuition charge
4th full week of classes Reverse 25% of tuition charge
5th full week of classes No reversal of tuition charge
NON-ATTENDANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL.
No refunds of tuition will be made to any student who is withdrawn for disciplinary
reasons. Fees are not refundable. Students are liable for tuition and fees in accordance
with the published refund policy.
Students who register for classes, fail to appear for those classes, and who do not
notify Wentworth of their intention to withdraw from classes, are liable for all tuition
and fees assessed for that semester. Refer to page 315 of this catalogue for more
detailed information.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance at every class is expected, and anyone who fails to meet this
requirement may be requested to withdraw from Wentworth. The attendance policy
applies to all students. Faculty are required to take attendance in all courses. Earnest
work, good conduct, and willingness to cooperate at all times with the instructors and
officers of Wentworth are expected of every student.
Attendance will be monitored as follows:
The attendance policy begins on the day the student is added to the roster and
ends on the last day to withdraw from a course. Therefore, students who are
registered for a class prior to the start of a semester are expected to attend
class on the first day. Students who add a class after the semester starts will
be evaluated for attendance beginning on the day they register for the course.
As a courtesy, when a student misses 10 percent of his/her scheduled class
sessions, he/she may be notified, via attendance warning or by e-mail, by
the instructor (with copies sent to the instructor’s department office and the
advisor), that continued absenteeism may result in being withdrawn from the
course. Students receiving this notice will be required to consult with their
instructors and advisors. If a student misses 15 percent of his or her scheduled classes, he/she may be given a grade of WA in the course by the instructor. Note, faculty are not required to withdraw students for non-attendance.
Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawing from a course.
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The instructor will use his or her discretion for all extenuating circumstances
regarding attendance. It is the responsibility of the student to notify an
instructor of all absences (anticipated or not) and provide documentation
regarding illness or absence.
Students who wish to contest a WA grade may follow the procedure as noted in
“Student Grievance Procedure” in this section. If the student is not satisfied with
the resolution after that, he/she may appeal, in writing, to the Academic Appeals
Committee via the Office of the Provost.
Waiting Period for a Delayed Instructor
Students must wait at least twenty minutes from the scheduled beginning class time for
the instructor to arrive. After that, unless the instructor has previously notified the class
to wait for a longer period, the class may leave.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Final examinations are given in all courses only during the scheduled examination
period (dates are published in the Academic Calendar in this catalogue). Students must
complete the final examination and/or presentation on the designated day.
However, no student will be required to take more than two final examinations on
the same day. This policy includes any combination of day and/or The Arioch Center
courses. A conflict day is scheduled at the end of the final examination period, (as
published in the Academic Calendar) to accommodate students in courses with final
exam conflicts. The Department Heads involved will determine, if necessary, which
final examination will be required to be re-scheduled on the make-up day. Students
who experience a medical or personal emergency may follow the procedures outlined
in “Incomplete Grades.”
Should a student fail a course, no second final examination will be given. The only way
a student can retake a final examination in a course is to retake the entire course.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
As a requirement for graduation, undergraduate Day students complete two cooperative education semesters.
* Note:Transfer students must complete at least one semester in residence at Wentworth
before being eligible for the cooperative education program.
The two specific co-op courses that are required are:
• COOP400: Cooperative Education I (typically taken during a student’s
junior year)
• COOP600: Cooperative Education II (typically taken during a
student’s senior year)
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A student must register for a co-op course in order for their work experience to fulfill
a co-op requirement. Typically, a student will not take other courses during their co-op
semester. Enrollment in a co-op course maintains a students full-time student status.
There are two-additional co-op courses that students have the option of enrolling in:
•COOP300: Optional Cooperative Education
COOP300 is only offered during the summer semester and is open only to
students who have completed the prerequisites for the junior year of a
baccalaureate day program with a grade point average of “C” (2.0) or
better and where no other remedial work is required. COOP300 does not replace either of the required co-op courses (COOP400 or COOP600).
•
COOP500: Additional Cooperative Education
A student is eligible for COOP500 only if COOP400 and COOP600 have been completed. Registration for this course is by permission of the Co-op Advisor.
Other than class standing, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of
2.0 or higher as a requirement of co-op. Students not meeting this standard by the end
of the semester immediately preceding their co-op term will not be eligible for co-op.
The student will be dropped from their co-op enrollment.
Upon completion of the co-op and assignments, students earn a Satisfactory/
Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade, which is recorded on the student’s academic transcript.
Review of transferable industrial work experience (as a substitute for co-op) must be
work congruent with approved co-op positions. Occasionally students enter the baccalaureate day programs with substantial work experience in their major field. With the
approval of the Director of the Career Center, this work experience may be substituted
for one or both of the cooperative education requirements. Students must formally petition to receive this course substitution.
For The Arioch Center, the Cooperative Work Semester requirement is not applicable.
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Students attending Wentworth under the terms of one or more of the laws enacted
to assist veterans or the children of veterans should work closely with the Veterans
Administration Office. Other questions can be brought to the attention of Maureen
M. Papile, the Veterans Certifying Officer in the Student Service Center at
617-989-4204 or papilem@wit.edu. The Student Service Center is located on the first
floor of Williston Hall.
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ACADEMIC STATUS
Student Status (Undergraduate Day Programs)
A full-time student is defined as one who is enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.
A part-time student is defined as one who is enrolled in less than 12 credits. A student not
enrolled in a degree/certificate program but taking day courses at the Institute is defined as a
non-matriculating day student. Non-matriculating students can take up to 16 credits.
Once the 16 credit limit has been reached, the student will not be allowed to take any
additional courses unless he/she formally applies for admittance to a program. Students
who take 12 or more credits will be charged full-time tuition.
Student Status (The Arioch Center)
An associate or baccalaureate degree student is defined as one who is admitted to a
program at The Arioch Center leading to a degree/certificate and is enrolled in 3 or
more credits per semester counting toward a degree/certificate program. A student
not enrolled in a degree/certificate program but taking courses in The Arioch Center
at the Institute is defined as a nonmatriculating student at The Arioch Center. Nonmatriculating students can take up to 16 credits. Once the 16 credit limit has been
reached, the student will not be allowed to take any additional courses unless he/she
formally applies for admittance to a program.
There is some financial assistance available for students who are enrolled in a
minimum of 6 credits. Students who take 12 or more credits will be charged full time
day tuition.
ACADEMIC HONESTY AND CONDUCT POLICY
Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for maintaining a proper learning environment at Wentworth. All students are required to abide by the Student Code of Conduct
(as published in the Student Handbook), the Wentworth Creed (see below), and all
published Wentworth policies and procedures to satisfy the General Requirements for
Graduation, (see “General Requirements for Graduation” in this section) with regard
to their character.
All instances of academic dishonesty/misconduct, behavior unbecoming a student,
and/or violations of any of the above in the academic environment will be considered
violations of this requirement.
The Wentworth Creed
Since 1904, four distinctive traits have graced Wentworth Institute of Technology’s
seal: Honesty, Energy, Economy, and System. These virtues continue to guide the
Wentworth community today, both in and out of the classroom.
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Honesty
We strive always to be honest in thought and deed; we are true to ourselves
and to others. We do not lie, cheat, steal, or dissemble, nor do we tolerate
such behavior in others. We try to show decency and respect to all. And in all
circumstances we take responsibility for our conduct.
Energy
We believe in putting forth the strongest possible effort. We recognize that
hard work invariably produces good results. We pledge to dedicate our
energy to benefit not just ourselves, but also our families, friends, classmates,
and community.
Economy
We seek to use our resources wisely at all times. We accept our obligation
to safeguard the Earth, its resources, its life, and its energy for the benefit of
future generations.
System
We cultivate the habits of discipline and reason in our scholarly, professional, and personal lives. We believe that following an orderly and rational
system offers us the best path to success as students, as workers, and as
human beings.
By according our conduct and thought to these principles, we commit
ourselves to the unflagging pursuit of academic, professional, and personal
excellence.
I. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND MISCONDUCT
Listed below is a non-exclusive description of many forms of academic dishonesty and
misconduct that may arise. Members of the faculty have authority in the classroom.
Any expectations set forth by a faculty member constitute the standard to be used in
that particular class or laboratory.
Academic Dishonesty
Students at Wentworth are expected to be honest and forthright in their
academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, inventing false
information or citations, plagiarism, tampering with computers, destroying
other people’s studio property, or academic misconduct.
Cheating
Cheating can be manifested in many forms, including:
• copying from another student’s paper
• speaking to, or collaborating with, another person without permission
during an exam
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• mailing your material by computer to others
• allowing another student to copy from a test
• using materials such as calculators, notes, handheld devices, or books
during an exam without permission
• tracing someone else’s drawings unless instructed to do so
• resubmitting a paper written for one class to a different class
without permission
• collaborating outside of class when not permitted
• taking information from someone’s computer without permission
• submitting materials from a website as one’s own
• falsifying research
Fabrication
Fabrication is the use of invented information or the falsification of research
or other findings. Examples include:
• citing information not taken from the source indicated
• listing sources in a bibliography, footnotes, or endnotes that are
not used in the academic exercise
• submitting work done by another, in part or in whole, as one’s own
(including materials from a website)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the submission or inclusion of someone else’s words, drawings,
ideas, or data (including that from a website) as one’s own work without
giving credit to the source. When sources are used in a paper or drawing,
acknowledgement of the original author or source must be made through
appropriate references (footnotes, endnotes) or if directly quoted, quotation
marks or indentations must be used. Even if another person’s idea, opinion,
or theory is paraphrased into your own words, you can be accused of plagiarism. The same holds true for drawings. Only when information is common
knowledge may a fact or statistic be used without giving credit. Plagiarism
also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of papers or other academic materials.
Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct is the violation of Institute academic policies or
infringement on the rights of others to receive an education. Examples
include:
• stealing, buying, or obtaining all or part of a test
• selling or giving away all or part of an unadministered test
including answers
• bribing any other person to obtain information about a test
• entering an office for the purpose of changing a grade in a grade
book, on a test, or on other work for which a grade is given
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• changing, altering or being an accessory to the changing/altering of
a grade or any official academic record of the Institute
• forging faculty member’s signatures on Institute forms
• using someone else’s work, including submission of material from
a website as one’s own
• being a distraction to the lesson occuring in a classroom or laboratory
environment
Behavior Unbecoming a Student
Behavior unbecoming a student is any violation of a published Wentworth
policy in an academic environment, and/or any behavior that individual
faculty or staff determines is unacceptable in his or her classroom, laboratory, or other academic area or function. Behavior unbecoming a student in an
academic environment will not be tolerated.
Possible Sanctions:
Wentworth takes violations of academic dishonesty and misconduct very
seriously. Sanctions for such violations include, but are not limited to, a grade
of “F”, removal from a course, Institute suspension, or Institute expulsion.
Individual faculty members may determine an appropriate action with
regard to academic dishonesty/misconduct, including failure of a test(s) or
project(s). A faculty member, with the approval of the curricular department
head/Dean of Lifelong Learning or designee, may also assign a final grade
of “F” for the course. If an “F” grade is assigned, the student will not be
allowed to remain in the class. In addition, the curricular department head/
Dean of Lifelong Learning or designee may refer the case to the Academic
Discipline Board.
In cases involving conduct unbecoming a student, the student may be asked
to leave the academic area or function. Under these circumstances, the student may be marked absent, may receive a zero for any test or project to be
completed in that class, and may not be allowed to make up the work. With the
approval of the curricular department head/the Dean of Lifelong Learning or
designee, the student may also be withdrawn from the course, and a grade of “W”
will appear on the student’s transcript. If a student is asked to leave a class or other
academic area or function, he/she may not return until he/she meets with the faculty and/or staff member and curricular department head, the Dean of Lifelong
Learning or Director and resolves the issue(s). In addition, Public Safety may
be contacted.
II. PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND
MISCONDUCT CASES
Academic department heads, the Dean of Lifelong Learning, and Directors may refer a
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student, at any time, to the Academic Discipline Board if in their judgment, they feel a
situation is very serious and warrants immediate action. This request must be received
by the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
The procedures and guidelines for handling of academic dishonesty and misconduct
allegations are found below in section B: Academic Discipline Board.
A. Appeals Process:
1. If a student wishes to appeal the imposed sanctions (see Possible
Sanctions above), the student may request, in writing, within two weeks, that the curricular department head or the Dean of
Lifelong Learning review the facts presented regarding the incident, and
the faculty or staff person’s action, and determine if the problem can be
resolved at this level. The curricular department head or Dean of Lifelong
Learning will respond to the student, within two weeks of the student’s
appeal.
2. The student may request that his or her case be heard by the Academic
Discipline Board if no satisfactory resolution is determined in Item A1.
The request must be received by the Director of the Center for Teaching
and Learning, in writing, within two weeks of the date of the letter from
the curricular department head or the Dean of Lifelong Learning. Before
a student can appeal to the Academic Discipline Board, the procedures
listed above must be followed.
B. Academic Discipline Board:
1. Jurisdiction
The Board has jurisdiction over acts of alleged academic dishonesty/
misconduct, behavior unbecoming a student, and/or violations of published Wentworth policies and procedures in the academic environment
involving: the seven academic departments; The Arioch Center; the
Alumni Library; the Center for Teaching and Learning; and the Office
of the Provost. Alleged student misconduct outside the jurisdiction of the
Academic Discipline Board will be referred to the Director of Community
Standards. Should there be a question of jurisdiction, the Director of
the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Director of Community
Standards will decide whether the Academic Discipline Board, Director
of Community Standards, or the Community Standards Board will review
the incident.
2. Membership
Membership is comprised of the seven academic department heads and
the Dean of Lifelong Learning or his/her designee. The department head/
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the Dean of Lifelong Learning from the department where the offense
occurred does not vote. The Director of the Center for Teaching and
Learning will chair the board as a non-voting member.
3. Quorum
A minimum of five voting members, excluding the chair, will constitute a
quorum on the decision of the Board.
4. Hearing Process
a.Students will be notified in writing of the charges, date, time,
and location of the hearing. The hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible after receipt of either the written appeal from the student or the
written request for the hearing from the department head or the Dean of
Lifelong Learning.
b.Students are entitled to a fair and impartial hearing.
c.Students may bring written evidence on their behalf to the hearing.
d. Only the Academic Discipline Board members or appropriate depart
mental representatives and student(s) charged will be allowed at the
meeting. Legal counsel and/or electronic recording devices will not
be allowed at the meeting.
e.The department head or the Dean of Lifelong Learning where the offense occurred must attend the hearing and present evidence, but will not vote or participate in the Board’s deliberations.
f. A student who has a pending academic dishonesty/misconduct charge will not be allowed to drop a class to avoid the consequences of the charge.
5. Decision
The Board is empowered to levy penalties up to and including expulsion,
against any student who is found to have been involved in instances of
academic dishonesty/misconduct, behavior unbecoming a student, and/
or violations of published Wentworth policies and procedures in the
academic environment. The chair will notify the student of the decision, in
writing, within one week of the date of the hearing.
C. Appeal of Academic Discipline Board Decision:
An appeal of the Board’s decision may be made to the Vice President of
Academic Affairs/Provost. All requests of appeal must be made, in writing, within one week of the Board’s written decision. The Vice President
of Academic Affairs/Provost will respond, in writing, within one week
of receipt of the appeal. The decision of the Vice President of Academic
Affairs/Provost is final.
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GRADES
Grade Point Average (GPA)
The semester credit hours earned in each course are multiplied by the weight of
the grade received. The sum of these products divided by the total semester hours
taken by the student during a semester is the grade point average (GPA). Courses in
which advanced standing credit is given for work taken in other institutions of higher
education, or in which grades of IC, W, WA, WI, S, U, or V are received, are omitted
in determining the grade point average (GPA).
The GPA includes all courses taken at the Institute and Colleges of the Fenway
courses. Exclusion of courses from the GPA may occur with one, or any combination,
of the following actions:
• the student is readmitted to the Institute
• the student repeats a grade of C-, D+, D, or F
• the student changes his or her program and the course is not applied to the new
curriculum’s GPA, as determined by the appropriate academic department head
The GPA is used for graduation (a GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation), determining academic probation, good academic standing, financial aid, and eligibility for
athletics. For courses in which a grade of C-, D+, D, or F is received, students may
repeat that course only once. After the course has been retaken, the first grade is
omitted from the GPA and replaced by the second grade. For example, if a student
retakes a course to improve a C-, D+, or D grade and receives an F, the F grade will
replace the C-, D+, or D grade. Courses passed with a grade of C or higher may not be
retaken for the purpose of improving the overall program GPA. Failed courses must
be retaken at Wentworth.
For courses taken that are not part of a student’s program, the grade will still be
computed in the grade point average. This includes all prerequisite courses taken at
Wentworth. If a Wentworth degree or certificate has been earned, the grade point
average posted for that degree will be factored into the new curriculum’s grade
point average.
Although a student is considered in good standing with 64 credits and a 1.85 grade
point average in the sophomore year, a GPA of 2.0 is required to receive an associate
degree.
Midterm and Final Grades
Midterm grades are made available to Day and The Arioch Center students at the end
of the fall, spring, and summer mid-semester periods on LConnect. The mid-semester
grade is temporary and indicates a student’s progress in a course. Final grades are made
available to Day and The Arioch Center students at the end of each semester on LConnect.
Final grades are permanent and appear on the official transcript. Instructors submit grades
in accordance with the dates published in the Wentworth Academic Calendar. Any
questions or issues regarding grade procedures should be referred to the Registrar.
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Grading System1
The symbols used in the grading system are defined as follows:
Numerical
Grade Definition Weight
Definition
A
Student learning and accomplishment 4.00 96-100
A- far exceeds published objectives for the 3.67 92-95
course/test/assignment and student work
is distinguished consistently by its high
level of competency and/or innovation.
B+ Student learning and accomplishment 3.33 88-91
B
goes beyond what is expected in the 3.00 84-87
published objectives for the course/test/
assignment and student work is frequently
characterized by its special depth of
understanding, development, and/or innovative
experimentation.
B- Student learning and accomplishment 2.67 80-83
C+ meets all published objectives for the 2.33 76-79
C
course/test/assignment and student 2.00 72-75
work demonstrates the expected level of
understanding, and application of concepts
introduced.
C- Student learning and accomplishment 1.67 68-71
D+ based on the published objectives for 1.33 64-67
D
the course/test/assignment were met 1.00 60-63
with minimum passing achievement.
F
Student learning and accomplishment 0.00 Less based on the published objectives for
than 60
the course/test/assignment were not
sufficiently addressed nor met
S
Satisfactory 0.00
U
Unsatisfactory 0.00
V
Waived 0.00
W
Withdrew (Student drops course) 0.00
WA Withdrawn/Attendance (instructor withdraws
student for non-attendance) 0.00
WI Withdrawn/Administrative
0.00
(Institute withdraws student for non-payment)
IC Incomplete (Temporary) 0.00
NR Grade Not Reported by Instructor 0.00
Wentworth does not accept “P” (pass) grades. There is no audit option for Wentworth
courses. Audits taken at other academic institutions will not appear on a student’s record.
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Incomplete grades
The grade of IC, which represents incomplete work, is a temporary grade assigned
only after a Request for Change of Grade or Incomplete Grade, with supporting
documentation, is approved by both the instructor and the curricular department head/
the Dean of Lifelong Learning. Instructors may obtain these forms in the Student
Service Center.
A grade of IC may be issued only if the student has completed the majority of the work
in a course and has a medical or personal emergency that would prevent him/her from
completing the work by the time grades are due. It is not to be used to allow students
who mismanage their time to turn in work late.
Although a student may have missed a final examination or be deficient in other
required work, an appropriate letter grade will be assigned in the absence of an
approved petition. Any student missing a final exam should immediately contact his
or her instructor. If a course in which a student receives an “Incomplete” IC grade is a
prerequisite for another course, the “incomplete”must be made up and a passing grade
received before the end of the add/drop period in the semester the student needs the
prerequisite course.
If a permanent grade has not been recorded by the following mid-semester for fall and
summer courses, or by the following fall mid-semester for spring courses, the grade
of F will automatically be entered on the student’s transcript. Failed courses must be
retaken at Wentworth. If a course in which a student requests an “incomplete” is a
pre-requisite for a course in the next semester, the grade must be changed before the
end of the drop/add period.
Disputing Grades/Change of Grade
The procedure to dispute a grade is outlined in “Student Grievance Procedure” in this
section. It is important that students understand that they must first speak with the
instructor of the course in which the grade is disputed, then proceed to the curricular
department head or the Dean of Lifelong Learning.
SPECIAL GRADING POLICIES
Design Studio Courses
Students in the programs of the Departments of Architecture and Design & Facilities
must achieve a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in design studio courses if the final grade
in the previous design studio is less than a “C” (2.0). Refer to Architecture (Page 40)
or Design and Facilities (Page 67) for specific courses and to the respective department
offices.
Retention of Student Graded Work
All work submitted for grades is the property of Wentworth Institute of Technology
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and may be retained at the discretion of the Institute.
ACADEMIC HONORS
Full-time Day degree program students (carrying at least 12 credits) and
The Arioch Center degree program students (carrying at least 6 credits) who
achieve an index of 3.50 or better, with all grades at least “C” (2.0) or better for
the semester, are recognized for their scholastic achievement by placement on the
Dean’s List.
Students who satisfy the prescribed requirements are eligible for membership in the
national honor societies of Alpha Rho Chi (Architecture students only), Sigma Beta
Delta (Management students only) or Tau Alpha Pi. Academic achievement will be
recognized at graduation for students who have met the following criteria:
summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude 3.90-4.00 grade point index
3.75-3.89 grade point index
3.50-3.74 grade point index
ACADEMIC STANDING (UNDERGRADUATE DAY PROGRAMS)
Effective May 1, 2009
Students are expected to work continuously towards their academic degrees. To
maintain Good Academic Standing students must fulfill two requirements:
1) a minimum cumulative GPA based on the following table, and
Class
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
5th Year
Minimum GPA
1.70
1.85
2.00
2.00
2.00
Credit Hour Range
0-31
32-63
64-95
96+
140+
2) a minimum completion of 66% of the credits attempted in any given semester.
At the end of each semester the Registrar identifies students who do not meet the criteria for Good Academic Standing. The academic department heads, the Office of the
Provost, and the Registrar review this list.
Good Academic Standing is not the same as Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.
Satisfactory Academic Progress - The Arioch Center
Students are expected to work continuously toward their academic degree. Students
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must maintain the minimum standards listed below in each of the two categories
of class standing (as defined in each program), cumulative grade point average,
and earned credits in order to achieve satisfactory academic progress. These three
categories are used to determine eligibility for graduation, academic probation, and
academic withdrawal.
Class Standing Associate
First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year Sixth Year Minimum GPA 1.60 1.70 1.85 1.90 1.95 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Minimum
Earned Credits
10
20
30
40
50
60
74
84
94
104
114
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ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students not meeting the criteria for Good Academic Standing will be put on Academic
Probation for the next academic semester. A student who does not meet either of the
two criteria for Good Academic Standing for a second successive semester will be
academically dismissed from the Institute.
In addition, any day student that is put on Probation for a second non-consecutive
semester in their academic career at Wentworth may be subject to academic dismissal.
Students will be notified in writing that they have been academically dismissed at the
conclusion of each semester. Students who have been academically dismissed may
appeal the decision in writing to the Academic Appeals Committee in care of the
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Students on Probation are encouraged to take advantage of the resources of the Institute
including their academic advisor, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the
Counseling Center, to develop strategies for success in their academic life. Students on
Probation must meet all of the requirements outlined on the probation checklist.
Students who take classes at Wentworth (including Colleges of the Fenway courses) in
a third (non-scheduled) semester for the purpose of improving their GPA may petition
to have their probationary status reviewed following the posting of their final grades
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in the classes. Petitions should be addressed to the Office of the Provost in care of
the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. (Please note that transfer credit
grades are not factored into your GPA.)
DISMISSAL FOR ACADEMIC REASONS
A student on Academic Probation who does not meet either of the two criteria
for Good Academic Standing for a second consecutive semester will be dismissed from
the Institute for academic reasons.
In addition, any student who is put on probation for a second non-consecutive semester
in their academic career at Wentworth may be subject to academic dismissal.
Students will be notified in writing that they have been academically dismissed at the
conclusion of each semester. Students who have been academically dismissed may
appeal this decision in writing to the Academic Appeals Committee in care of the
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning within two weeks from the mailing
date of notification from the Registrar.
DISMISSAL FOR ACADEMIC REASONS - THE ARIOCH CENTER
A student on Academic Probation who does not meet either of the two criteria for
Good Academic Standing for a second consecutive semester will be dismissed from
the Institute for academic reasons.
In addition, any student who is put on probation for a second non-consecutive semester
in their academic career at Wentworth may be subject to academic dismissal.
Students will be notified in writing that they have been academically dismissed at the
conclusion of each semester. Students who have been academically dismissed may
appeal this decision in writing to the Dean of Lifelong Learning within two weeks from
the mailing date of the notification.
ACADEMIC WARNING
Students whose semester GPA does not meet the minimum GPA for their class in
the chart above will be put on Academic Warning for the next academic semester.
Academic Warnings are intended to make students aware that they are in jeopardy of
falling into probationary status if improvements are not made.
Students on Academic Warning are encouraged to meet with their advisors to discuss
methods to improve their GPA.
FULL-TIME VS. PART-TIME STATUS
Any student registered for twelve (12) credits or more is considered a full-time student.
See “Student Status (Day Programs)” on page 247 for further information.
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Students must be full-time to:
• live in the residence halls
• receive most types of financial aid
• participate in varsity athletics
International students must be full-time to maintain valid F-1 Student Visa status.
In addition, registering for 12 credits or less, withdrawing from, or failing courses can
have serious effects on your graduation date. Regularly scheduled semesters range
from 14 to 19 credits. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor whenever
they do not register for or complete the required number of credits in their program of
study in any semester.
CHANGE OF MAJOR OR READMISSION - UNDERGRADUATE DAY
PROGRAMS
To change majors students should inform their current academic advisor and consult
with the academic department head of the new major they are considering. The academic department head, or other department evaluator, will interview the student and
review his/her academic record. A Petition for Change of Major or Readmission form
is filled out and signed by the student. The new major evaluator lists courses to be
accepted into the new major on the form.
The grade point average in the new major will consist of only those courses used in
the new major and must be at least 2.0 to enter the major. The academic department
head signs the form indicating whether the petition is approved or denied. Academic
department heads are not required to approve petitions if, in their opinion, the student
will not succeed academically.
Changing academic majors can impact the length of time to graduation and financial
standing. Students are advised to also meet with their Financial Aid and Student
Financial Services counselors to discuss any potential impact to their financial aid and
tuition payments as a result of the change of major.
Readmission - Undergraduate Day Programs
Any student who wishes to be readmitted to Wentworth after voluntarily withdrawing or taking one or more consecutive semesters off is required to submit a Petition for
Change of Major or Readmission form to their academic department head.
Students should start the readmission process by logging into their Lconnect account
and reviewing their degree audit. Students who no longer have an active Lconnect
account should contact the Student Service Center to request a degree audit.
Readmission is not guaranteed. Students cannot be readmitted to programs that have
been discontinued. Students requesting readmission to a major that has undergone
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substantial change since they matriculated may not get credit for all of the courses they
have taken. Credit for courses taken more than ten years prior to the student’s readmission is not allowed. This policy applies to courses taken at Wentworth as well as those
taken at other schools.
READMISSION OF ACADEMICALLY DISMISSED STUDENTS –
UNDERGRADUATE DAY PROGRAMS
A student who has been academically dismissed (see Academic Dismissal in this
section) may petition the academic department head for readmission after completing
preparatory academic work at another institution to strengthen his/her learning skills.
Readmission is not guaranteed.
Students wishing to be readmitted submit a Petition for Change of Major or
Readmission form to their academic department head along with a copy of the grades
from their preparatory work. If the academic department head determines that readmission is viable, no individual course grade lower than a “C” (2.0) will be accepted.
CHANGE OF MAJOR – The Arioch Center programs
For current Arioch Center students to change majors they should contact the Director
of Advising in The Arioch Center. The Director of Advising will interview the student,
review his/her academic record, and identify any courses that will be transferred into
the new major. The student must then complete and sign the Petition of Change of
Major or Readmission form, listing all courses accepted into the new major.
Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 to change majors. The grade point
average in the new major will consist of only those courses taken in the new major.
Day students wanting to change majors into an Arioch Center program should contact
the Admissions Counselor in The Arioch Center.
READMISSION – The Arioch Center programs
Arioch Center students who wish to be readmitted after voluntarily withdrawing or
taking two or more consecutive semesters off are required to submit a Petition for
Change of Major or Readmission form to the Director of Advising.
Readmission is not guaranteed. Students will be required to meet current program
admission requirements. Students cannot be readmitted to programs that have been
discontinued.
READMISSION OF ACADEMICALLY DISMISSED STUDENTS – The Arioch
Center Programs
An Arioch Center student who has been academically dismissed (see Academic
Dismissal in this section) may petition the Director of Advising for readmittance. They
must submit a Petition for Change of Major or Readmission form and provide official
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transcripts for any college courses taken during the dismissal period. If the Director of
Advising determines that readmission is viable, only courses with grades “C” (2.0) or
higher will be accepted in transfer.
TAKING A COURSE AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION - Undergraduate Day
Matriculated students may petition to take a first or second year course at another
institution.
Permission to take a course at another institution must be received prior to taking the
course, the Petition for Course Substitution form must be submitted, along with a current catalog (or copy of pertinent sections) from the institution where the course is to be
taken with the course description and credit hours to the curricular department head. The
curricular department head determines if the course content and credit hours are
equivalent to the Wentworth course. The department head then approves or denies the
petition. After the student completes the course, he/she must arrange for an official
transcript to be sent to the Registrar’s Office. In order for the credit to transfer, the
student must receive a final grade of “C” (2.00 out of 4.00) or better in that course.
The course must be taken at a regionally accredited institution and in some cases from
an accredited program.
SUBSTITUTE COURSE
Permission to substitute one course for another within the program’s curriculum must
be received prior to taking the course.
The student submits the Petition for Course Substitution form to the curricular department head. If approved, the curricular department head signs the form and forwards
it to the academic department head (if different). The academic department head then
approves or denies the petition and submits it to the Student Service Center where it
will be processed to reflect on the Degree Audit.
If a Colleges of the Fenway course is expected to fulfill a Wentworth degree
requirement outside of a general elective, the course must be approved by the
Wentworth curricular department head and the substitution indicated on the Colleges
of the Fenway Cross-Registration form. Grades received in Colleges of the Fenway
courses will be factored into the student grade point average. Colleges of the Fenway
courses taken by Wentworth students will be graded in accordance with the Wentworth
grading system. Wentworth does not accept Pass (P) grades.
INTERNAL TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES
Internal transfer credit policies are published with the specific department programs
to which they apply in pages 36-128 of this catalogue. See also “change of major” in
this section.
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NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO A PROGRAM
A student not enrolled in a degree/certificate program but taking day courses at the
Institute is defined as a non-matriculating day student. Assuming all prerequisites
have been satisfied, non-matriculated students can take up to sixteen credits. Nonmatriculated students who wish to continue their studies beyond the sixteen credit limit
must apply for admission to a degree program through the Office of Admission.
COMPLETION OF A SECOND PROGRAM
To complete a B.S. degree with a second major, the student must complete the
graduation requirements for the first major before the second major can be started.
For day baccalaureate programs, the student must see the department head prior to the
start of the second major to develop a plan for completion of the second major and to
complete a Petition for Change of Major or Readmission form. At least 36 specified
additional semester credit hours (the equivalent of one additional year) beyond the
number required for the first major must be taken to qualify for a second major.
Because the program requirements for each major must be met, it is possible that more
than 36 semester credit hours will be needed to fulfill these requirements. For day
baccalaureate majors, an additional cooperative work semester is required in the area
of the new major. Wentworth does not allow concurrent “dual” degrees.
For The Arioch Center the same policies apply, with the exceptions that a minimum
of 32 semester credit hours must be taken, and no cooperative work semester is
required.
Students seeking a second major are advised to consult with Student Financial Services
and Financial Aid.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Diploma Name Form Deadline
Wentworth awards degrees in May, August, and February of each year, although
commencement ceremonies are held only in May and August. Students who have
successfully completed all requirements for the degree before a specific graduation
date are eligible to receive the degree as of that date. A diploma will not be awarded
before all work is completed or before the graduation date.
In order to ensure timely clearance, all students who plan to graduate should confirm
their diploma names by filing the Diploma Name form with the Student Service Center
by the following dates:
• Last day of drop/add in January for May graduation
• Last day of drop/add in May for August graduation
• Last day of drop/add in September for February graduation
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Degree Audit
A degree audit is a computer-generated analysis that enables a student and his or her
faculty advisor to assess the student’s academic progress and unfulfilled degree
requirements. The degree audit is available to currently enrolled students and to
their faculty advisors via Lconnect. The degree audit is a valuable tool for academic
planning because it matches the courses a student has taken with the requirements of
his or her degree program. Students are responsible for completing all the requirements
listed on the degree audit prior to graduation. The degree audit is the basis on which the
student is cleared for graduation by the Student Service Center.
General Requirements for Graduation
Students who are candidates for graduation must meet all requirements of every course
in their program and must successfully complete every course listed in the prescribed
program in which they are enrolled.
For students who are candidates for any professional certificate of completion,
associate, or baccalaureate degree, the following are applicable:
1. Earned Hours/ GPA Requirement
The student must pass all the courses in his or her published curriculum unless
otherwise approved by the academic department head/the Dean of Lifelong
Learning. The exception to this is the capstone course, which cannot be waived.
The cumulative grade point average for the total of courses taken must not be
below 2.00.
2. Credits in Residence Requirement (“50% Rule”)
A minimum of 50% of the total semester credit hours of any degree-granting
program must be completed at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The one-year Master of Architecture first professional degree program (MArch)
and the one-year professional certificate programs must complete 100% of the
total semester credit hours in residence.
3. Co-op Requirement (Day Baccalaureate Programs)
Students must successfully complete two semesters of co-op during their junior
and senior years. (Refer to the “Cooperative Work Semester” section.)
4. English Requirement (All Degrees)
Students must successfully complete an English Sequence as determined by the
English Placement Test results (see the “English Placement” section). A minimum English sequence is seven credits.
5. Math/Science Requirement (All Degrees)
Students must successfully complete a minimum of one mathematics and one
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laboratory science course. The math requirement is based on major and the
results of the Math Placement Test (see the “Mathematics Placement” section).
6. Humanities/Social Sciences Requirements (Day Programs)
The satisfactory completion of an English sequence (from the list on page 106)
is prerequisite to all other courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and
Management Department. A minimum of seven semester credit hours of English
and six semester credit hours of Social Sciences (100-level) are required of all
Day associate degree graduates.
All baccalaureate degree graduates must take at least twelve semester credit
hours (three 4-credit courses) of upper level Humanities and Social Sciences
(385-level or above) beyond the thirteen required within the first two years of
study. The Department believes there should be a balance in the student’s program. Therefore, the student should take at least:
• Four credit hours in Literature or Humanities (385-level or above)
(Humanities course numbers have the prefixes HIST,
HUMN, or PHIL. Literature courses have the prefix LITR.)
• Four credit hours in the Social Sciences (385-level or above)
(Social Science course numbers have the following prefixes: ECON, HIST,
POLS, PSYC, and SOCL)
• The other four credit hours may be taken in either category of
courses at the 385-level or above
• The entire twelve hours may not be taken exclusively in
Literature/Humanities or exclusively in the Social Sciences
Communications courses (COMM) are technical courses in all curricula and do not
fulfill the Humanities/Social Sciences requirement with the exception of only three
courses: COMM330: Introduction to Mass Communications (sophomore social
science); COMM290 Social Perspectives of Journalism, and COMM580 Society &
Visual Media. These courses are acceptable as Social Science courses because they
contain significant social content. Baccalaureate students may use COMM330 to fulfill
three credit hours of sophomore social science and ONE of the latter two courses to fulfill four credit hours of Social Sciences in the upper level. The other eight credit hours
must be selected from the traditional Humanities and Social Sciences courses.
Students enrolled in the Professional Certificate in Technical Communications program
(PTC) may use both COMM290 and COMM580 to fulfill upper level Social Science
requirements. This is acceptable because these students must meet the requirement of
the four additional courses required for the certificate. Professional Communications
Certificate (PTC) students must take their remaining four Humanities/Social Science
credit hours in either Literature or the Humanities.
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(The Arioch Center)
A minimum of six semester credit hours of English and three semester hours of
Humanities or Social Sciences (100-level) are required of all Arioch Center associate
degree graduates.
All Arioch Center baccalaureate degree graduates must take a minimum of nine semester
credit hours in the Humanities and Social Sciences beyond the nine required for
the associate degree. These nine credits must be upper level Humanities and Social
Sciences (350-level or above) elective courses. The Center believes there should be a
balance in the student’s program. Therefore, the student should take at least:
• Three credit hours in Literature or Humanities (350-level or above)
(Humanities course numbers have the prefixes HIST, HUMN, or PHIL.
Literature courses have the prefix LITR.)
• Three credit hours in the Social Sciences (350-level or above). (Social Science
course numbers have the following prefixes: ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, and
SOCL)
• The other three credit hours may be taken in either category of courses at the
350-level or above
• The entire nine hours may not be taken exclusively in Literature/Humanities or
exclusively in the Social Sciences
7. Communications Requirement (Baccalaureate Programs)
Students must successfully complete a minimum of one communication
course.
8. Sophomore Writing Proficiency Assessment
(Day Baccalaureate Programs)
Wentworth believes that one of the cornerstones of professional success for
its graduates is the ability to communicate effectively in writing. Therefore,
the Institute has developed a program to assess its students’ writing ability and
provide a means to improve for those who have not mastered these skills.
All Wentworth day students must register for the Writing Proficiency
Assessment Exam (ENGL350). The Writing Proficiency Assessment Exam
will be given toward the end of the second semester of the sophomore year
to ALL sophomores (including transfers) who have completed their English
sequence. In addition, any transfer student entering Wentworth as a junior
and taking English at Wentworth must take the assessment exam.
Students who fail to pass the Writing Proficiency Assessment Exam at
the end of their sophomore year must complete the required remediation
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through the Center for Teaching and Learning. They will receive notification
of this before the fall semester.
The Writing Proficiency Assessment Exam will be re-administered at the
end of each semester to all students who have not passed the examination previously. A student may take the Writing Proficiency Assessment
Exam as many times as is necessary to pass, but may only take it once each
semester. Each time a student fails to pass the exam, he/she must complete
a plan to improve proficiency in writing before being permitted to take the
exam again. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to ensure
their success. Student performance on the Writing Proficiency Assessment
Exam will be recorded as a grade of “S” or “U” on the Wentworth transcript.
Students must take and pass the Exam to graduate.
This policy is not applicable for The Arioch Center.
9. Major Courses (all degrees)
Every program requires that all of its major courses must be successfully
completed.
10. Electives
Every baccalaureate program includes general and/or technical electives.
Their type and number vary by major.
General Electives
A general elective is any course that meets the following criteria:
• The course cannot simultaneously fulfill two program requirements
• The course must be within the 100-899 number range (i.e. ELEC156 is
acceptable; ENGL013 is unacceptable)
• The course is not an “Introduction to the Major/Profession” course, (i.e.,
ARCH115, CCEV111, CCEV112, COMP113, COMP165, DSGN125,
ELEC101, ENGR100, GENL025, HUMN105, MECH103, MECH104,
MGMT111, MGMT112 are not acceptable as general electives)
• The course name, number, or content are not equivalent to a course previous
ly taken by the student. (i.e., a student cannot take an Arioch Center, Day, or
Colleges of the Fenway course if it is determined by the academic department
head or The Arioch Center advisor that the content is equivalent to a course
the student has already taken. For example, both MECH180 and MECH190
cannot fulfill separate requirements within a program because the course content is equivalent)
Technical Electives
Some programs (i.e., BSA, BELM, BIND, BINT etc.) require Technical/
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Design/Architectural Electives. Generally, students can choose from a list of
courses that are related to their discipline. Students should consult with their
advisor for courses that are considered technical electives in their major.
11. Capstone Course(s)
Each baccalaureate program requires a capstone sequence (either one or
two courses). The capstone requirement for graduating senior, fifth, and
sixth-year students provides an opportunity to demonstrate competency in
innovative problem-solving situations and proficiency in analytical writing
and presentation skills. The capstone sequence must be taken at Wentworth.
Special Requirements for Graduation - Bachelor of Science in Architecture
(BSA), Electromechanical Engineering (BELM), Industrial Design (BIND),
and Interior Design (BINT)
In addition to the general graduation requirements of the Institute, there are specific graduation requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSA) program (refer to
page 44), the Electromechanical Engineering (BELM) program (refer to page 93), the
Industrial Design (BIND) Program (refer to page 68), and the Interior Design (BINT)
program (refer to page 71).
Time Allowed for Completing Graduation Requirements
Any student who requires more than two years after his or her expected graduation date
to complete a program of study must be academically reviewed by his or her
academic department head/the Dean of Lifelong Learning.
Any student who is enrolled in a program which is no longer offered by the Institute
must complete all graduation requirements for that program within one year after his
or her original expected date of graduation. Any student who fails to satisfy all requirements within the one-year period must have his or her academic records evaluated by
his or her academic department head/the Dean of Lifelong Learning to determine which
course of study and program must be followed. Beyond the one-year statute of limitation
the Institute will not grant a degree for any program which has been discontinued.
Coursework completed ten years prior to entering a program is not allowed.
GRADUATION WALK-ON POLICY
It is the policy of Wentworth Institute of Technology that only those students who
have met all the academic and financial requirements for graduation are to participate
in the Commencement ceremony, including walking across the stage and shaking the
hand of the President. However, in unusual and hardship circumstances, a student who
will be completing his/her graduation requirements within the subsequent semester
after the ceremony (May - complete in the following summer semester; August complete in the following fall semester) may request of the academic Department/
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the Dean of Lifelong Learning, permission to “walk-on” the stage and participate
in the ceremony with his or her classmates. The Graduation Walk-on Policy form is
available in the Student Service Center. A Diploma Name form must be submitted with
the Graduation Walk-on Policy form, and all remaining courses must be registered
before approval may be granted.
STUDENT RECORDS
Confidentiality of Student Records
Wentworth Institute of Technology accords all the rights under the Family Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the Buckley Amendment, to all students. No one outside the institution shall have access to nor will the institution disclose any information
from the students’ education records (except directory information) without the written
consent of students. The following exceptions are permitted under the Act: personnel
within the institution, officials of other institutions in which students seek to enroll,
persons or organizations providing students financial aid, accrediting agencies carrying
out their accreditation function, persons in compliance with a judicial order, persons in
an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons, and
parents or legal guardians of dependent students.
Certain personally identifiable information from a student’s education record, designated by Wentworth Institute of Technology as directory information, may be released
without the student’s prior consent. This information includes:
Name, address, major field of study, dates of attendance, anticipated graduation date, degrees conferred, electronic mail address and voice mail box
number, grade level, enrollment status, honors, most recent education agency
or institution attended, past and present participation in officially recognized
sports and activities, physical factors, height and weight of members of
athletic teams, photographs, date and place of birth.
A student has the absolute right to prevent disclosure of all directory information
including verification of enrollment. If a student wishes to prevent disclosure, the
student must complete a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form
and file it in the Registrar’s Office prior to the end of the third week of classes in a
given semester. A student’s Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information
form is valid for the life of the record or until a request to reverse nondisclosure is made
in writing to the Registrar’s Office.
Address Change
Students are required to report all address changes (local and permanent).
Address Verification forms for this purpose are available in the Student Service Center
or students may change their address online through the Leopard Connection. Failure
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to do this will prevent important material from reaching the student.
Students are not permitted to change their permanent address online.
The local address of all students, while they are enrolled at Wentworth, must be on
file. This includes all off-campus apartments. Students who do not submit their local
address to the Student Service Center or through LeopardWeb will be held responsible
for all information that is sent for them to the address on file.
Name Changes or Corrections
Currently enrolled students who wish to change their names in their student records
must present sufficient identification to the Student Service Center. Upon approval, the
student will be asked to complete a form. Legal documentation (e.g., a marriage license
or court order) or a copy of the student’s Social Security card must be submitted to the
Student Service Center along with the request for the change.
Transcripts
Currently enrolled students may view their unofficial transcript at any time via their
Leopard Web account. Official transcripts bearing the seal of the Institute are available
upon receipt of a signed written request to the Student Service Center. The Transcript
Request form is available for download at www.wit.edu/ssc in the forms section and is
available in the Student Service Center. Alternatively, signed written requests may be
submitted via standard mail or via facsimile.
All requests must include: student name (used while in attendance), student
identification number, date of birth, current address and phone number, program title,
date(s) of attendance and/or date of graduation, type of degree, diploma or certificate
received (if applicable), the institution attended (Wentworth Institute of Technology
or Sylvania Technical School/Wentworth Technical School), and the signature of the
student.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is the repository of academic transcripts of the
former Wentworth Technical School and the GTE Sylvania Technical School.
Transcript requests are typically processed within 3 to 5 working days upon receipt.
Please allow additional processing time for requests for records prior to 1985. Official
transcripts will not be faxed. There is no charge for this service.
Any transcript that the student has sent to Wentworth from another school becomes the
property of Wentworth.
Transcript/Diploma Holds
Diplomas will not be issued, nor transcript requests honored, for any student with an
outstanding financial obligation to the Institute or for any student who has a library hold
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for overdue Library materials. The same policy applies to any student who does not
complete the required loan exit interview.
Identification Cards
All students and employees must carry their Wentworth identification cards at all
times. Students must present them upon the request of a faculty member, member of
the administration, or other person of authority. Any student refusing to surrender an
identification card when properly requested to do so will be subject to disciplinary
action. Students must have current, valid identification cards in order to borrow books
from the Library, use the gym facilities, enter the studios and residence halls, etc. ID
cards are to be used only by the persons to whom they were issued; they are nontransferable. Students who need to replace a lost or damaged ID card can do so in the
Copy Mail Center. A replacement cost will be assessed.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Academic Grievances
1. Grade and Attendance Records
a. All Students
A student who has reason to believe that an error has been made in an academic
record (i.e. grade, review, attendance) in any class should promptly submit his or
her grievance in writing to the instructor of the class and request a meeting with
the instructor. The instructor should meet with the students at his or her earliest
mutual convenience within weeks thereafter, and review the evidence together
to determine whether any error or omission has occurred.
b. Grievances Concerning Spring Final Grades - All Students
If the instructor or the student is not on campus during the summer months, the
written grievance should be mailed to the instructor in care of Wentworth Institute
of Technology within 2 weeks from the posting of grades on the LeopardWeb. A
copy of this grievance should also be sent to the curricular department
head in care of Wentworth Institute of Technology (if a day course) or to
the Dean of Lifelong Learning (if an Arioch Center course). The instructor should meet with the student at their earliest mutual convenience
within the first two weeks of the fall semester and review the records and evidence together to determine whether any error or omission has occurred.
c. Appeals
If the student is not satisfied with the results of the above meeting, he/she should
immediately submit the grievance, in writing, with supporting evidence, to the curricular department head (if a day course) or to the Dean of Lifelong Learning (if a
Arioch Center course) and request a meeting with him/her. The curricular department head (the Dean of Lifelong Learning, if an Arioch Center course) should meet
with the student at their earliest mutual convenience within 2 weeks thereafter, to
discuss and resolve the problem. If the student remains dissatisfied with the deci270
sion made by the department head or the Dean of Lifelong Learning after meeting
with him/her, the student may appeal, in writing, within two weeks of written notification from the department head or the Dean of Lifelong Learning, to the Academic
Appeals Committee care of the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Before filing appeals students are required to schedule an appointment with the
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning to discuss their circumstances.
2. Classroom Procedures and Other Academic Grievances
A student should contact his or her curricular department head in writing, within
5 class days from the date of the grievance. If the student is a student at The
Arioch Center and/or the course is a Professional and Continuing Studies course,
the student must contact, in writing, the the Dean of Lifelong Learning. The
curricular department head/the Dean of Lifelong Learning should meet with the student
within 2 weeks from the receipt of the grievance to settle the problem. If the issue is not
resolved at this level, the student can appeal by following the procedure for the Grade
and Attendance Records Appeals above (refer to 1c).
3. Academic Appeals Committee Process
The Academic Appeals Committee members are the academic department
heads and the Dean of Lifelong Learning or appropriate department representatives,
with the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning as chair. The Committee
reviews and makes decisions about written appeals from students related to grade and
attendance records.
The Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning will schedule a meeting of
the Academic Appeals Committee as soon as possible after receipt of the written appeal. The only individuals present at the meeting are committee members.
The department head/Dean from the department where the appeal originated and
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning do not vote. Students will have the
right to present their appeals not only in writing but also in person to the Academic
Appeals Committee. Student presentations will be followed by five minutes for
questions from the Academic Appeals Committee. The purpose of the presentation
is to provide further insight into the appeal, but as always written appeals should
contain all relevant information as well. A minimum of five voting members,
excluding the chair, will constitute a quorum on the decision of the board. The
appellant will be notified by letter of the decision of the committee.
Non-Academic Grievances
A student who wishes to file a grievance of a non-academic nature should contact the
Dean of Students or the Director of Community Standards.
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STUDENT RIGHTS
Services for Students with Disabilities
Wentworth Institute of Technology strives to provide students with disabilities equal
and integrated access to all academic, social, and recreational programs and activities.
Wentworth adheres to the Federal laws set forth in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits
discrimination against students with disabilities. Section 504 and the ADA define a
disability as a “physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more
major life activities, has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such
an impairment.” The Disabilities Services Office seeks to ensure that students with
disabilities receive support, guidance, and reasonable accommodations.
To be considered eligible for services, a student must schedule an appointment with the
Disability Specialist in the Counseling Center, disclose his/her disability by completing
the Voluntary Statement of Special Needs form, and submit appropriate documentation of a
disability. Wentworth adheres to the guidelines established by the Association on
Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). Appropriate documentation includes
the following:
1. Psychoeducational, neuropsychological, or psychiatric evaluation completed
within the last three years by a qualified professional
2. Clear diagnosis
3. Description of the functional impact of the disability
4. Recommended academic accommodations
Reasonable accommodations incorporate any adjustment or modification that
maintains equal access to the educational process without altering the fundamental
elements of a course. Support services include, but are not limited to, liaison with
faculty, testing modification and accommodation, note-taking assistance, information
about accessibility to classrooms, counseling, and assistance in advocacy.
Contact the Counseling Center at 617-989-4390 or counseling@wit.edu with any
future questions regarding student disabilities, or to schedule an appointment.
Student Rights to Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain
rights with respect to their educational records. They are:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days
of the day Wentworth receives a request for access.
Students should submit to the Registrar written requests that identify the record(s)
they wish to inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify
the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records
are not maintained by the Registrar, the Registrar shall advise the student to address
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the request to the appropriate Wentworth official.
2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the
student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Students may request an amendment to a record that they believe is inaccurate or
misleading. They should write the Wentworth official responsible for the record,
clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is
inaccurate or misleading.
If Wentworth decides not to amend the record as requested by the student,
Wentworth will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or
her right to a hearing for appeal. The hearing will take place with the Academic
Appeals Committee. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will
be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information
contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by Wentworth in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research,
or support staff position (including law enforcement personnel and health staff); a
person or company with whom Wentworth has contracted (such as an attorney,
auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or
assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning
alleged failures by Wentworth Institute of Technology to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington DC 20202-4605
Student Right to Know and Graduation Rate
In accordance with the Student Right To Know Regulations (published in the
December 1, 1995 Federal Register, pages 61775 through 61788), Wentworth Institute
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of Technology discloses its graduation rate:
Fifty-six (56%) percent of the Fall 2002 Cohort of Full-Time, First-Time, Degree
Seeking Freshmen received a recognized educational credential from Wentworth
Institute of Technology as of August 31, 2008.
Students Representing Wentworth During Scheduled Class Times
The following policy was developed by the Faculty Assembly (now called the Faculty
Senate) during the 1984/85 academic year, and was approved and implemented that
same year. It was subsequently endorsed by department heads and the Athletic Policy
Board:
There are various times when students such as student-athletes, student
government officers, and members of the student chapters of professional
organizations leave the campus to represent the Institute and its values.
Occasionally, an intercollegiate athletic event, field trip, or professional
meeting will conflict with a scheduled lab, class, or examination. In these
cases, the student is expected to notify the instructor, in writing, in advance.
Faculty should allow the student to make up the missed work without
penalty. All students, regardless of the activities they participate in as part
of their Wentworth education, are expected to conscientiously complete all
assignments in the courses of study.
Student Absence Due to Religious Beliefs
In accordance with Section IIB. of Chapter 151C. of the Massachusetts General Laws,
“Any student in an educational or vocational training institution, other than a religious
or denominational educational or vocational training institution, who is unable, because
of his religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study,
or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such examination
or study or work requirement, and shall be provided with an opportunity to make up
such examination, study, or work requirement which he may have missed because of
such absence on any particular day; provided, however, that such makeup examination
or work shall not create an unreasonable burden upon such school. No fees of any
kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to the said student such
opportunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of his
availing himself of the provisions of this section.”
Under these circumstances, a student should advise faculty of their absence.
STORM CANCELLATION PROCEDURES
Whenever inclement weather is a factor, students, and staff are encouraged to check the
Institute’s main number at 617-989-4590, check their Wentworth voicemail, LConnect,
or e-mail for messages pertaining to the status of the campus.
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Additionally, every effort will be made to make an announcement on AM radio
stations, WRKO (680), WBZ (1030), and TV stations 4, 5, and 7.
When feasible, the decision to remain open, delay the opening, cancel or close the
Institute will be made as early as possible. Please do not call Public Safety for this
information as it may detract from their addressing more serious matters.
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Other Programs
of Interest
Offices and Programs of Interest
ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
Lee Conrad, Director
Tansey Gym 202A
617-989-4146
Students are encouraged to participate in the varsity, intramural, club, and recreational
athletic programs available at Wentworth. Specific information is available in the
Athletic Department office in the Nelson Recreation Building office. Wentworth is a
Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes as a member of The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC). It is also affiliated
with Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Club Sports
Wentworth offers students the opportunity to join one of its nine sports clubs: crew,
cycling, mountain biking, outdoor club, men’s rugby, women’s rugby, sailing,
track and field, and ultimate Frisbee. These teams offer training and compete at the
collegiate level. Any student interested in participating in a sports club should contact
the Office of Student Leadership Information Programs at 617-989-4080 or by e-mail
at getinvolved@wit.edu.
Varsity Sports
Wentworth offers intercollegiate competition for men in baseball, basketball, golf, ice
hockey, lacrosse, rifle, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Women’s intercollegiate teams
include basketball, rifle, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Schedules can be found
in the Athletic Office, the Dean of Students’ Office, and on the Wentworth website.
Intramural Competition
Wentworth offers students the opportunity to compete in a number of sports through the
College of the Fenway (COF) intramural program. Games are played in many sports
including: basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, dodgeball, softball, volleyball and
whiffleball. All Day division students enrolled at Wentworth who satisfy the conditions of eligibility may compete. Varsity athletes may not participate in intramural
competition in those sports in which they are presently competing at the varsity level.
Tansey Gymnasium and Nelson Recreation Building
The Tansey Gymnasium and the Nelson Recreation Building contains three standard
basketball courts and facilities for one-wall handball, volleyball, and similar sports. In
addition, a full-size rifle range is located in the basement along with a fully-equipped
fitness center on the third floor. Locker rooms for both men and women are available.
The main athletic offices are located on the second floor.
Outdoor facilities include three tennis courts and an outdoor volleyball court. Sweeney
Field, an outdoor athletic complex on campus, consists of regulation lacrosse, soc277
cer, and softball fields with lighting for evening use. This facility is also available for
recreational and intramural uses.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY & LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS
Sean Bender, Director
Doris Rubio, Office & Programs Manager
Christiana Fischer, Coordinator for Student Initiatives in Service
553 Huntington Avenue
617-989-4992
The Center for Community & Learning Partnerships seeks to facilitate and strengthen
partnerships that yield transformative educational experiences for students while
addressing community interests. Students can engage in community-based work
through classroom-based projects, organized student groups, or as individual volunteers. Further, students can initiate their own project ideas with guidance and resources
provided by the Center. Resources available to students include education awards for
service, community work study and stipends, community-co-op, training, and program
support. Students who engage in extensive community-based work can also enroll to
earn a Certificate for Community Learning as part of their degree. Information about
the Center’s many projects, programs, and resources can be found on the web at
www.wit.edu/clp or by contacting Christiana Fischer, the Coordinator for Student
Initiatives in Service at 617-989-4993.
Endowed and Term Professorships
The professorships for the 2009-2010 academic year, with the incumbent professors and
their departments, are listed below.
Michael T. Anthony Professor
Barbara A. Karanian, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management
William E. Roberts Professorship
Peter S. Rourke, Electronics and Mechanical
Area Institutional Cooperation
The City of Boston, an international center of learning with its many schools, colleges, technical institutions, and universities, along with its museums, conservatories and
art institutions, provides exciting opportunities for institutional cooperation which enhance
curricular choices for students. Wentworth takes a leading position in developing meaningful academic programming with area institutions.
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ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
Wentworth is developing strategic partnerships through articulation agreements with
other educational institutions that facilitate access to higher education and enrich the
educational experiences for students. Articulation agreements were signed recently with:
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT)
Wentworth Institute of Technology and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
(BFIT) developed an articulation agreement that will allow BFIT students to transfer
to Wentworth to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Upon completion of their two-year
associate degree program, BFIT Electronic Engineering Technology graduates may
transfer to either Electronic Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering
Technology at Wentworth. Upon completion of their two-year associate degree
program, BFIT Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates may transfer to
Mechanical Engineering Technology at Wentworth. Upon completion of their two-year
associate degree program, BFIT Architectural Technology graduates may transfer to
Facilities Planning & Management at Wentworth. Policies and details of the agreement
are available in the admissions office.
New Hampshire Community Technical College - Manchester
(NHCTC-Manchester)
Wentworth Institute of Technology and the New Hampshire Community Technical
College-Manchester (NHCTC-Manchester) developed an articulation agreement that
allows NHCTC-Manchester students who complete their associate degree in Interior
Design to transfer to Wentworth’s Facilities Planning & Management baccalaureate
degree program. Policies and details of the agreement are available in the admissions
office.
QUINCY COLLEGE
Wentworth Institute of Technology and Quincy College, Quincy, MA, have developed
an articulation agreement that allows Quincy College students who have completed
their computer science associate degree to enter the Bachelor of Science in Computer
Network and Information Systems (BCNS) in the junior year. Polices and details of the
agreement are available in the admissions office.
COLLEGES OF THE FENWAY
Wentworth Institute of Technology is one of six colleges forming the Colleges of
the Fenway. This collaboration with the Massachusetts College of Art and Design,
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Emmanuel, Simmons, and
Wheelock Colleges expands the academic opportunities and choices through crossregistration and enhances the student and faculty environments of the individual
institutions while retaining the unique and special qualities of each of the six colleges.
For additional information, please contact Wentworth’s Registrar or visit the Colleges
of the Fenway website at www.colleges-fenway.org.
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FENWAY LIBRARY CONSORTIUM AND FENWAY LIBRARIES ONLINE
The Wentworth Alumni Library is a member of the Fenway Library Consortium, which
gives Wentworth students and faculty access to well over three million volumes and
other electronic and digital resources. Presentation of a valid Wentworth ID is all that is
needed to use or borrow books at Emerson, Emmanuel, Hebrew, Simmons, Wheelock,
Lesley University, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Museum of Fine Arts, New England Conservatory
of Music, Roxbury Community College, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Suffolk
University, University of Massachusetts at Boston, and the Brookline Public Library.
Information about the collections in the above-underlined libraries (identifying the
members of Fenway Libraries Online) is available through the online catalog that may
be accessed at www.wit.edu/library.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Wentworth has joined the Museum of Fine Arts’ Student Grant Program, which provides Wentworth’s full-time students with free admission to the Museum at all times
upon presentation of their student ID card. Specific details about this program can be
obtained through the Office of Student Leadership Programs. Students may pick up
the Museum’s Monthly Preview in the Dean of Students’ Office or Office of Student
Leadership Programs.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
Through the Colleges of the Fenway, students, faculty, and staff receive complimentary
admission to the museum in addition to other benefits. Contact the Director of Program
Planning for information on benefits.Wentworth ID cards are necessary for free admission.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
Several Wentworth departments have developed study abroad programs and student exchange programs with institutions in Europe. In past years students have
studied in France, Germany, Ireland, and England through these programs. Refer to
the Departments of Architecture, Computer Science and Systems, and Humanities,
Social Sciences, and Management for more information on their programs.
Wentworth students can also take advantage of the Global Eduction Opportunities (GEO)
Center at the Colleges of the Fenway for assistance in finding abroad opportunities beyond
these offerings. See www.colleges-fenway-org/global for more information.
AIR FORCE ROTC
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is an educational and leadership program designed to provide young men and women the opportunity to become
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Air Force officers while completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The Air Force
ROTC program prepares students to assume challenging positions of responsibility and
importance in the Air Force.
Through a cross-enrolled program with Boston University, interested Wentworth
Institute of Technology students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer
Training Corps Program. Requirements include yearly Aerospace Studies classes,
Leadership Laboratory classes, and physical fitness training. Mandatory weekly time
commitments range from 5 to 7 hours. Once students complete their degree, the
Air Force offers a wide variety of career fields from which to choose including
flying opportunities as a pilot, navigator, or weapons controller. The Air Force has
opportunities for students of any major. In addition to the tremendous leadership
and management training that cadets receive, they can also benefit from several
scholarship programs.
If a student is interested in joining the Air Force ROTC program or just wants more
information, contact the Department of Aerospace Studies, Boston University, 118 Bay
State Road, Boston, MA, 02215 at 617-353-6316 or 4705. Classes are held at Boston
University. A student can also visit the detachment website at: www.bu.edu/af-rotc.
ARMY ROTC
Army ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) has been a part of Wentworth’s
curriculum for many years. Sponsored through Northeastern University, ROTC offers
two-year, three-year, and four-year Army officer training programs that complement
Wentworth’s educational program.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Department of Military Science of Northeastern University administers the
ROTC program for Wentworth Institute of Technology students. Army ROTC provides
leadership training on campus and leadership exercises at local off campus training sites.
The goal of the program is to commission the future officer leadership of the United
States Army. It fosters the American tradition of the citizen-soldier, responsive to
civilian control.
COURSES OF STUDY
The Army ROTC program consists of two phases: the Basic Course (freshman and
sophomore years) which imposes no obligation on non-scholarship students; and
the Advanced Course (taken during the remaining years of the academic program).
Eligibility for enrollment in the Advanced Course is conditional upon satisfactory
completion of the Basic Course or its equivalent. Participation in the non-obligatory
Basic Course provides students with an excellent opportunity to decide whether or not
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they wish to become Army officers.
ARMY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
a. Wentworth cadets can apply for a ROTC scholarship in their freshman or
sophomore years. Scholarship benefits are awarded up to $20,000 per year to
be used toward tuition and mandatory fees not related to room and board.
b. Every scholarship winner also receives $1,200 per year for books and
supplies. Winners also receive a monthly stipend of $300 - $500 while in
school.
WENTWORTH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Wentworth students who receive military scholarships from the Army ROTC programs
will be granted a room scholarship for each year the military scholarship is in effect.
Scholarship recipients should notify the Financial Aid Office.
ARMY COMMISSION AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
1. Basic Course (freshman/sophomore) cadets, who are not scholarship
recipients, do not incur any military obligation, and may withdraw from the
program at any time.
2. Any contracted cadets agree to accept an Army commission and serve on
either Active Duty (full-time) or Reserve Duty (Part-Time) with duty in the
Army Reserve or the National Guard (1 weekend each month and 2 weeks
each year).
3. The commitment requirements are 3 one-hour morning physical training
sessions per week, one to three hours of class per week, a 4-hour leadership
laboratory per semester, and one weekend field training exercise per semester.
4. Cadets will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants and fulfill an 8-year
service obligation with active duty or reserve.
WHERE TO APPLY
Interested students should contact:
Alan T. Whittemore or Institutional Researcher 617-989-4307 whittemorea@wit.edu Enrollment Officer
Northeastern University
335A Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-373-2375
ARMYROTC@neu.edu
Websites: www.ROTC.neu.edu or www.ARMYROTC.com
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - ROTC ARMY
The number in parenthesis ( ) indicates credit hours received from Wentworth. Classes
are held at both Wentworth Institute of Technology and Northeastern University.
ROTC145
INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP
(1)
ROTC150
BASIC LEADERSHIP
(1)
ROTC230
INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES
(2)
ROTC240
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
(2)
ROTC425
LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM-SOLVING (3)
ROTC450 LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS (3)
One purpose of this course is to introduce students to military map reading. Subjects
range from being able to locate and explain marginal information to identifying topographical symbols on a military map. Also addressed are: plots and measure azimuths;
identification of five major terrain features and five colors on a military map; using
resection and intersection; and navigation using a map and compass. Also the course
establishes a framework for understanding officership. Subjects include an introduction
to understanding the Army’s heritage, its custom and courtesies, its organization, and
officership.
Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem-solving,
communications, briefings and effective writing, goal setting, techniques for improving
listening and speaking skills, and an introduction to counseling.
Students identify successful leadership characteristics through observation of others and
self through experiential learning exercises. Students record observed traits (good and
bad) in a dimensional leadership journal and discuss observations in small group settings.
Students examine how to build successful teams, various methods for influencing
action, effective communication in setting and achieving goals, the importance of
timing the decision, creativity in the problem-solving process, and obtaining team
buy-in through immediate feedback.
Students conduct self-assessment of leadership style, develop personal fitness regimen,
and learn to plan and conduct individual/small unit tactical training while testing reasoning and problem-solving techniques. Students receive direct feedback on leadership
abilities. Prerequisite: Basic course in equivalent military experience; prior service,
JROTC, USAR, ARNG, ROTC Leader’s Training course.
Examines the role communications, values, and ethics play in effective leadership.
Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the
military, and surveys Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis is placed on improving oral
and written communication abilities. Prerequisite: ROTC425 Leadership and ProblemSolving.
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ROTC550 AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY (3)
ROTC560 CONTEMPORARY ARMY OPERATIONS (2)
ROTC610 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (3)
ROTC620 TRANSITION TO ARMY OFFICER (3)
ROTC675 INDEPENDENT MILITARY STUDIES (2)
Students focus on the employment of the armed forces while examining the underlying
factors that affected warfare, starting in the 17th century. Begins with European warfare and concludes with the issues facing the United States military today. This course
provides significant coverage of military operations and innovations to warfare.
Encourages new ideas, thoughts, and creative discussion from students. Prerequisite:
ROTC150 Basic Leadership.
Introduces the roles and organization of the United States Army’s Active, Reserve, and
National Guard components. Uses these concepts as building blocks to discuss United
States Army doctrine and tactics and examines recent and ongoing military operations
around the world. Prerequisite: ROTC150 Basic Leadership.
Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training
management, methods of effective staff collaboration, and developmental counseling
techniques. Prerequisite: ROTC450 Leadership and Ethics.
Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester-long Senior
Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze, and
demonstrate their leadership skills. Prerequisite: ROTC450 Leadership and Ethics.
Independent study under direction of department staff. Intended for terms abroad.
Students will research the organization, characteristics, and mission of the military
forces of the country where they are studying abroad. Emphasis will be on recent and
current operations in a regional and/or global context as well as engagement activities
with the United States Military. Prerequisite: Basic course or equivalent military experience; prior service, USAR, ARNG, ROTC Leader’s Training Course.
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Student Affairs
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Annamaria Wenner, Dean of Students/Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Room 003, Rubenstein Hall
617-989-4410
The Dean of Students is the advocate for all students at the Institute and works to make
the student’s experience at Wentworth as positive as possible. Students are encouraged to drop by the office to voice questions or concerns regarding personal, career,
and social issues. The Dean of Students is housed in the Office of Student Life, which
publishes the Student Handbook that includes the Student Code of Conduct and information about services for students. The Dean of Students oversees Division of Student
Affairs which includes Housing and Residential Life, Counseling Services, Health
Services, New Student Programs, Community Standards, Student Leadership Programs,
Career Services, Wellness Education, and Student Life. As an educational partner in the
Institute, the Division of Student Affairs is committed to engaging students in learning opportunities that augment their academic and personal growth. These experiences
foster the development of students as contributors to their professions and to the greater
community. The Dean of Students is also responsible for ensuring that the Student Code
of Conduct is upheld. Students are encouraged to call attention to any behavior that is
in conflict with the expectations of the Institute and/or violates the rights of others.
Students are expected to be familiar with and comply with any policy or procedure set
forth in any official Wentworth publication or by any Institute official.
COUNSELING CENTER
Maura Mulligan, Director of Counseling Services
Room 003, Watson Hall
617-989-4232
The Counseling Center is staffed by professionally trained counselors who are available to discuss various mental health issues with students. Counselors are frequently
consulted for a number of reasons, which may include family issues, problems in
relationships, eating disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment to college life,
and academic and study difficulties.
Students may be seen for short-term therapy or can be given a referral to an off-campus
therapist. The services of the Counseling Center are available without charge. All
sessions with Counselors are strictly confidential.
Faculty and staff can play an integral role in identifying students who may need a
referral to a counselor. If there are concerns about a student, faculty and staff are
encouraged to consult with the Counseling Center.
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A student with a learning, physical, or psychiatric disability should contact the Disability
Specialist in the Counseling Center. Support services and reasonable accommodations
can be arranged. Timely notification is necessary for coordinating appropriate services.
* Please see services for students with disabilities.
The Counseling Center, located on the ground floor of Watson Hall, Room
003, is open Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Later appointments can be individually arranged on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Appointments may be made in person, by calling 617-989-4390, or by
e-mailing the Counseling Center at counseling@wit.edu.
CAREER CENTER
Greg Denon, Director
Room 101, Wentworth Hall
617-989-4112
The Wentworth Career Center offers students and graduates a full range of career
services which includes career advising, cooperative education, career information and
resources, graduate school planning, and employment services. The Center is located in
Wentworth Hall and is open Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Career Services
Career Services provides career advising to students or alumni (client) at any point in
their college or post-college experience. Career Services assists clients with individual
career issues; with gathering occupational and employment information; with establishing short- and long-term career goals; with exploring different career paths; and with
making informed and purposeful career decisions.
Cooperative Education
As a requirement for graduation, undergraduate Day students complete two cooperative
education semesters.
* Note: Transfer students must complete at least one semester in residence at Wentworth
before being eligible for the cooperative education program.
The two specific co-op courses that are required are:
• COOP400: Cooperative Education I (typically taken during a student’s junior year)
• COOP600: Cooperative Education II (typically taken during a
student’s senior year)
A student must register for a co-op course in order for their work experience to fulfill
a co-op requirement. Typically, a student will not take other courses during their co-op
semester. Enrollment in a co-op course maintains a student’s full-time student status.
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There are two additional co-op courses that students have the option of enrolling in:
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COOP300: Optional Cooperative Education
COOP300 is only offered during the summer semester and is open only to students who have completed the prerequisites for the junior year of
a baccalaureate day program with a grade point average of “C” (2.0) or better and where no other remedial work is required. COOP300
does not replace either of the required co-op courses (COOP400 or COOP600).
COOP5OO: Additional Cooperative Education
A student is eligible for COOP5OO only if COOP400 and COOP600 have been completed.
Registration for this course is by permission of the co-op advisor.
Other than class standing, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of
2.0 or higher as a requirement of co-op. Students not meeting this standard by the end
of the semester immediately preceding their co-op term will not be eligible for co-op.
The student will be dropped from their co-op enrollment.
Upon completion of the co-op and assignments, students earn a Satisfactory/
Unsatisfactory (S/U) grade, which is recorded on the student’s academic transcript.
Review of transferable industrial work experience (as a substitute for co-op) must be
work congruent with approved co-op positions. Occasionally students enter the baccalaureate day programs with substantial work experience in their major field. With the
approval of the Director of the Career Center, this work experience may be substituted
for one or both of the cooperative education requirements. Students must formally petition to receive this course substitution.
For The Arioch Center, the Cooperative Work Semester requirement is not applicable.
Career Information and Resources
Career Services makes current career information and employment projections
accessible to students as they explore and make their career decisions.
Employment Services
Career Services assists clients in exploring possibilities that match their career
goal; developing job-search competencies and methods to present themselves effectively; obtaining information on employment opportunities (full-time and co-op) and
prospective employers; connecting with employers; developing and maintaining
relationships with employers.
Through an online job posting and recruiting system, an annual career fair and
specialized recruiting events, students and employers are able to connect for co-op and
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full-time job opportunities.
Graduate School Planning
Career Services assists clients in obtaining information on graduate/professional schools
and preparing for the graduate/professional school application process.
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Phillip Bernard, Director
Room 002, Evans Way
617-989-4160
The Office of Housing and Residential Life (OHRL) is grounded in its belief that
every interaction provides an opportunity to educate. In partnership with other campus
offices, OHRL creates and facilitates residential communities that support and develop
students’ personal, academic, and professional success.
Wentworth accommodates over 1,900 students in multiple residence halls.
Evans Way and Tudbury Halls are arranged in suites of 4 to 12 students. Each suite has
a central living room, one to two bathrooms, and two to four bedrooms. Evans Way also
has a study room, exercise room, and a multi-purpose auditorium.
Baker Hall is a traditional style residence hall. The five floors in Baker Hall provide a
community atmosphere with frequent opportunities to interact with other students. The
building has community lounges for group studying or socializing.
Students living in Baker Hall as well as Evans Way are required to purchase the full
meal plan as there are no cooking facilities in the students’ rooms. Students living in
Evans Way/Tudbury and Baker are required to purchase an “A” meal plan and students
living in the upper-class residence halls are required to purchase a “C” meal plan.
Edwards/Rodgers is an apartment complex housing upperclass students in studio and
one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a kitchen and dining area, bathroom,
living room, and bedroom. (In the studios, the living and bedroom are one room.) Edwards/
Rodgers also has a study room/game room, and an outdoor barbeque grill for student use.
Louis Prang and Vancouver Street apartments are available for upperclass students and
offer a variety of living arrangements. All units have kitchen and bathroom facilities and
are managed by the Edwards/Rodgers residence director and resident assistant staff.
610 Huntington Avenue houses upperclass students in 4 and 6 person apartments with
double bedrooms, a common area, kitchen, and bathroom. 610 Huntington Avenue also
features an exercise room, a computer room, a large lounge, a game room, and a meeting/
study area.
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555 Huntington Avenue houses upper-class students in apartments ranging from 4 to
9 students with singles, doubles, and triples. All apartments have a kitchen area and
bedrooms. Each floor above the second area has a lounge/study area.
Each of the co-ed residence halls is staffed with a professional live-in Resident Director
and a paraprofessional staff of undergraduate Resident Assistants responsible for maintaining a welcoming, educational, and purposeful community which focuses on personal and social student development. If students have questions or concerns about their
living situation they are encouraged to seek the help of the Resident Assistants or their
Resident Directors who oversee their residence areas.
For more information, call 617-989-4160 or visit the Housing and Residential Life
Office located on the ground floor in the rear of the Evans Way residence hall.
HOUSING REGULATIONS
Because every student is a member of a community, it is imperative that certain rights
and responsibilities be recognized. It is assumed that every student will show consideration for all members of the residence community and follow the policies outlined in the
“Community Standards” document on Lconnect. All students are governed by federal,
state, and local laws and college standards of behavior.
All students who violate or abuse the various regulations will be subject to disciplinary
action. Irresponsible behavior towards the Housing and Residential Life Staff, other
students, and housing property will not be tolerated.
HOUSING DEPOSIT AND DEPOSIT REFUND POLICY
Each entering first-year student requesting to live on campus must pay a housing deposit
of $500.00. Students who are already on-campus must pay a housing deposit of $500.00
for the fall/spring semesters. Housing deposit refund requests received in writing (or
e-mail) and postmarked before room selection occurs, will be granted. No verbal
requests will be honored.
All housing deposit refund requests must be e-mailed to housing@wit.edu or in
writing to:
Director of Housing and Residential Life
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02115
After room selection for the fall semester, the housing deposit is non-refundable
and forfeited to the Institute if a student decides not to live on campus, except in
certain situations.
All students who are off-campus for the fall semester and intending to come back to
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housing for spring semester must submit a $500.00 housing deposit. Due dates will be
published on the LConnect (and at www.wit.edu/reslife) during the fall semester.
This section is excerpted from the Housing Deposit Refund Policy approved in Spring
Semester 2002. For more comprehensive information regarding the Housing Deposit
Refund Policy, please see the Policies and Procedures link at the main Housing and
Residential Life website.
DAMAGES AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
The Institute does not tolerate students causing damage within the residence halls. Any
damage results in increased housing costs, as well as creates an environment that is
not conducive to the growth of community. The Institute’s damage policy assesses
each of the members of a room or suite a damage fee if no-one in that room or
suite claims responsibility for the damages they have caused. Please refer to www.wit.
edu/reslife/damages.html.
Students who are found responsible for damaging Institute property within their rooms,
suites, halls, or building will be brought forward to a disciplinary hearing, or at the
end of the semester or year, assessed for damages for which they are responsible.
Disciplinary sanctions may include restitution, housing probation, suspension from
housing, or expulsion from the Institute.
THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Peter H. Fowler, Director/Assistant Dean of Students
Beatty Hall, fourth floor
617-989-4082
The Office of Student Leadership Programs (OSLP) works with the student
clubs, organizations, and interested students to plan programs and activities for the
Wentworth community.
Opportunities for involvement at Wentworth are extensive. Organizations and
professional associations affiliated with students’ majors provide a way to get involved,
round out their college experience, and pursue their interests. A listing of the recognized
clubs and organizations is available in the OSLP.
Programs coordinated and offered by the OSLP include the Soar in Four leadership
programs, the spring awards program, Family Weekend, Colleges of the Fenway
co-sponsored events, student discount T-pass program, tickets to various theatres, movies,
museums, shows, and Boston attractions. The OSLP also provides advisement and support for each individual club, the Wentworth Student Government (WSG), the Wentworth
Events Board (WEB), and the WIRE radio station.
For more information, contact the OSLP at 617-989-4080. Also consult the Campus
Life tab on LConnect for various links and announcements.
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Lower Beatty Hall
The facility on the ground floor of Beatty Hall offers students the opportunity for
lounging between classes, having a cup of Starbucks coffee, playing a game of pool,
or working out in the new fitness center. The space may also be used for programs and
events. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Leadership Programs
(OSLP) by calling 617-989-4080.
Beatty Hall Fourth Floor
Offices for WEB, WSG, and WIRE are located in the Office of Student Leadership
Programs (OSLP) suite in Beatty 418. Also located here is the Intercultural Center,
providing a place for lounging and/or studying, use of its resources such as books and
magazines, and information about involvement in its social and educational programs.
The OSLP suite also houses the ticket center, a conference room for use by studentgroups for meetings, and the offices of the Director, Associate Director, Assistant
Directors, Program Advisor, and Office Manager. To reserve the conference room, call
617-989-4080 or stop by Beatty 418.
The OSLP suite is open Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday
from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
ALCOHOL
The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prohibit the possession or use of
alcoholic beverages by persons under 21 years of age.
In accordance with Massachusetts law, students who are twenty-one years of age or
older are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages in their Edwards/Rodgers Residence
Hall room or in approved residential areas and at officially authorized campus functions. Students who, in the opinion of a member of the Wentworth staff, violate these
policies will be referred for disciplinary action. Sanctions may include restitution for
damages, suspension or removal from Wentworth housing, and/or suspension or expulsion from Wentworth Institute of Technology, or other punishments. Students should
refer to the General Alcohol Policy or the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Office,
ext. 4197, in Beatty Hall for further information.
DRUGS AND NARCOTICS
State law of Massachusetts neither permits nor condones the possession, use, or sale
of illegal drugs and narcotics. Wentworth supports and enforces these laws without
exception. Violators will be handled by the Dean of Students.
Questions about the Alcohol and Drug Policy or Student Code of Conduct should be
directed to the Director of Community Standards at extension 4486.
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HEALTH SERVICES AND REGULATIONS
Health Services, Room 003, Watson Hall
Harvard Vanguard Student Health Services, which is located on the ground floor
of Watson Hall (Room 003), is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from
September to May and during the summer weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(appointments available 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.) Please call 617-989-4070 for an appointment during operating hours. All students wishing to use HVSHS will need to register
before an appointment can be made. Please call 1-800-249-1767 to register. Be sure
to identify yourself as a Wentworth student. Wentworth students also have access to
medical care at Harvard Vanguard’s Kenmore practice (133 Brookline Avenue) when
HVSHS is not open. This would include:
Weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Weekday evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sundays and holidays from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please call HVSHS at 617-989-4070 to schedule an appointment.
In the case of a life-threatening emergency, students should immediately contact
Wentworth Office of Public Safety at 617-989-4400. Medical advice via phone is
also available during times when neither HVSHS nor the Harvard Vanguard Kenmore
practice are open. This can be accessed by dialing the main HVSHS telephone number
617-989-4070.
Students may be seen at HVSHS either through the walk-in clinic or by appointment.
Students who want physical exams or have chronic illnesses should call the receptionist to make an appointment. There is no charge for most visits to health care providers at the HVSHS clinic although there may be a charge for immunizations or some
laboratory tests. The primary clinician at HVSHS is a Nurse Practitioner with extensive
student health experience. In addition, a medical doctor sees patients at HVSHS every
Thursday morning.
HVSHS respects student confidentiality under the HIPPA laws. No health information
is released to parents or college staff without the student’s written authorization unless
required by law or unless it is a life-threatening situation. If you have questions about
privacy and confidentiality please contact HVSHS at 617-989-4070.
Massachusetts law requires that all full-time college students present evidence that they
are immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, Hepatitis B, and tetanus (a
tetanus booster within 10 years). In addition, students living on campus are also required
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tion (refer to health form information in paragraph below). New students are strongly
encouraged to have a physical examination.
A seven-page health form that covers both the immunization record and meningitis information is sent to all incoming first-year students in the spring. The health
form requires signature by a health care provider. All students participating in
varsity and club athletics must have a recent (within the year) physical examination; this can either be done by their own medical provider or by HVSHS. A student
who attended a high school in Massachusetts or a previous college may locate a
record of his/her immunizations there. This must be signed by the school nurse or
health care provider. The military services may have a record of immunizations for
students who are veterans. Proof of immunity is required if records are not available.
If you have a question about immunizations or any other health questions, please
contact HVSHS at 617-989-4070 or check our web pages on www.wit.edu/ prospective/
services/health.html.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that all students registered for 9
or more credits (including students enrolled in a Co-op Work Semester) have health
insurance coverage. Accordingly, all students who meet this criterion will be charged
the annual premium for Wentworth’s student health insurance plan. If a student is
already covered by an alternate plan that offers comparable coverage and would like to
waive the school’s insurance plan, the student MUST complete the Health Insurance
Waiver. Waivers may be completed online at www.srstudentcenter.com/Wentworth.
Once the waiver is completed, the charge will be removed from the student’s bill.
For more detailed information regarding health insurance fees, please refer to page
314 of this catalogue.
Questions about how to waive or enroll in the plan should be directed to the Student
Service Center at 617-989-4020 or 1-800-977-4698. Information about insurance plan
benefits is available at www.uhcsr.com/Wentworth.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Kevin M. Moore, Director
610 Huntington Avenue
The 24-hour Public Safety Office is located at 610 Huntington Avenue on the
first level of the residence hall. The department provides 24-hour police and
security services to the campus community. Public Safety assistance or safety escorts
may be obtained by calling 617-989-4400, or activating an information/emergency
call box located throughout campus. In case of an emergency, call 617-989-4444.
We strongly encourage all community members to promptly report criminal and
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suspicious activity, potential threats to the community, and other emergencies to the
Public Safety Department.
PARKING
All students who wish to use the Wentworth parking facilities must register their
vehicles and obtain a parking permit from the Student Service Center, located in
Williston Hall. Designated areas have been set aside for student parking. Public transportation is strongly recommended. Questions concerning parking should be directed to
the Public Safety Department located at 610 Huntington Avenue, 617-989-4404.
A limited amount of overnight parking is available for upper-class junior, senior, and
fifth-year students who reside on campus and have demonstrated a need to keep a
vehicle on campus. No overnight permits will be made available to freshman and
sophomore students.
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ADMISSIONS,
EXPENSES,
and FINANCIAL AID
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FIRST-YEAR, FULL-TIME DAY
TRANSFER, AND THE ARIOCH CENTER
All applicants are accepted on a rolling admissions basis, which means completed
applications are reviewed as soon as all the required documents are received. When
application information has been received, the appropriate admitting office will notify
the applicant concerning status of eligibility in the program chosen.
All applicants for admission must present an official transcript of record from a recognized high school or a preparatory school of equal grade. The high school equivalency
diploma of a state education department or of a high school may be substituted for high
school graduation. Official G.E.D. scores should be sent to the appropriate admitting
office.
Students applying for financial aid are encouraged to complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the financial aid priority filing date of March 1. For
more information about financial aid, refer to page 319 of this catalogue.
Wentworth accepts only full-time students in the day program majors, either as firstyear or transfer students. Students seeking to study part-time and who are over the age
of 22 should apply to The Arioch Center’s evening and week-end programs. Please see
below for specific requirements for applying to first-year, full-time day transfer, and
The Arioch Center.
Wentworth accepts international students into full-time day programs only as first-year
or transfers. International students should refer to page 306 for specific requirements
regarding international student admission. A TOEFL score of 525 (paper-based) or 197
(computer-based), or higher, is required for all programs.
Wentworth Institute of Technology reserves the right to be the exclusive judge of the
acceptability of any applicant for admission to its programs of study.
UNDERGRADUATE DAY PROGRAM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
High school seniors may apply any time after the beginning of their senior year. While
there is not an application deadline, applying early is recommended for day majors
because some majors and on-campus housing fill quickly.
Applicants for admission must submit a completed application form to the appropriate
Admissions Office. Students are encouraged to submit their application electronically
via Wentworth’s Internet Home Page: www.wit.edu, via the Common Application at
www.commonapp.org or by downloading an application form from www.wit.edu and
submitting it via postal services. A $50.00 application processing fee will be charged
for students applying using either method; payment is due at the time the application
is received.
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In addition to the official high school transcript or G.E.D. scores, applicants must submit official SAT or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement
(essay).
All applicants must have completed: Four years of English, algebra I, algebra II, plane
geometry, and one laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, physics, and biology.) For students applying to Computer Science or Electromechanical, trigonometry, pre-calculus,
or advanced mathematics is also required.
Engineering,
Applicants are required to take Wentworth’s English and Mathematics placement
examinations.
UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME TRANSFER PROCESS REQUIREMENTS
Transfer students may apply at any time, with a preferred date of June 1.
Applicants for admission must submit a completed application form to the appropriate
Admissions Office. Students are encouraged to submit their application electronically
via Wentworth’s Internet Home Page: www.wit.edu, via the Common Application at
www.commonapp.org or by downloading an application form from www.wit.edu and
submitting it via postal services. A $50.00 application processing fee will be charged
for students applying using either method; payment is due at the time the application
is received.
In addition to the official high school transcript or G.E.D. scores, applicants must submit official SAT or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement
(essay), transcript(s) from any prior college attended. Transfers who are within a year of
graduation from high school must also submit the results of SAT or ACT scores.
Transfer students must have completed: Four years of English, Algebra I, Algebra II,
Plane Geometry, one laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology), and high
school trigonometry. Pre-calculus or advanced mathematics are required for transfer
students entering Computer Science and Electromechanical Engineering unless an
equivalent math course was completed on the college level and is deemed acceptable
as transfer credit.
Transfer students may be required to take Wentworth’s English and Mathematics placement examinations, unless transfer credit is granted for courses equivalent to English
Composition and/or Math I.
Students requesting transfer credit in the design disciplines of Industrial and Interior
Design or Architecture must submit a portfolio of their work for review by the department. Architecture courses will be reviewed for possible transfer from the National
Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited colleges only. Portfolios should be
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submitted directly to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts for design and architecture
will also be reviewed for general education requirement course transfer.
THE ARIOCH CENTER @ WENTWORTH
Applicants to The Arioch Center should be 22 years of age and possess three years of
professional work experience.
In addition to an official high school transcript or G.E.D., applicants must present an
official transcript of record from each college previously attended and a letter of recommendation from a current or former employer.
Applicants for admission to The Arioch Center must submit their application electronically via Wentworth’s internet homepage: www.wit.edu. A $50.00 application processing fee will be charged when the application is submitted.
The Arioch Center applicants must have completed: Four years of English, algebra I,
algebra II, plane geometry, and one laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology).
The Arioch Center applicants may be required to take the Math Placement Exam.
Please consult with The Arioch Center admissions staff.
For Professional Land Surveying applicants, a minimum of an associate degree in civil
engineering, forestry, environment sciences, geology, or a related field is required.
Applicants for admission into baccalaureate programs offered through The Arioch
Center are not normally admitted if more than 12 credits in prerequisite course work
are required. Students required to undertake more than 12 credits in prerequisites are
usually counseled to pursue an associate degree program prior to beginning their baccalaureate study.
ADVANCED STANDING BY COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
(CLEP) OR ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TESTING
Wentworth recognizes certain subject examinations of the College Level Examination
Program (CLEP), as well as testing for advanced placement as administered by the
College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program. Applicants for admission to
Wentworth may obtain credit and/or advanced standing based on the achievement of
satisfactory scores on designated CLEP (subject) and AP examinations noted below.
CLEP (Humanities and Social Sciences)
The following is a list of acceptable examinations. The student must achieve a “C”
grade or better as a “Mean Scaled Score.”
Wentworth Course CLEP Subject Exam
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ECON110 Economics ENGL115 English II HIST125 Ancient World Civilization HIST126 Modern World Civilization HIST130 U.S. History to 1877 HIST140 Modern U.S. History POLS150 Intro to American Government PSYC110 Psychology SOCL105 Introductory Macroeconomics (or)
Introductory Microeconomics
English Literature (or)
Analysis and Interpretation of Literature (or)
American Literature
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
American History I
American History II
American Government
Introductory Psychology
Sociology Introductory Sociology
AP Testing Credit
Scores of 3, 4, and 5 are acceptable for credit. AP Biology credit will be allowed as a
general or science elective. In addition to the list of courses below, the Electromechanical
Engineering (BELM) program will also accept AP credit for Engineering Physics I and
II (PHYS310 and 320) and Computer Science I using (COMP120). The following is
the list of Wentworth courses for which AP credit will be accepted:
Biology (general or science elective)
CHEM100 Chemistry I (or) CHEM110 Chemistry A
CHEM360 Chemistry I COMP120 Computer Science I Using C COMP200 Computer Science II Using C HIST125 Ancient World
Civilizations
HIST126 Modern World Civilizations
HIST130 U.S. History to 1877
HIST140 Modern U.S. History
MATH130 Statistics
MATH205 College Mathematics I
MATH250 Precalculus
MATH265 Engineering Mathematics
MATH280 Calculus I
MATH290 Calculus II
ECON110 Economics ENGL100 English I (or) ENGL105 English Composition ENGL115 English II
POLS150 Intro to American Government
PHYS210 College Physics I
PHYS220 College Physics II
PSYC110 Psychology
AP credit in the following subject areas will be allowed as a general elective:
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Art (History of Art, Studio Drawing, 2-D Design, 3-D Design)
Human Geography
Language (French, German, or Spanish)
Latin - Vergil
Literature (French, Latin, or Spanish)
Music Theory
International Baccalaureate Exams
The following is a list of acceptable examinations and Wentworth courses for which advanced placement credit may be obtained. Scores of 5, 6, and 7 are acceptable for credit.
WIT Course General Elective General Elective General Elective International Baccalaureate Exam
Language A2
Language B
Philosophy
ECON110 Economics 100-level Social Science 100-level Social Science 100-level Social Science PSYC110 Psychology 100-level Social Science MATH205 and MATH250
MATH205, MATH250 & MATH280
MATH205, MATH250 & MATH280 Economics
Geography
History SL (Standard Level)
History HL (High Level)
Psychology
Social Anthropology
Advanced Mathematics*
Mathematics Higher Level*
Mathematical Methods*
(with Calculus Option)
*Advanced Placement Credit for IB Math courses is dependent on Wentworth
Placement exam results.
ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT AND COURSE WAIVERS
For all transfer credit situations: please note that based on these guidelines, Wentworth
can reject petitions for transfer, accept and transfer credit, or waive a specific course
requirement.
General Guidelines
Recognizing that students can acquire some of the prerequisite learning and competency
skills outside of Wentworth’s learning environment, applicants and matriculated students
may petition the Institute to approve the substitution of equivalent and documented
collegiate or professional experiences for specific courses in the published curriculum.
The following guidelines will be used by the Institute in making decisions regarding
advanced standing credit, course substitutions, or course waiver petitions.
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• A minimum of 50% of the published curriculum including prerequisite
courses must be taken at Wentworth
• Credit for courses taken more than ten years prior to the student’s
enrollment at Wentworth is not normally allowed
• It is required that students will complete all of their junior, senior (fourth,
fifth, sixth, The Arioch Center) and, where applicable, fifth-year courses at
Wentworth
• Courses failed at Wentworth must be repeated at Wentworth
• Students who are applying to the Institute will not be required to retake
courses for which they have achieved an acceptable level of competence in
the subject matter. However, due to the nature of Wentworth’s philosophy
to combine theory and application into a single course, students may be
given a waiver in lieu of advanced standing credit and directed to take
another course to augment that student’s previous experience in subject
area’s theory or application. In addition students may be required to take
an exam
TRANSFER CREDIT (DAY PROGRAMS)
To qualify for transfer credit at Wentworth, an applicant:
• must have been admitted to the Institute for a specific program of study
• provide college catalog with a course description
• provide an official transcript of the student’s record in the course
• receive a final grade of “C” (2.00 out of 4.00) or better in that course
• must have taken the course at a regionally accredited institution and in some
cases from an accredited program
For incoming students, transfer credit for Institutional Requirements is evaluated by
the Transfer Coordinator in the Student Service Center, using the criteria listed in the
General Guidelines. Students applying for transfer credits in the design disciplines
(Industrial and Interior Design) must present a portfolio of their work in addition to the
official transcript. Students should contact the department directly to schedule a review
of their portfolio. Students majoring in Architecture must complete all architecture
courses at Wentworth.
Once the student has matriculated, he/she can request that the curricular department
review the transfer credit for his/her specific program. The same criteria apply as
listed in the General Guidelines. Department heads use the Advanced Standing form
to process this additional credit. The student submits a current catalog (or copy of
pertinent sections) that lists the course description and credit hours from the institution
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at the time they took this academic work to the curricular department head. Department
heads at their discretion may review and amend the transfer credit subject to a student’s
performance and available credits. If approved, the curricular department head signs
the form and forwards it to the academic department head (if different). The academic
department head then approves or denies the petition.
TRANSFER CREDIT (The Arioch Center)
To qualify for a transfer evaluation at Wentworth, an applicant:
• must have been admitted to the Institute for a specific program of study
• provide a college catalog with a course description
• provide an official transcript of the student’s record in the course
• receive a final grade of “C” (2.00 out of 4.00) or better in that course
• must have taken the course at a regionally accredited institution and in some
cases from an accredited program
For incoming students, transfer credit is evaluated by the Transfer Coordinator in the
Student Service Center, using the criteria listed above in the General Guidelines of this
section. Transfer credit is applied to the applicant’s record upon admission to the
Institute for a specific program of study.
Once the student has matriculated, he/she can request that the The Arioch Center
Transfer Coordinator review the transfer credit. The same criteria apply as listed in
the General Guidelines. The student submits a current catalog (or copy of pertinent
sections) that lists the course description and credit hours from the institution at the
time they took this academic work to the The Arioch Center Transfer Coordinator.
The Transfer Coordinator must determine if the course content and credit hours are
equivalent to the Wentworth course. The Transfer Coordinator at his or her discretion
may review and amend the transfer credit subject to a student’s performance and available credits.
PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
To qualify for advanced standing credit or a course waiver based on professional
and industrial work experience, a student must be admitted into the Institute for a
specific program of study and submit the following in the form of a portfolio:
• A written narrative detailing how a students work experience has met course objectives
• documentation detailing the years, type, location, and skills and competencies gained from that experience
• a letter of verification from the applicant’s immediate supervisor or another
person qualified by training and experience to comment on the applicant’s
acquired skills and competencies for which they have petitioned to receive a
course waiver or advanced standing credit
• supporting documents.
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Copies of professional licenses my also be submitted. The student may also be
required to take an examination. The student submits the Petition for Academic
Credit form, along with the documents noted above, to the Director of Advising.
MILITARY SERVICE
To qualify for advanced standing credit, students must provide their DD214, and any
other official documentation of military service.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT (DAY PROGRAMS)
An English Placement Test is required for all new Day first-year students and transfer
students who have not received advanced standing credit for English I (Composition).
All new Day first-year students, and transfers who have not received advanced standing
credit for English, must complete one of the following English sequences in order to
take any sophomore level or higher Humanities and/or Social Science.
The normal sequence of courses for students who place into ENGL100 - English I will be:
ENGL100 - English I
ENGL115 - English II
The normal sequence of courses for students who place into ENGL020 - English
Language Skills will be:
ENGL020 - English Language Skills
ENGL100 - English I
ENGL115 - English II
Students may only be exempted from English I upon the recommendation of the
ENGL020 instructor and with the permission of the department head of Humanities,
Social Sciences, and Management.
The normal sequence of courses for students who place into ENGL013 - College
Writing: International will be:
ENGL013 - College Writing: International
ENGL017 - Composition and Literature: International
ENGL100 - English I
Students may only be exempted from ENGL100 upon the recommendation of the
ENGL017 instructor and with the permission of the department head of Humanities,
Social Sciences, and Management. Students following this sequence do not take
ENGL115.
The normal sequence of courses for students who place into ENGL125 - English I
Honors will be:
ENGL125 - English I Honors
ENGL135 - English II Honors
Students with AP credit in English may take ENGL125 for Sophomore Social Science
credit. This is also true for transfer students who exhibit high level writing and analytic skills on their English Placement Test. This is acceptable because the content of
ENGL125 is based on readings in social and political philosophy, while the course
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also provides a writing-intensive experience for the advanced composition student. All
Arioch Scholars are eligible for Honors English.
The normal sequence of courses for students who place into ENGL125 Honors English
I will be ENGL125 and ENGL135. Students with AP credit in English may take
ENGL125 for Sophomore Social Science credit. This is also true for transfer students
who exhibit high level writing and analytic skills on their English Placement Test.
This is acceptable because the content of ENGL125 is based on readings in social and
political philosophy, while the course also provides a writing-intensive experience
for the advanced composition student. All Arioch Scholars are eligible for Honors
English.
A student may advance to Honors English (ENGL135) after completing ENGL100
based on the recommendation of the ENGL100 professor, a review of the student’s
portfolio by the Honor’s English Coordinator, and with the permission of the department head of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT (The Arioch Center)
All Arioch Center students who must complete their English requirements at
Wentworth are required to take a placement test. The English Placement Test will be
administered on the first night of class. All students should report to the ENGL105
classroom. Students will then be placed into an appropriate English sequence.
The normal sequence of courses for students who place into ENGL105 English
Composition will be ENGL105 - ENGL116.
The normal sequence of courses for students who place into ENGL025 English
Language Skills will be ENGL025 - ENGL105 - ENGL116. Students may only be
exempted from ENGL105 upon the recommendation of the ENGL025 instructor and
the approval of the Dean of Lifelong Learning.
MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT (DAY PROGRAMS)
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Sciences administers assessment tests to
all incoming students. The results of the tests are used to place students into the correct starting mathematics class, to allow the student to self-assess and do preparatory
work prior to entering Wentworth, and to assist Wentworth faculty and the Center for
Teaching and Learning to provide assistance as needed.
The mathematics exam(s) are administered online. Students are immediately aware of
their results and can do remedial work if necessary and retest.
Students who test into a higher mathematics course than required by their major will
be placed into a higher-level mathematics course consistent with the placement test
results. To receive credit for the lower course, students must take a proctored exam
which is offered on campus in the fall term.
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MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT (The Arioch Center)
The Arioch Center applicants must complete the online Math Placement Test no later
than one full week prior to the start of the semester and before registering for MATH225
College Mathematics A. Applicants who receive transfer credit for MATH225 or who
have been advised to enroll in Basic Algebra (MATH120) are not required to complete
the test. Each section of the exam will only be given to a student once a semester.
The exam consists of three sections:
Section I College Mathematics A
Section II College Mathematics B
Section III College Mathematics C
All students must take Section I of the exam. Students are not required to take the
other sections unless they are seeking placement into a higher level of mathematics. A
student who passes both sections of the exam will be awarded advanced standing
credit for College Mathematics A and advised that he/she may advance in the sequence
of mathematics courses. Students requiring remediation will be advised of their options
regarding preparatory course work available. If a student in College Mathematics A, B,
or C feels that he/she could test out of a mathematics course, he/she should contact The
Arioch Center to arrange to take a comprehensive mathematics placement exam.
SUMMER SEMESTER PREPARATORY COURSES
The Arioch Center applicants who are deficient in mathematics, or who feel they require a
refresher course, may qualify for admission to a program by taking preparatory course.
MATH120 Basic Algebra, is offered through The Arioch Center. Complete information
may be obtained by calling 617-989-4300.
PERSONAL INTERVIEWS AND TOURS
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit Wentworth to discuss personal goals and
academic preparation in relation to the programs of study offered, as well as to tour
school facilities. Personal interviews can be arranged.
At their convenience, visitors should make an appointment to visit Wentworth and
to meet with a member of the Admissions staff. With the exception of holidays, the
Admissions Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The
office is open on certain Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., September through
April. Please contact Admissions for these dates.
The Arioch Center maintains the following office hours: MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and on
certain Saturdays; please contact The Arioch Center for these dates.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - DAY PROGRAMS
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The term “international student” refers to any student who is not a United States (U.S.)
citizen or a U.S. permanent resident. Most international students obtain F-1 student
non-immigrant status.
International students are enrolled at Wentworth at the beginning of the fall semester
in late August of each year; mid-year (January) enrollments are usually limited to students transferring from a similar program of study. Wentworth evaluates all admission
applications on a rolling admission basis. Rolling admission means that the Admissions
Committee will evaluate an application when all the necessary materials have been
submitted. The Admissions Committee continues to review applications until the
incoming freshman class is full. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
International student applicants must submit:
1. A completed international application via www.wit.edu, via the Common Application
at www.commonapp.org or by downloading an application form from www.wit.edu
and submitting it by postal service.
2. Academic records attesting to the applicant’s secondary and post-secondary (if
applicable) education. These materials should be mailed directly by the attended
institution(s) to Wentworth’s Office of Admissions. The documents must bear an
official signature of the appropriate official of those institution(s), in ink, such as the
registrar or recorder of records, and bear the institution’s seal. If the institution(s) will
not mail original official academic documents to the U.S., exact copies, which have
been certified as such by the appropriate official of each institution attended, should be
sent. Official descriptions of post secondary courses taken are required if the applicant
is seeking transfer credit for courses that may be applicable to the Wentworth program.
To be considered, all documents should be accompanied by official English translations if they appear in another language.
3. Evidence of proficiency in English, if the applicant’s first language is not English,
by sending the following documentation:
a. A score of 525 or higher on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) exam; or
b. A computerized score of 197 or higher on the computer-based Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam; or
c. A score of 71 or higher on the internet-based test of English as a foreign
language (TOEFL) exam.
d. An overall score of 6.0, with no subscore below 5.5, on the International
English Testing System (IELTS) offered by the University of Cambridge
Local Examinations Syndicate and the British Council; or
e. A “C” (2.0) or higher grade in English I and English II on an official
transcript from a U.S. college or university.
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f. Successful completion of the highest level of a Wentworth-recognized
intensive English program and a recommendation from the program director.
A current list of recognized programs is available at the Admissions Office.
4. International students requesting F-1 status are required to submit documentation
demonstrating financial ability to meet the cost of tuition, books, supplies, medical
insurance, and living expenses for the first year of study at Wentworth. For the 20092010 school year, the estimated total cost for twelve months for commuter students is
$42,355, and for resident students is $41,260. Wentworth offers limited scholarships
to international students. Proof of financial support must be presented in one of the
following formats:
a. Completed Wentworth Declaration and Certification of Finances form
signed by the student’s parent or sponsor and attach a certified bank letter
or credit reference from your sponsor’s bank.
b. Original signed letter of support from a recognized sponsoring embassy,
agency, or organization.
c. Form I-34, Affadavit of Support with appropriate affirmation or notarization and supporting evidence.
5. Submission of at least one letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or
teacher.
6. Submission of a personal statement (essay) of 250-500 words.
7. A copy of your identity page of your passport.
When items one through seven above have been received, an evaluation will be made
of the applicant’s eligibility for admission. If all requirements have been met and the
applicant is determined to be admissible, a Letter of Acceptance will be mailed to the
student.
In order to guarantee enrollment at Wentworth, the applicant must submit payment of
a tuition deposit of $150.00 and an additional $500.00 housing deposit if choosing to
live on campus. Upon receipt of the tuition deposit, and housing deposit if applicable, a
Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued for visa purposes. The tuition, room
and board charges, and all other monies due Wentworth must be paid:
1. by means of a bank draft in United States dollars drawn on a correspondent bank
with offices in the United States. Checks must be in U.S. dollars and payable in the
United States; or
2. by wiring payment to: Citizen’s Bank, indicating the swift code CTZIUS33XXX,
ABA#011500120 for credit to Account Number 1312878107, to be credited to
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Wentworth Institute of Technology in the applicant’s name. (Be certain to inform
the Admissions Office if payment is wired and to adequately identify the student,
by including the student’s identification number-SID for whom the payment is
intended); or
3. by credit card.
Payment of $150.00 tuition deposit and $500.00 housing deposit reserves the student’s
place in the entering class and on-campus housing. These deposits are refundable for
the fall semester provided that a written request for a refund is sent to the Admissions
Office postmarked by May 1 and the original I-20 Form is returned to the Admissions
Office. For spring semester admission, the tuition and housing deposits are non-refundable. It should be noted that payment for each semester’s tuition, room, and board
charges must be paid by the due date, or students will be prevented from registering
for classes.
Each student accepted for admission to Wentworth must submit completed immunization records and enroll in the Wentworth Health Plan upon enrollment. If complete
immunization and physical examination records are not submitted in full, students will
not be allowed to register for classes.
VISITING/EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Students pursuing degrees abroad at institutions with a signed articulation agreement
with Wentworth Institute of Technology may apply to enroll at Wentworth for one or
two semesters as a non-matriculating/exchange student with the approval of their home
institution.
Visiting/exchange students are required to live on-campus and to purchase health insurance through Wentworth.
Applications for enrollment will be reviewed for academic eligibility by the appropriate academic department and by International Student Services for eligibility for nonimmigrant student status.
For a student to apply to enroll as a visiting/exchange student and receive documentation needed to obtain the appropriate U.S. non-immigrant status, the following application materials must be received by International Student Services:
• Enrollment Application for International Visiting/Exchange Students
• Complete official transcript showing all grades received at the home institution and
any other institution of higher education the student has attended
• Essay from the student describing his/her interest in the particular program he/she is
applying for and why he/she would like to study at Wentworth in and the U.S.
• Letter from an official at the home institution that credits earned at Wentworth
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Institute of Technology will count toward the student’s degree program
• Proof of English proficiency - Proof of proficiency can be accomplished through
taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam or International
English Testing System exam (IELTS). Minimum required scores are posted on the
Wentworth website under Admissions. A statement from a home institution official
that the student has been studying in English for a minimum of 2 years meets the proof
of English ability requirement.
• Financial documentation showing the student has enough readily available money to
pay for tuition, living expenses, books/supplies, etc. during their studies in the U.S.
• Copy of passport pages showing name, date of birth, country, and expiration date
Students applying to study in the Wentworth Architecture or Design & Facilities
Departments are also required to submit a portfolio, for example drawings made for
classes.
Visiting/exchange students are regarded as members of the Wentworth community and
as such are encouraged to participate in campus life through engagement in student
club activities, etc. Visiting/exchange students are also responsible for adhering to the
Student Code of Conduct as well as any other rules set forth by the Institute.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Student Service Center
617-989-4391
International Student Services (ISS) staff members are available to assist international
students in maintaining their legal non-immigrant status in the United States (U.S.) and
strives to ensure a smooth transition to life in the U.S. through International Student
Orientation and other programs throughout the year. ISS is available to assist students
individually in their personal, social, and academic adjustment to Wentworth and the
U.S.
ISS is the source of information at Wentworth regarding the regulations and policies of
the U.S. government as they pertain to international students. Any international student
with questions regarding his or her F-1 Student status should contact ISS to obtain an
analysis of, and recommendations for, his or her specific situation. ISS will address
questions related to employment, maintaining valid status, obtaining a new visa or Form
I-20, or any other related topic.
It is the responsibility of each student to maintain his or her valid status in the United
States. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records of international students are maintained through ISS in order to provide information to
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on each student as required by law.
GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS OFFICE
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Maureen Dischino
Director of Admissions
Wentworth Hall, Room 108
617-989-4000
Graduate Application Process and Requirements
Wentworth Institute of Technology offers a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree, a
first professional degree accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board
(NAAB). Students who have completed a four-year pre-professional Bachelor of Arts
or Science in Architecture degree at an institution with a NAAB-accredited first professional degree program may apply on-line at www.wit.edu. A fifty dollar ($50) nonrefundable application fee must be submitted with the application. Applications are
accepted for the fall semester only. The deadline for receipt of a complete application
packet is January 15. The minimum overall GPA for admission to the program is 3.0.
Students graduating from Wentworth’s Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS-Arch)
program and who achieve a minimum departmental (non-elective ARCH courses from
1st through 3rd years only) GPA of 3.2 will automatically be accepted into the MArch
program the following year. These students need only submit an application and official transcript(s). Automatic acceptance applies only to applicants currently enrolled in
Wentworth’s BS-Arch program.
International Students
International students should refer to page 306 for specific requirements regarding
international student admission. A TOEFL score of 525 (paper based) or 197 (computer-based), or higher, is required for all programs. All transcripts of course work completed outside the United States must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service.
Candidate Status
The following terminology is used to distinguish candidate status:
Internal Candidate: An applicant currently enrolled in Wentworth’s BS-Arch degree
program or who has graduated from this program within one year of the application
deadline.
External Candidate: 1) An applicant who received their BS-Arch degree from
Wentworth more than one year prior to the application deadline or 2) an applicant
from a four-year pre-professional Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture degree at
another institution with a NAAB-accredited first professional degree program.
Application Requirements
All application materials must be completed in English and the candidate should keep a
copy of all application materials. The following application materials must be delivered
to the Admissions Office by January 15 as a complete application packet:
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1.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school graduation,
along with a statement of your rank in the class, and in your department, if
available. If you are currently enrolled in a program, ask the registrar of
the institute to include a list of classes in which you are currently registered.
The transcript(s) must be sealed in an envelope from the registrar’s office;
loose or opened transcripts will not be accepted.
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GRE general test scores are not required for internal candidates, but are required for external candidates.
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Completed online application, www.wit.edu and a $50.00 non-refundable application fee.
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Submit a statement of intent detailing your interest in studying architecture on the graduate level and your intended career/professional goals.
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References/letters of recommendations:
a. Internal program candidates must include on the application form the names and contact information (address, phone, e-mail) for two
people who may be contacted as references (in lieu of letters of
recommendation). References should be individuals who can judge
your potential success in the study of architecture on the graduate
level. Letters of recommendation should not be submitted by internal
candidates.
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b. External candidates must submit two letters of recommendation with their application, using the recommendation form available for download
with the on-line application. Recommendations should come from
individuals who can judge your potential success in the study of
architecture on the graduate level. Each recommender must return the
recommendation to you in a sealed envelope with their signature across
the back flap of the envelope; loose or opened letters of recomendation
will not be accepted.
Professional portfolios should contain work that demonstrates your
proficiency in architecture and reflect the full range of your creative, research, and technical skills. Please observe the following requirements
when creating your portfolio:
• May be no smaller than 6x9 inches and no larger than 9x12 inches
• Must lay flat; attached objects, foldouts, and unbound pages are not
permitted
• Must have a front and back cover
• Applicant’s name must be clearly printed on the front cover
• May not contain more than 15 interior pages (15 pages equals 30 sides)
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• Must be bound on one side using professional quality binding techniques
• May not include CD’s, DVD’s, or other non-printed materials
PLEASE NOTE: Portfolios will not be returned. Electronic portfolios will not be
accepted.
Graduate Program Admissions Decisions
Completed applications for the MArch program are reviewed by the Architecture
Department. Notification on the outcome of the admissions process occurs by April
1 for admission to the following fall semester. Accepted students must indicate their
decision to enroll in writing by no later than May 1, accompanied by a $200.00 tuition
deposit and a $500.00 housing deposit. The tuition and housing deposits are nonrefundable after May 1. Admissions decisions are mailed to the address provided on the
application form. Acceptances may not be deferred.
Wentworth Institute of Technology reserves the right to be the exclusive judge of the
acceptability of any applicant for admission to its programs of study. Admission decisions for the MArch program are final. All acceptances are contingent upon successful completion of the specified undergraduate degree program and maintenance of the
minimum GPA standard.
Financial Information Wen-Hsin Chen, Director, Student Financial Services
Student Service Center, Williston Hall, 2-101
617-989-4020, 1-800-222-9368
PREFACE
Wentworth is a non-profit educational institution; the tuition charge does not cover
the full cost of a student’s education. Over one-fourth of the funds required for current
expenses is obtained from sources other than tuition and fees. These include income
from the endowment, contributions from corporations, foundations, alumni, friends,
and auxiliary operations. All money received by the Institute is used exclusively for its
educational programs. Wentworth reserves the right to change the charges for tuition
and fees at the discretion of its Board of Trustees. Such changes shall apply to all
students at Wentworth, including former students who may re-enroll.
TUITION AND HOUSING DEPOSIT - NEW APPLICANTS
Each entering day student must pay an advance tuition deposit of $150 following
notification of acceptance. If the admitted student plans to live in on-campus housing,
an additional $500 advance housing deposit must be submitted. For fall semester admission, the tuition deposit and the housing deposit are nonrefundable after May 1. For
spring semester admission, the tuition and housing deposits are non-refundable.
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DAY TUITION FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED BEFORE FALL 2005
The annual charge for students admitted before Fall 2005 term and enrolled in a fulltime program is $19,800 per year - this is based on enrollment of two semesters; $9,900
is due approximately a month prior to the beginning of each semester. Those students
registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester are charged tuition at the rate of
$620 per credit hour. Students taking more than 20 credit hours in any one semester
will be charged an excess credit charge of $620 per credit hour over 20 in addition to
the full-time tuition charge.
DAY TUITION FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED DURING OR AFTER FALL 2005
The annual charge for students admitted or readmitted for, or after, Fall 2005 term and
enrolled in a full-time program is $21,800 per year - this is based on enrollment of two
semesters; $10,900 is due approximately a month prior to the beginning of each semester. Those students registered for less than 12 credit hours per semester are charged
tuition at the rate of $680 per credit hour. Students taking more than 20 credit hours in
any one semester will be charged an excess credit charge of $680 per credit hour over
20 in addition to the full-time tuition charge.
TUITION FOR PART-TIME EVENING & WEEKEND CREDIT COURSES
Evening and weekend Arioch Center students are charged $420
per credit hour. The tuition fee is due and payable on or before the day of
registration in any given semester. Students who choose (with academic approval) to register for Day courses will be charged the Day tuition rate of $620
per credit. Day students who choose to register part-time for evening and
weekend courses will be charged the appropriate Day tuition rate according to their term
of admittance - ($680.00 or $620.00 per credit).
TECHNOLOGY FEE
A technology fee of $1,000 per semester ($2,000 per academic year) will be included
on the statement of account for students enrolled in the Architecture or Design and
Facilities programs (BAET, BARC, BIND, BINT, and BFPM) who were admitted
prior to the Fall 2005 semester. Students in these programs will be billed for this fee
each term as long as they remain in the program, but no more than twice during each
academic year. The semester technology fee may increase in future years.
HEALTH INSURANCE FEE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that all students, registered for 9 or
more credits, enroll in a health insurance plan. The following fee is compulsory for all
students registered for 9 or more credits, or on co-op work semester, during the fall,
spring, or summer semesters. This fee is non-refundable.
Annual Health Insurance $925
Spring and Summer Health Insurance $600
Summer Only Health Insurance $260
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For information about waiving the health insurance fee, please refer to Health Insurance
on page 293.
PARKING FEES
Wentworth has a limited amount of student parking spaces which are assigned on
a first-come, first-serve basis by Public Safety during the registration periods. The
following parking fees are applicable to the 2009-2010 academic year:
Day Student Commuter Parking (per semester) $175
Evening/Weekend Student Parking (per semester)
$50
Overnight (per semester) $350
Daily Permits (per day) (Purchase at Public Safety)
$7
(Fees are subject to change)
RETURNED CHECK FEE
A $30 fee will be placed on the student’s account for any check returned to Wentworth
by the bank. This fee may not be reversed. In certain circumstances, the Student Service
Center will not accept a personal check from a student. (For example, if a student has
two (2) returned checks, pays a past-due balance in order to request a transcript, or
makes payment within two weeks of graduation).
DUE DATES, LATE PAYMENT FEES, AND ACCOUNT DELINQUENCY
Failure to pay a student’s account balance in full on or before the bill due date (which is
approximately 1 month prior to the beginning of each semester) may result in cancellation of a student’s class schedule as well as a student’s housing assignment (if applicable).
Wentworth reserves the right to charge a $100 late fee to any past due account balances.
The Arioch Center students who participate in the Deferred Payment Plan, may also be
subject to a per payment late fee of $50 or more for each late installment. Students with
a delinquent account balance will not be allowed to register or attend classes for future
semesters. Wentworth reserves the right to hold diplomas, grades, and transcripts from all
students who have not paid all bills due the Institute. It is a Wentworth policy that only
those students who have met all the academic and financial requirements for graduation
are to participate in the graduation ceremony. If Wentworth refers a delinquent account
balance to a collection agency, a collection fee will be added to the student’s outstanding
balance, as well as any legal fees incurred if the account is sent to an attorney.
MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS
To better serve our Day students, Wentworth has contracted an outside payment
plan company, Tuition Management Systems, to help students meet their educational expenses. For evening and weekend Arioch Center students, Wentworth offers
a Deferred Payment Plan so that students can pay their tuition in three installments.
For more information, please contact the Student Service Center at 617-989-4020 or
1-800-222-9368.
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL FROM WENTWORTH
Before withdrawing, it is suggested that a student seek counseling from his/her faculty
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advisor or the Counseling Center. Students should also consult with the appropriate
Student Financial Services and Financial Aid specialists in the Student Service Center
to discuss any financial consequences of voluntary withdrawal.
If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from Wentworth during the semester,
the student must complete an official Voluntary Withdrawal Petition and follow the
Voluntary Withdrawal Procedure in Section D. Laptop computers must be returned to
the DTS Helpdesk located in Beatty Hall, Room 320. If the laptop is not returned, students will be billed a recovery fee equal to the cost of the computer system as stipulated
in the Laptop Program Student Agreement. All students are liable for tuition, room and
board, and laptop fees in accordance with the adjustment policy below.
TUITION ADJUSTMENT POLICY
Students who withdraw before the end of the fourth week of the semester must follow
the Voluntary Withdrawal procedure on page 241 of this catalogue. An adjustment of
the tuition charge will be initiated according to the following schedule:
Withdrawal Notice filed and approved within:
1st full week of classes Reverse 100% of tuition charge less
non-refundable deposit of $150.00
2nd full week of classes Reverse 75% of tuition charge
3rd full week of classes Reverse 50% of tuition charge
4th full week of classes Reverse 25% of tuition charge
5th full week of classes No reversal of tuition charges
NON-ATTENDANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL.
Students who withdraw from Wentworth and receive Federal Student Financial Aid are
subject to a refund policy as prescribed by Federal Regulations. Students should contact
the Student Service Center to obtain the appropriate Financial Aid refund schedule as
well as to discuss any remaining financial obligations with a Student Financial Services
and Financial Aid specialist.
TECHNOLOGY FEE ADJUSTMENT POLICY
Students who withdraw before the end of the fourth week of the semester must follow
the Voluntary Withdrawal procedure on page 241 of this catalogue. Students seeking
proration of the Technology Fee must return their laptop to the Division of Technology
Services and present proof of receipt to the Student Service Center. If return of the
laptop is confirmed within the first four weeks of the current term for which the student
is enrolled, the Technology Fee will be reversed. No charges will be prorated after this
four-week period. Additionally, students who do not return their laptop will be assessed
a Laptop Recovery Fee equal to the value of the laptop.
ROOM AND BOARD ADJUSTMENT POLICY
A student’s room and board charges are determined by the date he/she returns his/her
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room key(s) to his/her Resident Hall Director. If a student withdraws within the first
four weeks of the semester, he/she is responsible for board charges based on actual
meal points used. From week five through the end of the semester, the student will be
responsible for the entirety of the board plan charged.
A student is eligible to receive a pro-rated room charge within the first four weeks of
the current semester if they withdraw in writing and check-out with a Resident Hall
Director. After the fourth week of classes, no adjustment will be made to a student’s
room charge if he/she decides to withdraw from Wentworth or leave the residence
halls.
No adjustments to tuition, room or board charges will be made to the account of any
student who is withdrawn for discipline sanctions. For more information, please contact
the Office of Housing and Residential Life at housing@wit.edu or 617-989-4160.
HOUSING AGREEMENT RELEASE
Students living on campus for the fall and spring semesters sign a two-semester Housing
Agreement. Students who withdraw from housing without a valid reason will be charged
a Housing Agreement Release Fee of $1,000 under the following circumstances:
• Withdrawal from the residence halls after the fourth week of the fall semester
• Withdrawal from the residence halls through the fourth week of the spring semester.
Students who withdraw from the residence halls after this point will be responsible for
the full spring room charge
For more information please refer to www.wit.edu/reslife/polproc.html or contact the
Office of Housing and Residence Life at 617-989-4160.
REFUND OF PAYMENTS
After all necessary adjustments have been made to a student’s account, any credits
resulting from payments made will be refunded in accordance with the manner in
which they were received.
FEDERAL FUNDS REFUND POLICY
If a student withdraws from Wentworth during the semester, the total refunded amount
is determined according to federal and institutional refund policy. The refund will be
returned to the individual programs in the following order: 1) Federal Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan, 2) Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan, 3) Federal Perkins Loan, 4)
Federal PLUS Loan, 5) Federal Pell Grant, 6) Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant, 7) State funded Grants, 8) Private funded programs, and 9)
Wentworth Institutional Aid. Specific questions regarding the refund policy can be
addressed with the Financial Aid specialist in the Student Service Center.
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BOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT
Each student provides at his/her own expense the necessary textbooks, equipment and
instructional supplies. The cost of books and supplies is estimated at $800-$1200 per
year. Costs will vary depending upon the curriculum and whether new or used books are
purchased. Payments for books and supplies are made directly to the bookstore which
is located in the basement of Beatty Hall and accessible online through the LConnect
Campus Services tab.
Wentworth provides all freshmen with a laptop computer outfitted with the software
used in their academic programs. Information on Wentworth’s laptop program may be
found at www.wit.edu/laptop.
THE FENWAY CARD
Students must carry their Wentworth identification card, also called the Fenway Card,
with them at all times. When students purchase a board plan, money is placed onto the
Fenway Card for use in the Wentworth cafeteria and convenience store, Massachusetts
College of Art cafeteria, and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences coffee shop. Students may also open a Fenway Cash account to be used for
purchases in the Wentworth bookstore, convenience store, some vending machines,
as well as all six of the Colleges of the Fenway cafeterias and at many off-campus
businesses. Refer to the Student Handbook for additional information.
DELIVERY OF SERVICES
Wentworth Institute of Technology assumes no liability, and hereby expressly negates
the same, for failure to provide or delay in providing educational or related services or
facilities or for any other failure or delay in performance arising out of or due to causes
beyond the reasonable control of the Institute, which causes include, without limitation,
power failure, fire, strike by Institute employees or others, damage by the elements, and
acts of public authorities. The Institute will, however, exert reasonable efforts, when in
its judgment it is appropriate to do so, to provide comparable or substantially equivalent
services, facilities or performance, but its inability or failure to do so shall not subject it
to liability.
Tuition and Fees 2009-2010
At the discretion of the Institute, tuition and fees are subject to change at any
time. All first-year students are required to purchase a $2,200 annual board plan
regardless of their actual room assignment.
DAY PROGRAMS Annual (based on 2 semesters)
Tuition1 (12 to 20 credit hours a semester) ($10,900 per semester) $21,800.00
Tuition2 (12 to 20 credit hours a semester) ($9,900 per semester) $19,800.00
Health Insurance (compulsory) $925.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) $30.00
Tuition Deposit - new applicants (non-refundable after May 1)3 $150.00
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Housing Deposit - new applicants (non-refundable after May 1)3
Professional Architecture Program (MArch)
Tuition Room & Board Health Insurance Tuition per credit $500.00
$29,300.00
$10,500.00
$925.00
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$815.00
LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS
Annual Room Rates with $2,200 Mandatory Board Plan Included
Evans Way/Tudbury Hall - Single $11,500.00
Evans Way/Tudbury Hall/Baker Hall - Double $10,500.00
Baker Hall - Triple $10,500.00
Evans Way/Tudbury Hall - Triple $10,100.00
Evans Way/Tudbury Hall - Quad $9,900.00
5 MArch students who choose to take undergraduate level courses will be charged $815 per credit.
Annual Room Rates with $600 Mandatory Board Plan Included
Studio Single Apartment in Louis Prang/Vancouver Louis Prang/Vancouver - Single Edwards/Rodgers/Vancouver/Louis Prang - Double Edwards/Rodgers/Vancouver/Louis Prang - Triple 555 Huntington Avenue - Single 555 Huntington/610 Huntington - Double 555 Huntington Avenue - Triple $10,900.00
$10,400.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$11,000.00
$10,400.00
$10,400.00
Optional Board Rates Available
Any student in Edwards/Rodgers, Vancouver, Louis Prang, 610, and 555 Huntington Avenue may
elect to increase his or her board plan to the following amounts:
Optional Board Plan B ($600.00 per semester) $1,200.00
Optional Board Plan C ($1,100.00 per semester) $2,200.00
THE ARIOCH CENTER
(EVENING/WEEKEND) PROGRAMS4
Tuition4 (per semester credit hour) $420.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) $30.00
STUDENT PARKING FEES Annual (based on 2 semesters)
Day Parking (Commuter) ($175 per semester) $350.00
Evening and Weekend Parking ($50 per semester) $100.00
Overnight Parking (Resident) ($350 per semester) $700.00
Day program students admitted in or after Fall 2005 who register for less than twelve
(12) credit hours in a semester will be charged at the rate of $680.00 per credit hour.
Students registered for more than twenty (20) credits in a semester will be charged
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the rate of $680.00 per credit hour for the credits in excess of 20 in addition to the day
full-time tuition rate of $21,800.00.
Day program students admitted prior to Fall 2005 who register for less than twelve (12)
credit hours in a semester will be charged at the rate of $620.00 per credit hour. Students
registered for more than twenty (20) credits in a semester will be charged the rate of
$620.00 per credit hour for the credits in excess of 20 in addition to the day full-time
tuition rate of $19,800.00.
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Tuition and Housing Deposit - non-refundable for spring semester admission applicants.
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The Arioch Center students, who choose (with academic approval) to register in Day
courses, will be charged the Day tuition rate of $620.00 per credit.
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Financial Aid
Anne-Marie Caruso, Director
Student Service Center, Williston Hall, Room 101
617-989-4174
Students whose financial resources are limited should not be deterred from seeking
admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology. While the cost of attending college is
rising, Wentworth is committed to offering support to those who qualify for assistance.
We encourage all students to apply for financial aid. Wentworth Institute of Technology
believes that the primary responsibility for meeting your cost of education rests with you
and your family. Financial assistance is intended to supplement your own resources.
HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial assistance decisions are made on the basis of financial need, satisfactory
academic progress, and the availability of funds.
In order to determine your financial need, you must file the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to determine eligibility. Wentworth’s priority filing
date is May 1 for returning students; and March 1 for new students.
You must be aware that as a financial aid applicant, you may be required to submit
additional documents. If you are one of the 30% of Wentworth aid recipients who
are selected for verification, you will need to submit additional documentation at the
request of your Financial Aid Counselor.
By completing the application requirements, you are applying for all need-based and
merit-based financial aid offered by Wentworth. A separate application is required for
some merit-based Wentworth scholarships. New students who meet Wentworth’s priority filing date can expect to receive a financial aid package in the months of March and
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April. Returning students who meet their priority filing date will receive a financial aid
package in the months of May and June.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Relating to Financial Aid Decisions
Students applying for or participating in federal, state, or institutional financial
aid must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree to be eligible
for financial aid. All students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress
will be denied financial aid by Wentworth.
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Please note: the cumulative grade point average calculation for satisfactory
academic progress has changed to mirror the student’s academic cumulative
grade point average as maintained by Wentworth on the academic transcript
(which may be viewed through Leopard Web). Prior to Fall 2007, ‘W’ grades
were re-calculated as ‘F’ grades for the purpose of determining the cumulative GPA as it applied to one’s status for federal financial aid. This change
aligns the institutional cumulative GPA with the GPA used to assess this
requirement. This alignment benefits students in terms of transparency of
the process and in terms of retaining eligibility for federal financial aid (i.e.,
students will no longer be penalized for receiving a ‘W’ grade when being
assessed against this requirement). It is important to note that this change
only applies to the GPA assessment; courses not successfully completed still
impact one’s eligibility when being assessed against the 66% completion
requirement as detailed below.
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Satisfactory academic progress is determined by both qualitative and quantitative
measurements. After the completion of two semesters, students must maintain a
program cumulative grade point average of 1.75 or higher. After completing four
semesters, students must maintain a program cumulative grade point average of 2.00. In
addition to the grade point average requirement, students must complete, with a passing
grade, at least 66% of all courses attempted. When calculating the percentage of courses attempted, all credit-bearing courses taken at Wentworth are considered, regardless
of change of major. In addition, if a student withdraws from a course after the drop/
add period has ended for a given semester, these credits are considered attempted and
included in calculating the percentage of courses attempted. Students wishing to calculate their percentage of courses attempted may review their transcript through Leopard
Web. The calculation is as follows: passed hours divided by attempted hours.
Zero Credits Earned
Students who earned zero credits (all grades of F) during a semester are subject to
the return of 50% of their federal aid. The college assumes the student has ceased
participation in academic activities at the midpoint in the semester. The student will be
responsible for any balance from the loss of funding.
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Financial Aid Appeal Process
All students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress will be denied
financial aid by Wentworth. Students have the right to appeal this decision in
writing. Appeals will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee for
reconsideration based on extenuating circumstances presented by the student. Decisions
by this Committee will be considered final.
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Federal Programs
There are several federal programs available for U.S. citizens or permanent residents
who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree program, making satisfactory academic
progress, and not in default or owing a return repayment on a grant or loan. The following programs are available to eligible Wentworth students:
Federal Pell Grant
A federal grant that does not have to be repaid. Eligibility for this grant is determined
by the Federal Government and is based on financial need. The grant amounts range
from $600 to $5,350 yearly.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
A federal grant that does not have to be repaid, the amount of the award is based on
financial need, and is determined by the Financial Aid staff.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
Awarded to students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Must be a United States
citizen, in an eligible degree program, and have completed a rigorous secondary school
program of study. The grant is only available for the first and second years of postsecondary studies. Award for the first year is $750 and for the second year is $1,300.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant
(SMART)
Awarded to students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Student must be a
United States citizen, pursuing a major in computer sciences, engineering, technology,
or mathematics, and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The grant is only available for
the third and fourth years of post-secondary studies. The award is up to $4,000 for each
of the third and fourth academic years.
Federal Work Study
This work program provides access to employment on Wentworth’s campus during
the academic year and is awarded based on financial need. A student’s total allotment
will be outlined on the award letter. A student will receive a bi-weekly pay check for
the hours that the student actually works. Although the student is awarded federal
work-study, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain a position on campus in the first
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three weeks of the first semester.
Wentworth Loan Program
This is an Institutional low interest loan (5%) that must be repaid. Repayment is deferred
until nine months after the student ceases to be at least a half-time student. All students who
borrow through this loan program are required to complete a promissory note.
Federal Family Education Loan Program
Wentworth participates in the Federal Family Education Loan Program. This program
provides substantial borrower benefits while simultaneously streamlining delivery of
funds to the borrower in a timely and efficient manner. Wentworth has developed a list
of recommended lenders that are recognized nationally for their excellent service levels
and streamlined fund delivery processes. For more information on the lenders please
visit: www.wit.edu/SSC/.
Federal Family Education Stafford Loan Program
(subsidized and unsubsidized)
All Federal Stafford Loans are either subsidized (the government pays the interest while
the student is in school) or unsubsidized (the student pays all the interest, although the
payments can be deferred until after graduation). The interest rate is fixed at 6.8%.
Repayment begins six months after the student graduates, withdraws or ceases to
be enrolled on a half-time basis. To receive a subsidized Federal Stafford Loan, the
student must be able to demonstrate financial need. Students who are borrowing for the
first time through the Federal Stafford Loan Program (subsidized and/or unsubsidized)
must complete a Federal Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN) online and complete an Entrance Interview in order to receive their Federal Stafford Loan funds.
Federal PLUS Loan
This is a federal loan that must be repaid. The parents of dependent undergraduate
students are the borrowers. Parent loans are not based on financial need. A credit
check is performed to determine the borrowers’ eligibility. A parent may borrow any
amount up to the dependent student’s cost of attendance minus the student’s financial
assistance. The PLUS loan interest rate is fixed at 8.5% for Federal Family Educational
Loan Program (FFELP). The repayment period for the PLUS loan begins the day the
loan is fully disbursed. The first payment of principle and interest is due within 60 days
after the final loan disbursement.
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a
provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program
allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the United States
to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed
the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can contribute up
to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution.
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STATE PROGRAMS
State Scholarships
Many states, including Massachusetts, offer state scholarships which may be applied
to your educational expenses at Wentworth. Contact your state scholarship office for
information on application procedures and filing deadlines.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
Students enrolled for less than 12 credit hours per semester may be eligible for
assistance from federal grant and loan programs. You should contact the Student
Service Center for more details.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Federal financial aid is not available, however, limited merit scholarships are available
for international students.
VETERANS BENEFITS
Maureen M. Papile, Veterans Certifying Officer
Williston Hall, Room 101
617-989-4204, papilem@wit.edu
Veterans planning on enrolling full-time or part-time in credit courses (day, evening or
Saturday) and who are eligible to receive benefits at Wentworth must work closely with
the VA Representative, Maureen Papile, in the Registrar’s Office, located in the Student
Service Center on the first floor of Williston Hall. She will provide the procedural
details for receiving Veteran’s Benefits.
Institutional Scholarships
ARIOCH AND PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIPS
The Arioch and President’s Scholarships are awarded each year to a premier group of
incoming students. These awards are granted to those students who have demonstrated
excellent academic achievements, and have actively involved themselves in both their
school and extended community. The aim of these scholarships is to assist meritorious
individuals in their study at Wentworth and to recognize in a tangible way the leadership
potential which these students demonstrate.
Applicants must be first-time freshman or transfer applicants for admission to
Wentworth. First-time international applicants may also apply. Applicants must have
a minimum SAT (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) score of 1,600 or an ACT
Composite score of 24. Scholarship applicants must have already received their
acceptance to Wentworth.
Scholarships may be renewed and applied toward tuition as long as the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and is a full-time student. Arioch
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scholars must also live in Wentworth’s residence halls. (Please note for tax purposes
that the Arioch Scholarship is a tuition scholarship.)
In addition to the application form, an official high school and college (for transfer applicants) transcript must be submitted. Transcripts received for Wentworth’s Admissions
application cannot be used towards the scholarship application. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2010. Scholarships can only be awarded to
students who have been accepted to Wentworth prior to February 14, 2010.
Visit Wentworth’s website at www.wit.edu/sscaid/finaidhome.htm for additional information and an application.
MERIT AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship is available to all new (freshman and transfer) applicants. Admitted
students are automatically considered for this merit-based scholarship. No separate
application is required. Eligibility is based on a combination of factors: SAT scores and
grades. Students must maintain a 2.5 institutional cumulative GPA as determined by
the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to retain eligibility for these scholarships in
subsequent years and be enrolled full-time. If conditions are not met in any year, the
scholarship is no longer renewable. Merit award scholarships are applied toward tuition
charges. Visit Wentworth’s website at www.wit.edu/ssc/ aid/finaidhome.htm for information on scholarships.
WENTWORTH COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to the Wentworth
Community through involvement in social, administrative, charitable, and athletic
activities while excelling in academics. Students who have completed four (4)
semesters and earned 60 semester credit hours with a GPA of 3.0 or better are eligible
to apply for this $2,500 per year scholarship. Students need to reapply each year and
be enrolled full time. Funds from this scholarship are applied toward tuition charges.
Visit Wentworth’s website at www.wit.edu/ssc/aid/finaidhome.htm for information
on scholarships.
FEMALE STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
SCHOLARSHIP
Wentworth offers two of these merit-based scholarships annually to deserving new
female students.
In order to be considered for this scholarship, students must satisfy the following
eligibility criteria:
• Be a female student entering Wentworth as a newly enrolled fulltime student for the 2009-2010 academic year
• Be accepted into one of Wentworth’s seven STEM academic majors:
Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Computer Networking
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Systems, Computer Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering,
Electronic Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5
All female STEM applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship, no
additional application is necessary. This is a full-tuition scholarship after the applicant
has applied for federal need-based aid by completing the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The scholarship evaluation is determined by the Admissions
Office and begins in mid-January. The scholarship may be renewed for up to five years,
depending on the length of the recipient’s bachelor’s degree program.
ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Additional scholarships are offered at Wentworth. Students need only to complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for these scholarships. You
will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Supplemental Scholarship Application
Several scholarships have selection criteria and require Wentworth’s supplemental
Scholarship Application. The scholarships in this group are the Altschuler, Anderson,
Bohm, Charbonnier, Chryssis, Cox, Crowley, Ely, Flatley, SAME/Tuskegee Airmen Fortune, and Foster scholarships. If a student, or prospective student, believes that he
or she is eligible for one or more of these particular scholarships, please contact the
Student Service Center and complete a supplemental Scholarship Application. (Please
refer to the footnote on page 335.)
GEORGE I. ALDEN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by the George I. Alden Trust and Wentworth
alumni for a student who demonstrates financial need, preferably enrolled in engineering and from Boston Tech high school or Metro-Worcester. Income from the fund is
credited toward the tuition.
CHARLES F. ANGELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mrs. Charles Angell and various staff and students of Wentworth Institute of Technology
have established this scholarship in memory of former Professor Charles F. Angell. For
a deserving student enrolled in one of the majors offered by the electronics department
and recommended by the faculty of that department.
SAMUEL AND NANCY ALTSCHULER SCHOLARSHIPS IN
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
For third, fourth, or fifth-year students majoring in Electromechanical Engineering,
having earned and maintaining a G.P.A. of at least 3.00. Two annual scholarships
of $5,000. Interested students must complete an application available through the
Department of Electronics and Mechanical.
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*WALTER C. AND CONSTANCE E. ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the family, friends, and colleagues of Walter and Constance Anderson.
Mr. Anderson was chief financial officer at Wentworth for nearly 20 years; he
also served as president of Wentworth Technical Schools, Inc. The purpose of the
scholarship is “unrestricted for needy or worthy students.” Preference is given to
students enrolled from Plymouth County. The award is credited to the student’s tuition.
WILLIAM A. BERRY AND SON’S, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
William A. Berry and Son’s, Inc. established this scholarship to support two
students in their second/or third year who have demonstrated their ability to
succeed; preference is given to women and minorities. Scholarships will be awarded
to students who have maintained an overall (GPA) of 2.75 or higher, are majoring in
Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Civil Engineering,
and Architectural Engineering Technology and are interested in pursuing a career
in Construction Management. This scholarship is more than a financial award, the
recipients will have an opportunity to connect with this company for mentoring, co-op
opportunities, and potential permanent employment.
LT. KEVIN M. KELLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Candidates of the Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley Memorial Scholarship must be a
full-time undergraduate students entering their first, second, third, or fourth year at
Wentworth Institute of Technology. Candidates must be in good academic standing at
either Wentworth Institute of Technology or their graduating high school. Preferences
will be given to eligible recipients in the following order: the son or daughter of a
member of the Boston Firefighters Local 718; a son or daughter of a member of the
Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts; any worthy or deserving student or prospective student as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The scholarship may be
renewed in succeeding years, if no other student meets the above criteria, as long as
the student maintains good academic standing and continues to have financial need as
determined under policies of the Institute.
APPLEDORE ENGINEERING INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Appledore Engineering, Inc. of Newmarket, New Hampshire to increase
opportunities for young men and women in the fields of mathematics and science.
Preference is given to engineering students.
GEORGE T. AND PAULETTE M. BALICH SCHOLARSHIP
(The Arioch Center)
For part-time matriculated students in any of the undergraduate degree programs
in The Arioch Center. Established to encourage students from Massachusetts cities with populations of 25,000 or more to enroll in the prescribed number of
courses each semester as a part-time student and to successfully complete published degree requirements. Requirements: completion of supplemental The Arioch
Center scholarship application form to demonstrate financial need and academic
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promise; C (2.0) grade or higher in each course.
RANDALL CLARK BEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Randall Clark Bean, Class of
1975, by members of his family and friends. The scholarship is awarded to junior or
senior students and is credited to the student’s tuition.
H. RUSSELL BEATTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Dr. H. Russell Beatty,
first President of Wentworth College of Technology, for students who demonstrate
excellence in scholarship and character. Awards are made to junior and senior students.
WILLIAM A. BERRY AND SON, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to third and/or fourth year students who have demonstrated their ability to
succeed at Wentworth; preference is given to women and minorities. Scholarships will be
awarded to students who have maintained an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75
or higher, are majoring in Architecture, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering
Technology, and who are interested in pursuing a career in Construction Management.
*RALPH CHRISTIAN BOHM SCHOLARSHIP
Established through the generosity of Mr. Ralph Christian Bohm in 1972, this scholarship is awarded to a student of Protestant faith, demonstrating financial need, from
Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Peabody, or Saugus, Massachusetts.
BOND BROTHERS SCHOLARSHIP
The Edward A. Bond Foundation of Everett, MA established this endowed scholarship
fund in 1999 to support students majoring in Civil Engineering.
ROBERT BOSCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the Wentworth Alumni Association for worthy and needy students.
Funds for the award are obtained from the Alumni Association. The scholarship awards
are credited to the student’s tuition.
BOSTON SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS SECTION OF THE AMERICAN
SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (BSCES/ASCE) SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Awarded to a student enrolled in a major offered by the Department of Civil,
Construction, and Environment who is deserving based on scholastic excellence, extracurricular activities, and financial need.
GEORGE AND MAUREEN CHAMILLARD SCHOLARSHIP
Established by George (Class of ‘58) and his wife Maureen.
*MARK S. CHARBONNIER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A gift from the family of Mark S. Charbonnier, Class of 1985, matched by the
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Wentworth Alumni Association, established this endowed scholarship fund in his
memory in 1999. After graduating from Wentworth, Mark Charbonnier became a
Massachusetts State Trooper. He was killed in the line of duty in 1994. The Charbonnier
Scholarship provides support for permanent Massachusetts residents who are close
family relatives of active or retired law enforcement officers.
*GEORGE C. CHRYSSIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by George C. Chryssis, a graduate of the Class of 1969 EET, in
appreciation of the opportunities a Wentworth education gave him. Mr. Chryssis is
a prominent businessman, a member of the Wentworth Corporation, a Trustee of
the Institute, and the vice president of executive affairs at the Institute. The Chryssis
scholarship is awarded annually with preference given to a student of Greek descent.
The award is credited to the student’s tuition.
THOMAS J. CONROY SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Amelia R. Conroy in memory of Thomas J. Conroy, AC ’24 with
preference given to students who demonstrate financial need and who are enrolled in
the design or construction disciplines.
*HAROLD AND HELEN COX SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Mrs. Harold L. Cox in memory of Harold L. Cox, SEPP ’33, to provide
scholarship assistance to graduates of Hanover, Massachusetts High School. If no
candidates from Hanover qualify, then students from Pembroke, Massachusetts High
School will be considered before any others. Awards are to be applied to the student’s
educational expenses. Candidates must provide evidence of financial need.
*ELIZABETH ANN CROWLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by the Boston Edison/NSTAR Electric Company, Boston Edison/NSTAR
Electric employees and family and friends, in memory of Elizabeth Ann Crowley of
Braintree, Massachusetts. A graduate of the Weekend College in 1984 with a degree in
Computer Science, Mrs. Crowley was employed for twenty-six years at Boston Edison
as a Municipal Sales Representative. Preference is given to Boston Edison/NSTAR
Electric employees and their dependent children who show financial need and/or scholastic achievement. Awards are applied to the student’s tuition.
ALBERT DACKO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by family and friends of Albert Dacko, Class of 1954. Preference for students enrolled in architecture program who demonstrate financial need.
ARTHUR L. DAVID SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Preference for students from Middlesex County. Financial need may be considered but
should not be the determinant factor.
CHARLES C. ELY SCHOLARSHIP
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Provides funds “for young men from Boston with clear-cut financial need.”
PHILIP A. EYRICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Grace L. Eyrick in memory of her brother, Philip A. Eyrick, MC & TD
’23, whose high regard for Wentworth was reflected in his lifelong commitment to the
school. Scholarships are awarded to deserving students and are credited to the student’s
tuition. Preference given to students enrolled in mechanical engineering technology
program.
*JOHN J. AND MARGARET M. (O’BRIEN) FLATLEY SCHOLARSHIP
The Flatley Foundation established the Flatley Scholarship in 1999, in memory of
the parents of Thomas J. Flatley. Preference is to provide support for residents and/or
graduates of South Boston and Charlestown High Schools, or students enrolled in
MassPep. This endowed and renewable scholarship provides funds for students major
ing in fields associated with design and build, including: architecture, civil engineering
technology, construction management, facilities planning and management, interior
design, and industrial design.
*FLATLEY - CHARLESTOWN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for residents of Charlestown, MA and/or graduates of Charlestown
High School, who are attending or seek to attend Wentworth. It is a $10,000 annual award.
Applications are available at Wentworth or c/o the Charlestown Community Council, and
are to be submitted to the Charlestown Community Council by March 31.
*TUSKEGEE AIRMEN/M. ROBERT FORTUNE SCHOLARSHIP, BOSTON
POST, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS
Established by members of the Tuskegee Airmen and by members and friends of the
Boston Post, Society of American Military Engineers, this (now-combined) scholarship commemorates the Tuskegee Airmen and is in memory of M. Robert Fortune, Jr.
CHE ’69. Awards are made to students enrolled in engineering curricula, who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need and who participate in extracurricular
activities. Recipients must be American citizens living in either eastern Massachusetts
or Worcester County, and must have completed one academic year. Preference is given
to students indicating an interest in ROTC, the military, or military engineering.
Awards are presented at the SAME Annual Spring Meeting.
RAYMOND P. FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by Raymond Foster ’17 for a student from New Hampshire who demonstrates financial need.
*WILLIAM E. FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Mrs. Alta Whitehouse Foster, in memory of her husband, William E.
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Foster, for students who demonstrate an interest in journalism. Scholarship awards are
made to junior and senior students and are credited to the student’s tuition.
LEONA AND JOHN GHUBLIKIAN EDUCATION FUND
Established by Leona and John Ghublikian, long-time friends of Wentworth. John
Ghublikian served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1985 to 1992. Income
from the fund is used for scholarship aid to deserving students enrolled in a degree
program. The award is credited to the student’s tuition.
CHARLES L. GUILD SCHOLARSHIP
Established by friends, colleagues, and associates of Charles L. Guild, Class of 1931,
income from the scholarship endowment shall be awarded to needy and deserving
students. Priority shall be for students with a particular desire to work in foundation
engineering or in the construction industry after graduation. Residents of Rhode Island
and Massachusetts will be given preference.
CHARLES HAYDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
(FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS)
Established by the Charles Hayden Memorial Foundation for worthy students whose
parents are unable to finance the entire cost of their tuition. Students must be graduates of high schools located in the metropolitan area of Boston or New York City. The
metropolitan area of Boston includes the following cities and towns: Arlington,
Belmont, Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Chelsea, Dedham,
Everett, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Milton, Needham, Newton, Quincy,
Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Weymouth,
Winchester, and Winthrop.
HENRY R. HESSE SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Mrs. Henry R. Hesse in memory of her husband, Henry R. Hesse, a
member of the Class of 1953. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students of good character who are residents of Wilmington, Massachusetts. The award is
credited to the student’s tuition.
MARC ERWIN HOLT MEMORIAL FUND
Established in memory of Marc Erwin Holt, AET ’72 by his parents, Dr. and Mrs.
Bradford Holt. The award is made annually to a student with financial need who has
completed the freshman year. It is credited to the student’s tuition.
OSCAR B. KEITH SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the family of Oscar B. Keith, AC ’25, a former member of the
Wentworth Corporation. Income from the fund will be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need. The award is credited to the student’s tuition.
EDWARD T. AND BARBARA J. KIRKPATRICK SCHOLARSHIP
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Established by the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Edward T. and Barbara J.
Kirkpatrick in recognition of nearly two decades of service to Wentworth and its
subsidiary schools. Dr. Kirkpatrick, a mechanical engineer by training and educator by
profession, served for a total of 19 years as President of Wentworth, from 1971 to 1990.
The award is made to a student or students annually, with preference given to students
enrolled in engineering and technology. Particular emphasis will be given to students
enrolled in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering Technology. The awards will be
credited to the students’ tuition.
LEROY G. LAMONTAGNE, IE ‘47 SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by LeRoy G. LaMontagne, a member of the Class
of 1947, Industrial Electronics. Income from the fund is to be used to support a student or students who demonstrate(s) financial need and for whom such assistance will
provide an opportunity to benefit from a Wentworth education.
HANS AND ERIS LANGHAMMER SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Eris G. Langhammer in honor of her father, the scholarship is limited
to Connecticut residents. Preference will be for students with an interest in affordable
housing.
LOUIS F. LARREY SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Louis F. Larrey, PL ’20. Income from the fund will be credited to
deserving students’ tuition.
LUFKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Lufkin Trust and Foundation with preference for minority or female
students enrolled in mechanical or electronic engineering technology.
DOUGLAS S. MAC LEAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the family and friends of Douglas S. Mac Lean, AC ’25, income from
the fund is available for students who are academically motivated and have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student from Gloucester,
Massachusetts. The award is credited to the student’s tuition.
MARION CAMPBELL AND NEIL JAMES MACLEOD SCHOLARSHIP
Established through the generosity of Orwell P. MacLeod, AC ’18 in honor of his
parents. Awards are made to a student who is a U.S. citizen of Scottish descent. Funds
are credited to the student’s tuition.
FREDERICK D. MAC NEIL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by bequest from Frederick D. MacNeil, ’25, AC ’30. Awarded to a student who
has demonstrated financial need. Income from the fund is credited to the student’s tuition.
A. J. MARTINI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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Established by William and Carolyn Creelman in memory of Al Martini, a Boston
area contractor who possessed outstanding personal traits of integrity and leadership,
and who was recognized as an outstanding builder. Mr. Martini was the recipient of an
Honorary Doctorate in Engineering Technology from Wentworth in 1988 and served
on the Institute’s Board of Trustees. Awards are made to students who express a sincere
interest in entering the construction field.
ALBERT A. NAPLES SCHOLARSHIP
This award has been established by Lenore A. Naples in memory of her husband,
Albert A. Naples, MC&TD ’42. Income from the fund is available for students who
demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student in the mechanical
engineering or technology field. The award is credited to the student’s tuition.
JOSEPH W. ODLUM SCHOLARSHIP
Established in honor of Joseph W. Odlum, a member of the Class of 1925, by his wife,
Margaret L. Odlum, and his sons, Joseph W. Odlum, Jr., Frank A. Odlum, and Robert J.
Odlum. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving and needy student in a Mechanical
Engineering Technology program who is from New England. The award is credited to
the student’s tuition.
WESLEY J. PACKARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Wesley J. Packard, a member of the Classes of 1923 and 1925, to
assist a worthy and needy student enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Technology
program. For many years, Mr. Packard served Wentworth as the head of the mechanical
technology department. The scholarship is credited to the student’s tuition.
SALVATORE PESATURO SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Salvatore Pesaturo, Printing ’37, founder of Colt Press, Inc. in grateful
recognition of Wentworth’s contribution to his success in the printing industry. The
award is made to a student attending Wentworth who is working to pay for his/her
education and could improve his/her scholastic standing by reducing employment
time. The student must be of good character and reside in Greater Boston. The award
is credited to the student’s tuition.
MICHAEL J. PICCARINI ’98 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by the family and friends of Michael Piccarini.
PAUL E. PRITZKER, P. E., SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the Massachusetts branch of the National Society of Professional
Engineers in honor of the election of Paul E. Pritzker to the National Society’s
Presidency. The scholarship will be awarded annually on the basis of meritorious
scholarship and character. Preference for an engineering student. Student must attend
one MSPE Board meeting to accept award.
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FRANCIS A. AND EDITH V. SAGAN SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Francis A. Sagan, AM ’33, and Edith V. Sagan. Income from the Sagan
fund will be used to assist those students showing a motivation to excel and who demonstrate financial need.
CHESTER H. SANFORD FUND
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Chester H. Sanford. Mr. Sanford was a member of the Class
of 1916. Income obtained from the fund will be used for scholarships. Scholarships are
to be granted yearly to assist worthy average students attaining an education. Funds for
awards are obtained from the Wentworth Alumni Association.
DOUGLAS D. SCHUMANN, ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to U.S. citizens. To be eligible, students must be majoring in Electromechanical
Engineering, demonstrate resourcefulness in problem-solving and a “can-do” attitude,
and maintain a G.P.A. of 2.25 or better.
DOUGLAS D. SCHUMANN, P. E., SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Douglas D. Schumann, P.E., a member of the class of 1964. Award is
based on financial need. Preference may be given to a student enrolled in Mechanical
Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology and who has maintained a grade
point average of 2.5 or better. Students are also expected to demonstrate positive, goaloriented attitudes.
JOSEPH C. SCIMONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the Builder’s Association of Greater Boston, members and friends of
Joseph C. Scimone, in memory of his high principles and contribution to the building industry. The annual scholarship will be awarded to a needy student in design and
construction who is working to pay for his/her education and could improve his/her
scholastic standing by reducing employment time.
Students must be of good character and reside in Massachusetts. Awards are credited
to the student’s tuition.
EDWARD SEGEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship has been established by the family and friends in memory of Edward
Segel, BC ’55. Income from the fund will be awarded to students who demonstrate
financial need and who are enrolled in the design/build discipline.
DONALD B. SINCLAIR SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Willona G. Sinclair in memory of Donald B. Sinclair, a prominent
engineer and long-time member of the Wentworth Corporation. Income from the fund
is awarded annually to a student who is of good character, has demonstrated financial
need, with preference for students enrolled in engineering and technology. The award
is credited to the student’s tuition.
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ERNEST C. SOULE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by Ernest C. Soule, Class of ’22. Income from the fund awarded to a
student with preference for enrollment in architecture or construction programs.
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to students interested in applied science, mathematics, or
general technology. Preference is given to minority students who are graduates of the
Boston Public Schools.
NORMA N. TEAGUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by Norma N. Teague. Awards for students in need of financial assistance
with preference for students in building construction technology department.
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (N.E. CHAPTER) SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by Tuskegee Airmen to be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial
need, after mutual agreement of the N.E. Tuskegee Airmen Chapter and Wentworth.
JOHN A. VOLPE SCHOLARSHIP
Established through the generosity of John A. Volpe, AC ’30, former Governor,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WOMAN IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
Established to benefit financially needy women, with preference given to those enrolled
in Electronic Engineering Technology. In the event that there are no women candidates,
income may be used for financial assistance for qualified men. This scholarship award
is credited to the student’s educational expenses.
If you have any questions about financial assistance at Wentworth, or need more
information, contact the Financial Aid staff in the Student Service Center, Monday
through Thursday, 8:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m at
617-989-4020.
*Eligibility for selected scholarships (marked by an asterisk) cannot readily be
determined from information that is provided in applications to Wentworth or on the
FAFSA report. Therefore, if a student, or prospective student, believes that he or she
is eligible for one or more of these particular scholarships, he or she should contact
the Student Service Center and complete Wentworth’s Supplemental Scholarship
Application form.
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TRUSTEES,
ADMINISTRATION,
and FACULTY
The Corporation 2008-2009
TRUSTEES
David W. Kruger, Chairman
Phillip R. Hooper, Vice Chairman
Daniel G. Larson, Secretary
Kenneth D. Roberts, Treasurer
´ President
Zorica Pantic,
Faraj Aalaei
Michael T. Anthony
Edward A. Bond, Jr.
George Chamillard Dana DeMatteo
Daniel T. Flatley
Wayne C. Johnson
John D. Kelleher
Howard V. Levine
Keith J. Peden
Donald E. Pogorzelski
Sylvia T. Price
Richard D. Sheridan, Sr. Gary B. Walker
Carole Wedge
CORPORATORS
Samuel Altschuler
Gregory B. Janey
John F. Smith
Keith A. Berube Brian-Keith Jones
Lawrence Sorgi
John “Jack” W. Blaisdell John W. Kellar, III
Raina L. Sturtz
Robert A. Booker
Deborah W. Keller
Sinclair Weeks, Jr.
Robert W. Boyden
Christine Keville
John D. Wise
Gerald M. Campbell Daniel P. Lanneville
Kate Boyd Wonkka
Kenneth L. Carr
W. Boyd Leslie
Paul E. Cheney
Eric M. Levi
William G. Creelman
Irene McSweeney John Curtis
Mohammad H. Mohanna
Terence G. Dougherty Clarke Casey Nickerson
William H. Flanagan
Edward J. O’Leary
John M. Fuller
Kenneth H. Olsen
Stephen F. Fusi
David B. Perini
Ryan E. Hutchins David J. Simm
TRUSTEES EMERITI
Nicholas Bachynski John B. Gray Arthur T. Thompson
Robert W. Boyden Eric M. Levi
Sinclair Weeks, Jr.
Kenneth L. Carr Douglas D. Schumann
William N. Whelan
John R. Ghublikian
C. Thomas Swaim, Esq.
Donald B. Wilson
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Institute Administration
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
´ President
Zorica Pantic,
PROVOST’S OFFICE
Jane Allen, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Karen Britton, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
Michael Kupferman, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate
Provost
Russell Pinizzotto, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Devon Sprague, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Academic Departments
Leonard Anderson, Associate Department Head, Civil, Construction, and Environment
Ann Borst, Associate Department Head, Architecture
Craig D. Capano, Department Head, Civil, Construction, and Environment
Sandeep Dilwali, Associate Department Head, Electronics and Mechanical
Frederick F. Driscoll, Interim Department Head, Electronics and Mechanical
John S. Ellis, Associate Department Head, Architecture
Thomas L Goulding, Department Head, Computer Science and Systems
Patrick Hafford, Department Head, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management
Michael E. Jackson, Assistant Department Head, Electronics and Mechanical
Suzanne Kennedy, Department Head, Design & Facilities
Stephen Nodvin, Department Head, Applied Mathematics and Sciences
Glenn E. Wiggins, Department Head, Architecture
Administrative Departments
Alumni Library
Dennis Berthiaume, Technical Services Librarian
Richard Campbell, Library Assistant for Technical Services
Priscilla A. Biondi, Reference Librarian
Naoko Yasuda, Reference Librarian and Archives Assistant
Linda P. Gallagher, Manager of Library Records
Daniel P. O’Connell, Circulation Librarian
Kurt M. Oliver, Manager of Access Services
Walter T. Punch, Director of Library
Pia Romano, Information Services Librarian
Marianne Thibodeau, Assistant Director
The Arioch Center @ Wentworth
Christine Bettendorf, Director of Advising
Joan E. Dolamore, Dean of Lifelong Learning
BUSINESS AND FINANCE OFFICE
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John P. Heinstadt, Vice President for Business and Finance
Nicholas Anderson, Junior Accountant
Angela Ayers, Associate Athletic Director for Women’s Athletics
Sean Bender, Director of the Center for Community and Learning Partnerships
Michael Bergeron, Assistant Director/Energy Manager for Physical Plant
David L. Conrad, Director of Athletics
Thomas Devitt, Intramural Coordinator/Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Robert F. Ferro, Associate Director, Physical Plant
William Gorman, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information
Peter Gugliotta, Assistant Director, Planning & Construction
Gerald Inman, Director of Purchasing
Louise Litchfield, Director of Business Services
Rachel Liu, Senior Staff Accountant
Colleen Low-Lank, Staff Accountant
Peter Maddocks, Controller
Mark Mitchell, Assistant Controller
Kevin Moore, Director of Public Safety
Olga Panasenko, Staff Accountant
Eduardo Pagan, Assistant Director, Public Safety
Sandra E. Pascal, Associate Vice President, Community Affairs/External Relations
Charlene E. Roy, Assistant Director, Business Services
Joanne L. Santarelli, Accounting Manager
Robert J. Tolan, Athletic Coordinator/Ice Hockey Coach
Robert L. Totino, Associate Vice President of Finance
David A. Wahlstrom, Associate Vice President of Business
DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Nancy Bandoian, Executive Assistant
Stephanie Cheney, Director of Training and Development
Richard Fontaine, Vice President for Technology and CIO
Ronald Frattura, Instructional Designer
Monique Fuchs, Associate Vice President for Academic Technology
Kasaka Kizito, Media Technician
John Landry, Trainer for Learning Technologies
Cristina Maldonado, Instructional Designer
Karmon Runquist, Web Manager
Anthony Tanzi, Director of Laptop Services
Leslie Vaughan, Associate Vice President for Administrative Technology
Tyrese White, Laptop Software Support Technician
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
Lindsay Alpert, Assistant Registrar
Jeanmarie Ambrose, Director of International Student Services
Phil Bernard, Director of Housing and Residence Life
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Keiko Broomhead, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Matthew Burke, Registrar
Wilfred Caissie, Transfer Credit Coordinator
Anne-Marie Caruso, Director of Financial Aid
Wen-Hsin Chen, Director, Student Financial Services
Mark Coen, Assistant Registrar, Graduation
Harold F. Conner, Counselor, Counseling Center
Sarah E. Crane, Associate Director of Admissions
Charlotte Croce, Student Services Representative
Rae Daniel, Student Services Representative
Greg Denon, Director of Career Services
Maureen Dischino, Director of Admissions
Amy Dufour, Associate Director, Admissions
Carissa Durfee, Associate Director, Student Leadership Programs
Catherine Ehrhardt, Assistant Director, Counseling Center
Elizabeth Enos, Associate Director of Financial Aid
William Farrick, Associate Director, Career Services
Beth-Anne Farrow, Coordinator of Wellness Education
Kathleen Fay, Senior Co-op Advisor
Vanessa Foote, Assistant Director of Admissions
Peter Fowler, Director of Student Leadership Programs/Assistant Dean
Eric Glaskin, Financial Aid Counselor
Jacklyn Haas, Admissions Counselor
Vanecia Harrison-Sanders, Career Planning Coordinator
Gregory Jackson, Student Financial Services Counselor
Samantha Johnson, International Student Services Representative
Jennifer Kosses, Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life
James Levesque, Director of Student Life
Kelly Lofgren, Admissions Counselor, ACPE
Silvia Lopez, Student Financial Services Counselor
Lauren Margharita, Associate Director
Maloney Martinez, Operations Coordinator
Bridget McNamee, Disability Services Outreach Specialist
Daniel Moore, Assistant Director of Admissions Communication
Judith Moss, Disability Specialist
Maura Mulligan, Director, Counseling Center
Marlin Nabors, Director of Community Standards
Courtney Newman, Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Patricia Osgood, Senior Assistant Director, Student Financial Services
Maureen M. Papile, Assistant Registrar, Scheduling
Dianne Plummer, Associate Vice Presidentfor Enrollment Management
Frederick Ross, Assistant Director of Admissions
Steven Rossi, Program Advisor, Student Leadership Programs
Marcia Sailor, Co-op Advisor
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Joseph P. Santacroce, Co-op Advisor
Paul Santoro, Senior Student Services Representative
Robyn Shahid-Bellor, Assistant Director, Loans
Alison Sherman, Associate Registrar
Robin Slavin, Senior Co-op Advisor
Brittany Smith, Student Financial Services Counselor
Chuck Spirou, Financial Aid Counselor
Gerald Tang, Co-op Advisor
Kimberly Valliere, Financial Aid Counselor
Annamaria Wenner, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Daniel Werner, Student Services Representative
Peter Wyatt, Financial Aid Counselor
Dane Zdunowski, Student Financial Services Counselor
HUMAN RESOURCES
Margaret Card, Director
Anne Gill, Vice President
Susan Morin, Manager
Elissa Silverman, Assistant
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
Kate Barlow, Director of Marketing and Communications
Brenda Cross-Sanchez, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Lorraine Sousa, Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations
Jamie Kelly, Media and Public Relations Manager
Meagan McMullen, Assistant Director, Annual Fund
Elana Pierkowski, Development Operations Manager
Melanie Sheffield, Gifts Officer
Erica Wilcoxson, Director of Alumni Relations
ADMINISTRATORS EMERITI
Alexander W. Avtgis, Dean Emeritus, College of Engineering and Technology
George T. Balich, Provost Emeritus
Barbara M. Collins, Controller Emeritus
Edward T. Kirkpatrick, President Emeritus (Deceased)
Robert E. Patterson, Registrar Emeritus
Carl A. Swanson, Vice President Emeritus, Student Affairs
Arthur T. Thompson, Provost Emeritus
Paul W. Witherell, Associate Provost Emeritus
Faculty 2009-2010
LEONARD ANDERSON
Associate Department Head, Assistant
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Professor, Construction Management
Ph.D. and M.S., Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Civil
Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Licensed Construction
Supervisor.
LOIS J. ASCHER
Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., English Literature, Northeastern University; B.A., English Literature, Wheaton.
KARINA ASSITER
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Ph.D., Computer Science, Tufts University, M.S., Computer Science, Tufts University;
B.A., Computer Science, Mills College.
HARRY AVAKIAN
Associate Professor, Mechanical
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Lowell University.
SALAH BADJOU
Assistant Professor, Electronics
Ph.D., Solid State Physics, Northeastern University; M.S., Physics, Syracuse University;
B.S., Physics and Mathematics, Syracuse University; Baccalaureat Technique
Mathematiques, Lycee Technique de Garcons d’Alger, Algeria.
JAMES H. BARTLETT
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
M.Eng., Systems Engineering, Boston University; B.S., Systems Engineering, Boston
University.
RONALD R. BERNIER Assistant Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D. and M.A., History & Theory of Art Essex University, England; M.B.A.Whittemore
School of Business & Economics, University of New Hampshire; B.A., Art History,
Vassar College.
M. ILYAS BHATTI Associate Professor, Construction Management
M.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., Civil Engineering, University
of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan; Registered Professional Engineer;
Douglas C. Elder Professor.
DAVID BIRKETT Assistant Professor, Electronics
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Columbia University; B.S.E.E., Michigan State
University.
RICHARD D. BOHIGIAN Associate Professor, Sciences
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Physics, Worcester
Polytechnic Institute.
ANN BORST Associate Department Head, Professor, Architecture
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M. Arch., University of California, Berkeley; BA., Williams College; Registered
Architect; NCARB Certified.
RUSSELL G. BRAMHALL, JR. Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., Geography, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; B.A., Earth Science, Salem State
College.
CAROL BURNS
Associate Professor, Architecture
M. Architecture, Yale University; B. Architecture, Yale University; Registered
Architect, LEED Accredited Professional.
ELEANOR K. CANTER
Professor, Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics, Kent State University; B.Ed., Science, University of Michigan.
CRAIG D. CAPANO Department Head and Professor,
Civil, Construction, & Environment
Construction Management Ph.D., Civil Engineering, (concentration in Construction
Management), Marquette University; M. Construction Science and Management,
Clemson University; B.S., Construction Management, Wentworth Institute of
Technology; A.E., Architectural Engineering Technology, Wentworth Institute of
Technology; Certified Professional Constructor; Licensed Construction Supervisor.
MICHAEL W. CARTER Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., History, Boston State College; B.A., Education, Boston College; Licensed
Construction Supervisor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANK CASERTA, JR. Assistant Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D., and M.A., Physics, Boston University; S.B.M.E., Mechanical Engineering,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Registered Professional Engineer.
ARMEN S. CASPARIAN Professor, Sciences
M.Sc., Physical Chemistry, Brown University; A.B., Chemistry, Rutgers University;
Registered Professional Chemist, American Chemical Society; Certified Chemical
Hygiene Officer, National Registry of Certified Chemists; Registered Industrial
Hygienist, Association of Professional Industrial Hygienists.
L. GEORGES CHEDID Associate Professor, Electronics
Ph.D., Manufacturing Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; M.Ed., Graduate
School of Education, Harvard University; M.S., Electrical Engineering, Tufts University;
B.S., Electronic Engineering Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology; A.E.,
Industrial Electronics, National Institute of Electricity and Electronics, Algeria.
CHARLES J. CIMINO Associate Professor, Architecture
M.B.A., Operations Management, Suffolk University; B.S., Architectural Engineering
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Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology; A.E., Wentworth Institute; Registered
Architect.
PHILLIP L. COMEAU Associate Professor, Architecture
M. Arch., University of Washington; B.S., Art and Design, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; Registered Architect, NCARB Certificate.
BETH ANNE COOKE-CORNELL Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., English, Central Connecticut State University; B.A., English, Merrimack
College.
*JOHN M. COOPER Associate Professor, Management
Ed.D. Education Administration, Harvard Graduate School of Education; M.
Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Speech
Communication, Wake Forest University; B.A., Politics, Wake Forest University;
S.H.R.P. (Senior Human Resources Professional Certification).
LEON L. CORT Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., Political Science, Boston University; M.A., International Affairs, Ohio University;
B.A., Modern Foreign Languages, Fisk University; Registered Professional Engineer.
CRISTINA COSMA Assistant Professor, Construction Management
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, and M.E., Civil Engineering, University of Florida; B.S.,Civil
Engineering, Technical University of Iasi, Romania.
ROBERT C. COURNOYER Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; M.M.T., Mathematics, University
of Lowell; B.S. Mathematics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
ROBERT COWHERD Associate Professor, Architecture
Ph.D., History, Theory, and Criticism, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Urban
Design Certificate - City Design and Development, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; B.Arch., The Cooper Union-Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture.
GAUTHAM DAS Assistant Professor,
Civil Engineering Technology
Ph.D., Infrastructure & Environmental Systems, University of North Carolina; M.S. Civil
Engineering, University of North Carolina; B.S. Civil Engineering, Bangalore University.
*SIBEN DASGUPTA
Associate Professor,Electronics
E.E., Post Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; M.S.,
Engineering Management, Northeastern University; M.S., Electrical Engineering,
Calcutta University; B.S., Electrical Engineering, Calcutta University; Registered
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Professional Engineer.
ANGEL L. DeCEGAMA
Assistant Professor,
Electronics
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University; M.S.,
Electrical Engineering (Systems and Communications), Carnegie-Mellon University;
M.B.A., Pepperdine University.
LARRY DECKER
Associate Professor,
Civil Engineering Technology
M.S., Industrial and Management Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology;
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Duke University; Registered Professional Engineer.
MANUEL E. DELGADO
Associate Professor,
Architecture
M.S., Urban Studies and Planning, and Certificate in Urban Design, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology; B.Arch., Universidad Central de Venezuela; Registered
Architect in Venezuela.
LEON DELIGIANNIDIS
Associate Professor, Computer Science
M.S., Urban Studies and Planning, and Certificate in Urban Design, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology; B.Arch., Universidad Central de Venezuela; Registered
Architect in Venezuela.
CORNELIA E. DEMERS
Associate Professor,
Civil Engineering Technology
Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Major: Structural Engineering, Minor: Engineering
Mechanics), Worcester Polytechnic Institute; M.S., Civil Engineering (Structural),
Lehigh University; B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell;
Registered Professional Engineer.
EDWARD DERRINGH
Professor, Sciences
Ph.D. and M.S., Astronomy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Astronomy, Case
Institute of Technology.
RAFFAELE Di CECCA
Professor, Sciences
M.A., Mathematics, Boston University; M.A., Physics, Boston University; B.A.,
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, University of Waterloo.
SANDEEP DILWALI
Associate Department Head,
Electronics and Mechanical
Ph.D., (EE) Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India;
M. Tech., (EE) Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi,
India; M.B.A., (Marketing), Indra Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India;
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B.S., Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
DOUGLAS DOW Assistant Professor, Electronics
Ph.D. and M.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan; M.S., Computer
Science, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; B.S., Electrical Engineering,
Texas A&M University; B.A., Liberal Arts Engineering, Wheaton College (IL);
Member IEEE.
DAVID J. DOWNEY Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., English Literature, Northeastern University; B.S., English Literature, Northeastern
University.
FREDERICK F. DRISCOLL Interim Department Head, Professor,
Electronics and Mechanical
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., Electrical Engineering,
Merrimack College.
JOHN W. DUGGAN
Associate Professor, Civil
Engineering Technology
Ph.D., Environmental Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; M.S., Civil
Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; B.S., Chemical Engineering,
Clarkson College of Technology, Registered Professional Engineer.
MICHAEL P. DUNLOP
Associate Professor,
Civil Engineering Technology
Ed.D., Educational Administration, New Mexico State University; M.B.A., Western
New England College; B.A., Psychology, Framingham State College.
ANTHONY DUVA Associate Professor, Mechanical
M.S. and B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Registered
Professional Engineer.
MAGDY M. ELLABIDY Assistant Professor, Computer Science
M.S., Management Information Technology and B.S., Human Services, Lesley
University.
JOHN S. ELLIS Associate Department Head
Professor, Architecture
Master of Design Studies, Harvard University; M.S., Architecture and Urban Design,
Columbia University; B. Arch., Pratt Institute; A.S., Building Construction Technology,
Wentworth Institute; Registered Architect: New York, Massachusetts; NCARB.
PIERRE A. ELYSEE
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
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B.S., Computer Systems Engineering, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
OPHIR FELDMAN
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Ph.D. and M.A., Mathematics, Brandeis University; B.S., Mathematics, Hofstra
University.
DONALD C. FILAN
Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.A., Mathematics, University of Massachusetts; B.S., Mathematics, Northeastern
University.
HERBERT J. FREMIN
Professor Design & Facilities,
M. Arch, Harvard University; B. Arch with honors, U. of Illinois; Registered Architect:
MA and ME; NCIDQ certification; NCARB Certification.
ELIZABETH A. GIBB
Assistant Professor,Architecture
M. Arch., Southern California Institute of Architecture; M.S., Microbiology and
Immunology and B.S., Biology; University of Michigan; Registered Architect; NCARB
Certified.
CHRISTOPHER S. GLEASON
Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., Creative Writing: Fiction, University of Utah; M.F.A., Creative Writing, Florida
International University; B.A., Literature/Creative Writing, Eckerd College.
GARRICK N. GOLDENBERG
Professor, Architecture
M.S.C.E., Structural and Foundation Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S./ M.S.,
Structural and Construction Engineering, Institute of Civil Engineering, USSR; A.S.,
Structural Engineering, USSR; Registered Professional Engineer.
THOMAS L. GOULDING
Professor and Department Head,
Computer Science and Systems
Ph. D., Mathematics, University of Florida; M.S., Mathematics, University of Florida;
B.S., Mathematics, Washburn University.
JACK A. GREEN
Professor, Management
J.D., University of Michigan Law School; B.B.A., University of Michigan.
MICHAEL T. GREENE Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., English Literature, State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., English
Literature, Boston College; B.A., English Literature, Boston College.
THEODORE GREENE
Associate Professor, Mechanical
M.S., Manufacturing Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Mechanical
Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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SCOTT GRENQUIST
Associate Professor, Electronics
Doctor of Science Education, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western
Australia; M.S. in Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and B.A.,
Japanese, University of Notre Dame.
PATRICK F. HAFFORD
Department Head and Professor,
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management
M.B.A., Babson College; A.A., Computer Science, Moorpark College.
MARK H. HASSO
Professor, Construction Management
Ph.D. in Construction Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; M.S., Project
Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; M.S., with Distinction in Civil
Engineering, The City University of London, UK; B.S., Civil Engineering, Alhikma
(Jesuit) University; Registered Professional Engineer.
AMANDA HATTAWAY
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Ph.D., and M.S., Mathematics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Sc.B.
Mathematics, Brown University.
JOHN P. HEINSTADT
Vice President for Business and Finance
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Technology
J.D., Suffolk University; M.C.E., Sanitary Engineering, Manhattan College; B.C.E., Civil
Engineering, Manhattan College.
*FRANCIS J. HOPCROFT Professor,
Civil Engineering Technology
M.B.A., Management, University of Maine at Portland-Gorham; M.S.C.E.,
Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., Civil /Sanitary Engineering,
Northeastern University; Registered Professional Engineer; Licensed Site Professional
(Massachusetts).
UDO HOPPENZ
Associate Professor, Sciences
M.S. Physics, Northeastern University; B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Wisconsin
State University.
DWIGHT F. HORAN
Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.Ed., specializing in Mathematics, Fitchburg State College; B.S.E., Mathematics,
Fitchburg State College.
MARK JOHN ISOLA
Assistant Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., English, Tufts University; M.A. English, Simmons College; B.A., Gerontology,
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English Minor, Quinnipiac College.
MICHAEL E. JACKSON
Assistant Department Head
and Associate Professor, Mechanical
M.Ed., Cambridge College; B.S., Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University;
Federal Aviation Administration Certification, Aircraft and Powerplant Technician.
MICHAEL R. JOHN
Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics, Northeastern University; B.A., Mathematics, Northeastern
University.
TIMOTHY M. JOHNSON
Associate Professor, Electronics
M.S.E.E., New York Institute of Technology; M.A., Liberal Studies, State University
of New York at Stony Brook; B. Prof. Studies, Math, Science, and Technology,
Empire State College; Licensed Master Mariner and General Radio telephone operator;
Registered Professional Engineer.
TODD JOHNSON
Assistant Professor,
Construction Management
M.Eng, Civil Engineering (concentration in Construction Management), Pennsylvania
State University, Park, PA; B.S., Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Troy, New York; A.C.
ANDREW JOHNSTON
Associate Professor, Architecture
Ph.D., Architectural History, and M. Arch., University of California, Berkeley; M.S.
in Urban Design, Pratt Institute; B.A., Architecture and its Social Context, Hampshire
College; Registered Architect.
**BARBARA A. KARANIAN
Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., Educational Studies in Organizational Behavior, Lesley College; M.Ed., Art
Therapy, Lesley College; B.A., Psychology and Fine Arts, College of the Holy Cross.
*GEORGE KATSIAFICAS
Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., Sociology, University of California, San Diego; M.A., Sociology, University
of California, San Diego; B.S., Industrial Management, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
MARCIA J. KEMEN
Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.Ed., concentration in Secondary Education, Boston State College; B.S., Mathematics,
University of Cincinnati.
PATRICIA BOGE KENDALL
Associate Professor, Architecture
M. Arch., Harvard University Graduate School of Design; B.A., Architecture,
Washington University School of Architecture; Registered Architect, NCARB
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** Sabbatical Fall 2009
Certified.
JAMES KENNEDY
Assistant Professor, Construction Management
Ph.D., Engineering, Heriot-Watt Unviersity Edinburgh, Scotland; M.S. Industrial
Technology, Purdue University; B.S., Business Administration, Oregon State
SUZANNE KENNEDY
Department Head and Professor,
Design & Facilities
M.S. Interior Design, University of Wisconsin, Madison; B.S. Interior Design,
University of Wisconsin, Madison; Certified Facility Manager.
ALI KHABARI
Associate Professor, Electronics
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Florida International University; M.S. and B.S. Electrical
Engineering, Florida International University; A.A., Miami Dade College.
LORA KIM
Assistant Professor, Architecture
M. Arch., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.A., Architecture, University of
California at Berkeley; Registered Architect.
MARK A. KLOPFER
Associate Professor, Architecture
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Virginia; Bachelor of Architecture,
Cornell University; Registered Landscape Architect; Registered Architect.
SHANKAR M. KRISHNAN
Professor and Director,
Biomedical Engineering Program
Ph.D., EE specialization in Biomedical Engineering University of Rhode Island; M.S.,
Electrical Engineering, University of Bombay.
FREDRICK KUHN
Professor, Design & Facilities
M. Arch., Harvard University; A.B., Anthropology, Syracuse University.
MICHAEL KUPFERMAN
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Professor, Civil Engineering Technology
Ph.D. and M.S.C.E., Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts; B.S.C.E., Civil
Engineering, Northeastern University; Registered Professional Engineer.
ANTHONY E. KURNETA
Associate Professor, Architecture
Ph.D., Art History, Boston University; A. M., Art History, Boston University; B.F.A,
Rhode Island School of Design.
JAMES R. LAMBRECHTS
Assistant Professor,
Civil Engineering Technology
M.S.C.E., Purdue University; B.S.C.E., University of Maryland; Registered Professional
Engineer.
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PAUL J. LAZAROVICH
Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Certificate of Graduate Public Relations, Emerson College; Masters in Public
Administration (MPA), Suffolk University; B.S. English - Journalism & Secondary
Education, Suffolk University; A.A.S., Communications, Grahm Junior College; (CJE)
Certified Journalism Educator, Journalism Education Association.
XIAOBIN LE
Assistant Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; M.S. and B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Southern Institute of Metallurgy, China; Registered Professional Engineer, Canada.
THOMAS M. LESKO
Professor, Architecture
M.A., Studio Arts, Harvard University; B. Architecture, Syracuse University; Registered
Architect: NY, MA, CT, RI, VT, ME; NCARB Certified.
ROBERT LUND
Assistant Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (Structural Mechanics); M.S. Mechanical Engineering
(Controls and Manufacturing), B.S. Mechanical Engneering; Certificate in
Manufacturing.
GLORIA MA
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Mechanical Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas; M.E. Mechanical Engineering,
University of Singapore; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Xidian University.
LILI MA
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Mechanical
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Utah State University; M.S., Electrical Engineering,
Harbin Institute of Science and Technology; B.S., Electrical Engineering, Harbin
Institute of Science and Technology.
LISA M. MacLEAN Assistant Professor, Computer Science
M.S., Computer Information Systems, Bentley College; B.S., Computer Information
Systems and B.S., Management, Rhode Island College.
MICHAEL W. MacPHAIL
Associate Professor, Architecture
M. Arch., Southern California Institute of Architecture; B.Arch., University of British
Columbia; B.A., Urban Geography, University of British Columbia; Registered
Architect.
ROBERT MESZAROS
Associate Professor, Design & Facilities
M.F.A., Painting, Boston University; B.F.A., Painting, Rhode Island School of Design;
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B.A., Fine Arts, Fairfield University.
JEFFREY A. MICHAEL
Associate Professor, Design & Facilities
M.F.A., 3-D Design, Cranbrook Academy of Art; B.S.I.D., Industrial Design, University
of Cincinnati.
ALI R. MOAZED
Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D. and M.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Tennessee; B.S., Mechanical
Engineering, University of Toledo; Registered Professional Engineer.
GLORIA MONAGHAN
Assistant Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., American and British Literature, Boston College; B.A., English, Loyola
University.
SAM MONTAGUE
Associate Professor, Design & Facilities
M.F.A., Design, The Dynamic Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design;
B.F.A., Industrial Design, Carnegie-Mellon University.
TERRY M. MOOR
Professor, Architecture
M.L.A., Harvard University; B. Architecture, University of Texas; Registered Architect;
NCARB Certificate; Registered Construction Supervisor.
ROBERT MORAN
Associate Professor, Sciences
Ph.D., Health Sciences Management, Pacific Western University; M.S., Health Science,
Northeastern University; B.S., Chemistry, Stonehill College; Fellow, College of
Critical Care Medicine (F.C.C.M.); Fellow, American Institute of Chemists (F.A.I.C.);
Certified Laboratory Consultant; Fellow, National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry
(F.A.C.B.).
FRANCIS E. NESTOR
Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Engineering Science, Clarkson College of Technology; M.A., Mathematics,
Boston College; B.S., University of Massachusetts.
STEPHEN C. NODVIN
Department Head and Associate Professor,
Applied Mathematics & Sciences
Ph.D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University; B.S., Biology, Emory
University.
HOSSEIN NOORIAN Professor, Management
M.B.A., Finance, Northeastern University; B.S., International Business, Tehran
Business College.
MASOUD OLIA Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D., and M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., Mechanical
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Engineering, Northeastern University; Registered Professional Engineer.
NICK ORTOLINO Assistant Professor,
Design & Facilities
M.F.A., Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, UK; B.F.A., Tufts University and
the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Diploma in Studio Art and Fifth-year
Certificate, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
ROGELIO PALOMERA-ARIAS Assistant Professor,
Construction Management
Ph.D., Architecture, Building Technology and M.S., Electrical Engineering,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of
Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
ZORICA PANTIC President, Institute Professor
Ph.D., M.S., and B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Nis, Yugoslavia (Serbia).
MARK E. PASNIK Assistant Professor, Architecture
Master in Design Studies, (History and Theory of Architecture), Harvard University
Graduate School of Design; B.Arch., Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art
and Planning; Registered Architect.
ANITA A. PENTA Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics, Northeastern University; B.A., Mathematics, University of
Massachusetts - Boston.
CARL E. PETERSEN Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., Political Science, Northeastern University; B.S., Social Sciences, Salem State
College.
RACHEL G. PIKE Professor, Design & Facilities
M.S., Interior Design, Drexel University; B.S. Business Administration, The American
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University School of Business Administration; NCIDQ Certified; LEED AP.
RUSSELL F. PINIZZOTTO Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Provost, Professor
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Ph.D., Materials Science, University of California at Los Angeles; Engineer’s Degree,
Materials Science, University of California at Los Angeles; B.S., Physical Chemistry,
California Institute of Technology.
ANN W. PITT Associate Professor, Architecture
M. Arch, Harvard University; B.A., Mathematics and Art, Salem College, North
Carolina; Registered Architect; NCARB Certificate.
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* Sabbatical Spring 2010
WELDON PRIES Professor, Architecture
M. Arch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B. Architecture, University of
Manitoba; Registered Architect, NCARB Certificate.
HENDERSON W. PRITCHARD Associate Professor,
Civil Engineering Technology
Ph.D., Northeastern University; M.S., Biology, Southern Connecticut State University;
B.A., English/Biology, Denison University.
WALTER T. PUNCH Director of Alumni Library
Assistant Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., English, University of Massachusetts; M.S., Library Science, Simmons College;
A.B., Philosophy, Stonehill College.
DAVID G. RILETT
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Master of Software Engineering, Brandeis University; M.A., Literature, Language, and
Linguistics, Central Michigan University; B.A., History, University of Michigan.
DAWN M. RING Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, Physical Oceanography, John Hopkins University; M.A.,
Mathematics, Oceanography, Johns Hopkins University; B.A., chemistry, biology,
music, Robert D. Clark Honors College, University of Oregon.
*JONATHAN G. RIPLEY
Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., Modern American Literature, St. John’s University; M.Ph., Modern American
Literature, St. John’s University; M.A., Modern British and American Literature,
Adelphi University; B.A., Philosophy, University of Rochester.
RICHARD L. ROBERTS
Associate Professor, Mechanical
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University; B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering,
University of Massachusetts; Graduate certificate, Manufacturing Engineering, Tufts
University; E.I.T.; CMfgT.
EDWARD ROONEY
Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.F.A., Creative Writing, Washington University in St. Louis; B.A., English, Pomona
College.
PETER S. ROURKE
Associate Professor,
Mechanical
M. S., Manufacturing Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; M.Ed., Industrial
Education, Fitchburg State College; B.S., Industrial Education, Fitchburg State College;
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JOHN P. RUSSO
Associate Professor, Computer Science
M.S., Computer Science, Boston University; M.S., Mathematics, University of Lowell;
B.A., Chemistry, St. Anselm College.
JOSEPH F. SANTACROCE
Associate Professor, Electronics
M.S. and B.S., Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; Registered Professional
Engineer; Life Member of IEEE.
JOSEPH A. SCHELLINGS
Associate Professor,
Management
J.D., Fordham University School of Law; M.B.A., (Finance), Columbia University
Graduate School of Business; B.S. (Economics), Mount Saint Mary’s College.
RICHARD SHURTLEFF
Associate Professor,
Sciences
M.S., Physics, University of Massachusetts - Amherst; B.S., Physics, State University
of New York at Stony Brook.
GARY M. SIMUNDZA
Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Biophysics, University of Rochester; B.S., Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
GERGELY SIROKMAN
Assistant Professor,
Applied Mathematics & Sciences
Ph.D., Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.S., Chemistry, Brandeis
University.
ELAINE A. SLATER
Associate Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.A., Art History, Tufts University; B.A., Art History, Simmons College.
MONICA A. SNOW
Associate Professor,
Construction Management
Ph.D., Forestry, U. New Brunswick; M.Eng., Civil, Memorial University, Newfoundland;
B.S., Forest Engineering, U. New Brunswick; Registered Professional Engineer.
FRANK S. SPADA
Professor, Electronics
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., General Engineering,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Registered Professional Engineer; Certified as
Vocational Instructor in Massachusetts; Life Member of IEEE.
MARILYN R. STERN
Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
M.S., Broadcasting and Film, Boston University; B.A., English, Skidmore College;
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C.A.E.S., English, Boston College.
CINDY P. STEVENS
Associate Professor, Management
Ph.D., Technology Management, Indiana State University; M.A., Technical and
Professional Communication, East Carolina University; B.A., English, Hilbert
College.
DAVID E. STEVENS
Professor, Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics, Northeastern University; B.S., Mathematics, University of
Massachusetts - Amherst; A. Eng., Electronic Engineering Technology, Wentworth
Institute.
SEAN STEWART
Assistant Professor, Design & Facilities
M. Arch, San Francisco Institute of Architecture; B. Architecture, Boston Architectural
Center; Registered Architect.
AMOS J. ST. GERMAIN
Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D., American Civilization, University of Iowa; M.A., American Studies, Purdue
University; B.A., History, Fordham University.
INGRID STRONG
Assistant Professor, Architecture
M. Arch, Harvard University; B.A. Architecture and Music, Bennington College;
Registered Architect; LEED Accredited Professional.
E. SCOTT SUMNER
Associate Professor, Construction Management
M.S., Systems Management, University of Southern California; B.S., Geology/Civil
Engineering, California State University at Los Angeles; CCM.
DURGA SURESH Associate Professor, Computer Science
M.S., Computer Science, St. Joseph’s University; B. Engineering (Electronics and
Communication), Madras University.
THOMAS A. TADDEO Associate Professor, Construction Management
M.S., Civil Engineering, Stanford University; B.S., Civil Engineering, Tufts
University.
ILIE TALPASANU Assistant Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington; Doctor Engineer,
Mechanics and B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University, Bucharest; EIT.
BO TAO Associate Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D. and M.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University; M.S. and B.S.
in Aerospace Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
ROBERT TRUMBOUR Assistant Professor, Architecture
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M. Arch., University of Texas at Austin; Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of
Massachusetts at North Dartmouth.
JOANNE W. TUCK Professor,
Humanities and Social Sciences
M.Ed., Social Education, Boston University; B.A., History, Boston University.
NILGUN TURAN Assistant Professor, Design & Facilities
Ph.D., Architecture, School of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul;
M.Sc., Architecture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University of London; Higher
Diploma in Furnishing and Interior Design, London College of Furniture and Interior
Design; B. Arch., Ankara State Academy of Engineering and Architecture.
MICHAEL M. WERNER Interim Department Head,
Professor, Computer Science
Ph.D., Computer Science, Northeastern University; M.S. Computer Information
Systems, Boston University; M.S., Mathematics, University of Illinois, Urbana; B.S.,
Mathematics, Brooklyn College.
GLENN E. WIGGINS Professor and Department Head, Architecture
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; S.M. Arch. S., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; B. Arch, Texas Tech University; Registered Architect, NCARB Certified.
SIMON R. WILLIAMSON Assistant Professor, Design & Facilities
M. Des., Royal College of Art, London; B.A. (hons.), Industrial Design, University of
Northumbria.
HONGSHENG WU Associate Professor, Computer Science
Ph.D., Biostatistics; M.A., Biostatistics, Boston University; M.S., Computer Science,
Ohio University; B.S., Analytical Chemistry, Shandong University, People’s Republic
of China.
EMMA SMITH ZBARSKY
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Chicago; M.S., Mathematics, University of Chicago;
S.B., Mathematics, M.I.T.; S.B., Physics, M.I.T.
MANSOUR ZENOUZI Professor, Mechanical
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University; M.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Tufts University: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology,
Tehran, Iran; Registered Professional Engineer.
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Faculty Emeritus 2009-2010
ROBERT E. ASHBURN Professor Emeritus,
Civil Engineering Technology
B.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern University; M.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern
University; Construction Supervisors License; Class III Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operators License.
H. ROWE AUSTIN, JR.
Professor Emeritus,
Physics
M.Ed. Administration, Boston State College; S.B., Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology.
ALEXANDER W. AVTGIS Professor Emeritus,
Electrical/Electronic Technology, and
Dean Emeritus, College of Engineering and Technology
B.S., Education, Northeastern University; M.Ed., Boston State College; Doctor of
Engineering Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology.
GEORGE T. BALICH Provost Emeritus,
Professor Emeritus, Architecture
B. Arch., University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ed.D., Higher
Education Administration, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Doctor of Engineering
Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology; Registered Architect.
E. GILMAN BARKER
Professor Emeritus, Architecture
B.A., Wesleyan University; B.S., Architectural Engineering, Iowa State University;
M.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern University; Doctor of Engineering Technology
(hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology; Registered Professional Engineer; Licensed
Construction Supervisor.
RICHARD A. BEAN
Professor Emeritus, Electronics
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Vermont; M.S., Electrical Engineering,
University of Connecticut; Electrical Engineer Degree, Northeastern University, Doctor
of Engineering Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology.
BERTRAND A. BENEDICT
Professor Emeritus,
Building Construction
A. Eng., Wentworth Institute of Technology; M.S., Construction Engineering, Pacific
Western University.
BENJAMIN S. BLAKE
Professor Emeritus, Architecture
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B.S., Trinity College; Boston Architectural Center; Registered Architect.
HENRY M. BOSWORTH
Professor Emeritus,
Aeronautics
Graduate of Wentworth Institute and School at Massachusetts State College; Federal
Aviation Administration Certification as Airframe and Powerplant Technician; Ground
Instructor and Power Plant Examiner.
JOHN O. CHESLEY JR.
Professor Emeritus,
Architecture
B.S., Civil Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon; M. Arch, Harvard University; Registered
Architect.
ROLF E. DAVEY
Professor Emeritus,
Aeronautics
M.Ed., Cambridge College; B.S., Aeronautical, Boston University, College of
Engineering; Graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology; Federal Aviation
Administration Certification as Airframe and Powerplant Technician; Ground Instructor,
Private Pilot Certification; Airframe and Powerplant Written Test Examiner and
Practical Examiner; Doctor of Engineering Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of
Technology.
P. ENRICO DeMARCO
Professor Emeritus,
Construction Sciences
B.S., Education, Fitchburg State College; M.Ed., University of Massachusetts;
Construction Supervisor License; Class ABC Builder’s License.
STEPHEN DIAMOND
Professor Emeritus,
Architecture
B.S., Civil Engineering, Antioch College; M. Arch., Harvard Graduate School of
Design; Certificate in Industrialized Building, Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
Registered Architect; Licensed Construction Supervisor.
ALFRED J. FRENCH
Professor Emeritus,
Aeronautics
B.S., Education, Fitchburg State College; Graduate of Boston University, College of
Industrial Technology; Federal Aviation Administration Certification as Airframe and
Powerplant Technician; Massachusetts Teacher Certification.
MILDRED J. GREENLER
Professor Emeritus,
Sciences
B.S., Chemistry, St. Elizabeth College; M.S. Physics, Purdue University.
ADRIAAN JOBSE
Professor Emeritus,
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Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
B.M.E., University of Delaware; M.M.E., University of Delaware.
WALTER B. JONES
Professor Emeritus, Architecture
M.L.A., Harvard University; B. of Arch., Massachusetts Institute of Technology;
Licensed Construction Supervisor, Registered Architect.
JOHN J. KAVOLIUS, JR.
Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
A.S., Aeronautical Engineering, University of Illinois; Certified A.W.S. Welding
Inspector.
JAMES M. KNOWLTON
Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University; M.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Northeastern University; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Teaching Certificate, State
of New Hampshire.
WILLIAM LEWIS
Professor Emeritus,
Humanities and Social Sciences
A.B., Modern Languages, Boston College; A.M., Comparative Literature, Harvard
University; Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Harvard University.
WILLIAM F. MEGOW
Professor Emeritus, Electronics
A. Eng., Electronic Engineering Technology, Wentworth Institute.
H. CARLTON MOORE, JR.
Professor Emeritus,
Civil Engineering Technology
B.S., Civil Engineering, Tufts University; M. Div., Tufts University.
JOSEPH P. NEVILLE
Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
S.B., Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; S.M., Chemical
Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Registered Professional Engineer;
Teaching Certificate, State of Massachusetts.
ANGELO J. PIANTEDOSI
Professor Emeritus,
Civil Engineering Technology
A. Eng., Wentworth Institute; Licensed Hoisting Engineer and Licensed Construction
Supervisor, State of Massachusetts.
ROBERT A. ROSE
Professor Emeritus,
Building Construction
Graduate of Wentworth Institute; Massachusetts Teaching Certification.
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KENNETH M. SAVAGE
Professor Emeritus,
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; Th.M., Gordon Seminary; Th.M.,
Dallas Theological Seminary.
NORMAN H. SHIPPEE
Professor Emeritus,
Construction Sciences
Certificate, Architectural Construction, Wentworth Institute; B.S., Vocational Education,
University of Maine, Portland-Gorham; M.Ed., Vocational Administration, Antioch
University.
LOCKHART J. SMITH, JR.
Professor Emeritus, Aeronautics
Graduate of New England Aircraft School; Federal Aviation Administration Certification
as Airframe and Powerplant Technician; Ground Instructor, Private Pilot Certification
and Flight Engineer.
RICHMOND W. SMITH
Professor Emeritus,
Building Construction
B.S., Northeastern University; Graduate of Wentworth Institute; Bachelor of Technology,
(hon.) Wentworth Institute of Technology.
DONALD A. SOORIAN
Professor Emeritus,
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; M.S., Electrical
Engineering, Northeastern University.
JOHN G. STEEVES Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
B.S., Education, Northeastern University; M.A., Technical Education, University
of Minnesota; Doctor of Engineering Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of
Technology.
CARL A. SWANSON
Institute Professor Emeritus,
Vice President of Student Affairs Emeritus
Doctor of Engineering Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology;
Graduate of Wentworth Institute.
JAMES E. TARTE
Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
B.S., Science, Suffolk University; Vickers Hydraulic School.
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RAYMOND TAVARES
Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Durfee College of Technology; M.S., Mechanical
Engineering, Northeastern University.
ARTHUR T. THOMPSON
Provost Emeritus,
Professor Emeritus, Engineering Technology
A.B., Colby College; B.S., Pennsylvania State University; S.M., Harvard University;
M.B.A., University of Chicago; Sc.D. (hon.), Colby College; Doctor of Engineering
Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology; F.A.S.E.E.; P.E.
EDMUND TURIELLO
Professor Emeritus, Architecture
B.S., Education and M.Ed, Calvin Coolidge College; Registered Architect.
ALEXANDER VANDERBURGH, JR.
Professor Emeritus,
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., Electrical Engineering;
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
WILLIAM R. WESTLAND, JR.
Professor Emeritus,
Humanities and Social Sciences
A.B., History, Brown University; A.M., History, Boston University; Doctor of
Engineering Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology.
JAMES M. WINTER
Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
M.S., Energy Engineering, University of Massachusetts - Lowell; M.Ed., Secondary
Science, Boston University; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California State Polytechnic
College.
PAUL W. WITHERELL
Professor Emeritus, Construction Sciences
B.S. and M.S., Building Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Doctor
of Engineering Technology (hon.), Wentworth Institute of Technology; Registered
Professional Engineer.
LEONARD F. WOOD
Professor Emeritus,
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Massachusetts State Certification in Welding and Metal Fabrication.
WILBUR E. YOUNG
Professor Emeritus,
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota.
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2009-2010
PIETA BLAKELY
Management
M.Ed., Concentration in Learning and Teaching, Harvard University M.S., Administrative
Science, Concentration Financial Economics, Boston University B.A., Organizational
Behavior and Management, and Anthropology, Brown University.
J. ALLYN BRADFORD
Humanities/Social Sciences and Management
M. Divinity, Yale University; B.A., Colby College.
LEFFI CEWE-MALLOY
Architecture and Mechanical
M. Arch & Advanced Building Technology, State University of New York at Buffalo;
B. Arch, University of Lund, Sweden.
HOWARD M. CHANDLER
Building
A.S., Building Construction, Wentworth Institute; B.S., Contracting and Construction,
Utica College.
TIMOTHY H. DALTON
Humanities/Social Sciences
M.A.T., English, Boston College; B.A., English, Boston State College.
WAYNE J. DELPICO
B.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern University.
Construction and Management
LEONARD F. DELOSH JR.
Mathematics
M.B.A., Marketing and Operations Management, U. Massachusetts; B.S.E.T., Computer
Engineering Technology, Northeastern University; A.E., Electronic Engineering
Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology.
SUSAN DUMAS
Computer Science
M.A.T., Business Education, Johnson & Wales University; B.S., Business Management,
Lesley College.
RONALD E. FIONTE
M.B.A., Suffolk University; B.A., Economics, Merrimack College.
Management
MARK E. FITZGERALD
Building Construction
M.S., Construction Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Civil
Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
ROBERT B. GOLDSTEIN
Computer Science
Ph.D., Nuclear Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.S., Brooklyn College
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of the City University of New York.
MARIO GONZALEZ JR.
S.B., Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Computer Science
THOMAS E. GUNNOUD
Humanities/Social Sciences
M.S.W., Howard University; M.A., Theological Studies, Maryknoll School of Theology;
B.A., Psychology, Stonehill College; LICSW.
PATRICIA A. HALLINAN Mathematics
M.Ed., School Administration, Rivier College; B.A., Mathematics, Salem State
College.
PATRICK HIGGINS
B.S., Surveying Engineering, Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
KENNETH F. JOHNSON, JR.
Construction Management
M.S., Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; B.S.E.T., Civil Engineering
Technology and A.E., Civil Engineering Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology;
Registered Professional Engineer; Construction Supervisor’s License.
JAMES D. LANDERS Mechanical/Manufacturing
B.S., Mechanical Systems Engineering Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology.
JAMES A. LEE A.A.S., Building Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Building
DAVID LEO Mechanical/Manufacturing
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University; M.S., Aerospace Engineering,
University of Southern California; B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic Institute
of Brooklyn; Registered Professional Engineer.
JAFAR MANA Mathematics
Eng.D., Engineering, M.S., I.E., M.S.C.E. and B.S.C.E., Northeastern University.
THOMAS G. MASSIMO Management
J.D., Suffolk University Law School; M.P.A., Harvard Kennedy School; B.S.,
Public Administration, Roger Williams University; Member of Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and Federal Bars.
MICHAEL MATVICHUK
Management
M.S., Management Science, Lesley College; B.S. Science, University of Massachusetts,
Lowell.
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KARL A. MCCARTHY Building Construction
Civil Engineering, U. Massachusetts, Amherst; Registered Professional Land
Surveyor.
NEIL F. MCCARTHY Sciences
M.S., Applied Physics and B.S., Engineering/Physics, Pure Mathematics and Applied
Mathematics, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
WILLIAM MCGOVERN
B.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern University; A.S. Civil Engineering, Wentworth
Institute of Technology, Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
JOSEPH MCNICHOLS
A.E., Surveying and Highway Engineering, Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
SUSAN MCFARLAND Management
Executive M.B.A., Anna Maria College; M.A., Religious Education; B.A., English,
College of St. Rose.
PAUL A. MIZZONI Electronics and Management
M.B.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston; B.S., Electronic Engineering Technology,
Wentworth Institute of Technology.
MARIANNE VAUGHAN MORAN Mathematics
M.A.T., Chemistry, Salem State College; B.S., Chemistry, Stonehill College.
PAUL OWEN MULRONEY Civil, Construction and Environment
J.D., Suffolk University Law School; B.S., Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic
Institute; Registered Professional Engineer; Member of Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and Federal Bars.
CARLA PATALANO Management
D.B.A., Human Resources, Nova Southeastern University; M.B.A., Human Resources,
Anna Maria College; B.S. Business Administration, Management, Northeastern
University.
RICHARD RABEN
M.Ed., Lesley University, B.S., University of Texas.
Management
THOMAS A. RISOLDI Mathemat-
ics
M.A., Mathematics, Bowdoin College; M.Ed., and B.S., Education, Salem State
College.
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JOHN A. RUSSO Electronics
B.E.T., Northeastern University; A.E., Electronic Engineering Technology, Wentworth
Institute of Technology.
ALEXANDER W. SALACHI, JR. Humanities/Social Sciences
M.A., English, Duquesne University; B.A., English, Assumption College; LMS (Library
Media Specialist) Certification.
ALEKSEY Y. SOLOVEY Electronics
Ph.D., Physics and Mathematics, Tomsk State University, Russia; M.S., Electrophysical
Engineering, Novosibirsk State Technical University, Institute of Nuclear Physics,
Russian Academy of Science.
RAYMOND TAVARES Mechanical
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Durfee College of Technology; M.S., Mechanical
Engineering, Northeastern University.
JAMES Y. ZAKS Mechanical and Sciences
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs; M.S., Mechanical
Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Drexel
University.
DONALD P. ZANETTI Civil, Construction and Environment
B.S., Management, and A.S., Business Administration, Northeastern University.
JOSEPH ZHAO Electronics
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University; B.S., Electrical Engineering,
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
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