Summer III 2015 Credit Course Offerings
88 courses with 144 sections offered in Summer III 2015
Accounting
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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Early access to Canvas space on 6/29. | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Zaher 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-106-H51
Meets weekly at Newtown on Tuesdays and Thurdays at 10:00am; Online component uses Canvas and a publisher's website. Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Zaher LFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
American English as a Second Language
AESL-103Reading Skills for International Students
3 Credits
AESL103 is a reading course designed for intermediate level international students. Reading skills focus on reading comprehension and familiarity with American culture; vocabulary development, including word definition, denotation, connotation, and American idioms. Transferability determined by transfer institution.
- Prerequisites
- AESL placement score of 3 or AESL083 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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AESL-103-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Lisher LFaculty Syllabus |
American Sign Language
AMSL-111American Sign Language II
3 Credits
This course continues the work begun in AMSL110; students develop visual receptive skills, with a focus on visual memory, visual discrimination, and gestural expressive skills, and learn basic ASL vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students further their association with the American Deaf Community as a linguistic and cultural minority.
- Prerequisites
- AMSL110 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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AMSL-111-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Keck WFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Heeney Stemple MFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Knight KFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Webb KFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-102-HB1
Meets weekly at LBC on Mondays and Wednesdays at 12:30pm; Online component uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Lower Bucks Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Babaian CFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Cassano LFaculty 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-B51
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Pescatore JFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-B58
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Wolfe RFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Phillips PFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-E52
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored Testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Heeney Stemple MFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-H51
Meets weekly at Newtown on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30am; Online component uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Barlow RFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-U51
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Vira JFaculty 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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BIOL-228-H51
Meets weekly at Newtown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:0pm; Online component uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Goshorn SFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-H52
Meets weekly at Newtown on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00pm; Online component uses Canvas; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15; Proctor testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Lifson EFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-H58
Meets weekly at Newtown on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Lifson EFaculty 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-H58
Meets weekly at Newtown on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm; Online component uses Canvas and MyLab Mastering; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Sweatlock JFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-101-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Grimes FFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-101-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Sheppard AFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-122Chemistry II
4 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course is a continuation of CHEM121. Topics include molecular shape, chemical reactions, properties of liquids and solids and changes of state, solutions, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Equilibrium topics include gaseous reactions, the ionization of weak acids and bases, hydrolysis of salts, and buffers.
- Prerequisites
- CHEM121 (C or better)
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CHEM-122-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Fealy RFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-122-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Fealy RFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Pentimall Bookler MFaculty 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-B57
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Dolan JFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Altemose RFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E53
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Effrig SFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E54
Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Cotellese CFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E55
Orientation via online chat: 7/6 at 7 PM; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Baker JFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Effrig SFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Henson BFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-U57
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Pentimall Bookler 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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Gilmore LFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Gilmore LFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-U51
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Rowland AFaculty 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 |
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COMP-110-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Estes SFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-E52
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Kandl CFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Venditto DFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Luciano EFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-U51
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Malloy MFaculty 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 |
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COMP-111-E51
Orientation via online chat: 7/6, time TBA; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Kumarage EFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-E52
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Diamond-Amorello JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Rubin AFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Venditto DFaculty Syllabus |
Computer Information Science
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
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CISC-110-N59
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Proces PFaculty 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 |
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CISC-122-N59
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Summers JFaculty Syllabus |
Criminal Justice
CRIJ-120Criminal Evidence
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the laws of evidence at the operational level of law enforcement officers and other criminal justice professionals. The major topics of study include the federal rules of evidence, arrest, force, search, and seizure.
- Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 or
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CRIJ-120-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
CRIJ-280Criminal Justice Internship
3 Credits
This course introduces students to field work directly related to the student's academic preparation and career objectives. The major areas of focus include partaking in actual field work, observing real-life situations of the working professional and their clients, and comparing academic theory to field work observations.
- Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 (C or better) and permission of the Department
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CRIJ-280-E51
| Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Jakub SFaculty 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.
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ECON-111-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Cocca SFaculty 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.
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ECON-112-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Cocca SFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-112-E52
Optional Orientation on Newtown Campus: 7/6/15 at 4:30pm, P400; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Beem CFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-112-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Dalafave JFaculty Syllabus |
Education
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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Tentilucci BFaculty 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.
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HLTH-103-E52
Orientation via online chat: 7/12 at 9 AM; Uses canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Robinson LFaculty 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-E52
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | 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
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HLTH-120N-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Fedorko KFaculty Syllabus |
History/Historic Preservation
HIST-112History of Western Civilization II
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 around the year 1500 to the present.
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HIST-112-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Mancini RFaculty 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.
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HIST-139-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | 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.
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HIST-151-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Herzog JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-151-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Seutter 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.
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HIST-152-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Sutton MFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-190African-American History
3 Credits
This course is a study of the history of African-Americans from their origins in Africa to the present. Students examine the social, political, legal, and economic history of the African-American community. Major topics include the impact of slavery, military service, and the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power Movement.
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HIST-190-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Gross-Dorf SFaculty 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.
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HUMN-111-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Early access to Canvas space on 6/29. | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Fast JFaculty 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).
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HUMN-120-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
HUMN-120-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Mulroney JFaculty Syllabus |
Italian
ITAL-111Elementary Italian II
3 Credits
In this interactive course students continue the work of ITAL111; students acquire a further working knowledge of Italian necessary to accomplish basic tasks. Instruction continues to emphasize comprehension and more practice in pronunciation and conversation and addresses listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within an authentic Italian cultural context.
- Prerequisites
- ITAL110 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
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ITAL-111-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welc | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Bandurski KFaculty Syllabus |
Kinesiology
KINS-133Archery
2 Credits
This course is designed to give the student a fundamental background in the skills, techniques, and rule interpretation of archery. Students will learn proper care of equipment, safety, and rules for tournament play. Basic principles of physiology of exercise and proper nutrition will be presented.
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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KINS-133-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Bradshaw WFaculty Syllabus |
Law
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 |
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LAWS-225-E51
Orientation via online chat: 7/6 at 1:30PM; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Costello HFaculty Syllabus |
Literature
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.
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LITR-232-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Bruck SFaculty 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.
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LITR-277-E51
Orientation is via online chat: TBA; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Freeman JFaculty 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.
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MGMT-100-E51
Optional Oriention on Newtown Campus: 7/6/15 at 4:30pm, P400; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Beem CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-110Small Business Management
3 Credits
This course reviews considerations in establishing and managing a small business venture in today's complex business environment. It promotes application of the entrepreneurial mindset to issues of management, operations and control. Also reviewed are legal forms of ownership, financial planning and resources, ethical issues, and the importance of social responsibility.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MGMT-110-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Dunn CFaculty 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 |
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MGMT-130-E51
Oreintation via online chat: 7/6 at 10 AM; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Costello HFaculty 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.
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MGMT-180-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Simcox CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-190Business Finance
3 Credits
This course focuses on a firm's financial goals and decisions to maximize shareholders' wealth. It examines financial concepts and analytical techniques, financial performance, time value of money, measurement of risk and return, capital budgeting, capital structure, short-term financial planning, working capital management, and international finance.
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MGMT-190-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and MyLab / Mastering; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Zaher LFaculty 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 |
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MGMT-230-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-230-H58
Meets weekly at Newtown on Tuesdays at 6:30pm; Online component uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
Marketing
MKTG-100Principles 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 Studies
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MKTG-100-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Luce GFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-100-H51
Meets weekly at Newtown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am; Online component uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Imber BFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-100-HB7
Meets weekly at LBC on Wednesdays at 6:30pm; Online component uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Lower Bucks Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | 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 |
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MKTG-200-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Luce GFaculty 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 |
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MATH-089-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-089-EM1
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 27, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | 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 |
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MATH-095-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Bellew IFaculty 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)
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MATH-101-E51
Orientation is online; Uses MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Magnavita TFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome Access to Canvas space available on 6/29. | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Lever TFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Wiley KFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Fratantaro SFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115-E52
Orientation is online; Uses MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Magnavita TFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115-N59
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Ciccimaro 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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Savescu MFaculty 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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Magliaro WFaculty 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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Pappadakis MFaculty 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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Beers JFaculty 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-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Beers JFaculty 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-N59
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Erickson JFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Zieziula MFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Aglow MFaculty 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.
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MUSC-101-E56
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Bresnen SFaculty Syllabus |
MUSC-105American Music
3 Credits
This course is a listening-based survey of American music from Colonial times to the present, including a study of basic acoustics and musical notation. Subject matter includes representative American 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-105-E56
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Baumeister JFaculty Syllabus |
Office Administration
OADM-110Business 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 |
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OADM-110-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Luce GFaculty Syllabus |
Philosophy
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.
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PHIL-125-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
PHIL-125-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Calvanese CFaculty Syllabus |
Physics
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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | McCarty LFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-107-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | McCarty LFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-E52
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Early access to Canvas space on 6/29; Proctored testing is required; Course details bucks.edu/welcome. | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Delahanty FFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-E53
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Early access to Canvas space on 6/29; Proctored Testing is required; Course details: bucks.edu/welcome. | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Delahanty FFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-E54
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Proctored Testing is Required; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Duncan HFaculty Syllabus |
Political Science
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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Keith BFaculty 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.
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PSYC-100-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Rewald 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Andrews TFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Kepler MFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Genovese CFaculty 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-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas and a publisher website; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Horback SFaculty 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)
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PSYC-190-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Early access to Canvas space on 6/29. | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Letourneau TFaculty 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)
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PSYC-200-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Giacomelli CFaculty 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-E51
Orientation via online chat TBA; Uses Canvas Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Gross DFaculty Syllabus |
Reading
READ-090Introduction to College Reading
3 Credits
This introductory course develops students’ ability to apply, monitor and adjust a variety of reading strategies for increased comprehension and metacognitive awareness. The focus of this course is to develop the reading competencies necessary for success in college level courses.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement test score Level 1, or AESL 103 (C or better), or permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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READ-090-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Burke-Reifman JFaculty Syllabus |
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-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Cianni PFaculty 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)
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SCIE-102-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Babij MFaculty 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.
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SOCI-110-B51
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Platts KFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Probst MFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Probst MFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-U51
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Ratcliffe JFaculty 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.
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SOCI-150-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
Spanish
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
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SPAN-111-B57
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Lavado LFaculty Syllabus |
SPAN-111-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Nissly JFaculty Syllabus |
Visual Arts/Fine Arts
VAFA-100Drawing I
3 Credits
This is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of drawing. The course stresses disciplined draftsmanship. Students analyze the structure and appearance of natural forms. Relying on their perception, observation, and memory, they apply basic drawing skills. Black and white media are utilized to explore space, value, and volume.
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VAFA-100-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Sivilli VFaculty Syllabus |
VAFA-107Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing
3 Credits
Students are introduced to the basic techniques necessary for the design and fabrication of jewelry and small three-dimensional metal forms. This course is the foundation for further exploration into jewelry design and metalsmithing as a vehicle for self-expression.
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VAFA-107-H57
Meets weekly at Newtown on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm; Online component uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus In person meetings: July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Martino CFaculty Syllabus |
VAFA-111Drawing Basics
3 Credits
This course introduces and reinforces preliminary skills related to basic drawing concepts. The course comprehends three major units: (1) Simple shapes and Proportions; (2) Measuring and Perspective; and (3) Light and Composition. Students improve their concentration in a studio setting and develop essential skills related to drawing structural forms.
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VAFA-111-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Browning CFaculty 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)
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VAFA-193-E56
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome; Access to Canvas space on 6/29/15 | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Swan LFaculty 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.
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VAPH-110-E51
Orientation is online; Uses Canvas; Course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 06, 2015 - August 13, 2015 | Witham KFaculty Syllabus |