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Locations: London, Amsterdam, and Stockholm
Travel Dates: May 12-29
Costs: $5,500 + Tuition for 3 credits
Instructor: Prof. Sandra Caron
Course Description: This three-week Faculty-Led Program provides students with a broad international perspective on how other cultures deal with sexual and reproductive health issues. Special lectures, field trips, and on-site briefings will provide the opportunity for students to question assumptions about culture and sexuality, and to learn from societies that have different solutions to similar problems.
Location: Iceland
Travel Dates: May 13-24
Costs: $2,500 – $4,000 + Tuition for 3 credits
Instructor: Prof. Karl Kreutz
Course Description: This travel study course will focus on a range of professional and practical skills, including global impact/local relevance research, proposal development, science planning and logistics, risk assessment and mitigation, safety, group dynamics and collaboration, field-based and remote observations, cultural knowledge, and science communication.
Location: Colombia
Travel Dates: May 16-25
Costs: $4,500 + Tuition for 3 credits
Instructor: Prof. Susan Tardiff
Course Description: This course will introduce students to global health concepts and explore the global burden of diseases, social and environmental determinants of health, implications of migration, travel and displacement, and globalization of health and healthcare. Students will learn about health disparities in underserved countries. The meaning of global citizenship and the nurse’s role as an advocate for human rights will be explored.
Location: Canada
Travel Dates: May 12-19
Costs: $200 + Tuition for 3 credits
Instructor: Prof. Frederic Rondeau
Course Description: This course encourages students to use French actively as a natural part of daily life and to develop a heightened appreciation for Québec culture, society, and history. We will be visiting important cultural sites throughout the region, including – but not limited to – the Musée national des beaux-arts, Musée de la civilisation, l’Assemblée nationale du Québec, a visit to the Wendake indigenous site of the Huron-Wendat Nation and on l’Île d’Orléans. Guest speakers will be featured throughout the trip to give an authentic perspective and experience to the material discussed in class.
Location: Portugal
Travel Dates: May 12-30
Costs: $2,500 + Tuition for 1-3 credits
Instructor: Prof. Karyn Sporer and Prof. Rob Glover
Course Description: This three-week summer course will examine Portugal’s innovative, alternative approach to substance use. Students will learn firsthand from those involved in this bold experiment, including federal law enforcement, public health, public policy, criminal justice, and mobile outreach teams. In addition, students will experience one of the most stunning, culturally rich, and affordable capitals in Europe.
Location: Italy
Travel Dates: June 9-24
Costs: $4,200 + Tuition for 3 credits
Instructor: Prof. Charles Dufour
Course Description: This special topic course in social psychology will focus on persuasion and social influence. Students will begin their coursework online, followed by two weeks of travel. Students will spend three days in Salerno, Italy, then move on to the island of Ischia for 10 days and a final day in Naples before returning to the U.S. A volcanic island, Ischia, is renowned for its hot springs and thermal baths. Boat tours, hiking, yoga, meditation, and multiple excursions are integral to the experience.
Location: Alaska
Travel Dates: June 22 – August 10
Costs: Contact Wrangell Mountains + Tuition for 6 credits
Instructor: TBD
Course Description: The Field Studies Curriculum explores subarctic ecological and geophysical processes, glaciology, system modeling, and land use/natural resource management. Local narratives and stories are an important part of the course, adding to our annual compilation of selected academic readings. Climate change’s impacts on local landscapes and social-ecological systems, as well as regional climate adaptation, are unifying themes.
Location: Washington D.C.
Travel Dates: May 18–24
Costs: Tuition for 3 credits + administrative fee
Instructor: Prof. Richard Powell
Course Description: An immersive travel course to Washington D.C. that examines hands-on, advanced leadership perspectives in times of unpredictable change. Offers intensive leadership seminars on location in the nation’s capital with notable leaders in fields such as government, foreign affairs, the military, business, non-profit organizations, athletics, education, and the arts.
2025 Travel Courses
- REM 210: Recreational Management (Patagonia)
- INA 310/POS 369: Camden Conference: Democracy Under Threat: A Global Perspective (Maine)
- SFR 213: Forest Operations Field Tours (Maine)
- CHF 404: Human Sexuality in Europe (London, Amsterdam, Stockholm)
- ERS 410: Sea to Sky Experience (Iceland)
- FRE 397: French May Term in Quebec: French Immersion Class (Quebec)
- POS 349/POS 498/SOC 340/ SPI 697: Drug Policy in Comparative Perspective (Portugal)
- LDR 495/POS 359: Leadership in Chaotic Times: (Washington DC)
- PSY 430: Advanced Social Psychology (Italy)
- CET 458: Management in Construction (Alaska)
[UMS05]
CET 458 SL: Management of Construction
This is the capstone course for the Construction Engineering Technology (CET) program, providing the opportunity for students to apply and practice many aspects learned in previous courses, including development and professionally executed construction of community service projects. In addition, contemporary construction practices are discussed.
Lecture 2 Lab 2
Section(s):Class Number: 21717
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 7/7/2025 - 7/25/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Will Manion
Enrollment: 10 of 20 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: By Arrangement
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $25. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is N/A.
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Travel Dates: 7/7/25-7/25/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CET 202, CET 224, CET 360 and CTE Major or permission
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Travel Dates: 7/7/25-7/25/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisites: CET 202, CET 224, CET 360 and CTE Major or permission
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 7/7/2025 - 7/25/2025 | Will Manion |
[UMS05]
ERS 499 Non-Thesis Field or Laboratory Capstone in Earth and Climate Sciences
Students will attend a four- to six-week earth or climate science field camp or engage in equivalent field- or lab-based research activities culminating in a research presentation. The experience (a) draws together the various threads of the School¿s undergraduate program, (b) typifies the work of professionals within Earth and Climate Sciences, (c) develops problem-solving skills while working within a natural system, and (d) develops spatial cognition and reasoning.
Section(s):Class Number: 21685
Credits: 1 - 6
Class Component: Field Experience
Section: 0871
Dates: 6/11/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Aaron J Chesler
Enrollment: 10 of 18 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: By Arrangement
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $25. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 6/22/25.
Location: Wrangell Mountains, Alaska
Travel Dates: 6/22/25-8/10/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Permission
Location: Wrangell Mountains, Alaska
Travel Dates: 6/22/25-8/10/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Senior Standing and Permission
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 6/11/2025 - 8/22/2025 | Aaron J Chesler |
[UMS05]
FRE 397 French (May Term)
Total immersion program. May be repeated for credit.
Section(s):Class Number: 21722
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 6/30/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Frederic Rondeau
Enrollment: 12 of 14 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $200. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 2/21/25.
Location: Quebec
Travel Dates: 5/12-5/19
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: FRE 202
Location: Quebec
Travel Dates: 5/12-5/19
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: FRE 202
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 6/30/2025 | Frederic Rondeau |
[UMS05]
FRE 597 Projects in French I
Project in French
Section(s):Class Number: 23015
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 6/30/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Frederic Rondeau
Enrollment: 2 of 0 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $200. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 2/21/25.
Location: Quebec
Travel Dates: 5/12-5/19
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------- Prerequisites:
Location: Quebec
Travel Dates: 5/12-5/19
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------- Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 6/30/2025 | Frederic Rondeau |
[UMS05]
KPE 450 Bringing the Classroom Outdoors
This course is for pre-service or in-service educators who wish to expand their skills in facilitating outdoor learning experiences for their students. After exploring the theories and research behind outdoor learning, we will shift our focus to practical, hands-on content for implementing outdoor learning. Emphasis will be placed on exploring and increasing skills in the following areas: use of experiential learning techniques in outdoor settings; risk and group management in outdoor settings; being comfortable in a variety of outdoor activities and environments; and creating effective and enriching outdoor learning experiences.
Course Note: This course meets the training requirements of the state of Maine's Educational Trip Leader Permit, which allows educators to bring students outdoors in settings that would normally require a Registered Maine Guide Recreation license. Note that this course does not fulfill the Wilderness First Aid portion of the requirements.
Section(s):Class Number: 21901
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 8/4/2025 - 8/29/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Sarah W Timm
Enrollment: 2 of 4 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: Hybrid/Blended
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $75.00. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 7/28/25.
Location: Bryant Pond - 4 H camp
Travel Dates: 8/18/25-8/22/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------- Prerequisites: Junior Standing or permission
Location: Bryant Pond - 4 H camp
Travel Dates: 8/18/25-8/22/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------- Prerequisites: Junior Standing or permission
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 8/4/2025 - 8/29/2025 | Sarah W Timm |
Class Number: 21902
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 8/4/2025 - 8/29/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Sarah W Timm
Enrollment: 5 of 12 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: Hybrid/Blended
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $75.00. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 7/28/25.
Location: Bryant Pond - 4 H camp
Travel Dates: 8/18/25-8/22/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Graduate Standing
Location: Bryant Pond - 4 H camp
Travel Dates: 8/18/25-8/22/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Graduate Standing
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 8/4/2025 - 8/29/2025 | Sarah W Timm |
[UMS05]
LDR 495 Washington D.C. Leadership Institute
An immersive travel course to Washington D.C. that examines hands-on, advanced leadership perspectives in times of unpredictable change. Offers intensive leadership seminars on location in the nation's capital with notable leaders in fields such as government, foreign affairs, the military, business, non-profit organizations, athletics, education, and the arts. Includes numerous site visits to compelling destinations. This course cannot be taken for credit after passing LDR 350 under the topic Washington D.C. Leadership Institute.
Section(s):Class Number: 21867
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/31/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Richard J Powell
Enrollment: 4 of 10 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $25. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is N/A.
Location: Washington DC
Travel Dates: 5/18/25-5/24/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------- Prerequisites: This course cannot be taken for credit after passing LDR 350 under the topic Washington D.C. Leadership Institute.
Location: Washington DC
Travel Dates: 5/18/25-5/24/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------- Prerequisites: This course cannot be taken for credit after passing LDR 350 under the topic Washington D.C. Leadership Institute.
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 5/31/2025 | Richard J Powell |
[UMS05]
POS 349 Topics in Comparative Politics
Offers a detailed examination of a selected topic in comparative politics. May be repeated for credit.
Section(s):Class Number: 21814
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Robert W Glover
Enrollment: 10 of 0 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $2,474.42. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 2/10/2025.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------ Prerequisites: Prerequisite: POS 241
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------ Prerequisites: Prerequisite: POS 241
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025 | Robert W Glover |
[UMS05]
POS 359 Topics in American Government
Offers a detailed examination of a selected topic in American politics. May be repeated for credit.
Section(s):Washington DC Leadership Inst
Class Number: 21413
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/31/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Richard J Powell
Enrollment: 10 of 6 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $25. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is N/A.
Location: Washington DC
Travel Dates: 5/18/25-5/24/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: POS 100
Location: Washington DC
Travel Dates: 5/18/25-5/24/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: POS 100
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 5/31/2025 | Richard J Powell |
[UMS05]
POS 498 Independent Study in Political Science
Provides students the opportunity to work closely with an individual member of the faculty, either as a research assistant or as the author of a major independent study paper. May be repeated for credit.
Section(s):Class Number: 21998
Credits: 1 - 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Robert W Glover
Enrollment: 2 of 0 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $2,474.42. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 2/10/2025.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------- Prerequisites:
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------- Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025 | Robert W Glover |
[UMS05]
PSY 430 Current Topics in Social Psychology
An introduction to one of several current topics in social psychology. Topic areas may include applied social psychology, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, social cognition, the self, and social influence. May be repeated for credit. (This course is identical to PSY 630.)
Section(s):Class Number: 21771
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/27/2025 - 7/3/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Charles L Dufour
Enrollment: 12 of 12 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: Hybrid/Blended
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. This course will be delivered online, with an in-person travel component from 6/9/25-6/24/2025.
The course fee is $4,137. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 3/1/25.
Location: Ischia, Italy
Travel Dates: 6/9/25-6/24/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 100 and PSY 230 or permission
The course fee is $4,137. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 3/1/25.
Location: Ischia, Italy
Travel Dates: 6/9/25-6/24/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PSY 100 and PSY 230 or permission
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Online | 5/27/2025 - 7/3/2025 | Charles L Dufour |
[UMS05]
SFR 207 Forest Field Skills and Management
Field course designed to provide professional, hands-on training for all forest resource students in field safety, field measurement techniques, wildlife monitoring, best management practices for harvest-roads and stream crossings, chainsaw operation, fire suppression training, lumber grading, and situational awareness around active forest equipment.
Students need to have completed First Aid and CPR training for loggers within the past 10 months.
Section(s):Class Number: 21855
Credits: 2
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/11/2025 - 5/23/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Michael Premer, William H Livingston
Enrollment: 21 of 26 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $1,092. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 5/11/2025.
Location: Eddington, ME
Travel Dates: 5/11/25-5/19/25
Tuition: As Indicated. -------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SFR 201 and SFR 205
Location: Eddington, ME
Travel Dates: 5/11/25-5/19/25
Tuition: As Indicated. -------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SFR 201 and SFR 205
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MondayMoTuesdayTuWednesdayWeThursdayThFridayFrSaturdaySaSundaySu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Arranged | 5/11/2025 - 5/23/2025 | Michael Premer, William H Livingston |
[UMS05]
SFR 301 Field Course in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Principles and techniques used to manage recreation opportunities in natural resource settings. Field trips are organized to reveal a diversity of recreation sites and associated planning and management by private businesses and public agencies to provide quality recreation experiences while also preserving environmental resource conditions.
Section(s):Class Number: 21854
Credits: 1
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/16/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): John Joseph Daigle
Enrollment: 11 of 12 seats
Location: Winter Harbor
Instruction Method: By Arrangement
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $951. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 5/12/2025.
Location: Winter Harbor, ME
Travel Dates: 5/12/25-5/16/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
Location: Winter Harbor, ME
Travel Dates: 5/12/25-5/16/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 5/16/2025 | John Joseph Daigle |
[UMS05]
SMS 450 Field Experience in Marine Sciences
An approved field, research or work experience that contributes to the academic major and for which academic credit is given. The program of study is agreed upon by the student and the faculty advisor and may include independent research or work experience in the public or private sector. May also be taken as a field or laboratory supplement to an SMS lecture course and as such is required for certain courses offered as part of the Semester-by-the-Sea program. A written report or reports are required. Course will include field trips during class hours.
Section(s):Class Number: 21537
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 8/22/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Walter Joseph Golet
Enrollment: 4 of 6 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $25.00. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is N/A.
Location: Harpswell, Maine; Portland, Maine
Travel Dates: 6/3/25-8/14/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------- Prerequisites:
Location: Harpswell, Maine; Portland, Maine
Travel Dates: 6/3/25-8/14/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------- Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MondayMoTuesdayTuWednesdayWeThursdayThFridayFr 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Arranged | 6/3/2025 - 8/14/2025 | Walter Joseph Golet |
[UMS05]
SMS 491 Problems in Marine Science
Undergraduate studies of current problems in marine science directed by individual faculty. May be experimental or theoretical independent research or directed readings by an individual student. May be repeated for credit.
Section(s):Sharks Form and Function
Class Number: 21459
Credits: 2
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Ian R Bricknell, Walter Joseph Golet
Enrollment: 16 of 20 seats
Location: Walpole
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. -----------------------------. Sharks Form and Function Undergraduate studies of current problems in marine science directed by individual faculty. May be experimental or theoretical independent research or directed readings by an individual student. May be repeated for credit.
The course fee is $482.77. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 7/1/25.
Location: Darling Marine Center
Travel Dates: 7/31/25-8/1/25
Tuition: As Indicated Prerequisites:
The course fee is $482.77. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 7/1/25.
Location: Darling Marine Center
Travel Dates: 7/31/25-8/1/25
Tuition: As Indicated Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MondayMoTuesdayTuWednesdayWeThursdayThFridayFr 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Arranged | 7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025 | Ian R Bricknell, Walter Joseph Golet |
[UMS05]
SOC 340 Intermediate Topics in Sociology
An intermediate-level study of topics such as "Sociology of Emotions," "Sociology of Science and Technology," and "Modern Sociological Theory." May be repeated for credit if the topics differ.
Section(s):Class Number: 21492
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Karyn Sporer
Enrollment: 10 of 0 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $2,474.42. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 2/10/2025.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. -------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology courses or permission
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. -------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology courses or permission
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025 | Karyn Sporer |
[UMS05]
SPI 697 Independent Study
Provides an opportunity for well qualified students to pursue a selected topic in great depth under the supervision of an individual faculty member. The topic is to be determined in consultation with the faculty instructor.
Section(s):Class Number: 21792
Credits: 1 - 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Robert W Glover, Karyn Sporer
Enrollment: 0 of 0 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $2,474.42. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 2/10/2025.
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. --------------------------- Prerequisites:
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Travel Dates: 5/12/2025-5/30/2025
Tuition: As Indicated. --------------------------- Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 5/12/2025 - 5/30/2025 | Robert W Glover, Karyn Sporer |
[UMS05]
WLE 250 Wildlife Field Survey
Two week field course stressing the use and application of wildlife research and management techniques, collection and analysis of biological data and the recognition of wildlife species and their habitats.
Section(s):Class Number: 21718
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/23/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Lindsay C Seward, Erik Blomberg
Enrollment: 11 of 12 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $1,660.89. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 5/1/25.
Location: Trescott, ME
Travel Dates: 5/12/25-5/23/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: WLE 100 and a C- or better in WLE 200, WLE 201, and WLE 220.Wildlife Ecology major.
Location: Trescott, ME
Travel Dates: 5/12/25-5/23/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ---------------------------- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: WLE 100 and a C- or better in WLE 200, WLE 201, and WLE 220.Wildlife Ecology major.
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MondayMoTuesdayTuWednesdayWeThursdayThFridayFrSaturdaySaSundaySu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Arranged | 5/12/2025 - 5/23/2025 | Lindsay C Seward, Erik Blomberg |
Class Number: 21719
Credits: 3
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0871
Dates: 5/12/2025 - 5/23/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Erik Blomberg, Lindsay C Seward
Enrollment: 12 of 12 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $1,660.89. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 5/1/25.
Location: Trescott, ME
Travel Dates: 5/12/25-5/23/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------ Prerequisites: Prerequisite: WLE 100 and a C- or better in WLE 200, WLE 201, and WLE 220.Wildlife Ecology major.
Location: Trescott, ME
Travel Dates: 5/12/25-5/23/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ------------------------------ Prerequisites: Prerequisite: WLE 100 and a C- or better in WLE 200, WLE 201, and WLE 220.Wildlife Ecology major.
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MondayMoTuesdayTuWednesdayWeThursdayThFridayFrSaturdaySaSundaySu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Arranged | 5/12/2025 - 5/23/2025 | Erik Blomberg, Lindsay C Seward |
[UMS05]
EES 217 Field Research Experience in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
This course is an intensive field experience for EES majors. EES undergraduates will stay at a remote site (e.g., Schoodic Education and Research Center at Acadia National Park) for an intensive multi-day program that will immerse them in the rich science and cultural history that makes Maine a living laboratory for environmental issues. Students will be challenged to identify and assess emerging issues in environmental science and natural resources management. Students will be introduced to relevant problems or issues facing stakeholders in the field of ecology and environmental sciences, and will work in teams to research, synthesize, and present what they've learned. The field setting is rich with opportunities for outdoor experience, interactions with scientists in residence, and varied local, regional, and national stakeholders with whom they will collaborate. This course is a required field experience for EES majors.
Section(s):Class Number: 86878
Credits: 1
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 9/26/2025 - 9/28/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Katharine J Ruskin
Enrollment: 20 of 20 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $171.02. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 9/11/25.
Location: Schoodic, Maine
Travel Dates: 9/26/25-9/28/25
Tuition: As Indicated. This course provides an intensive experience in research, field data collection, data analysis, and communication for sophomore and junior Ecology and Environmental Science majors. All students will participate in the two-day field experience, attend a pre-class meeting, and complete pre-class readings. Students taking the course for credit will also complete follow-up writing assignments. A required course fee will cover equipment, transportation, and room and board at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine. ----------------------- Prerequisites:
Location: Schoodic, Maine
Travel Dates: 9/26/25-9/28/25
Tuition: As Indicated. This course provides an intensive experience in research, field data collection, data analysis, and communication for sophomore and junior Ecology and Environmental Science majors. All students will participate in the two-day field experience, attend a pre-class meeting, and complete pre-class readings. Students taking the course for credit will also complete follow-up writing assignments. A required course fee will cover equipment, transportation, and room and board at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine. ----------------------- Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaturdaySaSundaySu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Arranged | 9/27/2025 - 9/28/2025 | Katharine J Ruskin |
| FridayFr 4:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Arranged | 9/26/2025 - 9/26/2025 | Katharine J Ruskin |
Class Number: 86879
Credits: 1
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0871
Dates: 10/24/2025 - 10/26/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Katharine J Ruskin
Enrollment: 20 of 20 seats
Location: UM Off-site
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $171.02. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 10/9/25.
Location: Schoodic, Maine
Travel Dates: 10/24/25-10/26/25
Tuition: As Indicated. This course provides an intensive experience in research, field data collection, data analysis, and communication for sophomore and junior Ecology and Environmental Science majors. All students will participate in the two-day field experience, attend a pre-class meeting, and complete pre-class readings. Students taking the course for credit will also complete follow-up writing assignments. A required course fee will cover equipment, transportation, and room and board at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine.This course provides an intensive experience in research, field data collection, data analysis, and communication for sophomore and junior Ecology and Environmental Science majors. All students will participate in the two-day field experience, attend a pre-class meeting, and complete pre-class readings. Students taking the course for credit will also complete follow-up writing assignments. A required course fee will cover equipment, transportation, and room and board at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine. ------------------ Prerequisites:
Location: Schoodic, Maine
Travel Dates: 10/24/25-10/26/25
Tuition: As Indicated. This course provides an intensive experience in research, field data collection, data analysis, and communication for sophomore and junior Ecology and Environmental Science majors. All students will participate in the two-day field experience, attend a pre-class meeting, and complete pre-class readings. Students taking the course for credit will also complete follow-up writing assignments. A required course fee will cover equipment, transportation, and room and board at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine.This course provides an intensive experience in research, field data collection, data analysis, and communication for sophomore and junior Ecology and Environmental Science majors. All students will participate in the two-day field experience, attend a pre-class meeting, and complete pre-class readings. Students taking the course for credit will also complete follow-up writing assignments. A required course fee will cover equipment, transportation, and room and board at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in Acadia National Park, Maine. ------------------ Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaturdaySaSundaySu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Arranged | 10/25/2025 - 10/26/2025 | Katharine J Ruskin |
| FridayFr 4:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Arranged | 10/24/2025 - 10/24/2025 | Katharine J Ruskin |
[UMS05]
ERS 116 Earth and Climate Science Research Learning Experience
This Research Learning Experience (RLE) course will visit iconic locations in Maine to explore a range of Earth observations and work as part of a team to generate new knowledge. Learn how Maine¿s landscape provides vivid examples of the forces that shape our planet and influence society, and use state-of-the-art technology on water, land, and from the air to see how Earth and climate scientists measure and understand the Earth system.
Section(s):Explore Maine's Environment
Class Number: 87258
Credits: 1
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 8/25/2025 - 10/17/2025
Status: Open
Instructor(s): Karl J Kreutz, Seth William Campbell
Enrollment: 0 of 12 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
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The Research Learning Experience (RLE) schedule includes daily and evening activities throughout the week of August 25-29, 2025. A $125 fee will be charged to cover these activities. The travel course fee is $0. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is N/A.
Location: Mt. Washington, NH; New England
Travel Dates: 8/25/25-8/29/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------------. This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Incoming (first-year and transfer) Earth and Climate Science majors; Co-requisite ELH 117
Location: Mt. Washington, NH; New England
Travel Dates: 8/25/25-8/29/25
Tuition: As Indicated. ----------------------------. This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Incoming (first-year and transfer) Earth and Climate Science majors; Co-requisite ELH 117
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 9/2/2025 - 10/17/2025 | Karl J Kreutz, Seth William Campbell |
[UMS05]
ERS 321 Problems in Earth and Climate Sciences
Students conduct an original investigation and report findings. May not normally be used as a required geology elective. May be repeated for credit.
Section(s):Field Stdys/Ocean&Climate Sci
Class Number: 88388
Credits: 1
Class Component: Travel Course
Section: 0870
Dates: 9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Marie Zahn
Enrollment: 0 of 0 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. Prerequisites: Permission from Instructor
Weekly meeting time will be arranged in the fall based on students' schedules. The course fee is $0. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is N/A.
Location: Hurricane Island, Rockland Maine
Travel Dates: 9/27/25-9/28/25
Tuition: As Indicated. -----------------. ERS321: Field Studies in Ocean and Climate Science
This 1-credit course provides students with hands-on experience in interdisciplinary environmental science focused on the Gulf of Maine. Students from diverse academic backgrounds including biology, earth science, engineering, anthropology, and art will collaborate as a research team to design and conduct studies addressing environmental, ecological, and societal challenges. A key focus of the course is environmental monitoring, where students will learn techniques for tracking environmental changes over time. The course features a field-based component, where students will collect data aboard a research vessel. Students will gain experience in project planning, field data collection, data analysis, and science communication. Final research findings will be synthesized into a report and shared through an outreach publication or presentation. Due to the small size of the class (5-10 students), meeting times will be arranged based on student and instructor availability. This course prepares students for collaborative scientific inquiry while developing fundamental skills in field-based environmental research and monitoring. Prerequisites:
Weekly meeting time will be arranged in the fall based on students' schedules. The course fee is $0. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is N/A.
Location: Hurricane Island, Rockland Maine
Travel Dates: 9/27/25-9/28/25
Tuition: As Indicated. -----------------. ERS321: Field Studies in Ocean and Climate Science
This 1-credit course provides students with hands-on experience in interdisciplinary environmental science focused on the Gulf of Maine. Students from diverse academic backgrounds including biology, earth science, engineering, anthropology, and art will collaborate as a research team to design and conduct studies addressing environmental, ecological, and societal challenges. A key focus of the course is environmental monitoring, where students will learn techniques for tracking environmental changes over time. The course features a field-based component, where students will collect data aboard a research vessel. Students will gain experience in project planning, field data collection, data analysis, and science communication. Final research findings will be synthesized into a report and shared through an outreach publication or presentation. Due to the small size of the class (5-10 students), meeting times will be arranged based on student and instructor availability. This course prepares students for collaborative scientific inquiry while developing fundamental skills in field-based environmental research and monitoring. Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | 9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025 | Marie Zahn |
[UMS05]
SFR 101 Introduction to Forest Resources
A week long field course designed to introduce students to the forest and its components, its ecology, and its use by society.
Together with both SFR 111 & SFR 112, this course satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences requirement.
Section(s):Class Number: 86502
Credits: 1
Class Component: Field Experience
Section: 0870
Dates: 9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025
Status: Closed
Instructor(s): Adam J Daigneault, Rose Zheng Abramoff
Enrollment: 48 of 40 seats
Location: Orono UM Campus
Instruction Method: In-Person
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This is a Travel Study course. Please note that travel study courses are subject to UMS travel policy, including requirements posted here, as well as applicable state and federal guidelines. Students should not enroll in the course unless they expect to meet all requirements. Additional fees will be incurred for travel related expenses. See instructor for more information and to register. The course fee is $400. Please note, the course fee refund deadline is different from the standard tuition add/drop deadline. The course fee refund deadline is 8/24/25.
Location: Tanglewood
Travel Dates: 8/24/25-8/29/25
Tuition: As Indicated. This is a week long field course designed to introduce students to the forest and its components, its ecology, and its use by society. ------------------------ Prerequisites:
Location: Tanglewood
Travel Dates: 8/24/25-8/29/25
Tuition: As Indicated. This is a week long field course designed to introduce students to the forest and its components, its ecology, and its use by society. ------------------------ Prerequisites:
| DAYS & TIMES | ROOM | DATES | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WednesdayWe 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Nutting Hall 102 | 9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025 | Adam J Daigneault, Rose Zheng Abramoff |
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