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PHY 454 - Electricity and Magnetism I
An intermediate level course in the fundamentals of the theory of electricity and magnetism. Treats electrostatics and magnetostatics, both in vacuum and in matter. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 112 or PHY 122. Corequisite: PHY 476.
Credits: 3
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PHY 455 - Electricity and Magnetism II
A continuation of PHY 454. Treats electrodynamics by developing Maxwell’s equations and applying them to systems of general interest. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 454.
Credits: 3
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PHY 462 - Physical Thermodynamics
A theoretical study of the structure and concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics including the thermodynamic descriptions of the properties and phases of matter, analysis of processes and practical applications. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Four credit version contains additional term project to be arranged with instructor. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 111 or PHY 121, MAT 228.
Credits: 3-4
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PHY 463 - Statistical Mechanics
Introduces statistical mechanics and thermodynamics with examples chosen from magnetic systems, ideal gases, metals, superfluidity, chemical reactions, phase transformations, mixtures, semiconductors, kinetic theory or related topics. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, MAT 258 or MAT 259.
Credits: 3
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PHY 469 - Quantum and Atomic Physics
Introductory quantum mechanics applied to simple systems and molecules. Wavepackets, Schroedinger equation, operator methods and angular momentum. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, PHY 476.
Credits: 3
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PHY 470 - Nuclear Physics
Properties of the nucleus, nuclear reactions, radioactive decay, nuclear models, nuclear reactors and nuclear health physics. May be taken without the laboratory, PHY 471. Rec 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, MAT 259.
Credits: 2
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PHY 471 - Nuclear Physics Laboratory
Laboratory exercises to accompany PHY 470. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: PHY 470 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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PHY 472 - Geometrical and Fourier Optics
Covers geometrical optics, refraction and reflection at plane and spherical surfaces, optical instruments; Fourier optics, interference of waves and diffraction by a single and a double aperture; Lasers - theory of their operation, mode locking and pulse formation. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 112 or PHY 122; Corequisite: MAT 228.
Credits: 3
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PHY 473 - Modern Optics Laboratory
Laboratory exercises to accompany PHY 472, Geometrical and Fourier Optics. Lab 2-4.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: PHY 472 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-2
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PHY 476 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical methods with applications to physics. Topics include: vector algebra volume and surface integral, Del operator, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems. Matrices and elgenvalue problems. Cpomplex numbers, Laplace’s equation and boundary value problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 259
Credits: 3
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PHY 480 - Physics of Materials
A senior level introductory course in the physics of materials, primarily solid state physics. Structural, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials are discussed. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, PHY 455 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 481 - Project Laboratory in Physics I
An individual project laboratory tailored to the student’s particular interests. In consultation with a faculty sponsor, each student is expected to develop a suitable project, approved by the sponsor and the course coordinator. The project may or may not be related to the sponsor’s research. Full written reports are required. Lab 6.
Together with PHY 400, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to senior physics and engineering physics majors and others by permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 482 - Project Laboratory in Physics II
Completion of the project begun in PHY 481. Lab 6.
Together with PHY 400, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 481.
Credits: 3
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PHY 495 - Engineering Physics Practice
Supervised engineering practice in an industrial setting. Placement is off-campus and usually of several month’s duration. Prior approval of department chairperson is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore standing (succesful completion of 16 hours of physics courses)and a declared major in Engineering Physics.
Credits: 1-6
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PHY 496 - Field Experience in Physics
Supervised research or development in an academic laboratory, government laboratory, or industrial environment. Placements are usually off-campus and of several month’s duration. Prior approval of the department chairman is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore standing (successful completion of 16 hours of physics courses) and a declared major in Engineering Physics.
Credits: 1-6
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PHY 497 - Topics in Physics
Selected topics in areas not already covered by regular course offerings in the department. Primarily for undergraduates.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 499 - Problems in Physics
A thesis project primarily for undergraduates and ordinarily of an experimental nature.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 500 - Topics in Materials Science and Technology
No description available.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 463, PHY 469, PHY 480 or their equivalents.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 501 - Mechanics
Covers kinematics and dynamics of particle and rigid body motion, Lagrange’s equations, variational principles, Hamilton’s equations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 238 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 502 - Electrodynamics I
Topics include boundary-value problems in electrostatics, electrostatic energy, multipoles, dielectrics and magnetostatics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 455 or equivalent, partial differential equations or PHY 574.
Credits: 3
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PHY 503 - Quantum Mechanics I
Topics include Dirac notation, state vectors and operators, one dimensional systems, angular momentum, central forces, perturbation theory, scattering.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 501 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 510 - Graduate Laboratory
Experience with sophisticated techniques and specialized equipment acquaints students with different areas of experimental physics. For graduate students in physics and for scientists and engineers in allied studies or industry.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 512 - Statistical Mechanics
A study of macroscopic behavior of matter derived from a statistical consideration of microscopic properties of systems, as well as relationships to Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 462 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHY 503.
Credits: 3
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PHY 513 - Physical Measurement and Data Analysis With Microcomputers
Computer control of experiments and instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis. Culminates in individualized final project. Open to non-physics students. Requires some programming and electronics background. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 574 - Methods of Theoretical Physics I
Topics may include linear algebra, complex analysis, theory of differential equations, special functions, Green’s functions, integral transforms calculus of variations, with applications from physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 575 - Methods of Theoretical Physics II
Advanced topics in mathematical physics of special interest. May include chaos, complex analysis, theory of integral equations, tensor analysis, elements of group theory, Green’s functions theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 574 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 588 - Graduate Seminar
Report and discussion of recent developments in Physics and related fields based on the literature or results of current investigation.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 598 - Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Physics
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered on demand with approval of the Department Chairperson.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 602 - Electrodynamics II
Topics may include Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, radiating systems, scattering and diffraction, special relativity, dynamics of relativistic particles and fields.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 502 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 603 - Quantum Mechanics II
Covers electron spin, spinors, relativistic wave equations, Dirac equation for electron, relativistic treatment of hydrogen atom, second quantization of electromagnetic and electron fields.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 503 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 624 - Solid State Physics I
Covers free electron theory of metals, crystal lattices and reciprocal lattices, X-ray diffraction, electron levels in a periodic potential, semi-classical model of electron dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 503 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 625 - Solid State Physics II
A continuation of PHY 624 covering other phenomena in solid state physics with emphasis on current research topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 624 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 699 - Graduate Thesis
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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POS 100 - American Government
Introduces the major principles, structures, processes and policies of United States government. Covers the Constitution and its development, civil liberties, federalism, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the nature of the presidency, the bureaucracy, the Congress and the national courts.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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POS 120 - Introduction to World Politics
A study of contemporary international politics focusing on the interaction of nation-states and including a review of the patterns of global politics from World War II to the present.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 201 - Introduction to Political Theory
An introduction to the fundamental questions of political philosophy–what is justice? how ought we to live our lives? what is the best regime?–through detailed study of a few central books in the history of political thought, such as Plato’s Republic and Machiavelli’s Prince.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Ethics Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 203 - American State and Local Government
Examines the structure and activities of subnational governments, with particular attention to state modernization, intergovernmental relations, and comparisons between Maine and other states.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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POS 241 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Provides an introduction to the major themes of comparative politics, including: comparative political legacies, processes of modernization, comparative governmental institutions, modern political parties and interest groups, comparative policymaking processes, and problems of establishing and maintaining democratic government.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 243 - Canadian Government and Politics
Provides a historical background to the development of the Canadian political system. Introduces the institutions and processes of Canadian government, federalism, political parties, and interest groups. Considers major public policy issues in contemporary Canada.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 273 - International Relations
Issues and structures that shape contemporary international relations. Topics include philosophical schools of thought in international relations, instruments of national power, the role of international organizations and international political economy.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or POS 120.
Credits: 3
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POS 282 - Introduction to American Law
Examines the nature and function of law in America, emphasizing its evolution and incorporation as a dynamic social instrument.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore, junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 301 - Classical Political Thought
A survey of ancient political philosophy through detailed study of selected writings of Plato, Xenophon, Aristotle, Thucydides and others.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 201 or permission or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 302 - Medieval Political Thought
A survey of medieval political thought during the European middle ages (5th to 15th centuries) through detailed study of selected writings of Augustine, John of Salisbury, Aquinas, Marsilius, Dante and others.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Social Contexts and Institutions and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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POS 303 - Early Modern Political Thought
A survey of early modern political philosophy from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment through detailed study of selected writings of Machiavelli, Descartes, F. Bacon, Hobbes, Locke and others.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 201 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 304 - American Political Thought
The development of political ideas in America from the founding period to the present as expounded in the writings of American statesmen and political theorists, and foreign commentators such as Tocqueville.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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POS 305 - Late Modern Political Thought
A survey of modern political philosophy from the French Revolution to the twentieth century through detailed study of selected writings of Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, and contemporary authors.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 201 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 335 - Major Governments of Western Europe
The political traditions, parties, governmental structures, and special political problems of Great Britain, France and Germany.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100. Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 336 - Government and Politics in Russia
Examines the historical Russian political legacy, the experience of Soviet rule from 1917 until 1991, and explores in-depth current domestic and foreign politics in the Russian Federation. Focuses primarily on the development of the post-Soviet Russian political system.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100. Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 337 - Government and Politics in Eurasia
Examines contemporary government and politics in Eurasia, the general region from Central Asia to the Balkan peninsula of Europe. Major themes will include the formation of independent nation-states in Central Asia, the Caucasus mountain region and Ukraine following the dissolution of the USSR in 1991; and government and politics in Turkey. Also considers patterns of international relations within Eurasia and relations between these countries and the larger world.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior standing or instructor’s permission.
Credits: 3
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POS 344 - Public Policy in Canada
An analysis of policy making structures with emphasis on the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet, the Privy Council Office, and other central agents. Relations between the federal and provincial executives are also discussed. Policy making in specific issues of current interest considered.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Six hours of political science.
Credits: 3
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POS 352 - American Public Opinion
Covers the role of public opinion in shaping the American political system. It focuses on defining and measuring citizen opinion, the way citizens develop their political views and the linkages between public opinion and public policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 359 - Topics in American Government
Offers a detailed examination of a selected topic in American politics. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100.
Credits: 3
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POS 362 - Maine Government
Analyzes changes in the institutions and policies of the state of Maine in recent times. Covers the role of Maine in the federal system, the impact of institutional and organizational reform, and state policymaking.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 372 - Canadian Foreign Policy
Canadian theory and practice of foreign policy, with emphasis on the major international problems which Canada faces today. Special attention is directed to Canada’s relations with the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or POS 120 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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POS 374 - American Foreign Policy
American foreign policy and the major international problems facing the United States today. Special focus will be on United States relations with Europe, Russia, Japan and the Third World.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or POS 120.
Credits: 3
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POS 375 - United States and the Middle East
Survey of factors and forces that influence American foreign policy in the Middle East, with special emphasis on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, relations with Iran and U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf. Policies of various American presidents from Truman to present will be discussed and analyzed.
Credits: 3
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POS 377 - International Law
Examines international legal principles relating to state territory and jurisdiction, the oceans, human rights and war.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 381 - Political Parties and Elections
Analyzes the development of, and current theories regarding, political parties and elections in American politics. Topics include theories of party realignment, voting behavior, party composition and behavior, and the relationship between parties, elections and democracy. Covers both presidential and congressional elections.
Satisifies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 383 - American Constitutional Law
Examines the evolving nature of the U.S. Constitution through consideration of major Supreme Court decisions in areas such as federalism, legislative power, executive authority and judicial autonomy.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 384 - American Civil Liberties
Examines the tension between individual rights and the social order through consideration of major Supreme Court decisions involving the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 385 - Women and Politics
Examines women as citizens and leaders and also examines movements to increase women’s public role in U.S. politics. Considers racial, ethnic, partisan and class dimensions of those movements and political activities and the influence of government policies on
gender relations.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 401 - Seminar in Political Theory
Detailed examination of the text(s) of a classic thinker in the history of political theory. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
One course in political theory or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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POS 450 - Mass Media in U.S. Politics
Analyzes the performance of the mass media in the United States in informing the public about politics. Topics include the factors influencing the content of news, the causes and effects of any systematic biases or deficiencies in the political information made available to the public and freedom of the press issues. Special attention given to current political news coverage in the media.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 451 - The American Congress
Examines the legislative process and its components, with special attention to congressional elections, the committee structure, the impact of institutional reform and the influence of bicameralism.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 and junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 454 - The U.S. Presidency
Examines presidential leadership in contemporary American politics. Devotes special attention to institutional, constitutional, and historical influences on the presidency. Other topics include: presidential decision-making, psychological aspects of the presidency, and the sources of cooperation and conflict between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Analysis of the president’s role in foreign and domestic policy.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 474 - Instruments of American Foreign Policy Making
Examines the formulation and implementation of American foreign policy. Special focus will be placed on American Political culture; Presidential and congressional powers in foreign policy; government bureaucracies, such as the Departments of State, Defense and Treasury; and conceptual and theoretical approaches to policy making.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 475 - International Security
Examines national and international factors affecting the survival and security of states. Topics include components and use of military power, arms control and proliferation, the cause and resolution of conflict, negotiation and decision-making processes and structures.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 476 - Seminar in World Politics
A topical survey of conceptual and theoretical developments in the field of world politics. Examination of these developments in the context of contemporary issues and controversies will be emphasized. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
POS 100 or POS 120 and junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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POS 493 - American Politics Internship
Provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in a department or agency at the national, state, or local level, or to conduct a major research project. Reports and a research paper are normally required for an agency internship.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3 or 6
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POS 495 - Congressional Internship
Assignment to the Washington, D.C. office of a member of Congress, normally from the Maine delegation, during the spring semester. Readings and reports are required in addition to performing staff work in a congressional office. The internship is open to juniors and seniors on a competitive basis; applications and interviews are conducted each fall to fill the spring internship positions.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 6 or 9
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POS 496 - International Affairs Internship
Provides students the opportunity to gain experience in a department or agency, either in the United States or abroad, that deals with international affairs. Students may not receive more than 9 credit hours for this internship.
Credits: 6 or 9
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POS 498 - Independent Study in Political Science
Provides students the opportunity to work closely with an individual member of the faculty, either as a research assistant or as the author of a major independent study paper. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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POS 499 - Senior Seminar in Political Science
Examines selected theoretical and empirical topics in Political Science. Assumes a knowledge of, and builds upon, a body of knowledge developed by students in the major and represents the culmination of majors’ concentration of study within the major. Students can write an Honors thesis instead of taking the capstone course.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
senior standing and political science/international affairs-political science majors.
Credits: 3
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POS 531 - Topics in Comparative Politics
Examines various issues in comparative politics such as comparative democratization, regime types and conflict management, with emphasis on readings in the theoretical literature in the discipline of comparative politics through class discussions and individual research. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3
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POS 549 - Seminar in American Politics
Examines theoretical and practical issues in American politics in a small group setting, with emphasis on individual research and class participation.
Credits: 3
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POS 596 - Directed Research in Political Science
An individualized research course for graduate students seeking to explore an advanced research topic in political science. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PPA 264 - Introduction to the Pulp and Paper Industry
Considers the manufacture of paper from fibrous raw materials to the processing of finished products. Emphasis on papers produced from wood, non-wood, and secondary fibers. Recommended for CHE/BLE students taking the cooperative work experience within the Pulp and Paper industry. Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
CHB 200.
Credits: 3
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PPA 465 - Pulp Technology
The chemical and engineering principles of manufacturing various wood pulps. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing, CHB 200, or permission.
Credits: 3
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PPA 466 - Paper Technology
The chemical and engineering principles of paper manufacturing from the preparation of fiber furnishes to the final stage of drying. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
CHB 200 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PPA 473 - Pulp Manufacture and Testing
Problem-oriented laboratory course involving the process design criteria for the production of mechanical, semi-chemical and chemical wood pulps. Lab 8. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PPA 465 (may be taken concurrently.)
Credits: 4
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PPA 474 - Paper Manufacture and Testing
A problem-oriented laboratory course involving the process design of paper making and finishing systems. Lab 8. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PPA 466 (may be taken concurrently.)
Credits: 4
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PPA 499 - Undergraduate Thesis
Original investigation of a pulp and paper problem and reporting of the results. (Offered by arrangement.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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PPA 695 - Graduate Seminar I
Reports and discussion of recent developments in pulp and paper technology and related fields, based on the literature or current investigations. Required of all graduate students.
Credits: 1
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PPA 696 - Graduate Seminar II
Reports and discussion of recent development in pulp and paper technology and related fields, based on the literature or current investigations. Required of all graduate students.
Credits: 1
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PRT 225 - Readings in Outdoor Recreation
Selected authors and literature will be studied and discussed to familiarize PRT majors with the breadth and complexity of the field.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Writing Intensive Requirements. Rec 3.
Credits: 3
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PRT 226 - Park Systems of the World
An examination of national parks as cultural identity. Topics include the genesis and rate of spread of the national parks idea, the cultural/political/economic environment of national parks, parks and the natural environment, comparative park system administration, and the trend and condition of the world’s park systems.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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PRT 345 - Special Problems
Original investigation in Recreation Resources, the subject to be chosen after consultation with the staff. Open to high-ranking juniors and seniors.
Credits: Ar
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PRT 352 - Forest Recreation Management
A broad yet comprehensive study of the theories, problems and techniques of managing recreation systems in both the public and private sectors. Emphasis given to current recreation management issues. Rec 3.
Credits: 3
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PRT 355 - Visitor Behavior and Management
Study of outdoor recreation user behavior as it impacts the planning, design and management of outdoor recreation opportunities. Emphasis on social/psychological principles that alter behavior and satisfaction in recreation experiences. Rec. 3.
Credits: 3
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PRT 394 - Cooperative Education
Practical experience for the undergraduate student, combining work in a business firm or public agency with academic courses and supervision. Opportunity for student to gain experience, to integrate classroom learning with job performance, and to develop future placement possibilities. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Prerequisites & Notes
junior standing and permission.
Credits: 1-16
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PRT 395 - Internship
A professional activity under the general supervision of an experienced professional with a high degree of responsibility placed on the student. Learning objectives are pre-established and agreed upon between the faculty coordinator and the placement supervisor. Not normally repeated.
Credits: Ar
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PRT 396 - Field Experience
A field experience is a professional activity participated in by students under the supervision of a practicing professional in the field. A high degree of responsibility is placed on the student for developing learning objectives and securing the approval of a faculty member for academic credit for the learning involved. May be repeated.
Credits: Ar
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PRT 452 - Environmental Interpretation
A mid-level course in the principles and techniques of environmental interpretation, with special reference to parkland settings. Interpretive planning, interpretation of complex subjects and controversy, ethics, special populations and research are discussed. Students are required to demonstrate their understanding and application of interpretive principles using examples from their field.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRT 352. Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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PRT 470 - Principles of Tourism Management and Planning
Focus is on the application of tourism management and planning principles to natural environments and creating sustainable tourism environments/economies; tourism impacts on sensitive environments; needs of tourists, developers, managers and the local residents; and trends in tourism, with emphasis on the Northeast. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRT 352.
Credits: 3
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PRT 480 - Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River Management
Development of a historical overview of wilderness and river management in the United States. Basic concepts of the unique management problems and opportunities associated with wilderness and wild and scenic river systems.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRT 352.
Credits: 3
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PRT 491 - Senior Seminar: Issues and Ethics in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Selected issues and trends facing the recreation and parks profession today. Serves as the capstone experience, integrating all of the course work for Parks, Recreation and Tourism students.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRT 352, senior standing and permission.
Credits: 3
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PRT 613 - Forest Recreation Problems
Forest Recreation Problems
Credits: Ar
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PRT 699 - Graduate Thesis
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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PSE 100 - Plant Science
Response of agricultural and horticultural plants to environmental factors such as moisture, temperature, light and soil fertility and pests. Manipulation of the environmental factors in order to improve plant growth is discusses.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Credits: 4
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PSE 101 - Cropping Systems
Principles and practices of various cropping systems involving agricultural crops. Weekly guest lecturers discuss major species of the Northeast. Rec 4. (Spring-odd.)
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSE 100 or permission.
Credits: 4
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