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KPE 202 - Athletic Training-Clinical Skills II
Introduction to assessing muscle strength, range of motion, and girth measurements. Students build on assessing a patient’s level of fitness learned in KPE 253. Clinical experience continues focus on immediate patient care and incorporates course content to patient care. Direct supervision of trained personnel during clinical experience.
Prerequisites: KPE 100 and KPE 253.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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KPE 209 - Wilderness First Responder
The curriculum uses the principles of long-term care, improvised resources, and varying environmental conditions as the framework for learning. Now the most widely recognized and most often required outdoor leader certification, the Wilderness First Responder course was first developed and taught by SOLO in the mid-1980’s. Created to provide outdoor leaders, guides, and rangers with the knowledge needed to deal with crises in remote settings, this 80-hour certification course meets DOT National Standards for First Responder with additional protocols for extended-care situations. The practical simulations and labs provide practice in backcountry leadership and rescue skills. Like all SOLO programs, the emphasis of the WFR is on prevention and decision-making.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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KPE 223 - Lifeguard Training
Develops the necessary skills and competencies to qualify as a certified American Red Cross nonsurf lifeguard.
Prerequisites: permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 237 - Swimming Skills
Teaching and improving the skills in swimming, springboard diving, water polo, and related aquatic skills. Each phase developed carefully and fully, enabling the more capable to learn how to teach these basic skills at each level, including the beginning level.
Prerequisites: KPE major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1
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KPE 250 - Prevention and Care for Sports Injuries
Involves instruction in and practice of first aid and emergency medical care procedures specific to an active population. Students will practice life saving techniques such as respiratory and cardiac care. They will learn and practice injury prevention using taping and bracing techniques. Students will learn and practice how to assess and manage acute injury care for active individuals.
Prerequisites: ATR or KPE major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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KPE 253 - Lifetime Fitness for Health
The course is designed to encourage personal awareness and responsibility for the maintenance of health and physical well-being through the seven dimensions of wellness; physical, intellectual, social, environmental, occupational, spiritual, and emotional. Instruction on the role of physical activity and other health behaviors on the well-being of the human body will be emphasized. Special emphasis will be directed towards developing a healthy balance between demands of school, work and social lives and their impacts on short and long-term health and fitness goals. Specific topics of instruction over the semester will include an introduction to wellness and fitness, aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility and back health, body composition and weight management, nutrition, stress, and other relevant topics pertaining to health.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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: ATR or KPE major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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KPE 263 - Individual and Net Games
This is a required skills class for KPE teaching majors. Students will learn specific skills and teaching activities in golf, tennis, badminton, volleyball and other individual sport skills.
Prerequisites: KPE Majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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KPE 264 - Team Sports and Invasion Games
This is a required skills class for KPE teacher candidacy majors. Students will learn specific skills and sequential teaching activities for selected team sports including basketball, lacrosse, team handball, and soccer. Emphasis will be placed on teaching content specific pedagogy while using a sport education / invasion game instructional model.
Prerequisites: KPE Majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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KPE 265 - Outdoor and Adventure Activities
This course is broken down into four connected, but different sections. The focus of this course is a well-rounded adventure education background. Nordic Sports covers the fundamentals of two areas of Nordic skiing: classical cross country and skating cross country. Climbing Wall Management course emphasizes the presentation of sound fundamental skills to climbing gym participants, the formation of risk assessment and risk management skills. Orienteering covers the basic tools of map, compass and GPS. Challenge Course Facilitator will instruct students apply the educational concepts of adventure-based methods, and to facilitate and process adventure-based activities.
Prerequisites: KPE Major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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KPE 266 - Dance Activities
This is a required skills class for KPE majors in the teaching tract. Students will learn specific skills and teaching methods in dance activities.
Prerequisites: KPE Major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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: ATR or KPE major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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 physical education.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: ENG 101.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: BIO 208 or KPE 250.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: KPE 273
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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KPE 276 - Manual Muscle Testing and Goniometry
For students interested in allied health professions to learn and practice techniques that measure flexibility and joint range of motion of nonhealthy patients by using goniometry and inclinometry. The student will also learn how to assess muscular strength using a technique termed manual muscle testing.
Prerequisites: KPE 273
Credits: 3
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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: KPE Major or Instructor permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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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: KPE Major or Instructor permission.
Credits: 1
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KPE 285 - Climbing Wall Instructor
The Professional Climbing Instructor Association (PCIA) Climbing Wall Instructor Course provides instructors and potential instructors with an in-depth and standardized understanding of the skills essential to teaching climbing in an indoor setting. It is the first step in a sequential approach to professional climbing instructor development. The course reinforces the importance of teaching technically accurate information and debunks many common climbing myths. The course emphasizes the presentation of sound fundamental skills to climbing gym participants, the formation of risk assessment and risk management skills and basic problem solving skills such as belay transitions and on-wall coaching and assist techniques.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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KPE 286 - Challenge Course Facilitator Skills
This course familiarizes the student with the use of cooperative games and group initiatives in adventure-based programming. These activities are used to foster personal confidence, decision-making, problem-solving skills, communication and trust among team members. Students will learn to apply the educational concepts of adventure-based methods, and to facilitate and process adventure-based activities. The second half of this course applies the aforementioned programming specifically focusing on 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. The course will also introduce students to the technical methods and skills required to conduct ropes course activities, as well as the associated management issues of safety, and liability.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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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: KPE Major or Instructor permission, and KPE 286.
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: ATR major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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: KPE 202, KPE 386 and KPE 388.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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KPE 302 - Athletic Training-Clinical Skills IV
Focus in on evaluation and treatment using 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 an athletic training setting and will be under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
Prerequisites: KPE 301, KPE 385, and KPE 387
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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: ATR major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
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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: KPE 209 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: KPE 262; KPE major or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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: KPE 262 and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: KPE 262 and permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: JR standing in ATR or KPE majors or instructor permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: KPE 273.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: KPE 273 and 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: BIO 208
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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KPE 383 - Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
Designed to prepare the student with knowledge, skills and values necessary for the entry-level certified athletic trainer who is interested in developing and/or administering an athletic training room or other health care facility. Topics such as budgeting, leadership, planning a facility and professional development will be covered.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: KPE 201.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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: Prerequisites: KPE 273 and an Athletic Training major or KPE 273 and permission of the AT Program Director.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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: Prerequisites: KPE 273 and an Athletic Training major or KPE 273 and permission of the AT Program Director.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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. Patient 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: KPE 273 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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: KPE 273.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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: KPE 387
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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: ATR or KPE major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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: Senior standing; ATR or KPE major or permission of Athletic Training Education Director.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: KPE Major, Junior standing or Instructor permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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: KPE 378.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Is a Field Experience/Internship.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: KPE 426 and a 2.75 Cumulative GPA
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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: FSN 101 and KPE 378.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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LAS 100 - Majoring in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Orientation to campus resources, including people, and to the academic community, with special emphasis on the values and habits that characterize the liberal arts and sciences (such as curiosity, openness to new ideas, respect for people who hold different points of view, an appreciation for careful methods of discovery and proof, and a willingness to share good ideas for the benefit of the community). Stresses access to resources for college and career success.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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LAS 101 - Success in College
Orientation to campus resources, including people, and to the academic community, with special emphasis on the values and habits that characterize appreciation for higher education (such as curiosity, openness to new ideas, respect for people who hold different points of view, an appreciation for careful methods of discovery and proof, and a willingness to share ideas for the benefit of the community). This course will stress access to resources, self-evaluation, and personal assessments to develop learning strategies for success in college and life. Students will identify and understand tools that will facilitate a successful college experience.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 1
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LAS 102 - Success in College
Orientation to campus resources, including people, and to the academic community, with special emphasis on the values and habits that characterize appreciation for higher education (such as curiosity, openness to new ideas, respect for people who hold different points of view, an appreciation for careful methods of discovery and proof, and a willingness to share ideas for the benefit of the community). This course will stress access to resources, self-evaluation, and personal assessments to develop learning strategies for success in college and life. Students will identify and understand tools that will facilitate a successful college experience.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 1
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LAS 150 - Success in College
In this course, you will work closely with a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty or staff member. You and your classmates will learn how to join an intellectual conversation at a significantly higher level than you have been accustomed to in high school. As a first-year student, you will join an academic community of thinkers, learners and researchers who are committed to achieving and maintaining the rigors and rewords of a liberal arts education. Through active participation in this course, you will acquire the skills necessary for success in college and, therefore, life. The goals of the course are the following:
- Discuss and practice basic college study skills.
- Provide an introduction to responsible conduct at the University of Maine, including how to communicate appropriately with faculty and professional staff.
- Discuss the importance of attendance, accountability, perseverance and practice engagement in academic planning/management for success.
- Overview of the many campus academic and social resources.
- Introduce students to the necessity of studying and interpreting primary sources.
- Instill, through practice, the ability to express themselves cogently.
- Enhance students’ ability to communicate their ideas in a professional manner.
Prerequisites: 1st year College of Liberal Arts students
Course Typically Offered: Every year
Credits: 1
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LAS 195 - LAS Internship
Supervised internship experience for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) majors. Prior approval of the internship is required and will be based on a detailed written plan and documentation approved by the student’s Faculty Advisor. Open to students in all CLAS majors. Work must be related to the student’s educational and career goals. Credit will not be awarded for work completed prior to registration for this course. Applications can be obtained in the CLAS Dean’s office (Pass/Fail Grade Only).
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Approval by CLAS Faculty Advisor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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LAS 395 - SL: 4-H STEM Amassador Experience
Students will deliver science, technology, mathematics or engineering activities with youth in local out of school/after school or in-school learning environments. Students will receive specialized training in experiential learning, youth development, risk management and best practices for teaching science, and will also be trained to use provided curricula and materials. Evaluation of the experience for both students and the youth they serve will be expected. Course will meet four times over the semester, with significant time spent in direct service with youth. This course has been designated as a UMaine service-learning course. Upon successful completion of the course, a digital badge will be issued (level 1-3).
NOTE: Permission of department, background and reference checks required.
Prerequisites: Prerequisities: Permission, Background Check and Reference Checks.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
Credits: 1-3
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LAS 497 - Independent Study: Capstone for Bachelor of University Studies
Independent study: Capstone for Bachelor of University Studies
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience requirements.
Prerequisites: This course is open only to students who have been formally accepted into the BUS-CLAS pathway program and are in their last semester before graduating.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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LAT 101 - Elementary Latin I
Fundamentals of the Latin language.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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LAT 102 - Elementary Latin II
Fundamentals of the Latin language.
Prerequisites: LAT 101 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: LAT 199 or LAT 203 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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. Offered every three years.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
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.Offered every three years.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
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. Offered every three years.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
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.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: LAT 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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.)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: LAT 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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LDR 100 - Foundations of Leadership
Introduction to the study of leadership as a personal and social phenomenon from a multidisciplinary perspective, with a focus on the development of practical leadership skills and behaviors. Emphasis on exploring the nature of leadership in diverse human contexts through civic and community engagement.
General Education Requirements: Satisifies the Social Context and Institutions General Education Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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LDR 200 - Leadership Ethics
An interdisciplinary examination of moral and ethical theory as applied to leadership in a wide variety of contexts. Extensive consideration given to ethical challenges faced by past, present, and future leaders in applied settings. Topics may include: self-interest; ambition; duties of leaders and followers; virtue; relativism; utilitarianism; consequentialism; “dirty-hands” problems; partiality; cross-cultural differences.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Ethics and the Writing Intensive General Education Requirements
Prerequisites: LDR 100 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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LDR 300 - Advanced Leadership Theory and Practice
An advanced interdisciplinary examination of the study of leadership from theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives, with special emphasis on case studies from Maine’s unique legacy of exemplary public leaders. Significant attention to the practical development of applied leadership skills through group exercises, case studies, self-reflection assignments, and problem-based learning.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Social Contexts and Institutions General Education Requirement
Prerequisites: LDR 100 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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LDR 350 - Topics in Leadership Studies
Offers an in-depth examination of a selected topic in leadership studies.
Prerequisites: LDR 100 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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LDR 499 - Leadership Engagement Practicum
Students participate in a fieldwork practicum or internship with a substantial leadership component, while examining and reflecting upon their leadership skills and knowledge in an applied setting. Includes project assignments that synthesize academic and applied experiences.
Prerequisites: LDR 300 or Permission of the instructor
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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LST 101 - Introduction to Labor Studies
Introduction to the field of Labor Studies, and interdisciplinary area of study encompassing the labor movement and labor organizations, work and the labor market, social class, employment law and relations, labor economics, diversity in work and the labor movement, and the sociology of work.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: ECO 120 or HTY 104 or POS 100 or SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MAT 100 - Mathematics and Applications
Topics in Mathematics: Introduction to Calculus
A three-credit introduction to calculus primarily intended for students in business, life sciences, or social sciences. The focus is on concepts and applications, utilizing numerical, graphical and algebraic approaches and uses of technology. Topics include functions (algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic), and an overview of differential and integral calculus. Credit is not given for both this course and MAT126.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 111, or no grade record in MAT 111 and a passing score on Part 2 of the Math Placement Exam
Credits: 3
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MAT 101 - The Nature and Language of Mathematics
An opportunity for non-science majors to broaden their understanding of mathematics and to examine the connections between mathematics and other areas of human understanding. Specific topics may vary from semester to semester and are chosen to provide students with the opportunity to explore, through inquiry and discovery, the development, structure, and application of mathematical systems.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: High school geometry required. Elementary Education, Child Development-Early Childhood Education, and Art Education majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: Elementary Education, Child Development-Early Childhood Education, and Art Education majors only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MAT 111 - Algebra for College Mathematics
This course covers the basic topics in algebra needed to enter a mathematics course at the precalculus level. The covered topics include a brief review of the real number system (including absolute value, exponents, roots, and radicals), linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, graphs, functions (primarily linear and other polynomial), factoring, rational and radical expressions. Optional topics include systems of equations, variation, exponential and logarithmic functions.
General Education Requirements: Note: This course does not satisfy the General Education in Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: Adequate performance on Mathematics Placement Exam.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MAT 115 - Applied Mathematics for Business and Economics
Topics in discrete mathematics, finite mathematics, and calculus with applications to business and economics. Topics include linear functions and regressions, the mathematics of finance, probability, and differential calculus.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 111, or no grade record in MAT 111 and a passing score on Part 2 of the Math Placement Exam.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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MAT 116 - Introduction to Calculus
A three-credit introduction to calculus primarily intended for students in business, life sciences, or social sciences. The focus is on concepts and applications, utilizing numerical, graphical, and algebraic approaches and uses of technology. Topics include functions (algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and elementary trig functions), and an overview of differential and integral calculus. Credit is not given for this course after MAT 126. Departmental permission is required to take MAT 126 after this course.
General Education Requirements: Fulfills the Quantitative Literacy General Education requirement
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 111, or no grade record in MAT 111 and a passing score in Part 2 of the Math 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 calculus. Topics include a detailed study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, stressing ideas needed by those who will take calculus.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 111, or no grade record in MAT 111 and a passing score on Part 2 of the Math Placement Exam.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 122, or no grade record in MAT 122 and a passing score on Part 3 of the Math Placement Exam.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 126.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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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: A grade of C or better in MAT 127.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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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: A grade of C or better in MAT 127.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
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MAT 259 - Differential Equations
The theory and applications of ordinary differential equations for science and mathematics students intending to take further courses in applied mathematics. NOTE: Students planning to take MAT 262 or MAT 453 should choose MAT 259 instead of MAT 258. Because of overlap, MAT 258 and MAT 259 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MAT 261 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
Topics covered typically include logic, basic set theory, relations and functions, sequences, limits, cardinality, and algebraic and geometric structures, but may vary somewhat with the instructor. Class size will remain small, not to exceed 20 students. The goal is to enable students to read, critique, construct, and write mathematical proofs. At least 40% of the student’s grade will be based on the quality of written work. Written assignments must present mathematical arguments in a clear, logical manner, using standard mathematical notation as well as correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Students will be given considerable coaching and feedback with preliminary drafts so that submitted final versions of their work will be of acceptable quality.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MAT 262 - Linear Algebra
An introduction to matrices, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, determinants, vector spaces, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, with applications. Some use will be made of mathematical software. NOTE: Because of overlap, MAT 258 and MAT 262 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MAT 300 - Topics in Mathematics
Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 1-3
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MAT 305 - Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers
Intended for prospective teachers of secondary school mathematics. MAT 305 satisfies the state certification requirements for a methods course. Topics covered include issues and problems in mathematics education, classroom management and selected topics in mathematics pertinent to the secondary curriculum.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor; open to prospective secondary teachers only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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MAT 329 - Problems Seminar II
Problem-solving in selected areas of mathematics. Material will be taken from various problem books, competitions and mathematical periodicals. Recommended for students who wish to participate in the annual Putnam competition. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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MAT 400 - Topics in Mathematics
Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3
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MAT 401 - Capstone Seminar in Mathematics
Required of all mathematics and statistics majors. Students will be asked to draw upon and integrate their mathematics course work by exploring mathematical topics in their historical and scientific context. Students are expected to exhibit innovative problem-solving and thoughtful writing. Each student will be required to write a paper on the topic under investigation and to present the results in a colloquium talk to the class.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261, MAT 262 and senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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MAT 425 - Introduction to Real Analysis I
A study of functions of a real variable and the related topology of the real line. Concepts of limit, convergence, continuity and differentiability are studied.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228 and MAT 261.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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MAT 426 - Introduction to Real Analysis II
A continuation of MAT 425 emphasizing integration and sequences and series of functions. Contents may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 425.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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MAT 445 - History of Mathematics
Deals with the lives and times of mathematicians, while focusing on mathematical ideas. Designed to acquaint the student with the evolution of various mathematical disciplines and to develop an appreciation of the problems faced by and often solved by mathematicians.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127 or Department permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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