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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • HTY 459 - Colonial Canada


    Canada’s history from New France to 1850, emphasizing political, social, and economic developments and relations with the American people. (This course is identical to FAS 459.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 460 - Modern Canada


    Canada’s history from Confederation to the present, emphasizing political, social, and economic developments and Canada’s relations with the United States.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Ethics Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 104 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 461 - Colonial British America to 1763


    Examines the founding and development of English-speaking colonies in the New World. Themes include the trans-Atlantic context of colonization, Native Americans, the growth of slavery, and religious and regional variation in colonial America.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 462 - The American Revolution


    Explores the pivotal era that created the United States as an independent nation in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In addition to a traditional focus on the Revolutionary War and the Federal Constitution, the course also considers conflict within patriot ranks as well as the experience of people who did not necessarily benefit from the Revolution.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 463 - The Early Republic, 1789-1840


    Explores the shaping of American society by people and events between the years 1789-1840. While paying due attention to political and economic changes during this period, the focus will be on the lives and experiences of ordinary people: their families, work, homelife, communities, attitudes and expectations.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 464 - America at the Crossroads: The Era of Civil War Reconstruction 1840-1876


    Problems and processes involved in territorial expansion, economic growth, the slavery issue, civil war, and the reconstruction of American society.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 465 - American Landscapes, 1600-1850


    Investigates the shaping of American landscapes and interpretation of those landscapes in history, fiction and art. In particular, the course explores the ways in which Americans used idealizations of the physical environment to define certain cultural attributes and to explain social transformations.

    Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 467 - Early 20th Century America, 1914-1945


    Changes in American politics, economics, society, and culture including the Wilson era of reform and intervention in World War I, the age of business, depression and the New Deal of FDR, World War II and American global power.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 104 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 468 - America Since 1945


    Changes in American politics, economics, society, and culture including the Cold War and McCarthyism, protest movements of the 1960s, Watergate, the energy crisis and economic recession, affluence and poverty in the 1980s.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 104 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 473 - History of U.S. Foreign Relations I


    U.S. foreign relations from the Revolution to World War I. Explores the role of government and private individuals and groups (pioneers, businesspeople, missionaries) in shaping U.S. interactions with other societies and nations as it expanded across the North American continent and evolved into a world power. Includes critical examinations of U.S. foreign relations by Indian, Latin American, Asian and European nations, and by internal dissenters.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or HTY 104 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 474 - History of U.S. Foreign Relations II


    Explores the role of the U.S. in international affairs from 1914 to the present. Considers formal U.S. diplomacy and military activities and role of private individuals and groups such as businesspeople, labor and peace activists, and peddlers of American cultural products (movies, jeans, etc.) in shaping U.S. interactions with other nations. Includes critical examinations of U.S. foreign relations by other nations and by internal dissenters.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or HTY 104 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 477 - The American Worker


    Examines changes in the world of work during successive phases of capitalist development since the Revolutionary War. Focus on skilled and unskilled labor; the evolving factory system; public policies and effects of technological change; ethnicity, race, and gender on worker responses. Assesses contemporary workplace issues from an historical perspective.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or HTY 104 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 478 - America in the Industrial Age, 1876-1914


    Traces the transformation of America into a predominantly industrial society including foundations for the rise of industry; impact on cities and farms, trade and commerce, immigration, politics, and foreign policy.  Focus on ordinary lives in the Industrial Age, the Progressive response to the problems of industrialization and urbanization.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 103 or HTY 104 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 479 - U.S. Environmental History


    The attitudes, policies, and behavior of Americans and their government toward the environment. Current issues evolving out of past attitudes and policies.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Population and the Environment Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of history or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 481 - Amerindians of the Northeast: A History


    Considers Amerindian history from a regional perspective, with emphasis on intersocietal and interethnic relations between the 16th and 19th centuries. It encompasses the Algonquian and Iroquoian speaking peoples from the Atlantic seaboard to the upper Great Lakes and from the Ohio Valley to the Hudson Bay.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 484 - History of Jazz


    The origin and development of the improvised American form of music popularly known as Jazz. Special emphasis is placed on African-American culture in its broader historical context; how this led to the development of the music, its social as well as artistic significance; study and analysis of the various Jazz styles, through exposure to the music; especially to the recorded performances of its major innovators.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Any 100 level one semester course in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3

  
  • HTY 491 - Technology and Society Until 1800


    Examines the development of technology from earliest times through the English Industrial Revolution, both ‘internally’, as tools and machines, and ‘externally’, as related to the societies that have produced them and upon which they in turn have had impact.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Not open to first-year students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 492 - Technology and Society Since 1800


    Examines the development of technology, with emphasis on America, since the English Industrial Revolution, both ‘internally’–as tools and machines–and ‘externally’–as related to America and other societies that have produced them and upon which they in turn have had impact.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Not open to first-year students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 494 - Women, History and American Society: Selected Topics


    Examines the changing experiences of American women via several intensive, topical, interdisciplinary explorations. Emphasis on women’s historical relationship with different institutions or bodies of knowledge. Possible topics include: history of women, family, and the law; women and technology; women and work; or women and racism. May be repeated once for credit.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of history or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 498 - Senior Seminar in History


    Intensive reading, research, and writing under the close supervision of an instructor on a selected problem in American or European history. Required of History majors;

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. (Offered each semester.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Restricted to history majors with senior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 499 - Contemporary Problems in History


    In-depth analysis of a selected controversial, contemporary historical problem. The specific topic and methodology will be chosen jointly by interested students and an instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • HTY 501 - History of U.S. Foreign Relations


    Examines the historical literature in the field of U.S. foreign relations. Special focus on current methodological debates over how to internationalize U.S. diplomatic history and how to incorporate themes of class, race and gender.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing, history majors with senior standing and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 502 - American Intellectual History


    Advanced reading seminar. Major intellectual currents in American history, e.g. Transcendentalism, Pragmatism, progress, mission. Interrelationship between ideas and their social environment. Content varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing, history majors with senior standing and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 503 - American Regional History


    Advanced reading seminar. Emphasis on various historically discrete areas, such as the South, West, New England; their distinctive development and interrelationship to broader American history. Content varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing, history majors with senior standing and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 505 - American Political History


    Advanced reading seminar. Covers major political ideas, consitutional and legal development, political issues and their impact on American society, political party evolution. Content varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Gradaute standing, history majors with senior standing and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 507 - American History to the Civil War


    Exposes graduate students to the basic themes of American history and a wide range of readings. Key topics to be addressed include colonial, urban, diplomatic, labor, political, legal, business, western, New England, cultural, women’s, southern and African-American history, and the history of technology. (Taught annually.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 508 - American History from the Civil War to the Present


    Exposes graduate students to the basic themes of American history and a wide range of readings. Key topics to be addressed include colonial, urban, diplomatic, labor, political, legal, business, western, New England, cultural, women’s, southern and African-American history, and the history of technology. (Taught annually.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 517 - Seminar in Premodern European History


    Current research on premodern European history, especially as applied to graduate research and problems of teaching European or World Civilization at secondary school or college level.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 518 - Readings Seminar in Modern European History


    Reading and discussion of important recent books and articles in modern European history. Emphasis on publications and historical problems that apply to teaching European and world history on the secondary school and college levels, and on preparation for graduate study in European history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate students, senior history majors; others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 519 - Modern Britain and Empire


    Evaluation of selected problems in English history since 1815 including the gradual democratization of British government, continuing industrial revolution, and impact of two world wars on English social, cultural, and political life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in history, history majors with senior standing, others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 520 - Canadian Historiography


    Critical analysis of works by selected historians of Canada from F.X. Garneau to the present. (Taught annually.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 521 - Canada and the United States, 1783 to the Present


    Wars, migration, boundaries, resources, and trade, emphasizing the historical background to contemporary political, strategic, economic, and cultural issues in Canadian-American relations. (Taught annually.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 459 or HTY 460 or HTY 473 or HTY 474 or POS 374 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 550 - Readings in Bibliography and Criticism in:


    1. American History 2. European History 3. British and Commonwealth History 4. Canadian History 5. African History 6. Asian History 7. Latin American.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HTY 577 - Environmental History


    Surveys major trends in environmental and conservation thought and major developments in land use and environmental change.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 597 - Field Work in Historical Institutions


    Field work in local museums, state agencies, and other historic laboratories. Involves preparation and repair of exhibits, research and preparation of historic preservation documents, and beginning archival and artifact handling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing, history majors with senior standing and others by permission.

    Credits: 3 - 12
  
  • HTY 599 - Special Topics in History


    Exploration and analysis of new trends in research and interpretation in history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing, history majors with senior standing and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 601 - Seminar in American Colonial History


    Seminar

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HTY 602 - Seminar in United States History, 1789-1850


    Seminar

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 604 - Seminar in United States History 1916 to Present


    Seminar

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HTY 607 - Seminar in American Foreign Relations


    Seminar

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HTY 609 - Seminar in New England-Quebec Atlantic Provinces History


    (Taught annually.)

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HTY 611 - Seminar in British and European History


    Seminar

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HTY 620 - Seminar in American Women’s History


    Seminar

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 630 - Seminar in Science and Technology in the United States


    Research seminar on American science and technology from colonial times to the present. Focus will alternate from science to technology in different years to recognize the uniqueness of each.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in history or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 645 - Special Seminar in History I


    Seminar

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HTY 647 - Seminar in Methodology and Historiography


    Introduction to historical skills and recent historical techniques: psychohistory, demography, quantitative history. (Taught annually.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HTY 699 - Graduate Thesis


    Graduate Thesis

    Credits: Ar
  
  • HUD 511 - Seminar in Family Relationships


    Reports and discussions of current literature in family relationships and related social sciences with special attention to critical analysis.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HUD 525 - Theories of Child Development


    Theoretical conceptualizations influencing the study of child development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HUD 535 - Recent Research in Human Development


    Advanced study of topics in human development. Reports and evaluation of current research on topics across the lifespan. May be taken more than once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HUD 540 - Theories and Concepts of Family Development


    An interdisciplinary and developmental approach to the evaluation of theories used in the study of family functioning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HUD 560 - Seminar in Human Development


    Reports and discussion of research findings in human development. Topics may vary semester by semester. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HUD 601 - Supervised Fieldwork in Child Development and Family Relations


    Supervised work experience in an approved community agency related to the student’s vocational goals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • HUD 609 - Family Counseling


    Theory and practice of therapeutic intervention in families, including the child in the family setting, the marital dyad and the family constellation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    a counseling course and a family course or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HUD 618 - Sexuality and Human Interaction


    A course designed to increase awareness of the influence of sexuality on communication processes and to develop techniques for dealing with sexuality as it relates to the counseling process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    a course in counseling and a course in family or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HUD 649 - Investigation of Special Topics


    Advanced independent study for qualified students who present suitable projects for intensive, independent investigation in human development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • HUD 699 - Graduate Thesis


    Graduate Thesis

    Credits: Ar
  
  • IEI 010 - Developing Accurate Listening


    Intensive listening practice to improve understanding of the everyday idiomatic English of native speakers in America. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • IEI 012 - Oral Communication Skills


    Practice of strategies for effective oral communication in modes typical of conversational, professional and academic settings. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • IEI 013 - Writing Fluently and Accurately


    Intensive English writing process practice ranging from personal free-writing to composing correspondence and essays so as to develop fluency, clarity, organization, expression, grammatical accuracy and editing skills. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • IEI 014 - Vocabulary and Reading Development


    Strategies for effective reading and the acquisition of new vocabulary. Intensive work with level-appropriate texts to develop reading comprehension and speed. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • IEI 016 - English Through U.S. History and Culture


    Intensive work with adapted and authentic texts and other media to improve English language proficiency while learning about U.S. culture and history. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • IEI 017 - English Through Film


    Mining rich sources of comprehensible input found in film to develop aural comprehension, communication fluency, and cultural awareness as well as analytical and critical thinking skills. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • IEI 019 - Special Topics in ESL


    Language activities to advance English acquisition. Issues and themes from contemporary society. Cross-cultural perspectives. Topics vary. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • IEI 020 - English for Academic Purposes


    Practice in academic skills required for university studies. Selecting courses, analyzing course expectations, taking notes, working with various lecture styles, researching library and on-line sources, giving presentations, increasing reading efficiency, and interacting with professors. For non-native speakers of English.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI Placement Testing.

    Credits: 0
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • IEI 570 - The Teaching of English as a Second Language


    Basic principles underlying ESL pedagogy and current techniques for second and foreign language teaching. For practicing teachers seeking the Maine ESL endorsement or individuals wishing to teach ESL overseas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IEI 575 - 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 the Maine ESL endorsement or individuals wishing to teach ESL overseas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IEI 580 - Testing and Assessment in English as a Second Language and English as a Foreign Language Contexts


    Principles of second/foreign language assessment. Examines various instruments and procedures. For practicing teachers seeking the Maine ESL endorsement or individuals wishing to teach ESL overseas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    IEI 475 or IEI 575 and graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IEI 585 - Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Principles for ESL/EFL Teachers


    Basic linguistic concepts and currently accepted principles of second language acquisition theory together with their implications for teaching language and literacy in ESL/EFL contexts. For practicing teachers seeking the Maine ESL endorsement or individuals wishing to teach ESL overseas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IEI 590 - Advanced Topics in ESL/EFL


    Textbook reading complemented by individual investigation into theoretical underpinnings for the topic. Application of concept or theory to a project that solves a problem or brings resolution to an issue. Regular reports to the class on individual readings and project work expected. For graduate students or those already holding ESL endorsement or significant professional experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • IEI 597 - Advanced Independent Study in ESL/EFL


    Textbook reading complemented by individual investigation into theoretical underpinnings for the topic. Application of concept or theory to a project that solves a problem or brings resolution to an issue. Regular reports to the professor on readings and project. For graduate students or those already holding ESL endorsement or significant professional experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • IND 699 - Graduate Thesis


    No description available.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • INT 101 - (ART, ENG, SPA) The Performance Event


    An introduction to the arts through attendance at artistic events on the University of Maine campus. Students normally attend ten events, along with classes and workshops designed to help students understand and appreciate the events they attend.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • INT 196 - (University Wide) Academic and Career Exploration Internship


    Internship for students seeking to explore their academic and career interests. Prior approval of the internship is required and will be based on a detailed written plan and documentation presented by the student and approved by the Career Center Director or the student’s Faculty Advisor or Academic Dean. Open to students in all majors as well as students with undeclared majors.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 0-3
  
  • 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. Lec 3, Lab 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 100.

    Credits: 4
  
  • 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
  
  • INT 280 - (CHB, ENG, SPA) Innovation Engineering I: What is in an Idea?


    Students will learn to: 1) understand a system for how to separate big ideas from little ideas and how to know if an idea is worth investment of time and money,  2) be able to improve the articulation of an idea so to increase its odds of marketplace success, 3) have more confidence in their personal ability to persuade others through written and verbal presentation, 4) understand systems for inventing big ideas from scratch, and 5) be able to reliably reinvent an existing idea so to improve its odds of marketplace success.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • INT 282 - Expressing Innovation


    Combines elements of several disciplines: the clarity of journalism, the precision of professional writing, and the expressiveness of creative writing.  Attention to narrative power of visual imagery as well as text; emphasis on writing as a tool for innovation, from idea creation and prototyping through persuading a target audience.  Students will gain ability and personal confidence in writing persuasive e-mails, memos, promotional and informational brochures and presentations.  Coursework will be grounded in real world case studies.  Challenges will include guests from businesses from the local and state community seeking ideas for new marketing messages, products and services.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.  INT 280 recommended.

    Credits: 3

  
  • 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 SMS 352 or WLE 200.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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

  
  • 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
  
  • INT 400 - (University Wide) Pop!Tech: The Impact of Technology on Society


    A unique, interdisciplinary, online experience designed around the annual Pop!Tech Conference in Camden, Maine.  Explores the impact of technology on society, environment, governance, ethics, and other aspects of our personal, professional, and civic lives - both for our world today  and the future we have a hand in shaping. 

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior standing or permission.

    Credits: 3

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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, INT 256 and PSE 403.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • INT 482 - (BSC, PSE) Pesticides and the Environment


    Study of the properties and mechanisms of pesticides and their fate in the environment. Includes application technology, governmental regulations, resistance, and environmental  fate and transport of pesticides and pesticide alternative.  Suggested for individuals who may seek pesticide applicators certification. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One semester of biology and one semester of chemistry; junior standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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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