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ART 100 - Drawing I
The fundamentals of drawing through creative exercises exploring the principles of line, value, texture, space, and form. Examines various media and their relationship to expression and composition. Lab 6.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 104 - Successful Strategies for Visual Arts Majors
A course for First Year and Transfer Students majoring in Studio Art, Art Education, or History of Art, ART 104 will introduce students to effective strategies for success is the Visual Arts. Students will learn how to develop proficiencies in creativity, strong work practices, essential artistic and writing skills, and effective critical thinking.
Credits: 1
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ART 107 - Topics: Intro Arts
A workshop for non-art majors, this is an introductory level course to be organized around specific themes and/or media that may vary from semester to semester. Each class will offer in-depth workshop experiences to students from a variety of backgrounds. No former studio art experience is necessary. May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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ART 110 - 2-D Design
Fundamentals of basic design through studio experience. Covers analysis of design, composition and basic perceptual and aesthetic aspects of color. Uses a series of problems that explore the areas listed above. Lab 6.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 120 - 3-D Design
An introduction to the fundamentals of three dimensional design including volume, mass, line, plane, space and time. Uses a series of problems that explore the areas listed above. Lab 6.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 180 - Photography I
Fundamentals of black and white photography, including film processing, printing and print control, camera basics, exposure, photographic history, lighting, and the art of photography. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: Art majors must have permission of advisor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 182 - Photography and Digital Imaging
A basic course in photography that includes use of computers as part of the process. Covers basic principles such as lighting, color and selective focus. Includes material on different photographic processes including digital processes.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ART 200 - Drawing II
A continuation of the fundamentals of drawing in black and white media and the introduction of a variety of color media with continued emphasis on their relationship to expression and composition. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 100.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 220 - Sculpture I
A series of projects that investigate the techniques and process approach in sculpture. Includes welding, carving, casting, forming and other forms of fabrication. General use of hand and power equipment. Repeatable for credit when the student takes it with different media. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 110, ART 120, ART 200.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 225 - Ceramics I
An introduction to the tools, processes and aesthetics of ceramics. Provides students with hands-on experience and understandings of the characteristics and demands of the medium of ceramics using basic hand building and/or throwing methods for the expression of ideas and feeling. Students will learn basic hand building and/or throwing techniques to design, make and decorate vessels and other ceramic objects.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 230 - Painting I
Painting in oil or acrylic paint. Fundamentals of color mixing, paint application, composition and expressive content. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 110, ART 120, ART 200.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 240 - Printmaking I
The fundamentals of printmaking covering monoprinting and intaglio. Emphasis on technical, aesthetic, conceptual and expressive development. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 110, ART 120, ART 200.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 250 - Graphic Design I
Explores the principles of applied design as used in the production of brochures, catalogues, magazines, newspapers, etc. Exercises in type, layout and issues of technology will be covered. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 110 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 260 - Topics in Studio Art
Selected topics surveying specific media, thematic content or contemporary issues. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 110, ART 120, ART 200 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ART 270 - Digital Art I
An introduction to two-dimensional digital art. Includes professional 2D and related software, input/output options and image creation and editing. Emphasizes using the tools for the production of fine art. (This course is identical to NMD 270.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: ART 110 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ART 272 - Digital Imaging
Covers the fundamentals of digital imaging, including the acquisition of images with scanners and other input devices, modification of images with image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, and different aspects of digital printing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ART 280 - Photography II
A continuation of the fundamentals of black and white photography. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 180.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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ART 300 - Drawing III
Continued study of drawing in a wide variety of media. Emphasis on creative thinking, problem solving, expression and technique. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 200.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 302 - Figure Drawing
Drawing based on the human figure. Focus on understanding the basics of human structure and incorporating this understanding with technical, expressive and aesthetic development. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 200.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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ART 320 - Sculpture II
A thematic and process approach to exploring concepts allowing students to pursue selected individual projects. Introduction to additional materials and techniques. Repeatable for credit when the student takes it with different media i.e. wood sculpture/metal sculpture.
Prerequisites: ART 220.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 325 - Ceramics II
An intermediate level course focusing on application of the processes and aesthetics
of hand building and/or throwing ceramic objects. Students will participate in
every aspect of creation of a ceramic object, from the initial idea, through design,
to construction, surface decoration and firing. Students will learn the fundamentals
of clay, slip and glaze formulation and testing.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: ART 225 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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ART 330 - Painting II
Further development of painting concepts with emphasis on the characteristics of materials. Individual investigations of technical and expressive issues. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 230.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 340 - Printmaking II
Continued explorations in printmaking with emphasis on color and multi-plate color printing. Lithography will be covered. Intaglio, monoprinting, relief and other printmaking media will be studied on a rotating basis. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 240.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 350 - Graphic Design II
Continued study of graphic design. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 250 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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ART 360 - Topics in Studio Art
Selected topics surveying particular media, thematic content or contemporary issues. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
General Education Requirements: Course may satisfy level II requirements in painting, printmaking or sculpture.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ART 370 - Digital Art II
A focus on the creation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional time-based digital art, including both narrative and abstract forms. Teaches the necessary technological learning within the context of artistic creation, professional practices, cultural framing, and critical theory.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: ART 270 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 372 - Digital Art IIC: Interactivity
An introduction to the concepts and tools of interactivity in digital art. Students will create interactive pieces and consider issues of interactivity. (This course is identical to NMD 372.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: ART 270 or NMD 270 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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ART 397 - Independent Study in Studio Art
Advanced independent study and research in studio art or related areas. Projects must be designed by the student and approved by the designated instructor.
Prerequisites: The highest level course in the subject area. Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: Ar
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ART 398 - Directed Study in Studio Art
Advanced study and research in studio art or related areas directed by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: The highest level course in the subject area. Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: Ar
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ART 402 - Figure Drawing II
Advanced study of figure drawing. Emphasis on understanding form and structure, with technical and expressive development. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 302.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ART 420 - Sculpture III
Individual and group collaborative projects working with site specific sculpture or installations. Emphasis on process including scale models and other considerations for final presentation for jurying. Prepares artists, engineers, architects in universal commission procedures. Field trips to research existing projects may be included in this course. Repeatable for credit when the student takes it with different media. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 320 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 430 - Painting III
Guided study in painting stressing individual growth through special projects. Emphasis on conceptual as well as technical development. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 330.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 440 - Printmaking III
Continued study of printmaking through a variety and choice of printmaking media. Emphasis on conceptual as well as technical development. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: ART 340.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ART 460 - Topics in Studio Art
Advanced study of selected topics surveying particular media, thematic content or contemporary issues. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ART 496 - Field Experience in Art
Students engaged in professional activities related to their area of study may apply for supervision and credit for the project.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: Ar
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ART 497 - Independent Study in Studio Art
Advanced independent study and research in studio art or related areas. Projects must be designed by the student and approved by the designated instructor.
Prerequisites: the highest level course in the subject area and ART 397. Senior standing and permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: Ar
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ART 498 - Directed Study in Studio Art
Advanced study and research in studio art or related areas directed by a faculty member.
Prerequisites: the highest level course in the subject area and ART 398. Senior standing and permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: Ar
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ART 499 - Studio Art Senior Capstone
A capstone course for studio art majors which requires the synthesis of all previous course work and focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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AST 109 - Introduction to Astronomy
A descriptive survey of astronomy including contemporary views of the universe.
Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, and cosmology.
May be taken without AST 110.
General Education Requirements: Together with AST 110, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge when taken without AST 110.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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AST 110 - Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory
Laboratory and observational exercises to accompany AST 109.
Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Together with AST 109, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Corequisites: AST 109
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1
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AST 215 - General Astronomy I
A more detailed introduction to astronomy and astrophysics than AST 109 covering solar system astronomy including celestial mechanics, astronomical coordinate systems, Kepler’s laws, and the sun. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 127, PHY 112 or PHY 122, or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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AST 216 - General Astronomy II
An introduction to one or more of: stars, galaxies, quasars, and/or cosmology. Not given every year. This course is independent of AST 215 which is not a prerequisite. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 127, PHY 112 or PHY 122 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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AST 451 - Astrophysics
Application of the principles of physics to selected topics in the study of cosmogony, stellar evolution and dynamics, interstellar processes, the formation and evolution of galaxies, and cosmology. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 236, PHY 238, PHY 455, MAT 259.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3
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AST 497 - Topics in Astrophysics
Selected topics in areas not already covered by regular course offerings in the Department.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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AVS 145 - Animal Science
Fundamental principles of the animal sciences, including animal genetics, breeding systems, the physiology of reproduction, animal nutrition, and the physiology of lactation. Lec 3, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Satisfies the Ethics Requirement when taken in combination with AVS 249, AVS 346 and AVS 349.
Prerequisites: Animal Science majors, First-year or Sophomore standing or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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AVS 150 - History of the Human-Animal Relationship
An examination of Humankinds association with domestic animals. Involves an examination of domestication to modern times. Topics include: origin of domestic animals, animals and early Christianity, the animal welfare movement from the 17th to the 20th century and the rise of dogs, cats and horses as privileged species. Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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AVS 152 - History of Infectious Disease and Public Health
A historical overview of the diseases that have plagued humans and their animals since prehistory and the many and varied attempts to prevent, control and treat them.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and Environment Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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AVS 196 - Introduction to Equine Cooperative
Introductory field experience in the handling and care of the University of Maine equine herd.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 0-1
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AVS 203 - Equine Management
An introductory course designed to familiarize students with the equine industry and with the principles of equine anatomy, nutrition, disease management and routine care. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: BIO 100 and sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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AVS 211 - Introduction to Aquaculture
Principles and practices of aquaculture from international, national and local perspectives. Includes field trip. (Students may not take both SMS 211 and AVS 211 for credit).
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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AVS 249 - Laboratory and Companion Animal Science
An introduction to laboratory and companion animal science. Species covered include rodents, rabbits, dogs and cats. Topics include characteristics of each species, welfare, husbandry, uses, diet and health maintenance. Lec 2. (Offered in spring of even numbered years.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement when taken in combination with AVS 145, AVS 346 and AVS 349.
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in AVS 145.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 2
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AVS 253 - Principles of Western Riding
An introduction to the western style of horseback riding, including history, theory, styles, equipment and training methods associated with the western horse and rider. Student will receive both lecture and riding instruction. Maybe repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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AVS 303 - Equine Management Cooperative
Work experience at the equine operation at the J.F. Witter Teaching and Research Center. Students work in teams to manage the University equine herd, including feeding, nutrition, health management, retraining of donated horses, maintenance and marketing.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or Instructor’s Permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 2
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AVS 346 - Dairy Cattle Technology
Fundamentals of applied dairy cattle management. Areas covered include industry trends, lactation, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, housing and financial principles and practices involved in operating and managing a modern dairy herd. Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement when taken in combination with AVS 145, AVS 249 and AVS 349.
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in AVS 145.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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AVS 347 - Dairy Cattle Technology Laboratory
Student will gain “hands-on” livestock experience through the management of the dairy herd at University of Maine Witter Farm. Responsibilities will include the feeding, milking, reproduction, health, finances and marketing of the cattle and milk products produced. Under the guidance of faculty, staff and student advisors, students evaluate herd performance, identify problems, form strategies and implement management decisions that affect the operation of the dairy. The first of a two-course sequence (with AVS 371, University Dairy Cooperative) involving dairy work experience at the Witter Farm. Lab 4.
Prerequisites: AVS 346 or concurrently.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 2
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AVS 349 - Livestock Management
The selection, breeding, feeding, care and management of beef cattle, sheep and
swine.
Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement when taken in combination with AVS 145, AVS 249 and AVS 346.
Prerequisites: AVS 145, AVS 455.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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AVS 351 - Animal Science Techniques
Direct application of current techniques used in the management of dairy and beef cattle, sheep and companion animals. Included are restraint, dehorning, castration, docking, milking, shearing and health management and computer applications in the animal sciences.
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in AVS 145 and Sophomore standing
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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AVS 353 - Equine Reproduction and Breeding Management
A survey of the reproductive biology of the horse and a discussion of horse breeding practices, including artificial insemination, semen evaluation and embryo transfer.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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AVS 368 - Independent Study in the Animal Sciences
An in-depth study into a specific area to be approved by the staff advisor at time of registration. (1) breeding, (2) disease, (3) management, (4) nutrition, (5) physiology. Not more than five credit hours will be permitted toward graduation.
Prerequisites: AVS 145 and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: Ar
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AVS 371 - University Dairy Cooperative
Students are responsible for the management of the University dairy herd, including: feeding, milking, reproduction, maintenance and marketing. Students, along with faculty advisors and the herdsperson, make management decisions that affect the day to day operation of the University dairy.
Prerequisites: AVS 346 and AVS 347.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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AVS 393 - Training the Standardbred Horse
An introduction to the standardbred harness racing industry with detailed instruction on training and management of the standardbred race horse.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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AVS 397 - Equine Internship
Field experience in the equine industry, or with an equine veterinarian.
Prerequisites: AVS 303 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-4
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AVS 401 - Senior Paper in Animal Science I
An original investigation of a problem in animal science, under the guidance of a faculty member. Students are required to submit an experimental proposal describing their research, and present an oral report to faculty and students.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements when combined with AVS 402.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing and ENG 315 or ENG 317
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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AVS 402 - Senior Paper in Animal Science II
Students will prepare a final copy of work done in AVS 401and present an oral report to faculty and students. Lec 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements when combined with AVS 401.
Prerequisites: AVS 401 and COM 103 or equivalents and senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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AVS 405 - Livestock and Companion Animal Behavior
Provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of livestock and companion animal behavior. Enables students to understand why simple improvements in management practices can bring about tremendous changes in production and performance of the animals as well as improve the ease of handling for their human caregivers. A background in the human-animal bond and the impact of humans on livestock and companion animals will be provided. Designed for animal and veterinary scientists, graduate students interested in the human-animal bond and animal-assisted therapy, and those who wish to understand more about the behavior of their companion animals.
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in AVS 145 and Junior standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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AVS 420 - Fish Aquaculture I
Part I of a two semester sequence. A comprehensive examination of finfish production methods. Covers aspects of fish anatomy and physiological responses to intensive culture methods. Water sources and water quality parameters and their effects on fish health will be examined. Fish culture systems from extensive pond culture to intensive land based recirculation systems and their effects on the environment will be dexcribed. Aspects of fish production at all life stages, beginning with broostock management in this course and ending with on-growing of fish to market the following semester will be studied. Students will participate in selected techniques in fish aquaculture i.e., anatomy of fish species, live food production for larval fish, diagnostic procedures, drug residue testing, fish handling and anesthesia, spawning techniques, egg incubation techniques and computer applications during five weekday afternoon laboratories and two all day field trips. This course is identical to SMS 420. Lec 2, Lab/Field 4. (Fall-even years.)
Prerequisites: SMS 211.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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AVS 433 - Equine Exercise Physiology
Covers current concepts regarding the metabolic and physiologic factors associated with exercise and training the horse. Provides students with the scientific basis for properly designing a physical conditioning program for the equine athlete.
Prerequisites: CHY 121 or BMB 207, BIO 208 or BIO 377 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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AVS 437 - Animal Diseases
Introduction to the study of disease in animals, including the causes, pathology and control of diseases of domestic animals. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: BIO 377 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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AVS 455 - Animal Nutrition
Principles of nutrition; the digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients and the consequences of their deficiency, excess or imbalance.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing, CHY 121/123, and BIO 200, BIO 208 or SMS 201.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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AVS 466 - Livestock Feeds and Feeding
The practical application of nutrition to the production of livestock. Topics discussed include feed types and sources, feed composition and quality, nutritional requirements of various livestock and the formulation and evaluation of rations to meet nutritional needs and optimize animal performance.
Prerequisites: AVS 346, AVS 455.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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AVS 480 - Physiology of Reproduction
Comparative development and functions of the reproductive process in domestic
animals. Lec 3.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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BEN 111 - Introduction to Bioengineering I
An introduction to the profession of bioengineering through a series of speakers, tours, presentations, and projects. The development of teaming and oral presentation skills are emphasized.
General Education Requirements: This course fulfills the Ethics General Education Requirement.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: First year students only
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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BEN 112 - Introduction to Bioengineering II
Introduction to the application of computers to solving bioengineering problems. Commercial and public domain computer software for data acquisition, analysis, and graphical representation, as well as database searching, will be introduced. The application of these programs to bioengineering problem solving will be introduced through a series of analysis and design projects.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: MAT 126 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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BEN 201 - Fundamentals of Bioengineering
Introduction to basic engineering concepts as they apply to biological systems; molecular and biochemical kinetics; thermodynamic principles, and their applications to material and energy balances in closed and open biological systems (biochemical cycles, cells, systems); integration of basic mathematical, chemical and physical concepts into bioengineering practice; introduction to the biomedical and biotechnology industries.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CHY 121, CHY 122, MAT 126 and MAT 127
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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BEN 202 - Transport Processes in Bioengineering Systems
Introduction to transport phenomena related to biological systems. Topics to be covered include fluid dynamics, mass transfer, heat transfer, dimensional analysis, transport in complex systems, conservation laws and macroscopic balances. These engineering tools will be applied to biological systems such as blood flow and transport across cell membranes.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: A C- or better in BEN 201 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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BEN 361 - Bioengineering Laboratory I
Applies the principles of bioengineering in the laboratory using analogs of biological systems and appropriate instrumentation. An emphasis is placed on formal written and oral reports.
General Education Requirements: Fulfills the Writing Intensive General Education Requirement
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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BEN 363 - Bioengineering Laboratory II
Applies the principles of bioengineering in the laboratory using analogs of biological systems and appropriate instrumentation. An emphasis is placed upon formal written and oral reports.
General Education Requirements: Fulfills the Internship/Field Experience requirement
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Summer
Credits: 1-16
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BEN 396 - Field Experience in Bioengineering
An approved program 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).
General Education Requirements: Fulfills the Internship/Field Experience
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Summer
Credits: 1-16
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BEN 401 - Applications of Bioengineering
Analysis of performance characteristics of biological systems in terms of material and energy balances, kinetics, and transport processes. Approaches toward design of artificial assist devices and delivery of therapeutics based upon the relevant performance characteristics and pharmacokinetics.
Prerequisites: C- or better in BEN 201 and BEN 202.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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BEN 402 - Biomaterials and the Cellular Interface
The course is focused on the application of bioengineering principles to the design, testing, and use of biomaterials. The critical properties of materials such as those used for fabrication of biocompatible implanted devices, surgical materials and diagnostic tests will be examined. The course will address the contribution of cell-surface interactions, tissue compatibility, physical stability, and other parameters to the identification of design constraints.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: A C- or better in BEN 201, BEN 202 and BMB 280 and CHY 251
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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BEN 403 - Instrumentation in Bioengineering
A range of widely used clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation is presented. Students are made aware of emerging tools and methods. Theory, application, design, components and limitations of a number of laboratory and clinical instruments are presented. Students gain the skills necessary to design their own instruments and methods. Key principles are further elucidated and where appropriate demonstrated during a weekly recitation.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: A C- or better in BEN 201 and BEN 202 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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BEN 477 - Elements of Bioengineering Design
Introduction to bioengineering design and economics. Considers principles of design, process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, rate equations, transport phenomena, materials compatibility, material selection, and cost estimating techniques as well as principles of engineering economics involving time value of money, taxes, depreciation, profitability indicators, alternative investment and optimization.
General Education Requirements: Together with BEN 111, BEN 493, & BEN 479, this course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement.
Prerequisites: BLE 401 and BLE 402 and BLE 403.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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BEN 479 - Bioengineering Design Projects
Application of engineering principles to the solution of complex, open-ended, design problems involving feasibility, analysis, design and optimization of chemical or biological systems, processes, instrumentation and techniques. Emphasis on oral and written communications and working in small design groups.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience requirement. Together with BEN 111, BEN 493, & BEN 477, this course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement.
Prerequisites: BEN 477
Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Credits: 4
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BEN 492 - Design Project
Designed to give students in Bioengineering a supervised design experience. Each student will be required to select and design components and systems for engineering projects identified by the BEN faculty. Requires the student to demonstrate his or her ability to understand and apply scientific principles and engineering knowledge to the solution of real life problems. Rec 1, Lab 8.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: Junior standing in the Biological Engineering curriculum. A minimum of 4 credits must be taken over a period of two or more semesters.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: Ar
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BEN 493 - Bioengineering Seminar
Discussion of recent developments in the bioengineering field, in addition to related fields.
General Education Requirements: Together with BEN 111, BEN 477, & BEN 479, this course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Bioengineering, or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 0-1
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BEN 499 - Undergratue Thesis
Original investigation of a bioengineering problem. The topic must be chosen prior to the senior year. A committee of at least three faculty members will supervise the thesis and its defense. Maximum of 3-6 accumulated credit hours. (Offered by arrangement).
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-6
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BIO 100 - Basic Biology
An introduction to the following fundamental topics in biology: the structure and function of cells, the molecular basis and mechanisms of genetic inheritance, concepts in evolution, mechanisms of metabolism, and ecology. Open to students in all colleges, but limited to students in programs requiring this course or intending to take additional biology courses. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Students in online lecture sections have an onsite laboratory and an onsite recitation. Lec 3, Lab 2, Rec 1
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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BIO 200 - Biology of Organisms
Introduces functions (physiology) and structures (anatomy, morphology) of animals and plants stressing basic physiological processes and adaptations to the environment. Equal attention is given to plants and animals.
Lec 3, Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in BIO 100 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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BIO 205 - Field Natural History of Maine
The plant and animal life and physical features of aquatic, wetland, and terrestrial ecosystems in Maine, observed during five weekday afternoon field trips and two full single-day trips on separate weekends during the first half of the semester. Each student carries out an independent field natural history project culminating in a research paper during a five-week project period (no classes) in the second half of the semester. The course concludes with a half-day field trip on winter natural history. Lec 2, Field 4.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in BIO 100 or SFR 100 or PSE 100
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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BIO 208 - Anatomy and Physiology
An intermediate lecture and laboratory course on the structure of the human body and how it works.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in BIO 100 or BMB 280, PHY 122, CHY 122, and CHY 124.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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BIO 222 - Biology: The Living Science
Examines the processes and principles of science across disciplines. Focused examples are presented from topics such as ecology, evolution and cellular biology. The role of science in the resolution of ethical issues regarding the impact of the human population on the environment will be emphasized. Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Together with BIO 223, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. It also satisfies the Population and Environmental Sciences Requirement. If taken without BIO 223, this course Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific knowledge Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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BIO 223 - Biology: The Living Science Laboratory
A laboratory course focused on examination of the processes and principles of science across disciplines. Exercises are presented from topics such as ecology, evolution and cellular biology. Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Together with BIO 222, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Science Requirement.
Prerequisites: BIO 222 or concurrently.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1
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BIO 307 - Introduction to Neuroscience
An introduction to the biology of nervous systems: cellular and molecular biology of excitable tissue, physiology of synapses, histology, neuroanatomy of selected invertebrates and vertebrates, learning, and memory. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: BIO 200 or SMS 201, with a grade of C- or better, or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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BIO 310 - Plant Biology
Examines the structure (morphology, anatomy), function (physiology), reproduction, ecology, and systematic significance of the major groups of plants. Emphasis will be given to the flowering plants and the ecology of the various plant groups. Lec 3, Lab 3. Course will include field trips during class hours.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: BIO 200 or PSE 100 or SFR 100 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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BIO 319 - General Ecology
Ecological principles for the science major including environmental factors, population ecology, community ecology and ecosystem analysis. Note: Because of overlapping subject matter, this course is not open to students who have taken SMS 300 or WLE 200. Course will include field trips during class hours.
Prerequisites: CHY 122 and BIO 200 or SMS 201, or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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BIO 326 - General Entomology
Fundamental principles of insect life and the relation of insects to plants, animals, and humans. Laboratory includes a study of structure, and systematics. An insect collection is required. Lec 3, Lab 3. Course will include field trips during class hours.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: BIO 100.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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BIO 327 - Introductory Applied Entomology
An introduction to entomology with emphasis on regulating populations of pest insects and the fundamentals of insect biology which influence insect populations. Laboratory emphasizes identification and sight recognition of insects of importance to ornamental plants and field crops. Course will include field trips during class hours.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: BIO 100 or PSE 100.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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