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Online Courses
College of Communication
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Super Heroes in Film
COM FT 460
Online Offering. Focusing on films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), this course explores the thematic and aesthetic aspects that have made super hero films so popular. Students learn and utilize basic film studies terminology (the close-up, the long take, cross-cutting, etc.) in order to understand how filmmakers create meaning through the use of specific cinematic techniques. In addition, the course contextualizes MCU films by explaining how each has operated within Marvel's cinematic history and its competition with DC. Taking the films themselves and their historical context into consideration, students are introduced to a basic understanding of the field of film studies and the types of analyses those working in the field undertake. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 (July 5-August 12)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues./Thurs. 5-6 pmFrancis Vanaria IIIOnline Class
Meets online every Tues & Thurs 5-6 pm Edt for a live class Read a BU Today article about this course: A Scholarly Take on Superheroes.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information.
Questrom School of Business
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Introduction to Law
QST LA 245
Prereq: (QST SM 131) and sophomore standing. Provides a broad overview of the American judicial system and fundamental legal issues. Examines dispute resolution, torts, contracts, criminal law, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property, and international law. The goal is to understand not only the basic rules of law but also the underlying social policies and ethical dilemmas. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 (July 5-August 12)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues. 9-11 amDionne LomaxOnline ClassMeets online every Tues 9-11 am Edt for a live class For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Management
QST SM 101
Online offering. A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United States' economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Key objectives of the course are development of business vocabulary and a fundamental understanding of how businesses make money. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by Questrom students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-Questrom students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 (July 5-August 12)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Wed. 7-8 pmMatthew ReisOnline ClassMeets online every Wed 7-8 pm Edt for a live class. Not open to QST majors/minors For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information.
College of Arts & Sciences
Students taking CAS Computer Science courses are expected to have a laptop that is capable of effectively running a currently supported version of Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Students attending classes in person should bring their laptop with them to the classroom.
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Introduction to Computer Science 1
CAS CS 111
Online offering. The first course for computer science majors and anyone seeking a rigorous introduction. Develops computational problem-solving skills by programming in the Python language and exposes students to a variety of other topics from computer science and its applications. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Creativity/Innovation, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 17-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 6-8 pmAaron StevensOnline ClassMeets online every Tues & Thurs 6-8 pm Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates Summer 2 seven-week course (July 5-August 19)
OL (LEC) Arranged(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 6-8 pmAaron StevensOnline ClassMeets online every Tues & Thurs 6-8 pm Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Combinatoric Structures
CAS CS 131
Online offering. Representation, analysis, techniques, and principles for manipulation of basic combinatoric structures used in computer science. Rigorous reasoning is emphasized. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 5-August 19)
OL (LEC) Arranged(LAB) Tues./Thurs. 6-7 pmVahid Azadeh-RanjbarOnline ClassMeets online every Tues & Thurs 6-7 pm Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 101
The first semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further work in management or economics. Coverage includes economics of households, business firms, and markets; consumer behavior and the demand for commodities; production, costs, and the supply of commodities; price determination; competition and monopoly; efficiency of resource allocation; governmental regulation; income distribution; and poverty. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 17-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues./Thurs. 1-2 pmBenjamin KoskinenOnline ClassMeets online every Tues & Thurs 1-2 pm Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis
CAS EC 102
The second semester of a standard two-semester sequence for those considering further work in management or economics. National economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation; government spending and taxation; economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 5-August 19)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues./Thurs. 1:30-2:30 pmStacey GelsheimerOnline ClassMeets online every Tues & Thurs 1:30-2:30 pm Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
First-Semester Chinese
CAS LC 111
Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 (May 24-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-7 pmShutan DongOnline ClassMeets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 6-7 pm Edt for a live class This course is designed for zero beginners. Please note that if you or your family speaks Cantonese or Mandarin, you are not permitted to enroll in CAS LC 111 OL.For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second-Semester Chinese
CAS LC 112
Prereq: (CAS LC 111) or equivalent. Online offering. Essentials of structure, oral practice, introduction to the writing system. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 (July 5-August 12)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues./Wed./Thurs. 6-7 pmLiling HuangOnline ClassMeets online every Tues, Wed, Thurs 6-7 pm Edt for a live class Please note that CAS LC 112 is a continuation of CAS LC 111 and is not designed for students who have native or near-native proficiency. If this is the first time you are taking a Chinese course at BU, please complete the placement test and forward your scores to the instructor for permission. Information about the placement test is available here: www.bu.edu/wll/undergraduate/placement-tests-transfer-credit-ap/For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
First-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 111
For students who have never studied Spanish, or by placement test results. Introduction to grammatical structures. Emphasis on aural comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation. Introduction to Hispanic culture. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 (May 24-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-12 noonElena Carrion-GuerreroOnline ClassMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon Edt for a live class For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Second-Semester Spanish
CAS LS 112
Prereq: (CAS LS 111) or placement test results. Completes study of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis on speaking and aural comprehension. Readings on contemporary Hispanic culture. Writing assignments. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 (July 5-August 12)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-12 noonPoliana Alarcon BustosOnline ClassMeets online every Mon, Wed, Thurs 11 am-12 noon Edt for a live class For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Elementary Statistics
CAS MA 113
Basic concepts of estimation and tests of hypotheses, ideas from probability; one-, two-, and multiple-sample problems. Applications are in the social sciences, and students will be able to understand the basics of using a sample to predict uncertainty. CAS MA 113 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any CAS MA course numbered 300 or higher. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, CAS MA 115, or CAS MA 213. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 17-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues. 10-11 amThomas EnkoskyOnline ClassMeets online every Tues 10-11 am Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Calculus for the Life and Social Sciences I
CAS MA 121
Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Same topics as CAS MA 123, but with less emphasis on mathematical generality and more on applications. Especially suitable for students concentrating in the biological and social sciences. Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 121 or CAS MA 123. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Social Inquiry II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 5-August 19)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues. 10-11 amThomas EnkoskyOnline ClassMeets online every Tues 10-11 am Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Introduction to Philosophy
CAS PH 100
Introduces the nature of philosophical activity through careful study of major philosophical topics. Topics may include the nature of reality, knowledge, God's existence, and the significance of human life. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 seven-week course (July 5-August 19)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Mon./Thurs. 11 am-12 noonWalter HoppOnline ClassMeets online every Mon & Thurs 11 am-12 noon Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Politics and Philosophy
CAS PH 155
Online offering. What is justice? What are the foundations of property rights, liberty, and equality? Are anarchism and utopianism defensible? This course is an introduction to major themes and questions in political philosophy. It includes a study of classical and modern texts, as well as contemporary political issues. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Ethical Reasoning, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 17-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Mon./Wed. 9-10 amSusanne SreedharOnline ClassMeets online every Mon & Wed 9-10 am Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
General Psychology
CAS PS 101
Basic introduction to the field of psychology. Topics include theories and findings governing learning, memory, perception, development, personality, and social and abnormal psychology. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 17-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues. 7:30-9 pmMartha TompsonOnline ClassMeets online every Tues 7:30-9 pm Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Principles in Sociology
CAS SO 100
Introduces the major theories and basic principles of sociological analysis. Explores culture, media, socialization, race and ethnicity, globalization, capitalism, gender and sexuality, inequality and poverty, power in American society, and health and medicine from a sociological perspective. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, The Individual in Community, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 1 seven-week course (May 17-July 1)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Wed./Fri. 9-10 amNeha GondalOnline ClassMeets online every Wed & Fri 9-10 am Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information. -
Sociology of Gender
CAS SO 241
Online offering. Introduces the social construction of sex and gender with a focus on the economic, political, social, and cultural forces that shape gender relations. Examines gender as a social structure that patterns institutional inequalities and everyday interactions on society. Carries social sciences divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3020
Summer 2 (July 5-August 19)
OL (LEC) Arranged(DIS) Tues./Thurs. 1-2 pmSarah MillerOnline ClassMeets online every Tues and Thurs 1-2 pm Edt for a live class. Non-standard course dates. Mts w/CAS WS241 For information about technology requirements for online courses at Boston University, see bu.edu/online/online-learning/technology . The Distance Education office can be reached at 617-358-1960 for additional information.