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    Sep 23, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • THE 490 - Methods of teaching Theatre K-12


    This is a course offered to students who plan on teaching theatre in the schools.  It covers levels K-12 and provides the preparation needed for teachers to develop Learning Units in the theatrical arts that are appropriate for various age levels. In addition, students will learn basic management for producing theatrical shows in the schools. Topic areas of this course include: creative dramatics, reader’s theatre, acting, directing, playwriting, theatre games, improvisation, producing, and technical theatre, among others. This course fulfills the State of Maine course requirement for certification of teaching theatre in the schools.

    Prerequisites: 18 hours of Undergraduate Theatre courses

    Course Typically Offered: Variable.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THE 497 - Independent Study in Theatre I


    No description available.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THE 498 - Independent Study in Theatre II


    No description available.

    Prerequisites: permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • TME 152 - Introductory Calculus for Engineering Technology


    This course presents a first semester introduction to Calculus with engineering examples. Topics include trigonometric identities and equations, limits and continuity, partial fractions and introductory calculus including the derivative and its applications. The developed math skills are used to analyze engineering problems.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Engineering Technology majors and grade of C or better iin MAT 122 or a minimum score of 10 on Section #3 of the Math Placement Exam.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • TME 253 - Applied Calculus for Engineering Technology


    This course presents a second semester of single-variable calculus. Topics include integration and its applications, derivatives of transcendental functions and a variety of integration techniques. Applications of these concepts to problems in science and engineering technology are stressed.

    Prerequisites: Engineering Technology majors; Grade of “C” or better in TME 152 or equivalent.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 4
  
  • TME 354 - Ordinary Differential Equations With Engineering Applications


    An introduction to linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations, Laplace Transforms and their applications. Mathematical modeling of differential equations applicable to electrical and mechanical engineering and interpretation of the solutions are presented. A brief introduction to Fourier Series and partial differential equations is also included.

    Prerequisites: Engineering Technology majors; Grade of “C” or better in TME 253 or equivalent.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • UST 100 - Introduction to the Bachelor of University Studies


    Introduces the student to the nature of higher education as a learning community. Particular emphasis given to academic resources, the learning process, academic skills, developmental advising and career counseling. Students participate in extensive reading and writing assignments relevant to their college transition and degree goals.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor of University Studies major; others by permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 1
  
  • UST 200 - Crucial Question 1. Defining Human: What does it mean to be human? : Who are we? How do we know?


    Starting with the analysis of where each student is, in terms of life experience, assumptions and ideas of what it means to be human, we move from the idea that a contemporary view of the world is “good” or “appropriate” or “normal, usual and universal”, the student will be encouraged to develop critical thinking skills to discern, analyze and asses information from a variety of sources from across the globe and from different time periods that deal with the crucial question of what it means to be human. There are two components of the crucial question of “What does it mean to be human?” for each half of the semester: What does it mean to be human? How do we know?

    Prerequisites: B.U.S. Students

    Course Typically Offered: Fall.

    Credits: 3
  
  • UST 210 - Crucial Question 2: Explorations & Encounters: What is the World (and how do we know it?)


    Starting with depictions and narratives of concepts of the world, this course investigates the way in which the experience of exploration and encounter impacts our ideas of what the world is and where we are in the world. In looking at the ways in which others have explored, perceived, and mapped the world, the student will be encouraged to develop critical thinking skills to discern, analyze and assess information from a variety of sources from across the globe and from different time periods. Interrogating assumptions and ideas of how we think about and define the world (and the environment, people, and creatures in it), we move from the idea that a contemporary view of the world is “good” or “appropriate” or “normal, usual, and universal.” The course investigates two crucial, and related, questions: What is the world? How do we know it? And the final corollary, Does the way we view the world affect our actions within it?

    Prerequisites: B.U.S. Students

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • UST 300 - Core Course in University Studies


    Provides understanding and insight into skills in critical thinking, analysis, and writing across disciplines.  Emphasis on research analysis and integrative thinking.
     

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • UST 310 - Crucial Questions 3: Self and Others


    The student is invited to consider his or her identity in the world as a place of relationship, with webs of responsibility to self, others, family, community, and the world. We consider not only relationships and the self in contemporary Western culture, but look at origins of our ideas of relationships, ethics, and morality, and other ways in other cultures of considering relationships and our responsibilities to ourselves and to others, including communities, society, and the world.

    Prerequisites: B.U.S. Students.

    Course Typically Offered: Alternate Years.

    Credits: 3
  
  • UST 320 - Crucial Questions 4: Human Futures


    Crucial Questions 4. Human Futures considers possible futures of humanity, based on different types of knowledge or “ways of knowing”. Going across time and considering selected cultures and groups, we consider how the questions we ask and the assumptions we bring to bear determine the outcomes we project. How do we know what we know? Whence does that knowledge arise? What is our responsibility to act once we have awareness and understanding to ourselves, to our communities and society, to the world of the future?

    Prerequisites: B.U.S. Students

    Course Typically Offered: Alternate Years

    Credits: 3
  
  • UST 400 - Advance Topics in University Studies


    This independent study course allows students enrolled in the Bachelor of University Studies Program to focus more deeply in an area of their choice.  May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Bachelor of University Studies Majors and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 1-6.
  
  • UST 499 - Senior Capstone


    Interdisciplinary senior research project. Senior students will use their areas of foci to build on their knowledge and apply it to a specific senior project or internship. Students will integrate program knowledge and demonstrate synthesis, analysis and critical evaluation of their specific project.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, Bachelor of University Studies major.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 100 - Beginning Spoken Arabic I


    Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement. 

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 101 - Beginning Spoken Chinese I


    Beginning Chinese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 102 - Beginning Spoken Farsi I


    Beginning Farsi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 103 - Beginning Spoken Hebrew I


    Beginning Hebrew language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 104 - Beginning Spoken Hindi I


    Beginning Hindi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 105 - Beginning Spoken Irish Gaelic I


    Beginning Irish Gaelic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 106 - Beginning Spoken Italian I


    Beginning Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement. 

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 107 - Beginning Spoken Japanese I


    Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 108 - Beginning Spoken Korean I


    Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 109 - Beginning Spoken Portuguese I


    Beginning Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 110 - Beginning Spoken Russian I


    Beginning Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 111 - Beginning Spoken Turkish I


    Beginning Turkish language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 130 - Beginning Spoken Arabic II


    Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 100 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 131 - Beginning Spoken Chinese II


    Beginning Chinese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 101 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 132 - Beginning Spoken Farsi II


    Beginning Farsi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 102 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 133 - Beginning Spoken Hebrew II


    Beginning Hebrew language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 103 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 134 - Beginning Spoken Hindi II


    Beginning Hindi language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 104 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 135 - Beginning Spoken Irish Gaelic II


    Beginning Irish Gaelic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 105 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 136 - Beginning Spoken Italian II


    Beginning Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 106 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 137 - Beginning Spoken Japanese II


    Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 107 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 138 - Beginning Spoken Korean II


    Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 108 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 139 - Beginning Spoken Portuguese II


    Beginning Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 109 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 140 - Beginning Spoken Russian II


    Beginning Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 110 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 141 - Beginning Spoken Turkish II


    Beginning Turkish language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class is taught by native speakers, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 111 and Permission of Coordinator of Critical Language Program.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 160 - Beginning Spoken Arabic III


    Beginning Arabic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 130 or equivalent and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 161 - Beginning Spoken Chinese III


    Beginning Chinese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 131

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 167 - Beginning Spoken Japanese III


    Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 137

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 168 - Beginning Spoken Korean III


    Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 138 or equivalent and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 190 - Critical Languages (Other)


    Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff.  May be repeated for credit if different topic is taken.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 205 - Intermediate Spoken Irish Gaelic I


    Intermediate Irish Gaelic language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement. 

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 135 and Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 206 - Intermediate Spoken Italian I


    Intermediate Italian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker. Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 136 and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 207 - Intermediate Spoken Japanese I


    Intermediate Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement. 

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 137 and Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 208 - Intermediate Spoken Korean I


    Intermediate Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement. 

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 168 and Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 209 - Intermediate Spoken Portuguese I


    Intermediate Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 139 and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 210 - Intermediate Spoken Russian I


    Intermediate Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 140 and permission of Critical Languages Coordinator.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 240 - Intermediate Spoken Russian II


    Intermediate Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class focuses on oral communication and it taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisifies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 210 and Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 270 - Intermediate Spoken Russian III


    Intermediate Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation.  Class focuses on oral communication and is taught by a native speaker.  Includes a high degree of cultural engagement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: VOX 240 and Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • VOX 290 - Intermediate Critical Languages (Other)


    Specific languages determined by current interests of students and staff.  May be repeated for credit if taking a higher level of the same language or a different language.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 101 - Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies


    An introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and to its perspectives.  The course will use interdisciplinary perspectives to begin to examine the categories of gender and sexuality, grounded in Women’s Studies, as they intersect with race, ethnicity, class, nationality, dis/ability and other sites of social inequality.

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

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 103 - Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies


    Introduces the major perspectives and issues in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies, including histories and institutions, identities and representations, and cultures and subcultures.

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

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 201 - Topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies


     An interdisciplinary, second-level study of topics such as “Women in the Hispanic World”, “Men and Masculinities in Society” or “Lesbian Literature”. May be taken more then once for credit if the topic differs.

    Prerequisites: WGS 101 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 230 - Women, Health, and the Environment


    Examines the roles of women in shaping current practices and policies of the Western health care system and related environmental issues. It will draw on the work of Rachel Carson and modern women healers of the body and the ecosystem. Students are encouraged to be involved in transformational work at the local, personal or more global level.

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

    Prerequisites: WGS 101 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 235 - Franco American Women’s Experience


    Examines the immigration experience and subsequent lifestyles of the present-day Franco American woman and her cultural ancestors. Studying the immigration of these women from France to New France, Canada and across the border into the U.S., class participants will learn about the historical and cultural implications of immigration for these women and the definition they imparted to the culture. (This course is identical to FAS 230.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Prerequisites: FAS 101 or WGS 101 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 250 - Women and Music


    Explores the contributions and roles of women as composers, performers, teachers, conductors and patrons in Western Art music, non-Western art music and popular music. A wide spectrum of musical compositions by women in various styles will be studied, through recordings and live performances.

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

    Prerequisites: WGS 101 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 270 - Native American Women


    This course is an exploration of the American Indian woman’s lifestyles and social roles from a variety of tribal cultures.  It will focus on the traditional and contemporary values and roles of American Indian women.  This course will explore the history of the lives of American Indian women from a variety of tribes. (WGS 270 and NAS 270 are identical courses.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Edition Social Context and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirements.

    Prerequisites: NAS 101 or WGS 101, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 298 - Directed Study in Women’s Studies


    Individual study, research, field experience and writing projects in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and related areas, conducted under the guidance of a faculty member associated with the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, arranged on request. (Contact the program office for an information sheet.)

    Prerequisites: WGS 101 and Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: Ar
  
  • WGS 301 - Intermediate Topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies


    An interdisciplinary, intermediate level study of topics such as “Women and the Legal System”  or “Gender and the History of Psychiatry”. May be taken more then once if the topics differ.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; WGS101 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 340 - Transnational Feminisms


    Constraints of geography on social and cultural arrangements are receding, a process with implications for the world’s women.  Diverse transnational feminists provide different lenses on women’s work in factories, immigration, sex tourism, etc.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.

    Course Typically Offered:

    Spring

    Credits: 3

  
  • WGS 360 - Feminism and Cinema


    Surveys the involvement of women in cinema by looking at representations of women as well as representations by women. Introduces students to major developments in feminist film theory since its emergence in the 1970’s.

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

    Prerequisites: WGS 101 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 371 - Immigration, Women and Society


    Examines the varied and complex experiences of immigrant men and women in the United States. Students will learn about the history of U.S. immigration in general and about the gendered experiences of immigrants in particular. Immigrant experiences will be examined through a lens that views gender as a social system that intersects with other social structures including race, religion, and social class. A central feature of this course is a service-learning oral history project which requires students to interview an immigrant who has immigrated to the United States, incorporate the interviewee’s experiences into an analytical paper, and present the findings at the end of the semester. This course is identical to SOC 371.

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

    Prerequisites: WGS 101 and SOC 101, or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Variable

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 401 - Advanced Topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies


    An advanced, interdisciplinary study of topics such as “Interpersonal Violence” or “Global Feminism”. May be taken more than once if the topics differ.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Junior standing and WGS 101

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 410 - Feminist, Gender and Queer Theory


    An advanced, interdisciplinary, multicultural introduction to the main traditions of feminist, gender and queer theory.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.

    Prerequisites: 6 hours of Women’s Studies, including WGS 101 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 451 - Women’s Sexuality


    This class explores the nature of women’s sexualities from a developmental perspective, with the intent of enhancing student’s understanding of how women’s sexuality is shaped, changed, and expressed throughout life: childhood and adolescence; young adulthood; middle adulthood and later life.  Moving beyond the traditional focus on sexual functioning, this course emphasizes the complex interaction of psychological, social, cultural, and biological influences on the creation of sexual meanings for women. Students cannot receive credit for WGS 451 after passing WGS/WST 401 with a topic of Women’s Sexuality.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Context and Institutions requirement

    Prerequisites: WGS 101 & Jr or Sr Standing

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 480 - Senior Seminar in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies


    This integrated, interdisciplinary, and multicultural course provides advanced study of a specific topic in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, such as “Ecofeminism”, Sexuality and the Law” or “Women and Gender in Education”.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Writing Intensive, and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites: WGS 101, WGS 410 and senior standing or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WGS 498 - Directed Study in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies


    Advanced, individual study, field experience, research and writing projects in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and related areas, conducted under the guidance of a faculty member associated with the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, arranged on request.  (Contact the program office for an information sheet.)

    Prerequisites: WST 101; junior or senior standing and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

    Credits: Ar
  
  • WLE 100 - Introduction to Wildlife Resources


    A seminar introducing the opportunities, concerns, and professional responsibilities of the wildlife profession. Intended for first-year and transfer students interested in wildlife management. Lec 1. Course will include field trips during class hours and on weekends.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: Wildlife Ecology major or permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1

  
  • WLE 150 - Wildlife Field Trip


    A one-week field course to introduce wildlife ecology students to various aspects of fish and wildlife management.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites: WLE 100; first-year Wildlife Ecology major.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 1

  
  • WLE 200 - Ecology


    Ecology is the study of how distribution and abundances of organisms over time and space relate to major physical, chemical, geological, historical, biological, evolutionary, and energetic factors. This course provides students with a sound and relevant ecological framework through which they can better understand and explain the past and present, and prepare for the future, on a complex and rapidly changing planet whose productivity and life-support capacity is increasingly eroded by the industrialized human economy. WLE 200 is required for undergraduates majoring in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology but is suitable for students in most majors. Because of overlapping subject matter, this course is not open to students who have taken BIO 319 or SMS 300.

    Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge requirement when taken without WLE 201.  Together with WLE 201, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge requirement when taken without WLE 201.  Together with WLE 201, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BIO 100, BIO 200 or SMS 201, or instructor’s permission

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3

  
  • WLE 201 - Ecology Laboratory


    A course emphasizing field and laboratory studies of plants and animals and their environments. A diversity of organisms and ecosystems will be investigated.

    General Education Requirements: Together with WLE 200, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.  WLE 201 alone satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Wildlife Ecology major or permission; an ecology lecture course (i.e. WLE 200) may be taken concurrently.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 220 - Introduction to Ecological Statistics


    An introduction to the use of quantitative statistical methods for the purpose of answering ecological questions that provides information and techniques useful for advanced courses in wildlife ecology and other environmental sciences, with emphasis on presenting and interpreting results verbally and in writing.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, a minimum grade of C- in WLE 200 or SMS 300 or BIO 319, AND a minimum grade of C in MAT 122 or C- in MAT 126.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 4
  
  • WLE 230 - Introduction to Wildlife Conservation


    Basic principles of wildlife ecology and conservation are illustrated with examples from Maine and around the world.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 250 - Wildlife Field Survey


    Two week field course stressing the use and application of wildlife research and management techniques, collection and analysis of biological data and the recognition of wildlife species and their habitats.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: WLE 100 and a C- or better in WLE 200,  WLE 201, and WLE 220.Wildlife Ecology major.

    Course Typically Offered: Summer

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 323 - Introduction to Conservation Biology


    Maintaining the diversity of life forms in the face of environmental degradation involves the study of population ecology, population genetics, and ecosystem ecology plus the socioeconomic and political matrix in which conservation problems must be solved. Class ends before Thanksgiving.  Required attendance for one or two Saturday sessions.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Prerequisites: BIO 100.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 340 - Freshwater Fisheries Ecology and Management


    An ecological approach in studying freshwater fisheries and evaluating management tactics.  Topics include general fish ecology, population dynamics, bioenergetics, stock-recruitment, habitat quality, biotic interactions, anthropogenic effects, recreational fisheries, management tools, assessment methods, nongame species, and human dimensions.  Field-intensive, with emphasis on Maine fisheries and interaction with fishery professionals.

    Prerequisites: BIO 329 and BIO 319 or FES 407 or SMS 300 or WLE 200.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 341 - Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory


    If taken with WLE 340, will be considered a Field Intensive course in WLE curriculum and will satisfy a requirement for WLE’s Fisheries Concentration.

    Prerequisites: WLE 340 or concurrently

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years

    Credits: 1
  
  • WLE 410 - Wildlife Population Dynamics and Conservation


    Characteristics of wildlife populations, including principles of population dynamics and population interactions, with application in wildlife population conservation. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites: WLE 200 or SMS 300 or BIO 319, or permission.




    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 411 - Wildlife Population Dynamics Lab


    Focuses on field and quantitative techniques used to evaluate components of wildlife population ecology. Students will gain experience in methods commonly used to estimate animal occupancy, abundance, survival, reproduction, and rate of population growth through time. Students will collect data in the field, analyze data in a computer laboratory setting, and interpret and present results in formal reports and presentations. Course may have field trips during class times.

    Corequisites: WLE 410

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 1
  
  • WLE 413 - Wetland Delineation and Mapping


    Focuses on delineating and mapping wetlands using procedures accepted by the Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Maine. Students will learn to identify wetland boundaries using the 3-parameter approach; soils, vegetation and hydrology, currently required by federal and state laws regulating wetlands. Lec 3, Lab 3.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.

    Prerequisites: BIO 319 or FES 407 or SMS 300 or SMS 352 or WLE 200 and PSE 140 or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years

    Credits: 4
  
  • WLE 423 - Wetland Ecology and Conservation


    Focuses on major concepts in wetland ecology, classification, policy and regulation and issues in wetland conservation. Lecture material focuses on wetland communities associated with hydric soils (forested, shrub and emergent ecosystems). Lecture and field studies. Lec 3, Lab 3. (Fall - even.)

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.

    Prerequisites: WLE 200 or equivalent or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years

    Credits: 4
  
  • WLE 435 - Field Experience


    A field experience in wildlife is a professional activity participated in by students under the supervision of a practicing professional in the field. A high degree of responsibility is placed on the student for developing learning objectives and securing the approval of a faculty member for academic credit for the learning involved in the experience. It may be paid or unpaid, it may last any length of time, and it may be repeated.

    Prerequisites: Permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: Ar
  
  • WLE 440 - Undergraduate Wildlife Seminar


    Current topics of interest will be explored in a seminar format.  Course may be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites: Wildlife Ecology major or permission; junior standing.

    Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

    Credits: 1-12
  
  • WLE 445 - Management of Endangered and Threatened Species


    An advanced course in threatened and endangered plant and animal species management that will investigate modern solutions to the problem. Emphasis will be on the biological and political aspects of endangerment and will emphasize involvement in the recovery process, using the U.S. Endangered Species Act as a basis. Lectures, discussion and a required research project that will involve students working as teams to revise and present recovery plans for endangered plant or animal species. NOTE: WLE 445 and WLE 545 cannot both be taken for credit. (Alternate years - odd.)

    Prerequisites: Senior Standing; BIO 319 or SMS 300 or WLE 200 and WLE 410 or equivalent or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 450 - Wildlife-Habitat Relationships


    A study of the interrelationships among wildlife species and their habitats stressing application to conservation of biological diversity and management of harvested species. Focuses on a review and critique of habitat objectives, an assessment of habitat components, a discussion of the influence of spatial scales and landscape pattern on habitat quality, a survey of procedures for evaluating habitat quality, a synopsis of inter-specific interactions as they influence habitat relationships, and discussions of the influence of natural and human-caused disturbances on habitat. Lec 3. Course will include field trips on weekends.

    General Education Requirements: Together with WLE 455, this course satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience requirement.

    Prerequisites: WLE 250 and WLE 410 or permission.

    Corequisites: WLE 455

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 455 - Wildlife-Habitat Evaluation


    Focuses on field, analytical and laboratory techniques for evaluating habitat for wildlife. Students will be introduced to the applied approaches and techniques for evaluating habitats. Material is presented via lectures, reading, fieldwork and laboratory experience. Lab 4.

    General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement.  Together with WLE 450, this course also satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience requirement.

    Prerequisites: WLE 250, WLE 410 or permission.

    Corequisites: WLE 450

    Course Typically Offered: Spring

    Credits: 2
  
  • WLE 461 - Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation


    This course is a mix of lectures, invited presentations, hands-on group activities, and peer to peer exercises that provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders in collaborative management. The course covers such topics as governance of wildlife, sense of place and community, trust and capacity development, wildlife management as a systems process, collective behavior, engagement of stakeholders, collaborative planning and decision-making, adaptive management and adaptive impact management, identity-based conflict resolution, communication planning, and human dimensions research methodology. Participating in one Saturday or Sunday workshop (TBD) is required. Course may have field trips during class times.

    Prerequisites: Junior, Senior or Graduate Standing

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 470 - Wildlife Policy and Administration


    Development and state and federal wildlife policy in the United States. Procedures for establishing and implementing policy and current policy issues. Rec 3. Course may have field trips during class times.

    Prerequisites: Junior Standing or permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall

    Credits: 3
  
  • WLE 490 - Special Problems


    Original investigation in wildlife work, the subject to be chosen after consultation with the staff.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and a 3.0 GPA or higher and permission.

    Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Credits: Ar
 

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