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2002-2003 Graduate Catalog 
    
2002-2003 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses


 

Marine Sciences

  
  • SMS 587 - Marine Molecular Biology


    An intensive study of recombinant DNA techniques and their application to studies using marine organisms. Laboratory techniques covered include DNA, RNA, protein isolation and electrophoresis, blotting, PCR, DNA sequencing, cloning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • SMS 595 - Spectral Analysis and Principal Component Analysis


    Provides theoretical and computational guidance on techniques commonly used in the analysis of data arising from many of environmental sciences, emphasizing hands-on understanding of the methods and correct interpretation of results. Part one covers spectral analysis of time series: theoretical development analysis of real data. Part two covers analysis of time-space data, centered around Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Term project required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    calculus, probability theory and statistics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SMS 597 - Independent Study


    A graduate-level readings course, lecture course, laboratory or seminar study course arranged between instructor and individual graduate students, covering selected topics or areas within the field of Marine Science. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SMS 598 - Special Topics in Marine Science


    A graduate-level readings, lecture, seminar or laboratory course covering timely topics in Marine Science. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SMS 618 - Particle Dynamics in Aquatic Systems


    Examines the physical, chemical and biological genesis of particle matter in the ocean and large lake systems, the important role of particle matter in the majority of aquatic biogeochemical processes and the geological significance of particle flux in marine and lacustrine environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SMS 501, SMS 520.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SMS 660 - Multivariate Analysis


    An introduction to advanced statistical techniques and their application in the analysis of biological research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 551 or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • SMS 683 - Internship in Marine Policy


    Professional experience with a marine resource management organization. Students must submit a plan approved by the graduate coordinator of the Marine Policy Program and the sponsoring organization. Reports and readings will be required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • SMS 691 - Marine Science Seminar


    Student seminars on their own research or current topics in marine science.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SMS 692 - Problems in Marine Science I


    Directed studies of current problems in marine science.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • SMS 693 - Problems in Marine Science II


    Directed studies of current problems in marine science.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • SMS 697 - Readings in Marine Science


    A graduate level reading course on a topic arranged between the instructor and the student. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SMS 699 - Graduate Thesis


    Graduate Thesis.

    Credits: Ar

Master’s Comprehensives

  
  • GRR 699 - Reading for Master’s Comprehensives


    None.

    Credits: 1

Mathematics and Statistics

  
  • MAT 400 - Topics in Mathematics


    Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    departmental permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MAT 425 - Introduction to Real Analysis I


    A study of functions of a real variable and the related topology of the real line. Concepts of limit, convergence, continuity and differentiability are studied.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228 and MAT 261.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 426 - Introduction to Real Analysis II


    A continuation of MAT 425 emphasizing integration and sequences and series of functions. Contents may vary from year to year.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 425.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 434 - Introduction to Statistics


    Topics include probability, random variables, continuous and discrete distributions, point and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MAT 435 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics


    Topics include moment generating functions, distribution of functions of random variables, sampling distributions, principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, limit theorems and order statistics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 434.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 436 - Nonparametric Statistics


    Surveys nonparametric alternatives to standard parametric techniques. Emphasis on situations in which the use of a parametric technique is incorrect or, at best, marginal.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 434 or MAT 437.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 437 - Statistical Methods in Research


    An introduction to analysis of variance and regression analysis using a unifying approach to theory; application and illustrations from many fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 232 or MAT 434 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 445 - History of Mathematics


    Deals with the lives and times of mathematicians, while focusing on mathematical ideas. Designed to acquaint the student with the evolution of various mathematical disciplines and to develop an appreciation of the problems faced by and often solved by mathematicians.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 127 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 451 - Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems


    A study of the nature and behavior of solutions of linear and nonlinear systems of differential and difference equations through mathematical analysis and the use of available menu-driven PC software. For students in mathematics and the sciences. Some knowledge of vectors and matrices and some familiarity with personal computers is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 259 or MAT 453 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 452 - Complex Analysis


    An introduction to functions of complex variables including differentiation, integration, series, mappings and applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 453 - Partial Differential Equations I


    Introduction to general properties of partial differential equations followed by solutions of specific equations. Techniques include eigen function expansions, operational methods, and Green’s functions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 259 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 454 - Partial Differential Equations II


    A continuation of MAT 453.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 453.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 456 - Network Optimization


    Graphs and networks, minimal spanning trees, shortest path problems, trans-shipment problems, matching and covering problems, the traveling salesperson problem, maximum flow problems, branch and bound methods, introduction to integer programming.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 262.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 457 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling


    A hands-on approach. Students formulate, analyze and criticize mathematical models chosen from biological and managerial sciences and the physical sciences. Students report on particular models of their choosing.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 215 or MAT 127.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 463 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra I


    A study of algebraic systems composed of non-empty sets with binary operations defined on them, and characterized by specific axiom systems. Begins with a study of set theory, functions, and operations, and continues with topics selected from group theory and abstract linear algebra.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 261 and MAT 262.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 464 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra II


    A continuation of MAT 463, with emphasis on properties of rings and fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 463.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 465 - Theory of Numbers


    Elementary properties of integers including divisibility, prime and composite numbers, uniqueness of prime factorization, Diophantine equations, congruences and continued fractions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One year of college mathematics or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 471 - Differential Geometry


    The application of multivariable calculus to the study of curves, surfaces and their higher-dimensional analogues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228. Some knowledge of linear algebra is helpful.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 475 - Higher Geometry


    Topics include: constructions, Euclidean properties, Ceva’s and Menelaus’ theorems with applications–Desargues’, Pappus’ and Pascal’s theorems, isometries, axiometric approach to one of the geometries, algebraic models for geometry, Klein’s Erlanger program, classical construction problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 481 - Discrete Mathematics


    Primarily designed for both mathematics and computer science majors. While the calculus-based mathematics of classical engineering and physical science is essentially “continuous,” the finite mathematics of computer science and some social sciences is essentially “discrete” or “combinatorial.” MAT 481 is an introductory course offered in this spirit. Topics covered typically include graphs and networks, analysis of algorithms, generating functions and recurrence relations, graph coloring, satisfiability, computational complexity, automata and languages, Turing machines and computability, and a brief introduction to the theory of NP-completeness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 261 or MAT 262 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 487 - Numerical Analysis


    Covers computational methods for electronic computers. Includes exercises on the IBM 3070 for interpolation, simultaneous linear algebraic equations, non-linear and polynomial equations, numerical integration, ordinary and partial differential equations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228 and COS 220.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 500 - Topics in Graduate Mathematics


    Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    departmental permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MAT 523 - Functions of a Real Variable I


    Topics include construction of Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral on the Euclidean Space, convergence, differentiation, general measure and integration, the Radon-Nikodym Theorem, the Daniell integral, topics in functional analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 426 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 524 - Functions of a Real Variable II


    A continuation of MAT 523.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 523.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 527 - Functions of a Complex Variable I


    Elementary properties of holomorphic functions including the classification of isolated singularities, Laurent expansion and infinite product representations. Introduction to conformal mapping and the Riemann Mapping Theorem.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 426 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 528 - Functions of a Complex Variable II


    Continuation of MAT 527.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 527.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 531 - Mathematical Statistics I


    Covers axioms of probability, random variables, continuous and discrete distributions, moment generating functions, distributions of functions of random variables, sampling distributions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 425, MAT 434 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 532 - Mathematical Statistics II


    Topics include principles and methods of parametric point estimation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing, non-parametric inference.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 531.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 533 - Stochastic Systems


    The study of mathematical models which involve random processes. Topics include Poisson process, waiting-line models, Markov chains, decision analysis and reliability theory. Some emphasis on modeling problems encountered in business and industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 434.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 562 - Advanced Linear Algebra


    Topics covered include vector spaces, homomorphisms, bilinear forms, multilinear maps and tensor products, Jordan canonical forms of matrices, normed linear spaces, real and complex inner product spaces, basic ideas of functional analysis, applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 262 and MAT 425 and MAT 463 or their equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 563 - Abstract Algebra


    A study of basic structure theorems for groups, rings, fields and modules.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Two courses from among MAT 262, MAT 463 and MAT 464.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 577 - Topology I


    Fundamental concepts of topology, including cardinal and ordinal numbers, topological spaces, cartesian products, connectedness, compactness, continuity, separation axioms and metric spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 426 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 578 - Topology II


    A continuation of MAT 577.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 577.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MAT 590 - Graduate Research Seminar


    Current topics of mathematical interest are studied under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of four times.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MAT 699 - Graduate Thesis


    None.

    Credits: Ar

Mechanical Engineering

  
  • MEE 432 - Heat Transfer


    The fundamental laws of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Applied to the study of engineering problems via analytical, numerical, and graphical techniques. Rec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 258 and MEE 360.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 433 - Solar-Thermal Engineering


    Introduces solar energy collection and use as process thermal energy. Includes performance analysis of solar collectors and thermal energy storage devices both separately and as a combined system. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 230.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 442 - Mechanical Laboratory II


    A continuation of MEE 341. Mechanical engineering problems in a laboratory setting. (Fall) Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 231, MEE 241 or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • MEE 443 - Mechanical Laboratory III


    A continuation of MEE 442. Mechanical engineering problems in a laboratory setting (Spring). Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 231, MEE 341, MEE 442 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 450 - Introduction to the Mechanics of Composite Materials


    Covers polymer matrix composites from the applied mechanics, design and manufacturing aspects. Includes recent developments in modeling and analysis techniques and fabrication methods. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228 and MEE 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 453 - Experimental Mechanics


    Experimental methods and techniques for analysis of stress and displacement. Also covers electric strain gages, brittle lacquers, mechanical and optical strain gages, and introduction to photoelasticity. Rec 2, Lab 2.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 455 - Advanced Strength of Materials


    Considers limitations of elementary stress formulas, theories of failure, unsymmetrical bending, beams, plates, torsion of non-circular bars, thick-walled cylinders, stress concentrations, energy methods. Introduces theory of elasticity. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 456 - Introduction to the Finite Element Method


    An introduction to the finite element methods including matrix operations, interpolation functions, basic element types, and implementation to problems in mechanical engineering including simple structures, plane stress, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Rec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 258 and MEE 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 462 - Fluid Mechanics II


    A continuation of MEE 360 including boundary-layer flows, inviscid incompressible flows, compressible flows and selected topics. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 360.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 471 - Mechanical Vibrations


    Examines free and forced vibrations with viscous damping for discrete and continuous mass systems as well as derivation and application of energy methods. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 270 and MAT 258.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 483 - Turbomachine Design


    Topics include: the theory and design of turbomachinery flow passages, control and performance of turbomachinery, gas-turbine engine processes. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 230, MEE 360

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 484 - Power Plant Design and Engineering


    A study of power station engineering and economy, including design, construction and operation theory of steam, internal-combustion, and hydroelectric power plants. Introduction to nuclear power plants, solar energy, fuel cells, and associated problems. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 230, MEE 231.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 485 - Heating and Ventilating System Design


    Topics include determination of heating and ventilating requirements for buildings and industrial processes, analysis of heat transfer devices and their applications, heating an ventilating systems design, layout and control. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 230

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 486 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System Design


    Examines methods of producing artificial low temperatures including refrigeration for controlled-temperature applications in comfort air conditioning and for industrial manufacturing processes. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 230.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 487 - Design III


    Design of mechanical engineering systems components, including problem definition, analysis, synthesis and optimization. Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Must be taken in series with MEE 488 to meet the Capstone Experience requirement. Neither course alone satisfies the requirement. Rec 4. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 231, MEE 381; MEE 432 concurrently or permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • MEE 488 - Design IV


    Design of mechanical engineering systems, including problem definition, analysis, synthesis and optimization. (Spring.) Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Must be taken in series with MEE 487 to meet Capstone Experience requirement. Neither course alone satisfies the requirement. Rec 4. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 231, MEE 381, MEE 432

    Credits: 4
  
  • MEE 498 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering


    Topics in mechanical engineering not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit needs. May be repeated for credit, with departmental permission.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MEE 500 - Research Methods


    Focuses on the development of critical research skills that are broadly applicable to mechanical engineering research through the development of a research proposal with the guidance of the course instructor and the student’s research advisor. Emphasis placed on the role of peer review on original research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 501 - Macroscopic Thermodynamics


    Concepts of energy transfer, internal energy and entropy are used to formulate the first and second laws of thermodynamics for a system. The equivalent entropy maximum and energy minimum principles are introduced. Emphasis on mechanical engineering problems including air conditioning applications, steam and gas turbine power plants, solar power, and thermoelectric phenomena.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 231, MAT 258 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 536 - Advanced Heat Transfer I


    A study of transfer of heat by conduction including use of approximate, exact analytical, and numerical techniques for the prediction of temperature distributions in both the steady and unsteady state.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 432.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 546 - Finite Elements in Solid Mechanics


    Basics of the finite element method with emphasis placed on solid mechanics applications. Fundamentals of the development of beam, plain strain, plate bending, asisymmetric and solid elements using the variation/isoparametric formulations. Solutions to composite structures and to eigenvalue problems included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 456.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 550 - Mechanics of Laminated Composite Structures


    3-D anisotropic constitutive relations. Classical lamination theory and boundary conditions for composite beams, plates and shells. Boundary value problems and solutions for static loads, buckling and vibrations. Higher order theories incorporating shearing deformation and layerwise theories. Interlaminar stresses and edge effects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 450 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 554 - Theory of Elasticity


    Includes plane stress and plane strain, stress function; problems in Cartesian and polar coordinates; photoelasticity, strain energy; three-dimensional problems. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 251 and MAT 258.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 557 - Introduction to Continuum Mechanics


    Includes general formulation of classical field theories; fundamental concepts of motion, stress and energy for a continuum; general nature of constitutive equations for a continuum.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251 and MEE 360.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 562 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics


    Development of the differential and integral equations of mass, momentum, and energy conservation for viscous fluids and application of these to internal, external, and boundary layer flows of incompressible, viscous fluids.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 360.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 573 - Advanced Vibrations I


    Advanced vibration theory and applications including multi-degree of freedom systems, transient and random vibrations, Lagrange’s equation, Laplace transformation and matrix iteration, computer techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 471.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 574 - Advanced Vibrations II


    Covers theory of vibrations with continuously varying mass and stiffness; solutions of wave equations for strings, longitudinal and torsional systems, vibration of beams, methods of Rayleigh, Ritz and Stodola. Introduction to nonlinear vibrations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 471 and MEE 573 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 588 - Advanced Thermodynamics II


    Thermodynamics of Combustion reactions; thermodynamic equilibrium state - effect on energy conversion and completion of reaction, chemical kinetics - rate of chemical reaction progress, thermodynamic theories of flame and detonation propagation, introduction to thermal explosion theory - spontaneous ignition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 231, MEE 432 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 638 - Advanced Heat Transfer II


    A study of transfer of heat by convection including solution for velocity and temperature fields in convection problems by integral methods and similarity transformation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 432 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 644 - Mechanical Engineering Analysis I


    Formulation and study of mathematical models applicable to mechanical engineering. Problems in heat transfer, thermodynamics, solid and fluid mechanics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 258 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 646 - Advanced Finite Elements in Solid Mechanics


    Advanced techniques in applying the finite element methods to solid and structural mechanics. Solutions of eigenvalue problems associated with structural vibrations and buckling. Dynamic and nonlinear behavior. Emphasizes practical usage in solving engineering problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 546 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 658 - Theory of Plates and Shells


    A study of small deflection theory of plates including Navier and Levy solutions, approximate methods including point matching, large deflection problems, introduction to theory of shells.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MEE 696 - Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar


    Recent developments in mechanical engineering and related fields based on the literature or current investigations. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MEE 697 - Mechanical Engineering Projects


    None.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • MEE 699 - Graduate Thesis


    None.

    Credits: Ar

Modern Languages and Classics

  
  • MLC 430 - Topics in European Literature


    Varies in content from generic studies (the novel, the drama) to period studies (the Renaissance, Neo-Classicism.) (This course is identical to ENG 430.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    6 hours of literature or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLC 445 - Cervantes in English


    Don Quixote and other major works of Cervantes in English.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLC 466 - The Teaching of Modern Languages


    Includes analysis of current trends and methods, application of language learning principles to classroom procedures, theory and practice of language methodologies at different learning levels, use of technologies such as video and computers in the instructional process. For students seeking certification in foreign language teaching.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLC 475 - Contributions of European Linguistic Groups to the American Cultural Heritage


    A study of the cultural contributions of European language groups to the development of America. Examines the roots of many American traditions, traces origins of characteristic (place) names and words to early immigrants and investigates ways in which groups or individuals dealt with the new environment in accordance with their own heritage. A reading knowledge of a foreign language is recommended.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLC 490 - Topics in Modern Languages


    Specific topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLC 493 - Study Abroad


    Permits the granting of foreign language credit for courses taken abroad with no exact University of Maine catalog equivalent. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • MLC 496 - Field Work in Modern Languages


    Supervised work in either the public or the private sector which is relevant to the study and use of a modern language. Requirements include an initial proposal which shows the relevance of the work experience to the student’s program in modern languages and a final report or paper.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    an appropriate level of fluency as determined by the department.

    Credits: 1-12
  
  • MLC 520 - Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language


    Prepares the student to teach English to speakers of other languages. Emphasis on linguistic theory and language pedagogy, cognitive strategies of language teaching and techniques and procedures of teaching specific skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MLC 598 - Topics in Modern Languages


    None.

    Credits: 3

Museum Studies

  
  • MSE 497 - Independent Study in Museum Studies/Museum Education


    Advanced independent study or research and writing projects in Museum Studies, Museum Education or related areas. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MSE 200 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MSE 498 - Directed Study in Museum Studies/Museum Education


    Advanced directed study or research and writing projects in Museum Studies, Museum Education or related areas. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MSE 200 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MSE 597 - Independent Graduate Study in Museum Studies/Museum Education


    Advanced independent research and writing projects in Museum Studies, Museum Education or related areas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • MSE 598 - Directed Graduate Study in Museum Studies/Museum Education


    Advanced directed research and writing projects in Museum Studies, Museum Education or related areas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3

Music-Education

  
  • MUE 400 - Choral Music Education


    The organization and development of techniques requisite to a successful choral program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to all music majors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUE 401 - Organization and Development of the Instrumental Music Program


    Covers instrumental organizations, review and application of instrumental pedagogy skills in laboratory settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MUP 345, MUE 209, MUE 213, MUE 217, MUE 222.

    Credits: 3
  
  • MUE 403 - Instrumental Laboratory


    Performance on secondary instruments in a heterogeneous setting. Required for those enrolled in MUE 401 but may be taken separately. Instrumental majors must attend Instrumental Laboratory for two of the three fall semesters following their first-year student year. Lab 1. (Offered every fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Open to sophomore, junior and senior music education majors.

    Credits: 1
  
  • MUE 630 - Contemporary Music Education


    Investigates the historical and philosophical foundations of music education in relation to contemporary music curricula, teaching techniques and materials. Examines areas of concern for music education and their implications for present and future directions.

    Credits: 3
 

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