Dan Desrochers

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Primary Title:  
Director of Communications in Student Affairs
Institution:  
Amherst College
Department:  
Office of Student Affairs
Email Address:  
ddesrochers@amherst.edu
Office Building:  
Keefe Campus Center
Office Room Number:  
Room 018

Organic Chemistry I

This course introduces the core principles of the language of organic chemistry and extends their use to the description of the behavior and reactivity of carbonyl containing functional groups. Topics include representation and naming, the use of various spectroscopic approaches to probe molecular structure, an overview of bonding models and molecular geometry, the development of mechanistic drawing, and the application of this mechanistic approach to the reactions of a wide range of carbonyl compounds.

Coexistence

A vital question in today’s multicultural societies is how individuals with different identities—religious, racial, ethnic, etc.—can live and prosper together. Participants in this seminar will explore the literature, culture, and history of medieval Spain, where Christians, Muslims and Jews lived side-by-side for centuries. Through readings and class discussion, we will examine how varied relations between Christians, Muslims, and Jews developed and how writers from the three cultures treated questions of acculturation and assimilation, tolerance/intolerance, religion, and gender.

S-SocialMedia&PublicRelations

The roles and responsibilities of today's PR practitioners are expanding. PR Professionals must understand and embrace how to integrate social media communications with overall business communications, learn different ways to engage with customers and other stakeholders and navigate a changing media landscape with new technology that drives consumer news consumption. This course examines the role of today's communicators who are developing new strategic approaches to the practice of PR.

P- Senior Bridges

This course is designed to support you as you plan for or start to search for your first job after graduation. It will provide a review of the foundational career skills you will need to find and apply for opportunities, such as resume and cover letters, how to find jobs and internships, interviewing and networking. The course will provide structure and support from your instructor and peers during your job/internship search, and meetings will also feature alumni guests who will share their career experiences and offer advice.

FYS-Economics Behind Our Lives

The Economics Department offers this seminar to first-year students to introduce the field of economics and aid in the transition to UMass Amherst. This course follows the College of Social and Behavioral Science's Pathways framework for developing as a college student. We will discuss important topics such as independent living, academic success, and using University resources. At the same time, we will give students a taste of the economics major by considering where economics is already showing up in our daily lives.

FYS-Economics Behind Our Lives

The Economics Department offers this seminar to first-year students to introduce the field of economics and aid in the transition to UMass Amherst. This course follows the College of Social and Behavioral Science's Pathways framework for developing as a college student. We will discuss important topics such as independent living, academic success, and using University resources. At the same time, we will give students a taste of the economics major by considering where economics is already showing up in our daily lives.

FYS-Economics Behind Our Lives

The Economics Department offers this seminar to first-year students to introduce the field of economics and aid in the transition to UMass Amherst. This course follows the College of Social and Behavioral Science's Pathways framework for developing as a college student. We will discuss important topics such as independent living, academic success, and using University resources. At the same time, we will give students a taste of the economics major by considering where economics is already showing up in our daily lives.
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