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FSN 483 - Food Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory exercises covering the principles presented in FSN 482. Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
None. Corequisite: FSN 482.
Credits: 1
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FSN 489 - Senior Project in Food Science and Human Nutrition
A research project will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Written reports and an oral presentation of results are required.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
senior standing and permission.
Credits: Ar
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FSN 501 - Advanced Human Nutrition
Basic nutrition science with emphasis on protein, vitamin, macromineral and endocrine function and metabolism. Relationships of diet to human health and well-being.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 410 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 502 - Food Preservation
Chemicals and processes (freezing, dehydration, canning, irradiation, extrusion) used to extend food quality and safety.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 330 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 510 - Trace Minerals
A study of trace mineral metabolism with special emphasis on digestion and absorption. Covers excretion, storage and homeostatic mechanisms and the interactions of trace minerals to other dietary inorganic and organic components. Emphasis on clinical conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 377 and FSN 410 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 512 - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
In-depth study of the development of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system and its application to the food processing industry. Understanding the role of HACCP in insuring a safe food supply at the local, national and international level is studied. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 514 - Principles of Thermal Processing
Principles of processing of low-acid canned foods and acidified foods, including an understanding of thermal process schedules, types of processing equipment, sanitation and spoilage of thermally processed foods. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1
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FSN 520 - Food Product Development
An overview of the processes required to create and introduce new food products to the marketplace. Students will follow the development team approach to conceptualize, formulate and evaluate food products.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Lec 2, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 330 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 522 - Osteoporosis
Overview of osteoporosis from epidemiology to pathophysiology and treatment.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 524 - Research Methods and Biostatistical Techniques
Evaluates research design and statistics used in the areas of nutritional and medical research.
Prerequisites & Notes
Undergraduate statistics course or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 530 - Complementary Nutrition Practices
Review of nutrition research study criteria and discussion of alternative practices such as traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedics, homeopathy, naturopathy and dietary supplements and their effects on nutritional status.
Prerequisites & Notes
one human nutrition course at the 300-level or higher and one statistics course or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 538 - Food Fermentation
Deals with application of the principles of microbiology to the understanding of the fermentation of various categories of foods.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 540 - Advanced Clinical Topics
A critical evaluation of medical nutrition therapy in the inpatient clinical setting. Application of the current medical literature to practice decisions. Nutritional goals for a variety of medical conditions are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 420 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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FSN 571 - Technical Presentations
Introduction to technical presentations. Computer graphics, slide making and presentation skills are emphasized. Students present one 15-20 minute talk.
Credits: 1
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FSN 581 - Problems in Food Science and Human Nutrition
Special topics - Opportunity is provided to pursue an individualized topic in the food science or human nutrition area.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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FSN 584 - Lipids, Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
Lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and its relation to atherosclerosis. An in-depth study on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology and mechanisms of atherosclerosis initiation and progression and genetic aspects of the disease. Clinical and basic research advances on the role of diet and dietary lipids on prevention and treatment of Cardiovascular Disease.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 377 and FSN 410.
Credits: 3
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FSN 585 - Sensory Evaluation of Foods
Methods and techniques including experimental design and statistical analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 437 or PSE 509 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 587 - Food Analysis
Nutrient composition, residues and natural toxicants, with emphasis on the use of GC and HPLC. Lec 1, Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 322 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 603 - Nutrients and Food Processing
Review of the changes in food nutrient composition and bioavailability during processing from harvest to consumers.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 410, FSN 502 or permission.
Credits: 3
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FSN 605 - Nutritional Assessment
Methods of evaluation of the nutritional status of individuals or groups of people by dietary assessment and nutrition-related health indicators.
Credits: 3
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FSN 650 - Dietetic Internship Orientation I
Introduction to the dietetic internship including program philosophy, policies and procedures. Professional development, team dynamics and patient care systems. Review of medical terminology.
Prerequisites & Notes
Dietetic Interns only.
Credits: 2
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FSN 651 - Dietetic Internship Orientation II
Orientation to supervised internship rotations. Medical ethics, terminology, charting and patient care strategies as applied to medical nutrition therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 650.
Credits: 2
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FSN 652 - Dietetic Internship Evaluation
Presentation of individual and program evaluation through oral and written assessments. Presentation of individualized projects.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 651 and FSN 681 or concurrently.
Credits: 1
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FSN 671 - Advanced Graduate Seminar
Presentation of research results and reviews of the literature in food science and human nutrition. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 571 or permission.
Credits: 1
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FSN 681 - Dietetic Supervised Practice
Supervised practice in community and hospital sites to meet requirements of an American Dietetic Association accredited internship program.
Prerequisites & Notes
Dietetic interns only; permission.
Credits: 1-10
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FSN 699 - Graduate Thesis
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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FTY 104 - Statistical Inference for Forest Management
Provides an introduction to the language of probability and statistical inference applied to forestry. Topics include: distribution of binomial and normally distributed random variables, two-sample tests, simple random, systematic and stratified sampling, multi-stage sampling, confidence intervals and basic regression analysis.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least MAT 111-level competence is required.
Credits: 3
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FTY 105 - Introduction to Forest Measurements
Basic field measurements for determining the volume of standing and felled timber. Basic field data collection methods and data recording techniques.
Credits: 3
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FTY 107 - Forest Vegetation
An introduction to the identification, distribution, taxonomy, silvics and utilization of North American tree species. Emphasis on the dominant forest cover types typical of each region of the U.S. together with their associated shrub and herbaceous communities. Site affiliations and the relationships to selected vertebrate wildlife species are included. Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
Forest Ecosystem Science and Conservation, Forest Operations Science, Forestry, Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Wood Science and Technology Majors Only.
Credits: 4
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FTY 111 - Forest Through Time
Basic concepts of science will be used to explain how forests have responded to natural and human influences over time. This foundation will be used to explore how a range of uses will affect the future sustainability of forest systems and their ability to meet society’s needs.
Satisfies the General Education Application of Scientific Knowledge and Population & the Environment Requirements when taken with FTY 112.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment Requirements when taken with FTY 101 and FTY 112.
Credits: 1
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FTY 112 - Forests Through Time: Discussions
Weekly discussions based on information presented in FTY 111.
Satisfies the General Education Application of Scientific Knowledge and Population and the Environment Requirements when taken with FTY 111.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences and Population and the Environment Requirements when taken with FTY 101 and FTY 111.
Prerequisites & Notes
FTY 111. Corequisite: FTY 111.
Credits: 2
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FTY 206 - Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Vertical and horizontal measurements from air photos and topographic maps. Interpretation and mapping of forest types, introduction to non-photographic remote sensing systems.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
FTY 208 or MAT 122 or higher.
Credits: 3
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FTY 208 - Forest Surveying and Mapping
An introductory course presenting fundamental plane surveying concepts and mapping techniques including: distance and angular measurements, traverse computations, area determination, land surveying and recording systems, basic skills of map preparation, and computer-assisted cartography. Lec 3, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
Algebra and trigonometry.
Credits: 3
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FTY 210 - Wildland Fire Management
Forest fire behavior as influenced by fuels, weather, topography. Ecological effects of fire. Methods of preventing and controlling fires. Use of fire in forest management. Rec 2.
Credits: 2
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FTY 241 - Field Practice in Forest Management
Three-week intensive field training in the skills needed for professional, integrated management of productive woodlands. Reinforces basic skills in forest mensuration; stresses the multi-dimensional nature of forest resources and introduces the disciplines of forest protection, forest roads, forest products, forest ecology, GPS and Geographic Information Systems. Field work includes an in-depth training in forest harvesting techniques and field trips on selected forestry topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
First-year student and American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR current certification.
Credits: 3
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FTY 266 - Advanced Forest Measurements
The objective of the course is to gain both an understanding of and field practice in forest management that builds on the knowledge; experiences and analytical skills obtained in FTY 105. Specific subject areas include cull estimation; local volume table construction using simple linear regression; site quality evaluation; tree growth and stem analysis; stand growth; growth and yield and the use of multiple regression estimation; timber trespass estimation; probability proportional to prediction forest sampling and forest inventory planning, execution and analysis. Lec 2, Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
FTY 104, FTY 105
Credits: 3
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FTY 345 - Special Problems
Original investigation and/or readings on forest resources problems, the subject to be chosen after consultation with staff.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to high-ranking juniors and seniors
Credits: Ar
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FTY 349 - Principles of Forest Management
A survey of forest management designed for students majoring in related fields. Emerging technologies, conflicts and issues are presented relative to defining and achieving land management goals and objectives. Lectures apply forest ecology, biology, silviculture, harvesting, and economics to the protection and management of public and private forest land. Laboratories reinforce practical field skills in locating, inventorying and assessing stands and forests. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
Ecology and Environmental Sciences major with a concentration in Resource and Environmental Policy or Parks, Recreation and Tourism major or Wildlife Ecology major; Junior Standing or permission. Closed to majors in programs leading to a B.S. in Forestry or Forest Operations Science.
Credits: 3
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FTY 410 - Artificial Regeneration
Production of planting stock, establishment of forest plantations and application of tree improvement in artificial regeneration. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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FTY 415 - Forest Genetics
The distribution of genetic variation in forest tree populations as related to processes of natural selection and adaptation to environmental factors and the impacts of forest management practices on genetic variation. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100 or FES 100.
Credits: 3
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FTY 430 - Urban and Community Forestry
Management of tree populations in urban areas, including economic, biological, and social benefits of urban trees and community forests.
Credits: 3
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FTY 444 - Forest Resources Economics
Economics of domestic and international forest resources production, processing and distribution. Contributions of forest resources to local, regional, and national economies. Fundamentals of financial analysis. Evaluation of priced and unpriced forest resources for acquisition, taxation, management, and disposal.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
INT 110 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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FTY 446 - Forest Resources Policy
Mechanisms involved in, and influences on the evolution of national, state and private forest policies in the United States and other nations. Development of professional codes of ethics in Forestry and examination of professional, private business, environmental, and public sector ethical challenges, particularly in the formation of forest policies.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Ethics Requirements. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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FTY 456 - Advanced Forest Biometry
Principles and exploration in detail of approaches to forest sampling and inventory and advanced aspects of the growth and yield modeling of forest stands.
Prerequisites & Notes
FTY 266.
Credits: 3
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FTY 457 - Forest Watershed Management
Relationship between forests and the water resource. Effects of forest activities and other aspects of land use on water yield and quality. Overview of current water resource problems and conflicts.
Prerequisites & Notes
FES 407 and PSE 250.
Credits: 3
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FTY 477 - Forest Management II
Integration of biophysical and socioeconomic sciences for the multiple use management to achieve desired products, services and conditions of forest lands. Application of modern analytical procedures for strategic, tactical and operational forest management planning up to the landscape level.
Together with FTY 476, Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement for the Forestry curriculum. With FES 470, Satisfies the General Education Capstone Requirement for the Forest Ecosystem Science and Conservation curriculum.
Prerequisites & Notes
FES 470 or FTY 476 or permission.
Credits: 4
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FTY 480 - Applied Geographic Information Systems
An introduction to the methods and processes for the application of geographic information systems to natural resource management. Emphasis is placed on project planning and hands-on experience in systems operation. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
FTY 208 and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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FTY 511 - Scale in Forest Ecology and Management
Discussion of scales including spatial, temporal, and model abstractions. Evaluation of issues related to scale translations in forest research.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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FTY 532 - Forest Influences
Effects of forest vegetation and forest management on microclimate, rain and snow interception, snow accumulation and melt, soil frost, soil moisture and stream flow, and soil erosion. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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FTY 540 - Forest Products Marketing
Development of market segments and marketing strategies for domestic and international forest products markets including pulp and paper, hardwood lumber, softwood lumber, logs and in wood-based composites. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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FTY 601 - Forest Mensuration Problems
Forest Mensuratin Problems
Credits: Ar
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FTY 603 - Forest Management Problems
Forest Management Problems
Credits: Ar
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FTY 609 - Remote Sensing Problems
Remote Sensing Problems
Credits: Ar
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FTY 611 - Research Problems in Forest Economics
Research Problems
Credits: Ar
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FTY 617 - Forest Policy Problems
Forest Policy Problems
Credits: Ar
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FTY 690 - Master of Forestry Project
Independent study on a topic approved by the student’s Advisory Committee.
Credits: 3
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FTY 699 - Graduate Thesis
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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GEE 126 - Engineering Fundamentals I
A calculus based course focusing on the fundamentals of basic engineering areas. Topics will include statics, circuits, and dynamics. Calculus topics studied will include differential and integral methods, basic vector and linear algebra techniques, and associated topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students must pass the math placement exam.
Credits: 4
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GEE 228 - Engineering Fundamentals III
The third of four courses in the engineering fundamentals sequence. Provides
an introduction to core engineering concepts from statics and circuits, while
providing a strong calculus, functions, and 3D vector algebra experience. Focuses
on engineering examples and the mathematics used to analyze them. Also introduces
Taylor series and matrix algebra. A student finishing the four-semester sequence
will have covered mathematical topics equivalent to typical college level calculus
sequence with a strong introduction to differential equations and linear algebra.
Prerequisites & Notes
GEE 127.
Credits: 4
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GEE 230 - Introduction to Engineering Leadership and Management
Introduction to principles of leadership and management with applications to the engineering work environment. Topics include: definition of leadership and management, motivation, importance of communication, decision making, team building, self-assessment, professional responsibility and ethics. Guest speakers will emphasize the importance of leadership and management skills to career advancement and the competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
Credits: 1
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GEE 284 - Engineering Economics
A study of economic theory and applications in engineering and industrial organizations
including capitalization, amortization, time value of money, cost comparison analysis,
and breakeven value. Also included are personal finance topics as applied to engineering
situations and case study. (This course is identical to MET 484.) Lec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GEE 398 - Special Topics in Engineering
Topics will vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
permisison.
Credits: Ar
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GEE 430 - Engineering Leadership and Management Internship
Interns are placed in an engineering mill/plant, consulting services agency, or supplier business, on a full-time basis for one semester, and develop new skills and a greater understanding of the nature of leadership through their experience.
Credits: 3
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GEO 201 - Introduction to Human Geography
A survey of human geography, paying particular attention to the five themes of Geography: location, cultural and economic aspects of place, human-environment interaction, movement and migration and regional geography.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Credits: 3
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GEO 210 - Geography of Maine
A survey of spatial relationships and characteristics with a brief study of the development of Maine’s landscapes and focus on land use change and conflict, regional inequalities, locational decision-making, environmental management and planning and the personality of places.
Credits: 3
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GEO 250 - Early Modern North America in Atlantic Perspective
Reflecting the increasing globalization of modern society, this course employs an Atlantic perspective to understand the international history of early modern North America. Focuses on the geography of the European empires that shaped North America, beginning with the Spanish and the French, and then focusing on the British and the revolt of the American colonies.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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GEO 425 - Historical Geography of Maine
A geographical analysis of the historical development of Maine. Pays particular attention to environmental, cultural, and trans-border issues.
Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing.
Credits: 3
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GER 101 - Elementary German I
The basics of the German language. Emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of German or fewer than two years in high school.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 3 - 4
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GER 102 - Elementary German II
Continued study of the basics of the German Language. Emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of German or fewer than two years in high school.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 101 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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GER 121 - Elementary German (Schnelldeutsch)
A beginning course in the German language for students with no previous study of German or fewer than two years in high school. A full year’s work covered in one semester.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspective Requirement.
Credits: 6
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GER 203 - Intermediate German I
An integrated approach. Reading texts as well as various audiovisual materials will be employed to strengthen reading, writing and especially speaking and comprehension skills. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of German grammar.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 102 or GER 121 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 204 - Intermediate German II
A continuation of GER 203. Designed to strengthen reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 203 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 - 4
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GER 223 - Intermediate German (Schnelldeutsch)
An integrated approach employing various materials to strengthen reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of German grammar. A full year’s work covered in one semester.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 102 or GER 121 or equivalent.
Credits: 6
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GER 305 - Practical German
Conversational and composition language course designed to further develop students’ comprehension, speaking and writing skills for everyday use. All classes are conducted in German.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 204 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 306 - Readings in German Literature I
An introduction to German literature and culture. Accessible but significant
texts from 18th to 20th century.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 307 - German for the Professions
Students of International Relations, Business, Engineering or related fields
with moderate proficiency will gain familiarity with specialized language and
conventions in professional situations. Authentic, up-to-date information will
require the regular use of the Internet as a source of reading. Audio-visual material
will be integrated with cultural awareness training. Multiple types of writing
assignments will help students improve written structure. All classes are conducted
in German.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Cultural Diversity
and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 401 - Major Cultural Periods
Survey course designed to introduce students to major developments in the cultural
history of German-speaking countries through maps, historical information, art,
music as well as representative literary and expository texts from the Middle
Ages to the Age of Enlightenment (ca. 750 AD to 1785).
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity
and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 402 - Contemporary Germany
A study of modern German civilization and Landeskunde; the political, social
and intellectual development of Germany from 1945 to present.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 204 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 403 - History of the German Language
Studies the development of the German language from Indo-European times to the present. Places present day German in its linguistic perspective, and examines the reasons and origins of specific forms, patterns and usages. Provides the prospective teacher with a linguistic background in German.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 404 - Translation: Theory and Practice
Thought and theory behind the process of translation with ample opportunity for analysis and practice. (German-English, English-German.)
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 204 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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GER 406 - Age of Goethe
In depth study of representative selections of Goethe’s work. Poetry, fictional, scientific narrative texts analyzed in socio-historic contexts and for impact on German and world literature, art and music. Includes texts from other significant male and female writers of the period. Special attention is given to changing literary images of women and power relationships. Issues of gender and canonization will be discussed.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 306 or permission.
Credits: 3
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GER 409 - 19th Century Literature
Rapid social and political change characterizes the 19th century. A variety of literary genres as well as non-literary documents will illustrate the correlation between these socio-political transformations, art, music, and literary movements in German-speaking countries. Topics and literary works may vary. (Offered every two years.)
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 306 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GER 413 - German Literature and Culture, 1900 to 1945
Examines modernist intellectual, artistic, musical and literary traditions during
the waning years of the German and Austro-Hungarian empires, World War I, the
Weimar Republic and the Nazi-Era. Also determines their relationship to the time
period’s socio-political developments.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Artistic and Creative
Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 306 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GER 420 - German Film
Examines development of German film from its beginnings. Student analyzes various film genres as artistic expression of specific time periods. Critical readings of gender representation and minority perspectives clarify the Nazi legacy and other issues facing multi-cultural post-war Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Film theory and issues of script writing and story board development will be as much part of class discussion as the connections between German exiles in Hollywood and the Central European film industry. Class conducted entirely in German.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Any 300-level German course or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GER 422 - Advanced Structures of German
Previews most challenging aspects of German grammar and syntax. Geared towards advanced students who want to review and solidify their aural, oral and writing proficiency. Class meetings consist of explanation, review, and practice of important grammatical structures as well as idiomatic language and target language writing activities. Apart from grammar exercises, students also prepare an oral report and write an 8-page research paper on a topic of their choice. The paper is written in stages. Students develop thesis statements, summarize sources, and revise drafts.
Prerequisites & Notes
GER 305, GER 307 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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GER 490 - Topics in German
Specific topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 1-3
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GER 497 - Projects in German I
Independent study on topics selected by student and instructor.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Credits: 1-3
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GER 597 - Projects in German I
Specific projects vary from semester to semester depending on the needs of the graduate student and the skills of the faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 - 3
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GPS 401 - Adjustments with Observation Equations
Errors, stochastic and mathematical models, quadractic forms, linearization and variance-covariance propagation of multi-dimensional nonlinear functions, least-squares algorithm of observation equations, position estimation using surveying and GPS vector measurements that are nonlinear functions of parameters; review of statistics and linear algebra. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 262, MAT 332 or equivalent or permission.
Credits: 1
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GPS 402 - Adjustment Algorithms
Error ellipses and ellipsoids, propagation of estimated quantities, a priori information on parameters, adjustment of implicitly related observations and parameters, mixed model, condition equation model, sequential solutions, testing conditions on nonlinear parametric functions. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 262, MAT 332 or equivalent or permission.
Credits: 1
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GPS 403 - Quality Control with Adjustments
Geometry of least-squares, definition of network, coordinate systems, singularities, probability regions, minimal and inner constraints, invariant quantities, multivariate normal distribution, relevant statistical tests, type I/II errors, internal and external reliability, absorption of errors, blunder detection, decorrelation, inversion of patterned and large matrices, numerical aspects; Kalman filtering. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 262, MAT 332 or equivalent or permission.
Credits: 1
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GPS 441 - Three-dimensional Geodetic Model
Conventional celestial and terrestrial references frames, precession, nutation, polar motion, geodetic datum, geoid, ellipsoid of revolution, geodetic coordinates, height systems, 3D geodetic model and model observations, reduction of observations, observation equations, partial derivatives, 3D network adjustments, height-controlled 3D networks, GPS vector observations, review of spherical trigonometry and spherical harmonic expansions. Lec 1.
Prerequisites & Notes
GPS 401, GPS 403 or equivalent or permission.
Credits: 1
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