JULY IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
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Accounting .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Actuarial Science ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Administrative Studies .................................................................................................................................. 6
Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations ........................................................................... 12
African American Studies ............................................................................................................................ 16
African Languages ....................................................................................................................................... 16
American Studies ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Anthropology .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Arabic .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Archaeology ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................................... 20
History of Art and Architecture................................................................................................................... 23
Arts Administration ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Astronomy................................................................................................................................................... 25
Biochemistry ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Biology......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences .............................................................................................. 30
Boston Studies ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Business for Non-Majors ............................................................................................................................. 34
Chemistry .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Chinese ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
Classical Studies .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Computer Science ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Core Curriculum – CAS ................................................................................................................................ 50
Creative Writing .......................................................................................................................................... 50
Criminal Justice ........................................................................................................................................... 51
Deaf Studies ................................................................................................................................................ 52
Earth and Environment ............................................................................................................................... 53
Economics ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Education .................................................................................................................................................... 57
Engineering ................................................................................................................................................. 65
English ......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Film and Television ..................................................................................................................................... 72
Finance ........................................................................................................................................................ 74
French ......................................................................................................................................................... 77
Gastronomy ................................................................................................................................................ 78
General Studies ........................................................................................................................................... 81
German ....................................................................................................................................................... 81
Health and Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................................... 82
Health Sciences ........................................................................................................................................... 88
Hieroglyphs ................................................................................................................................................. 91
History ......................................................................................................................................................... 91
History of Art and Architecture................................................................................................................... 94
Hospitality Administration .......................................................................................................................... 95
International Relations ............................................................................................................................... 97
Italian .......................................................................................................................................................... 98
Japanese...................................................................................................................................................... 99
Journalism ................................................................................................................................................. 100
Korean ....................................................................................................................................................... 101
Latin........................................................................................................................................................... 102
Literature .................................................................................................................................................. 102
Management............................................................................................................................................. 105
Marketing .................................................................................................................................................. 115
Mathematics and Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 117
Music ......................................................................................................................................................... 124
Neuroscience ............................................................................................................................................ 127
Nutrition.................................................................................................................................................... 128
Global Studies ........................................................................................................................................... 129
Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................. 130
Photography.............................................................................................................................................. 131
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training ..................................................................................................... 132
Physics ....................................................................................................................................................... 133
Political Sciences ....................................................................................................................................... 134
Project Management ................................................................................................................................ 136
Psychology ................................................................................................................................................ 136
Religion ..................................................................................................................................................... 140
Russian ...................................................................................................................................................... 140
Sociology ................................................................................................................................................... 141
Spanish ...................................................................................................................................................... 143
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences .................................................................................................. 144
Theatre ...................................................................................................................................................... 148
Theology.................................................................................................................................................... 149
Turkish....................................................................................................................................................... 151
Urban Affairs ............................................................................................................................................. 152
Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................................. 153
Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies .................................................................................................... 156
Writing ...................................................................................................................................................... 156
Accounting
Accounting I - MET MG 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Basic principles of financial accounting underlying transaction analysis and the preparation of financial
statements.
Financial and Managerial Accounting - MET AD 630 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and problems of financial and managerial accounting. Includes
data accumulation, accounting principles, financial statement analysis, measurement and disclosure
issues, cost analysis, budgeting and control, production costs, and standard costs.
Financial Accounting - SMG AC 221 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (SMG SM 121/122 or SMG SM 131 or SMG SM 299) and (CAS MA 120 or CAS MA 121 or CAS MA
123) – or equivalent. Sophomore standing. Sophomore requirement. Basic concepts underlying financial
statements and accounting procedures used in preparing statements of financial position, income
statements, and statements of cash flow. Stresses the interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of
published financial statements.
Managerial Accounting - SMG AC 222 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 26
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (SMG AC 221). SMG SM 221 (previous or concurrent) highly recommended – or equivalent.
Sophomore standing. Sophomore requirement. Introduces the basic principles, methods, and challenges
of modern managerial accounting. Covers traditional topics such as job-order costing, cost-volume-profit
analysis, budgeting and variance analysis, profitability analysis, relevant costs for decision making, and
cost-plus pricing, as well as emerging topics such as Activity-Based Cost (ABC) accounting. The material is
examined from the perspective of students preparing to use management accounting information as
managers, to support decision making (such as pricing, product mix, sourcing, and technology decisions)
and short- and long-term planning, and to measure, evaluate, and reward performance. Emphasizes the
relationships between accounting techniques and other organizational activities (such as strategy and
motivation).
Intermediate Accounting I - SMG AC 347 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (SMG AC 222) – or equivalent. Required for Accounting concentrators. Provides foundation for
solving financial reporting issues through the study of the conceptual framework of accounting,
recognition and measurement of current and non-current assets, revenue recognition, and the
development of the income statement and balance sheet.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Advanced Accounting - SMG AC 541 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 25
Prereq: (SMG AC 348) previous or concurrent – or equivalent. Senior standing. Examines accounting
issues relating to business combinations and foreign operations (accounting for mergers and
acquisitions, constructing consolidated financial statements, recording foreign-currency transactions
and hedging exchange risk, translating foreign subsidiaries' local-currency financial statements),
business segments, reporting for local governments, and the impact of the SEC and international
standards on financial reporting.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Auditing - SMG AC 565 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Coreq: (SMG AC 348) – or equivalent. Introduces the basic concepts underlying auditing and assurance
services (including materiality, audit risk, and evidence) and demonstrates how to apply these concepts
to audit and assurance services through financial statement audits.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Actuarial Science
Pension Mathematics and Mortality Tables - MET AT 782 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (MET MA 581 or CAS MA 581) and MET AT 721 – or equivalent. Covers pension actuarial funding
methods and the use of life contingencies. Included are analyses of the funding methods allowable
under ERISA, their computation, and uses. Also reviews the use of mortality tables and discusses the
various actuarial functions that are used in pension actuarial calculations. Finally, reviews implications
for pension funding under the IRS.
SAS with Statistical Applications - MET MA 603 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: MET or CAS MA 214 – or equivalent. Offers a unified and in-depth coverage of the statistical
computer package SAS and its statistical applications. Topics include the language of SAS, data
formatting, creating and storing SAS data sets, file manipulations, macro procedure, and graphics. Also
included are procedures for statistical techniques selected from analysis of variance, regression, factor
analysis, scoring, and categorical data analysis. Several large data sets are used as case studies
emphasizing hands-on experience with SAS for Windows. Laboratory course.
Administrative Studies
Business Communication for International Students - MET AD 501 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Techniques for effective written and verbal communications. This course is a special offering for
students whose first language is not English. Departmental approval required for non-MSAS students.
Prerequisite course: credits can not be used toward the MSAS degree.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Mathematics for Management - MET AD 510 – 2US Credits
June 13 – June 21
An overview of fundamental mathematical concepts, with emphasis on the solution of word problems.
Topics covered include quadratic equations, signed numbers, polynomials, graphs, roots and radicals,
and basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite course which may not be used
toward graduate credit.
Financial and Managerial Accounting - MET AD 630 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and problems of financial and managerial accounting. Includes
data accumulation, accounting principles, financial statement analysis, measurement and disclosure
issues, cost analysis, budgeting and control, production costs, and standard costs.
Financial Concepts - MET AD 632 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and problems of accounting and financial analysis. Includes
accounting principles, measurement and disclosure issues, financial statement analysis, time value of
money, cash flow projection and analysis, capital budgeting and project evaluation, bond and equity
valuation, cost of capital, and capital structure.
Project Management - MET AD 642 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Examines concepts and applied techniques for cost-effective management of both long-term
development programs and smaller short-term projects. Special focus on planning, controlling, and
coordinating efforts of multiple individuals and/or working groups.
Project Communications Management - MET AD 643 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
To succeed in project management, you must be a strong leader and an effective communicator. This
course examines the current philosophies of leadership as applied to project management and identifies
various styles of communication and conflict resolution. Through case studies and various exercises, you
will develop enhanced leadership, communication, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
Project Risk and Cost Management - MET AD 644 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Introduces the art and science of project risk as well as continuity management and cost management.
Managing the risk of a project as it relates to a three-part systematic process of identifying, analyzing,
and responding is examined through actual case studies. Students learn how to manage the components
of a project to assure it can be completed through both general and severe business disruptions on
local, national, and international levels. Students learn the process of cost management, early cost
estimation, detailed cost estimation, and cost control using the earned value method. Students study indepth the issues of project procurement management and the different types of contracts for various
scope scenarios.
E-commerce - MET AD 648 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 30 – August 6
A detailed examination of how businesses can successfully use Internet and web technology. Students
are introduced to the concepts and issues of electronic commerce. Topics include comparison of ecommerce procedures, payment mechanisms, applications in different industry sectors, security, and
the challenges of starting and maintaining an electronic business site, as well as a comparison with
traditional business practices.
International Business, Economics & Cultures - MET AD 655 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 5
Considers macroeconomic factors of relevance to the firm: aggregate economic activity, cyclical
movements, and fiscal and monetary policies. Reviews the problems of decision-making related to
demand, production, costs, market structure, and price. Provides an analysis of the interplay between
governments, economic systems, labor, and multinational corporations (MNCs). Topics include the basis
for the existence, organization, and growth of MNCs; a comparison of major economic and government
systems; and the impact on the firm's business transactions and trade due to taxation, regulation, legal
environment, and labor influences. Investigates the relationship between the interaction of national
culture and development. Topics range from developing nations' rain forest and species management to
pollution generated by developed nations. Culture, policy, and development are also discussed in
relation to the impact of the business interactions (agriculture, fishing, technology transfer, etc.) among
developing and developed nations.
Innovation, Global Competitiveness, and National Economic Development - MET
AD 667 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examines various approaches to developing high-tech innovation-based economies as a route to selfsufficiency and growth. Factors studied include both structural reforms in the political, legal, and
economic areas, and government-sponsored initiatives in higher education, basic research, private
venture capital, grants to support new product development by promising ventures, and the creation of
science and technology parks and incubators. Students independently research, write, and present
studies of the strategies of various countries. Augmented by case studies, readings, and guest speakers
on strategies being employed in such countries as Taiwan, Thailand, and Brazil.
Case Studies in Current Corporate Financial Topics - MET AD 709 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (MET AD 731) – or equivalent. Finance forecasting and planning; capital budgeting, cost of
capital, dividend policy, rate of return, and financial aspects of growth. Readings and extensive use of
case studies.
Financial Markets and Institutions - MET AD 712 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (MET AD 731) – or equivalent. Investigation and analysis of organization, structure, and
performance of U.S. money and capital markets and institutions. Examines regulation of the financial
industry and the role of financial instruments.
Quantitative and Qualitative Decision-Making - MET AD 715 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Explores decision-making and policy formulation in organizations. Includes goal setting and the planning
process, rational models of decision-making, evaluation of alternatives, prediction of outcomes, costbenefit analysis, decision trees, uncertainty and risk assessment, and procedures for evaluation of
outcomes.
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management - MET AD 717 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (MET AD 731) – or equivalent. Mechanics of securities markets, types of available investments,
an introduction to determination of securities values, and portfolio optimization. Problems of
investment policy are approached through studies of portfolio selection methods and the valuation of
special classes of securities (e.g., growth stocks).
Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolution - MET AD 725 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Communication skills course designed to better understand the nature of conflict and its resolution
through persuasion, collaboration, and negotiation. Students learn theories of interpersonal and
organizational conflict and their resolution as applied to personal, corporate, historical, and political
contexts. Students assess their own styles, skills, and values, and develop techniques to better resolve
disputes, achieve objectives, and exert influence.
Corporate Finance - MET AD 731 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (MET AD 630) – or equivalent. Emphasizes issues of accounting, finance, and economics that are
important in most management contexts. Stresses understanding financial statements, planning and
control, cost and benefit evaluation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting.
Leadership in Management - MET AD 733 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 17
A comprehensive overview of leadership skills and abilities through an examination of traditional and
contemporary models of leadership. Students examine personal attitudes and perceptions as they relate
to their leadership abilities and explore such areas as team building, motivation, and reward. Includes a
weekend at Nature's Classroom at Sargent Center in New Hampshire from June 5-7. The program fee
includes room and board for this weekend of experiential learning.
The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services - MET AD 741 –
4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Studies the global challenge of innovation and the impact of marketing and management issues on the
development of new products and services and their introduction. Concepts for creating added value
are applied to a range of innovations, radical and incremental, technological and procedural, and in
different settings such as start-up companies and large corporations.
Global Competitiveness - MET AD 745 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Reviews the process whereby organizations establish and pursue goals within internal and external
constraints, resources, and opportunities. Topics include strategy and tactics; the process of strategic
choice and adjustment; resource assessment; environmental and competitor analysis; stakeholders and
values; and strategy implementation, control, and valuation.
Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment - MET AD 746 – 4US
Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examines legal issues that affect high-technology firms. Topics include copyright, reverse engineering,
trade secrets, patents, international legal differences, the Uniform Commercial Code, and product
liability. Cases drawn from high-tech industries are used to emphasize current and future developments.
International Business Simulation - MET AD 773 – 4US Credits
April 29 – May 14
Through the use of an international business simulation, students develop the ability to manage in the
shifting international environment by integrating finance, strategy, and marketing skills to expand their
company globally. By selling, exporting, or manufacturing in up to fourteen countries the simulation is
intended to provide the student with a "real life" approach to international expansion, environmental
stability, inflation and currency issues, financial operations, as well as international sales and
manufacturing issues. The objective of the course is to offer an overview of the factors affecting global
business operations in a stimulating learning environment that is enjoyable and challenging. Intensive
course.
Strategic Advantage - MET AD 855 – 4US Credits
June 21 – August 1
Strategy concerns the long-term direction, scope, and performance of an organization within its specific
context. Strategic planning and implementation require actions, performance goals, and resource
applications to be aligned with the efforts of other functions and departments, and with the major
strategic orientation of the firm. Develops critical understandings and insights about strategy and
strategic management at the business unit level to ensure that competitive advantage is developed and
sustained.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Marketing Strategies - MET AD 857 – 4US Credits
May 27 – June 21
eLive offering. Strategic and operational marketing issues arising in the firm's operations. Topics include
market screening, decisions, entry strategies, product/service development, as well as designing the
marketing plan and its implementation.
Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations
Principles and Practices of Public Relations - COM CM 301 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Introduction to origins, scope, and principles of professional practice. Covers the theories, strategies,
and tactics used in public relations programs for corporate, governmental, and nonprofit institutions.
Focuses on ethical decision-making in researching problems, setting objectives, identifying audiences,
designing messages, choosing communication channels, and evaluating results. Examines opportunities
and requirements for work in the field.
Professional Presentation - COM CM 311 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Introduces students to theories and skills of effective public address through an intensive battery of
practical public speaking assignments. Course topics include clear, reasoned organization of messages;
effective use of evidence; audience analysis and adaptation; skilled verbal, nonverbal, and audio/visual
delivery; group communication; principles of persuasion and argument; critical listening and evaluation
of public address.
Corporate Communication - COM CM 313 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (COM CM 301) – or equivalent. Explores the trends and issues affecting corporations, crisis
management, public affairs communication, consumer affairs, employee relations, environmental
problems, and issues of multinationals. Uses case studies.
Introduction to Advertising - COM CM 317 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
History, nature, function, practice, and social and economic aspects of advertising; ethical
responsibilities, psychological appeals, marketing, media, research, product analysis, creative strategies,
and agency operation. Students prepare a comprehensive advertising plan including a marketing
strategy and speculative advertising campaign.
Mass Communication Research - COM CM 321 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduction to the philosophy and process of social-scientific research and the most common methods
used to study mass communication. Includes a variety of research methods, an examination of dataanalysis procedures, and an analysis of mass communication issues.
Design and New Media - COM CM 323 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Provides knowledge and practice for effective graphic design for all media. Develops a foundation in
design principles and software skills including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Students create
projects demonstrating how graphic design is used to engage an audience and enhance comprehension
of all forms of mass communication from traditional print to new media.
Writing for Communication - COM CM 331 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (COM CO 201) – or equivalent. Intensive exposure to some of the basic writing formats in
communications: news releases, letters, features, and profiles. Lead writing, editing, and techniques of
interviewing. Extensive writing and rewriting. Develops basic writing skills for various audiences.
Public Relations in Nonprofit Settings - COM CM 345 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (COM CM 301) – or equivalent. Examines the role of managed communication and marketing in
public relations problems unique to health, education, and human and public service organizations.
Analysis of organizational structure, publics/audiences, public relations and communication programs,
and fundraising practices of these agencies.
Theory and Process of Communication - COM CM 380 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Focuses on the nature, processes, and functions of communication in human life. Discussions include
basic assumptions of theory-building as applied to the study of communication, cognition and language,
and the contexts of communication. Models and theories are reviewed and evaluated.
Fundamentals of Creative Development - COM CM 417 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (COM CM 317 & COM CM 331) – or equivalent. Focus is on the strategic creative process in
advertising including concept development, copywriting, visualization, and design. Assignments require
conceiving solutions to client marketing challenges across a range of media. Teaches foundations for
development of effective advertising: problem definition, strategic development, and conceptual idea
generation through tangible executions.
Portfolio Development for Advertising - COM CM 423 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (COM CM 317 & COM CM 331 & COM CM 417) – or equivalent. A course for students intending
to work in the creative area of the advertising industry. Students develop a portfolio of advertising
campaigns for presentation during their search for employment at advertising agencies. Print and
broadcast ads are designed to provide solutions to the clients' marketing problems.
Media Relations - COM CM 441 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (COM CM 301 & COM CM 331) – or equivalent. Students study a variety of publicity tactics
(news conferences, feature placements, special events, and media tours), which they combine into
publicity campaign plans. Involves lectures, in-class discussions, video cases, and individual take-home
cases. Students are encouraged to plan campaigns in their area of interest.
New Media and Public Relations - COM CM 443 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (COM CM 301) - or equivalent. Explores the effects of new media on the fundamental theories,
models, and practices of public relations. Studies how websites, blogs, citizen journalism, social media,
direct-to-consumer communication, podcasting, viral marketing, and other technology-enabled changes
are affecting interpersonal, small group, and mass media relationships. Also covers and uses the
interactive tools that are re-defining the practice of public relations. Combines lecture, discussion, guest
speakers, case study, and research to help students uncover and appreciate the power and potential of
interactive media.
Special Topics in Mass Communication - COM CM 561 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: History of Rock and Roll. Examines the role of popular music in American
culture. Studies the origin and growth of the music industry, and attempts to integrate it into the
general social and intellectual history of the country. The emphasis is on rock 'n' roll and its impact on
America from 1954-1970.
Oral Presentation - COM CM 714 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Study and application of the principles of oral presentation, persuasion, and interviewing. Ingredients of
effective preparation for and delivery of informative and persuasive presentations. Emphasis on selfcriticism for self-improvement.
Fundamentals of Creative Development - COM CM 717 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Focus is on the strategic creative process in advertising including concept development, copywriting,
visualization, and design. Assignments require conceiving solutions to client marketing challenges across
a range of media. Teaches foundations for development of effective advertising: problem definition,
strategic development, and conceptual idea generation through tangible executions.
Communication Research - COM CM 722 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Introduction to the methodology of communication research. Includes both qualitative and quantitative
approaches. Attention to the nature of scientific logic, computer literature searches, research design,
questionnaire construction, sampling, measurement techniques, and data analysis. Explores the use of
focus groups, experiments, surveys, and content analysis.
Principles and Practices of Advertising - MET CM 708 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Provides an application driven overview of the advertising industry. Content includes a breakdown of
the foundations of advertising in general, an overview of the agency structure, market/brand analysis,
target audience definition, and an understanding of consumer insight. The principles of creative strategy
and execution are introduced along with media basics. Students, in teams, apply content from the
course through a simulation of a digital marketing problem provided by an industry professional.
Through this simulation, students have the opportunity to apply strategic concepts and creative
executions, thus gaining an understanding of a number of traditional and new advertising practices.
Permission required for non-MET students. Contact Metropolitan College, 755 Commonwealth Avenue,
Room 103 (617-353-3000) for more information.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Video in the Digital Age - MET CM 714 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (MET CM 716, MET CM 717, or MET CM 744) or with instructor's permission – or equivalent. The
role of video has become even more significant in terms of the digital environment for branded content,
webisodes, viral video, corporate micro-documentaries, and instructional/educational website content.
How this is integrated with, and disseminated by, social media is key. In addition, budgetary constraints
in relation to work for the web often require a different creative approach than traditional broadcast
media. This course explores the creative development of video concepts and introduces students to
basic production techniques as they relate to the development of video geared for the web. This is
mainly a writing and concept development course. Some rudimentary editing techniques are discussed
throughout the semester. Permission required for non-MET students. Contact Metropolitan College, 755
Commonwealth Avenue, Room 103 (617-353-3000) for more information.
Digital Communication - MET CM 716 – 4US Credits’
June 29 – August 5
Designed to introduce students to using new media tools for creating media communication. Students
build an integrated campaign and website using Photoshop, InDesign, iMovie, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
Students develop an understanding of the process of design consisting of ideation, strategy, and
execution. Permission required for non-MET students. Contact Metropolitan College, 755
Commonwealth Avenue, Room 103 (617-353-3000) for more information.
*Permission may be required from faculty
African American Studies
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - CAS AA 207 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Social definition of race and ethnicity. The adjustment of different ethnic groups and their impact upon
U.S. social life. How prejudice and discrimination create class identities and how caste relations have
affected patterns of integration during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Carries social science
divisional credit in CAS.
Literature of the Harlem Renaissance - CAS AA 507 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Studies the Harlem Renaissance (1919-1935) focusing on literature with overviews of the stage, the
music, and the visual arts. Authors include Du Bois, Locke, Garvey, Schuyler, Hurston, McKay, Larsen,
Fisher, Hughes, Cullen.
African Languages
Amharic 1 - CAS LD 111 – 4US Credits
June 15 – July 10
First semester four-skill Amharic course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening
comprehension, reading, cultural understanding, and writing using the Amharic alphabet.
Amharic 2 - CAS LD 112 – 4US Credits
July 13 – August 7
Prereq: (CAS LD 111) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. This second semester four-skill Amharic
course leads toward proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, cultural
understanding, and writing using the Amharic alphabet.
Kinyarwanda 1 - CAS LD 101 – 4US Credits
June 15 – July 10
First semester four-skill Kinyarwanda course leading to proficiency in oral expression, listening
comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.
Kinyarwanda 2 - CAS LD 102 – 4US Credits
July 13 – August 7
Prereq: (CAS LD 101) or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Continuation of CAS LD 101. This four-skill
African language course in second-semester Kinyarwanda leads toward proficiency in oral expression,
listening comprehension, reading, cultural understanding, and writing.
American Studies
Introduction to American Studies - CAS AM 200 – 4US Credits
July 20 – August 6
Topic for Summer 2015: Disasters in America. Intensive three-week course. The year 2015 marks ten
years since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. Disasters such as Hurricane Katrina are valuable
entryways to understanding what lies at the heart of American Studies: culture, history, and identity.
Beginning with Katrina, this course will focus on disasters in various historical periods, including the Dust
Bowl and the Titanic, and investigate the ways Americans have used disasters to make, remake, and
unmake their identities and historical narratives.
Art and Architecture in Boston - CAS AM 371 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Explores art, architecture, and literature in Boston from 1630 to present. Frequent walking tours and
site visits supplement lectures, readings, and discussions. Themes include the city's physical growth and
the relationship of politics, culture, and society to art and architecture. Cannot be taken for credit in
addition to the course with this number formerly entitled "Seeing and Reading Boston, 1630 to the
Present."
Anthropology
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - CAS AN 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and problems of cultural anthropology, emphasizing
study of both traditional and complex societies. Special attention to the evolution of human societies
and culture; to the changing organization and meaning of religion, economic life, kinship, and political
order; and to the problem of cultural variation in the modern world. Carries social science divisional
credit in CAS.
Human Biology, Behavior, and Evolution - CAS AN 102 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Biology relevant to the behavioral sciences. Introduces basic principles of evolutionary biology, animal
social behavior, primate adaptions, human origins, genetic/hormonal/neural bases of behavior, and
issues of human socioecology and adaptions. Discussions highlight nature-vs-nurture issues. Carries
natural science divisional credit (without lab) in CAS.
Medical Anthropology - CAS AN 210 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Examines the influence of culture on health care beliefs, practices, and institutions. Special topics
include cross-cultural approaches to birth, aging, and death; drug use and abuse; health care in
developing countries; and socialist models of health-care service.
Sex and Gender in Anthropological Perspective - CAS AN 260 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Cross-cultural examination of changing gender roles, expectations, and activities. Focuses on economic,
social, political, and ideological determinants that structure the hierarchy of power and privileges
accorded the thoughts, activities, and experiences of women and men in various societies. Carries social
science divisional credit in CAS.
Children and Culture - CAS AN 290 – June 29 – August 5
June 29 – August 5
Explores the way various cultures shape the lives and social development of children. Topics include
cultural concepts of childhood; the acquisition of culture; socialization and moral development;
cognition, emotion, and behavior in childhood; children's language and play; and the cultural shaping of
personality.
Investigating Contemporary Globalization - CAS AN 348 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Ethnographic and historical investigation of globalization. Special attention to the impact of global
capitalism on indigenous communities; popular culture and consumerism; transnational populations;
women and work; and relationships between novel forms of communication (i.e., Facebook and email)
and changing cultural norms.
Arabic
Elementary Modern Arabic (Modern Arabic 1) - CAS LY 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
The essentials of standard Arabic, the idiom used in public communications throughout the Arab world.
Listening, speaking, reading, writing.
Elementary Modern Arabic (Modern Arabic 2) - CAS LY 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LY 111) – or equivalent. The essentials of standard Arabic, the idiom used in public
communications throughout the Arab world. Listening, speaking, reading, writing.
Archaeology
Great Discoveries in Archaeology - CAS AR 100 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Illustrated lectures focus on the important discoveries of the discipline of archaeology. Covers the whole
of human prehistory and history around the world. Archaeological methods are described along with
great ancient sites, including Olduvai, Lascaux, Stonehenge, Egyptian pyramids, and Machu Picchu.
Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
The Contested Past - CAS AR 215 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examination of the diverse and often conflicting values associated with archaeological objects, ancient
monuments, and cultural sites. Case studies (including the Elgin Marbles) highlight contemporary
controversies over ownership, appropriation, use, and abuse of the material remains of the past.
Includes trips to the Museum of Fine Arts and to the Museum of Science to view the Maya Exhibit.
(Course fulfills archaeology major's topical requirement.
Ancient Maya Civilization - CAS AR 251 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
An exploration of the Maya civilization of Mexico and Central America, including its origins, intellectual
achievements, city-state rise and collapse cycles, and the cultural endurance of the Maya people of
today.
Introduction to Akkadian Cuneiform 1 - CAS AR 543 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: junior or senior standing, or consent of instructor - or equivalent. An introduction to the Semitic
language that served as the lingua franca in the Near East from ca. 2500-500 BC, with emphasis on
reading texts in cuneiform script. (Course fulfills department topical requirement.)
Visual Arts
Introduction to Drawing - CFA AR 133 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 30 – August 6
For students with little or no experience in drawing. Introduction to basic problems of expressing
volume, space, and light; emphasis on use of line, proportion, and tone. More experienced students may
draw from portrait head and figure.
Drawing and the Figure - CFA AR 136 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the practice of representational drawing with the human figure. Focuses on
establishing basic skills concerning the translation of three dimensional form onto the two dimensional
page. Students investigate methods of identification, definition, and location of form in a
comprehensive space utilizing a variety of materials and approaches. Students work from still life, the
figure, interior and exterior spaces, and themselves.
Introduction to Painting - CFA AR 143 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
For students with little or no experience in painting. Work in oil technique to study problems of design,
form in space, and color.
Drawing 1 - CFA AR 235 – 2US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Drawing from portrait head and figure; emphasis on structure of the
human form and the space in which it exists. Experimentation in various media. (Accommodations will
be made for students with varying degrees of experience.)
Painting 1 - CFA AR 245 – 2US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Development of skills and techniques through study of portrait head,
figure, and still life. Emphasizes soundness of spatial structure and understanding the relationship of
drawing to painting.
Introduction to Printmaking - CFA AR 251 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Survey of basic printmaking techniques with emphasis on relief processes and basic intaglio processes.
Concepts of design, image development, color layering and experimentation, and markmaking are
emphasized. Studio projects and lectures.
Typography 1 - CFA AR 385 – 2US Credits
May 21 – June 25
Focuses on concepts and applications of modern typography through introduction to the typographic
organization of information and the basic structures of visual messages. Study of letter forms, type
styles, typographic nomenclature, measurement, and spacing. Laptop required.
Graphic Design Elective - CFA AR 389 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Covers the basic principles of design, composition, and form making. These topics are investigated
holistically, beginning with their historical origination, contemporary application, and finally in the
context of individual practice. Projects and class meetings are structured to help develop a design
process and critique skills. The goal is to provide a rigorous understanding of the foundational principles
and skills that serve as a strong base for all future design course work and practice. Working knowledge
of the Adobe Creative Suite is helpful; software will not be taught. Materials and copying costs are extra.
Photography 1 - CFA AR 415 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Designed to assist the student in mastering the techniques of black and white photography, including
negative exposure, film development, and print production. Critical evaluation of photographs,
relationship of photography to other visual media, and study of both historical and contemporary
precedents. No previous experience is required, but access to a 35mm camera with manual exposure
capability is necessary. Material costs are extra.
The Artist and the Book - CFA AR 425 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 25
Create artist's books and explore the development of the serial image, written text, and spatial and
conceptual aspects of communicating through a book structure. Students may work with collage and
drawing, photo-based and traditional print forms, and digital processes to produce books using a variety
of unique and historical book techniques. Assignments rely on individual concepts and how they work in
book format.
Advanced Drawing - CFA AR 431 – 2US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: previous drawing experience. Emphasizes figure drawing; further develops drawing skills. Using
various media, students work from the nude model, draped figure, and objects to develop a personal
expression.
Ceramics 1 - CFA AR 470 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
An introduction to methods for making both sculptural and functional works of art out of clay. Explores
traditional and experimental hand-building techniques such as slab, pinch, and coil. Basic wheel
throwing and vessel making are also integrated. Includes a variety of glazing and various surface
treatments that enhance both sculptural and functional clay works.
Graphic Design Studio - CFA AR 523 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Real world practical experience for undergraduate and graduate students planning to pursue a career in
graphic design or other careers related to visual communication. Takes advantage of and builds upon
the skills and knowledge students have gained in their coursework during the academic year. Students
apply existing skills while developing new skills in graphic design, verbal and written communication,
client relationships, business practices, production, presentation, and the culture of studio practice.
Simultaneously serves as a classroom studio and internship/work experience. Students may register for
one or both summer sessions.
Business of Information Design - CFA AR 524 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
A hybrid lecture and studio course that explores presenting information visually. Students learn to
process, organize, symbolize, and structure complex quantitative information. The coordinated business
aspect of the course addresses how data visualization drives effective business decisions. A graphic
designer and business executive team teach, ensuring that information graphics are designed and
evaluated from a visual and strategic point of view.
History of Graphic Design - CFA AR 580 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
An in-depth survey of graphic design history from the beginning of writing until the present. Special
emphasis is placed on the development of 20th century graphic design as a communicative, expressive,
and artistic medium. Lectures are accompanied by PowerPoint presentations, and discussion is
encouraged.
History of Art and Architecture
Introduction to Art History I: Antiquity to the Middle Ages - CAS AH 111 – 4US
Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
An introduction to art history and the analysis of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts. Study
of masterpieces of Western Art from prehistoric to dawn of Renaissance. Focus on monuments of
Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages, with a survey of Egyptian and Near Eastern art. Carries humanities
divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Art History II: Renaissance to Today - CAS AH 112 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Major monuments and artists. Sequential development from the late Renaissance to the modern period
of major styles in architecture, sculpture, painting, graphic arts, and photography. Relationship of visual
art to social and cultural trends. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Architecture: An Introduction - CAS AH 205 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Examination of the factors involved in architectural design including program, spatial composition,
structure, technology, iconography, and the role of architecture in society. Discussion of major
monuments of Western architecture and urbanism from ancient Egypt to the twenty-first century.
Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Boston Museums - CAS AH 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the fundamentals of visual analysis and the history of art, focusing on outstanding
works in the collections of Boston and Cambridge museums. Current, temporary exhibitions are
included. Also examines the curatorial decision-making process determining the choice of works and the
conditions under which they are displayed.
Baroque Art - CAS AH 275 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Explores the works of major artists in the seventeenth century in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and
France. The work of Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velazquez, Poussin, and others
is examined in relation to religion and politics. Special emphasis is placed on the widespread diffusion of
Baroque trends, which was stimulated not only by ongoing artistic dialogues but also by trade,
exploration, and colonization.
History of Photography - CAS AH 295 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the study of photographs. The history of the medium in Europe and America from its
invention in 1839 to the present. After lectures on photographic theory and methodology, photographs
are studied both as art objects and as historical artifacts.
Impressionism - CAS AH 389 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Impressionism, its sources, and its aftermath, from the painting of modern life and leisure by Manet,
Monet, Morisot, Renoir, and Degas, to the evocation of spirituality, pain, and desire in the work of Van
Gogh, Gauguin, Rodin, and Munch.
Contemporary Art: 1980 to Now - CAS AH 393 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Explores the terms of debate, key figures, and primary sites for the production and reception of
contemporary art on a global scale since 1980. Painting, installation art, new media, performance, art
criticism, and curatorial practice are discussed.
Arts Administration
Capital Campaigns - MET AR 711 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Designed to broaden the student's understanding of capital campaign fundraising. Topics include:
feasibility studies; strategic planning and budgeting; private and public phases; ethical responsibilities;
staff, donor, volunteer, board, and trustee management; major gift solicitation; campaign
communications; trend analysis; and evaluation. Curriculum includes readings, case studies, guest
speakers, and analysis of current capital campaign projects.
Comparative Cultural Policy and Administration - MET AR 777 – 4US Credits
June 2 – July 14
Prereq: (MET AR 690) – or equivalent. Examines the nature of cultural policy in the United States, United
Kingdom, and the European Union from 1950 to the present. Discusses the impact of cultural and
national differences on the cultural policy decision-making process through lectures and readings drawn
from public policy, economics, and law. Meets on the Boston University Charles River campus for four
weeks prior to a week in Dublin and London.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Special Topics in Arts Administration - MET AR 781 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Topic for Summer 2015: Research and Program Evaluation in Arts Administration. Given changing
audience demographics, altered economic realities, the effects of globalization, and the increased
demand for accountability, professional arts administrators must possess a solid understanding of arts
research techniques and methodologies. This course reviews the major approaches to social science
research, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies, and how to apply these
approaches to investigate questions regarding audience development and marketing; program
evaluation and assessment; social and economic impact; decision-making and reflective practice;
collaboration and creation; and case-making and communication with the public. In addition, students
receive a practical introduction to analytic and data visualization tools such as NVivo, Qualtrics, and
online GIS.
Cultural Entrepreneurship - MET AR 789 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Explores the emerging field of cultural entrepreneurship. Covers a variety of topics, including the artist
as entrepreneur; new business models for arts organizations; art and social change; and the role of
entrepreneurs in cultural organizations. Through case studies, guest speakers, readings, and group
exercises, students learn about innovative entrepreneurial initiatives that straddle the boundaries
between the private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Guided exercises enable students to assess and
develop their skills as future change agents.
Astronomy
The Solar System - CAS AS 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar
system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar
system, including recent results from the space program. Laboratory exercises are completed in class
and telescopic observations are scheduled at night as weather permits. Use of the observatory. Cannot
be taken for credit in addition to CAS AS 105. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
The Astronomical Universe - CAS AS 102 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
The birth and death of stars. Red giants, white dwarfs, black holes. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, and other
galaxies. The Big Bang and other cosmological theories of our expanding universe. Laboratory exercises
are completed in class and telescopic observations are scheduled at night as weather permits. Use of the
observatory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Cosmology - CAS AS 109 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
The evolution of cosmological thought from prehistory to the present: Greek astronomy, Copernicus,
Galileo, Newton, and Einstein. Motion, gravity, and the nature of space-time. The expanding universe.
The early universe and Big Bang. Carries natural science divisional credit (without lab) in CAS.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry I - CAS BI 421 – 4US Credits
May 19 - June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) or equivalent. Introductory biochemistry. Protein
structure and folding, enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and allostery; nucleic acid structure; lipids and
membrane structure; bioenergetics; vitamins and coenzymes; introduction to intermediary metabolism.
Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and a laboratory.
Biochemistry Lecture I - CAS CH 423 – 3US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) or equivalent. For description see CAS CH 421. For
students who do not require laboratory credit.
Biology
Human Anatomy - CAS BI 106 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS BI 105) or equivalent. Intensive preprofessional course for students whose programs
require anatomy. Not for biology concentration credit. Gross structure of the human body; skeletal,
muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Students must
register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Lab requires dissection. Carries natural science
divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Biology I - CAS BI 107 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
For students who plan to concentrate in the natural sciences or environmental science and for
premedical students. Required for biology concentrators. No prerequisite. High school biology is
assumed. The evolution and diversity of life; principles of ecology; behavioral biology. Students must
register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in
CAS.
Biology II - CAS BI 108 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 26
June 29 – August 6
For students planning to concentrate in the natural sciences and for premedical students. It is strongly
recommended that students complete CAS CH 101 (or equivalent) before this course. High school
biology is assumed. Cell and molecular biology, Mendelian & molecular genetics, physiology, and
neurobiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science
divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Human Infectious Diseases: AIDS to Tuberculosis - CAS BI 114 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
A study of the world's major human diseases, their causes, effects on history, pathology, and cures.
Principles of immunology. Emphasis on present maladies such as AIDS, herpes, cancer, mononucleosis,
tuberculosis, influenza, and hepatitis. This course is appropriate for non-majors and students in the
health and paramedical sciences (Sargent College). Students must register for two sections: lecture and
laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Not for Biology major or minor
credit.
Cell Biology - CAS BI 203 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 26
Prereq: (CAS BI 108 & CAS CH 102) or equivalent. Coreq: (CAS CH 203) or equivalent. Principles of
cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and
subcellular organelles, macromolecular complexes, and cell regulation. Students must attend both
lecture and discussion.
Genetics - CAS BI 206 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS BI 108 & CAS CH 203) or equivalent. Principles of heredity as derived from genetic,
biochemical, and cytological evidence in animals, plants, and microorganisms. Students must attend
both lecture and discussion.
Human Physiology - CAS BI 211 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: ((CAS BI 105 or CAS BI 108) & CAS BI 106) or equivalent. Some knowledge of chemistry and
anatomy assumed. Intended mainly for students in health sciences. Not for concentration credit; Biology
concentrators should take CAS BI 315. Introduction to principles of systemic mammalian physiology with
special reference to humans. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory.
Evolutionary Ecology - CAS BI 303 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS BI 107). CAS BI 206 recommended. Investigation of ecological processes and patterns at the
individual, population, and community level. An evolutionary approach is emphasized. Students must
register for two sections: lecture and laboratory.
General Microbiology - CAS BI 311 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS BI 203 & CAS BI 206) or consent of instructor. Biology of bacteria and related
microorganisms; morphology, physiology, genetics, ecology, and control. Brief introduction to
pathogenicity and host reactions.
Systems Physiology - CAS BI 315 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 25
Prereq: ((CAS BI 108 or CAS BI 118 or ENG BE 209) and (CAS CH 101 and CAS CH 102)) or equivalent. An
introduction to physiological principles applied across all levels of organization (cell, tissue, organ
systems). Intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics include
homeostasis and neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal, endocrine, metabolic, and reproductive
physiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory.
Principles of Neuroscience - CAS BI 325 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS BI 203) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of the nervous system,
emphasizing synaptic transmission; hierarchical organization; autonomic nervous system; mechanisms
of sensory perception; reflexes and motor function; biorhythms; and neural mechanisms of feeding,
mating, learning, and memory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion.
Cancer Biology - CAS BI 327 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS BI 203 or CAS BI 213) and CAS BI 206 – or equivalent. Examines how deregulation of the
molecular and cellular mechanisms that control cell growth, survival, and differentiation in normal cells
can lead to tumor formation, progression, and metastases. Historic and current literature are critically
reviewed to understand basic cancer research, clinical approaches to diagnosis, implementation of
therapies, and prevention.
Fundamentals of Biology 3 - CAS BI 383 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS BI 281 & CAS BI 282) and enrollment in Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education
Program. An introduction to physiological principles applied across the levels of organization (cell,
tissue, organ systems). Intended to prepare the student for more advanced courses in physiology. Topics
include homeostasis and neural, muscle, cardiopulmonary, renal, endocrine, metabolic, and
reproductive physiology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory.
Animal Behaviour - CAS BI 407 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS BI 107) – or equivalent. Taught within the philosophical framework that evolutionary
theory provides the key for understanding animal behavior. Lectures on behavioral genetics,
development and physiology of behavior, behavioral ecology, phylogenetic component of behavioral
evolution, hormonal control of behavior, evolution of reproductive behavior, and the role of
cooperation in animal societies. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory.
Biochemistry I - CAS BI 421 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) or equivalent. Introductory biochemistry. Protein
structure and folding, enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and allostery; nucleic acid structure; lipids and
membrane structure; bioenergetics; vitamins and coenzymes; introduction to intermediary metabolism.
Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and a laboratory.
Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases - CAS BI 525 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS NE 102 or CAS BI 203) and (CAS NE 203 or CAS BI 325) – or equivalent. An in-depth look at
molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and their impact and relevance in clinical
diagnosis and treatment. Topics include the molecular pathways of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,
Huntington's, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Global Ecology - CAS BI 543 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: Biology/Earth Science/Environmental Studies/SED graduate students or senior standing;
previous undergraduate ecology or environmental science course – or equivalent. Fosters Humboldtian
thinking by exploring the many biospheric threads that link and exchange throughout the earth. Themes
include life systems as a geological force, bacteria as a global organism, the major impacts of algae, the
dominance of symbiotic systems, and climate change updates.
Topics in Neurobiology - CAS BI 594 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS BI 325 or CAS NE 203) – or equivalent. Examines contemporary topics in neurobiological
research, drawing from recent literature. Students critically evaluate papers, assess the soundness of
methods, distinguish correct from incorrect interpretations of data, and discuss the soundness of
conclusions.
Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences
Medical Terminology 2 - GMS BT 106 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 23
Prereq: GMS BT 104 (Med Term 1) or consent of program director – or equivalent course. Continue
building your medical vocabulary as you learn the anatomy and diseases of the following systems:
digestive, urinary, lymphatic/immune and endocrine. Interactive classroom activities include student
presentations on skin conditions/diseases or cancer.
Technical Writing for Clinical Research - GMS BT 210 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
This course introduces students to the structure, content, and regulatory requirements of documents
created for the clinical research industry. Students review the FDA regulations and ICH guidances for
drug, device and biologic documents, AMA Manual of Style Guidelines, and common industry standards.
Students also learn to compose study abstracts, clinical protocols, informed consent forms, and clinical
study reports.
Disease and Public Health - GMS BT 290 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: BT 104 (Med Term 1) or consent of program director – or equivalent course. This course is
designed to familiarize students with diseases of interest in public health. It covers infectious diseases
and genetic disorders, and how they contribute to global cultural and population burdens. Students
begin to make connections between previous coursework, such as cell biology and anatomy, as well as
new concepts, including immunology and experimental designs, as they pertain to the study of human
disease. The goal of the course is to give students a knowledge-base that can prepare them for thinking
critically should they decide to work in a research or public health setting.
Biochemistry - GMS BT 405 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: One semester of biology, two semesters of chemistry. This course introduces students to the
fundamental biochemical principles that underlie cell function. Topics include the structure and function
of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids, as well as the metabolic
pathways involved in their synthesis and degradation. Emphasis is given to metabolic regulation and
mechanisms of enzyme action.
Cytogenetics - GMS BT 406 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: one semester of biology, BT 110 (Intro Biomed Lab Sci), and BT 413 (Mol Bio) or BT 436
(Genetics), or consent of program director – or equivalent course. Advanced course designed for those
considering a clinical or research career in human genetics with an emphasis is on clinical cytogenetics
(chromosome testing). The course covers types of chromosome abnormalities, methodology,
nomenclature and clinical significance in pregnancy, birth defects, and cancer. Laboratory work includes
basic blood culture, chromosome preparation, banding, identification and karyotyping. The course also
provides an updated review of latest cytogenetic methodology and applications, such as FISH,
comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) and array CGH lab. Also offered at graduate level with consent
of program director. Laboratory course.
Molecular Genetics - GMS BT 407 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: BT 110 (Intro Biomed Lab Sci), BT 413 (Mol Bio), BT 436 (Genetics) or consent of program
director – or equivalent. Advanced course designed for those considering a clinical or research career in
human genetics. Emphasis is on clinical molecular genetics (DNA testing). The course covers types of
genetic abnormalities, methodology, nomenclature and clinical significance in pregnancy, birth defects,
and cancer. Laboratory work includes basic blood extraction, DNA preparation, gel electrophoresis,
capillary electrophoresis, sequencing, identification and karyotyping. The course also provides an
updated review of latest molecular genetic methodology and applications, such as copy number
analysis, chip based sequencing and next generation sequencing. Laboratory course.
Forensic Toxicology - GMS BT 450 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: one semester of biology, two semesters of chemistry, and BT 405 (Biochemistry) – or equivalent.
This course explores the role of toxicology as a safeguard to prevent injury from environmental
chemicals and as a tool in the investigations of suspicious deaths. Case studies, videos showing how
forensic evidence is used in court and group discussions will accompany lectures and demonstrations.
Students also explore the role of legal and medical communities as well as governmental agencies in
dealing with issues.
Endocrinology - GMS BT 456 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: GMS BT 201 and BT 202 or equivalent. This course is designed to present an in-depth study of
the endocrine system, encompassing the mechanisms of hormone action, the endocrine methodologies,
the pathophysiology and diseases of the glands. Topics cover the pituitary, the endocrine hypothalamus,
the neurohypophyseal hormones, calcium metabolism, the gastrointestinal hormones, the pancreatic
hormones and metabolic regulation, growth hormones, thyroid hormones, catecholamines and the
sympathetic adrenal system, adrenal cortical steroid hormones, and hormones of male and female
reproduction. Laboratory exercises and clinical correlations are incorporated into the course.
Advanced Cell Culture Techniques - GMS BT 484 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: one semester of biology, two semesters of chemistry, BT 454 (Cell Culture) and BT 413 (Mol Bio)
or consent of program director – or equivalent courses. Cell culture has become an indispensable tool
for all areas of biomedical science. In the course, students develop the necessary routine for work in a
cell culture lab by passaging cell lines throughout the course and determining growth characteristics
under different conditions. At the same time, students isolate and analyze biomolecules from these cell
lines and perform experiments using advanced techniques, such as transfections, reporter gene assays,
as well as a variety of optical assays (absorbance, luminescence, and fluorescence assays). At the end of
the course, students communicate their work and results during a poster session. Laboratory course.
Regulatory and Compliance Issues - GMS BT 540 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
This course explains the regulatory requirements for health care products: drugs, biologics, diagnostics,
and devices. The focus is on U.S. FDA regulations and their impact on product development and
marketing with international requirements. Recommended for students in clinical research
concentration.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Clinical Research - GMS BT 580 – 2US Credits
June 30 – August 4
This course examines the development and implementation of regulatory as well as ethical issues
involved with conducting clinical trials. Topics include: use of human subjects, privacy and
confidentiality, conflicts of interest, use of stem cells in research, federal laws affecting laboratories, and
genetic testing of gene and therapy trials. Students also participate in discussions on landmark legal
cases affecting laboratory scientists.
Boston Studies
Boston Museums - CAS AH 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the fundamentals of visual analysis and the history of art, focusing on outstanding
works in the collections of Boston and Cambridge museums. Current, temporary exhibitions are
included. Also examines the curatorial decision-making process determining the choice of works and the
conditions under which they are displayed.
Art and Architecture in Boston - CAS AM 371 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Explores art, architecture, and literature in Boston from 1630 to present. Frequent walking tours and
site visits supplement lectures, readings, and discussions. Themes include the city's physical growth and
the relationship of politics, culture, and society to art and architecture. Cannot be taken for credit in
addition to the course with this number formerly entitled "Seeing and Reading Boston, 1630 to the
Present."
The Irish in Boston - CGS HU 303 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Focuses on the literature, politics, and culture of Irish Bostonians in the 19th and 20th century. Through
the study of poetry, drama, fiction, politics, and music, the course explores the varieties of "Irishness" in
Boston. Students will hone their literary and analytical skills through a close reading and interpretation
of texts and will ask rigorous questions about the style and categorization of these texts, the different
portrayals of "Irishness" that appear, and the importance of such texts in literary and cultural history. An
interdisciplinary, team-taught course.
Beat Reporting - COM JO 310 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (COM JO 250 & COM JO 303 & COM JO 304) – or equivalent. Students learn to cover a city
neighborhood or a nearby community beat. Students branch out across the city and suburbs to cover
courts, crime, education, local and state politics, and other essentials of community reporting. Students
are encouraged to develop their own sources and story ideas with the goal of professional publication in
the Boston University News Service. Students produce stories, photos, audio, and video for the Web.
History of Boston - MET HI 373 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Provides an overview of the evolution and development of Boston, and examines Boston's unique
cultures as manifested in religious, political, social, and aesthetic thought and events.
Special Topics in Sociology - MET SO 501 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: A Social History of Boston's North End. A socio-cultural history of Boston's
North End that examines changes in the area from the first Puritan settlement to the current period of
gentrification, with central attention given to the dynamics of culture change among the Italian
immigrants. Covers the impact of global changes on local processes, changes in American notions of
identity and inclusion, and ethnic succession and competition; religious change, social organization, and
Catholic festivals; William Foote Whyte's "Street Corner Society"; the image of Italians as criminals, and
myths and realities of "the Mafia"; the impact of drugs and drug violence in the North End in the 70s and
80s; demographic change, tourism, food marketing, and gentrification. Course includes two visits to the
North End, including dinner in a North End restaurant on the final night of the course.
Boston Experience - MET UA 580 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic for Summer 2015: The Role of Architecture in Creating a Sense of Place. An introduction to the
formal study of architecture. Introduces the concept that the role of architecture is to develop and
maintain a sense of place. Establishes why and how a 'sense of place' is important to humans for social
and psychological reasons and to societies for economic, political, and health and recreational reasons.
The city of Boston serves as a living laboratory for this introductory study of architecture. Using this
laboratory, students work on issues of historic preservation, upkeep, repair, restoration, improvement,
modification, removal, adaptive renewal, and new construction as these processes relate to the
importance of a sense of place.
The History of Boston University and its Presidents - SED AP 605 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Provides a general overview of the history of Boston University, from its founding in 1839 to its work in
the present era. While studying the educational changes that occasioned its historical development,
students also explore the leadership of the University's ten Presidents.
Business for Non-Majors
Introduction to Business - SMG SM 101 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 30 – August 6
A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United States'
economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems, essential elements of
business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk
management. Key objectives of the course are development of business vocabulary and a fundamental
understanding of how businesses make money. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may
not be taken by SMG students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the
Business Administration minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student
Link.
Finance for Non-Management Students - SMG SM 104 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
June 30 – August 6
Read, understand, and analyze financial statements such as income statements and balance sheets.
Covers techniques of internal financial analysis such as breakeven, budgeting, financial forecasting, and
tools to aid in decision making. Introduction to the time value of money and capital budgeting using
discounted cash flow analysis. Intended for non-business majors. This course may not be taken by SMG
students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration
minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student Link.
Introduction to Marketing - SMG SM 105 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
How is it that some products succeed and some fail? In many instances, the difference is in their
marketing strategy. Examines key areas of marketing including product development, advertising,
promotions, pricing, and retailer decisions. Uses a combination of in-class exercises, real world
examples, cases, lecture, and discussion. This course is intended for non- business majors. It may not be
taken by SMG students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business
Administration minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student Link.
Personal Financial Planning - MET MG 202 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
The development of personal investment strategies using money and credit. Securities and portfolio
management, budgeting, insurance, taxes, retirement programs, and estate planning.
Chemistry
General Chemistry 1 - CAS CH 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: two years of high school algebra. For science majors and minors who require a two-semester
general chemistry course. Topics include atoms and molecules; molecular connectivity, infrared
spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry; stoichiometry and introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions;
thermochemistry and the first law of thermodynamics; quantum aspects of light and matter; and
bonding in diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Laboratory exercises include the size of an atom,
qualitative analysis, thermochemistry, and quantum aspects of light and matter. Students must register
for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab)
in CAS.
General Chemistry 2 - CAS CH 102 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CH 101) – or equivalent. For science majors and minors who require a two-semester
general chemistry course. Topics include properties of gases; solutions and solubility; equilibrium; acids,
bases, and buffers; electrochemistry; spontaneity, free energy and the second law of thermodynamics;
and chemical kinetics. Students must have completed CAS CH 101 prior to enrolling in CAS CH 102.
Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science
divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
General Chemistry for the Engineering Sciences - CAS CH 131 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Coreq: (CAS MA 123). A one-semester, terminal general chemistry course for students who do not
require a two-semester sequence. Stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemistry of
solid state, chemical thermodynamics, and equilibrium. Students must register for three sections:
lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Principles of General Chemistry - CAS CH 171 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduction to chemistry: separation and purification of matter, atomic theory, structure of atoms,
molecules and chemical bonding, chemical formulas, equations, stoichiometry; water, solutions,
concentration, acids, bases, pH and buffers; gases; reaction kinetics and equilibrium, and radioactivity.
Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science
divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory - CAS CH 201 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 102) – or equivalent. Principles of quantitative analysis and instrumental analysis.
Introduction to error analysis, basic statistics, quantitative lab skills, chromatography, and spectroscopy
(UV, AAS). Lab exercises apply concepts in redox chemistry, acid/base reactions, transition metal
chemistry, and other general chemistry topics. Skills and topics covered are similar to the laboratory
portion of the CAS CH 111/112 course sequence. Students must register for two sections: lecture and
laboratory.
Principles of Organic and Biochemistry - CAS CH 172 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CH 171 or (CAS CH 101 & CAS CH 102)) – or equivalent. Organic chemistry: structure,
stereochemistry, and reactions of carbon compounds; emphasis on compounds of biochemical interest:
polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. Biochemistry: structure and function of molecules of
biological importance; metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Students must register for
three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in
CAS.
Organic Chemistry 1 - CAS CH 203 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 102 or CAS CH 110 or CAS CH 112) – or equivalent. CAS CH 203 and CH 204 meet
premedical requirements for organic chemistry. Fundamentals of contemporary organic chemistry
including electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups.
Environmental problems, action of drugs, chemical warfare agents, insecticides, and chemical causes of
disease. Laboratory includes extraction, distillation, and chromatography. Course includes a three-hour
tutorial for in-depth discussion of issues introduced in the lecture, work on supplementary problems,
and practice with mock examinations under supervision of the organic chemistry staff. Students must
register for four sections: lecture, discussion, prelab, and a laboratory.
Organic Chemistry 2 - CAS CH 204 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CH 203) – or equivalent. For description, see CAS CH 203. Students must register for four
sections: lecture, discussion, prelab, and a laboratory.
Organic Chemistry Lecture 1 - CAS CH 205 – 3US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 102) or equivalent. For description, see CAS CH 203. Not acceptable for CAS
concentration credit. For students who do not require laboratory credit. Students must register for two
sections: lecture and discussion.
Organic Chemistry Lecture 2 - CAS CH 206 – 3US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CH 203 or CAS CH 205) – or equivalent. For description, see CAS CH 203. Not acceptable for
CAS concentration credit. For students who do not require laboratory credit. Students must register for
two sections: lecture and discussion.
Organic Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis - CAS CH 214 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CH 203) – or equivalent. For description, see CAS CH 203. Students must register for four
sections: lecture, discussion, prelab, and laboratory. Lecture and discussion sections meet with CAS CH
204 lecture and discussion sections. This course is suitable for chemistry or BMB concentrators.
Organic Chemistry Laboratory with Qualitative Analysis - CAS CH 220 – 2US
Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CH 204) – or equivalent. Laboratory methods in organic chemistry including multistep
synthesis, organic qualitative analysis, and instrumental analysis. Meets with CAS CH 214 prelab and
laboratory.
Principles of Biochemistry - CAS CH 273 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CH 174) – or equivalent. Biomolecules in aqueous systems. Composition, structure, and
function of proteins, nucleic acids and polysaccharides. Information transfer from DNA to RNA and
proteins. Bioenergetic principles in glycolysis, oxidative energy metabolism, and selected biosynthetic
paths. Applications to medicine, nutrition, and biotechnology.
Biochemistry I - CAS CH 421 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) – or equivalent. Introductory biochemistry. Protein
structure and folding, enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and allostery; nucleic acid structure; lipids and
membrane structure; bioenergetics; vitamins and coenzymes; introduction to intermediary metabolism.
Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and a laboratory.
Biochemistry Lecture I - CAS CH 423 – 3US Credit
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) or equivalent. For description see CAS CH 421. For
students who do not require laboratory credit.
Chinese
First-Semester Chinese - CAS LC 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system.
Second-Semester Chinese - CAS LC 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LC 111) – or equivalent. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing
system.
First-Year Intensive Chinese - CAS LC 123 – 8US Credits
June 29 – August 6
For beginners. Intensive course, equivalent to two semesters of first-year college Chinese. Essentials of
structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Laboratory required.
Third-Semester Chinese - CAS LC 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS LC 112) – or equivalent. Review of structure and grammar, practice in conversation and
writing, introduction to reading.
Fourth-Semester Chinese - CAS LC 212 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LC 211) – or equivalent. Review of structure and grammar, practice in conversation and
writing, introduction to reading. Satisfactory completion of CAS LC 212 fulfills the CAS language
requirement.
Topics in Chinese Culture (in English translation) - CAS LC 286 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 25
Topic for Summer 2015: Food Culture. A study of food in Chinese culture including artistic and literary
representations, history of agriculture, food preservation and preparation, medicinal uses, restaurant
culture, and food as a commodity. This course is taught in English.
Advanced Chinese Reading and Writing - CAS LC 470 – 4US Credits
May 20 - June 25
An advanced Chinese reading and writing course. Materials for reading include masterpieces in classical,
ancient vernacular, and modern Chinese from ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese literary and
nonliterary works, as well as pieces from current news media. Translation exercises and critical papers
will be assigned.
Classical Studies
The World of Rome - CAS CL 102 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 26
The Roman sociopolitical achievement; the public and private values of the ancient Roman people as
viewed in their literature, culture, and art. Roman family life, religion, and education and their meaning
for our own age. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Beginning Latin 1 - CAS CL 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Introduction to grammar, forms, and vocabulary of classical Latin. Beginners only.
Beginning Latin 2 - CAS CL 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
Prereq: (CAS CL 111) or equivalent. Further study of Latin grammar, forms, and vocabulary.
Intermediate Latin 1: Prose - CAS CL 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS CL 112) or equivalent. Reading of selections from Latin prose. Authors read may include
Caesar, Cicero, Livy, Petronius, and Pliny.
Intermediate Latin 2: Poetry - CAS CL 212 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CL 211) or equivalent. Reading of selections from Latin poetry. Authors read may include
Catullus, Ovid, and Vergil.
Greek and Roman Mythology - CAS CL 213 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
A general introduction to the myths of the ancient classical world, with particular regard to the patterns
of experience, both religious and psychological, from which they evolved. Carries humanities divisional
credit in CAS.
Computer Science
Introduction to Computing - CAS CS 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
The computer is presented as a tool that can assist in solving a broad spectrum of problems. This course
provides a general introduction designed to dispel the mystery surrounding computers and introduces
the fundamental ideas of programs and algorithms. (Does not count for CS major or minor credit.)
Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Computer Science 1 - CAS CS 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 7
The first course for computer science majors and anyone seeking a rigorous introduction. Develops
computational problem-solving skills by programming in the Python language and exposes students to a
variety of other topics from computer science and its applications. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Computer Science 2 - CAS CS 112 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 7
Prereq: (CAS CS 111) or equivalent. Covers advanced programming techniques and data structures.
Topics include recursion, algorithm analysis, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, tables, searching,
and sorting. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Combinatoric Structures - CAS CS 131 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Representation, analysis, techniques, and principles for manipulation of basic combinatoric structures
used in computer science. Rigorous reasoning is emphasized.
Geometric Algorithms - CAS CS 132 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: CAS CS 111 and CAS MA 123 recommended. Basic concepts, data structures, and algorithms for
geometric objects. Examples of topics: Cartesian geometry, transformations and their representation,
queries and sampling, triangulations. Emphasis on rigorous reasoning and analysis, advancing
algorithmic maturity and expertise in its application.
Probability in Computing - CAS CS 237 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS MA 123 or equivalent) and (CAS CS 131). Introduction to basic probabilistic concepts and
methods used in computer science. Develops an understanding of the crucial role played by randomness
in computing, both as a powerful tool and as a challenge to confront and analyze. Emphasis on rigorous
reasoning, analysis, and algorithmic thinking.
Concepts of Programming Languages - CAS CS 320 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS CS 112 and CAS CS 131) – or equivalent. Coreq: (CAS CS 210). Concepts involved in the
design of programming languages. Bindings, argument transmission, and control structures.
Environments: compile-time, load-time, and run-time. Interpreters.
Engineering Computation - ENG EK 127 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to engineering problem-solving using a modern computational environment. Basic
procedural programming concepts include input/output, branching, looping, functions, string
manipulation, file input/output, and data structures such as arrays and structures. An introduction to
basic linear algebra concepts such as matrix operations and solving sets of equations. Introduction to
numerical methods, for example, least square solutions and their use for curve fitting. Symbolic
mathematics, statistics, sorting, searching, indexing, anonymous functions, graphics primitives, and GUIs
are introduced. Taught in a state-of-the-art computation lab using MATLAB.
Computers and Their Applications - MET CS 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
For students with no previous experience with computers. Organization and function of computer
systems; application of computers in today's society; social impact of computers. Introduction to
algorithms and various types of application packages and the Internet. Not for computer science majors.
Fundamentals of Information Technology - MET CS 200 – 4US Credits
May 18 – August 3
A technically-oriented introductory survey of information technology. Students learn about basic
computer information, different types of business systems and basic systems analysis, design, and
development. Students also study basic mathematics, software development, and create simple Java
programs.
Introduction to Programming - MET CS 201 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
Introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development. Includes procedural and data
abstractions, program design, debugging, testing, and documentation. Covers data types, control
structures, functions, parameter passing, library functions, and arrays. Laboratory exercises in C++.
Programming with C++ - MET CS 231 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (MET CS 201) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Covers the elements of object-oriented
programming and the C++ language. Data types, control structures, functions, library functions, classes,
inheritance, and multiple inheritance. Use of constructors, destructors, function and operator
overloading, reference parameters and default values, friend functions, input and output streams,
templates, and exceptions.
Programming with Java - MET CS 232 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (MET CS 201) or instructor's consent. Covers the elements of object-oriented programming and
the Java Programming Language. Primitive data types, control structures, methods, classes, arrays and
strings, inheritance and polymorphism, interfaces, creating user interfaces, applets, exceptions and
streams.
Discrete Mathematics - MET CS 248 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Fundamentals of logic (the laws of logic, rules of inferences, quantifiers, proofs of theorems).
Fundamental principles of counting (permutations, combinations), set theory, relations and functions,
graphs, trees and sorting, shortest path and minimal spanning trees algorithms. Monoids and Groups.
Data Structures with C++ - MET CS 341 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (MET CS 231) –or equivalent or instructor's consent. Covers data structures, using the C++
language. Topics include data abstraction, encapsulation, the use of recursion, creation and
manipulation of various data structures; bags, lists, queues, tables, trees, heaps and graphs, and
searching and sorting algorithms.
Data Structures with Java - MET CS 342 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (MET CS 232) – or equivalent or instructor's consent. Covers data structures using the Java
Programming Language. Topics include data abstraction, encapsulation, information hiding, and the use
of recursion, creation, and manipulation of various data structures: lists, queues, tables, trees, heaps,
and graphs, and searching and sorting algorithms.
Introduction to Web Application Development - MET CS 401 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
Prereq: (MET CS 231 or MET CS 232) – or equivalent or instructor's consent. Focuses on building core
competencies in web design and development. Begins with a complete immersion into HTML,
essentially XHTML and Dynamic HTML (DHTML). Students are exposed to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS),
as well as Dynamic CSS. Fundamentals of JavaScript language including object-oriented JavaScript are
covered comprehensively. AJAX with XML and JSON are covered, as they are the primary means to
transfer data from client and server.
Introduction to Business Data and Communication Networks - MET CS 425 – 4US
Credits
May 19 – June 26
Prereq: (MET CS 200) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. eLive offering. Basic concepts of data
communications and computer networks; hardware, software, and reference models; TCP/IP protocol
suit. Overview of voice communication, LAN, network development life cycle, security, and
management. IT Economics: Total Cost Ownership, Return on Investment, and IT Project Portfolio
Management. Restrictions: May not be taken in conjunction with CS 535 or CS 625. Only one of these
courses can be counted toward degree requirements.
Introduction to IT Project Management - MET CS 432 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
Provides a comprehensive overview of IT Project Management and the key processes associated with
planning, organizing, and controlling of software projects. The course focuses on various knowledge
areas such as: project scope management, risk management, quality management, communications
management, and integration management. Students are required to submit a term paper.
Introduction to Database Design and Implementation for Business - MET CS 469
– 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
Database concepts, relational and entity-relationship (ER) data models, normalization, object-relational
modeling, database life cycle, the Structured Query Language (SQL). Preview of advanced database
concepts, including transaction management, performance tuning, distributed databases, and data
warehousing. Includes undergraduate-level exercises, quizzes, final, and an optional term project.
Restriction: May not be taken in conjunction with CS 579 or CS 669. Only one of these courses can be
counted toward degree requirements.
Computer Architecture - MET CS 472 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
Prereq: (MET CS 231 or MET CS 232) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Computer organization
with emphasis on processors, memory, and input/output. Includes pipelining, ALUs, caches, virtual
memory, parallelism, measuring performance, and basic operating systems concepts. Discussion of
assembly language instruction sets and programming as well as internal representation of instructions.
Computer Networks - MET CS 535 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
Prereq: (MET CS 575 and (MET CS 201 or MET CS 231 or MET CS 232)) – or equivalent, or instructor's
consent. Overview of data communication and computer networks, including network hardware and
software, as well as reference models, example networks, data communication services, and network
standardization. OSI and the Internet (TCP/IP) network models are discussed. Covers each network layer
in detail, starting from the Physical layer to the Application layer, and includes an overview of network
security topics. Other topics covered include encoding digital and analog signals, transmission media,
protocols, circuit, packet, message, switching techniques, internetworking devices, topologies,
LANs/WANs, Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, and web applications. Labs on network analysis. Restrictions: May
not be taken in conjunction with CS 425 or CS 625. Only one of these courses can be counted toward
degree requirements.
Quantitative Methods for Information Systems - MET CS 546 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
Prereq: academic background that includes the material covered in a standard course on college
algebra. The goal of this course is to provide Computer Information Systems students with the
mathematical fundamentals required for successful quantitative analysis of problems in the field of
business computing. The first part of the course introduces the mathematical prerequisites for
understanding probability and statistics. Topics include combinatorial mathematics, functions, and the
fundamentals of differentiation and integration. The second part of the course concentrates on the
study of elementary probability theory, and discrete and continuous distributions.
Analysis of Algorithms - MET CS 566 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
Prereq: (MET CS 248 and (CS 341 or CS 342)) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Discusses basic
methods for designing and analyzing efficient algorithms emphasizing methods useful in practice. Topics
include sorting, searching, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, advanced data structures, graph
algorithms (shortest path, spanning trees, tree traversals), matrix operations, string matching, and NP
completeness.
Operating Systems - MET CS 575 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
Prereq: (MET CS 472 and (CS 231 or CS 232)) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Overview of
operating system characteristics, design objectives, and structures. Topics include concurrent processes,
coordination of asynchronous events, file systems, resource sharing, memory management, security,
scheduling, and deadlock problems.
Database Management - MET CS 579 – 4US Credits
May 21 – August 6
Prereq: (MET CS 231 or MET CS 232) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Provides a theoretical yet
modern presentation of database topics ranging from Data and Object Modeling to advanced topics
such as using C++/Java to develop web-based database applications. Other topics include relational data
modeling, SQL and manipulating relational data; applications programming for relational databases;
physical characteristics of databases; achieving performance and reliability with database systems; and
object-oriented and distributed information systems. Restrictions: May not be taken in conjunction with
CS 669 or CS 469 (undergraduate). Only one of these courses can be counted toward degree
requirements.
Health Informatics - MET CS 580 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (MET CS 570) – or equivalent, or comparable knowledge of health sciences and fundamentals of
IT with instructor's consent. Presents the technological fundamentals and integrated clinical applications
of modern Biomedical IT. The first part of the course covers the technological fundamentals and the
scientific concepts behind modern medical technologies, such as digital radiography, CT, nuclear
medicine, ultrasound imaging, etc. It also presents various medical data and patient records, and
focuses on various techniques for processing medical images. Also covers medical computer networks
and systems and data security and protection. The second part of the course focuses on actual medical
applications that are used in health care and biomedical research.
Web Application Development - MET CS 601 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
Prereq: For CIS students: (MET CS 200) or instructor's consent or equivalent course. For CS and TC
students: (MET CS 231 or MET CS 232) or instructor's consent. Focuses on building core competencies in
web design and development. Begins with a complete immersion into HTML, essentially XHTML and
Dynamic HTML (DHTML). Students are exposed to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), as well as Dynamic CSS.
The fundamentals of JavaScript language including object-oriented JavaScript are covered
comprehensively. AJAX with XML and JSON are covered, as they are the primary means to transfer data
from client and server.
Business Data Communication and Networks - MET CS 625 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
eLive Offering. Prereq: (MET CS 200) – or equivalent or instructor's consent. Presents the foundations of
data communications and takes a bottom-up approach to computer networks. Concludes with an
overview of basic network security and management concepts. Restrictions: MS CIS only. May not be
taken in conjunction with CS 425 (undergraduate) or CS 535. Only one of these courses can be counted
toward degree requirements.
Information Technology Project Management - MET CS 632 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
A comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of software project management.
Students learn techniques for planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling software projects.
Substantial focus on software cost estimation and software risk management. Students obtain practical
project management skills and competencies related to the definition of a software project,
establishment of project communications, managing project changes, and managing distributed
software teams and projects.
Agile Software Development - MET CS 634 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
A comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of agile software development.
Students learn techniques for initiating, planning, and executing software development projects using
agile methodologies. Students will obtain practical knowledge of agile development frameworks and be
able to distinguish between agile and traditional project management methodologies. Students will
learn how to apply agile tools and techniques in the software development lifecycle from project
ideation to deployment, including establishing an agile team environment, roles and responsibilities,
communication and reporting methods, and embracing change. We also leverage the guidelines
outlined by the Project Management Institute for agile project development as a framework.
Computer Language Theory - MET CS 662 – 4US Credit
May 19 – August 4
Prereq: (MET CS 566) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Theory of finite automata and regular
expressions and properties of regular sets. Context-free grammars, context-free languages, and
pushdown automata. Turing machines, undecidability problems, and the Chomsky hierarchy.
Introduction to computational complexity theory and the study of NP-complete problems.
Enterprise Java - MET CS 667 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (MET CS 565) or equivalent, or instructor's consent. The Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE)
architecture is explored starting with the presentation layer which includes the servlets and Java Server
Pages (JSP). Java Server Faces (JSF) are briefly covered. The business layer is examined using the
Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). The persistence layer is studied through the Java Persistence API (JPA) and
the Hibernate framework. Jave based web services are explored using JAX-WS (SOAP based) and JAX-RS
(REST based) APIs. The Spring framework is compared as an alternative architecture.
Database Design and Implementation for Business - MET CS 669 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
Studies the latest relational and object-relational tools and techniques for persistent data and object
modeling and management. Students gain extensive hands-on experience using Oracle or Microsoft SQL
Server as they learn the Structured Query Language (SQL) and design and implement databases.
Students design and implement a database system as a term project. Restrictions: Only for MS CIS. This
course may not be taken in conjunction with CS 469 (undergraduate) or CS 579. Only one of these
courses can be counted toward degree requirements.
Information Systems Analysis and Design - MET CS 682 – 4US Credits
May 21 – August 6
Prereq: basic programming knowledge or instructor's consent. Object-oriented methods of information
systems analysis and design for organizations with data-processing needs. System feasibility;
requirements analysis; database utilization; Unified Modeling Language; software system architecture,
design, implementation, and management; project control; and systems-level testing. Laboratory
course.
Network Security - MET CS 690 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
Prereq: (MET CS 535 or MET CS 625) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Covers advanced network
security issues and solutions. Main focus on the first part of the course is on Security basics, i.e. security
services, access controls, vulnerabilities, threats and risk, network architectures, and attacks. In the
second part of the course, particular focus and emphasis is given to network security capabilities and
mechanisms (Access Control on wire-line and wireless networks), IPsec, Firewalls, Deep Packet
Inspection, and Transport security. The final portion of the course addresses Network Application
security (Email, Ad-hoc, XML/SAML) and Services Oriented Architecture security. As part of our course
review we explore a number of Network Use Cases.
Digital Forensics and Investigations - MET CS 693 – 4US Credits
May 21 – August 6
Provides a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics and investigation tools and techniques.
Laboratory and hands-on assignments either in solo or in teams.
Enterprise Information Security - MET CS 695 – 4US Credits
May 18 – August 3
Prereq: (MET CS 625) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Provides an in-depth presentation of
security issues in computer systems, networks, and applications. Formal security models are presented
and illustrated on operating system security aspects, more specifically memory protection, access
control and authentication, file system security, backup and recovery management, and intrusion and
virus protection mechanisms. Application level security focuses on language level security and various
security policies including conventional and public keys encryption, authentication, message digest, and
digital signatures. Internet and intranet topics include security in IP, routers, proxy servers, firewalls,
application-level gateways, web servers, and file and mail servers. Discusses remote access issues, such
as dial-up servers, modems, and VPN gateways and clients.
Cloud Computing - MET CS 755 – 4US Credits
May 21 – August 6
Prereq: (MET CS 231 or MET CS 232) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Cloud computing leverages
the World Wide Web to fulfill computing needs. It packages applications, computing power, and storage
as a metered service similar to a utility. The model is designed to supplant the traditional mechanism of
desktop computing. This course covers the origin, theory, enabling technology, and hands-on labs for
key concepts in cloud computing. Students (1) learn the unique set of problems and challenges in
developing cloud computing applications; (2) learn the platform, tools, technology, and processes for
developing cloud computing applications using Hadoop as the main example; and (3) propose, develop,
and run applications for the platforms covered.
Advanced Health Informatics - MET CS 781 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 3
Prereq: (MET CS 580) – or equivalent, or instructor's consent. Presents the details of health care data
and information, health care information systems (HCIS), and the management of information
technology (IT) challenges. The first part of the course introduces health care data, information,
regulations, laws, and standards related to health care information. The second part covers the history
of HCISs, the technologies behind it, the details of HCIS acquisition, development, implementation and
support, and HCIS standards and security issues. The last part starts with an introduction to the roles,
responsibilities, and functions of the IT staff and services in health care environments, followed by topics
on organizing IT services and staff, the development of IT strategic plans, and IT budgeting. A series of
case studies are used to demonstrate the application of the concepts and theories taught in the course.
The course has a term project providing students a hands-on experience in HCIS design and research.
IT Strategy and Management - MET CS 782 – 4US Credits
May 18 – August 3
Provides an overview of contemporary IT management. Explains the relevant issues of effectively
managing information services. Highlights areas of greatest current and potential application of IT to
business needs and reviews electronic business, enterprise business systems, and decision support
systems.
Core Curriculum – CAS
The Ancient World - CAS CC 101 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 26
Begins in the ancient Near East with the origins of Mesopotamian civilization and the Hebrew Bible.
Continues with an overview of the beginning and development of Greek civilization and careful study of
Homer, Greek tragedy, and Plato. Students also examine architecture and the visual arts, as well as the
relation of beauty and mathematics, with a study of the Parthenon and its role in Athenian Imperialism.
Students will be asked to listen to additional online lectures to augment class discussion.
Antiquity and the Medieval World - CAS CC 102 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Focuses on ethical themes and questions from the Western and Eastern traditions, with a particular
focus on the human connection to nature. Includes Aristotle, Confucius, Lao-tzu, the Bhagavad-gita,
Virgil, the Gospels, and Dante. Students compare Biblical views of the best way of human life to the
philosophic and literary views of the Classical world, look at the synthesis of the two in Dante, and
examine both in contrast to the views of Asian thinkers. A study of Western and Asian art at the
Museum of Fine Arts complements the coursework. Students will be asked to listen to additional online
lectures to augment class discussion.
Creative Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing - CAS EN 202 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
An introduction to writing in various genres: poetry, fiction, plays. Students' work discussed in class.
Designed mainly for those with little or no experience in creative writing. Does not give concentration
credit.
Writing of Fiction - CAS EN 305- 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: consent of instructor, to whom two or three short stories must be submitted during the period
just before classes begin. The writing of short stories and perhaps longer fiction discussed in a workshop
setting. For the more advanced student. Individual conferences.
Criminal Justice
Crime and Delinquency - MET CJ 209 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Crime is a complex social phenomena that harms individuals and society at large. This course provides a
foundation for understanding criminal behavior. It emphasizes critical analysis of theories of crime
causation from a variety of perspectives and their implications for public policy. The course applies
theories to a range of crime types and problems, from violence to economic-based crimes.
Criminal Law - MET CJ 351 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Criminal law is the foundation of the justice system and it defines the behaviors that are prohibited,
prosecuted, and punished. As an introductory course in criminal law, this course covers the elements of
crimes, the nature of criminal responsibility, criminal defenses, and substantive offenses. The course
provides insight into the philosophy of law and legal analysis and judicial decision-making through
reading and discussing actual legal decisions. The course is relevant for anyone that may wish to pursue
a legal career or a career in criminal justice (e.g. police, prosecutor, victim/witness advocate).
Special Topics in Criminal Justice - MET CJ 510 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: Race, Crime, and Justice. Examining the intersections of race, crime, and justice
is crucial for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of criminal justice in American society. The
events involving the response to the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, among other
high-profile incidents in recent years, serve as stark examples of the larger historical, social, and political
forces that shape the distribution of justice in society and the ongoing debates about fairness in justice
administration. Disparities based on race, ethnicity, national origin, and other personal characteristics
persist across many domains of the justice system (police courts and corrections) and other institutional
responses to crime and delinquency (e.g. neighborhoods, schools). Drawing on rigorous social science
from a variety of perspectives, this course examines the role of race in criminal justice policymaking and
administration processes. Students analyze race as a determinant for public support for justice policies,
police decision-making (around “stop and frisk” and use of force) through prosecution, sentencing, and
correctional outcomes. The course provides a forum for open dialogue about the nature and causes of
justice in American society as well as avenues for reform.
Special Topics in Criminal Justice - MET CJ 510 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Topic for Summer 2015: Special Populations in Corrections. There are several million prisoners in the
United States, and within this population there are many who present significant and complex
challenges to correctional administrators – so called "special populations." Due to correctional agencies
playing a primary role in mental health services in America today, the largest and most important group
is people possessing various mental illnesses. Other groups include sex offenders, people with chronic
health illnesses, and gang members. This course examines the history of managing special populations,
with a primary focus on the mentally ill. Through interactive lectures, discussions, facility tours, and
presentations from current practitioners, students explore the impact of social trends, philosophy, and
resultant laws and policies on the marginalization of some of the most challenging yet vulnerable
offenders. Students consider what types of policies and practices might lead to more effectively
managing and treating these populations and decreasing the burden on the correctional system and
society.
Policing in a Democratic Society - MET CJ 750 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Police agencies play a critical role in a democratic society. While seeking to maintain order, enforce the
law, and deliver services effectively, police agencies are held accountable to a wide variety of values by a
number of powerful stakeholders. Police leaders, managers, and other personnel must understand the
complexities of the police role in society and the political and legal constraints placed on them, and also
be experts in effective, evidence-based approaches to dealing with crime problems in the community.
By applying theory, policy, and evaluation literature to the cutting-edge practices in the field, this course
provides students with an advanced understanding in the field of police leadership, management,
strategy, and accountability within a democratic society.
Deaf Studies
Deaf Literature and ASL Folklore - SED DE 551 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Representative fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama depicted in readings and videotapes related to
everyday lives of Deaf people. Develops insight and appreciation of Deaf literature and ASL folklore and
their implications for education.
American Sign Language I - SED DE 570 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introductory course that provides non-native signers an opportunity to study American Sign Language as
a foreign second language. Emphasizes developing receptive skills. An introduction to Deaf culture is
presented through instruction and activities.
American Sign Language II - SED DE 571 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (SED DE 570) – or equivalent. Continuation of SED DE 570. Extensive information on Deaf culture
is presented through conversation.
Earth and Environment
Environmental Earth Sciences - CAS ES 105 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Geological processes in environmental science; groundwater quantity and quality; geological resource
supply and recovery; earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural hazards; landforms, climate,
desertification, glaciation, and ocean circulation patterns. Lab meets with lecture. Carries natural
science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Introduction to Environmental Science - CAS GE 100 – 4 US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduction to basic physical, ecological, and environmental concepts underlying the relationship
between human society and the natural environment. Evaluation of problems and options available in
dealing with the areas of natural resources, pollution, environmental degradation, and population
growth. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Natural Environments: The Atmosphere - CAS GE 101 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
An introduction to weather and climate. Topics include the controls of weather and climate, day-to-day
variations in weather, severe storms, climates of the world, urban climate and air pollution, past
climates and climatic change, and the impact of climatic variations on society. Carries natural science
divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Sustainable Energy: Technology, Resources, Society, and Environment - CAS GE
150 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examines the social, environmental, and technological aspects of renewable and nonrenewable energy
systems. Discusses energy issues in context of globalization, climate change, and sustainable
development. Explores lifestyle and policy decisions related to energy issues. Carries social science
divisional credit in CAS.
Economics
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis - CAS EC 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
One semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further work in management
or economics. Coverage includes economics of households, business firms, and markets; consumer
behavior and the demand for commodities; production, costs, and the supply of commodities; price
determination; competition and monopoly; efficiency of resource allocation; governmental regulation;
income distribution; and poverty. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis - CAS EC 102 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
The second semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further work in
management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of recession,
unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation; economic policies
for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments. Carries social science
divisional credit in CAS.
Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis - CAS EC 201 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS EC 101) – or equivalent. Determination of commodity prices and factor prices under
differing market conditions of competition and monopoly.
Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis - CAS EC 202 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS EC 102) – or equivalent. Determination of aggregate income and employment. Analysis of
fiscal and monetary policy. Inflation and incomes policy. Problems of the open economy.
Empirical Economics 1 - CAS EC 203 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS EC 101 & CAS EC 102) – or equivalent. Statistical techniques are presented and applied to a
variety of economics problems. Extensive use of the statistical software package STATA.
Empirical Economics 2 - CAS EC 204 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS EC 203 or CAS MA 214 or SMG SM 221) – or equivalent. Builds on the material in CAS EC
203, developing more complex statistical techniques and applications.
Economics of Less-Developed Regions - CAS EC 320 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS EC 101 & CAS EC 102) – or equivalent. Theoretical and empirical examination of the
structural changes associated with the process of economic development; special reference to poor
regions and countries; rigorous analysis of criteria for policy judgments in development planning and
programming.
Behavioural Economics - CAS EC 323 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS EC 201) – or equivalent. Introduction to a new field in economics that challenges the
traditional model of rational decision-making and uses research in psychology to construct alternative
models. Covers the theory of choice under certainty, uncertainty, and temptation; biases in judgment;
social preferences.
Market Structure and Economic Performance - CAS EC 332 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS EC 201) – or equivalent. Structure of the American economy. The theory of imperfect
competition. Topics include firm concentration and conglomeration, consumer ignorance and market
failure, and advertising and technological change as part of market performance.
Monetary and Banking Institutions - CAS EC 341 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS EC 202) – or equivalent. Survey of commercial and central banking institutions.
Examination of macro relations between financial organizations and principal objectives of stabilization
policy.
Economics of the Labor Market - CAS EC 356 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS EC 201) – or equivalent. Application of current theories of labor supply and demand,
wages, education and experience, immigration, labor efficiency, discrimination, and unemployment.
Appraisal of the effects of government policies on labor markets.
Economics of Sports - CAS EC 385 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS EC 201) and (CAS EC 203 or CAS EC 305); or the equivalent. Applies the tools of
microeconomic theory and empirical methods to study questions such as the optimal design of sports
leagues, the impact of new stadiums on a local economy, fan (customer) discrimination, and salary
differentials between players.
Introduction to Health Economics - CAS EC 387 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS EC 201) – or equivalent. Concepts of health economics applicable to both developed and
developing countries. Topics include effect of health on the economy, effect of health care on health,
hospital behavior, health work-force supply, and demand for health care.
International Economics I - CAS EC 391 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS EC 201) – or equivalent. The pure theory of international trade. Topics include comparative
advantage and gains from trade, tariff and nontariff barriers to trade, and case studies in international
economic policy.
International Economics II: Problems and Policy - CAS EC 392 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS EC 202) – or equivalent. Basic issues of international finance. Topics include the balance of
payments, balance of payment adjustments, theories of exchange rate determination, and case studies
in international economic policy.
Game Theory - CAS EC 403 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123 or CAS MA 127) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Models of
decision-making in which the choices of different individuals interact: basic equilibrium notions in
normal form games, including signaling games and repeated games. Applications include auctions,
foreign policy, takeover bids, entry deterrence, cooperation and conflict, financial markets, and public
goods.
Economics of Risk and Uncertainty - CAS EC 445 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS EC 201 & CAS EC 202 & CAS EC 305) and (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123 or CAS MA 127) – or
equivalent. For advanced undergraduates. Emphasis on quantitative links between theory and data.
Topics include expected utility, portfolio choice and the capital asset pricing model, interest rates and
monetary policy, the relation between the real economy and the stock market.
Elementary Mathematical Economics - CAS EC 505 – 4US Credits
August 5 – August 25
Prereq: (CAS MA 121) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Stresses the formulation of economic
problems in mathematical terms. Topics covered include partial derivation, total differentials,
constrained maximization, matrix algebra, dynamic analysis, and discounting. Cannot be taken for credit
by concentrators in Mathematics or Economics and Mathematics.
Education
Foundations of Educational Practices - SED ED 500 – 6US Credits
June 29 – August 7
Focuses on learning and teaching in schools in terms of historical, philosophical, social, and political
issues. An introduction to the profession of teaching through placement in local schools, lectures,
readings, written assignments, and small group discussions. Includes field experience. Students must
also register for SED ED 501. Open only to grad students enrolled in initial classroom licensure programs.
Foundations of Educational Practice Lab - SED ED 501
June 29 – August 7
Must be taken concurrently with SED ED 500. Orientation to various curriculum materials, state
licensure requirements, and technology. Introduction to diverse uses of educational media and
technology in classrooms. Includes introduction to a wide range of networks accessible to teachers and
students.
The History of Boston University and its Presidents - SED AP 605 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Provides a general overview of the history of Boston University, from its founding in 1839 to its work in
the present era. While studying the educational changes that occasioned its historical development,
students also explore the leadership of the University's ten Presidents.
Campus Ecology & Student Development - SED AP 610 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Higher education administrators are increasingly challenged to develop competencies that enable them
to design and/or assess how campus environments and practices impact student development and
learning. In this course, students explore how campus environments, programs, practices, and traditions
impact student populations, especially those populations that are underrepresented on college
campuses.
Governance and Decision-Making in Higher Education - SED AP 612 – 4US
Credits
May 20 – June 24
Focuses on decision-making in higher education and identifies the changing roles of trustees, faculty,
administrators, and students in the governance process, including an examination of how external
forces influence decisions at a campus level. Accountability of the governing bodies and decision-makers
is addressed.
Strategic Planning and Implementation - SED AP 662 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead a department, organization,
school and/or school district in planning more effectively for a constantly changing internal and external
environment. Emphasis is placed on the components and discipline of strategic planning and
implementation. Primarily through in-class workshops, supplemented by lectures, presentations,
readings, assignments, and other activities, students learn about the entire strategic planning and
implementation process, applying the concepts and skills learned to their own practice as aspiring or
developing leaders, and developing a strategic planning document on projects of their choice.
Innovation in Higher Education - SED AP 730 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Grad Prereq: (SED AP 550) – or equivalent, or permission of instructor. We live, study, and work in an
era of upheaval in higher education. This seminar explores and assesses how innovation occurs -through contemporary examples, cases, projects, and guest speakers. We examine the influence of
technology, public policy, and social change -- and the role that faculty and administrators play in
guiding change.
Reading and Writing in a Second Language: Development, Assessment, and
Instruction (K-6) - SED BI 652 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Examines patterns and processes of second language reading and writing development and factors that
influence second language literacy and learning. Identifies exemplary approaches to reading and writing
assessment and instruction of English language learners.
Applied Positive Psychology - SED CE 630 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Focuses on the scientific study of psychological aspects of living a fulfilling and flourishing life. Topics
include happiness, empathy, optimism, friendship, goal setting, achievement, emotion, creativity,
humor, and mindfulness. Students become familiar with theory and research in this relatively new
subfield and critically consider applications to their teaching, coaching, leadership, and/or counseling.
Mindfulness and Performance - SED CE 643 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Addresses mindfulness theory, research, and application. Focuses on the relationship between
mindfulness practice and psychological aspects of performance in the domains of sport, counseling,
performance arts (including dance and acting), and education.
Cross Cultural Perspectives - SED CE 741 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
An historical, philosophical, and clinical examination of subcultural considerations in counseling
psychology professional practice and inquiry. Required for all school and community counseling
students.
Substance Abuse and Treatment - SED CE 769 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of substance abuse, its prevention practices, and
treatment modalities. Using a biopsychosocial perspective, students learn the physiological and
psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs, and the effects of substance abuse on individuals,
families, and communities.
Theories of Group Counselling - SED CE 847 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
A conceptual and experiential introduction to group dynamics. Participation in an ongoing training group
while studying the dynamics of group development. Covers group counseling approaches and models,
issues of small group leadership, and styles of leadership. Treatment of group counseling goals,
composition, phases, and research.
American Sign Language I - SED DE 570 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introductory course that provides non-native signers an opportunity to study American Sign Language as
a foreign second language. Emphasizes developing receptive skills. An introduction to Deaf culture is
presented through instruction and activities.
American Sign Language II - SED DE 571 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (SED DE 570) – or equivalent. Continuation of SED DE 570. Extensive information on Deaf culture
is presented through conversation.
Adolescent Development - SED DS 502 – 2US Credits
June 29 – August 3
An overview of diverse developmental theories of preadolescence and adolescence, including physical,
cognitive, sociomoral, personal, and identity development. Examines how education may promote these
broad, interrelated human competencies. Studies social institutions that promote or inhibit the growth
and learning of adolescents- particularly in middle and secondary schools and within the family. Relies
heavily on general reading with student- and faculty-led discussions. Requires an analytical paper or
applied project.
Technology and Curriculum Integration Workshop - SED EM 560 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
Online offering. Students build competencies in appropriate technology integration through case
studies, discussions, readings, and through designing and evaluating tech-integrated lessons. Specific
topics include how technology can support and enhance learning curriculum, how teachers progress
through identified stages of expertise in teaching with technology, and how a technology infused
learning environment should be developed. Students investigate the instructional and operational
differences between a desktop program and a one-to-one program.
Educating for Equity and Literacy in the Humanities - SED EN 630 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 19
July 22 – August 7
Examines the teaching and learning of humanities in urban schooling and considers how issues of race,
gender, class, language, and culture affect the nature of literacy in schools. By linking students' academic
coursework to a field experience with urban adolescents and their teachers, students will have the
opportunity to co-plan with teachers and work individually, in small groups, and with classes of diverse
student populations, including English learners. Students will then reflect on how their experiences link
to theories and practices being explored in the course.
Foundations of Health Education - SED HE 221 – 2US Credits
May 19 – May 28
Provides the foundation for improving health through modification of daily habits for personal health
analysis and emphasis on educating others. Analysis of nutrition, exercise, stress, substance abuse, and
environmental health.
Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction in the Elementary School SED LR 551 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
For beginning graduate students without experience in the teaching of reading. Study of reading
development in childhood and early adolescence, and the implications for teaching and learning.
Discussion of theory and research on effective instruction and assessment, and the application of both
to teaching. Not open to students who have completed SED LR 501 and/or LR 503.
Applied Linguistics: Language & Linguistics Survey - SED LS 565 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to contemporary linguistics, including phonological and syntactical theory,
sociolinguistics, first- and second-language acquisition, and discourse theory. Also covers applications of
various branches of linguistics to education, including issues of different cultures in the classroom, the
role of language in education, and the development of literacy.
Applied Phonology: Strategies for Assessment and Instruction of English
Pronunciation - SED LS 610 – 4US Credits
May 18 – June 24
Practical training in teaching pronunciation to improve mutual intelligibility: the ability of English
language learners to understand and be understood by others. Pronunciation training is integrated
within a framework of current research and latest practice.
Second-Language Acquisition - SED LS 658 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
Research and theories of second-language acquisition. Includes research on naturalistic and classroom
second-language learning.
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Literacy Specialist: Leadership, Coaching,
Teaching (Pre-Practicum) - SED LS 734 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Observation of a literacy specialist with attention to how the literacy specialist acts as a school-wide
leader, coaches teachers, and provides literacy instruction to children. Course readings and discussions
examine the multiple roles of a literacy specialist. Contact Professor Jeanne R. Paratore at
jparator@bu.edu for more information.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Clinical Assessment of Reading and Writing: Practicum Part 1 - SED LS 737 – 4US
Credits
May 19 – June 25
In-depth study of research and instructional practices related to teaching students who struggle to learn
to read and write. Review of the foundations of reading and writing development, examination of
assessment practices, and exploration of research-based strategies for instruction.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Mathematical Reasoning in the Elementary Grades: Number Systems - SED ME
503 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
This course is a prerequisite for ME 504. Required for graduate students majoring in elementary
education who are preparing to become teachers of children in kindergarten through grade five.
Focuses on topics in number systems and operations with an emphasis on number, operations, mental
mathematics, proportionality, number theory, and probability. Students explore mathematics from the
perspective of student and teacher. The emphasis is on making sense of key ideas of number systems
and operations and on exploring how students' understanding of these topics emerge and develop.
Problem Solving in Mathematics - SED ME 563 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Explores big ideas in mathematics through solving sets of challenging problems and connects to issues in
teaching and learning. Topics include research on problem solving, problem design, and implications of a
problem-solving approach in school mathematics.
Movement Education: Early Childhood to Adolescence - SED PE 211 – 2US
Credits
June 2 – June 11
Introduces students to the place of physical activity and movement education in schools. Fulfills the
licensure requirement for students in the Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Special Education, and
Physical Education Programs. Students in the Physical/Occupational Therapy Program and other
disciplines may register as an elective. Fundamental motor patterns are analyzed through theory and
practice. Critical examination of cooperative game-playing provides a knowledge base for teaching and
modifying games to include academic content.
Methods of Coaching - SED PE 501 – 4US Credis
June 29 – August 7
Online offering. Principles and problems in coaching various individual and team sports. Theory and
techniques in coaching including offensive and defensive strategy and scouting. Women's and men's
sports.
Workshop: Coaching Strategies - SED PE 504 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
For students interested in actively exploring current coaching approaches and testing them in applied
coaching and movement experiences. Students will gain deep understanding of how to conceptualize
and implement an athlete-centered approach to coaching of team and individual sports. 4 cr.
Institute on Physical Fitness - SED PE 515 – 4US Credits
July 13 – August 3
Students learn how to develop fitness programs and evaluate health and fitness levels among youth,
adult, and special populations. Health and fitness evaluations include ImPACT concussion screening;
measurement of heart rate and blood pressure; tests of muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility;
tests of cardiovascular fitness; and tests of body composition. Health conditions such as obesity, heart
disease, and diabetes are also discussed.
Student Teaching Half Practicum: Physical Education, Pre-K-8 - SED PE 581 – 4US
Credits
May 19 – June 26
Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequisites. For students seeking
current initial licensure in physical education, i.e., Pre-K-8 and 5-12. Course supplements SED PE 582.
Students are placed in schools for the daily school schedule and are supervised jointly by cooperating
practitioners and University personnel. Minimum 150 hours required.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Seminar in Kinesiology - SED PE 720 – 2US Credits
June 30 – July 9
Application of muscular analysis to motor functions. Integration of structural, functional, biomechanical,
and developmental elements within basic physical education activities. Focus on the mechanism of
movement through laboratory analysis.
Introduction to Research - SED RS 600 – 4US Credit
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
July 7 – August 24
Introduces students to the skills and methods used in conducting research and in establishing the
criteria for identifying research-based practice, interventions, and curriculum in education settings.
Students become familiar with quantitative, mixed method, and action research approach to inquiry.
Students develop skills in conducting literature searches, examine empirical research studies, and learn
how to apply these methods to answer questions that are relevant to their graduate program area.
Students should leave this course as better consumers of research findings presented in the mass media,
able to critically read primary research articles, and able to participate in research-based efforts to
improve education.
Action Research and Practitioner Inquiry - SED RS 620 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Overview of the foundations and techniques for conducting action research and practitioner inquiry.
Intended for future and current teachers, special educators, educational leaders, counselors, and other
school-based practitioners. Students engage in planning, collecting, and analyzing data through an
action research project with the intention of improving their professional practice and developing an
inquiry stance. Students will develop an understanding of inquiry questions, conceptual frameworks,
methodology, data collection and analysis, and the process of presenting work inside and outside of
schools.
Introduction to Science Education Theory and Practice with Pre-Practicum - SED
SC 575 – Variable Credit
June 29 – August 5
Provides an introduction to modern learning theory emphasizing inquiry learning in the classroom for
science and engineering. The four credit option includes a pre-practicum for pre-service teachers.
Variable cr.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction - SED SE 510 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examines principles of curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities who are educated in
regular classroom settings. Provides studies in typical and atypical human development. Introduces
students to resources appropriate for instructing children with special needs.
Special Education: Students with Disabilities and the Law - SED SE 512 – 4US
Credits
May 20 – June 24
Explores the core concepts of U.S. public policy as related to the provision of education of students with
disabilities. Particular attention is paid to IDEA, the law, and the legal challenges related to it.
Classroom and Behavior Management - SED SE 534 – 2US Credits
July 13 – July 17
Theoretical bases and implementation strategies of effective classroom and behavior management for
students with and without disabilities in elementary school settings. The focus is on individual,
classroom, and school-wide approaches in schools.
Understanding Autism - SED SE 535 – 2US Credits
July 6 – July 10
An overview of the theories and research on the etiology, characteristics, and interventions for
individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Effective approaches to family involvement are also
discussed.
Assessment In Special Education: Procedures - SED SE 751 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
Online offering. Examines both alternative assessment and standardized test instruments. Assessment
practices and critical issues are addressed, including the assessment of culturally and linguistically
diverse pupils. Examples include math, literacy/reading, social/adaptive behaviors, cognitive aptitude,
and career-vocational considerations.
Teaching English Language Learners - SED TL 520 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Focuses on current theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications
for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in sheltered
English immersion classrooms. For students seeking licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary, and
Special Education.
Teaching English Language Learners in Middle/High Schools - SED TL 525 – 4US
Credits
June 30 – August 6
Focuses on current theory/research related to teaching English language learners and the implications
for effective language, literacy, and content-area assessment and instructional practices in sheltered
English immersion classrooms in middle/high schools. For students seeking licensure in the content
areas at the 5-12 level.
Engineering
Engineering Computation - ENG EK 127 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to engineering problem-solving using a modern computational environment. Basic
procedural programming concepts include input/output, branching, looping, functions, string
manipulation, file input/output, and data structures such as arrays and structures. An introduction to
basic linear algebra concepts such as matrix operations and solving sets of equations. Introduction to
numerical methods, for example, least square solutions and their use for curve fitting. Symbolic
mathematics, statistics, sorting, searching, indexing, anonymous functions, graphics primitives, and GUIs
are introduced. Taught in a state-of-the-art computation lab using MATLAB.
Design and Manufacture - ENG EK 156 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduction to design and processing steps required in manufacturing. Specialized project involving the
design, scheduling, budgeting, and building a project selected by the student with the consent of the
instructor. Includes lab.
Engineering Mechanics I - ENG EK 301 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS PY 211 & ENG EK 127). Coreq: (CAS MA 225) – or equivalent. Fundamental statics of
particles, rigid bodies, trusses, frames, and virtual work. Distributed forces, uni-axial stress and strain,
shear and bending moment diagrams. Application of vector analysis and introduction to engineering
design. Includes design project.
Electric Circuits - ENG EK 307 – 4US Credits
May 19 - August 6
Coreq: (CAS PY 212) – or equivalent. Introduction to electric circuit analysis and design; voltage, current,
and power, circuit laws and theorems; element I-V curves, linear and nonlinear circuit concepts;
operational amplifier circuits; transient response of capacitor and inductor circuits, sinusoidal steadystate response, frequency response, transfer functions. Includes design-oriented laboratory.
Engineering Economy - ENG EK 409 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: sophomore standing or consent of instructor. Time, interest and principal relationships. Present
worth analysis and incremental investment analysis of replacement alternatives for productive assets.
Return on investment for selected business opportunities. Allocation of indirect costs and preparation of
technical and cost proposals. Depreciation, corporate, and personal income taxes. Optimization and cost
analysis in engineering design. Small company startup and financial reports. Ethics in engineering.
Introduction to Software Engineering - ENG EC 327 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 6
Prereq: (ENG EK 127) – or equivalent. Introduction to software design, programming techniques, data
structures, and software engineering principles. The course is structured bottom up, beginning with
basic hardware followed by an understanding of machine language that controls the hardware and the
assembly language that organizes that control. It proceeds through fundamental elements of functional
programming languages, using C as the case example, and continues with the principles of objectoriented programming, as principally embodied in C++ but also its daughter languages Java, C#, and
objective C. The course concludes with an introduction to elementary data structures and algorithmic
analysis. Throughout, the course develops core competencies in software engineering, including
programming style, optimization, debugging, compilation, and program management, utilizing a variety
of Integrated Development Environments and operating systems.
Introduction to Electronics - ENG EC 410 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 7
Prereq: (ENG EK 307) – or equivalent. Principles of diode, BJT, and MOSFET circuits. Graphical and
analytical means of analysis. Piecewise linear modeling; amplifiers; digital inverters and logic gates.
Biasing and small-signal analysis, microelectronic design techniques. Time-domain and frequency
domain analysis and design. Includes lab.
Electromagnetic Systems I - ENG EC 455 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS PY 212 & CAS MA 226) – or equivalent. Time varying electric and magnetic fields. Maxwell
equations. Electromagnetic waves. Propagation, reflection, and transmission. Remote sensing
applications. Radio frequency coaxial cables, microwave waveguides, and optical fibers. Microwave
sources and resonators. Antennas and radiation. Radio links, radar, and wireless communication
systems. Electromagnetic effects in high-speed digital systems. ENG EC 455 and EC 456 can be taken at
the same time. Includes lab.
Electromagnetic Systems II - ENG EC 456 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS PY 212 & CAS MA 226) – or equivalent. Electric field, energy, and force. Lorenz force.
Dielectric materials. Steady electric currents. Magnetic field, energy, and force. Magnetic materials.
Applications of electrostatics, magnetostatics, and electrodynamics. Electromagnetic waves in dielectric
and conducting materials. Solution techniques for electromagnetic fields and waves. ENG EC 455 and EC
456 can be taken at the same time.
Nano/microelectronic Device Technology - ENG EC 579 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: Graduate standing plus an undergraduate course in semiconductors at the level of ENGEC410,
ENGEC471, CASPY313, or CASPY354, or consent of instructor – or equivalent. Physical processes and
manufacturing strategies for the fabrication and manufacture of microelectronic devices. Processing and
device aspects instrumental in silicon, including the fabrication of doping distributions, etching,
photolithography, interconnect construction, and packaging. Future directions and connections to novel
devices, MEMS, photonics, and nanoscale structures are discussed. Emphasis is on "designing for
manufacturability." The overall integration with methods and tools employed by device and circuit
designers will be covered. Same as ENG ME 579. Students may not receive credit for both.
Engineering Mechanics II - ENG ME 302 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 6
Prereq: (ENG EK 301) – or equivalent. Fundamentals of engineering dynamics. Kinetics and kinematics of
rigid bodies in two and three dimensions. Newton's Laws. Lagrangian methods. Introduction to
mechanical vibrations.
Energy and Thermodynamics - ENG ME 304 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS PY 211). Coreq: (CAS MA 225) – or equivalent. Macroscopic treatment of the fundamental
concepts of thermodynamic systems. Zeroth, first, and second laws; properties of simple compressible
substances; entropy; energy availability; ideal gas mixtures and psychometrics; and thermodynamic
cycles. Application to engines, refrigeration systems, and energy conversion. Includes lab.
Instrumentation and Theory of Experiments - ENG ME 310 – 4US Credits
May 20 – August 5
Prereq: (ENG ME 303 & ENG EK 307 & ENG ME 366) – or equivalent. Designing, assembling, and
operating experiments involving mechanical measurements; analyzing experimental data. Safety
considerations in the laboratory. Wind tunnel testing. Mechanical and electrical transducers for flow,
pressure, temperature, velocity, strain, and force. Electric circuits for static and dynamic analog signal
conditioning. Computer use for digital data acquisition and analysis; instrument control. Introduction to
frequency domain analysis. Professional standards for documenting experiments and preparing reports,
including formal uncertainty analysis involving elementary statistics. Discussion of commercial
instrument development. Interpretation of experimental results. Includes lab and design project.
Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory.
Probability and Statistics for Mechanical Engineers - ENG ME 366 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (ENG EK 127 & CAS MA 225) – or equivalent. Principles of probability and statistics including
events, Bayes' theorem, random variables, joint and marginal distributions, random sequences and
series, reliability theory, estimation, and quality control. Examples drawn from engineering applications.
Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 381, ENG BE 200, or ENG EC 381.
Invention: Technology Creation, Protection, and Commercialization - ENG ME
502 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: senior or graduate standing in an engineering or science discipline or consent of instructor.
Provides students with the knowledge and tools necessary to create, protect, and commercialize
engineering and scientific intellectual assets. Students first make use of creativity tools to attack posed
engineering problems, then turn to means for protecting their solutions. Rapidly growing areas that are
affecting nearly all businesses (e.g., software and the internet) as well as "high-tech" areas including
microelectronics, communications, and bioengineering are emphasized. Extensive patent searches and
analyses are carried out to develop skills for quickly ascertaining the protected technical content of
patents, and for recognizing what intellectual property (IP) should be and can be protected. Legal
aspects for protecting creative ideas are studied at a level appropriate for engineers to interact easily
and smoothly during their technical careers with IP lawyers. Various business models for the
commercialization of intellectual assets are analyzed. Extensive class exercises and projects explore indepth all three of these important areas of IP, with emphasis on key contributions during engineering
and scientific research and development activities.
Nano/microelectronic Device Technology - ENG ME 579 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: graduate standing or consent of instructor. Physical processes and manufacturing strategies for
the fabrication and manufacture of microelectronic devices. Processing and device aspects instrumental
in silicon, including the fabrication of doping distributions, etching, photolithography, interconnect
construction, and packaging. Discusses future directions and connections to novel devices, MEMS,
photonics, and nanoscale structures. Emphasizes "designing for manufacturability." Covers the overall
integration with methods and tools employed by device and circuit designers. Same as ENG EC 579;
students may not receive credit for both. (Formerly ENG MN 579).
English
Introduction to Creative Writing – CAS EN 202 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
An introduction to writing in various genres: poetry, fiction, plays. Students' work discussed in class.
Designed mainly for those with little or no experience in creative writing. Does not give concentration
credit.
Writing of Fiction - CAS EN 305 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: consent of instructor, to whom two or three short stories must be submitted during the period
just before classes begin. The writing of short stories and perhaps longer fiction discussed in a workshop
setting. For the more advanced student. Individual conferences.
Reading Modern Literature - CAS EN 125 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduces key concepts for understanding major developments in modern literature. Readings in
poetry, drama, and fiction from varying traditions, designed to motivate an interest in some of the most
engaging, and challenging, works of our time. Topics vary by instructor.
Seminar in Literature - CAS EN 220 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic for Summer 2015: American Dark Romanticism. Explores the chilling themes of madness, sin, sex,
and death in nineteenth-century American short fiction and poetry. Readings include Hawthorne's "The
Minister's Black Veil," Melville's "Bartleby, the Scrivener," Poe's "The Raven," and the poetry of Emily
Dickinson.
British Literature I - CAS EN 322 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS EN 220 & CAS EN 221) – or equivalent. Literature from the beginnings to the Restoration.
Includes works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and others.
British Literature II - CAS EN 323 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS EN 322) – or equivalent. Literature from the Restoration to the end of the nineteenth
century.
Shakespeare I - CAS EN 363 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Six plays chosen from the following: Richard II, Henry IV (Part I), Troilus and Cressida, As You Like It,
Hamlet, Othello, Antony and Cleopatra, and The Winter's Tale.
Shakespeare II - CAS EN 364 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Six or seven plays chosen from the following: Richard III, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and
Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Measure for Measure, King Lear, Macbeth,
Coriolanus, and The Tempest.
Literature of the Harlem Renaissance - CAS EN 377 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Studies the Harlem Renaissance (1919-1935) focusing on literature with overviews of the stage, the
music, and the visual arts. Authors include Du Bois, Locke, Garvey, Schuyler, Hurston, McKay, Larsen,
Fisher, Hughes, Cullen.
Critical Studies in Literature and Gender - CAS EN 476 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: Theories of Gender and Sexuality. Introduces major movements and texts in
gender and sexuality studies central to literary studies. Sub-topics include identity, race, nationhood,
family, erotics, representation and digital media, public/private spheres, and literary forms. Readings
include theoretical works (feminist, queer, transgender, etc.), novels, graphic novels, and films.
American Literature I - CAS EN 533 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
A survey of American literature from its (contested) beginnings through the mid-nineteenth century.
Focuses on fiction, poetry, and autobiography from major authors (including Melville, Hawthorne,
Dickinson, Whitman, Douglass, and Thoreau). Also briefly encounters other genres such as sermons,
essays, and exploration narratives. Among our lines of inquiry are these: How do political and
philosophical questions shape literary forms and styles (and visa-versa)? How do authors write
themselves into (and out of) literary traditions, particularly in matters of influence? And how do the
roots (and routes) of early American literature continue on in twentieth- and twenty-first-century U.S.
literature?
Contemporary American Fiction - CAS EN 547 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Study of contemporary authors who cross genres of fiction and non-fiction. Authors may include
Marilynne Robinson, Don DeLillo, Ralph Ellison. Topics may include science, postmodernism, media,
history, all in the context of questions about the relation of art to argument.
English Drama from 1590 to 1642 - CAS EN 552 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
The heritage of Marlowe and Shakespeare: the collapse of a historic world; Jacobean pessimism and
decadence in the plays of Jonson, Webster, Middleton, Ford, and others.
Studies in Literary Topics - CAS EN 596 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic for Summer 2015: Linguistic Approaches to Literature. Practical linguistic analysis of a range of
English literary texts from the sixteenth century to the present. Cultivates a fundamental skill: how to
identify and describe language structures and relate them to interpretation. Considers poetic styles of
Swift, Wordsworth, and Hardy and the prose styles of Woolf, Lawrence, and Fitzgerald (among others).
Critical Studies in Literature and Gender - GRS EN 676 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: Theories of Gender and Sexuality. Introduces major movements and texts in
gender and sexuality studies central to literary studies. Sub-topics include identity, race, nationhood,
family, erotics, representation and digital media, public/private spheres, and literary forms. Readings
include theoretical works (feminist, queer, transgender, etc.), novels, graphic novels, and films.
Film and Television
Understanding Film - COM FT 250 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Required of all students in the Film Program. An introduction to the art of film. How do films make
meaning? How do audiences understand them? Explores some of the ways in which movies teach us
new ways of knowing. Students also study a variety of historical examples of different styles that
illustrate the expressive possibilities of image and sound.
Understanding Television - COM FT 303 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examines the ways in which industrial factors and communication policies have shaped the medium that
sits in 99% of U.S. homes. We begin by examining television's roots in radio. The remainder of the
course is broken down into three stages of television history advanced by Rogers, Epstein, and Reeves
(2002). The first category is TVI--the period of three-network dominance. The next stage, TVII, is
characterized by the rise of cable television and the decentering of the three networks. We conclude the
course by considering the current stage of television--TV III--in which the era of "on demand" has further
destabilized traditional notions of content, audiences, producers, scheduling, and technologies. In
addition to tracing this development historically and thematically, we confront it critically, analyzing the
connections between power and money in the medium of television.
Storytelling for Film and Television - COM FT 310 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
Required of all undergraduate students in Film & Television. Introduction to the art and craft of
storytelling through the moving image. Particular emphasis is given to writing short scripts. Topics
covered include character development and narrative structure as it applies to shorts, features, and
episodic television.
Creative TV Producing - COM FT 325 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introductory course that takes the student through the various stages of production, beginning with
concept and ending with full-fledged, camera-ready proposals. Students are introduced to issues of
finance, scheduling, and organization; they learn to keep budget and concept on track. May be taken
sophomore year.
Production I - COM FT 353 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
An intensive course in all the fundamental aspects of motion picture production. Students learn to use
cameras, sound recording equipment, and editing software and then apply these skills to several short
productions. Emphasizes the language of visual storytelling and the creative interplay of sound and
image.
Writing the Television Pilot - COM FT 514 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Explores the development and creation of the television series pilot. Each student pitches a concept and
writes a treatment and a finished pilot script for an original series, either comedy or drama. Emphasis on
premise, story structure, characterization, and originality. Lectures, screenings, script readings, written
assignments, and critiques.
Television Management - COM FT 517 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Examines television management from both the national and local perspectives. Explores television
from a multi-platform view with the understanding that television incorporates many forms of
distribution channels from broadcast to online, to mobile, to connected devices and offline brand
extensions. By studying how each piece of the NEW BUSINESS of television works together, you will gain
an understanding of the core skills that are needed to work successfully within this competitive and
constantly evolving industry.
Writing Situation Comedy - COM FT 522 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Intense writing workshop learning how to write professional sitcom scripts. Elements of character,
dramatic story structure, how comedy is created, how scenes build and progress a story, formal story
outlines, dialogue, the business of sitcom writing, pitching, arc, and comedic premise are analyzed. The
class becomes a sitcom writing team for a current hit series and writes an original class spec script to
understand the process of group writing employed on most sitcoms. Also, students write their own
personal spec scripts with individual conferences with the professor.
Special Topics - COM FT 553 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Topic for Summer 2015: Gangster Films. This course studies the rise of the gangster film in America and
its growth as a genre. We examine the conventions of the genre, drawing on early classic gangster films,
and then discuss how later gangster films complicated those conventions. The course looks at gangster
films in pairs, to see how similar material and themes have been handled at different points in film
history. For example, we look at both versions of Scarface (1932 and 1983) to see how the Al Capone
figure in each film reflected the social and political context of each film's era as well as the stylistic
inclinations of the directors, Howard Hawks and Brian DePalma. As a film studies elective, this course
emphasizes gangster films' historical, sociological, and stylistic importance. We look at the role of
particular directors, actors, writers and producers (and real gangsters) in the genre's rich history. While
not required, a background in film analysis, as taught in Understanding Film (FT 250) and in other film
studies-oriented courses, is helpful.
Finance
Personal Financial Planning - MET MG 202 – 4US Credits
May 1 – June 24
The development of personal investment strategies using money and credit. Securities and portfolio
management, budgeting, insurance, taxes, retirement programs, and estate planning.
Financial Concepts - MET MG 472 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Emphasizes issues of accounting, finance, and economics that are important in most management
contexts. Introduction to tools of financial analysis and the problems of financial management including
cash, profitability, and capital budgeting. Various sources of corporate funds are considered, including
short-, intermediate-, and long-term arrangements. Stresses understanding financial statements,
planning and control, cost and benefit evaluation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting.
Financial Concepts - MET AD 632 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduction to the concepts, methods, and problems of accounting and financial analysis. Includes
accounting principles, measurement and disclosure issues, financial statement analysis, time value of
money, cash flow projection and analysis, capital budgeting and project evaluation, bond and equity
valuation, cost of capital, and capital structure.
Case Studies in Current Corporate Financial Topics - MET AD 709 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (MET AD 731) – or equivalent. Finance forecasting and planning; capital budgeting, cost of
capital, dividend policy, rate of return, and financial aspects of growth. Readings and extensive use of
case studies.
Financial Markets and Institutions - MET AD 712 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (MET AD 731) – or equivalent. Investigation and analysis of organization, structure, and
performance of U.S. money and capital markets and institutions. Examines regulation of the financial
industry and the role of financial instruments.
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management - MET AD 717 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (MET AD 731) – or equivalent. Mechanics of securities markets, types of available investments,
an introduction to determination of securities values, and portfolio optimization. Problems of
investment policy are approached through studies of portfolio selection methods and the valuation of
special classes of securities (e.g., growth stocks).
Corporate Finance - MET AD 731 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (MET AD 630) – or equivalent. Emphasizes issues of accounting, finance, and economics that are
important in most management contexts. Stresses understanding financial statements, planning and
control, cost and benefit evaluation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting.
Finance for Non-Management Students - SMG SM 104 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
June 30 – August 6
Read, understand, and analyze financial statements such as income statements and balance sheets.
Covers techniques of internal financial analysis such as breakeven, budgeting, financial forecasting, and
tools to aid in decision making. Introduction to the time value of money and capital budgeting using
discounted cash flow analysis. Intended for non-business majors. This course may not be taken by SMG
students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration
minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student Link.
Introduction to Finance - SMG FE 101 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Required of all SMG freshmen. Pre-req or co-req: SMG SM 131. Offers a rigorous overview of principles
of finance such as time value of money, interest rates, basic valuation of cash flow streams, and basic
stock and bond valuation. Uses a combination of teaching materials including online problem solving
and case writing that help the student through the intensive syllabus. FE 101 and the redesigned FE 323
offer a comprehensive overview of finance to SMG students.
Money, Financial Markets, and Economic Activity - SMG FE 442 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (SMG FE 323) – or equivalent. Required for Finance concentrators. The financial system and its
functions. The role of money and the importance of interest rates in determining economic activity;
determinants of level of interest rates. Operation of central banks; the goals and instruments of
monetary policy. The roles, activities, and risk management of financial institutions. Instruments traded
in money and capital markets and their valuation. Role of derivative securities; systemic risk and other
contemporary issues in the financial system.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management - SMG FE 445 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (SMG FE 323) – or equivalent. Required for Finance concentrators. Introduction to the
investment management process. Defining investment objectives and constraints. Introduction to
Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, APT, Efficient Markets, and stock and bond valuation models.
Immunizing interest-rate risk. Active vs. passive investment strategies, fundamental vs. technical
analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. Introduction to the role of futures and options
in hedging and speculation. Students are expected to become familiar with current events in the
financial news.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Corporate Financial Management - SMG FE 449 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (SMG FE 323) – or equivalent. Required for Finance concentrators. Covers the FINANCIAL
manager's role in obtaining and allocating funds. Includes topics such as cash budgeting, working capital
analysis, dividend policy, capital INVESTMENT analysis, and debt policy as well as their associated risks.
Valuation of companies, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy are covered. The course requires
using financial models and spreadsheets. Applications are made to current events and everyday
business finance problems.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Real Estate Finance - SMG FE 469 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (SMG FE 323) – or equivalent. Provides an introduction to and an understanding of real estate
finance. Draws together and considers major functional areas including structuring, ownership, finance,
taxation, property valuation and analysis. The course provides a framework for decision making in the
real estate investment and finance fields. The course is specifically designed to offer students interested
in real estate careers a foundation upon which to build.
*Permission may be required from faculty
French
First-Semester French - CAS LF 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
A multimedia approach for students who have never studied French. A variety of communicative tasks
develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Second-Semester French - CAS LF 112 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LF 111) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Continues CAS LF 111. A multimedia
approach which develops speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, together with the grammar and
vocabulary needed for more complex communicative tasks.
Third-Semester French - CAS LF 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LF 112) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Authentic literary selections by writers
from diverse Francophone countries, cultural readings, and discussion of short-subject films by
francophone filmmakers, accompanied by advanced study of grammar and emphasis on communicative
skills.
Fourth-Semester French - CAS LF 212 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LF 211) – or equivalent or placement test results. Refines the four skills through in-depth
study of a modern novel. Creative oral and written EXERCISES based on the novel and study of advanced
grammar. Viewing of contemporary French films.
French Composition and Conversation I - CAS LF 303 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS LF 212) – or equivalent or 4 semesters of college French for non-BU students or placement
test results. Intensive practice using and understanding written and spoken French. Discussion of literary
texts, cultural themes, films, and current events. Review of advanced grammar. Counts for the major
and minor. Prepares students for CAS LF 350 and language immersion Study Abroad programs.
Introduction to Analysis of French Texts - CAS LF 350 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS LF 303) or 5 semesters of college French for non-BU students or placement test results.
Develops techniques and skills for use in reading and interpreting French literary texts. Special attention
to lyric poetry, theater, and short narratives. Theme for Summer 2015: "Freedom." Required for French
Studies majors, counts for minor. Carries CAS humanities divisional credit.
Gastronomy
The Science of Food and Cooking - MET ML 619 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Cooking is chemistry, and it is the chemistry of food that determines the outcome of culinary
undertakings. In this course, basic chemical properties of food are explored in the context of modern
and traditional cooking techniques. The impact of molecular changes resulting from preparation,
cooking, and storage is the focus of academic inquiry. Illustrative, culturally specific culinary techniques
are explored through the lens of food science and the food processing industry. Examination of
"chemistry-in- the-pan" and sensory analysis techniques will be the focus of hands-on in- class and
assigned cooking labs.
Wild and Foraged Foods - MET ML 625 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Humans have been foraging for food since prehistoric times, but the recent interest in wild and foraged
foods raises interesting issues about our connection to nature amid the panorama of industrially
oriented food systems. From political economy to Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), this course
explores how we interact with, perceive, and know our world through the procurement of food.
Students take part in foraging activities and hands-on culinary labs in order to engage the senses in
thinking about the connections between humans, food, and the environment.
Anthropology of Food - MET ML 641 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
What can food tell us about human culture and social organization? Food offers us many opportunities
to explore the ways in which humans go about their daily lives from breaking bread at the family table
to haggling over the price of meat at the market to worrying about having enough to eat. Food can also
tell us about larger social organizations and global interconnections through products like Spam that are
TRADED around the globe and the ways in which a fruit like the tomato transformed the culinary culture
of European nations. In this course we consider how the Anthropology of Food has developed as a
subfield of cultural anthropology. We also look at the various methodologies and theoretical
frameworks used by anthropologists to study food and culture.
The Foundation of Beer and Spirits - MET ML 650 – 2US Credits
May 21 – June 25
Explores the great variety of beer styles and spirit categories currently available and the role each plays
in our culture. SURVEYS significant developments in the historical evolution, production, distribution,
consumption, and cultural usage of these alcohol beverages in the United States. Includes tastings of
beer and spirts to demonstrate examples of the most important categories and classifications.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Fundamentals of Wine - MET ML 651 – 2US Credits
June 1 – August 3
Suitable for students without previous knowledge of wine, this introductory SURVEY explores the world
of wine through lectures, tastings, and assigned readings. By the end of the course, students will be able
to exhibit fundamental knowledge of the principal categories of wine, including major grape varieties,
wine styles, and regions; correctly taste and classify wine attributes; understand general principles of
food and wine pairing; and comprehend the process of grape growing and winemaking.
*Permission may be required from faculty
A Comprehensive Survey of Wine - MET ML 652 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
An intensive survey course designed for the avid consumer and serious student of wine. Offering
detailed knowledge of wine through tastings, lectures, and assigned readings, the course is also useful
for those who wish to enter the wine TRADE, or those already in the industry who want to hone their
knowledge. By the end of the course, students will be able to exhibit detailed knowledge of wine
regions, and grape varieties and styles; demonstrate refined tasting ability; and understand inherent
characteristics of wine.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Nutrition and Diet: Why What You Eat Matters - MET ML 691 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Introduces major concepts in nutrition and DIET to students of food studies and other disciplines who
have limited or no background in the biological sciences. The overarching goal is to develop a working
understanding of the basic science of nutrition and apply this knowledge to personal health and
professional settings. Begins with the fundamentals of nutrition and diet, focusing on macro- and
micronutrient intakes and needs throughout the life course. Discusses food-based nutrition along with
dietary guidelines, recommendations, and food labels. Moving from the individual level to the larger
public health arena, the course also examines such topics as nutritional ecology, influences on dietary
intakes, overnutrition, and undernutrition. A running theme throughout is critiquing how diet and
nutrition are treated in the media and press.
Laboratory in the Culinary Arts: Cooking - MET ML 698 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 4
Exposes students to a craft-based understanding of the culinary arts from which to better understand
how food and cuisine FIT into the liberal arts and other disciplines and cultures. Integrates personal
experience and theory through discipline by training students in classic and modern techniques and
theories of food production, through cooking and working efficiently, effectively, and safely. Also
introduces students to foods of various cultures and cuisines from around the world.
Laboratory in the Culinary Arts: Baking - MET ML 699 – 4US Credits
July 1 – August 6
Exposes students to a craft-based understanding of the culinary arts from which to better understand
how food and cuisine FIT into the liberal arts and other disciplines and cultures. Integrates personal
experience and theory through discipline by training students in classic and modern techniques and
theories of food production, through pastry and baking methods and working efficiently, effectively, and
safely. Also introduces students to baking techniques from various cultures and cuisines from around
the world.
Food Values: Local to Global Food Policy, Practice, and Performance - MET ML
719 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Reviews various competing and sometimes conflicting frameworks for assessing what are "good" foods.
Examines what global, national, state, and local food policies can do to PROMOTE the production and
consumption of these foods. Participants learn how to conceptualize, measure, and assess varying
ecological, economic, nutritional, health, cultural, political, and justice claims. Students analyze
pathways connecting production and consumption of particular foodstuffs in the U.S. and the world.
Emphasis is on comparative food systems and food value chains, and the respective institutional roles of
science and technology, policy, and advocacy in shaping food supply and demand.
General Studies
The Irish in Boston - CGS HU 303 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Focuses on the literature, politics, and culture of Irish Bostonians in the 19th and 20th century. Through
the study of poetry, drama, fiction, politics, and music, the course explores the varieties of "Irishness" in
Boston. Students will hone their literary and analytical skills through a close reading and interpretation
of texts and will ask rigorous questions about the style and categorization of these texts, the different
portrayals of "Irishness" that appear, and the importance of such texts in literary and cultural history. An
interdisciplinary, team-taught course.
German
First-Semester German - CAS LG 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
For beginners or according to placement examination results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, and
structure of German, emphasizing the four basic skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading.
Second-Semester German - CAS LG 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LG 111) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Continues study and practice of the
basic skills of speaking, writing, and reading German. Conversational dialogues, reading of short texts,
grammar sessions, compositions. Conducted in German.
Health and Rehabilitation
Human Nutrition Science - SAR HS 251 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS BI 105 or CAS BI 108) – or equivalent. An introduction to nutrition with a focus on the
relationship between diet and health. Basic scientific information is presented in preparation for
discussion of applied issues such as WEIGHT MANAGEMENT and prevention of chronic disease.
Emphasis is placed on translation of current dietary recommendations to actual food choices.
Exercise Physiology - SAR HS 342 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Application of physiological
principles under different EXERCISE conditions. Integration of the body systems in performance of
exercise, work, and sports; immediate and long range effects of these activities on the body. Laboratory
includes the measurement of physiological parameters under exercise conditions.
Global Environmental Public Health - SAR HS 345 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Environmental health is associated with recognizing, assessing, understanding, and controlling the
impacts of people in their environment and the impacts of the environment on the public health. The
complexity of the problems requires multidisciplinary approaches. This course provides an introduction
to the principles, methods, and issues related to global environmental health. It examines health issues,
scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control of the major
environmental health problems internationally. Topics include how the body reacts to environmental
pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for
dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; bio-markers and risk
analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; risk communication; and emerging global environmental
health problems.
Health Sciences Practicum - SAR HS 405 – Variable Credits
June 29 – August 7
Prereq: junior or senior standing. Practical experience in a health care setting (health policy,
administrative, constituent advocacy) in a hospital, clinic, public health setting, government, or nongovernmental health agency.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Field Experience: Human Physiology - SAR HS 410 – Variable Credit
May 19 – August 7
Prereq: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. Practical experience in a research laboratory,
clinic, community, and/or industrial setting, as appropriate.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Field Experience: Human Physiology II - SAR HS 412 – Variable Credit
May 19 – August 7
Prereq: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. Continuation of SAR HS 410.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Non-Infectious Diseases - SAR HS 450 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: juniors and seniors only. Examines the five most prevalent non-communicable diseases
(diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, upper respiratory diseases, mental disorders), which account
for nearly 60% of all deaths in the world and 80% in the developing world. Despite the enormous global
burden of non-infectious (or non-communicable) diseases, adequate programs for prevention and
treatment do not exist and challenges faced are complex. This course uses a life course perspective to
focus on the preventable risk factors (diet, exercise, tobacco, alcohol, lifestyle), growing burden of
disease, and current issues and challenges in control.
Exercise Physiology - SAR HS 542 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315) – or equivalent or consent of instructor. Application of physiological
principles under different exercise conditions. Integration of the body systems in performance of
exercise, work, and sports; immediate and long-range effects of these activities on the body. Laboratory
includes the measurement of physiological parameters under extreme conditions.
Gross Human Anatomy - SAR HS 581 – 4US Credits
May 26 – June 22
Prereq: ((CAS BI 105 & CAS BI 106) or (CAS BI 107 & CAS BI 108)) and (CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315) – or
equivalent. Integrative approach to the musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous, and circulatory systems of
the human body. Regional approach used to present lectures with projected materials, films, slides, and
demonstrations. Laboratories reinforce the lectures with a study of osteology, dissected cadavers, and
live anatomy palpations.
Field Experience in Nutrition - SAR HS 703 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
For students completing the DI for professional registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Practicum: Nutrition - SAR HS 811 – Variable Credit
May 19 – August 7
Structured clinical learning experience for graduate nutrition students. Placement sites include in- and
outpatient facilities, adult and pediatric hospitals, public health agencies, private agencies, newsletter
agencies, and long-term care facilities.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Athletic Training Practicum I - SAR AT 205 – 1US Credit
August 26 – August 28
Prereq: AT or AT/DPT students only or consent of AT program director – or equivalent. Initial exposure
to the role and skills of an athletic trainer. Includes Emergency Cardiac Care certification.
Physical Therapy Examination - SAR PT 515 – 4US Credits
June 24 – August 12
Prereq: (SAR HS 369 or SAR HS 581) – or equivalent. Coreq: (SAR PT 520). Designed to teach the process
of examination by physical therapists. Selected measurement tools used for examination of individuals
in order to establish a physical therapy diagnosis are taught. A Systems Approach to examination is
introduced and models of disablement are used to guide the process. The course is taught in
conjunction with SAR PT 520, Functional Anatomy, and directly applies content learned in that course.
DPT students only. Students must register for two sections: lecture B1 and a lab.
Functional Anatomy - SAR PT 520 – 4US Credits
June 23 – August 11
Prereq: (SAR HS 369 or SAR HS 581) – or equivalent. Coreq: (SAR PT 515). This course builds on a
previous knowledge of human musculoskeletal anatomy to examine human movement. Principles of
biomechanics, connective tissue behavior, and muscle physiology are integrated with joint structure and
function to form the basis of understanding normal and pathological movement. Students must register
for two sections: lecture and discussion.
Phonetics - SAR SH 521 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Application of International Phonetic Alphabet to sounds of American English. Detailed analysis of vowel
and consonant sounds. Students learn and practice the skills necessary to analyze and transcribe speech
sounds to describe the speech patterns of various American dialects and speech disorders.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism - SAR SH 522 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Study of the physiological structures and functions that underlie speech production. Emphasis is placed
on the respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory systems. Introduction to neuroanatomy and neural
control of the production of speech as well as dysfunction of these normal processes in clinical disorders
is included.
Language Acquisition - SAR SH 524 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Focuses on first language acquisition in infancy and childhood. Covers the progression of language
development in each of the traditional areas of linguistic analysis: phonology, semantics, syntax, and
pragmatics. The course is focused on experimental research in typical language acquisition and on
different theories that strive to explain the underlying cognitive and linguistic mechanisms at work in an
early learner.
Diagnostic Audiology - SAR SH 535 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Requires both lecture and lab to cover hearing assessment through the use of pure-tone and speech
audiometric techniques as well as the measurement of middle-ear function. The course also includes
information about the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, acoustics, and the effect of noise
on hearing.
Aural Rehabilitation - SAR SH 542 – 4US Credits
July 2 – August 6
Hybrid course. Prereq: SAR SH 535 or SH 630 - equivalent. An introduction to theory and techniques of
audiologic habilitation and rehabilitation in audiology and speech-language pathology. The significance
of Deaf world issues in the field of aural rehabilitation is addressed throughout the course. This is a
blended course. Half of the assigned lectures are given online. Face-to-face meetings are held on
Thursdays from 4-7:30 pm.
Advanced Topics - SAR SH 710 – 1US Credit
May 19 – June 2
Topic for Summer 2015: Clinical Supervision in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Practicing
speech-language pathologists and audiologists have historically had responsibility for supervising
students, clinical fellows, and professionals. ASHA's recent position papers on supervision have
recognized supervision as a distinct area of expertise and practice. This course examines a collegial
model of supervision that can serve as a framework for supervising personnel at different levels and in
different practice settings. Adult learning styles, skill acquisition patterns, and critical thinking
development are discussed as they relate to effective supervisory practices.
Advanced Topics - SAR SH 710 – 1US Credit
May 21 – June 4
Topic for Summer 2015: Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Designed to provide information on the
development of pediatric feeding and swallowing and their associated disorders. Includes an overview
of normal development, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and transition onto solids; anatomy,
physiology, and neurology of pediatric feeding and swallowing; and the epidemiology of common
pediatric feeding and swallowing problems. The course covers formal and informal clinical assessment,
instrumental assessments; treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing problems, including the use of
thickened fluids, modified diets, special equipment, positioning, oral sensory-motor therapy, and
behavioral feeding therapy. A team structure approach is emphasized along with the importance of
counseling families and caregivers, including a discussion of multicultural feeding influences. Students
will be able to implement assessment and therapy tasks in the form of hands-on skills and integrate
these with patient interaction skills via immersive scenarios, simulation equipment and staff role-play of
situations commonly encountered in clinical practice.
Advanced Topics - SAR SH 710 – 1US Credit
July 17 – July 18
Topic for Summer 2015: AAC Assessment and Intervention in the Intensive Care/Acute Care Setting:
From Referral Through the Continuum of Care. Prereq: coursework in rehab sciences or consent of
instructor. The inability to communicate in hospital can be terrifying for the patient but may also
negatively impact patient care, recovery, and satisfaction. Details the broad scope of communication
vulnerability in the hospital setting and examines the important role of augmentative communication in
supporting patients who are communication vulnerable to more successfully engage in their own care.
Through the successes of the Boston Children’s Hospital inpatient AAC program, the first of its kind in
the nation, this course explores the clinical and administrative considerations that are generalizable to
pediatric and adult care and focus on meeting the needs of communication vulnerable patients. Content
includes: defining and recognizing communication vulnerability, changes to national Joint Commission
standards that require a strategy, pre-operative and bedside assessment consideration, profiles of
patient candidacy for AAC and three phases of intervention, overview of potential electronic and
nonelectronic AAC tools and strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lessons learned in
establishing a dedicated AAC program in a pediatric ICU/acute care setting.
Voice Disorders - SAR SH 733 – 2US Credits
May 19 – July 21
Anatomical and physiological bases of voice production. Diagnosis and therapy for phonatory disorders
in children and adults. Function of the team philosophy for speech pathologists in vocal rehabilitation.
Acquired Cognitive Disorders - SAR SH 734 – 3US Credits
May 20 – July 22
An introduction to rehabilitation of individuals with acquired cognitive disorders, including traumatic
brain injury, anoxia, right hemisphere stroke, and dementia. Primary focus is on the role of the speechlanguage pathologist and the knowledge and skills required for diagnosis and treatment of this
population across the recovery continuum from acute care to post-acute rehabilitation and
reintegration into the community. Particular focus is given to understanding the relationship between
language and cognition. Presents formal and informal assessment tools, treatment paradigms, function
of the interdisciplinary team, prevention, advocacy, and strategies to address the needs of family
members.
Evaluation and Diagnosis in Speech Pathology - SAR SH 737 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Differential diagnosis in speech pathology. Review of pertinent research, interpretation of test results,
and discussion of the implications of the diagnostic findings in a total rehabilitation process.
Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language - SAR SH 741 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Prereq: successful completion of SAR SH 740 and consent of clinical faculty. Students are assigned to
their first field-based experience from a variety of clinical settings. Upon successful completion of SAR
SH 737, students are assigned to the Boston University Speech, Language, and Hearing Center Diagnostic
Team. Students may also be assigned to Boston University specialty clinics. Acceptable clinical hours
may be applied to certification.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language - SAR SH 742 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Students are assigned their second field-based experience from a variety of clinical settings. Upon
successful completion of SH 741 and SH 737, students are assigned to a Diagnostic Team. Students may
also be assigned to Boston University specialty clinics. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied to
certification.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language - SAR SH 743 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, and voice disorders. Differential diagnosis, counseling
with parents, and cooperation with allied professional personnel. Students are assigned to a variety of
clinical settings to work under certified personnel.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Health Sciences
Human Nutrition Science - SAR HS 251 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS BI 105 or CAS BI 108) – or equivalent. An introduction to nutrition with a focus on the
relationship between diet and health. Basic scientific information is presented in preparation for
discussion of applied issues such as weight management and prevention of chronic disease. Emphasis is
placed on translation of current dietary recommendations to actual food choices.
Exercise Physiology - SAR HS 342 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Application of physiological
principles under different EXERCISE conditions. Integration of the body systems in performance of
exercise, work, and sports; immediate and long range effects of these activities on the body. Laboratory
includes the measurement of physiological parameters under exercise conditions.
Global Environmental Public Health - SAR HS 345 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Environmental health is associated with recognizing, assessing, understanding, and controlling the
impacts of people in their environment and the impacts of the environment on the public health. The
complexity of the problems requires multidisciplinary approaches. This course provides an introduction
to the principles, methods, and issues related to global environmental health. It examines health issues,
scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control of the major
environmental health problems internationally. Topics include how the body reacts to environmental
pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for
dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; bio-markers and risk
analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; risk communication; and emerging global environmental
health problems.
Health Sciences Practicum - SAR HS 405 – Variable Credits
June 29 – August 7
Prereq: junior or senior standing. Practical experience in a health care setting (health policy,
administrative, constituent advocacy) in a hospital, clinic, public health setting, government, or nongovernmental health agency.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Field Experience: Human Physiology - SAR HS 410 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Prereq: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. Practical experience in a research laboratory,
clinic, community, and/or industrial setting, as appropriate.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Field Experience: Human Physiology II - SAR HS 412 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Prereq: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. Continuation of SAR HS 410.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Non-Infectious Diseases - SAR HS 450 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: juniors and seniors only. Examines the five most prevalent non-communicable diseases
(diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, upper respiratory diseases, mental disorders), which account
for nearly 60% of all deaths in the world and 80% in the developing world. Despite the enormous global
burden of non-infectious (or non-communicable) diseases, adequate programs for prevention and
treatment do not exist and challenges faced are complex. This course uses a life course perspective to
focus on the preventable risk factors (diet, exercise, tobacco, alcohol, lifestyle), growing burden of
disease, and current issues and challenges in control.
Exercise Physiology - SAR HS 542 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Application of physiological
principles under different EXERCISE conditions. Integration of the body systems in performance of
exercise, work, and sports; immediate and long-range effects of these activities on the body. Laboratory
includes the measurement of physiological parameters under extreme conditions.
Gross Human Anatomy - SAR HS 581 – 4US Credits
May 26 – June 22
Prereq: ((CAS BI 105 & CAS BI 106) or (CAS BI 107 & CAS BI 108)) and (CAS BI 211 or CAS BI 315) – or
equivalent. Integrative approach to the musculoskeletal, peripheral nervous, and circulatory systems of
the human body. Regional approach used to present lectures with projected materials, films, slides, and
demonstrations. Laboratories reinforce the lectures with a study of osteology, dissected cadavers, and
live anatomy palpations.
Field Experience in Nutrition - SAR HS 703 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
For students completing the DI for professional registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Practicum: Nutrition - SAR HS 811 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Structured clinical learning experience for graduate nutrition students. Placement sites include in- and
outpatient facilities, adult and pediatric hospitals, public health agencies, private agencies, newsletter
agencies, and long-term care facilities.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Hieroglyphs
Middle Egyptian I (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) - STH TO 846 – 4US Credits
June 29 – July 30
An introduction to the culture of ancient Egypt and to the classical stage of the Egyptian script and
language spoken in Ancient Egypt during the Middle Kingdom that remained the standard hieroglyph
language down to the Graeco-Roman period. No prerequisites. undergraduate students are welcome to
register. The course also requires approximately six additional hours of class at the Museum of Fine Arts
where students read/study pieces of the MFA Egyptian Collection.
History
The Emerging United States to 1865 - CAS HI 151 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Explores how the United States, at first only a series of borderland outposts, became a sprawling
national republic. Investigates factors that brought Americans together and those that tore them apart,
as they struggled passionately over racial, religious, and sectional values.
The United States since 1865 - CAS HI 152 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
After the Civil War, Americans created a new urbanizing and industrializing landscape, flush with
immigrants, growing class conflict, and racial divisions. This course explores how, through times of
prosperity, depression, and war, Americans transformed the United States into one of the world's
leading nations.
World History after 1500 - CAS HI 176 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examines the religious encounters, economic rivalries, and military battles produced by European
imperialism since 1500 in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Analyzes how European
colonialism came to dominate the world and how nationalist movements succeeded in gaining
independence.
History of Medieval Europe - CAS HI 201 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Traces the evolution of medieval civilization from the fourth to the fourteenth centuries. Emphasizes the
political and social development of western Europe, the evolution of Latin Christianity, and the role of
popular culture. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that
was previously numbered CAS HI 203.
History of Piracy - CAS HI 214 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examines piracy in European history from ancient time to the present, focusing on its economic and
social causes, and its consequences. Addresses the modern permutations of piracy as a form of social
protest and a technique of terrorism.
The Making of Modern Britain - CAS HI 247 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
How did a small island nation develop into a global superpower, and at what costs? This course charts
Britain's ascendancy in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with a focus on industrialization,
colonial expansion, democratic institution building, and enlightenment thought. This course cannot be
taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered CAS HI 321.
The History of the Soviet Union - CAS HI 273 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Examines the tumultuous history of Russia's revolutions and its 74-year experiment with socialism.
Explores the new revolutionary state's attempt to create a utopia by re-engineering human bodies,
behaviors, and beliefs, and the successes and failures of that project. This course cannot be taken for
credit in addition to the course with the same number that was previously entitled "Russia and Its
Empires Since 1900."
Special Topics in American History - CAS HI 280 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: History of Rock and Roll. Examines the role of popular music in American
culture. Studies the origin and growth of the music industry, and attempts to integrate it into the
general social and intellectual history of the country. The emphasis is on rock 'n' roll and its impact on
America from 1954-1970.
Capitalism in America: Economic History of the US - CAS HI 292 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Surveys the history of corporations and private enterprise since the Civil War, disentangling the evolving
relationships between business and government and tracing the influence of MONEY, markets, and their
managers in American communities from factories to the frontiers. This course cannot be taken for
credit in addition to the course with the title "Money, Markets & Managers: Economic History of the
United States" that was previously numbered CAS HI 377.
History of International Relations, 1900-1945 - CAS HI 332 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
The causes and consequences of the First World War; the search for postwar reconstruction and
stability during the twenties; economic collapse, revolutionary nationalism, and fascism during the
1930s; the Second World War and the advent of the bipolar world. This course cannot be taken for
credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered CAS HI 349 and CAS HI
289.
History of International Relations since 1945 - CAS HI 334 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
The causes and consequences of the Soviet-American Cold War from its origins in Europe to its
extension to Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The rise of the multipolar international system, the
emergence of the nonaligned blocs, and inter- and intra-alliance conflicts. This course cannot be taken
for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was previously numbered CAS HI 350 and
CAS HI 290.
History of World Wars, 1914-1945 - CAS HI 336 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Covers the two world wars, viewed as a single contest for economic, military, and geopolitical
dominance. Topics include nationalism, imperial ideologies, propaganda, mass mobilization, genocide,
grand strategy, operational history, and convergent construction of "war states" capable of waging total
war. This course cannot be taken for credit in addition to the course with the same title that was
previously numbered CAS HI 359.
History of Boston - MET HI 373 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Provides an overview of the evolution and development of Boston, and examines Boston's unique
cultures as manifested in religious, political, social, and aesthetic thought and events.
History of Art and Architecture
Introduction to Art History I: Antiquity to the Middle Ages - CAS AH 111 – 4US
Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
An introduction to art history and the analysis of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts. Study
of masterpieces of Western Art from prehistoric to dawn of Renaissance. Focus on monuments of
Greece, Rome, and the MIDDLE AGES, with a survey of Egyptian and Near Eastern art. Carries
humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Art History II: Renaissance to Today - CAS AH 112 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Major monuments and artists. Sequential development from the late Renaissance to the modern period
of major styles in architecture, sculpture, painting, graphic arts, and photography. Relationship of visual
art to social and cultural trends. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Architecture: An Introduction - CAS AH 205 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Examination of the factors involved in architectural design including program, spatial composition,
structure, technology, iconography, and the role of architecture in society. Discussion of major
monuments of Western architecture and urbanism from ancient Egypt to the twenty-first century.
Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Boston Museums - CAS AH 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the fundamentals of visual analysis and the history of art, focusing on outstanding
works in the collections of Boston and Cambridge museums. Current, temporary exhibitions are
included. Also examines the curatorial decision-making process determining the choice of works and the
conditions under which they are displayed.
Baroque Art - CAS AH 275 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Explores the works of major artists in the seventeenth century in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and
France. The work of Caravaggio, Bernini, Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velazquez, Poussin, and others
is examined in relation to religion and politics. Special emphasis is placed on the widespread diffusion of
Baroque trends, which was stimulated not only by ongoing artistic dialogues but also BY TRADE,
exploration, and colonization
History of Photography - CAS AH 295 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the study of photographs. The history of the medium in Europe and America from its
invention in 1839 to the present. After lectures on photographic theory and methodology, photographs
are studied both as art objects and as historical artifacts.
Impressionism - CAS AH 389 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Impressionism, its sources, and its aftermath, from the painting of modern life and leisure by Manet,
Monet, Morisot, Renoir, and Degas, to the evocation of spirituality, pain, and desire in the work of Van
Gogh, Gauguin, Rodin, and Munch.
Contemporary Art: 1980 to Now - CAS AH 393 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Explores the terms of debate, key figures, and primary sites for the production and reception of
contemporary art on a global scale since 1980. Painting, installation art, new media, performance, art
criticism, and curatorial practice are discussed.
Hospitality Administration
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry - SHA HF 100 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Serves as the prerequisite to all SHA courses. Students wishing to take any SHA courses must first
complete SHA HF 100. An introductory course designed to offer an overview of the hospitality industry.
Students gain a historical perspective and track current events. Discusses the structure of the industry
including chains, franchising, ownership, and management. Explores the inner workings of various
components of lodging, food service, and entertainment organizations. Previews the important
disciplines covered in upper-level classes. Actual industry examples and case studies are used
extensively. Not open to SMG students or seniors.
Financial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry - SHA HF 210 – 4US Credit
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (SHA HF 100) – or equivalent. An introductory course in ACCOUNTING designed to provide
students with a basic understanding of the language of business. Examines the basic accounting
processes of recording, classifying, and summarizing business transactions. Also provides an opportunity
to study elements of financial statements such as assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.
Food & Beverage Management - SHA HF 220 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (SHA HF 100 or SHA HF 200) – or equivalent. Focuses on principal operating problems facing
managers in the restaurant industry. Topics addressed include concept development and
entrepreneurship, menu analysis, cost control, operational analysis, and customer service processes.
Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry - SHA HF 310 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: CAS MA 120 or higher, SHA HF 210 or SMG AC 221, SHA HF 220 and SHA HF 270 – or equivalent.
After a review of financial-accounting principles, this course examines how financial information is
assembled and presented according to the Uniform Systems ACCOUNTS for hospitality enterprises. The
primary emphasis is on analytical and decision-making uses of financial information, including such
topics as cost behavior, leverage, cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution-margin pricing, and
budgeting. The course concludes with a review of hotel operating forms, including franchising and
management contracts, assessing their impact on financial performance and risk.
Finance for the Hospitality Industry - SHA HF 410 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: SHA HF 210 and SHA HF 310 and (CAS MA 113 or CAS MA 115) – or equivalent. Studies the
techniques financial managers and external analysts employ to value the firm and its assets. Topics
include financial statement analysis, taxation, discounted cash flow, STOCK AND BOND valuation, cost of
capital, and capital budgeting. The techniques of discounted cash flow and the command of taxation
principles developed in the course are applied to commercial real estate analysis, including hospitality
properties. Permission required for non-SHA students.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Hospitality Leadership - SHA HF 432 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (SHA HF 231) – or equivalent. Focus on leadership and management for the hospitality industry.
Using a leadership continuum as a framework, the course explores several different levels of leadership,
from a "traditional" leadership role as the head of a major corporation, to the more personal aspect of
self-leadership. Several different leadership models are analyzed and applied to the hospitality industry.
Leadership tools are explored: hands-on, realistic tools that you will be able to use in your personal life,
while in school, and in the business world. Seniors only. Permission required for non-SHA students.
Contact the SHA advising office at 617-353-0930 for more information.
*Permission may be required from faculty
International Relations
Introduction to Comparative Politics - CAS IR 251 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary politics in Western Europe,
Latin America, Africa, and the former Soviet bloc. Introduces the comparative method in political science
and competing theories of political development and political change.
Introduction to International Relations - CAS IR 271 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
Undergraduate required principal course. Study of basic factors in international relations, Western state
systems, the concept of balance of power, nationalism, and imperialism. Primarily for majors and
minors. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
History of International Relations, 1900-1945 - CAS IR 349 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
The causes and consequences of the First World War; the search for postwar reconstruction and
stability during the twenties; economic collapse, revolutionary nationalism, and fascism during the
1930s; the Second World War and the advent of the bipolar world.
History of International Relations since 1945 - CAS IR 350 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
The causes and consequences of the Soviet-American Cold War from its origins in Europe to its
extension to Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The rise of the multipolar international system, the
emergence of the nonaligned blocs, and inter- and intra-alliance conflicts.
International Human Rights - CAS IR 352 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Studies the growing international influence on politics of human rights principles, documents, and
organizations, drawing especially on African cases such as Congo, Zimbabwe, and Sudan. Topics include
universality vs. cultural relativism, individual vs. group rights, and issues in human rights enforcement.
Immigration and Development in Asia - CAS IR 441 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Transnational immigration and economic development in Asia, focusing on China, India, and South
Korea. Cases examined include the rise of manufacturing prowess in China, India's software industry,
and Korea's corporate competitiveness in the world.
Islam in Middle East Politics - CAS IR 509 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Analysis of Islam in the classical and popular forms; examination of the role of the Muslim religion in the
international politics of the modern Middle East, especially Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon,
Syria, Iraq, and Libya; their interrelationships and their attitudes toward the West.
Italian
First-Semester Italian - CAS LI 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
For beginners only, or according to placement examination results. Grammar, conversation practice,
written exercises, compositions. Conducted in Italian. (If CAS LI 131 or a more advanced college-level
course has been completed, this course cannot be taken for credit.)
Second-Semester Italian - CAS LI 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LI 111) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Continues the CAS LI 111 basic text:
grammar, conversation, compositions. Conducted in Italian.
Third-Semester Italian - CAS LI 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS LI 112) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Intended for students with a satisfactory
background in elementary Italian, who require some review of basic structures, verbs, and related
essentials. Review, emphasis on composition skills, and conversation. Reading and discussion of short
stories, poetry, and plays. Conducted in Italian.
Fourth-Semester Italian - CAS LI 212 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LI 211) – or equivalent, or placement test results. For students who wish to build active use
of Italian in speaking, writing, and reading. Continuation of CAS LI 211: review, development of reading
skills through analysis of contemporary texts, compositions, conversation. Satisfactory completion of
CAS LI 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement.
Japanese
First-Semester Japanese - CAS LJ 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduction to spoken and written Japanese and to fundamentals of Japanese grammar with oral drills
and written EXERCISES.
Second-Semester Japanese - CAS LJ 112 - 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LJ 111) – or equivalent. Introduction to spoken and written Japanese and to fundamentals
of Japanese grammar with oral drills and written EXERCISES.
Third-Semester Japanese - CAS LJ 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS LJ 112) or equivalent. Elaboration and refinement of the fundamental skills introduced in
CAS LJ 111 and LJ 112 with an introduction to reading and composition.
Fourth-Semester Japanese - CAS LJ 212 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LJ 211) or equivalent. Elaboration and refinement of the fundamental skills introduced in
CAS LJ 111 and LJ 112 with an introduction to reading and composition. Satisfactory completion of CAS
LJ 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement.
Intensive Kanji 1 - CAS LJ 385 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 7
Prereq: (CAS LJ 211) – or equivalent, or more than 300 Kanji. Online offering. Supplements vocabulary
and idiom for students beyond third-semester Japanese. Students learn to read and write the 1006
Kyoiku Kanji and recognize an additional 1130 Joyo Kanji in everyday Japanese. Concurrent enrollment in
a four-skills language course encouraged.
Japanese Popular Culture and Literature - CAS LJ 451 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Modern Japanese popular culture including manga, anime, fantasy, Takarazuka theater, and detective
fiction. Works by Murakami Haruki, CLAMP, and Anno Hideaki (Neon Genesis Evangelion). In English
translation.
Journalism
Fundamentals of Journalism - COM JO 250 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Prereq: (COM CO 201) – or equivalent. Required of journalism majors. The goal is for students to acquire
fundamental newsgathering and writing skills needed to thrive as a journalist working in any medium.
The course is based in the classroom, but students are expected to learn and adhere to professional
newsroom standards. Focuses on essential practices and principles that apply to reporters,
photographers, bloggers, producers, and editors at newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online
media. Emphasizes news judgment, storytelling, and reporting skills as well as writing clearly and
quickly.
Basic Photography for Non-Majors - COM JO 305 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Students learn the fundamentals of 35mm digital photography from the basics of image capture to
processing finished photographs. No previous experience in photography is required.
Feature Writing - COM JO 309 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (COM JO 310) – or equivalent. The goal of this course is to help students develop the skill and
craft of feature writing for newspapers, magazines, websites, and blogs. Along with the principles of
solid reporting and fidelity to accuracy, we examine the techniques of creative non-fiction, including
narrative, style, and voice. Students work on storytelling, voice, style, description, anecdote, pacing, and
narrative. Part of the course is operated as a writer's workshop. Students will email copies of selected
work to one another, which will be critiqued in-depth by the class as well as by the professor.
Beat Reporting - COM JO 310 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Prereq: (COM JO 250 & COM JO 303 & COM JO 304) – or equivalent. Students learn to cover a city
neighborhood or a nearby community beat. Students branch out across the city and suburbs to cover
courts, crime, education, local and state politics, and other essentials of community reporting. Students
are encouraged to develop their own sources and story ideas with the goal of professional publication in
the Boston University News Service. Students produce stories, photos, audio, and video for the Web.
Journalism Special Topics - COM JO 502 – Variable Credits
June 29 – August 5
Topic for Summer 2015: Travel Writing: The Journalism of People and Place. Travel writing has a rich and
lively tradition in journalism. It has been the source of some of the best nonfiction writing in recent
decades. Among the widely divergent practitioners are Jon Krakauer, Bill Bryson, Robert Kaplan, Susan
Orlean, Annie Dillard, and Tim Cahill. In the more distant past, the genre has cultivated many great
writers: Graham Greene, Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, and Mark Twain. This course is designed for
writers (undergraduate and graduate students, amateurs, and professionals) who travel and want to
improve their writing skills and develop a fuller appreciation of the places they visit. The goal is to
produce work of professional quality for newspapers, magazines, or possibly book-length works. It
requires in-class and out-of-class writing assignments. The course mixes brief lectures with a seminar
environment in which students read and discuss the work they produce for class.
Arts Criticism - COM JO 504 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Explores the nature of arts and entertainment criticism and helps students develop their critical writing
skills. Topics include: structuring a review; critical biases; profiling celebrities from a critical perspective;
cultural criticism; and style - how to get it. Assignments include TV, film and theater reviews, screenings,
and a trip to a Boston theater.
Sports Journalism - COM JO 514 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
A specialized writing course for students interested in sports journalism. Covers game stories, features,
columns, and profiles as well as examining sport as a commercial enterprise. The summer offering of this
course will focus specifically on reporting on the Boston Red Sox.
Media Law and Ethics - COM JO 525 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
An examination of the many ethical issues and dilemmas that face reporters, editors, and producers,
and how to resolve them with professional integrity. Danger of actions for contempt or defamation,
laws of copyright, and intellectual property.
Korean
First-Semester Korean - CAS LK 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: Placement examination, or for those who have never studied Korean. Elementary grammar,
conversation, reading, writing.
Second-Semester Korean - CAS LK 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LK 111) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Continues the text from LK 111;
grammar, conversation, reading, writing.
Latin
Beginning Latin 1 - CAS CL 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Introduction to grammar, forms, and vocabulary of classical Latin. Beginners only.
Beginning Latin 2 - CAS CL 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
Prereq: (CAS CL 111) or equivalent. Further study of Latin grammar, forms, and vocabulary.
Intermediate Latin 1: Prose - CAS CL 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS CL 112) or equivalent. Reading of selections from Latin prose. Authors read may include
Caesar, Cicero, Livy, Petronius, and Pliny.
Intermediate Latin 2: Poetry - CAS CL 212 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS CL 211) or equivalent. Reading of selections from Latin poetry. Authors read may include
Catullus, Ovid, and Vergil.
Literature
Reading Modern Literature - CAS EN 125 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduces key concepts for understanding major developments in modern literature. Readings in
poetry, drama, and fiction from varying traditions, designed to motivate an interest in some of the most
engaging, and challenging, works of our time. Topics vary by instructor. Carries humanities divisional
credit in CAS.
Seminar in Literature - CAS EN 220 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic for Summer 2015: American Dark Romanticism. Explores the chilling themes of madness, sin, sex,
and death in nineteenth-century American short fiction and poetry. Readings include Hawthorne's "The
Minister's Black Veil," Melville's "Bartleby, the Scrivener," Poe's "The Raven," and the poetry of Emily
Dickinson. Satisfies CAS WR 150 requirement.
British Literature I - CAS EN 322 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS EN 220 & CAS EN 221) – or equivalent. Literature from the beginnings to the Restoration.
Includes works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and others.
British Literature II - CAS EN 323 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS EN 322) – or equivalent. Literature from the Restoration to the end of the nineteenth
century.
Shakespeare I - CAS EN 363 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Six plays chosen from the following: Richard II, Henry IV (Part I), Troilus and Cressida, As You Like It,
Hamlet, Othello, Antony and Cleopatra, and The Winter's Tale.
Shakespeare II - CAS EN 364 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Six or seven plays chosen from the following: Richard III, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and
Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Measure for Measure, King Lear, Macbeth,
Coriolanus, and The Tempest.
Literature of the Harlem Renaissance - CAS EN 377 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Studies the Harlem Renaissance (1919-1935) focusing on literature with overviews of the stage, the
music, and the visual arts. Authors include Du Bois, Locke, Garvey, Schuyler, Hurston, McKay, Larsen,
Fisher, Hughes, Cullen.
Critical Studies in Literature and Gender - CAS EN 476 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: Theories of Gender and Sexuality. Introduces major movements and texts in
gender and sexuality studies central to literary studies. Sub-topics include identity, race, nationhood,
family, erotics, representation and digital media, public/private spheres, and literary forms. Readings
include theoretical works (feminist, queer, transgender, etc.), novels, graphic novels, and films.
American Literature I - CAS EN 533 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
A survey of American literature from its (contested) beginnings through the mid-nineteenth century.
Focuses on fiction, poetry, and autobiography from major authors (including Melville, Hawthorne,
Dickinson, Whitman, Douglass, and Thoreau). Also briefly encounters other genres such as sermons,
essays, and exploration narratives. Among our lines of inquiry are these: How do political and
philosophical questions shape literary forms and styles (and visa-versa)? How do authors write
themselves into (and out of) literary traditions, particularly in matters of influence? And how do the
roots (and routes) of early American literature continue on in twentieth- and twenty-first-century U.S.
literature?
Contemporary American Fiction - CAS EN 547 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Study of contemporary authors who cross genres of fiction and non-fiction. Authors may include
Marilynne Robinson, Don DeLillo, Ralph Ellison. Topics may include science, postmodernism, media,
history, all in the context of questions about the relation of art to argument.
English Drama from 1590 to 1642 - CAS EN 552 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
The heritage of Marlowe and Shakespeare: the collapse of a historic world; Jacobean pessimism and
decadence in the plays of Jonson, Webster, Middleton, Ford, and others.
Studies in Literary Topics - CAS EN 596 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic for Summer 2015: Linguistic Approaches to Literature. Practical linguistic analysis of a range of
English literary texts from the sixteenth century to the present. Cultivates a fundamental skill: how to
identify and describe language structures and relate them to interpretation. Considers poetic styles of
Swift, Wordsworth, and Hardy and the prose styles of Woolf, Lawrence, and Fitzgerald (among others).
Japanese Popular Culture and Literature - CAS LJ 451 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Modern Japanese popular culture including manga, anime, fantasy, Takarazuka theater, and detective
fiction. Works by Murakami Haruki, CLAMP, and Anno Hideaki (Neon Genesis Evangelion). In English
translation.
Topics in Literature and Culture - CAS XL 556 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: two literature courses or consent of instructor. Topic for Summer 2015: "Inventing Spanish
America: Beyond 1492." Contrast of early ACCOUNTS of the discovery and colonization of Spanish
America with modern historical novels that look back critically at the colonial period. Readings and
discussion in English, but final paper may also be written in Spanish.
Management
Introduction to Management - MET MG 301 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Management of an enterprise from the perspective of the chief executive officer. Covers the functions
of organizing for successful management. SURVEY of theories and techniques. Examination of case
studies.
Business Communication - MET MG 310 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Organization and techniques for effective verbal and written communication in the business
environment. Emphasis on developing communication skills through practical written and oral
assignments.
Entrepreneurial Management: Starting, Innovating, and Managing Small-,
Medium-, and Large-Sized Ventures - MET MG 410 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Covers the four key elements of successful entrepreneurial management: choosing a business,
organizing, financing, and marketing. Includes preparing a BUSINESS PLAN, becoming an entrepreneur,
raising venture capital, selling, negotiating, and building an effective organization. Topics given special
consideration are the practice of innovation, the art of leadership, and how to relate talents to
succeeding in innovative venture and technology management.
Project Management - MET MG 415 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examination of project management concepts, including organizational forms, planning and control
techniques, and the role of the Project Manager. Develops the skills vital to effective management of
multidisciplinary tasks through lectures, case studies, and business simulations.
International Marketing - MET MG 431 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Organization of the marketing function in international business. How government policies and practices
affect marketing. Comparative marketing strategies for doing business abroad. Examination of case
studies.
Advertising - MET MG 435 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
The structure and operating procedures of advertising agencies and corporate advertising departments
in relation to marketing. Active student participation in learning how advertising strategies and concepts
are developed and executed. Includes readings, development of advertising strategies, screenings, and
analysis of contemporary advertising.
Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design - MET MG 448 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
First course in a two course sequence. Combines (1) the practical aspect of web design through the use
of application software such as Dreamweaver to construct a commercial website with (2) a general
overview of the marketing, supporting services, systems, security, and business strategy issues facing
commercial enterprises.
International Business Management - MET MG 520 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Environmental, economic, political, and social constraints on doing business abroad. Examines the
effects of overseas business investments on domestic and foreign economics; foreign market analysis
and operational strategy of a firm; and development potential of international operations.
Business Strategy - MET MG 530 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Policy problems of business organizations. Integrates the areas of marketing, finance, accounting,
economics, and personnel into a managerial concept of business decision-making.
The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services - MET MG 541 –
4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Addresses the specifics of new product and service development as well as the aspects of internal
innovation and the use of technology that increase performance in small, medium, and large firms.
Topics include generating and screening initial ideas; assessing user needs and interests; forecasting
results; launching and/or improving products/services; and bringing innovation to commercial reality
Business Communication for International Students - MET AD 501 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Techniques for effective written and verbal communications. This course is a special offering for
students whose first language is not English. Departmental approval required for non-MSAS students.
Prerequisite course: credits can not be used toward the MSAS degree.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Mathematics for Management - MET AD 510 – 2US Credits
June 13 – June 21
An overview of fundamental mathematical concepts, with emphasis on the solution of word problems.
Topics covered include quadratic equations, signed numbers, polynomials, graphs, roots and radicals,
and basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite course which may not be used
toward graduate credit.
Project Management - MET AD 642 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Examines concepts and applied techniques for cost-effective management of both long-term
development programs and smaller short-term projects. Special focus on planning, controlling, and
coordinating efforts of multiple individuals and/or working groups.
Project Communications Management - MET AD 643 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
To succeed in project management, you must be a strong leader and an effective communicator. This
course examines the current philosophies of leadership as applied to project management and identifies
various styles of communication and conflict resolution. Through case studies and various exercises, you
will develop enhanced leadership, communication, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
Project Risk and Cost Management - MET AD 644 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Introduces the art and science of project risk as well as continuity management and cost management.
Managing the risk of a project as it relates to a three-part systematic process of identifying, analyzing,
and responding is examined through actual case studies. Students learn how to manage the components
of a project to assure it can be completed through both general and severe business disruptions on
local, national, and international levels. Students learn the process of cost management, early cost
estimation, detailed cost estimation, and cost control using the earned value method. Students study indepth the issues of project procurement management and the different types of contracts for various
scope scenarios.
E-commerce - MET AD 648 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
A detailed examination of how businesses can successfully use Internet and web technology. Students
are introduced to the concepts and issues of electronic commerce. Topics include comparison of ecommerce procedures, payment mechanisms, applications in different industry sectors, security, and
the challenges of starting and maintaining an electronic business site, as well as a comparison with
traditional business practices.
International Business, Economics & Cultures - MET AD 655 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Considers macroeconomic factors of relevance to the firm: aggregate economic activity, cyclical
movements, and fiscal and monetary policies. Reviews the problems of decision-making related to
demand, production, costs, market structure, and price. Provides an analysis of the interplay between
governments, economic systems, labor, and multinational corporations (MNCs). Topics include the basis
for the existence, organization, and growth of MNCs; a comparison of major economic and government
systems; and the impact on the firm's business transactions and TRADE due to taxation, regulation, legal
environment, and labor influences. Investigates the relationship between the interaction of national
culture and development. Topics range from developing nations' rain forest and species management to
pollution generated by developed nations. Culture, policy, and development are also discussed in
relation to the impact of the business interactions (agriculture, fishing, technology transfer, etc.) among
developing and developed nations.
Innovation, Global Competitiveness, and National Economic Development - MET
AD 667 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examines various approaches to developing high-tech innovation-based economies as a route to selfsufficiency and growth. Factors studied include both structural reforms in the political, legal, and
economic areas, and government-sponsored initiatives in higher education, basic research, private
venture capital, grants to support new product development by promising ventures, and the creation of
science and technology parks and incubators. Students independently research, write, and present
studies of the strategies of various countries. Augmented by case studies, readings, and guest speakers
on strategies being employed in such countries as Taiwan, Thailand, and Brazil.
Quantitative and Qualitative Decision-Making - MET AD 715 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Explores decision-making and policy formulation in organizations. Includes goal setting and the planning
process, rational models of decision-making, evaluation of alternatives, prediction of outcomes, costbenefit analysis, decision trees, uncertainty and risk assessment, and procedures for evaluation of
outcomes.
Negotiations and Organizational Conflict Resolution - MET AD 725 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Communication skills course designed to better understand the nature of conflict and its resolution
through persuasion, collaboration, and negotiation. Students learn theories of interpersonal and
organizational conflict and their resolution as applied to personal, corporate, historical, and political
contexts. Students assess their own styles, skills, and values, and develop techniques to better resolve
disputes, achieve objectives, and exert influence.
Leadership in Management - MET AD 733 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 17
A comprehensive overview of leadership skills and abilities through an examination of traditional and
contemporary models of leadership. Students examine personal attitudes and perceptions as they relate
to their leadership abilities and explore such areas as team building, motivation, and reward. Includes a
weekend at Nature's Classroom at Sargent Center in New Hampshire from June 5-7. The program fee
includes room and board for this weekend of experiential learning.
The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services - MET AD 741 –
4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Studies the global challenge of innovation and the impact of marketing and management issues on the
development of new products and services and their introduction. Concepts for creating added value
are applied to a range of innovations, radical and incremental, technological and procedural, and in
different settings such as start-up companies and large corporations.
Global Competitiveness - MET AD 745 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Reviews the process whereby organizations establish and pursue goals within internal and external
constraints, resources, and opportunities. Topics include strategy and tactics; the process of strategic
choice and adjustment; resource assessment; environmental and competitor analysis; stakeholders and
values; and strategy implementation, control, and valuation.
Business Law and Regulation in a Global Environment - MET AD 746 – 4US
Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examines legal issues that affect high-technology firms. Topics include copyright, reverse engineering,
trade secrets, patents, international legal differences, the Uniform Commercial Code, and product
liability. Cases drawn from high-tech industries are used to emphasize current and future developments.
International Business Simulation - MET AD 773 – 4US Credits
April 29 – May 14
Through the use of an international business simulation, students develop the ability to manage in the
shifting international environment by integrating finance, strategy, and marketing skills to expand their
company globally. By selling, exporting, or manufacturing in up to fourteen countries the simulation is
intended to provide the student with a "real life" approach to international expansion, environmental
stability, inflation and currency issues, financial operations, as well as international sales and
manufacturing issues. The objective of the course is to offer an overview of the factors affecting global
business operations in a stimulating learning environment that is enjoyable and challenging. Intensive
course.
Strategic Advantage - MET AD 855 – 4US Credits
June 21 – August 1
Strategy concerns the long-term direction, scope, and performance of an organization within its specific
context. Strategic planning and implementation require actions, performance goals, and resource
applications to be aligned with the efforts of other functions and departments, and with the major
strategic orientation of the firm. Develops critical understandings and insights about strategy and
strategic management at the business unit level to ensure that competitive advantage is developed and
sustained.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Marketing Strategies - MET AD 857 – 4US Credits
May 27 – June 21
eLive offering. Strategic and operational marketing issues arising in the firm's operations. Topics include
market screening, decisions, entry strategies, product/service development, as well as designing the
marketing plan and its implementation.
Introduction to Business - SMG SM 101 – 4US Credits
May 20 - June 24
A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United States'
economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems, essential elements of
business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk
management. Key objectives of the course are development of business vocabulary and a fundamental
understanding of how business make money. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may
not be taken by SMG students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the
Business Administration minor. Non-SMG students may register for this course directly via the Student
Link.
International Management Environment - SMG IM 345 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS EC 101 & CAS EC 102) – or equivalent. Junior standing. Required for International
Management concentrators. Studies international economic theories and explores the intersection
between theory and practice. Determinants of international TRADE and payments: international trade
theory and policy and balance-of-payments accounting. Explores the implications of trade-promoting
and trade-inhibiting institutions and practices: WTO, NAFTA, European Union, etc. Introduces cultural,
political, and demographic issues for international managers.
Introduction to Information Systems - SMG IS 223 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (SMG FE 101) – or equivalent. Sophomore standing. Provides students with an understanding of
the important role that information and information technology play in supporting the effective
operation and management of business. Elaborates on the themes of "place to space" and the
implications for business of the digital enterprise. Focuses on learning IS concepts in the context of
application to real business problems.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Innovating with Information Technology - SMG IS 479 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (SMG IS 223 or SMG IS 323) – or equivalent. Junior standing. Suveys the organizational
implementation, uses, and impacts of advanced information technology including decision support
systems, management support systems, and expert systems. Includes a group project to design and
develop a decision support system.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Introduction to Law - SMG LA 245 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (SMG SM 131) – or equivalent, or sophomore standing. Sophomore requirement. Provides a
broad overview of the American judicial system and fundamental legal issues. Examines dispute
resolution, torts, contracts, criminal law, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property,
and international law. The goal is to understand not only the basic rules of law but also the underlying
social policies and ethical dilemmas.
The Dynamics of Leading Organizations - SMG OB 221 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 6
Prereq: (SMG SM 121/122 or SMG SM 131 or SMG SM 299) – or equivalent. Sophomore standing. An
experiential learning-based course that studies what people think, feel, and do in organizational
settings, focusing on individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational processes. The primary
objective is to help students understand and manage organizational dynamics as effectively as possible.
This is done through analysis of readings; reflecting on hands-on real-time experiences in organizations
and in teamwork; practice opportunities in class sessions, creative applications, and team EXERCISES;
and papers written by students and teams. The readings, discussions, and lectures provide students with
abstract knowledge about organizational behavior processes and structures; the session-long "OB
Team" experiences, working together as an intact team to address real-world problems, provide skillbuilding opportunities to help manage one's own and others' behavior in teams and organizations in the
future. Major topics include personality, motivation, team dynamics, leadership, and organizational
change.
Strategy and Policy - SMG SI 422 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (SMG FE 323, SMG IS 323, SMG MK 323, SMG OM 323) – or equivalent. Senior standing. Senior
requirement. Provides students with a powerful set of tools that prepare them to analyze, formulate,
and implement business unit and corporate-level strategy with the aim of attaining sustainable
competitive advantage. SI 422 adopts the perspective of the general manager, challenging student
knowledge in each functional area in the effort to create integrative strategies that serve the needs of
shareholders as well as other stakeholders inside and outside the company. The course includes
conceptual readings, which elucidate the fundamental concepts and frameworks of strategic
management, as well as case analyses, which enable students to apply their knowledge to real-world
situations and managerial decisions. The course culminates with a final project, which requires student
teams to perform a complete strategic analysis on a public company, considering its industry
environment and dynamics, its strategic positioning and internal resources, and proposing a course of
action for the firm to respond to its strategic challenges.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Business, Society, and Ethics - SMG SM 131 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Required of all SMG freshmen. Explores the ethical problems facing global management. Through
identification and discussion of the substantive disciplines relevant to business, students uncover a
complicated analysis necessary to make appropriate decisions, and highlight their interdependencies.
Stresses written and oral communication skills and logical reasoning as an ingredient for sound analysis
and rational business planning. Emphasizes teamwork because at the heart of modern management is
the need to collaborate with others and to organize, motivate, and monitor teams of diverse people to
accomplish shared goals.
Creating Value in the Global Economy - SMG SM 151 – 2US Credits
May 21 – June 26
Prereq: (SMG SM 131) – or equivalent. SMG students only. Required of all SMG freshmen. Designed to
provide deep immersion into the forces shaping the new global economy while providing students with
a platform from which to practice the critical business skills of writing, oral presentation, and
persuasion. Using the World Economic Forum as a backdrop, students engage in independent inquiry,
writing, and debate focused on the digital technology, social enterprise and sustainability, and health
and life sciences sectors of the new economy. Through in-class discussion, lecture, and small group work
students become familiar with the concepts of value creation and stakeholder theory and develop
integrative, critical thinking, and persuasion skills.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Career Management Seminar II - SMG SM 208 – 1US Credit
June 9 – June 23
Prereq: (SMG SM 108) – or equivalent. Coreq: (SMG OB 221). Builds upon SM 108 to provide students
with fundamental tools to assist them with individual career management. It is the second course in the
School of Management's four-year career management curriculum. Importantly, as sophomores,
students begin to chart their career path, work with the Feld Career Center (FCC), practice interviewing,
develop a search strategy, and continue to build their personal "brand."
Career Management Seminar II (Intensive) - SMG SM 209 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 23
Coreq: (SMG OB 221). This seminar is intended for students who are taking OB 221 and have not
completed SM 108. Combines the content of SM 108 and SM 208. Provides an overview of individual
career management. Equips students with the necessary knowledge, tools, and skills needed to build a
foundation of career management capabilities. Students begin to chart their career path, work with the
Feld Career Center (FCC), practice interviewing, develop a search strategy, and continue to build their
personal "brand."
Probabilistic and Statistical Decision Making for Management - SMG SM 221 –
4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Prereq: (SMG SM 121/122 or SMG SM 131 or SMG SM 299) – or equivalent and (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA
123 previous or concurrent). Sophomore standing. Sophomore requirement. Exposes students to the
fundamentals of probability, decision analysis, and statistics, and their applications to business. Topics
include probability, decision analysis, distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, and chisquare. Please note that students may not receive credit for both SMG SM 221 and CAS EC 203.
Modeling Business Decisions and Market Outcomes - SMG SM 222 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Prereq: (CAS EC 101 & SMG SM 221) – or equivalent, and sophomore standing. Sophomore
requirement. Examines the use of economic and statistical tools for making business decisions. Topics
include optimization (including linear programming), multiple regression, demand modeling, cost
modeling, industry analysis (including models of perfect competition, monopoly, and oligopoly), and
game theory. The course emphasizes modeling with spreadsheets.
Marketing
International Marketing - MET MG 431 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Organization of the marketing function in international business. How government policies and practices
affect marketing. Comparative marketing strategies for doing business abroad. Examination of case
studies.
Advertising - MET MG 435 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
The structure and operating procedures of advertising agencies and corporate advertising departments
in relation to marketing. Active student participation in learning how advertising strategies and concepts
are developed and executed. Includes readings, development of advertising strategies, screenings, and
analysis of contemporary advertising.
Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design - MET MG 448 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
First course in a two course sequence. Combines (1) the practical aspect of web design through the use
of application software such as Dreamweaver to construct a commercial website with (2) a general
overview of the marketing, supporting services, systems, security, and business strategy issues facing
commercial enterprises.
E-commerce - MET AD 648 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
A detailed examination of how businesses can successfully use Internet and web technology. Students
are introduced to the concepts and issues of electronic commerce. Topics include comparison of ecommerce procedures, payment mechanisms, applications in different industry sectors, security, and
the challenges of starting and maintaining an electronic business site, as well as a comparison with
traditional business practices.
Marketing Strategies - MET AD 857 – 4US Credits
May 27 – June 21
eLive offering. Strategic and operational marketing issues arising in the firm's operations. Topics include
market screening, decisions, entry strategies, product/service development, as well as designing the
marketing plan and its implementation.
Introduction to Marketing - SMG SM 105 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
How is it that some products succeed and some fail? In many instances, the difference is in their
marketing strategy. Examines key areas of marketing including product development, advertising,
promotions, pricing, and retailer decisions. Uses a combination of in-class exercises, real world
examples, cases, lecture, and discussion. This course is intended for non- business majors. It may not be
taken by SMG students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business
Administration minor. Non-SMG students may
Advanced Marketing Strategy - SMG MK 468 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (SMG MK 323) – or equivalent. Provides the insight and skills necessary to formulate and
implement sound marketing strategies and marketing plans. Includes case analysis, guest speakers, and
a marketing management simulation where students take the role of brand manager. The simulation
allows students to make decisions and see results on key topics such as segmentation, positioning,
managing a brand portfolio, integrated marketing communications, and marketing channels. Other key
topics explored in the course include strategic planning, customer decision making, life cycle, market
response, competitive behavior, new product development, and product line management.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Communications and Digital Media Strategies - SMG MK 469 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Prereq: (SMG MK 323) – or equivalent. Marketing communication strategy has moved beyond
advertising to include interactive marketing, sales promotions, direct marketing, public relations, and
more. Focuses on developing marketing communication strategy that integrates these tools for more
efficient and effective communication. Topics include the establishment of objectives based on a
situation analysis, developing subsequent messages, creative and media strategies, effectiveness
testing, and client/agency relationships.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Mathematics and Statistics
Elementary Statistics - CAS MA 113 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Basic concepts of estimation and tests of hypotheses, ideas from probability; one-, two-, and multiplesample problems. Applications in social sciences. Primarily for students in the social sciences who
require a one-semester introduction to statistics; others should consider CAS MA 115 or MA 213. MA
113 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any MA course numbered 300 or
higher. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, MA
115, or MA 213. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Statistics I - CAS MA 115 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Numerical and graphical summaries of univariate and bivariate data. Basic probability, random variables,
binomial distribution, normal distribution. One-sample statistical inference for normal means and
binomial probabilities. Primarily for students in the social sciences with limited mathematics
preparation. MA 115 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any MA course
numbered 300 or higher. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses:
CAS MA 113, MA 115, or MA 213. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Statistics II - CAS MA 116 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS MA 115) or equivalent. One- or two-sample inference for normal means and binomial
probabilities, analysis of variance, simple linear regression, multiple regression, analysis of categorical
data. Introduction to SURVEY design and design of experiments. Primarily for students in the social
sciences with limited mathematics preparation. MA 116 may not be taken for credit by any student who
has completed any MA course numbered 300 or higher. Students may receive credit for not more than
one of the following courses: CAS MA 116, MA 214, or MA 614. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
College Algebra and Trigonometry - CAS MA 118 – 4US Crdits
June 29 – August 6
Functions and graphs. Linear and quadratic equations. Exponents; logarithms. Right and oblique
triangles; trigonometric functions. Optimization. Specifically intended to prepare students with
insufficient background in mathematics for the study of calculus. This course may not be used in
fulfillment of the divisional studies requirement. Satisfies the mathematics requirement in the college
program. MA 118 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any MA course
numbered 121 or higher.
Applied Mathematics for Social and Management Sciences - CAS MA 120 – 4US
Credits
May 19 – June 25
Linear equations, systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, exponential functions and logarithms,
elements of differential calculus, optimization, probability. Applications in economics, finance, and
management. Satisfies both mathematics requirement and divisional studies requirement. MA 120 may
not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any MA course numbered 124 or higher.
Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I - CAS MA 121 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Same topics as CAS MA 123, but with less
emphasis on mathematical generality and more on application. Especially suitable for students
concentrating in the biological and social sciences. Students may receive credit for either CAS MA 121 or
123, but not both. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences II - CAS MA 122 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123) – or equivalent. Continuation of CAS MA 121. Review of univariate
calculus, calculus of the elementary transcendental functions, elementary differential equations,
elementary multivariate calculus. Applications to exponential growth, optimization, equilibrium, and
dynamic modeling problems. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following
courses: CAS MA 122, MA 124, MA 127, or MA 129. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Calculus I - CAS MA 123 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Limits; derivatives; differentiation of algebraic functions. Applications to maxima, minima, and convexity
of functions. The definite integral; the fundamental theorem of integral calculus; applications of
integration. Students may receive credit for either CAS MA 121 or 123, but not both. Carries MCS
divisional credit in CAS.
Calculus II - CAS MA 124 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123) – or equivalent. Logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric
functions. Sequences and series; Taylor's series with the remainder. Methods of integration. Calculus I
and II together constitute an introduction to calculus of a function of a single real variable. Students may
receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 122, MA 124, MA 127, or MA
129. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Linear Algebra - CAS MA 142 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Systems of linear equations; matrices. Vector spaces and linear transformations. Determinants.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 242, CAS
MA 442, or ENG EK 102.
Basic Statistics and Probability - CAS MA 213 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: good background in high school algebra. Elementary treatment of probability densities, means,
variances, correlation, independence, the binomial distribution, the central limit theorem. Stresses
understanding and theoretical manipulation of statistical concepts. Students may receive credit for not
more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, MA 115, or MA 213. Carries MCS divisional credit
in CAS.
Applied Statistics - CAS MA 214 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS MA 213) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Inference about proportions, goodness
of fit, student's t-distribution, tests for normality; two-sample comparisons, regression and correlation,
tests for linearity and outliers, residual analysis, contingency tables, analysis of variance. Students may
receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 116, MA 214, or MA 614. Carries
MCS divisional credit in CAS
Multivariate Calculus - CAS MA 225 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS MA 124 or CAS MA 127 or CAS MA 129) – or equivalent. Vectors, lines, planes. Multiple
integration, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Partial derivatives, directional derivatives, scalar and
vector fields, the gradient, potentials, approximation, multivariate minimization, Stokes's and related
theorems. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 230.
Differential Equations - CAS MA 226 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS MA 225 or CAS MA 230) – or equivalent. First-order linear and separable equations.
Second-order equations and first-order systems. Linear equations and linearization. Numerical and
qualitative analysis. Laplace transforms. Applications and modeling of real phenomena throughout.
Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 231.
Linear Algebra - CAS MA 242 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Matrix algebra, solution of linear systems, determinants, Gaussian elimination, fundamental theory,
row-echelon form. Vector spaces, bases, norms. Computer methods. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
canonical decomposition. Applications. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 142, MA 442,
or ENG EK 102.
The Mathematics of Sustainability - CAS MA 267 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. The goal is to develop
models for sustainability. "Just-in-time" mathematics/statistics techniques are taught with immediate
application, for example: geometry for flight routes; graph theory for social networks; linear algebra for
operations research; fractal measures for earthquakes and tsunamis.
Discrete Mathematics - CAS MA 293 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS MA 123) – or equivalent. Propositional logic, set theory. Elementary probability theory.
Number theory. Combinatorics with applications.
Applied Abstract Algebra - CAS MA 294 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS MA 293) – or equivalent or consent of instructor. Abstract algebra and its applications to
combinatorics. A first exposure to groups, rings, and fields via significant combinatorial applications.
Students who have already received credit for MA 541 or MA 542 may not subsequently receive credit
for MA 294.
Introduction to Number Theory - CAS MA 341 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS MA 242) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Study of integers and basic results of
number theory. Topics include Linear Diophantine equations, prime numbers and factorization,
congruences, and quadratic reciprocity.
Advanced Calculus - CAS MA 411 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: ((CAS MA 225 or CAS MA 230) & (CAS MA 242 or CAS MA 442)) – or equivalent. Extends
concepts and techniques of calculus and develops further applications. Topics include higher
dimensional calculus, applications of vector analysis, uniform convergence of series, complex series,
improper integrals, gamma and beta functions, Stirling's formula, Fourier series and transform.
Complex Variables - CAS MA 412 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS MA 225 or CAS MA 230) – or equivalent. Basic concepts, results, and applications of
complex analysis. Emphasis on computation and applications. Complex plane and functions,
differentiability, Cauchy-Riemann conditions, contour integrals, Cauchy formulas, complex series,
residue calculus, applications. Extends the concepts of the calculus to the complex setting.
Modern Algebra I - CAS MA 541 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Basic properties of groups, Sylow theorems, basic properties of rings and ideals, Euclidean rings,
polynomial rings.
Geometry and Symmetry - CAS MA 549 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: consent of instructor. Problem-oriented seminar in modern geometry focusing on invariants of
transformation groups. Specific topics may include Euclidean and plane geometry, Hilbert's Axioms,
conics, tilings, finite, projective, spherical and/or hyperbolic geometry, tessellations, applications to
number theory, Platonic Solids.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Optimization Methods of Operations Research - CAS MA 569 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: ((CAS MA 225 or CAS MA 230) & (CAS MA 242 or CAS MA 442)) – or equivalent. Optimization of
linear functions: linear programming, simplex method; transportation, assignment, and network
problems. Optimization of non-linear functions: unconstrained optima, constrained optima and
Lagrange multipliers, Kuhn-Tucker conditions, calculus of variations, and Euler's equation.
Probability - CAS MA 581 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS MA 225 or CAS MA 230) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Basic probability,
conditional probability, independence. Discrete and continuous random variables, mean and variance,
functions of random variables, moment generating function. Jointly distributed random variables,
conditional distributions, independent random variables. Methods of transformations, law of large
numbers, central limit theorem. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 381.
Mathematics for Management - MET AD 510 – 2US Credits
June 13 – June 21
An overview of fundamental mathematical concepts, with emphasis on the solution of word problems.
Topics covered include quadratic equations, signed numbers, polynomials, graphs, roots and radicals,
and basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite course which may not be used
toward graduate credit.
Pension Mathematics and Mortality Tables - MET AT 782 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (MET MA 581 or CAS MA 581) and MET AT 721 – or equivalent. Covers pension actuarial
FUNDING methods and the use of life contingencies. Included are analyses of the funding methods
allowable under ERISA, their computation, and uses. Also reviews the use of mortality tables and
discusses the various actuarial functions that are used in pension actuarial calculations. Finally, reviews
implications for pension funding under the IRS.
Discrete Mathematics - MET CS 248 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Fundamentals of logic (the laws of logic, rules of inferences, quantifiers, proofs of theorems).
Fundamental principles of counting (permutations, combinations), set theory, relations and functions,
graphs, trees and sorting, shortest path and minimal spanning trees algorithms. Monoids and Groups.
Music
Jazz Music - CAS MU 225 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 26
An overview of jazz in all its aspects. Allows students with no previous musical experience to explore the
history of jazz through reading, listening, writing assignments, concert attendance, research, and direct
involvement with performers. Topics include the historical periods of jazz, biographies of significant jazz
musicians (including Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Wynton
Marsalis, and Sara Vaughan), repertoire from a variety of styles, oral and literate traditions, and jazz as
an art form.
Curriculum Planning for General Music - CFA ME 422 – 2US Credits
July 13 – July 17
Do you ever wonder if the content of the general music lessons you are teaching is significant and
substantial? Do you sometimes feel as though you are drifting from topic to topic with no long-range
plan about what should be taught across the grades? Such thoughts are common among music teachers
-- you are not alone! One way to allay them is to design units that focus on a limited number of
important skills and knowledge that will endure, causing your students to remain musically competent,
confident, and engaged throughout their lives. Course PARTICIPANTS learn to identify core music
learnings and how to present these in ways that cause them to be retained, to transfer, and to
contribute to lifelong musical engagement. Based on the "backward planning paradigm" from
Understanding by Design (Wiggins and McTighe) adapted for music teachers with limited contact time,
this course presents a common sense approach to unit development through vivid (and often
humorous) activities. Participants leave with a renewed sense of purpose in their planning,
determination to teach fewer things in a deeper and more sequential manner, and understanding about
what makes musical learning endure.
Empowering Song: Music with Body, Mind, and Heart - CFA ME 550 – 4US
Credits
July 6 – July 11
Designed for music teachers, community musicians, conductors, and other arts professionals, this
course focuses on progressive and imaginative modes of music education. Drawing on the best practices
of music and other artistic disciplines distinct from music, including theater, visual arts, and creative
writing, the instructors will share strategies designed to inspire singers of all ages and abilities to
discover the power of their own voices. The instructors will also present processes for working in
dispossessed settings such as prisons and hospitals. This course contains a three-hour online
component.
Curriculum Planning for General Music - CFA ME 622 – 2US Credits
July 13 – July 17
Do you ever wonder if the content of the general music lessons you are teaching is significant and
substantial? Do you sometimes feel as though you are drifting from topic to topic with no long-range
plan about what should be taught across the grades? Such thoughts are common among music teachers
-- you are not alone! One way to allay them is to design units that focus on a limited number of
important skills and knowledge that will endure, causing your students to remain musically competent,
confident, and engaged throughout their lives. Course participants learn to identify core music learnings
and how to present these in ways that cause them to be retained, to transfer, and to contribute to
lifelong musical engagement. Based on the "backward planning paradigm" from Understanding by
Design (Wiggins and McTighe) adapted for music teachers with limited contact time, this course
presents a common sense approach to unit development through vivid (and often humorous) activities.
Participants leave with a renewed sense of purpose in their planning, determination to teach fewer
things in a deeper and more sequential manner, and understanding about what makes musical learning
endure.
Class Voice - CFA MP 130 – 1US Credit
May 19 – June 23
Intended for all students. Provides an introduction to fundamentals of singing. No previous experience is
necessary to enroll.
Group Guitar - CFA MU 184 – 1US Credit
May 20 – June 26
An introduction to the fundamentals of guitar playing. Intended for all students, no previous experience
is necessary. By learning music from the Beatles to Bach to the Blues, we cover basic chords, scales,
music notation, and both pick- and finger-style playing. Web- and text-based resources are
recommended so that students can continue to teach themselves to play after the course ends.
Students should bring their own guitars.
Special Topics in Digital Music Education - CFA MU 637 – 2US Credits
July 20 – July 24
Topic for Summer 2015: Sibelius Notation. Students learn Sibelius notation software for both
professional and personal uses. Topics include score setup, notation and symbol entry, advanced page
layout techniques, MIDI integration, and many other skills associated with notation software. Students
also learn to plan effective music classroom lessons with Sibelius notation software. This course satisfies
a Level 2 requirement toward TI:ME certification (see ti-me.org for more information).
Jazz Music - CFA MH 332 – 3US Credits
May 20 – June 26
An overview of jazz in all its aspects. Allows students with no previous musical experience to explore the
history of jazz through reading, listening, writing assignments, concert attendance, research, and direct
involvement with performers. Topics include the historical periods of jazz, biographies of significant jazz
musicians (including Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Wynton
Marsalis, and Sara Vaughan), repertoire from a variety of styles, oral and literate traditions, and jazz as
an art form.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Elements of Music Theory 1 - CFA MT 105 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Intended for non-music majors who wish to know more about elements of music. Covers properties of
tone and rhythm, notation, and construction of scales, triads, and intervals. Sight reading from both bass
and treble clefs, ear-training, analysis, and composition work is included in course activities.
Analytical Techniques 1 - CFA MT 601 – 3US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Intended for graduate-level music majors (MM and DMA). Includes systematic and empirical
investigations into formal and compositional procedures of selected masterworks from the tonal
repertoire. Lectures leading to analytical projects are the primary course activities.
Applied Music: Piano - CFA ML 501 – Variable Credits
May 19 – June 26
Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for private lessons. There is an
Applied Music fee during Summer Term of $900 for seven one-hour lessons per session for ML 501. In
addition, standard tuition rates also apply. Register for 3 or 4 credits.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Applied Music: Piano - CFA ML 502 – Variable Credits
May 19 – June 26
Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for private lessons. There is an
Applied Music fee during Summer Term of $450 for seven half-hour lessons per session for ML 502. In
addition, standard tuition rates also apply.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Applied Music: Voice - CFA ML 507 – 3/4 Credits
May 19 – June 26
Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for private lessons. There is an
Applied Music fee during Summer Term of $900 for seven one-hour lessons per session for ML 507. In
addition, standard tuition rates also apply.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Applied Music: Voice - CFA ML 508 – Variable Credits
May 19 – June 26
Students should make personal arrangements with the School of Music for private lessons. There is an
Applied Music fee during Summer Term of $450 for seven half-hour lessons per session for ML 508. In
addition, standard tuition rates also apply. Register for 1 or 2 credits.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Neuroscience
Introduction to Neuroscience - CAS NE 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the biological basis of behavior and cognition. Includes theoretical and practical
foundations rooted in psychology, biology, neuropharmacology, and clinical sciences (e.g., neurology
and neuropsychiatry). Neuroethical dilemmas are highlighted and integrated when relevant to
discussion topics. Carries natural sciences divisional credit without lab in CAS.
Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases - CAS NE 525 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS NE 102 or CAS BI 203) and (CAS NE 203 or CAS BI 325) – or equivalent. An in-depth look at
molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and their impact and relevance in clinical
diagnosis and treatment. Topics include the molecular pathways of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,
Huntington's, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Topics in Neurobiology - CAS NE 594 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS BI 325 or CAS NE 203) – or equivalent. Examines contemporary topics in neurobiological
research, drawing from recent literature. Students critically evaluate papers, assess the soundness of
methods, distinguish correct from incorrect interpretations of data, and discuss the soundness of
conclusions.
Nutrition
Human Nutrition Science - SAR HS 251 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS BI 105 or CAS BI 108) – or equivalent. An introduction to nutrition with a focus on the
relationship between DIET and health. Basic scientific information is presented in preparation for
discussion of applied issues such as weight management and prevention of chronic disease. Emphasis is
placed on translation of current dietary recommendations to actual food choices.
Field Experience in Nutrition - SAR HS 703 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
For students completing the DI for professional registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Practicum: Nutrition - SAR HS 811 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Structured clinical learning experience for graduate nutrition students. Placement sites include in- and
outpatient facilities, adult and pediatric hospitals, public health agencies, private agencies, newsletter
agencies, and long-term care facilities.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Nutrition and Diet: Why What You Eat Matters - MET ML 691 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Introduces major concepts in nutrition and diet to students of food studies and other disciplines who
have limited or no background in the biological sciences. The overarching goal is to develop a working
understanding of the basic science of nutrition and apply this knowledge to personal health and
professional settings. Begins with the fundamentals of nutrition and diet, focusing on macro- and
micronutrient intakes and needs throughout the life course. Discusses food-based nutrition along with
dietary guidelines, recommendations, and food labels. Moving from the individual level to the larger
public health arena, the course also examines such topics as nutritional ecology, influences on dietary
intakes, overnutrition, and undernutrition. A running theme throughout is critiquing how diet and
nutrition are treated in the media and press.
Global Studies
Introduction to Comparative Politics - CAS IR 251 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary politics in Western Europe,
Latin America, Africa, and the former Soviet bloc. Introduces the comparative method in political science
and competing theories of political development and political change.
Introduction to International Relations - CAS IR 271 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
Undergraduate required principal course. Study of basic factors in international relations, Western state
systems, the concept of balance of power, nationalism, and imperialism. Primarily for majors and
minors. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
History of International Relations, 1900-1945 - CAS IR 349 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
The causes and consequences of the First World War; the search for postwar reconstruction and
stability during the twenties; economic collapse, revolutionary nationalism, and fascism during the
1930s; the Second World War and the advent of the bipolar world.
History of International Relations since 1945 - CAS IR 350 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
The causes and consequences of the Soviet-American Cold War from its origins in Europe to its
extension to Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The rise of the multipolar international system, the
emergence of the nonaligned blocs, and inter- and intra-alliance conflicts.
International Human Rights - CAS IR 352 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Studies the growing international influence on politics of human rights principles, documents, and
organizations, drawing especially on African cases such as Congo, Zimbabwe, and Sudan. Topics include
universality vs. cultural relativism, individual vs. group rights, and issues in human rights enforcement.
Immigration and Development in Asia - CAS IR 441 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Transnational immigration and economic development in Asia, focusing on China, India, and South
Korea. Cases examined include the rise of manufacturing prowess in China, India's software industry,
and Korea's corporate competitiveness in the world.
Islam in Middle East Politics - CAS IR 509 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Analysis of Islam in the classical and popular forms; examination of the role of the Muslim religion in the
international politics of the modern Middle East, especially Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon,
Syria, Iraq, and Libya; their interrelationships and their attitudes toward the West.
Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy - CAS PH 100 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 26
June 29 – August 6
Introduces the nature of philosophical activity through careful study of major philosophical topics.
Topics include happiness, knowledge, and God's existence. How is knowledge acquired? What reasons
are there for supposing that God exists? Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Great Philosophers - CAS PH 110 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
An introduction to philosophy through a reading of great figures in western thought. The list may
include Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Rousseau, Nietzsche, Russell. Carries humanities divisional credit in
CAS.
Introduction to Ethics - CAS PH 150 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
What is morality? What does morality require of us in our daily lives? We look both at theories that
specify what morality requires of us and at specific moral issues to which these theories apply. Carries
humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Politics and Philosophy - CAS PH 155 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduces major themes and questions in political philosophy. Focuses on modern European
Enlightenment, but also examines contemporary and classic authors. Cultivates philosophical analysis
and argumentation by delving into issues of contemporary relevance. Carries CAS humanities division
credit.
Reasoning and Argumentation - CAS PH 160 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
A systematic study of the principles of both deductive and informal reasoning, with an emphasis on
reasoning and argumentation in ordinary discourse and their strategies. Carries humanities divisional
credit in CAS.
Medical Ethics - CAS PH 251 – 4US Credits
May 19 - June 25
Explores moral philosophical issues that arise in connection with medicine and emerging
biotechnologies. Examines topics such as the right to healthcare, research ethics, euthanasia, abortion,
concepts of death and disease, and assisted reproductive technologies. Carries humanities divisional
credit in CAS.
Philosophy of Sexuality and Gender - CAS PH 256 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Analyzes notions of gender and sexuality. Questions include: Are gender and sexual identity natural, or
are they social constructions? How are they related to love and desire? Carries humanities divisional
credit in CAS.
History of Ancient Philosophy - CAS PH 300 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
The history of ancient Greek philosophy from its beginnings through Aristotle: the cosmos, human
nature, Socrates and Plato, metaphysics, music, atomic theories, immortality, friendship, love, being and
nonbeing, civil disobedience, form and formlessness, definitions, and the hierarchy of reality.
History of Modern Philosophy - CAS PH 310 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examination of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century philosophy from Descartes to Kant, with emphasis
on the nature and extent of knowledge. Readings include Descartes, Locke, Spinoza, Berkeley, Hume,
and Kant.
Photography
History of Photography - CAS AH 295 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the study of photographs. The history of the medium in Europe and America from its
invention in 1839 to the present. After lectures on photographic theory and methodology, photographs
are studied both as art objects and as historical artifacts.
Basic Photography for Non-Majors - COM JO 305 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Students learn the fundamentals of 35mm digital photography from the basics of image capture to
processing finished photographs. No previous experience in photography is required.
Photography 1 - CFA AR 415 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Designed to assist the student in mastering the techniques of black and white photography, including
negative exposure, film development, and print production. Critical evaluation of photographs,
relationship of photography to other visual media, and study of both historical and contemporary
precedents. No previous experience is required, but access to a 35mm camera with manual exposure
capability is necessary. Material costs are extra.
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
Athletic Training Practicum I - SAR AT 205 – 1US Credit
August 26 – August 28
Prereq: AT or AT/DPT students only or consent of AT program director. Initial exposure to the role and
skills of an athletic trainer. Includes Emergency Cardiac Care certification.
Physical Therapy Examination - SAR PT 515 – 4US Credits
June 24 – August 12
Prereq: (SAR HS 369 or SAR HS 581) – or equivalent. Coreq: (SAR PT 520). Designed to teach the process
of examination by physical therapists. Selected measurement tools used for examination of individuals
in order to establish a physical therapy diagnosis are taught. A Systems Approach to examination is
introduced and models of disablement are used to guide the process. The course is taught in
conjunction with SAR PT 520, Functional Anatomy, and directly applies content learned in that course.
DPT students only.
Functional Anatomy - SAR PT 520 – 4US Credits
June 23 – August 11
Prereq: (SAR HS 369 or SAR HS 581) – or equivalent. Coreq: (SAR PT 515). This course builds on a
previous knowledge of human musculoskeletal anatomy to examine human movement. Principles of
biomechanics, connective tissue behavior, and muscle physiology are integrated with joint structure and
function to form the basis of understanding normal and pathological movement. Students must register
for two sections: lecture and discussion.
Physics
Elementary Physics 1 - CAS PY 105 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
CAS PY 105/106 sequence satisfies premedical requirements; presupposes knowledge of algebra and
trigonometry. Principles of classical and modern physics. Mechanics, conservation laws, and heat.
Students must register for two sections: a lecture section and a laboratory section. Carries natural
science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Elementary Physics 2 - CAS PY 106
Prereq: (CAS PY 105) or equivalent. CAS PY 105/106 sequence satisfies premedical requirements;
presupposes knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. Principles of classical and modern physics.
Electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, light, atomic and nuclear physics. Students must REGISTER for
two sections: a lecture section and a laboratory section. Carries natural science divisional credit (with
lab) in CAS.
Physics of Food/Cooking - CAS PY 107 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Physical science concepts of thermal physics, and soft matter physics such as phase transitions, gelation,
viscosity, elasticity illustrated via cooking. Labs and demos using molecular gastronomy methods of
sous-vide cooking, pressure cooking, making desserts, cheese, emulsions, foams, gels, ice creams.
Students must REGISTER for two sections: a lecture section and a laboratory section. Carries natural
science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS
General Physics - CAS PY 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 26
Prereq: (CAS MA 123) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking MA 123.
Coreq: (CAS MA 124 or CAS MA 127). For premedical students who seek a more analytical course than
CAS PY 105/106, and for science majors and engineers. Basic principles of physics emphasizing
Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws and thermal physics. Students must register for two sections:
a lecture section and a laboratory section. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
General Physics - CAS PY 212 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 7
Prereq: (CAS PY 211) 0 or equivalent, or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking MA 123.
For science majors, engineers, and premedical students who wish a more analytical course than CAS PY
105, 106. Basic principles of physics emphasizing Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, thermal
physics, electricity and magnetism and geometrical optics. Students must register for two sections: a
lecture section and a laboratory section. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS.
Political Sciences
Introduction to American Politics - CAS PO 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
UNDERGRADUATE core course. Study of the national political structure; emphasis on Congress, the
executive, administrative agencies, and the judiciary. Relations between formal institutions, parties, and
interest groups. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS
Introduction to Public Policy - CAS PO 141 – 4US Credit
May 19 – June 25
Undergraduate core course. Analysis of several issue areas: civil rights, school desegregation, welfare
and social policy, education and urban housing, energy, and the environment. Characteristics of policy
systems in each issue area are analyzed to identify factors which may affect the content and
implementation of public policies. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Comparative Politics - CAS PO 151 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Undergradute core course. Examines different patterns of political development and contemporary
politics in Western Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the former Soviet bloc. Introduces the
comparative method in political science and competing theories of political development and political
change.
Introduction to International Relations - CAS PO 171 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
Undergraduate core course. Study of basic factors in international relations, Western state systems,
balance of power, nationalism, and imperialism. Primarily for concentrators. Carries social science
divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Political Theory - CAS PO 191 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Major works of political philosophy are considered to address fundamental questions of political life.
Looks at different conceptions of authority, justice, liberty, and equality, including how they justify and
define government, law, and rights and how they pertain to current issues. Carries social science
divisional credit in CAS.
Causes of War and Peace - CAS PO 357 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
War is the most destructive social act in which humanity engages. Why does war happen? This question
is addressed by focusing on a variety of scholarly explanations. Theoretical discussions are paired with
an examination of historical cases.
International Human Rights - CAS PO 378 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Studies the growing international influence on politics of human rights principles, documents, and
organizations, drawing especially on African cases such as Congo, Zimbabwe, and Sudan. Topics include
universality vs. cultural relativism, individual vs. group rights, and issues in human rights enforcement.
Special Topics in International Relations - CAS PO 380 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Topic for Summer 2015: The Arab Spring and Beyond. Discusses Middle Eastern sociopolitical and
economic preludes to Arab revolts, domestic and regional reactions, democratization, Islamist parties,
and why peace descends into violence. Blends policy discussion with academic literature on transitology,
social movements, civil-military relations, and more.
Philosophy of Sexuality and Gender - CAS PO 396 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Analyzes notions of gender and sexuality. Questions include: Are gender and sexual identity natural, or
are they social constructions? How are they related to love and desire? Carries humanities divisional
credit in CAS.
Immigration and Development in Asia - CAS PO 458 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Studies transnational immigration and economic development in Asia, focusing on China, India, and
South Korea. Cases examined include the rise of manufacturing prowess in China, India's software
industry, and Korea's corporate competitiveness in the world.
The Judiciary and Civil Liberties - CAS PO 508 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
First Amendment rights of speech, press, assembly, religion; rights of defendants in criminal cases; and
the constitutional protection of racial minorities. Supreme Court decision-making processes and modes
of compliance with its decisions are also considered.
Project Management
Project Management - MET MG 415 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Examination of Project Management concepts, including organizational forms, planning and control
techniques, and the role of the project manager. Develops the skills vital to effective management of
multidisciplinary tasks through lectures, case studies, and business simulations.
Project Management - MET AD 642 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Examines concepts and applied techniques for cost-effective management of both long-term
development programs and smaller short-term projects. Special focus on planning, controlling, and
coordinating efforts of multiple individuals and/or working groups.
Introduction to IT Project Management - MET CS 432 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
Provides a comprehensive overview of IT Project Management and the key processes associated with
planning, organizing, and controlling of software projects. The course focuses on various knowledge
areas such as: project scope management, risk management, quality management, communications
management, and integration management. Students are required to submit a term paper.
Information Technology Project Management - MET CS 632 – 4US Credits
May 19 – August 4
A comprehensive overview of the principles, processes, and practices of software Project Management.
Students learn techniques for planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling software projects.
Substantial focus on software cost estimation and software risk management. Students obtain practical
project management skills and competencies related to the definition of a software project,
establishment of project communications, managing project changes, and managing distributed
software teams and projects.
Psychology
General Psychology - CAS PS 101 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Basic introduction to the field of psychology. Topics include theories and findings governing learning,
memory, perception, development, personality, and social and abnormal psychology. Carries social
science divisional credit in CAS.
Introduction to Experimental Design in Psychology - CAS PS 211 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equivalent. Introduction to logic and methodology of univariate statistics with
relevance to psychology. Topics include descriptive statistics, data representation, statistical inference,
probability and significance, correlation and regression, and non parametric analyses. Does not count
toward nine principal course requirement for majors.
Psychology of Learning - CAS PS 234 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equivalent. Survey of theory and techniques in learning and their applications
in different settings. Topics include problem solving, memory, REWARD and punishment, and
reinforcement schedules as studied in animals, normal classrooms, and remedial settings. Carries social
science divisional credit in CAS.
Developmental Psychology - CAS PS 241 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equiavlent. Students may elect either CAS PS 241 or PS 243, but not both.
Critical review of research and theories pertaining to intellectual and social development of infants and
children. Role of early experiences and biological factors in later formation of personality, and
intellectual and motivational behaviors; includes theories of Erikson, Piaget, and Freud. Term paper may
be required. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Psychology of Personality: Theories and Application - CAS PS 251 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equivalent. Students may elect either CAS PS 251 or PS 252, but not both.
Emphasizes the historical development of personality theories and their application to social and clinical
concerns. Classic theories of personality (e.g., psychoanalytical, behavioral, trait, humanistic, cognitive,
and social roles) are explored and evaluated through lectures, readings, case materials, and films.
Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Social Psychology - CAS PS 261 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equivalent. Provides an understanding of how behavior, feelings, and thoughts
of individuals are influenced and determined by characteristics of a situation. Topics include attraction,
attitudes, prejudice, social rules, aggression, person perception, and groups. Readings cover theories,
experimental research, and application. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Experimental Psychology: Personality - CAS PS 325 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: ((CAS PS 211 or (CAS MA 115 & CAS MA 116)) and CAS PS 251) – or equivalent. Systematic
approaches to the study of personality. Experimental and observational investigations of selected
aspects of personality. Demonstration of experimental procedures and student participation in
laboratory and field studies.
Behavioural Medicine - CAS PS 332 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: two principal courses in psychology, education, or a health-related discipline, or consent of
instructor. Examines applications from the social and behavioral sciences and allied health professions
as they are integrated in the practice of traditional medicine. Examples of interventional strategies,
treatments, and procedures, including biofeedback and hypnosis.
Drugs and Behaviour - CAS PS 333 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Comprehensive SURVEY of drug
influences on behavior; introduces a neuroscience approach to behavior. Several classes of drugs
discussed, including abused and addictive substances and psychoactive and therapeutic agents.
Neuropsychology - CAS PS 338 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS PS 231 or CAS BI 325) – or equivalent. Survey of theoretical aspects and major empirical
findings in human neuropsychology, including memory, language, spatial function, attention, emotion,
and abstract thought. Emphasis is on the relation between brain disorders (resulting from head injury,
stroke, degenerative disease, etc.) and abnormal behavior.
Abnormal Psychology - CAS PS 371 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equivalent. Attention to the wide range of ways in which personality may
become disordered, and emphasis on normal behavior development as highlighted by psychopathology.
Evidence and theories concerning problems of treatment are also considered.
Psychological Perspectives on War and Peace - CAS PS 372 – 4US Credit
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS PS 101) – or equivalent. Considers psychological approaches to why some individuals
support government decisions to go to war, to kill, to torture, and to tolerate civilian deaths while
others resist war and strive to achieve a culture of peace.
Introduction to Clinical Psychology - CAS PS 473 – 4US Credit
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (CAS PS 371) – or equivalent. Introduction to current diagnostic and treatment techniques in
clinical psychology from empirical, applied, and theoretical perspectives. Topics covered include clinical
interviewing, psychological testing, and a comparison of humanistic, analytic, and systems approaches
to therapy.
Counselling and Motivational Interviewing - MET PS 275 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Prereq: (MET PS 101) – or equivalent or consent of instructor. Basic theories of counseling and
motivational interviewing are compared and contrasted. Emphasis is placed on investigating the various
contexts in which these theories and techniques are particularly applicable (e.g., sports psychology,
weight loss, smoking cessation, crises management, etc.).
Psychology and Film: Images of Madness - MET PS 295 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: (MET PS 101) – or equivalent. Classic feature films (1920's to the present) portraying mental
illness are considered from both cinematic and psychosocial perspectives. The public image of madness
on the big screen is related to clinical concepts and practices both current and during the period of the
film.
Leadership in the Workplace - MET PS 330 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (MET PS 101) – or equivalent. Studies the interplay between psychology, leadership, and
workplace dynamics within organizations. Focuses on the practical as well as the applied and theoretical
aspects of organization psychology. Investigates actual work-related case studies and leadership- and
work-related issues as well as the dynamic nature of the field.
Religion
Introduction to Religion - CAS RN 100 – 4US Credits
June 30 - August
Religion matters. It makes meaning and provides structure to life, addressing fundamental questions
about body, spirit, community, and time. But what is it? How does it work in our world? This course
explores religion in ritual, philosophical, experiential, and ethical dimensions. Carries humanities
divisional credit in CAS.
Religions of the World: Eastern - CAS RN 103 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Focus on the world view of each
tradition and the historical development of that world view. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Buddhism - CAS RN 210 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Suveys Buddhist philosophy, ritual, and devotion in South, Southeast, and East Asia. Includes both
historical and contemporary material. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS
The Holy City: Jerusalem in Time, Space, and Imagination - CAS RN 220 – 4US
Credits
May 19 – June 25
Transformation of an ordinary ancient city into the holy city of Jews, Christians, and Muslims; and
development of modern Jerusalem, as shaped by British rule, Zionism, and Palestinian nationalism.
Jerusalem's past, present, and meanings considered through analyses of religious and secular rhetoric.
Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Russian
First-Year Intensive Russian - CAS LR 123 – 8US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Intensive course, equivalent to two semesters of first-year college Russian. An introduction to the
fundamentals of Russian grammar. Extensive practice in orthography and pronunciation: oral drills,
development of comprehension, and conversation skills. Reading of simple texts.
Sociology
Principles in Sociology - CAS SO 100 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
An introduction to the major theories and basic principles of sociological analysis. Subjects include
methods of social research and investigation; role of individuals in groups, organizations, and society;
socialization and education; stratification; race and ethnicity; science, culture, and religion; formal and
informal organization; and economic and political systems. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
American Families - CAS SO 205 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Nature of the American family and its ethnic and class variants. Social changes affecting courtship, mate
selection, sexual behavior, reproduction, marital stability, and divorce through the life cycle. Social
policies affecting family life. Interrelations of family with economy, state, religion, and other institutions.
Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity - CAS SO 207 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Social definition of race and ethnicity. The adjustment of different ethnic groups and their impact upon
U.S. social life. How prejudice and discrimination create class identities and how caste relations have
affected patterns of integration during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Carries social science
divisional credit in CAS.
Sociology of Health Care - CAS SO 215
May 20 – June 24
June 30 –August 6
Social, cultural, and intercultural factors in health and illness. Training and socialization of medical
professionals, roots of medical power and authority, organization and operation of health care facilities.
U.S. health care system and its main problems. Comparison of health care systems in the U.S. and in
other countries. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Urban Sociology - CAS SO 244 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
An analysis of cities and urban phenomena in preindustrial, industrial, and postindustrial societies with
an emphasis on European and U.S. urbanization. A comparison of social scientific "theories" used to
explain these same phenomena. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS.
Sociology of Popular Culture - CAS SO 253 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Sociological perspectives on popular culture and mass media, with a focus on the consumption and
production of cultural goods; the effects of popular culture on politics and inequalities; and the mutual
interdependence of consumer identities and cultural fields.
American Masculinities - CAS SO 352 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: one 100- or 200-level course in either sociology or women's, gender, & sexuality studies.
Considers the biological and social organization of masculinities; the ways culture reproduces/articulates
masculinities, particularly with regard to race and class; how masculine identities are expressed; male
privilege; alternative masculinities; and what is at stake in negotiating contemporary masculinities.
Violence in the Family - MET SO 305 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Explores American family violence across the life span including child abuse, teen dating violence, wife
battering, and elder abuse. Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse are examined. Considers how family
violence differs by class and ethnic group and its differential impact on women. Institutional responses
to family violence in the legal, medical, and social service systems are included as well as the role played
by the women's shelter movement. Ideological supports for family violence in gender expectations,
religious teaching, and the media are also studied.
Special Topics in Sociology - MET SO 501 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Topic for Summer 2015: A Social History of Boston's North End. A socio-cultural history of Boston's
North End that examines changes in the area from the first Puritan settlement to the current period of
gentrification, with central attention given to the dynamics of culture change among the Italian
immigrants. Covers the impact of global changes on local processes, changes in American notions of
identity and inclusion, and ethnic succession and competition; religious change, social organization, and
Catholic festivals; William Foote Whyte's "Street Corner Society"; the image of Italians as criminals, and
myths and realities of "the Mafia"; the impact of drugs and drug violence in the North End in the 70s and
80s; demographic change, tourism, food marketing, and gentrification. Course includes two visits to the
North End, including dinner in a North End restaurant on the final night of the course.
Understanding Moral Panics - MET SO 511 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduces students to the concept of Moral Panics. Moral panics are a social phenomenon triggered by
an incident or series of incidents that appear to threaten a society's culture or way of life. Policymakers,
legislators, and prosecutors react to these fears despite a trivial or non-existent threat. In this course we
analyze in detail five moral panics to advance our understanding of the theoretical framework and the
media's role in their construction.
Spanish
First-Semester Spanish - CAS LS 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
For students who have never studied Spanish, or by placement test results. Introduction to grammatical
structures. Emphasis on aural comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation. Introduction to Hispanic
culture
Second-Semester Spanish - CAS LS 112 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LS 111) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Completes study of basic grammatical
structures. Emphasis on speaking and aural comprehension. Readings on contemporary Hispanic
culture. Writing assignments.
Third-Semester Spanish - CAS LS 211 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LS 112) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Completes study of grammatical
structures of Spanish. Use of spoken language in conversation. Reading in Hispanic civilization and of
contemporary short stories. Writing exercises involving more complex grammatical and syntactical
patterns.
Fourth-Semester Spanish - CAS LS 212 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LS 211) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Review of the structures of Spanish.
Intensive practice of spoken language. More advanced readings from Hispanic culture. Frequent
compositions. Satisfactory completion of CAS LS 212 fulfills the CAS language requirement.
Literature and the Arts - CAS LS 307 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: (CAS LS 212) – or equivalent, or Spanish SAT subject test score of 560 or higher, or placement
test results. Topic for Summer 2015: Misterios, milagros y religión en el mundo hispano (Mysteries,
Miracles and Religion in the Hispanic World). Writing intensive course in Spanish featuring topics on
religion, spiritual beliefs, and the supernatural in the Hispanic world
Introduction to Analysis of Hispanic Texts - CAS LS 350 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: any 300-level Spanish language course or placement exam results. Development of techniques
for reading and interpreting Hispanic literary texts; reading of lyric poetry, drama, and fictional
narrative. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS.
Topics in Literature and Culture - CAS XL 556 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: two literature courses or consent of instructor. Topic for Summer 2015: "Inventing Spanish
America: Beyond 1492." Contrast of early accounts of the discovery and colonization of Spanish America
with modern historical novels that look back critically at the colonial period. Readings and discussion in
English, but final paper may also be written in Spanish.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Phonetics - SAR SH 521 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Application of International Phonetic Alphabet to sounds of American English. Detailed analysis of vowel
and consonant sounds. Students learn and practice the skills necessary to analyze and transcribe speech
sounds to describe the speech patterns of various American dialects and speech disorders.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism - SAR SH 522 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Study of the physiological structures and functions that underlie speech production. Emphasis is placed
on the respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory systems. Introduction to neuroanatomy and neural
control of the production of speech as well as dysfunction of these normal processes in clinical disorders
is included.
Language Acquisition - SAR SH 524 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Focuses on first language acquisition in infancy and childhood. Covers the progression of language
development in each of the traditional areas of linguistic analysis: phonology, semantics, syntax, and
pragmatics. The course is focused on experimental research in typical language acquisition and on
different theories that strive to explain the underlying cognitive and linguistic mechanisms at work in an
early learner.
Diagnostic Audiology - SAR SH 535 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Requires both lecture and lab to cover hearing assessment through the use of pure-tone and speech
audiometric techniques as well as the measurement of middle-ear function. The course also includes
information about the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, acoustics, and the effect of noise
on hearing.
Aural Rehabilitation - SAR SH 542 – 4US Credits
July 2 – August 6
Hybrid course. Prereq: SAR SH 535 or SH 630 – or equivalent. An introduction to theory and techniques
of audiologic habilitation and rehabilitation in audiology and speech-language pathology. The
significance of Deaf world issues in the field of aural rehabilitation is addressed throughout the course.
This is a blended course. Half of the assigned lectures are given online. Face-to-face meetings are held
on Thursdays from 4-7:30 pm.
Advanced Topics - SAR SH 710 – 1US Credit
May 19 – June 2
Topic for Summer 2015: Clinical Supervision in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Practicing
speech-language pathologists and audiologists have historically had responsibility for supervising
students, clinical fellows, and professionals. ASHA's recent position papers on supervision have
recognized supervision as a distinct area of expertise and practice. This course examines a collegial
model of supervision that can serve as a framework for supervising personnel at different levels and in
different practice settings. Adult learning styles, skill acquisition patterns, and critical thinking
development are discussed as they relate to effective supervisory practices.
Advanced Topics - SAR SH 710 – 1US Credit
May 21 – June 4
Topic for Summer 2015: Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Designed to provide information on the
development of pediatric feeding and swallowing and their associated disorders. Includes an overview
of normal development, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and transition onto solids; anatomy,
physiology, and neurology of pediatric feeding and swallowing; and the epidemiology of common
pediatric feeding and swallowing problems. The course covers formal and informal clinical assessment,
instrumental assessments; treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing problems, including the use of
thickened fluids, modified DIETS, special equipment, positioning, oral sensory-motor therapy, and
behavioral feeding therapy. A team structure approach is emphasized along with the importance of
counseling families and caregivers, including a discussion of multicultural feeding influences. Students
will be able to implement assessment and therapy tasks in the form of hands-on skills and integrate
these with patient interaction skills via immersive scenarios, simulation equipment and staff role-play of
situations commonly encountered in clinical practice.
Advanced Topics - SAR SH 710 – 1US Credit
July 17 – July 18
Topic for Summer 2015: AAC Assessment and Intervention in the Intensive Care/Acute Care Setting:
From Referral Through the Continuum of Care. Prereq: coursework in rehab sciences or consent of
instructor. The inability to communicate in hospital can be terrifying for the patient but may also
negatively impact patient care, recovery, and satisfaction. Details the broad scope of communication
vulnerability in the hospital setting and examines the important role of augmentative communication in
supporting patients who are communication vulnerable to more successfully engage in their own care.
Through the successes of the Boston Children’s Hospital inpatient AAC program, the first of its kind in
the nation, this course explores the clinical and administrative considerations that are generalizable to
pediatric and adult care and focus on meeting the needs of communication vulnerable patients. Content
includes: defining and recognizing communication vulnerability, changes to national Joint Commission
standards that require a strategy, pre-operative and bedside assessment consideration, profiles of
patient candidacy for AAC and three phases of intervention, overview of potential electronic and
nonelectronic AAC tools and strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lessons learned in
establishing a dedicated AAC program in a pediatric ICU/acute care setting.
Voice Disorders - SAR SH 733 – 2US Credits
May 19 – July 21
Anatomical and physiological bases of voice production. Diagnosis and therapy for phonatory disorders
in children and adults. Function of the team philosophy for speech pathologists in vocal rehabilitation.
Acquired Cognitive Disorders - SAR SH 734 – 3US Credits
May 20 – July 22
An introduction to rehabilitation of individuals with acquired cognitive disorders, including traumatic
brain injury, anoxia, right hemisphere stroke, and dementia. Primary focus is on the role of the speechlanguage pathologist and the knowledge and skills required for diagnosis and treatment of this
population across the recovery continuum from acute care to post-acute rehabilitation and
reintegration into the community. Particular focus is given to understanding the relationship between
language and cognition. Presents formal and informal assessment tools, treatment paradigms, function
of the interdisciplinary team, prevention, advocacy, and strategies to address the needs of family
members.
Evaluation and Diagnosis in Speech Pathology - SAR SH 737 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Differential diagnosis in speech pathology. Review of pertinent research, interpretation of test results,
and discussion of the implications of the diagnostic findings in a total rehabilitation process.
Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language - SAR SH 741 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Prereq: successful completion of SAR SH 740 – or equivalent and consent of clinical faculty. Students are
assigned to their first field-based experience from a variety of clinical settings. Upon successful
completion of SAR SH 737, students are assigned to the Boston University Speech, Language, and
Hearing Center Diagnostic Team. Students may also be assigned to Boston University specialty clinics.
Acceptable clinical hours may be applied to certification.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language - SAR SH 742 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Students are assigned their second field-based experience from a variety of clinical settings. Upon
successful completion of SH 741 and SH 737, students are assigned to a Diagnostic Team. Students may
also be assigned to Boston University specialty clinics. Acceptable clinical hours may be applied to
certification.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Clinical Practicum: Speech and Language - SAR SH 743 – Variable Credits
May 19 – August 7
Diagnosis and therapy with speech, language, and voice disorders. Differential diagnosis, counseling
with parents, and cooperation with allied professional personnel. Students are assigned to a variety of
clinical settings to work under certified personnel.
*Permission may be required from faculty
Theatre
Acting & Performance 1 - CFA TH 120 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Focuses on awareness of the human body as an expressive instrument. The approach to acting begins
with preparation exercises that connect the actor's body and mind and then introduces tools for
creating character and playing the action of dramatic scenes. Through exercises and improvisations,
students increase awareness, strengthen the ability to speak and listen, and practice recognizing and
experiencing moment-to-moment acting. The course develops the actor's imagination and creativity
towards truthful, authentic, expressive, spontaneous "serious" play as well as practical aspects of acting
with a scene partner, and as the member of an acting ensemble.
Methods of Scenery Construction - CFA TH 170 – 2US Credits
May 18 – June 22
Teaches how to safely use tools and the shop to build theatrical scenery. Takes an in-depth look into
common practices and the reasons behind them. Provides students with this knowledge while they work
on individual projects to hone their skills on each tool.
Beginning Directing - CFA TH 240 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
A consideration and introduction of the basic tasks of play direction from script selection through
opening night, emphasizing script analysis and interpretation and their projection into staging as well as
the process of working with a creative design team and an ensemble cast.
Scene Painting Intensive - CFA TH 267 – 4US Credits
May 21 – June 25
July 2 – August 6
Studio class intensive. Exercises in scene painting ranging from fundamentals to advanced techniques
including layout, transferring, and executing scenic painting projects. Summer Term Only. Material costs
are extra.
Millinery 1 - CFA TH 481 – 1US Credit
July 1 – August 5
Millinery crafts are learned through various projects on different styles of design. Skills might include:
straw, buckram, wire, paper and felt. Students are responsible for purchase of materials and tools (list
provided).
Topics in Contemporary Dramatic Literature - CFA TH 500 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic for Summer 2015: Pulitzer Prize winning Plays. The new century has brought to prominence a
large and diverse array of American dramatists. Explore award-winning plays: what do they reveal about
each other, and about us?
Theology
Spiritual Autobiographies - STH TC 529 – 4US Credits
May 20 – May 29
From Augustine to Teresa of Avila, Jarena Lee to Gandhi, spiritual autobiographies reveal diverse paths
of religious seekers, the crises and epiphanies that became focal points of meaning, discernment, and
revelation. In the course, we study a sampling of spiritual autobiographical writing across diverse
historical, religious, and cultural contexts. Students also engage in the process of life writing and have
the opportunity to participate in a writing group to SHARE and reflect upon their writing. Students have
the option to explore practical uses of spiritual autobiography in pastoral ministry, spiritual direction,
retreat facilitation, and work with specific ages and communities.
Leading Spiritual Formation Ministries - STH TC 809 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 22
This course provides a context to explore preparing and leading forms of spiritual formation ministries in
diverse settings. It is grounded in the assumptions that (1) all aspects of life provide opportunities for
strengthening our spiritual journey, and (2) a key task of the spiritual leader is to facilitate experiences
that can help people make those connections. The course offers guidance and practice in designing and
leading such experiences, including retreats, small groups, and spiritual guidance. Foundations for
spiritual formation ministries for children, youth, and families are also considered. Participants explore
and reflect upon a variety of disciplines that ground and inform such leadership. A key task of the course
is providing an opportunity for participants to identify and critically reflect upon their own theological
and pedagogical perspectives and how those influence their practice of ministry.
Reformations: Religion and Society in Early Modern Europe - STH TH 526 – 4US
Credits
June 30 – August 6
Explores the interplay of religious, social, political, and cultural change in sixteenth century Europe amid
the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, setting the origins of modern Europe in the context of the
late Middle Ages and Renaissance. Topics include theological and ecclesiastical transformation, religion
and state formation, social unrest, popular piety, marriage and gender, art and music, and the situation
of religious minorities.
The Gospel of John - STH TN 806 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
The purpose of this study of the Fourth Gospel is to acquaint the student with this WORK FROM the
later New Testament period in a way that provides understanding of and the capacity for criticism of the
text involved (in addition to some non-canonical Johannine literature, e.g., the Gnostic Apocryphon of
John). Appreciation for both the unity and the diversity within the Johannine literature should increase
during this study.
Biblical Interpretation from Hispanic and Latin American Perspectives - STH TO
838 – 4US Credits
June 29 – July 17
Provides an introduction to the contexts, assumptions, and methods of Hispanic and Latin American
Biblical exegeses and their contributions to Biblical and Religious Studies. Course objectives are: 1) to
develop an awareness of the Hispanic and Latin American approaches to the Bible, their differences, and
points of contact; 2) to understand the different assumptions of the Hispanic and Latin American
interpretations of the Bible; 3) to develop intercultural exegetical skills and cross-cultural sensitivity; and
4) to experience and develop an understanding of the reality of US Hispanics and Latin Americans
through learning about their history, economy, and political, social, and religious experiences. Selected
passages from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament are analyzed in terms of the cultural and
historical situations of Latin Americans and Hispanic peoples in the United States. Open to
undergraduates. No pre-requisites.
Middle Egyptian I (Egyptian Hieroglyphs) - STH TO 846 – 4US Credits
July 29 – July 30
An introduction to the culture of ancient Egypt and to the classical stage of the Egyptian script and
language spoken in Ancient Egypt during the Middle Kingdom that remained the standard hieroglyph
language down to the Graeco-Roman period. No prerequisites. Undergraduate students are welcome to
register. The course also requires approximately six additional hours of class at the Museum of Fine Arts
where students read/study pieces of the MFA Egyptian Collection.
Queer Theology - STH TT 849 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examines the emergence of queer theology as it has been derived from queer theory and LGBTQ social
justice activists. Acquaints students with the history of the term "queer," its challenges, its
reappropriation, and the impact queer theology is having on Christian faith and practices. We especially
investigate how "queering" may contribute to theology as an academic discipline, church practice, and
as an instrument of social justice. This course will privilege an intersectional analysis
Psychodynamics of Marriage and Family - STH TY 826 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Introductory course that includes a comprehensive overview of the field of family systems and family
therapy. Serves as an introduction to the theory and techniques of couples and family therapy. An
attempt is made to integrate theory and practice through assignments, class activities, and personal and
professional self-reflection. Students have the opportunity to reflect upon how they might actually use
course content professionally in their respective disciplines.
Turkish
First-Semester Turkish - CAS LT 111 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Introduction to spoken and written Turkish and fundamentals of Turkish grammar, with oral drills and
written exercises.
Second-Semester Turkish - CAS LT 112 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS LT 111) or equivalent. Completes introduction to modern Turkish grammar, with emphasis
on development of aural and written comprehension, as well as writing and speaking abilities.
Urban Affairs
Boston Experience - MET UA 580 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic for Summer 2015: The Role of Architecture in Creating a Sense of Place. An introduction to the
formal study of architecture. Introduces the concept that the role of architecture is to develop and
maintain a sense of place. Establishes why and how a 'sense of place' is important to humans for social
and psychological reasons and to societies for economic, political, and health and recreational reasons.
The city of Boston serves as a living laboratory for this introductory study of architecture. Using this
laboratory, students work on issues of historic preservation, upkeep, repair, restoration, improvement,
modification, removal, adaptive renewal, and new construction as these processes relate to the
importance of a sense of place.
Urban Environmental Issues - MET UA 610 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 24
In the last century, humans have witnessed a dramatic increase in urbanization. In the United States
alone, urbanized land areas have almost quadrupled from 18.6 million acres to about 74 million acres
between 1954 and 1997 (USEPA, 2003). Such direct and indirect environmental impacts include (1)
habitat loss; (2) natural resource impacts; (3) loss of open space; (4) increased surface runoff and
flooding; (5) poor water and air quality; (6) brown fields; and 7) environmental injustice. By integrating
environmental planning and policy, students learn how to create comprehensive approaches to address
these impacts at the local, state, regional, national, and international levels. Case studies are used to
demonstrate the potential to address a wide range of issues such as watershed, river, lake, wetland and
coastal management, water supply planning, water quality restoration and protection, open space
planning, habitat protection, ecological conservation, and enhancement and regulatory activities.
Intended for students with or without a planning background.
Designing Urban Space - MET UA 613 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
The role of urban design in the community development process. Examines human behavior, aesthetic
foundations of design methods, citizen/client participation, and public policy issues. Analysis of actual
community spaces. Student design exercises.
Urban Problems and Policy Responses - MET UA 701 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Major problems confronting urban areas and the process of policy formulation and implementation.
Emphasis on problem interdependence and systems characteristics. Analysis of problem definitions
(housing, crime, poverty), goals, public/private responsibilities, existing programs, and policy options.
Analysis of selected comparative international experiences.
Visual Arts
Introduction to Drawing - CFA AR 133 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 24
June 30 – August 6
For students with little or no experience in drawing. Introduction to basic problems of expressing
volume, space, and light; emphasis on use of line, proportion, and tone. More experienced students may
draw from portrait head and figure.
Drawing and the Figure - CFA AR 136 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
An introduction to the practice of representational drawing with the human figure. Focuses on
establishing basic skills concerning the translation of three dimensional form onto the two dimensional
page. Students investigate methods of identification, definition, and location of form in a
comprehensive space utilizing a variety of materials and approaches. Students work from still life, the
figure, interior and exterior spaces, and themselves.
Introduction to Painting - CFA AR 143 – 2US Credits
May 19 – June 25
For students with little or no experience in painting. Work in OIL technique to study problems of design,
form in space, and color.
Drawing 1 - CFA AR 235 – 2US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Drawing from portrait head and figure; emphasis on structure of the
human form and the space in which it exists. Experimentation in various media. (Accomodations will be
made for students with varying degrees of experience.)
Painting 1 - CFA AR 245 – 2US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Prereq: CFA AR 133 or equivalent. Development of skills and techniques through study of portrait head,
figure, and still life. Emphasizes soundness of spatial structure and understanding the relationship of
drawing to painting.
Introduction to Printmaking - CFA AR 251 – 2US Credits
May 20 – June 24
Survey of basic printmaking techniques with emphasis on relief processes and basic intaglio processes.
Concepts of design, image development, color layering and experimentation, and markmaking are
emphasized. Studio projects and lectures.
Typography 1 - CFA AR 385 – 2US Credits
May 21 – June 25
Focuses on concepts and applications of modern typography through introduction to the typographic
organization of information and the basic structures of visual messages. Study of letter forms, type
styles, typographic nomenclature, measurement, and spacing. Laptop required.
Graphic Design Elective - CFA AR 389 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Covers the basic principles of design, composition, and form making. These topics are investigated
holistically, beginning with their historical origination, contemporary application, and finally in the
context of individual practice. Projects and class meetings are structured to help develop a design
process and critique skills. The goal is to provide a rigorous understanding of the foundational principles
and skills that serve as a strong base for all future design course work and practice. Working knowledge
of the Adobe Creative Suite is helpful; software will not be taught. Materials and copying costs are extra.
Photography 1 - CFA AR 415 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Designed to assist the student in mastering the techniques of black and white photography, including
negative exposure, film development, and print production. Critical evaluation of photographs,
relationship of photography to other visual media, and study of both historical and contemporary
precedents. No previous experience is required, but access to a 35mm camera with manual exposure
capability is necessary. Material costs are extra.
The Artist and the Book - CFA AR 425 – 4US Credits
May 20 – June 25
Create artist's books and explore the development of the serial image, written text, and spatial and
conceptual aspects of communicating through a book structure. Students may work with collage and
drawing, photo-based and traditional print forms, and digital processes to produce books using a variety
of unique and historical book techniques. Assignments rely on individual concepts and how they work in
book format.
Advanced Drawing - CFA AR 431 – 2US Credits
June 30 – August 6
Prereq: previous drawing experience. Emphasizes figure drawing; further develops drawing skills. Using
various media, students work from the nude model, draped figure, and objects to develop a personal
expression.
Ceramics 1 - CFA AR 470 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 24
June 29 – August 5
An introduction to methods for making both sculptural and functional works of art out of clay. Explores
traditional and experimental hand-building techniques such as slab, pinch, and coil. Basic wheel
throwing and vessel making are also integrated. Includes a variety of glazing and various surface
treatments that enhance both sculptural and functional clay works.
Graphic Design Studio - CFA AR 523 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 30 – August 6
Real world practical experience for undergraduate and graduate students planning to pursue a career in
graphic design or other careers related to visual communication. Takes advantage of and builds upon
the skills and knowledge students have gained in their coursework during the academic year. Students
apply existing skills while developing new skills in graphic design, verbal and written communication,
client relationships, business practices, production, presentation, and the culture of studio practice.
Simultaneously serves as a classroom studio and internship/work experience. Students may register for
one or both summer sessions.
Business of Information Design - CFA AR 524 – 4US Credits
June 20 – August 6
A hybrid lecture and studio course that explores presenting information visually. Students learn to
process, organize, symbolize, and structure complex quantitative information. The coordinated business
aspect of the course addresses how data visualization drives effective business decisions. A graphic
designer and business executive team teach, ensuring that information graphics are designed and
evaluated from a visual and strategic point of view.
History of Graphic Design - CFA AR 580 – 4US Credits
June 30 – August 6
An in-depth SURVEY of graphic design history from the beginning of writing until the present. Special
emphasis is placed on the development of 20th century graphic design as a communicative, expressive,
and artistic medium. Lectures are accompanied by PowerPoint presentations, and discussion is
encouraged.
Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Sexism in the 2lst Century - CAS WS 213 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Examines the dynamics of contemporary institutions as they impact women's and men's lives, such as
the economy, mass media and culture, the beautification industry, marriage, and the hook-up culture.
Feminist perspectives are used to analyze the oppression of both women and men in society today,
attending to intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, class, and sexual identity. Devotes most attention
to contemporary United States, while making comparisons to the experiences of those in other parts of
the world and other periods of history. Includes an emphasis on activism. Discussion of new forms of
sexism as well as remnants of older forms of sex discrimination that continue from earlier eras.
Law and Gender in the United States - CAS WS 342 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 5
Combines legal, historical, and sociological studies of women's evolving legal status. Discussions cover
constitutional law, family law (including same-sex marriage), reproductive rights/technologies, sex as
crime - statutory rape, prostitution, sodomy - and how law shapes gender relations for men and women.
American Masculinities - CAS WS 352 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Prereq: one 100- or 200-level course in either sociology or women's, gender, & sexuality studies.
Considers the biological and social organization of masculinities; the ways culture reproduces/articulates
masculinities, particularly with regard to race and class; how masculine identities are expressed; male
privilege; alternative masculinities; and what is at stake in negotiating contemporary masculinities.
Writing
Academic Writing for ESL Students 2 - CAS WR 098 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS WR 097) – or equivalent, or placement test results. Emphasis on critical reading and
analytical writing in response to various theme-based texts. Review of grammar and mechanics in
context. Intensive practice in the patterns of academic argumentation through multiple writing
assignments of increasing complexity. Refinement of speaking skills through discussions and oral
presentations.
Writing Seminar - CAS WR 100 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: Boston Jazz Now. This course examines Boston as a leading center for jazz in the US. Topics
include the evolution of jazz, its spread to different regions of the country, and its development in
Boston, with special attention to Boston’s musicians, musical styles, schools, and clubs, both past and
present. Course readings are drawn from a variety of genres, including biography/autobiography,
reviews, historical ACCOUNTS, and scholarly articles. Major sources include Jazz (Gary Giddins and Scott
DeVeaux); The History of Jazz (Ted Gioia); The Norton Jazz Recordings (ed. DeVeaux and Giddins); and
The Oxford Companion to Jazz (ed. Bill Kirchner). This section is reserved for non-native English
speakers.
Writing Seminar - CAS WR 100 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: Inventing the American Individualist. “Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own
mind.” So wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson, expressing a sentiment that seems native to the American
character. From mountain men to entrepreneurs, from pioneers to beatniks, from suffragettes to
senators, Americans have identified with roles that are individualistic, independent, and self-reliant. This
course investigates the degree to which this attitude is rooted and reflected in our literary tradition.
Readings include Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, Ginsburg’s Howl, and Twain’s Huckleberry Finn.
Writing Seminar - CAS WR 100 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: Madness in Film. As the art of film and the science of psychiatry both grew in cultural prominence
over the course of the twentieth century, movies often endeavored to represent madness--sometimes
in ways that reflected the changing medical understanding of mental illness and sometimes in ways that
challenged these views. In this class, students explore films that evoke the experience of madness and
read thinkers who critique modern psychiatry in order to explore the complicated relationship between
art, culture, and mental illness. Films may include Wiene’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Hitchcock’s
Psycho, Polanski’s Repulsion, and Von Trier’s Melancholia.
Writing Seminar - CAS WR 100 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic: Ethical Missteps in Public Health. This course addresses the contemporary relevance of selected
ethics issues that have arisen in the public health arena over the last 100 years. Topics include theories
about the biology of race and “fitness” in the Progressive Era; the U.S. Public Health Service’s 40-year
Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis; and the American eugenics movement, which culminated in the
Supreme Court decision in Buck v. Bell. Students read firsthand ACCOUNTS by public health practitioners
and policymakers as well as more recent scholarship that seeks to make reasoned “trans-historical
moral judgments” about past wrongs.
Writing Seminar - CAS WR 100 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic: Boston in Film and Literature. This course looks at Boston as the subject and setting of a number
of works across genres. Texts include the fiction of Nick Flynn and Dennis Lehane; the poetry of
Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath, and Robert Lowell; and the films of Clint Eastwood, Ben Affleck, and
Martin Scorsese. This section is reserved for non-native English speakers.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: The Matter of King Arthur. The matter of King Arthur is deeply rooted in Western Europe’s
medieval imagination, particularly in the histories and stories of the Welsh, French, German, and
English. This course examines three of the finest Arthurian stories written: the Middle English poem Sir
Gawain and the Green Knight; Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur; and Alfred Lord Tennyson’s group
of poems, Idylls of the King, drawn from Malory but clearly addressing more contemporary issues.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: City of Ideas: A History of Innovation in Boston. Boston’s innovations have made important
contributions to American life in areas as diverse as commerce and industry, education, civic life, the
environment, the arts, and medicine. As students investigate some of the key innovations to emerge
from the Boston area in the last three centuries, they also consider the characteristics of the city’s
creative culture. Readings (from a wide range of historical and contemporary sources) are
complemented by visits to local sites and museums that showcase some of Boston’s innovations.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: Anthropology through Science Fiction. Anthropology is a discipline that studies human beings
from a holistic and cross-cultural perspective; science fiction is a genre that explores facets of human
behavior in imaginary settings. Both deal with a combination of the foreign and the familiar. Together,
anthropology and science fiction offer a rich opportunity to explore a variety of topics: culture, crosscultural communication, religion, evolution, socialization, identity, gender, war, government, dreams,
and others. This seminar explores anthropology through a variety of science fiction short stories, novels,
essays, and films. Readings may include The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula Le Guin, A World of Difference by
Harry Turtledove, and other texts.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: Revisiting Fairy Tales. In this seminar, students do in-depth case studies of several classic tales,
reading fairy tales, short stories, and poetry alongside critical essays by scholars working from
anthropological, literary-critical, and psychological viewpoints. The course examines recurring themes of
violence, adolescence, and maturation while exploring research questions such as oral versus print
transmission, authored versus unauthored texts, certain tales' persistence in popular culture, and the
significance of the continual revisioning of familiar tales and motifs such as the monstrous bride/groom.
Authors include Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Emma Donoghue, Anne Sexton, and Angela
Carter, among others.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
Topic: Lincoln and His Legacy. Americans are taught from childhood the story of Abraham Lincoln. To
some, he is to be revered for emancipating the slaves and saving the nation during the American Civil
War; but to others, Lincoln's heroic stature is more fairy tale than fact. How should we remember
Abraham Lincoln, 150 years after both his death and the end of the Civil War? This course looks closely
at the biographical facts of Lincoln's life, his words, and his deeds within the context of 19th century
America. It also examines Lincoln’s legacy, as it exists in memorials, films, poems, and other cultural
artifacts. Texts include Lincoln's pre-presidential speeches, including the House Divided address, as well
as letters both personal and political; his remarkable presidential rhetoric, including the Gettysburg
Address, and his First and Second Inaugurals; and the words of Walt Whitman and Martin Luther King,
two Americans who worked to keep Lincoln’s legacy alive. A variety of critical points of view on Lincoln
are also studied, including David Donald's biography, Lincoln.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic: Bob Dylan’s lyrics. This course examines Bob Dylan’s lyrics in light of his artistic influences, life,
and milieu. Students explore the wealth of criticism and reactions his songs have inspired, paying special
attention to questions concerning the nature of his art—for example, the relationship between song
lyrics and poetry—and the current critical discussion about his legacy.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic: Contemporary Disasters. This seminar investigates the contemporary meaning of disaster from a
variety of perspectives, beginning with two case studies of contemporary disasters: 9/11 and Hurricane
Katrina. Drawing on scholarship in sociology, anthropology, ecology, geology, the study of literature and
culture, and the relatively recent field of disaster studies, one can question whether there is such a thing
as a natural disaster, whether disasters expose any differences between ‘nature’ and ‘culture,’ and in
today’s geo-political, multi-national, urbanized, globalized world, whether there is such a thing as an
“American” disaster or if there’s anything especially American about how citizens of the United States
think and talk about disaster. Readings include excerpts from Bill McKibben's The End of Nature,
Rebecca Solnit's Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities that Arise in Disaster, Rob Nixon's
Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor, and Catastrophe and Culture: The Anthropology of
Disaster, edited by Anthony Oliver-Smith and Susana Hoffmann.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic: The Novel Now. For some, the interactive, instantly gratifying world of online entertainment
spells doom for the art of the novel. But there are signs that the contemporary novel is not only
surviving but thriving in the new millennium. This course focuses on the particular kind of life—linguistic
inventiveness, passion, originality, and energy—that powerful novels provide. Readings are the
following: Haruki Murakami’s Sputnik Sweetheart, Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, and Tim Winton's
Breath.
Writing and Research Seminar - CAS WR 150 – 4US Credits
June 29 – August 6
Topic: Fear in Society: Political Philosophy Through Horror Films. The specific topic of this section is the
insight horror movies offer into common fears, and what these fears reveal about society. Students use
classic monster and horror movies (such as King Kong and Dawn of the Dead) as central exhibits for
exploring the fears which surround our senses of self, society, and technology. Students engage with
influential philosophical and sociological essays in order to develop a sense of what these films—and the
fears they represent—indicate about ourselves and our society.
Introduction to Communication Writing - COM CO 201 – 4US Credits
May 19 – June 25
June 29 – August 6
Prereq: (CAS WR 100) or equivalent. The core writing course for communication students. Students
review editing skills and apply those skills to professional writing assignments for the web and print:
news stories, memoirs, proposals, film scripts, and profiles. Weekly written assignments and writing
workshops with an emphasis on revision. Students consider how text and media work together in
informational, persuasive, and narrative writing for specific audiences. Prepares students to write with
confidence in communication fields.