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ECO 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of macroeconomics and their application to modern economic issues and problems. Analysis of national income and employment; fluctuations in national income; monetary and fiscal policy; control of inflation, unemployment, and growth; and international aspects of macroeconomic performance.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ECO 180 - Citizens, Energy & Sustainability
This course is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of energy issues by focusing upon current energy use and mandates, energy production (with a focus on alternative energy options), as well as introduces the political, human and environmental implications of energy use and production. We will discuss how citizens play a vital role in determining the direction that energy policy will take. In the course of our lifetime each of us will be asked to vote on an energy related circumstance, this course intends to give you a place to start in understanding the complexities of energy.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment and Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 190 - World Food Supply, Population and the Environment
Reviews current global resources focusing primarily upon food production and population, and environmental problems relating to food production and distribution. World trade and world trade policy are considered with primary emphasis on food. Other topics include world trade liberalization, genetically modified foods and comparative agricultural systems.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment and Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
Credits: 3
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ECO 217 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics II
Consists of weekly meetings of second year economics students. Topics covered include a review of major career tracks for economics majors, internship opportunities, study abroad options, and an introduction to professional development. Pass/Fail grade only.
Prerequisites: Economics/Financial Economics Major
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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ECO 240 - Maine Economy
An in-depth analysis of the Maine economy, including its history, socio-economic trends, influential institutions, economic performance, aging demographics and the labor force, environmental impact, food security, international trade, and the distribution of income. Maine’s economic strengths and opportunities along with its weaknesses and threats will also be explored. Lastly, a comprehensive review of past and current State level economic growth and development strategies will be presented and analyzed for their achievements and shortcomings.
General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Traditions
Prerequisites: ECO 120 or ECO 121 or Permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 254 - Small Business Economics and Management
Application of economic concepts to real world business and economic decisions using graphs, spreadsheets and analytical techniques. Students will learn introductory small business management concepts, how to estimate the cost of producing goods and services, and how to develop business feasibility studies. Students will develop a hands-on project that integrates Excel to create a purposeful model.
General Education Requirements: Social Context and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 280 - Fundamentals of Mathematical Economics
This course applies the tools of scalar and linear algebra, univariate and multivariate calculus to economics and business decisions and problems. Instruction includes applied equation solving, differentiation, integration, and optimization. Applications include: general economic modeling concepts including structural and reduced forms and equilibria, supply and demand modeling, utility maximization, cost minimization, profit maximization, and related applied topics.
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120, ECO 121, and either MAT 111 or MAT 115 - or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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ECO 285 - Economics of Sports
Economic and business related issues facing sports franchises and leagues are examined using concepts from industrial organization, labor economics and public finance.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ECO 290 - Introduction to Growth and Development
Development Economics examines one of the most important economic, political, and moral challenges of our time. Namely, the demand for economic growth and development in low-income countries, and the prospects for their transformation into modern, globalized, and high-income economies.
General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Traditions
Prerequisites: ECO 120 or ECO 121 or Permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 317 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics III
Consists of weekly meetings of third year economics students. Topics covered include a review of major career tracks for economics majors, internship opportunities, the workplace environment, client relationships, economic analysis and research practices, and furthering the student’s professional development. Pass/Fail grade only.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing and Economics or Financial Economics Majors
Credits: 1
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ECO 321 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
Analysis of the basic forces that cause fluctuations in economic activity and their effects on employment, investment, and business firms. Stabilization proposals examined and evaluated.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in ECO 120 and ECO 121, or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 339 - International Finance
Analysis of the fundamental characteristics of an open macroeconomy including exchange rate determination, balance of payments adjustment, income determination, financial flows, effect of monetary and fiscal policies on exchange rates, economic integration and global monetary issues.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 340 - The Canadian Economy: Issues and Policies
Survey of the structure and functioning of the Canadian economic system, its problems and the policies used to solve them.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ECO 350 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
A study of how individual choice allocates goods and resources in market economies.
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 353 - Money and Banking
Examines the American banking and financial system including monetary theory and policy.
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 366 - Applied Economic Data Analysis
Covers a variety of empirical methods that are often used to examine economic data. Emphasis is on using the appropriate data analysis tool to solve a problem or answer an economics-related question. Focuses on statistical inference, as well as descriptive and regression-based analysis. Includes several computer-based assignments.
Prerequisites: STS 215 or STS 232 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 370 - Topics in Economics
Includes readings, research and discussions. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests.
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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ECO 371 - Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
This course examines the effects of government spending and taxation. The course explores the various ways that markets fall to achieve socially optimal outcomes, which justifies government provision of some products such as education, pension (i.e., Social Security), medical insurance (Medicaid and Medicare), public assistance, and so forth. The course also studies the effects of various taxes needed to finance these and other types of government spending.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in ECO 120 and ECO 121
Course Typically Offered: Alternating Years
Credits: 3
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ECO 377 - Introduction to Natural Resource Economics and Policy
Economic aspects of natural resource management and policy are presented. Both consumptive and nonconsumptive uses of natural resources are discussed along with the socially optimal use of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Contemporary environmental problems and policies are presented.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions and Population and the Environment
Prerequisites: C- in either ECO 120 or ECO 100, or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 381 - SL: Sustainability Science, Policy, and Action
Sustainability concerns not just environmental balance but also social, economic, cultural and ethical factors - that is, nearly everything. Sustainability science is the research field that attempts not only to study this unwieldy group of subjects, but also to motivate positive change toward more sustainable societies. This course explores the scientific foundation of the global environmental sustainability crisis, the economic, social and ethical ramifications of that crisis, and surveys the prospects and challenges in the quest to define, measure and achieve sustainable societies. We also step beyond the academic classroom to accomplish sustainability research and service in the larger community with a semester-long integrated service learning project. This course has been designated as a UMaine service-learning course.
General Education Requirements: Population and the Environment and Ethics
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ECO 390 - Chinese Economy
Analysis of the recent transformation of the Chinese economy and its impact on the labor force, economic performance, environment, distribution of wealth, and global trading patterns of China. Both micro and macro economic theory will be utilized to investigate the transformation process.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or Permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 395 - Field Experience
Upon obtaining an internship, students may seek approval for their economics-related work experience to count for credit towards their degree. Students must obtain approval from the department prior to being enrolled. Up to 12 total ECO 395 credits are allowed to count towards any School of Economics degree.
Prerequisites: Permission required.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
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ECO 405 - Sustainable Energy Economics & Policy
This course presents the economics of energy supply and use and the consequences for environmental quality, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development. A variety of energy types are examined including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and a range of renewable energy technologies including biomass, hydro, solar, and wind power. The effects of energy on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change, on air and water quality, and on human health are considered along with policies to mitigate these effects such as carbon prices, emissions targets, efficiency requirements and investments, and renewable portfolio standards. The effects of import dependence and indigenous resource development on energy security and regional economic growth and development are assessed. Alternative future energy paths are developed that are consistent with environmental stewardship, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development.
General Education Requirements: Population and Environment and Quantitative Literacy
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121, or ECO 410.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ECO 410 - Accelerated Introductory Economics
An accelerated presentation of the fundamental elements of micro- and macroeconomic theory. Microeconomic topics include consumer and firm behavior, structure and functioning of purely competitive markets, and alternative market structures. Macroeconomic topics include financial system structure, measurement of aggregate economic activity and determinants of economic growth, economic fluctuations, and stabilization policies.
Note: This course is for non-economics majors only. It cannot be taken for degree credit towards the completion of any School of Economics undergraduate degree program. ECO cannot be taken for credit if a student has taken either ECO 120 or ECO 121.
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree or Junior/Senior standing and minimum GPA of 3.25, or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 420 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory with Calculus
A more advanced study of consumer behavior, markets, and distribution of goods and resources. This course may be substituted for ECO 350, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory.
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 and either ECO 280 or MAT 126, or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 426 - Regional Economics: Policy and Practice
This course is about U.S. regional economic development, with an emphasis on policy and practice (i.e., the types of strategies used by regions to promote economic development). Topics include business climate and taxes; industry clusters; human capital; the importance of small businesses; technology-based approaches to economic development; amenities; and aspects of new growth (e.g., residential development, people moving into a region).
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Alternate years
Credits: 3
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ECO 427 - Regional Economics: Modeling
Analysis and measurement of changes in state and local economies. Emphasis on analytical tools, such as input-output modeling. ECO 427 and 527 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites: Grade of C- in both ECO 120 and MAT 126, or permission
Corequisites: ECO 366
Course Typically Offered: Alternating Years
Credits: 3
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ECO 433 - Labor Economics
This course examines various types of labor-market data; such as earnings, unemployment, and labor-force participation. It explores theories of labor demand, labor supply, and human capital. This course examines some of the important factors that make labor markets unique; such as matching, implicit contracts, and bargaining power. Theories explaining significant differences in earnings (e.g., hedonic wages and discrimination) are developed. Income inequality and the effects of international trade are examined. Throughout the course, the effects of important public policies (e.g., minimum wage laws, taxes, and various forms of social insurance) are explored. Empirical evidence is also emphasized throughout the course.
General Education Requirements: Ethics
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in ECO 120, ECO 121 and ECO 350 or ECO 420
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Alternating Years
Credits: 3
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ECO 442 - Health Economics
This course surveys major topics in health economics including: the economic determinants of health; the market for health care and insurance; the role of government. We focus on the health system in the United States with comparisons to other countries, as well as health system reform. We also consider special topics including: the health endowment; business cycles and health; socio-economic gradients in health; health externalities; health behaviors and outcomes.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECO 443 - Introduction to Modern Economic Growth
An introduction to the empirical aspects of economic growth and an exploration of the major determinants of growth and decline, including the roles of technological progress and research and development, human capital accumulation, technology transfer, intellectual property rights and other sociopolitical institutions. Both neoclassical and endogenous (new) growth theory ideas are considered.
General Education Requirements: Social Context and Institutions
Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 280 or ECO 420 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Alternating Years
Credits: 3
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ECO 450 - International Environmental Economics and Policy
International environmental economics and policy uses an economic framework to examine the reasons behind, and methods to solve, conflicts between economic development and growth, trade, and the environment. It then explores the processes of international policy development: identifying problems, designing and negotiating solutions, and implementing policies to change national behavior.
Prerequisites: MAT 115, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, or equivalent with permission.
Course Typically Offered: Alternating Years
Credits: 3
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ECO 462 - Economics of Education
This course applies microeconomic theory, and econometrics to a lesser extent, to various issues on benefits, costs, and provision of education. More specifically, this course examines theories of education as investment in human capital and as investment in credentials, the various private and social benefits of education, the challenges of estimating causal effects of education, and a variety of important policy issues from pre-kindergarten through college. This course should be useful for both economics and education majors, and both undergraduate and graduate students.
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 470 - Independent Capstone
This course is for students interested in completing an independent capstone project. Students must work with a faculty advisor to complete a research paper on an economic topic of their choosing.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive and Capstone
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 321 and either ECO 350 or ECO 420, Senior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ECO 480 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Mathematics used as a language in presenting concepts of economic theory.
Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 321, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, and C- or better in MAT 126 or ECO 280.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ECO 485 - Introductory Econometrics
Introduction to the models and methods used to estimate relationships and test hypotheses pertaining to economic variables. Among the topics covered in the course are: Single and multiple regression analysis; functional forms; omitted-variable analysis; multicollinearity; heteroskedasticity; and simultaneous equations models. Practical application of regression techniques, including the use of coding and statistical software, occupies second half of the course.
General Education Requirements: Quantitative Literacy
Prerequisites: C- or better in MAT 116 or MAT 126 or equivalent, ECO 366 and one of the following: ECO 321 or ECO 350 or ECO 420
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 488 - Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis
An examination of quantitative techniques for optimization and forecasting typically used by businesses. Emphasis is placed on modeling linear programming problems in Excel, determining optimal solutions, and interpreting parameter sensitivity. The course also covers forecasting, queuing models, and simulation modeling.
Prerequisites: ECO 120
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 489 - Senior Capstone
A writing intensive and discussion based course focusing on current economic problems. Students are required to prepare a major research paper and presentation in conjunction with the instructor.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive and Capstone
Prerequisites: Major in Economics (BA or BS), or Financial Economics; and Senior Standing and a grade of C- or better in ECO 321 and ECO 350 or ECO 420, or permission of the instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 496 - Field Experience in Economics
Supervised employment in either the public or private sector. Requirements include initial proposal showing relevance of job and final report or paper.
Prerequisites: 400-level economics course in relevant area of work.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ECO 497 - Independent Studies
Student-driven independent research of an economic topic. Students are required to have a faculty supervisor before being enrolled in this course. May be repeated for additional credit.
Prerequisites: Dept Consent
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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EHD 101 - The Art and Science of Teaching
Aligned to the revised Conceptual Framework and the InTASC and ISTE Standards for Teachers, the Art and Science of Teaching integrates content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and early field experience. Weekly meetings highlight topics and issues central to 21st century education while overarching themes weave throughout the course: reflective practice, diversity and inclusion, technology integration, differentiated instruction and evidence-based practice. Substantial, periodic field experience supports student understanding of these topics and strands. In this writing intensive course, students reflect on their experience and advocate for professional goals through written, oral, and technology-based composition.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or equivalent. Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education Teaching/Coaching, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood Education majors only or Education minors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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EHD 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society
An interdisciplinary and multicultural examination of the school-society relationship in the United States. Participants examine their own and others’ assumptions about multiculturalism, globalization, and the political, economic, ecological, social, ethical and academic purposes that shape teaching and learning in the twenty-first century.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: ENG 101 or equivalent. Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education Teaching/Coaching, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood, Art and Music Education majors only or Education minors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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EHD 203 - Educational Psychology
A scientific study of human development, learning, cognition and teaching. Emphasis on theory and research and their application to educational problems.
Prerequisites: PSY 100
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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EHD 204 - Teaching and Assessing for Student Learning
Examines instructional planning, grouping of students, classroom space, appropriate teaching materials, the theory and ethical practice of educational assessment includes descriptive statistics, design, administration, scoring, and evaluation of assessments. Emphasis will be given to teacher-made formative and summative assessments including standardized assessments and how to incorporate data into backwards planning for unit and lesson design.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status or Child Development and Family Relations (ECE) or acceptance into Education minor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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EHD 298 - Teacher Candidacy Field Experience
Students will observe in educational settings social agencies or working with K-12 schools, complete field experience guidelines report and assist teachers and professionals. May be repeated for a total of three credits.
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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EHD 301 - Classroom-based Prevention and Intervention: Supporting Positive Behavior and Academic Achievement
This course examines the application of prevention and intervention theory and practice within classroom settings. Theoretical perspectives on risk and resilience as they pertain to the development of competent social behaviors, including those found to facilitate social relationships, serve as academic enablers, and promote self-determination will be addressed. Applied behavioral analysis, social learning theory, and the eco-behavioral framework will serve as the primary intellectual roots for this course. Particular emphasis will be given to creating a comprehensive classroom plan based on evidence-based practices and implemented within a cohesive system of behavioral and academic support and intervention. Contextual factors such as home, community, race, culture and SES, within the broader domain of social justice will provide the ecological backdrop of our study.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status or Child Development and Family Relations (ECE) or acceptance into Education minor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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EHD 400 - Field Observation (Activity)
Study of education programs through visits, consultation and appraisal of practices in selected schools, instructional centers, clinics, laboratories and community agencies. Observations are considered in relation to research theory and practice.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-6
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EHD 421 - Literacy Across the Curriculum
Students examine methods for reading and writing instruction in content area classrooms. Hybrid format: conducted online with 8 on-campus meetings.
Credits: 3
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EHD 462 - Workshop in Elementary Education (Activity)
Designed to increase the competence of the elementary school teacher, supervisor, curriculum director, administrator, and other school personnel. Considers literature, research and materials concerned with a special aspect of elementary education.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
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EHD 466 - The Teaching of Modern Languages
Includes analysis of current trends and methods, application of language learning principles to classroom procedures, theory and practice of language methodologies at different learning levels, use of technologies such as video and computers in the instructional process. For students seeking certification in foreign language teaching.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302.
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer
Credits: 3
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EHD 472 - Workshop in Secondary Education (Activity)
Designed to increase competence of the teacher, administrator, and other school personnel. Considers literature, research and materials concerned with a special aspect of secondary education.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
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EHD 490 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Elementary)
A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors and senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1 - 12
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EHD 491 - Full-Day Student Teaching (Secondary)
A full-day, off-campus internship program in a selected school. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors and senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1 - 12
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EHD 492 - Problems in Education
Individual work on a problem selected by the student. Primarily for Education majors.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: Ar
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EHD 493 - Alternative Practicum and Seminar in Education
Alternative capstone experience for students who choose not to seek teacher certification prior to graduation and takes the place of the student teaching experience. Students will develop and implement an approved course of study to include the following components: research review; application of research to practice; reflection; and presentation. May combine a practicum as part of the course of study within the seminar. Students will draw upon academic and professional course work, examine and reflect on their understandings about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge in approved settings, and develop projects that synthesize academic and professional experiences.
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: Permission from Capstone Supervisor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3 - 6
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EHD 494 - Student Teaching K-12 (Art or Music)
Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: Senior standing; EHD 202 and EHD 202 or equivalents and a methods course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1 - 12
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EHD 496 - Advanced Internship (Elementary)
A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: EHD 490.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2-6
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EHD 497 - Advanced Internship (Secondary)
A full-day, off-campus advanced internship, teaching in a selected school. Seminars and conferences. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: EHD 491.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2-6
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EHD 498 - Seminar for Interns
Students examine and reflect on their understanding about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge and synthesize academic and professional experiences from their courses, field experiences and internships to develop and finalize their Teacher Candidacy portfolio.
Prerequisites: Senior standing; completion of all other program requirements or permission.
Corequisites: EHD 490 or EHD 491 or EHD 496 or EHD 497 or EHD 499.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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EHD 499 - Student Teaching K-12 (Kinesiology and Physical Education)
Observation and student teaching in selected elementary and/or secondary schools.
General Education Requirements: Capstone
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Kinesiology & Physical Education majors and senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1 - 12
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ELL 470 - The Teaching of English As A Second Language
Basic principles underlying ESL pedagogy and current techniques for second and foreign language teaching. Students review published materials, develop activities, plan lessons, and compile a teaching materials portfolio. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer
Credits: 3
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ELL 477 - Curriculum and Assessment in ESL/EFL Contexts
This course develops an understanding of the purposes of assessments that inform curriculum development and increase ELL academic language acquisition while also developing high-level, content-specific knowledge and skills. Designed for practicing teachers with ELL student in their classes, those seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas. Also suitable for those preparing to teach a second language other than English.
Prerequisites: INT 410
Credits: 3
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ELL 485 - Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Principles for ESL/EFL Teachers
Basic linguistic concepts and principles from research into how humans learn to communicate in a second or foreign language. Application of these concepts and principles to facilitating acquisition in English language instructional contexts. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
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ELL 491 - Multiculturalism and Diversity for ESL/EFL Contexts
Diversity training and personal reflection to raise awareness of and to challenge biases about difference. Focus on attitudes toward language, dialect, or accent difference. Issues related to cultural diversity in communication styles, values systems, instructional role expectations, and paths to identity formation. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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ERL 317 - Children’s Literature
An overview of literature written for children between the ages of four and twelve. Emphasis on developing criteria for evaluating various types of books and selecting for individual children.
Prerequisites: Teacher candidacy required and English Literature Course or by permission.
Corequisites: ERL 319
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ERL 319 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Preschool to Grade 3
Current methods, materials, and assessment tools in teaching reading and writing to children preschool to grade three, including early literacy development, guided reading/shared reading, spelling and oral language development, handwriting instruction, the writing processes of young children, and reading and writing reciprocity in literacy development. Field experience required as part of the course.
Prerequisites: Teacher candidacy required or by permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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ERL 320 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Grades 4-8
Current methods, materials, strategies, and assessment tools to teach and assess reading and writing in grades 4-8, including the foundation for teaching using vocabulary, content area reading, the reading/writing connection, narrative and informational text, and print skills with intermediate/middle grades students.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302 or by permission
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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EMA 314 - Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School
An instruction to methods and techniques in teaching mathematics, arithmetic readiness program, instructional and evaluation material.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302 or permission.
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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EMA 405 - Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
This is a three (3) credit-hour course for prospective secondary mathematics teachers. We will investigate the teaching of secondary mathematics from mathematical, philosophical, and practical perspectives.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status, Calculus 1 or by permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ESC 316 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School (K-8)
Presents information and activities designed to encourage students to learn and develop goals and objectives, instructional strategies, selection of curriculum materials K-8, effective management and evaluation techniques.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302 or by permission.
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ESC 452 - Teaching Science in the Secondary School
Instructional strategies and general approaches to teaching science in grades 7-12. Emphasis on professional literature, curriculum development, teaching and learning styles and reflective teaching.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302 or by permission.
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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Education Social Studies |
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ESS 315 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
Examines methods and materials for social studies in the elementary school and ways of relating the work of the social studies class to an understanding of practical problems of the community.
General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition
Prerequisites: Teacher candidacy required, EHD 204 and SED 302 or by permission.
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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ESS 441 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School
Covers current practices in teaching social studies, selection and use of instructional materials, modern trends in curriculum construction for social studies in the secondary school.
Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302 or permission.
Corequisites: EHD 400
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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Education Special Education |
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SED 302 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Develops knowledge and understanding of students with disabilities. Topics include: adaptation of instruction, legal and ethical issues, family and social relationships and collaboration between school and community agencies.
Prerequisites: Art Education, Music Education, Teacher Candidacy, or EDU Minor or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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Education Telecommunications |
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EDT 400 - Integrating Technology for Teaching and Learning
Pre-service teachers learn technology tools to support teaching and learning in classrooms. Content includes application of technology (ISTE) standards required for teacher certification to instruction and assessment. Required for Elementary Education, Child Development and Family Relations Early Childhood Education option majors, and Secondary English majors.
Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood Education majors only or Education minors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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Electrical and Computer Engineering |
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ECE 100 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar
Introduces first year and transfer students to different aspects of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs and exploration of career paths and professional responsibilities. Presentations will be made by the instructor, faculty, and industry speakers.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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ECE 101 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
Introduction to information and concepts of general use in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Topics include: basic use of personal computers, mathematical concepts, development of problem solving skills with professional communication. Students work in teams on projects involving digital and motor control.
Prerequisites: Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering majors only or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECE 177 - Introduction to Programming for Engineers
Introduction to computer programming with emphasis on algorithms and an understanding of underlying hardware. Topics include syntax, variables, control structures, pointers, operators, functions, and input and output.
Prerequisites: ECE 101 and MAT 126.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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ECE 198 - Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Topics in electrical engineering not regularly covered in other courses. May include ECE topics suitable for advanced first-year students. Content can be varied to suit current needs.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1-3
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ECE 209 - Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
Basic circuit laws and theorems, operational amplifiers, natural and forced response of first order circuits, phasors and steady-state AC circuits, 3 phase circuits. For non-majors. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 127
Corequisites: PHY 122
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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ECE 210 - Electric Circuits
Topics include: Basic circuit laws and theorems, nodal analysis, op-amps, natural and forced responses of first and second order systems, phasor concepts, solution of steady-state AC circuits, AC power calculations, frequency response, basic filters, Bode plots, and Fourier Series.
Prerequisites: MAT 127
Corequisites: PHY 122
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4
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ECE 214 - Electrical Circuits Laboratory
Lab exercise and circuit simulations demonstrate concepts presented in ECE 210. Participants become familiar with circuit simulation, safety and grounding considerations, instrumentation, e.g., oscilloscopes, signal sources, multimeters, and signal analyzers. Also of particular significance will be the development of technical writing skills.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: ECE 210
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECE 271 - Microcomputer Architecture and Applications
The microcomputer and its component parts including microprocessors, registers, memory and I/O. Programming in C and Assembly and applying the microcomputer in engineering systems.
Prerequisites: ECE 177
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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ECE 275 - Sequential Logic Systems
Methods of design and testing for logic systems with memory. Includes procedures and the design of system tests, combinational design, multi-level circuits, logic minimization, sequential design, analysis and optimization and the use of computer tools for logic design. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: ECE 177.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECE 314 - Signals and Systems
Analysis of continuous linear time-invariant systems including Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Laplace transform techniques and their applications; transformation and properties of continuous signals and systems, convolution, transfer functions and state variable system representations.
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and a grade of C- or better in ECE 210.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECE 316 - Random Signal Analysis
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of random signal analysis based on probability theory and random processes. It presents the mathematical and engineering tools to analyze and interpret random events occurring in natural phenomena, games, sciences, and engineering.
Prerequisites: MAT 228.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECE 323 - Electric Power Conversion
AC/DC power conversion, linear and switching power supplies, magnetic circuits, inductors, transformers, fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion, basic properties of electric motors.
Prerequisites: ECE 214 and at least a C- in ECE 210.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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ECE 331 - Introduction to Unix Systems Administration
Topics include hardware and devices, file systems, user management, backup and recovery, application management, and network services such as NFS, NIS, DNS, DHCP, electronic mail and web servers. Problem solving and diagnostic methods, performance tuning, legal and professional issues, ethics and policies and security aspects of hosts on the Internet are discussed. Students gain hands-on experience and complete a project.
Prerequisites: COS 220 or ECE 177.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECE 342 - Electronics I
Investigates semiconductor fundamentals of the p-n junction, BJT and MOSFET. Static and low frequency dynamic models are developed and utilized in design and analysis. Explores basic electronic circuit building blocks based on diodes, BJT’s MOSFET’s and fully-compensated op-amps. Digital efforts are concentrated in the CMOS and pseudo-NMOS areas.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: ECE 214 and at least a C- in ECE 210
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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ECE 343 - Electronics II
Introduces design and analysis of semiconductor circuits. Analog networks include amplifiers, power supplies and oscillators. Digital efforts are concentrated in the CMOS and pseudo-NMOS areas with a brief look at the BJT logic. Explores basic concepts of frequency response, feedback and data conversion. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: ECE 342.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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ECE 351 - Fields and Waves
Topics include: Transmission lines and wave propagation with special emphasis on transverse electromagnetic waves in dielectric and lossy media, complex numbers, vectors, phasors, vector calculus, Smith Chart, electrostatics, magnetostatics, Gauss’s laws, Faraday’s law, Ampere’s law, Maxwell’s equations, properties of dielectric and ferromagnetic materials, time varying fields, wave reflection and transmission, waveguides, radiation.
Prerequisites: MAT 228 and C- or better in ECE 210.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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ECE 401 - Electrical Engineering Design Project
First of a three semester sequence of courses involving the design, implementation and reporting of an engineering device, system or software package by an individual student or small group. Part one: project selection, feasibility studies and proposal writing. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: ECE 342 and either ECE 314 or ECE 351; Electrical Engineering Majors
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 2
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ECE 402 - Electrical Engineering Design Project
Second of a three semester sequence of courses involving the design, implementation and reporting of an engineering device, system or software package by an individual student or small groups. Part two: resource location, module debugging, prototype testing. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: ECE 401; Electrical Engineering Majors
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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ECE 403 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Project
Third of a three semester sequence of courses involving the design, implementation and reporting of an engineering device, system or software package by an individual student or small group. Part three: written and oral presentation of the completed project.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive and Capstone
Prerequisites: ECE 402 or ECE 406.
Corequisites: ECP 403
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
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ECE 405 - Computer Engineering Design Project
First of a three semester sequence of courses involving the design, implementation and reporting of an engineering device, system or software package by an individual student or small group. Part one: project selection, feasibility studies and proposal writing.
Prerequisites: Computer Engineering Majors, ECE 271 and any two of the following courses - ECE 342, ECE 471, ECE 473, and ECE 477.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 2
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ECE 406 - Computer Engineering Design Project
Second of a three semester sequence of courses involving the design, implementation and reporting of an engineering device, system or software package by an individual student or small groups. Part two: resource location, module debugging, prototype testing.
Prerequisites: Computer Engineering Majors, ECE 405 and ECE 214
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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