Survey/analysis of origins of modern Boston and its development as a metropolis in the context of Massachusetts and U.S. history, from 19th-century industrial beginnings to present. Boston and the state as typologies for urbanization in the nation.

Description not available at this time. (Gen.Ed. HS)

Effects of storage and processing on food quality governed by changes in cellular milieu, structural components, cellular organization, membrane deterioration, and free radical production, plant and animal tissues used as foods. Mr. Hultin

This course focuses upon how researchers design, organize, and execute educational research using large secondary survey research databases, and how they document their findings for various audiences.

Theoretical and empirical analysis of labor market issues primarily using tools developed in microeconomics and econometrics. First semester: a general survey of neoclassical, institutionalist, and Marxian theories and empirical work on wage determination. Second semester: an intensive analysis of selected topics.

The US economy entered its most serious post-war recession in 2007.

Information on options available for managing children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. Early intervention, communication strategies, amplification options, and psychosocial issues.

This course introduces Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students to the department and the University of Massachusetts. Topics covered include: orientation to the university, time management, study skills, finding resources on campus, registration, graduation, completing an honors thesis, and professional development.

Principles of antennas, receivers, and spectrometers for radio astronomy. Surveys state-of-art systems at centimeter to sub-millimeter wavelengths. Observational techniques and basic system design discussed. There is a laboratory component to course.

The course explores art museum missions, practices, and current issues. Topics to be considered include: the ideology and practice of exhibitions from initial concept through installation; components that influence meaning and interpretation of displays of art; criteria for evaluating exhibitions; the challenges of controversial subject matter; and developing diverse audiences for the 21st century. Students will also gain experience in art handling and the foundations of art collections management.