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KPE 238 - Tennis
Instruction to develop skills and teaching techniques in this leisure net sport.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE major or permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 240 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Track and Field
Designed to develop proficiency in basic track and field skills and knowledge of methods of teaching and/or coaching track and field.
Credits: 1
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KPE 241 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Basketball
Practical instruction in basketball to develop skills, techniques and understandings for people preparing to enter the teaching and coaching professions.
Credits: 1
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KPE 242 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Baseball
Provides the student with the skills, techniques and understandings necessary to teach and/or coach baseball to youngsters representing all ability levels.
Credits: 1
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KPE 243 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Football
Develops proficiency in basic football skills and knowledge of methods of teaching and/or coaching football. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 244 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Soccer
Practical instruction in soccer to develop skills, techniques, and understandings for those preparing to enter the teaching and/or coaching professions.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 247 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Softball
Provides the student with comprehensive instructional materials, including the guiding principles for all aspects of the game. Content includes the skills of softball and methods of coaching and teaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 248 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Field Hockey
Identifies for the prospective teacher/coach the basic skills and techniques used in field hockey. Emphasis on teaching and coaching methods.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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KPE 250 - First Aid and Emergency Care
Involves instruction in and practice of first aid and emergency medical care procedures. Students will be required to pass written examinations and practical tests to demonstrate competency in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and appropriate medical care for and prevention of injuries, illnesses and various medical emergencies such as bleeding, wound care, shock, musculoskeltal injuries and illnesses commonly seen in the physically active population.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR or KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 253 - Theory and Techniques for Strength and Conditioning
Familiarizes the student with different physical conditioning techniques and regimens. Investigates specific traits and components of strength and conditioning programs and develops competencies for program prescription.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR or KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 262 - Methods of Teaching Physical Activity
Methods of teaching physical activity to all age groups and ability levels. Teaching models and practical application of models will be stressed. Teaching effectiveness techniques, theories, principles, instructional design and methods of evaluation will be examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR or KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 270 - Motor Development and Learning
The understanding and application of major principles in the development and learning of motor behavior from conception through adolescence. The effects of development in the cognitive and affective domains upon the motor domain.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR or KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 271 - History and Philosophy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Provides historical and philosophical knowledge in relation to physical education and sport. Current sociological issues will be discussed. Oral and written presentations will be required covering historical, philosophical and social issues relating to sport and physic physical education.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ENG 101.
Credits: 3
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KPE 273 - Anatomy and Pathologies of Injuries and Conditions
Familiarize students with human anatomy and the pathology associated with sports and fitness injuries. Students will focus on human neuromusculoskeltal anatomy, physiological responses of tissues to trauma and the etiology and signs and symptoms of common sports specific injuries and conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 208 or KPE 250.
Credits: 3
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KPE 274 - Measuring ROM and Flexibility
Students interested in allied health professions will learn and practice techniques for measuring flexibility and joint ranges of motion for the entire human body. A strong musculoskeletal anatomy base is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 273
Credits: 1
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KPE 275 - Assessing Muscular Strength
Students interested in allied health professions will learn and practice techniques for measuring specific muscles and muscle groups using manual tests, dynamometers, and isokinetic equipment.. A strong musculoskeletal anatomy base is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 273
Credits: 1
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KPE 278 - Health Education
Examines all the factors that influence health. Serves as a channel for education students in all the choices they have for creating positive, healthy lifestyles. Current health issues and information will be presented and discussed.
Credits: 2
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KPE 280 - Introduction to Paddle Sports
Covers the fundamentals of paddling; general water safety, basic paddle strokes, maneuvers, river and sea hydrology specifically in the disciplines of canoeing, sea kayaking, and white water kayaking. In addition, we will get in-depth with swift water rescue, trip organization and water group management. Discussion and projects will focus upon, current issues in paddling, equipment development and sport specific training.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major or Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 281 - Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Typically taught off the Maine coast in Penobscot Bay, this course is designed to teach the basics of sea kayaking beginning with the safety issues of maritime travel. Addresses paddling technique, equipment design and care, coastal navigation and travel, tidal activity, island ecology and general trip planning.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major or Instructor Permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 283 - Introduction to Nordic Sports
Covers the fundamentals of two areas of Nordic skiing: classical cross country and skating cross country. Discussions and projects will focus upon personal fitness, equipment development and sport specific training.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major or Instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 284 - Rock Climbing-Principles and Movement
Focuses on developing personal movement skills related to rock climbing and helps participants become more familiar with various techniques for climbing slabs, face, cracks and overhangs. Includes basic rope management skills such as knot tying and belaying. Students are expected to develop a concurrent fitness training plan and measure their climbing progress over the length of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major or Instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 285 - Artificial Climbing Wall Management
Provides the fundamental skills for organizing and supervising a climbing wall in a school or camp-like setting. Focuses on learning to teach basic rope techniques and to coach climbing technique. Also includes route setting, facility inspection, operational guidelines and common administrative issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major or Instructor permission, and KPE 284.
Credits: 1
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KPE 286 - Adventure Activities and Initiatives
Familiarizes the student with the use of cooperative new games and group initiatives in adventure-based programming. These activities are used to foster personal confidence, decision-making and problem-solving, communication and trust among team members and leadership skills. Students will learn to apply the educational concepts of adventure-based methods to conduct adventure-based activities.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major or Instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 287 - Ropes Course Management
Familiarizes you with the concepts of adventure based programming which relies on activities such as cooperative games, group initiative and problem solving elements, trust activities, and low and high ropes course elements to help individuals and groups learn about concepts such as decision making and problem solving, leadership and how to be a team player. Introduces the technical methods and skills required to conduct ropes course activities, as well as the associated management issues of the safety, liability and staffing training.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major or Instructor permission, and KPE 286.
Credits: 1
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KPE 288 - Introduction to Top Rope Rock Climbing
Covers the fundamentals of belaying, rappelling and anchor establishment for traditional and re-directed top rope climbing. Upon completion, students should be able to begin climbing on their own. Note: This course should only be taken by students who are personally interested in learning to rock climb. Participants will be required to provide a moderate amount of personal equipment.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 284 or Instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 300 - Professionalism in Athletic Training
Designed to familiarize students of the relationships between athletic trainers and other health care professionals. Students will study the professional aspects of being an athletic trainer and observe health care providers such as nurse practitioners, orthopedic surgeons, and emergency medical technicians.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Credits: 1
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KPE 301 - Athletic Training-Clinical Skills III
Through hands-on experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, the student will focus on evaluating and treating athletic injuries using assessment skills, therapeutic modalities skills necessary for the profession. Focuses on lower extremity evaluations using theories and problem solving skills while in an athletic training setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 202, KPE 386 and KPE 388.
Credits: 3
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KPE 302 - Athletic Training-Clinical Skills IV
Focus in on evaluation and treatment sing assessment skills, therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation exercises for head, cervical/thoracic spine and upper extremity injuries. The student will develop competency and proficiency in these skills while working in and athletic training setting and will be under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 301, KPE 385, and KPE 387
Credits: 3
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KPE 303 - Pharmacology in Athletic Training
Provides information in pharmacology applications including indications, contraindications, precautions and interactions of medications commonly used for injuries, illness or conditions of the physically active. Regulations of various local and national governing bodies will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Credits: 1
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KPE 310 - Outdoor Leadership
Develops and evaluates educational experience which can be pursued beyond the classroom setting. Emphasis will be on leadership, safety and liability in the field of outdoor education. Prepares student to meet the challenges of leading wilderness trips and conducting outdoor education classes.
Credits: 3
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KPE 311 - Maine Wilderness Guide
Establishes a professional field foundation for students pursuing careers in recreational guiding, wilderness education and outdoor program management. Participation requires a significant commitment from the student. Provides instruction in a variety of general outdoor skills that are essential to be an outdoor guide. Topics include: environmental ethics, camping skills, equipment and clothing selection and use, weather, travel techniques, navigation, safety and risk management, wilderness emergency procedures, specialized travel and trip planning. Each topic is explored in depth and students are asked to practice teaching methods during the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 209 or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 344 - Principles of Coaching
Supplies an appreciation and background in the art of coaching. Deals with the complex problems facing those that accept the challenge of handling our youth of today in a sport setting. The complete role of the effectiveness of the coach will be surveyed. Field trips to study experienced coaches will be required.
Prerequisites & Notes
sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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KPE 350 - Educational Gymnastics, Games and Dance
Development of basic games analysis technique, gymnastic progressions and spotting techniques and group dance development and organization for the elementary and secondary schools. To develop skills in teaching games, dance and gymnastics, utilizing movement themes and activity.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 262; KPE major or permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 364 - Elementary School Physical Education
Specifically designed for the elementary physical educator for the purpose of studying the movement education curriculum used in elementary schools. Emphasis will focus on effective teaching techniques, instructional planning and on the progression of skills used in games, dance and gymnastics. A laboratory teaching experience will be implemented at a local elementary school.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 262 and permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 365 - Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Physical Education
Provides the preservice teacher with an opportunity to practice learned effective teaching behavior in various teaching settings. Also provides the preservice teacher with an overview of secondary schools.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 262 and permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 367 - Adapted Physical Education
Helps teachers, coaches, and recreation personnel meet state and federal requirements for equal opportunities for handicapped persons. Content includes etiology and characteristics for handicapping conditions; implications for teaching; direct experience with handicapped persons.
Credits: 3
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KPE 372 - Statistical Methods and Assessments in Physical Education
Trains students to conduct tests and measurements leading to evaluation in physical education, health/fitness, and athletic training. Considerable attention is given to methods of analysis including descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, t-test, and ANOVA.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR or KPE Major or Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 376 - Kinesiology
An introduction to the analysis of human motion based on anatomic knowledge, basic biomechanics and kinesiological principles as they apply to teaching and coaching sport skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 208, KPE 253.
Credits: 3
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KPE 377 - Biomechanics
The applied study of physics and kinesiology in the analysis of human movement. Computerized, data acquisition models are used to aid the student in measurement and interpretation of human kinematics.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 376.
Credits: 3
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KPE 378 - Physiology of Exercise
Develops an understanding of the integration and regulation of physiological functions during physical activity. Through investigation of factors affecting human performance, and the coordinated adjustment of body functions to the stress of exercise, students will become more aware of the theoretical and practical applications of exercise science.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 208, KPE 253.
Credits: 3
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KPE 384 - Practicum in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Leadership experiences under staff supervision in the service program. Limited opportunities also exist in local public schools.
Credits: 1-3
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KPE 385 - Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries and Conditions
Provides theories and techniques for the assessment and evaluation of athletic related injuries specific to the upper extremity. Students are expected to have an understanding of musculoskeletal, neurological and vascular anatomy as well as the biomechanics and injuries specific to the upper extremity. Determination of severity and referral protocols will be presented in reference to management and treatment. The class will consist of lectures and practical lab applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 273.
Credits: 3
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KPE 386 - Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries and Conditions
Provides theories and techniques for the assessment and evaluation of athletic related injuries specific to the lower extremity. Students are expected to have an understanding of musculoskeletal, neurological and vascular anatomy as well as the biomechanics and injuries specific to the lower extremity. Determination of severity and referral protocols will be presented in reference to management and treatment. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 273.
Credits: 3
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KPE 387 - Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries
Addresses flexibility, strength, proprioception, coordination, cardiovascular, and ergonomic needs as they relate to a patient with musculoskeletal problems. Patience assessment and the use of exercise equipment, program development, and progressions will be discussed. The student will practice these skills in a lab setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 273 or permission.
Credits: 4
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KPE 388 - Therapeutic Modalities
Provides specific content in the application and analysis of physical agents utilized in the treatment of athletes, including heat, cold, electricity, light, sound, water, traction and massage. Course format includes lab time to allow the student to become proficient with such modalities. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 273.
Credits: 4
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KPE 389 - Aquatherapy
Provides the medical practitioner in-depth background and understanding of the use of the aquatics medium to facilitate fitness, sport specific training, and therapeutic rehabilitation.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 387
Credits: 1
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KPE 398 - Problems in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Individual work on a problem in the area of health, physical education or recreation.
Credits: 1-3
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KPE 400 - General Medical Conditions and Disabilities in Sport
Offers an overview of general medical topics designed to meet the needs of advanced athletic training students for recognizing and managing medical conditions and disabilities of the physically active. The student will become competent in screening, treating and referring the athlete appropriately for significant medical problems. Structured by body systems combining didactic teachings with practicums.
Prerequisites & Notes
ATR or KPE major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Credits: 3
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KPE 401 - Athletic Training Seminar
The highest level athletic training course. Students will prepare for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification athletic training certification exam. The student is required to complete 150 hours in a clinical setting under the supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor or Clinical Instructor. Will include completion of skills proficiencies as required by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Education Council as well as mentoring Levels 1 and 2 Athletic Training Students. Students will discuss recent sports medicine research.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing; ATR or KPE major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Credits: 3
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KPE 424 - Adult Fitness
Adult fitness is designed as an introductory class which provides the student with a broad theoretical background in the area of adult exercise and physical training. The role chronic exercise has in the possible prevention and retardation of coronary heart disease serves as the basic premise of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 378.
Credits: 3
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KPE 425 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Provides specific content in health promotion and disease prevention and explores current public health issues. Program planning, needs assessment, intervention strategies and evaluation models will be presented with the constructs of epidemiological principles as they relate to increasing employee health and wellness and decreasing the incidence and prevalence of chronic disease.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE Major, Junior standing or Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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KPE 426 - Exercise Prescription and Leadership
Provides specific knowledge, skills and competencies needed to appropriately develop, prescribe, instruct and manage various kinds of exercise programs for diverse populations.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 262 and KPE 378.
Credits: 3
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KPE 427 - Health Fitness Internship
Supervised experience in fitness, health promotion and in conducting recreation programs in camp, community, social agency or institution situations.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 426 and permission.
Credits: 3-6
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KPE 483 - The Comprehensive School Health Program
Examines the components of a school health program. Includes policies, procedures and activities designed to promote health of students and staff. Components that will be addressed include: health instruction, curriculum development, school health services, environment and promotion. Designed for those seeking teacher certification in health.
Credits: 3
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KPE 484 - Methodology of Teaching Health Education
Focuses on the appropriate methodology necessary for teaching health education (K-12). Content, curriculum, and evaluation models will be presented within a theoretical framework that emphasizes critical inquiry and practical application. Designed for those seeking teacher certification in health.
Credits: 3
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KPE 485 - Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport and Exercise
An analysis and application of psychological and sociological theories and principles
to sport, physical activity and exercise. Topics will include: performance enhancement,
use and development of psychological skills, injury and rehabilitation, exercise
behavior and adherence, group dynamics, gender and racial issues, youth sport,
and violence/aggression in sport.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing and PSY 100 or SOC 101.
Credits: 3
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KPE 490 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise
In-depth study of the role nutrition plays in the training regime of athletes and those in the general population who include regular exercise in their personal lives. Topics include: digestion and absorption of food nutrients, bioenergetics, fluid balance and rehydration, ergogenic aids, proper wieght lost and disordered eating.
Prerequisites & Notes
FSN 101 and KPE 378.
Credits: 3
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KPE 560 - Assessment and Evaluation of Human Performance
The assessment and evaluation of selected anatomical, physiological and psychological aspects of human performance for the purpose of developing prescriptive exercise programs based upon individual needs, goals and interests.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 378.
Credits: 3
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KPE 572 - Planning the Physical Education Curriculum
Selection of activities, sequentially arranged and organized to produce a curriculum
for physical education for the modern school including time allotments, facilities,
individual characteristics, problems of appraisal.
Credits: 3
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KPE 573 - Motor Performance and Learning
Study of motor performance to aid the instructor to provide better theoretical framework to structure learning experiences for skillful individual performance.
Credits: 3
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KPE 575 - Current Studies in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Analysis of current and emerging trends in kinesiology and physical education based on experiments, research, literature and empirical observations.
Credits: 3
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KPE 580 - Mechanical Analysis of Human Movement
Analysis of activities provide the student with scientific basis for teaching and evaluating correct form for execution of the fundamental movements.
Credits: 3
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KPE 584 - Evaluative Procedures in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Introduces the student to various evaluative techniques which are designed to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing various strategies of evaluation in the instructional setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 372.
Credits: 3
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KPE 588 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
Broadens the knowledge base of graduate students and to identify potential research areas. Involves in depth study of selected topics in exercise physiology and requires students to extensively utilize the current research literature.
Prerequisites & Notes
KPE 378.
Credits: 3
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LAS 101 - First-Year Seminar in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students explore a variety of current interdisciplinary topics in small seminars limited to incoming first-year students.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
First-year student.
Credits: 3
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LAS 499 - Senior Capstone in Interdisciplinary Studies
Students develop extended research projects or engage in significant internship experiences related to their individualized programs of study in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Projects are supervised by the student’s advisory committee and must be approved by the college’s Interdisciplinary Studies Committee.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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LAT 101 - Elementary Latin I
Fundamentals of the Latin language.
Credits: 4
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LAT 102 - Elementary Latin II
Fundamentals of the Latin language.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAT 101 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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LAT 199 - Review Latin
Fast-paced review of elementary Latin grammar for those who have taken two or more years of high school Latin but do not feel qualified to go on to LAT 203/204; substantial written assignments. The course is also appropriate for students at all levels who have been away from Latin for sometime and wish to review their Latin skills. This class is not the equivalent of LAT 203/204 level language courses. Lec 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
2 years of high school Latin or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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LAT 203 - Readings in Latin Literature I
Selections from Latin prose authors: Cicero, Caesar, the letters of Pliny. Facility in reading through grammatical analysis will be emphasized.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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LAT 204 - Readings in Latin Literature II
Selections from Latin poetry. Meter, scansion and the interpretation of poetry will be emphasized.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAT 199 or LAT 203 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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LAT 247 - Latin Prose Composition and Stylistics I
Review of grammar and syntax, with particular attention to Cicero and Tacitus.
The writing of prose, especially in the style of Cicero. Required for majors;
should be taken in the junior year or earlier, if possible.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAT 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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LAT 248 - Latin Prose Composition and Stylistics II
Continued study of grammar and syntax. Required for majors; should be taken in the junior year or earlier, if possible.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAT 247 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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LAT 451 - Roman Comedy: Plautus and Terence
A study of the source of Roman comedy, its literary features, and influence upon later literature. One play by each dramatist will be read.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Given every three years.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAT 204 or equivalent or permission.
Credits: 3
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LAT 452 - Roman Philosophical Thought
Examines the three major philosophical schools: Academic, Stoic, Epicurean, and
their influence on Roman thought with selections from: Lucretius, De Rerum Natura,
and Cicero’s philosophical essays.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 453 - Poetry of the Republic and Early Empire
Considers the lyric poetry of Catullus, the Odes of Horace and the origin and development of satire, with selections from the satires of Horace and Juvenal.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 454 - Prose of the Republic and of Early Empire
Includes selections from Cicero’s letters, Pliny’s letters, and Tacitus’ Annals.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 481 - Virgil: The Ecologues, Georgics, Aeneid
The poet’s background achievements and influence upon later literature.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 482 - Medieval Latin
Introduction to a variety of Latin prose and texts from the Middle Ages. Emphasis on stylistic and thematic continuities with an differences from classical Latin prose and poetry.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered upon sufficient demand.
Credits: 3
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LAT 497 - Projects in Latin I
Individual work on a project selected by the student. (maximum: 3 credit hours.)
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAT 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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LAT 498 - Projects in Latin II
Individual work on a project selected by the student. (maximum: 3 credit hours.)
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
LAT 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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LBR 200 - Information Literacy
Introduces students to the production, transmission, organization, use and control of information. Provides the skills necessary to navigate the many kinds of information resources available today, including the Internet, other electronic formats and print materials. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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LIB 500 - Graduate Seminar in Liberal Studies
Interdisciplinary exploration of selected topics both within and across the areas of humanities, social sciences and the nature sciences. Topic varies from semester to semester. May be taken more than once for credit if topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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LST 201 - Work and Labor in a Global Economy
Provides a critical analysis of U.S. labor and the workplace from a labor studies perspective, which comprises an academic area of study encompassing: work, employees, the labor movement and organizations, employment law and relations, labor economics, and the sociology of work. Topics include: a historical overview of labor, social class and work, the role of conflict, power, and inequality, including gender, race, and class, the evolution of employment law and labor relations, organization and role of unions, workforce diversity and demographics, labor and contemporary issues involving technology, corporations, politics, and the global economy.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ECO 120 or HTY 104 or POS 100 or SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MAT 101 - The Nature and Language of Mathematics
An opportunity for non-science majors to experience the nature of mathematics and to explore the connections between mathematics and other areas of human understanding.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Credits: 3
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MAT 103 - Elementary Algebraic Models in Our World
An introduction to the applications of algebra with a focus on data analysis and model building. Topics include: graphs, algebraic equations and functions. Primary attention will be given to using linear, quadratic and exponential functions to represent and interpret real world applications.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two years of high school algebra required.
Credits: 3
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MAT 107 - Elementary Descriptive Geometry
Designed to prepare students to teach the geometry included in a modern NCTM STANDARDS based K-8 curriculum. Emphasis will be on geometric exploration activities, problem solving and informal deductive reasoning using many of the manipulatives used to teach geometric concepts in grades K-8.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
High school geometry required. Elementary Education, Child Development-Early Childhood Education, and Art Education majors only.
Credits: 3
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MAT 108 - Elementary Numerical Mathematics From A Modern Perspective
Designed to prepare students to teach the non-geometric mathematics included in a modern NCTM STANDARDS based K-8 curriculum. Emphasis will be on the structure of arithmetic, development of good number sense, basic number theory, understanding probability and the use of descriptive statistics. Focuses on problem solving, and the development of arithmetic and algebraic reasoning skills.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Elementary Education, Child Development-Early Childhood Education, and Art Education majors only.
Credits: 3
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MAT 115 - Applied Mathematics for Business and Economics
Topics in discrete mathematics and finite mathematics with applications to business and economics. Topics include matrices, linear programming, probability, the mathematics of finance, and an introduction to statistics.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 111 or MAT 122 or adequate performance on Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 3
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MAT 122 - Pre-Calculus
Designed as a transitional course between high school algebra and college mathematics, particularly MAT 126. A quick review of high school algebra is followed by a detailed study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, bearing in mind the needs of those who subsequently take calculus.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 111 or adequate performance on Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 4
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MAT 126 - Calculus I
An introduction to calculus for students in mathematics, engineering, and the sciences. Covers the differential calculus of the algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, concluding with the definite integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus. The approach is intuitive and geometric, with emphasis on understanding the basic concepts of function, limit, derivative and integral.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 122 or adequate performance on Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 4
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MAT 127 - Calculus II
Completes the study of single-variable calculus. Topics covered include inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, methods of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, parametric equations, polar coordinates and infinite series.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 126.
Credits: 4
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MAT 200 - Topics in Elementary Mathematics
Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of department.
Credits: 1-3
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MAT 215 - Introduction to Statistics for Business and Economics
For students in the College of Business, Public Policy and Health and for others concentrating in business or economics. A limited introduction to probability theory leading to discussion of distributions of random variables, in particular the normal and binomial families; a brief treatment of descriptive methods; an introduction to inferential statistics, including one- and two-sample procedures for estimation of parameters and for hypothesis testing; fundamentals of regression analysis or contingency table analysis or contingency table analysis as time permits. NOTE: because of overlap, MAT 232 and MAT 215 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 115.
Credits: 3
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MAT 228 - Calculus III
For students of mathematics, engineering and the sciences. Vector algebra, geometry and calculus; multivariable differential and integral calculus, including the theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 127.
Credits: 4
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MAT 232 - Principles of Statistical Inference
Intended for students who will use statistics as an aid to the comprehension of quantitative work done by others and for students who will follow this course by an intermediate level applied statistics course. An introduction to the language and methods of statistical analysis, probability, graphic and numeric descriptive methods and inference from sample data. NOTE: because of overlap, MAT 232 and MAT 215 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Two years of high school math required.
Credits: 3
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MAT 258 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
An introduction to elementary linear algebra and ordinary differential equations including applications. NOTE:Because of overlap, MAT 258 and MAT 259 cannot both be taken for degree credit. (Not open to students who have already taken MAT 262 or MAT 259.)
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Credits: 4
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