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CMJ 202 - Communication Studies II
Introduction to social and human science approaches in communication studies. The course examines communication theories and models, the function of language and symbolic behavior in society and culture, and the nature of interaction and interpretation. Not open to first-year students.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 203 - Mass Communication Studies
Introduction to mass communication theories and research in the social and human sciences.
Prerequisites: Not open to newly admitted First-Year Students.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 211 - Journalism Studies I: Introduction and History
Surveys the structures of journalistic media and the social history of journalism’s roles, technologies and processes, with emphasis on interactions with political, economic and cultural institutions and the social implications of media activities.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 225 - Sex, Gender and Communication
Examines various contexts and relationships influenced by sex and/or gender. Several theoretical frameworks and definitions are explored.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 236 - Journalism Writing and Editing
Intensive introduction to news writing and editing, with emphasis on accuracy, style, as well as grammar, spelling and usage. Students must earn a B or better in CMJ 236 and pass a writing exam to continue taking professional courses in the Journalism Major.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a “C-” or Higher OR (HON 111 & 112 with a “C” or Higher)
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 237 - Journalism Across Platforms
Develops journalistic skills across traditional and emerging media platforms, including print, broadcasting, and online formats and technologies. Includes media lab instruction and assignments.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: B or better in CMJ 236, Journalism Majors, and a passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CMJ 245 - Film Criticism and Theory
Offers a mass communication/media studies overview of contemporary film. Students will develop skills in the analysis of film form and content so that they will achieve a high degree of proficiency in the use of film studies vocabulary. After developing an understanding of how the different elements of film work to construct meaning within (as well as outside of) film, the course will survey major theories and methodologies of film studies. Likewise, participants will receive an overview of film history and will develop familiarity with major historical and technological development of film. Participants will learn to think critically about the media industry and to evaluate film as art form, individual psychological experience, technology, social text, and commodity. (This course is identical to NMD 245.)
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 257 - Business and Professional Communication
Advanced study and practice in specialized audience analysis, strategies and tactics, conference procedures, interviewing techniques, and delivery of professional presentations.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 103, and Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 261 - Photographic Reporting and Storytelling
An overview of photojournalism history, theory and ethics. Exercises teach skills and strategies used by newspaper, magazine and on-line photographers and editors and challenge students to deal responsibly with issues of invasion of privacy, subject representation, copyright and fair use and image manipulation. (This course is identical to NMD 341.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 314 - International Mass Communication
Survey of media systems around the world and the role of mass media in political, social, economic and cultural development.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 324 - Interpersonal Communication in Everyday Life
The advanced study of interpersonal communication as it functions across a range of human relationship, such as family, friends, professions and organizations. Examines perspectives, theories, and research on communication in everyday life.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 330 - Copy Editing
A course in copy editing designed to develop editorial judgement and skills for preparing news for publication. Covers headline and prose writing, image editing, and basic page design. A passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam is required.
Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in CMJ 236 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 332 - Public Affairs Reporting and Research
Develops journalistic reporting, information gathering and research techniques for students to cover public issues in government, education, health, business and other areas of social concern for publication or presentation in multimedia forms.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: B or better in CMJ 236, Journalism Majors, and a passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 345 - SL: Small Group Communication
This is a service-learning course that introduces students to the theory and applications of small group communication. Students will obtain practical experience working in groups with a community partner to help meet a community need and learn about the complexity of the issue.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 347 - Argument and Critical Thinking
An introduction to the principles of decision-making through critical thinking applied to reasoned advocacy. Practical application of these principles through classroom experience.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 351 - Multimedia Production
Conception, design and development of non-linear audio and video production for print, broadcast, non-broadcast and online uses. Explores the fundamental principles of digital audio and video production as well as the creative uses of cameras, sound, digital non-linear editing, and graphics in news features and mini-documentaries.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: B or better in CMJ 236, C- or better in CMJ 237 or portfolio approved by instructor, Journalism Majors, and a passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CMJ 355 - Advertising Copy and Graphics
Provides theory and practice in creating advertising for print, direct mail and electronic media, with emphasis on the limitations of each and the responsibilities of the advertising practitioner.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: CMJ 236 and CMJ 250 with ‘C-’ or better.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 356 - Advertising Media
Covers problems and procedures for creating an advertising media plan with emphasis on basic media math skills. The knowledge covered addresses media selection, as well as other areas of advertising, including creative, research, management and marketing.
Prerequisites: CMJ 250 or BUA 370 with ‘C-’ or better.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 360 - Nonverbal Communication
Examines important non-linguistic variables related to human interactions. Specific emphasis on the effects of kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage and other code systems as they affect meaning in communication efforts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: Not open to first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 361 - Documentary Photography and Audio
Provides the essential skills, concepts and processes used by documentary still photographers and audio producers to create professional quality digital mixed media products for the Internet and other interactive media. (This course is identical to NMD 301.)
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 261 or C- or better in NMD 201.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 366 - Speech Play and Performance
Study of creative and aesthetic dimensions of communication and language. Examines how people use speech play and performance (e.g. word play, joking, storytelling, performing literature) and what happens when they do. Focus on performance as a cultural event in everyday life as well as in society and the media.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3
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CMJ 367 - Public Relations
The study of those activities which help to create public understanding and acceptance of an organization’s policies and programs.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing. 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 370 - Visual Communication
An introduction to modes of analysis of visual communication (which may include photography, the web, painting, film, television, sculpture, theater, advertising, etc.), with reference to social institutions and cultural norms that affect the interpretation of visual media.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 375 - Journalism Studies II: Law and Ethics
Study of legal and ethical topics including libel, privacy, contempt, copyright, obscenity, censorship, and pre-trial publicity. The course explores the impact of journalism ethics on politics, economics and society.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 376 - Modes of Media Criticism
Cooperative examination of modes of mass media criticism. Critical analysis of methods and techniques employed by scholars, journalists, and critics to evaluate contemporary trends and practices in the mass media industries.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 380 - Advertising, Media and Society
Examines advertising’s impact on U.S. society; especially on women, children, minorities, families and popular culture.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 391 - Topics in Journalism
Topics not regularly covered in other Journalism courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: CMJ 236 with a grade of B or better.
Course Typically Offered: Variable.
Credits: 3
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CMJ 393 - Topics in Communication
Topics not regularly covered in other Communication courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of completed CMJ coursework.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 395 - Student Media Practicum
Provides practical experience relevant to the journalism major on one of the UMaine campus student media outlets and integrates the student’s media work experience with the skills and theories learned in the classroom. A maximum of 3 credits permitted.
Prerequisites: B or better in CMJ 236, Journalism Majors, and a passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam and permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 398 - Topics in Mass Communication
Topics not regularly covered in other Mass Communication courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of completed CMJ coursework
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 401 - Speech, Space, Event: Critical Applications
Introduction to the subject of criticism from a rhetorical perspective. Examines methods of critical reading, criticism of several kinds of texts, including speeches, social spaces, and events, and how texts are made meaningful and why. Involves application of evaluative criteria such as aesthetics, truth, effects and especially ethics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 402 - Communication Research
An introduction to social science inquiry into the nature, forms and functions of human communication. Focuses on conceptualizing communication research problems and selecting appropriate methodologies and analyses for examining communication data.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 403 - Persuasion and Social Influence
Study of the theory and principles involved in the process of influencing the beliefs, attitudes and values of others. Focus on social science and humanistic explanations of what makes messages persuasive in interpersonal and public contexts.
Prerequisites: 3 hours in CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 404 - Risk Communication
Course emphasizing applying and comparing/contrasting theories and concepts of risk communication, using several case studies of recent environmental, health, and science-related risk issues. Not open to first year students.
Prerequisites: 3 credits in CMJ and Sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 405 - Women and Communication
A systematic study of research by and about women with regard to language, speech, and communication pragmatics, discussed within a variety of communication contexts. Not open to first-year students.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 hrs of CMJ or C- or better in WST 101.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 407 - Environmental Communication
Study and create effective communication about, for, and with the environment. Use a service learning model to create projects that connect communication theory and practice with complex social and environmental problems in communities.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and Environment requirement.
Prerequisites: 3 credit hours in CMJ
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 410 - Social Influence of Mass Communication
A study of the communicative impact of mass media (e.g., television, radio, newspapers), and uses of the media in other communicative contexts (e.g., small group and interpersonal situations.) Current mass communication theories and research studies are explored.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 412 - Electronic Media Management and Programming
Overview of the tasks involved in managing electronic media outlets, with special emphasis on radio and TV. Begins with a general treatment of management and programming theory and practice and covers specific topics including finance, human relations, ratings, sales, and promotion. Other topics include the management of cable systems and public broadcasting stations, and telecommunications law and policy.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 236 and sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 420 - Health Communication
Theories and topics include multicultural health, doctor-patient communication, medical ethics, death & dying, support groups, and humor and positive communication in relationships. Students will learn about a variety of health communication topics and apply those topics to their own lives and their communities.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 425 - SL: Health Campaigns
This is an online service-learning course that introduces students to the theory, design and implementation of health campaigns. Students will obtain practical, real-world experience working in groups with a community partner on a health campaign, helping to meet a community health need.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 430 - Intercultural Communication
Examines current research and theory in intercultural communication from a variety of approaches across a variety of settings. Understandings about the complex relationship of communication and culture will be applied to everyday experiences.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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CMJ 434 - Editorial and Opinion Writing
Develops skills of persuasive and argumentative writing, with emphasis on disciplined logic, knowledge of subject and alternate points of view. A passing grade on Journalism Writing exam.
Prerequisites: CMJ 236 with a grade of B or better or permission
Course Typically Offered: No Regularly offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 435 - Feature Writing
Develops style and proficiency in writing non-fiction newspaper and magazine articles. A passing grade on Journalism writing Exam is required.
Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in CMJ 236 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 450 - Communication and Technology
Examines and analyzes the characteristics of and influences on human communication mediated by technology such as computer networks, video teleconferencing.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 459 - Advertising Campaigns
Requires students to synthesize and apply knowledge and skills from all other advertising courses to create an advertising campaign.
Prerequisites: CMJ 355 and CMJ 356 with ‘C-’ or better.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 466 - Narrative and Communication
A study of narrative, or storytelling, as a way of communicating in conversation, oral performance and literature: what stories are told to whom, how stories are told, and the forms and functions of narrative. Considers narrative in a variety of communication settings.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 470 - Communication in Organizations
Examines research and theory of communication behavior in organizations with focus on recurring communication problems in complex organizations (including business, industrial, educational and service agencies.) Attention is given to communication training and assessment in organizations.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 471 - Future of News
At the start of the twenty-first century, the media are poised to either evolve or go extinct. How can future journalists draw from the past to shape the press of the future? What exactly is the role of the press in the ever-changing media landscape? Through readings, discussion and collaboration, students will strive to understand, analyze and redesign the roles of the press…and the meaning of news. Students will read and discuss the issues, creating a framework for analysis of the existing media and its place in the marketplace. Using historical roles of the press, students will strategize on the best way to deliver news to a 21st century public.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 475 - Sexualities in Mass Communication
Systematic examination of the representation and construction of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer sexualities in mainstream and alternative mass media.
Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 480 - Media Theories and Research Methods
Examines and applies major theories and research methods in mass communication, analyzing media texts, industries and audiences.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 481 - Digital Journalism
Students will conduct intensive digital reporting and production projects on some issue of demonstrated social relevance. Structured opportunities are provided for reflection on the impact of student reporting on the wider community.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: B or better in CMJ 236, C- or better in CMJ 237 and CMJ 351, Junior or Senior Journalism Majors, and a passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CMJ 483 - Capstone Seminar in Mass Communication
A seminar that draws upon and integrates formal components of students’ undergraduate experience. Emphasis on the work of professionals in mass communication and on applications of mass communication research and analysis in various contexts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Mass Communication Majors.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 484 - Investigative Journalism
Develops professional and analytical skills in investigative journalistic reporting and writing for publication in various media formats, with an emphasis on open records and meetings, research for documentation, ethical responsibilities of investigative reporters, and in-depth presentation of individual projects.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: B or better in CMJ 236, Junior or Senior Journalism Majors, and a passing grade on Journalism Writing Exam
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 485 - Capstone Seminar in Communication
Designed to draw upon and integrate formal components of students’ undergraduate experiences, with particular focus on issues of ethics, power, and communication in professional and individual contexts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: Communication major with senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 489 - Seminar in Media Ethics and Issues
An advanced level course requiring extensive reading, discussion and research on the mass media and ethics, politics, economics and society.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: CMJ 236 with a B or better, Junior or Senior Journalism majors and a passing grade on a journalism writing exam.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 491 - Advanced Topics in Journalism
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other Journalism courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: CMJ 236 with a grade of B or better.
Course Typically Offered: Variable.
Credits: 3
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CMJ 492 - Directed Independent Study
For the advanced student desiring to study a particular problem under the guidance of a member of the staff. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites: permission of Department Chair.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 493 - Advanced Topics in Communication
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other Communication courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of completed CMJ coursework
Course Typically Offered: Variable.
Credits: 3
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CMJ 495 - Internship
Approved work experience for departmental majors in the application of communication to practical, theoretical or research problems in any public service agency, business, or other setting approved by the department. Requirements include an initial written application showing the projected experience and its relevance to communication, conferences with faculty supervisor, periodic logs or summaries, plus a final written report. May be repeated up to 6 hours.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department Chair.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 498 - Advanced Topics in Mass Communication
Advanced topics not regularly covered in other Mass Communication courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 Credits of completed CMJ coursework.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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COS 101 - Introduction to PC Hardware and Windows
Topics include an overview of PC hardware, the Windows operating system, the Internet, and use of Web browsers. Does not meet Bachelor of Arts Core Distribution Area III requirement. Credit does not count towards the COS major.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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COS 102 - Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web
Topics include the structure and design of Web pages. Does not meet Bachelor
of Arts Core Distribution Area III requirement. Credit does not count towards
the COS major. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating
system.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1
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COS 103 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
Topics include design and use of spreadsheets to solve problems using formulas, charts and data functions. Credit does not count towards the COS major. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating system.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1
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COS 104 - Introduction of Presentation Software
Topics include use of presentation software containing text, graphics and multimedia components to enhance presentations. Credit does not count towards the COS major. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating system.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1
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COS 115 - Web Design in HTML/XHTML/CSS
Teaches the fundamentals of Web page design using HTML/XHTML. Topics include text formatting, links, images, tables, forms and style sheets. This course assumes practical skills with the Windows operating system.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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COS 120 - Introduction to Programming I
Topics include the development of programming skills in the novice with instruction in a sample programming language. A laboratory/recitation session is included. Credit does not count towards the computer science major. This course assumes knowledge of the Windows operating system, basic word processing, and file and folder management.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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COS 125 - Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computer Programming
Students are introduced to computer programming as a tool for problem solving. Basic programming practices and analysis of algorithms are introduced.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Mat 111, or no grade record in MAT 111 and a passing score on Part 2 of the Math Placement Exam.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 140 - Foundations of Computer Science
Introduces students to the discipline of computer science. Several core areas of computer science (e.g., digital logic, computer organization and architecture, programming languages, operating systems, computer networks, artificial intelligence, and professional ethics) are covered. In each area, particular solutions to fundamental problems in the area are studied in depth. No programming is taught in the course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 198 - Topics in Computer Science
Introductory topics in computer science not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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COS 211 - Principles of Data Processing
Presents basic concepts in database management systems using a microcomputer database system and basic theory of database design. Students will construct systems in various application area. Credit does not count toward the computer science major.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 213 - Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Design
This course explores techniques in spreadsheet software as used to develop business-related applications. Topics include formulas and functions, charting, data operations, pivot tables, goal seeking, what-if analysis, management of large workbooks, and macros. The programming language VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is introduced.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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COS 215 - Introduction to Computing Using FORTRAN
Programming logic and techniques using FORTRAN including introductory hardware concepts. Students are assigned programs from various areas of application. Credit does not count towards the computer science major. NOTE: Degree credit will not be given for both COS 215 and COS 220.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 216 - Web Design in JavaScript
This course covers advanced web design using XHTML, cascading style sheets, and client-side programming with JavaScript to create menus, rollovers, form validations, dynamic objects, and other topics.
Prerequisites: COS 115.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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COS 220 - Introduction to C++ Programming
Topics include programming techniques with a brief introduction to hardware concepts as they apply to software development. Students are assigned programs emphasizing numerical algorithms for implementation in the C++ language. Assumes knowledge of the Windows operating system, basic word processing, and file and folder management. Some prior experience in programming logic, macros, or scripting is recommended. NOTE: Degree credit will not be given for both COS 220 and COS 215.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 221 - Data Structures in C++
This course introduces object-oriented programming techniques and data structures in C++. Topics include class design, dynamic memory management, lists, stacks, queues, trees. STL, algorithm efficiency, searching and sorting algorithms.
Prerequisites: COS 220 or ECE 177.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 225 - Object-Oriented Design, Programming and Data Structures
Introduces the student to the fundamental principles of object-oriented design and programming using a high-level object-oriented language. Focuses on the specification, design, and implementation of classes and the interactions between classes, inheritance, abstract classes, and polymorphism. Introduces fundamental data structures including stacks, queues, lists, and binary trees.
Prerequisites: COS 125 and one year of programming.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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COS 226 - Introduction to Data Structures
Introduces the student to the fundamental principles of data structure usage, specification, and implementation using a high-level, object-oriented language. Driven by the use of object-oriented techniques for program specification and modeling. Focuses on how data structure implementation choices affect and are affected by application needs.
Prerequisites: COS 225.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 235 - Computer Architecture
Examines the architecture and organization of the computer including digital logic, the CPU, busses, internal and external memory, computer number representation and computer instructions. Particular attention is paid to assembly and C languages as a mechanism for better understanding the architecture.
Prerequisites: COS 140 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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COS 250 - Discrete Structures
Introduction to discrete structures used in various areas of computer science. Topics include logic, sets, relations, functions, cardinality, enumeration, and computability.
Prerequisites: COS 225, MAT 126.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 298 - Topics in Computer Science
Introductory topics in computer science not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3
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COS 301 - Programming Languages
Formal description of programming languages including specification of syntax and semantics. Discussion of infix, prefix, and postfix notation with translation techniques. Topics include branching, grouping of statements, storage allocation, list and string processing, relation of language design to efficiency.
Prerequisites: COS 226 and COS 250.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 312 - An Introduction to Video Game Programming with the Unity Game Engine
A high-level approach to game programming uses one of the game engines commonly employed by game-development companies. Among these is Unity, a game engine that can create standalone video games for PCs and Macs, as well as versions playable in a web-page environment. Built-in tools include character controllers, cameras, lights, shaders, a powerful physics engine, terrain editors, tree generators, and more. Many of these are scripts written in Javascript, C#, or Boo. While many of the exercises stress the scripting aspects of working with Unity, a student who is a beginning programmer can create significant game content using only the pre-packages assets that are a standard part of the Unity system.
Prerequisites: COS 125
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 331 - Operating Systems
Study of the structure of current computer operating systems. Topics include I/O management, memory management, multiprogramming, linking loaders, real and virtual systems, batch and time sharing.
Prerequisites: COS 226, COS 335 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 350 - Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to abstract data types as a unifying concept in the study of data structures. Topics include lists, queues, multi-linked lists, priority queues, trees, and graphs. The impact of these structures on algorithm design is explored. External memory management is discussed.
Prerequisites: COS 226 and COS 250.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 397 - Computer Science Capstone 1
The first of a two-course sequence, designed to guide students in proposing the Capstone project in either an independent study, group project, or field experience format. The focus is on the early stages of project work, including finding a suitable topic and project advisor, investigating related work, and writing a thorough project proposal. The relevant skills are covered and practiced by studying a collection of classic and topical papers.
General Education Requirements: Upon completion of the two course sequence (COS 397 & COS 497), satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS Majors with at least Junior standing and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 398 - Topics in Computer Science
Topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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COS 415 - Computer Simulation and Modeling, from Development to Display
The process of designing and using a computer model is examined in detail. The development of the model equations, numerical techniques for solving them, and basic graphical techniques for displaying the results of the calculations will be presented.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with a programming language or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 420 - Introduction to Software Engineering
A broad view of software engineering which introduces a variety of software engineering techniques which can be applied to practical software projects. Topics include process models, human factors, software specification; software design, programming techniques and tools, and validation.
Prerequisites: COS 331 or permission; junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 430 - Introduction to Cybersecurity
An overview of Cybersecurity as information security, policies, guidelines, and legal issues; the nature of network and computer attacks, system vulnerabilities and defense; implementation issues in Unix/Linux. Projects include system setup, attack, and defense.
Prerequisites: COS 235 and COS 331.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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COS 440 - Computer Networks I
Covers data and computer communications using ISO model. Discussion of physical media, communication protocols, and network architectures including wide area and local area networks. Includes examples of networks currently in use.
Prerequisites: COS 331 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 451 - Automata, Computability, and Languages
Fundamentals of formal languages and the mathematical theory of computation; finitestate automata, nondeterminism, regular expressions, and Kleene’s Theorem; context-free grammars, pushdown automata, the correspondence theorem and the pumping lemma; computability, Turning machines, and the halting problem.
Prerequisites: COS 250.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 460 - Interactive Computer Graphics
Topics include graphic I/0 devices: plotter, CRT, and light pen; vector generation; transformation of two/and three-dimensional objects; clipping and windowing; hidden line removal; interrupt handling; interactive techniques; data structures for graphics; and various display algorithms.
Prerequisites: COS 226 or equivalent and MAT 126 and junior standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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COS 470 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Surveys fundamental areas of research in Artificial Intelligence including knowledge representation, vision, planning, logic, learning, expert systems, and natural language comprehension as well as techniques including predicate calculus, backtracking, tree searching, and semantic networks. Also covers LISP, a principal Artificial Intelligence programming language.
Prerequisites: COS 350 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 480 - Database Management Systems
Covers database management systems from the perspective of database designers and database application programmers. Topics include Entity-Relationship modeling, relational databases, transactions and isolation, and Web-database applications. Includes both individual programming assignments and semester-long group projects culminating in demonstrations of substantial database application.
Prerequisites: COS 350 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 490 - Computers, Ethics and Society
Consideration of human and social consequences of technological development and application of computers, ethical questions of computer use, professional ethics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS 331, ENG 317.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 495 - Field Experience
A pre-planned work experience of no less than ten and preferably more weeks in a commercial environment, with faculty supervision. Normally a paid work experience. A presentation open to interested faculty, staff and students might be required at the completion of the project. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
(Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: Normally a student must complete COS 301, COS 420, COS 431 and preferably COS 350, with at least a grade of “C” and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1-3
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COS 497 - Computer Science Capstone 2
The second of a two-course sequence, designed to guide students in completing the Capstone project in either an independent study, group project, or field experience format. The focus is on the later stages of project work, including completing the programming tasks, evaluating the implemented systems, documenting all work in a project report, demonstrating the work in action, and making a public oral presentation. The relevant skills are covered and practiced by studying a collection of classic and topical papers.
General Education Requirements: Upon completion of the two course sequence (COS 397 & COS 497), satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS Majors with Senior standing, COS 397, and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 498 - Topics in Computer Science
Topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: One semester of programming.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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COS 499 - Senior Project
An undergraduate research project in computer science under the direction of an approved advisor. An individual or small group will work on the conception, design and implementation of a significant computer science project. A presentation, open to interested faculty, staff and students may be required at the completion of the project.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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CSD 100 - Majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Intended to help first-year students, with an interest in majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, adjust to being a college student at the University of Maine during the first semester. In a small and informal class setting, students will learn about university resources and develop skills designed to achieve success. Students will learn more about their intended major, be introduced to department faculty, and the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Prerequisites: First Year standing in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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