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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses

 

Gerontology
  

  • GRN 502 - Interprofessional Care of Older Adults in Diverse Settings

    Best practice strategies for professionals who work with older adults and caregivers in a variety of settings. Through study of the health-illness trajectory and transitions in care-settings of older adults who develop chronic and acute health problems, students will gain knowledge and skill in performing assessments and in developing comprehensive interprofessional case management approaches to meet the needs of older adults and their caregivers. Diversity and complexity of health-illness needs, functionality, coping with chronic illness and transitions in care settings, harm reduction and a strengths-based approach informs the holistic perspective of this course. Special issues for rural elderly and caregivers are addressed. GRN 502 is a required course in the UM Interprofessional Graduate Certificate Program in Gerontology.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GRN 500, graduate standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • GRN 503 - Health Policy Issues of an Aging Population

    This course focuses on the social, economic, and health challenges confronting our society with regard to the aging of the population from policy and program planning perspectives. Students will examine and critically analyze current social and health care policies and trends and resultant service delivery systems as they impact families generally, and older adults specifically. This course will consider the historical context out of which the current aging infrastructure has evolved. An appreciation for the role policy plays in enacting health care practice and the reciprocal role that health care practice plays in informing policy will be major points of emphasis. Policies to be considered that impact on older adults and their families include but are not limited to the Older Americans Act, Medicare, Medicaid, OASDHI (i.e.m Social Security), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Affordable Health Care Act. These policies will be examined in the context of a scarce resource environment, special interest group politics, and matters of equity, social justice, and fairness. Learning will underscore the importance of student competencies in promoting the effective and humane operating of health and human services systems that provide resources and care to older people and their families as well as contributing to the development and improvement of social and health policies that support persons throughout the life span.

    This course partially satisfies the requirements for obtaining the University of Maine’s Interprofessional Graduate Certificate in Gerontology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GRN 500 (Opportunities and Challenges of Aging)

    Credits: 3

Global Policy
  

  • SPI 502 - Contemporary Issues in World Economy

    This course provides a higher level understanding of how the world economy actually works; its relation to economic growth, the distribution of wealth, sustainable development, culture, and political power.  Because of overlap, ECO 502 and SPI 502 cannot both be taken for degree credit. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ECO 350 or ECO 420 and ECO 321; MAT 215 or MAT 232; graduate standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SPI 503 - Contemporary International Relations

    How the international system works.  Peoples, states, and sovereignty.  International organizations, diplomacy, and law.  Globalization and development; environment; human rights; ideologies.  Theory linked to cases, problems, and research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate or senior standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SPI 504 - Global Justice

    A study of moral and political philosophies developed in response to the issues and challenges raised by political, economic, and technological globalization.  These include such topics as sovereignty and self-determination, global institutions and democracy, nationalism and cosmopolitanism, poverty and international or global distributive justice, fair trade, intellectual property rights, global diversity, women and global justice, immigration, war, humanitarian intervention and terrorism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SPI 510 - Public Service Seminar

    A successful career in public service demands a personal dedication and selflessness that leads to building stronger relationships, stronger communities and a more workable and responsive world. This course is designed to help students gain knowledge in the areas of nonprofit, governmental, political, volunteer, or private sector work. The course will consider contemporary perspectives, issues, and strategies regarding the public service sector and will help to prepare students for an international internship in the public service sector.  The course will use individuals that have served or are currently serving in the public sector and will draw upon a wide variety of resources in an effort to enhance the students’ personal and professional growth.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SPI 574 - Conduct of Foreign Policy

    Reviews foreign policy decision-making, information and intelligence, budget allocation, diplomacy and negotiation, threats of military action, economic aid and sanctions, participation in nation-building, and covert operations. Attention to ethical issues involved in conduct of foreign policy. Conducted as a workshop with weekly problem-solving exercises, cases, and scenarios.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPIA student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SPI 590 - Advanced Topics in Policy and International Affairs

    Advanced study in various aspects of international policy and international affairs. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Department consent required.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • SPI 593 - Graduate Seminar

    Analysis of current issues in International Policy and international Affairs. Emphasis on the connection to US Foreign Policy. Interest areas vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Departmental consent required.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • SPI 595 - SPIA Internship

    All students in the Global Policy masters program will complete an internship at an appropriate institution or business.  The internship must have an international focus and can be either domestic or overseas.  After the internship, each student is required to submit a report about the internship experience and fulfill any other reporting requirements required by the program, the host site, and/or sponsor(s).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SPI 510 and SPIA graduate student.

    Credits: 2-6
  

  • SPI 697 - Independent Study

    Provides an opportunity for well qualified students to pursue a selected topic in great depth under the supervision of an individual faculty member.  The topic is to be determined in consultation with the faculty instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of the instructor and the SPIA Director.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • SPI 699 - Graduate Thesis

    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

History
  

  • HTY 501 - History of U.S. Foreign Relations

    Examines the historical literature in the field of U.S. foreign relations. Special focus on current methodological debates over how to internationalize U.S. diplomatic history and how to incorporate themes of class, race and gender.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate students, senior history majors and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 502 - American Intellectual History

    Advanced reading seminar. Major intellectual currents in American history, e.g. Transcendentalism, Pragmatism, progress, mission. Interrelationship between ideas and their social environment. Content varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate students, senior history majors and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 505 - American Political History

    Advanced reading seminar. Covers major political ideas, constitutional and legal development, political issues and their impact on American society, political party evolution. Content varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate students, senior history majors and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 507 - American History to the Civil War

    Exposes graduate students to the basic themes of American history and a wide range of readings. Key topics to be addressed include colonial, urban, diplomatic, labor, political, legal, business, western, New England, cultural, women’s, southern and African-American history, and the history of technology.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 508 - American History from the Civil War to the Present

    Exposes graduate students to the basic themes of American history and a wide range of readings. Key topics to be addressed include colonial, urban, diplomatic, labor, political, legal, business, western, New England, cultural, women’s, southern and African-American history, and the history of technology.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 517 - Seminar in Premodern European History

    Current research on premodern European history, especially as applied to graduate research and problems of teaching European or World Civilization at secondary school or college level.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 518 - Readings Seminar in Modern European History

    Reading and discussion of important recent books and articles in modern European history. Emphasis on publications and historical problems that apply to teaching European and world history on the secondary school and college levels, and on preparation for graduate study in European history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    seniors and graduate students.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 519 - Modern Britain and Empire

    Examination of various topics in British history since 1815, including gradual democratization of British government, continuing industrial revolution, growth and decline of empire, and impact of two world wars on British social, cultural, and political life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate standing; senior history majors, and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 520 - Canadian Historiography

    Critical analysis of works by selected historians of Canada from F.X. Garneau to the present.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 521 - Canada and the United States, 1783 to the Present

    Wars, migration, boundaries, resources, and trade, emphasizing the historical background to contemporary political, strategic, economic, and cultural issues in Canadian-American relations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    HTY 459, HTY 460, or HTY 473, HTY 474 or POS 374 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 523 - Canadian Nationalisms and Myths

    This course explores the complicated and contentious dynamics of Canada’s national identity, as well as the enduring myths that have shaped the articulation of national identity since the colonial era. Readings and discussions focus on topics such as the evolution of French-Canadian identity, British and Loyalists ideals, myths of the western frontier, First Nations, class identity, the Peaceable Kingdom ideal, and multiculturalism.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 550 - Readings in Bibliography and Criticism in:

    1. American History 2. European History 3. British and Commonwealth History 4. Canadian History 5. African History 6. Asian History

    Credits: Ar
  

  • HTY 577 - Environmental History

    Surveys major trends in environmental and conservation thought and major developments in land use and environmental change.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 597 - Field Work in Historical Institutions

    Field work in local museums, state agencies, and other historic laboratories. Involves preparation and repair of exhibits, research and preparation of historic preservation documents, and beginning archival and artifact handling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate students, senior history majors and others by permission.

    Credits: 3-12
  

  • HTY 599 - Special Topics in History

    Exploration and analysis of new trends in research and interpretation in history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate students, senior history majors and others by permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 601 - Seminar in American Colonial History

    None.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • HTY 604 - Seminar in United States History 1916 to Present

    None.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • HTY 607 - Seminar in American Foreign Relations

    None.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • HTY 609 - Seminar in New England-Quebec Atlantic Provinces History

    None.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • HTY 611 - Seminar in British and European History

    None.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • HTY 630 - Seminar in Science and Technology in the United States

    Research seminar on American science and technology from colonial times to the present. Focus will alternate from science to technology in different years to recognize the uniqueness of each.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in history or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 647 - Seminar in Methodology and Historiography

    Introduction to historical skills and recent historical techniques: psychohistory, demography, quantitative history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HTY 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

Human Development
  

  • HUD 511 - Seminar in Family Relationships

    Reports and discussions of current literature in family relationships and related social sciences with special attention to critical analysis.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 521 - Science as Inquiry: Teaching Young Children

    Applies developmental theory to the construction of curriculum and methods in early childhood science education.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 529 - Numeracy for the Young Child

    Applies developmental theory to the construction of curriculum and methods in early childhood mathematics education.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 535 - Recent Research in Human Development

    Advanced study of topics in human development. Reports and evaluation of current research on topics across the lifespan. May be taken more than once for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 551 - Fundamentals of Human Development

    This course presents the key perspectives for studying life-span development and family relationships. Emphasis is placed on the application of theory to understanding development and the design of interventions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Master of Science students in the Human Development major or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 552 - Professional Practices in Human Development

    This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of human services administration and leadership. This course seeks to educate and develop informed practitioners, preparing them for innovative and effective practices in diverse and complex environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Master of Science students in the Human Development major or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 553 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Human Development

    This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of program development and evaluation in human service organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Master of Science students in the Human Development major or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 554 - Legislation and Policy in Human Development

    A detailed analysis of child and family policies, including what is family policy, how policy is made and implemented, how values and goals affect policy and legislation and future directions for policies in America and other countries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Master of Science students in the Human Development major or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 555 - Grant Development in Human Development

    This course provides an in-depth understanding of the grant seeking and writing process. Students will be expected to develop a fundable grant proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Master of Science students in the Human Development major or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 556 - 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.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 200 and CHF 201, or Human Development Graduate students.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 560 - Seminar in Human Development

    Reports and discussion of research findings in human development. Topics may vary semester by semester. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 601 - Supervised Fieldwork in Child Development and Family Relations

    Supervised work experience in an approved community agency related to the student’s vocational goals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)




    Credits: 1-6
  

  • HUD 609 - Family Counseling

    Theory and practice of therapeutic intervention in families, including the child in the family setting, the marital dyad and the family constellation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    a counseling course and a family course or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 618 - Sexuality and Human Interaction

    A course designed to increase awareness of the influence of sexuality on communication processes and to develop techniques for dealing with sexuality as it relates to the counseling process.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    a course in counseling and a course in family or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • HUD 649 - Investigation of Special Topics

    Advanced independent study for qualified students who present suitable projects for intensive, independent investigation in human development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • HUD 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

Independent Study
  

  • IND 698 - Independent Study

    Advanced independent study for interdisciplinary Ph.D. students on an approved reading, research or experiential field project under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of dissertation committee chairperson.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IND 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

Innovation
  

  • INV 510 - Innovation Engineering Accelerated

    Provides students tools and confidence to lead the creation, communication, and commercialization/realization of meaningfully unique ideas in any field. Students will learn a systematic approach to creativity, practices and principles of precise, persuasive concept writing, and key components of commercialization/realization. Methods include group and individual problem-solving, business simulation and case studies, and work with real-world inventors and businesses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • INV 511 - Experience: Innovation Engineering Case Study

    Through weekly case studies and in rapidly changing peer teams, students generate ideas, articulate innovations through writing, and research potential technologies and markets in the context of real-world businesses or nonprofit organizations.   Through this process students will learn to identify the best opportunities and to set up systems for generating and implementing new ideas in a wide range of organizations. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    INV 510 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • INV 590 - Using Innovation: Proposal and Project

    Emphasizes the intensive application of concepts explored in earlier Innovation Engineering courses to a graduate student’s field of specialization, with the purpose of creating the student’s own proposal and project.  Students will be expected to identify a problem or opportunity and to research existing solutions to the problem before developing their own ideas.  BEFORE taking this course, students must consult with a committee consisting of an advisor in the Student Innovation Center, as well as an advisor in their major field of study or graduate program.  Students will have the opportunity to take their own idea from proposal stage to prototype and beyond.  Projects may be individual or team-based.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing and INV 510  and INV 511 or permission.

    Credits: 3

Innovative Communication Design (ICD)
  

  • ICD 500 - Creative Concept Development

    A hands-on, project-based online course that explores the nature of and practical applications for creativity. The class will go beyond standard definitions of creativity as the domain of the artist and will investigate its utilization in business and professional environments. Students will build strategies for developing, stimulating and maintaining creativity, and using it to accomplish personal and professional goals.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ICD 501 - Creative Communication

    This course will investigate principles of communication practiced for effective solutions to interact with target audiences.  Students will learn strategies of marketing in various formats and mediums.  The course will explore a range of topics including but not limited to; strategic development of ideas; determining appropriate formats to reach specific audiences; investigating how to effectively reach as many consumers as possible; understanding how to shape the flow of information and best use specific mediums.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ICD 502 - Design Concepts

    This course will provide the basic framework and principles for all design in a wide range of media.  The student will learn the tools to recognize proper balance and spacing in their work.  Expect to gain the basic knowledge needed to operate in today’s media-rich environment.  This course teaches the fundamental elements of design, emphasizing the vocabulary of graphic design, technical skills required to work with industry specific software, and two-dimensional visual elements.

    Credits: 3
  

  • ICD 510 - Topics in Creative Production

    This course will provide diverse, topical explorations on process, and/or tools for innovative development and technical means of production for creative work. Although topics will vary from semester to semester all iterations of ICD 510 will focus on giving students an exposure to creativity, innovation and related tools, approaches and explorations of creativity. Emphasis will be placed on: developing creative skills, an awareness of varied forms of innovation, and a consideration of means of implementation of creative approaches. Key to all these topic classes will be a focus on each individual student building an awareness of and useful knowledge in creative production tools, technologies and applications.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • ICD 530 - Advertising Design I

    This is a hands-on course dealing with two fundamental advertising skills:  copywriting and art direction.  We will establish a theoretical framework for the application of what we discuss.  You will learn the basic principles and tools of advertising production.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 531 - Publishing Design I

    This will be a hands-on course dealing with the basics of digital publishing design.  We will establish visual techniques and design principles and apply what we discuss.  This course will provide a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, and the production tips for page layout and design using Adobe InDesign.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 541 - Pixel Graphics I

    This course will introduce the basic framework and principles necessary for the production of professional images in a pixel based format.  The student will learn the tools of basic image editing and creation, and use those skills in the completion of the course work.  This course teaches the fundamentals of composition, emphasizing skills specific to digital photography, media manipulation, and the ability to solve problems common in image production.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 542 - Pixel Graphics II

    This course will deal with the application and production of professional images in a pixel based format.  Student will learn the tools of image editing and creation specifically in the professional environment.  This course teaches core techniques employed by industry professionals.  Issues of media manipulation in a production environment, expectations of precision, accuracy and detail are addressed. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ICD 541 or permission.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 545 - Video Production I

    This course will introduce the basic framework and principles necessary for professional video production. The student will learn the tools of basic video and audio editing, and use those skills in the completion of the course work. This course teaches the fundamentals of video design, emphasizing skills specific to time based design, and the ability to solve problems common to video production.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 546 - Video Production II

    This course will improve upon the skills from Video Production I.  The student will learn the tools of intermediate video and audio editing, and use those skills in the completion of the course work.  This course emphasizes skills specific to improved video production, including color correction, communication, compositing, and the ability to identify and correct problems common to video production. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ICD 545 or permisson.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 560 - Social Media I

    Explores aspects of social media ranging from marketing to security and privacy concerns. Students will learn how to use the underlying structures of social networks to promote themselves and/or their businesses. Current trends in innovative online and community based technology are explored.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 571 - Networked Workflow

    Students will learn the basic computing systems and conventions underlying networked, web, and asynchronous project production. Before digital creators make their work public or collaborate with others across a network they must first master the tools necessary to connect the servers, move files, maintain versions and otherwise operate in a digital workplace. This class will focus on standard web environments like Unix and Linux servers, but the clients used to connect to those servers will be standard Windows and OS X programs.

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 572 - Introduction to Web Production

    This course will provide the basic framework and principles for creating an internet website.  The student will learn the basics of HTML the fundamental backbone to a website.  Expect to gain knowledge in basic programming of HTML & CSS and the structure of today’s websites.  This is a code based course which is constructed for beginners. 

    Credits: 1
  

  • ICD 575 - Relational Databases

    This Course teaches the fundamentals of relational database applications with a special focus on web-based software.  The principles learned will be demonstrated using the popular MySQL database engine, the data provider behind many small- and medium-scale web sites, and can be applied to everything from the construction of custom web sites to gaining a better understanding of pre-built content management systems like WordPress and Drupal.  This one-credit introductory course provides a foundation for additional exploration and hands-on guidance through the initial steps of learning database technologies. 

    Credits: 1

Interdisciplinary
  

  • GRD 598 - Special Topics in College Teaching

    Covers selected topics in college teaching for graduate students who plan careers in higher education. May be repeated for graduate credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    graduate standing.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • GRN 501 - Life Transitions and Health in Aging

    Interprofessional and cross-cultural overview of late life transitions, wellness, functionality, successful aging, and quality of life issues for the older adult. The health, financial effects and satisfaction of role changes in later adulthood will be explored. The physiology of aging, health promotion and evaluation, prevention and management of acute and chronic health problems, mental health illness and service needs will be examined. Controversial topics such as voting and driving regulations and qualifications for older adults will be debated and discussed. Ethical issues and challenges and end of life preparation for older adults and their families will be explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SWK 584 or by permission of instructor. Online, asynchronous course via FC conference.

    Credits: 3
  

  • INT 500 - (ANT, BSC, GES, PSE, QUS) Seminar in Quaternary Studies

    Selected areas of study - physical, biological and anthropological - related to the Quaternary Period. One weekend field trip may be required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • INT 510 - (BSC, SMS) Marine Invertebrate Zoology

    Covers systematics, adaptive-functional anatomy, and life histories of free-living marine invertebrates, excluding protozoans. Laboratory emphasis on studies of living material from the local fauna. Numerous field trips required. Rec 2, Lab 6.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 353 or equivalent.

    Credits: 5
  

  • INT 527 - Integration of GIS and Remote Sensing Data Analysis in Natural Resource Applications

    Analysis of satellite imagery and GIS data bases including applications of raster and vector models, land cover analysis and forest change detection, wildlife habitat analysis, hydrological assessment, and landscape characterization.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor; senior or graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • INT 563 - (BSC, SMS) Marine Benthic Ecology

    Advanced ecological studies of benthic intertidal and subtidal marine organisms. Includes discussion of distributions, zonation, biotic interactions, food webs, succession, hypothesis testing, problems of scale, recruitment community structure and organization. Lec 2, Rec 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    a course in ecology.

    Credits: 3
  

  • INT 570 - Emerging Science and Technology: Integration Into K-12 Classrooms

    A preplanned experience requiring regular school visits to selected K-12 school(s) throughout the semester, during which undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students share their knowledge of emerging science and technology with K-12 school teachers and students. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    senior or grad student standing and permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • INT 579 - Methods in Epidemiology

    The course introduces students to the field of epidemiology, emphasizing methods for assessing factors associated with the distribution and etiology of health and disease, with emphasis on current, real-world health issues and advancement of student skills in the critique of research studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A student may only take either INT 479 or INT 579 for credit.

    Credits: 3
  

  • INT 598 - Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies

    Advanced study of timely or experimental topics that bridge two or more disciplines.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • INT 601 - Responsible Conduct of Research

    Key topics in conducting research responsibly. Guidelines, policies and codes relating to ethical research. Skills development for identifying and resolving ethical conflicts arising in research. Address case studies in the context of ethical theories and concepts.

    Credits: 1

Intermedia
  

  • IMD 500 - Creative Concept Development

    This course is intended to provide an in depth introduction to the theory and practice of critical thinking and creative practices that facilitate innovation and model processes that are central to creative fields in general and Intermedia in specific. Emphasis will be placed on: the conceptual and interdisciplinary nature of innovative and creative practices; an awareness of perspectives drawn from traditional creative fields, such as the arts, as well as from non-traditional forms and practices of innovation; and a focus on each individual student building a creative praxis model for their own research, development and innovative production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission in Intermedia Program or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 501 - Histories and Theories of Intermedia

    This course will consider the varieties of historical explorations in the arts from the beginning of the twentieth century up to the present that can be seen as central in the formation of the conceptual frames and physical practice of the concept of Intermedia. The class will survey the historical, critical and theoretical writings of a range of artists, historians and critics who have addressed issues and forms related to interdisciplinary experimental creative practice in the arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission in Intermedia Program or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 520 - Topics in Media Production

    This class will present topical explorations on production process, tools for innovative development, and technical means of production for creative work. Topics will vary from semester to semester but will focus on giving students an in depth exposure to a technical aspect of media, tools and production skills relevant to Intermedial forms. In addition to technical modes of production these classes will consider technological tools in relation to a variety of theoretical, practical and historical explorations of creativity that will help form the basis of a praxis model of Intermedia production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IMD 530 - Topics in Technical Development

    This class will provide diverse, topical explorations on fabrication process, tools for innovative development and technical means of production for creative work. Although topics will vary from semester to semester all iterations will focus on giving students an in-depth exposure to a technical aspect of materials, tools and production skills relevant to Intermedial forms. In addition to technical modes of production these classes will consider technological tools in relation to a variety of theoretical, practical and historical explorations of creativity that will help form the basis of a praxis model of intermedia production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IMD 540 - Topics in Intermedia Theory / History

    This class will cover diverse, topical considerations of historical forms of Intermedia and related directions, such as Futurism, concrete poetry, installation, artists’ books and multiples, Fluxus, sound art and environmental art. Although topics will vary from semester to semester all iterations will focus on giving students an in-depth exposure to historical periods or theoretical aspects of arts creation related to Intermedial forms. In addition to the historical subjects, these classes will consider a variety of related production, practical and process explorations that will help form the basis of a praxis model for Intermedia production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IMD 560 - Research Studio I: Critical Research Methods for Creative Production

    This class will introduce the topic of research activity as a fundamental investigative process for creative development and production. The class will focus on learning a diverse number of research methodologies drawn from sciences, humanities, social sciences, and other areas in order to allow students to learn from these disciplinary approaches and subsequently develop their own hybrid research methodologies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 561 - Research Studio II: Projects in Collaborative Production

    This class will engage students in collaborative production centered on a project, presentation, exhibition or performance. This class engages in a praxis model of exploring the theory and practice of research and creative production and applying it in a real-world context of applied group-based productions. These productions will vary each semester, but could entail a large-scale performance, interactive installation, exhibition, anthologized publication, website/digital forum or similar form.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 562 - Research Studio III: Professional Development and Large-scale Practices

    This class will focus on and give students skills in conceptualizing and producing a professional practice in Intermedia and for large-scale projects.  In addition to introducing students to practical/professional concerns such as grant writing, funding, business models, and other support structures, this class will generally focus on creating a model for students continuing to work after graduate school as professional creators, designers, entrepreneurs and producers. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia program or permisson.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 570 - Intermedia Studio Critique 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 NMD 570.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA, graduate standing and permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 571 - Intermedia Studio Critique II

    This class will provide an environment for guided individual art|research|production in Intermedia as a continuation from IMD 570. Emphasis will be placed on the conceptual and interdisciplinary nature of this creative form in general and the individual student’s own work as an awareness and manipulation of arts boundaries, and non-traditional art media and contexts. The goal for this course is to create an interdisciplinary forum where students develop research skills, learn how to best articulate their artistic production, and critique their peers’ works. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission in Intermedia program or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 572 - Intermedia Studio Critique III

    This class will provide an environment for guided individual art/research/production in Intermedia as a continuation from IMD 571.  Emphasis will be placed on the conceptual and interdisciplinary nature of this creative form in general and the individual student’s own work as an awareness and manipulation of arts boundaries, and non-traditional art media and contexts.  The goal for this course is to create an interdisciplinary forum where students develop research skills, learn how to best articulate their artistic production, and critique their peers’ works. Participants are expected to produce a completed body of work by the end of this class that will form the basis of their final portfolio presented for approval prior to the MFA exhibition. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission in intermedia program or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IMD 597 - Independent Study in Intermedia

    Graduate level study and research in Intermedia or related areas directed by a graduate faculty member associated with the Intermedia MFA Program. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IMD 598 - Directed Study in Intermedia

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia MFA or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IMD 600 - Readings for Thesis Conceptual Development

    This class will provide a context for the research/reading phase of a student’s work toward their thesis production.  This class is an independent reading class that will be overseen by the student’s thesis committee.  The initial reading list for the class will be developed by the student in consultation with their committee and must be submitted prior to the time of the class sign up.  The result of the class will be an annotated bibliography that will form the bibliographic background of the student’s written thesis as well as help shape their ideas for their thesis research and production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia program or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IMD 650 - Field Study and Research

    General or topical course for credit that can be used for work in another field or study abroad when no other credit options are available.  This can cover work in a professional area or field, internships, study at another approved institution for which credits are not available through other means, or other such work for the Field Research requirement of the MFA degree.  May be repeated for credit. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission into Intermedia program or permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • IMD 670 - Without Borders Exhibition

    This class covers the final work towards the MFA thesis exhibition and all aspects of the work required for the Without Borders festival itself.  This involves not only individual work in preparation for the festival, but the collective work of the exhibition and presentations, including planning and other organizational matters, fundraising, PR, curation, exhibition design, installation and documentation. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permisson.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IMD 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

Kinesiology and Physical Education
  

  • KPE 560 - Assessment and Evaluation of Human Performance

    The assessment and evaluation of selected anatomical, physiological and psychological aspects of human performance for the purpose of developing prescriptive exercise programs based upon individual needs, goals and interests.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    KPE 378.

    Credits: 3
  

  • KPE 573 - Motor Performance and Learning

    Study of motor performance to aid the instructor to provide better theoretical framework to structure learning experiences for skillful individual performance.

    Credits: 3
  

  • KPE 575 - Current Studies in Kinesiology and Physical Education

    Analysis of current and emerging trends in kinesiology and physical education based on experiments, research, literature and empirical observations.

    Credits: 3
 

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