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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Political Science
  

  • POS 384 - American Civil Liberties

    Examines the tension between individual rights and the social order through consideration of major Supreme Court decisions involving the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.

    General Education Requirements:  Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 385 - Women and Politics

    Examines women as citizens and leaders and also examines movements to increase women’s public role in U.S. politics. Considers racial, ethnic, partisan and class dimensions of those movements and political activities and the influence of government policies on gender relations.

    General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions and Writing Intensive

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 386 - Religion and Politics in the United States

    Religion has historically played a substantial role in the government and politics of the United States, and continues to do so in contemporary American society. Focuses on the intersections and interactions between religion and politics in the United States. Areas of examination include, (but are not limited to): religion and American culture, religion and the Constitution, religion and public policy, religion and individual political behavior, and religion and violence in the United States.

    General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 401 - Seminar in Political Theory

    Detailed examination of the text(s) of a classic thinker in the history of political theory. May be repeated for credit.

    General Education Requirements:  Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive

    Prerequisites: One course in political theory or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 453 - Political Behavior and Participation

    Looks at which citizens get involved in politics and why they do so. Examines theories involving individual choice and resources, community organizations, interest group activities and social movements. Additional topics include participation and democratic theory, historical reasons why participation has changed and proposals to increase citizen involvement in politics.

    General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive

    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 460 - Seminar in American Politics

    Seminar in American Politics. Detailed examination of a topic or set of topics in American politics.

    Can be repeated for credit so long as it is a different seminar.

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or permission of the instructor.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable.

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 467 - African Politics

    Analysis of the transition from colonialism to independence in selected countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. Discussion of nation-building, the one-party system, military intervention in politics, and neo-colonialism.

    General Education Requirements:  Social Contexts and Institutions, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive

    Prerequisites: 6 hours of Political Science.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 469 - Politics of the Middle East

    The politics of the Middle East from World War I to the present. Special attention to problems of Palestine and the creation of Israel, the interplay between the politics of the great powers and Middle East conflicts, and problems of nationalism, modernization, and revolution.

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 470 - International Law

    Examines international legal principles relating to state territory and jurisdiction, the oceans, human rights and war.

    Prerequisites: Junior Standing, POS 120 and POS 273 or POS 374 or POS 241

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 474 - Conduct of Foreign Policy

    Examines the formulation and implementation of American foreign policy. Special focus will be placed on American Political culture; Presidential and congressional powers in foreign policy; government bureaucracies, such as the Departments of State, Defense and Treasury; and conceptual and theoretical approaches to policy making.

    General Education Requirements:  Social Contexts and Institutions

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 475 - International Security

    Examines national and international factors affecting the survival and security of states. Topics include components and use of military power, arms control and proliferation, the cause and resolution of conflict, negotiation and decision-making processes and structures.

    General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 476 - Seminar in World Politics

    A topical survey of conceptual and theoretical developments in the field of world politics. Examination of these developments in the context of contemporary issues and controversies will be emphasized. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 484 - The American Constitution and Criminal Due Process

    Examines the development of supreme Court doctrines governing the jurisprudence of constitutional rights afforded the criminally accused. Areas examined include the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments to the Constitution and their applicability to the states via the 14th amendment.

    General Education Requirements:  Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions

    Prerequisites: POS 100 or junior standing

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 486 - Religious Thought, the American Identity, and U.S. Public Policy

    This course examines the place of religion in early American society, and how religion affected the debates surrounding and eventual shaping of the American governing system. The role of religion in individual and collective identities is also explored. Particular attention is devoted to the ways in which religion affects American public policy.

    General Education Requirements: Social Context and Institutions Requirement and Writing Intensive

    Prerequisites: POS 100 and Junior or Senior Standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 487 - SL: Practicum in Engaged Policy Studies I

    Focuses upon the critical application of analytical research skills to a community policy issue.  Examines different conceptions of community engagement and the university’s role in serving the community.  Culminates with design of an engaged research project, with a community-based organization or policy outlet serving as a research partner.   The results of this research will be shared publicly with the general public and will shape and inform future policy thinking and action on this issue or challenge. Designed to be taken as the initial course in a two-course sequence prior to POS 488, Practicum in Engaged Policy Studies II, which will be offered the following semester.  This course is a UMaine service-learning designated course.
     

    General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive Requirement

     

    Successful completion of both POS 487 and POS 488 satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience.

    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 488 - SL: Practicum in Engaged Policy Studies II

    Focuses upon the critical application of analytical research skills to a community policy issue. Examines different conceptions of community engagement and the university’s role in serving the community.  Involved conducting research and analysis in collaboration with a community partner, and crafting an original policy report on a community issue. Designed to be taken sequentially after POS 487, “Practicum in Engaged Policy Studies I”.

    General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive

     

    Successful completion of both POS 487 and POS 488 satisfies the Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in POS 487

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • POS 493 - American Politics Internship

    Provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a department or agency at the national, state, or local level, or to conduct a major research project. Reports and a research paper are normally required for an agency internship.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3, 6 or 9
  

  • POS 495 - Congressional Internship

    Assignment to the Washington, D.C. office of a member of Congress, normally from the Maine delegation, during the spring semester. Readings and reports are required in addition to performing staff work in a congressional office. The internship is open to juniors and seniors on a competitive basis; applications and interviews are conducted each fall to fill the spring internship positions.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 6 or 9
  

  • POS 496 - International Affairs Internship

    Provides students the opportunity to gain experience in a department or agency, either in the United States or abroad, that deals with international affairs. Students may not receive more than 9 credit hours for this internship.  Credits: student can register for 3, 6 or 9 credits.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Credits: 3, 6 or 9
  

  • POS 498 - Independent Study in Political Science

    Provides students the opportunity to work closely with an individual member of the faculty, either as a research assistant or as the author of a major independent study paper. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • POS 499 - Senior Seminar in Political Science

    Examines selected theoretical and empirical topics in Political Science. Assumes a knowledge of, and builds upon, a body of knowledge developed by students in the major and represents the culmination of majors’ concentration of study within the major. Students can write an Honors thesis instead of taking the capstone course.

    General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and Political Science major or International Affairs major with a concentration in Political Science.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3

Psychology
  

  • PSY 100 - General Psychology

    Lecture on and discussions of basic psychological processes, including learning, perception, motivation and emotion, higher mental processes, individual differences, personality and additional selected topics.

    General Education Requirements: Social Context and Institutions

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 208 - Theories of Personality

    Examines the chief contemporary approaches to the study of personality including critical issues in personality. Also considers assessment techniques and research methods.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 212 - Abnormal Psychology

    Examines the origin, development, and manifestations of abnormal behavior with emphasis on the biological, social, and psychological determinants of deviant behavior.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 223 - Psychology of Childhood

    A systematic study of childhood behavior and psychological development. Emphasis on principles underlying development, methods of child study and practical implications.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 224 - Psychology of Adolescence

    A study of adolescent development in the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social spheres. Adolescent personality and problems of adjustment considered in relation to the family, the school and the community, and the world of work. Covers delinquency and abnormality in adolescents.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 230 - Social Psychology

    An introduction to the study of social behavior from a psychological perspective. Representative topics include culture and personality, attitude formation and change, conformity, leadership and prejudice.

    General Education Requirements:  Social Contexts and Institutions

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 232 - Environmental Psychology

    The study of the transactions between people and their physical environments. Representative topics include territoriality, crowding, personal space, privacy, architectural design of space and self-control and development phenomena.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 241 - Statistics in Psychology

    A survey of techniques used to obtain, display, analyze, and interpret data in psychology. The lecture section will emphasize the theoretical bases of the topics, while the recitation section will allow students to focus upon the computational procedures involved in the various statistical techniques.

    General Education Requirements: Quantitative Literacy

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 4
  

  • PSY 245 - Principles of Psychological Research

    Discussion of various research methods used in the scientific approach to the study of behavior. Laboratory will demonstrate these methods and develop skills in statistically analyzing data using computers. Students will learn to interpret the statistical analyses and write papers discussing the results of the experiments. Lec 2, Lab 2.

    Prerequisites: PSY 241.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 4
  

  • PSY 251 - Psychology of Motivation

    A survey of theory, research methodology and experimentally obtained facts related to the activation and direction of behavior.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 320 - Child Study Laboratory I

    Observation and study of preschool children, as well as participation in guiding activities. Students undertake individual projects, supplemented by reading and class discussion. Emphasis on social development in early childhood. PSY 241, PSY 245 and PSY 223 recommended.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 321 - Child Study Laboratory II

    Observation and study of preschool children. Individual projects, supplemented by reading and class discussions. Opportunity to assist in guiding the children’s activities. Emphasis on cognitive development. PSY 241, PSY 245 and PSY 223 recommended.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 350 - Cognition

    An introduction to the psychological study of human information processing and thinking. Representative topics included attention, pattern recognition, short and long-term memory, semantic memory, visual memory, mental imagery, problem solving and creativity.

    Prerequisites: PSY 245 or BIO 200.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 361 - Sensation and Perception

    Principles and theories of the ways we make contact with our environment by seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and feeling. Psychophysics is covered.

    Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 365 - Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience

    Explores the biological bases and brain mechanisms of human and animal behavior. Considers the neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neuropharmacological foundations of sensation and perception, sleep and arousal, sexual behavior, learning and memory, and psychiatric disorders.

    Prerequisites: PSY 245 or BIO 200.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 401 - Health Psychology

    Presents a biopsychosocial approach to the study of lifestyles, behaviors, response styles and personality factors that may impact an individual’s health. Research comes from the areas of psychology, neuroscience, public health and medicine. Topics will include the relationship of psychological and social factors on physical conditions and recent research in these areas.

    Prerequisites: PSY 212, PSY 241, PSY 245.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 412 - Foundations of Clinical Psychology

    Provides an overview of clinical psychology. Topics include the helping professions, historical development of clinical psychology, approaches to psychological assessment and psychotherapy, controversies in the field, and new directions in the field.

    Prerequisites: PSY 212, PSY 241, PSY 245; junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 422 - Infancy: Neurobehavioral Development

    Surveys current concepts and findings in infancy research with an emphasis on understanding brain-development from the perspective of behavioral and functional systems.  Areas of focus typically include perinatal behavioral adaptations, development of motor and sensory systems, early parent-infant interactions, cognition, and research on assessment methods for evaluating developmental delay.

    Prerequisites: PSY 223, PSY 241, PSY 245.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 425 - Social Issues in Developmental Psychology

    An introduction to the research on current social issues in developmental psychology. Topic areas may include sex-role development, maternal employment, day care, mass media effects, the role of fathers, compensatory education, the effects of poverty, teacher expectancy effects.

    Prerequisites: PSY 223, PSY 241, PSY 245.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 430 - Current Topics in Social Psychology

    An introduction to one of several current topics in social psychology.  Topic areas may include applied social psychology, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, social cognition, the self, and social influence.  May be repeated for credit. (This course is identical to PSY 630.)

    Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 230 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 465 - Hormones, Brain and Behavior

    An introduction to behavioral neuroendocrinology: the study of hormonal effects on brain and behavior in both humans and animals. Topics include the role of hormones in gender differences, parental and aggressive behaviors, stress, and cognitive processes.

    Prerequisites: PSY 365 or BIO 200.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 466 - Cognitive Neuroscience

    Current theory and research on brain mechanisms underlying higher cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory, and language. Considers converging evidence from experimental studies with animals, cognitive deficits in brain-damaged humans, and recent findings based on functional imaging of the living human brain.

    Prerequisites: PSY 350 or BIO 200.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 470 - History and Systems of Psychology

    Surveys the development of psychology as an experimental science. Beginning with Greek views of human nature through Christian theology, the Renaissance and British Associationism. Considers Scottish and German Faculty Psychology and the 19th century developments in physiology that led directly to the birth of experimental psychology. Brief consideration of Gestalt Psychology and Behaviorism, vitalism in the life sciences and the mind-body problem in psychology.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 241, PSY 245; junior or senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 490 - Seminar in Issues in Contemporary Psychology

    A review of the current theoretical issues and research findings in the general areas of psychology.

    Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 241, PSY 245.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 491 - Senior Seminar in Psychology

    One or more current topics in psychology, chosen by the instructor, will be discussed. Students will conduct library research, make oral presentations and write a comprehensive review paper on each topic.

    General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive and Capstone

    Prerequisites: PSY 241 and PSY 245; senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PSY 492 - Problems in Psychology

    Provides the opportunity to carry out a particular research problem under supervision. Only 6 hours of credit will count toward the psychology major.

    Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245 and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: Ar
  

  • PSY 493 - Field Experience in Psychology

    Practical experiences in a wide variety of applied settings such as schools, psychological clinics, hospitals, and government and private agencies. Requirements include a written proposal outlining the experience planned, goals of the plan, relationship of the course to the student’s program, periodic conferences with the faculty supervisor and a final written report. Three credit hours may fulfill major requirements and only 6 hours may count toward graduation.

    Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245; nine hours in psychology and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • PSY 494 - Senior Research Project

    Students will develop a research project in consultation with the instructor. The student will do an extensive library search of background material, write a proposal, conduct the research and write an APA style report.  May be repeated for credit but not more than 6 credit hours total will be allowed for degree credit.

    General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive and Capstone

    Prerequisites: PSY 241, PSY 245 and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-3

Pulp and Paper
  

  • PPA 264 - Introduction to the Pulp and Paper Industry

    Considers the manufacture of paper from fibrous raw materials to the processing of finished products. Emphasis on papers produced from wood, non-wood, and secondary fibers. Recommended for CHE/BLE students taking the cooperative work experience within the Pulp and Paper industry. Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or greater.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • PPA 466 - Paper Technology

    This course will focus on the application of engineering tools to processes that are found in the paper industry.  Examples include the flow of suspensions in equipment, filtration during washing and papermaking, and the drying of a porous web.  While the processes are related to the paper industry, the method to apply various aspects of engineering to actual processes should be of interest in a wide range of industries.

    Prerequisites: BEN 202, CHE 360 or MEE 360 or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 3
  

  • PPA 499 - Undergraduate Thesis

    Original investigation of a pulp and paper problem and reporting of the results. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: Ar

School of Forest Resources - Forest Ecosystem Science
  

  • SFR 100 - Introduction to Forest Biology

    Introductory concepts related to forest plants, animals, environment and ecology. Lec 3.

    General Education Requirements:  Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement when taken with SFR 102.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 220 - Environment and Society

    Introduces the concepts and principles necessary to understand the connections between human behavior and environmental conditions.  The course includes a review of the conservation and environmental movements in the United States, tracing changing American values towards forests and other natural resources over time.  Students learn how to critically analyze the social, economic, and environmental aspects of various case studies concerning society-environment connections by evaluating diverse information sources.

    General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition and Population and the Environment

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 407 - Forest Ecology

    Biological principles and environmental factors governing the natural establishment and development of forest trees and stands. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites: SFR 107 or BIO 464 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 408 - Silviculture

    Theory and practice of controlling the composition, growth, quality and regeneration of forest stands for human benefit.  NOTE: Because of overlap, SFR 408 and SFR 509 cannot both be taken for degree credit.

    Corequisites: SFR 407

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 409 - Forest Ecology and Silviculture Field Laboratory

    Measurement, assessment and analysis of forest vegetation from a biological and silvicultural perspective. Designed to develop understanding and proficiency in: silvical properties of northeastern tree species; forest regeneration, succession and stand dynamics; prescribing silvicultural treatments; and formulating silvicultural systems. Weekly labs and several one-day field trips.

    Prerequisites: WLE 200 or concurrent enrollment in SFR 407. 

    Corequisites: SFR 408

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 2
  

  • SFR 439 - Plant Anatomy Structure and Function

    Examines vascular plant anatomy and structure with a focus on physiological, evolutionary and ecophysiological relationships. (Lec. 2, Lab 4)

    Note: Due to overlap, SFR 539 and SFR 439 cannot both be taken for degree credit.

    Prerequisites: BIO 100 or SFR 100 or PSE 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 455 - Bioenergy Sources, Systems and Environmental Effects

    A detailed introduction to the use of biomass for bioenergy and includes a broad review of biomass sources, processing systems, human health effects, potential environmental damage, pollution abatement, energy generating systems and the general effects of using renewable and non-renewable sources of energy on the human population.  Common definitions, units and the basic thermodynamics of biomass use are discussed.  Environmental issues including greenhouse gas emissions are examined along with the benefits and environmental concerns related to using renewable sources of bioenergy.  Specific examples, volatile organic chemical release and energy use in drying forest resources are included.  Scheduled labs involve field trips.  Students enrolling in the course should have passed at least one course meeting the general requirement for science with lab or application of science.

    General Education Requirements:  Population and Environment

    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 457 - Tree Pests and Disease

    Applies concepts of tree disease and its development to their roles in forest dynamics and management.  Relevant characteristics of tree pests are covered.  Concepts are applied to common disease complexes found in Maine and other regions of North America. (Because of overlap SFR 457 and SFR 557 cannot both be taken for degree credit) 

    Prerequisites: BIO 100 or SFR 100

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 458 - Tree Pests and Disease Lab

    Identification of tree health problems and their management options. Course may include field work during and outside of the course’s scheduled times.

    Prerequisites: BIO 100 or SFR 100 or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 498 - Senior Research I

    An original investigation of a problem in Forest Ecosystem Science, under the guidance of a faculty member. Students will select an area of study, perform a literature search and prepare a written study plan for their research.

    General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive and Capstone

    Prerequisites: Permission and junior standing in Forest Ecosystem Science and Conservation.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 2
  

  • SFR 499 - Senior Research II

    Students will complete the research initiated in SFR 498 and prepare a written final report. The completed project should demonstrate the student’s ability to understand and apply scientific principles in research.

    General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive and Capstone

    Prerequisites: SFR 498 and senior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 2

School of Forest Resources - Forestry
  

  • SFR 101 - Introduction to Forest Resources

    A week-long field course designed to introduce students to the forest and its components, its ecology, and its use by society.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement when taken with SFR 111 and SFR 112.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 102 - Structure and Function of Woody Plants Laboratory

    Introductory concepts on the anatomy and structure of woody plants with an emphasis on the relationship between form and function.

    General Education Requirements:  Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences  when taken with SFR 100.

    Corequisites: SFR 100 or PSE 100 or BIO 100

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 103 - Introduction to Forest Resource Professions

    Introduction and overview of global, North American, and Maine forest resources, current and historical use by humans, history of forest regulation and policy, forest stewardship and land ethics, measurement and economics of forest resources, history and development of forest resource professions, and career options and professional societies in forest resources. Course may have field trips during class times.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 106 - Forest Land Navigation and Outdoor Preparedness

    A hands on, in the field introduction to the basics of forest land navigation for students majoring in natural resources.  Natural resource professionals often work alone or in small teams in remote locations and off trail.  Preparation and planning are the key to safe, successful fieldwork.   The course stresses the use of topographic maps and imagery commonly used by natural resource professionals and how to use them in conjunction with compasses and GPS units.  This course does not cover wilderness first aid.  Lec 1 Lab 3

    Prerequisites: SFR 101 or Permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 107 - Forest Vegetation

    An introduction to the identification, distribution, taxonomy, silvics and utilization of North American tree species.  Emphasis on the dominant forest cover types typical of each region of the U.S. together with their associated shrub and herbaceous communities.  Site affiliations and the relationships to selected vertebrate wildlife species are included. Course may include field work during and outside of the course’s scheduled times.

    Prerequisites: Majors in Forest Operations, Bioproducts, & Bioenergy; Forestry; Parks, Recreation and Tourism; and Ecology & Environmental Science with a concentration in Forest Ecosystem Science

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 108 - Introduction to Arboriculture and Community Forestry

    Introductory course in arboriculture (study of trees on an individual basis) and community forestry (management of trees in a community/urban setting). The student studies the management of the urban/community forests, the people interaction/dynamics when dealing with community trees, and the development and purpose of a community forestry management plan. The course includes identifying valuable features, growth habits, and cultural requirements of urban trees and shrubs.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 109 - Introduction to Arboriculture Lab

    The principles of tree care, pruning, repair and maintenance are covered. Preparation to become a licensed Maine arborist and/or ISC Certified Arborist is provided.

    Corequisites: SFR 108

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 111 - Forest Through Time

    Basic concepts of science will be used to explain how forests have responded to natural and human influences over time.  This foundation will be used to explore how a range of uses will affect the future sustainability of forest systems and their ability to meet society’s needs.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Application of Scientific Knowledge and Population & the Environment Requirements when taken with SFR 112. Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment Requirements when taken with SFR 101 and SFR 112.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 112 - Forests Through Time: Discussions

    Weekly discussions based on information presented in SFR 111.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Application of Scientific Knowledge and Population and the Environment Requirements when taken with SFR 111. Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment Requirements when taken with SFR 101 and SFR 111.

    Prerequisites: SFR 111 or concurrently

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 2
  

  • SFR 120 - Understanding Wood

    Laboratory based hands-on course provides experience in the selection, planning, and implementation of woodworking projects. Students learn principles of safe operation of power and hand tools, basic wood material properties related to machining, and the fundamentals of wood gluing and finishing.  Student projects will require additional time during scheduled woodshop hours.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 201 - Wildland Firefighter Preliminary Training

    Prepares students for wildland firefighter basic training needed for the Firefighter Red Card which is recognized nationally by the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management and many state and local fire agencies.

    Prerequisites: Major in Forestry, Forest Operations, Bioproducts & Bioengineering, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, or Ecology and Environmental Sciences.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 0-1
  

  • SFR 205 - Forest Measurements and Statistics

    Encompasses methods used to measure log, tree, stand and forest-level attributes.  Principles of summarizing individual tree data and of using statistics in forest management are presented. Course may have field trips during class times.

    General Education Requirements:  Quantitative Literacy.

    Prerequisites: SFR 107 or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 207 - Forest Inventory and Management

    A field course that will include topics such as forest inventory for harvest layout, wildlife monitoring, and best management practices in forest management and operations, and the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association lumber grading short course.

    Students need to have completed First Aid and CPR training for loggers within the past 10 months.

    Prerequisites: SFR 205

    Course Typically Offered: Summer

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 208 - Geomatics, Coordinate Geometry, and GPS

    An introductory course presenting fundamental concepts in land resource measurements, applied mathematics, mapping techniques and practical applications of GPS including; linear and angular measurement, computations employing coordinate geometry, area determination, land recording systems, compass navigation, basic skills of map preparation, and practical GPS Skills.  Course may include field work during and outside of the course’s scheduled times.

    Prerequisites: MAT 122 or a passing score on UM Math Placement Exam #3.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • SFR 209 - Chain Saw and Fire Training

    A field course leading to certification in Level 1 chain saw safety training and US Forest Service Red Card fire training. Additionally, field safety will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: SFR 201

    Course Typically Offered: Summer

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 211 - Forest Operations Planning

    Principles of planning industrial forest operations in the United States and Canada with specific emphasis on the logging industry in Maine.  Addresses the basic components of a forest operations plan from equipment selection, implementation of best management practices, road location, stream crossing selection, administration, and production analysis.  Labs will have field trips during schedule periods.

    Prerequisites: MAT 122 or MAT 126 and SFR 106 and SFR 107

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • SFR 213 - Forest Operations Field Tour

    Will observe different timber harvesting operations and machines through field visits and assess at multiple scales with application to integrated management of forest trees, wildlife, water, and soil. Planning and implementation of forest operations systems for various forest stand conditions will be examined. This course intends to introduce associated ecological, social, policy, and ethical issues in forestry, thereby, preparing future forest resource professionals for operational management under varying objectives and site conditions.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 215 - Introduction to Forest Bioproducts and Bioenergy

    Introduction to renewable products (including energy) derived from the forest.  The fundamentals of their production systems will be described through required wood forms (i.e. log diameter/species) and processing systems.  The attributes and use of these products will be described from physical, chemical, mechanical, biological, and lifecycle perspectives.

    General Education Requirements:  Applications of Scientific Knowledge

    Prerequisites: MAT 122 and CHY 121 and CHY 123.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 222 - Environmental Communication Skills

    The nature and problems of environmental communication, with opportunities to practice communication through a range of exercises.

    General Education Requirements:  Social Contexts and Institutions

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 236 - Commercial Outdoor Recreation Management

    Students will understand and analyze the major elements of commercial outdoor recreation business strategic planning and management, including history and trends, marketing, operational management, financial management, strategic planning, and programming principles. Students will explore the commonalities and differences between public, private, and non-profit sectors focused on providing outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine. Course may have field trips during class times.

    Prerequisites: SFR 150 or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 300 - Field Practice in Forest Resources

    An intensive three-week course providing field experience and developing skills necessary for the professional management of forest resources.  This course reinforces, integrates, and evaluates skills such as: Field and equipment safety, orienteering, mapping, forest measurements, and resource assessments (e.g., trails, roads, forest conditions, and harvest operations).  Students work closely with faculty and staff to gain field experience, demonstrate skills, and develop final reports and presentations.  A First Aid card from an accredited agency is needed prior to taking the class.

    Prerequisites: SFR 100, SFR 102, SFR 103, SFR 106, SFR 107, SFR 205, SFR 208, SFR 211, and SFR 215

    Course Typically Offered: Summer

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 301 - Field Course in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

    Principles and techniques used to manage recreation opportunities in natural resource settings. Field trips are organized to reveal a diversity of recreation sites and associated planning and management by private businesses and public agencies to provide quality recreation experiences while also preserving environmental resource conditions.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission

    Course Typically Offered: Summer

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 345 - Special Problems in Forestry

    Original investigation and/or readings on forest resources problems, the subject to be chosen after consultation with staff.

    Prerequisites: Open to high-ranking juniors and seniors

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Credits: Ar
  

  • SFR 349 - Applied Forest Ecology and Silviculture

    A survey of forest ecosystem management designed for students majoring in related fields.  Lectures apply concepts in forest ecology, biology, silviculture, harvesting, wood products utilization, and economics to the protection and management of public and private forest land.  Emerging concepts and technologies relating to forest ecosystem management and sustainability are presented relative to defining and achieving land management goals and objectives.  Laboratories reinforce practical field skills in locating, inventorying, and assessing stands and forests. Lec 3 Lab 3. Course may have field trips during class times.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing in EES, PRT, or WLE

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 4
  

  • SFR 391 - Cooperative Education in Forestry

    Practical experience for the undergraduate student, combining work in a business firm or public agency with academic courses and supervision. Opportunity for student to gain experience, to integrate classroom learning with job performance, and to develop future placement possibilities.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the Forestry Curriculum Committee.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: Ar
  

  • SFR 397 - Field Experience in Forestry

     

    A field experience is a professional activity participated in by students under the supervision of a practicing professional in the field. A high degree of responsibility is placed on the student for developing a study plan including learning objectives and their assessment. The study plan must be approved by a faculty member prior to the field experience. May be repeated. Can be taken for 0 credit as a Pass/Fail Grade only.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 0-6
  

  • SFR 400 - Applied Geographic Information Systems

    An introduction to the methods and processes for the application of geographic information systems to natural resource management. Emphasis is placed on project planning and hands-on experience in systems operation. Course may include field work outside of the course’s scheduled times.

    Prerequisites: MAT 122 or a passing score on UM Math Placement Exam #3.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  

  • SFR 402 - Advanced Forest Measurements and Models

    A continuation of the topics introduced in SFR 205 including methods used to measure log, tree, stand, and forest-level attributes. Students will also learn how to sample and analyze forest resources data including use of spreadsheets, databases, and stand projection models. Because of overlap, SFR 402 and SFR 503 cannot both be taken for degree credit, Lec 2 Lab 2. Course may have field trips during class times.

    Prerequisites: SFR 205 or Graduate Standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 404 - Forest Operations Planning and Analysis

    Forest operations planning and analysis procedures, particularly as they pertain to timber harvest planning and administration in the context of an appreciation for other forest values, as well as social and environmental constraints.

    General Education Requirements:  Capstone

    Prerequisites: SFR 403

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 406 - Remote Sensing of the Forest Environment

    In this course, students will learn the key concepts and rationale underlying the acquisition, interpretation, processing and presentation of remote sensing imagery for forestry and natural resources applications. Students are introduced to remote sensing technology, methods and applications including airphoto interpretation; digital photogrammetry; satellite image analysis; and LIDAR forest inventory. With an emphasis on hands-on demonstrations and laboratory exercises, students will gain proficiency in working with digital imagery and other geospatial data using ArcGIS, including vegetation indices, forest classifications, land cover change maps and three-dimensional point clouds.

    Prerequisites: SFR 400 or permission; SFR 100, PSE 100, or BIO 200 recommended but not required.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 410 - Forest Regeneration

    An overview of the principles and practices associated with the successful regeneration of forestlands in North America.  Topics include natural and artificial regeneration, see collection and handling, forest tree nurseries, site preparation, seedling quality and handling, genetics, disease, vegetation management, animal damage protection, early stand management, and ecological considerations.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 411 - Forestry Rules of Maine

    Introductory course designed to prepare those who wish to become licensed foresters in the State of Maine for the examination required as a part of that process.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 412 - Winter Tree Identification

    Six week field course for identification of Maine Trees and shrubs in their winter condition.

    Prerequisites: SFR 107 or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1
  

  • SFR 434 - Recreation Site Planning and Management

    Principles and techniques are examined to manage recreation opportunities in natural resource settings.  Course may have field trips during class times. The field trips are organized to reveal a diversity of recreation sites and associated planning and management by entities to provide quality recreation experiences while also preserving environmental resources conditions.

    Prerequisites: SFR 228 or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 437 - Ecotourism: Principles, Trends, and Issues

    Examines ecotourism as a growing and important sector of the tourism industry due to its focus on sustainability issues. This course covers the principles and fundamental concepts of ecotourism, and how the concept differs from other forms of alternative tourism. Contemporary issues such as marketing, governance, certification, and community engagement in both US and international contexts will be discussed via the use of case studies.

    Prerequisites: SFR 150 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 444 - Forest Resources Economics

    Economics of domestic and international forest resources production, processing and distribution.  Contributions of forest resources to local, regional, and national economies.  Fundamentals of financial analysis.  Evaluation of priced and unpriced forest resources for acquisition, taxation, management, and disposal. Because of overlap SFR 444 and SFR 544 cannot both be taken for degree credit.

    General Education Requirements:  Social Contexts and Institutions

    Prerequisites: ECO 120.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  

  • SFR 446 - Forest Resources Policy

    Mechanisms involved in, and influences on the evolution of national, state and private forest policies in the United States and other nations. Development of professional codes of ethics in Forestry and examination of professional, private business, environmental, and public sector ethical challenges, particularly in the formation of forest policies. Lec 3.

    General Education Requirements:  Social Contexts and Institutions and Ethics

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
 

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