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IEI 024 - Academic Composition and Critical Reading
Intensive practice reading for and writing analytical papers and reports with emphasis on developing students’ critical assessment of their own research and writing. For non-native speakers of English.
Prerequisites & Notes
IEI Placement Testing.
Credits: 0
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IEI 025 - Advanced Speech Communication
Intensive practice in advanced academic, professional, and public communication. Strategies for group discussion, debate and argumentation–including relevant socio-linguistic conventions in U.S. culture. For non-native speakers of English.
Prerequisites & Notes
IEI Placement Testing.
Credits: 0
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IEI 026 - Business English Studies
Development of business communication skills. Selected topics in management, marketing and strategic planning. Influence of American values, customs and practices on U.S. approaches to business. For non-native speakers of English.
Prerequisites & Notes
IEI Placement Testing.
Credits: 0
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IEI 040 - Writing for International Graduate Students
Success in graduate school largely depends on clear, concise and correct written expression. Recognizing that students may have experience as writers in academic settings, this course aims to introduce, develop and maintain the skills particular to writing at the graduate level in the U.S. Research materials from individual students’ fields will serve as a point of departure for the creation of a portfolio of writing projects, covering topics from documentation techniques to the preparation of articles of publishable quality.
Credits: 0
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IEI 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 & Notes
junior standing.
Credits: 3
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IEI 475 - Curriculum Development in English As A Second Language/English As A Foreign Language Contexts
Principles of syllabus design and processes for ESL/EFL curriculum development. For practicing teachers 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 & Notes
junior standing.
Credits: 3
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IEI 480 - Testing and Assessment in English As A Second Language/English As A Foreign Language Contexts
Principles of second/foreign language assessment. Examines various instruments and procedures: helps students develop reliable and valid techniques; explores placement and diagnosis; reviews curriculum and program evaluation. For practicing teachers 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 & Notes
junior standing.
Credits: 3
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IEI 490 - Topics in Teaching English As A Second Language
Topics not regularly covered in other courses, such as Teaching English for Specific Purposes, English As A Second Language Program Administration, Writing Materials for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students with Special Needs, Issues in Second Language Acquisition, etc. May be repeated for credit. Offered as need, interest and research require.
Prerequisites & Notes
6 hours of TESL coursework, including IEI 470 or equivalent.
Credits: 1-3
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IEI 497 - Independent Study
Independent study of a specialized topic related to the teaching of English as a second or other language (TESOL) issues. Supervised by one faculty member. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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INA 201 - Topics in International Affairs
Offers a detailed examination of selected topics in international affairs, providing an opportunity for students to integrate what they have learned about international affairs by focusing in depth on a specific topic. Topics may include globalization and its impact, democratization, role of ethics in international affairs, global stability and peace and ecological environmental issues. (May be repeated if topics vary.)
Credits: 3
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IND 698 - Independent Study
Advanced independent study for individualized Ph.D. students on an approved reading, research or experiential field project under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of dissertation committee chairperson.
Credits: 1-3
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IND 699 - Graduate Thesis
No description available.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must be a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.
Credits: Ar
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INT 105 - (ECO, REP) Environmental Policy
Examines the relation between the natural environment and the economy, the economic sources of environmental degradation and economic analysis of alternative approaches to environmental regulation and management.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Credits: 3
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INT 110 - (ECO, REP) Modern Economic Problems
An introduction to the operation of modern economic systems. Topics include: the price system, resource allocation, the organization of markets, the economics of government policy, and international aspects of the economy. This course does not substitute for either ECO 120 or ECO 121.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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INT 121 - (CHB) Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
A survey of the various career options available through faculty discussions, laboratory interactions, presentation/discussions from outside field professionals and tours to area biomedical facilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
Engineering majors or permission.
Credits: 1
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INT 200 - (BSC) Orientation to Health Professions
An exploration of career opportunities within the health care industry by course lectures, presentation from health professionals, assigned readings, as well as, individual and team projects. Provides students with an understanding of the history, ethics, personal commitment and other requirements for a career in the healthcare industry. Field (laboratory) experiences enhance course work by directly involving students in: first aid, CPR, patient care, medical records, medical laboratory and x-ray services, athletic trainer services, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, nursing and ambulance services. These experiences prepare the student for future mentoring opportunities within the health professions community.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100. Lec 3, Lab 1
Credits: 4
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INT 211 - (CHB, MET) Introduction to CAM and Welding
Introduction to computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing software. Covers programming and operation of computer numerical control machine tools. Welding principles and practice including AC and DC stick welding, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, GTA/GMA with iron, steel and aluminum. Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
MET 107, MET 121 and permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
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INT 219 - (BSC) Introduction to Ecology
Emphasis on ecological principles and their relationships to the natural environment and human beings. Not open to majors in biological sciences or resource management. .
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100.
Credits: 3
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INT 256 - (BSC, FES) Tree Pests and Disease
Principles of studying tree pests and disease with emphasis on identification, ecology and control.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
FES 100 or equivalent, FTY 107 or BIO 464.
Credits: 4
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INT 305 - (SOC) Women of Maine: An Autobiographical Approach
An ongoing study of the language and communication patterns of women and men. Students learn oral history techniques and tape interviews with persons born in Maine. Interview transcripts are prepared and analyzed based on the historical period under examination and on relevant language and communication theories. Taught by cooperating faculty in Communication and Journalism, Anthropology, and History.
Prerequisites & Notes
No first-year students.
Credits: 3
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INT 308 - (SMS,WLE) Conservation and Ecology of Marine Mammals
Examination of variations in ecological strategies in marine mammals and investigation of marine mammal conservation and health issues. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 319 or SMS 300 or WLE 200.
Credits: 3
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INT 392 - (AVS, REP) Equine Experience
A supervised independent activity that emphasizes practical, hand-on experience and training with horses. Programs may include, but are not limited to, equitation training with an approved instructor and similar activities. Students are required to maintain a weekly log relating how they are accomplishing objective. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. Does not substitute for AVS 397. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-9
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INT 398 - (CHB, CHY, ECE) Undergraduate Research Participation
Research topics chosen by students in consultation with faculty members. Students submit a final report describing their research and present an oral seminar. (Fall and Summer.)
Credits: 1-3
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INT 410 - (ANT, ENG, MLC) Introduction to the Study of Linguistics
A survey of language structure and its socio-cultural, psychological and historical aspects. Provides conceptual and technical tools for understanding the phenomenon of language. No previous training in languages or linguistics is required.
Credits: 3
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INT 421 - (CHB) Directed Study in Biomedical Engineering
A self-directed study opportunity coordinated by the biomedical engineering minor faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes
INT 121 or permission; engineering majors only.
Credits: 1-3
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INT 440 - (ANT, HTY) Shipwreck Sites: Archaeological and Historical Investigations
The process of a complete shipwreck site investigation, from initial research through publication.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 317 or permission.
Credits: 3
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INT 441 - (ANT, HTY, SMS) Maritime History and Archaeology of New England
An overview of maritime aspects of New England history, from aboriginal uses through the current state of maritime New England. Emphasis will be given not only to history, but also pertinent archaeological research.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
HTY 103 or HTY 104 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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INT 450 - (PSE, REP) Design and Management of Agroecosystems
Students utilize concepts in crop/pest ecology and economic analysis to evaluate farming system of selected operating farm and recommend appropriate changes. Students work as teams making oral and written presentations of findings.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must have completed introductory courses in two of the three pest sciences or permission. BIO 326, BIO 327, PSE 403 and INT 256.
Credits: 3
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INT 460 - (BSC, CHB, CIE, SMS) Environmental Aspects of Aquaculture
Impact of the environment, including currents, waves, tides, temperature, bottom type, nutrients, food availability, and pollution on aquaculture, using algae and shellfish as demonstration species. Projects involving site evaluation for aquacultural activities will utilize GPS, GIS and numerical flow models.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100, MAT 126, MAT 434.
Credits: 3
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INT 475 - (BSC, FTY, SMS, WLE) Field Studies in Ecology
An intensive ecology field trip of one to several weeks to an area of ecological interest scheduled during Christmas, midyear, spring recess or summer. Field and living conditions may be rigorous and/or primitive. Other preparation and/or recommended prerequisites announced for each trip. Credit depends upon specific trip.
Prerequisites & Notes
a course in ecology.
Credits: Ar
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INT 482 - (BSC, PSE) Pesticides and the Environment
Study of the properties of pesticides and their fate in the environment. Includes application technology, governmental regulations, and environmental concerns. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
One semester of biology and one semester of chemistry; juniors standing.
Credits: 3
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INT 484 - (BMMB,SMS) Introduction to Systems Modeling for Biological Sciences
An introduction to the use of computer modeling, simulation and analysis for understanding general physical, chemical and biological systems ranging from sub-cellular to the biosphere. Includes basic principles of simulation modeling and uses STELL software for PC or Mac to implement models of a wide range of phenomena. Relevant mathematical concepts are reviewed and provided as necessary. (Taught at the Darling Marine Center as part of the Semester-by-the-Sea program.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 2
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INT 490 - (University Wide) Lies, Deception and Heroification
Explores the theme of “heroification” as it is developed in the 1998-99 University of Maine Class Book, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong. In this book, author James Loewen maintains that the creation of sanitized heroic figures in high school history textbooks, social archetypes rather than human beings, creates not only “culture-serving distortion” but boring and inaccurate history. Students will explore how lies in history, education, government, business and society in general create “cultural distortion.” Emphasizes history as interpretation, the elusive nature of truth in history, and the dynamic variables contributing to moral and ethical tensions swirling around identity, race, gender, freedom, privacy, censorship, governance, propaganda, sexuality and ethnicity.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Social Context and Institutions Requirements.
Credits: 3
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INT 491 - (University Wide) A Midwife’s Tale and the Social Web
Investigates the concept of “social web” as introduced in the 1999-2000 University of Maine Class Book, A Midwife’s Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812. The “social web” is a metaphor to describe how the late eighteenth century community of Hallowell, Maine was woven together by the intricate warp and woof of social relations documented in Ballard’s diary and contextualized and interpreted by historian Laurel Ulrich. Using primary, secondary and fictional sources, an interdisciplinary group of faculty will lead students through an investigation of the ethical, legal, social and spiritual issues attendant upon womanhood and women’s work in Martha Ballard’s time and today.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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INT 494 - (PAA, POS) Field Experience
Students participate in a political or governmental organization. Readings and reports required in addition to meetings with faculty sponsor and/or other field experience participants. Six credit hours maximum for any single field experience registration. Majors within the department may not receive more than a total of 12 credit hours toward graduation for any combination of internships and field experience, and not more than 6 credit hours may be used toward the department major.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing.
Credits: Ar
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INT 500 - (ANT, BSC, ERS, PSE, QUS) Seminar in Quaternary Studies
Selected areas of study - physical, biological and anthropological - related to the Quaternary Period. One weekend field trip may be required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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INT 510 - (BSC, SMS) Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Covers systematics, adaptive-functional anatomy, and life histories of free-living marine invertebrates, excluding protozoans. Laboratory emphasis on studies of living material from the local fauna. Numerous field trips required. Rec 2, Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 353 or equivalent.
Credits: 5
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INT 514 - (ECO, REP) Microeconomic Theory
An examination of modern economic analysis with regard to the consumer, the firm and market structures.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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INT 525 - (BSC, CHB, FTY) Tropical Deforestation Seminar
Local, regional and global issues associated with tropical deforestation are addressed. Discussions focus on ecological, social, political, economic and cultural aspects of tropical forests and human interactions for understanding the causes and consequences of deforestation. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior or graduate status or permission.
Credits: 1 or 2
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INT 530 - (ECO, REP) Econometrics
An introduction to economic concepts and relationships expressed in quantitative terms. Covers problems of ordinary least squares, generalized least squares, estimation and use of ultiequation models and forecasting.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 485 or permission.
Credits: 3
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INT 551 - (BUA, CHB, FTY, WSC) Structure of the Pulp and Paper Industry
Includes an historical overview of the industry, products and product classifications, profiles of industry leaders, management styles, trends in strategic planning, financial aspects, capital investment and budgeting and an analysis of issues related to raw material availability and the environment pressures facing the industry.
Prerequisites & Notes
senior or graduate level standing in Business, Chemical Engineering, Forest Management or Wood Science and permission.
Credits: 3
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INT 553 - (BUA, CHB, FTY, WSC) Markets and Marketing in the Pulp and Paper Industry
A detailed look at the markets and marketing of pulp and paper both domestically and internationally. Buyer/seller relationships, distribution, promotion, strategic planning, competitive/competitor analysis and pricing for commodity and specialty producers.
Prerequisites & Notes
INT 551.
Credits: 3
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INT 563 - (BSC, SMS) Marine Benthic Ecology
Advanced ecological studies of benthic intertidal and subtidal marine organisms. Includes discussion of distributions, zonation, biotic interactions, food webs, succession, hypothesis testing, problems of scale, recruitment community structure and organization. Lec 2, Rec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
a course in ecology.
Credits: 3
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INT 570 - (CHE, CHY, ECE, MEE, PHY, SIE) Emerging Science and Technology: Integration Into K-12 Classrooms
A preplanned experience requiring regular school visits to selected K-12 schools throughout the semester, during which undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students share their knowledge of emerging science and technology with K-12 school teachers and students. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
senior or graduate student standing and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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INT 598 - Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies
Advanced study of timely or experimental topics that bridge two or more disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ISE 102 - Fundamentals of Information Systems
Students develop the fundamental knowledge of information systems, including formal systems and models. Covers use of data, information, and knowledge in organizations, information lifecycle; collection, storage, processing, retrieval, delivery; and overview of the various components of an information infrastructure including computing platforms, software architectures, and telecommunications networks. Types of information systems, client server architectures, and emerging information systems. (This course is identical to NMD 102.) Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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ISE 104 - Design Basics for New Media
Introduction to principles and theories of visual design, in traditional and electronic media; processes, methods and technologies relative to the creative production of two-dimensional visual imagery; use of the computer as a creative tool for the development of expressive and professional images. Focus on the creative process in visual design. (This course is identical to NMD 104.) Studio 3.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ISE 112 - Using Geographic Information Systems
Review of major elements of geographic information systems (GIS); uses in society; hands-on analysis, modeling and display of spatial data; study of collection and analytical methods for geographic data sets; focus on Census Bureau population data and its use for market research, health care, crime analysis and environmental applications; exposure to Internet mapping and GIS analysis on the Web. (This course is identical to NMD 112.) Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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ISE 201 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems
Covers traditional representation of spatial data and techniques for representing spatial data in digital form. Combines an overview of general principles associated with the implementation of geographic information systems and practical experience in the analysis of geographic information. Also covers typical operations on spatial information and techniques for analyzing spatial information. Students convert map data to digital form, perform coordinate transformations and analysis. Lec 2, Lab 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore standing and permission.
Credits: 3
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ISE 206 - Project Design Lab: I
Introduces theories of signs and visual communication as applied to interactive information design. Explores how signs and symbols influence meaning and facilitate expression and perception of ideas and information. Provides a general knowledge of the history of visual theory and the interpretation of icons, symbols and indexes, including the unspoken “language” of design structures. Visual culture, semiology, and cultural/information artifacts as manifested by such designed items as Web sites, interactive media and databases are studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
NMD 102 or NMD 104 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ISE 213 - Information Ethics
Ethical and social issues associated with information system design and use. Morality and law in cyberspace. Values, ethical theories and their relation to information professionals. Free speech, intellectual property, privacy and security. Access to government information and government surveillance. Western values and norms compared to developing world perspectives. (This course is identical to NMD 213.) Lec 3.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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ISE 301 - Formal Foundations for Information Systems
Students develop an understanding of the approach to information systems development offered by formalisms. Draws on previous mathematics courses to consolidate familiarity with formal syntax and language. Develops understanding and technical ability in handling discrete and geometrical formal structures. Covers set theory, functions and relations, logic (propositional and predicate calculi, logics of uncertainty), algebraic structures, partially ordered sets, lattices, Boolean algebras, graphs, digraphs, geometries, analytic and geometric topology, information theory, formal languages, and algorithms. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 228, ISE 102 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ISE 302 - Information Systems Design
Theoretical foundation for representation of knowledge in information systems. Introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary to design and implement information systems. Uses logic programming as a tool for fast design and prototyping of data models. Covers formal languages and formal models, conceptual modeling techniques and methods for data abstraction, major database models including relational, object-relational, and object-oriented models.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 220 and ISE 301.
Credits: 3
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ISE 303 - Human-Computer Interaction
Students are introduced to the fundamental theory and concepts of human-computer interaction. Students will gain a theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in the fundamental aspects of designing, implementing and evaluating interfaces. Covers topics relating to human factors in interface design, usability, visual interfaces, direct manipulation and graphic interactions, touch, gesture, natural language and speech interfaces. In addition, the course will offer students evaluation techniques to help understand if their designs are effective. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 221 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ISE 304 - Digital Image Processing
Introduction to image processing and analysis techniques suitable to the processing of close-range, aerial or space-borne sensor data. Topics include elements of digital image processing and analysis systems; image digitization, quantization and sampling; geometric operations; image enhancements, point operations and filtering; transformations in spatial and frequency domains; image segmentation and feature extraction; automated information extraction and incorporation in information systems; term project. Lec 2, Lab 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 228, PHY 122 and MAT 262 or MAT 258.
Credits: 3
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ISE 305 - Digital Video Analysis
Basics of video image acquisition; data analysis: image sequence analysis, object and feature tracking, spatiotemporal change detection; image modeling: image and spatiotemporal compression, motion modeling and spatiotemporal trajectories, image formats; scene modeling: image registration, producing and managing virtual models of 3D scenes; image and video indexing and retrieval. Lec 2, Lab 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
ISE 304.
Credits: 3
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ISE 350 - Junior Seminar
Students develop and apply knowledge in how to examine critically a small set of state-of-the-art publications, in the field of Information System Engineering synthesize them, in writing and present a coherent summary verbally. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 317.
Credits: 1
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ISE 401 - Information System Architecture
Students develop the fundamental knowledge of information systems architectures. Covers aspects of data sharing and computation in distributed information system environments. Layered architecture of distributed information systems; types of distributed system architectures; name spaces, data replication, and caching; scalability and performance of distributed information systems; middleware; open distributed information systems; interoperability aspects. Data dissemination, and emerging distributed information systems. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
ISE 302, programming experience in Java or C++ or COS 221.
Credits: 3
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ISE 402 - Information Retrieval
Covers the computational issues needed to design Web search engines. Deals with querying structured data vs. semi-structured or unstructured data, and introduces students to various methods for making syntactic matches, in particular for similarity searches. Extends to modeling semantics in the form of ontologies, and their use in information retrieval. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
ISE 401.
Credits: 3
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ISE 403 - Spatial Database Systems
Students develop the fundamental knowledge of spatial database systems. Covers spatial data models, spatial query languages, database architecture, database technology for spatial database systems. Storage structures, file organization, general and spatial index structures, implementation of relational and spatial operators, spatial query processing and optimization, transaction management and crash recovery, distributed spatial database systems. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
ISE 302, programming experience in Java, or C++ or COS 221.
Credits: 3
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ISE 404 - Time in Information Systems Design
The study of temporal aspects within information science offers new perspectives for understanding and communicating information. Introduces students to concepts necessary for designing and using a temporal information system. Covers formal models of time, conceptual models of time, fundamentals of temporal databases, temporal query languages, and spatio-temporal database systems. In addition, topics relating to event-based modeling and the visualization of temporal data will be covered. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
COS 221, ISE 302 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ISE 405 - Statistics for Information Engineering
Students develop the fundamental knowledge of statistical analysis of engineering data. Introduces the concepts of statistical metrics like averages, standard deviations and their use to handle measurement redundancy in engineering applications. Covers propagation of random errors and variance-covariance, the adjustment of engineering observations through various stochastic models, combining observations and conditions among parameters, proceeding with sequential solutions in the presence of steady information flow, modeling and communicating uncertainty in information systems, devising statistical tests. Some concepts from linear algebra and statistics are also reviewed. Lec 2, Lab 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 262 or MAT 258.
Credits: 3
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ISE 406 - Image Metrology
Image formation, black and white and color film, cameras, panchromatic, multispectral and radar imagery, principles of stereoscopic viewing and measurement, orientations, aerotriangulation, matching, orthophotography, accuracy and reliability of image measurements, satellite programs. Lec 2, Lab 1.
Credits: 3
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ISE 450 - Information Systems Project I
The first course in a two-semester sequence that provides a coherent view of the processes involved in the development of information systems in a multidisciplinary context. Small teams of students will design, implement, evaluate, and document an information system. Part one: project selection, requirements analysis, functional specifications, database design and proposal writing. Lec 3.
This course, in conjunction with ISE 451, Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ISE 451 - Information Systems Project II
The second course in a two-semester sequence that provides a coherent view of the processes involved in the development of information systems in a multidisciplinary context. Small teams of students will design, implement, evaluate, and document an information system. Part two: interface prototyping and evaluation, project development, and project evaluation. Lec 3.
This course, in conjunction with ISE 450, Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ISE 450.
Credits: 3
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KPE 100 - Athletic Training Observation I
Designed to encourage students to observe certified athletic trainers and other sports medicine professionals relative to athletic training. Areas of study include bloodborne pathogen training, rules of patient confidentiality, information about the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and other governing bodies for certified athletic trainers ad other material as it relates to working in an athletic training setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 250 or by permission of ATE Director.
Credits: 1
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KPE 200 - Coaching Fundamentals
Includes the minimal requirements to coach at the middle school or high school level in most states. Studies the basic principles of coaching including: sport philosophy, sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology and sport management. Students will develop a basic knowledge of sport injuries, recognition of common injuries and be able to administer sport first aid and CPR.
Credits: 1
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KPE 201 - Athletic Training-Clinical Skills I
For the beginning athletic training student and emphasizes decision-making skills in the application of theory and skills to practical situations in the student’s first clinical experiences. Students will be introduced to the organization and administration specific to an athletic training room setting. Students will also become proficient in taping, wrapping, padding bracing and padding techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 250
Credits: 3
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KPE 202 - Athletic Training-Clinical Skills II
Students will become proficient at strength and flexibility testing and fitness protocols. Anthropometric measurements, isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic, strength training and measurements will be covered. Based on hands-on experience in the athletic training settings where the student will he under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 253
Credits: 3
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KPE 209 - Wilderness First Responder
Covers a wide spectrum of emergency care topics relative to wilderness medicine and caring for injuries and illnesses over prolonged periods of time. A combination of discussions, practical stations and real-life simulations. Topics include assessment and management of traumatic injuries such as fractures, burns and wounds; circulatory, nervous and respiratory system problems; common injuries such as blisters, sprains and strains; medical problems such as anaphylaxis, toxins, altitude, hypothermia, hyperthermia, and infections; and use of improvised materials in remote situations. Includes information on personal outdoor preparedness, accident management and prevention and introduces simple evacuation techniques and ropework. Upon completion students receive nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder certification and CPR certification.
Credits: 3
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KPE 223 - Lifeguard Training
Develops the necessary skills and competencies to qualify as a certified American Red Cross nonsurf lifeguard.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 231 - Badminton
Instruction to develop skills and teaching techniques in this leisure net sport.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 232 - Golf
Instruction to develop skills and teaching techniques in this leisure activity.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 233 - Volleyball
Instruction to develop skills and teaching techniques in this leisure net sport.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 234 - Racquetball
Racquetball skills and teaching techniques along with instructions and rules will be presented.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 235 - Rhythmic Activities
Develops skills, teaching techniques and an understanding of basic rhythms, particularly as they relate to folk, social, and square dance patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 236 - Dance Fitness
To develop skills and teaching techniques in performing and teaching aerobic dance.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 237 - Swimming Skills
Teaching and improving the skills in swimming, springboard diving, water polo, and related aquatic skills. Each phase developed carefully and fully, enabling the more capable to learn how to teach these basic skills at each level, including the beginning level.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 238 - Tennis
Instruction to develop skills and teaching techniques in this leisure net sport.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 240 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Track and Field
Designed to develop proficiency in basic track and field skills and knowledge of methods of teaching and/or coaching track and field.
Credits: 1
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KPE 241 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Basketball
Practical instruction in basketball to develop skills, techniques and understandings for people preparing to enter the teaching and coaching professions.
Credits: 1
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KPE 242 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Baseball
Provides the student with the skills, techniques and understandings necessary to teach and/or coach baseball to youngsters representing all ability levels.
Credits: 1
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KPE 243 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Football
Develops proficiency in basic football skills and knowledge of methods of teaching and/or coaching football. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 244 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Soccer
Practical instruction in soccer to develop skills, techniques, and understandings for those preparing to enter the teaching and/or coaching professions.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 247 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Softball
Provides the student with comprehensive instructional materials, including the guiding principles for all aspects of the game. Content includes the skills of softball and methods of coaching and teaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 248 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Field Hockey
Identifies for the prospective teacher/coach the basic skills and techniques used in field hockey. Emphasis on teaching and coaching methods.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 250 - First Aid and Emergency Care
Involves instruction in and practice of first aid and emergency medical care procedures. Students will be required to pass written examinations and practical tests to demonstrate competency in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and appropriate medical care for and prevention of injuries, illnesses and various medical emergencies such as bleeding, wound care, shock, musculoskeltal injuries and illnesses commonly seen in the physically active population.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 253 - Theories of Conditioning
Familiarizes the student with different physical conditioning regimens and what these programs can and cannot accomplish. Investigates specific traits and components of physical fitness and develops competencies to prescribe conditioning programs to meet specific needs.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 262 - Methods-Teaching Physical Education
Methods of teaching physical education to all grade levels and abilities. Teaching models and practical application of models by students will be stressed. Teaching effectiveness techniques, theories, principles, instructional design and methods of evaluation will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission only.
Credits: 3
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KPE 270 - Motor Development and Learning
The understanding and application of major principles in the development and learning of motor behavior from conception through adolescence. The effects of development in the cognitive and affective domains upon the motor domain.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 271 - History and Philosophy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Provides historical and philosophical knowledge in relation to physical education and sport. Current sociological issues will be discussed. Oral and written presentations will be required covering historical, philosophical and social issues relating to sport and physic physical education.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101.
Credits: 3
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KPE 273 - Anatomy and Pathology of Athletic Injuries
Familiarize students with human anatomy and the pathology associated with sports and fitness injuries. Students will focus on human neuromusculoskeltal anatomy, physiological responses of tissues to trauma and the etiology and signs and symptoms of common sports specific injuries and conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 208 or KPE 250.
Credits: 3
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KPE 278 - Health Education
Examines all the factors that influence health. Serves as a channel for education students in all the choices they have for creating positive, healthy lifestyles. Current health issues and information will be presented and discussed.
Credits: 2
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KPE 280 - Introduction to White Water Kayaking
Covers the fundamentals of white water paddling, the basic strokes, maneuvers, rolling, and river reading and strategy. Discussion and projects will focus upon, current issues in paddling, equipment development and sport specific training.
Credits: 1
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KPE 281 - Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Typically taught off the Maine coast in Penobscot Bay, this course is designed to teach the basics of sea kayaking beginning with the safety issues of maritime travel. Addresses paddling technique, equipment design and care, coastal navigation and travel, tidal activity, island ecology and general trip planning.
Credits: 1
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KPE 283 - Introduction to Nordic Sports
Covers the fundamentals of two areas of Nordic skiing: classical cross country and skating cross country. Discussions and projects will focus upon personal fitness, equipment development and sport specific training.
Credits: 1
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KPE 284 - Rock Climbing-Principles and Movement
Focuses on developing personal movement skills related to rock climbing and helps participants become more familiar with various techniques for climbing slabs, face, cracks and overhangs. Includes basic rope management skills such as knot tying and belaying. Students are expected to develop a concurrent fitness training plan and measure their climbing progress over the length of the course.
Credits: 1
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KPE 285 - Artificial Climbing Wall Management
Provides the fundamental skills for organizing and supervising a climbing wall in a school or camp-like setting. Focuses on learning to teach basic rope techniques and to coach climbing technique. Also includes route setting, facility inspection, operational guidelines and common administrative issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 284.
Credits: 1
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KPE 286 - Adventure Activities and Initiatives
Familiarizes the student with the use of cooperative new games and group initiatives in adventure-based programming. These activities are used to foster personal confidence, decision-making and problem-solving, communication and trust among team members and leadership skills. Students will learn to apply the educational concepts of adventure-based methods to conduct adventure-based activities.
Credits: 1
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KPE 287 - Ropes Course Management
Familiarizes you with the concepts of adventure based programming which relies on activities such as cooperative games, group initiative and problem solving elements, trust activities, and low and high ropes course elements to help individuals and groups learn about concepts such as decision making and problem solving, leadership and how to be a team player. Introduces the technical methods and skills required to conduct ropes course activities, as well as the associated management issues of the safety, liability and staffing training.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 286.
Credits: 1
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