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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 |
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of the Classical Period: The changing style in form and content as evolved by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven viewed in historical content; 003 - Music of the Romantic Period: Study of musical expression during the 19th century with emphasis on the intellectual foundations of the romantic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 |
Music-Organizations and Ensembles |
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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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MUO 514 - UM Jazz Ensemble Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of music for the large (16-24 member) jazz ensemble. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 5.
Prerequisites & Notes audition.
Credits: 1-2 |
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MUO 518 - Percussion Ensemble Participation and a leadership role in the rehearsal and performance of percussion ensemble repertoire. Attendance at all rehearsals required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-2 |
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MUO 520 - Chamber Jazz Ensemble The rehearsal and performance of music for the Chamber Jazz Ensemble. Attendance at all rehearsals and public performances required. Some emmorization required. May be repeated for credit. Lab 2.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 1 |
Music-Performance |
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MUP 511 - Advanced Chamber Music I The study and performance of the standard ensemble literature for string instruments, wind instruments, and piano.
Prerequisites & Notes Audition.
Credits: 2 |
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MUP 512 - Advanced Chamber Music II A continuation of MUP 511.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 2 |
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MUP 610 - Vocal Performance Advanced study of vocal performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2 |
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MUP 611 - Keyboard Performance Advanced study of keyboard performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2 |
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MUP 612 - String Instrument Performance Advanced study of string instrument performance techniques with concentration on preparation of literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2 |
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MUP 613 - Wind Instrument and Percussion Performance Advanced study of wind instrument and percussion performance with concentration on literature appropriate for graduate recital.
Prerequisites & Notes MUS 350 or equivalent.
Credits: 2 |
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MUP 695 - Graduate Recital Presentation of a full-length public recital following preparation of appropriate literature under guidance of a graduate faculty member.
Credits: 2 |
Music-Theory |
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MUY 650 - Topics in Music Theory Concentrated study of designated topics in music theory. Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
New Media |
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DIG 500 - Introduction to Digital Curation As the introductory course to the Digital Curation program, this class surveys the variety of digital artifacts that we consciously or unconsciously create and consume today, with a focus on how to collect and manage digitized and born-digital artifacts and their related data. Students lean technical skills such as how to digitize analog documents, photographs, and videos, as well as curatorial knowledge such as how selection criteria vary as a function of type of institution (archives v. libraries v. museum) and field (art v. archeology). The course also reviews methods for ensuring the ongoing integrity of the artifact and laws governing the acquisition and use of intellectual property, such as how copyright extends to images, editions, and future versions of a work.
Credits: 3 |
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DIG 510 - Metadata Systems This course covers digital formats for describing the contents and contexts of artifacts with an emphasis on their use in libraries, archives, and online repositories. This includes a discussion on the need for and use of metadata in a variety of digital contexts, exposure to specific metadata standards used in a number of fields, and demonstrations of how these metadata are expressed in several output formats.
Prerequisites & Notes DIG 500 strongly recommended
Credits: 3 |
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DIG 540 - Digital Collections & Exhibitions This course covers the technical means and social consequences of assembling and sharing cultural data and artifacts. Topics include the fundamentals of relational databases; a survey of collection management packages, both proprietary and open-source; and an introduction to the special concerns and programming concepts necessary to customize off-the-shelf database solutions for domain and content appropriateness.
Prerequisites & Notes DIG 500 and 510 strongly recommended
Credits: 3 |
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DIG 550 - Digital Preservation This course acquaints students with the challenges of, and best practices for, preserving digital artifacts. Topics include a survey of the (sometimes bewildering) array of formats for digital media, along with their vulnerabilities and half-lives; analysis of various preservation strategies (storage, migration, emulation, reinterpretation); institutional, legal, and practical impediments to preservation; preservation standards and resources for digital media (Media Matters, Variable Media Questionnaire).
Prerequisites & Notes DIG 500, 510, and 540 strongly recommended
Credits: 3 |
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ICD 580 - Dynamic Web Programming I Students will learn the basic principles of producing database-driven web sites with PHP. This course focuses on introducing the PHP programming language to students who have a familiarity with working in digital environments but do not have previous programming experience. Once basic programming principles are established, the focus switches to reading more complex code with an eye toward opening black boxes of off-the-shelf packages to meet specific needs.
Prerequisites & Notes ICD 571 & ICD 572, or instructor permission
Credits: 1 |
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NMD 570 - Intermedia Studio 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 IMD 570.)
Prerequisites & Notes Graduate Standing and permission.
Credits: 3 |
Nursing |
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NUR 502 - Families in Health and Illness Theories of family structure and functioning, social issues affecting contemporary American families, and health-related research provide the framework for systematic assessment of family health needs and for development of nursing interventions. Provision of primary health care for families in rural communities will be emphasized. One-half of class time is spent in the classroom and one-half is conducted via WebCT for asynchronous online learning.
Prerequisites & Notes Graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 503 - Advanced Health Appraisal and Physical Assessment: Nurse Practitioner Health appraisal, health promotion and illness prevention throughout the lifespan. Covers nurse practitioner interviewing, history taking, physical assessment and health risk appraisal.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 1-4 |
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NUR 504 - Theory Development in Nursing Historical development of nursing theories and the generation of scientific knowledge. Selected theories from other disciplines useful for understanding nursing phenomena are also presented. An electronic component is also part of the course.
Prerequisites & Notes MSN student or permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 505 - Nursing Research Explore inductive and deductive approaches to generating research emphasizing internal and external validity. Students will review and critique nursing studies and carry out an analysis project.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 410 or permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 506 - Professional Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing Issues of advanced practice nursing, including professional role transition; ethical, legal and business aspects of practice; leadership domains of advanced practice nursing; and strategies to enhance the quality of care and health care outcomes will be addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 522.
Credits: 2 |
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NUR 507 - Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced study of normal and abnormal human physiology with a focus on the physiological, genetic and biochemical basis of human disease. Provides a framework for nurses to understand and integrate clinical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic regimens.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 508 - Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Nurse Practitioner This course is designed to prepare family nurse practitioner (FNP) students in drug therapy of individuals across the lifespan with emphasis on the primary health care setting. This pharmacology/pharmacotherapeutics course is intended as an advanced course based upon previous knowledge that a nurse obtained in undergraduate education and clinical practice.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 512 - Curriculum and Course Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education Introduces the student to curriculum and course development and evaluation in nursing education with emphasis on organizational frameworks, teaching-learning strategies and evaluation of learning. This course will be conducted through asynchronous distance education technology supplemented with in-class meetings.
Prerequisites & Notes MSN student or permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 515 - Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education Introduces the graduate student to assessment, measurement and evaluation with an emphasis on nursing education. Planning, teaching and assessment are the three interactive components of educational instruction and this course will examine the role of assessment in instruction. Assessment principles, concepts, terminology, models and methods are explored. Evidence based evaluation strategies are discussed within the context of ethical, legal, social and political aspects of nursing education.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 512 Curriculum and Course Development
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 516 - Field Experience in Nursing Education or Administration Integrates theory in a reality context of the teaching or administration role; participates in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings pertinent to area of interest; integrates teaching/learning or management theories in a practice setting. Asynchronous BlackBoard discussions will supplement actual field experiences and faculty/student conferences.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 512, NUR 515 or permission.
Credits: 4 |
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NUR 520 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care: Neonate to the Adolescent The first of three primary care clinical courses for Family Nurse Practitioners. Emphasis on assessment, evaluation and nurse practitioner care for children, from the neonate to the adolescent, as commonly encountered in a rural family practice setting. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 503 and NUR 507. Permission.
Credits: 1-6 |
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NUR 521 - Nurse Practitioner Gynecologic and Reproductive Care of Women Focuses on the nurse practitioner’s clinical assessment and management of the female client’s gynecologic, reproductive and sexual health. The lecture portion of this course covers didactic content, with over 50% delivered online. The clinical portion of this course includes 150 hours of practicum caring for obstetrical and gynecological patients in a primary care setting.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 503.
Credits: 2-4 |
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NUR 522 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults I Assessment and primary care management of well adults and adults with common health problems. Emphasis is placed on primary health care of rural and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 503, NUR 507, NUR 508, NUR 520 and NUR 521; permission.
Credits: 1-6 |
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NUR 523 - Family Nurse Practitioner Care of Adults II Continuation of NUR 522 with emphasis on health care needs of older adults and other underserved populations. Lec 1-3, Clin 1-3.
Prerequisites & Notes NUR 502, NUR 522; permission.
Credits: 1-6 |
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NUR 644 - Healthcare Leadership and Management This course presents information about leadership and management within the dynamic environment of healthcare and offers students the opportunity to explore key concepts critical to successful healthcare leadership and management. Students examine how leadership/management models/approaches influence outcomes within the direct care environment as well as more broader environments such as the clinical team, department, professional workload, organization, community and their profession. Through case studies, online discussion groups, literature review, and self-assessment/reflection, this course helps to better prepare students for their leadership role as a healthcare professional.
Prerequisites & Notes graduate standing in the School of Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Social Work or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 693 - Ethical Inquiry in Health Care The influence of philosophical, cultural, ethical, legal, economic and political systems upon health care will provide the framework for examining contemporary issues. The process of ethical reasoning and analysis will be used with selected clinical cases to systematically examine ethical distress and ethical dilemmas.
Prerequisites & Notes Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 694 - Health Policy, Politics and Practice Introduces students to health policies and political activities and their impact on health care and health care management systems, interweaving sociopolitical and ethical frameworks. Students examine the changing content of health care and critically evaluate the process of policy development, including the political role of health professionals and the fiscal impact of policy change.
Prerequisites & Notes Graduate student in nursing or permission.
Credits: 3 |
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NUR 695 - Topics in Nursing Concentrated study of designated topics in nursing. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following.
Prerequisites & Notes Graduate student or permission.
Credits: 1-3 |
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NUR 697 - Scholarly Project An opportunity to integrate research, clinical and theoretical knowledge bases in a rigorous, faculty-guided project. Critical thinking, analysis and synthesis provide the framework for the project which may include philosophical, theoretical or clinical papers.
Credits: 1-6 |
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NUR 698 - Independent Study in Nursing Individual work on an approved project.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 1-3 |
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NUR 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 |
Peace Studies |
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PAX 510 - Theories in Peace and Reconciliation Studies An exploration and critical discussion of historical and contemporary theories about conflict, peace, and reconciliation.
Credits: 3 |
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PAX 591 - Forgiveness: Creating a Culture of Peace & Reconciliation How do we forgive those we consider enemies? Are there limits to forgiveness? Can we learn forgiveness? These questions form the core of our class exploration as we study forgiveness from academic, personal, historical, and cultural perspectives. Through reading, writing, conversation, and other forums, we will look at forgiveness as a tool for peacebuilding.
Credits: 3 |
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PAX 598 - Independent Graduate Study Advanced research and writing projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission.
Credits: 3 |
Philosophy |
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PHI 566 - Graduate Readings in Philosophy Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings or on a graduate level.
Prerequisites & Notes graduate standing and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3 |
Physics |
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PHY 501 - Mechanics Covers kinematics and dynamics of particle and rigid body motion, Lagrange’s equations, variational principles, Hamilton’s equations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 238 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 502 - Electrodynamics I Topics include boundary-value problems in electrostatics, electrostatic energy, multipoles, dielectrics and magnetostatics.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 455 or equivalent, partial differential equations or PHY 574.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 503 - Quantum Mechanics I Topics include Dirac notation, state vectors and operators, one dimensional systems, angular momentum, central forces, perturbation theory, scattering.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 501 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 510 - Graduate Laboratory Experience with sophisticated techniques and specialized equipment acquaints students with different areas of experimental physics. For graduate students in physics and for scientists and engineers in allied studies or industry.
Prerequisites & Notes graduate standing in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar |
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PHY 512 - Statistical Mechanics A study of macroscopic behavior of matter derived from a statistical consideration of microscopic properties of systems, as well as relationships to Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 462 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHY 503.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 574 - Methods of Theoretical Physics I Topics may include linear algebra, complex analysis, theory of differential equations, special functions, Green’s functions, integral transforms calculus of variations, with applications from physics.
Prerequisites & Notes permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 575 - Methods of Theoretical Physics II Advanced topics in mathematical physics of special interest. May include chaos, complex analysis, theory of integral equations, tensor analysis, elements of group theory, Green’s functions theory.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 574 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 588 - Graduate Seminar Report and discussion of recent developments in Physics and related fields based on the literature or results of current investigation.
Credits: Ar |
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PHY 598 - Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Physics Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered on demand with approval of the Department Chairperson.
Credits: Ar |
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PHY 603 - Quantum Mechanics II Covers electron spin, spinors, relativistic wave equations, Dirac equation for electron, relativistic treatment of hydrogen atom, second quantization of electromagnetic and electron fields.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 503 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 624 - Solid State Physics I Covers free electron theory of metals, crystal lattices and reciprocal lattices, X-ray diffraction, electron levels in a periodic potential, semi-classical model of electron dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 503 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 625 - Solid State Physics II A continuation of PHY 624 covering other phenomena in solid state physics with emphasis on current research topics.
Prerequisites & Notes PHY 624 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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PHY 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 |
Plant, Soil and Environmental Science |
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PSE 509 - Experimental Design Principles of research in biological sciences, design of experiments, statistical analysis and interpretation of data. Lec 3, Lab 2.
Credits: 4 |
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PSE 557 - Advanced Plant Pathology This course provides an understanding of the biology of plant diseases, the agents that cause them, the conditions that affect their severity, and the methods used to manage them. Students should develop the ability to recognize or diagnose particular diseases and an understanding of the principles of disease management. PSE 457 and PSE 557 cannot both be taken for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes Graduate standing or permission.
Credits: 4 |
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PSE 580 - Scientific Communications I Presentations of research proposal to faculty and graduate student peers. Covers the use of scientific graphic and presentation software.
Credits: 1 |
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PSE 581 - Scientific Communications II Literature review and poster presentation of scientific ecological and environmental research topics.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 1 |
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PSE 597 - Special Topics in Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences Advanced study of topics in plant, soil and environmental sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: Ar |
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PSE 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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WLE 533 - Advanced Studies in Wetland Delineation and Mapping Focuses on delineating and mapping wetlands using Army Corps of Engineers and State of Maine procedures. Identification of wetland boundaries using the 3-parameter approach; soils, vegetation and hydrology, currently required by federal and state laws regulating wetlands. Requires completion of a field-based wetland delineation project. Lec3, Lab 3. (Fall - odd)
Prerequisites & Notes BIO 319 OR FES 407 OR SMS 300 OR SMS 352 OR WLE 200 and PSE 140 or permission.
Credits: 4 |
Political Science |
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POS 531 - Topics in Comparative Politics Examines various issues in comparative politics such as comparative democratization, regime types and conflict management, with emphasis on readings in the theoretical literature in the discipline of comparative politics through class discussions and individual research. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 3 |
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POS 549 - Seminar in American Politics Examines theoretical and practical issues in American politics in a small group setting, with emphasis on individual research and class participation.
Credits: 3 |
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POS 596 - Directed Research in Political Science An individualized research course for graduate students seeking to explore an advanced research topic in political science. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 |
Psychology |
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PSY 503 - Behavior Therapy The study of behavior therapy as an approach to the treatment or management of undesired or dysfunctional behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Includes description and origins of therapeutic techniques, and the results of experimental studies.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 507 - Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology The course is designed to enhance students’ multicultural counseling competencies for providing psychological services to culturally diverse populations by: introducing students to the field of multicultural psychology; increasing students’ awareness of assumptions, values, and biases; developing awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of the experiences of diverse groups; increasing knowledge of multicultural theories, models, and research; and increasing awareness of cultural factors in assessment, case conceptualization and diagnosis, and therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 520 - Biological Bases of Psychological Development Advanced review of psychobiological research and theory on infancy. Physiological, perceptual, cognitive, linguistic and social-emotional topics.
Prerequisites & Notes PSY 223.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 521 - Emotion Development and Adaptation Critical review of theory and research on emotional development and social adaptation/maladaptation.
Biological, cognitive, behavioral and developmental aspects of emotion systems
will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes PSY 223.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 522 - Social Development An advanced survey of current theories and research on social development. Topics include attachment, parenting style, sibling relationships, peer relationships, aggression, prosocial behavior, and moral development.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 528 - Life Span Development An advanced developmental psychology course that covers the entire life span. Topics include developmental theories and research methodology, as well as biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 540 - Advanced Psychological Statistics and Methods I A two semester advanced-level course. Topics include control, reliability of
measurement, and validity in relation to both experimental and nonexperimental
approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes PSY 241 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 541 - Advanced Psychological Statistics and Methods II A two semester advanced-level course. Topics include control, reliability of
measurement, and validity in relation to both experimental and nonexperimental
approaches.
Prerequisites & Notes PSY 241 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 551 - Advanced Physiological Psychology Reading and discussion on topics of current interest including memory, brain stimulation, neurotransmitter systems and neuronal plasticity.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 561 - Advanced Social Psychology Consideration of current theoretical and methodological issues in social psychology including interpersonal perception, attitude and attitude change, communication and persuasion, language and cognition.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 567 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology Representative topics include a comparison of the cognitive or information processing paradigm with behavioristic and psychodynamic paradigms, feature analysis and pattern recognition, memory storage and retrieval, attention, psycholinguistics, problem solving and neuropsychological bases of cognitive processes.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 592 - Directed Readings:(area) Opportunity to read in a particular area of psychology under faculty direction.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 1-6 |
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PSY 601 - Proseminar in Psychological Sciences Readings and presentations of journal literature and research projects in experimental psychology. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission
Credits: 1 |
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PSY 602 - Clinical Research Forum Exposure to advanced topics in clinical research methodology (e.g. study design, bias and confounding, hypothesis testing, sample size and power calculations). Students will develop the ability to design and conduct clinical research proposals.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission
Credits: 1 |
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PSY 603 - Ethics and Professional Problems Ethical obligations of the psychologist with regard to clinical practice, supervision, teaching, and key areas in the responsible conduct of research.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 621 - Affective Science of Emotion Regulation and Psychopathology This course provides foundational knowledge on the growing field of affective sciences to include behavioral and neuroscience models of emotion. Students critically evaluate current theories and methodologies used in the study of emotions. Course discussions enhance understanding of the neural systems involved in emotion regulation processes and how underlying individual differences interact with environmental factors to affect functional outcomes and influence psychological health.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 625 - Basic Methods in Assessment Basic theory, administration, scoring and interpretation of tests frequently used for psychological evaluation with focus on individually administered tests for personality and intelligence.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 626 - Advanced Clinical Assessment Analysis, integration and presentation of material obtained in clinical assessment. Includes advanced training in interviewing and appropriate selection of tests, interpretation and integration of test data, and report writing.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 630 - Current Topics in Social Psychology An introduction to one of several current topics in social psychology. Topic areas may include applied social psychology, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice, social cognition, the self, and social influence. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes PSY 561 or permission.
Credits: 3 |
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PSY 634 - Advanced Psychopathology Intensive reading and discussion of classification, etiology and maladapted disordered behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes permission.
Credits: 3 |
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