Summer Session III, 2016 Credit Course Offerings
97 courses with 172 sections offered in Summer Session III, 2016
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-E51
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Zaher LFaculty 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-E51
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Dilcher JFaculty Syllabus |
ACCT-106-H51
Meets weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | 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
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Dilcher JFaculty 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Heeney Stemple MFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-E52
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Marrington GFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-101-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Webb KFaculty 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-E51
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Heeney Stemple MFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-181-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Pescatore JFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-B58
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Wolfe RFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-E51
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Webb KFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-E52
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Webb KFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-H51
Meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30am in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Afshar AFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Barlow RFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-182-U51
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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BIOL-228-H51
Meets weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00pm in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Goshorn SFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-H52
Meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:00pm in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Lifson EFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-H58
Meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | Lifson EFaculty Syllabus |
BIOL-228-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Grimes FFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-101-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Shalaby FFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-101-N53
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Yorke WFaculty Syllabus |
CHEM-122-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Yorke WFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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-B51
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Srinivasan MFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-B57
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Robb JFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Altemose RFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Rosentrater DFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E53
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Bennett SFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E54
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Quinn JFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-E55
Uses Canvas; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Baker JFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Bennett SFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Henson BFaculty Syllabus |
COMM-110-U57
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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-B51
: Intro to Academic Writing | Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Barber KFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-N51
: Intro to Academic Writiting | Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Gilmore LFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-N52
: Intro to Academic Writiting | Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Gilmore LFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-107-N57
: Intro to Academic Writiting | Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | O'Neill SFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Diamond-Amorello JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-E53
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Diamond-Amorello JFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Venditto DFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Luciano EFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kandl CFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-E53
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kandl CFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Rubin AFaculty Syllabus |
COMP-111-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Venditto DFaculty 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 |
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CISC-100-B59
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Bernstein LFaculty 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 |
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CISC-110-N59
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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CRIJ-120-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ECON-111-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Cocca SFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-111-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Tolbert SFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-111-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kalman 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.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ECON-112-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Cocca SFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-112-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Beem CFaculty Syllabus |
ECON-112-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kalman SFaculty 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-E53
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Bhaya DFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-103-E54
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Sullivan 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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-E51
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Fedorko KFaculty Syllabus |
HLTH-120N-E54
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kisver SFaculty 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.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-112-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HIST-139-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Totten JFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-151-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Gross-Dorf SFaculty 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-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Sutton MFaculty Syllabus |
HIST-152-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Seutter JFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HUMN-111-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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).
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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HUMN-120-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
HUMN-120-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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ITAL-111-E51
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Bandurski KFaculty Syllabus |
Kinesiology
KINS-130Yoga
2 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental philosophies, skills, techniques, and terms of Hatha Yoga. Emphasis is placed on how to correctly practice yoga and how to incorporate it into student daily habits. This course will also teach valid concepts of nutrition and exercise physiology.
- Additional Fees
- View current fees
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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KINS-130-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Greenfield DFaculty Syllabus |
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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Bradshaw WFaculty Syllabus |
Law
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 |
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LAWS-101-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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 |
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LAWS-225-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Costello HFaculty Syllabus |
Literature
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 |
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LITR-206-E51
Uses Canvas; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Barber KFaculty 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 |
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LITR-232-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kumarage EFaculty 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 |
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MGMT-100-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Beem CFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-100-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course Details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Imber BFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Seibert BFaculty 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 |
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MGMT-135-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Luce GFaculty 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 |
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MGMT-180-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Costello HFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Sell KFaculty Syllabus |
MGMT-230-HB5
Meets weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in LBC; Online component uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Lower Bucks Campus | 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Luce GFaculty Syllabus |
MKTG-100-HB5
Meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30pm in LBC; Online component uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Lower Bucks Campus | 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-089-EM5
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 25, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Termine JFaculty 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 |
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MATH-090-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Haigh BFaculty 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-B51
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Wallace JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-E51
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-E52
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Termine JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-095-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Luisi RFaculty 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 |
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MATH-101-E51
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Morelli AFaculty 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
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-E52
Uses MyLab/Mastering; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Martin LFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-103-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Reitz AFaculty 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
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Fratantaro SFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115-E52
Uses Canvas and MyLab/Mastering; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Morelli AFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-115-N59
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Ciccimaro JFaculty 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-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Savescu MFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-117-U51
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Savescu MFaculty 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Luisi RFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-118-N59
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Lever TFaculty 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Magliaro WFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-120-U52
| Face-To-Face | Upper Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Smith EFaculty 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Wong 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-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Beers JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-140-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Wong SFaculty 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Beers JFaculty Syllabus |
MATH-250Differential Equations
3 Credits
Topics for this course include first order and higher order ordinary differential equations; linear differential equations with constant coefficients; differential operators, non-homogenous differential equations and their solutions, special techniques for solving ordinary differential equations, and Laplace transforms.
- Prerequisites
- MATH141 (C or better)
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MATH-250-N52
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Erickson 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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
| Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Zieziula 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.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MUSC-101-E56
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Bresnen SFaculty Syllabus |
MUSC-103World Music
3 Credits
Beginning with a preliminary study of music fundamentals and an overview of societal contexts of music and musicians, this listening-oriented survey of traditional and popular music from around the world employs the ethnomusicological approach to explore the diverse musical heritages of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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MUSC-103-E56
Uses Canvas and publisher website; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Reed RFaculty 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-E56
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Baumeister JFaculty 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.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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PHIL-125-E51
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Shah MFaculty Syllabus |
PHIL-125-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Brahinsky JFaculty Syllabus |
PHIL-125-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-107-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Balestrucci 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-E52
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Delahanty FFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-E53
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific Course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Delahanty FFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-E54
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Delahanty CFaculty Syllabus |
PHYS-122-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Pezza GFaculty 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-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Himmelstein MFaculty 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-B51
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kurtz AFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Andrews TFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Sedik DFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Kepler MFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-110-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Genovese 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.
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PSYC-120-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Letourneau TFaculty 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)
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PSYC-181-B51
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Lenherr KFaculty Syllabus |
PSYC-181-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Cooper CFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Gross DFaculty Syllabus |
Reading
READ-089Fast Track Reading
1 Credit
Through the use of an individualized, web-based learning system and instructor guided group instruction, this course develops the reading competencies required for academic success. Emphasis is on the development of basic reading comprehension skills and the application of these skills and other strategies for increased reading proficiency.
- Prerequisites
- Reading Placement Test score Level 1, or Reading Placement Test score Level 2, or AESL103 (C or better) or, permission of the Department of Language and Literature
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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READ-089-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Cichon TFaculty Syllabus |
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 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Tantum MFaculty 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-N58
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Cianni PFaculty Syllabus |
Real Estate
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-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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-E51
Uses Canvas; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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-B51
| Face-To-Face | Lower Bucks Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Platts KFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Jakub SFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-E52
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Probst MFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-E53
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Probst MFaculty Syllabus |
SOCI-110-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Probst MFaculty 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
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPAN-111-N57
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Nissly JFaculty Syllabus |
Sports Management
SPMT-280Sport Management Internship
3 Credits
The student is required to perform 180 hours of internship at an affiliated training site. An attempt is made to match sites to the intern's professional interests and career goals. Periodic meetings between the College Coordinator and the student are held to review actual experience and observation.
- Prerequisites
- Permission of the Assistant Academic Dean of the HPEN Department. Must have completed all sport management Core courses with a 2.5 GPA in those courses.
Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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SPMT-280-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Coyne SFaculty Syllabus |
Visual Arts/Fine Arts
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.
- Additional Fees
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VAFA-107-H57
Meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm in Newtown; Online component uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Hybrid (Face-To-Face + Online) | Newtown Campus | 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.
- Additional Fees
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Section | Delivery | Dates / Times / Locations | Instructor |
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VAFA-111-N51
| Face-To-Face | Newtown Campus July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
Uses Canvas; Proctored testing is required; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Swan LFaculty 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
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VAMM-100-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Tumminello WFaculty 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
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VAMM-110-E51
Uses Canvas; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | 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
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VAPH-110-E51
Uses Canvas; Check Canvas for viewing access only, as early as 6/28/16; Specific course details: bucks.edu/welcome | Online | July 05, 2016 - August 11, 2016 | Dumlao MFaculty Syllabus |