An inter-institutional course representing a new concept in interdisciplinary teaching. Using the facilities and faculty of area colleges, the student is introduced to the oceanic environment using a multi-faceted approach. Experts in the fields of ocean science, the arts, literature, history, law and social science relate their interests to the on-going interactions of man and the marine environment. Off-campus lectures and field trips. Note: Does not supplant 23.341 Marine Biology or 73.246 Oceanography.

Prerequisite: Junior standing, and application to the campus representative of the Massachusetts Bay Marine Studies Consortium. Application must be made one semester prior to experience.

An interdisciplinary introduction to our most precious resource. Water has shaped our bodies, our planet, our history, our culture. How we manage it will shape our future. Because of increasing demand, waste and pollution, we are depleting and risk destroying the limited supply of usable fresh water. This course looks at water through scientific, historical and cultural viewpoints, and surveys contemporary water problems in all their dimensions - political, economic and technological.

Prerequisite: Junior standing. Students must make application to the campus representative for the Massachusetts Bay Marine Studies Consortium. Applications must be made one semester prior to experience.

A study of outstanding issues in coastal environmental affairs. Scientific, legal, economic, management, and technical aspects of coastal issues are discussed and integrated into problem- solving exercises.

Prerequisite: One course in any of the following: biology, chemistry, geography, geology, engineering, environmental or urban planning. Students must make application to the campus representative of the Massachusetts Bay Marine Studies Consortium one semester prior to experience.

An examination of the structure and functions of museums, including collections, preservation and conservation, and phases of exhibition planning. Discussion and museum trips are included in this course.

Prerequisite: Open to all majors with the permission of the instructor.

The development and presentation of a museum exhibition, including research, installation, catalog, publicity, and education programs.

Prerequisite: 84.371 Museum Studies or permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: 23.142 Introduction to Human Biology and 42.101 General Psychology, or permission of the instructor.

An interdisciplinary independent study course in which honors students complete research projects emphasizing work in their own discipline supplemented by work in a second discipline. Students must make a formal presentation of their work. A permanent archive of honors reports will be retained at Whittemore Library.

Prerequisites: Four (4) courses completed within the Honors Program.

An opportunity for the student minoring in American Studies to combine the knowledge and methodology of various disciplines in one project. Open only to students minoring in American Studies who have completed

at least four (4) courses acceptable for the minor. Permission of the chairs of English and History Departments required.

An internship program in Washington, D.C. The work placements integrate practical knowledge with theory. Tailored learning experiences sponsored by the Washington Center are specific to students’ unique talents, career objectives and major, and are selected in consultation with department supervisor. Course requirements are determined by the departments.

Prerequisite: 2.5 Q.P.A., permission of major department chair, permission of campus liaison to Washington Center, and junior or senior standing.

With the prior approval of the Framingham State College departmental internship advisor, the student selects a special topic course offered and taught by the Washington Center. Supplementing classes are readings, lectures, guest speakers, and site visits. Additional assignments over and above the Washington Center requirements are required by the College internship advisor.

Prerequisite: Admission to 84.494 Semester in Washington.

See page 33 in this catalog regarding the Departmental Honors Program.