Jun 16, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Earth Sciences
	ERS 420 - Computer Scripting for Data Analysis This course focuses on the application of a computer scripting language (Python or similar language) to interpret and analyze earth and environmental science data and processes. Students will learn to use an interpreted computer language to perform calculations, evaluate data sets, create complex graphs and simulate simple systems. Prerequisites: MAT 127. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years Credits: 3
	ERS 425 - How to Build a Habitable Planet This course will take a journey through the remarkable geologic and climatic events that led to the emergence of life, an oxygen-rich atmosphere, explosions and collapses of biodiversity, waxing and waning of continental ice sheets, and ultimately a planet on which Homo Sapiens could thrive and develop civilizations unlike anything Earth has ever witnessed. We will explore the great and as-yet unsolved mysteries of Earth’s evolution with an eye toward placing our existence into the context of what it takes to build, and sustain, a habitable world. We will consider internal and external forces that have shaped environmental evolution over the planet’s history, including the role of humans in geochemical and climatic change. We will consider the geochemical proxies and isotopic geochronometers that have improved our understanding of past environments and climates. Our goals are to develop critical thinking and writing skills and a scientific approach to the complex array of feedbacks that govern the evolution of Earth’s surface and climate, as well as an appreciation for how past Earth System change can inform current human and societal issues. ERS 425 and ERS 525 cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: ERS 200 and ERS 201, or instructor permission Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ERS 433 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Using field relationships, rock textures, and chemical systems, we take a qualitative and quantitative system-based approach to exploring rock-forming processes within Earth’s crust and mantle. In keeping with the fact that modern understanding of igneous and metamorphic processes requires use of microscopes and microanalysis, students will use petrographic and electron microscopes to make observation and gather data related to mineral chemistry and textures in preparation for later analysis. This course also develops aspects of scientific methodology, including classification schemes and data collection, management, and analysis. Several weekend field trips are required. Prerequisites: ERS 330. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years Credits: 4
	ERS 441 - Glaciers and Our Landscape Explores the nature of the ice ages, including the work of glaciers and how they shape the earth’s surface. Emphasis is on understanding the processes that resulted in the landscape and sediments we see today. Course may have field trips during class times. (ERS 441 and 541 are identical courses and cannot both be taken for degree credit.) General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment and Writing Intensive Requirements. Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course or Graduate Standing Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ERS 451 - Tectonics Exploration of the plate tectonic mechanisms that control and modify the first-order features of Earth’s surface. We consider how the movements of the uppermost 100-200 km of our planet creates the topographic features and patterns in the continents and oceans. One weekend field trip. Prerequisites: Any 200-level ERS course or permission. Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years Credits: 3
	ERS 460 - Marine Geology Topics include theories of the origin of the earth as a planet and the development of continents and ocean basins, morphology and structure of the sea floor, interpretation of geological and geophysical evidence relevant to the origin and evolution of major tectonic features of oceans. Students may not receive credit for both ERS 460 and ERS 560. Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course. Credits: 3.0
	ERS 461 - Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology This course will focus on the forms, dimensions and dynamics of streams and rivers. The material covered will provide an overview of the physical characteristics of stream and river channels in varied settings, approaches used for physical assessments of channel conditions, and quantitative methods to evaluate hydraulic conditions that influence stream and river channel appearance and dynamics. The course will include applications of concepts in fluvial geomorphology in the planning, design and monitoring of stream corridor restoration and management projects. Two one-day weekend field trips may be scheduled during the semester. Prerequisites: ERS 350 or ERS 588 or instructor permission Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ERS 480 - Introduction to Hydrogeology The role of groundwater in geologic and water supply processes including: the hydrologic cycle, groundwater interaction with surface water, groundwater flow and transport equations, aquifer characterization, chemistry of groundwater, and groundwater as a geologic agent. ERS 480 and ERS 580 cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: Any 100 level ERS course and MAT 126. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ERS 491 - Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology The climatic system, survey of atmospheric behavior and climatic change; meteorological measurements and analysis; formulation of physical principles governing weather and climate with selected applications to small and large scale phenomena. (ERS 491 and ERS 591 are identical courses.) Prerequisites: MAT 126 and PHY 112 or PHY 122 or permission Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years Credits: 3
	ERS 498 - Undergraduate Thesis Original research in geological sciences. The research problem must be identified prior to the start of the senior year and may be of an experimental, empirical or theoretical approach. A committee of three or more faculty will supervise the thesis and its defense. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ERS 499 - Field Experience in Earth and Climate Sciences Students will attend a four- to six-week earth or climate science field camp or engage in equivalent field-based research activities. The experience (a) draws together the various threads of the School’s undergraduate program, (b) typifies the work of professionals within Earth and Climate Sciences, (c) develops problem-solving skills while working within a natural system, and (d) develops spatial cognition and reasoning. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer Credits: 4-6
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
	EES 100 - Human Population and the Global Environment Introduces the concepts and principles necessary to evaluate contemporary global issues of population growth, natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Surveys the historical development of environmental awareness in the United States. Develops skills to interpret critically the diverse types of information available about environmental issues. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	EES 117 - Introduction to Ecology and Environmental Sciences This course offers an introduction to college and provides an interdisciplinary perspective on ecological and environmental issues. The course will examine ecological systems, the interrelationships between human activities and the environment, and the social, political, economic, and technological factors that affect the use of natural resources. Material is presented via lectures, field trips during class hours and special readings. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 2
	EES 140 - Soil Science Considers the chemical, physical and biological properties of soil, as well as the origin, management and interrelationships of soils to plant growth. Rec 3. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge requirement when taken without EES 141. Together with EES 141, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement. Prerequisites: BMB 207 or CHY 121 is recommended. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	EES 200 - Introduction to Safety and Environmental Management Provides an introduction to the requirements to obtain a Department of Labor 29 CFR 1910 - 10 Hour General Industry Certification. Focuses on regulations and applying practical skills required to provide leadership for safety and environmental activities in industry. Students will gain exposure to an appreciation for safety and environmental strategies successful employees/employers utilize in a variety of career fields. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	EES 217 - The Acadia Lessons Project: Field Problems in EES This course is an intensive field experience for EES majors. EES undergraduates will stay at the Schoodic Education and Research Center at Acadia National Park for an intensive 2.5-day weekend program that will immerse them in Acadia’s rich science and cultural research history, then challenge students to assess and highlight future challenges and approaches to the next century of National Park science and management. Students will be introduced to a relevant problem or issue facing stakeholders in the field of ecology and environmental sciences, and will work in teams to research, synthesize, and present what they’ve learned. The location provides a setting rich with opportunities for outdoor experience, interactions with scientists in residence, and varied local, regional, and national stakeholders with whom we will collaborate on the Lessons Project. Students will travel to the Schoodic campus by bus, leaving UMaine Friday afternoon and returning to campus Sunday evening. This course is a required weekend field experience for EES majors. Prerequisites: Sophomore or Junior Standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 0-1
	EES 324 - Environmental Protection Law and Policy A survey of the law and policy of environmental protection in the United States with emphasis on Federal statutes and common law approaches to environmental protection. Material covered will include the basic statutes, the administrative law, the case law of air quality, water quality, hazardous substances and the National Environmental Policy Act. Students will develop an understanding of how the legal process works in the context of specific environmental case studies and will be encouraged through class dialogues and exercises to develop their analytic skills. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	EES 351 - Energy, Wealth, and Power: a Biophysical Systems view of Nature and Society Within the biophysical economics paradigm, energy is the unseen arbiter that drives ecological and economic processes. Biophysical systems of nature and human society are organized according to seemingly universal laws that govern the concentration, conversion, and degradation of energy over space and time. These laws explain historic patterns in ecological and societal evolution and provide a framework for responding to planetary crises of climate change, peak energy, and unpayable ecological debt. Students will apply biophysical systems principles of energy return on investment (EROI), energy hierarchy, transformity, embodied energy (eMergy), and maximum eMpower to better understand the past and better prepare for the future in a rapidly-degrading ecosphere. Students will read historic and current literature, participate in (and sometimes lead) interactive class discussions, and complete individual- or group-projects. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Population and the Environment General Education requirement. Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructors permission. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	EES 396 - Field Experience in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Approved work experience for which academic credits is given. Students may work part time or full time for a semester in an approved program of work experience which contributes to the academic major. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a job related to their professional career goals. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.) Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission. Course Typically Offered: Summer Credits: 1 - 16
	EES 397 - Topics in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Conservation and Management The conservation and management of natural resources entail dynamic social, economic, and scientific problems. Students investigate a natural resource topic of current national or international concern. Topics vary; course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major or permission of instructor. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Even Years Credits: 1-3
	EES 450 - Principles of Environmental Science The principles of environmental science grounded in the flows of chemicals and energy through natural systems on one hand and our industrial society on the other. The course will deal with energy production and its associated pollution and the consequences of that pollution, with an emphasis on climate change issues (global warming), acid deposition, atmospheric particulates and photochemical smog. The student will gain a basic understanding of the scientific principles governing environmental processes and how human activities, particularly pollution, interact with and affect these processes. Essential for anyone wishing to pursue a meaningful career in environmental science. Lec 3. Prerequisites: MAT 111 or MAT 122 or MAT 126 and CHY 121 & CHY 123, or permission. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	EES 475 - Field Studies in Ecology An intensive ecology travel study course of one to several weeks to an area of ecological interest (e.g., the Amazon basin or Serengeti plains) scheduled during winter or spring break, May term, or summer. Field and living conditions may be rigorous and/or primitive. The course MAY meet weekly prior to and following the travel component. Prerequisite: General ecology course. Prerequisites: A General Ecology Course Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 1-3
	EES 489 - Critical Issues in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Policy Current and historically important issues in natural resource management and conservation are evaluated by teams of students and faculty. Interdisciplinary approaches to problem analysis are stressed, with special attention to the ways scientific information and management options affect policy. General Education Requirements: Together with EES 490 Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major with senior standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 4
	EES 490 - Senior Seminar Exposes students to emerging issues in Ecology and Environmental Sciences through weekly attendance of existing seminars across a variety of academic units at UMaine. Focuses on the meaning of interdisciplinary work and how discipline-diverse approaches aid in solving complex environmental problems. Develops skills in evaluating professional presentations and provides experiences with a variety of academic cultures and professionals. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Prerequisites: Senior Standing in Ecology and Environmental Sciences. Credits: 3
	EES 497 - Independent Studies in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Analysis and investigation of current problems in ecology and environmental sciences in consultation with a faculty member in the program. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: Ecology and Environmental Sciences major. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 1-3
Economics
	ECO 117 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics Consists of weekly meetings of first year students. Topics covered include overview of the fields of Economics, school and university program requirements, and current economic issues. Pass/Fail grade only. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 1
	ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics Principles of microeconomics and their application to economic issues and problems. Analysis of the economic decision-making of individuals and firms; markets and pricing; monopoly power; income distribution; the role of government intervention in markets. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 3
	ECO 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of macroeconomics and their application to modern economic issues and problems. Analysis of national income and employment; fluctuations in national income; monetary and fiscal policy; control of inflation, unemployment, and growth; and international aspects of macroeconomic performance. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 3
	ECO 180 - Citizens, Energy & Sustainability This course is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of energy issues by focusing upon current energy use and mandates, energy production (with a focus on alternative energy options, as well as introduces the political, human and environmental implications of energy use and production. We will discuss how citizens play a vital role in determining the direction that energy policy will take. In the course of our lifetime each of us will be asked to vote on an energy related circumstance, this course intends to give you a place to start in understanding the complexities of energy. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements. Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer Credits: 3
	ECO 190 - World Food Supply, Population and the Environment Reviews current global resources focusing primarily upon food production and population, and environmental problems relating to food production and distribution. World trade and world trade policy are considered with primary emphasis on food. Other topics include world trade liberalization, genetically modified foods and comparative agricultural systems. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements. Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
	ECO 217 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics II Consists of weekly meetings of second year economics students. Topics covered include a review of major career tracks for economics majors, internship opportunities, study abroad options, and an introduction to professional development. Pass/Fail grade only. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 1
	ECO 254 - Small Business Economics and Management Application of economic concepts to real world business and economic decisions using graphs, spreadsheets and analytical techniques. Students will learn introductory small business management concepts, how to estimate the cost of producing goods and services, and how to develop business feasibility studies. Students will develop a hands-on project that integrates Excel to create a purposeful model. General Education Requirements: Course satisfies the Social Context and Institutions General Education Requirements Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 280 - Fundamentals of Mathematical Economics This course applies the tools of scalar and linear algebra, univariate and multivariate calculus to economics and business decisions and problems. Instruction includes applied equation solving, differentiation, integration, and optimization. Applications include: general economic modeling concepts including structural and reduced forms and equilibria, supply and demand modeling, utility maximization, cost minimization, profit maximization, and related applied topics. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120, ECO 121, and either MAT 111 or MAT 115 - or permission. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 285 - Economics of Sports Economic and business related issues facing sports franchises and leagues are examined using concepts from industrial organization, labor economics and public finance. General Education Requirements: Fulfills the Social Contexts and Institutions General Education requirement. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
	ECO 312 - Current Issues and Ethical Perspectives: Energy, Law and the Environment This course addresses the major ethical and legal questions pertaining to energy production and utilization, including environmental and social impacts. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussions, students will consider these issues in local, national, and international contexts. Prerequisites: Junior Standing. Credits: 3
	ECO 317 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics III Consists of weekly meetings of third year economics students. Topics covered include a review of major career tracks for economics majors, internship opportunities, the workplace environment, client relationships, economic analysis and research practices, and furthering the student’s professional development. Pass/Fail grade only. Prerequisites: Junior Standing and Economics Majors Credits: 1
	ECO 321 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Analysis of the basic forces that cause fluctuations in economic activity and their effects on employment, investment, and business firms. Stabilization proposals examined and evaluated. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in ECO 120 and ECO 121, or permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 333 - Labor Markets and Human Resource Development Topics include: labor market dynamics, the structure of labor markets, preparation for employment, labor market problems of special groups, remedial manpower programs, labor markets and public policy. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered Credits: 3
	ECO 339 - International Finance Analysis of the fundamental characteristics of an open macroeconomy including exchange rate determination, balance of payments adjustment, income determination, financial flows, effect of monetary and fiscal policies on exchange rates, economic integration and global monetary issues. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 340 - The Canadian Economy: Issues and Policies Survey of the structure and functioning of the Canadian economic system, its problems and the policies used to solve them. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission. Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
	ECO 350 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory A study of how individual choice allocates goods and resources in market economies. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or Permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 353 - Money and Banking Examines the American banking and financial system including monetary theory and policy. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or equivalent with permission. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 366 - Applied Economic Data Analysis Covers a variety of empirical methods that are often used to examine economic data. Emphasis is on using the appropriate data analysis tool to solve a problem or answer an economics-related question. Focuses on statistical inference, as well as descriptive and regression-based analysis. Includes several computer-based assignments. Prerequisites: STS 215 or STS 232 or permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 370 - Topics in Economics Includes readings, research and discussions. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 or permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 1-3
	ECO 377 - Introduction to Natural Resource Economics and Policy Economic aspects of natural resource management and policy are presented. Both consumptive and nonconsumptive uses of natural resources are discussed along with the socially optimal use of renewable and nonrenewable resources. Contemporary environmental problems and policies are presented. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Population and the Environment Requirements. Prerequisites: C- in either ECO 120 or ECO 100, or permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 381 - SL: Sustainable Development Principles and Policy Sustainability concerns not just environmental balance but also social, economic, cultural and ethical factors - that is, nearly everything. Sustainability science is the research field that attempts not only to study this unwieldy group of subjects, but also to motivate positive change toward more sustainable societies. This course explores the scientific foundation of the global environmental sustainability crisis, the economic, social and ethical ramifications of that crisis, and surveys the prospects and challenges in the quest to define, measure and achieve sustainable societies. We also step beyond the academic classroom to accomplish sustainability research and service in the larger community with a semester-long integrated service learning project. This course has been designated as a UMaine service-learning course. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment and Ethics Requirements. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 395 - Field Experience An approved program of work experience which contributes to the academic major and for which academic credit is given. Students may work part time or full time for a semester in a job related to their professional career goals. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.) Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 1 - 16
	ECO 404 - Behavioral and Experimental Economics Experimental research continues to demonstrate that the economic decisions of individuals and groups deviate, sometimes dramatically, from those predicated by standard economic theory’s rational actor model. Behavioral economics seeks to explain the economic decision-making of consumers and citizens, as psychologically complex, cognitively limited, emotional, social decision-makers. This course explores the foundations of behavioral economics and develops skills in designing and conducting economic experiments for the development of new behavioral insights. Topics include bounded rationality, prospect theory, reference dependence, social preferences, anchoring, framing, and priming, moral balancing, and applications of behavioral economics to public policy. The semester culminates in the creation of an experimental research proposal. ECO 404 and 504 cannot both be taken for credit. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Context & Institutions. Prerequisites: ECO 120 or permission. Course Typically Offered: Alternating Years. Credits: 3
	ECO 405 - Sustainable Energy Economics & Policy This course presents the economics of energy supply and use and the consequences for environmental quality, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development. A variety of energy types are examined including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and a range of renewable energy technologies including biomass, hydro, solar, and wind power. The effects of energy on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change, on air and water quality, and on human health are considered along with policies to mitigate these effects such as carbon prices, emissions targets, efficiency requirements and investments, and renewable portfolio standards. The effects of import dependence and indigenous resource development on energy security and regional economic growth and development are assessed. Alternative future energy paths are developed that are consistent with environmental stewardship, energy security, and sustainable economic growth and development. General Education Requirements: This course satisfies the General Education requirements for Population and Environment and Quantitative Literacy. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121, or ECO 410. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 410 - Accelerated Introductory Economics An accelerated presentation of the fundamental elements of micro- and macroeconomic theory. Microeconomic topics include consumer and firm behavior, structure and functioning of purely competitive markets, and alternative market structures. Macroeconomic topics include financial system structure, measurement of aggregate economic activity and determinants of economic growth, economic fluctuations, and stabilization policies. Note: This course is for non-economics majors only. It cannot be taken for degree credit towards the completion of any School of Economics undergraduate degree program. ECO cannot be taken for credit if a student has taken either ECO 120 or ECO 121. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree or Junior/Senior standing and minimum GPA of 3.25, or permission Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 416 - Evolutionary Economics This course expands the topics and dynamics that can be addressed with economic thinking by taking advantage of the science on the evolution of the human species, human behavior, and human institutions. Evolutionary economics applies the principals of variation, selection and retention to understand the dynamic nature of economic systems, filling some gaps in economics and other social sciences. This course will cover historical and current evolutionary approaches to economics and students will learn how an evolutionary approach connects to the other social sciences. Students will practice building evolutionary accounts of economic systems, characterizing evolutionary forces acting in economic systems, suggesting evolutionary interventions to improve outcomes, and will complete a major project on a system of their choosing. Students will be introduced to the analytical tools of evolutionary game theory and agent-based modeling. This class is appropriate for students outside of economics as well as economics majors. ECO 416 and 516 cannot both be taken for credit General Education Requirements: Fulfills the General Education Writing Intensive and Social Contexts and Institutions requirements. Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 121 and Sophomore standing or permission. Course Typically Offered: Alternate years Credits: 3
	ECO 420 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory with Calculus A more advanced study of consumer behavior, markets, and distribution of goods and resources. This course may be substituted for ECO 350, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 and either ECO 280 or MAT 126, or permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 426 - Regional Economics: Policy and Practice This course is about U.S. regional economic development, with an emphasis on policy and practice (i.e., the types of strategies used by regions to promote economic development). Topics include business climate and taxes; industry clusters; human capital; the importance of small businesses; technology-based approaches to economic development; amenities; and aspects of new growth (e.g., residential development, people moving into a region). Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or permission. Course Typically Offered: Alternate years Credits: 3
	ECO 427 - Regional Economics: Modeling Analysis and measurement of changes in state and local economies. Emphasis on analytical tools, such as input-output modeling. ECO 427 and 527 cannot both be taken for credit. Prerequisites: C- or higher in ECO 120 or permission. Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
	ECO 442 - Health Economics This course surveys major topics in health economics including: the economic determinants of health; the market for health care and insurance; the role of government. We focus on the health system in the United States with comparisons to other countries, as well as health system reform. We also consider special topics including: the health endowment; business cycles and health; socio-economic gradients in health; health externalities; health behaviors and outcomes. General Education Requirements: Fulfills the Social Contexts and Institutions General Education requirement. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 120 or permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 443 - Introduction to Modern Economic Growth An introduction to the empirical aspects of economic growth and an exploration of the major determinants of growth and decline, including the roles of technological progress and research and development, human capital accumulation, technology transfer, intellectual property rights and other sociopolitical institutions. Both neoclassical and endogenous (new) growth theory ideas are considered. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the Social Context and Institutions General Education Requirement. Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 280 or ECO 420 or permission. Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered Credits: 3
	ECO 450 - International Environmental Economics and Policy International environmental economics and policy uses an economic framework to examine the reasons behind, and methods to solve, conflicts between economic development and growth, trade, and the environment. It then explores the processes of international policy development: identifying problems, designing and negotiating solutions, and implementing policies to change national behavior. Prerequisites: MAT 115, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, or equivalent with permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years Credits: 3
	ECO 466 - Internet Marketing for Small Business An introduction to Internet marketing principles and practices for small businesses. Focuses on the functioning of the Internet as a marketing medium, developing Web sites that contribute to a business’s goals, and effective strategies for integrating the Internet into a firm’s marketing plan. Web-based Lec 0 or classroom-based Lec 3. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 470 - Independent Capstone This course is for students interested in completing an independent capstone project. Students must work with a faculty advisor to complete a research paper on an economic topic of their choosing. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. Prerequisites: C- or better in ECO 321 and either ECO 350 or ECO 420, Senior Standing Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
	ECO 471 - Public Finance and Fiscal Policy Covers public expenditure theory, principles of taxation, the federal budget and alternative budget policies, federal tax policy, fiscal policy for stabilization, federal debt. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement. Prerequisites: ECO 350 or ECO 420. Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
	ECO 473 - Economic and Policy Applications of GIS Provides an introduction to the principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Covers methods for managing, visualizing, and analyzing spatial data. Emphasis is given to how social scientists employ GIS to study the interactions between humans and the natural environment. Recitations will include hands-on experience working with relevant spatial data and spatial analysis software. Prerequisites: COS 102, COS 103 and COS 104 or equivalent; STS 215 or STS 232 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 475 - Industrial Organization Explores the relationship between market structure, conduct and performance. Development of a general analytical framework to assess performance in existing markets and evaluation of current public policy on this basis. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420. Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered Credits: 3
	ECO 477 - Economics of Environmental and Resource Management A study of the major problems in environmental and resource economics. Examines sources of market failure and centralized and decentralized regulatory responses, techniques for valuing non-market goods and optimal management of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Rec 3. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement. Prerequisites: C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, or permission of instructor. Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
	ECO 479 - Land Use Planning Principles of planning for coordinated use and development of the land resource base. Survey of emerging concepts and problems that relate to land use policies and control measures. Emphasis on economics, legal, institutional, and social issues. Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
	ECO 485 - Introduction to Economic Statistics and Econometrics Surveys the application of probability and statistics to economic problems. Emphasis on construction and testing of economic hypotheses. Practical application of regression techniques, including use of computer, occupies second half of course. Strong algebra skills required. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Literacy Requirement. Prerequisites: C- or better in MAT 126, ECO 366 and one of the following: ECO 321 or ECO 350 or ECO 420 Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3 - 4
	ECO 488 - Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis An examination of quantitative techniques for optimization and forecasting typically used by businesses. Emphasis is placed on modeling linear programming problems in Excel, determining optimal solutions, and interpreting parameter sensitivity. The course also covers forecasting, queuing models, and simulation modeling. Prerequisites: ECO 120 Course Typically Offered: Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 489 - Senior Seminar A writing intensive and discussion based course focusing on current economic problems. Students are required to prepare a major research paper and presentation in conjunction with the instructor. Rec 3. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements. Prerequisites: Major in Economics (BA or BS), or Financial Economics; and Senior Standing and a grade of C- or better in ECO 321 and ECO 350 (or ECO 420), or permission of the instructor. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 496 - Field Experience in Economics Supervised employment in either the public or private sector. Requirements include initial proposal showing relevance of job and final report or paper. Prerequisites: 400-level economics course in relevant area of work. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ECO 497 - Independent Studies Analysis of current problems in resource economics and policy, and community development. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 1-3
	ECO 499 - Readings in Economics Supervised readings or research in topics not covered by regular course offerings. Offered at student request. (May be repeated for credit.) Prerequisites: ECO 321, Junior or Senior Standing, and C- or better in either ECO 350 or ECO 420, and permission. Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
Education-Basic Professional
	EHD 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society An interdisciplinary and multicultural examination of the school-society relationship in the United States. Participants examine their own and others’ assumptions about multiculturalism, globalization, and the political, economic, ecological, social, ethical and academic purposes that shape teaching and learning in the twenty-first century. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and the Writing Intensive Requirements. Prerequisites: ENG 101 or equivalent. Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education Teaching/Coaching, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood, Art and Music Education majors only or Education minors only. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	EHD 203 - Educational Psychology A scientific study of human development, learning, cognition and teaching. Emphasis on theory and research and their application to educational problems. Prerequisites: PSY 100 Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 3
Education-Counseling
	EHD 421 - Literacy Across the Curriculum Students examine methods for reading and writing instruction in content area classrooms. Hybrid format: conducted online with 8 on-campus meetings. Credits: 3
Education-Early Literacy
	ERL 320 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Grades 4-8 Current methods, materials, strategies, and assessment tools to teach and assess reading and writing in grades 4-8, including the foundation for teaching using vocabulary, content area reading, the reading/writing connection, narrative and informational text, and print skills with intermediate/middle grades students. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Corequisites: EHD 400 Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
Education-General
	EHD 298 - Teacher Candidacy Field Experience Students will observe in educational settings social agencies or working with K-12 schools, complete field experience guidelines report and assist teachers and professionals. May be repeated for a total of three credits. Prerequisites: permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 1-3
	EHD 400 - Field Observation (Activity) Study of education programs through visits, consultation and appraisal of practices in selected schools, instructional centers, clinics, laboratories and community agencies. Observations are considered in relation to research theory and practice. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 1-6
	EHD 425 - Field Experience: Urban and Rural Education Exploration of similarities and differences of urban and rural schools, poverty, racial/ethnic diversity, English language learning, culturally responsive education, the needs of students, and the roles of teachers in these schools, through school visits and guest speakers. Encourages students to become aware of the diversity of American culture and schools, and to discover their roles as educators within that diversity. One full-day trip required. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirement. Prerequisites: EHD 201 Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters Credits: 3
	EHD 492 - Problems in Education Individual work on a problem selected by the student. Primarily for Education majors. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: Ar
	EHD 493 - Alternative Practicum and Seminar in Education Alternative capstone experience for students who choose not to seek teacher certification prior to graduation and takes the place of the student teaching experience. Students will develop and implement an approved course of study to include the following components: research review; application of research to practice; reflection; and presentation. May combine a practicum as part of the course of study within the seminar. Students will draw upon academic and professional course work, examine and reflect on their understandings about teaching and learning, apply integrated educational skills and knowledge in approved settings, and develop projects that synthesize academic and professional experiences. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Prerequisites: Permission from Capstone Supervisor. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 3 - 6
Education-Human Development
	EHD 100 - New Student Seminar in Education and Human Development An introduction to university life and the requirements of programs in the College of Education and Human Development. Designed to help incoming students develop skills which enable them to be successful in college. Introduces academic, social resources, campus services and assist in career exploration. An important goal is to connect students with faculty, other students and the university community. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 1
	EHD 101 - The Art and Science of Teaching Aligned to the revised Conceptual Framework and the InTASC and ISTE Standards for Teachers, the Art and Science of Teaching integrates content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and early field experience. Weekly meetings highlight topics and issues central to 21st century education while overarching themes weave throughout the course: reflective practice, diversity and inclusion, technology integration, differentiated instruction and evidence-based practice. Substantial, periodic field experience supports student understanding of these topics and strands. In this writing intensive course, students reflect on their experience and advocate for professional goals through written, oral, and technology-based composition. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive requirement Prerequisites: ENG 101 or equivalent. Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education Teaching/Coaching, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood Education majors only or Education minors only. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Credits: 3
	EHD 204 - Teaching and Assessing for Student Learning Examines instructional planning, grouping of students, classroom space, and appropriate teaching materials, the theory and ethical practice of educational assessment includes descriptive statistics, design, administration, scoring, and evaluation of assessments. Emphasis will be given to teacher-made formative and summative assessments including standardized assessments and how to incorporate data into backwards planning for unit and lesson design. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status or Child Development and Family Relations (ECE) or acceptance into Education minor. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Credits: 3
	EHD 301 - Classroom-based Prevention and Intervention: Supporting Positive Behavior and Academic Achievement This course examines the application of prevention and intervention theory and practice within classroom settings. Theoretical perspectives on risk and resilience as they pertain to the development of competent social behaviors, including those found to facilitate social relationships, serve as academic enablers, and promote self-determination will be addressed. Applied behavioral analysis, social learning theory, and the eco-behavioral framework will serve as the primary intellectual roots for this course. Particular emphasis will be given to creating a comprehensive classroom plan based on evidence-based practices and implemented within a cohesive system of behavioral and academic support and intervention. Contextual factors such as home, community, race, culture and SES, within the broader domain of social justice will provide the ecological backdrop of our study. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status or Child Development and Family Relations (ECE) or acceptance into Education minor. Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Credits: 3
Education-Language Learning
	ELL 470 - The Teaching of English As A Second Language Basic principles underlying ESL pedagogy and current techniques for second and foreign language teaching. Students review published materials, develop activities, plan lessons, and compile a teaching materials portfolio. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas. Prerequisites: junior standing. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer Credits: 3
	ELL 475 - Curriculum Development in English As A Second Language/English As A Foreign Language Contexts Hybrid online-plus-workshops course instruction in principles of syllabus design and processes for ESL/EFL curriculum development. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas. Also suitable for those preparing to teach a second language other than English. Prerequisites: ELL 470 or permission of instructor. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer Credits: 3
	ELL 480 - Testing and Assessment in English As A Second Language/English As A Foreign Language Contexts Principles of second/foreign language assessment. Examines various instruments and procedures: helps students develop reliable and valid techniques; explores placement and diagnosis; reviews curriculum and program evaluation. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas. Also suitable for those preparing to teach a second language other than English. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer Credits: 3
	ELL 485 - Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition Principles for ESL/EFL Teachers Basic linguistic concepts and principles from research into how humans learn to communicate in a second or foreign language. Application of these concepts and principles to facilitating acquisition in English language instructional contexts. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Course Typically Offered: Summer Credits: 3
	ELL 491 - Multiculturalism and Diversity for ESL/EFL Contexts Diversity training and personal reflection to raise awareness of and to challenge biases about difference. Focus on attitudes toward language, dialect, or accent difference. Issues related to cultural diversity in communication styles, values systems, instructional role expectations, and paths to identity formation. For practicing teachers seeking Maine’s ESL endorsement or individuals planning to teach EFL overseas. Prerequisites: Junior standing. Course Typically Offered: Variable Credits: 3
Education-Literacy
	ERL 317 - Children’s Literature An overview of literature written for children between the ages of four and twelve. Emphasis on developing criteria for evaluating various types of books and selecting for individual children. Prerequisites: Teacher candidacy required and English Literature Course. Corequisites: ERL 319 Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ERL 319 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Preschool to Grade 3 Current methods, materials, and assessment tools in teaching reading and writing to children preschool to grade three, including early literacy development, guided reading/shared reading, spelling and oral language development, handwriting instruction, the writing processes of young children, and reading and writing reciprocity in literacy development. Field experience required as part of the course. Prerequisites: Teacher candidacy required. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 4
	ERL 440 - Teaching Reading in the Secondary School An exploratory course for high school teachers who wish to develop competence in teaching reading. Includes the nature of the reading process, rationales for continuing reading instruction in junior and senior high schools, reading and study strategies, improving rates of reading, organization, evaluation. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Corequisites: EHD 400 Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
Education-Mathematics
	EMA 314 - Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School An instruction to methods and techniques in teaching mathematics, arithmetic readiness program, instructional and evaluation material. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Corequisites: EHD 400 Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	EMA 405 - Mathematics for Secondary Teachers This is a three (3) credit-hour course for prospective secondary mathematics teachers. We will investigate the teaching of secondary mathematics from mathematical, philosophical, and practical perspectives. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status, Calculus 1 Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
Education-Science
	ESC 316 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School (K-8) Presents information and activities designed to encourage students to learn and develop goals and objectives, instructional strategies, selection of curriculum materials K-8, effective management and evaluation techniques. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Corequisites: EHD 400 Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ESC 452 - Teaching Science in the Secondary School Instructional strategies and general approaches to teaching science in grades 7-12. Emphasis on professional literature, curriculum development, teaching and learning styles and reflective teaching. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Corequisites: EHD 400 Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
Education-Social Studies
	ESS 315 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School Examines methods and materials for social studies in the elementary school and ways of relating the work of the social studies class to an understanding of practical problems of the community. General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Elementary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Corequisites: EHD 400 Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
	ESS 441 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School Covers current practices in teaching social studies, selection and use of instructional materials, modern trends in curriculum construction for social studies in the secondary school. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy status for Secondary Education majors; EHD 204 and SED 302. Corequisites: EHD 400 Course Typically Offered: Fall Credits: 3
Education-Special Education
	SED 302 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities Develops knowledge and understanding of students with disabilities. Topics include: adaptation of instruction, legal and ethical issues, family and social relationships and collaboration between school and community agencies. Prerequisites: Teacher Candidacy required or acceptance into Education minor or permission. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
Education-Telecommunications
	EDT 400 - Integrating Technology for Teaching and Learning Pre-service teachers learn technology tools to support teaching and learning in classrooms. Content includes application of technology (ISTE) standards required for teacher certification to instruction and assessment. Required for Elementary Education, Child Development and Family Relations Early Childhood Education option majors, Exercise Science majors, Athletic Training and Secondary English majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Elementary, Secondary, Kinesiology and Physical Education Teaching/Coaching, Child Development and Family Relations for Early Childhood Education majors only or Education minors only. Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring Credits: 3
Education-Workshops
	EHD 462 - Workshop in Elementary Education (Activity) Designed to increase the competence of the elementary school teacher, supervisor, curriculum director, administrator, and other school personnel. Considers literature, research and materials concerned with a special aspect of elementary education. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: 1-6

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Course Descriptions

ERS 420 - Computer Scripting for Data Analysis

ERS 425 - How to Build a Habitable Planet

ERS 433 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

ERS 441 - Glaciers and Our Landscape

ERS 451 - Tectonics

ERS 460 - Marine Geology

ERS 461 - Fluvial Processes in Geomorphology

ERS 480 - Introduction to Hydrogeology

ERS 491 - Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology

ERS 498 - Undergraduate Thesis

ERS 499 - Field Experience in Earth and Climate Sciences

EES 100 - Human Population and the Global Environment

EES 117 - Introduction to Ecology and Environmental Sciences

EES 140 - Soil Science

EES 200 - Introduction to Safety and Environmental Management

EES 217 - The Acadia Lessons Project: Field Problems in EES

EES 324 - Environmental Protection Law and Policy

EES 351 - Energy, Wealth, and Power: a Biophysical Systems view of Nature and Society

EES 396 - Field Experience in Ecology and Environmental Sciences

EES 397 - Topics in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Conservation and Management

EES 450 - Principles of Environmental Science

EES 475 - Field Studies in Ecology

EES 489 - Critical Issues in Ecology and Environmental Sciences Policy

EES 490 - Senior Seminar

EES 497 - Independent Studies in Ecology and Environmental Sciences

ECO 117 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics

ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics

ECO 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics

ECO 180 - Citizens, Energy & Sustainability

ECO 190 - World Food Supply, Population and the Environment

ECO 217 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics II

ECO 254 - Small Business Economics and Management

ECO 280 - Fundamentals of Mathematical Economics

ECO 285 - Economics of Sports

ECO 312 - Current Issues and Ethical Perspectives: Energy, Law and the Environment

ECO 317 - Issues and Opportunities in Economics III

ECO 321 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

ECO 333 - Labor Markets and Human Resource Development

ECO 339 - International Finance

ECO 340 - The Canadian Economy: Issues and Policies

ECO 350 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory

ECO 353 - Money and Banking

ECO 366 - Applied Economic Data Analysis

ECO 370 - Topics in Economics

ECO 377 - Introduction to Natural Resource Economics and Policy

ECO 381 - SL: Sustainable Development Principles and Policy

ECO 395 - Field Experience

ECO 404 - Behavioral and Experimental Economics

ECO 405 - Sustainable Energy Economics & Policy

ECO 410 - Accelerated Introductory Economics

ECO 416 - Evolutionary Economics

ECO 420 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory with Calculus

ECO 426 - Regional Economics: Policy and Practice

ECO 427 - Regional Economics: Modeling

ECO 442 - Health Economics

ECO 443 - Introduction to Modern Economic Growth

ECO 450 - International Environmental Economics and Policy

ECO 466 - Internet Marketing for Small Business

ECO 470 - Independent Capstone

ECO 471 - Public Finance and Fiscal Policy

ECO 473 - Economic and Policy Applications of GIS

ECO 475 - Industrial Organization

ECO 477 - Economics of Environmental and Resource Management

ECO 479 - Land Use Planning

ECO 485 - Introduction to Economic Statistics and Econometrics

ECO 488 - Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis

ECO 489 - Senior Seminar

ECO 496 - Field Experience in Economics

ECO 497 - Independent Studies

ECO 499 - Readings in Economics

EHD 202 - Education in a Multicultural Society

EHD 203 - Educational Psychology

EHD 421 - Literacy Across the Curriculum

ERL 320 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Grades 4-8

EHD 298 - Teacher Candidacy Field Experience

EHD 400 - Field Observation (Activity)

EHD 425 - Field Experience: Urban and Rural Education

EHD 492 - Problems in Education

EHD 493 - Alternative Practicum and Seminar in Education