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Kinesiology and Physical Education |
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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
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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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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
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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
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Liberal Studies |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Maine Studies |
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MES 501 - Maine Studies: An Interdisciplinary Approach
This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Maine through sources in English, history, geology, anthropology, political science, Native American studies, Franco-American studies and other fields. At the broadest level, the course considers the landscapes and people of Maine, and the connections between the two. Other topics covered include industries such as farming, fishing, lumbering, and tourism; environ,mental concerns and regulations; economic challenges and opportunities; and demographic trends including an aging population and the development of recent immigrant communities. This course is required for students in the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (Maine Studies track) and the graduate Certificate in Maine Studies.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Marine Sciences |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SMS 564 - Marine Resource Management
This course uses the economic lens to explore issues related to the use and management of the oceans. Traditional biological/economic approaches to resource management are addressed. Frontier approaches, challenging traditional methods, are also discussed. This course draws on game theory and natural resource economics to explore topics, such as drawing lines in the sea, the management of wild capture fish stocks, recreation, tourism, aquaculture and pollution from land-water interactions.
Prerequisites & Notes
None.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Master’s Comprehensives |
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GRR 699 - Reading for Master’s Comprehensives
For master’s-level students who have completed all other degree requirements.
Credits: 1-3
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Mathematics and Statistics |
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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
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MAT 523 - Real Analysis l
Lebesgue measure on the real line, measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, standard convergence theorems and, if time allows, differentiation. Normally preceded by a brief review of introductory real analysis (completeness axiom, cardinality, topology of the real line, Heine-Borel Theorem).
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 426 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 524 - Real Analysis ll
Topics include differentiation and integration, completeness of the L^p spaces, Riesz representation theorem, Fubini’s Theorem. As time and interest allow, other topics may include further theory of Banach and Hilbert spaces or abstract measure spaces. Fourier analysis, Radon-Nikidym Theorem, Haar measure.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of B- or better in MAT 523 or department permission.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MAT 578 - Topology II
A continuation of MAT 577.
Prerequisites & Notes
A grade of C or better in MAT 577.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mechanical Engineering |
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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
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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
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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
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MEE 541 - Manufacturing and Testing of Composites
An introduction to the manufacturing and material propert determination of fiber reinforced polymer materials. Includes fabrication, post-processing, and testing of thermoset and thermoplastic composite materials.
Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 251 or MEE 252 or MET 219, or permission of the instructor
Credits: Lec 1, Lab 2
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MEE 562 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics
This course is designed to provide in-depth understanding of the fundamentals in fluid mechanics at the introductory graduate level. It starts with formal derivation of unsteady three-dimensional Navier Stokes equations in both integral and differential forms. Exact solutions of viscous incompressible flow will then be derived for classic flow configurations, including Couette flow, Poiseulle flow, duct flow with different shapes of cross-sections, flow between rotating cylinders, Stokes’ first problem, Stokes’ second problem and stagnation-point flow. The boundary layer theory will be introduced, including the derivation of boundary layer separation. Potential flow theory will be introduced, including supposition of fundamental solutions, complex velocity potential, conformal transformation, Joukowski transformation, and Panel techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 360.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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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MEE 590 - Modern Control Theory and Applications
This course introduces the state-space methods for analysis and design of linear control systems. The assumed prerequisites are undergraduate courses in linear algebra and dynamic systems and controls. The analysis part of this course is concerned with stability, controllability, observability, realization, and minimality of the state-space model, while the control design part delves into the methods of ole placement for state feedback and observer design, and optimal methods such as liner quadratic regulator (LQR) and Kalman filter. Students will also learn how to apply the theory to engineering problems using MATLAB for both continuous-time and discrete-time systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
C or better in MEE 370, graduate standing in MEE or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MEE 638 - Advanced Heat Transfer II
A study of transfer of heat by convection including solution for velocity and temperature fields in convection problems by integral methods and similarity transformation.
Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 432 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MEE 639 - Advanced Radiative Heat Transfer
This course investigates the fundamentals of radiative heat transfer including the blackbody radiation law and radiative properties of real surfaces, radiative heat transfer between surfaces separated by transparent and participating media, radiative exchange in the presence of conduction and convection, the radiative transfer equation and its solution methods, especially the discrete ordinates method.
Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 125 and MEE 432 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MEE 644 - Mechanical Engineering Analysis I
Formulation and study of mathematical models applicable to mechanical engineering. Problems in heat transfer, thermodynamics, solid and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisites & Notes
MAT 258 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MEE 646 - Advanced Finite Elements in Solid Mechanics
Advanced techniques in applying the finite element methods to solid and structural mechanics. Solutions of eigenvalue problems associated with structural vibrations and buckling. Dynamic and nonlinear behavior. Emphasizes practical usage in solving engineering problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 546 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MEE 658 - Theory of Plates and Shells
A study of small deflection theory of plates including Navier and Levy solutions, approximate methods including point matching, large deflection problems, introduction to theory of shells.
Prerequisites & Notes
MEE 251.
Credits: 3
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MEE 696 - Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar
Recent developments in mechanical engineering and related fields based on the literature or current investigations. May be repeated for credit. (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)
Credits: 1
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MEE 697 - Mechanical Engineering Projects
None.
Credits: Ar
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MEE 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
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Modern Languages and Classics |
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MLC 566 - The Teaching of Modern Languages
Includes current trends and methods in world language instruction, application of second language acquisition principles to classroom procedures, interplay of theory and practice at different proficiency levels, uses of technology in instructional process. For individuals seeking world language teaching (re)certification.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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SPA 520 - Seminar in Film
Areas covered may vary and could include the following topics: national cinemas; directors of note; the social, political, historic and economic factors that influence both the creation and content of films; and an analysis of the components of cinematography. May be repeated for credit once
Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 3
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Music-Education |
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MUE 630 - Contemporary Music Education
Investigates the historical and philosophical foundations of music education in relation to contemporary music curricula, teaching techniques and materials. Examines areas of concern for music education and their implications for present and future directions.
Credits: 3
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MUE 650 - Topics in Music Education
Concentrated study of designated topics in Music Education. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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Music-General |
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MUS 510 - Special Topics in Music
Specific topics and approaches will be chosen jointly by interested students and the staff. Designed to address the undergraduate course issues not covered in regular offerings. 01-Piano Pedagogy and Literature; 06-Seminar in Contemporary Music; 11-Harpsichord;
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-3
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MUS 600 - Research in Music
Survey of research procedure and scholarship in performance, music education, choral conducting or instrumental conducting.
Credits: 3
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MUS 650 - Topics in Choral Music
Concentrated study of approved topics in choral music. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUL 531.
Credits: 3
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MUS 651 - Topics in Instrumental Music
Concentrated study of approved topics in instrumental music. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUL 531.
Credits: 3
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MUS 698 - Special Studies in Music
Individual work on an approved project under the guidance of an graduate faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 600.
Credits: 2-4
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Music-History |
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MUH 550 - Music Period Course
An in-depth study of one of four style periods in western classical music. Offered by section number on a four-year rotating basis: Section 001 - Music of the Baroque Period: A study of music in the 17th and first-half of the 18th centuries from Monteverdi and Schutz to Bach and Handel; 002 - Music of the Classical Period: The changing style in form and content as evolved by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven viewed in historical content; 003 - Music of the Romantic Period: Study of musical expression during the 19th century with emphasis on the intellectual foundations of the romantic movement. Detailed analysis of representative works from Beethoven through Debussy; 004 - Music of the Twentieth Century: Trends in contemporary music and their relationship to the cultural and political life of our time. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
MUH 202 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MUH 650 - Topics in Music History
Concentrated study of designated topics in music history. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 3
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MUO 502 - University Singers
Performance of choral concert repertoire. Public performance and extended concert tours. Five rehearsals per week. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 503 - Oratorio Society
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of choral concert repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 504 - Collegiate Chorale
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of choral music appropriate for choral singers with limited background and training. No audition required; open to all students. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 505 - Marching Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of marching band repertoire beginning four days prior to opening of classes. Rehearsal of concert music on limited schedule during final weeks of semester. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 506 - Concert Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance (on and off campus) of a variety of concert band literature appropriate for the general University instrumentalist. Attendance at rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 507 - Pep Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of band music appropriate for athletic events including current marching band selections. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes
permission.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 508 - Symphonic Band
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of the most challenging and significant band literature. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. Occasional touring on class days. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 509 - University Orchestra
Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of standard orchestral repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 4.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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MUO 511 - Opera Workshop
Participation and a leadership role in the study and performance of standard opera repertory. May be repeated for credit. Lab 3.
Prerequisites & Notes
audition.
Credits: 1-2
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