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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses


 

Canadian Studies

  
  • CAN 599 - Internship


    Contract work for an external employer. Integrate academic and professional experience. Complete a daily journal and a final project. Eligibility: students from any graduate program whose studies relate to Northeastern Americas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GPA 3.0 or higher.

    Credits: 1-3

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

  
  • 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 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 523 - Advanced Polymer Chemistry


    Polymer types, synthesis kinetics and mechanisms, characterization techniques, and molecular structure and applications in contemporary polymer science concepts and literature. Because of overlap, CHY 423 and CHY 523 cannot both be taken for degree credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 or equivalent: or permission

  
  • 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 578 - Nanoscience


    Fundamental concepts in nanoscience explored:  Scaling principles, nanoscale materials, micro/nano fabrication techniques, atomic manipulations and nanorobotics. Because of overlap between CHY 477, ECE 457 and CHY 578 only one can be taken for degree credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHY 122 (or CHY 131), PHY 122, and MAT 258; CHY 471 and CHY 472 recommended, but not required; or permission.

    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 661 - Topics in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Varies.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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


Civil and Environmental Engineering

  
  • CIE 533 - Environmental Aquatic Chemistry


    Fundamental aspects of aquatic chemistry emphasizing environmental engineering applications. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 231.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 534 - Environmental Microbiology


    Fundamentals of microbiology and biochemistry as related to natural and engineered treatment processes; microbial ecology, physiology, metabolism and genetics; energetics and kinetics of microbial growth; public health microbiology; introduction to pollution microbiology. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 231.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 537 - Water Pollution


    An introduction to the major water pollution issues.  The major nutrient cycles, and the sources, fates and effects of organic and inorganic pollutants will be discussed, along with technologies to control and prevent pollution.  Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 540 - Experimental Analysis of Structures


    Stress and strain measurement techniques. Applications to small and full scale structures, dynamic measurements, modal analysis, fracture toughness, nondestructive evaluation. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 440.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 543 - Introduction to Composite Materials in Civil Engineering


    An introduction to the mechanics of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials in civil engineering with a view to structural design. Understanding of material properties, fabrication processes, fundamental mechanics, experimental procedures and methods of analysis and design. Lec 2, Lab 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior or graduate standing in Engineering or Wood Science and Technology; MEE 251 or equivalent and CIE 340 or equivalent. The student should have at least one course each in mechanics, calculus/linear algebra and computer programming.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 544 - Design of Wood and Masonry Structures


    Study of unique mechanical and design characteristics of structural wood and masonry members and design of systems containing these members. Analysis of lateral load force resisting systems that incorporate diaphragms and shear walls. (4.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 443 or permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 545 - Structural Dynamics


    Examines free vibration and response to harmonic and general dynamic loading of the single degree of freedom system, Fourier analysis and response in the frequency domain, response spectra, framed structures modeled as discrete multi-degree-of-freedom systems, dynamic analysis of nonlinear systems. Response of structural systems to earthquake excitation. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 440.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 547 - Prestressed Concrete Structures


    Design and behavior of prestressed concrete components and structures; pretensioning and post-tensioning technology. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3 (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 442.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 548 - Bridge Engineering


    History and aesthetics of bridges, construction materials, bridge shapes and types, bridge components, design philosophies, loads on bridges, slab-on-steel beam bridges, plate girder bridges, composite design, box girder bridges, overview of arch, truss, cable-stayes and suspension bridges, bridge evaluation and maintenance. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 443 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 549 - Numerical Methods in Engineering


    Modern numerical methods for engineering analysis, including numerical linear algebra, numerical methods for solving nonlinear systems of equations, the solution of initial-value problems, finite-difference methods for boundary-value problems, iterative methods for large sparse systems of equations, and an introduction to optimization techniques.  This course is identical to MEE 549.  (Fall)

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 258 or MAT 259 and an introductory programming course isrecommended, or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3

  
  • CIE 552 - Physical Hydrology


    Develop an understanding of hydrologic science based on an emphasis on the physical processes within the coupled ocean-atmosphere-land system.  Mathematical description of the principal processes.  Flux computation, feedback assessment, engineering and management, policy considerations, and global environmental change impacts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 553 - Water Resources Sustainability


    Water Resources Sustainability builds on a conceptual understanding of the hydrologic cycle and basic principles of hydrologic analysis, and water resources engineering. Advanced methods for water resources systems analysis and design are presented and discussed. These include systems modeling, probabilistic methods, decision analysis, and optimization.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 350/Hydraulics or equivalent.

  
  • CIE 558 - Coastal Engineering


    An introductory course on the principles of coastal engineering problems in lakes, river mouths, inlets, estuaries and other coastal area.  Topics include linear water wave theory; wave generation and forecasting, wave shoaling, refraction and diffraction; wave loading on structures; design wave calculation; stability and design of coastal structure; sediment transport; coastal hazards and environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 350/MEE 360 and MAT 258/MAT259 or permission of instructor. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 562 - Earthwork Design


    Design and construction of earth structures including earth dams, landfill liners and roadway embankments. Economic, safety, reliability, ethics, social impact, and legal constraints are considered in design decisions. Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 365.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 563 - Thermal Soil Mechanics


    A study of the thermal properties of soils, heat transfer, and methods for predicting soil temperature under freezing conditions. Design of pavements, foundations, and excavations to resist the effects of freezing. (1.0 ED/1.0 ES.) Lec 2. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 365.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CIE 564 - Deep Foundations


    The theories, design concepts, and construction of pile and caisson foundations for buildings and bridges. Economic, safety, and reliability constraints are considered in design decisions. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    or Corequisite: CIE 460.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 565 - Foundations and Underground Structures


    Covers design of shallow foundations for buildings and bridges including effect of economics and reliability on choice of foundation system. Design of dewatering systems, buried pipes, and tunnels. Legal and ethical aspects of geotechnical practice. Intended for structural and soils students. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    or Corequisite: CIE 460.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 566 - Retaining Earth Structures


    Geotechnical analysis and design for structures which retain earth. Economic, safety and reliability constraints are considered in design decisions. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 460.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 567 - Ground Improvement Techniques


    Practical techniques to overcome unfavorable ground conditions applied to foundation, roadway, and embankment design. Covers compaction in-situ densification, stone columns, chemical stabilization, reinforced embankments, preloading, sand drains, and wick drains. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 460.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 598 - Selected Studies in Civil Engineering


    Advanced topics in Civil Engineering not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit individual needs. May be repeated for credit with permission of department. (Fall and Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CIE 640 - Advanced Structural Analysis


    Considers the linear and nonlinear finite-element analysis of framed structures using the principles of minimum potential energy and virtual work as bases.  Topics include thermal effects, shear deformations, constraints, beams on elastic foundations, buckling, geometrically nonlinear analysis, materially nonlinear analysis, and an introduction to frequency-based and time-history dynamic analysis.  Significant computer programming is required.  Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 440 or equivalent, or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 644 - Advanced Composite Materials in Civil Engineering


    Advanced course on engineering mechanics and structural applications of composite materials. Fiber reinforced composites in civil-infrastructure; Viscoelastic response; Fracture, fatigue and impact behavior; Durability; Characterization of structural composite materials; Strength and stiffness design criteria; Engineered Interfaces; Connections; Bridge structures; Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete; Strengthening of Wood. Out of class laboratory assignments will be required. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 543; graduate standing in Engineering or Wood Science and Technology or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 647 - Advanced Topics in Steel Design


    Theoretical underpinnings of building code requirements will be derived for topics including: composite steel and concrete flexural and axial members, reliability index (LRFD), local and global buckling, and semi-rigid connection design. Plastic analysis and progressive collapse methodologies will be discussed in depth. Additional topics will be investigated through independent student research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 443

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 648 - Fracture Mechanics


    Theoretical foundations of fracture mechanics, including the role of defects in the brittle failure of materials and structures; stress concentrations and the analysis of stress fields around crack tips; fracture modes; crack growth criteria; fatigue effects; ductile failure; experimental analysis. Applications to metals, concrete and rock, wood, ceramics and composites. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 455 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 660 - Advanced Soil Mechanics


    Advanced study of soil properties and soil mechanics principles including the formation and structure of soil, effective stress principle, compressibility and shear strength of subsurface materials. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 460 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 661 - Advanced Soils Mechanics Laboratory


    Advanced laboratory investigation of soil compression and strength properties. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 366; Prerequisite or Corerequisite: CIE 660 or equivalent.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CIE 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


Communication

  
  • CMJ 503 - Critical Historiography of Rhetoric


    Introduces critical methodologies for writing histories of rhetoric and compares different contemporary approaches. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 506 - Rhetorical Theory: Civic Tradition


    Survey of basic issues in and the contributions of major theorists in the philosophy of rhetoric from classical times to the present, emphasizing the relation of rhetoric to civil societies.  This course is identical to ENG 506.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 510 - Critical Studies in Mass Communication


    Advanced study of critical and interpretive approaches to mass communication with emphasis on the relationship of human communication and mass media in structuring behavior and experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COM 410 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 515 - Mass Communication Theory


    Familiarizes students with dominant theories, research and historical literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 520 - Media History


    Examines media cultures in the context of technologies, social movements and free expression from oral to digital communication eras applying contrasting approaches to historical inquiry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 524 - Seminar in Interpersonal Communication


    An advanced consideration with emphasis on the implications of various theories and research traditions for understanding interpersonal traditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 525 - Propaganda and Political Communication


    Survey of theory and practice of propaganda and political communication, with a historical focus on major figures in the field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 545 - Media Ecology


    Study of media environments and cultures, with emphasis on communication technologies’ effects on social institutions, representations of self, indificual perception and modes of consciousness. Encompasses writing systems, printing technologies and electronic media from the alphabet to the telegraph, satellites and computers, and the movement from oral to chirographic, print and electronic media cultures.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 566 - Seminar in Aesthetic Communication


    Advanced study of theory and research in aesthetic communication, for example, topics on gender and aesthetic communication, narrative as human communication, reading and cultural performance, the politics of literature and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 579 - The Theory of Composition


    A study in the rhetorical, stylistic and cognitive perspectives–from classical formulations to current research–on the nature of written composition and issues in composition teaching. (This course is identical to ENG 579).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing in Communication or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 580 - Environmental Communication


    This course provides an introduction to research and practice in the field of Environmental Communication. Through readings, discussion, and active learning approaches, this course examines how communication shapes our collective understanding and decision making about environmental change. We explore diverse environmental communication perspectives and topics, including environmental rhetoric, collaboration and public participation in natural resource issues, news media and environmental journalism, and social and environmental justice.
     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 593 - Topics in Communication


    Advanced study of selected topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 595 - Teaching Observation and Training


    Observation by graduate assistant of undergraduate or graduate CMJ course in preparation for teaching that course. May be repeated for credit up to 4 credits. Expectations vary with credit hours taken but students will be expected to do background reading in the course topic area and studying course materials as preparation to teach the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission by Chair in consultation with advisor; open to non-CMJ grad students recruited to teach CMJ students. Pass/Fail.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • CMJ 600 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Communication


    An overview of principal approaches to conducting research in communication with an emphasis on available resource material in various fields of inquiry within the discipline.  Includes responsible conduct of research training.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CMJ 601 - Seminar in Research Methods


    Advanced study of research methodologies appropriate for quantitative and qualitative studies of speech, language, and communicative behavior. Emphasis is on research questions, assumptions, designs, and procedures for experimental and descriptive studies in communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 602 - Teaching Communication in College


    Designed to provide teaching assistants and other graduate students with effective methods of teaching basic courses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMJ 603 - Seminar in Rhetorical Criticism


    Examination of principal methodological approaches to the criticism of public discourse with focus on contemporary public communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 604 - Qualitative Communication Research Methods


    Explores human science modes of inquiry that seek an interpretive understanding of phenomena.  The seminar focuses on the theoretical basis for the conduct of qualitative research, the practices of participant observation and interviewing, and the practices of analysis through rigorous description, reduction, and interpretation. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 605 - Communication in Organizations


    An advanced study of organizational communication theory and research with an emphasis on their implications for systematic diagnosis and analysis of communication problems within small and large organizations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 606 - Rhetorical Theory: Critical Tradition


    Survey of basic issues in and the contributions of major theorists in the critical tradition of the philosophy of rhetoric. (This course is identical to ENG 606.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 608 - Communication Theory


    Advanced study of phenomena of human communication. Examines how experience is perceived, interpreted, processed, encoded and used in intrapersonal, interpersonal and public communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 610 - Seminar in Risk Communication


    Examines social scientific theories and concepts relevant to risk communication, including risk perception, strategic communication, media effects, public engagement, and judgment and decision-making. Includes relating course content to case studies of recent environmental, health, and science-related risk issues.
     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 690 - Directed Research


    The opportunity to study a particular problem under faculty supervision. May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of Department Chairperson.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CMJ 693 - Reading for Graduate Comprehensive Exams


    Reading for Graduate Comprehensive Exams

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CMJ 695 - Graduate Internship


    Field experience in observing, analyzing, and solving communication problems in organizations. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CMJ 698 - Contemporary Issues in Human Communication


    Selected contemporary research topics on speech, language, and communication behavior. Topics vary.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CMJ 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


Communication Sciences and Disorders

  
  • CSD 581 - Articulation and Phonology Disorders


    Theoretical perspectives on disordered phonology and articulation in children with emphasis on applications related to clinical management. Evaluation, assessment techniques and strategies for remediation of articulation and phonological disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    one course in anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 582 - Voice Disorders


    Study of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the voice mechanism. Diagnostic methods, issues related to faulty voice production and current treatment techniques. Evaluation techniques will be employed in the clinical setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    one course in anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 583 - Fluency Disorders


    Fluency disorders from theoretical, etiological and developmental perspectives. Principles of assessment and intervention, including integration of fluency shaping and stuttering modification techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 584 - Language Disorders in Children: Preschool


    Theoretical perspectives, contributing factors, special populations and basic assessment and intervention principles. Emphasis on disorders of emerging language in infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    one course in normal language development and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 585 - Language Disorders in Children: School-Age


    Theoretical perspectives, contributing factors, special populations and basic assessment and intervention principles. Emphasis on disorders of language, literacy and learning in the school-age population.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    one course in normal language development and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 586 - Current Issues in Clinical Practice


    Advanced study of topics related to current professional and clinical issues in speech-language pathology. Topics to be arranged. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 588 - Aural Rehabilitation


    Effects of hearing loss upon the educational, social and personal development of children and adults Principles of habilitative and rehabilitative procedures, auditory training and speech reading as approaches to speech and language development in the person who is hard of hearing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    one course in audiology and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 601 - Seminar in Research Methods


    Research methodologies appropriate for quantitative and qualitative studies in communication sciences and disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 682 - Current Issues in Aphasia, Right Hemisphere Deficits and Dementia


    Advanced study of topics related to Aphasia, Right Hemisphere Deficits and Dementia.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 683 - Seminar in Clinical Procedures


    Discussions, demonstrations and expectations of clinical practicum. Required of students enrolled in their first semester of CSD 686.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 684 - Seminar in Clinical Procedures II


    A continuation of the preparation of student clinicians for clinical practicum work with an emphasis on developing planning, instructional and interpersonal skills for speech-language assessments and therapy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 683.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CSD 685 - Diagnostic Process in Speech-Language Pathology


    Practicum in the assessment and evaluation of speech and language disorders. Includes participation in Diagnostic Clinic.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSD 684, 100 clock hours of graduate practicum and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CSD 686 - Clinical Practicum


    Supervised clinical experience with children and adults at campus and off-campus sites. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of Clinical Director.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • CSD 687 - Swallowing Disorders


    Nature, assessment and clinical management of swallowing disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    One course in anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism and permission.

    Credits: 3
 

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