196: Intro to Equine Cooperative (Elective) – Introductory field experience in the handling and care of the University of Maine equine herd.
Anthropology (ANT)
101: Intro to Anthropology, Human Origins and Prehistory (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts; Global Perspectives) – A survey course focusing on the evolution of humankind, the development of culture, and the beginnings of civilization. Required for Anthropology majors.
120: Religions of the World – online course (Human Cultural Traditions, Global Perspectives) – A survey of the distinctive features of the major world religions and the most studied Native American, African and aboriginal Australian religions. Focuses on the fit between myth and ritual, the problems involved in trying to understand both “from the believer’s point of view,” and what generalizations can be made about religion in general.
207: Contemporary Archaeology – online course (Global Perspectives) – An overview of the human record as determined by archaeology using examples drawn from the global experience.
245: Sex and Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (Ethics) –An exploration into the commonality and diversity of sex and gender roles in cross-cultural perspective and an examination of cultural and bio-social explanations for why such diversity exists. Foci include contemporary approaches to sex and gender, changing views about men’s and women’s roles in human evolution, the conditions under which gender roles vary in contemporary societies and the issues surrounding gender equality, power and politics.
250: Conservation Anthropology: The Socio-Cultural Dimension of Environmental Issues (Environment & Sustainability) – Conservation is fundamentally a socio-cultural problem. Examines the different types of human/nature relationships that emerge across various cultural, environmental, socio-economic, and political contexts. Through a comparative approach this course isdesigned to illustrate how culture is an important variable when creating viable conservation strategies. Themes covered in class include protected areas, indigenous and traditional knowledge, resource management, market-based conservation, environmental economics, and political ecology. Case studies: United States, Africa, Australia, Latin America, and Papua New Guinea.
270: Introduction to Historic Preservation (Elective) – This course introduces students to the theory, history, legal framework, and cultural contexts of historic preservation. It focuses primarily on historic preservation in the United States with reference to historic preservation topics worldwide. From UMaine’s Lord Hall to Stonehenge, students will explore historic places through an anthropological lens in order to understand why and how humans preserve heritage-based places. The course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of U.S. historic preservation laws, policies, and practices. It also encourages students to think critically about social behavior surrounding place-based heritage.
290: Special Topics in Anthropology (Elective) – Intermediate treatment of specialized problems in anthropology with emphasis on analysis in frontier areas of anthropological research.
295: American Indians and Climate Change (Elective) – Introduces students to the Indian cultures of the United States and U.S. territories in the South Pacific, paying particular attention to the issue of climate change and how it is impacting indigenous peoples in these regions; also examines climate effects on natural resource conditions as it relates to Indian cultures and the roles indigenous groups play in policy responses to climate change.
Art History (ARH)
155: Art and Visual Culture in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds (Artistic & Creative Expression; Human Cultural Traditions) – Introductory survey of painting, sculpture, architecture, and forms of visual and material culture in their various contexts from the Paleolithic and Ancient Worlds to the end of the Middle Ages.
156: Art and Visual Culture in the Modern Era (Artistic & Creative Expression; Human Cultural Traditions) – Introductory survey of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other forms of visual and material culture in their various contexts from the Renaissance to the present.
Astronomy (AST)
109: Intro to Astronomy (Science) – A descriptive survey of astronomy including contemporary views of the universe. Topics include the solar system, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, and cosmology. May be taken without AST 110.
110: Intro to Astronomy Laboratory, along with AST 109 (Lab Science) – Laboratory and observational exercises to accompany AST 109. Lab 2.
207/209: Fundamentals of Chemistry/Lab (Science; Lab Science) – Reviews the essentials of inorganic chemistry including measurements, elements, compounds and bond formation, chemical reactions and quantities, gasses, solutions and acid-base chemistry as they relate to biological chemistry. BMB 207 does not serve as a prerequisite for CHY 122, and is not recommended for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, or pre-optometry programs of study. Laboratory techniques in the essentials of inorganic chemistry and reactions of organic compounds presented in BMB 207. Lab 2.
Biology (BIO)
100: Basic Biology/Lab (Science; Lab Science) – An introduction to the following fundamental topics in biology: the structure and function of cells, the molecular basis and mechanisms of genetic inheritance, concepts in evolution, mechanisms of metabolism, and ecology. Open to students in all colleges, though students who need it to satisfy program requirements will have priority. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 100 and BIO 117. Students in online lecture sections have an onsite laboratory and an onsite recitation. Lec 3, Lab 2, Rec 1.
117: This is Life! – online course (Science; Lab Science) – This introductory course in general biology for both majors and non-majors is organized around the characteristics of life. Topics covered include cellularity, homeostasis, growth, development, reproduction, genetics, response to stimuli, ecology and evolution. The inquiry-based laboratory provides opportunities for students to participate in hands-on investigations into these topics. Credit cannot be earned for both BIO 100 and BIO 117. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.
Business Administration (BUA)
105: Excel Fundamentals for Business Analytics (Elective) – The course introduces students to work with data sets in excel worksheets, formulas, templates, charts, and common excel functions needed in any business context.
Business Information Systems (BIS)
235: Digital Business Transformation (Elective) – Technologies and information systems represent a crucial part of any organization in today’s economy, businesses require continual digital transformation to become or remain competitive. The focus of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and tools in essential technologies including databases, computer networks, cloud computing, enterprise software, e-business systems, cyber security, and emerging technologies.
Canadian Studies (CAN)
101: Intro to Canadian Studies (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Acquaints students with varied aspects of the Canadian experience: society, culture, history, native peoples, environment, education, technology, economy and diplomacy. Participating faculty include Canadian-American Center staff, visiting scholars from Canada and the United States, and faculty members from UM Colleges. Course includes an optional field trip to Canada.
Chemistry (CHY)
121: General Chemistry I (Science) – First semester of a two-semester sequence covering fundamental principles in chemical science presented in quantitative terms. Topics include matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, quantum theory, atomic structure, electronic configurations, periodic properties of elements, bonding theories, and molecular geometries. This course and CHY 123 (taken concurrently) provide the basis for further study of chemistry. If CHY 101 was taken at UMM, credit cannot be earned for this course.
123: General Chemistry Lab I (Lab Science) – Introduction to experimental techniques and the process of scientific inquiry in chemistry. Emphasis is placed on making connections between macroscopic experimental observations and chemistry occurring at the atomic scale. Laboratory investigations are designed to help strengthen chemical understanding of concepts such as conservation of mass, limiting reactants, heats of reaction, greenhouse gases, chemical redox reactions, chromatography, and spectroscopy. CHY 123 is taken concurrently with CHY 121. If CHY 101 was taken at UMM, credit cannot be earned for this course.
Child Development & Family Relations (CHF)
200: Family Interaction – online course (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Interpersonal dynamics of dating, courtship, mate selection, and the development of family life. Changing patterns of personal interactions within the family life cycle and a pluralistic society.
201: Intro to Child Development (Civis Literacy & Social Contexts) – Influences on human development from conception through middle childhood. Theoretical perspectives, empirical evaluation and practical implications.
Classical Studies (CLA)
101: Greek Literature in English Translation – online course (Human Cultural Traditions) – A survey of Greek literature. No knowledge of Greek is necessary.
Communication/Journalism/Media Studies (CMJ)
100: Intro to Media Studies (Human Cultural Traditions) – Introduces the structure and operation of mass media and the social, political and economic implications of their activities.
102: Communication for Resilience and Connection (Global Perspectives) – How do we navigate conflict, stay true to ourselves, honor difference, and create a sense of belonging all at the same time? How do we work effectively on diverse teams? How do we present ideas with impact and cultural relevance? These are the central big questions you will have a chance to explore in this class through the lenses of interpersonal communication theories and case studies. This class is not about the one right answer to these questions; rather it is about developing your competencies to find an appropriate answer for yourself in a given context, as well as growing your confidence to follow through. Participation in research to a maximum of 3 hours is expected.
103: Public Speaking (Human Cultural Traditions) – 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.
106: Storytelling (Artistic & Creative Expression) – 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.
107: Communication and the Environment (Environment & Sustainability) – 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.
111: Intro to Journalism (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Introduces the profession and practice of the 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.
136: Journalism Writing and Editing (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts; Writing Intensive) – 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.
221: Introduction to Critical Interpretation (Elective) – This course presents an introduction to analyzing communication from a rhetorical perspective. We focus on four methods of rhetorical criticism and consider how each method influences interpretations of discourse.
261: Photo Reporting and Storytelling (Art & Creative Expression) – 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.
275: Survey of Sport Communication (Elective) – Examines the communicative dynamic of athletics through a multidisciplinary approach. The course offers students – both those interested and initiated in sport and athletic competition, and those for whom this subject is new – diverse methods of analysis for considering a case study of a specific communicative dynamic.
Computer Science (COS)
121: Coding for Everyone (Quantitative Literacy) – This course introduces computer programming within a specific application domain, with the domain topic changing semester to semester. Possible applications might include Mobile App development, Data Science, Social Media, Geographic Data, Design, or Life Science. The development process for computer programs will be explored with the goal of creating concrete programs to solve real problems. The course will also cover fundamental computer programming concepts, such as variables, functions, loops, conditionals, input/output, and data types. No prior programming experience is expected.
125: Intro to Problem Solving Using Computer Programming (Quantitative Literacy) – An introduction to computer science through problem solving and computer programming. Topics include variable and operators, control logic, functions, strings, loops, input/output, and recursion. Programming concepts covered by this course include modularity, abstraction, top-down design, specifications, documentation, debugging, and testing. No prior programming experience is expected. Required for majors.
140: Foundations of Computer Science (Elective) – A rigorous, non-programming introduction to the field of computer science. Several core areas of computer science are introduced, including digital logic, computer organization and architecture, operating systems, programming languages, and computer networks. For each, particular solutions to fundamental problems in the area are studied in depth to expose the student to what the field is actually about how computer scientists think. No programming is taught or required in the course.
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
114: Survey of Criminal Justice (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – This course is designed to provide an overview of the justice process and the criminal justice system in general. Concepts of crime, deviance and justice will be discussed. Individual rights in a democratic society will be explored, as will the legal definitions of various crimes. The law enforcement, judicial, juvenile justice and corrections subsystems will also be explored, and a number of reform proposals presented.
Dance (DAN)
101: Beginner Modern Dance I (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Fundamental concepts and practice of modern dance technique: body alignment, stretch/strengthening, movement vocabulary, body coordination, musicality and spatial awareness. For the general student at the beginning dance level. Previous dance training. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine completions and 18 total credits.
102: Beginning Ballet I (Artistic & Creative Expression) – An introduction to classical ballet dance training. Traditional exercises at the barre and on center floor emphasize body placement, flow of energy, and the creation of expressive movement in space. For the performing artist or general student. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine completions and 18 total credits.
103: Beginner Jazz I (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Fundamentals of jazz dance technique with emphasis on body alignment, coordination and movement vocabulary. Preparation for expressive movement in relation to modern jazz music. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine completions and 18 total credits.
105: Beginner Tap (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Teaches the fundamentals of Rhythm tap and Broadway Styles technique with emphasis on body alignment, flexibility, strength, rhythm, coordination and movement vocabulary. Expressive movement is encouraged. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine completions and 18 total credits.
130: Ballroom and World Dance Forms (Artistic & Creative Expression) – From swing to salsa and waltz to tango, basic social and Latin dance, with emphasis on alignment, coordination, and movement vocabulary. Additional exposure to Afro-Caribbean roots of today’s dance forms. May be repeated for credit for a total of 9 completions and 18 total credits.
206: Beginner Hip Hop (Elective) – This course aims to offer the student a greater understanding of Hip Hop Dance and its integrity as an art form. Students will gain a physical and cognitive understanding of body coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Students will also be introduced to the historical context of Hip Hop, which includes the development of its culture and music along with the dance.
Earth Sciences (ERS)
101: Intro to Earth Sciences/Lab (Science; Lab Science) – A study of earth materials and processes, including their impact on humans. Topics include mineralogy, formation of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, geologic time, weathering and soil formation, glaciation, deserts and desertification, coastlines, earthquakes and seismology, and evolution of mountain belts and plate tectonics. Laboratory work includes the study of rocks, minerals, topographic maps and aerial photographs.
102: Environmental Geology/Lab (Science; Lab Science) – Environmental Geology explores the interaction of humans with the Earth’s systems. The course begins with discussions of earth materials and human population dynamics. The science underlying geologic hazards (earthquakes, floods, landslides, etc.) is described and the interaction between geologic hazards and humans is explored. Human impacts on earth systems are identified and evaluated with a focus on pollution and climate change. Sources of energy used by humans and the associated environmental consequences of different energy sources are discussed. May include a one-day field trip.
103: Dynamic Earth – online course (Science) – Explores how Earth’s dynamic processes interact with humans by evaluating: the interplay between Earth’s interior, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere; the effects and underlying causes of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves and global warming; Earth’s economic and energy resources how they form and how long they will lasts; and the global environment and how best to interact with it. Lec 3.
107: Energy, Environment, & Climate – online course (Quantitative Literacy) – Explores the Earth Science concepts that underlie energy, energy sources, the environmental impacts of energy use, and the role of energy in climate. We will consider the ways in which society interacts with and extracts energy from the Earth System, the energy balance of Earth, the climate and environmental implications of energy use, and gain an understanding of renewable and non-renewable energy sources. This course satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Quantitative Literacy requirements.
121: Humans and Global Change (Environment & Sustainability) – Explores how Earth’s climate system works and how past environmental changes affected humans on time scales ranging from interannual to hundreds of thousands of years. Topics will range from the development of agriculture at the beginning of the current interglaciation to how humans are now changing global climate through the addition of greenhouses gases to the atmosphere.
152: Earth’s Changing Climate (Science) – Earth harbors a climate that is unique in the solar system, with its ability to sustain liquid water and support life. The geologic record bears witness to spectacular climate changes in the past, the most recent of which heralded the emergence of a complex, globally interconnected human society. Today humans are influencing the climate system in potentially unprecedented ways. The purpose of this course is to understand and evaluate the scientific basis of Earth’s climate and past, present, and future change within the climate system, and to provide scientific context for a warming world.
Economics (ECO)
105: Environmental Policy – online course (Environment & Sustainability) – Examines the relation between the natural environment and the economy, the economic sources of environmental degradation and economic analysis of alternative approaches to environmental regulation and management.
112: Economics of Social Issues and Ethical Dilemmas (Ethics) – This courses applies economic principles to important contemporary social issues. A wide range of subjects is explored, ranging from clearly economic subjects such as unemployment and globalization to painful social problems such as crime and poverty to seemingly noneconomic concerns such as organ transplants and illegal drug use. The theme unifying the topics is the ethical dilemmas that lie beneath the surface. Thus, widely held beliefs are challenged and critically examined in this course. Investigation of contemporary social problems using the lens of economics should deepen students’ awareness and understanding of significant current events and their underlying ethical tradeoffs. This course also introduces and develops an appreciation of the fundamental principles and analytical framework of economics. The goal of the course is to broaden and deepen the students’ understanding of both social issues and economics.
120: Principles of Microeconomics (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – 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.
121: Principles of Macroeconomics (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – 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.
154: Small Business Economics and Management – online course (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – 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.
English (ENG)
100: Part I of 2-Semester ‘Stretch’ Version of ENG 101 (First-Year Writing) – This course provides intense practice with habits of reading, writing, thinking, and revising essential to postsecondary academic work. Designed for students who want to create a strong foundation for themselves in academic reading and writing.
101: College Composition (First-year Writing) – Students practice the ways in which writing serves to expand, clarify, and order experience and knowledge, with particular attention to persuasive writing. Satisfactory completion of the course depends upon quality of weekly writing assignments as well as demonstration of proficiency in college-level writing.
129: Topics in English (Elective) – Offers small-group discussions of literature focusing on a common theme. Each division takes up a different theme, such as utopianism, the quest myth, growing up in America and the like. Students can expect to read texts closely and write regularly about them.
131: The Nature of Story (Human Cultural Traditions) – Explores the fundamental activity of why and how we create, tell and read/listen to stories. Readings may include selections from folk tale and myth, saga and epic, drama and novel, film and song, poetry and essay–from the ancient world to the modern, from the western cultural tradition and from a variety of other cultures.
170: Foundations of Literary Analysis (Elective) – An introduction to the close reading of literature. Students write frequently, exploring how conventions of genre, form, and style work in literature. Required of English majors.
205: Introduction to Creative Writing (Artistic & Creative Expression, Writing Intensive) – Offers students experience in writing in three major forms: autobiographical narrative, fiction, and poetry.
Food Science (FSN)
101: Intro to Food and Nutrition (Science) – A survey of food and nutrition principles, including the influence of food patterns on health and physical performance; description of a balanced diet; study of the nutrients, interrelationships, sources, effects of processing and storage, food safety, fads, controversies.
Franco-American Studies (FAS)
240: French Exploration and Settlement of Maine, 1604-1760 – online course (Human Cultural Traditions) – The names and traces of the early French explorers and settlers remain on in many place names along the Maine Coast, including the names of mountains and hiking trails in Acadia National Park, such as Champlain, St. Sauveur, Sieur de Mons, etc. This course examines the history of the French exploration and settlement of Maine and places the French settlement of Maine in the broader geopolitical context of the settlement of North America.
History (HTY)
103: Creating America to 1877 (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Examines interactions of the many peoples who created the United States. Topics include Native Americans, the American Revolution, and Civil War, and how colonization, immigration, gender, race, politics, class, and geography shaped the nation.
106: History of Medieval Europe (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – This course will survey European history from late antiquity through the fifteenth century, examining developments in political, religious, and cultural fields. Even as we aspire to cover huge swaths of geography and history, we will also pause to investigate individual case studies and telling details. Eschewing caricature and conventional wisdom, we will explore the many varieties of medieval civilization, emphasizing the complex lessons and legacies that this period offers for the modern world.
205: Introduction to Public History (Ethics) – This introductory course explores the diverse ways that history is put to work in the world. It emphasizes many kinds of collaboration, such as with museums, historical societies, archives, and libraries and puts a premium on “sharing authority” about the past with a general audience. Given Public History’s commitment to community engagement, this intro course focuses on local history and uses digital resources to gather, create, and share historical knowledge.
212: Geography of Maine (PE) – This course provides a geographical perspective on the historical development of Maine over the last 500 years. The course begins with European contact in the early 1500s, and then examines the evolution of Maine as a borderland during the colonial period, the American settlement of Maine in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the growth of industrial manufacturing and tourism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and the de-industrialization and development of a service economy in Maine today. The course pays particular attention to environmental, cultural, and cross-border issues. (GEO 212 and HTY 212 are identical courses.)
220: North American Indian History (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – An introductory history of North American Indians, from before European contact to the present. Within a broad chronological framework, the course will look at critical themes in American Indian history; American Indians prior to contact; cultural contact; treaty making, treaty rights, sovereignty; impact of government policies on Native populations; and contemporary issues.
232: Womanhood in America (Global Perspectives) – Examines the changing experiences of American women from colonial times to the present. Emphasis on what women did and what they were told to do, the experiences of different groups of women, and the ways in which women worked to change their situation.
241: History of Globalization 1900-Present (Global Perspectives) – An introductory history of globalization. Explores the major political, economic, cultural and technological features of the twentieth century that have helped to create today’s global society. Emphasizes global changes and their effects on everyday life.
279: European Military History (Human Cultural Traditions) – A survey from the 18th Century to the present. Examines the causes and nature of war, the relationship of soldiers and civilians, and war’s impact on modern society.
Human-Centered Technology Design (HCD)
101: Introduction to Human-Centered Design (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Introduces the core principles, methodologies, and applications of human-centered design practice. Areas of investigation include user research, ideation, interaction design, visualization, prototyping, and usability. The students will rapidly prototype and evaluate paper and software prototypes, and simulation and role play. This course emphasizes design as a creative problem-solving tool and engages with design from a broad perspective, thus enabling students to use fundamental design concepts effectively and compellingly in their work. This course also lays the foundation for the HCTD program, introducing possible future career paths and research opportunities.
International Affairs (INA)
101: Introduction to International Affairs (Global Perspectives) – Provides a common introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the field. Examines the core principles and concepts of the study of international affairs, the historical emergence and development of the contemporary global system, and the interaction between political actors and economic forces (especially between states and markets).
Judaic Studies (JST)
200: Introduction to Judaism (Human Cultural Traditions) – This course presents students with a survey of the developments in Jewish belief, practice, institutions and self-understanding from the Biblical period through the present day. Through the study of both primary and secondary sources, students will become familiar with the major canonical texts of Judaism, religious law, liturgy, rites of passage, the Sabbath and festivals. Students will learn how Jewish values, beliefs, philosophies, rituals and institutions developed within a variety of historical and cultural settings. Students will learn of the unique way in which Jews and Judaism engage with themselves, with G-d, and with humanity.
Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
253: Lifetime Fitness for Health (Science) – The course is designed to encourage personal awareness and responsibility for the maintenance of health and physical well-being through the seven dimensions of wellness; physical, intellectual, social, environmental, occupational, spiritual, and emotional. Instruction on the role of physical activity and other health behaviors on the well-being of the human body will be emphasized. Special emphasis will be directed towards developing a healthy balance between demands of school, work and social lives and their impacts on short and long-term health and fitness goals. Specific topics of instruction over the semester will include an introduction to wellness and fitness, aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility and back health, body composition and weight management, nutrition, stress, and other relevant topics pertaining to health.
Labor Studies (LST)
101: Introduction to Labor Studies – online course (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Introduction to the field of Labor Studies, and interdisciplinary area of study encompassing the labor movement and labor organizations, work and the labor market, social class, employment law and relations, labor economics, diversity in work and the labor movement, and the sociology of work.
Leadership Studies (LDR)
100: Foundations of Leadership (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Introduction to the study of leadership as a personal and social phenomenon from a multidisciplinary perspective, with a focus on the development of practical leadership skills and behaviors. Emphasis on exploring the nature of leadership in diverse human contexts through civic and community engagement.
Maine Studies (MES)
101: Introduction to Maine Studies (Environment & Sustainability; Writing Intensive) – An interdisciplinary approach to the study of Maine through sources in history, literature, political science, Native American studies, Franco American studies, and other fields. The unifying theme is the significance of locality in understanding the interaction between the landscape and the people. How does the Maine landscape shape people’s choices? How do the people use the state’s landscape and resources? How do social, demographic, cultural, and environmental factors shape this relationship throughout history? The activities examined include farming, fishing, lobstering, and lumbering. How have commercial interests intersected with environmental concerns? The cultures considered include Native American, early Anglo settlers, later Irish and Franco immigrants, and more recent immigration and refugee communities.
102: My Maine Experience (Elective) – An interdisciplinary approach to the study of Maine which combines lecture and experiential learning to allow students to explore the variegated landscapes and cultures of Maine and to better understand the interactions between the people of Maine and the environment of Maine.
Mathematics & Statistics (MAT/STS)
101: The Nature and Language of Mathematics (Quantitative Literacy) – An opportunity for non-science majors to broaden their understanding of mathematics and to examine the connections between mathematics and other areas of human understanding. Specific topics may vary from semester to semester and are chosen to provide students with the opportunity to explore, through inquiry and discovery, the development, structure, and application of mathematical systems.
103: Elementary Algebraic Models in Our World (Quantitative Literacy) – An introduction to the applications of algebra with a focus on data analysis and model building. Topics include graphs, algebraic equations and functions. Primary attention will be given to using linear, quadratic and exponential functions to represent and interpret real world applications. If MAT 103M was taken at UMM, credit cannot be earned for this course.
111: Algebra for College Mathematics (Elective) – This course covers the basic topics in algebra needed to enter a mathematics course at the precalculus level. The covered topics include a brief review of the real number system (including absolute value, exponents, roots, and radicals), linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, graphs, functions (primarily linear and other polynomial), factoring, rational and radical expressions. Optional topics include systems of equations, variation, exponential and logarithmic functions.
115: Applied Mathematics for Business and Economics (Quantitative Literacy) – Topics in discrete mathematics, finite mathematics, and calculus with applications to business and economics. Topics include linear functions and regressions, the mathematics of finance, probability, and differential calculus.
116: Intro to Calculus (Quantitative Literacy) – A three-credit introduction to calculus primarily intended for students in business, life sciences, or social sciences. The focus is on concepts and applications, utilizing numerical, graphical, and algebraic approaches and uses of technology. Topics include functions (algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and elementary trig functions), and an overview of differential and integral calculus. Due to overlapping content, credit previously earned for MAT 126 will be removed upon completion of MAT 116. Both grades will appear on the transcript and will be utilized in GPA calculations.
122: Pre-Calculus (Quantitative Literacy) – Designed as a transitional course between high school algebra and college mathematics, particularly calculus. Topics include a detailed study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, stressing ideas needed by those who will take calculus.
126: Calculus I (Quantitative Literacy) – An introduction to calculus for students in mathematics, engineering, and the sciences. Covers the differential calculus of the algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, concluding with the definite integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus. The approach is intuitive and geometric, with emphasis on understanding the basic concepts of function, limit, derivative and integral. Due to overlapping content, credit previously earned for MAT 116 will be removed upon completion of MAT 126. Both grades will appear on the transcript and will be utilized in GPA calculations. Also due to overlapping content, course repeat rules are applicable for MAT 126 and MAT 136.
132: Principles of Statistical Inference (Quantitative Literacy) – Intended for students who will use statistics as an aid to the comprehension of quantitative work done by others and for students who will follow this course by an intermediate level applied statistics course. An introduction to the language and methods of statistical analysis, probability, graphic and numeric descriptive methods and inference from sample data. Two years of high school algebra are required. Due to overlapping content, course repeat rules are applicable for STS 215 and STS 132.
Modern Languages & Classics
FRE101: Elementary French I (Global Perspectives) – A systematic study of the basics of the French language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of French or fewer than two years in high school.
GER 101: Elementary German I (Global Perspectives) – The basics of the German language. Emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of German or fewer than two years in high school.
SPA101: Elementary Spanish I (Global Perspectives) – A systematic study of the basics of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with no previous study of Spanish or fewer than two years in high school. Students cannot take both SPA 101 and SPA 109 for credit.
HBR101: Beginning Modern Hebrew (Global Perspectives) – A systematic study of the basics of the Hebrew language. Equal emphasis is placed on developing reading, listening comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students with minimal or no previous knowledge of Modern Hebrew.
LAT101: Elementary Latin I – online course (Elective) – Fundamentals of the Latin language.
101: Elementary Sign Language I (EL)
SPA190: Spanish for the Medical Professions – online course (Global Perspectives) – In response to the ever-growing Spanish-speaking population in the United States, this course will address the specific Spanish communications skills required by those students who intend to pursue careers in medical or health-care fields. This course will focus on medical situations with Spanish-speaking patients and/or family members with limited English. It will emphasize technical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar, as well as cultural awareness. This course is the equivalent to SPA 101. SPA 101 and SPA 109 cannot both be taken for credit.
FRE201: Intermediate French (Global Perspectives) – An integrated approach. Audio-visual materials and reading texts of a literary and/or cultural nature will be employed to strengthen comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of French grammar.
SPA203: Intermediate Spanish I (Global Perspectives) – An integrated approach. Reading texts as well as other materials will be employed to strengthen reading, writing and especially speaking and comprehension skills. Includes a systematic but gradual review of the essentials of Spanish grammar.
210: Introduction to Modern Languages (Global Perspectives) – This course familiarizes students with fundamental questions of human language – what language is and how it works. This course studies where the modern languages come from, how they are related to one another and to ancient languages, and what happens when languages come into contact with one another. It serves as a basic introduction to linguistics as well as a primer in cultural and linguistic difference.
VOX 107: Beginning Spoken Japanese I (Global Perspective) – Beginning Japanese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
VOX 108: Beginning Spoken Korean I (Global Perspective) – Beginning Korean language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
VOX 109: Beginning Spoken Portuguese I (Global Perspective) – Beginning Portuguese language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
VOX 110: Beginning Spoken Russian I (Global Perspective) – Beginning Russian language study using a combination of self-instruction and recitation. Class is taught by native speakers in the target language, and includes a high degree of cultural engagement.
Music History (MUH)
101: History of Jazz – online course (Artistic & Creative Expression) – The History of Jazz explores the origin and development of the improvised American form of music popularly known as Jazz. Special emphasis will be placed on African-American culture-including African traditions- in its broader historical context; how this culture, interacting with the many and diverse elements of American and (imported) European general and musical cultures, led to the development of Jazz. The course will cover its social, as well as the artistic significance. We will study and analyze various Jazz styles; especially through recorded and historical film and video tape, performances by the music’s major innovators and practitioners. In addition, we will examine the most relevant and original contributions by members of all the various American ethnic and religious groups which were influenced by and adopted/adapted African-American musical culture. We will also take into consideration, influential on Jazz-related new world phenomena from the Caribbean and Latin America; for example, Afro-Cuban rhythms. Jazz’ significant global influence will be discussed, an influence initiated by African-Americans who toured and lived in Europe from the end of WWI to the present.
Music Literature (MUL)
101: The Art of Listening to Music (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Designed for the student with no previous experience in music. Provides a working vocabulary of terms and listening experiences intended to expand the basic understanding of the art form.
Music Organizations & Ensembles (MUO)
101: University Singers (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of choral concert repertoire. Extended concert tours. Five hours of rehearsal a week. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 5.
103: Oratorio Society (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of major choral works. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. You must sign up for 1 credit if you want to receive credit towards general education requirements. Audition required.
109: Collegiate Chorale (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of choral music appropriate for choral singers with limited background and training. No audition required; open to all students. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
111: Marching Band (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Performs at home and occasional off-campus football games. Course begins four days prior to opening of classes. Rehearsal of concert music on limited schedule during final weeks of semester. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4. (Fall semester only.)
113: Pep Band (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of band music appropriate for athletic events including current marching band selections. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
114: Symphonic Band (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of the most challenging and significant band literature. Attendance required at rehearsals and performances. Occasional touring on class days. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
121: University Orchestra (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.
132: Opera Workshop (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of standard opera repertory. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3
141: Brass Ensemble (Artistic & Creative Expression) – The study and performance of chamber music for brass instruments. May be repeated for credit.
143: UMaine Jazz Ensemble (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of music for the large (16-24) jazz ensemble. Membership through audition. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances required. May be repeated for credit. Applied Music 1.
149: Chamber Music (Artistic & Creative Expression) – The study and performance of chamber music. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
150: Percussion Ensemble (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Performs chamber music composed primarily for percussion instruments. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
155: Chamber Jazz Ensemble (Artistic & Creative Expression) – The rehearsal and performance of music for the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, that is, a small group consisting of one or several pitched instruments in “C,”, “Bb”, “Eb”, or “C bass clef” only , capable of a full chromatic scale with keyboard accompaniment (keyboardists must bring their own ) for participation in the course. Vocalists as well, who elect the ensemble, will need to play a pitched musical instrument that meets the criteria outlined above. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. In addition, memorization of 4-8 works from the standard jazz repertory will be required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 1.
160: Black Bear Men’s Chorus (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Rehearsal and performance of men’s choral repertoire. Ensemble with members from campus and community. Short audition used for placement within the ensemble only. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit.
Music Theory (MUY)
101: Fundamentals of Music (Artistic & Creative Expression) – An elemental study of the dimensions and basic characteristics of musical sounds, with primary emphasis upon the development of skills and concepts through creating, performing and analysis.
Native American Studies (NAS)
101: Introduction to Native American Studies (Global Perspectives) – Introduces the interdisciplinary perspective of Native American Studies. Examines the experience of Native Americans, past and present, focusing on diverse and distinct cultural areas and historical events. Explores Native Americans’ integral part in the development of the Americas and the European impact on traditional Native societies, historically and currently.
102: Introduction to Wabanaki Culture, History and Contemporary Issues (Human Cultural Traditions) – Examines the world view, way of life, history, art, literature and contemporary issues of the Native nations that make up the Wabanaki Confederacy. The culture, philosophy and creation stories of the individual tribes, including the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet and Micmac tribes are explored. In addition, concepts such as sovereignty, treaty rights and tribal government are discussed. NAS 101 is recommended.
New Media (NMD)
100: Introduction to New Media (Human Cultural Traditions) – An exploration into the history, concepts, and modern practices of new media. Students will learn what defines new media, what they are, how they are produced, and how they challenge the way we think, create, and relate to our society/environment. This course will examine the benefits that emerging technologies afford, while also considering the challenges and consequences their adoption creates. Topics include computing, the web/internet, media production, digital narrative, microelectronics, additive manufacturing, and ethics in a digital era.
104: New Media Design (Artistic & Creative Expression) – An introduction to the principles of digital design. Topics include illustration, graphic design, and image manipulation pertaining to both vector and raster-based imagery. Students will produce hands-on projects for critique such as abstracts, logos, portraits, posters, and digital paintings.
Ocean Science (SMS)
100: Introduction to Ocean Science (Science) – A non-laboratory survey of the broad field of marine science, stresses the interconnections among aspects of oceanography, marine biology and ecology, living marine resources and human interactions with the marine environment. Practical applications of basic scientific principles are stressed.
Philosophy (PHI)
100: Contemporary Moral Problems – online course (Ethics) – Examines a variety of moral problems causing controversy in contemporary society. Focuses on evaluating arguments for and against competing solutions to these problems. Also discusses different philosophical strategies for thinking about moral obligations and relationships. Topics surveyed may include: abortion, affirmative action, euthanasia, feminism, the environment, capital punishment, welfare and aid to the needy, technology, war and racism, among others.
102: Introduction to Philosophy (Ethics) – An introduction to philosophical thought and critical thinking through a reading of works from the philosophical tradition. Readings might include works from philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Hume, Locke, Kant, Marx, Nietzche and/or other great works of philosophy. Questions will be asked about the nature of wisdom and knowledge, the essence of reality and of ideas, human nature, virtue and community, justice and political life.
103: Think! (Human Cultural Traditions) – A study of principles used to distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning including the nature of thought, uses of language, recognition of arguments, informal fallacies, purposes and types of definition, deduction and induction. Emphasis on understanding and mastering through practice some fundamental techniques for testing the soundness of many different kinds of reasoning.
105: Introduction to Religious Studies (Global Perspectives) – An analysis of religion as an expression of human culture past and present. Considers institutional and non-institutional manifestations of religion as conveyed through myth and symbol, religious experience, struggle for societal change, mysticism, and quests for the articulation of human values. Inquiry by various disciplines will be considered, e.g., anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, and theology.
Physics (PHY)
111: General Physics I (Science; Lab Science) – An introduction to the principles of mechanics, energy, heat, sound and properties of matter. Designed for science majors as well as premedical and predental students. No calculus. A working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is required. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121.
121: Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists I/Lab (Science; Lab Science) – An introductory calculus-based physics course, primarily serving students majoring in engineering or the physical sciences. Focuses on mechanics. NOTE: While Calc I (MAT 126 or equivalent) is not a pre- or corequisite for PHY 121 (Physics for Eng. & Physical Scientists I), it is a prerequisite for PHY 122 (Physics for Eng. & Physical Scientists II). Since PHY 121 is calculus based, it is expected that students are either concurrently enrolled in or have prior credit for MAT 126. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121.
Plant, Soil & Environmental Science (PSE)
100: Plant Science (Elective) – Basics of plant anatomy, morphology, ecology, physiology and taxonomy with examples drawn from common agricultural and horticultural plants are discussed. Labs include hands-on investigations of local plants. Lec 3, Lab 2. Course may include field trips during class hours.
105: Principles of Sustainable Agriculture (Environment & Sustainability) – Basic design principles and examples of environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural systems. Describes the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, but emphasis will be placed on identifying management practices that a) biologically improve soil structure, organic matter content, and fertility; and b) minimize or eliminate the need for chemical interventions for control of insect pests, pathogens, and weeds.
203: Weed Biology and Identification (Elective) – This course is focused on the study of weed communities in turf and urban landscapes, roadsides and waste areas, wetlands, forest edges and agricultural fields. Students will learn to identify approximately sixty weedy plant species and will know the principal habitat, life cycle, plant family and binomial for each species. Course may include field trips during class hours.
Political Science (POS)
100: American Government (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Introduces the major principles, structures, processes and policies of United States government. Covers the Constitution and its development, civil liberties, federalism, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the nature of the presidency, the bureaucracy, the Congress and the national courts.
120: Introduction to World Politics (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts; Global Perspectives) – A study of contemporary international politics focusing on the interaction of nation-states and including a review of the patterns of global politics from World War II to the present.
201: Introduction to Political Theory (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts; Ethics) – An introduction to the fundamental questions of political philosophy–what is justice? How ought we to live our lives? What is the best regime?–through detailed study of a few central books in the history of political thought, such as Plato’s Republic and Machiavelli’s Prince.
241: Introduction to Comparative Politics (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts; Human Cultural Traditions) – Provides an introduction to the major themes of comparative politics, including: comparative political legacies, processes of modernization, comparative governmental institutions, modern political parties and interest groups, comparative policymaking processes, and problems of establishing and maintaining democratic government.
282: Introduction to American Law (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Examines the nature and function of law in America, emphasizing its evolution and incorporation as a dynamic social instrument.
Psychology (PSY)
100: General Psychology (Science) – Lectures on and discussions of basic psychological processes, including learning, perception, motivation and emotion, higher mental processes, individual differences, personality and additional selected topics.
School of Forest Resources (SFR)
103: Introduction to Forest Resource Professions (Elective) – Introduction and overview of global, North American, and Maine forest resources, current and historical use by humans, history of forest regulation and policy, forest stewardship and land ethics, measurement and economics of forest resources, history and development of forest resource professions, and career options and professional societies in forest resources. Course may have field trips during class times.
Sociology (SOC)
101: Intro to Sociology (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – Introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of sociology, analyzes the influence of social and cultural factors upon human behavior and evaluates effect of group processes, social classes, stratification, and basic institutions on contemporary society.
Studio Art (ART)
100: Drawing 1 (Artistic & Creative Expression) – The fundamentals of drawing through creative exercises exploring the principles of line, value, texture, space, and form. Examines various media and their relationship to expression and composition.
110: 2-D Design (Artistic & Creative Expression) – Fundamentals of basic design through studio experience. Covers analysis of design, composition and basic perceptual and aesthetic aspects of color. Uses a series of problems that explore the areas listed above.
120: 3-D Design (Artistic & Creative Expression) – An introduction to the fundamentals of three dimensional design including volume, mass, line, plane, space and time. Uses a series of problems that explore the areas listed above.
182: Photography and Digital Imaging (Artistic & Creative Expression) – A studio art course that explores the fundamentals of digital photography. Students learn the technology of digital imaging, with an emphasis on cameras and software as mediums of expression.
Theatre (THE)
111: Introduction to Theatre – online course (Artistic & Creative Expression) – A basic appreciation course for the general student as well as prospective theatre majors that explores the process of theatrical expression throughout history and its relationship to culture.
117: Fundamentals of Acting (AE) – Focus on the basic skills of acting, including internal preparation for playing a role, character analysis, vocal and physical development and techniques for projecting to an audience.
120/121: Fundamentals of Stagecraft (Elective) – Designed to provide a foundation in the practice of technical theatre and preparation for work in scenery, lighting and sound. Emphasis is placed on procedures, practice and nomenclature. The required lab, that accompanies this course, provides hands-on experience, through special projects, designed to reinforce specific technical skills discussed and demonstrated in class.
121: Fundamentals of Stagecraft Lab (Elective) – Provides hands-on experience, through special projects, designed to reinforce specific technical skills discussed and demonstrated in THE 120.
212: Script Analysis (Elective) – This course explores techniques, strategies, and methods for reading and interpreting dramatic literature for the purpose of creative and theatrical goals of play production. Students practice close reading of a range of scripts in order to identify structural, narrative, contextual, and creative elements that inspire artistic choices in the field of theatre.
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS)
101: Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (Civic Literacy & Social Contexts) – An introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and to its perspectives. The course will use interdisciplinary perspectives to begin to examine the categories of gender and sexuality, grounded in Women’s Studies, as they intersect with race, ethnicity, class, nationality, dis/ability and other sites of social inequality.
103: Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies (Human Cultural Traditions) – Introduces the major perspectives and issues in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer studies, including histories and institutions, identities and representations, and cultures and subcultures.
