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2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


College of Natural Sciences,Forestry & Agriculture

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry & Agriculture



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The College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture offers a wide range of academic programs in the natural and social sciences. High placement rates and strong relationships with local hospitals, leading research institutes, and top medical schools make UMaine a destination for health and biomedical studies. The woods, lakes, rivers, and streams on the University of Maine campus and surrounding region provide a living laboratory for students learning about the natural world.

In the classroom, in the lab, and in the field, our undergraduates have opportunities to engage with research projects that aim to discover the path to healthier environments, people, businesses, and communities in the state of Maine and across the globe. The college’s faculty, which comprise the largest group of scientists in the state, teach rigorous academic programs and provide ample opportunity for applied learning.  We prepare students for careers that will define tomorrow.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:

Bachelor of Arts in:
Biology
Botany
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Earth Sciences
Economics
Financial Economics
Zoology

Bachelor of Science in:
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Earth Sciences
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Economics
Environmental Horticulture
Financial Economics
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Forest Operations, Bioproducts and Bioenergy
Forestry
Marine Science
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Microbiology
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Nursing
Parks Recreation and Tourism
Social Work
Sustainable Agriculture
Wildlife Ecology
Zoology

Minors:
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Aquaculture
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Climate Sciences
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Earth Sciences
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Economics
Environmental Horticulture
Equine Studies
Fisheries
Food Science
Forest Ecosystem Science
Forest Products
Forest Recreation Management
Human Nutrition
Microbiology
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Neuroscience
Pre-medical Studies
Renewable Energy Economics and Policy
Renewable Energy Sciences and Technology
Resource and Agribusiness Management
Soil Science
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Food Systems
Zoology

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture Graduation Requirements:

The college offers both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees. Each program has its specific curriculum and all include the general education requirements of the university. To obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree:

1a. Students must complete an academic minor or a second academic major outside of their primary discipline.  Appropriate minors and majors shall be determined by the academic unit of the student’s primary major to ensure breadth of study.

or

1b.  Alternatively, a student may complete, within their program of study, 27 credits in courses meeting the human values and social context general education criteria of the university. At least 12 credits of these must be at the 200 level or above.

and

2.  Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits outside their major. (If a particular major requires courses in another discipline, either within the same department or in another department, those credits may still count toward the 60 credits.) Depending on the particular program, the degree will require from 120 or 121 total credits for graduation. In addition, each student must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 over all courses taken. Some programs may also require minimum grade point averages for courses within the major. Students should consult individual program sections about specific details concerning a particular major.

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture Notes:

The college has a well-developed, student-oriented academic advising system. Each student has a faculty advisor who assists in program planning and career development. Throughout the undergraduate years, the capabilities, aspirations, and goals of the students are the primary concerns governing the advising process. In the college, students find an environment small enough to feel that they are more than just a number, but large enough to provide the modern facilities necessary for a comprehensive education that prepares them for the challenges of tomorrow.

Students typically select a degree program upon entering the college. In addition to the major, students have the option of selecting one of more than 80 minors. These optional minors range from disciplines such as neuroscience, to various humanities and social sciences. Choosing a minor enables students to strengthen their preparation in the major by selecting supporting courses from a related discipline.

The University of Maine has an exchange program with the College of the Atlantic in which any degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at either institution are eligible to participate. For more information regarding this program contact the associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture, Dr. George Criner at 207-581-3206 or criner@maine.edu.

Admission Requirements:
Entrance requirements for the college include the following high school units: four years of English, three years of mathematics (selected programs require four years of mathematics and it is encouraged for all programs), two years of social science, and a minimum of two years of laboratory sciences (selected programs require three years of laboratory sciences). One year of fine arts and one year of computer science are highly recommended. Two years of a single foreign language or American Sign Language (ASL) are required for BA programs.

The deadline for readmission applications is August 15 for the fall semester and January 1 for the spring semester.  Exceptions to this deadline may be requested, but only those with documented extenuating circumstances will be reviewed.  Please see the “Admission” section in the Undergraduate Catalog for additional information.

Program Contacts

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
James Weber
342 Hitchner Hall 
 
Biochemistry
​Ed Bernard
284 Hitchner Hall
581-2804
edward.bernard@maine.edu
 
Biology
Ann Dieffenbacher-Krall
100 Murray Hall
581-2510
annd@maine.edu
 
Botany
Ann Dieffenbacher-Krall
100 Murray Hall
581-2510
annd@maine.edu
 
Communication Science and Disorders
Judith Stickles
336 Dunn Hall
581-2259
stickles@maine.edu
 
Earth Sciences
Alice R. Kelley
121 Bryand Global Sciences Center
581-2056
akelley@maine.edu
 
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Kate Ruskin
101 Nutting Hall
581-3177
 
Economics
Travis Blackmer
200C Winslow Hall
 
Environmental Horticulture
Charlene Gray
117 Deering Hall
581-2948
 
Financial Economics
Travis Blackmer
200C Winslow Hall
581-3154
travis.blackmer@maine.edu

Food Science and Human Nutrition
Eileen Molloy
111 Hitchner Hall
581-3121
eileen.molloy@maine.edu

Forest Operations, Bioproducts and Bioenergy 
William H. Livingston
201B Nutting Hall
581-2990
williaml@maine.edu

Forestry
William H. Livingston
201B Nutting Hall
581-2990
williaml@maine.edu

Marine Science
William Ellis
360 Aubert Hall
581-4360
william.ellis@maine.edu
 
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Seanna Annis
13 Deering Hall
 
Microbiology
Ed Bernard
284 Hitchner Hall
581-2804
edward.bernard@maine.edu

Molecular and Cellular Biology
Ed Bernard
284 Hitchner Hall
581-2804
edward.bernard@maine.edu

Nursing
Kelley Strout
Dunn Hall
581-2601
kelley.strout@maine.edu

Parks, Recreation and Tourism
William H. Livingston
201B Nutting Hall
581-2990
williaml@maine.edu

Social Work
Kelly Jaksa
107 Social Work Bldg
581-2405
kelly.jaksa@maine.edu

Sustainable Agriculture
Charlene Gray
117 Deering Hall
581-2948
charlene.gray@maine.edu
 
Undeclared
Peter Reid
100 Winslow Hall
581-3229
reid@maine.edu
 
Wildlife, Fisheries and Conservation Biology
Lindsay Seward
238 Nutting Hall
581-2847
 
Zoology
Ann Dieffenbacher-Krall
100 Murray Hall
581-2510
annd@maine.edu

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