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4

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2026-2027

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catalogs.babson.edu

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2026-2027

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4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits This course will involve an in-depth exploration of the Sun-Earth-Moon system and how that system results in eclipses. From understanding how the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon generate eclipses, we will discuss the different types of eclipses, and explore the prediction of eclipses. We will consider the historical explanations and uses of eclipses in both the social and scientific realms. We will also examine the history of solar observations to understand safe solar viewing practices. This course is designed to fulfill the advanced experiential component of the curriculum as well. In teams you will work with local teachers and libraries to develop ways of teaching about eclipses to K-12 students and a general audience. You will also assist in developing safe solar viewing plans for your external “clients” on the eclipse day. Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

NST 10XX

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4

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4

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2026-2027

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catalogs.babson.edu

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4

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2026-2027

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catalogs.babson.edu

4 advanced liberal arts credits Weather and climate impact many aspects of life: from minor daily joys and annoyances, to major storms, to longer term impacts such as droughts. These effects can be felt personally, regionally, and even affect the global economy. In this class we will study the atmospheric processes that drive the daily weather, the regional and seasonal variations in the weather, and the potential for climate change. We will also look at how human actions can affect the atmosphere. We will explore these ideas by using publicly available data to prepare weather forecasts of regional and global events. In the spring semesters, we will forecast and track snow storms and the early parts of tornado season; in the fall semesters, we will forecast and track hurricanes and the first storms of winter. We will discuss different forecasting models in class, and see how they compare to each other and contribute to our overall understanding of the atmosphere and our ability to forecast. We will also include a variety of experiments to demonstrate the basic physical processes in the atmosphere Credits 4

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Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

NST 10XX

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course

Edition

2026-2027

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catalogs.babson.edu

(Formerly Personal Nutrition) 4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits Every day we are bombarded with information about diet and health, often confusing and contradictory. As consumers, it is difficult to separate fact from fad, truth from fiction. This course will provide a foundation in basic nutrition, including anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract and the development of disease, with the goal of applying this information to aid in making informed choices in the treatment and prevention of nutrition related disease. We will also explore how the personal actions a student can take to encourage a sustainable diet, defined as “food choices that maximize personal health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Credits 4

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Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

NST10%

4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits An examination of the concepts, principles and policies related to research and development activities with examples from the history of the subject from its Greek beginnings to modern times. Successful and failed R&D projects from multiple disciplines will be explored as a driving force for innovation. The complex relationships that the scientific and engineering enterprises have to the innovation process will be examined with respect society, industry, and political motivations. Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

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Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

NST10%%

4 Liberal Arts Credits This class explores human health and disease. We identify the biological roots of infection, exploring advances in medicine and related disciplines. We analyze all facets of risk - from genetics to lifestyle - proceeding topically through major threats to human longevity and quality of life. Topics include the latest understanding of chronic illness - cancer, stroke, heart disease - that account for most premature mortality in the developed world. We will examine strategies to protect our health and to ameliorate some of the consequences of aging; we will investigate new challenges, such as emerging infections and eating disorders. Psychological aspects of wellness are discussed as well. Credits 4

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

Foundation Science

4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits This course examines the role that the modern natural sciences play in analyzing physical evidence collected at a crime scene. It begins by defining forensic science and understanding why the government has placed special qualifiers on scientific expert witnesses and their testimony. Students will survey the sciences used in a modern crime lab to understand the principles behind the analyses. Historical and current crimes and their trials as well as a mock crime scene will highlight lecture material. Disciplines that will be covered include Toxicology, Controlled Substances, Arson, DNA, Blood Splatter, Friction Ridge, Ballistics, and Crime Scene Processing. Credits 4

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Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

NST1

Credits 4

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Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Credits 4 301

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Identify Market Driven Sustainability Solutions The sustainability problems facing our society are extreme and wide-reaching - however, the pervasive nature of these problems result in amble business opportunities for the open-minded, knowledgeable, and creative leader. Sustainability-related issues are no longer an altruistic "tack on" to business strategy and development - but rather an integral component of current economic and business success. This course will tackle the biggest sustainability challenges facing our global society through use of system thinking framework. Systems thinking provides a holistic way of examining the interconnected aspects of an issue, allowing the skills learned in this course to be highly transferable to a host of other challenges beyond sustainability related issues. The course cover fundamentals of system thinking and then apply those tools to various sustainability problems. Much of the content will apply to climate change because this crisis is leading directly to new business opportunities, such as alternative energy markets, mineral supply shortages and the development of a battery recycling industry, altered global shipping routes due to opening of Arctic sea ice, burgeoning carbon credit markets to offset emissions, shifting consumer preferences, etc. Also, the far-reaching nature of climate change allows us to also touch on other related sustainability topics as they relate to business and the economy, such as water resource conservation and the circular economy, regenerative agriculture, global inequality, and the role of global geopolitics in solving sustainability problems. Our focus will be solutions oriented. To do this we will learn to use a to draw causal loop diagrams, identify leverage points, and visualize the role of feedback loops and various policy initiatives in solving sustainability problems. Guest speakers from the private sector will provide additional context for application of these tools in the workplace. Supplemental readings will highlight how to translate knowledge into effective leadership in the workplace. We will practice making fact-based arguments through in-class debates about controversial Babson College Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 topics related to sustainability solutions (e.g., carbon tax, plastic bans, which countries are responsible for paying for climate damages). Team learning is an essential component of the course; multiple group projects will enable students to work together to apply the tools taught in this course to identify climate solutions. Credits 3

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SCN

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3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

None