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Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries |
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BCM 425 - Practicum in Christian Ministries I Credits: 2-6
Involves 400 hours of ministry experience in church or parachurch setting under supervision of on-site minister. Placements made in summer following junior year or during senior year. Practicum students attend on-campus meetings throughout academic year or are visited by instructor on-site in summer. Repeatable for elective credit if completed in a dissimilar context.
Prerequisite(s): Pre- and/or concurrent requisites: BCM 105 , BCM 241 , BCM 253 , BCM 260 , BCM 320 and BCM 321 or by permission of instructor.
International placements may fulfill core Global Understanding theme.
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BCM 426 - Practicum in Christian Ministries II Credits: 2-6
Involves 400 hours of ministry experience in church or parachurch setting under supervision of on-site minister. Placements made in summer following junior year or during senior year. Practicum students attend on-campus meetings throughout academic year or are visited by instructor on-site in summer. Repeatable for elective credit if completed in a dissimilar context.
Prerequisite(s): Pre- and/or concurrent requisites: BCM 105 , BCM 241 , BCM 253 , BCM 260 , BCM 320 and BCM 321 or by permission of instructor.
International placements may fulfill core Global Understanding theme.
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BCM 427 - Missions Practicum Credits: 0-8
Provides students with eight-week cross-cultural experience overseas. Practicum emphasizes completion of particular missions project under direction of field missionary or missions agency. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor. Fee.
Prerequisite(s): BCM 215 , BCM 216 , BCM 225 and BCM 314 .
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BCM 428 - Jewish Studies Concentration Internship Credits: 2
Provides students opportunity to serve within Jewish community, gaining firsthand experience on community projects and learning about Jews and Judaism with purpose of further fostering positive relationships between Jewish and Christian communities.
Prerequisite(s): Advance approval by supervising faculty member and registrar, and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
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BCM 471 - Research I Credits: 2
Individual research for senior honors thesis in Christian ministries.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of supervising faculty member.
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BCM 472 - Research II Credits: 4
Individual research for senior honors thesis in Christian ministries.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of supervising faculty member.
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BCM 491 - Senior Seminar in Christian Ministries Credits: 4
Reading and research in selected area of ministry. Integrative experience brings to culmination various facets of ministry; for senior majors or minors.
Prerequisite(s): Pre- and/or concurrent requisites: BCM 425 , BCM 426 or permission of instructor.
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BCM 492 - Senior Seminar in Biblical Studies Credits: 4
Reading and research in selected areas of Old Testament, New Testament or theology. Topics 2014–15: To be announced.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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Biology |
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BIO 150 - Biology I: Cells and Genetics Credits: 4
Introduces fundamental concepts in biology including an overview of cell structure and metabolism, photosynthesis and respiration. Cellular macromolecules and flow of information in the cell from DNA to protein covered as well as examples of physiological integration up to the organism level. Offered each fall semester. Lab fee.
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BIO 151 - Biology II: Animal Biology Credits: 4
Introduces interrelationships of protozoans and animals by study of their morphology, taxonomy and physiology. Offered each spring semester. Lab fee.
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BIO 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
See KIN 213 course description. Cross-listed as KIN 213 . Lab fee.
Fulfills core Natural World theme, or Human Person theme if taken at Gordon College.
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BIO 214 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
See KIN 214 course description. Cross-listed as KIN 214 . Lab fee.
Fulfills core Natural World theme.
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BIO 222 - Environmental Science Credits: 4
See NSM 222 course description. May be taken by biology majors for elective credit. Cross-listed as NSM 222 .
Fulfills core Natural World or Civic Responsibility theme. May not be used to fulfill both.
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BIO 225 - Nutrition Credits: 4
Explores fundamentals of current nutritional science; emphasizes physiological basis. Analyzes proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and their major functions, and importance of water. Encompasses whole person and integral role of nutrition in human health. (Alternate years. Not offered 2014-15.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 .
Fulfills core Natural World theme.
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BIO 230 - Introduction to Marine Science Credits: 4
Explores marine systems. Includes in-depth study of geological, chemical, physical and biological oceanography. Emphasizes field experience. (Alternate years. Not offered 2014-15.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 .
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BIO 250 - Biology III: Plants, Ecology and Evolution Credits: 4
Introduces complex issues of evolution and ecology, focusing on plant biology. Discusses different ways Christians have addressed controversial issues in biology. Offered fall semester. Lab fee.
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BIO 260 - Introduction to Research in Biology Credits: 2
Emphasizes skills necessary to become working scientist and sets stage for upper-level biology courses. Meets once per week. (Offered fall and spring each year.)
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BIO 302 - Crops and Society Credits: 4
Studies major food crops in world agriculture: adaptation, production, utilization, morphology and reproduction. Focus on social, economic, political, cultural and environmental issues pertaining to past and modern agricultural practices. (Alternate years. Offered Spring 2015.)
Fulfills core Natural World theme.
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BIO 304 - Conservation Biology Credits: 4
Ecological, population and genetic factors that influence biological diversity presented from biological, social and faith-based perspectives. Topics include theoretical concepts and practical applications to preserve and protect ecosystems, habitats and species in decline with emphasis on sustainability and stewardship. (Alternate years. Offered fall of odd years.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 222 or BIO 250 .
Fulfills core Civic Responsibility theme.
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BIO 308 - Botany Credits: 4
Surveys plant diversity of vascular and nonvascular plants. Studies vascular plants of New England in natural habitats through field trips and in laboratory. Visits to botanical gardens, local farm and greenhouses. Weekly laboratory. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 .
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BIO 310 - Ecology Credits: 4
Focuses on general principles of ecology including theory, classification of biota and field techniques. Central independent project with hypothesis test and poster presentation. (Alternate years. Not offered 2014-15.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 .
Fulfills core Natural World theme.
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BIO 312 - Animal Physiology Credits: 4
Explores functions of living animals: how they eat, breathe, move and maintain physiological balance under environmental perturbations. Weekly laboratory. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , BIO 151 .
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BIO 314 - Microbiology Credits: 4
Surveys growth, metabolism, molecular genetics, immunology and ecology of bacteria and viruses. Weekly laboratory. (Alternate years. Offered 2014-15.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 .
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BIO 316 - Modern Genetics Credits: 4
Examines genetics, covering classical, cellular, molecular, population, microbial and developmental genetics. Weekly laboratory. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , BIO 151 .
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BIO 321 - Molecular Cell Biology Credits: 4
Surveys subcellular structures, composition and function at the molecular level. Emphasis given to regulatory mechanisms of genetic information flow from DNA to protein, cell-cell signaling and cell cycle control. Medical aspects of molecular biology discussed. (Alternate years. Not offered 2014-15.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , BIO 151 or equivalent.
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BIO 331 - Marine Biology Institute Credits: 4
Introduces marine organisms through lecture, laboratory and extensive field experiences. Emphasizes ecology, morphology and taxonomy. (Alternate years. Offered 2014-15.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 , BIO 230 or approval of instructor.
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BIO 333 - Immunology Credits: 4
Examines innate antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity. Incorporates recent information from molecular cell biology; major histocompatibility complex, T and B cell receptors and interactions, cytokines, tumor immunology. Weekly experimental labs. (Alternate years. Offered spring of even years.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , BIO 151 .
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BIO 340 - Field Ornithology Credits: 2
Studies ecology, behavior and identification of birds; identification of winter and spring bird fauna by sight and sound. Includes field study of major habitats. (Alternate years. Offered spring of even calendar years.) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 or BIO 222 .
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BIO 341 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
Explores inner workings of cellular metabolism, starting with basic biomolecules such as amino acids and building to biosynthesis and maintenance of body homeostasis. Cross-listed as CHE 341 Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 211 , CHE 212 ; BIO 150 .
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BIO 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 2 or 4
Explores topic not regularly offered. Designated as repeated for credit; students may enroll more than once if topic changes.
Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor.
If a selected topic course is approved to fulfill a core theme, it will be identified as a Core option when offered.
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BIO 381 - Independent Study Credits: 2 or 4
Independent semester-long course in topic not available in existing curriculum; provides curricular enrichment. Limited availability subject to faculty workload. May require lab fee.
Prerequisite(s):
Minimum cumulative average of 2.75, adequate background to support topic, permission of instructor, advisor, department chair and registrar.
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BIO 425 - Internship Credits: variable
Supervised internship off campus combining on-the-job work experience with related academic study. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
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BIO 440 - Advanced Techniques in Ecology Credits: 2 or 4
Focus on field techniques, including use of GPS, and on data analysis of community and population ecology data. Connections with local groups will lead to field project. Individual research. (Alternate years. Offered 2014-15.)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , BIO 151 , BIO 250 .
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BIO 471 - Research I Credits: Variable
Opportunity for upper-class biology majors to pursue specific problem. Involves participation in ongoing research of biology staff or problem outlined by student before course begins. Maximum two terms. (Variable credit with maximum of 4 credits per term.)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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BIO 472 - Research II Credits: Variable
Opportunity for upper-class biology majors to pursue specific problem. Involves participation in ongoing research of biology staff or problem outlined by student before course begins. Maximum two terms. (Variable credit with maximum of 4 credits per term.)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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BIO 491 - Senior Seminar: Topics in Biology Credits: 2
Capstone course explores spectrum of subjects relevant to modern biological enterprise including bioethical, environmental and origins issues. Students prepare and present topical paper reviewing current literature on relevant subject and prepare résumé for career planning purposes. (Offered fall and spring each year.)
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Creation Care Studies Program |
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CCS 320 - Tropical Ecosystems Credits: 4
Students explore Belize forest, stream and near-shore marine environment of coral reef, mangrove and sea grass. Study of various ecosystems helps students scientifically gain a broad understanding of global environmental issues.
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CCS 321 - New Zealand Ecosystems Credits: 4
Students explore New Zealand’s terrestrial and near-shore marine ecosystems. Students scientifically gain a broad understanding of global environmental issues.
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CCS 322 - Environmental Literature Credits: 3
Introduces students to landscape of environmental literature, both past and present, providing solid grounding in field. Through readings (including short story, essay and poetry), discussions and reflection, students consider what makes literature “environmental” and why this field was and is so important in shaping an earthly faith and worldview.
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CCS 325 - God and Nature Credits: 4
Through study of Scripture and other related texts, students explore theology of creation, biblical stewardship, questions of faith and science, and Christian responses to current environmental problems.
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CCS 340 - Introduction to Sustainable Community Development Credits: 4
Explores how knowledge of ecological systems, globalization, political economy and biblical worldview come together in development that is community-minded, just and ecologically sustainable. Through readings, lectures and field trips, students study complex issues in sustainable development such as nexus of poverty, environment, justice and practical challenges of sustainable community development.
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CCS 425 - Internship Credits: 1-3
Work experience in area of sustainable development.
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Chemistry |
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CHE 099 - Introductory Seminar in Chemistry Credits: 0
An introduction to the study of chemistry at Gordon College. Students will learn of the many avenues available beyond the normal classroom and laboratory curriculum. Students will actively participate in discussions related to research opportunities, off-campus study, internships, professional societies, outreach activities, and alternative careers for chemists. Numerous field trips will be included.
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CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 4
Presents fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry: stoichiometry; atomic structure; thermochemistry; elementary quantum theory; chemical periodicity; chemical bonding; molecular structure and geometry; properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions; kinetic theory; and phase equilibria. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative measurement and develops investigative techniques and ability to interpret results. Previous high school or introductory college chemistry course strongly recommended. Lab fee.
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CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 4
Continues presentation of fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry: chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, elementary thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative measurement and develops investigative techniques and ability to interpret results. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 or equivalent.
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CHE 201 - Forensics Credits: 4
Explores nature of forensic investigations and how chemical, physical and biological properties can be used in understanding past events. Forensic science used as framework for studying basic science concepts along with aspects of criminal justice system. Hands-on use of techniques and instrumental tools shows how they help solve crime or provide insight on historical events. Readings and discussions explore strengths and limitations of science and how science impacts determination and delivery of justice in society. Lab fee.
Fulfills core Natural World or Civic Responsibility theme.
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CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
Considers importance of carbon chemistry in our lives and world, and emphasizes application of principles of green chemistry in this field. Surveys representative organic compounds; discusses alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, and structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of these molecules. Lab focuses on development of basic macro and micro techniques common to organic chemistry. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 112
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CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
Continues discussion of classes of organic molecules including aromatic and organometallic compounds, alcohols, ethers, amines and carbonyl compounds, with continued emphasis on applying principles of green chemistry in organic chemistry. Emphasizes elucidation of molecular structure via instrumental techniques such as IR and NMR. Laboratory builds upon techniques with additional preparative chemistry and with classification and identification of unknown compounds. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 211
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CHE 311 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
Analytic chemistry course surveys classical analytical applications of statistics, chemical equilibria and electrochemistry. Laboratory includes acid-base, precipitation, redox, potentiometry and complexation methods along with use of computer software to collect and analyze data. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 112 .
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CHE 312 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
Analytic course introduces instrumental methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis, including chromatography (gas and liquid), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, fluorescence, FTIR, AA, mass) and associated hyphenated techniques (gas chromatography mass spectrometry). Laboratory emphasizes environmental and bioanalytical applications. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 311 , or CHE 112 and permission of instructor.
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CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
Examines thermodynamics and kinetics. Thermodynamics topics: gas equations of state and kinetic theory of gases; laws of thermodynamics; entropy; free energy; chemical equilibrium; and phase equilibrium of one- and two-component systems. Kinetics topics: empirical chemical kinetics and reaction rate theory. Laboratory involves experiments in calorimetry and empirical kinetics. (Alternate years. Offered 2014-15) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 112 and PHY 122 .
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CHE 316 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
Considers quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. Topics include postulates of quantum mechanics, particle in a box, harmonic oscillator and vibrational spectra, rigid rotor and rotational spectra, vibration-rotation spectra, hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, and atomic spectra. Laboratory demonstrates application of spectroscopic theory to actual molecular spectra. (Alternate years. Offered 2014-15) Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 112 and PHY 122 .
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CHE 341 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
Explores inner workings of cellular metabolism, starting with basic biomolecules such as amino acids and building to biosynthesis and maintenance of body homeostasis. Cross-listed as BIO 341 Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 211 , CHE 212 ; BIO 150 .
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CHE 371 - Selected Topics in Chemistry I Credits: 2
Examines topics of instructor’s choice not covered elsewhere in curriculum. Recent topics include green chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computational organic chemistry, statistical mechanics and science and public policy. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic is different.
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CHE 372 - Selected Topics in Chemistry II Credits: 2
Examines topics of instructor’s choice not covered elsewhere in curriculum. Recent topics include green chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computational organic chemistry, statistical mechanics and science and public policy. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic is different.
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CHE 391 - Junior Seminar I Credits: 0
Explores theological, philosophical and ethical issues related to chemistry and physics. Also considers opportunities for postbaccalaureate education and employment.
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CHE 392 - Junior Seminar II Credits: 0
Explores theological, philosophical and ethical issues related to chemistry and physics. Also considers opportunities for postbaccalaureate education and employment.
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CHE 411 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4
Advanced course emphasizing coordination chemistry of the transition metal elements. Topics include symmetry and group theory; vibrational spectroscopy; molecular orbital theory; structures, bonding, electronic spectra, reactions and mechanisms of coordination complexes; and structures and reactions of organometallic compounds. (Alternate years. Not offered 2014–15.)
Prerequisite(s): CHE 112 .
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CHE 471 - Research I Credits: 1-4
Research under supervision of faculty member in chemistry or related science. Library searches, laboratory investigation, and written and oral reports may be required.
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CHE 472 - Research II Credits: 1-4
Research under supervision of faculty member in chemistry or related science. Library searches, laboratory investigation, and written and oral reports may be required.
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CHE 473 - Research III Credits: 1-4
Ongoing research under supervision of faculty member in chemistry or related science.
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CHE 474 - Research IV Credits: 1-4
Ongoing research under supervision of faculty member in chemistry or related science.
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CHE 475 - Research V Credits: 1-4
Ongoing research under supervision of faculty member in chemistry or related science.
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CHE 476 - Research VI Credits: 1-4
Ongoing research under supervision of faculty member in chemistry or related science.
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CHE 491 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 1
Explores theological, philosophical and ethical issues related to chemistry and physics. Also considers opportunities for postbaccalaureate education and employment. Requires students to prepare and deliver oral presentations using presentation software.
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CHE 492 - Senior Seminar II Credits: 1
Explores theological, philosophical and ethical issues related to chemistry and physics. Also considers opportunities for postbaccalaureate education and employment. Requires students to prepare and deliver oral presentations using presentation software.
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CHE 499 - Thesis Credits: 2
This course is intended for students who have already completed substantial undergraduate work at Gordon College. In this course the student will write and defend an undergraduate thesis in cooperation with a faculty committee.
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Gordon in Aix, France |
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AIX 251 - Seminar in French Culture and History Credits: 4
All students take a seminar on French history and culture designed to help students understand and adapt to typical features of French attitudes and worldview, understand key aspects of French history that provide the context for contemporary assumptions, and understand the peculiar challenges facing the Christian church in an increasingly post-Christian and religiously pluralistic Europe.
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AIX 252 - Seminar in French Culture and History Credits: 4
All students take a seminar on French history and culture designed to help students understand and adapt to typical features of French attitudes and worldview, understand key aspects of French history that provide the context for contemporary assumptions, and understand the peculiar challenges facing the Christian church in an increasingly post-Christian and religiously pluralistic Europe.
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Gordon in Boston |
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BOS 215 - Arts in the City Credits: 4
Explores role of arts in urban culture and basic principles of aesthetic creativity and critique, with special attention to use of Christian paradigms to interpret and create art. Surveys artistic expression and response within metropolitan context, ranging from downtown cultural centers to diverse ethnic neighborhoods. Attention to content, craft and style of multicultural religious and secular urban artistic expression. Includes field trips to venues throughout City of Boston. Meets on four weekends (Saturday AM through Sunday PM) in the semester. Open to Fowler Campus students and students in the Gordon IN Boston program. Limited to 11 campus-based students. (Renumbered from BUS215 9/1/2014.) $100
Fulfills core Aesthetic Sensibilities Thematic Core.
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BOS 301 - Seminar in Urban Systems Credits: 4
Required for all participants in Gordon IN Boston program. Taught in conjunction with Emmanuel Gospel Center, a world leader in urban ministry research and urban systems theory. Explores Peter Senge’s theories on systems thinking, develops hands-on community research in urban systems, and introduces the concept of difference between mechanical systems thinking and living systems thinking as applied to urban challenges. (Renumbered from BUS301 9/01/2014.)
Fulfills core Civic Responsibility Thematic Core.
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BOS 326 - Church and the City Credits: 4
Exposes students to mission and vision of the Church from the context of emerging global urban reality. Students observe and learn directly from local church leaders and their ministries. Students develop an analytical understanding of complex urban ministry settings, the unique challenges of ethnic ministry, and the development of a theological reflection on the Church within the city. Meets on four weekends (Saturday AM through Sunday PM). (Renumbered from BUS326 09/01/2014.) Cross-listed as BCM 326
Prerequisite(s): BCM 101 , BCM 103 .
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BOS 371 - Selected Topics Credits: 4
Courses sponsored by various departments designed to open academic dialogue with urban leadership and resources not available to main campus instruction. Designated as repeatable if topic is different. Open to Fowler Campus students; limited enrollment. (Renumbered from BUS371 09/01/2014.)
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BOS 425 - Urban Internship Credits: 4-6
Provides supervised work experience in church or volunteer organization, social service agency, business, government office or other professional setting. Tailored to fit student’s major or interests. With approval of their departments, students may substitute optional urban practica in place of BOS425 (e.g., EDU 427 Education , SWK 425 Social Work, BCM 425 Youth Ministry). (Renumbered from BUS425 09/01/2014.)
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Contemporary Music Center |
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CMC 210 - Inside the Music Industry Credits: 3
Provides up-to-the-minute insight into inner workings of music industry through readings, lectures and seminars. Emphasizes career possibilities and gifts and skills required to succeed in major areas of performer, songwriter, record producer and engineer, artist manager, booking agent, concert promoter, record retailer, entertainment attorney, artist and repertoire, marketing or sales executive, or music journalist. Students gain understanding of structure and methodologies of typical U.S. music company.
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CMC 225 - Supervised Practicum Credits: 1
Intensive week-long road trip to major music market. Briefings, tours and meetings arranged with leading music companies, artist management firms, booking agencies, recording studios, concert promoters, writers, producers and artists in various cities.
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CMC 232 - Faith, Music and Culture Credits: 3
Helps students develop Christian approach to creation, marketing and consumption of contemporary music. While studying theory, history and criticism, students explore concept of culture and nature of popular culture, and examine popular art and music in contemporary aesthetic, social, cultural and industrial contexts.
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CMC 307 - Studio Recording Credits: 3
Develops students’ skills in production, recording, mixing and editing in professional digital studio via both classroom and lab work with faculty, other students and visiting experts.
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CMC 312 - Advanced Studio Recording Credits: 3
Develops students’ skills in professional audio recording and production. Concepts and practices learned used to engineer and mix three songs per student in artist track. Prepares students for entry-level position in any area of studio recording.
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CMC 320 - Audio Engineering Credits: 3
Introduces the concepts and common practices of professional audio. Instruction and practical experience focus on sound reinforcement for concerts as well as recording studio techniques. Students put learning into practice in both the concert production and studio production courses.
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CMC 340 - Music Business Survey Credits: 3
Provides a thorough understanding of key aspects of music business including booking, artist management, touring, road management, production, marketing and promotion, copyright and legal issues, publishing and licensing through lecture, text and visiting music industry experts. Outlines economic, creative and spiritual elements critical to career in contemporary music. In concert with faculty, business-track students help artist-track students develop career in contemporary music and guide them in assessing their own strengths, weaknesses and interests. Focus is hands-on application through work with contracts, live show production and career planning.
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CMC 345 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
Enables students to develop an artist roster and participate in activities on their artist’s behalf, scheduling, creating business plan, analyzing and forecasting trends in popular music, advising and developing artists with regard to live show and recordings.
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CMC 350 - Concert Production Credits: 3
Focuses on sound reinforcement, stage lighting and design, stage management and concert production management. Concepts and practices used by students to produce weekly live show as well as week-long tour. Students leave prepared for entry-level positions in any area of concert production.
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CMC 375 - Performance Credits: 3
Enables students to develop live-concert presentation that best utilizes their gifts as musicians, entertainers and communicators in consultation with staff and business track students. Both on-campus showcases and public performances presented throughout semester.
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CMC 377 - Advanced Media Marketing Credits: 3
Familiarizes students with traditional and progressive marketing strategies through classroom instruction and presentations by visiting industry experts. Key areas include publicity, advertising, radio and video promotion, Internet marketing and tour support. Enables students to develop comprehensive marketing plan for each artist and implement plan for tour.
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CMC 400 - Essentials of Songwriting Credits: 3
Provides classroom instruction and directed study with faculty as well as collaborative work with other students to develop use of form, melody, harmony, rhythm and lyric. Emphasis placed on song as vehicle for artist’s creative exploration and public communication.
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Communication Arts |
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COM 101 - Visual Storytelling Credits: 4
Develops knowledge and skills in applying basic media storytelling structures and techniques (including documentary, public relations, advertising and scriptwriting) and basic visual design (including color theory, movement and composition).
Prerequisite(s): Major or minor or permission of chair.
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COM 152 - Media and Society Credits: 4
Examines how media of mass communication both reflect and influence our culture. Considers how knowledge of environment and models for social interaction are affected by mediated communication, and how financial and organizational structures of media influence content and approach.
Fulfills core Civic Responsibility theme.
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COM 205 - Perspectives on Communication Credits: 4
Examines foundational concepts and methods for understanding and evaluating communication with a focus on theory relevant to visual storytelling. Introduces how core sensibilities about responsible communication are developed through interacting with Christian theology and with rhetorical, semiotic, sociocultural and critical traditions of communication theory.
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COM 217 - Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: 4
Examines principles of screenwriting with constant practice. Students complete multiple short-format screenplays. Coursework includes extensive analysis of student work and established models.
Prerequisite(s): COM 101 or ENG 212 .
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COM 222 - Journalism Credits: 4
Studies all facets of reporting news. Experience in techniques of interviewing, information gathering and writing news stories.
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COM 240 - Public Speaking Credits: 4
Introduces fundamental skills and perspectives of presentational speaking. Cultivates discernment of timing and appropriateness in speech that serves listeners in their circumstances, helping them respond freely, lovingly and truthfully.
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COM 242 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 4
Examines how communication functions in relationships of mutual influence. Based on understanding verbal and nonverbal skills, explores models for listening and responding, managing conflict, and developing and adjusting various kinds of relationships. (Not currently offered).
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COM 248 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 4
Studies communication dynamics of intercultural engagement. Explores how communication practices disclose and articulate cultural diversity. Emphasizes awareness of cultural values in interpersonal and mediated communication, toward the goal of reducing cultural misunderstandings and enhancing appreciative interaction in multicultural society.
Fulfills core Global Understanding theme.
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COM 254 - Introduction to Production Credits: 4
Introduces basic equipment, pre-through postproduction procedures and techniques, and aesthetic and narrative perspectives in digital video production. Students complete individual and group productions. Lab fee.
Prerequisite(s): COM 101 .
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COM 310 - Contemporary Communication Theories Credits: 4
Surveys influential perspectives on communication developed during past 100 years. Examines social-scientific, humanistic and performative schools of thought on how symbolic action can be understood and adjusted. (Not currently offered).
Prerequisite(s): COM 205 or permission of instructor.
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COM 317 - Intermediate Screenwriting Credits: 4
Builds on foundations of screenwriting with constant practice. Students work towards completion of feature length screenplay. Coursework includes extensive analysis of student work and established models.
Prerequisite(s): COM 217 .
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COM 324 - Feature Writing Credits: 4
Examines principles and practice in writing features and articles; rewriting process; how to interview, get stories, and get published. (Alternate years.)
Prerequisite(s): COM 222 .
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COM 325 - Public Relations and Advertising Credits: 4
Studies and practices many forms of advertising and public relations including social media, press releases, public service announcements, coverage memos, media alerts, features, backgrounders and presentations.
Prerequisite(s): COM 101 or permission of instructor.
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COM 344 - Persuasion Credits: 4
Examines elements, domains, implications and challenges of persuasion. Engages variety of theories for understanding and evaluating persuasion, grappling with issues of effectiveness, ethics and eloquence in interplay of creativity and critique. (Alternate years.)
Prerequisite(s): COM 152 , COM 205 or permission of instructor.
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