Departments and Programs
- African and African American Studies
- Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
- Biochemistry
- Communication Studies
- Community Planning Science
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Film Studies
- French
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Geography
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Letters
- Library
- Library and Information Studies
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Natural Resources Science
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Plant Sciences and Entomology
- Psychology
- URI101
- Writing
Instructors are encouraged to provide additional course information, or links to department websites or Sakai sites with more course information. Send information and links to brutherford@mail.uri.edu.
Each department title also has a link to that department's home page.
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Intro to Afro-American Culture (3 Units)
AAF 202 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 7213
Intro to Afro-American Culture.
Instructor: Earline R. Ferguson DrRae.URImail@gmail.com
Intro to Multicultural Psych (3 Units)
AAF 399 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 3770
Also listed as: PSY 399
Intro to Multicultural Psychology. Introductory course focusing on multiculturalism as a major paradigm. Emphasizes the meaning of multiculturalism and associated principles, concepts, and sociocultural factors as related to assessment, intervention, and research.
Instructor: Jay T. King drjtking@aol.com
Intro to Multicultural Psych (3 Units)
AAF 399 -- Section 0201 -- Course
# 6214
Also listed as: PSY 399
Intro to Multicultural Psychology. Introductory course focusing on multiculturalism as a major paradigm. Emphasizes the meaning of multiculturalism and associated principles, concepts, and sociocultural factors as related to assessment, intervention, and research.
Instructor: Paul A. Anderer pandererpsyd@hotmail.com
AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES SCIENCE
Issues in Biotechnology (3 Units)
AFS 190 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 6464
Also listed as: BCH 190
Issues in Biotechnology. Introduction to modern biotechnology in medical, pharmaceutical, forensic, agricultural, marine, and environmental applications. Consideration of ethical, environmental, health, and social issues.
Instructor: Albert P. Kausch akausch@etal.uri.edu
BIOCHEMISTRY
Issues in Biotechnology (3 Units)
BCH 190 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 6460
Also listed as: AFS 190
Issues in Biotechnology. Introduction to modern biotechnology in medical, pharmaceutical, forensic, agricultural, marine, and environmental applications. Consideration of ethical, environmental, health, and social issues.
Instructor: Albert P. Kausch akausch@etal.uri.edu
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Interpersonal Communication (3 Units)
COM 221 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 3550
Interpersonal Communication. Examines basic theory and skills, including impact of perception, self-concept, listening, nonverbal messages, and language on interpersonal communication, including conflict, relationship development, friendship, family and romantic relationships. Only Communication Studies, Applied Communications or Public Relations majors are eligible to enroll in this class.
Instructor: Vincent R. Petronio petronio@uri.edu
Interpersonal Communication (3 Units)
COM 221 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 3692
Interpersonal Communication. Examines basic theory and skills, including impact of perception, self-concept, listening, nonverbal messages, and language on interpersonal communication, including conflict, relationship development, friendship, family and romantic relationships. Only Communication Studies, Applied Communications or Public Relations majors are eligible to enroll in this class.
Instructor: Vincent R. Petronio petronio@uri.edu
Small Group Communication (3 Units)
COM 251 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 2712
Small Group Communication. The study of communicative functions in the small group setting. Includes group dynamics, leadership, problem solving, and decision-making. Emphasis on theory and application. Only Communication Studies, Applied Communications or Public Relations majors are eligible to enroll in this class.
Instructor: Crystal Fonseca cfons@mail.uri.edu
Family Communication (3 Units)
COM 326 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6775
Family Communication. Examines family communication from a symbolic interaction and systems theory perspective. Focuses on primary family functions, including cohesion, and on case studies. Pre-requisite: COM 202 and COM 221 and junior standing in a degree-granting college, or permission of instructor.
Instructor: Rachel L. Cicioccio dicioccio@mail.uri.edu
Intercultural Communication (3 Units)
COM 361 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 3012
Intercultural Communication. Study of cultural similarities and differences as they affect communication within and across cultural boundaries. Only Communication Studies, Applied Communications or Public Relations majors are eligible to enroll in this class.
Instructor: Joanne R. Mundorf jmundorf@gmail.com
Communication Theory (3 Units)
COM 382 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4157
Communication Theory. A critical survey of social science-based communication theories; an examination of the nature, processes, and functions of communication theory in a variety of contexts.
Instructor: Abran J. Salazar abran_salazar@uri.edu
Rhetorical Theory (3 Units)
COM 383 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4135
Rhetorical Theory. Surveys and analyzes rhetorical communication theories and theorists from classical to contemporary times and focuses on rhetoric’s relationship with philosophy, knowledge, reason, science, technology, and culture. Pre-requisite: 202 and 221 or 210 recommended.
Instructor: Kevin R. McClure kmcclure@uri.edu
Rhetoric of Sports in Film (3 Units)
COM 414 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6776
The Rhetoric of Sports in Film. Studies the rhetoric of sports in film. Students identify and analyze rhetorical messages embedded in films that deal with sports as reflections of the filmmaker’s vision by applying film and rhetorical theory. Pre-requisite: COM 381 and COM 383 and junior standing in a degree-granting college or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.
Instructor: Stephen C. Wood docwood@mail.uri.edu
The Ethics of Persuasion (3 Units)
COM 415 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6777
The Ethics of Persuasion. Relation of persuasion to ethics is examined. Purposes, means, results, and contexts are considered in making rhetorical judgments of interpersonal, political, and institutional communication.
Instructor: Adam D. Roth adamroth@mail.uri.edu
Telcomm Proc & Aud Behavior (3 Units)
COM 440 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 3775
Telecommunications Processes & Audience Behavior. Surveys theories and research concerning role of electronic mass media in contemporary society. Focuses on interplay between mass media content and audience behavior; provides framework for analyzing current telecommunications issues.
Instructor: Norbert Mundorf nmundorf@gmail.com
Communication & Global Society (3 Units)
COM 462 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6778
Communication & Global Society. Exploring various aspects of the relationship between communication and globalization, including a new sense of community, cultural diversity, cultural identity, global media, and global citizenship. Pre-requisite: six credits in communication and junior standing in a degree-granting college or permission of instructor.
Instructor: Guo-Ming Chen gmchen@mail.uri.edu
COMMUNITY PLANNING
Intro Urban Geo: Undstnd Cities (3 Units)
CPL 202 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 5553
Also listed as: GEG 202
Introduction to Urban Geography: Understanding Cities. Introduction to urbanization processes, primarily in North America; national settlement systems; intra urban form; migration, racial, ethnic, gender and class segregation; urban economics; environmental issues; planning and governance; urban applications of GIS.
Instructor: Farhad Atash fatash@mail.uri.edu
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computing Concepts (4 Units)
CSC 101 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 2512
Computing Concepts. Capabilities and limitations of computers. Applications of computers in today’s society. Overview of computing systems and programs. Students will complete several projects using a computer. Please note: this class is NOT taught using Sakai. Please contact instructor for instruction to log in.
Instructor: Victor Fay-Wolfe wolfe@cs.uri.edu
Computing Concepts (4 Units)
CSC 101 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 2511
Computing Concepts. Capabilities and limitations of computers. Applications of computers in today’s society. Overview of computing systems and programs. Students will complete several projects using a computer. Please note: this class is NOT taught using Sakai. Please contact instructor for instruction to log in.
Instructor: Jessica W. Barrett jbarrett@cs.uri.edu
Computing Concepts (4 Units)
CSC 101 -- Section 0202 -- Course # 4376
Computing Concepts. Capabilities and limitations of computers. Applications of computers in today’s society. Overview of computing systems and programs. Students will complete several projects using a computer. Please note: this class is NOT taught using Sakai. Please contact instructor for instruction to log in.
Instructor: Kelli A. Fay-Wolfe kfaywolfe@cs.uri.edu
Computing Concepts (4 Units)
CSC 101 -- Section 0203 -- Course # 4636
Computing Concepts. Capabilities and limitations of computers. Applications of computers in today’s society. Overview of computing systems and programs. Students will complete several projects using a computer. Please note: this class is NOT taught using Sakai. Please contact instructor for instruction to log in.
Instructor: Katelyn M. Felix kfelix@cs.uri.edu
Computing Concepts (4 Units)
CSC 101 -- Section 0204 -- Course # 5258
Computing Concepts. Capabilities and limitations of computers. Applications of computers in today’s society. Overview of computing systems and programs. Students will complete several projects using a computer. Please note: this class is NOT taught using Sakai. Please contact instructor for instruction to log in.
Instructor: Kelli A. Fay-Wolfe kfaywolfe@cs.uri.edu
Computing Concepts (4 Units)
CSC 101 -- Section 0205 -- Course # 5680
Computing Concepts. Capabilities and limitations of computers. Applications of computers in today’s society. Overview of computing systems and programs. Students will complete several projects using a computer. Please note: this class is NOT taught using Sakai. Please contact instructor for instruction to log in.
Instructor: Katelyn M. Felix kfelix@cs.uri.edu
Fundamentals of Program Lang (4 Units)
CSC 301 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 2515
Fundamentals of Programming Languages. Organization of programming languages, data and control structures, syntax and semantics, compilers and interpreters. Block structured languages, recursion, parameter passing, run-time storage management. Procedural, functional, object-oriented, and logical languages. Pre-requisite: CSC 212.
Instructor: Timothy Henry thenry@cs.uri.edu
ECONOMICS
Prin of Econ: Microeconomics (3 Units)
ECN 201 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6176
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics. Principles underlying resource allocation, production, and income distribution in a market economy. Topics include demand and supply, consumer behavior, firm behavior, market structure, and elementary welfare analysis. Institutional foundations explored.
Instructor: Robert Van Horn rvanhorn@mail.uri.edu
Prin of Econ: Macroeconomics (3 Units)
ECN 202 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 3537
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics. Principles underlying aggregate demand and aggregate supply in a market economy. Topics include national income determination, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international trade. Institutional foundations explored.
Instructor: Arthur C. Mead acmead@mail.uri.edu
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FILM STUDIES
Intro Film Media (3 Units)
FLM 101 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 5154
Introduction to Film Media. Introduction to techniques of film practice, film history, genres, analysis of film texts, and reading of film images in their aesthetic, cultural, and literary context.
Instructor: Mary M. Healey-Jamiel maryhealey@mail.uri.edu
Intro Film Media (3 Units)
FLM 101 -- Section 0202 -- Course # 5752
Introduction to Film Media. Introduction to techniques of film practice, film history, genres, analysis of film texts, and reading of film images in their aesthetic, cultural, and literary context.
Instructor: Ashish Chadha ashishw@mail.uri.edu
Intro Film Media (3 Units)
FLM 101 -- Section 0203 -- Course # 6672
Introduction to Film Media. Introduction to techniques of film practice, film history, genres, analysis of film texts, and reading of film images in their aesthetic, cultural, and literary context.
Instructor: Marina Shron marina_shron@mail.uri.edu
Top-Film Media Critical Study (4 Units)
FLM 352 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6675
Topics in Film Media Critical Studies. Critical examination of historical, theoretical and aesthetic topics in world cinema. Pre-requisite: sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Instructor: Ashish Chadha ashishw@mail.uri.edu
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FRENCH
20th Cent Lit in Translation (3 Units)
FRN 393 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 5315
Twentieth Century Literature in Translation. Reading in translation of selected literary works from representative 20th-century authors. No knowledge of French is needed in this course. All readings, assignments and online discussions are conducted in English. This course counts toward the Literature, Cross-Cultural Competence, and Letters GenEd requirements (including for English majors), a 300+ graduation elective, and it counts as a Diversity [D] course. If you have problems enrolling through ecampus, contact apdemarseille@gmail.com for a permission number. Not for major credit in French.
Instructor: Karen De Bruin debruin@mail.uri.edu
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GENDER AND WOMEN'S STUDIES
Intro. to Women's Studies (3 Units)
GWS 150 -- Section 0202 -- Course # 3536
Introduction to Women's Studies. Images of women in American culture, the theories and processes of socialization, historical perspectives, and implications for social change.
Instructor: Sara E. Murphy saramurphy@my.uri.edu
Intro. to Women's Studies (3 Units)
GWS 150 -- Section 0203 -- Course # 3949
Introduction to Women's Studies. Images of women in American culture, the theories and processes of socialization, historical perspectives, and implications for social change.
Instructor: Nancy A Caronia caronia8461@gmail.com
Intro. to Women's Studies (3 Units)
GWS 150 -- Section 0204 -- Course # 4144
Introduction to Women's Studies. Images of women in American culture, the theories and processes of socialization, historical perspectives, and implications for social change.
Instructor: Janet Hagen jhagen@mail.uri.edu
Intro. to Women's Studies (3 Units)
GWS 150 -- Section 0205 -- Course # 4265
Introduction to Women's Studies. Images of women in American culture, the theories and processes of socialization, historical perspectives, and implications for social change.
Instructor: Ulli K. Ryder uryder@mail.uri.edu
Intro. to Women's Studies (3 Units)
GWS 150 -- Section 0206 -- Course # 4456
Introduction to Women's Studies. Images of women in American culture, the theories and processes of socialization, historical perspectives, and implications for social change.
Instructor: Jennifer A. Longa jlonga@mail.uri.edu
Women's Prof. Dev. & Leader. (3 Units)
GWS 301 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4145
Women's Professional Development & Leadership. Theory, data, and skill development for career building and leadership. Gender issues in organizational settings, developing professional skills and responses to challenges in the workplace, and strategies for positive change.
Instructor: Natascha F. Saunders NataschaSaunders@gmail.com
Women's Prof. Dev. & Leader. (3 Units)
GWS 301 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 4460
Women's Professional Development & Leadership. Theory, data, and skill development for career building and leadership. Gender issues in organizational settings, developing professional skills and responses to challenges in the workplace, and strategies for positive change.
Instructor: Aimee P. Lee aphe7763@mail.uri.edu
Special Topics in Women Stdy I: Women and Health (3 Units)
GWS 350 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 2535
Special Topics in Gender and Women's Studies I: Women and Health. Course description to come.
Instructor: Joline MacFarlan jolinemacfarlan@mail.uri.edu
Special Topics in Women Stdy I: Women and Mental Health (3 Units)
GWS 350 -- Section 0204 -- Course # 7339
Special Topics in Gender and Women's Studies I: Women and Mental Health. Course description to come.
Instructor: Nicole Matros jolinemacfarlan@mail.uri.edu
Special Topics in Women Stdy I: Women and Aging (3 Units)
GWS 350 -- Section 0205 -- Course # 7025
Special Topics in Gender and Women's Studies I: Women and Aging. Course description to come.
Instructor: Earline R. Ferguson DrRae.URImail@gmail.com
Special Topics in Women Std II (3 Units)
GWS 351 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 7026
Special Topics in Gender and Women's Studies II. Selected areas of study pertinent to women’s studies. Instruction may be offered in class seminar or tutorial environments according to specific needs and purposes.
Instructor: Jeanette E. Riley jen_riley@my.uri.edu
Special Topics in Women Std II: Women in Judaism (3 Units)
GWS 351 -- Section 0202 -- Course # 4459
Special Topics in Gender and Women's Studies II: Women in Judaism. Selected areas of study pertinent to women’s studies. Instruction may be offered in class seminar or tutorial environments according to specific needs and purposes.
Instructor: Alison L. Rose arose@mail.uri.edu
Men and Masculinities (3 Units)
GWS 360 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4608
Men and Masculinities. Examines from a feminist perspective the values, beliefs, myths, realities, research, and writings about men and masculinities in contemporary United States life.
Instructor: Keith Labelle klabelle@mail.uri.edu
GEOGRAPHY
Intro Urban Geo: Undstnd Cities (3 Units)
GEG 202 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 5554
Also listed as: CPL 202
Introduction to Urban Geography: Understanding Cities. Introduction to urbanization processes, primarily in North America; national settlement systems; intra urban form; migration, racial, ethnic, gender and class segregation; urban economics; environmental issues; planning and governance; urban applications of GIS.
Instructor: Farhad Atash fatash@mail.uri.edu
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
Personal Finance Appl (3 Units)
HDF 424 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4137
Personal Finance Applications. Application of principles of family financial planning and decision making. Emphasis on mathematical and analytical evaluation and analysis including the use of computer software.
Instructor: Jing-Jian Xiao jxi4099u@mail.uri.edu
Consumer Protection (3 Units)
HDF 428 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 7224
Consumer Protection. Effectiveness of diverse approaches to consumer protection. Analysis of techniques such as information disclosure, standards for products and services, government and private agencies, redress channels, and legislation. Pre=requisite: HDF 205 or HDF 225 or permission of instructor.
Instructor: Jing-Jian Xiao jxi4099u@mail.uri.edu
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Survey Landscape Architecture (3 Units)
LAR 201 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4134
Survey of Landscape Architecture. Introduction to landscape design theory and composition as an applied art form.
Instructor: Farhad Atash fatash@mail.uri.edu
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LETTERS
Topics in Letters ( Units)
LET 151 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 5511
Topics in Letters. Description to come.
Instructor: Lars O. Erickson lars@uri.edu
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LIBRARY
Intro-Info Literacy (3 Units)
LIB 120 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4606
Introduction to Information Literacy. In-depth exploration and practice of information literacy skills designed to support college-level research and lifelong learning. For more information: http://www.uri.edu/library/lib120/gensyll.htm
Instructor: Joanna M. Burkhardt jburkhardt@mail.uri.edu
For more information about this class:
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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
Collection Management (3 Units)
LSC 503 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 5309
Collection Management. This course provides an introduction to the processes, principles, practices and problems in the administration, management, and supervision of libraries and information centers.
Instructor: Cynthia Lunghofer book_n@yahoo.com
Reference & Info Services (3 Units)
LSC 504 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 7151
Reference & Information Services. Practical experience in the use of basic electronic and print information sources with readings and discussion on the philosophy and administrative aspects of reference work.
Instructor: Amanda K. Izenstark amanda@mail.uri.edu
Government Publications (3 Units)
LSC 543 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 7319
Government Publications. Survey of the publishing activities and publications of national, state, and local governments with emphasis on the publications of the United States government. Pre-requisite: LSC 504 or permission of instructor.
Instructor: Daniel P. O'Mahony dpo@brown.edu
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MATHEMATICS
Elem Mathematical Codebreaking (3 Units)
MTH 105 -- Section 200 -- Course # 6267
Elementary Mathematical Codebreaking. Use of technology to break codes, including those enciphered by substitution, polyalphabetic, polygraphic, and transposition ciphers. Mathematical topics include modular arithmetic, linear systems, probability. Only high school mathematics required.
Instructor: Thomas J. Bella Jr. tombella@math.uri.edu
Topics in Mathematics (3 Units)
MTH 108 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 5165
Topics in Mathematics. Introduces the nonmathematics student to the spirit of mathematics and its applications. Presupposes no mathematical background beyond the University admission requirements. Pre-requisite: passing a placement test. Not open to Mathematics majors.
Instructor: Prasanth George pgeorge@mail.uri.edu
Topics in Mathematics (3 Units)
MTH 108 -- Section 0203 -- Course # 7370
Topics in Mathematics. Introduces the nonmathematics student to the spirit of mathematics and its applications. Presupposes no mathematical background beyond the University admission requirements. Pre-requisite: passing a placement test. Not open to Mathematics majors.
Instructor: Glenn E. Faubert gbert@mail.uri.edu
Applied Calculus I (3 Units)
MTH 131 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 7241
Applied Calculus I. MTH 131 is a calculus course primarily intended for students in life or social sciences, such as biology, pharmacy, geology, or economics. Much emphasis will be placed on the practical interpretation of calculus in numerical, graphical, and algebraic terms. The main topics of the course are functions, differentiation, integration and applications.
Instructor: Li Wu liwu@math.uri.edu
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MICROBIOLOGY
Issues in Biotechnology (3 Units)
MIC 190 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 6461
Also listed as: AFS 190
Issues in Biotechnology. Introduction to modern biotechnology in medical, pharmaceutical, forensic, agricultural, marine, and environmental applications. Consideration of ethical, environmental, health, and social issues.
Instructor: Albert P. Kausch akausch@etal.uri.edu
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NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENCES
Issues in Biotechnology (3 Units)
NRS 190 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 6462
Also listed as: AFS 190
Issues in Biotechnology. Introduction to modern biotechnology in medical, pharmaceutical, forensic, agricultural, marine, and environmental applications. Consideration of ethical, environmental, health, and social issues.
Instructor: Albert P. Kausch akausch@etal.uri.edu
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NURSING
Human Sexuality (3 Units)
NUR 150 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 3241
Human Sexuality. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of individual and societal determinants in the development, integration, and expression of human sexuality and a code of sexual behavior.
Instructor: James A. Miller drjames.miller@gmail.com
Human Sexuality (3 Units)
NUR 150 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 4454
Human Sexuality. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of individual and societal determinants in the development, integration, and expression of human sexuality and a code of sexual behavior.
Instructor: James A. Miller drjames.miller@gmail.com
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PHILOSOPHY
Critical Thinking (3 Units)
PHL 101 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 7215
Critical Thinking. Identification, formulation, and evaluation of both inductive and deductive patterns of reasoning. Consideration of topics such as probability, reasoning about causes, fallacies, foundations of argument, and the issues in logical theory.
Instructor: William H. Krieger krieger@uri.edu
Critical Thinking (3 Units)
PHL 101 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 7272
Critical Thinking. Identification, formulation, and evaluation of both inductive and deductive patterns of reasoning. Consideration of topics such as probability, reasoning about causes, fallacies, foundations of argument, and the issues in logical theory.
Instructor: William H. Krieger krieger@uri.edu
Introduction to Philosophy (3 Units)
PHL 103 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 7216
Introduction to Philosophy. Pursues such basic questions as: What is a person? What is knowledge? Are we free? What is moral right and wrong? Does God exist? What is the meaning of death? Not open to students with 9 or more credits in philosophy.
Instructor: Bethany G. Vaccaro bvaccaro@mail.uri.edu
Introduction to Philosophy (3 Units)
PHL 103 -- Section 0202 -- Course # 7318
Introduction to Philosophy. Pursues such basic questions as: What is a person? What is knowledge? Are we free? What is moral right and wrong? Does God exist? What is the meaning of death? Not open to students with 9 or more credits in philosophy.
Instructor: Bethany G. Vaccaro bvaccaro@mail.uri.edu
Ethical Prob in Society & Med (3 Units)
PHL 314 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 7217
Ethical Problems in Society and Medicine. Ethical analysis of topics such as war, capital punishment, sexual morality, suicide, animal rights, honesty and deception, world hunger, discrimination, abortion. Pre-requisite: PHL 101 or PHL 103 or one 200-level PHL course or permission of instructor.
Instructor: Zahra I. Meghani meghaniz@mail.uri.edu
Ethical Prob in Society & Med (3 Units)
PHL 314 -- Section 0202 -- Course # 7317
Ethical Problems in Society and Medicine. Ethical analysis of topics such as war, capital punishment, sexual morality, suicide, animal rights, honesty and deception, world hunger, discrimination, abortion. Pre-requisite: PHL 101 or PHL 103 or one 200-level PHL course or permission of instructor.
Instructor: Zahra I. Meghani meghaniz@mail.uri.edu
PLANT SCIENCES AND ENTOMOLOGY
Issues in Biotechnology (3 Units)
PLS 190 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 6463
Also listed as: AFS 190
Issues in Biotechnology. Introduction to modern biotechnology in medical, pharmaceutical, forensic, agricultural, marine, and environmental applications. Consideration of ethical, environmental, health, and social issues.
Instructor: Albert P. Kausch akausch@etal.uri.edu
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PSYCHOLOGY
Towards Self-Understanding (3 Units)
PSY 103 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 1394
Towards Self-Understanding. Individual and social problems of normal persons. Personality development, social behavior, and adjustment reactions with emphasis on increasing awareness of personal and interpersonal functioning.
Instructor: Mary A. Zahm mzahm@etal.uri.edu
Quantitative Methods in Psychology (4 Units)
PSY 200 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6787
Quantitative Methods in Psychology. Basic concepts and techniques of quantification in psychology. Emphasis on application of certain descriptive and inferential statistical tools in the analysis of psychological measurement of behavior. Practical applications using computer programs may be undertaken and/or other lab exercises. Pre-requisite: PSY 113, at least one college-level mathematics course, and sophomore standing.
Instructor: W. Grant Willis wgwillis@uri.edu
Health Psychology (3 Units)
PSY 255 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4147
Health Psychology. Investigates the relationship between behavior and health; emphasizes the theory and science of health behavior change; explores specific behaviors and behavior change strategies from an individual and public health perspective.
Instructor: Milena Anatchkova manatchkova@yahoo.com
History and Systems of Psychology (3 Units)
PSY 310 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4605
History and Systems of Psychology. Origins of psychological inquiry and theories of psychology. Transformations of theories and methods of inquiry through the history of our culture including contemporary systems and models of psychological functioning. Prerequisite: PSY 113.
Instructor: Kathryn K.Quina kquina@uri.edu
Learning (3 Units)
PSY 361 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 4161
Learning. Learning process in humans and non-humans, focusing on principles and methods. This course features operant-learning and behavior modification principles and examples from real life.
Instructor: Daniel H. Kretchman kretchman@mail.uri.edu
Intro to Multicultural Psych (3 Units)
PSY 399 -- Section 0200 -- Course
# 2991
Also listed as: AAF 399
Intro to Multicultural Psychology. Introductory course focusing on multiculturalism as a major paradigm. Emphasizes the meaning of multiculturalism and associated principles, concepts, and sociocultural factors as related to assessment, intervention, and research.
Instructor: Jay T. King jay_king@mail.uri.edu
Intro to Multicultural Psych (3 Units)
PSY 399 -- Section 0201 -- Course
# 6213
Also listed as: AAF 399
Intro to Multicultural Psychology. Introductory course focusing on multiculturalism as a major paradigm. Emphasizes the meaning of multiculturalism and associated principles, concepts, and sociocultural factors as related to assessment, intervention, and research.
Instructor: Paul A. Anderer pandererpsyd@hotmail.com
Peace Psychology (3 Units)
PSY 425 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 5129
Peace Psychology. Peace Psychology combines aspects of cognitive, social, clinical and cross-cultural psychology that bear on the prevention of violence and the promotion of constructive nonviolent behavior. Pre-requisite: prior coursework in Psychology, or permission of instructor. Prior coursework in another social science is recommended.
Instructor: Pamela H. Zappardino pzappar@aol.com
Peace Psychology (3 Units)
PSY 425 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 5188
Peace Psychology. Peace Psychology combines aspects of cognitive, social, clinical and cross-cultural psychology that bear on the prevention of violence and the promotion of constructive nonviolent behavior. Pre-requisite: prior coursework in Psychology, or permission of instructor. Prior coursework in another social science is recommended.
Instructor: Pamela H. Zappardino pzappar@aol.com
App Behavior Analysis & Remed (3 Units)
PSY 471 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6291
Applied Behavior Analysis & Remediation. Study and application of behavioral approaches used to analyze and remediate behavioral problems of children and adults in educational and human service settings and everyday life.
Instructor: Cooper R. Woodard cwoodard@grodencenter.org
Applications of Psychology (3 Units)
PSY 478 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6868
Applications of Psychology: Gender, Culture and Sexuality. This course is designed as a 15 week online course to introduce you to the study of sexuality, gender, and culture. Each of these areas of study is multifaceted and can best be examined from varying perspectives. The course will address a range of topics, from basic anatomy to ways in which sexuality is conceptualized. Within these varying conceptualizations, we will challenge common dichotomies such as male and female; heterosexual and homosexual and examine how gender and culture impact the way we sexually define ourselves, our sexual behaviors, sexual responses, and values.
Instructor: Pamela H. Elilzabeth pelizabeth@mail.uri.edu
Psychology of Women (3 Units)
PSY 480 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 1200
Psychology of Women. Discussion of psychological research and theories on the psychology of girls and women from a multicultural perspective. Topics include personality theories, gender similarities and differences, biological aspects of sex and gender, cultural images of women, sexuality, relationships, motherhood, work and achievement, physical and mental health.
Instructor: Mailee Kue maileekue@uri.edu
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URI101
Traditions/BIS 100 St (1.00 Units)
URI 101B -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6663
Traditions/BIS 100 St. Traditions and Transformations in Lifelong Learning for BIS 100 Students.
Instructor: Kenneth A. Jolicoeur ken@etal.uri.edu
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WRITING
Business Communications (3 Units)
WRT 227 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 1772
Business Communications. Basic business communications forms, group reports and presentations, effective use of electronic mail systems, and design of graphic aids for successful visual communication. (Lec. 3/Online) Open to business majors with sophomore or higher standing. Open to a limited number of writing majors with sophomore or higher standing.
Instructor: Timothy R. Amidon timothy_amidon@mail.uri.edu
Business Communications (3 Units)
WRT 227 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 1773
Business Communications. Basic business communications forms, group reports and presentations, effective use of electronic mail systems, and design of graphic aids for successful visual communication. (Lec. 3/Online) Open to business majors with sophomore or higher standing. Open to a limited number of writing majors with sophomore or higher standing.
Instructor: Karen A.Haskell khaskell@uri.edu
Business Communications (3 Units)
WRT 227 -- Section 0202 -- Course # 1774
Business Communications. Basic business communications forms, group reports and presentations, effective use of electronic mail systems, and design of graphic aids for successful visual communication. (Lec. 3/Online) Open to business majors with sophomore or higher standing. Open to a limited number of writing majors with sophomore or higher standing.
Instructor: Karen C. Ruhren kcarlo@etal.uri.edu
Business Communications (3 Units)
WRT 227 -- Section 0203 -- Course # 6429
Business Communications. Basic business communications forms, group reports and presentations, effective use of electronic mail systems, and design of graphic aids for successful visual communication. (Lec. 3/Online) Open to business majors with sophomore or higher standing. Open to a limited number of writing majors with sophomore or higher standing.
Instructor: Karen C. Ruhren kcarlo@etal.uri.edu
Writing In Electronic Environm (4 Units)
WRT 235 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 5777
Writing in an Electronic Environment. Includes writing with computers; email; Internet; text on screen, graphic- and audio-enhanced text; desktop publishing; study of document design and the history of writing as shaped by technologies.
Instructor: James R. Daley jamesdaley@mail.uri.edu
Writing In Electronic Environm (4 Units)
WRT 235 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 5778
Writing in an Electronic Environment. Includes writing with computers; email; Internet; text on screen, graphic- and audio-enhanced text; desktop publishing; study of document design and the history of writing as shaped by technologies.
Instructor: Staff email to come
Writing Culture (4 Units)
WRT 302 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 3374
Writing Culture. Experience with noncanonical writings that sustain or reshape culture. May include profiles and biographies, reviews, food and fashion writing, liner and exhibition notes.
Instructor: Marcy Renee Isabella marcyrenee@mail.uri.edu
Writing Culture (4 Units)
WRT 302 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 6679
Writing Culture. Experience with noncanonical writings that sustain or reshape culture. May include profiles and biographies, reviews, food and fashion writing, liner and exhibition notes.
Instructor: Genoa L. Shepley genoa_shepley@mail.uri.edu
Public Writing (4 Units)
WRT 303 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 5509
Public Writing. Writing in the public sphere. Emphasizes civic literacy, democratic discourse, and writing for social change. May include letters, public documents, electronic forums, activist publications, legislative texts.
Instructor: Joannah Portman-Daley jportmandaley@gmail.com
Travel Writing (4 Units)
WRT 305 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 5779
Travel Writing. Writing about places both new and familiar. Emphasis on descriptive techniques, the use of facts, and different critical and cultural perspectives. May include place journals, book reviews, proposals, non-fiction essays.
Instructor: Heather L. Johnson heatherj2000@yahoo.com
Travel Writing (4 Units)
WRT 305 -- Section 0201 -- Course # 5780
Travel Writing. Writing about places both new and familiar. Emphasis on descriptive techniques, the use of facts, and different critical and cultural perspectives. May include place journals, book reviews, proposals, non-fiction essays.
Instructor: Kim H. Owens okhensley@gmail.com
Writing Health and Disability (3 Units)
WRT 306 -- Section 0200 -- Course # 6132
Writing Health and Disability. Explores the ways we experience, label, and politicize health and disability in our culture. Writing may include narratives, cultural critiques, persuasive essays, and policy proposals.
Instructor: Karen L. Paley karen_paley@mail.uri.edu
