BEHV 424 is an introductory course in Behavior Analysis. The focus of this class will be the basic behavioral principles (e.g., reinforcement, stimulus control, punishment and extinction). The format will include a combination of lectures, group discussions, and small group activities. Readings from the text (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2020) will serve as the basis for class discussions. In addition, supplemental readings that provide applied or experimental examples of the topics provided will be assigned.

This course explores strategies to establish, strengthen, and weaken target behaviors using research-based methodologies. Four categories of methods for changing behavior will be reviewed over the course of the semester: (1) stimulus control, (2) antecedent interventions, (3) differential reinforcement procedures, and (4) punishment procedures.

This course reviews a methodological, evidence-based approach to educational design, as well as several evidence-based instructional practices. The pedagogical strategies taught throughout the course are utilized in this class, including Interteaching, active responding, programmed instruction, mastery-based learning, Personalized Systems of Instruction (PSI), Precision Teaching, and Direct Instruction.

This course provides an overview of laboratory research in the experimental analysis of behavior. Students will review strategies and tactics of experimental control, along with theoretical underpinnings and implications of the reviewed research. Translation of the reviewed work into applied application will be emphasized.

<b>1 mandatory meeting: </b><i>Practicum Orientation must be successfully completed to be eligible to take Practicum I. Practicum Orientation is an asynchronous course that students complete to prepare for Practicum, including submitting required paperwork for proposed sites and supervisors, and preparing for the thesis equivalent project. Students must attend a mandatory meeting.</i>

Practicum I is an experiential learning course. Students must work at an approved site, with an approved supervisor, completing a minimum of 20 experience hours per month (45 hours per semester). In addition to experience hours, students complete didactic instruction weekly, and complete a thesis equivalent research proposal.

Practicum II is an experiential learning course. Students must work at an approved site, with an approved supervisor, completing a minimum of 20 experience hours per month (45 hours per semester). In addition to experience hours, students complete didactic instruction weekly, and complete a thesis equivalent research project.

The student selects a problem for in-depth analysis and study. Prerequisite: graduate student standing and department consent.

This course presents and assesses the experimental control developed by various types of single-subject research designs. Additionally, the types of measurement protocols, ethical issues, data collection, and visual display are discussed in relation to each research design.This course will use behaviorally based pedagogical strategies, such as Say All Fast Minute Each Day Shuffle (SAFMEDS), interteaching, group activities, case studies, readings, literature reviews, guided notes, Socratic questioning, quizzes, exams, a midterm, and a final exam. Active student responding will be prioritized. Students must design, present, and defend a hypothetical study in a professional poster format.

The focus of this class is on basic behavioral vocabulary, definitions, and principles (e.g., reinforcement, stimulus control, and motivation). The format includes a combination of lectures, group discussions, and small group activities. Readings from assigned texts will serve as the basis for class presentation and discussions. This course will use behaviorally based pedagogical strategies, such as Say All Fast Minute Each Day Shuffle (SAFMEDS), interteaching, group activities, case studies, readings, literature reviews, guided notes, Socratic questioning, quizzes and exams, a midterm and a final exam. Active student responding will be prioritized.

Assessment is the cornerstone of behavior analysis. Whether working with people or animals, individually or in groups, addressing any given problem, the foundation of the behavior analyst�s work is rigorous assessment. This course introduces the methods of behavioral assessment, focusing on identifying hypotheses and testing the hypothesis to identify functional relations. The course also teaches students to plan effective clinical and educational interventions based on the results of multi-dimensional behavioral assessment that uses a continuum of assessment methods.Through this course, students will learn to conduct a functional behavioral assessment including planning, taking data, interpreting data, composing narrative reports, and establishing rapport with clients while determining how best to measure progress and develop goals. By the end of the course, students should be able to perform these processes with any client or any group of clients.This course will use behaviorally based pedagogical strategies, such as Say All Fast Minute Each Day Shuffle (SAFMEDS), interteaching, group activities, individual self paced modules, readings, literature reviews, guided notes, Socratic questioning, quizzes, exams, and a final project. Active student responding will be prioritized.

This course was designed to provide students with an overview of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board�s (2014) Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts. Ethical issues outlined in the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List will be reviewed in the context of this class (http://www.bacb.com/). Additionally, the student will become familiar with federal and state legal regulations and policies specific to behavior management and restraint, as well as discuss larger ethical issues such as the design of cultures, guardianship, and discrimination.

The purpose of this course is to expose students to innovative behavioral instructional protocols, such as precision teaching, PSI, direct instruction, stimulus equivalence, and errorless instruction.This course will use behaviorally based pedagogical strategies, such as lecture with guided notes, active choral responding, practice opportunities with modeling, Personalized System of Instruction, guided reading, guest lectures, weekly quizzes, a final exam and two student projects.

Examines the how fundamental behavior analytical protocols (e.g., schedules of reinforcement, stimulus control, etc.) can be used to assess and account for sophisticated human behaviors, such as verbal behaviors, private events, and derived relational responding. Translational research (i.e., from laboratory to the real world) is presented and discussed.

This course provides supervision and mentoring to students using the basic principles of behavior analysis in the classroom or work setting. It fulfills, in part, the requirements of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for completion of supervision under the category of Supervised Fieldwork. Students complete 5 semesters of individual and group supervision to fulfill the entire requirement for Supervised Fieldwork.

Skinner considered his 1957 book, &#34;Verbal Behavior,&#34; to be his most important work. Skinner rejected cognitive explanations of language as the transmission of thoughts and ideas that start in our minds. Instead, he analyzed verbal behavior as behavior controlled by basic behavioral processes, including positive reinforcement and stimulus control. In this course, students read and analyze the concepts in &#34;Verbal Behavior,&#34; such as the mand, tact, intraverbal, and autoclitic. The distinction between radical and methodological behaviorism is discussed, including a discussion of how behavior analysts treat private events and covert verbal behavior. Students read research on applications of verbal behavior to improving the communication of individuals with language delays. There is also an emphasis on practical applications of the analysis of verbal behavior. Products of this course include a teaching program based on verbal behavior and a paper extending ideas or research avenues in verbal behavior.

Practicum Orientation must be successfully completed to be eligible to take Practicum I. Practicum Orientation is an asynchronous course that students complete to prepare for Practicum, including submitting required paperwork for proposed sites and supervisors, and preparing for the thesis equivalent project. Students must attend a mandatory meeting.

Practicum I is an experiential learning course. Students must work at an approved site, with an approved supervisor, completing a minimum of 20 experience hours per month (45 hours per semester). In addition to experience hours, students complete didactic instruction weekly, and complete a thesis equivalent research proposal.

Practicum II is an experiential learning course. Students must work at an approved site, with an approved supervisor, completing a minimum of 20 experience hours per month (45 hours per semester). In addition to experience hours, students complete didactic instruction weekly, and complete a thesis equivalent research project.

Exploration of biological aspects of sex and gender through examination of the genetic, developmental, anatomical, and physiological processes that form the basis of sexual biology. Presents the relationship between biology, sex and gender in context of a non-binary spectrum. Includes lecture and hands-on laboratory activities.

Exploration of biological aspects of sex and gender through examination of the genetic, developmental, anatomical, and physiological processes that form the basis of sexual biology. Presents the relationship between biology, sex and gender in context of a non-binary spectrum. Includes lecture and hands-on laboratory activities.

Introduces basic principles of biology, including cell structure and function, biochemistry, and metabolism; Mendelian and molecular genetics; and discussion of the theory of evolution. Includes lecture and laboratory sessions.<b>Students are required to register for BIOL 113L General Biology Laboratory] section as co-requisites to the BIOL 113 [Lecture] section.</b>

<b>The Success Course provides context and applications for BIOL113-General Biology and the tools to be successful in STEM courses at Simmons. Concepts from General Biology will be reviewed and reinforced that will be useful in subsequent courses in Biology and STEM majors. Required for all students enrolled in BIOL113-General Biology.</b>

Does not satisfy requirements for biology major or minor. This introductory course provides the basis for understanding the nature of human disease caused by microbial pathogens and viral agents. It covers the fundamental principles of cell structure and compares prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; viral agents; bacterial genetics and antibiotic resistance; the principles of infectious disease, pathogenesis and immune response; the importance of vaccination as a key public health measure; nosocomial infection and hospital infection control.

Students will build research skills in the laboratory and theoretical sciences by becoming involved in active research projects in the Department of Biology or in outside research settings. Students conduct fewer than 25 research hours or conducts paid research.

Students will build research skills in the laboratory and theoretical sciences by becoming involved in active research projects in the Department of Biology or in outside research settings. Students conduct 25-49 research hours.

Students will gain professional knowledge and skills by becoming involved in an internship in the Department of Biology or in outside settings. Students perform fewer than 25 internship hours or conducts paid research.

Students will gain professional knowledge and skills by becoming involved in an internship in the Department of Biology or in outside settings. Students perform 25-49 internship hours.

Studies basic organ system functions in vertebrates and selected invertebrates. Uses living and preserved animals as well as computer simulation to reveal underlying principles of integration of cardiovascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, reproductive, nervous, and endocrine function in animals. Includes lecture and laboratory sessions.

Presents an integrated approach to the fundamental facts and concepts of human anatomy and physiology. Examines the constituents of the human body through investigation of tissue types and histology, with further emphasis on skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and endocrine control. Laboratory includes histology, gross anatomy, dissection, and physiological experiments.

Introduces structural relationships and functional integration of major systems of the human body, with emphasis on cardiovascular, lymphatic, immunological, respiratory, digestive, metabolism, renal, reproductive, and homeostatic systems. Laboratory includes histology, gross anatomy, dissection, and physiological experiments.

Examines interrelations of plants and animals and the environment. Covers biological adaptations and biogeochemical cycles. Analyzes geographical, chemical, and biological aspects of the environment and their application to conservation, with an emphasis on New England. Includes fieldwork in mountain, marsh, bog, and rocky-shore ecosystems.

Students will build research skills in the laboratory and theoretical sciences by becoming involved in active research projects in the Department of Biology or in outside research settings. Students conduct 50 or more research hours.

Students will gain professional knowledge and skills by becoming involved in an internship in the Department of Biology or in outside settings. Students perform 50 or more internship hours.

Studies the physiological and adaptive responses of the human body to acute and chronic exercise stress. Examines how exercise affects major organ systems across the spectrum of healthy and unhealthy populations. Laboratory uses a variety of exercise equipment to apply physiological concepts to exercise testing, prescription, and training.

Introduces the marine environment and its diverse communities, focusing on the classification and adaptations of marine organisms. Studies geological, physical, and chemical aspects of the environment. Includes laboratory sessions and field trips.

Studies the principles of classical and molecular genetics in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic genetics systems as well as population and evolutionary genetics. Emphasizes problem solving to illustrate techniques of genetic analysis. Includes lecture and laboratory sessions.

An intensive study of a specific topic in biology. Topics vary from year to year in response to faculty expertise, student interest, and current developments in biology.

Consent of department required. Usually taken for two semesters(eight semester hours) but may be elected for one semester (eight semester hours) at the discretion of the faculty sponsor. Arrangements for satisfying this independent learning requirement should be made with the student's advisor or BIOL-350 coordinator before the end of the junior year.

<span style="color:#1f1f1f"><span style="font-size:12px">The analysis of human movement based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Emphasis is given to the application of these principles towards understanding human movement in regards to health, performance, and physical activity.

<b>Required: Senior Standing </b>Consent of department required. Provides a supervised professional experience off campus. Potential sites include clinical settings, government agencies, conservation groups, and zoos. Placement is the student's responsibility,with the support of the Career Education Center and the approval of the department. Arrangements for satisfying this independent learning requirement should be made with the student's advisor or BIOL 370 coordinator before the end of the junior year.

Introduces the various functions, processes and activities of the manager in today's global marketplace. Emphasizes the global economy and organizations while building students' understanding of social responsibility, support for women's leadership and career success, ethical standards for decision-making and managing effective teams. Incorporates experiential exercises and case studies to help students observe, evaluate and apply business skills.

Introduces the various functions, processes and activities of the manager in today's global marketplace. Emphasizes the global economy and organizations while building students' understanding of social responsibility, support for women's leadership and career success, ethical standards for decision-making and managing effective teams. Incorporates experiential exercises and case studies to help students observe, evaluate and apply business skills.

Come explore your future adult life! All decisions involve choices, most of which have costs and benefits. We will practice analysis and problem-solving of how to apply for a credit card, how to manage your credit card balance and/or student loans, how to buy or lease a car, how to make a choice between renting or buying a condo, how to choose insurance for your car and home, how to pay your taxes, and how to invest for future goals (vacation home, college education of your children, your retirement).

Students will learn about the use of various advanced functions of spreadsheets to become more efficient and effective in making accounting and business decisions in the corporate environment. Students will develop skills and gain knowledge through the use of hands-on exercises to be completed outside of class.

This course will introduce you to the world of entrepreneurship: a way of looking at the world that identifies and evaluates opportunities. We will learn from entrepreneurs in many different settings (for-profit and socially minded) and from many different backgrounds, including varied gender, race and class identity dimensions. Applying core, easily accessible business skills to real venture ideas (selected by the students themselves) short-term team projects will build your knowledge of how the economy rests on a continuing cycle of innovation. Entrepreneurship is the future - and this introduction to the nuts and bolts of being an entrepreneur can be applied in any job or to a start-up of your own. Entrepreneurship is for everyone!

Representing one-sixth of the U.S. economy, and vibrant with debate on access and innovation, healthcare offers career paths for health professionals, business people, data scientists, social workers and more. There has never been a more exciting time to explore this sector of the economy that integrates for-profit and nonprofit industries from world-class hospitals to neighborhood health centers to biotechnology research firms. In this course, we will focus on key areas including understanding the challenges of balancing affordabililty, quality, and access within the current US system, innovations in healthcare, building careers in healthcare, and the influence of healthcare policy. Coursework will be individual and team-based. Deliverables include researching an innovation to lower healthcare costs and tracking a Federal or State bill to improve access to care for vulnerable populations. No pre-requisites.

Regardless of someone's role in business, education, health care, government, or any other sector, being able to manage projects successfully is a critical skill. A project is a unique set of activities meant to produce a defined outcome within an established period using a specific allocation of resources. This course provides an overview of concepts, tools, and techniques for planning, directing and controlling projects. It takes a multidisciplinary approach that comprises the quantitative analysis required to meet the technical, budget, and time constraints of projects as well as the behavioral and organizational factors critical to their successful completion. Students use case analysis and experiential exercises to supplement the coursework.

In this course we explore how social change is made organizationally by developing an experiential service learning project for gender equity as part of the global #heforshe solidarity effort (https://www.heforshe.org/en). This United Nations project rests on the principle that gender equality is a human rights issue and that people of all genders can stand with women to create a united force for change. In developing the project, we will explore concepts of social leadership including consciousness of self, common purpose, controversy with civility, and citizenship, and we will consider our own leadership contributions and abilities (current and future) as well as those of others, in a collaborative, culturally aware, and global context. Through self-generated case studies, we will identify how social movement campaigns are constructed organizationally including practices such as mission, messaging, and audience building. Course activities include creating and executing a social action campaign during the semester. We will use class discussion, leadership assessment activities, experiential exercises, case analyses, and videos as tools. Note: this course was formerly titled, Socially Minded Leadership. No pre-requisites.

After graduation, what will you be doing? Most likely you'll be working in an organization that has a mission, goals to reach.and people you will need to work with effectively. Key to your success will be developing good relationships with your bosses and peers; influencing people to get excited about your ideas; and building teams that work well together and produce good outcomes. In BUS 234 you will gain insight into your strengths as an individual, a team-member and a leader, learn about how organizations really work, and build many of the skills (communication, problem solving, public speaking, persuasive writing), that will serve you well in any career.

This course introduces fundamental marketing concepts and tools and provides an overview of marketing management. The course focuses on: 1) exploring the marketing environment, 2) applying marketing research and buyer behavior theories to facilitate strategic planning, and 3) developing tactical decisions to achieve organizations' marketing objectives.

Provides students with the fundamental concepts and analytical tools used in financial management. You will be able to understand the conversation and goals of business meetings, and be able to read The Wall Street Journal. Studies managerial decisions related to evaluating investment and financing opportunities. Examines both short-term and long-term considerations related to these decisions, including risk. Provides both a corporate and an individual decision-making perspective. All analysis applied to a company of your choice. Includes analysis and presentation of a real business opportunity. Competency in Excel required.

Focuses on solving problems and making decisions in corporate finance, frequently using cases as the context. Covers three essential strategic decisions that every business faces: investing, financing and dividend decisions. Includes a project on an actual company with current problems as the basis of a "real-life" case analysis. This class meets once per week on Monday and will have a second class session on-line or at a mutually convenient time.

Knowing how to negotiate is one of the most useful skills you can learn in college. Whether for personal use - finalizing a lease, car purchase or job offer - or professionally on behalf of your organization, negotiation is a method to advance and protect outcomes that matter to you most. In this course we discuss and practice the techniques of negotiation using a mutual gains approach - exploring the &#34;win-win&#34;. We will ground this focus in why we negotiate; how uncertainty, decision-making and people's bargaining styles set the grounds for conflict or resolution. Using role-playing, case analyses, and other experiential activities, the emphasis on the course is real-time practice in a supportive and skill building environment. Go from &#34;here&#34; to &#34;there&#34; in your abilities to resolve small differences before they escalate and to secure best value for your organization and yourself.

Introduces the fundamentals of transforming inputs into outputs. Explores how companies match supply with demand and allocate resources efficiently. Skills gained through this course are essential to starting a business as an entrepreneur, managing an ongoing business and participating in the business environment as an individual with management responsibilities. Learning applies equally in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Uses lectures, readings, problem sets, case analyses, discussions, and in class experiential exercises.

Introduces the fundamentals of transforming inputs into outputs. Explores how companies match supply with demand and allocate resources efficiently. Skills gained through this course are essential to starting a business as an entrepreneur, managing an ongoing business and participating in the business environment as an individual with management responsibilities. Learning applies equally in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Uses lectures, readings, problem sets, case analyses, discussions, and in class experiential exercises.

<div><div><div><div><div><div><b>CompleteDegree Program and Completed BUS 100, BUS 234, BUS 250, BUS 260; Senior Standing Required</b></div></div></div>Work collaboratively to understand how leader-managers successfully design and practice strategy for organizational success by integrating the functional areas of marketing, finance, accounting, operations, and more. Strategists can conceptualize the big picture and the operational; they will be able to follow their analysis with decisions and actions that implement the chosen course regardless of, and perhaps because of the uncertainty and market dynamism that confront organizations and individuals alike.</div></div></div>

Involves a course of study on a topic of interest to the student. The work culminates in a final paper or other substantial final project. In order to complete an independent study, students must identify a faculty member of the Program faculty who is willing to work with them on the topic.

The purpose of this course is to help you learn from your internship experience and apply those lessons to your career management going forward. You will go through a series of structured reflections about the different aspects of your internship experience: the content and nature of your work, advocating for yourself, professionalism and work ethic, relationships, how you were managed, organizational culture, opportunities and challenges, and organizational politics. You will draw lessons from your own and others' observations and reflections. You will revise your career management materials and plan your next steps based on those insights.