May 19, 2024  
UMM 2018-2020 
    
UMM 2018-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Environmental Studies

  
  • ENV 226 - Undergraduate Research in Environmental Studies


    The objective of this course is for the student to conduct an original research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The student will work in consultation with a research advisor to develop a research plan and undertake an environmentally related research project. A final written report is required. A grade of pass or fail is awarded. Course may be taken multiple times for credit.

    Prerequisites: Approval by a research advisor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 2
  
  • ENV 301 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies


    A seminar providing in-depth study of a selected topic of environmental concern. Examples of topics include environmental toxicology, conservation ecology, patterns in world population growth, the limits to growth, world hunger and food production, global issues in ecology, solid waste disposal, and methods of environmental education. Since the topics studied change each year, students may enroll in the course more than once for a maximum of 9 cumulative cr.

    Prerequisites: BIO 245, ENV 112, or permission of instructor. May be offered pass/fail at option of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 2 - 3
  
  • ENV 305 - Research Seminar


    This course is designed to allow students to assimilate the multiple aspects of independent research in a group setting. There are six primary components of the course: 1) review of primary literature pertinent to the project, 2) presentations by invited experts in the field, 3) discussion of stakeholder perspectives and options for effective communication of data, 4) training and education on new technologies and techniques, 5) student presentations (data presentation and summar will be required) and 6) open discussion and trouble-shooting of individual research projects. The specific research topics addressed will change as the focus of the various research projects changes. This course can be taken multiple times. 

    Corequisites: Participation in a research project, such as Undergraduate Research in Environmental Studies, an Independent Study research project, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1
  
  • ENV 312 - Atlantic Salmon Conservation Projects


    Students in this course work with local watershed councils, state and federal agencies in the recovery of the endangered Atlantic salmon. As part of these projects, students will learn about the life history of the Atlantic salmon, its freshwater environment, the threats to its survival, and the processes underway to facilitate its recovery. Students learn how to measure water quality parameters, assess salmonid habitat, and the use of macroinvertebrates as biological indicators of water and habitat quality. Students may take the course more than once for additional credit with permission of the instructor.

    Prerequisites: ENV 212.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 2
  
  • ENV 314 - Environmental Studies: Issues & Actions


    The course is a project-based course designed to enable students to participate in an environmental hands-on learning experience. The project will vary from year to year. Students will be expected to work in teams and help design, implement and report on their project. Interim project reports, oral discussions/presentation and an overall final presentation are requirements of the course. The course may be taken multiple times for credit. Students will enroll in the section that corresponds to their academic standing. There will be increasing responsibility and expectations as the course number increases.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 2
  
  • ENV 320 - Special Topics in Field Ornithology


    A course, or series of courses, on a variety of topics for birdwatchers, amateur and professional ornithologists, and others interested in the lives of birds in their natural habitats. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Students should enroll at a level consistent with their ornithological experience. May be offered pass/fail at option of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 2 - 3
  
  • ENV 326 - Undergraduate Research in Environmental Studies


    The objective of this course is for the student to conduct an original research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The student will work in consultation with a research advisor to develop a research plan and undertake an environmentally related research project. A final written report is required. A grade of pass or fail is awarded. Course may be taken multiple times for credit.

    Prerequisites: Approval by a research advisor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 2
  
  • ENV 401 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies


    A seminar providing in-depth study of a selected topic of environmental concern. Examples of topics include environmental toxicology, conservation ecology, patterns in world population growth, the limits to growth, world hunger and food production, global issues in ecology, solid waste disposal, and methods of environmental education. Since the topics studied change each year, students may enroll in the course more than once for a maximum of 9 cumulative cr.

    Prerequisites: BIO 245, ENV 112, or permission of instructor. May be offered pass/fail at option of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 2 - 3
  
  • ENV 414 - Environmental Studies: Issues & Actions


    The course is a project-based course designed to enable students to participate in an environmental hands-on learning experience. The project will vary from year to year. Students will be expected to work in teams and help design, implement and report on their project. Interim project reports, oral discussions/presentation and an overall final presentation are requirements of the course. The course may be taken multiple times for credit. Students will enroll in the section that corresponds to their academic standing. There will be increasing responsibility and expectations as the course number increases. ENV 414 is the capstone course for the Environmental Studies program. Students in ENV 414 will be expected to take a leadership role in the class project and to write a significant paper that incorporates primary literature pertinent to the project.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 2
  
  • ENV 420 - Special Topics in Field Ornithology


    A course, or series of courses, on a variety of topics for birdwatchers, amateur and professional ornithologists, and others interested in the lives of birds in their natural habitats. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Students should enroll at a level consistent with their ornithological experience. May be offered pass/fail at option of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 2 - 3

Interdisciplinary Fine Arts

  
  • FIA 103 - First-Year Seminar


    This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary fine arts, and, as such, it services to introduce the first-year IFA students to the various arts in the program and the interrelationships between and among them. Through a series of creative activities, reading, writing, presentations, and arts events, students will come to an understanding of the technologies and methodologies through which these arts are created and appreciated.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • FIA 213 - Sophomore Seminar


    This course will build both on the First-Year Seminar and students’ ongoing work in the Interdisciplinary Fine Arts program. Students will continue their active exploration of the interdisciplinary fine arts, as they collaborate in improvisational and formal arts productions, and continue to develop an understanding of the technologies and methodologies through which these arts are created and appreciated. Program faculty will direct students to submit a portfolio of creative work and a written reflective narrative for assessment.

    Prerequisites: FIA 103 or sophomore standing.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • FIA 219 - Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts


    These courses will allow for further study in special fields within the fine arts. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, students will come to understand more fully a specific field or approach to the arts, to demonstrate the practical applications of this field of knowledge, to carry out appropriate research on limited subjects within the field, and to work in a collaborative atmosphere of creative expression.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • FIA 319 - Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts


    These courses will allow for further study in special fields within the fine arts. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, students will come to understand more fully a specific field or approach to the arts, to demonstrate the practical applications of this field of knowledge, to carry out appropriate research on limited subjects within the field, and to work in a collaborative atmosphere of creative expression.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • FIA 323 - Junior Seminar


    This course will build both on the earlier Interdisciplinary Fine Arts seminars and students’ ongoing work in the BAIFA program. Students will continue with their active exploration of the interdisciplinary fine arts, as they collaborate in improvisational and formal arts productions, and continue to develop an understanding of the technologies and methodologies through which these arts are created and appreciated. In addition, juniors will begin preparations for their Senior Seminar and Senior Project.

    Prerequisites: FIA 213 or junior standing.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • FIA 400 - Senior Seminar


    Senior Seminar offers students the opportunity to reflect on their learning and to share what they have learned with others in the program. The Senior Seminar prepares students for the Senior Project. The purpose of the Senior Seminar is threefold: (1) to provide an opportunity for students to assess their learning; (2) to provide an opportunity for the program to assess its effectiveness; (3) to provide an opportunity through their reflections for students to share their experiences with others. The primary activity of the Senior Seminar is a portfolio review and assessment. Students will gather their work from their courses into a portfolio and write a narrative that will suggest the objectives they have reached and how they have reached them through a combination of courses and experiences. They will also use the Senior Seminar as a place to propose and justify their Senior Projects as an outgrowth and culmination of their learning. While students will work independently with a mentor from their concentration on the portfolio, all those enrolled in Senior Seminar will meet periodically to discuss common experiences and readings. They will share their portfolios with each other and make a formal presentation of their proposed culminating project. Finally, they will engage in a series of reflections upon the shape and usefulness of the program, which become part of the assessment for the program.

    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing in the program.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • FIA 419 - Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts


    These courses will allow for further study in special fields within the fine arts. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, students will come to understand more fully a specific field or approach to the arts, to demonstrate the practical applications of this field of knowledge, to carry out appropriate research on limited subjects within the field, and to work in a collaborative atmosphere of creative expression.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • FIA 460 - Senior Project


    The capstone course in the Interdisciplinary Fine Arts Program. Students design and produce a significant work or presentation that meets the professional standards demanded of one working independently as an artist in the community. A faculty mentor will work closely with the student. Students will also meet with a committee composed of 3 faculty members or visiting artists.

    Prerequisites: FIA 400 or permission of instructor. Students should have completed a proposal in Senior Seminar and have acquired a mentor and a committee.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3

First-Year Seminar

  
  • FYS 101 - First-Year Seminar


    This course is intended to be an orientation to the academic community at UMM. The course will introduce students to the mission of UMM and our vision of the campus’s role in Downeast Maine and beyond, will help them integrate into the UMM community as they build relationships with peers and with faculty/staff and will provide knowledge and skills useful in making a successful transition to college life in Machias.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 1 - 3

Geography

  
  • GEO 101 - Intro to Geography


    A course designed to introduce the student to world regional geography by studying developed and developing realms.  Also surveyed are topical or systematic fields including geomorphology, climatology, geography of development, and urban, historical, economic, cultural, medical, population, resource and political geography.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3

Geographic Information Systems

  
  • GIS 201 - Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)


    This special topics course gives students hands-on experience using the procedures, hardware, and software of GIS including the following: designing a field study; gathering and storing various forms of GIS data; data management, manipulation, summarization and analysis; presentation of results. Specific offerings will permit the students to participate in studies of a variety of regional sites or areas of interest, such as the Roosevelt International Park on Campobello Island, coastal trail systems of Downeast Maine, etc. Whenever possible the specific topic will be designed and coordinated with local regional agencies.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 2 - 3
  
  • GIS 204 - Inroduction to Global Positioning System


    Students will gain a knowledge of the Global Positioning System, using handheld receivers in the field to navigate and gather local information and entering the data into a computer to make maps. Topics to be covered include the basic principles of the technology, uses of GPS, sources of error, methods used to minimize error and prevent data loss, basic geodesy related to GPS and basic mapping software. Students will do several outdoor, hands-on activities with handheld Garmin and Trimble receivers, as well as mapping activities in the laboratory. They will be assessed on their laboratory worksheets, quizzes and a simple service project.

    Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Experience with spreadsheets and high school algebra are helpful.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 1 - 2
  
  • GIS 230 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications I


    Understanding the fundamentals of a GIS through lecture, readings and computer activities. Students will learn to use a specific GIS software system and to define and complete a simple GIS project using existing data. This computer-intensive course includes a detailed discussion of what a GIS is, why GIS is being increasingly used today, sample applications, basic map concepts, how geographic and descriptive data are stored in the computer, and the steps in a typical GIS project. Project discussions will focus on defining project objectives, building and managing the digital database, identifying the needed data, locating and acquiring the data in digital form, performing the analysis, and presenting results.

    Prerequisites: Knowledge of Windows recommended.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 4
  
  • GIS 301 - Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)


    This special topics course gives students hands-on experience using the procedures, hardware, and software of GIS including the following: designing a field study; gathering and storing various forms of GIS data; data management, manipulation, summarization and analysis; presentation of results. Specific offerings will permit the students to participate in studies of a variety of regional sites or areas of interest, such as the Roosevelt International Park on Campobello Island, coastal trail systems of Downeast Maine, etc. Whenever possible the specific topic will be designed and coordinated with local regional agencies.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 2 - 3
  
  • GIS 312 - Municipal Applications of Geographic Information Systems


    This hands-on course provides the basic skills needed to use geographic information systems software, data and analysis to manage municipal land records, support decision-making in local government and create zoning maps. Students will primarily use ArcGIS software, the industry standard; the class will also explore low- and no-cost GIS software appropriate for municipal applications. Students complete a service project for a real-world client, applying course skills and content. The class will include streaming lectures, hands-on lab exercises and real-world assignments and projects. Students must have a computer that meets or exceeds the system requirements for ArcGIS software and has a broadband internet connection, or they must do required exercises and assignments in the laboratory. A one-year student software license is provided.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GIS 330 - Geographic Information Systems Applications II


    This is an intermediate course for students who have had some introduction to GIS. The course focuses on grid-based data models for visualization, modeling and analysis. Assessment will be based on problem sets, lab work and a final project. Readings, assignments, activities and discussions will cover: the raster data model, generating and working with grid data, georeferencing images and grids, basic remote sensing technologies, visualizing raster data sets, interpolation methods for generating continuous surface data, mathematical operations with grid data for spatial analysis, map algebra and grid-based modeling, basic modeling, evaluating and documenting error and uncertainty, ethics and accountability in spatial analysis, modeling and visualization.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230 GIS Applications I or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 4
  
  • GIS 401 - Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)


    This special topics course gives students hands-on experience using the procedures, hardware, and software of GIS including the following: designing a field study; gathering and storing various forms of GIS data; data management, manipulation, summarization and analysis; presentation of results. Specific offerings will permit the students to participate in studies of a variety of regional sites or areas of interest, such as the Roosevelt International Park on Campobello Island, coastal trail systems of Downeast Maine, etc. Whenever possible the specific topic will be designed and coordinated with local regional agencies.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 2 - 4
  
  • GIS 420 - Remote Sensing & Image Analysis


    Earth imaging from satellites, aircraft and remote sensors is increasingly crucial to visualizing and analyzing environmental change. This course introduces remote sensing technologies used in mapping, with an emphasis on satellite imagery and lidar. Using industry-standard software and imagery, students learn basic image analysis for oceanographic modeling, land cover change detection, climate analysis and similar applications. The course combines lecture, discussion and mapping exercises to cover the major remote sensing technologies and image formats, the physics of light and optics, potential sources of error, analytical methods and applications of remote sensing in a variety of fields. The semester culminates in a final project.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230 and GIS 330, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 4
  
  • GIS 424 - Advanced Projects in Geographic Information Systems


    Students pursue individual, advanced service-learning or advanced academic projects in GIS, meeting in class for critiques, trouble-shooting labs and seminars relevant to project topics or methods. Project topics may vary widely. Students will be expected to work closely with a community or faculty client to assess and respond to their needs, answer questions and provide them with maps, data and documentation. Through this work, students learn to plan, manage, execute and document a multi-faceted GIS project, and acquire skills with direct applications to their future careers.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230 and GIS 330, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 4
  
  • GIS 426 - Community Applications in Geographic Information Systems


    Students work together under the instructor’s guidance for a single community client to perform a professional-quality service project using geographic information systems (GIS) as a decision-support and planning tool. Projects might include a town’s comprehensive plan, environmental conservation planning, economic development, recreation planning, emergency response management or similar applications where GIS can assist communities in setting priorities, making choices or planning for the future. Students will be expected to work closely with clients and/or community residents to assess and respond to their needs, answer questions and provide them with maps, data and documentation. In most cases, students will present their findings to the clients or their constituents. Through this work, students learn to plan, manage, execute and document a multi-faceted GIS project, skills with direct applications to the workforce.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230 and GIS 330, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Fall - Alternate Years

    Credits: 4
  
  • GIS 428 - Web-Based Maps, Applications & Services


    This is a practical and applied course covering design and delivery of web and mobile maps and applications, fundamentals of online databases, hosting and serving data and map services and basics of server management. The course will cover a variety of software and server providers, including Esri, Google and open source, focusing mainly on those with the greatest market share and practical value in the workplace. Students will work with services and cloud services in the course, which culminates in a real-world service project.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230 and GIS 330, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • GIS 429 - Geographic Information Systems Internship


    Geospatial technology is now embedded in nearly every field and discipline using a wide array of applications. Increasingly, employers expect practial skills in applying geospatial tools to solve real-world problems. This course provides students with experience working with geospatial data, software, hardware and techniques in the workplace. Interns apply for positions (paid or unpaid) in a work site outside the traditional classroom environment to conduct projects using geospatial technology required for the internship. Academic credit for an approved work experience is determined by the student’s faculty sponsor and the university coordinator after an examination of the following criteria: nature of the work to be performed, the proposed learning objectives, the number of weeks involved and the anticipated hours per week. Studetns must apply to the coordinator for cooperative education/internship before registering for the class. Students must log 120 hours to earn the required three credits and must demonstrate satisfactory performance and application of geospatial technology via a student report on the internship experience and supervisor evaluation and documentation.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230, acceptance by internship supervisor and approval by GIS director and director of cooperative education/internships. GIS 330 or GIS 312 is recommended.

    Course Typically Offered By Arrangement

    Credits: 3
  
  • GIS 431 - Introduction to Geostatistics


    This course introduces the basic principles of geostatistics, including descriptive statistics such as variance and covariance, spatial autocorrelation, distribution and dispersion and spatial trends. Students will also learn advanced methods of estimation with spatial interpolation, as well as methods for analyzing error and uncertainty. The course combines lectures, discussion and laboratory exercises. Students are assessed on problem sets and a simple final project.

    Prerequisites: GIS 230, GIS 330 and MAT 215, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 4

Honors

  
  • HON 220 - Soliya: Cross-Cultural Communication


    Soliya’s Connect Program is a unique cross-cultural education program that enables college students in the US and predominantly Muslim countries in the Middle East to collaboratively explore the relationship between the US and Muslim World with the aim of improving intercultural awareness and understanding.  Participating students from across the globe literally see and hear one another in a rich and intimate online environment utilizing the latest in videoconferencing and online collaboration technology.  Recognizing the profound role of media in shaping young adults’ perceptions of other cultures, Soliya trains participating students to create and exchange video segments illustrating their perspectives on world events. 

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and GPA of 3.0 or better, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • HON 313 - Crossing Borders


    Crossing Borders is an international learning and teaching module which allows students to discover ways of bringing down barriers and boundaries in a global classroom environment.  The participants will cross borders in many ways, because they will cooperate with peers from other countries on joint tasks, communicate in a multinational community and compare ways to empower and include marginalized populations in different countries.  Course includes a travel component. 

    Prerequisites: Junior Standing

    Course Typically Offered Fall

    Credits: 3

History

  
  • HTY 115 - World History to 1500


    The first half of the world history sequence covers the time from the first emergence of Homo Sapiens to the establishment of regular, ongoing, contact between the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. This lengthy period saw the biological development and worldwide dispersal of human beings, the emergence of agriculture, cities, writing, organized religions, complex social organization and political institutions, and the creation of distinct cultural traditions. The course features cultural interactions and comparisons.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101, as pre- or co-requisite.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 116 - World History since 1500


    The second semester of the sequence examines world history from the 16th century to the present. This much shorter period saw enormous increases in trade, cultural, political and military interaction among all regions of the world. A major theme of this era is colonialism, the rise of European state, economic, and cultural power, and the reactions of the non-Western world to that power.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101, as pre- or co-requisite.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 122 - American History for Teachers


    This course is designed to provide sufficient content for pre-service elementary teachers so that they can effectively incorporate a broad understanding of the majors events, themes and eras of American history into the elementary school curriculum. Students will also acquire important analytical skills and an understanding of historical concepts related to American culture and society. The course is required for all Elementary Education majors.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 and HTY 115 or 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 219 - Topics in History


    The topic of this course varies in response to student interest and faculty availability and expertise.

    Prerequisites: HTY 115 or HTY 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 301 - Maine and Local History


    A chronological survey of Maine’s economic, cultural, and political life from prehistory to the present. Themes include the impact of national developments on Maine, the role of location and physical environment in shaping life here, and sources of internal tension and division. Independent research on local history is a major component of the course.

    Prerequisites: HTY 115 or HTY 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Summer only

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 307 - American Economic History


    An examination of the development and growth of the United States economy from Native American settlements to the present. Topics include sectoral history (finance, transport, maritime, etc.), the economics of war and slavery, the depression, post-war policies and prospects for the future.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 320 - Topics in History


    This course is organized around a particular theme or issue that spans different times and locations. The course, which may be taken more than once, allows students to pursue the study of topics not covered in-depth in other courses. Recent offerings have included Tyrannies of the Twentieth Century, Comparative Slavery, and the British Empire.

    Prerequisites: HTY 115 or HTY 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 321 - World Environmental History


    World Environmental History is an upper-level seminar that explores human and environmental connections in a variety of societies. The course further explores the material, social and cultural significance of those connections. It is not a traditional survey course, nor does it aim to be comprehensive; rather the course offers a broad examination of the subject with specificity derived from case studies, research projects and scholarly articles. World Environmental History explores human interactions with their environment over time and in different places.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 and either HTY 115 or HTY 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 330 - A Sense of Place


    A course offering students the opportunity to participate in a program emphasizing study and travel. Periodic trips have been planned to American or European locales in order that participants gain a better understanding of historic events and/or the people associated with these locales.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • HTY 351 - Topics in American Colonial History


    Topics in Colonial American History provides an in-depth exploration of an issue or development pertinent to Colonial Americans between the encounters of the 16th century and the time of the American Revolution. Topics might include Indian-White relations, American identity, regional patterns, religions, or early society.

    Prerequisites: HTY 115 or HTY 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 352 - Topics in 19th-Century American History


    Topics in 19th-century American History focuses on specific trends and issues relevant to the period. Topics could include Civil War and Reconstruction, popular culture, reform efforts, class and labor issues, race and ethnicity, or religious and intellectual developments.

    Prerequisites: HTY 115 or HTY 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 353 - Topics in Modern American History


    Topics in Modern American History examines themes emerging over the course of the American 20th century. Topics might include the nation’s rise to global power, immigration, war and society, social movements, the role of government, or changes in the family.

    Prerequisites: HTY 115 or HTY 116, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3

Humanities

  
  • HUM 113 - Introduction to Humanities


    Introduction to representative works across the humanities:  literature, visual art, music, theater, and philosophy.  Though the major emphasis falls on literature, half of the class focuses on the other disciplines.  With primary interest in the Western tradition, non-Western cultures will also be examined.  Students will investigate the ways works speak for and against the times that created them.  The study promotes independent thinking skills and cultivates careful communication.  

    Prerequisites: ENG 101, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Fall and Spring

    Credits: 3

Independent Study

  
  • IND 301 - Independent Study and/or Research


    This course allows students the opportunity to pursue in depth or in alternative ways areas of study not otherwise readily available.  Students contemplating such an approach must consult with their faculty advisors well in advance of the development of a prospectus, which should outline the purpose of the study and describe the proposed learning outcomes, methodology, and evaluation techniques.  An approved application for independent study must be filed with the Registrar’s Office at the time of registration for courses.  The student may enroll in only one such course per semester and may accumulate a total of 12 cr toward a degree through independent study.  Exceptions to these restrictions may be made with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  May be taken pass/fail at the option of instructor. 

    Prerequisites: Applicants must have at least junior standing in a degree program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above in their major.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: .5 - 4
  
  • IND 302 - Independent Study and/or Research


    This course allows students the opportunity to pursue in depth or in alternative ways areas of study not otherwise readily available.  Students contemplating such an approach must consult with their faculty advisors well in advance of the development of a prospectus, which should outline the purpose of the study and describe the proposed learning outcomes, methodology, and evaluation techniques.  An approved application for independent study must be filed with the Registrar’s Office at the time of registration for courses.  The student may enroll in only one such course per semester and may accumulate a total of 12 cr toward a degree through independent study.  Exceptions to these restrictions may be made with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  May be taken pass/fail at the option of instructor. 

    Prerequisites: Applicants must have at least junior standing in a degree program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above in their major.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • IND 401 - Independent Study and/or Research


    This course allows students the opportunity to pursue in depth or in alternative ways areas of study not otherwise readily available.  Students contemplating such an approach must consult with their faculty advisors well in advance of the development of a prospectus, which should outline the purpose of the study and describe the proposed learning outcomes, methodology, and evaluation techniques.  An approved application for independent study must be filed with the Registrar’s Office at the time of registration for courses.  The student may enroll in only one such course per semester and may accumulate a total of 12 cr toward a degree through independent study.  Exceptions to these restrictions may be made with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  May be taken pass/fail at the option of instructor. 

    Prerequisites: Applicants must have at least junior standing in a degree program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above in their major.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1 - 6
  
  • IND 402 - Independent Study and/or Research


    This course allows students the opportunity to pursue in depth or in alternative ways areas of study not otherwise readily available.  Students contemplating such an approach must consult with their faculty advisors well in advance of the development of a prospectus, which should outline the purpose of the study and describe the proposed learning outcomes, methodology, and evaluation techniques.  An approved application for independent study must be filed with the Registrar’s Office at the time of registration for courses.  The student may enroll in only one such course per semester and may accumulate a total of 12 cr toward a degree through independent study.  Exceptions to these restrictions may be made with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  May be taken pass/fail at the option of instructor. 

    Prerequisites: Applicants must have at least junior standing in a degree program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above in their major.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1 - 3

Latin

  
  • LAT 101 - Latin I


    As an introduction to the Latin language and the Ancient Roman world, this course will enable students to read and translate basic passages in Latin, to become familiar with the culture and history of Rome, and to enhance their grammar and vocabulary in other languages, especially English.  No previous experience in foreign languages required.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • LAT 102 - Latin II


    Building on the introductory study of the language and culture of the Ancient Roman wold, this course will further students’ ability to translate more challenging passages in Latin, allow them to explore more deeply the culture and history of Rome, and further enhance their grammar and vocabulary in other languages, especially English. 

    Prerequisites: LAT 101 or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3

Management

  
  • MAN 301 - Management


    Designed to present management as a science, an art, and a profession. The course emphasizes both the theoretical and the practical, presenting management as a process of utilizing organizational resources to achieve specific objectives through the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 302 - Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship


    This course is designed for business majors but is not exclusive to them, as other students may elect the course. The course focuses on small business and entrepreneurial process. Topics include, but are not limited to, such areas as: entrepreneurship opportunities, starting from scratch or joining an existing business, developing a business plan, the customer, growth strategies and managing growth.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 313 - Managerial Decision Making


    This course provides an examination of the issues of decision making including personal style, the external environment and internal political, cultural and ethical forces that affect the decision-making process in organizations. It goes beyond the understanding level of the introductory management courses to the level of application. Students develop both strategic and tactical problem-solving skills using cases and decision-making formulae.

    Prerequisites: Junior level or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Summer only

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 315 - Essentials of Negotiation


    Negotiation is a critical skill needed for effective management. This course explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and its resolution. It is relevant to a broad spectrum of management students, not only human resource management or industrial relations candidates.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 318 - Human Behavior in Organizations


    The interaction of formal organization structure with the human intellect and personality, which includes studying cultural diversity as it pertains to human behavior in organizations. The course is designed to enable the student to understand and examine important characteristics of an organization. The concepts enable the student to analyze, understand, predict and influence human behavior in that organization, thus creating a personal tool that will help increase personal effectiveness and achievement.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 321 - Operations & Project Management


    This course focuses on how the areas of operations and project management can provide organizations with a competitive advantage. Operational strategies that connect with marketing and other functional strategies will be explored. The fundamentals of project planning, capacity analysis and supply chain management are examined, along with information technology’s impact on today’s business operations. The content also deals with planning, scheduling, organizing and controlling projects, such as product development, construction, systems, new business, production layout, special events. The course culminates in a project plan.

    Prerequisites: MAT 102 or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 325 - Finance


    A course designed to acquaint students with financial operations, management and investment planning, and technique analysis. Subject areas include debt vs. equity financing; short, intermediate, and long term capital structuring; and qualitative and quantitative decision making.

    Prerequisites: ACC 201, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 332 - Human Resource Management


    A study of basic principles and procedures relating to the personnel department: job analysis and evaluation, incentives, employment, placement and training, employee services, labor relations and government regulations.

    Prerequisites: MAN 301.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 406 - Entrepreneurship


    A course designed to build upon the small business management skills acquired through the Small Business Management course. Emphasis is upon the application of these skills in the process of discovery, evaluation and entry into entrepreneurial opportunities. A business plan will be developed and presented in this course.

    Prerequisites: MAN 221, senior standing, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAN 412 - Non-Profit Organization Management & Governance


    TThis course provides students with an overview of non-profit organizations in terms of their operations, management and leadership. It will explore general management practices (marketing, planning, ethics, financial management, etc.) that apply to all non-profit organizations, as well as practices that are unique to non-profits (boards and governance, volunteer management, legal responsibilities, fund-raising, etc.). A fund-raising plan will be developed and presented in this course.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3

Marketing

  
  • MAR 101 - Marketing & Entrepreneurship


    An overview of marketing as an organizational and societal function stressing the application of marketing concepts and principles in entrepreneurship and realistic business situations. Students learn to analyze, plan, implement and control marketing strategies. Topics include product development and management, distribution, promotion, pricing, marketing research, consumer behavior, and external environments.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAR 215 - Marketing Channels


    A course to provide the student with an appreciation for the complexity of product distribution from the producer to the ultimate consumer. Students are introduced to central markets, wholesaling, retailing, warehousing, transporting, and managing the channels of distribution.

    Prerequisites: MAR 101.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAR 218 - Advertising


    A course designed to help students develop creative and analytical skills by evaluating ads created by others. In addition, students learn to plan, budget, execute and manage a successful advertising campaign. The use of publicity and public relations with a successful advertising campaign is explored.

    Prerequisites: MAR 101.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAR 306 - Marketing Management for Entrepreneurs


    This course introduces the new entrepreneur to an understanding of the performance of activities that seek to accomplish an organization’s objectives by anticipating customer or client needs and directing a flow of need-satisfying goods and services from producer to customer or client. The universal functions of marketing management of buying, selling, transporting, storing, standardization and grading, financing, risk taking, and market information are linked to the student’s entepreneurial undertaking.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAR 323 - Personal Selling


    Insights into the theories, principles, methods and techniques of creative personal selling. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal skills, ethics, and viewing sales in their natural setting as an event where both buyer and seller benefit. Students learn those aspects of sales management that make it distinct from generic management.

    Prerequisites: MAR 101 or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAR 324 - Consumer Behavior


    A course to provide the student with an understanding of why people decide upon the products they purchase. The consumer decision process is stressed, as well as other aspects that influence consumers’ behavior including cultural and subcultural influences. Social class and group influence, the family, the role of learning, attitudes, information search, the purchasing procedure and post-purchase processes are examined.

    Prerequisites: MAR 101, PSY 110 or SOC 114, or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 9 - Fundamentals of Mathematics


    To prepare students for algebra and college-level mathematics, an understanding of arithmetic and pre-algebra topics and their mastery is emphasized. Special topics include the arithmetic operations of whole, fractional, and decimal numbers; applications of percentages; basic algebraic operations; and geometric concepts and measurement.

    Prerequisites: Placement in MAT 9 is by the UMM Mathematics Placement test.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 3 (does not count toward degree requirements)
  
  • MAT 12 - Beginning Algebra


    An introduction to the language and skills used for quantitative problem solving in all fields of inquiry and for subsequent work in mathematics. Topics include problem-solving skills, algebraic equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, and systems of equations and inequalities.

    Prerequisites: Initial placement or by completing MAT 9 with a minimum grade of C-.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3 (does not count toward degree requirements)
  
  • MAT 102 - Intermediate Algebra


    A course in the language and skills used for quantitative problem solving in all fields of inquiry and for subsequent work in mathematics. Topics include quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications and solutions to equations and inequalities.

    Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in MAT 12.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 105 - Contemporary Mathematics


    A course to provide familiarity with topics of mathematics that are noted for their contemporary practicality in non-technical areas, are important concepts in current public discourse, or have a rich aesthetic value. Topics include voting systems, population growth, fractals, chaos, and game theory.

    Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in MAT 12.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 110 - Finite Mathematics


    The study of systems of linear functions, matrices, and linear programming with an emphasis on applications to business, economics, biology, and the social sciences. Additional topics are selected from probability, Markov chains, game theory, difference equations, decision theory, and graph theory.

    Prerequisites: MAT 102 or demonstrated proficiency in pre-college mathematics.

    Course Typically Offered Fall - Alternate Years

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 113 - Introduction to Statistics


    Designed for students who need a reading knowledge of introductory statistical concepts, this course focuses on basic concepts and methods of statistics: data analysis, data production, and statistical inference. Data analysis concerns the methods for exploring, organizing, and describing data. Data production looks at methods for producing data to answer specific questions. Statistical inference moves beyond the data to draw conclusions about a wider universe, taking into account that conclusions are uncertain. To describe and understand statistical inference, a limited introduction to probability is presented. The class is taught in a computer classroom using statistical software extensively for classroom demonstration, homework assignments, and student tutorials.

    Prerequisites: MAT 12 or equivalent.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 118 - History of Mathematics


    The goal of this course is to provide students interested in teaching middle- or high-school level mathematics, or others simply interested in the topic, the necessary understanding of the historical foundation of mathematics. The course will explore the origins of mathematics from anthropological and sociological viewpoints. It will then use this as a base for exploring the cultural development of basic numbering, arithmetic, basic statistics (mean, median, mode, etc.), simple probability, basic geometry, measurement (area, volume, etc.), patterns, including symmetry and basic networks, mathematical reasoning, and using mathematics to communicate. The development of these areas, all of which are contained in the Maine State Learning Results for middle and secondary grades, will be explored from various cultural perspectives including a selection from prehistoric, Native American, Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Ancient Greek, Roman, Hindu, Islamic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and European cultures. The course is designed to be a survey course that will allow for such a broad view of the development of mathematics.

    Prerequisites: MAT 102 or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Spring - Alternate Years

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 122 - Precalculus


    An introduction to elementary functions, designed to prepare the student for calculus. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Graphing calculator techniques are principal tools.

    Prerequisites: MAT 102 or demonstrated proficiency in pre-college mathematics.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 124 - Statistics for the Social Sciences


    Statistics play a crucial role in understanding and developing new knowledge within the social sciences. This course introduces statistical concepts and procedures to social science students who will use statistics in their future coursework and/or career. In this course, students will learn a variety of descriptive and inferential techniques for analyzing continuous and categorical data. Students will learn how to interpret and present the results of statistical analyses in APA format and will be able to communicate the meaning of these statistical analyses to non-academic audiences. Students will leave the course with an understanding of how and why social scientists use statistics.

    Prerequisites: MAT 12 and at least one of the following: ANT 101, CMY 101, PSY 110 or SOC 114.

    Course Typically Offered Fall: Even-Online; Odd-Onsite

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 126 - Calculus I


    Basic concepts of differential and integral calculus: limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of elementary functions, graphing, maxima and minima, and the Fundamental Theorem. A computer algebra system is used extensively.

    Prerequisites: MAT 122 or equivalent.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 127 - Calculus II


    Methods and applications of integration, some differential equations, exponential and logarithmic growth, and infinite series. A computer algebra system is used extensively.

    Prerequisites: MAT 126.

    Course Typically Offered Spring - Alternate Years

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 200 - Topics in Mathematics


    A post-calculus course in multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, dynamical systems, differential equations, discrete math, numerical analysis or modeling. Topics are rotated to accommodate student needs and interests. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.

    Prerequisites: MAT 126 or 127, depending on the topic.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 1 - 4
  
  • MAT 215 - Applied Statistics


    Designed for students who intend to use statistics and statistical software later in their education and professional lives. This course offers an extensive and in-depth introduction to the concepts and methods of statistics in the three parts: data analysis, data production, and statistical inference. The course also includes a limited introduction to probability. Students learn about the role of variability in hypothesis testing using both parametric and non-parametric tests. The course is taught in the computer classroom with each student having individual access to statistical software. The software, used for all applications discussed in class, is an important part of the course for demonstration, student tutorials, and discussing homework.

    Prerequisites: MAT 102 or equivalent.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 315 - Experimental Design & Analysis for Biologists


    This course will introduce students to the most common and widely used experimental designs to generate biological data for both continuous and categorical variables. The emphasis will be on how to: 1) design resource-appropriate sampling programs; 2) avoid mistakes that make analyzing data difficult; and, 3) properly analyze data. Statistical methods such as analysis of variance, linear and non-linear regression, analysis of covariance, analysis of frequencies, and an introduction to multivariate analysis will be presented.

    Prerequisites: MAT 215.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 4

Meteorology

  
  • MTR 101 - Meteorology


    An introduction to the study of weather and weather-related phenomena including solar radiation, temperature, moisture, winds, air pressure, air masses, weather patterns, weather analysis, weather forecasting, climate, weather instruments, and computers. Upon completion of this course, a student should have a qualitative understanding of how many of the basic principles of physics, chemistry and mathematics are applied in meteorology; an ability to relate personal weather observations to data received from weather instruments and analyzed on standard weather charts; and a new set of general data analysis skills. The course is delivered asynchronously and the Web is used extensively.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 4

Music

  
  • MUS 101 - UMM Chorale


    A choral group performing a cappella and accompanied songs and larger works of all periods and styles. Courses are identical and may be repeated for credit.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 103 - Applied Music: Private Lessons


    Individual or group instruction in vocal or instrumental performance (drums, guitar, piano, violin, voice, winds, etc.). Each student, whether a beginner or a more experienced musician, is expected to progress at his or her own optimum rate. An in-house performance at semester’s end (closed to the public) is the final for this course. Instruction on some instruments may be contingent upon faculty availability. May be repeated for credit.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 104 - Music in Film: 20th Century & Beyond


    An Interdisciplinary Fine Arts course designed to introduce students to the wide scope of music supporting one hundred years of film (1915-2015). The goal is a deepened musical literacy within the context of the film medium. The scope includes music already recognized by the student but not known (i.e. The Shining, 2001: A space Odyssey) to music by contemporary artists (i.e. Trent Reznor, Beck) to the great tradition of orchestral film composers like Bernard Hermann and James Horner.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 107 - Applied Music: Performing Groups


    Instrumentalists and singers (Pop Band, Chamber Ensemble, Town/Pep Band, etc.) rehearse weekly, culminating in public performance(s) near the end of the semester. All groups may include both singers and players except Town/Pep Band, which is an instrumental ensemble dedicated to traditional band literature. Pop Band performs songs of any and all styles. Chamber Ensemble explores classical music, and has MUS 119 or permission of instructor as a prerequisite. This is the only group with a prerequisite. Other musical experiences for academic credit are possible, and have been offered.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 115 - Intro to Music: Listening


    The basic course in musical awareness, informed listening, and the elements of music. It assumes no prior knowledge of music and prepares students for lifelong enjoyment as a vital link in the musical experience. It also prepares the student for courses in music history.

    Course Typically Offered Every Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 119 - Fundamentals of Music: Literacy


    Music notation, basic performance and composition techniques (vocal and instrumental), beginning harmony and sight singing are covered. This course in practical music making is the first course in the music theory sequence and is a prerequisite to all other theory courses.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 207 - Applied Music: Performing Groups


    Instrumentalists and singers (Pop Band, Chamber Ensemble, Town/Pep Band, etc.) rehearse weekly, culminating in public performance(s) near the end of the semester. All groups may include both singers and players except Town/Pep Band, which is an instrumental ensemble dedicated to traditional band literature. Pop Band performs songs of any and all styles. Chamber Ensemble explores classical music, and has MUS 119 or permission of instructor as a prerequisite. This is the only group with a prerequisite. Other musical experiences for academic credit are possible, and have been offered.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 211 - Topics in Music


    An umbrella course designed for the investigation of various music styles, periods, practices, and ideas not covered in other course work. American Popular Music History, American Musical Theatre (Broadway), Jazz Survey, Women in Music, and the Beatles are topics offered recently.

    Prerequisites: Depend upon the specific course.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1 - 3
  
  • MUS 214 - Music Theory I


    Scales, intervals, chords, and their interrelationships. The study of four-part harmony is begun. Practice in sight singing, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation is given; transcription and original composition are stressed.

    Prerequisites: MUS 119 or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 223 - Songwriting


    The basic tenets of songwriting learned through analysis and creative work. A personal portfolio of songs and demonstration recordings is compiled, then shared with, and critiqued by, the class. This course has been taught in both full-semester/classroom and intensive/outdoor formats. Songwriting fulfills elective credit in both the Creative Writing and Music minors.

    Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MUS 119, or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 224 - Digital Audio Production


    An Interdisciplinary Fine Arts course designed to introduce students to the extensive opportunities within the field of Digital Audio Recording. With a strong theoretical foundation concerning computer set-up and operation, the student will explore professional production within Freeware, GarageBand, ProTools and Digital Performer standards.

    Course Typically Offered Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 301 - UMM Chorale


    A choral group performing a cappella and accompanied songs and larger works of all periods and styles. Courses are identical and may be repeated for credit.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 307 - Applied Music: Performing Group


    Instrumentalists and singers (Pop Band, Chamber Ensemble, Town/Pep Band, etc.) rehearse weekly, culminating in public performance(s) near the end of the semester. All groups may include both singers and players except Town/Pep Band, which is an instrumental ensemble dedicated to traditional band literature. Pop Band performs songs of any and all styles. Chamber Ensemble explores classical music, and has MUS 119 or permission of instructor as a prerequisite. This is the only group with a prerequisite. Other musical experiences for academic credit are possible, and have been offered.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUS 313 - Music History II


    A continuation of European-American art-music history, from Beethoven to the present. The influences of popular and ethnic musics are discussed, and technological developments are considered, both as delivery media and intrinsic art forms.

    Prerequisites: MUS 115 or permission of instructor.

    Course Typically Offered By Arrangement

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUS 407 - Applied Music: Performing Groups


    Instrumentalists and singers (Pop Band, Chamber Ensemble, Town/Pep Band, etc.) rehearse weekly, culminating in public performance(s) near the end of the semester. All groups may include both singers and players except Town/Pep Band, which is an instrumental ensemble dedicated to traditional band literature. Pop Band performs songs of any and all styles. Chamber Ensemble explores classical music, and has MUS 119 or permission of instructor as a prerequisite. This is the only group with a prerequisite. Other musical experiences for academic credit are possible, and have been offered.

    Course Typically Offered Every Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
 

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