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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses

 

Interdisciplinary
  

  • 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
    Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.

    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
  

  • KPE 580 - Human Biomechanics

    Analysis of activities provide the student with scientific basis for teaching and evaluating correct form for execution of the fundamental movements.

    Credits: 3
  

  • KPE 588 - Advanced Exercise Physiology

    Broadens the knowledge base of graduate students and to identify potential research areas. Involves in depth study of selected topics in exercise physiology and requires students to extensively utilize the current research literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    KPE 378.

    Credits: 3

Liberal Studies
  

  • IDS 500 - Graduate Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies

    Interdisciplinary exploration of selected topics both within and across the areas of humanities, social sciences and the nature sciences. Topic varies from semester to semester. May be taken more than once.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • IDS 697 - Independent Study

    Advanced independent study for students in the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies program on an approved reading, research or experiential field project under the guidance of a graduate faculty member. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of Graduate School.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IDS 698 - Independent Study

    Advanced independent study for students in the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies program on an approved reading, research or experiential field project under the guidance of a graduate faculty member. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of Graduate School.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • IDS 699 - Master Project in Interdisciplinary Studies

     

    Required of candidates for the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies completing their capstone projects. 

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
     

    INT 601, CMJ 600 or alternative “Responsible Conduct of Research” (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/course) approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School is required before or concurrently with completion of 3rd IDS 699 credit.

    Credits: Ar

Maine Studies
  

  • MES 520 - Advanced Topics in Maine Studies

    An advanced, interdisciplinary study of Maine Studies topics.  May be taken more than once for degree credit if the topic differs.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MES 530 - Maine Politics and Public Policy

    This seminar examines contemporary issues confronting the State of Maine and the politics that surround such issues.  Particular attention is given to Maine’s role in national affairs, its unique environment, political parties and elections, the dynamics of the legislative, executive and judicial branches, the structure and operation of local governmental institutions, including regional governance, and the formulation and administration of state and local politics, including taxing and spending policies.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MES 540 - Maine and the Northeast Borderlands

    This interdisciplinary course examines Maine, Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces as borderlands regions that share both cultural and natural characteristics.  Introduces students to the concept of borderlands as used in literature, history, economics, public policy, anthropology, and political science.  Explores differences and commonalities, conflict and consensus among peoples living in the borderlands.  Examines how the meaning of the border and its permeability have changed over time.  Considers how governmental and non-governmental agencies regulate natural resources as well as the movement of people and trade in the border region. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • MES 598 - Directed Study in Maine Studies

    Advanced, individual study, field experience, research, and writing projects in Maine Studies.  Students will work with approved faculty on request.  May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 1-3

Marine Sciences
  

  • SMS 500 - Marine Biology

    Examines the biology of marine organisms including their diversity, distribution, form, and function within a broader context of evolutionary adaptation to the marine environment. Emphasizes scaling of physiological and ecological processes and the biology of acclimation and adaptation in representative marine taxa including microbes, primary producers, invertebrates, fishes, and marine mammals. Includes one weekend field trip to Darling Marine Center. Required for Marine Biology graduate students. Open to other graduate students in related disciplines and exceptionally well-prepared undergraduates with permission from instructor. (3 lec, 1 discussion/lab)

    Credits: 4
  

  • SMS 501 - Biological Oceanography

    Marine organisms and their interrelationships with chemical, geological and physical aspects of their environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 319 or equivalent or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 513 - Broaden the Impacts of Your Research

    Online community of practice will hone professional skills.  Deconstruction of scientific concepts for broad audiences.  Communication of research using various media.  Designing projects with effective broader impacts components. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    At least one year of graduate study in science or engineering.

    Credits: 2
  

  • SMS 514 - Ecology of Marine Sediments

    A multi-disciplinary examination of factors controlling ecological processes in marine sediments. Emphasis on recent research integrating biological, geological, chemical, and physical aspects of marine sedimentary environments. May be taught during May Term or Summer Session at the Darling Marine Center. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SMS 501 or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: 2-3
  

  • SMS 520 - Chemical Oceanography

    Distribution and cycling of elements in the marine system with emphasis on geochemical and biochemical interactions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHY 121, CHY 123.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 525 - Marine Biogeochemistry

    Biogeochemistry and benthic-pelagic coupling of nutrients, organic substances, and trace elements in the marine system. Emphasis on coastal and sedimentary regimes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SMS 520.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 531 - Coral Reefs

    An exploration of the combined geological, physical, chemical and biological factors that make coral reefs among the most diverse and productive systems in the world. Examines biology, taxonomy and ecological interactions of dominant reef organisms. Explores modern reef processes such as primary productivity, competition, predation and herbivory along with some geological processes such as the role of sea level in reef formation and growth.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BIO 353 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 540 - Satellite Oceanography

    An overview of the use of remote sensing technologies for making measurements of the marine environment. Introduces the various sensors used by oceanographers, their background, the principles behind their operation and measurement retrieval. Emphasis will be placed on readings from the prime oceanography literature and biogeophysical applications of the data, their analysis, advantages and limitations rather than physical/optical theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SMS 501 and SMS 541 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 541 - (SMS, CIE) Physical Oceanography

    Covers physical properties of sea water, waves and tides, distribution of variables, dynamics, water masses and the general circulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PHY 121, PHY 122, MAT 126 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 544 - Oceanography and Natural History of the Gulf of Maine

    Class examines the basic workings of the Gulf of Maine: its geological history, basic marine biology and oceanography, nutrient dynamics, and various biological processes, from phytoplankton blooms to commercial fisheries and associated management issues. Class will also explore the impacts of human interactions in the Gulf, especially those related to fisheries, pollution, coastal processes and other recent global warming-related changes.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 550 - Fisheries Oceanography

    The influences of physical and biological processes at various temporal and spatial scales on survival, growth, abundance, transport, and distribution of marine fishes and invertebrates are studied. Emphasis is on species of commercial or recreational importance. Lec 2, Rec 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SMS 501 or SMS 541.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 552 - Coupled Natural and Human Systms

    This is a strongly interdisciplinary course concerned with the intersection between natural and social systems and is a basic introduction to complex adaptive systems. It addresses the question of how we can use our new understanding of complex systems to better adapt human behavior to the natural environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 553 - Institutions and the Management of Common Pool Resources

    Focuses on the various social science theories concerning the generation of institutions and rules including action theory, the IAD approach (Institutional Analysis and Development), rational choice theory and topics from political economy. Emphasis will be placed on the development of institutions governing the use of fisheries with some discussion of the management of other common pool resources such as forests, rangeland, air, and petroleum reserves. (SMS 553 and ANT 553 are identical.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    senior or graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 555 - Resource Management in Cross-cultural Perspective

    Examines the institutions used to reduce risk and uncertainty in selected societies dependent on renewable resources. Emphasis on fishing societies around the world with some discussion of the utilization of forests and rangeland by different societies. Studies the governance structures used to manage common pool resources including state systems, local level management systems and co-management systems.  (SMS 555 and ANT 555 are identical.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    senior or graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 562 - Fisheries Population Dynamics

    Fisheries stock assessment theory and techniques with emphasis on estimating vital fisheries population parameters and biological reference points and conducting stock assessment for commercially exploited marine fisheries populations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A course each in ecology, statistics and calculus.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 563 - Fisheries Policy & Management

    This graduate course aims to provide a foundation in the theory and practice of contemporary fisheries policy and management.  Students that participate in this class will learn about the key policy frameworks that guide fisheries management and the contemporary strategies being deployed to balance conservation and resource use.  This course starts with a primer on the institutional architecture of fisheries management and a description of federal, state and local management and how these complex systems are interrelated.  The second part of this course will focus on contemporary policy tools in fisheries management and the seminal and emerging scholarship that has shaped their use and refinement.  In this course, students will also engage with policymakers, managers, and fishers first-hand through fieldtrips and guest lectures that are designed to provide a greater understanding of the complexity and nuance of the decision-making process.  Student that take this class will deepen their understanding of fisheries management and policy and hone their written and analytical skills in the process.   

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 567 - Knowledge and Participation in the Science Policy Process

    Environmental policy decisions should be based on the best available information, while at the same time allowing for public input.  Stakeholder engagement in science and management is increasingly promoted to improve policy-making outcomes.  This seminar examines these two dimensions of the science policy process:  how knowledge is produced and used in decision-making and the role of non-experts, including stakeholders, in this process. Through readings of the literature and case studies in marine policy, the course will explore topics such as the social construction of scientific knowledge, the role of science and scientists in policy-making, public understanding of science, non-expert participation in science and policy, and local ecological knowledge and other forms of expertise. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student standing or permission. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 585 - Marine System Modeling

    Covers ocean circulation models, coupled atmosphere-ocean models, sea ice models, modeling oceanic carbon and nutrient cycles, and marine ecosystem models: beginning with theory, followed by model development and the most recent research results. Examines model representation of interactions among physical, chemical and biological processes in the ocean. Term project required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 595 - Data Analysis Methods in Marine Sciences

    Provides theoretical and computational guidance on techniques commonly used in data analysis.  The first half of the course will cover regression methods and the second half will cover time series analysis and digital filters.  Real data will be used to illustrate the practical aspects of the subject with emphasis on developing a hands-on understanding of the methods and correct interpretation of results.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 126 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 597 - Independent Study

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • SMS 598 - Special Topics in Marine Science

    A graduate-level readings, lecture, seminar or laboratory course covering timely topics in Marine Science. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • SMS 618 - Particle Dynamics in Aquatic Systems

    Examines the physical, chemical and biological genesis of particle matter in the ocean and large lake systems, the important role of particle matter in the majority of aquatic biogeochemical processes and the geological significance of particle flux in marine and lacustrine environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SMS 501, SMS 520.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SMS 683 - Internship in Marine Policy

    Professional experience with a marine resource management organization. Students must submit a plan approved by the graduate coordinator of the Marine Policy Program and the sponsoring organization. Reports and readings will be required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  

  • SMS 691 - Marine Science Seminar

    This graduate seminar focuses on aspects of professional development, performance, and conduct currently practiced in the marine sciences. Topics include: professional habits of mind, science communication, scientific ethics, and responsible conduct of research. This course meets the Graduate School requirement for “Responsible Conduct of Research Training Requirement”.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SMS 697 - Readings in Marine Science

    A graduate level reading course on a topic arranged between the instructor and the student. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • SMS 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research

    Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.

    Credits: Ar

Master’s Comprehensives
  

  • GRR 699 - Reading for Master’s Comprehensives

    For master’s-level students who have completed all other degree requirements.

    Credits: 1-3

Mathematics and Statistics
  

  • MAT 500 - Topics in Graduate Mathematics

    Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    departmental permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  

  • MAT 523 - Functions of a Real Variable I

    Topics include construction of Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral on the Euclidean Space, convergence, differentiation, general measure and integration, the Radon-Nikodym Theorem, the Daniell integral, topics in functional analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 426 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 524 - Functions of a Real Variable II

    A continuation of MAT 523.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 523.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 527 - Functions of a Complex Variable I

    Elementary properties of holomorphic functions including the classification of isolated singularities, Laurent expansion and infinite product representations. Introduction to conformal mapping and the Riemann Mapping Theorem.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 426 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 528 - Functions of a Complex Variable II

    A grade of C or better in Continuation of MAT 527.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 527.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 562 - Advanced Linear Algebra

    Topics covered include vector spaces, homomorphisms, bilinear forms, multilinear maps and tensor products, Jordan canonical forms of matrices, normed linear spaces, real and complex inner product spaces, basic ideas of functional analysis, applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 262 and MAT 425 and MAT 463 or their equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 563 - Abstract Algebra

    A study of basic structure theorems for groups, rings, fields and modules.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in two courses from among MAT 262, MAT 463 and MAT 464.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 564 - Abstract Algebra II

    A continuation of MAT 563, to include more advanced topics in ring theory; module theory with applications to canonical forms in linear algebra; fields and Galois theory; other topics in algebra as time and interest allow.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 563

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 577 - Topology I

    Fundamental concepts of topology, including cardinal and ordinal numbers, topological spaces, cartesian products, connectedness, compactness, continuity, separation axioms and metric spaces.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 425 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 578 - Topology II

    A continuation of MAT 577.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 577.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 586 - Biological Modeling and Simulation

    Mathematical and computational models primarily from population biology and epidemiology, including deterministic and stochastic, discrete- and continuous-time, and spatial and network models. A software package such as Matlab or R will be used for simulations and visualization, and for additional topics such as vectorized calculations, function optimization, and differential equation solvers, which have a wide variety of applications in the sciences and engineering.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MAT 590 - Graduate Research Seminar

    Current topics of mathematical interest are studied under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of four times.

    Credits: 1
  

  • MAT 699 - Graduate Thesis/Research

    Graduate thesis or research conducted under the supervision of student’s advisor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Students who have not yet completed a “Responsible Conduct of Research” course approved by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Graduate School (https://umaine.edu/graduate/students/rcr/) must receive permission to enroll in thesis/ research credits. Students must enroll in an RCR course before or concurrent with their third credit of thesis/research.

    Credits: Ar
  

  • STS 531 - Mathematical Statistics I

    Covers axioms of probability, random variables, continuous and discrete distributions, moment generating functions, distributions of functions of random variables, sampling distributions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in MAT 425, STS 434 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • STS 532 - Mathematical Statistics II

    Topics include principles and methods of parametric point estimation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing, non-parametric inference.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in STS 531.

    Credits: 3
  

  • STS 533 - Stochastic Systems

    The study of mathematical models which involve random processes. Topics include Poisson process, waiting-line models, Markov chains, decision analysis and reliability theory. Some emphasis on modeling problems encountered in business and industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C or better in STS 434.

    Credits: 3

Mechanical Engineering
  

  • MEE 500 - Research Methods

    Focuses on the development of critical research skills that are broadly applicable to mechanical engineering research through the development of a research proposal with the guidance of the course instructor and the student’s research advisor. Emphasis placed on the role of peer review on original research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 501 - Macroscopic Thermodynamics

    Concepts of energy transfer, internal energy and entropy are used to formulate the first and second laws of thermodynamics for a system. The equivalent entropy maximum and energy minimum principles are introduced. Emphasis on mechanical engineering problems including air conditioning applications, steam and gas turbine power plants, solar power, and thermoelectric phenomena.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 231, MAT 258 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 536 - Advanced Heat Transfer I

    A study of transfer of heat by conduction including use of approximate, exact analytical, and numerical techniques for the prediction of temperature distributions in both the steady and unsteady state.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 432.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 546 - Finite Elements in Solid Mechanics

    Basics of the finite element method with emphasis placed on solid mechanics applications. Fundamentals of the development of beam, plain strain, plate bending, asisymmetric and solid elements using the variation/isoparametric formulations. Solutions to composite structures and to eigenvalue problems included.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 456.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 547 - Flight Dynamics and Control of Aircraft

    This course provides an introduction to the flight dynamics, modeling and fundamental stability and control aspects of aircraft including equations of motion, open and closed-loop response and stimulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 270, MAT 258, (COS 215 or 220), MEE 445 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 548 - Spacecraft Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control

    This course covers the orbit and attitude dynamics, modeling and fundamental control aspects of space vehicles.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 270, MAT 258, (COS 215 or 220), MEE 446 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 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 CIE 549.  (Fall)

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

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 550 - Mechanics of Laminated Composite Structures

    3-D anisotropic constitutive relations. Classical lamination theory and boundary conditions for composite beams, plates and shells. Boundary value problems and solutions for static loads, buckling and vibrations. Higher order theories incorporating shearing deformation and layerwise theories. Interlaminar stresses and edge effects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 450 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 554 - Theory of Elasticity

    Includes plane stress and plane strain, stress function; problems in Cartesian and polar coordinates; photoelasticity, strain energy; three-dimensional problems. Rec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 251 and MAT 258.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 555 - Smart Materials

    A general coverage of all existing smart/active materials and biomaterials, their characteristics, properties, functions, modeling and simulations and engineering, scientific and medical applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 557 - Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

    Includes general formulation of classical field theories; fundamental concepts of motion, stress and energy for a continuum; general nature of constitutive equations for a continuum.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251, MEE 360.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 558 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials

    Plastic deformation behavior of metals, creep of metals, viscoelastic behavior of polymers, statistical failure of ceramics, fracture and fatigue, materials responses of metals, ceramics, and polymers under mechanical loads.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251 and MEE 320, or permission.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 559 - Engineering Optimization

    Analytical, graphical, and numerical approaches for solving unconstrained or constrained optimization problems involving linear or nonlinear functions.  Application of optimality criteria and mathematical programming techniques to problems involving multiple design variables.

     

    Students who have completed MEE 459 with a passing grade are not eligible to take MEE 559 or vice versa.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 228 (Calculus III), MAT 258 (Introduction to Differential Equations with Linear Algebra).

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 560 - Computational Methods in Fluid Dynamics

    Numerical solutions of partial differential equations using finite differences and spectral methods. CFL constraints and stability. Incompressible, unsteady Navier-Stokes equations. Numerical simulation and flow vizualization using MATLAB.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 360.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 562 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics

    Development of the differential and integral equations of mass, momentum, and energy conservation for viscous fluids and application of these to internal, external, and boundary layer flows of incompressible, viscous fluids.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 360.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 564 - Fluid Structure Interaction

    Introduction to the basics of fluid-structure interaction (FSI) by a series of progressively complex problems. In the process, basics of fluid mechanics, wave hydrodynamics, floating system dynamics, and vibrations are also covered. Topics covered include linear wave theory, linear and non-linear oscillators, potential flow methods, wave force prediction methods, vortex-induced vibration and seakeeping.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 462 and MEE 565.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 565 - Offshore Floating System Design

    The course introduces the basics of naval architecture and offshore engineering design concepts to graduate engineering students. A broad introduction is provided on the topics of floating platform stability, structural strength, global performance, mooring systems and installation. Use of industry guest lecturers will complement regular lectures for the course. Emphasis is places on applying recommended practices by regulatory bodies into hands-on design projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 360 and MEE 380 or permission from instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • MEE 573 - Advanced Vibrations I

    Advanced vibration theory and applications including multi-degree of freedom systems, transient and random vibrations, Lagrange’s equation, Laplace transformation and matrix iteration, computer techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 471.

    Credits: 3
 

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