**** UNCW is working on more equivalencies, and will update this sheet as they are available.

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1 Fall 2017 Course Availability - Maynooth University Use the following links to navigate to course descriptions: Introduction to Anthropology I Food and Culture Anthropology: History, Theory and Practice From Cell to Organism General Chemistry Introduction to Computer Science Microeconomics I Introduction to Macroeconomics Experimental Physics I Greek Tragedy Global Environments Gender and Sexuality in Society and Culture I International Development Global Movements Film and Screen Studies Business Models and Marketing Consumer Research and Marketing Introduction to Composition Introduction to Philosophy I Introduction to Psychology I: Research Foundations of Psychology, Biological and Developmental Psychology Globalization: Integrating Worlds Contemporary Irish Society Sociology of Everyday Life Marx on Ireland **** UNCW is working on more equivalencies, and will update this sheet as they are available. Other courses are available for Maynooth students but exact equivalent information and fulfillment of University Studies cannot be guaranteed prior to transcript evaluation. It is likely that most other courses will transfer to UNCW as elective credits. Course Title: Intro to Anthropology I Maynooth Module Code: AN 151 UNCW Course Equivalent: ANT 105 Department: Anthropology Fulfills University Studies: Human Institutions and Behaviors and/or Living in Global Society Course Overview: Anthropology is a comparative and theoretical subject, and here in Maynooth we place particular emphasis on the knowledge that emerges from anthropological fieldwork. Anthropologists do fieldwork, write ethnographic texts, and

2 make contributions to a body of theoretical knowledge; we explore these distinctive styles of research and representation. In fieldwork, anthropologists gather information about people and places, creating diverse forms of data: interview transcripts, life histories, village diagrams, maps, kinship genealogies, grammars and dictionaries, photos, videos of rituals or political protests, recordings of myths and songs, material artefacts, and much more. The data anthropologists collect in fieldwork is made intelligible through its relationship to a set of questions within anthropological theory. So when writing 'ethnography,' anthropologists weave interpretations of these data into detailed descriptive analyses of social and cultural life, often hoping to yield theoretical insight. Through a close reading of ethnographic texts, and through the completion of small projects/assignments, in this module we hope to understand the unique sensibility guiding anthropological ways of creating new knowledge about the world. Course Title: Food and Culture Maynooth Module Code: AN 154 UNCW Course Equivalent: ANT 001 Department: Anthropology Fulfills University Studies: Living in Global Society Course Overview: This course will not make you a better cook or a more accomplished food connoisseur. It won't serve as a guide for healthy eating either. To reduce food to mere nourishment and physical survival is to impoverish our human life to its bare animality. We all need to eat in order to survive, but food is more than that - in all societies. Food can be seen as a prime symbolic vehicle through which we construct our world, spin our subjectivity and mark boundaries between social classes, regions, nations, cultures, occupations, genders, etc. This is the mission of this course. Course Title: Anthropology: History, Theory and Practice Maynooth Module Code: AN 221 UNCW Course Equivalent: ANT 206 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 credit Department: Anthropology Fulfills University Studies: Human Institutions and Behaviors and/or Living in Global Society Course Overview: This module is a general survey of the main theoretical approaches in social and cultural anthropology from its early modern roots until the present. We will pursue a critical study of the schools of thought that prevailed within the discipline at different times and examine a selection of ethnographies that represent them. Course Title: From Cell to Organism Maynooth Module Code: BI 101 UNCW Course Equivalent: BIO 105 Department: Biology Fulfills University Studies: Scientific Approaches, also relevant for Psychology and all non-science/non-health majors Course Overview: To introduce rudimentary concepts and principles in cell biology, genetics, microbiology and evolutionary biology. To introduce practical biology

3 techniques such as microscopy, spectroscopy, DNA and Protein extraction/analysis and culture of bacteria and fungi. Course Title: General Chemistry Maynooth Module Code: CH 101 UNCW Course Equivalent: CHM 101 Department: Chemistry Fulfills University Studies: Scientific Approaches, also required of science majors Course Overview: Introduction and stoichiometry; Chemistry in aqueous solutions; Atoms, molecules and the Periodic Table; Atomic structure and shapes of atomic orbitals; Bond formation, ionic and covalent bonds; Lewis structures, VSEPR theory and geometry predictions for polyatomic molecules; Physical trends in the Periodic Table. This module covers four important areas in chemistry: (i) Introduction to Chemistry. Elements and their physical characteristics. Introduction to Atomic Theory - physical mixtures versus chemical compounds. Covalent and Ionic bonding, the naming of chemical compounds, expression of chemical reactions. The mole concept. The chemical equation. Relative atomic mass. Stoichiometric calculation and balancing chemical equations using mole quantities. The ideal gas equation and units. Empirical and molecular formulae of compounds from elemental analysis. The determination of relative atomic mass from chemical reaction data. Solutions, concentration, molarity. Calculations using titrimetric data. Stoichiometric calculations for reactions involving solid, dissolved and gaseous reagents. (ii) Chemistry in Solution. Acid and base reactions: Lowry-Bronsted theory of acids and bases; Strong and weak acids; ph of strong and weak acids/bases; Titration curves; Indicators; Buffer Solutions; ph of salt solutions. Redox reactions: Concept of oxidation state and reactions involving a change in oxidation state. (iii) Atoms, Molecules and the Periodic Table. The topics covered in this section are: Historical development of atomic structure; Bohr theory; Ionization potentials; Atomic quantum number; Aufbau principle; Electronic basis of the Periodic Table; Groups, periods and blocks; Basic chemistry of the elements based on the electronic structures of atoms; Electronegativities; Wave mechanical theory of the H-atom; Schrodinger''s equation (angular and radial functions, radial distribution functions); Shapes of orbitals; Pauli principle, electron spin and Hund's rules; Simple concepts of chemical bond formation (ionic/covalent bonds); Lewis model; Valence shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory; Prediction of geometries for polyatomic molecules. (iv) Physical Trends in the Periodic Table. Atomic and ionic sizes, ionisation energy, electron affinity, electronegativity; Variation in the type of compound formed across the table - some relationships between position on the periodic table and bond strength. Classification of common inorganic reactions. Course Title: Introduction to Computer Science I Maynooth Module Code: CS 161 UNCW Course Equivalent: CSC 001 Department: Computer Science Fulfills University Studies: N/A, could be elective credit or count in possible

4 major Course Overview: Programming fundamentals: variables, types, expressions and assignment; simple I/O; Conditional and iterative control structures (if statements and while loops); Strings and string processing; Use of class APIs for creating objects and calling methods; Understanding data abstraction and encapsulation; Problem solving: understanding and developing algorithms; Implementing algorithms as simple programs. Computer architecture (underlying concepts, the Von Neumann architecture, processors, storage, communications); Basic components of modern operating systems; Basic digital communications in the context of modern, internet-accessible computing devices. Course Title: Microeconomics I Maynooth Module Code: EC 101 UNCW Course Equivalent: ECN 221 Department: Economics, Finance & Accounting Fulfills University Studies: Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors, also relevant to Business majors Course Overview: Microeconomics addresses economic issues at the individual level. It studies the way households and firms make economic decisions. The topics covered include demand and supply analysis, market equilibrium, government intervention in the market, firm behavior, production, costs, profit maximization and market structure. Course Title: Introduction to Macroeconomics Maynooth Module Code: EC 102 UNCW Course Equivalent: ECN 222 Department: Economics, Finance & Accounting Fulfills University Studies: Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors, also relevant to Business majors Course Overview: Macroeconomics addresses economic issues at an aggregate level. Emphasis is placed on the measurement of living standards, economic growth, inflation and unemployment. Topics covered include the causes and consequences of fluctuations in economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy and the effects of globalization. Course Title: Experimental Physics I Maynooth Module Code: EP 101 UNCW Course Equivalent: PHY 101 Department: Experimental Physics Fulfills University Studies: Scientific Approaches to the Natural World Course Overview: This module serves as an introduction to Experimental Physics. Students initially explore concepts of physical measurement before an algebraic approach

5 to analysing motion and forces is outlined. Subsequently both the mechanical and thermometric properties of matter are introduced with simple examples and numerical problems. Topics in introductory astronomy including physics of the Earth, Solar System and large scale Universe, are also covered. This module covers several topics of the Core of Physics, as defined by Institute of Physics, but only at an introductory level. Course Title: Greek Tragedy Maynooth Module Code: GC 204 UNCW Course Equivalent: ENG 210 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 credit Department: Ancient Classics Fulfills University Studies: Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives Course Overview: This module explores the tragic theatre of fifth-century Athens, which deals essentially with the relationships of individual human beings with each other, their families, the wider community, and the gods. The main focus is dramatic, but interpretation of the plays - by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides - is informed throughout by consideration of the religious, social, and political contexts in which they were produced; within the confines of theatrical performance, Greek tragedy could offer a striking challenge to accepted values and beliefs. Course Title: Global Environments Maynooth Module Code: GY 161 UNCW Course Equivalent: GGY 140 Department: Geography Fulfills University Studies: Living in Global Society; Human Institutions and Behaviors Course Overview: Global Environments will introduce students to the issues involved in modern global development within a highly modified, rapidly changing natural environment. Modern environments are globally interconnected physical-societal systems formed by a range of spatially variable processes, which interact to create unique regional and global management issues. Global Environments will allow students to investigate environment-forming processes by introduction to the platform geographical skills of analysis, description and communication via a blend of traditional lecture and small group learning environments. The unit content will examine how humans across the world are part of, and also create, unique locations that have issues including hazard prevention, poverty and resource depletion. Course Title: Gender and Sexuality in Society and Culture I Maynooth Module Code: IS 201 UNCW Course Equivalent: WGS 212 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 credit Department: Interdisciplinary Studies Fulfills University Studies: Living in a Diverse Nation

6 Course Overview: The primary goals of this course are to familiarize students with the key topics, debates and texts that have shaped the field of Gender and Sexuality Studies and to encourage them to ask critical questions about the interrelationships between gender, sexuality and power in society and culture. The units and modules that make up the elective stream offer insight into gender-related debates in a wide variety of spheres, such as law, education, history, literature, film, music, and the media. Through lectures and in-class discussion of texts from literature, film, history, psychology, and sociology, we will examine the pervasive influence of gender on the structure of society and our everyday experiences. This module will be made up of five interconnected units as follows: Unit 1: Gender Identity and Law: Transgender and Intersex Unit 2: Contemporary Constructions of Motherhood Unit 3: Gender and Opera Unit 4: Masculinity, Same-sex Passion and Narrative Unit 3: Recent history of reproductive justice activism in Ireland Course Title: International Development: Theory and Practice Maynooth Module Code: KD 151 UNCW Course Equivalent: INT 105 Department: International Development Fulfills University Studies: Living in a Global Society Course Overview: On successful completion of the module, students should have a good understanding of key theories of development, globalisation and social change. Be able to understand and analyse the role of NGOs, the State and Civil Society in global processes of development. Have a basic understanding of different approaches to development practice, e.g., gender and development, sustainable development, Rights Based Approaches. Course Title: Global Movements Maynooth Module Code: KD 203 UNCW Course Equivalent: INT 316 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 credit Department: International Development Fulfills University Studies: N/A, could be elective credit or count in possible major (i.e. INT or Global Concentration) Course Overview: This module looks at local and transnational social movements and activism within the context of globalisation and international development. It explores such questions as: - What does it mean to struggle to achieve global justice? - What are the ideologies, assumptions and political goals of contemporary social movements today? - How has neo-liberal globalisation affected global justice activism and social

7 movements? How are movements responding? - What are the identities of social movements? Who are the key actors within social movements today and how are they different from each other? Eg: NGOs, grassroots organisations, networks, trade unions, churches, and political parties. - What are the diverse strategies and tools used by social movements and how effective are they? - What are the possibilities for achieving and sustaining change toward greater global justice? The module will also examine a number of case studies of global social movements, including environmental rights movements, anti-austerity and debt justice movements, Occupy, tax justice movements, housing movements, gay rights and racial justice movements. Learning Outcomes Course Title: Film and Screen Studies Maynooth Module Code: MD 240 UNCW Course Equivalent: FST 110 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 credit Department: Media Studies Fulfills University Studies: Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives Course Overview: This class provides an introduction to film as an aesthetic, economic, and cultural phenomenon. Mastering the vocabulary associated with narrative, editing, cinematography, mise-en-scene, and sound, which are the fundamental tools required for the close analysis of film texts, lays the groundwork for the interpretive analysis of film texts. We will further consider key historical, economic and ideological contexts that inform the production and consumption of films and film genres. Topics that link to second semester modules in the Film/Screen studies elective stream will be incorporated. Course Title: Business Models and Marketing Maynooth Module Code: MN 151 UNCW Course Equivalent: MKT 001 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 4 Department: School of Business credit Fulfills University Studies: N/A, could be elective credit or count in possible major Course Overview: This module introduces the student to key topics in business models and marketing. The module is broken into two elements: Business Models and Marketing. The Business module introduces the student to the concept of business models. A business portion of the model is at its most basic a description of how a firm creates value for its customers. The marketing portion of the module provides an introduction to the origins and concepts of marketing and serves as a foundation for more advanced subjects in the field of marketing and sales.

8 Course Title: Consumer Research and Marketing Maynooth Module Code: MN 152 UNCW Course Equivalent: MKT 001 Department: School of Business Fulfills University Studies: N/A, could be elective credit or count in possible major Course Overview: This module introduces the student to key topics in consumer research and marketing. The Module is broken down into two elements: Consumer Research and Marketing. In terms of Consumer Research, this modules introduces the student to the concept of the consumer and provides insights into contemporary issues that affect the consumer experience. In terms of Marketing, this module provides an introduction into the origins and concepts of marketing and serves as a foundation for more advanced subjects in the field of marketing and sales. Course Title: Introduction to Composition Maynooth Module Code: MU 218 UNCW Course Equivalent: MUS 106 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 Department: Music credit Fulfills University Studies: Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives Course Overview: The module aims to expose students to the wide variety of styles and ideas in Contemporary Western Art Music so that they can make informed judgements about their own creative expression through composition. Students will be introduced to composition through the hands-on application of some historical and contemporary techniques in short exercises, through discussions on the fundamentals of compositional material and through regular exposure to recordings of modern languages of music. Course Title: Introduction to Philosophy I Maynooth Module Code: PH 151 UNCW Course Equivalent: PAR 101 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 4 Department: Philosophy credit Fulfills University Studies: Historical and Philosophical Approaches Course Overview: This module will provide students with a general introduction to philosophy with a special focus on moral and political philosophy in the second part of the module. The first part will introduce students to what philosophy is, outline the main historical eras of philosophy (ancient Greek, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary), and distinguish the major subdivisions of the discipline (e.g., Epistemology, Philosophy of Science, Metaphysics etc. by looking at some of the most important topics addressed in

9 those disciplines. The second part of the module will introduce students to some of the most important questions asked in Moral and Political Philosophy such as 'What is the good life?', 'How should we act?' or 'Is the state justified in inflicting punishment on those who infringe state law?' This second part will also engage with contemporary ethical debates, such as the debates on euthanasia or environmental ethics. Course Title: Introduction to Psychology I: Research Foundations of Psychology, Biological and Developmental Psychology Maynooth Module Code: PS 150 UNCW Course Equivalent: PSY 105 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 4 Department: Psychology credit Fulfills University Studies: Human Institutions and Behaviors Course Overview: Introduction of psychology as a scientific discipline. Introduction to fundamental principles of research in psychology. Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with special reference to psychological function. Introduction to branches of biological psychology, including psychopharmacology and psychophysiology. Genetic and environmental influences on psychological development. Major theories of cognitive and intellectual development. Module Objective: To introduce the research basis of contemporary psychology and introduce core topics and theories in the areas of biological and developmental psychology. Course Title: Globalization: Integrating Worlds Maynooth Module Code: SK102 UNCW Course Equivalent: ELEC 001 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 credit Department: Centre for Teaching Fulfills University Studies: Information and Learning Literacy Competency requirements Course Overview: Globalization is a process that encompasses the causes, course, and consequences of transnational and transcultural integration of human and non-human activities. (Al-Rodhan and Stoudmann 2006). The process of globalization began with the first migrations out of Africa and has continued ever since, accelerating in times of technological progress and decelerating in times of famine and war. It is a force for good and for evil. No aspect of our lives is not touched by the forces of globalization. In this module we explore these forces as they express themselves in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. Course Title: Contemporary Irish Society Maynooth Module Code: SO 151 UNCW Course Equivalent: SOC 294 Department: Sociology Fulfills University Studies: N/A, could be elective credit or count in possible major Course Overview: This introductory module offers students a sociological analysis of contemporary Irish society. The module will explore how Irish society is organized,

10 experienced, and represented. The principal institutions and structures that shape social life in Ireland and the main processes through which Ireland as a whole is changing are reviewed. The current configuration of Irish society is interrogated through a rich sociological framework. Course Title: Sociology of Everyday Life Maynooth Module Code: SO 153 UNCW Course Equivalent: SOC 240 Department: Sociology Fulfills University Studies: N/A, could be elective credit or count in possible major Course Overview: This module explores the distinctive contribution of sociology to understanding and explaining contemporary cultural practices in Ireland and internationally. In particular, by drawing on a range of themes such as media, migration, sport and the body this module demonstrates how individuals and society are interlinked and how culture can contribute both to social inclusion and social exclusion. Course Title: Marx on Ireland Maynooth Module Code: SO 221 UNCW Course Equivalent: SOC 294 Transfer Credits at UNCW: 3 credit Department: Sociology Fulfills University Studies: N/A, could be elective credit or count in possible major Course Overview: This course examines in detail the work of Marx and Engels on the 'Irish Question'. We will explore not only what Marx (and Engels) said about Ireland, but also how they said it. The latter concern involves how Marx used his dialectical materialist framework to make sense of the Irish situation. The issues we will be looking at are colonialism, nationalism, ethnicity, racism, the colonial economy and anti-colonial forms of resistance.