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CIE 424 - Urban Transportation Planning
Basic concepts and practices in the field of transportation planning, including the process and policy surrounding urban transportation planning, characteristics of urban travel, air quality - noise, energy - land use, the elements of decision making, data management and diagnosis, demand and supply analysis, project evaluation and implementation. A transportation demand management study constitutes a major part of the course. (2.0 ED/1.0 ES) Lec 3.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 225.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CIE 425 - Transportation Safety
Fundamental theory on transportation safety processes and evaluation methodology. Topics: vehicle/road/driver interaction, countermeasure effectiveness, enforcement, education and engineering measures. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES). Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 225.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CIE 426 - Advanced Roadway Design
Principles of highway location, design of vertical and horizontal alignment, design and construction of surface treatments, pavement structures and roadway drainage systems. Student project preparing necessary plan-profile and cross section drawings required to construct a 3,000 foot section of roadway, which is evaluated with respect to road-user travel time, comfort and safety; impact on surrounding environment including aesthetical aspects; and construction cost. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 225.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CIE 428 - Pavement Analysis and Design
Fundamentals of pavement analysis, design and maintenance will be presented in this course. Specific course topics include pavement types; stress, strain, and deflection analysis of rigid and flexible pavements; traffic loading and volume calculation; drainage design, overlay design; materials (hot mix asphalt (HMA) and portland cement concrete (PCC)) characterization; rigid and flexible pavement design methods (AASHTO and others); pavement performance and management systems; and life-cycle analysis. If this course was taken under as a topics course in CIE 498 it cannot be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: CIE 110, MEE 251 and a grade of C or better in CIE 225
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CIE 430 - Water Treatment
Introduction to environmental chemistry as related to water treatment technology, and anlaysis and design of water treatment systems. (3.0 ED/1.0 ES) Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 331 and in CIE 350.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CIE 431 - Pollutant Fate and Transport
Introduction to environmental transformation processes which controls the fate and transport of contaminants in the environment and in engineered systems. Topics include reaction energetics and kinetics, reactor engineering concepts, interphase mass transfer and phase partitioning. (3.0 ED/1.0 ES). Lec 3, Lab 3
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 331 and in MAT 258.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 4
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CIE 434 - Wastewater Process Design
Theory and design of wastewater treatment facilities. Design projects cover processes such as sedimentation, biological treatment, aeration and disinfection. (3.0 ED/1.0 ES). Lec 3, Lab 1.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 331.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CIE 439 - Solid Waste and Air Pollution
This course covers the basic theory and design of solid waste handling systems and air pollution generation, effects and control. Topics include solid waste characteristics and generation, collection, recycling, composting, incineration and landfilling; air pollutants, meteorology and dispersion modeling, and emission control. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES)
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 331.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CIE 440 - Structural Analysis I
Classical and matrix methods in the analysis of linear redundant systems. The basic concepts of equilibrium, stress-strain relations, and compatibility are emphasized. Manual and introductory computer aided solution techniques are utilized. (0.0 ED/4.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites: C or better in CIE 340.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CIE 442 - Structural Design I
Gravity loading and vertical load path for steel and concrete structures. LRFD design methodology and load combinations. Design of simple flexural and axial members in steel and reinforced concrete. (4.0ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3
Prerequisites: C or better in CIE 340.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CIE 443 - Structural Design II
The design and detailing of steel structures: tension members, beams, columns, beam columns, and connections. Covers composite construction. Introduces the Load and Resistance Factor Design concept. Microcomputer aided design project. (4.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3.
Prerequisites: C or better in CIE 442.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CIE 450 - Open Channel Hydraulics
Covers uniform and nonuniform flow in open channels, gradually and rapidly varying flow, computational methods for flow profiles, open channel flow structures. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 3.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 350.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CIE 455 - Hydrology
Application of statistical analysis of rainfall and runoff processes for the development of design parameters of water resources projects, including uncertainty of these parameters. Includes collection and presentation of rainfall and runoff data, methods for developing hydrographs and flood control, development of design hydrographs for urbanizing watersheds. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 3.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 350.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CIE 456 - Groundwater Hydrology and Hydraulics
Fundamentals of the hydrodynamics of flow through porous media, and the development of methodology for solving the many open-ended problems of groundwater flow, supply and pollution. Concepts of groundwater modeling design. Aspects of field variability and uncertainty. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 3.
Prerequisites: C or better in CIE 350 and in MAT 258.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CIE 460 - Geotechnical Engineering
The application of geotechnical engineering to practical engineering design and construction problems including consideration of economic and safety constraints. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CIE 365.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CIE 480 - Wind Energy Engineering
This course presents the theory and design of modern wind turbines. Theoretical aspects of the course cover the fundamentals of assessing the aerodynamic loads and efficiency of a wind turbine. Design procedures for wind turbines are outlined with an emphasis on maximizing performance, assuring structural integrity and minimizing the cost of energy. Current trends in offshore wind are also covered as well as the social and environmental issues of a burgeoning wind energy industry.
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and C or better in MEE 251.
Corequisites: CIE 350 or MEE 360.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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CIE 498 - Selected Studies in Civil Engineering
Topics in civil engineering not regularly covered in other courses. Specific topics vary. May, with permission of the department, be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
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CET 100 - Introduction to Construction Engineering Technology
An introductory study of the construction process and civil engineering technology. Topics include CET program, project life cycle, estimating, scheduling, design, contracting and ethics and construction overview. Field trips. LAB 3. Students who take CET 100 after CIE 100 will only receive credit and grade for CET 100.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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CET 101 - Plane Surveying
A beginning course studying surveying instruments and their use in the measurement of angles, distances and elevations. Also includes mathematics, computational methods, adjustments and measurement analysis used in plane surveying.
Prerequisites: SET and College of Engineering Students or Permission.
Corequisites: MAT 122
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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CET 202 - Construction Layout
Study of techniques and tools used to layout construction projects. Includes project control, site staking, road staking, building layout, volume calculations, and as-builts. Labs will utilize auto levels, laser levels, total stations, and GNSS rovers.
Prerequisites: CET 101, and MAT 116 or MAT 126
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CET 221 - Construction Methods
A study in construction operations. Topics include: earthwork equipment and operations; excavations and foundations; and reinforced concrete, masonry, and structural steel construction. Course includes a lab covering digital material quantity takeoff and significant group project components.
Prerequisites: CET 228 (may be taken concurrently)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CET 224 - Construction Safety
This course covers employee safety from a construction management perspective, including excavation, trenching, fall protection, scaffolding, training, responsibility for safety, accident investigation, and pertinent regulations (OSHA and State Department of Labor). It will also examine safety aspects of worker’s compensation, liability, employee behavior, and time management.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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CET 228 - Introduction to Construction Estimating and Planning
This course covers construction plan reading, including organization, standard views and drawing conventions. Methods and practices of material quantity takeoffs and development of work breakdown structures will be explored and practiced.
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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CET 325 - Construction Estimating
This course covers estimating construction quantities and prices for earthwork and building construction. This project-led, group-work based class will culminate in bid portfolios and bid openings for both an earthwork and building construction project.
Prerequisites: CET 221 & CET 228
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CET 326 - Soil Mechanics and Foundations
Introduction to the physical properties of soil important to the construction industry. Includes classification systems, drainage, frost action, slope stability and shallow foundations. Lec 3. Students who take CET 326 after CIE 365 will only receive credit and grade for CET 326
Prerequisites: CIE 110 and CIE 111. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CET 327.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CET 327 - Soil Mechanics and Foundations Laboratory
Covers standard soils tests that are important to the construction industry. Lab 2. Students who take CET 327 after CIE 366 will only receive credit and grade for CET 327.
Prerequisites: CIE 110 and CIE 111. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CET 326.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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CET 332 - Civil Infrastructure
This course covers construction, management, and analysis techniques related to civil infrastructure, such as transportation, drainage, water, wastewater, erosion, and sediment control.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CET 356 - Construction Project Administration
This course covers contractual execution practices, including formal correspondence, specifications, general conditions, change orders, negotiations, submittals, warranty, safety and management plans, and contemporary topics in construction administration.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Junior Standing or Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CET 360 - Preconstruction Services
This course covers construction services between estimating and the start of construction. Topics will include bid preparation, bonding, subcontractor procurement and approvals, preconstruction planning, preconstruction documents, and executing construction contracts. This course culminates in capstone requirements for the fall capstone experience course, CET 458. There is a lab associated with this course which includes significant group project components.
Prerequisites: CET 221 and CET 325
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CET 394 - Construction Engineering Technology Practice
The academic preparation in the spring semester will consist of project management and leadership development. This aspect will consist of two credit hours. The summer aspect will be an additional one credit hour for students to experience the actual professional construction administration environment. The experience will give students practical application of project management as it relates to workforce and professional peer interaction.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in Construction Engineering Technology or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring and Summer
Credits: 0-3
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CET 412 - Sustainable Population and Environmental Design and Construction
This course provides instruction in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), green building design, environmental favorability rating, and progressive leadership toward the goal of reducing the population footprint (i.e., development sprawl and resource consumption) through innovative construction practices.
General Education Requirements: Population & Environment
Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CET 413 - Statics and Strength of Materials
The study of the equilibrium of structural systems and the stresses and strains that occur in structural members. Provides the knowledge of structural analysis required as a prerequisite to CET 414.
Prerequisites: PHY 107 or PHY 121 and MAT 117 or MAT 127
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CET 414 - Structural Design
Design of structural members in steel, wood and reinforced concrete. Covers building code requirements for dead, live and snow loads.
Prerequisites: CET 228 and CET 413
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CET 425 - Virtual Design and Construction
This course is an introduction to virtual design and construction (VDC) management processes and technology, which are modern approaches and tools for building project delivery and three-dimensional visualization. Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications and associated software are explored.
Prerequisites: SVT 121 (or equivalent), CET 356, or instructor permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CET 426 - Heavy Construction QA
Quality Assurance is an integral part of any construction project and is a partnership between the Contractor and the Owner. Controlling the quality of work and materials, testing the materials with qualified personnel and laboratories, and resolving disputes between the Contractor and Owner as well as documentation of these activities are a significant portion of project work. This course will cover Quality Assurance, hot mix asphalt pavement, specialty topics in concrete, and contentious communication and ethics in construction.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CET 455 - Construction Engineering Fundamentals
The course introduces topics in the Civil Discipline Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination that are not otherwise covered in the Construction Management Technology (CMT) program. Civil Discipline FE Exam topics that are covered in the CMT program are reviewed. The course consists of lecture with problem solving similar to the format used on the FE exam. Significant portions of the course may be delivered online.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Construction Engineering Technology or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CET 462 - Construction Planning and Scheduling
A study of design and analysis of construction planning and scheduling for construction projects. Manual and computer assisted procedures are used, as well as, industry software to solve construction scheduling problems, such as resource constraints and limitations. Project control systems are also studied. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: CET 360
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CET 498 - Selected Topics in Construction Engineering Technology
Topics in Engineering Technology not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit individual needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing; permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: Ar
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CLA 101 - Greek Literature in English Translation
A survey of Greek literature. No knowledge of Greek is necessary.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CLA 102 - Latin Literature in English Translation
A survey of Latin literature. No knowledge of Latin is necessary.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CLA 201 - Women in the Ancient World
Investigates the social and literary context of the lives of women in several ancient Mediterranean cultures; Near East, Hebrew, North Africa, Greece and Rome.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Credits: 3
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CLA 202 - Mythology of the Ancient Near East, North Africa and Greece
Surveys the mythologies of the ancient Mediterranean Basin, including Hebrew Mythology. Through lectures, reading and video the major deities and heroes of each culture will be presented within their cultural context, including the stories associated with them.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
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CLA 400 - Hero: Myth and Meaning
The idea of the hero has been important in culture and art since the earliest epic. What is heroism? What defines the hero? How does a person become a hero and what do you do afterward? These are all questions that the great epic stories from the past and the world of the media today seek to address and answer. This course looks at ancient epics dealing with the hero and brings hero tales through time to today. We look at myth, legend and lived experience, with special attention to the world of the heroes as articulated through their representation in literature, art, music and film.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, and Western Cultural Tradition
Prerequisites: Sophomore Standing
Course Typically Offered: Fall Even Years
Credits: 3
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LAS 102 - Success in College
Orientation to campus resources, including people, and to the academic community, with special emphasis on the values and habits that characterize appreciation for higher education (such as curiosity, openness to new ideas, respect for people who hold different points of view, an appreciation for careful methods of discovery and proof, and a willingness to share ideas for the benefit of the community). This course will stress access to resources, self-evaluation, and personal assessments to develop learning strategies for success in college and life. Students will identify and understand tools that will facilitate a successful college experience.
Prerequisites: Permission
Credits: 1
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Communication Sciences and Disorders |
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CSD 100 - Majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Intended to help first-year students, with an interest in majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, adjust to being a college student at the University of Maine during the first semester. In a small and informal class setting, students will learn about university resources and develop skills designed to achieve success. Students will learn more about their intended major, be introduced to department faculty, and the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
Prerequisites: First Year standing in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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CSD 130 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
A survey of the major disorders of language, speech and hearing with attention to their recognition and the principles of their treatment. Recommended for all teachers.
Prerequisites: Not open to first semester first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 300 - Clinical Observation in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Introduction to principles of clinical observation in Communication Sciences and Disorders emphasizing the development of identification, description, and inferencing skills through supervised observations. Required of all majors.
Prerequisites: Communication Sciences and Disorders Major and Junior Standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 301 - Introduction to Clinical Audiology
An introduction to principles of acoustics as a basis for understanding hearing assessment. Development of ability to read and interpret audiograms as well as the results from a hearing evaluation. Includes pure tone and speech audiometry, acoustic immittance and reflex testing.
Prerequisites: CSD 130.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 380 - Language Development
Study of the development of language and literacy from birth to adulthood. Emphasis on foundations of linguistics relative to emerging language in children.
Prerequisites: CSD 130 or INT 410 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 383 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
Study of the structures, muscular system, nervous system and underlying mechanisms required for breathing, phonation, articulation and language. Emphasis on normal neurophysiological function with attention to organic pathologies affecting speech and language.
Prerequisites: CSD 130; junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 481 - Phonological Development and Phonetics
Introduction to articulatory phonetics, speech sounds of American English, and typical phonological development. Emphasis on acquisition, understanding and use of phonetic transcription. Includes a weekly 50-minute transcription session.
Prerequisites: INT 410 or CSD 380; limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CSD 482 - Neuroscience for Communication Disorders
This course introduces students to the study of neuroanatomy and physiology underlying speech and language. The course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the nervous systems in normal individuals, and on structures and functions of motor and sensory systems. The relationship between knowledge of the neuroanatomy and physiology as it relates to diagnosis and treatment of various neurogenic disorders will be emphasize.
Prerequisites: CSD 383
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 484 - Introduction to Speech Science
Introduces research findings on the importance of acoustical, physiological, and perceptual factors in speech production and perception. Methodology and instrumentation employed in such research are surveyed.
Prerequisites: PHY 105 or equivalent and CSD 383 or permission
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 487 - Disorders of Speech and Language
A study of the description, evaluation and therapeutic intervention of speech and language disorders in pediatric and adult populations.
Prerequisites: CSD 380 and Junior standing
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 490 - Senior Capstone: The Research Process
First of a two-semester course sequence on the research process in communication disorders emphasizing principles of research, scientific and professional writing, and the foundations for professionalism and ethical decision making. Required of all CSD Majors.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors with Senior Standing and at least 9 hours of 300 and/or 400 level CSD coursework.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CSD 491 - Senior Capstone: The Clinical Process
Second of a two-course sequence on the clinical process in communication sciences and disorders with the primary emphasis on clinical problem solving, decision making, and developing clinical expertise. Required of all CSD majors.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: CSD 490. Limited to Communication Sciences and Disorders majors with senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CSD 497 - Special Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders
For the advanced student desiring to study a particular topic under the guidance of a member of the CSD faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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CSD 498 - Directed Study in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Directed study or research with a member of the CSD faculty. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-3
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Communication & Journalism |
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CMJ 100 - Introduction to Media Studies
Introduces the structure and operation of mass media and the social, political and economic implications of their activities.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 102 - Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
The basic elements of interpersonal communication, with special emphasis on developing knowledge and skills applicable to face-to-face interactions between individuals and in small groups. Participation in research to a maximum of 3 hours is expected.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 103 - Public Speaking
The nature and problems of public speech communication, with practical experience in representative speaking situations. Participation in research to a maximum of 3 hours is expected.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 106 - Storytelling
An introduction to storytelling as a communication practice in daily life. Emphasis is on gaining greater sensitivity and expressiveness as a communicator. Participation in research to a maximum of 3 hours is expected.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 107 - Communication and the Environment
This course provides an overview of the field of Environmental Communication. Students survey a range of disciplinary approaches including environmental journalism and media, science communication and participation, and public participation and decision making in environmental conflicts.
General Education Requirements: Population and Environment and the Social Context and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 111 - Introduction to Journalism
Introduces the profession and practice of journalism professional: responsibility and commitment to truthful, accurate, and fact-based reporting that serves the public interest. Students will be introduced to a general history of journalism in America while learning basic news values, journalistic ethics, reporting fundamentals, story types, and journalistic style.
General Education Requirements: Social Context and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 119 - Humor and Diversity in the U. S.
This course explores how humor highlights, reinforces, and critiques categories of difference - including gender, race, sexuality, nationality, religion, and physical ability. In the process, students learn and appreciate the diversity among types of humor and how it allows communities to formulate their own group identity. As creators and appreciators of humor, students will become aware of the tremendous diversity of humorous expression in U.S. culture and their own role within it.
General Education Requirements: Ethics and Cultural Diversity or International Perspectives General Education
Course Typically Offered: Summer
Credits: 3
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CMJ 136 - Journalism Writing and Editing
Intensive introduction to news writing and editing, with emphasis on accuracy, style, as well as grammar, spelling and usage. Students must earn a C- or better in CMJ 136 to continue taking professional courses in the Journalism Major.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
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CMJ 150 - Studying Communication and Journalism in College
Introduces new Communication, Media Studies and Journalism majors to the professions and opportunities in those fields, including departmental faculty and resources as well as community engagement, research, and internship opportunities. In addition to discipline specific information, the course will introduce students to departmental, college, and university resources that will help them succeed in their education.
Prerequisites: Communication, Media Studies or Journalism Majors
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
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CMJ 201 - Rhetorical Theory
Introduction to historical and philosophical approaches to the study of communication. The course examines communication from the classical, modern and contemporary perspectives, with specific attention to the rhetorical theorists and theories that have been dominant in the history of communication.
General Education Requirements: General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 202 - Communication Theory
Introduction to social and human science approaches in communication studies. The course examines communication theories and models, the function of language and symbolic behavior in society and culture, and the nature of interaction and interpretation. Not open to first-year students.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 203 - Media Theories and Research Methods
Introduction to media theories and research in the social and human sciences.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 211 - Journalism and Media History
Surveys the structures of journalistic media and the social history of journalism’s roles, technologies and processes, with emphasis on interactions with political, economic and cultural institutions and the social implications of media activities.
General Education Requirements: Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 225 - Sex, Gender and Communication
Examines various contexts and relationships influenced by sex and/or gender. Several theoretical frameworks and definitions are explored.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
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CMJ 237 - Journalism Across Platforms
Develops journalistic skills across traditional and emerging media platforms, including print, broadcasting, and online formats and technologies. Includes media lab instruction and assignments.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 136
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
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CMJ 245 - Film Criticism and Theory
Students will develop skills in the analysis of form and content so that they will achieve proficiency in the use of film studies vocabulary. Participants will learn to think critically about the media industry and to evaluate film as an art form, individual psychological experience, technology, social text, and commodity. (CMJ 245 and NMD 245 are identical courses.)
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 257 - Business and Professional Communication
Advanced study and practice in specialized audience analysis, strategies and tactics, conference procedures, interviewing techniques, and delivery of professional presentations.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 103, and Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 261 - Photographic Reporting and Storytelling
Introduces journalistic and photographic skills needed for visual and written competency that can be applied to print and online image production and editing. Teaches both technical and professional standards of producing quality news and feature photographs in the context of photojournalism history and ethical issues.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: None.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 314 - International Media
Survey of media systems around the world and the role of mass media in political, social, economic and cultural development.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 324 - Interpersonal Communication in Everyday Life
The advanced study of interpersonal communication as it functions across a range of human relationship, such as family, friends, professions and organizations. Examines perspectives, theories, and research on communication in everyday life.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 332 - Public Affairs Reporting and Research
Develops journalistic reporting, information gathering and research techniques for students to cover public issues in government, education, health, business and other areas of social concern for publication or presentation in multimedia forms.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 136
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 345 - SL: Small Group Communication
This is a service-learning course that introduces students to the theory and applications of small group communication. Students will obtain practical experience working in groups with a community partner to help meet a community need and learn about the complexity of the issue.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 347 - Argument and Critical Thinking
An introduction to the principles of decision-making through critical thinking applied to reasoned advocacy. Practical application of these principles through classroom experience.
General Education Requirements: Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 351 - Audio and Video Production
Conception, design and development of non-linear audio and video production for print, broadcast, non-broadcast and online uses. Explores the fundamental principles of digital audio and video production as well as the creative uses of cameras, sound, digital non-linear editing, and graphics in news features and mini-documentaries.
General Education Requirements: Artistic and Creative Expression
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in CMJ 136
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
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CMJ 361 - Documentary Photography and Audio
Provides the essential skills, concepts and processes used by documentary still photographers and audio producers to create professional quality digital mixed media products for the Internet and other interactive media.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 261 or C- or better in NMD 201.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 367 - Public Relations
The study of those activities which help to create public understanding and acceptance of an organization’s policies and programs.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing. 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
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CMJ 370 - Visual Communication
An introduction to modes of analysis of visual communication (which may include photography, the web, painting, film, television, sculpture, theater, advertising, etc.), with reference to social institutions and cultural norms that affect the interpretation of visual media.
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 375 - Journalism and Media Law
Study of legal and ethical topics including libel, privacy, contempt, copyright, obscenity, censorship, and pre-trial publicity. The course explores the impact of journalism law on politics, economics and society.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 376 - Modes of Media Criticism
Cooperative examination of modes of mass media criticism. Critical analysis of methods and techniques employed by scholars, journalists, and critics to evaluate contemporary trends and practices in the mass media industries.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 380 - Advertising, Media and Society
Examines advertising’s impact on U.S. society; especially on women, children, minorities, families and popular culture.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 391 - Topics in Journalism
Topics not regularly covered in other Journalism courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 136 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable.
Credits: 3
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CMJ 395 - Student Media Practicum
Provides practical experience relevant to the journalism major on one of the UMaine campus student media outlets and integrates the student’s media work experience with the skills and theories learned in the classroom. A maximum of 3 credits permitted.
Prerequisites: C- or better in CMJ 136 and Permission of Department Chair
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
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CMJ 398 - Topics in Media Studies
Topics not regularly covered in other Media Studies courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of completed CMJ coursework
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 401 - Speech, Space, Event: Critical Applications
Introduction to the subject of criticism from a rhetorical perspective. Examines methods of critical reading, criticism of several kinds of texts, including speeches, social spaces, and events, and how texts are made meaningful and why. Involves application of evaluative criteria such as aesthetics, truth, effects and especially ethics.
General Education Requirements: Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 402 - Communication Research
An introduction to social science inquiry into the nature, forms and functions of human communication. Focuses on conceptualizing communication research problems and selecting appropriate methodologies and analyses for examining communication data.
General Education Requirements: Quantitative Literacy
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 403 - Persuasion and Social Influence
Study of the theory and principles involved in the process of influencing the beliefs, attitudes and values of others. Focus on social science and humanistic explanations of what makes messages persuasive in interpersonal and public contexts.
Prerequisites: 3 hours in CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 404 - Risk Communication
Course emphasizing applying and comparing/contrasting theories and concepts of risk communication, using several case studies of recent environmental, health, and science-related risk issues. Not open to first year students.
Prerequisites: 3 credits in CMJ and Sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 407 - SL -Environmental Communication
Study and create effective communication about, for, and with the environment. Use a service learning model to create projects that connect communication theory and practice with complex social and environmental problems in communities.
General Education Requirements: Population and Environment
Prerequisites: 3 credit hours in CMJ
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
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CMJ 410 - Social Influence of Media
A study of the communicative impact of mass media (e.g., television, radio, newspapers), and uses of the media in other communicative contexts (e.g., small group and interpersonal situations). Current media theories and research studies are explored.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Prerequisites: 3 hours of CMJ courses.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 420 - SL: Health Communication
Theories and topics include multicultural health, doctor-patient communication, medical ethics, death & dying, support groups, and humor and positive communication in relationships. Students will learn about a variety of health communication topics and apply those topics to their own lives and their communities.
General Education Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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CMJ 425 - SL: Health Campaigns
This is an online service-learning course that introduces students to the theory, design and implementation of health campaigns. Students will obtain practical, real-world experience working in groups with a community partner on a health campaign, helping to meet a community health need.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
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