Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular term. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• CAS CH 752: Advanced Topics in Chemical Physics
  Graduate Prerequisites: (GRSCH651) or equivalent or consent of instructor. - Current topics of research in chemical physics. Course content varies with the instructor.
• CAS CH 801: Graduate Research Methods and Scholarly Writing 1
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: doctoral student or consent of instructor. - Introduces beginning graduate students to the fundamental methods of research, presentation, and scholarship necessary for a successful career as a graduate student, a teacher, and an independent research scientist. Includes RCR (responsible conduct of research) training.
• CAS CH 802: Graduate Research Methods and Scholarly Writing 2
  Graduate Prerequisites: (GRSCH801) and good standing as a doctoral student. - Continues subject material of GRS CH 801 with more emphasis on writing.
• CAS CH 901: PhD Research in Chemistry
  PHD RES IN CHEM
• CAS CH 902: PhD Research in Chemistry
  PHD RES CHMSTRY
• CAS CH 903: MA Research in Chemistry
  A written report at the end of each semester is required.
• CAS CH 904: MA Research in Chemistry
  A written report at the end of each semester is required.
• CAS CH 982: Continuing Full-Time Study
  CERT FT STUDY
• CAS CH 984: Continuing Part-Time Study
  CONT STUDY PT
• CAS CH 986: Continuing Full-Time Study
  CONT STUDY CFT
• CAS CL 502: Studies in Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
  Open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. The literature studied is read in its original language, either ancient Greek or Latin, so advanced skill in the appropriate language is required. Not offered 2025/2026.
• CAS CL 520: Studies in Latin Literature
  Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASCL 351. - Topic for Spring 2026: Readings in Medieval Latin: Alexander the Great in Text and Codex. Extensive readings in Medieval Latin literature on Alexander the Great. Texts will be supplemented by studies of manuscripts and paleography."
• CAS CL 521: Survey of Latin Literature 1
  Historical survey from archaic Latin through Republican literature; introduction to classical scholarship. For advanced students wishing to increase their language skills through extensive reading. Not offered 2025/2026.
• CAS CL 522: Survey of Latin Literature 2
  Survey of Latin authors focusing on the period of the early Empire; introduction to classical scholarship. For advanced students wishing to increase their language skills through extensive reading. Not offered 2025/2026.
• CAS CL 530: Latin Prose Composition
  Close study of exemplary Latin prose as the basis for original composition in Greek of sentences and short passages, then more extensive prose pieces. Also, a study of prose style in an array of Roman authors. Not offered 2025/2026.
• CAS CL 561: Survey of Greek Literature 1
  Reading course designed to study the history of Greek literature through a chronological survey of representative authors and genres: Homer through the archaic age. Not offered 2025/2026.
• CAS CL 562: Survey of Greek Literature 2
  Reading course designed to study the history of Greek literature through a chronological survey of representative authors and genres: Classical through Hellenistic period. Instructed by Professor Steven Smith in Spring 2026.
• CAS CL 563: Greek Prose Composition
  Close study of exemplary Greek prose as the basis for original composition in Greek of sentences and short passages, then more extensive prose pieces. Also, a study of prose style in an array of Greek authors.
• CAS CL 651: Grad Latin Literature
  Intensive study of selected major authors. Topics may vary.
• CAS CL 691: Grad Greek Literature
  Intensive study of selected major authors. Topics may vary.