January 2010
Undergraduate Credit Courses

Registration: November 2 through December 18, 2009

Image: StudentAccelerate Your Degree Program with an intensive, three-credit course during January. Fairfield University will offer a variety of courses, both on campus and online during the January 2010 Wintersession.

One-Week Courses
Unless otherwise noted, one-week intensive credit courses will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for five days: Wednesday (Jan. 6), Thursday (Jan. 7), Friday (Jan. 8), Monday (Jan. 11), and Tuesday (Jan. 12).

Six-Week Online Courses
Access to the Internet via DSL or cable connection is necessary. Pre-work is required before the start of class. See prework instructions, below.

Advance Preparation
Every intensive course requires advance preparation. Students who register for a course must obtain a syllabus from the University College office, buy textbooks, and complete assignments prior to the start of classes.

  • Students taking online courses must login to StagWeb by Dec. 21, 2009 to get syllabus, login instructions and the prework assignments due on January 4, 2010. Online students must purchase books by Dec. 21 to complete prework assignments.

Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 is the last day that syllabi and books may be obtained prior to winter break. The University College office and the bookstore will be closed for the winter break after this date.

University College and the bookstore will reopen on January 4. You may also order textbooks online at www.efollett.com.

Image: Register NowRegistration
Registration deadline for online courses and for on campus classes is December 18, 2009. Due to the short length of the intersession, personal or corporate promissory notes for deferred payment are not acceptable. Payment is due in full at the time of registration.

How to Register:

  • New Students should complete the online application prior to registering. This will issue them a student ID which is required when registering for a class.
    • Follow Step 2 - apply/register
    • Select Visiting Student
    • Follow instructions from there
  • All students can register by mail, phone (203-254-4288), fax (203-254-4109), online (in your Stagweb account) or in person in the Registrar's Office in the Kelley Center.
    A syllabus will be e-mailed before Dec. 22 to all students who take classroom courses.

Tuition
Credit courses: $1,485 per course
Registration fee: $25

One Week Courses
Jan. 6 to Jan. 12, 2010

Two Week Course
Jan. 4 to Jan. 15, 2010

Online Courses
Dec. 21, 2009 to Jan. 31, 2010 unless noted.*
These courses are NOT eligible for January 2010 graduation.

Image: studentsRefund Schedule for January 2010 Wintersession

One-Week Courses
100% Before 1st scheduled class
50% Before 2nd scheduled class
0% After 2nd scheduled class

Online Courses
100% On or before the course start date - 1/4/10
80% On 2nd day of class - 1/5/10
60% On 3rd day of class - 1/6/10
40% On 4th day of class - 1/7/10
0% After 4th day of class

Fairfield University Refund Policy
Tuition refunds are calculated on the basis of the refund schedule according to the date of withdrawal. Fees will be refunded only if courses are closed or cancelled. Refunds of tuition charged on MasterCard, Visa, or American Express are applied as a credit on your account. To withdraw from a course we require a written confirmation letter with the student's signature delivered to the University Registrar's Office or sent via fax to (203) 254-4109.

One Week Courses

Classes meet from Wed., Jan. 6 through Tues., Jan. 12, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless noted. Classes do not meet on Sat., Jan. 9 and Sun., Jan. 10. Pre-work is required prior to the start of class.

AE 289 (1) (10637) Global Health Care Policy
Course explores the ethical and economic dilemmas of environmental degradation, national sovereignty, individual liberty, and human happiness and productivity as they arise in the increasing interaction between developed and developing nations. A major course focus is the role of economic and environmental exploitation in precipitating public health problems.
Meets world diversity requirement.
Lisa Newton (3 Credits)

BU 211 (1) (10582) Legal Environment of Business
Course examines the broad philosophical and practical nature and function of the legal system; introduces students to legal and social responsibilities of business. Includes an introduction to the legal system, the federal courts, Constitutional law, the U.S. Supreme Court, the civil process, and regulatory areas such as employment discrimination, protection of the environment, and corporate governance and securities markets.
Sharlene McEvoy (3 Credits)

EC 12 (1) (10579) Introduction to Macroeconomics
Develops a model of the aggregate economy, including the international sector, to determine the level of output, income, prices, and unemployment in today's global economy. Computer applications. May be taken prior to EC 11.
Edward Deak (3 Credits)

EN 342 (1) (10588) Voices and Visions: Five American Poets
Wednesday-Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Students undertake an intensive study of five major American poets: Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, and Langston Hughes. Examines significant themes and explores the ways in which the poetic process develops structures and meanings through patterns of imagery language.
Nicholas Rinaldi (3 Credits)

IT 393 (1) (10584) The Italian American Experience
This course analyzes the concept of nationality and national identity in literature, film, and critical essays by and about Italian-Americans. Students examine the contributions of Italians and discuss the perception and reality of America as the "promised land." Class is conducted in English. Meets U.S. diversity requirement.
Mary Ann Carolan (3 Credits)

MU 101 (1) (10577) American Music: A History of Jazz
Course traces the development of American jazz from its origins in African-American musical traditions. Special emphasis is placed on connecting the historical period with the music of jazz - America's original art music. Meets U.S. diversity requirement.
Brian Torff (3 Credits)

PY 138 (1) (10580) Psychology and the Law
The legal system, particularly our criminal justice system, from its code to its enforcement, is based on implicit psychological assumptions about human behavior and how it should be controlled. This course examines those assumptions in light of current psycholegal theory and research.
Dorothea Braginsky (3 Credits)

RS 10 (1) (10636) Introduction to Religious Studies
This section of RS 10 will explore the many ways in which culture, religion and human self-understanding interact. Special topics will include the formation of religious communities, science and religion, the plurality of religions in the U.S., and Christianity as a global phenomenon.
Angela Harkins (3 Credits)

SA 12 (1) (10595) Foundation Drawing
Focuses on the act of seeing and its intimate connection with mark-making. Students explore the formal elements of drawing, such as line, value, composition, and form, and how they can be used to express an awareness of self and the world. Lab fee: $50.
Kathryn Jo Yarrington (3 Credits)

SO 279 (1) (10578 ) Seminar: Criminal Justice System
Explores the workings and problems of the U.S. criminal justice system. Investigates the sources of criminal behavior, and focuses on the arraignment process, probation, the trial, sentencing, prison reform, and parole.
Rose Rodrigues (3 Credits)

Two Week Course

SA 134 (1) (10601) Digital Photography
Mon., 1/4/10 through Thurs., 1/7/10; Mon., 1/11/10 through Fri., 1/15/10 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Class also meets Sat., 1/9/10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This course covers basic techniques of digital photography, including print production, the development of concepts and theory in photography, the relationship of photography to other visual media, and the study of historical and contemporary precedents. In addition, students will explore the manipulation of photographic images in both black and white and color through the use of Adobe Photoshop. Course materials fee due at the start of class: $100.
Peter Benson (3 Credits)

Online Courses

These courses are NOT eligible for January 2010 graduation.

Dec. 21, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 unless noted.*

Prework is required prior to the start of class on Jan. 4, 2010. All students must login to StagWeb by Dec. 21, 2009 to get logon instructions, syllabus, and prework assignments to be completed by the start of the course. Access to the Internet with a DSL or cable connection is required.

AE 284 (1) (10609) Environmental Ethics
Students examine the environmental problems that arise in our attempts to reconcile human demands and economic activity, and the requirements of ecological balance. Issues include the diverse perspectives of conservation, preservation, and deep ecology. Student projects cover the wise use of resources; pollution of land, air, and water; conservation of species and open space; global climatic change; and the future stewardship of oceans, forests, and the atmosphere.
Paula Martins (3 Credits)

AH 10 (1) (10591) Origins & Transformations in Western Art
The history of art from its prehistoric beginnings to the highly developed forms of painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Gothic Age. Offers students a working vocabulary with which to compose visual analyses of works of art and evaluate them in a social and historical context.
Diana Mille (3 Credits)

BI 70 (1) (10599) Science, Technology and Society
This course analyzes the major science and technology issues that confront today's society. Students gain an understanding of the impact these issues hold for the environment, our natural resources, and our society. Course issues include acid rain; agriculture; diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and heart disease; energy; genetic engineering; the greenhouse effect. Note: This course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor.
Debra Sauer (3 Credits)

BI 75 (1) (10600) Ecology & Society
Students examine the available scientific evidence, and are encouraged to draw their own conclusions concerning environmentally sensitive issues. Areas of concern include environmental issues raised by modern society's conflicting needs for land, water, a livable environment, and renewable/nonrenewable resources. This course is open to all except biology majors. Note: This course counts as a science core course, but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor.
Thomas Cunningham (3 Credits)

CO 100 (1) (10611) Human Communication Theories
This course introduces major theoretical perspectives that inform communication scholarship. This foundational course for the major emphasizes understanding human communication as a symbolic process that creates, maintains, and alters personal, social, and cultural identities. Students critique research literature in the communication field in this course.
David Gudelunas (3 Credits)

EC 11 (1) (10612) Introduction to Microeconomics
This course analyzes the behavior of individual consumers and producers as they deal with the economic problem of allocating scarce resources. The course examines how markets function to establish prices and quantities through supply and demand, how resource costs influence firm supply, and how variations in competition levels affect economic efficiency. Topics may include antitrust policy, the distribution of income, the role of government, and environmental problems.
William Vasquez Mazariegos (3 Credits)

EN 12 (1) (10592) Introduction to Literature and Writing the Research Paper
A study of drama, fiction, and poetry as they reflect literary and cultural approaches to experience and society. Covers critical writing as an extension of composition in EN 11; also teaches the writing of a thesis-driven, coherently developed research paper.
Lisa Shuchter (3 Credits)

EN 265 (1) (10629) Major Works of World Literature
Course surveys major works of world literature from ancient times to the present. Focuses on the function of literature: What kinds of stories do people tell about their societies? What are their major concerns, and how are these represented in fiction? How can we compare stories from one culture or period with those from another? The course discusses genre and style as well as content.
Aaron Perkus (3 Credits)

EN 286 (1) (10602) Asian America: Challenges to Citizenship
*12/21/09-1/15/10
The Asian American population is the fastest-growing, second-largest immigrant minority. The course will explore varied entry points into the nation, ranging from merchants, farmers, indentured laborers to refugees, adoptees, and illegal and legal workforce members. For students today, visualizing the struggles of Asian Americans will provide an understanding of both the responsibilities and privileges of U.S. citizenship. Meets U.S. diversity requirement.
Gita Rajan (3 Credits)

ENW 323 (1) (10593) Visual Journalism
This course is about reporting with a camera, the visual aspect of journalism. Some technical aspects will be covered, but the class will focus on hands-on assignments that are typical of newspapers, magazines, and websites. There is substantial reading on photojournalism, plus a variety of writing assignments. By semester's end, you will emerge with a portfolio of photojournalism assignments that you can use to help market yourself. ENW 220 News Writing or photography experience recommended.
Jean Santopatre (3 Credits)

ENW 332 (1) (10615) Business Writing
Students design documents that display information and invite readers to read either quickly or thoroughly. Theoretical issues are stressed as well as practical skills. Students practice writing skills on a variety of projects including memos, proposals, reports, collaborative writing, and writing as part of the job-hunting process. Learning goals include understanding the purposes of writing in business and industry, writing with a clear sense of audience, becoming familiar with document design and electronic communication, ethical and cross-cultural issues, and reviewing scholarly writing and research in this academic field.
Maeve Lucey (3 Credits)

IL 295 (1) (10630) Seminar in International Studies: Post-Conflict Relief and Development
Course will explore humanitarian relief and development efforts such as education, livelihoods, and youth-centered programming in post-conflict settings. The course will also illustrate the challenges that impact the execution and sustainability of post-conflict relief and development efforts including government instability, non-state actors, and gender-based violence. The course will include case studies from relief and development efforts in Central America and East Africa.
Jermain Griffin (3 Credits)

MA 17 (1) (10586) Introduction to Probability & Statistics
This introductory course covers measures of central tendency, variance, Chebyshev's theorem, probability theory, binomial distribution, normal distribution, the central limit theorem, and estimating population means for large samples.
Robert Parisi (3 Credits)

MG 302 (1) (10632) Topics in Human Resources
Course examines topics in human resource management as they relate to contemporary organizations. Students gain an in-depth understanding of current issues or topics, giving special attention to how human resources can create value for the organization. Topics may include strategic human resource management; human resource systems; human resource planning; quality of work life; flexible work; diversity; affirmative action; legal aspects of employment; and work-family issues.
Mousumi Bhattacharya (3 Credits)

PO 12 (1) (10594) Introduction to Comparative Politics
Surveys selected industrialized and non-industrialized nations. Explores the relationship between cultural and socio-economic conditions and political behavior. Meets world diversity requirement.
Mary Ann Haley (3 Credits)

PY 132 (1) (10587) Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Covers the role of psychologists and other scientist-practitioners in developing and maintaining human work performance and work environments.
Paul Maloney (3 Credits)

RS 172 (1) (10633) Contemporary Morality: Basic Questions
Course introduces the fundamental concepts in moral theology, drawing on major traditions in contemporary Christian thought. It examines the moral foundations of conscience, freedom and responsibility, virtue and character, and methods of moral decision-making. The course concludes by examining selected applied issues in contemporary morality.
Rosemarie Gorman (3 Credits)

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Registration for Spring 2010 semester begins December 1, 2009.
Spring semester begins Tuesday, January 19.

Image: Register NowEarn 3 credits over Spring Break!

Registration begins February 1, 2010.

Classes begin March 8, 2010.

For more information call (203) 254-4110.

Study Abroad during January and Spring Break!

Travel, learn, and earn three credits in 2010

Early Renaissance Art in Florence, Italy
Jan. 2-Jan. 14

St. Petersburg in Russia
March 5-March 14

Religion and Art in Florence, Italy
March 5-March 14

Now accepting applications. For full information, see www.fairfield.edu/studyabroad.