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  • The Solar System

    CAS AS 101

    The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system, including recent results from the space program. Use of the observatory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Katherine Davidson
  • Cosmology

    CAS AS 109

    The evolution of cosmological thought from prehistory to the present: Greek astronomy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, and Einstein. Motion, gravity, and the nature of space-time. The expanding universe. The early universe and Big Bang. Carries natural science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning 1, Scientific Inquiry 1. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Natalia Bizunok
  • Biology 1

    CAS BI 107

    For students who plan to major in the natural sciences or environmental science, and for premedical students. Required for Biology majors. No prerequisite. High school biology is assumed. The evolution and diversity of life; principles of ecology; behavioral biology. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Robin Francis and Charles Kieswetter

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Kari Lavalli and Charles Kieswetter
  • Cell Biology

    CAS BI 203

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASBI 108 or CASNE 102) and ((CASCH 102) or equivalent). Corequisites: (CASCH 203) or equivalent. Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and subcellular organelles, and cell regulation. Students may receive credit for CASBI 203 or CASBI 213, but not both courses. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Uwe Beffert

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Francisco Naya
  • Choosing the Right General Chemistry Course

    Choosing the Right General Chemistry Course: CAS CH 101 or CAS CH 131

    CAS CH 101 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of introductory chemistry. The course is designed for science majors who require a two-semester general chemistry sequence (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, premedical/dental concentrations).

    CAS CH 131 is a one-semester course designed for students who do not require two semesters of general chemistry (engineering sciences majors). CAS CH 131 does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for any second-semester general chemistry course offered at Boston University.

    More details about choosing the right general chemistry course can be found on the General Chemistry website at genchem.bu.edu.

    General Chemistry 1

    CAS CH 101

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra. - For science majors and minors who require a two-semester general chemistry course, but have little prior experience with chemistry. Topics include: atoms and molecules; quantum theory and atomic structure, chemical periodicity; bonding in diatomic and polyatomic molecules; stoichiometry and introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions; properties of gases; and thermochemistry and the first law of thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises include basic training in lab safety and handling of chemical and experiments complementing the lectures, such as investigations of the size of an atom, gas laws, thermochemistry, and quantum aspects. Students must register for the following three (3) course components: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Sri Manyata Peddinti and Keying Chen
  • General Chemistry 2

    CAS CH 102

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASCH 101. - Second semester general chemistry for students who have completed CASCH 101. Topics include: properties of solids and liquids; colligative properties; chemical kinetics; equilibrium; acids, bases, and buffers; solubility and precipitation; electrochemistry; and spontaneity, free energy, and the second law of thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises include experiments complementing the lectures, such as investigations of the freezing point of solutions, kinetics, acid-base titrations, and electrochemistry. Students must have completed CASCH 101 prior to enrolling in CASCH 102. Students must register for the following three (3) course components: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science laboratory credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Keying Chen

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Keying Chen and Ziqi Wang
  • General Chemistry for the Engineering Sciences

    CAS CH 131

    Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASMA123) - Coreq: (CAS MA 123). A one-semester, terminal general chemistry course for students who do not require a two-semester sequence. Lecture topics include stoichiometry; atomic and molecular structure; theories of bonding; chemistry of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states; properties of solutions; chemical thermodynamics; equilibrium; acids and bases; electrochemistry. Laboratory includes training in basic laboratory techniques such as data collection and recording, statistical interpretation of data, solution preparation, titrations, conducting chemical reactions, use of spectrophotometers, pH and voltmeters. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Keying Chen and Crystal Vega
  • Choosing the Right Organic Chemistry Course: CAS CH 203/204 or CAS CH 203/214.

    CAS CH 203/204 is a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. The sequence of courses usually satisfies the requirements of students who are interested in pre-medicine/dentistry, other medical/health sciences, or biological sciences.

    CAS CH 203/214 is a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. The sequence of courses is designed for students who need a more intense laboratory experience than is provided by the CAS CH 203/204 sequence. The CAS CH 203/214 sequence is acceptable toward chemistry and BMB (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) concentration credit, and the chemistry minor.

    Organic Chemistry 1

    CAS CH 203

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH102 OR CASCH110 OR CASCH112) - Prereq: (CAS CH 102 or CAS CH 110 or CAS CH 112). CAS CH 203 and CAS CH 204 meet premedical requirements for organic chemistry. Fundamentals of contemporary organic chemistry, including skeletal and electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups. Applications of organic reactions to important synthetic targets in materials and drug discovery are highlighted, as are reactions pertinent to biochemistry. Laboratory includes training in basic organic chemistry skills, such as extraction, reaction performance, spectroscopy interpretation, and chromatography. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Bailey Mclernon and Molly Nicknish
  • Organic Chemistry 2

    CAS CH 204

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH203) - Prereq: (CAS CH 203). Fundamentals of contemporary chemistry, including electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups. Laboratory includes extraction, distillation, and chromatography. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the each of following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Allan Headley and Christian Lopez
  • Organic Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis

    CAS CH 214

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH203) - Prereq: (CAS CH 203). For description, see CAS CH 204. Students must register for four sections: lecture, discussion, prelab, and laboratory. Lecture and discussion sections meet with CAS CH 204 lecture and discussion sections. This course with the more advanced lab is suitable for chemistry or BMB concentrators. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning I, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Allan Headley and Sophie Kelly
  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory with Qualitative Analysis

    CAS CH 220

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH204) - Prereq: (CAS CH 204). Laboratory methods in organic chemistry including multistep synthesis, organic qualitative analysis, and instrumental analysis. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Meets with CAS CH 214 prelab and laboratory. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning I, Research and Information Literacy. 2 cr. Tuition: $1690; lab fee: $200; total charge: $1890

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Allan Headley and Sophie Kelly
  • Applied Mathematics for Personal Finance

    CAS MA 119

    Applications of mathematics for personal financial decision-making. Systems of equations, exponential functions, logarithms, probability, descriptive statistics, and numerical simulation for modeling saving, borrowing, inflation, purchasing power, taxation, government benefits, risk management, insurance, annuities, and investments. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. This course also fulfills the learning outcomes for Life Skills. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

  • Introduction to Experimental Design

    CAS PS 211

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPS101) - Introduction to the logic and processes involved in descriptive and inferential statistics for psychology. Topics include statistical inference, significance, t-tests, ANOVAs, correlation, regression, and statistical software analysis. This is a hybrid class: class time is reserved for hands-on activities. Does not count toward the principal courses required for the major or minor. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

  • Physics 1

    CAS PY 105

    The CASPY 105/106 sequence satisfies premedical requirements. PY105 covers some of the basic principles underlying the physics of everyday life, including forces and motion, momentum and energy, harmonic motion, rotation, and heat and thermodynamics. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Yumi Kim and Paul Trunfio

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    Paul Trunfio
  • General Physics 1

    CAS PY 211

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASMA 123) or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking MA 123; Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASMA 124 OR CASMA 127) - Prereq: (CASMA 123) or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking CASMA 123. Coreq: (CASMA 124 or CASMA 127). Calculus-based introduction to basic principles of physics, emphasizing Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, and thermodynamics. For science majors and engineers, and for premedical students who seek a more analytical course than CASPY 105/106. Interactive, student-centered lectures and laboratory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and a laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3580

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

    Scott Bunch
  • Foundations of Data Science

    CDS DS 120

    The first in a three-course sequence (with CDSDS 121 and CDSDS 122) that introduces students to theoretical foundations of data science. Introduction to key concepts from calculus (differentiation and integration), probability (discrete and continuous random variables) and linear algebra (vector spaces, matrices, and linear systems). The course links mathematics and computational thinking through problem sets requiring students to answer mathematically-posed questions using computation. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

  • Introduction to Data and Business Analytics

    QST BA 221

    Undergraduate pre-requisite: QSTSM 131; students beyond first-year must take QSTSM 131 previously or concurrently. - Exposes students to business data and business analytics. Topics in business analytics include the fundamentals of probability and statistics, but the emphasis is on the collection, structuring, and analysis of data to support business decision-making. Topics include descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, as well as distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, and chi-square analyses. Effective Fall 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 19-June 26)

  • Problem Solving in Mathematics

    WED ME 563

    This course engages participants in collaborative problem solving and problem posing while exploring the role of productive struggle in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

18 courses match your search.