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COS 272: Computer Graphic Art 3 credits
Explores the fundamental principles and concepts of computer graphic art including color, light, and evaluation. Develops knowledge and design skills in the appropriate use of graphic art software applications and portfolio creation. Offered even Falls.
Prerequisite(s): COS 103 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 311: Foundations of Programming II 3 credits
This course continues from the COS 260 Foundations of Programming I course. Students will delve deeper into the ideas of classes, inheritance, data structures, recursion, polymorphism, abstraction, templates, containers, and encapsulation. Students will also use advanced algorithm construction and problem-solving skills. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): COS 260
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 312: Computer Programming - Java 3 credits
Pursues a more in-depth view of a common high level programming language around which the course is centered. Emphasizes the object-oriented programming paradigm. Students will learn to create both stand-alone JAVA applications and JAVA Applets for web pages. Advanced topics such as event handling, exception handling, and multi-threading will be introduced. Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): COS 260 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 325: Computer Programming - C++ 3 credits
Pursues a more in-depth view of a common high level programming language around which course is centered. Covers advanced problem analysis, algorithm development, and data structure selection and usage techniques as they apply to the language. Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): COS 260 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 327: Comp Programming - Visual Basic 3 credits
Pursues a more in-depth view of a common high level programming language around which course is centered. Covers advanced problem analysis, algorithm development, and data structure selection and usage techniques as they apply to the language. Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): COS 260 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 333: Systems Analysis & Design 3 credits
Examines various system development life cycles, industry management interaction, project development and management, physical system evaluation and design, as well as vendor interaction issues. Emphasizes through a hands-on approach small system development and CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering) skill development. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): Upper level programming language course or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 338: Introduction to Networking 3 credits
Introduces basic computer networking concepts, terminology, hardware and software components. Provides the students opportunities to establish, modify, and maintain software and hardware components of a local area network. Provides the student specific applied skill opportunities with widely recognized and utilized network operation systems. Further develops the students’ understanding of network issues including network topologies, standards, procedures, security, careers, as well as the economic and social implications of networking. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 206 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 340: Special Topics in Computer Science Variable credits
Special topics course. See “class notes” for detailed course description. Not regularly offered.
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COS 342: Cyber-Computer Ethics & Social Responsibilities 3 credits
Explores the interactions between cyber/computers and new ethical challenges that society must deal with on an ongoing basis. Provides a framework for decisionmaking in many fields. Examines, through the lens of Cyber/Computer Ethics, concepts including the economic, social, cultural, and global impacts of technology. Provides opportunities for discussion and analysis of relevant privacy, intellectual property, censorship and freedom of speech, netiquette, computing resource utilization, copyright, and Federal and State regulations as they pertain to ethics and social responsibility in Cyberspace. Students will read, understand, analyze, and comment on ideas from diverse ethical perspectives and formulate critical arguments. Explores, through readings, weekly review questions, chapter and discussion exercises current ethical dilemmas.
Prerequisite(s): COS 206: Introduction to Information Security or Instructor permission.
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COS 346: Databases 3 credits
Explores database fundamentals, design, implementation, and administration using industry standard technologies and methodologies. Examines the relational database model and the newer semantic object models of database design and provides students the opportunity to model, design, and implement databases using both methods. Emphasizes modern multi-user, multi-processing, Web-enabled databases and structured query language (SQL). There will be significant hands-on components in the course. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): COS 260 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 354: Network Security 3 credits
Covers the technologies used and principles involved in creating a secure computer networking environment. Provides the student a variety of hands-on and case project opportunities that reinforce the concepts. Explores authentication, attack types and malicious code, threats and countermeasures, securing e-mail, Web applications, remote access, file and print services, security topologies, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, physical security concepts, security policies, disaster recovery, and computer forensics. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): COS 338 , ELC 200 or COS 206 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): Provides a fundamental understanding of network security principles and implementation.
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COS 360: Computer Organization/Assembly Language 3 credits
Explores architecture of computing systems including microprocessor control systems. Includes control unit logic, input/output processing and devices, asynchronous processing, concurrency, parallelism, and memory issues. Demonstrates a number of algorithms using a representative low level programming language. Offered even Fall.
Prerequisite(s): Upper level programming language course or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 373: Information Assurance - Policy, Law, Compliance & Governance 3 credits
Explores policies, laws, compliance issues and governance to assure information availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality and non-repudiation. Provides comprehensive in-depth overview of the standards, frameworks, policies, legal issues, and compliance and governance concepts and constructs that make up information assurance and that come to bear on the safe operations of information and cyber systems for the purposes of keeping operation infrastructure free from harm. Emphasizes, through weekly readings, group discussion boards, and assignments, the best practices in the operation of Information Assurance.
Prerequisite(s): COS 206: Introduction to Information Security or Instructor permission.
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COS 374: Operating Systems Security 3 credits
Provides a fundamental understanding of both client and server operating system security concepts and techniques. Explores vulnerability assessment, configuration and maintenance, operating system features and other tools commonly employed to achieve and maintain protection of computer resources. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 206 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 375: Managing Risk in Information Systems 3 credits
Explores information systems risk management, how risks, threats and vulnerabilities affect information systems. Emphasizes methods to assess, analyze and manage risk based on defining an acceptable level of risk for information systems. Further develops students’ knowledge of and skills in conducting business impact analysis, risk assessment planning, risk mitigation planning, business continuity planning, policy management and disaster preparedness planning. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 206 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 381: Internet/Intranet Programming 3 credits
Introduces basic design and development principles pertaining to the creation of interactive dynamic websites. Provides the student hands-on opportunities to extend their knowledge of markup languages (e.g., HTML, XML) and web application languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript). Provides the student specific applied skill opportunities in the selection and use of appropriate website technologies. Further develops the students’ understanding of dynamic website issues including e-commerce, standards, procedures, security, and career opportunities. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): COS 125 , COS 260 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 390: Data Analysis 3 credits
This course explores practical applications of data science through the use of modeling and analysis using current analytical tools. Its purpose is to transform data into problem-solving results which communicate information for strategy development. Topics include: advanced business functionality, auditing, and sensitivity analysis using add-ins, introduction to optimization modeling for capital budgeting and financial analysis, creating interactive and dynamic models, and statistical analysis 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): COS 221
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 397: Computer Internship 3-12 credits
The internship is designed to provide Computer Application and Cybersecurity majors the opportunity to apply computer management, software development theories and principles, and cybersecurity management and principles in a particular in-service setting in which they will gain additional practical in-service skills. The intern is expected to complete a fixed
length period of participation in an organization consistent with the intern’s career aspiration. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer term.
Prerequisite(s): Upper level programming language course, internship and faculty sponsors’ permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 413: Computer Forensics and Investigations 3 credits
The course presents methods to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics, while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Offered odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): COS 103 , COS 206 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 415: Computer User Support 3 credits
This course will provide students with help-desk-specific skills. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of help desk communication techniques and customer service, and focus on the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to prepare for entry-level positions in computer user support. Students will work with real world computer support examples, case studies, and activities. This course covers the hardware centric concepts found in the Comp TIA A+ certification exam. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): COS 211 and COS 234 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 430: Cryptography 3 credits
The course introduces the principles of number theory and the practice of network security and cryptographic algorithms. Topics include: Primes, random numbers, modular arithmetic and discrete logarithms, conventional or symmetric encryption (DES, IDEA, Blowfish, Twofish, Rijndael) and public key or asymmetric encryption (RSA, Diffie-Hellman), key management, hash functions (MD5, SHA-1, RIPEMD-160, HMAC ), digital signatures, certificates, authentication protocols (X.509, DSS, Kerberos), electronic mail security (PGP, S/MIME), web security and protocols for secure electronic commerce (IPSec, SSL, TLS, SET). Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): COS 206 , MAT 180 or instructor’s permission.
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COS 440: Cyber Defense 3 credits
Provides a fundamental understanding of hardening and assessment techniques and a hands-on approach to the hardware and software tools and techniques associated with the protection of computer systems and networks. Examines how to protect computer and network resources as deployed in a typical organization. Explores protection of communications resources, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and the use of various tools for system and network protection. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): COS 354 , COS 374 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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COS 450: Cloud Computing 3 credits
This course gives students an overview of cloud computing, its history, and the theories it is built upon. Students will also become familiar with the fundamental systems that form the cloud. Students will learn how cloud computing can be a solution for various organizations and the characteristics of software as a service, scalability, security, and stability. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): COS 260
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CLE 100: Introduction to Conservation Law 3 credits
This course introduces the student to the foundations of the profession of conservation law enforcement and its status in the early 21st century. Topics include the essential of the CLE profession, which spans traditional law enforcement, wildlife & environmental law enforcement, and park & recreational law enforcement. It also covers the law enforcement interface with natural resource management, information and education, and public & community relations services required of 21st century CLE professionals.
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CRJ 100: Criminology 3 credits
Studies crime in society. Considers criminal etiology, prevention, penology, law enforcement, administration of justice, and theories of reformation. Offered Spring and even Summers.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 101: Introduction to Criminal Law 3 credits
Provides general overview of basic doctrines and principles of criminal law. Utilizes law school materials and instructional methods. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 105: Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits
Examines basic systems and problems of American criminal justice system; provides an appreciation of historical background and impact on society. Offered Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 108: Constitutional Law 3 credits
This course will expose students to an overview constitutional law. Students will review the traditional structure of the federal government and the judiciary as it applies to constitutional law. Students will learn that the study of the Constitution is typically that of law and doctrine as developed in Supreme Court decisions. Emphasis and greater attention will be given to the historical aspects and the political dynamics of constitutional law. Additionally, constitutional law will focus on the criminal justice system and the Ten Amendments to the Constitution. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 210: Introduction to Defensive Tactics
This course will introduce students to basic defensive tactics and techniques that can be used by Law Enforcement and Public Safety personnel as well as civilians. These include the following: The use of improvised (unconventional) weapons; take-down techniques; striking and blocking techniques using hands, elbows, knees, and feet as well as other parts of the body; submission/joint manipulation; grappling techniques.
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CRJ 212: Introduction to Corrections 3 credits
Course focuses on the nature and form of correction in America. Special emphasis is placed on the historical perspective and the theoretical constructs which have led to the formation of the correction system as it exists today. Issues of the day will be examined from a policy and practice framework. Offered even Springs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 215: Principles of Investigations 3 credits
A basic study of the role of the law enforcement officer in investigating crimes. Attention given to processing crime scenes, interviewing techniques, basic techniques used in investigation of specific crimes. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 218: Corporate Crime 3 credits
This course explores the history of corporate and white collar criminal activity, supplemented by exposure to a wide array of contemporary examples of criminal and deviant activity. Special attention is paid on how these actions affect broader society. Offered odd Falls.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 220: Forensics of Death Investigation 3 credits
The student will: (1) be familiar with responsibilities of first responders to death scenes as well as understand the role of the homicide investigator conducting death investigations; (2) learn importance of crime scene security at a death scene and the importance of physical evidence in crime solving; (3) learn how to identify, preserve, collect, and package relevant physical evidence from reviewing actual photos and audio explanations of death scenes; (4) learn crime scene diagramming; (5) learn importance of scene reconstruction and proper interviewing techniques; (6) understand different techniques and importance of after scene follow up investigation; (7) learn how to identify manners of death such as homicides, suicides, accidental, natural, and undetermined; (8) learn importance of accurate report writing, witness advocacy, media relations, and courtroom demeanor. Offered Summer.
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CRJ 222: Criminalistics 3 credits
Examines the importance of physical evidence in crime solving. The student will learn how to identify, preserve, and collect relevant physical evidence from actual cases. Course may include tour of Crime Lab and Medical Examiner’s Office. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 242: Wildlife Forensics 3 credits
This course introduces the student to the study of criminal investigative techniques and the analysis of evidence with an emphasis on crimes against wildlife. The focus throughout the course will be the collection, protection and preservation, and identification of evidence as it relates to the investigative process. Analysis of actual closed criminal cases and simulations with mock crime scenes will allow students to put into practice classroom techniques, skills, discussions, and readings. This course will consist of lectures, presentations by guest speakers, films, as well as laboratory/field activities and exercises. Offered Odd Springs.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 260: Police Procedures 3 credits
This practical introduction to police field operations is presented from the perspective of a working police officer and will illustrate real-life scenarios an officer is likely to encounter while on-duty. The instructor will focus on community policing throughout, detailing how and why certain procedures are used, and provides instructional techniques from leading police academies around the country. Offered Summer term.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 105 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 326: Introduction to Forensic Science 3 credits
An introduction to the field of forensics, providing an overview of various forensic sciences and their relation to the presentation of evidence and problems of law. Covers major areas including crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, blood stain analysis, and lab and field collection techniques and analysis. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 340: Criminal Justice Elective
Courses are occasionally offered on a one-time basis. The topic varies from semester to semester.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instruction.
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CRJ 346: Environmental Law 3 credits
This course covers the legal framework of environmental protection and natural resource management law as they have evolved in the United States. Administrative law, judicial review, and the public trust doctrine are foundational legal concepts of federal environmental and natural resource policy and law. Topics include laws associated with environmental impact assessment, air and water pollution control, water resources, wetlands, fish and wildlife, endangered species, and federal land management policies. Offered Spring.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and either CRJ 101 or CRJ 108 .
Co-requisite(s): None.
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CRJ 365: Law Enforcement Pre-Service 3 credits
This course is the equivalent to the Law Enforcement Pre-Service Program (also referred to as the “200 hour course”) offered at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA). It is intended to provide training and instruction to properly prepare persons for tasks that are performed by local law enforcement personnel prior to being on duty. Students will have primarily lecture based modules, but will also receive hands on training for some content. The course instructors are primarily practicing law enforcement officers. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Certificate from the Academy. Students have the option of taking this course for credit or non-credit. Non-credit students must pay all applicable MCJA fees and related administrative expenses. Offered Summer.
Prerequisite(s): Must meet MCJA Entrance Standards or instructor permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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 ECO 100: Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 credits
Surveys leading contemporary macroeconomic theories. Explores neo-classical, Keynesian, monetary, and supply-side theories.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ECO 101: Introduction to Microeconomics 3 credits
Surveys the economic theory of markets. Emphasizes modeling consumer business behavior and the effects of different market forms, including perfect competition, monopoly and imperfect competition. Offered Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ECO 210: Environmental Economics 3 credits
Uses basic economic theory and principles to discuss environmental problems. Covers opportunity costs, resource allocation, conservation, market failure, externalities, cost-benefit analysis and governmental policy analysis.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ECO 340: Special Topics in Economics Variable credits credits
Special topics course. See “class notes” for a detailed course description. Not regularly offered. Variable credits
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 222: Foundations of Applied Communication 3 credits
Students will review various principles, procedures, and techniques for oral communication. Students will put to practice some procedures and techniques, producing a short talk of their own. Methods of instruction will include lecturing, leading class discussions, conducting workshops, assessing journals/scripts, and scheduling individual conferences. Three hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENG 223: Applied Communications and the Humanities 3 credits
This course will further encourage and foster critical thinking and effective communication 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. Three hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 300: Foundations of Applied Communication and the Humanities 3 credits
This course will further encourage and foster critical thinking and effective communication skills through the close exploration of a variety of presentations as well as a study of selected core themes and readings in the humanities. Students will review various principles, procedures, and techniques for oral communication. Students will put to practice some procedures and techniques,
producing a short talk of their own. Methods of instruction will include lecturing, leading class discussions, conducting workshops, assessing journals/scripts, and scheduling individual conferences. 3 hours of lecture.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 322: Patterns in Applied Communication 3 credits
Students will continue to build knowledge of various principles, procedures, and techniques for oral communication. Students will research inspired branding and character building tools and techniques in advertising. Methods on instruction will include lecturing, leading class discussions, conducting workshops, assessing journals/scripts, and scheduling individual conferences. Three hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): Eng 101 / English Composition II or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENG 329: Communication Ethics 3 credits
The course examines the ethical dimensions of communication by focusing on ethical issues in communication situations, exploring different approaches to thinking about ethics in human communications, clarifying the ethical issues in a reasoned and systematic fashion, and creating students’ personal ethical standard for human communication. Three hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 / English Composition II or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENG 335: Science Communication 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to writing about science for general readers. With an emphasis in background research, this course will help students build a foundation for strong science writing. Students will read works by accomplished science writers as well as examine science writing in different popular forms, such as news articles, interview, essays, etc. Three hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 / English Composition II or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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: Appreciating Dreams 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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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: Exploring World 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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENG 370: Discovering Greek 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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENG 378: Journal Writing 3 credits
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.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 477: Shakespeare 3 credits
Studies Shakespeare’s poetry and drama including major themes, motifs, genres and the Elizabethan culture in which Shakespeare’s plays were created and performed. Three hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or instructor’s permission.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 489: Applied Communication Practice/Presentation/Internship 3 credits
The course provides students the opportunity to use applied communication theories and practices through participation alliances with organizations such as WE LEARN Internship - assist with Women’s Perspectives publication/Workshops/Presentations/Conferences. NEW-CUE (Nature and Environmental Writers - College and University Educators) Workshop/Internship/Conferences, and WITS-Writers in the Schools, TLAN - Transformative Language Arts Network, etc. Three hour lecture
Prerequisite(s): Completion Eng 101 / English Composition II and of 12 credits in the Applied Communication concentration or minor.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 102: Introduction to the Wilderness and Outdoors 1 credits
This immersive 3-day course introduces students to the wilderness and outdoors with a focus on understanding human and environment interaction, conservation in the northern Maine woods, and basic skills for engaging in outdoor activities.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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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 105: Wilderness Survival Concepts I 1 credits
This immersive course is a three-day wilderness intensive designed to impact basic survival principle and proactsice for individuals who spend time alone in the wilderness. Course fee: $60. 3 day intensive. Every Fall.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 107: Fundamentals Of Outdoor Equipment 1 credits
This immersive 3-day course introduces students to the fundamentals of operating outdoor vehicles and equipment including snowmobiles and ATVs in a field experience.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 108: Fundamentals of Outdoor Winter Recreation 1 credits
This immersive 3-day course is designed to introduce students with limited experience to the fundamentals of outdoor winter recreation including snowshoeing and cross country skiing in a field experience and winter camping.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 109: Fundamentals of Ice Fishing
This immersive 3-day course is designed to introduce students with limited experience to the fundamentals of ice fishing including proper techniques, proper safety measures, and field permits.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 110: Wilderness Survival II 1 credits
This course will introduce students to hands-on orienteering. Will include 12 hours of classroom instruction followed by two days of intensive, overnight land navigation skill development and use.
Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.
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ENV 111: Water Recreation and Stewardship 1 credits
This 3-day immersive field experience course orients students to the common types of inland watersports in Maine,
laws, safe practices, equipment, conservation, and stewardship (e.g., Leave no Trace). Students will also learn the
fundamentals of navigation on inland waterways, kayak, canoe, and motorboat operations. Prerequisites: Wilderness
First Aid and swimming compentance.
Prerequisite(s): PSA 230
Co-requisite(s): None.
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