Undergraduate Courses

Summer Session 2008

• Arts
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Online Courses
  

Arts

Liberal Arts and Sciences

New England Field Studies
CNSCI 3500-01 | 3 credits
Saturdays, June 7, 14, 28, July 12, 2008
Sundays, June 29, July 13, 2008
Faculty: David Morimoto
Tuition: $1,350, undergraduate
Location: TBD
Contact: 617.349.8912 or catigano@lesley.edu
This field-based course focuses on the uniqueness of New England's ecological diversity. Students investigate the geology, ecology, and natural history of regional sites including pine barrens, barrier beaches and other coastal habitats, oak-hickory and northern hardwoods forests, urban habitats, and mountains. Students learn to identify and recognize many species, and to 'read' habitats to understand ecological interactions and adaptations. The course includes a minimum of six days of eight hours each in the field on weekend days (or other days that can be arranged to deal with potential conflicts in schedules). This course involves hikes into forests and other habitats with no handicap access. Each participant must be able to endure moderate physical exertion, including walking for several kilometers over easy to moderate terrain under potentially hot conditions with mosquitos. Each participant must be able to work well as a member of a group and conduct herself/himself with respect and in a responsible manner.

Conceptual Physics with Lab
CPHYS 2210-01 | 3 credits
June 2, 2008-July 14, 2008
Mondays, Wednesdays, 4:00 pm-7:30 pm
Faculty:  Mathew Santhosh
Tuition: $1,350, undergraduate
Location: UNIV 2-146
Contact: 617.349.8912 or catigano@lesley.edu
This course covers: mechanics, heat, fluids, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism using the inquiry method and laboratory exercises. The emphasis is on classical physics although selected topics in modern physics are introduced. The design of experiments, as well as the collection and interpretation of data, are stressed. Examples are drawn from both the life sciences and engineering disciplines. The presentation of material is divided between qualitative and quantitative approaches. A familiarity with high school algebra is assumed.
This course meets for four hours weekly in order to integrate laboratory experiences.

Quantitative Reasoning I
CMATH 1010-01 | 3 credits
June 2, 2008-July 28, 2008
Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Faculty: Mathew Santhosh
Tuition: $1,350, undergraduate
Location: UNIV 3-087
Contact: 617.349.8912 or catigano@lesley.edu
This course will focus on the importance of mathematics in the modern world. Topics will include logic and problem solving, dealing with data, modeling and other real world applications. Students will enhance their ability to use concepts, procedures, and intellectual processes specific to quantitative reasoning. As well, students will engage in versatility in approaching and solving problems. Each student will complete an individualized project to study a particular aspect of mathematics in further detail.

Writing Skills I
AWRIT 3001-01 | 3 credits
June 3, 2008-August 19, 2008
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Faculty: Anhar Mulla
Tuition: $1,350, undergraduate
Location: TBD
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
Develops writing abilities through integration of personal and public voice for a variety of purposes. Focuses on expository, creative, and research writing. Recommended as first course in writing.

New England Studies: The Tall Ship Ernestina
AINTD 5035-01 | 3 credits
June 20-22, 2008 and July 18-20, 2008
Fridays, 5:00 pm-9:50 pm
Saturdays, Sundays, 9:00 am-5:50 pm
Faculty: Marilyn Solvay
Tuition:  $1,350, undergraduate
$8 Materials Fee
Location: UNIV 4-030
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
This course is a hands-on study of a new kind of cultural institution: the constructivist museum which preserves history while it generates values and behaviors that restore human community. Course content is interdisciplinary, integrating African American history, organizational dynamics, maritime history, and educational methods. A 24-hour overnight experience living aboard the ship includes interviews with experts, environmental education labs, sailing and navigation, and will involve instruction by the Ernestina's educators. Note: This course is open to master's and bachelor's students.
Non-credit option also available.

Mathematics: Understood & Applied
AMATH 3003-01 | 3 credits
June 27-29, 2008 and July 25-27, 2008
Fridays, 5:00 pm-9:50 pm
Saturdays, Sundays, 9:00 am-5:50 pm
Faculty: Jane Bamford-Lynch
Tuition:  $1,350, undergraduate
Location: UNIV 3-087
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
Designed to meet the needs of the student who wants to increase his/her confidence in working with mathematical concepts, especially to better understand the how-to of computational operations, basic algebra, and the ideas necessary to perform basic statistical functions.

Abnormal Psychology
ASOSC 5012-01 | 3 credits
June 20-22, 2008 and July 25-27, 2008
Fridays, 5:00 pm-9:50 pm
Saturdays, Sundays, 9:00 am-5:50 pm
Faculty: Michaela Kirby
Tuition: $1,350, undergraduate, $8 Materials Fee
Location: UNIV 3-098
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
Introduces students to the concepts of psychopathology and diagnosis. Current models of the human psyche are presented in the context of Freudian theory, object relations and egopsychology. Students gain familiarity with the diagnostic categories of the DSM-III-R, develop interviewing skills, and write professional reports.

Human Lifespan
ASOSC 4001-01 | 3 credits
July 11-13, 2008 and August 8-10, 2008
Fridays, 5:00 pm-9:50 pm
Saturdays, Sundays, 9:00 am-5:50 pm
Faculty: Amy Rutstein-Riley
Tuition: $1,350, undergraduate, $8 Materials Fee
Location: STEB 202
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
Examines normal human development from birth to death with an emphasis on emotional, social, intellectual, moral, and personality development. Students explore the contributions of major theorists such as: Freud, Jung, Piaget and Erikson. Class discussions focus on human development as a process of continual growth within the context of relationships with family, peers and the environment.

Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers
CEDUC 3360-01 | 3 credits
June 6-8, 2008 and July 11-13, 2008
Fridays, 5:00 pm-9:50 pm
Saturdays, Sundays, 9:00 am-5:50 pm
Faculty: Joanne Szamreta
Tuition: $1,350, undergraduate
Location: TBD
Contact: 617.349.8912 or catigano@lesley.edu
This course emphasizes the design of curriculum and group environments for infants and toddlers. Particular care is given to addressing issues of diversity and recognizing the developmental needs of young children, and to providing the appropriate educational “match” of materials, activities, and environments to meet those needs. Strategies for facilitating the child’s growth in all areas of the development are discussed. The course familiarizes students with approaches for working with infants, toddlers, and their families in a variety of early childhood, social service, and/or hospital settings. Health and safety issues pertinent to care in a group environment are also studied. In addition, discussion focuses on building effective relationships and educational partnerships with parents.
Prerequisite: A course focused on infancy, infant development, or child development.

Dates and locations subject to change: for the most up-to-date information, visit: www.lesley.edu/lois

Online Courses

World History
AHUMS-5002-80 | 1 credit
June 2, 2008-August 24, 2008
Faculty: TBA
Tuition: $450
Location: Online
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
This self-paced Blackboard course helps students to develop an understanding of the scope and interaction of the world's cultures using a wide variety of historical lenses. Students intending to be teachers in Massachusetts are encouraged to enroll in this course to obtain licensure.

Modern Voices in World Literature
ALITR-5006-80 | 3 credits
June 2, 2008-August 24, 2008
Faculty: TBA
Tuition: $1,350
Location: Online
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
This course studies works of literature by world authors listed in the Massachusetts Frameworks for Language Arts. The course presents writers from different continents as a group, encouraging more in-depth comparison and analysis. The course also presents these works within a discussion of three literary critical strands: post colonial criticism, feminist criticism, and literature of culture and place. This course is recommended for those studying to be teachers in Massachusetts and fulfills the World Literature requirement in the School of Integrative and Experiential Studies.

World Geography Workshop
ASOSC-5017-80 | 1 credit
June 2, 2008-August 24, 2008
Faculty: TBA
Tuition: $450
Location: Online
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
This self-paced Blackboard course presents concepts of geography study and activities designed to strengthen students' understanding and knowledge of geography. It introduces various approaches to geography study: natural, ecological, economic, cultural, political and historical. Students then pursue one or more of these areas in depth. Students intending to become teachers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are encouraged to enroll in this workshop, which also covers areas of geography found in the Massachusetts are encouraged to enroll in this workshop, which also covers areas of geography found in the Massachusetts Frameworks. Assessment is by portfolio review.

The Literature of Africa, South America, The Caribbean & Japan
ALITR 5006-80 | 3 credits
June 1, 2008-August 31, 2008
Faculty: Cara Alaimo
Tuition: $1,395, undergraduate
Location: Online
Contact: 617.349.8482 or aldadmin@lesley.edu
This course studies works of literature by world authors listed in the Massachusetts Frameworks for Language Arts. The course presents writers from different continents as a group, encouraging more in-depth comparison and analysis. The course also presents these works within a discussion of three literary critical strands: post colonial criticism, feminist criticism, and literature of culture and place. This course is recommended for those studying to be teachers in Massachusetts and fulfills the World Literature requirement in the School of Integrative and Experiential Studies. An online version of this course may be taken through MyLesley.

Dates and locations subject to change: for the most up-to-date information, visit: www.lesley.edu/lois