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NMD 424 - Year in Film II
The second part in a two-semester course in the process, theory, practice and problems of digital filmmaking. Concentrates on practical experience. Students will learn the cinematic process through direct development and production of short subject digital films. Structured as both an academic and “hands-on” approach to the language, method and theory of digital filmmaking. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore standing and permission.
Credits: 3
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NMD 430 - Topics in New Media
An exploration of intermediate and advanced topics in multimedia production and design, including, among others, digital video production, software and hardware design or, electronic publishing. Designed to provide students with a deeper and more sophisticated experience with a multimedia issue, tool, or skill–or combination of all three.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in NMD 206 and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NMD 441 - Documentary Photography and Audio
Provides the essential skills, concepts and processes used by documentary still photographers and audio producers to create professional quality digital mixed media products for the Internet and other interactive media. (This course is identical to CMJ 361.)
Prerequisites & Notes
C- or better in CMJ 261 or C- or better in NMD 201
Credits: 3
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NMD 444 - Time-Based Art and Design II
Advanced level exploration of the principles of design and the creative process relative to time-based media. Focus is on the design of imaginative, and/or metaphorical structures combining text, image and sound into self-contained digital works. Students experiment with the transmission of creative and expressive information through sequential and time-based formats, including fixed-image sequence, digital video, and animation. Satisfies Year Four Sequence credit for new Media majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
NMD 344
Credits: 3
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NMD 445 - Networks and Creativity II
This course teaches how to conceive and build new media applications that explore the sharing of information. Students learn how to design cutting-edge new application using web pages, mobile applications, widgets, image manipulation and more. Legal and cultural contexts for sharing are also explored, e.g., filesharing lawsuits and music remixes. Students design and prototype a creative application of their own choosing. Satisfies Year Four Sequence credit for New Media majors.
Prerequisites & Notes
NMD 305. No-majors should have some experience with programming and/or Web design.
Credits: 3
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NMD 490 - Independent Study in New Media
Topics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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NMD 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 ART 570 and IMD 570.)
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate Standing and permission.
Credits: 3
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NMD 597 - Independent Study in New Media
Graduate level study and research in New Media or related areas directed by a graduate faculty member in New Media. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing and permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 404 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology
The basic concepts of pharmacology for health professionals, introducing pharmacodynamics and kinetics. Emphasis on clinical pharmacology of major drug categories and major drug interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes
For Nursing Majors; NUR 303, BMB 207/209, BMB 208/210, BIO 208; Corequisite: NUR 301 or permission
Credits: 3
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NUR 409 - Professional Issues: Leadership and Organization
Addresses health care policy within the framework of leadership and organizational theory, role and change theories. Students will have the opportunity to explore professional and ethical issues which affect the delivery of health care.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 304. Licensure as a registered nurse.
Credits: 3
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NUR 420 - Women’s Health
Explores political, economic and social factors influencing women’s health from a feminist perspective. Philosophic emphasis on concepts of creativity, humanistic care, the autonomy and unique individuality of each participant, and the growth and development of all participants.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 423 - Ethical Issues in Health Care
Major ethical theories and principles are introduced and framework provided for discussion of ethical issues.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, Western Cultural Tradition and Ethics Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 450 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Builds on previously learned knowledge to promote a greater understanding of the nurse’s role in the care of clients who have mental health needs. Content includes an overview of mental illnesses and major treatment modalities, with an emphasis on the use of the nursing process in patient care. A major focus is the therapeutic use of relationship and communication skills in all health care settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing in the School of Nursing. Corequisite: NUR 451.
Credits: 3
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NUR 451 - Clinical Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Clinical experiences offer students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in the direct care of patients. Helps students gain a greater understanding of mental illnesses and disorders, expand their knowledge of psychotropic medications, develop skills in therapeutic communication, and apply a broad range of therapeutic interventions that can be used in a variety of treatment settings. Students are expected to develop insight into their own preconceptions about mental illness, as well as greter self-awareness of personal responses to patient care situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 450 or corequisite NUR 450.
Credits: 2
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NUR 452 - Community and Population Health
Introduces students to the concepts and principles of community health care. Students will gain knowledge about communities and population health, health determinants, and epidemiology to assist clients in making choices that promote health and wholeness. Topics are population focused and take the form of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Students perform a population assessment, a cultural assessment, and propose community level interventions. Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 320, NUR 321, NUR 330 and NUR 331. Senior standing in the School of Nursing. Corequisite: NUR 453.
Credits: 3
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NUR 453 - Community Nursing Care Management
Focus on concepts and principles of community health nursing. Students are introduced to the role of the community health nurse and the community as a client. Students will use the functional health patterns framework for nursing diagnoses of individuals, families and communities. Current issues influencing the health of communities are examined. The clinical focus includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance and restoration. A variety of clinical experiences are offered in community based settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 452 or concurrently. Senior standing in the School of Nursing.
Credits: 2
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NUR 454 - Clinical Adult Nursing Management
Students provide direct care to patients with acute and chronic complex health problems with emphasis on major life-threatening illnesses. Functional health patterns provide the basis for course organization. The role of the nurse in health promotion, illness management, independent and collaborative decision making, and professional issues encountered in practice are implemented under the direction of faculty in the acute care setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 440 or NUR 441 or concurrently. Senior standing in the School of Nursing.
Credits: 2
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NUR 460 - Special Topics in Nursing
Includes lecture, readings, literature search and discussion. Topics vary depending
on faculty and student interests as well as changes in the nursing profession
and health care delivery system.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 495 - Independent Study in Nursing
Individualized study with permission of the instructor. May or may not have an experiential component.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 502 - Families in Health and Illness
Theories of family structure and functioning, social issues affecting contemporary American families, and health-related research provide the framework for systematic assessment of family health needs and for development of nursing interventions. Provision of primary health care for families in rural communities will be emphasized. One-half of class time is spent in the classroom and one-half is conducted via WebCT for asynchronous online learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 503 - Advanced Health Appraisal and Physical Assessment: Nurse Practitioner
Health appraisal, health promotion and illness prevention throughout the lifespan. Covers nurse practitioner interviewing, history taking, physical assessment and health risk appraisal.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-4
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NUR 504 - Theory Development in Nursing
Historical development of nursing theories and the generation of scientific knowledge. Selected theories from other disciplines useful for understanding nursing phenomena are also presented. An electronic component is also part of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSN student or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 505 - Nursing Research
Explore inductive and deductive approaches to generating research emphasizing internal and external validity. Students will review and critique nursing studies and carry out an analysis project.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 410 or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 506 - Professional Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing
Professional issues of advanced practice nurses including role development, legal and business aspects of practice and strategies to insure high quality of health care practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 522.
Credits: 2
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NUR 507 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Advanced study of normal and abnormal human physiology with a focus on the physiological, genetic and biochemical basis of human disease. Provides a framework for nurses to understand and integrate clinical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic regimens.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 508 - Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Nurse Practitioner
This course is designed to prepare family nurse practitioner (FNP) students in drug therapy of individuals across the lifespan with emphasis on the primary health care setting. This pharmacology/pharmacotherapeutics course is intended as an advanced course based upon previous knowledge that a nurse obtained in undergraduate education and clinical practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 512 - Curriculum and Course Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education
Introduces the student to curriculum and course development and evaluation in nursing education with emphasis on organizational frameworks, teaching-learning strategies and evaluation of learning. This course will be conducted through asynchronous distance education technology supplemented with in-class meetings.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSN student or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 515 - Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education
Introduces the graduate student to assessment, measurement and evaluation with an emphasis on nursing education. Planning, teaching and assessment are the three interactive components of educational instruction and this course will examine the role of assessment in instruction. Assessment principles, concepts, terminology, models and methods are explored. Evidence based evaluation strategies are discussed within the context of ethical, legal, social and political aspects of nursing education.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 512 Curriculum and Course Development
Credits: 3
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NUR 516 - Field Experience in Nursing Education or Administration
Integrates theory in a reality context of the teaching or administration role; participates in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings pertinent to area of interest; integrates teaching/learning or management theories in a practice setting. Asynchronous BlackBoard discussions will supplement actual field experiences and faculty/student conferences.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 512, NUR 515 or permission.
Credits: 4
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NUR 520 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care: Neonate to the Adolescent
The first of three primary care clinical courses for Family Nurse Practitioners. Emphasis on assessment, evaluation and nurse practitioner care for children, from the neonate to the adolescent, as commonly encountered in a rural family practice setting. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503 and NUR 507. Permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 521 - Nurse Practitioner Gynecologic and Reproductive Care of Women
Focuses on the nurse practitioner’s clinical assessment and management of the female client’s gynecologic, reproductive and sexual health. The lecture portion of this course covers didactic content, with over 50% delivered online. The clinical portion of this course includes 150 hours of practicum caring for obstetrical and gynecological patients in a primary care setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503.
Credits: 2-4
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NUR 522 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults I
Assessment and primary care management of well adults and adults with common health problems. Emphasis is placed on primary health care of rural and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 503, NUR 507, NUR 508, NUR 520 and NUR 521; permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 523 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults II
Continuation of NUR 522 with emphasis on health care needs of older adults and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes
NUR 502, NUR 522; permission.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 693 - Ethical Inquiry in Health Care
The influence of philosophical, cultural, ethical, legal, economic and political systems upon health care will provide the framework for examining contemporary issues. The process of ethical reasoning and analysis will be used with selected clinical cases to systematically examine ethical distress and ethical dilemmas.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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NUR 694 - Health Policy, Politics and Practice
Introduces students to health policies and political activities and their impact on health care and health care management systems, interweaving sociopolitical and ethical frameworks. Students examine the changing content of health care and critically evaluate the process of policy development, including the political role of health professionals and the fiscal impact of policy change.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student in nursing or permission.
Credits: 3
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NUR 695 - Topics in Nursing
Concentrated study of designated topics in nursing. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following.
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate student or permission.
Credits: 1-3
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NUR 697 - Scholarly Project
An opportunity to integrate research, clinical and theoretical knowledge bases in a rigorous, faculty-guided project. Critical thinking, analysis and synthesis provide the framework for the project which may include philosophical, theoretical or clinical papers.
Credits: 1-6
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NUR 698 - Independent Study in Nursing
Individual work on an approved project.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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PAX 400 - Martin Luther King and the Beloved Community
The just community is a distinctively American idea, beginning with the vision of the Founders and renewed in the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. in envisioning an America - and a world - at peace through principles of social justice, reconciliation, non-violence and equality. This course looks at the concept of King’s Beloved Community as a way to peace through a multidisciplinary investigation focusing on the Civil Rights Movement and after, using the lens of multiple faith and ethically-based aspirations for community.
Prerequisites & Notes
One of the following: BLS 101, MLC 175, PAX 201, SOC 101, SOC 201, WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 401 - Women Activists: Warriors for Peace & Justice
This couse examines the lives of a diverse group of women who were committed activists attempting to create change. It examines the historical, social, and political circumstances that motivated these women to actively seek social transformation. It also looks at what some of the current generation of women activists/feminists have to say about peace and social justice issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or WST 101 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 410 - Theories in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An exploration and critical discussion of historical and contemporary theories about conflict, peace, and reconciliation. Course offered via WebCT.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 451 - Mediation: Its Premises, Practices and Policies
Introduces students to the theory and practice of mediation. Participants will reflect together on the nature and origins of conflict and its impact on society and individuals. Students will acquire and practice the skills needed for effective conflict management.
Credits: 3
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PAX 452 - Advanced Study in Transformative Mediation
Students will deepen their understanding of the premises and principles of the transformative orientation to mediation practice. Students will consider how values and belief systems impact the development of mediation models or schools of thought. Includes skills development through intensive coaching.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 451 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 491 - Forgiveness: Creating a Culture of Peace and Reconciliation
How do we forgive those we consider enemies? Are there limits to forgiveness? Can we learn forgiveness? These questions form the core of the class journey as it explores forgiveness from academic, personal, historical and cultural perspectives. Through reading, writing, conversation and other forums, it looks at forgiveness as a tool for peace building.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 495 - Advanced Topics in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An advanced, interdisciplinary study of topics such as “Peace Education,” “Conflict Resolution in the Schools,” “Diversity Education,” etc. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PAX 498 - Special Projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
Advanced individual study, research and written projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies and related areas, conducted under the guidance of a faculty member associated with the Peace and Reconciliation Studies Program. Arranged on request. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAX 201 or permission.
Credits: 1-6
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PAX 510 - Theories in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An exploration and critical discussion of historical and contemporary theories about conflict, peace, and reconciliation.
Credits: 3
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PAX 591 - Forgiveness: Creating a Culture of Peace & Reconciliation
How do we forgive those we consider enemies? Are there limits to forgiveness? Can we learn forgiveness? These questions form the core of our class exploration as we study forgiveness from academic, personal, historical, and cultural perspectives. Through reading, writing, conversation, and other forums, we will look at forgiveness as a tool for peacebuilding.
Credits: 3
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PAX 598 - Independent Graduate Study
Advanced research and writing projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 420 - Topics in Recent Continental Philosophy
A critical study of topics addressed by major movements and thinkers in continental philosophy since the turn of the century. Readings include works by Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Levi-Strauss, Derrida, Lacan, Foucault, Habermas and Gadamer.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 431 - Advanced Topics in the Philosophy of Art
A study of issues relating to the nature of art, its political and cultural significance, and its place in human life. Readings will be drawn from the history of philosophy and also from art history and art criticism. In different years, the course could focus on debates in the history of philosophy, on current approaches to art, on a particular artistic theory, or on a specialized theme in the philosophy of art. This course is valuable both for students in philosophy and for students working in art history or fine art.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 432 - Environmental Philosophy and Policy
A critical study of issues in environmental ethics and philosophy, with special emphasis on exploring ethical problems in areas such as technology, agriculture, economics, urban design and development, resource management, biodiversity or genetic engineering. Special attention will be given to discussion of environmental justice and the social and political implications of public policy.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions, Population and the Environment and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
junior, senior or graduate standing or PHI 232.
Credits: 3
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PHI 454 - Foundations of the Human Sciences
A study of philosophical and ethical issues in the social sciences and history including: individualism and holism, structuralism/determinism versus voluntarism, explanation and interpretation, causes versus reasons, facts and values, predictability and rationality and relativism.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
One course in philosophy or two courses in history or a social science and junior, senior or graduate standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 465 - Advanced Topics in Philosophy
Individual and small group study of problems or systems of philosophical concern relying on careful use of major philosophical resources, as well as attempts at fresh exploration of fundamental topics. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit when different philosophers or problems are studied.
Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or permission; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 466 - Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings.
Prerequisites & Notes
9 hours in philosophy and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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PHI 566 - Graduate Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings or on a graduate level.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 441 - Physical Electronics Laboratory
Theories and practices in the measurement of physical quantities using both analog and digital techniques. Primarily for physics and engineering physics majors; others admitted by permission.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lab 4.
Credits: 2
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PHY 442 - Modern Experimental Physics
Experiments selected from various topics in physics including x-ray diffraction, microwaves, nuclear magnetic resonance, Hall effect, etc. Students develop their own experiments. Normally taken by junior physics and engineering physics majors.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, MAT 228.
Credits: 2
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PHY 447 - Molecular Biophysics
An introduction to physical properties of biological macromolecules including proteins, nucleic acids and membranes. Solution thermodynamics developed as needed. Some statistical mechanics introduced. Topics include macromolecular structure, dynamics and functions, inter- and intra-molecular interactions, ligand binding equilibria, helix-coil transitions, physical techniques used in biophysics such as calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, optical and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Four credit version contains additional term project to be arranged with instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 112 or PHY 122, MAT 126, CHY 121 or permission.
Credits: 3-4
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PHY 454 - Electricity and Magnetism I
An intermediate level course in the fundamentals of the theory of electricity and magnetism. Treats electrostatics and magnetostatics, both in vacuum and in matter. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 112 or PHY 122, MAT 259.
Credits: 3
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PHY 455 - Electricity and Magnetism II
A continuation of PHY 454. Treats electrodynamics by developing Maxwell’s equations and applying them to systems of general interest. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 454.
Credits: 3
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PHY 462 - Physical Thermodynamics
A theoretical study of the structure and concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics including the thermodynamic descriptions of the properties and phases of matter, analysis of processes and practical applications. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Four credit version contains additional term project to be arranged with instructor. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 111 or PHY 121, MAT 228.
Credits: 3-4
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PHY 463 - Statistical Mechanics
Introduces statistical mechanics and thermodynamics with examples chosen from magnetic systems, ideal gases, metals, superfluidity, chemical reactions, phase transformations, mixtures, semiconductors, kinetic theory or related topics. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, MAT 258 or MAT 259.
Credits: 3
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PHY 469 - Quantum and Atomic Physics
Introductory quantum mechanics applied to simple systems and molecules. Wavepackets, Schroedinger equation, operator methods and angular momentum. Rec 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, MAT 259.
Credits: 3
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PHY 470 - Nuclear Physics
Properties of the nucleus, nuclear reactions, radioactive decay, nuclear models, nuclear reactors and nuclear health physics. May be taken without the laboratory, PHY 471. Rec 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236, MAT 259.
Credits: 2
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PHY 471 - Nuclear Physics Laboratory
Laboratory exercises to accompany PHY 470. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: PHY 470 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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PHY 472 - Geometrical and Fourier Optics
Covers geometrical optics, refraction and reflection at plane and spherical surfaces, optical instruments; Fourier optics, interference of waves and diffraction by a single and a double aperture; Lasers - theory of their operation, mode locking and pulse formation. Rec 3
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 112 or PHY 122; Corequisite: MAT 228.
Credits: 3
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PHY 473 - Modern Optics Laboratory
Laboratory exercises to accompany PHY 472, Geometrical and Fourier Optics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Corequisite: PHY 472 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-2
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PHY 476 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical methods with applications to physics. Topics include: vector algebra volume and surface integral, Del operator, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems. Matrices and elgenvalue problems. Cpomplex numbers, Laplace’s equation and boundary value problems. Rec 3
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 269
Credits: 3
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PHY 480 - Physics of Materials
An introductory course in the physics of materials, primarily solid state physics. The structural, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials are discussed. This course is appropriate for upper level undergraduate and graduate students in the field of physical sciences and engineering. The topics will build upon and utilize concepts from materials science, quantum physics, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 236 (Introductory Quantum Physics) and PHY 476 (Mathematical Methods in Physics) or upper level background in science and engineering (contact the instructor).
Credits: 3
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PHY 495 - Engineering Physics Practice
Supervised engineering practice in an industrial setting. Placement is off-campus and usually of several month’s duration. Prior approval of department chairperson is required. Completion of 16 hours of physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Sophomore standing in Engineering Physics.
Credits: 1-6
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PHY 497 - Topics in Physics
Selected topics in areas not already covered by regular course offerings in the department. Primarily for undergraduates.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 499 - Problems in Physics
A thesis project primarily for undergraduates and ordinarily of an experimental nature.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 501 - Mechanics
Covers kinematics and dynamics of particle and rigid body motion, Lagrange’s equations, variational principles, Hamilton’s equations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 238 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 502 - Electrodynamics I
Topics include boundary-value problems in electrostatics, electrostatic energy, multipoles, dielectrics and magnetostatics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 455 or equivalent, partial differential equations or PHY 574.
Credits: 3
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PHY 503 - Quantum Mechanics I
Topics include Dirac notation, state vectors and operators, one dimensional systems, angular momentum, central forces, perturbation theory, scattering.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 501 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 510 - Graduate Laboratory
Experience with sophisticated techniques and specialized equipment acquaints students with different areas of experimental physics. For graduate students in physics and for scientists and engineers in allied studies or industry.
Prerequisites & Notes
graduate standing in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 512 - Statistical Mechanics
A study of macroscopic behavior of matter derived from a statistical consideration of microscopic properties of systems, as well as relationships to Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 462 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHY 503.
Credits: 3
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PHY 574 - Methods of Theoretical Physics I
Topics may include linear algebra, complex analysis, theory of differential equations, special functions, Green’s functions, integral transforms calculus of variations, with applications from physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 575 - Methods of Theoretical Physics II
Advanced topics in mathematical physics of special interest. May include chaos, complex analysis, theory of integral equations, tensor analysis, elements of group theory, Green’s functions theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 574 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 588 - Graduate Seminar
Report and discussion of recent developments in Physics and related fields based on the literature or results of current investigation.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 598 - Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Physics
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered on demand with approval of the Department Chairperson.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 602 - Electrodynamics II
Topics may include Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, radiating systems, scattering and diffraction, special relativity, dynamics of relativistic particles and fields.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 502 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 603 - Quantum Mechanics II
Covers electron spin, spinors, relativistic wave equations, Dirac equation for electron, relativistic treatment of hydrogen atom, second quantization of electromagnetic and electron fields.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 503 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 624 - Solid State Physics I
Covers free electron theory of metals, crystal lattices and reciprocal lattices, X-ray diffraction, electron levels in a periodic potential, semi-classical model of electron dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 503 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 625 - Solid State Physics II
A continuation of PHY 624 covering other phenomena in solid state physics with emphasis on current research topics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHY 624 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PSE 403 - Weed Ecology and Management
Ecological principles and their application in non-chemical and reduced input weed management strategies. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Fall - odd.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PSE 100 (or BIO 200 or FES 100) and BIO 319 (or FES 407 or WLE 200).
Credits: 3
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PSE 440 - Environmental Soil Chemistry and Plant Nutrition
A study of the origin and nature of soil chemical properties and how they influence plant growth and environmental quality. The cycling of nutrients and carbon through soils, the biosphere, the hydrosphere, and the atmosphere is discussed. The impacts of human practices such as fertilization, mining, fossil fuel consumption, irrigation, and waste disposal on the quality of soils in both managed and natural systems are considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSE BMB 208 or CHY 122 and PSE 140.
Credits: 3
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PSE 442 - The Science of Soil Morphology
Examines the relationship between soil properties (color, structure, organic matter content, drainage, nutrient content, etc.) and soild formation factors (parent material, climate, organisms, relief, time). Addresses major components of pedology including soil classification and the role of soils in global biogeochemical processes. (Fall-even).
Prerequisites & Notes
PSE 140, PSE 250 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSE 444 - Field Soil Morphology and Classification Techniques
Soil profile description, classification and land use interpretation techniques taught in the field. The focus of this class is on soils of the state of Maine. One weekend field trip planned. On site lectures will include descriptions of the soil/geomorphology relationships. Course ends mid semester. Lab 6. (Fall - even.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PSE 140 or PSE 250 or permission. Corequisite: PSE 442.
Credits: 1
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PSE 457 - Plant Pathology
This course provides an understanding of the biology of plant diseases, the agents that cause them, the conditions that affect their severity, and the methods used to manage them. Students should develop the ability to recognize or diagnose particular diseases and an understanding of the principles of disease management. PSE 457 and PSE 557 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior or senior standing and either BIO 100 or PSE 100.
Credits: 4
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PSE 469 - Soil Microbiology
This course considers the physiological, biochemical and ecological diversity of soil microorganisms and their interactions with other organisms and the environment. Topics include microbial cycling of organic matter and nutrients in soil, sustainable soil management, microbial interactions with important resources such as energy, and pathogenic organisms.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIO 100; and BMB 207 and BMB 209 or CHY 121 and CHY 123
Credits: 3
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PSE 479 - Crop Ecology and Physiology
An examination of agricultural systems focusing on the physiological responses of plant communities and the critical role of nitrogen, water relations and photosynthesis within these communities. Extensive reading and a written project are required. Lec 3. (Spring - even.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PSE 100, PSE 105 or permission.
Credits: 3
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PSE 509 - Experimental Design
Principles of research in biological sciences, design of experiments, statistical analysis and interpretation of data. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Credits: 4
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PSE 533 - Advanced Studies in Wetland Delineation and Mapping
Focuses on delineating and mapping wetlands using Army Corps of Engineers and State of Maine procedures. Identification of wetland boundaries using the 3-parameter approach; soils, vegetation and hydrology, currently required by federal and state laws regulating wetlands. Requires completion of a field-based wetland delineation project. Lec3, Lab 3. (Fall - odd)
Credits: 4
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PSE 546 - Chemistry of Soils
Covers the chemistry of inorganic and organic components of soils, soil solution equilibria and sorption reactions, emphasizing laboratory exercises. Lec 1, Lab 6. (Spring - even.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PSE 140, CHY 240 or permission.
Credits: 4
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