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AVS 402 - Senior Paper in Animal Science II
Students will prepare a final copy of work done in AVS 401and present an oral report to faculty and students.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: AVS 401 and COM 103 or equivalents and senior standing.
Credits: 2
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AVS 405 - Livestock and Companion Animal Behavior
Provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of livestock and companion animal behavior. Enables students to understand why simple improvements in management practices can bring about tremendous changes in production and performance of the animals as well as improve the ease of handling for their human caregivers. A background in the human-animal bond and the impact of humans on livestock and companion animals will be provided. Designed for animal and veterinary scientists, graduate students interested in the human-animal bond and animal-assisted therapy, and those who wish to understand more about the behavior of their companion animals.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing and AVS 145.
Credits: 3
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AVS 420 - Fish Aquaculture I
A continuation of AVS 420. A comprehensive examination of finfish production methods. Covers aspects of fish production at all life stages, beginning with broodstock management in the first semester course (AVS/SMS 420) and ending with on-growing of fish to market. Aspects of fish production to be studied will cover genetic selection, feeding, health management, fish farm structure, processing fish and environmental factors. Principles and examples of disease prevention and control, such as husbandry, treatment, vaccination, natural defenses and bio-security. Major diseases of farmed fish and control measures will be presented. Students will participate in selected techniques in fish aquaculture I.e., anatomy of fish species, live food production for larval fish, diagnostic procedures, drug residue testing, fish handling and anesthesia, spawning techniques, egg incubation techniques and computer applications during five weekday afternoon laboratories and two all day field trips. (This course is identical to SMS 421.) Lec 2, Lab/Field 4. (Spring - odd years.)
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 420/SMS 420.
Credits: 3
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AVS 420 - Fish Aquaculture I
Part I of a two semester sequence. A comprehensive examination of finfish production methods. Covers aspects of fish anatomy and physiological responses to intensive culture methods. Water sources and water quality parameters and their effects on fish health will be examined. Fish culture systems from extensive pond culture to intensive land based recirculation systems and their effects on the environment will be described. Aspects of fish production at all life stages, beginning with broodstock management in this course and ending with on-growing of fish to market the following semester will be studied. Students will participate in selected techniques in fish aquaculture I.e. anatomy of fish species, live food production for larval fish, diagnostic procedures, drug residue testing, fish handling and anesthesia, spawning techniques, egg incubation techniques and computer applications during five weekday afternoon laboratories and two all day field trips. (This course is identical to SMS 420.) Lec 2, Lab/Field 4. (Fall-even years.)
Prerequisites & Notes
SMS 211.
Credits: 3
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AVS 433 - Equine Exercise Physiology
Covers current concepts regarding the metabolic and physiologic factors associated with exercise and training the horse. Provides students with the scientific basis for properly designing a physical conditioning program for the equine athlete.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY 121 or BMB 207, BIO 208 or BIO 377 or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 437 - Animal Diseases
Introduction to the study of disease in animals, including the causes, pathology and control of diseases of domestic animals. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 377 or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 443 - Advanced Centered Riding
Advanced centered riding techniques and their application to classical dressage and jumping. Development of improved balance and connection at walk, trot and canter.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 243 or permission.
Credits: 3
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AVS 455 - Animal Nutrition
Principles of nutrition; the digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients and the consequences of their deficiency, excess or imbalance.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY 121, CHY 123, BIO 208, or equivalent.
Credits: 4
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AVS 461 - Animal Breeding
Covers the inheritance of the commercially valuable characteristics and methods of estimating heritability and repeatability; mating systems and their effects; progeny testing, selection indices and other methods to increase intensity and accuracy of selection. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 462 or equivalent, and MAT 121 or MAT 232.
Credits: 3
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AVS 466 - Feeding Dairy Cattle
Balancing rations using a variety of feedstuffs for the lactating dairy cow. Lec 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 346, AVS 455.
Credits: 2
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AVS 480 - Physiology of Reproduction
Comparative development and functions of the reproductive process in domestic animals. Lec 3.
Credits: 3
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AVS 590 - Special Topics in Animal Science
Anatomy, breeding, diseases, management, nutrition, physiology as related to poultry or dairy.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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AVS 633 - Graduate Seminar in Animal Science
Instruction in the techniques of, and the opportunity to practice, the oral presentation of scientific information to a critical audience. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Credits: 1
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AVS 690 - Graduate Research in Animal Science
Varies.
Credits: Ar
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AVS 699 - Graduate Thesis
Varies.
Credits: Ar
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Anthropology |
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ANT 249 - Religion and Violence
Explores the anthropology of contemporary political violence. The ethnographic study of terrorism, guerilla warfare, state terror and human rights will be complemented by examination of the ethical and methodological concerns that arise in this special are of investigation.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102.
Credits: 3
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ANT 256 - Ethnic Conflict
An exploration of ethnic conflict and revival today including a survey of anthropological theories of ethnicity, focusing on ethnic revival in the modern world. European and other ethnic groups of the industrialized West provide the major cases to be considered. Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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ANT 422 - Folklore of Maine and The Maritime Provinces
A survey of the genres of folklore found in the major linguistic traditions (English, French, Native American) of the Northeast, with emphasis on Maine. Special attention given to the occupational traditions of farming, fishing and lumbering.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 221 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ANT 423 - Folksong
A study of the place of music in human culture, its forms, functions, uses, methods
of composition, manner of performance, esthetic theories. Illustrative material
chiefly drawn from Euro- and African-American folksongs (ballads, blues, worksongs).
No musical background or training required.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 221 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ANT 424 - Narrative
Considers narrative and storytelling as universals in human culture including definitions and distinctions (myths, legends, history, story, truth, fiction), uses and functions, performance and creativity. Illustrative material drawn from a variety of cultures, including Native American groups.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 221 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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ANT 425 - Oral History and Folklore: Fieldwork
Training and experience in collecting materials of folklore, folklife and oral history, especially through use of tape recorders. Covers advance preparations, interviewing techniques, processing of transcripts, and utilization of materials so gathered in writing and research. Tape and equipment provided.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 441 - People and Cultures of the Pacific Islands
Topics include Pacific geography, the history and prehistory of the Pacific islands, cultural traditions of the ancient Polynesians with special reference to the political evolution of their societies, cultural traditions of the Melanesians with special reference to art, warfare and ritual, cultural traditions of the Micronesians with special reference to the problems of these Oceanic people in the modern world.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or ANT 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 445 - Gender and Anthropology
An exploration into the ways in which gender and culture intertwine. Foci include the ethnographic study of women’s lives, sexuality across cultures and the impact of gender on the ethics, methods and theory of anthropology.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102.
Credits: 3
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ANT 448 - Ethnography Through Film
A critical analysis of film from an anthropological perspective. Students will be introduced to the history of the use of ethnographic film in anthropology, and they will consider how professional anthropologists living at different times have used motion pictures to capture aspects of human cultural behavior. Students will also examine how ethnographic films, documentaries, and popular motion pictures (past and present) have been used to represent people in a variety of cultures. We will ask how professional anthropologists may differ from other types of filmmakers in their treatment of the same cultural groups and/or subjects.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 450 - Hunters and Food Gatherers
A survey of the vanishing people whose subsistence economy has remained at the hunting and gathering level. Focus on groups in all major geographical and cultural areas and their unique and common problems. Emphasis on environmental and cultural perspectives.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or ANT 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 451 - Native American Cultures
Covers both traditional culture patterns and modern developments and problems. Includes consideration of traditional culture areas, emphasizing adaptations and cultural dynamics, past and present.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or NAS 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 453 - People and Cultures of Mesoamerica
A study of contemporary peasant and tribal societies of Mexico and Guatemala including their history since the Spanish Conquest. Focuses on Mestizo and Native American communities, relations between folk societies and urban areas, current theory concerning Middle American societies.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or ANT 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 454 - Cultures and Societies of the Middle East
Emphasis on Arab world, Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan. Covers religious organization,
kinship, political organization, and economics as well as contemporary life and
the current problems in the ethnography.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural
Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or ANT 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 458 - Anthropology of War
Surveys war in human prehistory and history and the anthropological theories developed to explain it. The primary focus is on pre-industrial warfare, especially the contact-era Pacific. Throughout the course, however, this comparative perspective will be brought to bear on what pre-modern warfare tells us about war in the modern world.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 459 - Peoples and Cultures of South America
Social, political, economic and religious institutions of native and mestizo peoples in South America, using examples from selected areas (Amazonian lowlands, Andean highlands, southern cone.) Traditional culture patterns and modern developments and problems, including syncretism of European and native systems and role of modern beliefs about pre-European lifeways.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 461 - Islamic Fundamentalism
A survey of the distinctive ideological and social features of Islamic fundamentalist movements of the twentieth century including comparisons with other religious revitalization movements.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.)
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in Anthropology or Sociology or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 462 - Numerical Methods in Anthropology
Introduction to how numerical methods are used in anthropological research. Topics include: survey and history of numerical methods in anthropology, presentation and description of quantitative and qualitative anthropological data, probability, testing anthropological hypotheses using parametric and nonparametric statistics, the pitfalls and potential of numerical methods in anthropology.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
300 level course in anthropology or permission.
MAT 232 recommended but not required.
Credits: 3
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ANT 464 - Ecological Anthropology
Comparative study of human populations in ecosystems. Topics include the adaptive nature of culture, implications of the ecological approach for anthropological theory, sociocultural evolution and change, and contemporary problems. Case studies from simple and complex societies.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 465 - Political Anthropology
A study of mechanisms and institutions for mediating disputes and allocating public power in selected non-Western societies.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or ANT 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 466 - Economic Anthropology
Comparative study of production, consumption and exchange in selected non-Western societies. Emphasis on factors influencing economic decisions in a variety of social and cultural settings.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or ANT 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 467 - Peasant Studies
Peasants, neither primitive nor modern, are the majority of humanity. A comparative
study of peasant societies in various parts of the world including a critical
examination of the body of anthropological theory concerning peasantry.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or ANT 300 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 469 - Theories of Religion
Considers various anthropological approaches to religion including evolutionary, historical, psychological, functional, structural, and symbolic. Emphasis on the appropriateness of these theories for the wide range of cross-cultural material available.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 102 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 470 - Religion and Politics
A study of religion and politics in a wide variety of human societies, past and present with particular emphasis on 1) the interrelationships among religion, culture, and political ideology as systems of belief and value, 2) the relationship between religious and national identity and 3) the role of interests and values in determining political action.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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ANT 473 - Historical Archaeology of North America
The archaeological study of Western culture in North America during colonial and early American periods. Analysis of changing western world views as reflected in the footprints of early settlements. Integrates excavation techniques, documents and analytical methods. Emphasis on western building traditions, use of space and world view as reflected in archaeological site plans and artifacts. Recommended for students wishing to participate on excavations of historic sites.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Any 100-level course in archaeology or history.
Credits: 3
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ANT 474 - Artifacts of Colonial America
A laboratory course covering the identification, classification, and interpretation of artifacts from historic archaeological sites. Handcrafted and mass-produced materials of domestic and foreign manufacture will be considered, especially the glass, iron and ceramic artifacts most commonly recovered on Colonial and Early American sites. Class projects will generally focus on collections from excavation in Maine.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
Any 100-level course in archaeology or history.
Credits: 4
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ANT 476 - The Ancient Maya
Examines the historical development of ancient Mayan civilizations of Mexico and Central America, stretching from the earliest Mesoamerican village and the onset of agriculture, to the rise of the powerful Mayan empire, and the European contact period. Important themes include the origins and intensification of agriculture, the rise of an elite class, public architecture and urbanism, and regional interactions spheres.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 101 or ANT 170 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 477 - Field Research in Archaeology
Introduction to archaeological field techniques through excavation of an archaeological site. Intensive training in site survey, excavations techniques, recording, analysis and preliminary interpretation of archaeological materials. Generally conducted on prehistoric and historic sites in Maine. Admission by application only.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 2-6
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ANT 478 - Zooarchaeology
A laboratory course covering techniques for analysis and interpretation of osteological remains from archaeological sites.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 317 or permission.
Credits: 4
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ANT 479 - Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Archaeology
Hands-on experience in lab techniques using real archaeological materials. Includes analysis, classification and synthesis of the data. Rec 1, Lab 2.
Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.
Credits: 3
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ANT 480 - South American Prehistory
Prehistory archaeology of South America from the first arrival of people to the Spanish Conquest. Changing lifeways as South American peoples adapted to and with new and changing environments and technologies. Origin and development of complex society in the region, culminating with the Inca Empire.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 101 or ANT 107 or ANT 170 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 490 - Topics in Anthropology
Advanced treatment of specialized problems in anthropology with emphasis on analysis in frontier areas of anthropological research. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 491 - Intercultural Understanding
A human relations workshop in which anthropology and other social and behavioral sciences are applied to cultural, ethnic, racial, religious and intergroup conflict in contemporary life. Students draw upon their own background and experiences.
Credits: 3
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ANT 497 - Department Projects
A special project course. Specific content, scheduling and credit hours proposed by student in consultation with instructor. Maximum of 3 credit hours.
Credits: Arranged
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ANT 553 - Institutions and the Management of Common Pool Resources
Focuses on the various social science theories concerning the generation of institutions and rules including action theory, the IAD approach (Institutional Analysis and Development), rational choice theory and topics from political economy. Emphasis will be placed on the development of institutions governing the use of fisheries with some discussion of the management of other common pool resources such as forests, rangeland, air, and petroleum reserves. This course is identical to SMS 553.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior or graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 555 - Resource Management in Cross-cultural Perspective
Examines the institutions used to reduce risk and uncertainty in selected societies dependent on renewable resources. Emphasis on fishing societies around the world with some discussion of the utilization of forests and rangeland by different societies. Studies the governance structures used to manage common pool resources including state systems, local level management systems and co-management systems. This course is identical to SMS 555.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior or graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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ANT 573 - Advanced Methods in Historical Archaeology
A seminar devoted to researching American lifeways of historic periods using archaeological and historical data. Emphasis on interpreting current UM excavations.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 474 or ANT 477.
Credits: 3
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ANT 576 - Method and Tehory in Archaeology
The history of and current debates in archaeological method and theory, with a focus on Americanist archaeology.
Prerequisites & Notes
ANT 317, ANT 372.
Credits: 3
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ANT 597 - Advanced Topics in Anthropology
Advanced students study selected topics with a staff member. Credits to be arranged with instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student standing and advanced undergraduates by permission. Departmental approval required.
Credits: 1-3
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ANT 673 - Advanced Archaeology of American Colonization
Graduate level survey of what has been learned from excavation of early historical archaeological sites in North America. In addition to the undergraduate requirements, graduate students will do advanced readings, give at least one lecture on sites with which they are familiar and prepare a term paper on a separate topic.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: ANT 173.
Credits: 3
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Art |
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ART 420 - Sculpture III
Individual and group collaborative projects working with site specific sculpture or installations. Emphasis on process including scale models and other considerations for final presentation for jurying. Prepares artists, engineers, architects in universal commission procedures. Field trips to research existing projects may be included in this course. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 320 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ART 430 - Painting III
Guided study in painting stressing individual growth through special projects. Emphasis on conceptual as well as technical development. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 330.
Credits: 3
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ART 440 - Printmaking III
Continued study of printmaking through a variety and choice of printmaking media. Emphasis on conceptual as well as technical development. May be repeated for credit. Lab 6.
Prerequisites & Notes
ART 340.
Credits: 3
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ART 460 - Topics in Studio Art
Advanced study of selected topics surveying particular media, thematic content or contemporary issues. Specific topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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ART 496 - Field Experience in Art
Students engaged in professional activities related to their area of study may apply for supervision and credit for the project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Seniors and/or permission.
Credits: Ar
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ART 499 - Studio Art Senior Capstone
A capstone course for studio art majors which requires the synthesis of all previous course work and focuses on the development of essential professional practices in the visual arts.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites and Course Notes
junior or senior standing.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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ART 570 - Intermedia Studio I
Intended to provide an environment for guided independent art/research/production in intermedia. Emphasis placed on the conceptual and interdisciplinary nature of this art form, awareness and manipulation of traditional art boundaries, and the exploration of non-traditional art media. This is an advanced graduate-level studio course emphasizing independent levels of work, theoretical engagement in the creative process and an ongoing commitment to individual studio praxis. May be repeated for credit. (This course is identical to NMD 570.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing and permission
Credits: 3
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ART 597 - Independent Study in Studio Art
Graduate level independent study in studio art (painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing), or related areas. Projects must be designed by the student and approved by the graduate instructor in studio art.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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ART 598 - Directed Study in Studio Art
Graduate level study and research in studio art or related areas directed by a graduate faculty member in studio art.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of the instructor.
Credits: Ar
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ARH 493 - Medieval Research Seminar
Focus on special topics selected by the instructor in the field of Medieval History of Art. Students will define and research their own individual projects, present them within the forum of the seminar, with the aim of delivering them at a professional conference and bring them to fruition as publishable papers.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Artistic and Creative Expression and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ARH 494 - Renaissance Research Seminar
Focus on special topics selected by the instructor in the field of Renaissance History of Art. Students will define and research their own individual projects, present them within the forum of the seminar, with the aim of delivering them at a professional conference and bring them to fruition as publishable papers.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Artistic and Creative Expression and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ARH 495 - Modern/Post-Modern Seminar
An advanced examination of major theoretical tendencies in modern and contemporary visual art, this seminar stresses connections with the other arts and various conceptual frames, such as Marxism, existentialism, structuralism and post-structuralism. Entails intensive reading, research and writing on selected topics that vary semester to semester. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
ARH 262 or ARH 263 or permission.
Credits: 3
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ARH 496 - Field Experience in Art History
Students engaged in professional activities related to their area of study may apply for supervision and credit for the project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Juniors and seniors only, permission.
Credits: Ar
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ARH 497 - Independent Study in Art History
Advanced independent study or research and writing projects in the history of art and related areas.
Prerequisites & Notes
Juniors and seniors only, permission.
Credits: Ar
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ARH 498 - Directed Study in Art History
Advanced directed study or research and writing projects in the history of art and related areas.
Prerequisites & Notes
Juniors and seniors only, permission.
Credits: Ar
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ARH 499 - Capstone Experience in History of Art
As a guided practicum, this course will have senior majors draw from the full breadth of their undergraduate experiences in the History of Art. Requires students to research a focused project developed from primary source materials, in an investigation that will result in a professional presentation, namely a publishable paper, a public lecture, a museum show or an equivalent.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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ARH 597 - Independent Graduate Study
Entails advanced research and writing projects in the history of art.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate Standing and instructor’s permission.
Credits: 1-3
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Astronomy |
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AST 451 - Astrophysics
Application of the principles of physics to selected topics in the study of cosmogony, stellar evolution and dynamics, interstellar processes, the formation and evolution of galaxies, and cosmology. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, PHY 238, PHY 455, MAT 259.
Credits: 1-3
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AST 497 - Topics in Astrophysics
Selected topics in areas not already covered by regular course offerings in the Department.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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AST 598 - Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Astrophysics
Varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
departmental permission.
Credits: Ar
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Biochemical Engineering |
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CHB 460 - Biochemical Engineering
Application of chemical engineering principles to systems utilizing micro organisms, tissue culture and enzymes for processing. Applications to food, pharmaceutical and fermentation industries will be discussed. No previous background in biological sciences required. Lec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Background in kinetics and mass transfer or permission.
Credits: 3
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Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology |
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BMB 400 - Molecular Genetics
The structure of DNA and of genes, and the mechanisms of gene regulation, particularly as they pertain to cell growth and differentiation. Includes a discussion of the experimental techniques used in the genetic manipulation of organisms. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 280, BMB 322.
Credits: 3
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BMB 410 - Diversity of Microorganisms
Metabolic diversity of microorganisms will be emphasized. Major metabolic groups of bacteria will be examined in detail and comparisons will be made between the different groups. Bacterial evolution and the current state of bacterial taxonomy will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300, BMB 305.
Credits: 3
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BMB 420 - Pathogenic Microbiology and Serology
Characterization of the production of disease by microorganisms in the human host. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300, BMB 305.
Credits: 3
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BMB 421 - Pathogenic Microbiology and Serology Laboratory
Procedures used in the clinical diagnostic laboratory to identify the causative agent of human infectious diseases. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: BMB 420.
Credits: 1
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BMB 430 - Bacterial Physiology
The properties and behavior of bacteria with respect to their chemical and physical requirements for life and reproduction. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300, BMB 322.
Credits: 3
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BMB 431 - Bacterial Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory experiments and exercises designed to expose students to aspects of bacterial physiology and to selected assays, techniques, and equipment used in physiology research. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300, BMB 322.
Credits: 1
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BMB 440 - Introductory Immunology
An introduction to the organization and function of the immune system including the basic properties of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, the reactions or antigens and antibodies and the lymphocytes involved. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
CHY 251.
Credits: 3
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BMB 441 - Immunology Laboratory
A laboratory course to introduce students to diagnostic and experimental techniques routinely used in the immunology lab. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
or corerequisite: BMB 440 and BMB 471.
Credits: 1
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BMB 455 - Virology
Introduction to the study of viruses, emphasizing their nature, methods of cultivation, mode of transmission, genetics and mechanisms of pathogenieity. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300.
Credits: 3
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BMB 456 - Virology Laboratory
Introduction to methods of virus propagation, assay and characterization, including cell culture, in vitro infectivity assays, and cytopathic effects. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: BMB 455.
Credits: 1
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BMB 460 - Advanced Biochemistry
A continuation of BMB 322, with emphasis on elements of biochemistry and similar topics. May include discussions of cellular control mechanisms, enzyme kinetics. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 322 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BMB 464 - Analytical and Preparative Biochemical Laboratory Methods
Laboratory techniques for the manipulation and analysis of biochemical materials including biological activity assays, concentration determinations, ligand binding analysis, enzyme kinetics and methods for macromolecular fractionation and characterization.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 322.
Credits: 4
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BMB 467 - Physical Biochemistry
This course is designed for students who have a strong background in the properties
and function of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates.
Focus will be on the physical, chemical, and thermodynamic principles that define
macromolecular interactions in cells and solution. Topics include thermodynamics
of macromolecular systems, bioenergetics, binding, solution behavior, macromolecular
interactions, transport, separation techniques, spectroscopy, phase transitions,
and steady state and rapid reaction kinetic principles.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 127, CHY 252, BMB 322, prerequisite or corequisite, BMB 460 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BMB 471 - Cell Culture Laboratory
A laboratory course devoted to eukaryotic cell culture techniques and applications. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 305.
Credits: 1
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BMB 490 - Microbial Genetics
A lecture and laboratory chiefly in the genetics of .us Escherichia coli, its bacteriophages, and mechanisms of genetic exchange among prokaryotes. Lectures cover all materials and problems presented in the text. Laboratory sessions may include chemical mutagenesis, transposon mutagenesis, in vitro mutagenesis, transduction, conjugation, transformation, genetic mapping, physical mapping, complementation analyses, maxi cell expression of proteins, and regulatory studies using gene fusions and operon fusions. Final grade is based on two written exams (20% each), a laboratory notebook (30%) and a manuscript (30%) based on the laboratory research and written in the editorial style of an ASM journal.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lec 3, Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300 and BMB 305 or permission.
Credits: 5
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BMB 491 - Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Research
Research in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology. A comprehensive report is required.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
seniors and graduate students only.
Credits: Ar
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BMB 497 - Independent Study
A laboratory and conference for students desiring to pursue some particular line of investigation.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: Ar
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BMB 505 - Principles of Microbial Ecology
The distribution and activities of microorganisms in natural systems with particular emphasis on the role of bacteria in elemental cycles, animal-microbe and plant-microbe interactions, and the relationship between physiological and ecological attributes of microorganisms. Lec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300 or BIO 319 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BMB 509 - Molecular Toxicology
Molecular and cellular mechanisms governing the mode of action of exogenous substances. Comparative physiology of toxics, toxicant gene interactions, toxicant protein interactions. Brief coverage of current relevant environmental regulations.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 280 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BMB 510 - Laboratory in Molecular Biology
Selected exercises in recombinant DNA technology and related subjects, including nucleic acid purification, construction of recombinant DNA molecules, DNA-DNA and DNA-RNA hybridization, and DNA sequencing.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 400, BMB 464 or permission.
Credits: 5
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BMB 530 - Cellular Signal Transduction Mechanisms
Signal transduction mechanisms used by cells to perceive extracellular messages and to produce proper responses in regulating growth, development and metabolism. (Offered every other year.)
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 460 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BMB 540 - Advanced Immunology
Selected topics in immunology including regulation autoimmune disease, immunogenetics, and immunodeficiences. Emphasis on topics of current significance. (Offered every other year.)
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 300, BMB 322 and BMB 440 or permission.
Credits: 3
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BMB 550 - Special Topics in Molecular Biology
Includes lectures/seminars on the structure, regulation and evolution of genetic elements, viruses, and cell-surface glycoproteins. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
BMB 460 and permission.
Credits: Ar
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