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EDU 412: Teaching of Mathematics 3 credits
The course is to provide students with information and experiences that will enable them to demonstrate: Knowledge of content (concepts, notation, terminology) for teaching math; Activities that encourage methods of teaching; Ability to communicate math verbally and in writing. Lab concurrent. Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 412L: Math Manipulatives Lab 1 credits
This lab immerses the student into the current practices of public schools. Its focus is based on instructional practices in a standard-based curriculum, along with an introduction to the school environment. The student will attend classes, as well as participate in school based experiences under the guidance of a classroom expert. Students are expected to have their State of Maine finger printing and background check completed prior to participating in this class. Offered Fall odd years.
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment: EDU 412: Teaching of Mathematics .
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EDU 414: Teaching of French in the Elementary School 3 credits
This course will familiarize students with theoretical and practical considerations of language teaching and learning. Students will learn about several approaches and methods of language teaching and will help students develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate language acquisition theories, methods, teaching practices, and materials, and to reflect critically on their own ideas about teaching languages.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 .
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EDU 415: Teaching of Science 3 credits
This course explores the major disciplines of science taught in an elementary and middle level education program, as outlined in the State of Maine Learning Results (20071997). The course covers: Motion, Energy, Ecology, and the Evolution and Classification of Life, Cells, Earth Science, the Structure of the Universe and the Implications of Science and Technology. Blended throughout the units are the concepts of scientific reasoning, communication, inquiry, and problem solving. Offered Fall even years.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 415L: Integrated Content Lab 1 credits
This lab immerses the student into the current practices of public schools. Its focus is based on instructional practices in a standard-based curriculum, along with an introduction to the school environment. The student will attend classes, as well as participate in school based experiences under the guidance of a classroom expert. Students explore the integrative nature of content through the lens of science and social studies. Offered Fall even years
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment: EDU 415 and EDU 411 .
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EDU 418: Health and Physical Education for Elementary and Middle School 3 credits
Health and Physical Education for Elementary and Middle School Teachers is a 3 credit course designed to introduce the pre-service teacher to the content areas of the K-8 health and physical education curriculum. Pre-service teachers will focus on key concepts in health and physical education necessary to successful K-8 health instruction as defined by the State of Maine Learning Results. The four modules of the course are 1) K-8 Physical Education, 2) health Concepts, Information, and Services, 3) Health Promotion and Risk Reduction, and 4) Influences on Health and Personal Goal Setting.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 444: Curriculum for Gifted Learners 3 credits
This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the conceptual foundations in the design and development of curriculum for gifted and talented students, including theories, models, and processes for curriculum modification and curriculum design. Strategies for utilizing differentiation and developmental approaches to best address the educational characteristics and intellectual needs of gifted and talented learners that ensure growth will be explored. Topics will include a general overview of curricular principles and perspectives, critical analysis of general curriculum, issues of diversity in curriculum development and modification including cultural congruence, recommended models of curriculum development for gifted and talented learners, and current national trends in gifted education.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 317 /SED 317 or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 445: Instructional Strategies for Gifted Learners 3 credits
This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of effective instructional practices for gifted and talented students. Strategies for utilizing differentiation and developmental approaches that best address the educational characteristics and intellectual needs of gifted and talented learners in order to ensure academic growth will be explored. A facilitator of learning for gifted or high ability students in the classroom must develop an ability to provide classroom experiences that stretch students further than they can comfortably go on their own. Adapting curriculum and instruction for these learners involves a deep understanding of the needs of gifted individuals. This course examines strategies that appropriately serve to support and extend the academic needs of gifted and talented learners.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 317 /SED 317 or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 446: Twice Exceptional Students 3 credits
This course is designed to acquaint participants with the various areas of exceptionalities typically encountered with gifted students and to provide classroom related techniques to assist the teacher in identifying and working with twice-exceptional children in an effective manner. Environmental, behavioral, motivational, emotional, and educational needs will be addressed. Legal responsibilities, parent communication, and staff development will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 317 /SED 317 or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 447: Identification of Gifted and Talented Learners 3 credits
This course focuses on the screening and selecting of gifted and talented students. It is designed for practicing professionals - teachers, counselors, psychologists, and administrators- who must make decisions about the identification and serving of gifted and talented learners. Course uses multiple assessments, both quantitative and qualitative, to identify gifted students within an increasingly diverse population, including culturally and ethnically diverse, high-potential, linguistically different students with unique affective needs as well as high potential economically disadvantaged students. Students will use data to diagnose educational needs, prescribe appropriate educational strategies, and to incorporate appropriate identification strategies for identifying gifted and talented students. Legal responsibilities and parent communication as well as staff development will be emphasized. Students will be required to develop an identification model based on relevant theory and current practices to be used in their particular setting.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 317 /SED 317 , or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 451: Teaching of Reading 3 credits
This introductory learning processes course is designed to acquaint the prospective elementary school teacher with learning attainment concepts. Learning processes, including thinking, speaking, reading, and writing, will be the focus of assigned readings and class discussions. In addition to the required readings, students will be expected to complete outside readings from the library. Offered Fall odd years
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 451L: Reading Strategies Lab 1 credits
This lab immerses the student into the current practices of public schools. Its focus is based on instructional practices in a standard-based curriculum, along with an introduction to the school environment. The student will attend classes, as well as participate in school based experiences under the guidance of a classroom expert. Students are expected to have their State of Maine finger printing and background check completed prior to participating in this class. Offered odd Fall odd years.
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment: EDU 451 .
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EDU 454: Read and Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum 3 credits
To have pre-service teachers develop an understanding of the importance of teaching adolescent students reading, writing, thinking, listening and speaking skills in the content areas. To help pre-service teachers develop a knowledge of the best practices and strategies of teaching, reading, writing, thinking, speaking and listening in the content areas. To provide pre-service teachers the opportunity to examine and develop materials appropriate for the content area of their concentration. To provide pre-service teachers with an overview of the use and appropriateness of multiple assessment tools. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
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EDU 454L: Content Literacy Lab 1 credits
This lab immerses the student into the current practices of public schools. Its focus is based on instructional practices in a standard-based curriculum, along with an introduction to the school environment. The student will attend classes, as well as participate in school based experiences under the guidance of a classroom expert. Students are expected to have their State of Maine finger printing and background check completed prior to participating in this class. Offered Fall.
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment: EDU 454 .
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EDU 463: Teaching of Writing 3 credits
Designed to prepare students to be effective writing instructors. The course is focused on helping students to develop an understanding of the complex nature of literacy development at the elementary level. Students will investigate recent research in effective strategies for teaching of writing and apply this knowledge to the development of writing workshops, mini-lessons, and assessment of children’s writing. Along with professional readings, small and large classroom group activities, students will be expected to actively participate in writer’s workshop. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or instructor permission.
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EDU 463L: Writing Strategies Lab 1 credits
This lab immerses the student into the current practices of public schools. Its focus is based on instructional practices in a standard-based curriculum, along with an introduction to the school environment. The student will attend classes, as well as participate in school based experiences under the guidance of a classroom expert. Students are expected to have their State of Maine finger printing and background check completed prior to participating in this class. Offered even Falls.
Co-requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment: EDU 463 .
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EDU 469: Current Research-Education 3 credits
This course provides secondary education students the opportunity to investigate current research on teaching and learning. Pre-service teachers will acquire insight into how current research informs educational practice in the modern classroom.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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EDU 477: Multicultural Curriculum Design 3 credits
To have practicing and pre-service teachers develop a sophisticated understanding of the increasing racial, ethnic, cultural and social-class diversity in our classrooms, communities, and work places. To help develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach and work effectively with students, parents, teachers, and communities of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor.
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Electronic Commerce |
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ELC 310: Introduction to E-Marketing 3 credits
An exploration of the impact of electronic technologies and globalization of trade on traditional marketing techniques through readings, discussion, case study analysis and research. Students will, individually and within working groups, gain experience leveraging electronic technologies to achieve the marketing goals of firms and various initiatives. Emphasis is on strategic E-marketing planning from a strategic perspective. Course culminates with student creation of E-marketing plans for an existing firm or initiative. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 211 , BUS 222 , and ELC 200.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ELC 358: E-Commerce 3 credits
Explores the key life cycle phases of an e-commerce initiative. Students will learn how to plan, design, and evaluate web sites, how to launch an e-business from scratch, technology needed for developing e-commerce, how to market products, what ethical and legal factors to consider, and how to ensure security and integrity of data through various methods and technologies. Students will gain exposure to the managerial and organizational implications of e-commerce and the relationships between the business and the technology drivers of e-commerce. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 103 , BUS 211 and ENG 100 or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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English |
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ENG 100: English Composition I 3 credits
Students will review the main principles and procedures for drafting, revising, and editing. Students will work on developing the ability to critically read, understand, and write clear, concise, unified expositions. Methods of instruction may include lecturing, leading class panels and discussions, conducting writing workshops, assessing journals, and scheduling individual conferences. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ENG 101: English Composition II 3 credits
Students will review the main principles and procedures for drafting, revising, and editing covered in ENG 100 . Students will continue working on developing the ability to critically read, understand, and write clear, concise, unified expositions. ENG 101 will emphasize sound argumentation and research skills and APA or MLA documentation principles. Methods of instruction may include lecturing, leading class panels and discussions, conducting writing workshops, assessing journals, and scheduling individual conferences. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): A “C” or better in ENG 100 .
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ENG 102H: Honors English Composition 3 credits
A composition course for Haenssler Honors Program. This course is designed to enhance proficiency in critical reading and thinking and in expository writing and argumentation.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Haenssler Honors Program or Instructor permission.
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ENG 105: Introduction to Literature 3 credits
This course covers how to carefully read the genres of poetry, short story, and drama. An analytical rather than historical approach to literature, intended to deepen the student’s insight into the nature and purpose of literature and to develop literary taste and judgment.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor permission.
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ENG 111L: English Writing Lab 1 credits
This one-credit lab course is designed to increase academic proficiency in written expression to fit a variety of academic and professional needs through extra academic support while students are enrolled in ENG 100 or ENG 101 . Students who meet the following criteria will be required to take the lab: 1. Accuplacer English Score between 66 and 73; 2. Passing College Writing (ASP 060) with a C- or lower; 3. Repeating ENG 100: English Composition I I due to a C- or lower; 4. Failed ENG 101: English Composition II . Students not meeting these criteria may elect to take the lab. Students enrolled in the lab will receive an Individual Education Plan that delineates what objectives will be worked on and what activities will be done to meet the learning objectives. Students should plan to spend two hours in the lab each week working with lab personnel. Students who are registered for the lab course must pass the lab component in order to pass ENG 100 or ENG 101 . Offered Fall and Spring.
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ENG 202: British Literature I: Beginnings to 1785 3 credits
Surveys major periods, works and authors of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales from the Medieval Period through the mid-1700s, and may include works by authors from the English and British colonies. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 203: British Literature II: 1785 to Present 3 credits
Surveys major periods, works and authors of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and the Commonwealth from the late 1700s through the present. Postcolonial writers in English may also be included. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 240: Special Topics in English Variable credits
Special topics course. See “class notes” for detailed course description. Not regularly offered.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor permission.
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ENG 250: American Literature I: Beginnings to 1865 3 credits
Surveys major American authors from the Colonial Period to 1865; readings will also include Native American narratives, slave narratives, and early women writers to better understand how American literature is a cultural matrix representing the values, beliefs, and world view of the authors and their audiences. Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 251: American Literature II: 1865-Present 3 credits
Surveys the dominant themes and forms of literature from Walt Whitman through the contemporary era. Readings will likely include canonical authors as well as new and emerging voices in American literature to better understand how literature is a product of time and age. Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 253: Literature of Childhood and Adolescence 3 credits
This course will offer an exploration of the literature that is written for children and adolescents and a means by which to analyze critically, such literature. We will explore the history of childhood literature, which is the foundation of adolescent literature. Through critical analysis and reflective focus, students will expand their understanding of quality literature and its importance in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults.
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ENG 255: World Literature I: Beginnings to 1600s 3 credits
Surveys the literature of non-English speaking cultures in translation typically including works from ancient Sumeria, Greece, Rome, India, China, Africa, the Middle East, and Japan. The course also examines the religious and social forces that lead to the creation of literary expressions by various cultures. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 256: World Literature II: 1600s to Present 3 credits
Surveys the literature of non-English speaking cultures in translation typically including works from China, Japan, India, Africa, and the Middle East. The course examines the social, political, religious and cultural forces that influenced the development of literatures from the European Enlightenment through the Postcolonial era. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 318: American Nature Writing 3 credits
The course has two primary objectives. The first is to familiarize students with American nature or natural history writing as a distinctive literary genre. The second is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the characteristic blending of scientific observation, contemplation, and personal reaction that defines the genre.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor permission.
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ENG 332: Science Fiction 3 credits
This course surveys American and British science fiction, primarily twentiethcentury works, focusing particular attention on one or more specific authors and/or sub genres (e.g., Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Ursula Le Guin, cyberpunk, or hard science fiction).
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor permission.
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ENG 340: Special Topics in English Variable credits
Special topics course. See “class notes” for detailed course description. Not regularly offered.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor permission.
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ENG 343: Jung And Fairy Tales 3 credits
An examination of folktales and fairy tales with particular interest is paid to archetypal characters, patterns, and motifs found in Grimm’s Fairy Tales. The course seeks to demonstrate analysis and Carl G. Jung’s depth psychology theories. Offered Summer term, even years.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 345: Form & Theory of Creative Writing 3 credits
The course will examine the structure, form, and style of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction by examining relevant examples and by studying and analyzing the forms, techniques, and conventions of the respective genres. Offered Spring even years.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 347: Contemporary Literary Theory 3 credits
Surveys New Critical, Myth, Psychological, Formalist, Marxist, Feminist, New Historicist, and Deconstructionist approaches, among others, to the interpretation of literature. Demonstrates the applicability of various approaches to individual works. Offered Fall 2019.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 348: Fiction Writing I 3 credits
Introduces students to fiction writing in an environment emphasizing the importance of criticism, discussion, revision, and, when appropriate, research. Offered Fall odd years.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 350: Advanced Composition 3 credits
Continues the work of ENG 100 , ENG 101 , and 109, but at a much more advanced level. The course will emphasize analytical writing and research projects and will address advanced topics in rhetoric and style.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 352: Understanding Dreaming 3 credits
This course introduces students to scientific/psychological theories, methods, and findings pertaining to the study of the sleeping mind, and more specifically to dreams and dreaming, through classroom discussion of assigned and selected readings. Additionally, students will keep a journal, focusing on any observed relationships between dreaming and waking states of consciousness, exploring patterns through close analysis of content. Students will also have the opportunity to present on their findings in scholarly paper/creative project (painting, sculpture, etc.)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 353: J.R.R. Tolkien 3 credits
An examination of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien focusing on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and portions of his larger mythos (e.g. The Silmarillion) within the context of the author’s life, worldview, and literary heritage.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 364: Poetry Writing I 3 credits
Introduces students to the craft of poetry writing through the study of poetic forms and techniques in an environment emphasizing the importance of criticism, discussion, revision, and, when appropriate, research. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 365: Science & Nature Writing I 3 credits
The focus of the class – which is intended equally for Biology, English, and Environmental Studies students and individuals interested in creative writing – is the production of nonfiction works dealing with topics relating to science and nature. The class follows an individualized workshop format that will allow students to pursue their own particular interests in the areas of science and nature within a supportive but critical environment. Offered periodically in Summer.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 366: Creative Nonfiction Writing I 3 credits
The focus of the class will be the production of a body of nonfiction in a context that introduces students to various related forms and genres of creative nonfiction (e.g., personal essay, feature story, column). Offered even numbered Summer.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or permission of instructor.
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ENG 367: World Epics 3 credits
A study of epic literature from Mesopotamia, Tibet, India, Native America, Ireland, Africa, and other cultures. The course will focus on two central questions: What constitutes an Epic? How do epic function in their respective cultures? Other areas of focus will likely include recurrent archetypal patterns and mythopoeic processes. Various theories on epic formation and the relevance of epic in contemporary life and thought will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 368: Comparative Mythology 3 credits
A study of the mythic literature of various world cultures emphasizing their recurrent patterns, themes, and motifs as well as their relevance to modern culture. Various theoretical approaches to reading and interpreting mythic literature will be employed with an emphasis on depth psychology. Offered periodically in Summer Terms.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 370: Classical Mythology 3 credits
This course introduces students to the mythological literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Students will become familiar with the basic elements of Classical Mythology including the major figures of Greek and Roman myth and legend. In addition, students will be introduced to some of the theoretical approaches to interpreting Greek and Roman mythology including structuralist, feminist, psychological, etc.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 378: Journal Writing
Students will review principles, procedures, and techniques for journal writing. Students will practice the procedures and techniques, producing a collection of journal entries of their own. Methods of instruction may include lecturing, leading class discussions, conducting writing workshops, assessing journals, and scheduling individual conferences.
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ENG 380: Business & Technical Writing 3 credits
Familiarizes students with business and technical writing strategies.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or permission of instructor.
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ENG 413: Electronic Journal Production 3 credits
In this course, students engage with a wide variety of components involved in electronic journal production through hands-on experience working with the production of live electronic journals such as The Aroostook Review, The Fiddlehead Focus, and the campus newspaper.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 429: Heroine’s Journey 3 credits
An examination of the heroine in various world cultures including Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Celtic, Indian, Arabian, and Native American. This course will assess the applications and limitations of Joseph Campbell’s theories of the heroic quest in relation to feminine roles in mythic literature. Alternative theories and approaches by Maureen Murdock, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Jean Shinoda Bolen, and Marija Gimbutas, among others, are presented. Offered Summer odd years.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 460: Selected Authors 3 credits
Focuses on one or more major authors for an in-depth study. Repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENG 472: Twentieth-Century American Poetry 3 credits
Surveys twentieth-century poetry, its sources, critical reception, and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or permission of instructor.
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ENG 478: Fiction Writing II 3 credits
This class continues the work of producing fiction at a more advanced level. Students will undertake both common and individualized readings and, when appropriate, identify markets for their work and prepare manuscripts for submission. Offered Spring even years.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 348 or permission of instructor.
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ENG 479: Poetry Writing II 3 credits
This class continues the work of producing poetry at a more advanced level. Students will undertake both common and individualized readings and, when appropriate, identify markets for their work and prepare manuscripts for submission. Offered Spring odd years.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 349 or permission of instructor.
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ENG 495: Special Topics in Creative Writing 3 credits
Course provides opportunities for advanced work in creative writing - either in a specific sub genre (e.g., science fiction, fantasy, crime fiction) or form (e.g., sonnet, novel, novella). Repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): Any 300-level creative writing class, ENG 412, or ENG 413 and permission of instructor.
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ENG 498: Senior English Capstone 3 credits
Taken during their final semester, English majors create and submit an electronic portfolio (selecting a focus on literature, creative writing, or English education) providing a representative selection of course work in English courses from their initial enrollment as English majors through their final semester. Offered as needed.
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ENV 103: Fundamentals of Hunting 1 credits
This course introduces hunting techniques to students with little to no experience. Students will become familiar with the different rules and regulations involved with hunting. Importantly, safe firearm handling, as well as clearing, matching, loading and unloading ammunition in firearms will be understood by students after taking this course. Students will also learn safe and effective field hunting strategies, as well as different marksmanship techniques for rifles, muzzleloaders, shotguns, handguns and archery.
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ENV 104: Fundamentals of Fishing 1 credits
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the various techniques of fishing, including spinning, bait casting, and fly casting. Students will also be exposed to the care of equipment and basic fish behavior, along with fish conservation and fishing safety. In addition, students will become acquainted with the various laws, regulations and licensing statutes relating to fishing in the state of Maine.
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ENV 125: Nature Photography 1 credits
The student will learn about different photography equipment and learn how to use the equipment to photograph flora, fauna, and forensic scenes. Students will learn the basic principles of photography, including light, exposure and aperture settings to enhance the quality of the photographs. In addition, students will be exposed to camera handling, digital manipulation and file management. Student will learn the objectives of this course through hands on training and guidance in the classroom and in the field.
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ENV 130: Natural Resource Conservation 3 credits
This course will focus on the relationship of humans to the natural environment, ecology and conservation of soil, water, forest, range, wildlife and fisheries resources. In addition, the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management as well as the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable resources will be discussed.
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ENV 200: Principles of Environmental Science 4 credits
This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of basic scientific principles and human activities affecting ecological health of the natural environment and the quality of human life. Specific topics that are covered include ecological principles, growth of populations, biodiversity, forestry, environmental toxicology, agriculture, fisheries, air pollution, climate change, solid waste management, energy sources and conservation, water resources, and water pollution. Students develop an understanding of the scientific aspects of many current local, regional, national, and global environmental issues, as well as an appreciation of some of the technologies, policies, and personal approaches used to address environmental problems. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): ENV 200L.
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ENV 230: Fish & Wildlife Techniques 3 credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with current fish and wildlife techniques including animal survey methods, data collection, and data analysis practices, estimation of animal abundance, capturing and marking, identification, aging, habitat evaluation and manipulation, and scientific investigation. The course is structured around lectures and laboratories, field trips, and research projects that requires use of popular fish and wildlife techniques.
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ENV 240: Environmental Studies
In this course, we will examine the components of fertile soil. Additionally, we will discuss methods for rebuilding depleted soil as well as maintaining healthy soil and its beneficial qualities. Relationships between fertile soil and organic food production will be explored and applied as students participate in the experimental production of organic salad greens for the UMFK community as we traverse our first winter in the unheated Campus Greenhouse.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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ENV 242: Map & Airphoto Interpretation 3 credits
The qualitative and quantitative evaluation of topographic maps and aerial photographs used in natural resource management. Updating of maps and GIS database from standard aerial photographs and digital photography. Introduces cartography and remote sensing. Field trip. One-hour lecture, four-hour lab. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 300: Environmental Practicum 1 credits
This course consists of a supervised employment experience or approved activity (summer work, research project, internship) pertinent to student’s concentration. Written proposal must be approved by an evaluation committee consisting of three faculty members prior to the experience. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer term.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and ENV 200 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 302: Wildlife Conservation & Management 4 credits
Introduction to wildlife conservation and management covering basic principles, techniques, issues, and laws. Field trips required. Three-hour lecture, two-hour lab. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 302L: Wildlife Conservation & Management Lab
Wildlife Conservation & Management Lab
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ENV 322: Energy Conservation and Alternative Sources 3 credits
Discussion of basic energy concepts, methods of energy conservation, and alternate energy sources with emphasis on science/ technological aspects as well as social concerns.
Prerequisite(s): Course in physical science or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 325: Environmental Chemistry 4 credits
Examines the chemistry behind environmental issues. Explores the chemical basis of environmental problems in water, soil, and the atmosphere. Lab and fieldwork emphasize chemical and instrumental methods for analysis of water and soil. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHY 100 .
Co-requisite(s): ENV 325L /CHY 325L.
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ENV 325L: Environmental Chemistry Lab
Environmental Chemistry Lab
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ENV 327: Energy Seminar 3 credits
Class selected energy topics related to environmental problem solving. Practice in using computer-age information and communications sources in order to prepare written and oral technical reports.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, ENV 200 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 333: Fisheries Science 3 credits
Study of the anatomy, physiology, behavior, taxonomy and natural history of fishes, with emphasis on freshwater species.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 204 or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 334: Wildlife Science 4 credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with the life history, distribution and abundance, ecology, population structure and dynamics, habitat requirements, and the management, conservation, and research priorities of the major mammalian groups found in North America, with special emphasis on species in New England. Students will have opportunity to observe and practice standard field and laboratory techniques commonly used by wildlife biologists for the study of animals and their populations, and in the management and research of free-ranging wildlife. We will apply ecological principles to develop practical wildlife management strategies to preserve, enhance or create viable wildlife habitats and populations. A major focus of this course will, therefore, explore the relationship between the selected animals and their habitat. Specifically, students will be acquainted with major land use practices on lands that produce wildlife and how these practices influence wildlife production. Thus, the course will include a detailed discussion of techniques used by wildlife managers to manipulate the habitat for desired species and achieve wildlife management goals. We will discuss community interactions including competition, predation, and herbivory, as well as hunting and endangered species management. The course will include lectures, guest lectures by wildlife and natural resources professionals, discussions, field and laboratory exercises, and research projects. Field trips required. Three-hour lecture, two-hour lab. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 204 or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 338: Aquatic Pollution Seminar 4 credits
This course presents an introduction to causes and consequences of pollution in freshwater environments. Students will study the biological and chemical effects of several aquatic pollutants, including nutrients, pathogenic organisms, heat, industrial chemicals, pesticides, and metals. Students will also learn about and evaluate ways in which water pollution is currently treated and prevented. Field and laboratory work will acquaint students with some important water quality monitoring techniques. Three-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Offered odd Fall.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 100 and CHY 100 or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): ENV 338L.
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ENV 353: Winter Ecology 2 credits
This course provides students with an introduction to winter ecology as an interdisciplinary area of study. Students will learn about the adaptations Maine’s plants and animals have evolved to endure winter conditions. Specific topics investigated include snowpack physics and chemistry, biochemical, physiological, and behavioral strategies that animals use to survive winter conditions; biochemical and physiological strategies that plants use to survive winter conditions; special concerns for organisms that live under ice; plant-animal interactions; and human adaptations to winter. Students must be prepared to spend time outdoors traveling snowshoes and using research gear. A weekend trip to the UMFK Violette Wilderness Camp is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 354: Wildlife Habitat Interactions 4 credits
An examination of the interactive relationships between wildlife and their terrestrial or freshwater habitats. Emphasizes the importance of water, soil, and vegetation to wildlife inhabiting farmland, rangeland, and forests. Weekend trips required. Three-hour lecture, Two-hour lab.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing, or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 361: Natural history of the Chihuahuan Desert 4 credits
To familiarize the students with the natural history and culture of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Big Bend National Park. An additional fee is required.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum sophomore standing, BIO 100 and ENV 100 or instructor’s permission.
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ENV 400: Senior Projects I 3 credits
Emphasizes scientific writing and research skills. Familiarizes students with research proposal writing and scientific literature review writing. The focus of the course is a supervised independent project based on practical environmental research and problem solving. The project reflects each student’s individualized program and career interests and will be conducted to simulate a professional work situation. $150.00 non-refundable field experience fee required. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing in BSES program.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 401: Senior Projects II 1 credits
Continuation of ENV 400. Required for BSES majors. Students complete supervised independent projects and present their findings in a public presentation. $150.00 non-refundable field experience fee required. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 400 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 403: Environmental Philosophy 3 credits
This course introduces and examines historical and current philosophies concerning the relationship between humans and the environment. Uses selected reading assignments followed by discussions. Emphasizes student participation and is writing-intensive. $150.00 non-refundable field experience fee required. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 419: Environmental Education 3 credits
Emphasizes literature review, design, and writing of environmental topics. These will be presented in the public school systems and/or other appropriate groups.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 200 or instructor’s permission.
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FOR 100: Introduction to Forestry 3 credits
This course provides an introductory overview to the field of forestry for majors and non-majors. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, tree biology, forest ecology, silviculture, land and forest measurement, harvesting systems, recreation, global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), watershed management, wildland fire and use, and forestry careers. Laboratories provided practical exercises. Two-hour lecture, two-hour lab. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 131: Spreadsheets for Foresters 1 credits
Introduces basic concepts of Microsoft Excel and its applications. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 132: Forest Protection I 2 credits
This course provides a broad overview of forest fire science and wildland fire suppression following the standard S-130 / S-190 set of training modules. A required field training day will be conducted by the Maine Forest Service before the end of the semester. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions for course completion. Field training day required. Offered every Spring.
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FOR 203: Surveying for Foresters 3 credits
Introduces surveying concepts useful in forestry including, but not limited to, differential leveling, profile leveling, horizontal curves, global positioning systems, GPS accuracy assessment, running lines with GPS, measuring angles, and creation of topographic products using leveling, GPS and LiDAR data. Chain of title research, boundary law, and boundary evidence are also covered. Two-hour lecture, two-hour lab. Offered Fall even years.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 208: Forest Products, Harvesting, and Transportation 3 credits
An introduction to forest products and to the methods and techniques appropriate to forest harvesting operations. Course surveys forest products and includes wood identification. Examines planning, engineering, and implementation of harvest plans; planning and construction of haul roads, and various harvesting equipment, methods, and systems. State regulations and best management practices pertaining to forest operations are thoroughly covered. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FOR 214: Wildland Firefighting Skills 4 credits
Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care in the areas of supply, delivery, and application of water. The field exercise requires set up, operation, and maintenance of pump equipment. Students will also be introduced to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience. An $80 dollar non-refundable transportation fee required. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 132 or S130/S190 Red Card.
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FOR 221: Wildland Fire Origin and Determination 3 credits
The primary purpose of this course is to provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination Investigator (INVF). The concepts taught in this course will help an INVF perform at an acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. The course is presented by lectures, electronic presentations, field exercises, and class discussion. A $20 non-refundable transportation fee is required. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 132 or S130/S190 Red Card.
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FOR 226: Forest Operations 4 credits
Field experience in First Aid and CPR, chainsaw safety and use according to the principles of the Certified Logging Professional program and low impact logging equipment. Students will design and lay out a forest road and timber harvesting unit according to State of Maine regulations and best management practices using GPS and GIS technology. Students must provide work/safety clothing, steel toed work boots, work gloves, chaps and logger hardhat. Students must receive a grade of 70 or higher on a chainsaw proficiency exam and a grade of 80 or better on a first aid/CPR exam to remain in the course. Eight hour laboratory. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 100 , GEO 103 , FOR 208 .
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FOR 232: Wildfire Science 3 credits
This course is designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire that threatens life, property, and improvements in the wildland/urban interface. It also provides prospective fire line supervisors the skills to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. The course will follow the curriculum for the Fire Operation in the Wildland/Urban Interface (S-215) and the Intermediate Wildland Fire behavior (S-290) training modules. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 132 or S130/S190 Red Card.
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FOR 242: Map and LiDAR Interpretation 3 credits
The qualitative and quantitative evaluation of topographic maps, aerial photographs and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) derived metrics used in natural resource management. GIS database creation and updating. Introduces cartography and remote sensing. An $8 non-refundable transportation fee is required. Field trip. One hour lecture, four hours lab. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 260: Silvics (Forest Ecology) 3 credits
Investigates influence of physical and biological environment on growth, development, and survival of trees in dynamic forest ecosystems. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 290: Forest Mensuration 3 credits
Examines the theory of log, tree and stand management, forest sampling, log scaling, and determination of growth and volume. A minimum grade of “C” is required in the class. Offered Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 291: Forest Measurements 2 credits
Field experience in log scaling, boundary layout, and tree and stand measurement. A minimum grade of “C” is required in the class. Four hour lab. Offered Fall semester (Sept-Oct).
Prerequisite(s): FOR 290 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 297: Internship in Wildland Firefighting 6 credits
Practical experience in wildland firefighting. The student is required to complete not less than 160 hours of actually firefighting. This would translate into roughly 4 weeks of firefighting. Summer employment position with a government agency or wildland firefighting contractor is recommended as it will enhance permanent employment opportunities. An internship proposal form must be completed prior to the experience and a journal recorded during the experience is required. A spring proposal, summer experience and fall registration is the standard procedure. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 132 or S130/S190 Red Card.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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FOR 327: Interpersonal Skills for Supervisors 1 credits
This seminar/interactive course is designed to provide tools to improve workplace communications and increase skills in conflict resolution and motivation enhancement. Case studies will be utilized to enhance real world experience in problem solving for the manager and supervisor. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None
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FOR 330: Forest Protection II 3 credits
Investigates impact of insects, disease, and fire on forest tree growth and survival. Stresses the biology, recognition and control of common forest pests. Field trips. Specimen collection required. An $8 non-refundable transportation fee is required. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 100 or BIO 109 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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