Fall Semester 2019 Credit Course Offerings
Found 212 courses with 400 total sections based on your criteria
Accounting
ACCT-103Introductory Accounting
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the principles and concepts of financial accounting. This course focuses on bookkeeping and accounting procedures through the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses, including special journals. This course presumes no previous knowledge of accounting.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ACCT-103-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Toland JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-105Financial Accounting
4 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the objectives, principles, assumptions and concepts of financial accounting. It focuses on procedures and practices from the accounting cycle through financial statement presentation with an emphasis on recognizing, valuing, reporting, and disclosing assets, liabilities, and equity. This course presumes no previous accounting knowledge.
- Prerequisites
- ACCT103 (C or better) or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) or Reading Placement Test score Level 3
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ACCT-105-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-105-EA2
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-105-EK1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Grady LFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-106Managerial Accounting
4 Credits
This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of managerial accounting. Students focus on analysis and recording of various manufacturing costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, preparation of financial statements for a manufacturer, creation of static and flexible budgets and reports, evaluation of capital investments, and various costing systems.
- Prerequisites
- ACCT105 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ACCT-106-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-106-EA1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Toland JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-110Personal Financial Planning
3 Credits
This course prepares students with little or no experience in personal finance to make money management decisions. Students analyze the interrelationships of budgeting, banking, credit, taxation, investments, insurance, and estate planning as they apply to consumer decision-making.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ACCT-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Grady LFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-120Payroll Records and Accounting
3 Credits
This course examines the various payroll laws, payroll accounting systems, and the procedures for computing wages and salaries in small, medium, and large firms.
- Prerequisites
- ACCT103 (C or better) or ACCT105 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ACCT-120-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bieg BFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-130Accounting Applications for the Computer
3 Credits
This course provides a survey of automated accounting functions, including basic accounting procedures through the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses. Students implement current industry standard software to perform accounting functions and analyze financial statements.
- Prerequisites
- ACCT103 (C or better) or ACCT105 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ACCT-130-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-210Cost Accounting I
3 Credits
This course provides an understanding of cost accounting systems and procedures and how they are used for business strategy and implementation. This course presents an analysis of key data for planning and controlling to assist in management decisions.
- Prerequisites
- ACCT106 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ACCT-210-EA1
| Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
Biology
BIOL-101Biological Science I
4 Credits
This course is an introduction to processes common to all living organisms. Science and the scientific method are described. Topics include: cell structure, energy transfer in plants and animals, classical genetics, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, and evolution. This course does not meet the curriculum requirements for biology majors.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Math Level 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better); Writing Level 4 or COMP090 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-101-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Heeney-Stemple BFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-EA9
Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Heeney-Stemple BFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Heeney-Stemple BFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-H01
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 52% of this course is taught online; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Rehfuss LFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-H02
Meets weekly on Friday in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 52% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | A. IppolitoFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-HU1
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Meets weekly on Fridays in Upper Bucks Campus; Online component uses Canvas; 52% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Upper Bucks Campus | Marrington GFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-102Biological Science II
4 Credits
This course explores aspects of life at the macroscopic, whole-organism level. Topics are ecology, taxonomy, a survey of plant and animal life forms, and an examination of major systems for both plants and animals, with emphasis on humans. This course does not meet the curriculum requirements for biology majors.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Math Level 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better); Writing Level 4 or COMP090 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) . BIOL1O1 is recommended but not required.
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-102-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-115Basic Human Anatomy
3 Credits
This course is a study of human anatomy which develops a basic understanding of the structure and function of body organs and systems and their interactions. Other topics include nutrition, metabolism, and growth and development.
- Prerequisites
Reading Level 3 or higher, or READ110 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Math Level 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better), and Writing Level 4 or higher or COMP090 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-115-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-115-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Babaian CFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-121Biological Principles I
4 Credits
This course is a comprehensive introduction to molecular and cellular biology. Structure/function relations of macromolecules and cellular organelles are studied. Other topics include transformation of energy in plants (photosynthesis) and in other types of cells (cellular respiration), cellular reproduction (mitosis and meiosis), and Mendelian genetics.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) and CHEM101 (C or better) or CHEM121 (C or better) or High School Chemistry with the approval of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-121-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Goshorn SFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-121-H01
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; 46% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Rehfuss LFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-122Biological Principles II
4 Credits
This course is a continuation of BIOL121 and focuses on comparative studies of plant and animal systems within an evolutionary framework. Additional topics include evolutionary theory, the tempo and mechanisms of evolution, speciation, population genetics, macro and microevolution, the evolutionary history of biological diversity and classification and ecology.
- Prerequisites
- BIOL121 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-122-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Phillips PFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Credits
This course introduces the study of the human body and the basic structure of cells, tissues, and organs. Topics include the structure and function of the integumentary, muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Level 3 or READ110 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-181-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sullivan SFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181-E61
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sullivan SFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sullivan SFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181-ES2
Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Heeney-Stemple BFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181-H01
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; 63% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 Credits
This course, a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, studies the structure and function of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, digestive, endocrine, excretory, nervous, reproductive, and respiratory systems, as well as human development and genetics.
- Prerequisites
- BIOL181 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-182-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Webb KFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-E60
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Webb KFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228Microbiology
4 Credits
This course includes a study of viruses, protozoa, algae, fungi and with special emphasis, bacteria. Laboratories incorporate the preparation of cultures and use of aseptic laboratory techniques, stains and biochemical activity for identification of organisms. The relationship of microbes to health and disease are also studied.
- Prerequisites
- BIOL121 (C or better) or BIOL181 (C or better).
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-228-H01
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; 60% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Lifson EFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-H02
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; 40% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Goshorn SFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-H03
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; 60% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Lifson EFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-H04
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; 60% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Lifson EFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-HB1
Meets weekly on Mondays in Lower Bucks Campus; Online component uses Canvas; 40% of this course is taught online; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Lower Bucks Campus August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Goshorn SFaculty Syllabus |
Chemistry
CHEM-101Chemistry A
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course examines basic principles of general and organic chemistry. Topics include nature of matter, measurement, dimensional analysis, atomic structure, bonding, properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, chemical reactions, acids and bases, hydrocarbons, functional groups, radiochemistry, and nomenclature. Knowledge of arithmetic and basic algebra is essential.
- Prerequisites
- Prerequisites: MATH095 (C or better) or Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CHEM-101-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. MelideoFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-101-H02
| Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | L. RumbergerFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-101-HB8
Meets weekly on Wednedays in Lower Bucks Campus; Online component uses Canvas; 32% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Lower Bucks Campus | Sweatlock JFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-101-HU1
Meets weekly on Thursday in Upper Bucks Campus; Online component uses Canvas; 32% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Upper Bucks Campus | S. MelideoFaculty Syllabus |
College Readiness
COLL-090AACHIEVE! College Transitions
1 Credit
This course develops the foundation for independence, social/life skills and academic/study strategies at the college level for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and registered with The Accessibility Office, exploring the transition to college from their unique perspective.
- Prerequisites
- Restricted to students enrolled in the AACHIEVE! program
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COLL-090-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | J. OsinskiFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-095AACHIEVE! Career/Workplace Skills
1 Credit
Students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and registered with The Accessibility Office explore possible career outcomes. Students connect the programming to personal interests and discover how career planning and skill development affect their lives. Students focus on independence and self-understanding, and career and academic planning strategies.
- Prerequisites
- Restricted to students enrolled in the AACHIEVE! program
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COLL-095-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | J. OsinskiFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101Orientation to College
1 Credit
Through self-exploration and interaction with classmates, faculty, and college representatives, the orientation course helps students identify their goals and make a smooth transition to the college community. Students gain knowledge of the college's resources, services, policies, and procedures, and develop a success plan.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COLL-101-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | E. FreeseFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E60
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "In It to Win It." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Luce GFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E61
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "College Success." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Coyne SFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E62
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Innovation." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Burger JFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E63
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "College Success." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E64
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Career Preparation." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Seibert, BFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E65
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Explore Careers." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Mahmoud VFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E66
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Success Online." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. SeufertFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E67
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "College Success." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Corsino RFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E68
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Mindfulness." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bhaya DFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E69
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Explore majors." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kaiser-Goebel TFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-E70
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; music specific | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sheridan JFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | E. FreeseFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-EA5
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Success Online." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. SeufertFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-EA6
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Success Online." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/wel | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. SeufertFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-ES1
Course opens early on 9/3/19 Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Financial Pathways." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Grant DFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-ES2
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Exploring Opportunities." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | McCann LFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-ES3
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Explore majors." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kaiser-Goebel TFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-ES4
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Financial Pathways." Uses Canvas; No textbook is required. Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Grant DFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-H02
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "The Master Plan." Meets on the following Tuesdays: 8/27, 9/10, 9/24,10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 in Newtown; No textbook purchase required; Online component uses Canvas; 47% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Tuesday, October 08, 2019 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Tuesday, November 05, 2019 Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Tuesday, December 03, 2019 | Iorio RFaculty Syllabus |
COLL-101-HS1
Most general sections of COLL101 have a theme that underlies the course content. The theme of this section is "Life at Bucks." Meets on the following Wednesdays: 09/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20 & 12/4 in Newtown; No textbook purchase required; Online component uses Canvas; 39% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Wednesday, October 09, 2019 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Wednesday, November 06, 2019 Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | Sullivan LFaculty Syllabus |
Communication Studies
COMM-105Interpersonal Communication
3 Credits
This introductory communication skills course helps students develop competencies in diverse social and professional communication. Students engage in activities and assignments that focus on diversity, perception, listening skills and conflict management skills.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMM-105-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. BennettFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110Effective Speaking
3 Credits
This course helps students build confidence in preparing and delivering informative and persuasive speeches. Topics include subject selection, audience analysis, research, organization, and use of voice and body in speech delivery.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or better or COMP107 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMM-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. BennettFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E61
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Queeney SFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E62
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Pentimall MFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E63
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Altemose RFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Queeney SFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-EA2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | T. BruhnFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-EA3
| Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Altemose RFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Baker JFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-ES2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Baker JFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-ES3
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | K. CarnevaleFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-ES4
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Schweibert DFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-H01
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | S. BennettFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-H02
Meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 33% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | D. BradyFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-H03
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Henson BFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110HEffective Speaking (Honors section)
3 Credits
This course helps students build confidence in preparing and delivering informative and persuasive speeches. Topics include subject selection, audience analysis, research, organization, and use of voice and body in speech delivery.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or better or COMP107 (C or better); admission to the Honors@Bucks program
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMM-110H-H04
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 33% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Mahmoud VFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-111Media and Society
3 Credits
Students examine the relationships between technology, industries, content, and users active in modern media. All students, particularly those who specialize in communication, multimedia, and journalism, build skills in media analysis, research, and writing through this college-level course.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMM-111-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Queeney SFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-240Persuasive Communication
3 Credits
This course helps students build skill in analysis, writing, and communication of persuasive messages. Topics include: the theoretical premises currently operating in the field of persuasion, research and analysis of persuasive messages, preparing and delivering persuasive messages through a variety of channels.
- Prerequisites
- Completion of COMM111 with at least a C or better
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMM-240-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Queeney SFaculty Syllabus |
Communication/Performance
COMT-101Introduction to Theater
3 Credits
Students in this course read, watch, discuss, and analyze historical and contemporary plays. Students examine aesthetic concerns of audience, playwright, performers, director, and designers.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMT-101-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Pentimall MFaculty Syllabus |
Composition/Writing
COMP-107Introduction to Academic Writing
3 Credits
To prepare students for COMP110, this course emphasizes paragraph development in academic, text-based essay assignments. Instructors guide students through the writing process, which requires critical thinking and decision-making in the use of evidence, sources, and rhetorical modes for effective paragraphs and essays.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 4 or better or COMP090 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMP-107-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Geiger JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Diamond JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-E61
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Freeman JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Estes SFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-H01
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Freeman JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110English Composition I
3 Credits
English Composition I emphasizes the systematic study of writing effective expository prose and argumentation, stressing development and support of a clear thesis. The focus of the course is to lay the foundation for future academic writing requirements, including the ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, summarize, paraphrase, and cite textual sources from required course readings.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
COMP-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Barber KFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Barber KFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-E61
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Hennessey MFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Estes SFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-EA2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Diamond JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-EA3
| Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Payne SFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Diamond JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Barber KFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-ES2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Diamond JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-ES3
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kandl CFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-H01
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Biletz JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-H03
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Gilmore LFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-HA1
| Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | A. EubankFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111English Composition II
3 Credits
In this continuation of English Composition I, students write several analytical essays assigned in conjunction with classroom study of a range of readings, including literature and critical analysis, that may center around a course theme. After sequenced instruction in research techniques, students write an argumentative and scholarly research paper.
- Prerequisites
- COMP110 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
COMP-111-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kumarage EFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-E60
| Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Shakely JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kandl CFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-EA2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Diamond JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-EA3
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Payne SFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kandl CFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-ES2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kumarage EFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-ES3
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Luciano EFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-H01
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Barber KFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-H02
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Barber KFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-H03
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Kumarage EFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-114Technical Writing
3 Credits
This course is designed for students majoring in technical, pre-engineering, and scientific fields. Assignments reflect actual technical writing tasks, with a focus on subject, purpose, and audience. The class examines traditional linear documents (instruction manuals, proposals) and those in an on-line format. Students learn to incorporate electronic formatting into technical documents.
- Prerequisites
- COMP110 (C or better) or Writing Placement Test score of 9 or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMP-114-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Malloy MFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-115Creative Writing I
3 Credits
This course is a seminar-type exploration of creative writing techniques with emphasis on writing and criticism of student writing. Work from literary tradition will be studied as models and inspiration for the students' own literary efforts. Assignments will enable students to express and develop their creative skills.
- Prerequisites
- COMP110 (C or better) or Writing Placement Test score of 9 or permission of the Department of Language and Literature, based on the writing samples
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
COMP-115-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Freeman JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-116Creative Writing II
3 Credits
This course is a seminar-type exploration of creative writing techniques with emphasis on writing and criticism of student writing. Work from literary tradition will be studied as models and inspiration for the students' own literary efforts. Assignments will enable students to express and develop their creative skills. COMP116: Creative Writing II is an expansion of the skills listed in COMP115.
- Prerequisites
- COMP110 (C or better) or Writing Placement Test score of 9 or permission of the Department of Language and Literature, based on the writing samples
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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COMP-116-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Freeman JFaculty Syllabus |
Computer Information Science
CISC-100Digital Literacy
3 Credits
A hands-on course for non-majors dealing with personal computers in a wide variety of settings. Topics include: basic computer concepts, computer hardware, operating systems, the Internet, online safety and security, email, computer applications including word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, and the impact of computers on society.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CISC-100-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Geoghan DFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-100-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Geoghan DFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-100-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Szathmary AFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-100-ES2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | McLaughlin MFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-110Introduction to Information Systems
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of business information systems. Topics include hardware and software fundamentals, use of software packages, effective use of networks, Internet, and other communication tools, the design of management information systems, as well as the ethical use of computers in business and society. Hands-on experience is provided.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CISC-110-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Lane JFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-110-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Burger JFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-110-EA5
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Szathmary AFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-110-EA6
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Burger JFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-110-EA7
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | M. SeibertFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-110-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Johnstone BFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-110-ES2
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Lane JFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-113Visual Basic Programming I
3 Credits
This is an introductory course dealing with the concepts of object-oriented/event driven computer programming of Windows applications. The class is offered in a lecture/lab format. Students will develop solutions and create programs to solve business problems.
- Prerequisites
- MATH095 (C or better) or Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CISC-113-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Guiniven TFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-115Computer Science I
4 Credits
This is a first course for computer science students providing an introduction to the use and impact of computers, numbering systems, data representations, the fundamentals of structured programming, and problem solving through the use of logic design tools. Students develop programs using an object-oriented programming language.
- Prerequisites
- MATH095 (C or better) or Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CISC-115-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Guiniven TFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-122Computer Science II
4 Credits
This course is a continuation of Computer Science I and emphasis is placed on structured and object-oriented programming techniques. Topics include file I/O, lists, stacks, recursion, sorting, searching, strings, and their application in problem solving.
- Prerequisites
- CISC115 - Java based (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CISC-122-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | R. ButlerFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-128Comparative Operating Systems
4 Credits
The course introduces the student to the functional components of the operating system software, which manages the physical resources of the computer system. Microprocessor based operating systems are emphasized.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CISC-128-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | J. RockFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-135Programming for Mobile Devices
3 Credits
This course is an overview of developing mobile apps for a variety of platforms. Students utilize an SDK and development tools, and build applications for distribution via an app store. Students choose one platform for more in-depth study culminating in a final project.
- Prerequisites
- CISC115 (C or better) or previous object-oriented programming experience with Permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CISC-135-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Summers JFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-143Essentials of Networking
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course introduces the fundamental properties of data transmission and computer networks. Topics include: data transfer, the OSI and TCP/IP models, protocols, WAN and LAN topologies, devices and media, security and troubleshooting. This course provides basic background for other networking courses and industry certifications.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CISC-143-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | R. ButlerFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-235Network Devices
4 Credits
This course is an introduction to the technology of routed and switched networks. Topics include TCP/IP, WAN technologies, CISCO IOS, configuring routers and switches, VLANs, network management techniques, and routing IP traffic. Students will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the laboratory.
- Prerequisites
- CISC143 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CISC-235-H01
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing-restrictions may apply; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Bowe JFaculty Syllabus |
CISC-244Introduction to Microsoft Server
4 Credits
This course focuses on Microsoft Windows Server in the corporate environment. The course reviews the installation, set-up, and management techniques of Server. Classes are presented in lecture/lab format, with students configuring Microsoft Windows Server during extensive hands-on lab assignments.
- Prerequisites
- CISC202 (C or better) or CISC143 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CISC-244-H01
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; Proctored testing required-restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Bowe JFaculty Syllabus |
Criminal Justice
CRIJ-100Introduction to the Administration of Criminal Justice
3 Credits
This course is an introductory survey of the evolution, principles, concepts, and practice of the theory and nature of the criminal justice system including police, courts, and corrections systems.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CRIJ-100-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ritchie RFaculty Syllabus |
CRIJ-110Introduction to Criminal Law
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the study of substantive criminal law. The major topics of study include the purposes of criminal law, the elements of criminal law, defenses to crimes, criminal sanctions, constitutional limits on criminal law and the entrepreneurial mindset as applied to an issue in criminal law.
- Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CRIJ-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
CRIJ-115Outlaw Gangs and Organized Crime
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the most current legal strategies and law enforcement tools for detecting and interdicting outlaw gangs and organized crime. The major areas of focus include a study of the origins of outlaw gangs and organized crime, and the impact of these outlaw organizations on American society.
- Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CRIJ-115-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Roberts AFaculty Syllabus |
CRIJ-130Criminal Investigation/Forensics
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of criminal investigations, rules of evidence, sources of information, observations, descriptions, and identifications. The major areas of focus include collection techniques, preservation techniques, technological aids in investigating, and the processing of physical evidence, records, reports, and statements by police investigators.
- Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CRIJ-130-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Roberts AFaculty Syllabus |
CRIJ-160Introduction to Juvenile Justice
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the juvenile justice system, both delinquent and dependent. The major topics include theories of juvenile delinquency and dependency, juvenile offender laws, and the relationship among juveniles, family, probation, and schools.
- Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CRIJ-160-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
CRIJ-210Terrorism
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the history and foundations of terrorism, terrorism as a universal phenomenon, weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorism, and the future of terrorism. The major topics of study include modern day national and international events and their connections to terrorism.
- Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
CRIJ-210-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ritchie RFaculty Syllabus |
Economics
ECON-111Principles of Economics - Macro
3 Credits
An introduction to the basic principles of economics, with emphasis upon macroeconomic theory and analysis. Among topics considered are the scope and nature of economics, ideology and structure of the American economy, national income and employment theory, business fluctuations, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, and economic growth.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
ECON-111-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Cocca SFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-111-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Cocca SFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-111-EA2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. TolbertFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-111-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | McCoy DFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-112Principles of Economics - Micro
3 Credits
Students study basic economic principles with particular emphasis upon microeconomic theory and problems. Among topics considered are the economics of the firm, the price system and resource allocation, the distribution of income, domestic economic problems, international trade, economic development, and comparative economic systems.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ECON-112-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Cocca SFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-112-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Cocca SFaculty Syllabus |
Education
EDUC-100Foundations of Education
3 Credits
This course is primarily for students interested in pursuing a career in education. This course provides a survey of the history and philosophy of education with emphasis on current problems in education, on significant educational innovations, and on the school as a social institution. Students complete five hours of observation.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-100-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sakharov MFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-105Foundations for Early Learning: PreK - 4
3 Credits
Students learn about the early childhood profession and its relationship to families, communities, and cultures. The course explores the profession in terms of legal, historical, philosophical, and ethical perspectives. Students examine developmentally appropriate practice aligned with current PA standards. Students complete five hours of observation.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-105-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Angelaccio AFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-115Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children
3 Credits
The development of skills in observing, recording, assessing, and evaluating the behavior of young children is the course content. The course requires field experiences to acquaint students with a genuine teaching learning environment. Students complete five hours of observation.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-115-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Angelaccio AFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-115-H01
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Angelaccio AFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-115-HU1
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Upper Bucks Campus; Online component uses Canvas; 53% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Upper Bucks Campus | P. GetzFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-120Early Learning and Development I: Ages Birth - 5
3 Credits
This course explores child development in the cognitive, language, physical, emotional, and social domains within a theoretical and research framework for children from birth to five years of age. Students examine the influences of cultural diversity, family, and education on early learning and development. Five hours of observation required.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-120-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kaplinski KFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-130Early Learning and Development II: Ages 6 - 11
3 Credits
This course explores child development in the physical, social and emotional, cognitive, and language domains within a theoretical and research framework for children ages 6-11. Students explore ways to plan and implement instruction to support development with emphasis on current PA standards and technology. Students complete five hours of observation.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-130-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dauria KFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-130-H01
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Dauria KFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-130-HSC
This class is being held at the Wee Care Learning Center,in Langhorne, PA on the following Wednesdays: 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, & 12/4; Online component uses Canvas; 63% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Off-Campus Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | Dauria KFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-150Science and Math Experiences for Young Children
3 Credits
Participants in this course learn the development of children’s mathematical and scientific thinking and identify and create science and math experiences to support that development. Students create standards-based science and math experiences using appropriate materials. Students complete five hours of observation.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-150-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Markey KFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-150-HKC
RESTRICTED ENROLLMENT | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Off-Campus Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Tuesday, October 08, 2019 | E. DuncanFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-160Introduction to Exceptionalities
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the different categories of exceptional learners. The course emphasizes issues in the education of individuals with cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, and physical handicaps, including inclusion and other placement options. Students complete five hours of observation.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-160-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kaplinski KFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-160-HAC
| Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Off-Campus Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | P. SchlegelFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-160-HC1
This class is being held at the School House Learning Center in Warminster, PA on the following Wednesdays: 9/11, 9/18, 10/16,11/13, & 12/04; Online component uses Canvas; 76% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Off-Campus Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 December 04, 2019 | J. CoyleFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-170Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood: Pre-K through Fourth Grade
3 Credits
This course examines language and literacy development in children from infancy through fourth grade, including the role of English language learners and language development for exceptional learners. Students present developmentally-appropriate activities in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students complete five hours of observation.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-170-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sakharov MFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-200Integrated Arts, Movement, and Play
3 Credits
Students integrate children's creativity, play, music, movement, and the arts into the curriculum. Students describe the process involved in guiding children to creatively express themselves in art, movement, and play. Students learn how to effectively support goals of multicultural education and exceptional learners. Students complete five hours of observation.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-200-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Angelaccio AFaculty Syllabus |
EDUC-220Practicum in Education
6 Credits
Students apply their knowledge and skills in an early childhood classroom for 15 hours each week. In this "hands-on" experience in a local school or childcare placement, students create and implement standards-based, developmentally appropriate learning environments and experiences. Course includes supervisory visitations, extensive written work, and a weekly seminar class.
- Prerequisites
- Permission of the Department of Social & Behavioral Science
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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EDUC-220-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Angelaccio AFaculty Syllabus |
Engineering Technology
ENGT-222Applied Engineering Statics
3 Credits
This course provides a non-calculus analysis of Newton’s first law from an applications standpoint as it pertains to particles and rigid bodies. It utilizes algebra and trigonometry for application to problems involving force systems, equilibrium, and structures.
- Prerequisites
- PHYS106 (C or better), and MATH122 (C or better) or Math Placement Test score of 9 or higher
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ENGT-222-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
ENGT-240Applied Circuit Analysis
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course provides a non-calculus overview of applied circuit analysis. Topics include: circuit elements, techniques of circuit analysis, natural response, and steady state analysis.
- Prerequisites
- PHYS106 (C or better), and MATH122 (C or better) or Math Placement Test score of 9 or higher
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ENGT-240-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
Fire Science
FRSC-100Introduction to Fire Science
3 Credits
This course is an overview of fire protection and emergency services including: career opportunities, culture, history, loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services, laws and regulations, nomenclature, basic fire chemistry and physics, introduction to fire protection systems, introduction to strategy and tactics, life safety initiatives.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-100-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Hedden RFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-105Fire Protection Systems
3 Credits
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. The fundamentals of the inspection, maintenance, and operations of these systems are covered in this course.
- Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) or permission from the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies; and FRSC112 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-105-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Fenton FFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-112Fire Behavior and Combustion
3 Credits
This course is a study of the physical properties and chemical characteristics applicable to fire; it also discusses combustion, the principles of fire, heat measurement, heat transfer, and heat energy sources. Emphasis is on emergency situations and the most favorable methods of handling firefighting and control.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-112-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Fenton FFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-114Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival
3 Credits
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout emergency services.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-114-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | D. HoffFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-202Hazardous Materials
3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the chemical and physical characteristics, hazards, and combustibility of the most commonly encountered hazardous materials. Students learn how hazardous materials can influence fire development and spread, as well as how to manage hazardous materials at the incident scene.
- Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) or PUBS101 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-202-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Wurster EFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-204Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
3 Credits
This course introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services and includes a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards influencing emergency services.
- Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-204-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Costello HFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-206Fire Investigation I
3 Credits
This course provides the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, case law and constitutional amendments, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes.
- Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies and FRSC103 (C or better) and FRSC112 (C or better) and Writing Placement Score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-206-HP6
Meets on Saturdays 09/21, 10/5, 11/2, 11/23 at the Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center; Online component uses Canvas; 57% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | LPSTC Saturday, October 05, 2019 Saturday, November 02, 2019 Saturday, November 23, 2019 | Fenton FFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-208Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration
3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency services, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
- Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) and Writing Placement Score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-208-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Grugan EFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-209Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services
3 Credits
This course introduces the concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazardous evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.
- Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) and Writing Placement Score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-209-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Grugan EFaculty Syllabus |
FRSC-210Fire and Life Safety Education
3 Credits
The course prepares students to develop and deliver fire and life safety education programs. Students develop presentation skills, prepare and deliver an oral presentation, learn how to formulate public education programs, review the effectiveness of existing programs and identify future trends.
- Prerequisites
- FRSC100 (C or better) and Writing Placement Score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FRSC-210-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Grugan EFaculty Syllabus |
French
FREN-110Elementary French I
3 Credits
In this course students learn the basics of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. This course stresses oral proficiency, pronunciation, listening comprehension, and grammatical accuracy, as well as the cultural backgrounds of French-speaking countries.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FREN-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. CohenFaculty Syllabus |
FREN-111Elementary French II
3 Credits
In this interactive course, which continues the work of FREN110, students acquire a working knowledge of French necessary to accomplish basic tasks. This course emphasizes comprehension and practice in pronunciation and conversation, as well as listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in an authentic French cultural context.
- Prerequisites
- FREN110 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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FREN-111-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. CohenFaculty Syllabus |
Geography
GEOG-110World Geography
3 Credits
This thematic survey helps students understand the contemporary world through an analysis of physical/environmental and cultural regions around the world. Students examine problems of social and technological change, political geographic disputes, and human-environmental interaction.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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GEOG-110-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | M. MetcalfFaculty Syllabus |
German
GRMN-110Elementary German I
3 Credits
In this interactive course students acquire a basic knowledge of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German. It places emphasis on oral proficiency, listening, comprehension, and grammatical accuracy. Cultural background accompanies each chapter.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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GRMN-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. PullionFaculty Syllabus |
GRMN-111Elementary German II
3 Credits
This interactive course continues the work of GRMN110; students continue to acquire a basic knowledge of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing German and it continues to stress oral proficiency, listening, comprehension, and grammatical accuracy. German cultural background accompanies each chapter.
- Prerequisites
- GRMN110 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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GRMN-111-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. PullionFaculty Syllabus |
Guided Studies
GUID-101Introduction to Guided Studies
1 Credit
Students in this course develop self-awareness, critical thinking skills, and problem solving techniques to identify credit and/or non-credit learning opportunities aligned with their academic and/or professional interests, and plan accordingly.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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GUID-101-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Geiger JFaculty Syllabus |
Health Education
HLTH-103Life and Health
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to perplexing personal and social health problems in contemporary society, providing opinions, data, and facts that help the student investigate these problems. A synthesis of knowledge is presented from a variety of disciplines, such as medicine, psychology, physiology, sociology, sexology, and child development.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HLTH-103-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bhaya DFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-103-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Stroffolino JFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-103-H01
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Bhaya DFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-110Responding to Emergencies
3 Credits
This course teaches the principles and applications of first aid and safety so that the student can correctly respond to medical emergencies. Successful completion satisfies the certification requirements for Responding to Emergencies and CPR courses of the American Red Cross.
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HLTH-110-H81
Meets bi-weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 28% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus Monday, December 09, 2019 | Coyne SFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120Nutrition
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science that examines the nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and nutrient food sources are studied along with application of entrepreneurial skills. Needs and behavior patterns in children and adults are used to illustrate the relationship between diet and health.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or higher or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HLTH-120-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bradshaw SFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Coyne SFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120NNutrition with a Registered Dietitian
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science that examines the nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and food sources of the nutrients are studied along with application of entrepreneurial skills. Needs and behavior patterns in children and adults are used to illustrate the relationship between diet and health.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or higher or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HLTH-120N-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jones KFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120N-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Fedorko KFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120N-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Fedorko KFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120N-EA2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | H. LockhoffFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120N-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jones KFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120N-ES2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kisver SFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-130Principles and Applications of Diet and Fitness
3 Credits
In this health science course, students study variables related to a longer and healthier life. Students learn basic exercise physiology, nutrition, and weight control. They study the beneficial effects of regular exercise and nutritious diets, maintaining a healthy weight, and prevention of life-style diseases.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HLTH-130-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bhaya DFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-200Introduction to Women's Health Issues
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the personal and social concerns of women’s past and present health trends. Emphasis will be placed on the historical perspective of women’s health, including an exploration of psychological, physiological, and social barriers to women’s health. The holistic model of wellness will be examined.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HLTH-200-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Robinson LFaculty Syllabus |
Health Information Technology
HITT-105Legal Aspects of Health Information Technology
3 Credits
This course covers concepts and principles of law found in the healthcare field. The course focuses on legal issues regarding health information, including confidentiality, release of health information, consent forms, liability of healthcare providers, concepts and methods of risk management in the healthcare field, and other current medical/legal issues.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HITT-105-HN2
Meets on the following Wednesdays: 08/21, 9/18, 10/16,11/13, & 12/4 in Newtwon; Online component uses Canvas; 83% of this course is taught online; For specific course details se Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM Wednesday, October 02, 2019 Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | Greco VFaculty Syllabus |
HITT-190Introduction to Health Information Technology
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to healthcare delivery systems with emphasis on organizational compliance, structure and accreditation, licensing and/or certification with regulatory agencies. This course covers revenue cycle management, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. Topics include chargemaster maintenance and health data classification.
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HITT-190-HN2
Meets on the following Thursdays: 8/22, 9/19, 10/17, 11/14, & 12/5; Online component uses Canvas; 83% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM Thursday, August 22, 2019 Thursday, September 19, 2019 Thursday, October 17, 2019 Thursday, November 14, 2019 Thursday, December 05, 2019 | Greco VFaculty Syllabus |
HITT-217Health Insurance and Reimbursement
3 Credits
This course covers health insurance products and managed care approaches to the financing and delivery of healthcare services. Students explore reimbursement and payment methodologies. Students examine forms, processes, practices, and the roles of health information professionals. Students discuss concepts in insurance, third-party and prospective payments, and managed care organizations.
- Prerequisites
- HITT190 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HITT-217-HN2
Meets on hte following Tuesdays: 8/27, 9/17,10/22,11/12, 12/3 in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 83% of the course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Tuesday, October 01, 2019 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Tuesday, December 03, 2019 | Greco VFaculty Syllabus |
History/Historic Preservation
HIST-111History of Western Civilization I
3 Credits
This course is a survey and critical examination of Western human history and explores the social, political, religious, intellectual, and artistic achievements from the earliest human civilizations to the Age of Reason.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-111-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Totten JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-114Global History: Modern World
3 Credits
This course is a survey and critical examination of global history in which students explore the social, political, religious, economic, intellectual, and artistic achievements of the major human civilizations from roughly 1500 C.E. to the present.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-114-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Seutter JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-139World War II
3 Credits
This course is a survey of the Second World War. Major topics include the roots and causes of the war, diplomacy, the major campaigns and battles, and the home-fronts of the major participants.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-139-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sutton MFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-151U.S. History: Young America
3 Credits
This course explores U.S. history from European colonization until the end of the Civil War. Students critically examine the social, cultural, economic, and political dynamics of America's agrarian age.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-151-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Totten JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-151-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Millevoi JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-151-ES1
| Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Herzog JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-152U.S. History: Modern America
3 Credits
Students explore America's transformation into an industrial and global power since the Reconstruction era. Topics critically examined include: immigration, modernization, struggles for race, class, gender, and sexual equality, nationalism, world war, and broad social, economic, and cultural change.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-152-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | McGrath MFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-152-E61
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Mazurek TFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-152-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome No textbook purchase required; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Gross SFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-203Historic Preservation Internship
3 Credits
The Internship for Historic Preservation provides students with practical training in the field. Students apply historic preservation skills to a selected preservation project. Students work directly under the supervision of a Historic Preservation Professional to develop the project plan and execution.
- Prerequisites
- 18 credits of completed coursework in Historic Preservation (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-203-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | M. MetcalfFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-219Management of Historic Sites
3 Credits
Using case studies, students study the principles, methods, and disciplines required to manage a small museum or historic site, with special emphasis on personnel, financial and collections management, exhibit development and interpretation, fundraising, marketing, customer service, governance, ethics, and professional standards.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-219-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jebitsch H, Reigle BFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-239American Pop Culture: History of Rock
3 Credits
This course focuses on American popular culture through the lens of rock-n-roll music, including rock's roots, influences, and impact on popular culture. Students experience the subtleties, power, and excitement of the music.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-239-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Baumeister JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-290History Seminar
3 Credits
In this capstone course students analyze issues and topics in American, Western and/or World history through a heavy focus on historical research, writing, presentation, and defense. Consequently, major topics include the techniques and methodologies of cultural, economic, political, and social history.
- Prerequisites
- COMP111 (C or better) and 12 credit hours in HIST (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
HIST-290-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Totten JFaculty Syllabus |
Hospitality
HOSP-100Introduction to Hospitality Management
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the tourism and hospitality industry. Students learn how technological changes and financing affect the industry. Other topics include trends, planning, design, location, and procedures, materials, equipment and supplies.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HOSP-100-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Angeline JFaculty Syllabus |
HOSP-111Conference and Meeting Planning
3 Credits
This course is designed to develop skills necessary to plan and organize traditional and technological conferences, meetings, conventions, trade shows and expositions. The student will learn to systemize and assemble reservations for lodging, air and ground transportation, food and beverages, site selection, room design, and conference and meeting materials.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HOSP-111-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Angeline JFaculty Syllabus |
Humanities
HUMN-111Ancient World: Culture and Ideas
3 Credits
This course is a historical survey of the art, literature, music, philosophy, technology, science, and religion of ancient cultures (25,000 B.C.E. - 300 C.E.) Students explore the major themes at the heart of the Western cultural tradition.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HUMN-111-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Brahinsky DFaculty Syllabus |
HUMN-111-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Brahinsky DFaculty Syllabus |
HUMN-120Survey of World Religions
3 Credits
This course is a study of the historical development of world religion from pre-civilization to the development of the major religions of India (Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism), the Far East (Taoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism), and the Near East (Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam).
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
HUMN-120-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Brahinsky DFaculty Syllabus |
HUMN-120-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
Italian
ITAL-110Elementary Italian I
3 Credits
In this course students learn the basics of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Italian. Instruction stresses oral proficiency, correct pronunciation, listening comprehension, and grammatical accuracy, as well as the cultural and historical backgrounds of the Italian-speaking countries.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
ITAL-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Rusnak MFaculty Syllabus |
Journalism
JOUR-277Public Affairs Reporting
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to public affairs reporting, including coverage of local government, public schools, courts, crime, and social services. Students cover town government and school board meetings, trials, and the police beat. Emphasis is on students producing stories suitable for publication in the College newspaper or local media.
- Prerequisites
- JOUR175 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
JOUR-277-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Rogers AFaculty Syllabus |
Kinesiology
KINS-180Foundations of Physical Education and Exercise Science
3 Credits
This course gives the prospective teacher of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation insight into this area, including the historical, philosophical, and sociological principles with a survey of the latest research and literature in the field. Lifetime health benefits related to proper nutrition and exercise physiology are examined.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
KINS-180-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Treglia LFaculty Syllabus |
Law
LAWS-100Introduction to Paralegal Studies
3 Credits
This course provides students with basic coverage of the important role paralegals play in many employment contexts. Through completion of innovative exercises, which foster an entrepreneurial mindset, students learn how to identify legal issues; and understand various legal specialties, ethics, research and skills necessary to excel in this growing field.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LAWS-100-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Timby TFaculty Syllabus |
LAWS-101Divorce and Family Law
3 Credits
This course covers the principles of the Divorce Code of 1980 in Pennsylvania courts, and a comparison with other states. Emphasis is on divorce law, antenuptial agreements, separation agreements, child custody issues, child support, alimony, tax consequences of divorce, and adoptions.
- Prerequisites
- LAWS100 or LAWS110
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LAWS-101-HN1
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Simcox CFaculty Syllabus |
LAWS-225Legal Research and Writing II
3 Credits
This course emphasizes the systematic study of electronic legal research and critical analysis of legal issues, location, and evaluation of appropriate legal authority and application of such authority to the resolution of hypothetical factual situations. Students learn how to prepare persuasive presentations in acceptable legal format.
- Prerequisites
- LAWS100 (C or better) AND LAWS220 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LAWS-225-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Costello HFaculty Syllabus |
LAWS-260Computers in the Law Office
3 Credits
This course provides a general introduction to the use of computers and legal specialty computer software programs in the modern law office. Students use hands on computer exercises using professional software programs frequently used by paralegals, including billing software, spreadsheets and litigation support software.
- Prerequisites
- LAWS100 (C or better) AND CISC100 (C or better) OR CISC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LAWS-260-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Simcox CFaculty Syllabus |
Literature
LITR-205English Literature to the 19th Century
3 Credits
This course traces the development of British Literature from its Anglo-Saxon origins to the beginning of the 19th Century through the examination of representative literary and historical/cultural texts from a diverse range of writers and perspectives.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LITR-205-ES1
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Barber KFaculty Syllabus |
LITR-206English Literature in the 19th and 20th Century
3 Credits
This course traces the development of British Literature from the beginning of the 19th Century to the present through the examination of representative literary and historical/cultural texts from a diverse range of writers and perspectives.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LITR-206-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Estes SFaculty Syllabus |
LITR-232American Literature from 1865
3 Credits
This course surveys the development of American Literature from Whitman to the present, with emphasis upon thorough acquaintance with the work of the significant writers of the period, including women and minorities, in their historical and cultural context.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LITR-232-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Docarmo SFaculty Syllabus |
LITR-255World Literature II
3 Credits
Students read and analyze literary works drawn from non-English speaking cultures. Lecture and discussion shall emphasize both literary issues, including structure and technique, and a sense of the cultural backgrounds that inform those works. Instructors assign translated works from approximately 1650 to the present.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LITR-255-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Rusnak MFaculty Syllabus |
LITR-277Introduction to Short Fiction
3 Credits
This course explores the short story and novella as meaningful literary forms, with emphasis on structure and technique. Lectures and classroom discussions are reinforced by examinations, critical essays, and exercises in critical analysis.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LITR-277-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kandl CFaculty Syllabus |
LITR-278Introduction to African-American Literature
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the writing of persons of African descent in North America. Students examine and critically study the themes, content, and structure of African-American writing from the late 18th century up through the modern period.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
LITR-278-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Payne SFaculty Syllabus |
Management
MGMT-100Introduction to Business
3 Credits
This course examines the social, legal, ethical, economic and political interactions of business and society in the United States and internationally. Business and non-business majors learn about the relationship and impact of business to society in which they are citizens, consumers, and producers.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-100-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dunn CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-100-E60
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Luce GFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-100-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Imber BFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-100-EA2
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Fife NFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-100-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dunn CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-120Business Mathematics
3 Credits
This course applies students' interpretation of basic mathematical concepts to common business usage covering such topics as percentages, interest, trade, bank and cash discounts, payroll, time value of money, and business loans.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 5 or better or MATH095 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-120-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-130Business Law
3 Credits
This course examines the fundamentals of Business Law, the legal process and environment within which individuals and business operate, and the relationship of law, business, and the individual. Topics include the basic elements of a contract, the Uniform Commercial Code, and provision on sales and negotiable instruments.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-130-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Simcox CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-130-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Timby TFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-135Business Communication
3 Credits
The strategies and techniques of writing letters, memos, and reports are emphasized. Students will develop and refine these skills through assignments that include positive letters, negative letters, and other types of business messages. An analytical business report is assigned to apply principles for writing a business research report.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement score of 6 or better or COMP107 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-135-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Zisa MFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-135-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dominick KFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-155Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 Credits
This course focuses on understanding basic entrepreneurial concepts, the entrepreneurial mindset, and developing entrepreneurial skills through hands-on learning. The course emphasizes the entrepreneurial process and the application of this process to a broad range of business contexts. The course also addresses creativity, securing resources, team building, communication, and leadership.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-155-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-160Insurance and Risk Management
3 Credits
The course covers the risks that are faced by an individual or firm and the various methods for their treatment. Methods of treatment include, but are not limited to, insurance, loss prevention, suretyship, simple retention, and self-insurance. Topics include personal and business insurance.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-160-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Seibert, BFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-180Legal Environment of Business
3 Credits
This course examines the various classifications of the law and the rights and responsibilities imposed on the business community by our legal system. It introduces students to the evolutionary process of the legal system and its impact on the individual, business environment, and upon society as a whole.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-180-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Simcox CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-180-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Seibert, BFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-200Organizational Behavior
3 Credits
This course examines the nature of individual and group employee behavior in a work environment and how it affects organizational performance. Psychological principles explain how and why people act as they do. It includes an emphasis on the use of theories as conceptual tools for analyzing and solving personnel problems.
- Prerequisites
- MGMT100 (C or better) or MGMT110 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-200-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Beem CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-230Principles of Management
3 Credits
This course presents the principles, techniques, and concepts needed for managerial analysis and decision-making. It highlights the effective management of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling related to the internal and external environment and issues of ethics and social responsibility. It emphasizes a variety of communication skills.
- Prerequisites
- MGMT100 (C or better) or MGMT110 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MGMT-230-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-230-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | J. BramlageFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-230-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Beem CFaculty Syllabus |
Marketing
MKTG-110Selling
3 Credits
This course evaluates selling as a component of the marketing mix. Students examine effective selling, steps in the selling process, and the application of entrepreneurial mindset to the selling process. Topics include an analysis of consumers, motivation and communications, handling objections, closing techniques, and the role of the salesperson.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MKTG-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Luce GFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-112Customer Experience
3 Credits
This course examines current trends in innovative customer service and guest experiences. Topics include Implementation strategies, acting on customer requests and complaints, practicing service skills, and learning to empower employees by understanding the entrepreneurial mindset of turning challenges into opportunities to create value for the customer.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MKTG-112-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-200Advertising
3 Credits
This course studies advertising theory, design, functions, principles, and procedures. It emphasizes the utilization of various media, along with the overall advertising campaign strategy based on creative problem solving. Topics include creative promotional activities, particularly as they help to integrate advertising into the marketing program.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MKTG-200-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Imber BFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-215Principles of Marketing
3 Credits
This course examines the major elements in the marketing mix, including product planning, pricing, channel and logistics of dispersion, and promotion. It reviews consumer demand, as well as principles, functions, and the basic problems and opportunities that exist in the world of marketing.
- Prerequisites
- MGMT100 (C or better) or MGMT110 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MKTG-215-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Beem CFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-215-EA1
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | M. SmithFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-220Digital Marketing
3 Credits
This course examines the basic principles and concepts underlying the use of digital information and communication technology by organizations and consumers. It reviews critical success factors and best practices central to the effectiveness of digital tools and social media.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MKTG-220-EK1
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Imber BFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-230Social Media Marketing
3 Credits
This course explores social media marketing principles and best practices for using social media for business, reputation management, and online community building. Students analyze current social networking sites, learning how to use social media to create meaningful relationships with customers, clients, and colleagues. The relevant legal/ethical ramifications are studied.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MKTG-230-EA1
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
Mathematics
MATH-089Fast Track Mathematics
1 Credit
This course reviews various mathematical concepts from Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus. After taking the math placement test, students work with math software to strengthen their mathematical knowledge and potentially increase their placement score through the software, leading to continue with other courses within a program of study earlier.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MATH-089-EA5
Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Howe MFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-089-EK1
| Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Wiley KFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-090Prealgebra
3 Credits
This course provides preparation for study in algebra. Topics include a review of basic arithmetic skills, fractions, and decimals, an introduction to signed numbers, variables, equation solving, and data analysis. Transferability is determined by transfer institution.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 1
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MATH-090-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-090-EA5
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095Basic Algebra
3 Credits
This is an introductory course in Algebra. Topics include operations with numerical and algebraic expressions, solving linear and absolute value equations and inequalities; factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, and graphing linear equations and inequalities. Study skills are also emphasized. Transferability is determined by transfer institution.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 3 or MATH090 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MATH-095-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-E61
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Pearl BFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-EA5
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-EA6
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Pearl BFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-EA7
Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Derosa JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-ES1
Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Pearl BFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-101Mathematical Concepts I
3 Credits
This course is primarily for liberal arts and education majors, and emphasizes mathematical systems and reasoning. Course content includes sets, symbolic logic, and elementary probability and such optional topics as basic statistics, game theory, or linear programming.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MATH-101-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Wiley KFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-101-EA5
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Howe MFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-102Mathematics for Educators I
3 Credits
This course provides a preparation in mathematics for students interested in elementary education. Topics include inductive and deductive reasoning, elementary logic, sets, numeration systems, the real number system and its subsets, number theory, and algebraic equations and inequalities.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 5 or MATH095 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
MATH-102-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. TorpeyFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103Intermediate Algebra
3 Credits
This course provides a preparation for more advanced study in mathematics and related fields. Topics include simplifying algebraic, rational, and radical expressions; solving quadratic, rational, radical, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic equations; solving compound and absolute value inequalities, and graphing functions.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 5 or MATH095 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-103-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. TorpeyFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-EA5
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Acquavella DFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-EA6
Proctored testing required - restrictions apply | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Acquavella DFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-EK1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Acquavella DFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-105Mathematics for Educators II
3 Credits
This course provides a continuation of the mathematics preparation for students interested in elementary education. Topics include graphs, functions, probability, statistics, measurement, and geometry.
- Prerequisites
- MATH102 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-105-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Wallace JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115Elementary Statistics
3 Credits
This course is primarily for business, science, liberal arts, and education majors. Topics studied include descriptive measures for empirical data, theory of probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions of statistics from large and small samples, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 7 or higher or MATH101 (C or better) or MATH103 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-115-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Morelli AFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Morelli AFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115-E61
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ciccimaro JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115-EA5
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Morelli AFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-117Finite Mathematics for Business
3 Credits
This is primarily for students of accounting, business, economics, management, data processing, technologies, and related fields. Topics include linear and quadratic models, matrix theory, linear systems and linear programming, probability, and expected value.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 7 or higher or MATH103 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-117-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-118Business Calculus
3 Credits
This is an introduction to basic calculus with emphasis on applications to business, economics, management, information science, and related fields. Topics include relations and functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, techniques of differentiation, chain rule, applications of differentiation, antiderivatives, the definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, and applications of integration.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 8 or higher or MATH117 (C or better) or MATH120 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-118-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-120College Algebra
4 Credits
This course is designed to strengthen and increase the understanding of basic algebraic concepts before a student undertakes advanced study in mathematics. Topics include algebra of the real numbers, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, and absolute value.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 7 or higher or MATH103 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-120-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Martin LFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-120-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-120-E61
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bolton MFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-120-EA5
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bolton MFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-121Discrete Mathematics
3 Credits
This course enables students to strengthen and increase the understanding of discrete mathematics with special emphasis on computer science applications. Topics include sets, number systems, the nature of proof, formal logic, functions and relations, combinatorics, recurrence relations, trees and Boolean algebra.
- Prerequisites
- MATH140 (C or better) or Permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-121-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Leutwyler PFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-122Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
3 Credits
Topics in this course include right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions and their inverses, identities, equations, solutions of oblique triangles, complex numbers, and analytic geometry.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 8 or higher or MATH120 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-122-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Acquavella DFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-125Precalculus Mathematics
4 Credits
This course introduces the foundations of analysis designed to precede the calculus sequence with emphasis on functions and graphs. Topics include properties of absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, techniques for solving equations and inequalities, and an introduction to the concept of limits and the difference quotient.
- Prerequisites
- MATH Placement Test score of 9, or MATH122 (C or better), or MATH120 (C or better) and High School Trigonometry
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-125-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Buck SFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-140Calculus I
4 Credits
This is the first course in the calculus sequence for physical science, business, computer science, mathematics and engineering students. Topics include: limits, the rate of change of a function, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of derivatives, integration, and applications of the definite integral.
- Prerequisites
- Math Placement Test score of 11 or MATH125 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-140-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Martin LFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-141Calculus II
4 Credits
This course is a continuation of Math 140. Topics include differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, indeterminate forms, methods of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
- Prerequisites
- MATH140 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-141-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Martin LFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-260Linear Algebra
3 Credits
Topics for this course include: vector spaces, linear transformations, matrix algebra, change of bases, similarity, diagonalization, eigenvalues and vectors; with application to solutions of systems of linear equations, linear programming, Leontief models, Markov chains, codes, and quadratic forms.
- Prerequisites
- MATH140 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-260-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Leutwyler PFaculty Syllabus |
Medical Assistant
MEDA-120Medical Terminology
3 Credits
This introductory course in medical terminology focuses on accurate spelling and pronunciation of terms and building knowledge of basic medical vocabulary with an emphasis on prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining vowels. Anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology are covered and applied in the context of electronic health records.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Level score of 2 or higher
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MEDA-120-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Rapp DFaculty Syllabus |
MEDA-120-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | L. ShanahanFaculty Syllabus |
MEDA-120-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. MoffoFaculty Syllabus |
MEDA-120-ES2
| Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. CardillaFaculty Syllabus |
MEDA-140College Keyboarding and Document Processing
3 Credits
Students use computers to learn the touch method of keyboarding and the basic features of Microsoft Word to produce letters, tables, reports and memos. Eligibility for exemption determined by Prior Learning Assessment (CREX Test).
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MEDA-140-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Grant DFaculty Syllabus |
MEDA-205Medical Law and Ethics
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the concepts of medical law and ethics for health care practitioners. Topics including criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence, and ethical concepts as they relate to the medical profession. Managed care, HIPAA, and other health care legislative rulings are discussed.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MEDA-205-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. MoffoFaculty Syllabus |
MEDA-205-ES1
| Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. MoffoFaculty Syllabus |
MEDA-216Medical Insurance, Billing and Reimbursement
3 Credits
This course covers advanced medical administrative procedures using billing software. Topics including maintaining files, entering patient data, inputting insurance, posting transactions, generating reports, and scheduling appointments are covered.
- Prerequisites
- MEDA140 or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MEDA-216-H02
4 class meetings at Newtown: 8/27, 10/01, 11/05 & 12/03 at 4:30pm; Online component uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome 86% of this course is taught online; | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Tuesday, October 01, 2019 Tuesday, November 05, 2019 Tuesday, December 03, 2019 | Benziger KFaculty Syllabus |
Music: Academic
MUSC-101Introduction to Music
3 Credits
This course is a listening-based survey of Western art music from Gregorian chant to the present, including a study of basic acoustics and musical notation. Subject matter includes representative composers, their lives, times, and works, as well as musical instruments, styles, genres, and forms presented in an historical context.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MUSC-101-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Hoffman MFaculty Syllabus |
MUSC-101-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Hoffman MFaculty Syllabus |
MUSC-106History of Jazz
3 Credits
This course surveys the development of jazz from its origins to the present time, investigates representative composers, and examines the musical characteristics, compositional practices, and instrumental/vocal techniques associated with ragtime, blues, bebop, swing, progressive, and other styles.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MUSC-106-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Hoffman MFaculty Syllabus |
MUSC-107American Pop Culture: History of Rock
3 Credits
This course focuses on American popular culture through the lens of rock-n-roll music, including rock's roots, influences, and impact on popular culture. Students experience the subtleties, power, and excitement of the music.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MUSC-107-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Baumeister JFaculty Syllabus |
MUSC-129Digital Recording Technology
3 Credits
In this studio course students utilize a hands-on approach in applying principles and techniques of studio configuration, microphone placement, digital recording, digital signal processing, editing digital audio, and mixing.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MUSC-129-H83
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 33% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Sheridan JFaculty Syllabus |
Nursing
NURS-120Drug Calculations and their Implications
1 Credit
This course is designed for nursing students and for nurses returning to practice. Drug calculations, intravenous solutions, and their implications will be covered.
- Prerequisites
- Nursing major or RN or LPN license. Math Placement Test score of 3 or higher.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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NURS-120-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | L. ShanahanFaculty Syllabus |
NURS-220Nursing Health Assessment
3 Credits
This course provides theory and technical skills to perform health and physical assessment. The legal and ethical aspects of the examination and documentation will be included. This course may fill the pre-requisite requirement for Registered Nurses pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Prerequisites
- BIOL182 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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NURS-220-H01
Meets on the following Fridays in Newtown: 08/23, 9/20, 10/25, 11/15, & 12/06; Online component uses Canvas; 67% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Friday, August 23, 2019 Friday, September 20, 2019 Friday, October 25, 2019 Friday, November 15, 2019 Friday, December 06, 2019 | J. TassoneFaculty Syllabus |
Philosophy
PHIL-105Critical Thinking
3 Credits
Students examine the nature of both formal and informal reasoning in order to think more clearly and avoid biases. In addition to studying informal fallacies, students learn basic patterns of deductive and non-deductive argument analysis. Examples from across disciplines help students apply critical thinking to all areas of inquiry.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHIL-105-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
PHIL-111Ethics
3 Credits
A critical examination of the foundations of ethical theory; contributions of eminent philosophers of ethics are evaluated. The source material used consists of analytic studies from great religious thinkers and philosophers. Students learn to begin to formulate an intellectual basis for their own ethical behavior.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHIL-111-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Brahinsky DFaculty Syllabus |
PHIL-111-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
PHIL-125Introduction to Philosophy
3 Credits
An investigation of the basic themes in philosophy from around the world. Topics include the nature of existence, knowledge, and values. Readings are drawn from both ancient and contemporary sources. Students develop the ability to apply philosophical theories to their lives.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHIL-125-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Brahinsky DFaculty Syllabus |
PHIL-125-E60
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
Physics
PHYS-106Physics A
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course provides a non-calculus study of the fundamental laws and properties of matter, mechanics, heat, and sound. This course places emphasis on the mathematical solution of problems based on an understanding of the underlying physical phenomena.
- Prerequisites
- MATH120 (C or better) or Math Placement Test score of 8 or higher
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHYS-106-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | A. BurgerFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-107Physics B
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course is a continuation of PHYS106. It is a non-calculus study of the fundamental laws and properties of electricity, magnetism, geometrical, and physical optics. This course places emphasis on the mathematical solution of problems based on an understanding of the underlying physical phenomena.
- Prerequisites
- PHYS106 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHYS-107-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-121Physics I
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course provides a rigorous introduction to classical physics designed specifically for engineering and science majors. Topics include: SI units, vector mathematics, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation, rigid body dynamics, angular momentum, elastic properties of solids, fluid dynamics, vibrational dynamics, and mechanical waves.
- Prerequisites
- MATH140 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHYS-121-ES1
Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | A. BurgerFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122Physics II
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course continues a rigorous introduction to classical physics designed specifically for engineering and science majors. Topics include: electric forces and fields, potential and potential energy, capacitors, direct current and transient circuits, magnetic forces and fields, electromagnetic induction, inductors, photons, geometric and physical optics.
- Prerequisites
- PHYS121 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHYS-122-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Delahanty FFaculty Syllabus |
Political Science
POLI-111American National Government
3 Credits
An examination of the workings of American government at the national level. A consideration of who gets what, when, how, and why. An introduction to effective citizenship, suitable for all students.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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POLI-111-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. AcloFaculty Syllabus |
POLI-120American State and Local Government
3 Credits
Students examine the problems, structure, and major functions of government at the state and local levels. Topics include political processes in the suburban, urban, and state political systems.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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POLI-120-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. AcloFaculty Syllabus |
Psychology
PSYC-100Psychology of Personal Awareness
3 Credits
This course promotes personal growth and discovery by exploring psychological theories, concepts and methods through an entrepreneurship service learning experience. Students are required to take initiative, communicate effectively, put theory into action, and tap into yet undiscovered personal potential. Topics include personality theories, career development, wellness, interpersonal relationships and diversity.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-100-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Gross DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-105Introduction to Group Dynamics
3 Credits
This course focuses on the communication behavior of individuals within group structures. Didactic and experiential techniques are used to explore the stages of group development, decision-making techniques, group problems and problem solving, resolution skills, norms, structures, leadership, authority, membership, ethics, cultural sensitivity, and the intra-and inter-personal dynamics within small groups.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-105-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kanner LFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110Introduction to Psychology
3 Credits
Introduction to Psychology is the scientific study of the psychological factors which influence the behavior of individual organisms, both animal and human.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ugarriza JFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Himmelstein MFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-EA1
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ford WFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-EA2
| Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dassing CFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-EK1
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Ford WFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-ES1
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sell EFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-ES2
| Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ugarriza JFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-HS1
| Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | C. WashingtonFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-HTA
This course will be conducted by required ZOOM SESSIONS via LIVE videoconference on the following Fridays: 10/18, 10/25, 11/08, 11/22 and 12/6 from 9:25am - 10:40am. No textbook purchase required; Weekly audio and video participation is required; registered student will receive the link to join. | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Zoom) | College Without Walls | Rosenberg CFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-120Human Sexuality
3 Credits
This course seeks to foster healthy attitudes toward sexuality by providing knowledge and having discussions about the formation of sexual attitudes and myths, the physiology of human sexual systems, psychological aspects of sex roles, love and human sexuality, sexual minorities, and the legal aspects of sexuality.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-120-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Dassing CFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-125Psychological Techniques of Stress Management
3 Credits
In this experiential course, the positive and negative consequences of stress are examined. Emphasizing the mind/body connection and encouraging holistic health in the students, both the physiological and psychological aspects of stress management are studied.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-125-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kepler MFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-125-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Holmstrom JFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-160The Psychology of Addiction and Substance Abuse
3 Credits
This course analyzes the development, intervention, and treatment of drug abuse, alcoholism, and codependency. Family dysfunction and its results are examined, as well as specialized techniques in counseling. Various intervention strategies are discussed.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC100 (C or better) or PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-160-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Goldblatt MFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-180Human Growth and Development
3 Credits
This course is a survey of development and growth from conception through adolescence. The physical, emotional, intellectual, and social processes of maturation are examined. Emphasis is on the adjustment of the individual to his or her peer group, social institutions, the community, and the home.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-180-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Hill GFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-181Developmental Psychology - Lifespan
3 Credits
This course describes the intellectual, emotional, social, and physiological development of the human being. Development will be studied from conception through adulthood and aging.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-181-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sedik DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-181-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Giacomelli CFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-181-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sedik DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-190Educational Psychology
3 Credits
This course surveys the nature of the learning process and application of the principles of psychology to the problems of learning and teaching. Individual differences, special problems of learning, and evaluation techniques are among the topics covered. Field experiences are provided to acquaint students with an authentic teaching-learning environment.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-190-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Kaplinski KFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-190-H01
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Dauria KFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-200Social Psychology
3 Credits
This course emphasizes those findings and theories of psychology, which aid in the understanding of socially significant behavior. Areas of psychology are emphasized to the extent that they contribute to an understanding of human behavior on a social level.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-200-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Cooper CFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-215Introductory Psychological Statistics
4 Credits
This course includes exercises within the following areas: scales, graphic representations, central tendency and variability, probability, the normal distribution, standard scores, correlation, hypothesis testing, basic nonparametric techniques, analysis of variance, and basic experimental design. This course includes a two-hour weekly computer lab.
- Prerequisites
- MATH115 (C or better) and PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-215-H01
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 44% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sedik DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-215-H82
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 44% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sedik DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-230Neuroscience of Psychology
3 Credits
This course focuses on biological contributions to behavior. Instruction encompasses teachings regarding introduction to the structure and function of the nervous systems, as well as psychological topics, including but not limited to, emotions, stress, sleep, substance use and abuse, learning, memory, and psychological disorders.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-230-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sedik DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-270Experimental Psychology
4 Credits
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of experimental design through a description of experimental investigations in various subject areas such as perception, learning, memory, and social psychology. It also focuses on the skill of scientific report writing and includes scheduled laboratory experiences.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC215 or
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-270-H01
Meets weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 44% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ford WFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-270-H81
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 44% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Giacomelli CFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-270-H82
Meets weekly in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 44% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | L. DellaPietraFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-280Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
3 Credits
This course presents a summary of the field of abnormal behavior. It analyzes current theories which attempt to explain the development of personality and the cause of mental illness. Also discussed are diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the techniques currently used.
- Prerequisites
- PSYC110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PSYC-280-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Gross DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-280-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Himmelstein MFaculty Syllabus |
Public Safety (PUBS)
PUBS-206Business Continuity Management
3 Credits
Students are introduced to the principles of business continuity management including identification of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students learn how to conduct a business impact analysis and how to develop comprehensive continuity plans. Students learn techniques for developing and evaluating continuity programs.
- Prerequisites
- PUBS101 (C or better) or permission from the Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies and Writing Placement Score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PUBS-206-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Wurster EFaculty Syllabus |
PUBS-212Emergency Communications and Public Information
3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the principles of emergency communication and public information. Students learn how to develop emergency communications, develop and issue warnings, effectively use social media, and provide public information at emergency incidents.
- Prerequisites
- PUBS206 (C or better) and FRSC202 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PUBS-212-EK1
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | H. StemFaculty Syllabus |
Radiography
RADI-300Patient Care in Computed Tomography
3 Credits
This course provides the basic concepts of patient care as well as ethical and legal considerations, radiation protection and the responsibilities for protecting patients, public, and personnel. Students review basic concepts of venipuncture, administration of contrast and agents and discuss the appropriate delivery of patient care during contrast procedures.
- Prerequisites
- Admission to the Computed Tomography program
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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RADI-300-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. MoffoFaculty Syllabus |
RADI-301Patient Care in MRI
3 Credits
This course provides the basic concepts of patient care as well as ethical and legal considerations. The screening, safety and application protocols for MRI Imaging are discussed. Students review basic concepts of venipuncture, administration of contrast and agents and discuss the appropriate delivery of patient care during contrast procedures.
- Prerequisites
- Admission to the MRI program
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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RADI-301-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. CardillaFaculty Syllabus |
RADI-305Procedures in Computed Tomography
3 Credits
This course focuses on computed tomography examination preparation, patient positioning, contrast media usage, patient education and safety as they pertain to the field of computed tomography. The scanning parameters, radiation dose reduction and positioning are discussed. Students review computed tomography images for pathology, anatomy, and quality.
- Prerequisites
- Admission to the Computed Tomography program
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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RADI-305-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | C. CardillaFaculty Syllabus |
RADI-306Procedures in MRI
3 Credits
This course focuses on MRI examination preparation, patient positioning, protocol considerations, imaging planes, contrast media usage, patient education and safety as they pertain to the field of MRI. Students review MRI images for pathological considerations, quality, anatomy and physiology.
- Prerequisites
- Admission to the MRI program
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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RADI-306-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | S. MoffoFaculty Syllabus |
Reading
READ-110College Reading and Study Strategies
3 Credits
This course develops and improves reading comprehension skills and learning strategies to enhance academic performance across the curriculum. Emphasis is on the application of comprehension, critical thinking, and study strategies to college course material.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement test score Level 2, or READ090 (C or better), or permission of the Department of Language and Literature Reading placement test score Level 2 or READ090 (C or better) or department approved assessment or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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READ-110-E59
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | J. HeiseyFaculty Syllabus |
READ-110-H01
Course opens early on 8/14/19. Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | J. HeiseyFaculty Syllabus |
Real Estate
REAL-101Real Estate Fundamentals
2 Credits
This is a basic course designed to provide students with an overview of real estate practice in Pennsylvania. Students learn the language, principles, and laws governing the real estate profession, with an emphasis on land, property rights in realty and practices, and the laws governing conveyance of these rights.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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REAL-101-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Costello HFaculty Syllabus |
REAL-102Real Estate Practice and Liability
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of real estate license law/rules, legal liability, and risk reduction in Pennsylvania. Specific topics include negligence, fraud, and government rules/laws. Students learn key areas of potential liability, avoiding liability, and how to identify/understand the role of government/laws.
- Prerequisites
- REAL101 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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REAL-102-EA1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Costello HFaculty Syllabus |
Science: General
SCIE-102Astronomy
3 Credits
Astronomy provides a survey of our knowledge of the structure, formation, and evolution of Earth, the solar system, the stars, and the galaxies. The course focuses on the logical development of ideas and concepts within the framework of science.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); and Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SCIE-102-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Ramacciotti CFaculty Syllabus |
Sociology
SOCI-110Introduction to Sociology
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SOCI-110-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Niclaus EFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-E60
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-EA5
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Niclaus EFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-EA6
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Probst MFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-EA7
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Colello MFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-EK1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Probst MFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-HS2
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 48% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Kanner LFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-HS3
| Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Letourneau TFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-HUA
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Upper Bucks Campus; Online component uses Canvas; 36% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Upper Bucks Campus | G. BradleyFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-150Criminology
3 Credits
The sociological relationships involved in the causes and prevention of crime and juvenile delinquency and in the treatment of criminal offenders.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SOCI-150-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-160Marriage and the Family
3 Credits
This course examines the institution of marriage and the family through history and across cultures with emphasis on the contemporary family. Topics, such as the changing family, love, mate selection, marital communication, divorce, gender roles, and domestic violence are studied.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SOCI-160-EA5
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | October 14, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Niclaus EFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-230Contemporary Social Problems
3 Credits
Students examine and analyze complex contemporary social problems. The major topics include the application of sociological theory to local, national, and international social problems, including the environment, poverty, crime, violence, drug abuse, and inequality. Students prepare and present an original research project that includes research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Prerequisites
- SOCI110 (C or better) and COMP110 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SOCI-230-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Probst MFaculty Syllabus |
Spanish
SPAN-110Elementary Spanish I
3 Credits
This is an interactive course in which students acquire a basic knowledge of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Oral proficiency, listening, comprehension, and grammatical accuracy are all stressed. Cultural background accompanies each chapter.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPAN-110-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Smolen CFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-110-EK1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - October 12, 2019 | Smolen CFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-110-ES1
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | I. Mula GarridoFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-110-H01
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Toro AFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-110-H02
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; 50% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Smolen CFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-111Elementary Spanish II
3 Credits
This interactive course builds on the instruction from SPAN110; students continue to acquire a basic knowledge of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Oral proficiency, listening, comprehension, and grammatical accuracy are all stressed. Cultural background accompanies each chapter.
- Prerequisites
- SPAN110 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPAN-111-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Toro AFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-111-HA1
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 73% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Toro AFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-250Advanced Spanish I
3 Credits
This continuation of the work from the Intermediate sequence focuses on discussion of selected cultural readings, periodical articles, etc., to instill a greater mastery of spoken and written Spanish. This course also addresses advanced language skills and a deeper understanding of the Spanish-speaking countries.
- Prerequisites
- SPAN202 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPAN-250-HS1
| Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Toro AFaculty Syllabus |
Sports Management
SPMT-202Facility Management and Event Planning
3 Credits
This course analyzes effective management strategies and knowledge associated with pursuing a career in sport management. It will introduce students to the sport management career opportunities in the sport industry and to sport principles as they apply to facility management and event planning, leadership style, communication, and motivation.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPMT-202-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Sullivan LFaculty Syllabus |
SPMT-203History and Philosophy of Sport Management
3 Credits
This course is a survey of the philosophy and historical development of sport. The course will examine the major philosophical and historical schools of thought in sport and trace the development of competitive sport from ancient civilizations to the present.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPMT-203-ES1
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | September 09, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Bradshaw SFaculty Syllabus |
SPMT-204Sport and Society
3 Credits
This course explores the sociological aspects of sport. Students study research and theory used to explain the relationship between sport and society in the areas of socialization, children, deviance, violence, gender, race, social class, economy, media, politics, religion and future trends in sports.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPMT-204-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Coyne SFaculty Syllabus |
Visual Arts/Fine Arts
VAFA-1042-D Design Color
3 Credits
Students learn basic color concepts including theory, perception, chromatic relationships, phenomena, terminology, physics, psychology and harmony. Projects emphasize perception, creativity, conceptualization, problem-solving, skill-building, expression, execution, teamwork, research techniques, and presentation. Work in paper and pigment serves as the basis for learning the principles of color.
- Prerequisites
- VAFA101 (C or better) or permission of the Arts Department
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAFA-104-H02
Meets weekly on Tuesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 56% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Wilkinson DFaculty Syllabus |
VAFA-193History of Modern Art
3 Credits
This survey course covers painting, sculpture, and/or architecture from the late-nineteenth century up to the present. Students gain a formal understanding of major twentieth-century stylistic movements. They interpret selected examples of Modern art using a variety of analytic methodologies, including cultural, religious, social, political, and/or economic context.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAFA-193-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Gabriele RFaculty Syllabus |
Visual Arts/Multi-Media
VAMM-100Digital Imaging
3 Credits
This studio course presents in-depth techniques for image creation and manipulation using current software applications. Students explore peripherals, file formats, resolution requirements, media storage, and digital photo processing. Emphasis is on image-making methods used to create raster and vector graphics for print and the web.
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAMM-100-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Konkel JFaculty Syllabus |
VAMM-100-H01
| Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | A. HassingerFaculty Syllabus |
VAMM-100-H03
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 61% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | D. SlivkaFaculty Syllabus |
VAMM-100-HS5
Meets weekly on Fridays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 46% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | D. SlivkaFaculty Syllabus |
VAMM-110Web and Interactive Design
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the HTML coding and techniques used to create websites. Students learn to design and develop interactive websites using both editors and hand coding skills. Project management and design skills are introduced. The semester culminates in the development of a website.
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAMM-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Konkel JFaculty Syllabus |
VAMM-110-H03
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 61% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Konkel JFaculty Syllabus |
VAMM-1303-D Modeling Concepts
3 Credits
Three-dimensional concepts and design techniques are presented through lecture and demonstration. The student, through studio experience, uses these concepts to design and create a digital 3-D environment. Current animation and graphic software is used in this class.
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAMM-130-H01
Meets weekly on Mondays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 44% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Martino CFaculty Syllabus |
VAMM-250Digital Arts Portfolio Studio
3 Credits
Students develop and enhance their portfolio for transfer, employment or entrepreneurial pursuits. Students prepare and deliver an informative speech describing their work using appropriate vocabulary and/or historical references. Students engage in class critiques of their work and the work of other students.
- Prerequisites
- 24 studio credits or permission of the Arts Department
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAMM-250-H03
Meets weekly on Wednesdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 59% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Konkel JFaculty Syllabus |
Visual Arts/Photography(VAPH)
VAPH-110Digital Photography Fundamentals (formerly VAFA110)
3 Credits
Students are introduced to digital-based photographic imagery. The course examines the potential inherent in the methods, techniques, and applications of digital photography as a means of personal expression. Students produce a portfolio of images for presentation.
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAPH-110-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Pollard KFaculty Syllabus |
VAPH-110-H04
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 56% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Witham KFaculty Syllabus |
VAPH-110-HS5
Meets weekly on Fridays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 64% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | States CFaculty Syllabus |
VAPH-157Photo II
3 Credits
This course emphasizes the development of a critical eye and the use of photography as a form of self-expression and an artistic medium. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the photographic process. Students produce photographs as fine art and refine advanced technical and printing techniques.
- Prerequisites
- VAPH151 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAPH-157-H05
Meets weekly on Fridays in Newtown; No textbook purchase required; Online component uses Canvas; 11% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | States CFaculty Syllabus |
VAPH-196History of Photography (formerly VAFA196)
3 Credits
This survey course covers the history of photography from its invention in 1839 to the present day. Specific artists, movements, and technical histories will be explored, together with some of the relationships between photography and aesthetics, culture, and social history.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
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VAPH-196-E59
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing required - restrictions apply; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Pollard KFaculty Syllabus |
Visual Arts: Cinema/Video
VACV-130Media Scriptwriting
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of writing and critiquing scripts for various media. Students write, edit, and pitch original material. Students critique their own work and the work of other writers.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or better or COMP107 (C or better)
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VACV-130-E59
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Tumminello WFaculty Syllabus |
VACV-135Video Studio Production I (formerly COMV135)
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the equipment and techniques of video studio production from planning through scripting to taping. A series of exercises and individual projects provide a foundation for personal expression in various video formats.
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VACV-135-H05
Meets weekly on Fridays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 33% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Timek SFaculty Syllabus |
VACV-137Sound Design for Film and Video
3 Credits
This course covers the fundamental elements of producing, designing, and editing sound for film/video. Students learn the basics of audio recording, sound editing, and multi-track sound design specifically for the moving image. Topics covered include microphone techniques, field and studio recording, Foley techniques, and using digital audio multi-tracking software.
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VACV-137-H04
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 61% of this course is taught online; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Dumlao MFaculty Syllabus |
VACV-140Digital Video Editing
3 Credits
This course covers digital editing using current software tools. Students work with digital non-linear editing hardware and software tools, multi-track audio creation, and sound sweetening. Students work with either their own footage or with exercise footage prepared by the instructor.
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VACV-140-H02
Meets weekly on Thursdays in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; 56% of this course is taught online; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Tumminello WFaculty Syllabus |
VACV-141The Art of Independent Cinema (formerly COMC141)
3 Credits
Students examine films made outside of the film industry, which fall into three genres -- experimental, documentary, and animated. Particular emphasis is given to form and technique and how they are used to express meaning. The course traces the development of alternative cinema from its beginnings to the present.
- Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better)
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VACV-141-E59
Uses Canvas; No textbook purchase required; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome | Online | August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019 | Tumminello WFaculty Syllabus |
Social Work
SSWK-220Social Work: Interviewing, Assessment, and Referral
3 Credits
Students apply core concepts, theories, values and ethics of social work to interviewing, assessment, and referral. Students apply direct skills including basic listening, empathy, focusing, confrontation, directives, feedback, and self-interpretation. Emphasis is on practicing professional values that guide practice.
Uses Canvas; For specific course details see Faculty Syllabus link or bucks.edu/welcome
August 21, 2019 - December 12, 2019