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Course Descriptions

 
  

  • ECO 321 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    Analysis of the basic forces that cause fluctuations in economic activity and their effects on employment, investment, and business firms.  Stabilization proposals examined and evaluated.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in ECO 120 and ECO 121, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 333 - Labor Markets and Human Resource Development

    Topics include: labor market dynamics, the structure of labor markets, preparation for employment, labor market problems of special groups, remedial manpower programs, labor markets and public policy.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement

    Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 335 - History of Economic Thought

    Survey of basic economic principles and theories from preindustrial times to present. Emphasis on the Classical School (Smith, Ricardo, and Malthus) and its critics, the development of the Austrian School, the synthesis of Neo-Classicism and emergence of macroeconomics.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 339 - International Finance

    Analysis of the fundamental characteristics of an open macroeconomy including exchange rate determination, balance of payments adjustment, income determination, financial flows, effect of monetary and fiscal policies on exchange rates, economic integration and global monetary issues.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 340 - The Canadian Economy: Issues and Policies

    Survey of the structure and functioning of the Canadian economic system, its problems and the policies used to solve them.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 342 - Health Economics

    Use of basic microeconomic principles to examine health policy issues.  Economic principles are used to understand the demand for health care, the supply of health care, the health insurance market, and the role of the government in health policy.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 and Eco 121.

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 343 - North American Economic Integration

    Covers the emergence of trading blocs in North America and the conflict involved in the passage of North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Also covers the economic costs and benefits for Canada, the United States and Mexico (including the relocation of production and job loss). The future of North American economic integration will be addressed.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 350 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

    A study of how individual choice allocates goods and resources in market economies.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 353 - Money and Banking

    Examines the American banking and financial system including monetary theory and policy.

    Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 366 - Applied Economic Data Analysis

    Covers a variety of empirical methods that are often used to examine economic data.  Emphasis is on using the appropriate data analysis tool to solve a problem or answer an economics-related question.  Focuses on statistical inference, as well as descriptive and regression-based analysis.  Includes several computer-based assignments.

    Prerequisites: STS 215 or STS 232 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 370 - Topics in Economics

    Includes readings, research and discussions. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests.

    Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • ECO 377 - Introduction to Natural Resource Economics and Policy

    Economic aspects of natural resource management and policy are presented. Both consumptive and nonconsumptive uses of natural resources are discussed along with the socially optimal use of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Contemporary environmental problems and policies are presented.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Population and the Environment Requirements.

    Prerequisites: C- in either ECO 120 or ECO 100, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 381 - Sustainable Development Principles and Policy

    The principles of sustainable development are investigated and considered against a number of ethical and philosophical concepts. Possible ecological, economic and social criteria for evaluating development proposals against those principles are surveyed. Selected issues relevant to Maine are evaluated by sustainable development criteria.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment and Ethics Requirements.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 395 - Field Experience

    An approved program of work experience which contributes to the academic major and for which academic credit is given. Students may work part time or full time for a semester in a job related to their professional career goals.

     (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1 - 16
  

  • ECO 405 - Sustainable Energy Economics & Policy

     This course presents the economics of energy supply and use and the consequences for environmental quality, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development.  A variety of energy types are examined including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and a range of renewable energy technologies including biomass, hydro, solar, and wind power.  The effects of energy on greenhouse gas (GHG)  emissions and climate change, on air and water quality, and on human health are considered along with policies to mitigate these effects such as carbon prices, emissions targets, efficiency requirements and investments, and renewable portfolio standards.  The effects of import dependence and indigenous resource development on energy security and regional economic growth and development are assessed.  Alternative future energy paths are developed that are consistent with environmental stewardship, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development. 

     

     

    General Education Requirements: This course satisfies the General Education requirements for Population and Environment and Quantitative Literacy.

    Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121, or ECO 410.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 410 - Accelerated Introductory Economics

    An accelerated presentation of the fundamental elements of micro- and macroeconomic theory.  Microeconomic topics include consumer and firm behavior, structure and functioning of purely competitive markets, and alternative market structures.  Macroeconomic topics include financial system structure, measurement of aggregate economic activity and determinants of economic growth, economic fluctuations, and stabilization policies.

    Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree or Junior/Senior standing and minimum GPA of 3.25, or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 420 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory with Calculus

    Advanced study of consumer behavior, markets, and distribution of goods and resources.  This course may be substitued for ECO 350, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 and either ECO 280 or MAT 126, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 422 - Rural Economic Development

    The principles of economic and social development as applied to communities are examined with emphasis on the roles, goals and tools of community development practitioners and the economics of the community.

    Prerequisites: C- in either ECO 120 or ECO 100, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 443 - Introduction to Modern Economic Growth

    An introduction to the empirical aspects of economic growth and an exploration of the major determinants of growth and decline, including the roles of technological progress and research and development, human capital accumulation, technology transfer, intellectual property rights and other socio-political institutions.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Social Context and Institutions General Education Requirement.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 445 - Urban-Regional Economics

    Economics of business and household location decisions and the formation and spatial distribution of urban places.  Economics of land rent, intraurban land use allocation, and the suburbanization of households and businesses.  Economics of urban and regional growth and decline and the effects of public policies involving taxation, industry subsidies, public service and infrastructure supply and environmental regulations and quality.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 450 - International Environmental Economics and Policy

    International environmental economics and policy uses an economic framework to examine the reasons behind, and methods to solve, conflicts between economic development and growth, trade, and the environment. It then explores the processes of international policy development: identifying problems, designing and negotiating solutions, and implementing policies to change national behavior.

    Prerequisites: MAT 115, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, orequivalent with permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 466 - Internet Marketing for Small Business

    An introduction to Internet marketing principles and practices for small businesses. Focuses on the functioning of the Internet as a marketing medium, developing Web sites that contribute to a business’s goals, and effective strategies for integrating the Internet into a firm’s marketing plan. Web-based Lec 0 or classroom-based Lec 3.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 470 - Topics in Economics

    Includes readings, research, and discussions. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites: ECO 321 and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • ECO 471 - Public Finance and Fiscal Policy

    Covers public expenditure theory, principles of taxation, the federal budget and alternative budget policies, federal tax policy, fiscal policy for stabilization, federal debt.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites: ECO 350 or ECO 420.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 473 - Economic and Policy Applications of GIS

    Provides an introduction to the principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Covers methods for managing, visualizing, and analyzing spatial data. Emphasis is given to how social scientists employ GIS to study the interactions between humans and the natural environment. Recitations will include hands-on experience working with relevant spatial data and spatial analysis software.

    Prerequisites: COS 102, COS 103 and COS 104 or equivalent; STS 215 or STS 232 or equivalent.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 475 - Industrial Organization

    Explores the relationship between market structure, conduct and performance. Development of a general analytical framework to assess performance in existing markets and evaluation of current public policy on this basis.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420.

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 477 - Economics of Environmental and Resource Management

    A study of the major problems in environmental and resource economics. Examines sources of market failure and centralized and decentralized regulatory responses, techniques for valuing non-market goods and optimal management of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Rec 3.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 479 - Land Use Planning

    Principles of planning for coordinated use and development of the land resource base. Survey of emerging concepts and problems that relate to land use policies and control measures. Emphasis on economics, legal, institutional, and social issues.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 480 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics

    Mathematics used as a language in presenting concepts of economic theory.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 321, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, and C- or better in MAT 126 or ECO 280.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 485 - Introduction to Economic Statistics and Econometrics

    Surveys the application of probability and statistics to economic problems. Emphasis on construction and testing of economic hypotheses. Practical application of regression techniques, including use of computer, occupies second half of course. Strong algebra skills required.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.

    Prerequisites: C- or better in MAT 126, ECO 366 and one of the following: ECO 321 or ECO 350 or ECO 420

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3 - 4
  

  • ECO 488 - Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis

    An examination of quantitative techniques for optimization and forecasting typically used by businesses.  Emphasis is placed on modeling linear programming problems in Excel, determining optimal solutions, and interpreting parameter sensitivity.  The course also covers forecasting, queueing models, and simulation modeling.

    Prerequisites: ECO 120

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 489 - Senior Seminar

    A writing intensive and discussion based course focusing on current economic problems. Students are required to prepare a major research paper and presentation in conjunction with the instructor. Rec 3.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites: Major in Economics (BA or BS), or Financial Economics; and Senior Standing and a grade of C- or better in ECO 321 and ECO 350 (or ECO 420), or permission of the instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 496 - Field Experience in Economics

    Supervised employment in either the public or private sector. Requirements include initial proposal showing relevance of job and final report or paper.

    Prerequisites: 400-level economics course in relevant area of work.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECO 497 - Independent Studies

    Analysis of current problems in resource economics and policy, and community development. May be repeated for additional credit.

    Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • ECO 499 - Readings in Economics

    Supervised readings or research in topics not covered by regular course offerings. Offered at student request. (May be repeated for credit.)

    Prerequisites: ECO 321, Junior or Senior Standing, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • ECP 101 - Technical Writing for Mechanical Engineers I

    The course offers introductory guided practice in applying technical writing strategies such as document organization and design, graphics design, stylistic choices, formatting practices, and editing skills.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.

    Corequisites: MEE 101 or special permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 214 - Technical Writing Workshop for Electrical Networks I

    Consists of supervised workshops and exercises designed to assist students in preparing the technical documents required in ECE 214, Electrical Networks Laboratory.  Students will review and revise their work, as well as complete exercises that will emphasize the technical writing skills they will need in the classroom and on the job.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when taken with ECE 214.

    Corequisites: ECE 214

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 225 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing I

    Technical writing course for Civil Engineers with focus on employment documents, informal proposal, individual research paper, oral presentations of research paper and group project report. Reports are also submitted to CIE 225. Lec 1. (Spring)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when taken with CIE 225.

    Prerequisites: Civil Engineering major or permission.

    Corequisites: CIE 225

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 341 - Technical Writing for Mechanical Engineers I

    This course offers guided practice and instruction in writing informal and formal lab reports for MEE 341.  The course focuses on applying technical writing strategies such as audience analyses, document organization and design, graphics design, stylistic choices, formatting practices, and self-editing skills.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.

    Corequisites: MEE 341 or special permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 342 - Technical Writing Workshop for Electrical Networks II

    Consists of supervised workshops and exercises designed to assist students in preparing the technical documents required in ECE 342, Electronics I. Students will review and revise their work, as well as complete exercises that will emphasize the technical writing skills they will need in the classroom and on the job.  

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when taken with ECE 342.

    Corequisites: ECE 342

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 403 - Technical Writing Workshop for Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Project

    Consists of supervised workshops and exercises designed to assist students in preparing the technical documents required in ECE 403, Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Project.  Students will review and revise their work, as well as complete exercises that will emphasize the technical writing skills they will need in the classroom and on the job.

    Corequisites: ECE 403

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 411 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing III

    Technical writing laboratory for civil engineering seniors that culminates in the capstone report.  The topics covered include correspondence, report writing, document design and management, and professional writing style.  Most assignments are prepared and submitted by project teams, which meet frequently with the instructor.  Reports are also submitted to CIE 411.

    General Education Requirements: Together with ECP 225 and ECP 413, this course satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.

    Corequisites: CIE 411

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 413 - Civil Engineering Technical Writing II

    Technical writing course for civil engineers with focus on preparing persuasive professional documents and a significant proposal. Reports are also submitted to CIE 413. Lec 1. (Spring).

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive when taken with CIE 413.

    Prerequisites: Civil Engineering major or permission.

    Corequisites: CIE 413

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 487 - Technical Writing for Mechanical Engineers II

    This course offers instruction in writing documents related to mechanical engineering senior design projects. Instruction focuses on ethics in professional engineering, writing new project proposals, creating and maintaining a useful project website; and planning, organizing and writing of a design progress report.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Writing Intensive General Education Requirement.

    Prerequisites: ECP 341

    Corequisites:  MEE 487 unless otherwise approved by the instructor and the Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • ECP 488 - Technical Writing for Mechanical Engineers III

    This course offers guided practice and instruction in group writing strategies, performing oral presentations, creating technical posters, writing professional job applications materials, and writing formal design completion records for the MEE 488 capstone project. The course emphasizes small group communication and coordination and technical writing strategies, such as reader-centered document organization and formatting, page and graphics design, and stylistic choices.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.

    Corequisites: MEE 488 or special permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 1
  

  • EDT 400 - Integrating Technology for Teaching and Learning

    Pre-service teachers learn technology tools to support teaching and learning in classrooms.  Content includes application of technology (ISTE) standards required for teacher certification to instruction and assessment.  Required for Elementary Education, Child Development and Family Relations Early Childhood Education option majors, Exercise Science majors, Athletic Training and Secondary English majors.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EES 100 - Human Population and the Global Environment

    Introduces the concepts and principles necessary to evaluate contemporary global issues of population growth, natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Surveys the historical development of environmental awareness in the United States. Develops skills to interpret critically the diverse types of information available about environmental issues.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EES 117 - Introduction to Ecology and Environmental Sciences

    This course offers an introduction to college and provides an interdisciplinary perspective on ecological and environmental issues.  The course will examine ecological systems, the interrelationships between human activities and the environment, and the social, political, economic, and technological factors that affect the use of natural resources.  Material is presented via lectures, field trips during class hours and special readings.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 2
  

  • EES 140 - Soil Science

    Considers the chemical, physical and biological properties of soil, as well as the origin, management and interrelationships of soils to plant growth.  Rec 3.

    General Education Requirements: Together with EES 141, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.  Satisfies the General Education Application of Scientific Knowledge when taken without EES 141.

    Prerequisites: BMB 207 or CHY 121 is recommended.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EES 141 - Soil Science Laboratory

    A series of practical laboratory exercises providing hands-on experience with soil measurements and information use. Course will include field trips during class hours.

    General Education Requirements: Together with EES 140, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.

    Prerequisites: BMB 207 or CHY 121 is recommended.

    Corequisites: EES 140

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • EES 200 - Introduction to Safety and Environmental Management

    Provides an introduction to the requirements to obtain a Department of Labor 29 CFR 1910 - 10 Hour General Industry Certification. Focuses on regulations and applying practical skills required to provide leadership for safety and environmental activities in industry. Students will gain exposure to an appreciation for safety and environmental strategies successful employees/employers utilize in a variety of career fields.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EES 217 - The Acadia Lessons Project: Field Problems in EES

    This course is an intensive field experience for EES majors. EES undergraduates will stay at the Schoodic Education and Research Center at Acadia National Park for an intensive 2.5-day weekend program that will immerse them in Acadia’s rich science and cultural research history, then challenge students to assess and highlight future challenges and approaches to the next century of National Park science and management.  Students will be introduced to a relevant problem or issue facing stakeholders in the field of ecology and environmental sciences, and will work in teams to research, synthesize, and present what they’ve learned.  The location provides a setting rich with opportunities for outdoor experience, interactions with scientists in residence, and varied local, regional, and national stakeholders with whom we will collaborate on the Lessons Project.  Students will travel to the Schoodic campus by bus, leaving UMaine Friday afternoon and returning to campus Sunday evening.  This course is a required weekend field experience for EES majors.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore or Junior Standing

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 0-1
  

  • EES 324 - Environmental Protection Law and Policy

    A survey of the law and policy of environmental protection in the United States with emphasis on Federal statutes and common law approaches to environmental protection. Material covered will include the basic statutes, the administrative law, the case law of air quality, water quality, hazardous substances and the National Environmental Policy Act. Students will develop an understanding of how the legal process works in the context of specific environmental case studies and will be encouraged through class dialogues and exercises to develop their analytic skills.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • EES 396 - Field Experience in Ecology and Environmental Sciences

    Approved work experience for which academic credits is given. Students may work part time or full time for a semester in an approved program of work experience which contributes to the academic major. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a job related to their professional career goals.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Summer

    Credits: 1 - 16
  

  • EES 397 - Topics in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Conservation and Management

    The conservation and management of natural resources entail dynamic social, economic, and scientific problems. Students investigate a natural resource topic of current national or international concern. Topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • EES 450 - Principles of Environmental Science

    The principles of environmental science grounded in the flows of chemicals and energy through natural systems on one hand and our industrial society on the other.  The course will deal with energy production and its associated pollution and the consequences of that pollution, with an emphasis on climate change issues (global warming), acid deposition, atmospheric particulates and photochemical smog.  The student will gain a basic understanding of the scientific principles governing environmental processes and how human activities, particularly pollution, interact with and affect these processes.  Essential for anyone wishing to pursue a meaningful career in environmental science.  Lec 3.




    Prerequisites: MAT 111 or MAT 122 or MAT 126 and CHY 121 & CHY 123, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EES 475 - Field Studies in Ecology

    An intensive ecology travel study course of one to several weeks to an area of ecological interest (e.g., the Amazon basin or Serengeti plains) scheduled during winter or spring break, May term, or summer. Field and living conditions may be rigorous and/or primitive. The course MAY meet weekly prior to and following the travel component. Prerequisite: General ecology course.

    Prerequisites: A General Ecology Course

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • EES 489 - Critical Issues in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Policy

    Current and historically important issues in natural resource management and conservation are evaluated by teams of students and faculty. Interdisciplinary approaches to problem analysis are stressed, with special attention to the ways scientific information and management options affect policy.

    General Education Requirements: Together with EES 490 Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major with senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • EES 490 - Senior Seminar

    Exposes students to emerging issues in Ecology and Environmental Sciences through weekly attendance of existing seminars across a variety of academic units at UMaine. Focuses on the meaning of interdisciplinary work and how discipline-diverse approaches aid in solving complex environmental problems. Develops skills in evaluating professional presentations and provides experiences with a variety of academic cultures and professionals.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Senior Standing in Ecology and Environmental Sciences.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EES 497 - Independent Studies in Ecology and Environmental Sciences

    Analysis and investigation of current problems in ecology and environmental sciences in consultation with a faculty member in the program. May be repeated for additional credit.

    Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • EET 100 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology

    Develops a thorough insight into the engineering profession and covers important topics such as success in the classroom, problem-solving and teamwork skills, computer tools for engineers, technical communication and ethics. Also of particular importance will be an engineering design project. The development of project documentation and technical writing skills will be emphasized. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Electrical Engineering Technology majors only or permission.

    Corequisites: ENG 101 or Permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • EET 111 - Circuit Analysis I

    Introduction to circuit analysis techniques as applied to AC and DC electrical circuits.  Topics include the basic laws and theorems used in electrical circuit analysis including Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current Laws, Ohms law, capacitor and inductor characteristics, AC phasor representation.  Includes basic computer skills and circuit simulation.  Lec 3, Lab 3.

    Corequisites:  MAT 122.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 112 - Circuit Analysis II

    Introduction to AC circuits, including the study of reactive components, analysis techniques such as superposition and nodal/mesh analysis, passive filter circuits and the application of phasor analysis to steady state single-phase AC circuits. Lec 3, Lab 3.

    Prerequisites: EET 111, and either TME 151 or MAT 122.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 174 - Introduction to Microcomputers

    The basic architecture of the microcontroller with particular emphasis on the control and I/O sections. Structured assembly language programming of the microcontroller. Series and parallel data transfer. Analog-to-digital conversion principles. A design project will give students hands-on experience in hardware and software design and testing using microcontrollers. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites: EET 111

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 201 - Introduction to CAD

    This course provides students with an introduction into 2-dimensional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with a focus on electrical engineering applications. Students will learn how to use CAD software programs to design and model electrical projects.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 2
  

  • EET 241 - Analog Circuit Fundamentals

    Topics include: semiconductor diodes, biopolar transistors, FETs, operational amplifier fundamentals, d-c and a-c analysis and design of single-transistor end FET amplifiers, hybrid pi circuits. Software simulation of circuits is integral to the course. A design project is required. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites: EET 112.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 242 - Advanced Analog Circuit Design

    Topics include: differential amplifiers, dc and ac analysis of multi-transistor circuits, multi-transistor amplifier frequency analysis, power amplifiers and operational amplifiers. Software simulation of circuits is integral to the course. A design project is required. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites: EET 241.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 275 - Digital Communications

    This course will focus on configuring and utilizing various communications technologies.  Serial communication, Analog-to-Digital Conversion, basic sequential systems and networking, and establishing PLC communication networks will be among the topics discussed.  Combined Lec 3,Lab 2.


     

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 276 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    A continuation of EET 275. Emphasis on industrial control using programmable logic controllers. Major topics include: PLC memory mapping, I/O configurations, and various data communications protocols. A design project is required.

    Prerequisites: EET 275 or by permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 321 - Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion

    Covers three-phase power, power system supply and distribution, magnetic circuits and transformers, industrial control and communication protocols and programmable controllers. Lec 3, Lab 3 (Spring.)

    Prerequisites: EET112 

    Corequisites: TME 354 or MAT 258

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 323 - Power Systems Analysis

    Covers AC and DC machinery principles and applications. It introduces basic power electronic principles and provides experience applying and control electronic drives. Computer control of motors and industrial communication protocols are also covered. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites: EET 321 and EET 325.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 324 - Network Analysis and Applications

    Topics include: classical analysis of electrical circuits utilizing Kirshoff’s laws, differential equations and Laplace transforms. Modeling of dynamic systems; transfer functions; block diagrams. Transient analysis of first and second order systems.  Modeling of system behavior using simulation software. 

    Corequisites:  EET 242 and TME 354 or MAT 258

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 325 - Design and Applications of Control Systems

    Classical design, simulation and analysis of closed-loop control systems, emphasizing industrial control applications and real-world examples and practices.  Emphasis on time-domain and frequency-response methods. Lec 3, Lab 3

    Prerequisites: EET 324.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 330 - Electrical Applications

    Introduces the basics of AC and DC circuits along with analog and digital circuit principles, amplifiers and transducers. The laboratory will provide students with hands-on experience with the principles and instrumentation commonly used in industry. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites: PHY 108 and TME 152 and Mechanical Engineering Technology major or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 4
  

  • EET 350 - Senior Design Project I

    The first of a three-course sequence intended to provide EET seniors with a capstone learning experience. Requirements include selection of a design project, submission of a proposal and written and oral presentations of project status. Lec 1. (Pass/Fail Grade Only) (Spring.)

    General Education Requirements: Together with EET 451 and EET 452, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: EET 241.

    Corequisites: EET 242

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • EET 386 - Project Management

    Covers the basics with particular emphasis on Technical Project Management. Includes designing a project plan, selecting and allocating resources, team-building skills, project plan implementation, and other topics relevant to Project Management. Focuses on developing the skills needed to effectively manage a variety of technical projects, and to prepare students for certification as Project Management Professionals (PMP). Lec 3.

    Prerequisites: sophomore standing. Engineering or Engineering Technology majors.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • EET 394 - Electrical Engineering Technology Practice

    Cooperative work experience at full-time employment for at least a ten-week period. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring and Summer.)

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • EET 414 - Introduction to Printed Circuit Boards

    This course will focus on PCB technology, layout, and construction. Emphasis will be placed on multi-layered PCB technology, schematic capture and circuit board layout using Altium Designer, and actual PCB design and construction using a two-layer milling machine. Advanced PCB technology and manufacturing techniques will also be discussed. Students will be required to use Altium Designer to design and layout their own custom circuit and, at the end of the semester, construct and test their PCB using the University’s milling machine.

    Prerequisites: EET 242 or instructor permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • EET 451 - Senior Design Project II

    The second of a three-course sequence intended to provide EET seniors with a capstone learning experience. Requirements include development and completion of a design project and hardware demonstration.

    General Education Requirements: Together with EET 350 and EET 452, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: EET 350.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • EET 452 - Senior Design Project III

    The third of a three-course sequence intended to provide EET seniors with a capstone learning experience. Requirements include development and completion of a design project, hardware demonstration, and written and oral presentations of project status. Lec 1. (Spring.)

    General Education Requirements: Together with EET 350 and EET 451, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites: EET 451 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 2
  

  • EET 460 - Renewable Energy and Electricity Production

    An overview of renewable energy resources, energy conversion and storage for stationary and transportation applications. Topics include: Basics of electrical energy and power generation, load specification, history of electric utilities, distributed generation, the economics of energy, biomass fuels, wind and solar power.

    Prerequisites: PHY 108 or PHY 112 or PHY 122,  and MAT 126 or TME 253, and CHY 121 or CHY 131

    Credits: 3
  

  • EET 498 - Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering Technology

    Topics in engineering technology not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit the needs of individuals. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring.)

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-4
  

  • EHD 100 - New Student Seminar in Education and Human Development

    An introduction to university life and the requirements of programs in the College of Education and Human Development. Designed to help incoming students develop skills which enable them to be successful in college. Introduces academic, social resources, campus services and assist in career exploration. An important goal is to connect students with faculty, other students and the university community.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • EHD 101 - The Art and Science of Teaching

    Aligned to the revised Conceptual Framework and the InTASC and ISTE Standards for Teachers, the Art and Science of Teaching integrates content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and early field experience. Weekly meetings highlight topics and issues central to 21st century education while overarching themes weave throughout the course: reflective practice, diversity and inclusion, technology integration, differentiated instruction and evidence-based practice.  Substantial, periodic field experience supports student understanding of these topics and strands.  In this writing intensive course, students reflect on their experience and advocate for professional goals through written, oral, and technology-based composition.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement

    Prerequisites: EHD 100, ENG 101 or equivalent; EDE, EDS or CHF major (ECE) or Education minor

    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EHD 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society

    An interdisciplinary and multicultural examination of the school-society relationship in the United States. Participants examine their own and others’ assumptions about multiculturalism, globalization, and the political, economic, ecological, social, ethical and academic purposes that shape teaching and learning in the twenty-first century.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Institutions and the Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 or equivalent. Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood option, Art and Music  Education majors only or Education minors only.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EHD 203 - Educational Psychology

    A scientific study of human development, learning, cognition and teaching. Emphasis on theory and research and their application to educational problems.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • EHD 204 - Teaching and Assessing for Student Learning

    Examines instructional planning, grouping of students, classroom space, and appropriate teaching materials, the theory and ethical practice of educational assessment includes descriptive statistics, design, administration, scoring, and evaluation of assessments.  Emphasis will be given to teacher-made formative and summative assessments including standardized assessments and how to incorporate data into backwards planning for unit and lesson design.

    Prerequisites: EHD 100 and EHD 101, Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary, Secondary and Child Development and Family Relations (ECE) or acceptance into Education minor.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EHD 298 - Teacher Candidacy Field Experience

    Students will observe in educational settings social agencies or working with K-12 schools, complete field experience guidelines report and assist teachers and professionals. May be repeated for a total of three credits.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • EHD 301 - Classroom-based Prevention and Intervention: Supporting Positive Behavior and Academic Achievement

    This course examines the application of prevention and intervention theory and practice within classroom settings.  Theoretical perspectives on risk and resilience as they pertain to the development of competent social behaviors, including those found to facilitate social relationships, serve as academic enablers, and promote self-determination will be addressed.  Applied behavioral analysis, social learning theory, and the eco-behavioral framework will serve as the primary intellectual roots for this course.  Particular emphasis will be given to creating a comprehensive classroom plan based on evidence-based practices and implemented within a cohesive system of behavioral and academic support and intervention.  Contextual factors such as home, community, race, culture and SES, within the broader domain of social justice will provide the ecological backdrop of our study.

    Prerequisites: EHD 101 or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • EHD 400 - Field Observation (Activity)

    Study of education programs through visits, consultation and appraisal of practices in selected schools, instructional centers, clinics, laboratories and community agencies. Observations are considered in relation to research theory and practice.

    Corequisites: To be taken in conjunction with methods course(s).

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • EHD 421 - Literacy Across the Curriculum

    Students examine methods for reading and writing instruction in content area classrooms. Hybrid format: conducted online with 8 on-campus meetings.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EHD 425 - Field Experience: Urban and Rural Education

    Exploration of similarities and differences of urban and rural schools, poverty, racial/ethnic diversity, English language learning, culturally responsive education, the needs of students, and the roles of teachers in these schools, through school visits and guest speakers. Encourages students to become aware of the diversity of American culture and schools, and to discover their roles as educators within that diversity. One full-day trip required.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirement.

    Prerequisites: EHD 201

    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

    Credits: 3
  

  • EHD 462 - Workshop in Elementary Education (Activity)

    Designed to increase the competence of the elementary school teacher, supervisor, curriculum director, administrator, and other school personnel. Considers literature, research and materials concerned with a special aspect of elementary education.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • EHD 472 - Workshop in Secondary Education (Activity)

    Designed to increase competence of the teacher, administrator, and other school personnel. Considers literature, research and materials concerned with a special aspect of secondary education.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • EHD 490 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Elementary)

    A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Early application.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 12
  

  • EHD 491 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Secondary)

    A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Early application.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 12
  

  • EHD 492 - Problems in Education

    Individual work on a problem selected by the student. Primarily for Education majors.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: Ar
  

  • EHD 493 - Alternative Practicum and Seminar in Education

    Alternative capstone experience for students who choose not to seek teacher certification prior to graduation and takes the place of the student teaching experience.  Students will develop and implement an approved course of study to include the following components: research review; application of research to practice; reflection; and presentation.  May combine a practicum as part of the course of study within the seminar.  Students will draw upon academic and professional course work, examine and reflect on their understandings about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge in approved settings, and develop projects that synthesize academic and professional experiences.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission from Capstone Supervisor.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3 - 6
  

  • EHD 494 - Student Teaching K-12 (Art or Music)

    Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; EDB 202, EDB 221 or equivalents and a methods course.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 12
  

  • EHD 496 - Advanced Internship (Elementary)

    A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: STT 490.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 2-6
 

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