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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog

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Business Administration
	BUA 350 - Business Finance Introduces the principles of finance including time value of money, security valuation, capital budgeting and measurement of risk. Emphasis is on financial decision-making in the corporate environment. Prerequisites & Notes ECO 120, ECO 121, and BUA 201, junior standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 370 - Marketing Examines problems of distribution for representative industrial and consumer goods, including merchandising policies, selection of distribution channels, price policies, and advertising and sales promotion methods. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 201, ECO 120 and ECO 121, junior standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 400 - Introduction to Accounting An accelerated course, students will understand the elements of the accounting system - assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, expenses and dividends. Emphasis is on acquiring familiarity with the double-entry system and gaining an understanding of the purposes and uses of the information found within the income statement, balance sheet, statement of stockholder’s equity and the statement of cash flows. It includes concepts of cost, cost systems and budgeting. Prerequisites & Notes Pre-MBA students only, permission of the Director of the MBA Program. Credits: 3
	BUA 406 - Advanced Managerial Accounting This course is a continuation of BUA 305, focusing on contemporary management accounting tools such as Strategic and Activity Based Management, Lean Accounting, the Balanced Scorecard, Productivity Measurement and Control, Quality and Environmental Costing, JIT Inventory Management and the Theory of Constraints. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 305; junior standing. Graduate business students can take the course with permission of the instructor. Credits: 3
	BUA 409 - Accounting for Governmental and Not-For-Profit Entities Financial accounting for not-for-profit and governmental entities and hospitals, voluntary health and welfare organizations. Includes fund accounting. GASB statements. (This course is identical to PAA 409. Students cannot receive credit for both PAA 409 and BUA 409.) Prerequisites & Notes BUA 201 and junior standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 445 - International Management Examines the management of the multinational corporation (MNC).Topics include motivations to internationalize, MNC types, strategy, structure and processes. Analysis of the competitive environment and alliances. Cross-cultural adjustment. Relies extensively on real-life business cases. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 225 and BUA 343. Credits: 3
	BUA 454 - Financial Derivatives Examines the practices of futures, options and swaps markets, particularly the economic function of these markets and their application in banking, portfolio management, international finance and individual investment programs. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 350. Credits: 3
	BUA 455 - International Corporate Finance Applies the concepts and principles of corporate finance to the multinational corporation. Focuses on gaining an understanding of the international financial environment, the measurement and management of foreign exchange risk, global financing activities and foreign direct investment Prerequisites & Notes BUA 343, BUA 350 Credits: 3
	BUA 460 - Leadership Students will examine various perspectives of leadership theory and practice in business settings. Topics include leadership and teambuilding, culture, communication, decision making, crisis, self-awareness, ethics, creating a vision, and styles of leadership. Prerequisites & Notes Senior Status, at least a C in BUA 325, and Permission. Credits: 3
	BUA 480 - Managerial Marketing Emphasizes the integration of marketing, as an organization activity, with other activities of the business firm. Explores problems encountered by top marketing executives in modern business. Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 378 and BUA 382 or by instructor permission. Credits: 3
	BUA 490 - Special Topics in Business Administration Study of various aspects of functional areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, decision sciences, international business and other business-related topics. Topics vary depending on faculty and student interests. May be repeated for credit if the topics differ. Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission. Credits: 1-3
	BUA 498 - Independent Study for Undergraduate Study Provides an opportunity for well-qualified students to pursue a selected topic in great depth under the supervision of an individual faculty member. Topic to be determined in consultation with instructor. Prerequisites & Notes Senior standing, a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and permission of the Associate Dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Health. Credits: 3
	BUA 507 - Advanced Accounting This course covers several major topics: the theory of accounting for business combinations including mergers and acquisitions; foreign currency transactions and translations; and formation, operation and dissolution of general partnerships. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 301, BUA 302. Credits: 3
	BUA 515 - Tax Planning for Small Business Owners Examines the formation and taxation of corporations, LLCs, S corporations and estates and trusts. Focuses on minimizing federal income taxes for the small business owner through: 1) choice of business entity and 2) strategies regarding timing of a) contributions to your business, b) withdrawals from your business, and c) sale or other disposition of your business. Also covers wealth planning aspects of making gifts, creating trusts, and estate taxation. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 312 or equivalent or permission from Business School Office of Graduate Programs. Credits: 3
	BUA 527 - Business and Sustainability This course is appropriate for graduate students who seek to integrate sustainable business practices into their professional scope of knowledge and practice. Topics to be addressed include the meanings and measurement of sustainability and sustainable development; sustainable business decision-making; and managerial and operational skills and tools for effective sustainability management. Several learning methods will be utilized in the class, including readings and discussion, case study, experiential activities, guest presenters, and student research projects. Prerequisites & Notes MBA student or permission from Business School Office of Graduate Programs Credits: 3
	BUA 561 - Knowledge Management and Decision Support Systems This course is designed to explore the dimensions of knowledge management that influence the competitive advantage of organizations. Major topics include the ability to harness intellectual capital for innovation, knowledge creation, sharing, storage and accessibility. Appropriate technologies will be used to apply these concepts. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 235 or equivalent, BUA 325 or equivalent, senior or graduate standing and permission of the University of Maine Business School. Credits: 3
	BUA 596 - International Field Study Provides an opportunity to learn about foreign culture, to visit with foreign government and business officials, and to learn about business practices worldwide via a hands-on immersion experience. Course includes preparatory class work and a final report. Prerequisites & Notes permission, only open to graduate students or advanced undergraduates in the University of Maine Business School. Credits: 3-4
	BUA 601 - Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Organizational Operations Familiarizes the student with statistical data analysis and management science techniques as they support decision-making throughout an organization. The course integrates statistical analysis and modeling techniques into the study of processes that create value through the production of goods, services, and information. Prerequisites & Notes Must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 605 - Creating & Capturing Value in the Digital Economy Represents an integration of concepts and principles from the Marketing and Management Information Science disciplines. The Internet is offering radical new ways of conducting business. This course presents students with concepts and information-based strategies for capturing and creating value in the new information-based economy by assimilating sound marketing strategies with information systems to create innovative processes and marketing practices. Prerequisites & Notes Must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 608 - Topics in Accounting Course coverage varies. Recent courses have included readings in accounting history and theory, accounting research using the FASB’s Codification to answer complex accounting issues presented in case studies and discussions of contemporary national and international accounting issues. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 301, BUA 302 or permission. Credits: 3
	BUA 609 - Financial Statement Analysis This course is designed to help students understand how to use and analyze financial statements for making valuation and business decisions. The focus is on the use of financial statements rather than the preparation. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 201 and BUA 202, or BUA 400, or equivalent; MBA student or permission from Business School Office of Graduate Programs Credits: 3
	BUA 620 - Law, Business and Society Introduces managers to current U.S. laws and regulations that impact on the operations of business. Employs an interdisciplinary approach to the study of law, utilizing elements of political economy, international business, ethics, social responsibility and management theory. Prerequisites & Notes MBA or MSA student or permission of the university of Maine Business School; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 626 - Management of Contemporary Organizations Explores analytical perspectives to understand how individuals organize themselves in accomplishing organizational goals. Applies a managerial approach with a focus on real-life contemporary organizations. Topics include organizational structure and culture, teamwork and diversity, the organization and its environment. Prerequisites & Notes MAT 215 and BUA 325 or equivalents or Business School Graduate Tutorials in Management and Statistics; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 630 - Industrial Relations and Personnel Management Comprehensive investigation of changing patterns of industrial relations in the United States. Major emphasis on the human, social, and economic aspects of employer-employee relationship in both union and non-union settings. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 325 or equivalent or Business School Graduate Management Tutorial; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 639 - Contemporary Issues in International Business Discussion of international business policies, strategies, and operations with emphasis on the interplay between business and different cultural, economic, and political-legal environments. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 325 or equivalent or Business School Graduate Management Tutorial; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 641 - Organizational Consulting A field based course, providing consulting services to firms based in Maine and beyond. Demands skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis and in written and oral expression. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor. Credits: 3-4
	BUA 645 - Selected Advanced Topics in Business Administration Advanced study in various aspects of functional areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and management information systems. Prerequisites & Notes permission. Credits: 1-6
	BUA 649 - Management Policy Study of administrative practices at the strategic level of business management. Develops administrative competence in the formulation of business policy at the decision-making level through case study. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 605, BUA 651 and one additional 600-level BUA course; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 651 - Financial Management Provides a foundation in financial management by integrating topics such as measurement of risk, portfolio theory, interest rate determination, valuation, capital budgeting and cost of capital. Instructional methodology may include case studies, portfolio simulation, journal articles, presentations and spreadsheet construction, in addition to lectures. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 350 or equivalent or Business School Graduate Finance Tutorial; MBA student or permission from Business School Office of Graduate Programs. Credits: 3
	BUA 652 - Management of Financial Institutions Approaches management of financial institutions through readings, cases and guest speakers. Emphasizes recognition, analysis and management of major risks faced by financial intermediaries in a global environment. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 350 or equivalent or Business School Graduate Finance Tutorial; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 653 - Investment Management Analysis and valuation procedures to determine the investment quality of specific securities. Sets criteria for formulation of a sound investment policy and selection of investment media to implement it. Develops techniques of portfolio management and periodic reappraisal. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 350 or equivalent or Business School Graduate Finance Tutorial; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 654 - Futures and Options Markets Examines the practices of futures and options markets, particularly the economic function of these markets, and their application in banking, portfolio management, international finance, and individual investment programs. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 350 or equivalent or Business School Graduate Finance Tutorial; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 664 - Databases and Data Mining in Industry Provides a fundamental understanding of relational databases and the concepts of data mining, with emphasis on database design, database queries, market/profit segmentation, data warehousing and data mining approaches. Includes a comprehensive case study that integrates the concepts of the course as well as general business principles. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 135 or BUA 335 or equivalent or BUA 605; and permission of the University of Maine Business School; graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 668 - Electronic Commerce Prepares current and future managers to gain an understanding of how e-commerce and technologies have radically altered the business environment and how to succeed and thrive in this new economy. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 605; or BUA 335 and BUA 370 or equivalents and permission of the University of Maine Business School; must have graduate standing. Credits: 3
	BUA 676 - Market Research and Analysis Study of procedures and applications of market research. Considers organization and operation of a research department, survey methods, experimentation, measurement of potential demand, analysis of distribution costs. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 605 and BUA 601 or equivalents, or permission. Credits: 3
	BUA 690 - Advanced Auditing Auditing with computers, statistical analysis and auditing, governmental and international auditing standards, in-depth analysis of exposure drafts and recent pronouncements of the auditing standards board. Prerequisites & Notes BUA 310. Credits: 3
	BUA 695 - MBA Internship Field experience in business relevant to the student’s educational development and career goals. (Neither past work experience or field experience courses taken at other campuses or universities will be permitted as substitutes.) Only open to MBA students. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Business School Graduate Director. Credits: 1-4
	BUA 697 - Field Experience in Accounting Field experience in accounting relevant to the student’s educational development and career goals. Neither past work experience nor field experience courses taken at other campuses or universities will be permitted as substitutes. Prerequisites & Notes permission; only open to students in the Master of Science in Accounting program. Credits: 1-3
	BUA 698 - Independent Study Provides an opportunity for well-qualified students to pursue a selected topic in great depth under the supervision of an individual faculty member. The topic is to be determined in consultation with the faculty instructor. Prerequisites & Notes permission of the instructor and the MBA Director. Credits: 1-4
Canadian Studies
	CAN 401 - Readings in Canadian Studies An independent reading course examining issues and problems not studied in regular offerings. The course is arranged between the student and a Canadian Studies faculty member. Prerequisites & Notes CAN 101 plus 6 hours of core courses in Canadian Studies or permission. Credits: 3
Center for Undergraduate Research
	UGR 501 - Principles and Practices of Mentoring Undergraduate Research Exploration of principles and practices of quality undergraduate research mentoring through readings, seminars and practical experiences. Limited to graduate students currently mentoring undergraduates in research. Prerequisites & Notes Permission. Credits: 1
Chemical Engineering
	CHB 477 - Elements of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Design Introduction to chemical and bioengineering design and economics. Considers principles of design, process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, rate equations, transport phenomena, materials compatibility, material selection, and cost estimating techniques as well as principles of engineering economics involving time value of money, taxes, depreciation, profitability indicators, alternative investment and optimization. Together with CHB 111, CHB 493, & CHB 479, this course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement. Lec 3. (Fall.) Prerequisites & Notes For Chemical Engineering Majors, CHE 360 and CHE 362. For Biological Engineering majors, BLE 401 and BLE 402 and BLE 403. Credits: 3
	CHB 494 - Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Practice A cooperative work experience in a commercial operation of the chemical process industry. A cooperative work experience in an industrial, non-profit, government, medical or academic environment in Bioengineering. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 credit hours. (Offered by arrangement.) Prerequisites & Notes Pass/Fail Grade only. Credits: Ar
	CHE 410 - Advanced Materials Covers the basic structure, processing and properties of metals, polymers and ceramics and stresses the application of chemical engineering principles to the problems of materials fabrication with emphasis on emerging technologies such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Lec 3. (Fall.) Prerequisites & Notes CHY 122, MAT 126 and PHY 122 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHE 420 - Colloid Technology Designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of colloid and surface chemistry from various types of colloids and colloidal phenomena, commonly encountered in chemical process industry and classical and modern measurement techniques to applications of colloids and surface chemistry. Lec 3. (Offered every other year, spring only.) Prerequisites & Notes CHE 385 or CHY 471 and MAT 127 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHE 430 - Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology Concept of macromolecules and synthesis of polymers from monomers. Step-growth and addition polymerization. Polymer structure, molecular size and shape and characterization techniques. Polymer solutions and phase equilibria. Solid state properties. Polymer morphology and transitional phenomena. Crystalline and amorphous states. Glassy, rubbery and viscous behavior. Rheological aspects. Viscoelasticity. Survey of commodity thermoplastics, engineering polymers and uses. Polymer additives and blends. Basic processing techniques. Lec 3. (Spring.) Prerequisites & Notes CHY 122 and CHY 251 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHE 454 - Introduction to Digital Computer Process Control Real-time process programming concepts, the z transformation and design of digital controllers. Advanced control schemes. Dynamic considerations and control of unit operations. Includes laboratory project. Lec 3. (Spring.) Prerequisites & Notes CHE 352. Credits: 3
	CHE 461 - Combustion and Fuel Processing The aim of the course is to provide the scientific and practical background for the operation of combustion systems and for combustion gas pollution abatement. New developments as a result of the availability of new biofuels and combustion technologies will be outlined. Conversion of fossil fuels and biomass into heat, steam, power, transportation fuels, and chemicals will be describe with the emphasis on mass and energy balances. Prerequisites & Notes CHY 121 and MEE 230 or CHE 385 or MET 233 or MET 433. Credits: 3
	CHE 478 - Analysis, Simulation and Synthesis of Chemical Processes Covers three areas: process analysis, steady state process simulation and process synthesis. Analysis of process flowsheets to understand material flows, unit operation function and interactions between units. Simulation and design of unit operations and complete chemical processes using process simulation software. Synthesis of chemical processes including chemical reactor and separation system configuration based on heuristic methods. Lec 3. (Fall.) Prerequisites & Notes CHE 360, CHE 362, CHE 368 and CHE 386 or permission. Corequisite: CHE 477. Credits: 3
	CHE 497 - Independent Study Individual, independent study of a specialized topic under supervision of an advisor and at least one other faculty member. A formal report is required upon completion of the study. Maximum of 3 accumulated credit hours. (Fall, Spring and Summer.) Prerequisites & Notes permission. Credits: Ar
	CHE 498 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering Class work in selected subjects in the field of chemical engineering, or related areas of science and technology, not covered in other courses. May be repeated for credit. (Offered by arrangement.) Prerequisites & Notes permission. Credits: 1-3
	CHE 510 - Introduction to Transport Phenomena A study of principles of momentum, energy and mass transport including mathematical modeling of transport processes by exact and approximate techniques. (Fall.) Credits: 3
	CHE 540 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Studies of phase and reaction equilibria in multi-component, non-ideal, and complex systems. Flow and non-flow systems. Application of general thermodynamic methods to problems in chemical engineering.Lec 3. (Fall.) Credits: 3
	CHE 561 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Kinetics Examines theory of homophase and heterophase catalysis and chemical transformation as a base for process design. Includes chain reactions, acid-base catalysis, enzymes, and commercial case studies such as hydrocarbon synthesis, organic oxidations, cracking, and platforming. . Lec 3. (Offered by arrangement.) Credits: 3
	CHE 580 - Chemical Engineering Analysis Modeling and simulation of chemical engineering processes. Emphasis on the formation of a model using ordinary and partial differential equations, and on the solution of the model using numerical methods. (Offered by arrangement.) Credits: 3
	CHE 598 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering Special topics presented as need and interest require. Topics will include studies relevant to fields of application, such as pulp and paper, polymers, process control, materials conversion, and surface properties. (Offered by arrangement.) Prerequisites & Notes permission. Credits: Ar
	CHE 695 - Graduate Seminar I Reports and discussion of recent developments in chemical engineering and related fields, based on the literature or current investigations. Required of all graduate students. Credits: 1
	CHE 696 - Graduate Seminar II Reports and discussion of recent developments in chemical engineering and related fields, based on the literature or current investigations. Required of all graduate students. Credits: 1
	CHE 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor. Prerequisites & Notes A “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (www.umaine.edu/graduate/responsible-conduct-research) is required before or concurrently with completion of 3rd XXX 699 credit. Permission Credits: Ar
Chemistry
	CHY 431 - Structure and Mechanism in Biological Chemistry Examination of biosynthetic pathways, structure and function of enzymes (including metalloenzymes) and other important biomolecules, methods of structure determination and synthetic pathway elucidation and mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252. Credits: 3
	CHY 443 - Instrumental Analysis Modern tools for acquiring qualitative and quantitative data about the composition and structure of matter. A blend of theoretical and experimental/hands on approaches to investigate modern spectroscopic and separation techniques for solving “real world” bioanalytical and environmental problems. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 242 and CHY 471. Credits: 3
	CHY 450 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling An introduction to the computational investigation of molecular structure, and properties. Topics include operation of UNIX workstations, and nature and application of molecular mechanics, semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations and ab initio molecular orbital calculations. Lec 3, Lab 3. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 and CHY 472. Credits: 4
	CHY 453 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory Qualitative organic analysis by chemical and instrumental methods. Lec 2, Rec 1, Lab 3. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252; CHY 254. Credits: 4
	CHY 461 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I Advanced theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry emphasizing periodic relationships. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite CHY 471 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHY 462 - Organometallic Chemistry Principles and applications of organotransition metal chemistry. Topics include coordination chemistry, group theory, organometallic reaction mechanisms, electrochemistry, photochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis and applications to organic synthesis. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252. Corequisite: CHY 471. Credits: 3
	CHY 471 - Physical Chemistry I Applications of classical thermodynamics to the study of chemical systems. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 122, PHY 112 or PHY 122, MAT 228 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	CHY 472 - Physical Chemistry II Covers electrochemistry, kinetic theory of gases, transport processes and reaction kinetics and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 122, PHY 112 or PHY 122, MAT 228. Credits: 3
	CHY 475 - Physical Chemistry III An introduction to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and chemical bonding. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes PHY 122, MAT 228 and MAT 258 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	CHY 477 - Nanoscience An introduction to nanoscience that details the basic principles and recent developments of nanoscale science and technology. Students will learn both the fundamental concepts of nanoscale science and its application to the development of new materials, processes, technology and devices. Scientific explanations for the basis of nanoscale derived properties will be illustrated by specific research examples. Topics will include: nanoscale materials, micro/macro fabrication, nano instrumentation, atomic manipulations and nanorobotics. Prerequisites & Notes CHY122 (or CHY131), PHY122, and MAT258 Credits: 3
	CHY 483 - Introductory Wood Chemistry Emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin and extractives. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHY 490 - Topics in Chemistry Advanced treatment of specialized topics in chemistry. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites & Notes Permission. Credits: 3
	CHY 491 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory I An advanced laboratory environment integrating inorganic, instrumental and physical chemistry concepts. Synthetic techniques, instrumental methods, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics and spectroscopy will be included. Lab 8. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 242, CHY 254, CHY 471 (or concurrently). Credits: 3
	CHY 502 - Chemistry Instructional Laboratory Leadership For chemistry teaching assistants to learn how to effectively communicate, supervise laboratory work, and facilitate group interactions with students in the general laboratory. Credits: 1
	CHY 531 - Structure and Mechanism in Biological Chemistry Examination of biosynthetic pathways, structure and function of enzymes including metalloenzymes, methods of structure determination and synthetic pathway elucidation, mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 and CHY 254 or equivalent. Credits: 3
	CHY 541 - Topics in Advanced Analytical Chemistry Topics may include advanced techniques in bioanalytical separation, Fourier transform, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and other vacuum technologies. Influence of hard- and software components such as analyzers, detectors, sources and digital/electronic filters for noise removal and improved detection limits. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes permission. Credits: 1-3
	CHY 550 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling An introduction to the computational investigation of molecular structure and properties. Operation of UNIX workstations and nature and applications of molecular mechanics, semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations and ab initio molecular orbital calculations. Completion of a significant research project is required. Lec 2, Lab 3. Prerequisites & Notes CHY 556 and CHY 575. Credits: 3
	CHY 551 - Topics in Advanced Organic Chemistry Recent advances in stereo chemistry, heterocyclic compounds, natural products, and other graduate level topics. Prerequisites & Notes CHY 555. Credits: Ar.
	CHY 553 - Organic Qualitative Analysis The isolation and identification of organic compounds. Lab 8. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252. Credits: 4
	CHY 555 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Detailed study of preparation of complex organic compounds and newer synthetic methods. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252. Credits: 3
	CHY 556 - Theoretical Organic Chemistry Includes topics in electronic theory and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252. Credits: 3
	CHY 560 - Physical Methods of Inorganic Chemistry Applications of the principles of group theory and modern spectroscopic techniques, including x-ray diffraction and photoelectron, infrared and Raman vibrational, electronic and magnetic resonance spectroscopies in inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 461 or CHY 575 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHY 562 - Advanced Organometallic Chemistry An introductory course for graduate students covering the principles and applications of organotransition metal chemistry. Topics include coordination chemistry, group theory, organometallic reaction mechanisms, electrochemistry, photochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and applications to organic synthesis. . Lec 3, Lab 3. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 and CHY 372 or equivalents. Credits: 3-4
	CHY 563 - Inorganic Chemical Kinetics and Mechanisms Fundamentals of inorganic chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Lec 3. Prerequisites & Notes permission. Credits: 3
	CHY 571 - Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry Advanced level subjects such as quantum chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, theory of solutions, statistical mechanics of mixtures, applied group theory, structure and bonding. Credits: Ar
	CHY 573 - Computer Simulation Methods Computer simulation using Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics techniques with applications in chemistry, physics, materials science and molecular biology. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 471 or PHY 236 and knowledge of FORTRAN. Credits: 3
	CHY 575 - Principles of Quantum Chemistry Introduction to the foundations of quantum theory and molecular quantum mechanics. Credits: 3
	CHY 583 - Advanced Wood Chemistry Fundamental chemistry of carbohydrates, lignin, and extractives. Prerequisites & Notes A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHY 673 - Statistical Thermodynamics Introduction to methods of statistical mechanics and applications to theoretical calculations of equilibrium constants and other thermodynamic quantities. (Offered on sufficient demand.) Credits: 3
	CHY 693 - Graduate Seminar Reports and discussion of recent developments in chemistry and related fields based on the literature or on current laboratory investigations. Required of all graduate students every year after the first year. Credits: 1
	CHY 698 - Graduate Research Varies. Credits: Ar
	CHY 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor. Prerequisites & Notes A “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (www.umaine.edu/graduate/responsible-conduct-research) is required before or concurrently with completion of 3rd XXX 699 credit. Permission Credits: Ar
Child Development and Family Relations
	CHF 401 - Peer Education Students are trained in the realities and consequences of critical social issues college students face and provide workshops on responsible behavior to campus and community groups. Prerequisites & Notes CHF 351 and permission. Credits: 3
	CHF 404 - Selected Topics in Child Development and Family Life Review of specific subject areas in the field. Subject areas vary by semester. May be repeated for credit. Credits: 3
	CHF 406 - Introduction to Research Methods in Child Development and Family Relations An overview of research methods applicable to the study of children and families. An in-class research project is completed. (This course is identical to HUD 556.) Prerequisites & Notes CHF 200 and CHF 201, or HUD major or permission. Credits: 3
	CHF 409 - Special Problems in Child Development and Family Life Varies. Prerequisites & Notes permission. Credits: Ar
	CHF 417 - Introduction to Leadership in Early Childhood Education Focuses on topics and issues relevant to becoming a leader in an early childhood organization, best practice in business, developing skills in supervising and working with a variety of staff, understanding and advocating for children and families, and collaborating with other agency personnel. Prerequisites & Notes CHF 201 and CHF 203. Credits: 3
	CHF 422 - Field Placement in Early Childhood Education Individual study in selected early childhood settings such as Pre-K classrooms or home visiting programs. Includes developmental assessments, planning and implementation of education programs. Prerequisites & Notes Junior, senior standing or graduate standing and permission of instructor. Credits: 3 or 6. If taken for 3 credits, may be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
	CHF 430 - Applied Self-Control Students will learn and practice several approaches to self-directed behavior change. The goal is to enhance their understanding of individual development by systematically observing their own behavior. Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Prerequisites & Notes CHF 201 or permission. Credits: 3
	CHF 431 - Parenting Parent behavior and the dynamics of parenthood are studied. Emphasis on interpersonal, familial, and societal roles of parents, and factors influencing role behaviors and expectations. Prerequisites & Notes CHF 200, CHF 201. Credits: 3
	CHF 433 - Adolescence Growth and development during the adolescent years. Conceptual models and recent research are discussed. Prerequisites & Notes CHF 201 or PSY 100 and sophomore standing. Credits: 3

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Graduate Courses

BUA 350 - Business Finance

BUA 370 - Marketing

BUA 400 - Introduction to Accounting

BUA 406 - Advanced Managerial Accounting

BUA 409 - Accounting for Governmental and Not-For-Profit Entities

BUA 445 - International Management

BUA 454 - Financial Derivatives

BUA 455 - International Corporate Finance

BUA 460 - Leadership

BUA 480 - Managerial Marketing

BUA 490 - Special Topics in Business Administration

BUA 498 - Independent Study for Undergraduate Study

BUA 507 - Advanced Accounting

BUA 515 - Tax Planning for Small Business Owners

BUA 527 - Business and Sustainability

BUA 561 - Knowledge Management and Decision Support Systems

BUA 596 - International Field Study

BUA 601 - Statistical Analysis and Modeling for Organizational Operations

BUA 605 - Creating & Capturing Value in the Digital Economy

BUA 608 - Topics in Accounting

BUA 609 - Financial Statement Analysis

BUA 620 - Law, Business and Society

BUA 626 - Management of Contemporary Organizations

BUA 630 - Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

BUA 639 - Contemporary Issues in International Business

BUA 641 - Organizational Consulting

BUA 645 - Selected Advanced Topics in Business Administration

BUA 649 - Management Policy

BUA 651 - Financial Management

BUA 652 - Management of Financial Institutions

BUA 653 - Investment Management

BUA 654 - Futures and Options Markets

BUA 664 - Databases and Data Mining in Industry

BUA 668 - Electronic Commerce

BUA 676 - Market Research and Analysis

BUA 690 - Advanced Auditing

BUA 695 - MBA Internship

BUA 697 - Field Experience in Accounting

BUA 698 - Independent Study

CAN 401 - Readings in Canadian Studies

UGR 501 - Principles and Practices of Mentoring Undergraduate Research

CHB 477 - Elements of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Design

CHB 494 - Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering Practice

CHE 410 - Advanced Materials

CHE 420 - Colloid Technology

CHE 430 - Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology

CHE 454 - Introduction to Digital Computer Process Control

CHE 461 - Combustion and Fuel Processing

CHE 478 - Analysis, Simulation and Synthesis of Chemical Processes

CHE 497 - Independent Study

CHE 498 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering

CHE 510 - Introduction to Transport Phenomena

CHE 540 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

CHE 561 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Kinetics

CHE 580 - Chemical Engineering Analysis

CHE 598 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering

CHE 695 - Graduate Seminar I

CHE 696 - Graduate Seminar II

CHE 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research

CHY 431 - Structure and Mechanism in Biological Chemistry

CHY 443 - Instrumental Analysis

CHY 450 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling

CHY 453 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHY 461 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I

CHY 462 - Organometallic Chemistry

CHY 471 - Physical Chemistry I

CHY 472 - Physical Chemistry II

CHY 475 - Physical Chemistry III

CHY 477 - Nanoscience

CHY 483 - Introductory Wood Chemistry

CHY 490 - Topics in Chemistry

CHY 491 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory I

CHY 502 - Chemistry Instructional Laboratory Leadership

CHY 531 - Structure and Mechanism in Biological Chemistry

CHY 541 - Topics in Advanced Analytical Chemistry

CHY 550 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling

CHY 551 - Topics in Advanced Organic Chemistry

CHY 553 - Organic Qualitative Analysis

CHY 555 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry