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FOR 332: Forest Inventory and Analysis 2 credits
Experience in forest inventory and data summary and analysis. Examines methods and software used to generate a forest inventory and growth and yield data. A minimum grade of “C” is required. A $20 non-refundable transportation fee required. Four hour lab. Offered every Fall (Nov-Dec).
Prerequisite(s): BIO 109 .
Co-requisite(s): FOR 291 .
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FOR 350: Forest Management Practicum 3 credits
FOR 330 and FOR 361 or instructor’s permission. Practicum in resource management and the preparation of a forest management plan as a capstone project. Topics include: multiple use management, forest finance and economics, taxes, forest certification, contracts, rotation length determination, and principles of sustainable yield. One field trip. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 332 and FOR 360 .
Co-requisite(s): ENV 302 .
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FOR 360: Silviculture 3 credits
Examines theories and practices used to establish, grow, and tend forests for various management objectives. Emphasizes stand dynamics, regeneration, site preparation, intermediate treatments, and harvest-regeneration systems. Three hour lecture. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 290 .
Co-requisite(s): FOR 260 .
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FOR 361: Silvics/Silviculture Lab 2 credits
Field experience in ecological assessment and prescription writing. Combines knowledge of the natural sciences, economics, and forest measurements to evaluate a site and stand and determine the most appropriate silvicultural treatments necessary for a given management objective. Course includes a five day session at UMFK Violette Wilderness Camp in late August and seven week campus session. Field course. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FOR 260 , FOR 332 , and FOR 360 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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French |
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FRE 100: Elementary French I 3 credits
This course is designed for students who have no prior experience in French to master basic communication skills. The course strongly emphasizes oral communication, and much of the class time will be spent on interactive tasks and language practice. Grammar is taught in context. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FRE 101: Elementary French II 3 credits
A continuation of FRE 100 . This course is designed for students with a beginner’s knowledge of French to master a basic level of the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative modes. The course strongly emphasizes oral communication with the majority of class time spent on interactive tasks and language practice. Materials include film, audio activities, and short readings. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 100 or 1 year of high school French.
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FRE 150: Intermediate French I 3 credits
In this course students will develop intermediate level skills in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative modes. The course strongly emphasizes oral communication with the majority of class time spent on interactive tasks and language practice. Materials include audio activities, film, and readings. Grammar will be studied in context; students will prepare short compositions. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or 2 years of high school French.
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FRE 151: Intermediate French II 3 credits
Continuation of FRE 150 . In this course, students will continue to develop intermediate skills in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. The course strongly emphasizes oral communication with the majority of the class time spent on interactive tasks and language practice. Materials include audio activities, film, and readings. Students will write short compositions and grammar is studied in context. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 150 or 3 years of high school French.
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FRE 163: Applied French for Health Care Professionals 3 credits
Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): NUR major or instructor permission. This beginning level language course is specifically tailored toward medical professionals. Students will learn to communicate in French, both orally and in writing, with a special emphasis on medical and service industry vocabulary geared toward real-life career situations. The course will cover most of the same structures as FRE 100 , so at the end of the semester, students will be at the appropriate level if they wish to continue to FRE 101 .
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FRE 165: Applied French for Regional Speakers 3 credits
The course is designed for regional speakers who have already acquired very good fluency of comprehension in listening and speaking regional French. The course will concentrate on reading and writing skills as well as spelling and grammar. Materials include short readings, film, and interaction with local speakers.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FRE 200: Advanced Composition I 3 credits
This is an upper-intermediate language course conducted entirely in French. Language practice will involve the major skills of oral and written comprehension and expression. This course is writing-intensive and will include systematic grammar practice. Materials include film, press articles and literary excerpts. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 151 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 201: Advanced Composition II 3 credits
This upper-intermediate language course conducted entirely in French is a continuation of FRE 200 . Language practice will involve the major skills of oral and written comprehension and expression. This course is writing-intensive and will include systematic grammar practice. Materials include films, press articles and a short novel. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 200 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 215: Advanced Conversational French 3 credits
French and Francophone film provides the basis for discussion in this advanced conversation course. Students will learn film-related terminology as well as vocabulary more specifically applicable to the movies that we will view and study. Students will analyze the portrayal of French-speaking cultures through both dramatic and comic film genres and become acquainted with well-known Francophone directors and actors. Will incorporate local French film festival. Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 200 or three years of high school French.
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FRE 225: Civilisation Francaise I 3 credits
The course introduces students to various aspects of French history, civilization, and culture, from the Middle ages to the French Revolution, through reading and discussion of selected texts. The course stresses the development of language skills through the study of such topics as geography, history, political systems, selected writers, art, etc.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 151 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 226: Civilisation Francaise II 3 credits
The course introduces students to various aspects of French history, civilization, and culture, from the French Revolution to the 21st century, through reading and discussion of selected texts. The course stresses the development of language skills through the study of such topics as geography, history, political systems, selected writers, art, etc.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 151 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 240: French Topics 3 credits
French is the language of communication. Areas of study and research may include: French and Francophone literature, culture, cinema, art, or issues in contemporary society.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 151 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 260: Civilisation Francaise Contemporaine 3 credits
Students will acquire a solid knowledge of general French geography, demography and cultural iconography. They will have a comprehensive exposure to many aspects of modern French family life, education, social customs, institutions, economy and every-day aspects of material culture, contrasts between rural and urban living, France’s place in the European Union, the francophone world and the larger world community.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 151 or instructor permission.
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FRE 286: La France d’aujourd’hui 3 credits
This course explores the history and traditions of France in order to better understand its contemporary culture. Constant comparisons will be made with North American culture.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 200 or FRE 201 , or Instructor’s permission.
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FRE 303: La Literature Quebecoise 3 credits
This course explores the evolution of a “national” literature in Quebec from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Examines issues of national identity and language, the contrast between urban and rural writings, and the questions of social consciousness raised by writers and thinkers during the Quiet Revolution. Readings will include novels, essays, poetry, short stories, and plays by Quebecois writers. Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 201 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 306: Litterature Francaise: Moyen Age Au 18eme Siecle 3 credits
This course is a survey of literary expression from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. Students will read texts representative of this period from a variety of genres taught in a socio-historic context.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 200 or FRE 201 or Instructor’s permission.
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FRE 307: Litterature Francaise: 19eme Siecle Jusqu’au Present 3 credits
This course is a survey of literary expression in France from the 19th century to the present. Students will read texts representative of this period from a variety of literary genres taught in a sociohistoric context.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 200 or FRE 201 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 310: Litt?rature Franco-Am?ricaine 3 credits
This course focuses on major literary works of Franco-American writers from both New England and Louisiana. We will examine issues of language, identity, community, and marginalization. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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FRE 312: Cinema Francais 3 credits
This course combines a historical view of French cinema, an introduction to the technique of film analysis and an examination of the major issues in film theory. Topics include the pioneers of cinema, the classical films of the 1930’s and 40’s, the films of the nouvelle vague in the 50’s and 60’s and recent trends in film production. The works of such filmmakers such as Renoir, Clouzot, Truffaut, Godard, Resnais, and others will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 200 or FRE 201 or instructor’s permission.
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FRE 450: Le Roman Contemporain Francais 3 credits
Studies various contemporary French novels including traditional, psychological, engage, noveau, and structuraliste.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 200 or FRE 201 or permission of instructor.
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FRE 492: Fieldwork in French 3 credits
Students will learn to do fieldwork recording with human subjects. A number of mediums may be used to produce a semester project: audio or visual recordings, art work, research paper. Students will be working with people of French heritage living in the St. John Valley or elsewhere in the United States. One project, for example, could be to record people who practice traditional Acadian arts, such as snowshoe making, weaving, music, etc. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
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FRE 497: Capstone Project 3 credits
The Project can take one of four forms: Senior Thesis, Community Outreach Project, Combination of Thesis and Community Outreach Project, or Study Abroad at a Francophone University.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or instructor’s permission.
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Geography |
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GEO 103: Introduction To Global Positioning Systems 1 credits
Introduction to the theory and application of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Students will collect and process GPS field data and create a detailed map from the data using Geographic Information System (GIS) software. Three hour lecture/lab. Field work. Eight week course. Offered every Spring
Prerequisite(s): Experience with Windows Operating Systems.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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GEO 201: Cultural Geography 3 credits
Human cultures evolve under certain physical landscape, climate, and resource limits. Humans also modify their landscapes to suit cultural needs and wants. This course is an exploration of the relationships between human cultural systems and the landscapes people inhabit, modify, and are affected by. Offered every 3rd Fall (2016, 2019).
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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GEO 203: World Geography 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to some key concepts of geography. Topics covered include: basic geographic concepts (location, direction, distance); maps; physical geography (landforms, weather, climate); the geography of natural resources; cultural geography (peoples and their ways of life, language, religion, ethnicity); population; the geography of spacial behavior (perception of the environment, migration); political geography; economic geography (agriculture, manufacturing, industries); human impact on the environment; and regional geography. A final unit will introduce the students to the use of geographic information systems in the study of spatial phenomena. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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GEO 240: Special Topics in Geography
Special Topics in Geography
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GEO 280: GIS Applications I 3-4 credits
An introduction to the principles and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Covers the creation, representation, manipulation and analysis of spatial data in digital form and issues related to data, digital cartography, and output products. Lab exercises and a course project, expose students to actual data manipulation and GIS analysis. Associate degree forestry students required to complete 3 credit hours. Two-hours lecture, three-hours lab, and course project. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite(s): Experience with Windows operating system.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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GEO 380: GIS Applications II 4 credits
Study of and experience in various GIS applications. The assessment, development, and implementation of a GIS project learned from practical exercises and a course project. Programming, database design, and cartographic design are practiced. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Offered Fall odd years.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 280 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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Government |
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GOV 200: American Government 3 credits
Introduces principles and practices of American government. Studies the institution, the politics of democracy, and briefly considers the three branches of government. Offered every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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GOV 201: State & Local Government 3 credits
Introduces study of government at the state level. Emphasizes principles and practices of government. Offered every Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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GOV 304: American Political Thought 3 credits
Discusses the development of political ideas in America from 1620 to the present. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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GOV 330: Canadian/American Government 3 credits
Examines and compares principles and practices of American and Canadian governments. Emphasizes intergovernmental relations, governmental structure, and economic policy. Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): GOV 200 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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GOV 410: Comparative Government 3 credits
Examines and compares principles and practices of various governments of the world. Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): GOV 200 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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Health Care |
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HCA 308: Managerial Accounting 3 credits
A study of accounting techniques and principles utilized in managerial decision making. Topics include: financial statements, cost analysis, profit analysis, budgeting, controlling, and transfer pricing. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and BUS 211 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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HCA 312: Grant Writing 3 credits
The overall objective for this course is to give students the tools to help their organizations, schools, non-profit agencies, community service groups, and businesses successfully compete for grant funds. Individuals working on professional development proposals will also gain the skills and knowledge to successfully propose research and study plans. Offered every Spring and even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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HCA 321: Health Care Finance 3 credits
This course provides the current finance theory needed in the day-to-day practice by health care managers in varied health care settings. It also provides an understanding of health care financial issues as well as resources for implementing appropriate operational strategies. Furthermore, there is a blend of both accounting and finance as it relates to health care managers. Material is provided to help students understand the mechanics of financial analysis and decision making as they pertain to the healthcare industry.
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HCA 401: Health Related Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3 credits
Introduces students to the conduct of research; research sources, utilization, and dissemination; as well as concepts and principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) as a way to improve nursing practice and healthcare outcomes. Focus of the course is on developing clinical EBP questions; conducting a literature review, and to appraise and apply current, reliable research finding in clinical practice. Standards for the conduct of ethical research in qualitative and quantitative research designs are also reviewed. Offered Fall and Summer term.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 351 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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HCA 413: Healthcare Ethics and the Law 3 credits
The focus of the course includes examining ethical and legal issues in the context of nursing and healthcare practice. Students explore the principles of ethical reasoning and decision-making to resolve of ethical dilemmas present in healthcare. Students analyze the ethical obligations, policies, and laws that guide healthcare delivery. Students examine current ethical issues. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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HIT 182: Electronic Health Record 3 credits
This course provides an overview of the components, storage, retrieval, retention, and maintenance of electronic health information records. Topics include: structures of electronic health records, content and standards for quality, and healthcare information requirements.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): HIT 200 .
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HIT 200: Introduction to Health Information Technology 2 credits
This course introduces the student to basic information about the healthcare system. The student will participate in discussions of types of clinical personnel and health care settings, gain an overview of types and purposes of information gathered, learn the history of Health Information Technology (HIT ) in the United States and various types of Health Informatics. The course will also provide overviews of errors including privacy and security breaches, quality and safety for HIT, customer service and satisfaction. Students will gain an understanding of leadership and leadership theories, a basic understanding of project management tools and techniques and a basic understanding of learning management systems. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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HIT 216: Healthcare Statistics and Research 3 credits
This course analyzes various methods and formulas used in compiling and preparing statistical reports for health care services with an emphasis on vital records. Students will gain an understanding of the methods and techniques used in presenting statistical data. Use of data for the purpose of analyzing and improving patient care practices is discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 or MAT 180 ; HLT 160 , HIT 200 .
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HIT 239: Healthcare Quality Improvement 3 credits
This course provides an overview of the methods used to measure, assess, and improve healthcare services. An emphasis is placed on patient safety and risk management activities that can help to alleviate medical errors. Students will gain an understanding of quality improvement tools, ways to establish quality improvement priorities, and identifying methods to ensure utilization management practices are prudent. Offered Fall term.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 160 , HIT 200 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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HIT 258: Health Information Data Management 3 credits
This course provides a study of information management and information technology (IM/IT). Information systems support high quality, safe patient care. Administrative decisions, project success rates, and utilization of services are improved when high quality information management systems are in place. Offered Spring term.
Prerequisite(s): COS 103 , HIT 239 .
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HIT 262: Legal Aspects of Health Care Information Technology 3 credits
Prerequisite(s): HLT 160 , HIT 200 . This course provides an overview of the legalities applicable to health information and record keeping. Topics for this course include principles of liability and patient record requirements. Students will gain an understanding of such pertinent subjects as access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, and the judicial process of health information as related to the electronic health record.
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HIT 297: Health Information Technology Externship 4 credits
This course will allow students to perform advanced functions of a health information technology (HIT) department. Students will work in realistic work environments in a variety of settings. Knowledge and skills gained from all HIT coursework will be applied. Students will practice professional skills to enhance employment opportunities. Offered Spring term.
Prerequisite(s): COS 103 , HIT 239 , HIT 262 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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Health |
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HLT 160: Medical Terminology 1 credits
Prerequisite(s): None. This course will provide basic information on medical terminology. Students will learn how to spell, pronounce, and define common medical terms. An emphasis will be placed on common forms, suffixes, and prefixes used in healthcare.
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HLT 386: Health Care Policy 3 credits
This course provides students with an overview of contemporary health policy in the United States. Health disparities and the evolving healthcare system have a profound impact on the nursing profession. Nursing students develop a greater understanding of the social, political, cultural, and financial variables affecting health care outcomes, including nursing practice. Students learn to analyze health care policy using a framework. The effect of current health care policy on vulnerable populations is examined. Students participate in healthcare policy discussions as patient advocates and consumers of healthcare. Current issues and trends affecting the nursing profession are examined. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; NUR 200 , NUR 230 or instructor’s permission; or standing in Allied Health or RN to BSN program.
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HLT 407: Leadership and Management in Healthcare 3 credits
Prepares students to assume leadership, decision-making roles, and political awareness within an increasingly complex and changing health care system. Principles of leadership and management are examined in context of their application within current and prospective global health care environments. Role development and values clarification are emphasized. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; Enrolled in Allied Health program or Second semester junior standing or RN to BSN student or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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HLT 407C: Leadership and Management Practicum 1 credits
This course provides RNBSN students with the opportunity to explore leadership roles and management functions in a chosen setting. Students will spend 30 hours with a registered nurse in a supervisory or administrative role. In accordance with the Maine Nurse Competencies, students will explore professional practice through accountability, influence, change management, and collaboration with others.
Prerequisite(s): >2.5 GPA; RN-BSN students only or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): HLT 407 .
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Honors |
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HON 300: Honors Seminar I: On Being Human
This course will further encourage and foster critical thinking skills through the close exploration of a variety of core readings in the humanities; a study of a variety of disciplines in the humanities: myth, literature, art, theater, music, film, television, and through a discussion of a variety of themes: religion, morality, happiness, death/life/love, controversy, and freedom.
Prerequisite(s): Open only to Haenssler Honors Scholars with 6 credits of Honors coursework completed, or instructor permission.
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HON 340: Honors Special Topics Honors Special Topics
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HON 400: Honors Seminar II 3 credits
This course emphasizes how scientific thought has developed, what it offers, and where it may lead humanity. In particular, the course examines how science operates, what the goals of science should be, what relationship science should have with the rest of society, the differences between science and other activities, etc. Additional topics include systems thinking, sustainability, and other modes of scientific reasoning with an emphasis on the humanistic aspects of scientific thought.
Prerequisite(s): HON 300: Honors Seminar I: On Being Human or instructor’s permission.
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History |
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HTY 100: World Civilizations I 3 credits
A comprehensive examination of the growth of civilizations from the ancient times to the Renaissance. The course investigates the political, economic, social, intellectual, and religious developments of the periods. Students will explore the development of many of the world’s civilizations, not only in Europe, but in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Students will learn how European expansion affected civilizations in other parts of the world and how those civilizations, in turn, influenced and had impacts on Europe. Offered Fall and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HTY 101: World Civilizations II 3 credits
The course provides students with a comprehensive examination of the major developments that have shaped the modern world from the late sixteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. The course will concentrate on the developments in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Offered Spring and Summer.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HTY 102: United States History I 3 credits
Surveys social, cultural, economic and political development of American nation from exploration and colonization through era of Civil War and reconstruction. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HTY 103: United States History II 3 credits
A continuation of HTY 102 . Surveys social, cultural, economic and political history of United States from Reconstruction to present. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HTY 151: Canadian History I 3 credits
This course will survey Canadian history from First Nations settlement to the Charlottetown, London, and Quebec conferences. There will be special emphasis on society and culture of New France, as well as the Rebellions and the Durham Report. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HTY 152: Canadian History II 3 credits
This course will survey Canadian history from Confederation to the present. There will be special emphasis on Confederation, school crisis in three Provinces, the conscription crisis of the two World Wars, continentalism, and the growth of Acadian and Quebec nationalism. Offered Spring.
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HTY 204: History of the St. John Valley 3 credits
John Valley, 17th century to present. Focus of the course is the settlement of the upper St. John Valley by Acadians, Qu?bec, migrants, Maine Yankees, and Scots-Irish. Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): None Overview of Acadian history of the St.
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HTY 340: Topics in History Variable credits
Special topics course. See “class notes” for detailed course description. Not regularly offered.
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HTY 362: French Revolution & Napoleon 3 credits
Examines revolutionary and Napoleonic epoch in France. Analyzes origins of revolution, impact of different socio-economic classes, constitutional experiments, and failure of revolutionary governments to achieve constitutional experiments, and failure of revolutionary governments to achieve political stability. Studies regime of Napoleon Bonaparte in France and Europe.
Prerequisite(s): HTY 101 .
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HTY 371: Women in Western Civilization: Renaissance to the Present Day 3 credits
Women and their experiences and achievements are often largely absent from history books. This course will survey the cultural and historical roles of women in the western world from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. The course will discuss both general trends and representative individuals. Topics will include theories of women’s history, women’s legal and political rights, women’s economic and cultural contributions, and gender roles within the family, the community, and the religious world.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HTY 380: History of the Middle East 3 credits
This course will give students an understanding of the history and development of the modern Middle East. After a brief summary of the Ottoman Empire and Islam, the course will focus on the period between World War I and the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. The course will emphasize how the history of this time period has laid the groundwork for the Middle East as we know it today.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HTY 382: Conservation and Environmental History 3 credits
Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission. This is a seminar course that features primary readings and selected secondary readings which explore the fundamental tenets of conservation and environmentalism. Students will develop an appreciation of the forces and ideas which shaped the modern concepts of conservation, ecology, and environmentalism in American history. Patterns of natural resource use, the importance of nature in defining American art and literature, and the role of parks and recreation are also explored.
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HTY 421: History of Genocide 3 credits
This course will examine the history of genocide, paying particular attention to genocide in the twentieth century. It will focus on three genocidal moments in history: the Holocaust, Cambodia and Rwanda. We will examine the history and context and ramifications of each of these events. After examining these genocides on an individual basis, we will compare and contrast one to the other.
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HTY 432: History of the Second World War 3 credits
Analyzes origins of Second World War from 1918 by focusing on growth of militarism in Europe and Far East. Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): HTY 101 or HTY 103 , or instructor’s permission.
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HTY 461: Europe from 1918 to 1945 3 credits
Examines impact of World War I, the failure of democracy, the rise of totalitarianism, and the Second World War.
Prerequisite(s): HTY 101 or instructor’s permission.
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HTY 467: Acadian History 3 credits
History of the Acadian people, 1604-1763, their deportation and aftermath. Examines their relationships with the environment - the land, ocean, forest, and Native Americans. Special focus on causes and culpability for deportation.
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Humanities |
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HUM 102: First Year Experience 3 credits
Designed to assist students in becoming academically and socially successful. It develops learning and thinking skills and introduces the student to procedures, policies, and services of the University. The course is required of all new students. Credits apply as electives in degree programs. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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HUM 103: The Adult Learner and Transfer Experience 1 credits
Introduces the adult learner to higher education and in particular, UMFK programs and services. Students will use critical reflection skills to rethink the value of their learning experience and its implications for future learning. Emphasis is placed on the effective use of the unique UMFK campus resources with particular attention to successful degree completion. Credit applies as elective in degree programs. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): Adult learner or transfer student.
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HUM 120: On Being Human A Study of the Humanities
This course will further encourage and foster critical thinking skills through the close exploration of a variety of core readings in the humanities; a study of a variety of disciplines in the humanities: myth, literature, art, theater, music, film, television; and through discussion of a variety of themes: religion, morality, happiness, death/life/love, controversy, and freedom.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 128: College Algebra 3 credits
Provides students with basic algebraic skills. Covers algebraic concepts including linear, fractional and quadratic and exponential equations and graphs. Also covers basic trigonometry for right triangles. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MAT 165: Pre-Calculus 3 credits
Covers sets, algebraic operations, functions, graphs, complex numbers, polynomials, exponential functions, trigonometric functions, systems of linear equations, and sequences. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 180: Finite Math I: Logic, Combinatorics, Probability & Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
Introduction to set theory, symbolic logic, combinatorics, and probability. This course emphasizes quantitative, critical thinking skills in an informal setting. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 198: College-Level Statistics
College-Level Statistics not equivalent to MAT 351 . For Transfer Credit Evaluation Only.
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MAT 200: Structures of Mathematics I 3 credits
Designed for elementary education majors. Examines structure of arithmetic as it relates to algebra. Covers arithmetic concepts, number system properties, various bases, numeration systems, and problem solving. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school algebra, ASP 110 , or instructor’s permission.
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MAT 201: Structures of Mathematics II 3 credits
Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 200 or instructor’s permission. Designed for elementary education majors. Continuation of Structures of Math I. Examines fundamental concepts of algebra, number theory, measurement and geometry, probability, statistics, and more problem solving.
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MAT 240: Special Topics in Mathematics
Special Topics in Mathematics
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MAT 255: Calculus I 4 credits
This is an introduction to Calculus as applied in the Social or Life Sciences. Its focus is interpreting a narrative quantitatively. Topics include: limits, derivatives, techniques of finding derivatives of polynomials, exponential and log functions, derivatives of sums, differences, products, quotients, and composites of functions, continuity, differentiability, maxima, minima, extreme value theorem, higher derivatives and their applications, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s rule, anti-derivatives and indefinite integrals, integrating polynomials, exponential and inverse functions, integration by substitution, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, area between curves, tables of integrals, separable differential equations, functions of two variables, partial derivatives, second order partial derivatives, extrema of functions of two variables, and integration over two variables. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 165 or equivalent.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 256: Calculus II 4 credits
This course is a continuation of Calculus I. Beginning with a review of differentiation and integration; it introduces trigonometric functions while it reviews polynomials and exponential functions. Emphasized are applications of definite integrals and techniques of integration. Infinite sequences and series are studied. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 255 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 280: Finite Math II-Linear Systems & Models and Mathematics of Finance 3 credits
This course provides students with applied mathematical skills utilizing linear equations, matrices, and exponential functions. Topics include: modeling with linear equations, matrix operations, and mathematics of finance. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 290: Geometry 3 credits
This course attempts to acquaint the student with the amazing properties of lines, circles, triangles, and other geometric figures. It is designed for students who intend to teach mathematics. The course is taught using compass and straight edge constructions.
Prerequisite(s): High School geometry.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 350: History of Mathematics 3 credits
This course consists of a survey of major math concepts and personalities in mathematics over the last 5,000 years.
Prerequisite(s): At least two previous math courses.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 351: Statistics I 3 credits
Designed for use in behavioral science, education, environmental studies, nursing, computer applications, natural science, and business. Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics with data handling emphasized. Includes measures of central tendency, distribution, normal distribution, T-distribution, hypothesis testing, correlation, linear regression, analysis of variance, chi-square and non-parametric analytical techniques. Offered every Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): Algebra proficiency.
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MAT 352: Statistics II 3 credits
Applied statistical methods in the student’s area of specialization. Designed for use by education, natural, environmental, or behavioral scientists. Data mining is taught. Students are required to build predictorial models from data sets chosen from their respective disciplines. Students are required to use statistical analysis software and to work independently in their specialty.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 351 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 357: Abstract Algebra 3 credits
Introduces theory of groups, rings, and fields.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 180 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MAT 370: Calculus III 4 credits
Continuation of Calculus II. Includes vectors, partial differentiation, infinite series, polar coordinates, and multiple integrals, directional derivatives, line integrals, and an introduction to differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 256 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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MS 100: Elements of Mathematics I
Structure of arithmetic as it relates to algebra. Fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra and set theory. Especially for teachers of elementary school mathematics.
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MUS 100: Music History 3 credits
Introduction to the elements of music, survey of 1600 years of Art Music in western civilization. Includes style periods, names, dates, and personalities significant in musical developments. The major roles of music and the musician in society are studied. Listening skills and aural recognition are emphasized. Offered Fall.
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MUS 120: History of Rock & Roll 3 credits
The historical and stylistic development of Rock, through its major trends, influential personalities and its interrelationship with our society is studied. Offered Winter, Spring, Summer terms.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 156: Class Piano 3 credits
Develops musicianship and keyboard skills such as basic reading of music notation, hand positions, and keyboard harmony. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 162: Chorus 3 credits
This ensemble performs both accompanied and acapella choral works from the Classical, Folk, and Popular repertoires. The ensemble rehearses weekly and performs at least one concert per semester.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 200: Fundamentals of Music 3 credits
Develops musicianship and musical literacy, such as fluency in music notation, principles of music theory, and ear training through computer assisted instruction. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 204: American Music 3 credits
Develops a knowledge of the multicultural music of the United States. The music of ethnic, religious and social groups, American Art music, and seminal figures and ideological movements will be covered. Listening skills and aural recognition are emphasized. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 302: World Music
This course presents students with a survey of music from selected world cultures. The functions of music in culture will be examined and compared.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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MUS 310: U.S. Musical Theater 3 credits
An in depth coverage of musical theater forms in the U.S. Studies the development of the American musical including minstrelsy, vaudeville, operetta and revues. The contributions of the major 20th Century figures are assessed and several landmark works are covered in detail. The mature musical as an art form is analyzed. Listening skills and aural recognition are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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