The design and analysis of engineered or natural systems and processes relies on a command of fundamental scientific and engineering principles. This course provides an introduction to these fundamental underpinnings through a study of the conservation of mass, energy and charge in both steady and transient conditions with non-reactive systems. Specific topics covered include a review of process variables and their relationships, open and closed systems, differential and integral balances, and basic thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MTH 112, may be taken concurrently. Enrollment limited to 20.

This course focuses on the global transition of energy systems toward sustainability and net-zero emissions. There is interest across the planet to transition to energy systems that emit zero pollutant emissions – but is this actually possible? Students learn about both the engineering elements of energy systems and the societal and government initiatives for The Energy Transition.

Through readings, discussion, labs and lectures students learn about human activity related to energy usage and the consequences to Earth’s environment. This knowledge is applied to motivate, design and build scale models of net-zero energy buildings. Through simple lab exercises, students learn to program microcontrollers that measure temperatures and control features within their model buildings, and corresponding analyses enables students to demonstrate how energy from the sun can be utilized in design to reduce carbon-based energy sources. Enrollment limited to 20.

This course is intended to help second semester MAT students transition into the field as "research practitioners," with public-facing voices on issues of policy and practice. Required of all candidates for the M.A. and the M.A.T. degrees.

Breakthroughs in science, technology and engineering are occurring at an astounding rate. This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge needed to bring this excitement into the classroom. Students explore theories on student learning and curriculum design, investigate teaching strategies through hands-on activities and discuss current issues. Although the focus of the course is to prepare middle and secondary school teachers, other participants are welcome: the ideas help develop communication and learning skills that prepare one for a variety of careers. Not open to first years.

A study of the elementary school curriculum and the application of the principles of teaching in the elementary school, focusing on writing and social studies. Two and a half class hours and a practicum involving directed classroom teaching. Prerequisites: EDC 235, EDC 238 and one more EDC course, and a grade of B- or better in education courses. Instructor permission required.

A colloquium integrating foundations, the learning process and curriculum. Open only to Smith senior EDC majors. Enrollment limited to 20.

Students who speak languages other than English are a growing presence in U.S. schools. These students need assistance in learning academic content in English as well as in developing proficiency in English. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the instructional needs and challenges of students who are learning English in the United States. This course explores a variety of theories, issues, procedures, methods and approaches for use in bilingual, English as a second language and other learning environments.

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to pursue deeper understanding about education, teaching, school reform and educational policy while completing a remote internship in a school or educational setting. The course examines how educators can better harness what is known in the research, practice and policy arenas to ensure that all youth thrive. This course is open to all Five College students who have applied for and been accepted into the Mindich Fellowship. This course may be taken up to three times. Prerequisite: EDC 298. Enrollment limited to 40.

This course examines the centrality of race in education mainly in the United States but also in other parts of the world. Using an interdisciplinary lens, the course explores an array of theories of race and intersectionality as they relate to education, and interrogates related empirical research and personal narratives.