The study of human growth and development from a lifespan perspective, emphasizing the evolution of the whole individual. Gross and fine motor development, cognitive growth, language development, and social growth at each age level. The interaction of such variables as culture, ethnicity, class, and gender. Major trends and issues with a focus on individual, institutional, contextual, and cultural influences and effects. Open to non-majors.

Principles of health promotion and personal wellness with emphasis on stress management, nutrition, physical fitness, substance abuse prevention, prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, and human sexuality. (Gen.Ed. SI)

The use of music in film, a "grand tour" of the aesthetics and dramatic techniques of film music since 1895. Excerpts from "silent era" and sound films will be viewed and studied as examples of film music development and the composer's art. (Gen.Ed. AT)

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The OASIS First-Year Seminar is specifically designed to help undeclared students make a smooth transition to college, identify programs of interest, and be successful at UMass. The curriculum covers the process of declaring a major (self-assessment, career & majors exploration), as well as time management, essential skills and how to navigate UMass requirements, opportunities, resources and procedures. OASIS instructors also serve as the student's academic advisor for the semester; students will be required to meet with them, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments.

The OASIS First-Year Seminar is specifically designed to help undeclared students make a smooth transition to college, identify programs of interest, and be successful at UMass. The curriculum covers the process of declaring a major (self-assessment, career & majors exploration), as well as time management, essential skills and how to navigate UMass requirements, opportunities, resources and procedures. OASIS instructors also serve as the student's academic advisor for the semester; students will be required to meet with them, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments.

Introduction to city and regional planning and the urban planning profession. The role the planner plays in addressing the wide range of problems and opportunities, city or regional, that now, or may in the future, confront America's modern urban environment.

Applications of analytical techniques to actual problems in industrial regulatory, and instrumentation development laboratory settings. The place of analytical chemistry in related disciplines. The analytical chemical academic-industrial interface. Visiting industrial seminar speakers. Format flexible. Prerequisite: CHEM 513 or 515.