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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 
  

  • FSN 603 - Nutrients and Food Processing

    Review of the changes in food nutrient composition and bioavailability during processing from harvest to consumers.

    Prerequisites: FSN 410, FSN 502 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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
  

  • FSN 650 - Dietetic Internship Orientation and Applications I

    Introduction to the dietetic internship program.  Application of internship competencies through development of public policy team project part I, review of medical terminology, and participation in clinical case studies and diabetes nutrition care.

    Credits: 2
  

  • FSN 651 - Dietetic Internship Orientation and Applications II

    Orientation to supervised practice rotations, curriculum and evaluation. Application of the nutrition care process in clinical and community settings.  Part II of public policy team project and review of medical terminology.

    Prerequisites: FSN 650.

    Credits: 2
  

  • FSN 652 - Dietetic Internship Evaluation

    Presentation of individual and program evaluation through oral and written assessments. Presentation of individualized projects.

    Prerequisites: FSN 651 and FSN 681 or concurrently.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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: FSN 571 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.

    Credits: 1
  

  • FSN 681 - Dietetic Supervised Practice

    Supervised practice in community and hospital sites to meet requirements of an American Dietetic Association accredited internship program.

    Prerequisites: Dietetic interns only; permission.

    Credits: 1-10
  

  • FSN 695 - Food Science and Human Nutrition Practicum

    Supervised professional experience off-campus.  May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites: Permission

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • FSN 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research

    Graduate Thesis

    Credits: Ar
  

  • FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar

    Introduction to UMaine resources, academic programs and strategies for achieving academic success and is taught by students’ academic advisors. Activities designed to foster exploration and evaluation of interests, goal and abilities and their relationship to potential majors and careers.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GEE 100 - Introduction to General Engineering

    An introduction to building study skills, and utilizing information resources and group dynamics.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: General Engineering first-year student.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GEE 105 - Introduction to Engineering

    An introduction to University life, and the different programs available in the College of Engineering. Emphasis on building skills in the use of information and University resources.

     (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Engineering Undecided and General Engineering Undecided first semester, first-year student.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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
  

  • GEE 250 - Sustainable Solutions in the Developing World

    An exploration of the fundamental principles and strategies necessary to implement sustainable service projects in the developing world.  Examines the social, cultural and ecological impacts of past humanitarian projects and develops an understanding of their influence on the human population and the environment.  Course content will be covered through lecture, discussions, case-studies and peer presentations.  Students will apply their skills to develop real-world solutions for the current UMaine Engineers Without Borders (UM-EWB) project.

    Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GEE 298 - Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Engineering

    Aims to educate first-year engineering students about nanoscience and nanotechnology and to introduce them to nanoscale research at UMaine, conducted by scientists and engineers, many of whom are affiliated with LASST, the IMB, and other interdisciplinary groups on campus.  The course will consist of two hours of guided tutorial and two hours of (companion ) laboratory experiences per week.

    Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Ethics Requirements.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GEE 398 - Special Topics in Engineering

    Topics will vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • 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
  

  • GEE 486 - Advanced Project Management

    Course covers a wide range of project management topics including project planning, controlling, scheduling, and risk analysis.  Through lecture and case studies, students will be prepared to become project management professionals and will learn to bring projects to successful completion.  The course also emphasizes the human-relations aspects of project management such as team theory and personnel conflict resolution.  Lec 3.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GEE 490 - Interdisciplinary Capstone Exploration

    Offers engineering juniors an opportunity to meet with faculty and other students to explore the development of a capstone project involving more than one engineering major.  Project ideas will be examined with a focus on establishing teams, project objectives, and authorization to proceed as a capstone project.  (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GEE 694 - Professional Science Masters in Engineering and Business Internship

    Internship with a business, non-profit or federal, state or local government that integrates advanced engineering and business skills. Open only to students in Professional Science Masters in Engineering and Business program.

    Prerequisites: Permission

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • GEO 100 - World Geography

    Introduces students to the major world cultural regions and their characteristics, development and interaction.  It focuses particularly on the relationship between cultural groups and the environment within and between each region.  Students will be challenged to acquire factual knowledge of cultural regions necessary for geographic literacy and to critically evaluate explanations of these patterns.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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
  

  • GEO 212 - Geography of Maine

    This course provides a geographical perspective on the historical development of Maine over the last 500 years.  The course begins with European contact in the early 1500s, and then examines the evolution of Maine as a borderland during the colonial period, the American settlement of Maine in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the growth of industrial manufacturing and tourism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and the de-industrialization and development of a service economy in Maine today.  The course pays particular attention to environmental, cultural, and cross-border issues.  (GEO 212 and HTY 212 are identical courses.)

    Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GEO 275 - Geography of Globalization

    Examines changing demographic, economic, political, and cultural connections across the globe over the past 500 years; their representation through maps; and our current awareness of the globe and the Earth’s environment. (GEO 275 and HTY 275 are identical courses.)

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GEO 349 - 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.  (GEO 349 and HTY 349 are identical courses.)

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

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: Junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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
  

  • 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: GER 101 or equivalent.

    Credits: 4
  

  • 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
  

  • 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: GER 102 or GER 121 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 203 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 - 4
  

  • 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: GER 102 or GER 121 or equivalent.

    Credits: 6
  

  • 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: GER 204 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GER 390 - Topics in German

    May include the study of literature, culture, cinema, the arts and media as expressed in German-speaking countries.  Topics vary.  May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: GER 204.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • 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: GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 204 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 204 or GER 223 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 204 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 306 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 306 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: Any 300-level German course or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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: GER 305, GER 307 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • 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
  

  • GER 495 - Senior Project in German

    Capstone Experience in which majors in German and in International Affairs with a concentration in German apply language skills and knowledge gained from all prior language study.  Students work closely with faculty advisor on approved project.  Students give public presentation of the project in German.  The coursework will reflect the work of three credit hours, irregardless of number of credits taken.

    Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • 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
  

  • 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: MAT 262, MAT 332 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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: MAT 262, MAT 332 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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: MAT 262, MAT 332 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • 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: GPS 401, GPS 403 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GPS 442 - Ellipsoidal Surface Model

    Geodesic line on the ellipsoidal surface, geodesic curvature, differential equations of the geodesic, direct and inverse solutions, 2D network adjustment on the ellipsoidal surface, partial derivatives, reduction of observations, traditional horizontal and vertical networks in surveying and geodesy; in-depth review of differential geometry. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites: GPS 441 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GPS 443 - Conformal Mapping Model

    Conformal mapping of the ellipsoidal surface, meridian convergence, point scale factor; State Plane Coordinate systems, Transverse Mercator, Equatorial Mercator, Lambert Conformal with one or two standard parallels, polar azimuthal, and UTM; reduction of observations, computations on the conformal map and relation to the surface of the earth; review of complex variables. Lec 1.

    Prerequisites: GPS 441, GPS 442 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GPS 570 - Fundamentals of Satellite Positioning

    ITRF and ICRF references frames and transformations, tectonic plate motions, precession, nutation, polar motion, rotational and atomic time scales, GPS time, normal orbits, Kepler’s laws and equation, topocentric satellite motions, visibility, perturbation of satellite orbits, solar radiation pressure, impact of asymmetry of gravity field and earth’s flattening, GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite systems.

    Prerequisites: GPS 401, GPS 441, MAT 262 and MAT 332 or equivalents or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GPS 571 - Precise Point Positioning

    Pseudorange and carrier phase observables, satellite time, relativity, broadcast and precise ephemerides, range iteration, receiver and satellite clock errors; singularities, tropospheric refraction and absorption, impact of the ionosphere, solid earth tides, ocean loading, satellite antenna offset, phase windup correction, closed form solutions; Kalman filter; timing, mapping of the spatial and temporal variation of the troposphere and ionosphere.

    Prerequisites: GPS 401, GPS 441, MAT 262 and MAT 332 or equivalents or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GPS 572 - Precise Relative Positioning

    Differencing observables in space and time, common-mode error reduction, geometry-free solutions, widelaning, closed-form solutions, cycle slips, constraint solutions, integer ambiguity estimation, LAMBDA, antenna calibration, multipath on pseudoranges and carrier phases, spatial vector networks, differential corrections, global data collection and maintenance, GPS services.

    Prerequisites: GPS 401, GPS 441, MAT 262 and MAT 332 or equivalents or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • GRD 598 - Special Topics in College Teaching

    Covers selected topics in college teaching for graduate students who plan careers in higher education. May be repeated for graduate credit.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

    Credits: 1 - 3
  

  • GRE 101 - Elementary Greek I

    Fundamentals of the Greek language for students who have had little or no preparation in ancient Greek.

    Prerequisites: Intermediate language skill in another language or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  

  • GRE 102 - Elementary Greek II

    Fundamentals of the Greek language for students who have had little or no preparation in ancient Greek.

    Prerequisites: GRE 101 or equivalent and intermediate language skill in another language or permission of instructor .

    Credits: 4
  

  • GRN 501 - Life Transitions and Health in Aging

    Interprofessional and cross-cultural overview of late life transitions, wellness, functionality, successful aging, and quality of life issues for the older adult. The health, financial effects and satisfaction of role changes in later adulthood will be explored. The physiology of aging, health promotion and evaluation, prevention and management of acute and chronic health problems, mental health illness and service needs will be examined. Controversial topics such as voting and driving regulations and qualifications for older adults will be debated and discusses. Ethical issues and challenges and end of life preparation for other adults and their families will be explored.

    Prerequisites: SWK 584.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GRN 502 - Interventions for Care of Older Adults in Diverse Settings

    Best practice strategies for professionals who work with older adults and caregivers in a variety of settings will be presented. Through study of the health-illness trajectory and transitions in care-settings of older adults who develop chronic and acute health problems, students will gain knowledge and skill in performing assessments and in developing comprehensive interprofessional case management approaches to meet the needs of older adults and their caregivers. Diversity and complexity of health-illness needs, functionality, coping with chronic illness and transitions in care-settings, harm reduction, and a strengths-based approach inform the holistic perspective of this course. Special issues for rural elderly and caregivers are addressed. This course is one of five required courses for the UM interprofessional Graduate Certificate in Gerontology.

    Prerequisites: GRN 500 or Permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HBR 101 - Beginning Modern Hebrew

    This course is for students with minimal or no previous knowledge of Modern Hebrew.  Student will learn the fundamentals of Hebrew grammar, build a working vocabulary, and learn how to read, write, and engage in basic conversations.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HBR 102 - Beginning Modern Hebrew II

    This course covers more advanced grammar and the reading of selected texts such as short stories and simple news articles.  The emphasis will be on reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary enrichment and oral expression.

    Prerequisites: HBR 101

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 523 - The American Community College

    Focuses on the history, organization, governance, constituencies, and educational programs of community and technical colleges in the United States.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 561 - Developmental Theory in Higher Education

    Developmental theory as a foundation for student affairs emphasizing the interdependence of theory and practice.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 562 - Assessing Impact of College on Students

    Students will learn to read, interpret, and critique research and to design appropriate assessments in student affairs and higher education related to college impact.  They will learn different approaches to individual and organizational assessment, including choice of appropriate research designs and methods.

    Prerequisites: HED 561 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 580 - History of Higher Education in the United States

    History of American higher education, colonial period to the present.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 598 - Special Topics in Higher Education

    Concentrated study of designated topics in higher education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission. Some sections may have additional prerequisites.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • HED 608 - Seminar in Student Affairs Issues

    Student affairs issues examined in depth through seminar discussions and individual projects.

    Prerequisites: HED 561 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 610 - Capstone Seminar in Student Affairs

    Focus on contemporary problems and issues in the field of Student Affairs.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 620 - Seminar in Higher Education in the United States

    Examines the American system of higher education with emphasis on current issues.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 630 - Higher Education and the Law

    A seminar focusing on the impact of the law and legal processes on institutions of higher education, including such areas as employment, (including equal opportunity/affirmative action, dismissal, contracts and tenure), academic freedom, civil rights, due process, student rights and other issues of concern to higher education leaders.

    Prerequisites: Higher Education Leadership students with graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 640 - Issues in College Teaching

    Graduate seminar for advanced graduate students preparing to teach in postsecondary institutions.  Introduces the formal scholarship in college teaching.  Topics include: active learning, evaluation methods, classroom climate, instructional approaches, student behavior, and resources for teaching and learning.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 650 - Social Context of Higher Education

    Seminar providing in-depth exploration of the role of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexuality and other identity differences in shaping the contemporary social context of postsecondary education in the United States.

    Prerequisites: Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 652 - Dynamics of Change in Colleges and Universities

    Examines innovation and change processes in colleges and universities. Analysis of conceptual tools for analyzing social, economic and organizational change and their applied implications for programmatic and institutional leadership.

    Prerequisites: Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 654 - Higher Education Policy and Politics

    A seminar focusing on understanding and engaging with political contexts and policy processes affecting colleges and universities. Examines alternative perspectives of policy processes, including the role of policy analysis, in order to provide a basis to formulate effective strategies for impacting them.

    Prerequisites: Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 676 - Doctoral Seminar

    Examines major theoretical perspectives and related research in the organization and functioning of colleges and universities. Considers the leadership implications for higher educational organizations and programs.

    Prerequisites: Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 677 - Doctoral Seminar in Higher Education Research

    Examines major epistemological approaches to inquiry with respect to the field of Higher Educational Leadership. Seminar participants will examine theories of knowledge formation and distribution while considering the implications for postsecondary institutions and their own approaches to scholarly inquiry.

    Prerequisites: Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HED 690 - Higher Education Internship

    Integrating theory and practice in a wide variety of higher education settings.

    Prerequisites: Advance application and permission.

    Credits: 2-6
  

  • HED 697 - Independent Study in Higher Education

    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in higher education.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • HON 111 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future I

    The four courses constituting Civilizations: Past, Present and Future follow a chronological trajectory from earliest recorded times through the present, examining philosophy, history, literature, the arts and natural, physical and social sciences. In particular, by incorporating primary sources, small group discussions and multiple perspectives, these courses explore the way in which civilizations and cultures have been developed and have interacted with others.

    Completion of any of these courses (HON 111, 112, 211 or 212) satisfies either the General Education Western Cultural Tradition or the Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirement. Completion of any two satisfies the Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, and Ethics requirements. Completion of three satisfies the Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Social Context and Institutions, and Ethics requirements. Completion of all four satisfies the Ethics requirement and all areas of the Human Values and Social Context requirements for 16 of the total 18 credits required in those areas.  In addition, HON 211 and HON 212 each are designated Writing Intensive. Successful completion of HON 111 and HON 112 with a grade of C or better in each, satisfies the University’s basic composition requirement (ENG 101.) (Offered in the Fall semester.)

    Credits: 4
  

  • HON 112 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future II

    The second course in the Honors Civilizations sequence.  (Offered in the Spring semester.)

    Credits: 4
  

  • HON 150 - Genome Discovery I: From Dirt to DNA

    Provides laboratory experience working on a bacteriophage genomics research project.  Students will study novel bacteriophage they isolate from the environment.  Topics covered include phage biology, bacteria and phage culturing and amplification, DNA isolation, restriction digest analysis, agarose gel electrophorosis, and electron microscopy.  (HON 150 and BMB 150 are identical courses.)

    Prerequisites: Permission

    Credits: 3
  

  • HON 155 - Genome Discovery II: From DNA to Genes

    Provides laboratory experience working on DNA sequence from a bateriphage isolated during the previous semester.  Topics include bioinformatics, genome annotation, open reading frame and RNA identification, BLAST analysis, phylogenetics and submission to a genomic database.  In addition students will gain skills in reading the scientific literature, writing scientific papers, and making oral presentations.

     (HON 155 and BMB 155 are identical courses)

    Prerequisites: HON 150

    Credits: 2
  

  • HON 170 - Currents and Context

    An opportunity for students to develop and enhance their awareness and understanding of events throughout the region, the country, and the world as well as to improve dialogue about these. In doing so, students will employ up-to-date information sources to explore issues including, but not limited to cultural conflicts; the roles of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations (IGOs and NGOs); the three branches of American government; the economy; the environment; and political debates of global, regional, and local concern.  May be repeated once for credit.  Required for all students in the Honors College effective Fall 2008.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors College or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • HON 180 - A Cultural Odyssey

    An opportunity for students to extend their cultural education in the context of opportunities available at the University of Maine and in the surrounding area. Various arts events including dance, music, theatre, poetry, and visual art will be explored and analyzed. May be repeated once for credit. Required for all students in the Honors College.

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors College or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • HON 188 - Cultural Connections

    An opportunity for students to explore cultural opportunities available at the University of Maine and in the surrounding area.  Students will attend and react to arts events including dance, music, theatre, poetry, and visual art.  Required for all students in the Honors College who do not complete HON 180.

    Credits: 0
  

  • HON 190 - Honors Summer Readings: Basic

    An individually arranged program of readings during the summer. For students wanting to supplement their work in HON 111 and HON 112.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • HON 211 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future III

    The third course in the Honors Civilizations sequence.  (Offered in the Fall semester.)

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive.

    Credits: 4
  

  • HON 212 - Civilizations: Past, Present and Future IV

    The fourth course in the Honors Civilizations sequence.  (Offered in the Spring semester.)

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Credits: 4
  

  • HON 290 - Honors Summer Readings: Intermediate

    Guided summer readings and reports, individually adapted to the student’s program of study. For students wanting to supplement their readings in HON 211 and HON 212.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • HON 308 - Visiting Scholar in Ethics Tutorial

    An opportunity for students, through careful reading, thorough research, and measured discussion to determine the John M. Rezendes Visiting Scholar in Ethics to be brought to campus for the following year. Students in the tutorial will develop and refine criteria for the decision, analyze evidence presented about the candidates, deliberate using those criteria, and correspond and negotiate with viable candidates to determine availability and suitability.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing in Honors College with three first- or second-year Honors courses and permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HON 309 - The Honors Read Tutorial

    An opportunity through careful reading, analytic and synthetic writing and extensive discussion, to select, from among eight texts nominated by the University community, the “Honors Read” for incoming students in the Honors College a year hence. The tutorial will include developing and refining criteria for the decision, analysis and reaction to the texts incorporating those criteria and preparing a summative letter of transmittal to be included with the texts delivered to the incoming students.  (Offered in the Spring semester.)

    Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore or junior standing in Honors College with three first- or second-year Honors courses and permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HON 310 - Honors Tutorial

    Small group discussions, under tutorial direction, of important readings in a specific topic or theme. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the dean of The Honors College.  (Offered in both Fall and Spring semesters and occasionally in the Summer Session.)

    May satisfy several General Education categories; contact The Honors College for details.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing in Honors College and at least three of HON 111, HON 112, HON 211 or HON 212.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HON 349 - Tutorial Alternative Portfolio

    Presentation of materials documenting a pre-approved and completed Tutorial Alternative. Supervised by an Honors College associate and the Dean of the Honors College. 

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: 0
  

  • HON 350 - Honors Seminar

    Topics in such subject areas as the arts, philosophy, history of science, the study of society, etc. Specific topics vary.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HON 391 - Introduction to Thesis Research

    A series of weekly meetings designed to provide prospective Honors thesis writers with the background, resources and understanding necessary to produce quality independent work. Will engage students in investigating previous theses written in The Honors College, discussions with students currently writing theses and faculty advising theses, identifying a thesis advisor, developing an individual thesis topic, increasing information literacy and research skills and producing an annotated bibliography or literature review.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Junior standing in Honors College.

    Credits: 1
  

  • HON 396 - Honors Independent Study

    A tutorially conducted study of a topic outside the student’s major field. May be repeated once for credit, with permission.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • HON 397 - Honors Specialized Study

    A tutorially conducted study in the student’s major field, usually resulting in the choice of a thesis topic or initiation of thesis research. May be repeated once for credit, with permission.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • HON 398 - Honors Independent Research

    Tutorially conducted independent research. May be repeated once for credit, with permission.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Credits: 1-3
 

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