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COS 480 - Database Management Systems
Covers database management systems from the perspective of database designers and database application programmers. Topics include Entity-Relationship modeling, relational databases, transactions and isolation, and Web-database applications. Includes both individual programming assignments and semester-long group projects culminating in demonstrations of substantial database application.
Prerequisites: COS 350 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 490 - Computers, Ethics and Society
Consideration of human and social consequences of technological development and application of computers, ethical questions of computer use, professional ethics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS 226 and Junior Standing or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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COS 497 - Computer Science Capstone 2
The second of a two-course sequence, designed to guide students in completing the Capstone project in either an independent study, group project, or field experience format. The focus is on the later stages of project work, including completing the programming tasks, evaluating the implemented systems, documenting all work in a project report, demonstrating the work in action, and making a public oral presentation. The relevant skills are covered and practiced by studying a collection of classic and topical papers.
General Education Requirements: Upon completion of the two course sequence (COS 397 & COS 497), satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: COS Majors with Senior standing, COS 397, and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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COS 498 - Topics in Computer Science
Topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: One semester of programming.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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HCI 395 - Human Computer Interaction Internship
Experiential learning and opportunities to work on research projects is a key foundation to studying Human Computer Interaction. In collaboration with and with the permission of the professor, undergraduate students may engage in designated or independent project work on any number of research projects sponsored by faculty. Students must complete an Independent Study Proposal, negotiate the number of unites to be earned, complete a contract, and present a tangible deliverable. The Undergraduate Program Advisors signature is required for HCI undergraduate-level Independent Study courses.
Through a substantial team project, students apply classroom knowledge in analysis and evaluation, implementation and design, and develop skills working in multidisciplinary teams. Students will work a qualified Lab, Department, or Company for university-based research or external clients to participate in an area of research, design, development and evaluation of assigned projects.
Prerequisites: Departmental Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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VOX 100 - Beginning Spoken Arabic I
Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 105 - Beginning Spoken Irish Gaelic I
Beginning Irish Gaelic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 106 - Beginning Spoken Italian I
Beginning Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 107 - Beginning Spoken Japanese I
Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 108 - Beginning Spoken Korean I
Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 109 - Beginning Spoken Portuguese I
Beginning Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 110 - Beginning Spoken Russian I
Beginning Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 130 - Beginning Spoken Arabic II
Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 100 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 135 - Beginning Spoken Irish Gaelic II
Beginning Irish Gaelic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 105 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 136 - Beginning Spoken Italian II
Beginning Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 106 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 137 - Beginning Spoken Japanese II
Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 107 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 138 - Beginning Spoken Korean II
Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 108 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 140 - Beginning Spoken Russian II
Beginning Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 110 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 160 - Beginning Spoken Arabic III
Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 130 or equivalent and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 161 - Beginning Spoken Chinese III
Beginning Chinese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 131
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 167 - Beginning Spoken Japanese III
Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 137
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 190 - Critical Languages (Other)
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. May be repeated for credit if different topic is taken.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 207 - Intermediate Spoken Japanese I
Intermediate Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 137 and Permission
Credits: 3
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VOX 210 - Intermediate Spoken Russian I
Intermediate Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: VOX 140 and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 240 - Intermediate Spoken Russian II
Intermediate Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and it taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
Prerequisites: VOX 210 and Permission
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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VOX 290 - Intermediate Critical Languages (Other)
Specific languages determined by current interests of students and staff. May be repeated for credit if taking a higher level of the same language or a different language.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 3
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Dance |
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DAN 101 - Beginner Modern Dance I
Fundamental concepts and practice of modern dance technique: body alignment, stretch/strengthening, movement vocabulary, body coordination, musicality and spatial awareness. For the general student at the beginning dance level. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 102 - Beginner Ballet I
An introduction to classical ballet dance training. Traditional exercises at the barre and on center floor emphasize body placement, flow of energy, and the creation of expressive movement in space. For the performing artist or general student. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 103 - Beginner Jazz I
Fundamentals of jazz dance technique with emphasis on body alignment, coordination and movement vocabulary. Preparation for expressive movement in relation to modern jazz music. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 105 - Beginner Tap
Teaches the fundamentals of Rhythm tap and Broadway Styles technique with emphasis on body alignment, flexibility, strength, rhythm, coordination and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement is encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 121 - Beginner Modern Dance II
Builds upon the fundamental concepts and practice of modern dance technique focusing on body alignment, stretch, strengthening, movement vocabulary, coordination, musicality and spatial awareness. Further emphasis on longer dance phrases and musicality. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative
Prerequisites: DAN 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 122 - Beginner Ballet II
Builds upon the fundamentals of classical ballet technique with emphasis on alignment, flexibility, strength, coordination and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement, the execution of ballet ‘line’, and performance of longer dance phrases will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative
Prerequisites: DAN 102 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 123 - Beginner Jazz II
Builds upon the fundamentals of lyrical jazz technique and contemporary jazz styles with emphasis on alignment, coordination, and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement in relation to modern jazz music and performance of longer dance phrases will be encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: DAN 103 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 130 - Ballroom and World Dance Forms
From swing to salsa and waltz to tango, basic social and Latin dance, with emphasis on alignment, coordination, and movement vocabulary. Additional exposure to Afro-Caribbean roots of today’s dance forms. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2
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DAN 201 - Intermediate Modern Dance
Continuation of DAN 121. Emphasis on solving more complex movement problems. Provides an enhanced movement vocabulary and further principles of body alignment, stretch/strengthening and musicality and expressiveness. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: DAN 121 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 202 - Intermediate Ballet
A detailed study of ballet form for the student with some previous training. Students master the execution of exercises and steps with speed, clarity and grace in order to achieve a fuller kinesthetic awareness. Can be used as a base for professional training or general artistic enrichment. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: DAN 122 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2-3
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DAN 203 - Intermediate Jazz
A continuation of DAN 123. Further development of principles of movement within the jazz idiom: body alignment, musicality, phrasing, stylistic form and performance awareness. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: DAN 123 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 205 - Intermediate Tap
Expands upon the fundamentals of Rhythm Tap and Broadway Styles technique. Complex rhythmic patterns, breaks, and longer combinations are encouraged. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: DAN 105 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 250 - Dance Composition I
Study of the principles and elements of choreography. Provides guided practice in the construction of movement phrases, and studies for solo and group dances. Includes an informal studio presentation of student pieces.
Prerequisites: Prior dance experience or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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DAN 266 - Dance History
Religious, social and cultural aspects of dance from lineage-based ritual to the present century.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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DAN 297 - Introductory Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for introductory level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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DAN 397 - Intermediate Topics in Dance
Provides an opportunity for intermediate level exploration within a particular dance form, tradition or innovation not covered within the existing course offerings. Specific topics will vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2
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DIS 300 - Disability: Interaction of Human Diversity and Global Environment
Designed to introduce the student to disability as an element of human diversity that has a significant reciprocal relationship with the environment. We begin by discussing prevalence and incidence of disability across the globe, examine the historical changes in concepts of disability over time, and then study disability as a human phenomenon which both emerges from and influences biological, economic, physical, social, political, spiritual, cultural, technological and virtual environments.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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DIS 400 - Disability as Diversity I
Examines disability history, theory and current thinking in the field of disability studies. Through interdisciplinary interchange and experiential learning, students will explore the lived experience of people with disabilities and their families across the lifespan, examine and debate ethical dilemmas related to disability, and analyze implicit disability related values reflected in diverse academic and professional fields. Students will apply their learning to their own disciplines.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Ethics
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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DIS 450 - Disability: Population-Environment Diversity
Consistent with contemporary literature and research in the interdisciplinary field of disability studies, students will examine and analyze disability as an interactive disjuncture between the environment, the human body and population groups. Students will analyze how environments shape and are shaped by disability populations and will focus on realigning bodies, populations and environments to advance full participation, reduce personal and environmental harm reductions, and preserve just and safe environments. Included will be natural, virtual, service, economic, social, policy, and community environments across the globe.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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DIS 480 - Independent Project in Disability Studies
Individual work on a topic or problem selected by the student. Primarily for students in the Interdisciplinary Concentration in Disability Studies.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
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ERS 101 - Introduction to Geology
A study of earth materials and processes, including their impact on humans. Topics include mineralogy, formation of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, geologic time, weathering and soil formation, glaciation, deserts and desertification, coastlines, earthquakes and seismology, and evolution of mountain belts and plate tectonics. Laboratory work includes the study of rocks, minerals, topographic maps and aerial photographs in preparation for a one-day weekend field trip to Acadia National Park.
General Education Requirements: Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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ERS 102 - Environmental Geology
Environmental Geology explores the interaction of humans with the Earth’s systems. The course begins with discussions of earth materials and human population dynamics. The science underlying geologic hazards (earthquakes, floods, landslides, etc.) is described and the interaction between geologic hazards and humans is explored. Human impacts on earth systems are identified and evaluated with a focus on pollution and climate change. Sources of energy used by humans and the associated environmental consequences of different energy sources are discussed. May include a one day field trip.
General Education Requirements: Laboratory in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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ERS 103 - Dynamic Earth
Explores how Earth’s dynamic processes interact with humans by evaluating: the interplay between Earth’s interior, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere; the effects and underlying causes of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves and global warming; Earth’s economic and energy resources how they form and how long they will last; and the global environment and how best to interact with it. Lec 3.
General Education Requirements: Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Population and the Environment
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ERS 108 - Beaches and Coasts
An introduction to coastal landforms, including beaches, salt marshes, tidal flats and sea cliffs, their origins, global distribution, and associated nearshore processes. Human impacts to the coastal zone, including coastal erosion, land loss and management, and human responses to sea-level change are considered. Course may have field trips during class time and a one day field trip. (This course is identical to SMS 108.)
General Education Requirements: Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Population and the Environment
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ERS 121 - Humans and Global Change
Explores how Earth’s climate system works and how past environmental changes affected humans on time scales ranging from interannual to hundreds of thousands of years. Topics will range from the development of agriculture at the beginning of the current interglaciation to how humans are now changing global climate through the addition of greenhouses gases to the atmosphere.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ERS 152 - Earth’s Changing Climate
Earth harbors a climate that is unique in the solar system, with its ability to sustain liquid water and support life. The geologic record bears witness to spectacular climate changes in the past, the most recent of which heralded the emergence of a complex, globally interconnected human society. Today humans are influencing the climate system in potentially unprecedented ways. The purpose of this course is to understand and evaluate the scientific basis of Earth’s climate and past, present, and future change within the climate system, and to provide scientific context for a warming world.
General Education Requirements: Quantitative Literacy and Application of Scientific Knowledge
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ERS 200 - Earth Systems
A survey of dynamic topics in earth sciences, emphasizing active participation in on-going faculty research in topics such as: global climate change, changing sea levels, geochemical cycles, plate tectonics and mountain building, and the geological evolution of the northern Appalachians. Multiple field trips; at least one a weekend. Lec 3, Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive and Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences
Prerequisites: Any 100-level UMaine Earth Sciences course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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ERS 201 - Global Environmental Change
Examines the physical and chemical interactions among the primary systems operating at the Earth’s surface (atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere) on various timescales throughout geologic history. We will consider internal and external forces that have shaped environmental evolution, including the role of humans in recent geochemical and climatic change. During lecture and laboratory sessions, our goals are to develop critical thinking skills and a scientific approach to the complex array of feedbacks operating at the Earth’s surface, as well as an appreciation for how past environmental change informs current societal issues. Course will include field trips during class hours and may include weekends.
General Education Requirements: Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment
Prerequisites: Any 100-level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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ERS 230 - Earth and Climate Science Geomatics
This course will provide an introduction to the collection, display, manipulation and management of geospatial information. The focus will be on modern tools, techniques and methodologies commonly used by earth and environmental scientists. The course will be divided into surveying and mapping (including GPS), satellite remote sensing, and geographical information systems (GIS). Lec. 2.5 hr, Lab 3hr.
Prerequisites: Any ERS 100 level course or SMS 108 or permission of instructors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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ERS 240 - The Atmosphere
The nature of planetary atmospheres, physical processes in the atmosphere, clouds and precipitation, global climate, seasons, natural and anthropogenic climate change, forecasting of storms. Lec 3, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Laboratory in the Basic or Applied Sciences
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 309 - Geology of Maine
An introduction to the minerals, rocks, groundwater, coastline, geomorphology, geological history, and geoenvironmental problems of Maine. One weekend field trip.
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course or SMS 108 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring Odd Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 312 - Geochemistry
Introduction to the field of geochemistry, from Earth formation to modern processes in the deep Earth and at the surface. This course will investigate the chemistry of many Earth materials, including rocks, soils, surface and ground waters, and oceans. Course may include weekend field trips.
Lec 3, Lab 3
Prerequisites: CHY 121 & 123, and any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 315 - Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Basic concepts and techniques of stratigraphy and sedimentation. Field trips to local environments and outcrops. Laboratories emphasize practical analytical techniques of sedimentology, petrography of sedimentary rocks in hand specimens and thin section, and modern stratigraphic approaches. Lec 3, Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring Even Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 316 - Structural Geology
Explores the principles of structural geology, with emphasis on the geometry, kinematics and dynamics of Earth deformation. Includes several field trips with the aim of integrating field observations and theory. Lec 2, Lab 3. Course may have field trips during class times with the aim of integrating field observations and theory.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: ERS 200.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 317 - Introduction to Geophysics
Introduction to geophysical studies and global geodynamics. Seismological, gravity, magnetic, electrical and geothermal studies of the Earth’s lithosphere and cryosphere are emphasized in integrated class, field and laboratory exercises. Course problem solving requires spread sheeting and numerical modeling applications using available personal computers.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 & PHY 111 or 121 and any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 319 - Geohazards and Humans
Geohazards and Humans will introduce the scientific principles necessary to understand the underlying causes of the most devastating natural disasters on Earth. Students will learn how to apply modern geological concepts and theories to identify drivers of major geological hazards and reduce their impacts. It is designed for students who major in the geosciences but will also benefit students majoring in environmental science, engineering, public policy and business. A primary goal is to translate a working knowledge of the science of natural hazards into strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare students to work with geohazards in their future careers. To meet this goal, the course objectives are to demonstrate the use of geological methods and techniques to study geological hazards, and introduce tools that help to mitigate the impact of these events on humans. Students will learn about established and emerging approaches for reducing the impact of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, extra-terrestrial impacts, shifts in climate and anthropogenic pollutants on humans and the global economy.
General Education Requirements: Science Applications and Population and Environment
Prerequisites: Any 100-level Earth Science course or by permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ERS 320 - Research Seminar in Earth and Climate Sciences
Research seminar course of students with junior or senior standing. Students will attend research presentations by School of Earth and Climate Sciences faculty or graduate students and write short reviews of these presentations with the goals of increasing student understanding and awareness of the role of research in earth and climate sciences and strengthening students’ writing skills.
Prerequisites: ERS 200 and ERS 201 and Junior or Senior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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ERS 321 - Problems in Earth and Climate Sciences
Students conduct an original investigation and report findings. May not normally be used as a required geology elective. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-4
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ERS 323 - Extreme Weather
Extreme weather is analyzed in terms of its physical basis as well as historical, economic and human consequences. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between technological advances, the evolution of meteorology as a science, and the impacts of extreme weather (winter storms, severe thunderstorms, tornados, tropical storms, El Nino, floods, droughts, heatwaves, cold waves). Recommended: ERS 121 or ERS 240
General Education Requirements: Quantitative Literacy and Population and Environment
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 330 - Earth Materials
Examination of fundamental aspects of the materials that record Earth history and the processes that shape the planet. Through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions, and other active-learning exercises, we explore how minerals form, their structure and composition, and their physical and chemical properties. Through discussions and presentations, we explore minerals in the context of the rocks in which they are found, with the aim of gaining a greater understanding of physical and chemical makeup of the Earth. Throughout the course, we relate mineralogy to geologic processes and other fields of Earth Science. Course may include weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: ERS 200 or ERS 201; CHY 121 and MAT 126 recommended.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 340 - Economic Geology
This course examines the geological characteristics of metallic and industrial mineral deposits, the geological environments and processes responsible for their genesis, the methods used in their discovery and extraction, and the challenges of environmentally responsible reclamation of extraction sites.
Prerequisites: ERS 330 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 350 - Fresh-Water Flow
Focuses on characterizing fresh-water hydrologic systems (Lakes, Rivers, ground water, etc.) and the fluxes of water between these reservoirs. Rates of precipitation, evaporation, channelized flow, overland flow, and infiltration are calculated and used to assess watershed hydrology. Course may include weekend field trips.
Prerequisites: MAT 122 or a passing score on UM Math Placement Exam #3.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ERS 361 - The Principles of Geomorphology
Focuses on the shapes, dimensions, and dynamics of landforms on Earth. The material covered will provide an introductory understanding of process mechanics and their relation to the genesis and alteration of landforms in varied settings and over a range of scales. Topics covered will include general background on the discipline of geomorphology, internal and climate forces associated with earth surface systems, chemical and physical weathering, drainage basins, fluvial systems, wind generated landforms, glacial processes, karst landscapes, and coastal environments. The course approach will provide attention to landform ontologies, measurement techniques, and analytical frameworks necessary to quantify earth surface measurement and observations. Two one-day weekend field trips may be scheduled during the semester.
Prerequisites: ERS 200 and ERS 201
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 401 - Paleoceanography
The ocean plays a central role in regulating climate and supporting life on our planet, and it has not always operated as it does today. Throughout Earth history, the ocean has undergone dramatic changes in circulation, temperature, chemical composition, and more. In this course, students will explore our ocean’s dynamic past, which provides insight into its present and future behavior. We will discuss key research techniques, major discoveries, and emerging frontiers in the field of paleoceanography (the study of the global ocean’s circulation, chemistry, biology, and geology through geologic time). Students will read and discuss key research articles each week that complement lecture material. They will also work with both modern and paleo datasets to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of how scientists infer past ocean conditions from geologic archives. ERS 401 and ERS 501 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ERS 420 - Computer Scripting for Data Analysis
This course focuses on the application of a computer scripting language (Python or similar language) to interpret and analyze earth and environmental science data and processes. Students will learn to use an interpreted computer language to perform calculations, evaluate data sets, create complex graphs and simulate simple systems.
Prerequisites: MAT 127.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 433 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Using field relationships, rock textures, and chemical systems, we take a qualitative and quantitative system-based approach to exploring rock-forming processes within Earth’s crust and mantle. In keeping with the fact that modern understanding of igneous and metamorphic processes requires use of microscopes and microanalysis, students will use petrographic and electron microscopes to make observation and gather data related to mineral chemistry and textures in preparation for later analysis. This course also develops aspects of scientific methodology, including classification schemes and data collection, management, and analysis. Several weekend field trips are required.
Prerequisites: ERS 330.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 4
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ERS 441 - Glaciers and Our Landscape
Explores the nature of the ice ages, including the work of glaciers and how they shape the earth’s surface. Emphasis is on understanding the processes that resulted in the landscape and sediments we see today. Course may have field trips during class times. (ERS 441 and 541 are identical courses and cannot both be taken for degree credit.)
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment and Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course or Graduate Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ERS 444 - Introduction to Glaciology
Glaciers and ice sheets cover a significant portion of the planet and have major impacts on surrounding Earth systems and human communities. Glaciers act as a consistent source of freshwater, they sculpt the Earth’s near surface geology, and they can influence tectonics, weather, climate, ocean and surrounding ecosystems. This course will study the life cycle of glaciers and ice sheets, the physics which influence their structure, size, movement, and their interaction with surrounding environments. This course will also explore tools and methods used to study glaciers and ice sheets through practical exercises and experiments. Methods we will explore include classic field glaciological techniques, geochemistry, geophysics, remote sensing, and numerical modeling. Note: ERS 444 and ERS 544 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites: ERS 200 or ERS 201 and MAT 116 or MAT 126 or permission of the instructor
Course Typically Offered: Spring, alternating years
Credits: 4
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ERS 451 - Tectonics
Exploration of the plate tectonic mechanisms that control and modify the first-order features of Earth’s surface. We consider how the movements of the uppermost 100-200 km of our planet creates the topographic features and patterns in the continents and oceans. One weekend field trip.
Prerequisites: Any 200-level ERS course or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 460 - Marine Geology
Topics include theories of the origin of the earth as a planet and the development of continents and ocean basins, morphology and structure of the sea floor, interpretation of geological and geophysical evidence relevant to the origin and evolution of major tectonic features of oceans. Students may not receive credit for both ERS 460 and ERS 560.
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course.
Credits: 3.0
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ERS 461 - Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology
This course will focus on the forms, dimensions and dynamics of streams and rivers. The material covered will provide an overview of the physical characteristics of stream and river channels in varied settings, approaches used for physical assessments of channel conditions, and quantitative methods to evaluate hydraulic conditions that influence stream and river channel appearance and dynamics. The course will include applications of concepts in fluvial geomorphology in the planning, design and monitoring of stream corridor restoration and management projects. Two one-day weekend field trips may be scheduled during the semester.
Prerequisites: ERS 350 or ERS 588 or instructor permission
Course Typically Offered: Not regularly offered.
Credits: 3
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ERS 480 - Introduction to Hydrogeology
The role of groundwater in geologic and water supply processes including: the hydrologic cycle, groundwater interaction with surface water, groundwater flow and transport equations, aquifer characterization, chemistry of groundwater, and groundwater as a geologic agent. ERS 480 and ERS 580 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course and MAT 126.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ERS 491 - Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology
The climatic system, survey of atmospheric behavior and climatic change; meteorological measurements and analysis; formulation of physical principles governing weather and climate with selected applications to small and large scale phenomena. (ERS 491 and ERS 591 are identical courses.)
Prerequisites: MAT 126 and PHY 112 or PHY 122 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 3
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ERS 498 - Undergraduate Thesis
Original research in geological sciences. The research problem must be identified prior to the start of the senior year and may be of an experimental, empirical or theoretical approach. A committee of three or more faculty will supervise the thesis and its defense.
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ERS 499 - Field Experience in Earth and Climate Sciences
Students will attend a four- to six-week earth or climate science field camp or engage in equivalent field-based research activities. The experience (a) draws together the various threads of the School’s undergraduate program, (b) typifies the work of professionals within Earth and Climate Sciences, (c) develops problem-solving skills while working within a natural system, and (d) develops spatial cognition and reasoning.
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer
Credits: 4-6
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EES 100 - Human Population and the Global Environment
Introduces the concepts and principles necessary to evaluate contemporary global issues of population growth, natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Surveys the historical development of environmental awareness in the United States. Develops skills to interpret critically the diverse types of information available about environmental issues.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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EES 117 - Introduction to Ecology and Environmental Sciences
This course offers an introduction to college and provides an interdisciplinary perspective on ecological and environmental issues. The course will examine ecological systems, the interrelationships between human activities and the environment, and the social, political, economic, and technological factors that affect the use of natural resources. Material is presented via lectures, field trips during class hours and special readings.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
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EES 140 - Soil Science
Considers the chemical, physical and biological properties of soil, as well as the origin, management and interrelationships of soils to plant growth. Rec 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge requirement when taken without EES 141. Together with EES 141, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement.
Prerequisites: BMB 207 or CHY 121 is recommended.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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EES 141 - Soil Science Laboratory
A series of practical laboratory exercises providing hands-on experience with soil measurements and information use. Course will include field trips during class hours.
General Education Requirements: Together with EES 140, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: BMB 207 or CHY 121 is recommended.
Corequisites: EES 140
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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EES 217 - Field Research Experience in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
This course is an intensive field experience for EES majors. EES undergraduates will stay at a remote site (e.g., Schoodic Education and Research Center at Acadia National Park) for an intensive multi-day program that will immerse them in the rich science and cultural history that makes Maine a living laboratory for environmental issues. Students will be challenged to identify and assess emerging issues in environmental science and natural resources management. Students will be introduced to relevant problems or issues facing stakeholders in the field of ecology and environmental sciences, and will work in teams to research, synthesize, and present what they’ve learned. The field setting is rich with opportunities for outdoor experience, interactions with scientists in residence, and varied local, regional, and national stakeholders with whom they will collaborate. This course is a required field experience for EES majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 0-2
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EES 312 - Energy, Law & Environment: Contending with Climate Change
This course addresses the major ethical and legal questions pertaining to energy production and utilization, including environmental and social impacts, with an emphasis on development of climate change policy. Through a combination of lectures, role play, case studies, and discussions, students will consider these issues in local, national, and international contexts.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
Credits: 3
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EES 324 - Environmental Protection Law and Policy
A survey of the law and policy of environmental protection in the United States with emphasis on Federal statutes and common law approaches to environmental protection. Material covered will include the basic statutes, the administrative law, the case law of air quality, water quality, hazardous substances and the National Environmental Policy Act. Students will develop an understanding of how the legal process works in the context of specific environmental case studies and will be encouraged through class dialogues and exercises to develop their analytic skills.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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EES 351 - Energy, Wealth, and Power: a Biophysical Systems view of Nature and Society
Within the biophysical economics paradigm, energy is the unseen arbiter that drives ecological and economic processes. Biophysical systems of nature and human society are organized according to seemingly universal laws that govern the concentration, conversion, and degradation of energy over space and time. These laws explain historic patterns in ecological and societal evolution and provide a framework for responding to planetary crises of climate change, peak energy, and unpayable ecological debt. Students will apply biophysical systems principles of energy return on investment (EROI), energy hierarchy, transformity, embodied energy (eMergy), and maximum eMpower to better understand the past and better prepare for the future in a rapidly-degrading ecosphere. Students will read historic and current literature, participate in (and sometimes lead) interactive class discussions, and complete individual- or group-projects.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment
Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructors permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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EES 390 - Junior Seminar
Exposes students to emerging issues in Ecology and Environmental Sciences through weekly attendance of existing seminars across a variety of academic units at UMaine. Focuses on the meaning of interdisciplinary work and how discipline-diverse approaches aid in solving complex environmental problems. Develops skills for career development, such as professional and public presentations, job search skills, and career planning. Provides experiences with a variety of academic cultures and professionals.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Credits: 3
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EES 397 - Topics in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Conservation and Management
The conservation and management of natural resources entail dynamic social, economic, and scientific problems. Students investigate a natural resource topic of current national or international concern. Topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years
Credits: 1-3
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EES 475 - Field Studies in Ecology
An intensive ecology travel study course of one to several weeks to an area of ecological interest (e.g., the Amazon basin or Serengeti plains) scheduled during winter or spring break, May term, or summer. Field and living conditions may be rigorous and/or primitive and include overnight and weekend travel. There is a fee associated with this course for travel expenses. The course MAY meet weekly prior to and following the travel component. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: BIO 319 or WLE 200 or SMS 300 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1-3
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EES 489 - Critical Issues in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Current and historically important issues in natural resource management and conservation are evaluated by teams of students and faculty. Interdisciplinary approaches to problem analysis are stressed, with special attention to the ways scientific information and management options affect policy. Students use quantitative tools, undertake critical reading and synthetic writing, and further develop science literacy skills.
General Education Requirements: Capstone and Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major or minor with senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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EES 497 - Independent Studies in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Analysis and investigation of current problems in ecology and environmental sciences in consultation with a faculty member in the program. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-4
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ECO 117 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics
Consists of weekly meetings of first year students. Topics covered include overview of the fields of Economics, school and university program requirements, and current economic issues. Pass/Fail grade only.
Prerequisites: Economics/Financial Economics Major
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of microeconomics and their application to economic issues and problems. Analysis of the economic decision-making of individuals and firms; markets and pricing; monopoly power; income distribution; the role of government intervention in markets.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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